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manent improvements. Experience has
shown that it is impossible for the Dis
trict to pay as 1t goes for the large works
which 1t urgently needs and at the same
time to maintain itself adequately In
items of yearly requirements such as
schools. police, fire apparatus and the
multitude Of necessities of we'll man
aged municipality. A deficit is certain If
an effort is made to maintain the District
properly and at the same time to provide
the large items of improvement such as
sewers, bridges, municipal building. hos
pitfalls. filtration plant. high-pressure fire
service and the like.
The Commissioners estimate that during
the next fiscal year the sum Of $u.tO1.-
$50 should be spent on current main
tenance and for sinking fund purposes.
This leaves approximately four millions
and a half to be spent on further large
projects Of improvement. 1t Is. of course,
expected that If these figures are ac-
cepted Congress will make provision for a
long-term repayment Of the deficit, pre-
sumably incurred by the advancement of
funds from the federal Treasury to the
credit of the District. Neither the Com
missioners nor the citizens Of Washington
can see a good reason why this COM
munity should be singled out for excep-
tional treatment in the matter Of its ex-
penditures, why it should be forced to pay
on a cash basis for great works destined
to benefit the people Of generations hence,
why the taxpayers Of today are required
to bear this burden and at the same time
to suffer the lack Of an adequately
equipped municipal government. They
cannot see why Washington, which is
destined to become model municipality.
should be forced to skimp along for years
with an inadequate police force, an mad
equate fire service. an inadequate school
system. an inadequate sewer system and
an inadequate force Of inspectors to pro-
tect the public health and safety in order
to pay now for works that are to stand
for many decades. 1t is impossible to do
both. and if a deficit is to be incurred it
should be in terms Of money spent for the
permanent works and not in terms of
arrears of schools, police, fremen. in
spectors and all the other necessaries of
good government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
The Short Session.

AS rule, Congress confines itself at
the short session to routine business. The
time is short. and Uncle Sam has regular
demands that must be met. He must
have market money. and rather a tidy
sum- To provide this requires good
deal Of negotiation and discussion. and
the 4th OF March seems to come like a
fleet horse.
There are two reasons why the pres
ent session will probably prove no ex-
ception to the rule.
The first is that a new administration
begins in March. and will want to be
heard in all the large matters OF national
concern. Judge Taft will take the helm
and shape the course. He has views OF
his own which the country will want
to consider, and which 1t will be ad-
vised Of through the medium of his rec
concentrations to the Congress elected at
the same time he was.
The second reason is that no delay
will be imposed Within fortnight after
this Congress expires the new Congress
will be In session and in action. and the
mora pressing of the larger policies can
be taken up. Although the tariff Is easily
first, it may not be the only question sub
mitted to the special session. So that
even If the expiring Congress does little
more than vote appropriations the coun-
try will not have to wait fifteen or eighteen
months for action on other subjects.
What as to the appropriations? We
are hearing. as we generally hear, that
the pruning knife is to be applied with
vigor All estimates are to be scaled
down. Not a cent beyond the most urgent
I'D T. ruth n
ing of extravaganza Is to be ruthiessly
economy anu reform.
This is an old subject, and tn its name
much tall talk is annually INDUCED In.
AS a matter Of fact few Congresses In the
country's history have wasted the public
money. The accountability is strict, and
the people are unforgiving on such scores.
But large appropriations do not spell
waste. We have been growing at an enor-
nous rate, and an increased amount OF
money has been necessary Of late years.
Any man may do the sum for himself All
the figures are published annually. and
they speak for themselves. It is true they
are given this twist and that by political
commentators for political effect. but no
harm results when that purpose is recoE-
nized.
The first session Of the present Congress
dealt literally with the country. and as q
national campaign followed the work was
freely and somewhat unfairly discussed
for political purposes. Waste was charged.
and an appeal made to the people to con-
denim It. But it went unheeded. That
part Of the republican record was in
dorsed with the rest. Another republican
House Of large proportions was elected.
If, therefore, this second session shall be
guided by the first. and supply the needs
Of the country in spirit Of liberality and
progress-having an eye. Of course. to the
revenues--it will make no mistake. A
mere spasm OF cutting down is often of it.
self a waste. For what has been intelli-
gently begun should be intelligently sup
ported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
Burton.

