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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

the frozen soil than ever. The season has
been virtually heightened as a result of
the Injection of the new spirit. reinforced
ognized that this corner of the world is one
of the worlds most reliable as well as one
of it's richest sources of gold supply.
With the coming of this change has pass
ed the chance of the solitary gold seeker,
whose capital consists Of a few tools. a
pack of provisions, team of dogs, a sled,
a few hundred dollars and hardy spirit.
Such man may now and then. through
perseverance, stumble upon rich deposit
previously sighted or overlooked, and by
dint of determined work produce few bags
gold fields is now done by big companies
employing powerful machinery. 1t is known
that the hills thanking the Yukon are filled
with gold and they are now being attacked
upon titanic scale by great hydraulic bat
teries that sluice them down in the milder
season at a rate that will yield a vast sum
OF the yellow metal. With business organi-
zation and machinery have come Jaw and
peace and with the placer miners of few
years ago, toiing feverishly during the
brief season for a few packets of precious
powder have largely passed the wild scenes
Of the gold camps and the gross features Of
frontier life. The evolution OF the klondike
is much the same as that of California,
save that the Alaskan gold fields nave
more quickly been evolved to basis OF
business and law than were those OF the
lower Pacific coast of fifty-five years ago. =
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had died, there would remain. probably un-
changed. the problem Of American occupa-
ton and control, not only in the interests
of the archipelago. but in the interests of
peace for that quarter of the globe.
An official visit of value all around should
be that of Secretary Taft next year, when
he goes to the Philippines to look into mat
tiers as affected by the organization of an
assembly to assist in the local government
He possesses both the confidence and the
affection of the F'ilipinos, and his thorough
familiarity with conditions there, their
origin and tendency. will give to every
thing he may say do a distinct impor-
lance. The Filipinos have no better friend.
and so far as the American people are con-
cerned they have been greatly influenced for
several years past in their Views about our
man who while in Office at Manila made
so marked a success of his commission.
While we guide by him shall not go
wrong, and if Congress will only guide by
him in the question of the Philippine tariff
a great benefit to everybody will be con-
ferred.
Fortunately for the President. he puts
the case of the PHILIPPINES particularly trusts
to his information and judgment. He
knows at this distance therefore, about
what the situation is and what it requires,
and need not pack his grip for long alb
sence from home and the risks of ocean
travel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Washington Worst Disaster.

Never before in it's history has Washing
ton suffered so frightfully from the rail-
road collision horror as at present with
twice as many more injured as a esult of
a rear-end collision. This disaster, not
alone the worst In the District, but one of
the worst on record in this country, brings
souarely home the shameful truth that our
transportation methods are crude. even
criminally so. and that the most urgent
need of the hour is a reformation of the
American railway processes
A coroner's inquest will disclose the de-
tailed circumstances of this horror, and
should permit the fixing of the RESPONSE
bility. Meanwhile. the painful task of count
Ing and Identifying the dead and nursing
the injured is to be performed. No words
can picture the tragedy that was enacted
at Terra Gotta. None can describe the
desolation into which scores of homes have
been suddenly plunged as result, 1t Is
now believed, of human blunder. The
whole community is cast into sorrow. The
year closes with the capital in the depths
of an agony of suffering such as Z has
never before endured.
In this hour of their desolaton and pain
the prayers of all people will go out to
those who have been bereft of their loved
ones and to those who still have a chance
of life though suffering from injuries. One
bright spot alone appears in the dark pic
ture. In the awful hours following the
collision everything possible was done to
minister to the physical and spiritual needs
Of the stricken. Priests and physicians
were promptly at hand to comfort and
lteve the sufferers and it is a fact highly
creditable to the local authorities that we'll
nigh perfect order was maintained, so that
the work of identifying the killed and sue
coring the injured was admirably organized
and prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
The President and the PHILIPPINES.

