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The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-18

All children taking part in the Christmas cantata to be given by the Presbyterian Sunday school are re. quired to be at the church tomorrow Saturday. at 1:8O o'clock, for a thorough practice. The children are requested by Rev. Mir Good 10 please not fall"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-18
TOWN TALK

A telegram to Dawson from New York from Judge Dugas, states that he was on his way to Montreal to take treatment with specialists of that city. The judge has been in Hot Springs, Ark, where he took the prescribed 2l baths, but failed to get the relief desired In his last letters he writes that the old troubles con tIuue.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-18
PIANO FOR SALE.

Piano for sale. Apply at this of. flee. 1t
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-18
KNOX SECRETARY
 OF STATE
lRy United Press.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-senator Knox of Pennsylvania, has been offer ed the portfolio of secretary of state Ballinger is to be secretary of the in. terlor. Kellogg, offered the post of attorney general, has refused.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-18

Alaska Views at half price. Dra- per & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Taft and Cuba.

Cuban newspapers resent the Presi-
dents reference in his message to the
affairs of the Island
Says the Diario de la Marina:
AS if enough had not been said already
regarding this matter, President RooSe-
welt launches a fresh threat against the
CubanS. warning them that the only way
for nation not desiring foreign domina-
ton is to show its ability to conduct
self-government. These words are unjust
Cuba is free and sovereign nation. whose
sovereignty should not be eXtinguished
on the pretext of its inability to govern
ITSELF
Instead of regarding the President S
words as an affront, the Cubans would
do well to weigh them soberly as good
advice. There must be orderly govern
ment i'll Cuba. and IL the people cannot
provide it for themselves it must be pro-
vided for them. They have consented to
that proposition in their arrangement
with us. They have made one failure.
and a second would raise a very serious
question as to our full duty in the prem
ises. II we are forced to return we may
be obliged to stay. That fact should
guide the Cubans in their second attempt
TO do for themselves.
Cuba. another Havana organ. says:
1T is evident that the President of the
United States has told his successor that
his obligations are limited to respecting
the Independence Of Cuba while she con-
ducts herself In an exemplary fashion
But ct the drst political conyulsion MI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
The Canal Matter.

The talk that this revival of the charges
respecting the acquiring of the property
of the Panama Canal Company has oeeh
inStigated by the railroads for obstruc-
ton purposes seems to be idle. That the
railroads were originally opposed TO the
canal project was generally believed at
the time But that opposition related TO
Nicaragua as much as to Panama. The
Ailroads wanted no canal. Obstruction
now is quite out of the question The
work is under full Roadway, the govern
ment is committed to the great enter
prise and it will be completed. The rail-
roads could no more stop it than they
could the stars in their courses. All that
is debatable now is the time necessary
for opening the canal to business.
The present racket has political origin.
according to the record. 1t began in the
heat of the recent presidential campaign,
when a story connecting the name OF
Theodore Roosevelt's brother-in-law and
that OF brother of William Fl. Taft with
speculation in Panama Canal Company
stock was offered to the democratic ma
tional committee for campaign purposes.
The story was declined by the committee.
but found newspaper market, and IN
that way was spread before the country.
No effect was produced on the voters, and
the matter had dropped out Of notice until
William D. Foulke of Indiana gave out
for publication some correspondence
which had passed between him and the
President on the subject.
What has been asked of Congress is not
simply an investigation of this political
twist that was given to the matter last
al but an investigation of the whole
question of how the canal stock was
acquired by this government, from whom.
and at what figure. In other words.
did any American citizens share to any
extent i'm the forty millions OF dollars
paid by the American government for the
property and rights of the Panama Canal
Company?
1t should not be forgotten that an in
vestigation along this line was begun
by the Senate soon after the property
had been acquired. but with no result.
Senator Morgan, who had been the lead
ing advocate of the Nicaraguan route.
did not indorse the change to Panama.
and asked that the matter be probed.
Little progress was made, and Mr.. Nor
gan's death seemed to close the incl
dent
William Nelson Cromwell. who figured
in that investigation as a witness, figures
also IN these revived charges. He has
issued over his signature sweeping
denial of the allegations as they relate
TO an American end of the financial
transaction. He is within call, and should
Congress decide to go into the matter
could be reached for all the information
he possesses.
All things considered the subject is
worth while, and the charges should be
officially established. or officially dis
missed. They are true. or they are false,
and If false too severe condemnation
could not be visited upon those RESPONSE
bic for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Taft is explicitly authorized to blot out
even the name of the republic.
Mr.. Roosevelt's successor in the White
House will get no instructions from MI.
Roosevelt at all respecting Cuba. He VIII
be bound only by the terms existing be-
tween the two governments, and be the
Judge of when and how to move in case
of difficulty. He understands the Cuban
situation better than Mr.. Roosevelt has
ever done, and is a good friend of the
Cuban people Cuba will have nothing
whatever to fear from Judge Taft. He
will have no desire Ito blot out even the
name of the republic and he could not
do such a thing without the authority OF
Congress.
La Discussion complains that President
Roosevelt's so-called great truth only
mercy of the great ones. and instances
the fate of the Transvaal Continuing, 1t
says: Cuba must have the opportunity to
govern itself we'll by eliminating the in
tiuence of foreign and native adventurers,
who for personal gain precipitated the
revolution in August, 1906.
Now, here is something to the point.
The Cuban government should keep the
and native with designs on it's existence,
and proceed against them promptly and
with all of it's power. There may be some
Americans in the lot. If SO, let them be
dealt with as severely as the rest. The
American people wish this approaching
Cuban government success. Annexation
is the desire of only few. and this gov
eminent will stand for no intrigues on
the part of capitalists or anybody else
having for their object the throwing of
Cuba into turmoil and civil strife.
The Cuban press need not be indignant
or uneasy. The new administration here
will be most friendly to the new admins
tration there. 1t is strongly suggested
that Gov. Magoon, who has served the
Cubans so we'll for several years past,
may fill some high place under the Taft
government, and in that event Cuba will
have not only a good, but a we'll in
formed friend at hand here all the time,
ready to interpret any differences that
may arise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
The Ball Building Bill.

