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Evening star., 1908-12-21
The Canal.

Judge Taft, it is said, will visit Panama
at least once a year in order to keep
close track of the work on the canal.
1t is wise decision. Things will move
the better and the brisker for his care.
The work will constantly increase in i'm
portance. and as it nears the close-tt
should be very near it by 1918-will prob
ably be the leading subject Of the day,
at least In this country. The journey is
not long; a safe ship will always be at
hand. and the President will be able to
discharge his task without risk Of life or
personal discomfort. Judge Taft's ap-
praisement of his duty in the premises
is justified by the great Importance of
the enterprise.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

I;aron Takahira's speech at the Lotos
Club dinner i'll his honor Saturday night
III New York was in an admirable key, at
once diplomatic and illuminating - the
right disclosure in the right way. And
il was we'll received. y distinguished
company. representing society. literature.
business and politics, heard and applauded
the sentiments expressed. The Japanese
ambassador was with friends of himself
and friends of his country. and, naturally
lie was we'll inspired
There is still a little talk about calling
into question the recent understanding
reached between the Japanese government
and this government respecting China and
the peace of the Pacific. Some nators,
While not displeased with its spirit, dis
pute the form of the performance. They
contend that the Senate should have been
consulted. In other words, it is insisted
that the matter being Of treaty size calls,
and still calls. for senatorial action.
Mr. Roots explanation to the foreign
relations committee of the Senate was a
sufficient answer to this. But there are
other answers; and the Lotos Club has
made one. 1t ratifies the understanding.
and being an organization of influence its
men i'm the highest walks of American
life some in office and some out, but all
alike alive to matters relating to the pub
lie welfare.
Generally. too. throughout the country.
approval in one way or another mas
been given to the letters that passed be-
tween Secretary Root and the Japanese
ambassador. The press has led. and the
,{,,f+ los fr,1ln rnA Pr1Sfn mon rp
pleased Those Of large enterprise. who
are basinS calculations on the commercial
development OF the far east. view with
favor what should, and is intended to,
facilitate that. and make it secure. Their
Judgment is of value. Many of them are
widely travelled. are widely read, and
equal to an appraisement of large public
policies.
Of course this sort OF ratification would
not take the place Of that ratification re-
uuired by the Senate in matters coming
properly within the scope of its exami-
nation a treaty must be submitted to
the Senate The Constitution SO provides
But the understanding reached with ia
pan is not treaty. 1t is of great value,
and has attracted the attention of the
world, but does not contain the matter
OF treaty.
Clearly, then. what pleases public sem
timent In America and In Japan, and has
SO important a bearing on the worlds
peace, should not be even temporarily
disturbed by anything resembling or sug-
sest.ng partyism. We are all for the
United States, and particularly now that
our entrance into world politics has
brought US many new things to think
about and responsibilities to meet. The
warning against entsngling alliances still
holds good, and viii still be needed no
matter which party may be in power
But there is much important work possf-
BILE short Of alliances; and this may be
done by the cultivation of friendship with
all nations already we'll inclined toward
US, and anxious for the establishment Of
stronger bonds IN questions relating to
the increase Of business ana the preser-
walton of peace
Evening star., 1908-12-21

navy? 1t is not large enough to make a
showing against even a second-rate Euro
pean power. while it will be of no value
against insurgents. May this order for
ships be bid for German friendliness? 1t
is reported already that England feels
piqued because Castro is placing his or.
ders in Germany. Perhaps the dictator OF
Venezuela is looking to the kaiser for
support. But the kaiser was one OF his
sharpest critics not many months ago
and organized the triple alliance blockade
that caused a serious. disturbance o!
Venezuelan peace. However this may be
the cablegrams mention that negotiations
are in progress for the employment OF
German officers by Venezuela to train
Castro's army. In all truth, the plot
thickens. as the novelist often intimates.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Castro in Germany.