The President, II is announced, has no
thought o, visiting the Philippines Sucn
a report had reached the islands and
caused pleasant stir there. Probably It
grew ont OF the visit to Panama But a
trip OF six days by sea and never out of
reach of the wireless telegraph differs
greatly from trip clear across the Pa
c.tc. landing on the other side of the
world. That takes time, and for the great
or part OF II takes traveller out of touch
with passing events. Adventurous as the
President is. and little bound by conven-
tons and precedents, he would hardly care
To so SO far afield. even with the flag fiying
over the ship. and making it American ter
ritory.
MIR. Roosevelt would enjoy such a Jour
ney. and the Filipinos would make his stay
among them delightful. Feasts parades
speeches in The highest style of oriental
extravaganza. would mark the whole time
ashore. -,othing in the history of the is
lands won d compare wi h it. But 1t is to
be doubted II any real benefit to the cause
would follow. After the captain had oe-
parted and the tumult and the shouting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Democratic Leagues.

The New England Democratic Progress
sive League will eat a dollar dinner at
New Haven January in honor of Jack
son day. There will be speeches. end
maybe we shall be told some things hear
ing upon present political conditions
worth hearing.
This is the organization in which Alex
ander Troup and George Fred Williams
ngure prominently. and. unless the public
IL misadvised, its purposeis to do for Mr..
Bryan in that part of the country what
the Independence Leagues are doing for
Mr.. Hearst elsewhere. At any rate i'm
mediately after the announcement OF the
movement. Mr.. Troup posted to Lincoln
and spent a week with Mr. Bryan. for
the purpose. it was understood, of ex-
planning to him what was on the ca,dS
and what the prospects were. His recep-
ton was cordial. mis- stay pleasant, and
i,e returned home full of hope and good
nature. This justified the conclusion that
Mr.. Bryan was agreeable" and that
whatever the Progressive League might
do for the cause would be appreciated
and later. If possible rewarded, by him.
So we find springing up in the democratic
party leagues upon leagues of leagues, and
leagues against leagues. Here a Hearst
iCos'>T, tHele bryan IedSue, mere a Bryan
league. there a Hearst league. To the ex-
tent that men are marshaled thus for use
In 1908 the democratic managers may ap-
plaud. but there is q certain risk In the
activity. 1t leads to factionalism and fac
tionalism has for ten years made havoc of
the democratic party. If the Independence
Leagues find themselves unable 10 norni-
nate Mr.. Hearst Will they accept Mr..
Bryan? If not, whom? If the New Eng
land Democratic Progressive League finds
that Mr.. Bryan cannot win, will it go to
the support OF Mr.. Hearst? If not to
whose support?
One feature of this New Haven announce
rnent is TO be deplored. The principal ad-
dress. we are told, will be made by George
Frederick Williams. This, for moment
suoh man. When Mr.. Williams of Mas
sachusetts elected 10 use his middle name
for the purpose of course of impressing
the multitude and following the fashion
he abbreviated ii and gave it the form
now dear to all. and famous forever. Col
umns OF good writing have dealt with
George Fred Williams. his eloquence, his
patriotism. his graces, and what not. Why
the change? Why spell out the name
which Mr. Williams himself has clipped
for reasons of his own and maybe for
beauty? George Fred Williams is a tower
OF strength to any cause. George Freder-
lex Williams is new. and long. and a risk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
J. Pierpont Morgan.

From the New York Journal of Commerce.
When the corner house lay quiet for any
length of time it used to be asked: ''What
big thing has ]. p. under way just now?'
It is beginning to be remarked that another
gigantic achievement is overdue, but some-
how Wall street is inclined to think that
nothing of transcendant importance Is
brewing. The atmosphere is not congenial
to the Matching of national metal mergers
or international marine trusts. A reaction
has set in The financial results of the SHIP
ping combine that staggered the world have
not been inspiring. The preferred stock Is
selling for less than one-third and the CON-
mon stock about one-tenth the face value
Such an experience may have dampened thu
eminent financ.er's ardor.z Friends say hi,,
heart is now more in art than securities
and that not one of his associates can fill
his place. Moreover, Mr.. Morgan is NJ
longer in his first youth.
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Voice of American Women.
From the London Chronicle.

