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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25
Remember Your Wife.
From Success Magazine.

In recent divorce case the husband.
when asked IL he ever made his wife any
Christmas or birthday presents replied:
mo. I am sorry to say 1 never did.
gave Mrs. power to draw on my bank
account and to buy anything she wanted.
I was mistaken. That was not all should
have done. That didn't take the place OF
my buying things and taking them home to
her.
It Is astonishing how little even the ma
jority of husbands know about the feminine
nature. I recently heard young wife say
that she would rather have her husband
bring her bunch of vfolets than give her
ten times the money they cost. But she said
she could never make him appreciate the
fact that money was not all that she needed.
know men who never think of taking
home a bunch of flowers to their wives.
They either think 1t is unnecessary extrav-
agance or that. If their wives want flowers.
they can get them themselves. They do not
realize that women prize the little courte-
sizes, the little attentions and evidences OF
thoughtfuiness more than money. 1t is the
invitation to the little outing or vacation.
the little trip to another city. the bringing
home of tickets to the theater or opera, or
to the concert or lecture; It Is the hundred
and one little things that, make the average
woman happy, and not merely the fact that
her imperative wants are supplied In lump
SUNNI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25

Can't Tell Man by His Clothes.
You can't tell who or what a man il
Is who is lounging around in the chairs
of q hotel lobby or who enters 1t with OF
without hand baggage. from his general
makeup; he may be a wealthy western
merchant or a lawyer or a doctor. And
as for the average statesman, repre-
sentative. senator or official. you wouldn't
take them for men of prominence IL you
didn't know EN-.
When it comes to the expert hotel thief
1t is part OF his business to change his ap-
pearance from city to city, so that the
house man won't recognize him, as we
know most OF them from personal contact
or from their photographs: that's our bust
ness. The average man accustomed to ho-
tells enters the lobby and registers In an
average familiar manner. just the man
unaccustomed to such things enters and
registers In an average unfamiliar manner.
1t Is the unusual and out-of-the-average
way that man does these things that
catches the eye of the house man. which L
accustomed to seeing the same old thing
over and over again. day and night.
Il know that some men claim an alleged
skill in sizing up the occupations of men by
their appearance. 1t is easy to tell cleri-
cal from others by his ministerial garb,
and the regulation commercial traveller Is
familiar to hotel men, and one or two other
callings. There five of us In this party
"a headquarters plain-clotheS man, hotel
detective, a newspaper man, representa-
tive in Congress and a local business man.
The average man we meet II asked to diff
ferentiate as TO our callings, couldn't do so
to save his life.
/ at is like palm-reading; the palmist hits
only the general characteristics OF the indi-
vidual. From long ana critical study of the
question the average well-dressed man
sembles other well-dressed men in general
appearance, just shabbily dressed men
constitute a separate and distinct class But
often in a hotel lobby the plainly dressed
man is the millionaire and the handsomely
dressed man talking with him is his agent
or enploye. Clothes. looks and general ap-
pearances in individualS-but not in classes,
and note the distinction-are very deceiv-
ing; you can't tell how much money a man
has got In his clothes by the clothes he
wears. Neither can you tell his social status
or his position in business or professional
life by the way he parts his hair-when he
isn't bald. There are few men who stand
out as we have discussed but not many.
and It is only men who make a life-study OF
other men who can attempt to distir guish
these. and often they fail in their mental
diagnosis"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25
How alabama" Arbitrators Voted.
From Harper's Magazine.

from harper q MdSazlne
England was held responsible for all the
depredations Of the Florida, the Alabama
and their tenders or auxiliaries and for
some Of the injuries caused by the Shenan-
doah, and s15.5oOOOO was awarded the
United States With an admirable display
of fairness, however. and in a strictly ju-
dicial spirit, Mr.. Adams had decided against
the contentious Of his own country in the
cases of the Georgia, the Sumter. the Nash
vile, the Sallie the Tallahassee, the Chick
amauga the Music. the Jefferson Davis, the
Boston and the Joy. voting only against
England in the cases of the Alabama, the
Florida, the Retribution and the Shenan-
doah.
Sir Alexander Cockburn. on the other
hand, had voted against the United States
and in favor Of England in every instance
except the Alabama, and then only for rea-
sons of his own. with which the rest of his
associates disagreed. Moreover, he refused
to sign the award at all, and the moment
Count Sclopis finished reading it he rose,
picked up his hat, and to the intense aston
ishment of the assembled company. march
ed out OF the room without even q word of
farewell to the men with whom he had been
daily associated for more than two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25