Castro ordering $4,000 Mauser rifles
from a Berlin firm and negotiating with
shipbuilders for two battleships and four
fast cruisers! What does this mean? 1t
may mean that the crafty Venezuelan is
planning a new kind of South American
revolution, to work himself back into
power in case the present row in Caracas
causes his custer. Or it may signify that
Castro has no fears regarding his status
at home, feeling confident that the furry
will soon subside and that he will be well
coined to Venezuela upon his recovery of
health as his country's greatest man. If
that should be the case Castro's arms
will come in handy in case the present
row has encouraged aspirants for power
to take the field in rivalry. But why the
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Golf as q Spiritual Aid.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Golf is assuredly an antidote to pride.
It is a great practice for the temper. 1t
is a continuous influence for humility.
Blessed is the man who conquereth his
own nature To play golf a fellow GER
tainly must keep nature in prison. I'm
der the code Of Mr.. Taft the true player
of golf will look beneath the surface OF
golf and will dig for the spiritual pabu-
ium to be found there. He will play it
for betterment Of character rather than
for frivolous pastime. So much for the
sermon in golf balls. Does Mr.. Taft see
also books in running brooks and good in
everything else?
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Be a Wise Bull.
G New York Financial World.

From the New York Financial World.
But one can he a bull on the future.
and every one who is intelligent will be
one, and yet 1t Is not necessary to be a
bull on stocks when they have already
been bulIed to almost dizzy heights. The
wise bull will not grasp at bubbles. It
would be folly to interpret Mr.. Morgan 8
remarks narrow-mindedly and to con-
slider it as advice to jump into stocks
which the pools have marked up for the
purpose OF distributing them. The intelli-
gent investor will always be bull at the
right moment, but the foolish investor
will never be anything else but lamb
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Taft's Administration.
ii the Philadelphfa Ledger.

Taft is to have Taft administration
With so clear-headed a man as Knox as
chief counselor, and with staid conserva-
tive and moderate men in the other re-
'sponsible positions, it is apparent that
Mr. Taft in selecting his intimate ad-
visers means to have very common
place, moderate and wholly unromantic
four years in office. 1t may be imagined
that concepts OF the law In accord with
the trend Of the twentieth, or even the
twenty-tifth, century will not be used for
the purpose Of interfering with the writ
ten and decided law, except through the
instrumentality of new statutes, legisia-
tive acts and court decisions, and that
the inspired amateurs have for the pres
ent had their day.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Expediency.

Have you decided on your New Year
resolution?'
YES" answered Mr.. Bliggins. I'm go-
ing to give up all my expensive habits"
For how long?''
Until I get my holiday bills paid and
can afford them again.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
THE STAR has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington dsiliss. A News
and Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.

sfIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addrsssed to any
individual connected with the ofacs, but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Panama.

From the New York Tribune. !.
A searching and conclusive study Of en-
aineoring operations at Panama is de-
sirable II a mistake has been made
there are momentous reasons for correct
ing it. If the present plan ID sound, it is
time to stop disquieting prophecies OF dis
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Editor Charles Taft is sure to be closely
watched by other enterprising journalists
for evidence of any special favors In Civ
ing out White House news.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Reports that Castro is buying arms in
Europe may check the enthusiasm Of Ven
ezuelans who have been looking his
shoes over to see whether they would fit.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Universally. Approve

Universally Approved.
Now Santa Claus comes forth in Slee,
1t is his right to feel elated;
One of the few he seems to be
Whom no one wants investigated.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

A scarcity of Christmas trees would
create a condition in homes which would
speedily bring statesmen who oppose for
estry work to a realizing sense.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

The family had a Christmas tree
With lots of curious toys;
Creations that must surely be
Delights for girls or boys;
A lot of engineering things
or practical design,
Since now inventive genius brings
It's efforts to this line.
And as the baby viewed it all,
With wondering dismay,
He turned again to the rag doll
Which in the corner lay.
With dropping eyes. mid Christmas cheer
He folded to his breast
His fond companion through the year,
And vowed old friends were best
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Washington should hardly be called
upon to provide other communities with
a solution of their problems as to what
shall be done with eX-mayors.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Uncle Joe is not one of those statesmen
who believe in pretending to have more
power than they actually possess.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

AS his term Of Official duty draws to a
close Mr.. Loeb seems inclined TO make
his explanations less elaborate and pains
taking.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

II is interesting To note the manner in
which New York editors do not stand to-
cether when iesc majestic proceedings are
threatened
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Discouraged.