Mr. Burton of Ohio must feel something
like a man who tries the entertainment
of a three-ring circus. The gossips are
considering him for the speakership OF
the House, for the Senate and for a place
In Judge Taft's cabinet. His attention,
therefore, is attracted first to rumors re-
specting one place and then another. Ii
it true that he has Mr.. Cannon on the
run? Has he. as reported, the Foraker
chair in the Senate as good as won? AS
between the State Department and the
Treasury Department has he decided to
take the latter in the Taft administra-
ton? These questions are being shuffied
and fred at Mr.. Burton with beWildering
rapidity. He Is a strong man and will
do good service wherever the fates may
place him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
The New Senator.

Mr.. Cummins treats pleasantly the old
idea that a new senator, like a small child.
should be seen and not heard. 1t all de-
ponds on the senator. II he is new to
public life as to his Office, silence and OBJ
servation for a time are advisable. He
will make by studying the routine of bust
ness and taking the measure Of his asso-
ciates. The arena offers much to the
student. and the actors are picked men,
worthy of careful appraisement.
But let us suppose the new senator pro-
NOTED from the House Of Representatives,
or from a prominent place in the legisla-
ture of his state, or from the governor
ship of his state. Why should a man who
has enjoyed large opportunities elsewhere
sit mute for a session or two in the Sen
ate? He should be familiar with public
questions, and with the forms of proce-
dure in public bodies and be able, there
fore. to bear a hand-or tongue once
1t so happens that Mr.. Cummins appears
on the scene on the eve of a general tariff
discussion. His party, pledged to tariff
revision. is to write new law to take
the place of the Dingley law. He has for
years been a student Of the subject and
an advocate Of revision. Why should he
not therefore, take . prominent part in
the debates? What has his recent arrival
in the Senate to do with the matter?
Nothing. He should give his views as
freely as any veteran, and their value will
not be determined by the date of his SEN
atorial commission. II it shall prove that
this senator of three months Is able to
hold his own with veterans Of stand-pat
sympathies so much the better for the
cause of revision. The country has voted
for revision, without stipulating as to the
ages Of those who. either as men or law
makers, shall bring 1t about.
In few months we shall have another
case Of this kind Mr.. Root ia coming to
the Senate from New York. we'll qualified
by distinguished talents and long service
In Office to participate in the work of that
body. Is there any reason why he should
tarry in the rear row of the chamber for
his beard to grow? Whether important
foreign or domestic matters are presented,
he will be prepared to discuss them and
throw light upon them, and. Of course. he
will do SO.
AS already stated, it all depends on
the new senator as to the time when
he shall begin his work. If it is wholly
new " IL uIS rise III the POLITICAL
world has been more rapid than his de-
serts; II he Is machine-made, and repre-
sents only what the machine can do and
money can buy, he would do well to move,
II at all. with extreme caution. The
Senate Is a high place, and all that goes
on there Is widely noted. Bumptiousness
and incapacity exhibited in such a body
are deadly. But if the new man is fit,
and owes his elevation to merit and
qualifications. there Is no reason why he
should not get into the game at once
His constituents and the country are en-
titled to his services from the day he
takes the oath Of Office.
There is a good deal of ceremony in
the Senate, but all Of the conventions
are not rigidly binding. The senator with
a real message always secures a hearing,
whether the ink on his commission is dry
or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
Champ Clark.
From the New York Sun.

FrOm the new IOrK Suu
The Hon. Champ Clark il a large an6
robust person., capable Of an immense
amount Of work. experienced IN politics.
familiar with every tortuous passage Of
House procedure. He comes to the lead
ership OF the minority at time when
the majority is distracted and troubled
over rules and tariff schedules. His pred
ecessor. Mr.. Williams of Mississippi, man
aged to extract not a little fun from
his ONCE, and Mr.. Clark should be able
to find some enjoyment in the task he
has undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

NIn order 60 avoid Delays on account
o. personal absence letters % TIE
STAR should not b addressed 70 any
individual connected with the ofacs, but
simply to TIE STAB, or TO the 1disosas'
or 1usinsss Department, according %
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Orville Wright says that 1t is only by
accidents that defects can be located and
corrected. This is about the most ex-
pensive branch of education that Dame
Experience has yet opened up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Debs made 800 speeches during the cam
paign. And he could be on hand with 900
more on the slightest pretext.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Reference to Richard Croker as a dis
tinguished, idler seems a little unjust.
The main objection to Croker was that
he persisted in being too busy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

A Refuge for tho Sensibilities.
cart is a wonderful thing" said the
critic.
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. 1.-THE
very word art is Of great advantage
when you have been q little shocked and
fear to admit it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Matter-of-fact Scots are likely to inquire
whether Carrie Nation completed the task
Of rum suppression before she left the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