The best run getter in the league, accord
ing to the records announced, Is DAILY Of
Shreveport, with IS. both Babb, who fin
ished with SO runs to his credit, and Daily
running a close race all summer.
Babb ran Abstein a close race for heavy
hitting honors, in total bases totaling POP
bases in all to Abstein's 205 bases.
Byrne Of Shreveport is credited with the
stolen base record, with AZ bases stolen.
Lefty Houtz Of Montgomery is next with As
stolen bases
Hughes drafted by Clarke Griffith's New
York team, led the pitchers in winning per-
formances, his percentage being 1888 for 25
won, 8 lost and ties. Liebhart finished
with 100 for 40 games pitched. IS Of them
victories. Old Man Breitenstein. who has
led the previous two years in winning
pitchers, is third with q games Won, Z
lost, tied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25
Meeting Of Chevy Chase Hounds.

The first meeting Of the season Of the
Chevy Chase hounds was held today. The
run was started from the Chevy Chase
Club at II o'clock. Mr.. Clarence Moore
was master Of the hounds and Mr.. Robert
Curran huntsman. The hounds were an
English pack just imported by Mr.. Moore.
ence Moore, Lieut. Cole and Mr. Alex
Legare followed, but owing to the intense
cold the number was smaller than usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25
RACING, BASE BALL
AND OTHER SPORTS

figure at the door held both hands to his
windpipe In an attempt to choke off the
laughter.
ut means a tough, chr" said lie editor.
Il guess you'd better consult Noah Web
ster."
where does he .lve?" innocently asked
the ball player.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25
BATTING AVERAGES
OF SOUTHERN LEAGUE

MEMPHIS. Tenn, December 25.-OfficiaI
averages, announced last night by Judge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25
Can't Tell Man by His Clothes.

their sails-asde from few specific in
stances. like the pug-ugly and out-and-out
GAMBLERS off its trolley.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16

found room tor thought which made
the grim IntentnesS of his face soften IN
d smile ot sheer happiness Somewhere
II the uU-kV streets 3- downtown New
York "a girl was hurryInI with the tide
Of commuters toward the ferry dock.
ShanleE had known her tOr more than
a wear Their romance had begun when
he jumped overheard from the deck 0f
the H0b0keu ~ rescue u suicidal IN
eh-lare. l. was an easy matter 20 dive
after and grab the derelIcr by the collar.
hut the passengers held Il as deed ot
shining merit. and when the twain We're
hauled aboard there was a Wild rush
for the hero Amid this cheering and
helter-skelter ovation an uncluwgrlT
pretty glrl was rudrlv crowded against
the rail and slightly hurt as well as
frightened II was the dripping Shanlev
who drove the people back and helped
her ~ ind a seat II the cabin. for She
was near f4inrlng The frank aduira-
ti0n that shone II her ewes Tor this
d0uhlv gallant hero decided the destiny
OF Peter Shanley on the spot.
The acluain-4rce soon became
friendship. and after few months.
something much u0-e worth while.
EEe-E week dav morning She crossed
% New York 0u the H1boken. hG--EIDE
to her task AS d steuogra pher. and every
night when She returned She waved
greeting ~ ~-4ulcr who waited II the
lauGUard wheel house Tor "a 5IE-- VI her
before le went % the other end 9- the
boat Whenever he could meet Le- of
duty -hev made wonderful plans -ar
little suburban home and -lclr beautiful
dreams We're 20 come true as soon as be
should nc made a pilot. and could draw
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16
Peter Stanley, Ferry Pilot