The bill authorizing the USE of the
pension office for the holding of the inau-
gural bali reception introduced in the
House yesterday by Representative Sam
uel w. Smith and which will be laid
before the other house of Congress Mon
day in duplicate by Senator Gallinger,
should be promptly considered. The citi-
Zens of Washington stand ready to do
all the necessary work of preparing for
the Inauguration of Mr.. Taft They have
organized committee OF citizens. most
of whom have had experience in this
line in past years, under the leadership
of man OF recognized ability. chosen by
can committee. All that is needed to
insure success is the grant of the use
of a public building in which to hold
the reception. which enables the commit
tee in charge to defray the expenses Of
stand building, decorations, fireworks, the
entertainment OF visitors of note and
other items. Furthermore, the people
from all parts of the country who come
here 10 attend the Inauguration desire
this opportunity to meet the new chief
executive.
AS long as the Inauguration is con-
Quoted along the established lines under
the auspices of the citizens of Washing
ton. the use OF a public building for this
purpose is absolutely necessary. there be-
ing no privately owned structure in this
city suitable or large enough. Under the
law specific permission must be granted
by Congress. and the pending measure
provides for this authorization. 1t should
be passed by both houses before the holi-
ay adjournment. SO that the committee
can proceed with its work promptly, Wig
orously and confidently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Fate's Irony.

I've labored long" he sadly said,
ITO lay great treasure by.
Now to philanthropy I'm led,
And all in vain l try
To find a method quite an fait
To give some of my cash away.
Il was slim and nervous youth
With contracted chest;
l longed for weight, twas gained il
Sooth
By viands of the best.
And now, ! anxiously begin
To seek some means of growing thin!
Il sighed for wisdom greater than
The knowledge of the throng;
l trained my memory; ne'er man
Possessed head so long.
And now, by questioning oft beset,
My constant task is to forget
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Battle With the Plague.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
That tuberculosis is largely an economic
disease is now generally accepted fact.
That it has its root in the misfortunes of
the people and that it's perpetuation is to a
great extent due to conditions which could
and ought to be remedied is no longer a
question for dispute Whether bovine
tuberculosis can be transmitted to human
beings is. under present conditions, very
important. yet were it not for imperfect
economic conditions and the general lack
of knowledge on the subject of the dis
ease. tuberculosis could undoubtedly be. to
great extent at least, stamped out But
while there mas been such general recog-
milton of the ability of an intelligent pub
lie largely to control the disease, there is
something startling in the statement made
by DR.. Woods Hutchinson at the Museum
of Natural History. that with the expen-
diture of few millions of dollars it would
be possible entirely to eradicate tubercu-
losis from the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
The Southwest Satisfaction.

1t is to be regretted that under the law
and the decision Of the court the District
Commissioners are unable to secure the
location of the South Washington railroad
substation at a place where it will be OF
full service and convenience to the public.
Justice Barnard's ruling yesterday prob
ably means that the station will be
erected on the site first chosen by the
railroad company. from which point there
is an inadequate means Of transportation
into the center Of the city. Tho one street
railway line near at hand will bring pas
seugers only to the Post ONCE Depart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
The Loan Sharks.
From the Louisville Courier Journal.