A Transferred Responsibility.
What shall be done with our ex-Presi-
dents?''
This continent has problems enough Of
its own" said the statesman. LET Africa
worry about that for a WHILE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Music has charms to soothe, but it is not
equal to the emergency when New York
operate celebrities get temperamentaliy
restless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Haiti has q president on probation. The
servant Of the-people problem is particu-
larly difYicult down that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

President Roosevelt Is practicing with
the rifles he is going to take with him to
Africa. II his aim IL as direct in marks
manship as it is in conversation tho game
will not have a chance on earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

The usual expectation of a lively winter
in Washington is announced. All win
tiers are lively in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Investigations of titles to Indian lands
may cause poor Lo" to find himself IN
real politics for the first time in his his
tory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
Rulers Views on Women.


President Roosevelt defines womans
normal occupation as work In the house
hold and in bearing and rearing children. q
Why not the whole Of the kaiser's trinity
Of feminine interests-the children, thu
kitchen and the church?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Mr.. Archboid is regarded as having so
systematized his business that he has
regular hours for forgetting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

If you cannot be an early shopper you
can at least avoid getting mixed up in the
December "A rush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

OF course this talk Of barring Castro
out Of Paris is nonsense. South Ameri-
can money is just as good as any other
kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Mr.. Cannon has had too much expert
ence to lose his temper over a little thing
like the tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Mr.. Reuterdahl has been strangely lax
in offering suggestions as to why the
navy does not make q stronger foot ball
showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
LibelouSi

From the UeVetahd Leadef.
No unmarried woman over forty-hve is
At to teach. says q writer. File! No un-
married woman Is that old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Now and then Mr.. Hartman ventures
a casual opinion, but he never offers any
out-and-out advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
A Confidential Comment

"A COuQ0euC1a1 comment.
II suppose you visited some Of the finest
collections in Europer'
YES" answered Mr.. Cumrox, land /
never before appreciated the full signifi-
canoe Of that frequent remark. Collections
are slow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
Thought Transfer.

80 you believe in telepathy?'
eyes," answered Mr.. Meekton. my
wife knows what I am going to think
about some time before have made my
mind up on the subject myself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
The Silent Man,

He won renewed esteem each day,
His words were few, although exact;
He didn't have lot to say,
But then he recognized that fact,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Special sale prices for morning
hours-97c instead of SIPS; $1.2o in
stead of $I.5o; $2.77 instead of $3.50;
$500 instead of sos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
The PalaiS ROYAL
a Word of the Christmas Bazaars.

The Apron Bazaar, Doll Town. the Christmas Books the
Jewel Box Tiffany ROOM Santa Claus and his house. the
Star of the East and other attractions
dence much talked about and much sought that
teal things be overlooked Thus jog your memory
as follows:
Preserve Your Health.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
TO TAKE PAsTEUR TREATMENT.
Persons Bitten by Dog GO to Bal
timore Institute.

A dog supposed to be suffering from ra-
bes. after biting several persons. has
been chloroformed and its body sent TO
the bureau OF animal industry of the De-
partment of Agriculture for examination
and autopsy. The animal was a young
bull terrier and had been regarded as
pet in the family of Monkey Blumenburg,
residing at 1s4l Ontario place. All who
were bitten by the supposed mad dog
have applied for treatment at the Pasteur
Institute. Baltimore.
Those who went TO Baltimore yesterday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Blumenburg. their two
sons, Milton. aged six. and John, aged
four years: John Edmonston. two years
of age, son of a former base ball player
in this city. and friend of the Biumen-
burg children. NJ. w. Blupenburg. broth
er Of Monkey Blumenburg. who is employ
ed at the Capitol. was also bitten. and II is
probable that lie will take the treatment.
Mrs Blumenburg was not bitten by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
NO SETTLEMENT ON YARMOUTH
His Wife Only Allows Pin Money to
the "Nobleman."

PITTSBURG, Pa, January Frank
Semple. agent of the Thaw estate. de-
clared yesterday that the Earl of Var
mouth only received pin money from his
wife. He reiterated that the Countess of
Yarmouth did not settle fortune on her
husband other than enough money to pay
his wedding expenses. "All that the earl
was allowed was pin money" said Mr..
Semple.
was it $500 a month or more?" he was
asked.
II do not know the exact amount, but it
is something like that. 1t is a small
sum- 1t was learned that Lady Var
mouth has been keeping up the expenses
of their English home. 1t is not believed
that the earl has any income except the
small allowance from his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
BRYAN TALKS TO DEMOCRATS.
Guest of Homer at Jackson Day Ban
auet at Omaha.