:.
Why is 1t always the women of America
who are rebuked for their way Of speaking,
when 1t is really the men who deserve
scolding? American women have their Pc
culiarities, but their voices and their ac-
cents are at any rate careful, and have a
finish. but very perceptib,e one. On the
other hand. American men very seldom
have what one must call. so as to be under
stood, an educated voice. The first thing
that strikes the newcomer In the United
States Is the uncultivated speech of gem
tlemen. 1t Is unlike anything in Europe,
unless some of the intonations In south
Germany may be ukened to 1t. And this
makes the very great difference between
Boston and the other cities. The Boston
man has the very sound Of Oxford. But
let US cease to complain of the clear and
elastic pronunciation of the women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Same Old Resolutions.

Bring out dem resolutions
Dat made year ago.
Oar ism an 'casion
To be maxim any mo.
My coat is worn to pieces
An my shoes is clean broke through,
But dem same OF resolutions
Dey is jes as good as new!
Dey fits me mighty handy
AS I tries EN- on again;
I s'pose dat saves me trouble
An l oughtn' to complain.
I made mighty keerful
An built 'em good and strong.
An maybe OATS de reason
Dey is lastin' me so long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

The reports Of the Presidents hunting &C
tivities should be something of a relief to
congressman who had gotten the impress
sion that he devotes every moment of his
spare time thinking up more advice and in
structiODs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Explained.

Are you aware that you occasionally re-
peat yourself?" asked the critical friend.
Yes" answered the serenely superior au-
thor, sit is sometimes unavoidable, when
desire to quote an author who is abso-
lutely competent and reliable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

1t sometimes looks as If an Italian mu-
sician's idea of artistic community were
one in which high note successfully at
tanned constituted an ample apology for
anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

Mr.. Brander Matthews is now Offering
suggestions as to the most desirable form
of dramatic construction, but is not receiv-
ing much support from either Mr.. Carnegie
or President Roosevelt. - 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

TIN order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

After Mr.. Taft's frank and dignified
statement of willingness to assume the
highest patriotic responsibilities. it would
perhaps be unjust to blame Senator Fora
ker even if he should develop a similar
readiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

Paris is discussing the danger Of i'm
perialsm in America. For once the
French capital is behind the times. That
form of political bug-bear went out OF
fashion over here years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

w. ]. Bryan says that no corporation
should be allowed to control enough of
the product of commodity to enable it
to fix the market price. 1t sounds simple
enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Jealous.

''What makes that actress so irritable and
captions? Is she worried by overstudy?"
No answered the cold-b.ooded manager.
What worries her is an understudy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

By going on the stage Miner Hicks, I'M
less he develops unsupported talents, may
be merely exchanging one form Of peril
for another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
The Annual Test.

I'm glad they didn't adopt spelling re-
FORM said the man of slow mentality.
TT might have been good thing"
mot for me. 1t would have kept me wor-
ried for years. It's going to take me three
weeks merely to learn to write 1907 instead
Of 1906 -
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Reducing Competition.

From the New Orlean Times-Democrat.
And then too. the members of Congress
may have voted Gown the amendment to in
crease their salaries to avoid vast in
crease in the biennial hock of candidates
for their Jobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Tale Bearing.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

Nobody loves a telltale, and most of US
were brought up in the belief that 1t is
dishonorable to turn informer. Still, there
is great and obvious difference between
tale-bearing and testifying against crimi-
nal even If the criminal happens to be a
comrade associate. 1t Is held to be
shameful to turn against a friend, but it
is not dishonorable to deliver criminal to
punishment. The distinction is worth en-
nhasiztng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

Anthony COmstock has again been COM
missioned a postal inspector. II the gov
eminent had an official art critic. Mr.
Comstock would probably like that posi-
tion. too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
A Pessimistic Farewell

Old 1906. as you depart,
One thinks of many Ills endured;
You were a bad boy at the start
And grew much worse as you matured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