i
The campaign against usurers inaugu-
rated by the Louisville Ministerial Associa-
ton and the Woman's Club should serve
to stimulate the activity of the authori-
ties. There should be no great difficulty
in discovering sufficient evidence upon
which to base indictments if the loan
sharks are doing an extensive business in
Louisville and the law provides penalties
for charging more than the legal rate of
interest. The usurers take advantage of
the misfortune of class that cannot Dor
row through the usual channels because
the sums needed are insufficient to make
it profitable for money lenders to trans
act business with them upon a paying
basis. If usury did not commonly so i'm
prove it's opportunities as to commit rob-
berry, persons or firms loaning small sums
for short terms at high rates of interest
might sometimes be d benefit to their
clients but as the business is conducted
it is an unmitigated evil. and the door of
the loan sharks lair is the gateway to
the aImshouSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

ment on a single fare. 1t is to be hoped
that Congress will take this situation
promptly under advisement and, with the
experience of the public at the Union
station in the matter of electric trans
port in mind, will proceed to adjust the
car service to the railroad conditions so
that it will be possible for passengers to
reach their places of business without
delay or burdensone expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

:gIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence ietters 20 THE
STAE should not be addressed TO any
Individual connected with the ONCE. bus
rtmply to THE STAB. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
A Humorous Story.

morous effort?'
1T was rejoined the author with dig
nifty.
1T didn't make anybody laugh
''Well, it was a good joke on the ed
itor who accepted it. anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
A Relief From Germs.

'Why are you SO enthusiastic about
automobiles and airships?'
'Well, when / worry about the uncer-
tainties of life j like to do it with some
sort of dignity. It's a relief to be threat
ened by something besides lot of miser-
able little microbes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Ruef's Conviction.

From the New York Tribune.
The conviction of Ruef is a fine example
of successful persistence in prosecution in
the face of great obstacles. This was his
third trial. the general practice being to
give I'D after the failure OF the second
attempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Having. waited a reasonable time for
complaint to be filed and finding none. it
may he announced that the nickel Mr..
Rockefeller presented to New York
waiter was not plugged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Natural resentment would be felt by
Mr. Hartman If any steps were taken
toward facilitating transportation without
giving him chance to offer advice on the
subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

So far Mr.. Roosevelt has been admira-
bly, successful in conducting his expert
ments with guns for his African expedi-
ton without any didn t-know-it-was-load-
ed accidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

A great deal of the trouble experienced
by the mayor of Atlanta is due to his
persistence in overlooking the fact that
Georgia is prohibition state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Mr. Roosevelt has been discussing the
awakening in China. But this awakening
is nothing compared to the manner In
which the White House alarm clock
causes Congress to sit up and take notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Mr.. Bryan has always had the wisdom
to steer clear of any of these foolish cleo
ton bets about net shaving off ones wnis-
kers till a democratic President is elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

If the new president of Haiti is wise he
will not neglect to provide himself with a
map and a time table for ready reference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

It is very difficult for some people to
understand that the name of J. P. Morgan
can appear in a transaction without i'm
plying that some one secured high
finance rake-off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

When it comes to forest preservation
Mr.. Cannon prefers to say nothing and
let the lumber people go on saving wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Somebody is almost sure to complicate
the situation to a degree still more ter
rible by daring the secret service people
to tell all they know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

A number of statesmen are a little re-
luctant about going ahead and avaiIing
themselves of Mr.. Carnegie's Willingness
to have the tariff revised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

1t may not be impossible to rile Mr..
Roosevelt to an extent that will cause him
to postpone his African trip and sec mat
tiers through to a finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
DeSertion.

Old Santa is like many friends
He's here while pleasure gayly thrills,
But far from us his way he wends
When it is time to pay the bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Acknowledged.
-tland tMe.) Argus.

| From the Portland tMeJ Argus.
The Washington Star calls it "Roose-
velt's Farewell Address" The Star is too
previous. The President is quite capable
| of sending several more messages within
| the next ninety days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Trials Of the Great.
From the i

From the Knoxville Sentinel.
President-eiect Taft is being COM
PEELED to pass through the ordeal OF
formal banquetinSs. This is one of the
penalties of greatness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

The kaiser's silence suggests that for
once he managed to secure all the trouble
he was seeking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Not Too Late for 1918.

From the Scranton Tribune.
OF course it is too late to take any
steps about changing the date of pres
idential inauguration. But why not think
1t over?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Dangerous Business.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Getting into controversy with the
President is still another hazardous occu-
patton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

This world is. but a fleeing show
said the dreamer.
YES" answered the theatrical man.
ager, and the way most of us find fault
with it shows that we didn't have to pay
to get here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Gov. Haskell's libel suit projects have
been made to look rather small by COM
pariSon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Mud.
From the Baltimore American.

Not the keenest critic of work on the
Panama canal can deny that the dirt is
flying HOW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A COMMONPLACE EXPRESSION

IL am almost tempted to use the short
and ugly word,'' said one statesman
WELL" reioined the other, why don't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

rHE STAR has a regular and perma-
rent Family Circulation much more
.ran the combined circulation Of the
ether Washington dai,ies. AZ News
end Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
The Censorious Deadhead.