OMAHA, Neb January -Four hun
dred guests were present at the annual
gathering of the Jacksonian Club of Ne
braska at it's anniversary celebration last
night of the battle of New Orleans. Will
liam ]. Bryan was the guest of honor,
and other democratic leaders of more or
less prominence in national and state
politics had places at the speakers table.
t:The Moral Elements in Pending Is
sues" was the subject of Mr.. Bryan's ad
dress, which, in part. was as follows:
+ mo question is ever settled until the
moral element in the question is dis
cussed and decided; nothing but q moral
issue, that is. an issue involving justice,
stirs the heart. Andrew Jackson ad-
dressed himself to the moral nature and
aroused a moral enthusiasm that out
lived his period. The time is ripe for an
other appeal to conscience, and indca-
tions point to greater study of public
questions from ethical standpoint.
The corrupting influences which have
flowed from mercenary politics have at
last excited attention. and there is
searching of men and of measures such
as has not been known in recent times.
THE Presidents popularity is largely,
If not entirely. due to the belief among
the masses that he wants to do what is
right, and he is trying to secure justice
to those who have been unjustly dealt
with. He has made many mistakes and
great ones. but these mistakes have to
large extent been overlooked by those
who believe that his heart is right and
that he means well. This is only an indi-
cation of public attitude.
Another indication is to be found in
the influence of the voters. Not since the
war have party lines hung so loosely, and
this is the natural result when the voters
become earnest in their desire that wrong
shall be overthrow and right indicated"
A feature of almost every speech of the
evening was praise of President Roose-
welt, who, it is claimed, had been carry
ing out many of the principles Of the DEM
ocratic platform of 1896, in spite of oppo-
sition of his own party. The address of
former Gov. C. S. Thomas of Colorado
was full of witticisms and dubbed with
sarcasm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07

canine. but she had a slight eruption on
her face, and fears 1t may have become
infected. One child was bitten several
days ago and the others since last Fri
day. The victims of the canine re-
ceived only slight decorations. but Mr..
Blumenburg became alarmed and con-
cluded he would take precautionary meas
ures. Messrs. Collins and Cleaves, veter-
inarians. were summoned to the house
and made a thorough examination of the
dog. They chloroformed the canine yes
terday and arranged for the autopsy.
No report of the affair was made to the
local authorities until the carcass was
turned over to the bureau of animal in
dustry yesterday afternoon. Then
Poundmaster Einstein was told OF what
had occurred
1t is said to be the intention OF Mr..
Blumenburg to have the members of his
family and the Edminston child treated
In Baltimore until all possibility Of seri-
Gus consequences is removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
Washington University last night. MI

Washington University last night Mr.
Hammer has taken the place as conductor
left vacant by the Rev. George G. Daland,
who has gone to Philadelphia. An Or
chestra of local musicians has been FORM
ed. under the direction of DR.. John Caul-
field. the Choral Society adopting the pla
which was successful with the old Phil
harmonic Society.
Mr. Hammer has considerable reputation
as a conductor. his name having been be-
fore the Boston and Philadelphia SYM
phony organizations before DR.. Muck and
Herr Pohlig were chosen. He was born
at Erfurt, in 1862. studied the organ, piano
and harmony under Ritter. and the violin
under Bottle. He has conducted the Ber-
lin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlioz
centenary festival in Geneva. and SYM
phony orchestras. which he organized, in
Lucerne and Guteborg, Sweden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
Report of Schooner Sale Incorrect

Capt. James Elliott, owner of the Alex
andria schooner Laurina Bramble, which
was understood to have been sold to Capt
James Herbert of Westmoreland county,
Va. states that the reputed sale of the
vessel Is incorrect. The schooner was
chartered by Capt. Herbert for one trip
to the lower Potomac. Upon her return
Capt Elliott will again take charge of the
vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
Lieut.. Hazards Trial Postponed.

DETROIT, January 1.-The court-mar-
tial of Lieut. r. F. Hazard, 7th United
States Infantry. which was scheduled to
begin yesterday at Fort Wayne. has been
postponed for several days to give the
prisoner opportunity to go over his de-
tense with Capt E. L. Glasgow, who will
act as his counsel at the trial. The court
will probably meet, it is said, at the fort
tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07

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GoUNoD's "REDEMPTIoN."
Second Rehearsal of Choral Society
Conducted by Heinrich Hammer.

Heinrich Hammer, an orchestral con-
ductor from Eeyden, directed the second
rehearsal of Gounod's Redemption" by
the Washington Choral Society, at George