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Evening star., 1909-01-24

attitude of defending Grim nails of their
race have assumed grave responsibility,
indeed
No row would have resulted from such
treatment of battalion of white soldiers!
The very opposite Is true. The friends of
the disgraced men would have moved in
force in their behalf, and the matter
would almost certainly have figured far
more prominently in the presidential cam
paign than the matter of the colored
soldiers did. The democratic national
committee would have taken it up. and
Mr.. Frazier who is an able and loyal
party man. would. with others, have
solicited votes for Mr.. Bryan on the
strength of it. The question in that case
would have been the present question
not that of defending criminals, but in
nocent men. If members of the colored
battalion shot up Brownsville-and that is
likely-not more than dozen or fifteen
committed the outrage But a hundred
and fifty have been punished. Is it not
worth while separating the sheep from
the goats and especially as the sheep
are so Overwhelmingly in the majority?
On the race question Mr.. Frazier says:
1T still Is unsolved. What the end will
see. Shall it be that the black race VIII
be deported? If feasible. it would re-
move the last remaining barrier to COM
plete the unity of the American people.
shall Ii be a race war. bloody, ferce,
exterminatins-a war for the survival of
the fittest? God forbid. Shall it be ANAL
gamation. and the unspeakable horror
of corrupted and inferior race? To
allow it would be to destroy that civiliza-
ton which at once is our strength and
nrtGp q races
will dwell together. and yet apart. III
peace and harmony?
'''Fo do SO without one race dominating
and ruling the other would be TO belle
the universal verdict of racial history.
The man who suggests deportation has
no serious message for the country. Not
only cannot the black man he moved
but the white man who best knows his
services does not want him moved. The
presence of the black man enters very
largely into the agricultural and business
calculations of the white man.
Neither will the whites, who are the
more powerful in every way, eXterminate
the blacks by war That also is unthink-
able
Amalgamation is as impossible as de-
portation 1t never has threatened.
and it never will. The suggestion, as a
rule, is the evidence of a weak case. A
raw-head- and -bloody-bones bugaboo does
not frighten or influence grown-ups.
That the two races can live side by
side and both prosper has been demon
strated. Conditions in many parts of the
country are today in evidence. The white
man dominates, and will continue to do
SO; and he most prospers himself and
of affairs is exercised for the benefit of
all He cannot be a prosecutor or an
oppressor without injury to himself. II
a higher sentiment did not influence him,
the ordinary requirements of his own
prosperity would counsel him to give his
weaker neighbor square deal.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Ohio and Harmony.

Senator Dick is quoted as saying re-
specting some Ohio gossip with which his
name is connected:
when Judge Taft was nominated at
Chicago he became my candidate for
President. In my humble way l did what
could to assure his election, as l shall
contribute in every possible manner to
the success of his administration. To that
end my constant endeavor and chief con-
Germ shall be to cooperate with the in
coming administration, and for the utmost
Strengthening and upbuilding of the party
on harmonious and broad lines in the
Presidents state"
These are excellent sentiments. and
they should actuate republican leaders
generally. If they have particular value
applied to Ohio it is because that state
Is the home of Judge Taft, and during his
residence in the White House. whether it
be for four or eight years, he should have
strong home support. Republican divi-
sions there might not cripple him. but
they would be a source of annoyance to
him and of comfort to his enemies.
Buckeye conditions are not dyllc. The
fate of Mr.. Foraker was bound to leave a
bad state of feeling. He had long been a
party hero at home-a winner of elections
for himself and for others. AS stumper
though of a radically different school
he has not had his equal in Ohio since the
days of Tom Corwin. He was always the
star when a star was needed, and he al
ways shone brightly. 1t was an event Of
the first Importance, therefore, when this
strong man was suddenly disabled and
forced into the background.
Mr.. Foraker took his medicine, man
fashion. He neither hestated, quibbled
nor whined. The campaign was on, and
every republican was expected to do mis-
duty. MIR. Foraker conceived his duty to
be silence and, after d reply to his ac-
cuSerS, he preserved silence. There was
never authority for a moment to doubt
| that he desired the success of his party.
His attitude was that of d man who
would take care of his own case in his
| own time.
| VII! Mr.. Foraker be d candidate for the
| Senate two years hence? And, if So viii
| his candidacy be construed as anti-Taft?
! Many persons answer the first question
/ in the affirmative. Mr.. Foraker himsr II
| has made no announcement. He has many
| friends in Ohio Notwithstanding the his
tory OF the past six months. He is young
| for the shelf. At siXty-ihree a man of his
vigor and ability finds much to do in poll
| tics. John Sherman at the same age was
| still very active and useful Mr. Foraker
| likes office, and it is not unlikely that he
will try again.
| Ii he does, why should his candidacy be
construed as anti-Taft? 1t could not win
! on that line, TOR ii Is not to be supposed
| that Ohio would send 10 the Senate III tne
| middle of Judge Tafts term senator
with the purpose OF antasoniZing the ma
! tional administration. Rather is it to be
| expected, if the state remains republican
| TO send one capable OF valuable service to
| the party in Congress. Always an inter-
| esting state, Ouio viii b. especially inter
| esting during the next few years.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
The WATCHDOG.