Il hate to seem so lacking in originate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
This Ei@ht=ACre Store
Suitable for Christmas Gifts.

dn NO time of the year the helpfuness of this gre
ItAl days.
GAA Occupying as it does practically square OF er
Streets it is pre-emineny the shopping center of W.
Each floor has of space, and there eight tic
Broad Windows admit flood of natural light that revt
qualities of the stocks displayed.
Wide ases and thoroughly up-todate ventating syste1
Nine commodous elevators carry the thousands of pat
attend to their
We would be pleased have you pay personal visit t.
is not possible, the shopping organization of Mail Or
Everything that wide-awake management of moderi
of absolute efficiency has been done by Delivery
delay that might during these busy days would S,
small parcels with them.
Purchases made here and intended for out-ofown frs
for the packing.
The offers YOU its improved and unmatched fac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Art Objects, Bric-a=BraC, MARBLE
Leather Novelties, Etc., fro

Bronze and Marble Figures and Pedestals, Bronz
sticks, Candle and Lamp Shades, Hand painted
Bronze Cabinet Ornaments, Mante Sets, Ro
Austrian Pottery, Teakwood Stands, Cope
Hand-painted China, by Paul Putzki, ca
German and Sterling Silver Purses and Handbag
Circular Pins. set with white stones; Bar Cola
set with Jade, Amazonite, Rose Quartz, Cloud
Cameo; Jeweled Hatpns, Cut Jet Collars q
Pearl Dog Collars, Jewel Boxes, Silver IL
Combs, Cut Jet, Real Shell and Initiate
French Gilt, Sterling Silver. Tapestry and Vien1
Bronze and Leather Clocks; Elastic Belts, ST
with cut jet and cut jet buckles Gold-platee
and Spangled Fans; Pearl and Enameled
Bronze and Leather Desk Sets, Inkstands, Seals,
Sets and Playing Cards in fancy leather cases );
q1isite Hand -embroidered and Lace-trmmee
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-03
CUMBERLANDS TO
HOLD SERVICES
In NEW EDlFICE

Tomorrow the congregation of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church will
formally lake charge of the old
Trlmble street Methodist church The
first ser,ice will be held tomorrow
morning. rhe Rev. Il. Lee Kirk
land. Of Evansville, VIII preach to-
morrow morning on 'Srhe Lovlness
OF God" Tomorrow afternoon he
will speak on "What ! Saw and
Heard IN the San Francisco Earth
quake" Tomorrow evening he will
preach on "All Things Working To-
gethsr for God" The Rev ID. w.
Fooks will be the regular pastor OF
the church. A large attendance Is
expected including many visitors.
No services will be he'd tomorrow
by the Methodist congregation as the
new Fountain Avenue Methodist
church IS uncompleted. Probably
next Sunday Sunday school may be
held in the basement, but Il will be
November before the regular serv-
ices will be resumed. =. !. \. !.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-03
Event That VIII Interest En-.
tire City as Well as Grad.
yates Of Institution.

The fiftieth anniversary of the
coming TO Paducah of ST. Mary's
Academy will be celebrated on
October ~. and will be an event
IN which the city. irrespective
of creed or denominational lines.
can participate To testify TO the
excellence OF the work done by
this noble band OF women in Pa
ducah. Citizens galore who
have been educated within It's
walls will delight TO do honor to
the notable occasion. which en-
braces 50 much OF the history of
Paducah In the history of these
fifty years.
There Will be reception Mon
day afternoon at the Academy
building at Fifth and Monroe
streets. The general public is
given a cordial Invitation 20 at
tend this, which will be- a pleas
ant reunion If many former
pupils rs well n,
On Monday eyenlng at the
kentucky theater there will be
benefit entertainment for the
SISTERS of ST. Mary's, to which
an admissions will be charged.
An attractive musical program
will be rendered and there Will
be number of speakers of
prominence. Col. q. q. Quigley,
OF Padueah. whose charm OF
oratory has 20 often delighted
Paducahans of the past and
present. VIII make an address;
and Thomas Walsh, the Louis
Vile poet, will speak. Mayor
James =. Smith. of Paducah,
and Mr.. Hal S. Corbett Will also
contribute TO the professions
excellence.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-03
Jefferson ST. Flats

Next year a new fiat building with
four apartments will be built at SIC
Jefferson street according to the pres,
ent plans. The present cottage,
which is in bad repair, has been sold
to Mrs. Vernon Blythe by Mrs. John
J. Bleich for $4,000. The building
of the fiat will be another addition
to Paducah and will mark the ad-
yancement of the city westward on
Jefferson street as well as Broadway.
Work on the new building will not
begin until next year. The sale was
made by Il. w. Whittemore.