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The Dolores star., 1907-09-20
Dutch at Home and Abroad.

Ss>s" - ''SV"S ~b0 HoSoao.
Holland has a population of only s.
100000, but there are 10000, 900 of peo-
pie in the Dutch East and West In
dies. The Dutch are not at present
much addicted to emigration. In the
United States, at the time Of the last
census, there were only 10000 per-
sons Of Dutch birth. The number of
Netherlanders in the Dutch East In
dies is barely $4,000.
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20
A Little coursshIp Comedy.

A good-looking. well-to-do bachelor
Of Manchester was being teased by
some young women of his acquaint-
ance for not being married. He said:
I'll marry the one Of you whom on .
secret vote you elect to be my wife. :"
There were nine women In the COM
pany. Each one went into a corner
and used great caution in preparing
her ballot and disguised her handwrit-
ing.
The result was that there were nine
votes cast. each receiving one. The
man remains a bachelor. the friend
ship is broken up. and the women. all
mortal enemies. united in the one de-
termination that they will not speak to
the man again.-The Taller.
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20
Had Measured II.

How far" asked the first automo-
bilist as they met at turn in the
road, 'is It from here to the next town
where there's repair shop?"
Eleven hills, three bad bridges, one
long stretch of deep sand, and two ar
rests" answered the second automo
hilisf
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20

The great question in life Is the suf.
fering we cause; and the utmost In
genuity Of metaphysics cannot Justify
the man who has pierced the heart
that loved him.-Benjamin Constant.
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20
HERITAGE OF CIVIL WAN.
rheusanas of Soldiers contraetsd
chrenis Kidney Trouble While
In the Service.

The experience Of Capt. John L. Ely.
Of Co. E. 18th Ohio. now living at 500
East Second street. Newton, Kansas.
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20

Virtue is bold and goodness never
fearful.-Shakespeare.
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20

Hrs. Win11oW's Soothing syrup.
FOR cnldren teothing, seftsns the gums, reduces -
1ammascn, saays paa. casss Wind ooiu. &c hotslo
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20
ssnpsreant % Msthsrs

xEsnans carefully every bottle Of CAsToR1A,
safe and ssrs remedy for infants and children,
md 80 that Il
The Dolores star., 1907-09-20

he genuine hays L D9ugs name and price
dealer
Shoes by mail Catsiog
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

results and to postpone improvements.
Thus In the very heart of the city large
area has lain under practical threat OF con-
demnation for long time. and the District
has suffered in consequence, in purse as
well as in prestige
If the Hepburn bill were passed at this
session the owners of this property would be
freed at last of hampering condition. The
poor structures which in the main NIL the
great triangle and in large measure dis
figure Pennsylvania avenue would IN the
course Of a few years be RACED and the
space devoted to the construction require
ments of the government. Economical ana
artistic results would flow from the propo-
sition to disregard existing street lines In
the emplacement Of public buildings. The
southern side of the avenue would even
tually be lined with public buildings of de-
sign and materials suitable to the char
acter OF the capitals most important street.
Washington would gain UNNECESSARILY In
dignity and in attractiveness.
The Hepburn bill, indeed. is one OF the
surest means of securing the emancipation
of the capital from the evil results of many
years of neglect while at the same time
providing economically and practically Tor
the pressing building needs of the govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Brownsville.

Yes. of course, it will take a little time,
trouble, and money TO investigate the
Brownsville matter, but that is not the
Senates fault. The Senate did not dis
charge the troops. and scatter the niggers
all around" The responsibility for their
present whereabouts lies elsewhere. But
the men are all in the country and subject
to the Senates authority, and it is the
Senate's duty under the resolution adopted
to round them up and take their testi-
mony. And what If a report on the case
IL not possible until next winter? That
will be early enough. No haste. no waste.
but a thorough investigation and all the
money necessary to conduct it fairly. The
country wants the facts. the Senate has
called for them, and everybody is willing
20 wait for their intelligent collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
An Acknowledgement.

De white folks sho'ly gifts us kind O. wor-
ried now an then,
A passin' all desc laws to regulate de cullud
men;
Dey comes an stops de policy; de crap
game dey forbid,
An if you totes razor, why you's got to
keep it hid.
Dey's gittin' all de money, leastways so de
papers say,
An dey's actin mo- important an high
notioned every day.
But when I needs two-bits, I ak de boss.
I never spoke
In vain. Dem white folks comes in mighty
handy when yous broke
When luck has been agin you an you's got
de rent to pay
Oar ain no time to talk about de problems
of de day.
When de man dat sells de groceries has you
sttin' up O. nights
Oar ain no satisfaction tfinkin bout yoh
equal rights.
When dat time comes de pusson dat YOU 8
mostly lookin for
Is one whose folks owned you-alrs folks
way back befo' de war.
I knows de way dey's runnin' things desc
days amt any joke,
But tells you what, dem white folks comes
in handy when yous broke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
CONGRESS and Action.