The statesman wears a look most wise
I'VE must" he cries. 'economize.'
He placidly admits few
Appropriations should 20 through
For sums that seem amazing great
To benefit his own dear state.
But when his millions he has gained
He wears look exceeding panied
That some hard-working clerk should
seek
4 raise of fite or ten per week
Or that some town, outside the fence
That bounds his sway. should make pre-
tense
With an ambition strangely rash
To anything that looks like cash.
No wonder that he seems wise
Whene'er he cries "Economize:'
Evening star., 1909-01-24
The Trip to Panama.

Judge Taft is in Charleston today. and
tomorrow boards ship for Panama His
mission is we'll known, and his company
includes several distinguished engineers.
When he returns we shall all hear some
thing OF general public interest.
The importance of this visit is plainly
confessed. We may believe that only
very important matter would have In
duced the President-elect to make such
plans. The risk Is not great. but Is some
thing, and many persons regret seeing
him take any risk at all at this time.
They would have preferred that his great
est risk until after inauguration had been
taking cold while playing golf in the
rain. He is on good boat, and the deck
is American territory, and all steps Will
be taken to make the voyage safe.
Evidently there Is need for consulta-
tion, and Judge Taft wants to be In 1t
with first-hand information. He Is IA
miliar with all the official reports, and
was on the scene not so long ago him.
self. But a good deal Of dirt has been
lifted by the steam shovels since then, and
new discoveries made as to earlier calcu-
lations
At that time Judge Taft was Secretary
of War. The canal was one of many
matters covered by his department. He
passed upon 1t, not without full appre-
citation of its value, but necessarily with
out feeling the responsibility he does to-
day. He is now on the eve OF entering
the White House. and as President must
keep so great an enterprise constantly in
mind. If reelected as is most likely, he
Will be in office at the time the canal is
opened. 1t is both natural and proper
therefore that he should wish to proceed
as well advised as possible as to all i'm
portant details.
And maybe this spirit is to mark Judge
Taits whole course as President. Let us
al hope So He is man of method and
thoroughness. All he has achieved in
the offices he has filled has been by study
and patience. He has not snapped up a
little here and little there and guessed
at the rest. He does not think or act by
hop-skip- -and-jump rules. Hope in busi-
ness circles. in political circles, in all cir
cies, is based upon the conviction that the
man now coming on the scene is of the
kind to inform himself. and keep in
formed, about the country and all of it's
affairs.
Herein, too, Is hope for workable rela-
tions between the White House and the
Capitol. Recommendations to Congress by
a President who first informs himself and
then thinks out matters cannot but re-
ceive the highest consideration at the
hands of the lawmakers. Novelties are
not impressive. and the amount of busi-
ness urged upon Congress is no guide as
TO its value Fewer subjects, and all ma
tured by thought and well presented will
command more attention.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
The Horse in the Equation.