No" said Mr.. Sirius Barker, II shall
not play Santa Claus. You see. my chill
dren are precocious and I may say trifle
critical
but you came in last Christmas with
clothes, and white whiskers,
and all the rest of the Disguise
Yes. I'll 60 AZ Tar as anybody to make
home happy. That experience is what de-
cided me. I pictured smiling faces and
expected to hear shouts of childish glee
But the only comment was from my
youngest daughter
What was it?''
She said, My! Isn't father a bad
actor!''
DE merriness OF Christmas" said Uncle
Eben. "doesn' depend on de amount of
capital invested. A few dollars spent
among folks dat's in sho' nuff need will
make you feel as philanthropic as II you
had founded library"
Evening star., 1908-12-21

The enterprising counterfeiter will
doubtless be glad of any interruption
which may tend to take the minds of Sc
cret service men off their regular duties
Evening star., 1908-12-21

The nickel John D. Rockefeller gave as
a tip has become almost as famous as the
SO COO COO he refused to give up.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

His failure to secure election probably
saved Mr.. Bryan some pretty severe re-
Dukes from the White House.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
A Pessimistic Opinion.

do you think a tarin can be arranged
that will satisfy all classes Of people,"
II don't know" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, "but I'm afraid the best we can
do is to vary the monotony by getting a
brand-new set Of criticisms from an en-
tirely different lot of people,
Evening star., 1908-12-21

This is procrastinators' week in the
haunts of Christmas shopping.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Senator Knox is now the center Of a
shower of bouquets.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
May Not Escape.

From the Pittsburx Gazette Times.
Still the President has written no lete01A
to Santa Claus. :.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Control Of Corporations.
From the Portland (Orc.) Telegra

From the FortIaMu VOIcJ 1e1egraW
Secretary Struus says that the regula- l.
ton Of corporations should not be de-
structive but constructive. Better than
either, it should be effective.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

LARGE JOIN r T. D DOLLS WI
handsewed wigs and eye
lasles: the prettiest dolls to-n
be had. Worth sl.25. Special ZUG
for tomorrow Observation-Disclosures.
LARGE AND HANDSOME JOINT
Dolls, with hand Sewed &.
wigs; very superior quail ~
ity. Sold at = s. every D h. =
where. Reduced to.
&c Jointed and Kid Dolls. ............
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
UPC0AST PROGRESS
 OF Tilt SMALL FL0TlLIA
The American Torpedo Boat Destroy CTS Making Good Speed on North ward Journey.

TalcahuanO. Chile. Feb 15.-The American torpedo boats flotilla arrived today from Puerto Montt. taking about six days and half from Punta Arenas in Magellan straits.
 The battleship fleet passed from Cape Pillar about 7:3O on the evening of February s. making the voyage from Punta Arenas in 20 1-2 hours Com mander Rosas. of the Chilean navy was aboard the torpedo destroyer Whipple the flagship of the flotilla and the lit- tie vessels kept along with the battle ships which steamed at ten knots an hour. Sot once did the vessels slow down and the navigation of the En- slish Crooked reaches was completed with out difficulty. Strong west winds were experienced in English reach and light winds ard rain to Smith chan nel at the entrance of which the de- stroyers parted company with their big brothers.
 slight accident occurred to the Lawrence but she soon overhauled the others of the fleet and passed the channel in the company of the flotilla. In the average voyage through the inner passage anchOrages were found in Mayne channel, Molineux sound, Port Quellin and Laguna bay.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
ESCAPED A HORROR.
Twenty Five Men Nearly Suffocated
 in a California Mine.