Mr. Hale's complaint that there Is TOO
much talk and too little action in the Senate
may be characterized as seasonable. IL Is
due and usually heard-not always Oh
course from the Maine senatorial TINS
time in every short session. The sltua-
tion-sometimes by contrivance-takes on
the aspect of q blockade and an extra ses-
sion for the purpose of completing the sup
ply bills is threatened. But matters are
never permitted to go that FAR ohoer
whip and spur, as the end OF the session
approaches, the routine business Is driven
along. and what looks like close hhish
is close only in appearance Hard driving
was necessary, but bound to succeed. sup
ply bills never fail on account OF talk
1t was the opinion of Thomas B. Reed
that both houses of Congress shoud oar
set. speeches. Such deliverances, he con-
tended made no votes in Congress ana
should be confined to the stump. He de-
uvered only two or three during his whole
quarter century in the House He was
master in running debate and his critics
suggested that fact as the reason for MS
attttude He would have confined the
author of a bill to ten or twenty minutes
of Introduction and then have devoted the
rest of the time to cross-firing. SO far ola
Mr.. Reed carry this matter that he would
never participate even in the funeral serV-
ices of the House.
Too little talk would probably be worse
than too much. Congress should not De
all hard-and-fast business. A little spout
ing now and then is good for faithful con-
gressmen. 1t may not make any votes
but it contributes to the picture. How
empty the galleries OF the two chambers
would be if only the give-and-take wrangle
prevailed on the fioors Visitors to town,
and sometimes Washingtonians themselves
20 to the Capitol to hear a good speaker.
days notice is sufficient to insure
large audience.
And to minister to this same spirit. Willy
not night sessions? They also entertain the
public The Capitol illuminated makes a
beautiful spectacle. Throngs find their way
TO its walls and admire It's proportions and
finish. The attendance on the floors Is
equally good. Observation-Disclosures a little
late-answer to their names. 1t Is not
precisely figuring in the limelight. but the
light is very bright and statesman In
glad rags sometimes talks the better for
the raiment. A night session of Congress,
properly conducted, Is at once a good busi-
ness investment and an entertainment.
Mr. Hale is right in asking for action,
but all action and no speechifying would
make Jack Congress duh boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

1t is not too late in the session for the
Senate to pass the Hepburn bill for the ac-
QUESTION by the government of the mall
avenue triangle Nor is it too late for the
bill, If thus approved by the Senate, to be
passed in turn by the House and signed by
the President. The subject is not unfamil-
lar. and it really calls for but little discus
sion. Every one who has studied the situa-
ton of the capital and its development
admits that in the next few years it will
become absolutely imperative for the gov
eminent to provide itself with several new
buildings. Its quarters are now totally
Inadequate. Ii is paying heavy annual
rental for privately owned structures and
those ii owns are crowded to an unsafe
as we'll as an undgnlfed extent. The sole
consideration at this time should be when
and where the government will erect struc-
lures OF its own to house the departments
now huddled in public buildings as CO.
tenants with other departments. or those
departments and detached bureaus that are
uRcom fortably provided for in rented build
ings.
The Senate committee on public buildings
and grounds has by its approval of the
Hepburn bill decided that the proper place
for all these needed structures Is within
the great triangle lying between the ave-
nue.. the mall and 18th street. II has also
decided that the proper time for acquiring
this land Is the present. when the values
are lower than they will ever be again. and
furthermore Il has agreed that the cheap
est method is 10 acquire all this land at
once. in order TO avoid the necessity of
paying the increment of cost incidental to
the gradual increase in value If the govern
ment were to take parcels one by one to
meet its occasional needs.
This is an emincnt.y wise conclusion,
sound in business principles and strength
ened by the record of time wasted in the
past as Congress has debated over rival
sites while the public service has suffered
for relief With the Hepburn bill enacted
into law the government would be provided
with site materials to last many years.
Whenever new structure became neces-
ssry in the course of the growth of public
business the process of provision would be
very greatly simplifed. The saving in
rents and accretions of land values would
amount to a large sum in the course OF a
Few years
All these considerations are apart from
national capital
For decades the southern side of Penn
syfVania avenue has lain under blight
Its comparative shabbiness has shocked
Visitors and has been a source of chagIin
to residents. Yet the owners of that land
havs not been blameworthy in their lack
~ enterprise. Session after session this
proposition to take their land has been
seriously advanced and the result has been
IN altogether excasable disposition to await
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Mr.. Talbot and the Tariff.