Mr. Baileys word in the Senate the
other day for the horse was well spoken.
The Texas senator evidently knows the
animal, and loves him. AL men love him
who know him. He Is indeed very good
test of humanity; for the man who
misuses good horse is lacking in high
feeling. II the animal is a trim racer,
only the lower quality of so-called sports
will run him down for the turf winnings
in him. If he is strong, neavy-footed
BEAST OF burden, on4y coarse, heart.ess
creature on two iegs will overload, or
wCrk him down. The fate OF the horse
determines the character of the owner.
! good man cherishes his horse.
Ien speak sometimes of the horseless
isc. IL Is not coming. The horse is here
~ stay. his work will change from age
~ age, as Will everything else. but there
".h always be something for him to do.
IAvle wali always be a place, and an
'ioi.oraDte one, Tor the horse in we'll
rtsaidted word. If ne were not here ne
"vu.l nave TO lie invented. He would be
I~-essary tor the happiness OF mankind.
B.t nc Is here, ana the reistions between
....i. ana mis- master are such that he can
..vt De spared.
read IN The progress of Invention. Rail
foaas were 10 put him permanently out of
business. When his street-car engage
meat ended. surely now he would rapidly
disappear. Still lie fingered. Then came
the bicycle. Could he possibly survive
that? And now as he is up against the
automobile mis- day of doom is fixed.
He has survived all competition. Rail-
roads, electricity, the bicycle, have not
feazed him. The automobile has many
valuable uses and will serve them. Never
theless. the horse will keep his place He
Will survive even the nying machine.
When people breakfast in Washington,
shop all day in New York, and return
home in time for dinner the horse Will
still be delight and an ornament on the
good roads that now are leading in many
directions from this handsome capital.
horseiess age would be hard, and lack
ing in picture. We are so familiar with
the noblest OF animals this point is often
overlooked when the subject is up. H,. is
throbbng. willing being who keeps our
blood and spirits warm when in our COM
pany. He arouses our love by manifest
ing love for us. And what picture is finer
than good horse under saddle, or In har-
ness, or racer extending himself under
the inspiration OF fast company and the
guiding hand of skilled rider?
The horse is with US and to stay. His
money value may vary from time to time.
but in his best estate he will ALWAYS COM
mand good price and meet good pur
poses. Long may he keep head and
tail up,
Evening star., 1909-01-24
ROMEO AT CHURCH.

(Rev. s. b. Baxter of Aurora says that hs
ees no harm in "a little mingling of glances
q church,
''On Jordan's stormy banks | stand
And cast wistful eye
Upon that countenance bland
Which i perceive nearby;
Her eyes downcast her face demure,
Her look of gentle calm
A combination to allure
And hint of tender balm.
"From Greenland's icy mountains" dowr
To India's coral strand
] doubt if there's in any town
So white and plump hand.
No doubt. though I'm worshiper.
l don't act l should
When thus l boldly look at her
The preacher said ! could.
Jerusalem. my happy home
Alas! / am n bach
In solitude ] sadly roam
And wait to make match.
Her lashes tremble she looks
Her brows refuse to frown-
] notice both Of our hymn books
Are held quite upside down.
lone sweety solemn thought comes to
Me DER and o'er' | sing
Her eyes, notice. are rs blue
AS any bluehird's wing.
Her lips are red cherries are,
Her cheeks are like the rosg
No bump angle seems TO mar
The contour of her nose
Had I a Thousand tongues to sing
I'd still ignore the book.
I'd wish for. more than anything.
Thousand eyes to look.
You say that as Il worsh1"er
don't act ] should
When thus / boldly stare at her
The preacher said l could!
Wilbur ID. Neshit in the Chicago Post.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