and coaxed the Hoboken
10 her moorings as deity as
a pool ball Is driven into a
corner pocket He had
made his first trip without
mishap or delay, and his
nerve and confidence IN
himself were steadily re-
turning.
The Hoboken was Sched-
uled 20 leave in six minutes.
He knew that Nettie would
try 10 catch this boat for
the sake of a glimpse of
him and a kiss blown from
the wheel house. Having
made sure that everything
was shipshape for the de-
parture, he ran along the
deck 10 the stairway and
descended swiftly.
Shanlev found Nettie
standing near the river end
OF the cabin, her arms bur
dened with packages, and
he perceived that She was
tired by the pallor of her
cheek and the pathetic little
drOOp of her shoulders. All
but her ewes were alight
and the color returned 70
her face when She saw him
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16
By RALPH D. PAINE

which reversed the colOrs of
the side lights had been
thrown over. and that the
steering gear was unlocked for
the return trip To make
sure that al was wel IN the
engine room far below. ne
moved the handle OF the
signal indicator. and IN
moment the big hull trembled
10 the thresh OF her pro-
pellers while the teiltale
arrow on the dial IN front of
him showed him which way
the engines were turning over.
The gong on the dock
changed It's message that II
was time for him TO 90. He
jumped 70 the steam steering
wheel and told the deck
hand 10 take his station at
the hand wheel IN the remote
event OF an emergency which
might demand the service of
tins extra gear As she
moved slowly out into the
river. rhe Hoboken beloved
h0arse and prolonged
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16

warming 70 any vessels that might be the slip
Al r-st the fog did not seem very heavy but when
the Hoboken reached the middle of the river. the
lights on the New York side We're reduced 70 burs
bE the descending curtain.
Along the water fronts OF both sides OF the swarm
ing rlveT the signal bells the ferry docks began
10 roI everyone OF them telling lis own message
70 the trained ear Of the pilot. DIng-dong two
strokes on the bell then a moment interval and
Two strokes m0re-this was the Voice OF the bell IN
his own slip on the New York side. The tide was
carving the Hoboken below her landing and the
signal from the Pennsylvania ferry dock told Shan
ley that he was heading for the wrong pocket. His
whistle sounded alarm, which was answered by
other imploring whistles 10 port and starbOard,
ahead and asteru-
A blast dead ahead and he stopped his engines
and drltted until a river steamer looued twenty
--e- t-om his raj. She called 10 the HobOken and
the Hobolen swore AT her IN the stridenr language
~ steam after which the TWO whistles ap0lOglzed 10
each other and indicated their desired courses
The sweat was beading On Shanley face and he was
---vousy chewing his III. but he was ably handling
his vessel and the deck hand regarded his broad
back with an approving eve
While the pilot was lodging q nenacing tow OF
uarEes and then a drifting schooner whose sails
showed ph4ntom-like alongside, his alert mind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04

Colorado Elks intend to have the
 most unique entertainment at the great Elks' reunion to be held in Denver next July that has ever been given on the American continent. Preparations are being made to give a monster parade which will have many unique features. There will be a delegation of Elks from Hono- lulu, the most distant lodge in the world from the scene of the reunion. There will be several tribes of h. dians marching in the parade, and it has been arranged to bring down from the mountains along the new 'Moffat road'' several carloads of snow which will be hauled in floats in the line of march under the July sun. The snow is found sixty miles from Denver. at an altitude of Il 500 feet, beside the railway track, and it's in the parade will stamp the pageant as one of the most novel and remarkable that has ever been known in the history of the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
Speaking of the presidents