Grass Valley. Cal. Feb. 15.-Twen- ty-five men narrowly escaped being suffocated to death this morning in the Brunswick mine several miles from this city. One. Harrison Eas- tum. is still fn a dangerous condition A number were hoisted to the surface unconscious. The cause of the fire was not determined. as it is impossible to get to the point where it started.
 IL is believed that it was due to motors burning out at the 700-foot level Eastum was the pump man at that station and tried to check the fire with the hose but was unsuccess-' ful. Then he started to the surface He climber 200 feet and was found half an hour later clinging to the lad der. William Bawden is the hero of the camp tonight. He made seven trips through the heavy smoke and assisted in bringing every man out. Several times he came up with an un- conscious man on his truck.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Is In
 Preserving Health and Beauty.
Cost Nothing to Try.

Nearly everybody knows that char coal is the safest and most efficient disinfectant and purifier in nature. but few realize it's value when taken into the human system for the same cleansing purpose
 Charcoal is a remedy that the more you take of it the better;, it is not drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present in the stomach and intestines and car ries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking, drinking or after eating On- ions and other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effectually clears and inn proves the complexion, it whhens the teeth and further acts as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; it disinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another but probably the best charcoal and the most for the money is in StuaTt's Charcoal Lozenges; they are composed of the finest powdered Willow Charcoal and other harmless antiseptics in tablet form or rather in the form. of large pleasant tasting loz- enges. the charcoal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will soon tell in much improved condi- ton of the general health, better com pIeXion. sweeter breath and purer blood, and the beauty of it is that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but. on the contrary, great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician, in speaking of the benefits of charcoal. says: T ad- wise Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to all patients suffering from gas in stom- ach and bowels. and to clear the com pleXiOn and purify the breath. mouth and throat; I also believe the liver is greatly benefited by the daily use of them; they cost but twenty-five cents q box at drug stores, and although in some sense a patent preparation. yet I believe I get more and better char coal in Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges than in any of. the ordinary charcoal tablets
 Send your name and address today for a free trial package and see for yourself. F. A. Stuart Co.,, 200 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
Astounding Claims Made for VitOSophy
New System of Learning Which Its Author Claims Banishes Di- Vorce, Cures Poverty and
 Removes Disease.

If the claims made by Dr. William Windsor of Boston. Mass. can be sub stantiated, Phoenix is on the eve of a moral and financial upheaval which will rebound tO the benefit of many of the citizens during the, coming week All of which arises from the fact that Doctor Windsor is announced to give three free lectures at the Olympic theater commencing Monday night with a lecture on 'Matrimony." the most absorbing topic in human inter est. followed by others scarcely less important on How to Become Rich" and How to Be Healthy"
 Dr Windsor is not a physician, as mgiht be inferred from this title. He has no medicine to prescribe. sell or advertise. He is a phrenologist, a student of human nature and a law yer and orator of international repu- tation. He IS president of the Boston College of Nitosophy, and has received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from two universities in recognition of his services benefiting the human race
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