nequtable distribution of the local
revenues by Congress.
One speaker of the Board of Trade
meeting. departing from the principle
which governs the Commiss .oners in their
recommendations to Congress and the
attitude of practically all citizens. point
ed to the annual scaling of estimates by
Congress as proof that there IS need of
a larger tax revenue. AS a matter of
fact, even if the Scott bill were passed.
with its preposterous advance of the as
sessment basis from 60 to 100 per cent
without change in the tax rate, 'in
order to prevent the mulctng of the
government in excessive prices for lands
taken as building SITES and the local
tax income were increased by 80 per
cent. there would still be difficulty in
obtaining sufficient appropriations for
current maintenance as long as Congress
insists upon holding fast to the pay-as-
you-go idea regarding the cost of
permanent improvements. There will
never be surcease of trouble on this score
until the rent-maintenance and the
permanent-works items are separated.
An increase of $4,000 600 in the District
tax revenues, under the operation of the
proposed Scott law would not necessarily
yield 100000 for larger allotments for
the dozens of urgent needs OF the vari-
Gus municipal departments. The chances
are that Congress would devote the ad-
ditional revenue to the liquidation of the
Districts unfunded debt to the United
States. caused by federal advances to
carry on the large works A few seasons
of this kind of financiering would, it is
true. bring the District out of debt.
as far as the floating obligations to the
Treasury are concerned, but would
menace the capital with a series of in
vasions upon the organic act. and prob
ably with it's repeal.
1t is highly creditable to the Judgment
and civic spirit of the people of Wash
ington that they have held so stoutly
to the demand for an equitable separa-
ton of the two classes of items and have
resisted the temptation to agree to a
larger tax burden in order to secure the
increased appropriations which their
municipal needs demand. They have suf-
fered from deficiencies in virtually every
branch of the local public service, with
out once weakening in their resolve to
hold fast to the right principle Of fiscal
legislation. They may be now expected
confidently to express their unqualified
disapprOval of such unfair proposals as
the Scott bill. Or any other attempt to
increase the taxation burden, which is
already quite sufficient to provide ade-
quately for all the local needs. provided
the business-like principle of long-tern
payments for permanent improvements is
established.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Hughes.

Gov. Hughes is now explaining to the
people his attitude on the subject Of di-
rect nominations. He always carries his
cases to that tribunal All he has won
SO far has been by addressing the voters
on the matters he has recommended for
their benefit. He does not leave the field
to the politicians of the one party or the
other who oppose him. but takes a hand
himself and sees that his side Is not
prejudiced by any of the interpretations
of the opposition. AS he is a most eff
fective speaker he usually carries the
day.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
WISDOM.

The wisest man of all may he
COMPOUNDED by some other man:
The greatest seer may fail To
Some truth ragged vagrant can:
The greatest king that ever ruled
BY some poor clown might have been fooled
In some most foolish way:
The sage who has the greatest mind
Somewhere. some time, is TO find
Some silly thing TO say.
The cunning mountebank. the seer.
The man who serves, the man who leads,
The one whom others hold I'm fear
The man OF words. the man Of deeds;
The wisest king. the poorest clown,
The man who has achieved renoNn.
The priest to whom men bend their knees,
Each may behold ere he can wink
A woman who will make him think
The moon is made of cheese.
$. +. Kiser in Chicago Record Herald
Evening star., 1909-01-24
DIPLOMACY.

In the days when ! was youthful
ii am far from youthful now
l determined to he truthful
And ! sealed il with vow;
But my head they do not batter
For the things that | may say,
As | try to put the matter
In a diplomatic way.
If lady asks you plainly
IL you think she's looking old,
II her bulk is not ulgainly.
Still no falsehood need be told.
You may think her aged and fatter,
But it's not the thing to say.
You must try 10 put the matter
In a diplomatic way.
If a persons not veracious
/, Do not tell him that he lies.
It's phrase that's most ungracfous
And results In blachened eyes.
/ don't say that you should fiattcr,
But You'll always find il pay
II You'll try tn put the matter
In a diplomatic way.
Chicago News
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Brownsville and the Race Question.

Mr. Frazier OF Tennessee, in his speech
n the Senate Wednesday. discussed the
3rownville case little and the race
question a good deal. 1t cannot be said
that he was happy in his treatment of
either.
Take this:
soldiers instead of negroes that had been
discharged there would never have been
any Legislative investigation. Whenever
any question arises affecting the negro
there are persons. including the negro
himself. who seem to think he should be
dealt with in an exceptional way. Those
who have been Instrumental in placing
the negro population Of the country In the
Evening star., 1909-01-24
WHAT'S The Use?

In church, however, / can see no harm IN a
little Bit of firting.-The Rev. :. Il. Baxter
Of Chicago.
III she chance to raise her eyes
From the book,
And the dart Of Cupid flies
With her look.
Then for wickedness don't search
It's all right If it's in church.
II she turns from hymn to hin,
While the song
Rises 10 the arches dim,
It's not wrong.
There is not bit Of hurt
For a girl in church to frt
Pastor. tolerant and wise,
Well you know
II you'd otherwise advise
'Twouldnt go.
Thus you're patient with the elf.
For you cannot help Yourself
Indianapolis News.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
HARD TO ENTHUSE.