Speaking of the presidents muck rake speech d New York exchange says that the concentration in the hands of few of the power that is inseparably associated with the pos session of millions of dollars must sooner or later affect the national life It was the dread of this that made Thomas Jefferson exert himself for the abolition of the laws of entail "The repeal of the laws of entail" to quote his own words, would prevent the accumulation and approximation of wealth in select families, and pre- serve the soil of the country from be- ing daily more and more absorbed in mortmain." In the time of the author of the Declaration of Independence the danger of the land passing into the hands of few families was the most pressing one. Hence the laws of entail. In our days it is the multi-mi- lionaire class that looms up as a men ace to guard against the danger in- volved in the boundless growth of the fortunes bequeathed by them. Presi- dent Roosevelt would impose an in. heritance tax. collected under federal supervision .Tle reason that impels him to do this is essentially the same as that which moved Jefferson towork energetically in behalf of the law of entail. It is said that the presi- dents progressive tax on inhsritance is not the result of sudden inspiration. but the outcome of serious consideri- ton for two or three years of how best to put stop to the accumulation of enormous fortunes. There is no doubt that he had placed before the country an issue of transccdent im- portance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
cards; let there be square deal, and may the best system win.
HEARD IN PASSING.

Concerning the American tourist reported to have won $200,000 at Monte Carlo, it is safe to say that neither the man nor his roll would have been heard of if he had lost it.
 If Frisco" is really objectionable as a contraction of San Francisco it might be we'll to count noses on Cisco as substitute. *,
 Every little while something hap pens to make the good citizen glad his forefathers had the wisdom to provide for supreme court which was to belong to the whole nation.
 Judging by this disposition to set an age limit on all kinds of useful ness, those people who are telling us how to attain health and long life must be on the wrong track.
 The fact that the new pure food bill cant improve the quality of cold storage eggs is proof conclusive that even the most beneficent legislation has it's limitations.
 Perhaps it's MT &ru Karnagy's own foot dat's burnin' after all'' in this bad spelling business. Reform should begin at home, like charity.
 Late shipping returns compiled by Lloyd's prove quite conclusively that the great cargo carrier of the world is still the medium-sized tramp steamer which can get in and out of all ports of consequence in the known world and on draft of from twenty-two to twenty-five feet carry from 5000 to 10000 tons of cargo. The extent to which vessels of this type predominate over all others has been frequently shown in Lloyds Register, and, despite the fact that there has been an increase in the of large ships, the increase in the number of smaller ones is fully as pronounced.-Por Ore gonian.
 This is a story which the late Dean Hole was fond of relating. A vicar went to preach for friend, and in the vestry afterward he said: II must apologize for the brevity of my sermon, but our fox terrier got into my study last night and ate several pages of my manuscript At this the wardens giggled, but one of them, bolder than the rest, remark ed: You couldn't let our parson have a pup, could you?"-Buffalo Commercial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
TRIUMPH OF THE HOOPSkIRT.
\ New York Woman's Demonstration
 of It's Practical Usefulness.

It was the 1880 gown in its fullest expression. The wearer was said to De Il debutante of the season, who has inherited the beauty, grace and daring of her great great grandmother. belle and beauty of old New York.
 She was picture. Women stared at her. half in admiration. and despite the protest that has gone up from masculine throats whenever the re- turn of the hoopskirt has been hinted at there was no sign of disapproval in the masculine glances that follow ctI the maid of the last century. Anv woman with the step of q Diana. the colorng of Hebe and the, grace of Il Viyien may wear what she will.
 Was the gown graceful? It was more It was a discovery. q shield and defence "A space cleared by magic for the stately young woman ss she swept across Twenty-third street and came to the elevated stairs.
 A man rushed up behind her and attempted the usual feat of springins past her. It could not he done: there was no space. The skirt filled the breadth of the stairway.
 The young woman held the fort and took her own time in mounting tho stairs. The man lodged from side to side. prepared for a rush, and danced with impatience and annoyance
 The hindered crowd below iostled. the men crumbled. but the women took in the situation with glee. Every one of them had been thrust aside. crowded against the rail and walked over Now came retribntion.
 When the train came there was tho usual rush at tho gates. but harricad- ed hy the invincible hoop of 1890 dam scl held the crowd at hay.
 One hurly and new American citl- zen. with tho dclicacy and considera- ton for self characteristic of his na- tionalitv. made determined push for first entrance and the hest seat. hut meeting with firm resistance and fearing a hopeless entanglement in the mysterious structure. hc fell bael; with q look of stolid bewiltIerment. No one could pass the gate. Could she:
 That was the question that held the crowd the guard and tho elevated train for one hreathless serond. Then with q graceful. mysterious. almost imperreptible touch the all powerful hoop was lightly swayed. slightly tilt ed and the stream of travel and the train moved on. And every woman vowed to adopt the hoop at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04