It wasn't the money of the pres datcry rich that built the railroads from the coast to the mountains, and over the mountains. and over the prairies. and over the deserts, and over the mountains again to the coast; it was your money: when the time comes that you are not willing to put yonr money into railroad stocks and bonds. then there will be no new roads built no new spurs to the mining districts. no double tracks be- tween the cities that are to grow up, no initiative. no enterprise, no pro- gress.
 And that time seems now to be here.
 There are no bad railroads. There can be no bad railroads Every streak of rust that threads a swamp. every narrow gauge that climbs a mountain every railroad in the land. whether it be guilty of rebating. or what not. serves useful purpose that can be served in no other way. There can be of course. and is. bad management of railroads: and, as such. it should be corrected. But when tnlS correction becomes a personal hobby of the president of the United States; when it takes the form of applying slander- ous epitbets to alleged offenders; when it becomes a subject that re- qUires the addition of new and bitter phrases to our vocabulary; then the good and useful railroads suffer more than their bad and predatory mana gers. And with them suffer initiative. civilization. progress.
 There are enough people who are glad of the opportunity to beat a railroad out of fare or to cheat it at a damage suit or to do it a malicious injury The public utterances of the president have not only increased their number. but they have worked up a form of class hatred in which the rail- road appears as the enemy rather than the friend. of progress. There is no need to point out the danger of this tendency. And if you are in doubt as to the reality of the peril. just ask your banker what he thinks about in vesting savings in railroad securities.
 The Editors of the
 American Businessman
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
TOOK DRINK OF WHISKEY
 THEN HE WENT HENCE
The Sudden Death and Informal Fu-
 neral ot Charles Nolan.

Charles Nolan. an old timer who lived near Meridian, died on Thursday within two hours after taking q mod crate drink of whiskey. He was buried at once and no report of the affair was made to the authorities who heard of it yesterday only by accident Two young men, Amator and Holmes. who live below Meridian, passed No lan's place yesterday morning and making inquiry about him, were sur prised to learn that he was dead One of his sons said that he had been at Phoenix on Thursday and on his way home stopped at Valdiva's saloon on South Seventh Avenue and bought a bottle of whiskey. He drank some of it and soon after he reached home, he died. The young man said that he came to Phoenix the next day. bought a coffin and the funeral took place the same day.
 On the arrival of the young man in town the affair was reported to Act. ing Coroner Johnstone and Deputy Sheriff Wayne Davis was dispatched to Meridian to make an investigation of the affair. The dead wagon of Mohn and DriscOll was also sent down to bring the body back to town when an inquest will be held
 The driver of the dead wagon re- turned last night and said that there had been nobody at the Nolan house. hold yesterday and it could not be learned where Nolan had been buried There was an impression though. that the body had been brought to Phoenix yesterday for burial in the cemetery a few miles east of town. That could not be verified on account of the late ness of the hour and none of the No Ian family could be located in town last night. Deputy Sheriff Davis re- mained at Meridian last night to see what he could learn there.
 Nolan was about sixty years of age and had lived in the valley since 1875. His wife was a Mexican and his neigh bOrs were all Mexicans none of whom imagined that his death would be of any concern to the Authorities. seeing that he was already dead
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

According to tbe new system of Vi- tosophy as perfected by Dr. Windsor the chronological developments of each person should be determined by accurate measurements with the phre- nometer. which discloses the actual formation of the cranium, from which the localization of brain power can be accurately deduced. the talents he will manifest, the business he should fol- low, besides many other facts of the greatest importance in education and development But the form of the head is not the only thing considered by the expert VitOsophist.
 Temperament and Quality enter largely into his calculations. Thus the form of the body. the out lines of each feature of the face and all the essentials of personality are carefully considered before the final opinion is rendered which decides what the Individual is best fitted for and what occupation he should select, and what kind of education will afford him the proper training.
 Health culture also enters largely into the methods used in Vitosophy, By this system it is possible to de- tect inherited tendencies to consump- ton, insanity and kindred diseases and avoid them in selecting companions in matrimony. It is also possible by ju- diciOus culture to educate the young so that these tendencies can be en- tirely overcome.
 Parents Should Have Children
 Examined.
 Every young man and woman in Phoenix should hear these lectures and test the value of VitosOphy as science and as an index to character If these claims are true. a phrenolog- ical examination according to the new methods is the most valuable service that can be rendered to the young and growing members of the community. Fortunes Made by Following Vitosoph-
 ieal Principles.
 In his lecture Tuesday night. Dr. Windsor will give the names and ad- dresses of many persons who nave he- come independently wealthy by fol- lowing his principles.