San Francisco will regard Washington as
fortunate In the fact that It's school con-
troversies do not involve any treaty COM
plications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

The interest Mr.. Bryan takes in Okla
homa indicates a belief that there Is a
chance to bring a state up properly II its
training Is started when 1t Is quite young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Wisdom and Valor.

at takes a wise man to know when to
change his mind" said one statesman.
Yes" answered the other. land brave
one to own up to it when it Is accom-
pliShed'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

The Department of Agriculture has finally
been compelled to call the fight between
the Guatemalan ant and the boil weevil a
draw,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

Scientists are still uncertain as to the
exact causes of earthquakes, and their ex-
act effects are always equally In doubt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Cause of Envy.
From the Toledo Blade

From the TOIedO Blade. d.
If we ever feel envy creeping into our
hearts 1t Is when We see a man who can
hang onto street car strap and look
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

The Brownsville soldiers were dismissed
without honor, but they are certainly not
without fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
True, but Who is Ita

From the Baltimore American.
When vanity masters reason the fool
prevails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

THE STAR has a regular ana permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of the other WASH
tngton dailies. As q News and Adver-
Using Medium 1t has no competitor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
HUNDREDS DROWNED.
Numerous Fatalities as Result OF
Floods In Mexico.
WATER SIXTY FEET
1t Has Been q Long Time since the
Western Portion Of That Re
public Has Had snch Ire.
mendous Floods.

City OF Mexico. Oct. i0.-Recently
floods In the southern part OF the state
OF Jallsco and In the state OF Colima
reselted in great destruction Of proper.
ty and loss Of life The number OF Ia
talities from drowning along the line OF
the Manzanillo extension OF the Mex
lean Central railway Is 1913. Thousands
og tons Of earth and rocks descended
In great landslides from the mountains.
The new steel railway bridge below
the Tuxpan was destroyed, and a steam
shovel. weighing twenty-six tons. was
borne by the torrent for a considerable
distance. In one place the water rose
sixty feet. Many houses were de
stroyed by floods In the towns OF TUX.
pan and ZapOtilllc
Twenty-Five were lost during the re-
cent floods In the Santiago river Fif.
teen were drowned by the capslzing OF
a boat while crossing the river They
were workmen engaged on the canal
being constructed for the power plant.
All were natives.
II Il a long timc since there were
such tremendous floods on the west
coast
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
CELESTIALS CAUGHT.
Had All but Succeeded In Land.
Ing nj Providence.
SCHOONER is SEIZED
by the Msrest Chance the Discovery
Was Made That n Number Of
ChInamen We're Upon the
Eve Of DISSEMINATING.

Providence. Oct. 1O.-After having
evaded United States immigration and
customs officers for more than two
weeks the schooner.yacht Frolic.
which left Placentia. n. r., with a
cargo OF contraband Chinese immi
grants, was boarded in Providence
river early Wednesday and confscated
In the name Of the United States gov.
eminent Two Portuguese members
OF the crew were placed under arrest,
they being the only persons found on
board the boat. The two men we're ar.
rested on suspicion OF being concerned
In the smuggling OF Chinese into this
country. while seventeen Chinese be-
lieved 70 have been passengers on the
Frolic were also arrested
Despite the vigilance of the coast
guard and revenue cutters from East.
port. Me. 20 Cape Hafteras. the schoon-
er came up the harbor without al.
tracting any attention those who saw
her taking her for a fishing schooner.
II was by accident that Il was dlscov.
cred she was the Frolic Al an early
hour Wednesday morning a man em-
ployed ~ the coal pockets stumbled
over two Chinese huddled IN a heap
on the wharf OF the coal yard. The
workman reported the occurrence and
officers were dispatched 20 the scene
Within a short time eight Chinese had
been captured
Meanwhile customs and immigra.
tion officials had been notified OF the
AFFAIR. Search for Chinese was prose
cuted. and before long nine more had
been caught number OF policemen
and United States Deputy Marshal
Stone boarded the schooner. conhscat.
ed the vessel and arrested the Portu.
guese.
Close on the arrest OF the Chinese
and confiseation OF the schooner came
the arrest Of two white men found in
the vicinity on suspicion OF having
been concerned In smuggling. Just
how many Chinese were on board the
Frolic when she left New FOundland
Is not known. although II Is reported
there we're thirty-three unlawful pas
sengers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
IN SECTIONS.
American Board Of Commissioners
Have q Busy Day.