It must he clearly understood that we have no direct quarrel with the metric system as such. IL has its mcr- its and its defects. as every system must have. The real quarrel of the American and British engineer and manufacturer is with those who would. hy means of any legislation. direct or implied. deprive him of the liberty Uf using whichever system he finds best to adapt to his needs. says d writer in the Engineering Magazine
 Many men may find decimal system more convenient for computation. us- ing either tho metric system or the British system deCimslly sub-diyided
 Others prefer the method of continual bfseCtion. this having been fouIsI rre- rmincntIy convenient in tho workshop and for details of construction -eneF- ally. Since 1893 the citizens Of the United States. whether holding gov crnment positions or engaged in civil industries. have had the privilege of using either system legally and free- Iv. In no rssc have the friends of inc fnch attempted to impose their viezs grpsn the advocates of tho metre. Live and let live has been their rule of ecndurt. a rule which appears to have silafsvi severely upon those who pre-
 r te count on their in-crs rather filan Wirh their minsIs. If the sfvo- eaFeS If fine existing standards should 11..E..sver to infueurp legislation to frpvemt their nesghI-srs from using iEseir l-e Eove.I miIIimetrss auI kiI0- zrzmmeS. q fearful howl would srise. isut 10 sucb impertineat in5erfersnce k to he dreamed of- Let tbe siuseatss sf tha metre Ie fzFrmipdcd eroazh te give up their scbeme of stacking the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
HOIST BY OWN PETARp.
Rassisn Red. Hart while Carrying
 Bombs For others.

PARIS, May IA bomb explosion oc- cured in the forest of vincennes kill ing Russian named Strie and danger ously WOundinx companion named Ro1ssnoff. The two men were pro ceeding through the woods. each carry ing bomb with the evident purpose of hiding them for future use. While so doing the bomb which strie carried exploded killing him instantly. Rouss- nor was struck by fragments of the bomb and fearfuIly Iacerated
 The police have not ret been able to establish the identity and the eoanec- tions of the men
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04

BOSTON. May 4.L~Bosfon is safe. Gorky is not coming Dr. Morris T. Kcnikow announced to crowd of at least s thousand persons waiting the arrival of the Russian revolutionist in the South station The crowd lsuxhed- Gorky telexrzphed that vhen Boston could zire him a hall wherein he might address s public meeting he would cone here and not before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04

Russia's new hall of parliament will have press gallery. This will make it easier for the officials to pick out journalists who are entitled to the courtesy of transportation, one way, on the Siberian railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
FRIDAY, MAY f, 1906.

It is an unpleasant task to have to add to the little worries of our fellow men, but the fact that there is very dangerous counterfeit $1,O0O bill in circulation ought to be known in every cottage in the land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
Where Do We Find Comfort ]?

demanded an excited person. "In the dictionary" replied quiet by stander. The real genuine article is found, these damp, chilly evenings, at home in nice easy chair, in front of fire made with Browns Quick ire Charcoal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
MAKE AN EFFORT

to xet the best and don't be satisfied with anything else
 OUR FEED is absolutely the best -obtainabIe ia the market It is good enough for the best stock in the land. while the price makes it cheap enough for the poorest Obtain our prices We sell the famous wsshburn-P -PiIlsbsry Best for ssc a bag and ss a barrel We also keep and sell the famous Leaox Stock Food for s1ie per bag New York Grain q Feed Store,
 ff6f10 Meadow. coe Rank Sta
 A. Willnsr. Prop- Tel 143-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-04
Prs.e.er es werie.n. . s.iesde.

GALVESTON. Tex. May Dis patches from Mex5es annouHce the sui eide of Andy Hansen. one of the crew of the f<hiHz sHacks srized hy the Nexicsn government Hansen had heen aiIinz. and the miserable tresf- neuf given the prisoners in the Mexi- cz1 Prtson drove him iamne