I'd like to sing
An ode 10 spring,
And prate of going Maying.
I'd fain describe
the featherei tribe,
The zephyrs mildly playing.
But now. | ween.
The outdoor scene
Is somewhat far from CHEEKY.
The sparrows freeze
Among the trees,
And everything is dreary.
'Tis hard TO write
Of meadows bright
With bloom upon the heather.
A springtime song
But limps along
In January weather.
Louisville Courier Journal
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Value of a Song.

There was time when this land we
are standing on sold for u song
What kind of q song?' asked Mr.. Cum
roX.
Why any kind. 1t was valueless."
IT guess you never tried to hire one
of these Italian opera singers to warble a
few notes at musical.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Gathering a Competency.

How long is a presidential term In
your country"
THAT depends answered the Venezue-
Ian tourist. ION how good business is
Evening star., 1909-01-24
SHOOTING STARS.
By rHILANDER JOHNSON
Security.

II wonder what that mans const,tu-
ents think of the charges brought against
him?" said one statesman.
Think" echoed the other; 'if they
were in the habit Of doing that they
wouldn't have sent him here in the first
place"
Evening star., 1909-01-24
The STYLE.

He's fifty and
He's broad and fat.
But wears a dinky
Little hat;
You know. the green
And cocky kind.
With a cute little
Bow behind
And he is not
Alone in that
He likes the dinky
Little hat.
The world seems Ia
BE stuck un green,
And these hats dot
Each street and scene;
I'll have To get
One of that kind.
But darn that
Little bow behind
j nld Mortime Lewis in IIousto0 Post.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Keen Conscience.

George Washington was overwhelmed
with regret when his father reproached
him for cutting down q tree
Yes answered the forestry expert:
George was lot easier to manage than
these modern lumber people"
Evening star., 1909-01-24
Industry.

When Congress has its limit run
And from our midst has fed.
Whatever may be left undone.
There won't be much unsaid.
Evening star., 1909-01-24
GREAT SPORT.

Who OWNS a great big auto ear
And never toots the horn.
Is either much ayerse To noise,
Or else he's quite forlorn.
Since half the fun of motoring
At IA speed TO take ones breath
Is Ia .'honk'' behind pedestrians
And scare them most Ia death.
Birmingham Age ucrall.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Prophets who said this would be one
of the worst winters ever are vindicated,
but they make the optimist who tries to
soften facts a little more appreciated
than ever.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Japanese statesmen are very properly
cautionine some of their friends to re-
frain from utteranCcs calculated to irri-
tate proud and sensitive foreigners.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

A condition is threatened when scandal
that does not result in an appeal to the
unwritten law will seem a comparative
relief
Evening star., 1909-01-24

If the publishers could have known what
enthusiasm was to develop concerning
Poe, the poet might have had better luck
in arranging for advance royalties.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

In some countries where the walking
is perpetually bad the entire population
takes to stills. 1t is an idea worth con-
sidering
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Envious glances are still turned on Mr..
Iilley by people who think man is for
tunate to have one government position.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

ST Petersburg's drinking water has
been found to be full of germs. Possibly
the anarchist Is calling in the microbe as
an assistant.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

If everybody whose motives and meth
DDS have been assailed undertakes a libel
suit this will be a busy year for the
courts
Evening star., 1909-01-24

If Castro gets lonely ne can run over
into the Balkans and find things rather
homeiike.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Common prudence will cause friends of
Jenkins Hams to think twice before being
associated with him in any salboat cpl
Sodcs.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Despite Cen Miles recognized eaues-
trian skill Mr.. Roosevelt will not make
any special effort TO have him Invited to
participate in the next inaugural parade.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Suggestions for an art commission in
clude no recognition of Mr.. Willett as an
on gargoyles
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Washington is safe from earthquakes,
but is in the center of the political tor
nado area.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

Mr.. Rockefeller's declaration in favor
of a 1OO-year life still goes without any
rebates.
Evening star., 1909-01-24

AS an example of the caution with
which official news was published half
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-01
DIR. c. D. SMITH.

Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. Calls night or day answered prompt ly. Office at Alexander Bros. store, corner of Fourth and Pine street. Old phone 43. Residence, 1907 W. 9th ave-, old phone 109.