American board ot commissioners
Have Busy Day.
willIamstown. Mass. Oct l0.-From
sunrise until late Wednesday evening
the delegates attending the annual
meeting Of the American Board Of
Commissioners for Foreign Missions,
at North Adams. were busy partici-
pating In the numerous sessions ar
ranged for the day II was officially
known as "Haystack Centennial Day" 7"
and daylight sessions were held In this
town, where the foreign missionary
movements was started 100 years ago.
In front Of the memorial monument,
which now STANDS II an open field.
many OF the delegates gathered at sun
rise 20 take part IN the sunrise prayer
meeting. conducted by Rev. Or. 1--WE
mer OF Arabia At s:i5 there was a
students missionary meeting In Jes-
sup hall. An academic service In
Thompson Memorial chapel. under the
auspices OF williams college. and a
student volunteer service in the Con.
gregational church were held simulta,
neously and occupied the remainder OF
the forenoon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
sREvITIEs PUNCHED.

Texas Odd Fellows meet next year
at Gainesville.
Hon. w. ]. Bryan made six address.
Is IN Kansas Tuesday.
BY a powder explosion near Tama.
qua, Pa. four men were killed and one
injured.
BY unanimous vote United Spanish
War Veterans favor restoration Of the
army canteen.
Eight sugar rebate indictments were
returned by the Federal grand Jury q,
New York City.
AZ annual meeting az Salt Lake City
ne board OF directors Of Union Pacific
railroad was reelected.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
FARMERS CONGRESS.
Remedy Of Distribution Faults Chief
Mission, Says President

Rock Island M. Oct lO.-Eigh,
hundred delegates were present at
the opening OF the Farmers National
Congress. President stahl. in his an.
nual address. declared TO the farmers
that the distribution OF products Is OF
unusual importance 20 the producer.
and that while production has beer
brought 10 a state Of perfection. dis.
tribution has been neglected or left
IN the hands OF hostile interests. which
have made the agriculturists their
prey He said that the chief mission
OF the Farmers Congress Is 20 remedy
faults In the system OF distribution.
Congressman Ransdell OF Louisiana.
president OF the National Association
for the improvement OF Waterways.
also spoke on Water Transportation. {"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
SOON TO BE euILT.
Construction Of Line From Kansas City
20 Oenlson a Certainty.

Kansas City. Oct i0.-The Missouri
River and Gulf railroad. a Hartman
line. which will run from Kansas City
10 Denison. will be built soon. The
charter OF the company names seven
directors. two Of whom have been iden.
titled with the Hartman interests
A. l. Berger. attorney for the Union
Pacific. and z. ?. Swinney. a director
In the Chicago and Alton. formerly a
Hartman controlled line. The new
road win build a branch line from
Lehigh. I. T.. to Shreveport. and also
a branch line from point in Chero-
okee county, Kansas. 20 Joplin. Mo.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-11
sY THREE BROTHERS.
Each One Performed Ceremony by
Which Sister Was Welded.

New York. Oct. l0.-An unusual fea'
ture Of the marriage Of Miss Elsie
osterhout Myers OF Kingston to s N.
Pultz OF Poughkeepsie. which occurred
at the brides home In Kingston. was
that the ceremony was performed by
thre brothers OF the bride, each OF
whom took an equal part In II. The
brothers are the Rev. Cortland Myers
OF Brooklyn. Rev. Johnston Myers OF
Chicago and Rev. Walter Myers OF
Reading. Mass.