In the interesting interview with Repre-
sentative Talbot, recently appointed demo-
cratic national committeeman for Maryland
which appeared in Tuesdays Star, this par
agraph was especially notable:
What I hope to see done in the next
democratic national convention is the nom
ination of good, common-sense democrat
upon platform that means and says tariff
revision The candidate and the platform
should be in accord. 1t is no use having the
candidate right If the platform is wrong.
and ii is just as fatal If We are to GO into
the fight with the right sort of platform
and the wrong sort of candidate. Our plat
form, In my opinion. should declare for
tariff revision in the simplest and strongest
language possible. There should be room
for no possible misunderstanding on this
subject"
Mr.. Talbot. it may be we'll to remember,
was the bosom friend and favorite pupil OF
Mr. German, and it was Mr.. German who
as democratic leader in the Senate brought
his party TO the verge of disruption on the
tariff issue thirteen years ago. The party
at the Chicago convention In 1892 had de-
clared for tariff revision in the simplest
and strongest language possible" and, con-
sidering that the right sort of platform, had
nominated on IL the man who in his mes
sage 10 Congress in December, 1887, had
thoroughly identified himself with the issue
OF tariff for revenue only. Mr.. German
had been delegate to the convention, and
had accepted both candidate and platform,
but he he was now in his place in the
Senate thwarting the tariff reformers at
every turn, and bringing down on his head
the denunciation of MIR. Cleveland in an
open letter.
Mr. Germans friends defended his course
by saying that he had always been a pro-
tectionist, and had accepted lis party's free
trade deiverance cuiy as matter of FORM
He Was therefore moi to be expected to
help redeem in legislation campaign ex-
travagances. 1t was asserted. moreover
that in his attitude he was supported by the
Maryland democracy, which all along had
been accuainted with his tariff views
Now the question arises, what sort of q
tariff de,iserance next year would suit this
friend OF Mr.. German, who trained with
him during the latter's life, has succeeded
him as The cemocracy,s leader at home.
and may come to the Senate where Mr..
German SO song sat? How nearly should 1t
approximate the tariff plank of the plat
form of 1892. or Of the tariff bill which two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Cuba.

In an interview with a correspondent OF
the New York Herald former President
Palma gives his views respecting condi-
lions in Cuba. He expresses himself WIN
dignity and some reserve, but says enough
to show that he has hope of the future, and
that this hope is founded on faith in this
country. That he should be greatly disap-
pointed at the failure of his people to sup
port the government established upon the
withdrawal of the American forces Is
natural.
Mr.. Palma very properly declines to make
suggestions respecting American course OF
action. He contents himself with giving
his confidence to the American authorities,
and with pointing to the past as guar
antee of the future. He would not say in
terms that England's course toward Egypt
would be a good model for America to
adopt toward Cuba. He left his meaning
open, and it takes prejudice toward that
policy to read an American protectorate
into his message.
The most definite statement is that Cuba
will not witness another revolution. But
that opinion may be based upon any one
of several things. For one thing, Cuba
knows that the American right to interfere
in case of trouble means something, and
can be exercised with marked and effective
readiness. For another thing, the Cubans
may be expected to learn something by this
failure under Mr. Palma. A second at
tempt at government should find them a
little wiser, and little more patient. An
other time the members of the party de-
feated at the polls may think twice before
taking to the brush to remedy any
wrongs committed on the ballot box.
Unfortunately for him, the Cuban ac-
quired under Spanish rule the revolutionary
habit. He could not command a hearing
unless he loaded his gun, sharpened his
machete, and mounted his horse. He got
no relief unless he fought for it. But
Spanish rule is more He now has to
reckon with himself, and has chosen the
ballot box as the means of establishing
power and changing parties. 1t is not a
perfect means. as we ourselves can testify,
but undoubtedly a great improvement on
bushwhacking and bloody disorder. Better
bear the ills of one disputed election than
fly to those of armed domestic strife.
Mr.. Palma is to be congratulated on his
course since leaving office. He is sticking
to his country, and will continue to do so,
for better or for worse. This supports his
expressed belief in the future. and lends
weight to his opinions. His public life has
probably closed for good, but as private
citizen his example should count for much
with his neghbors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

years later Mr.. German forced upon q
democratic Senate? Is Mr.. Talbot tarin
reformer Of the Cleveland or OF the German
school? And how about the Maryland
democracy at this time on that subject?
Tariff revision is a good cry, but II raised
by the democracy next year Will have to be
explained. The country will be justified In
demanding a bill Of particulars. Such q
fiasco as that of 1894 lives long In the
memory. To turn loose piatoons OF glib
spellbinders promising all sorts Of things to
the voters, and then repudiate all their
utterances after victory has been won at
the polls. is not q history to be proud OF or
possible of repetition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
The Salary Increase.

From the New Orleans Pcayune.
The salary increase will add about a mil
lion dollars year to the governments ex-
penses, but that in itself is not very great
matter to country with the revenue the
United States possesses. There seems to be
no doubt whatever that at the present scale
of expenses in the national capital con-
gressmen were no longer able to live de-
Gently on their salaries. Such a state or
things prevented in many cases poor men
from aspiring to seats in Congress and
gave men of large means undue advan-
tage in aspiring for congressional honors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

A man who admires thoroughness and
attention to detail as much as John D.
Rockefeller must surely find something to
approve in the indictments against the
Standard Oil Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Some architectural experts insist that in
any plan for identifying the south side of
Pennsylvania avenue the city post office
building should be carefully studied for
features to be avoided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Some of the English newspapers insist on
regarding Swettenham as a martyr The
really serious aspect of this affair will not
become apparent to some British minds I'M
til Punch has taken it up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

The French government In considering
the proposition to lease the churches hesi-
tates to further complicate the situation by
the introduction Of landlord and tenant
problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Signals.

''Dou you think they are trying to send
us signals from Mars?'
Never mind about the signals from
Mars" said the railway man. IF we can
keep track of the block signals on this
planet we'll be doing very we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
A Real Sole Saver.

From the Hendersonvllle On o. French Broad
Hustler.
The Rev. c. King wishes to announce
that he has moved his shoe shop three
doors east on Aspen street, near j. p Is
raefs stable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Harry Thaw's alertness in the examina-
ton of jurors indicates no inclination on
his part to sanction any theories as to his
faculties not being in good working order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Police court buildings should not be so
constructed as to infiict punishment on
people who have not been convicted or who
are not even on trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
A Type,

He strives to regulate the land
With constant brawf and bicker.
Some say he's a reformer, and
Some say he's just kicker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Paying for Speed,

ut costs more to live than it used to-
remarked the economist.
Yes" answered the energetic man. ''but
think Of how much more business you can
transact in given time and the CORE
spending results you can get out of life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Entertaining.

Is your family entertaining this sea-
SOM" inquired the society devotee.
WELL" answered Mr.. Cumrox, mother
and the girls seem kind Of amusing to me,
but everybody else seems to take 'em seri-
ously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Testimonial to Salome.

From the New York Tribune.
Why, l know an old lady in Germany sew
enty-two years DID, who has heard the
opera twenty-seven times, and she likes il
very much. 1t never did her any HARM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Cut Ice !!
From the Boston Transcript.

There can be no possible excuse the COM
ing season for a repetition of the troubles
over the ice supply that caused SO much
protest last year. The crop is here excel
lent in both quantity and quality. Now
gather it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Whenever an Objectionable stage per-
is discountenanced the box Office
looks up from the ledger long enough to
talk about art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Millions in It!

From the New York Herald.
Why doesn't Burbank, Californias wiz
ard. devote his talent to the production of
an odoriess automobile?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

The northwest continues to develop cold
waves that ought to insure a sufficient Ice
supply for the entire continent next sum-
rner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

1t is easy to guess what the ideas are in
North Dakota concerning the government
ownership Of railways and coal mines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Whether the ice cream sold in the streets
10 insanitary or not. there is no doubt about
its being unsea sonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Mrs. Evelyn Thaw has at least satisfied
that phase of histrionic ambition which
loves portraiture In the press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Ears Still Show.

From the Baltimore Sun
Gov. Swettenham has withdrawn his OBJ
jectionable letter, but his ears still stick
out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

Gov Swettenham is a man who found
himself famous and then woke up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

About the most a discreet weather prophet
cares to say is that there is no immediate
danger Of sunstroke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
Hope!

Anyway, our Observation-Disclosures may see
the Panama canal plans in such shape
that the dirt win begin to fy..'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31

One of the first requisites in a satisfactory
juror in the Thaw case is patience.