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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Keep the Court Omen!

If there Is legal warrant for the sus-
pension Of the District branch Of the
Police Court on New Year day, as order
ed yesterday by the acting judge, it
should be promptly revoked by Congress
by the enactment of a statute prescribing
the holding of a session on every week or
secular day Of the year. Considering the
condition of the police stations, which
are wholly inadequate as places of de-
tention, it is imperative that all pending
cases should be disposed of with the
least possible delay. In such a matter
the convenience of the court attendants
is Of the least consequence. The welfare
of the men and women accused OF misde.
meanors and held for trial should first
be regarded, and to this end there should
be no interruption OF the Police Court
business save on Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Insanity and the Earthquake.

y great deal of insanity is reported
among the survivors Of the earthquake
IN Sicily. Svch a catastrophe Is far more
trying on the nerves than fire. Once out
OF reach OF confiagration. person feels
Tire returning sense OF security. But
when the earth trembles and opens and
swallows up. no place affords this sense.
The tragedy may be renewed at any
moment In any spot. All places alike
seem at risk. Hence despair, complete
and ungoyernable. So that the greatest
Victims OF this appalling history may be
those whom death threatened but did
not take. They may linger for years in
j condition worse than death, and as a
public charge The dead are at rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

in this respect. One consequence is the
frequency with which minor street rob-
berries occur, footpads stealing the purses
OF women in daytime SO often that Wash
incton is becoming unjustly notorious aS
the scene of reign of crime and OF
negro lawlessness. With a few more
policemen to patrol the streets these petty
hshwaymen would soon he awed into Il
semblance of respect for the law.
In other matters Maj. Sylvestcr's re-
port is of emphatic interest. He asks for
the regulation of billboards and for the
enactment of a regulation which stiil
further reduce the dangers incident 3" the
celebration of Independence day Both
of these objects are heartily indorsed by
the public. The need of new buildings for
the use of the police department is
strongly presented, the teport disclosing d
shocking lack of modern equipment for
the care of prisoners. The superintendent 5
renewed recommendation for the estab-
lishment of an inebriate asylum REEVES
interest in a project which is annually
becoming more essential to the welfare OF
the community.
Mat. Sylvester's proposal to amend the
law regarding the sale and carrying ol
deadly weapons is especially interesting,
inasmuch as Representative Sims has al
ready presented a simpler measure which
aims at the same evil. That some en-
actment should be had is clear. The pres
ent law is worthless as is constantly
proved by the commission of crimes with
Immediately procured weapons But no
law will avail to check the evil of weapon
carrying unless it severely punlshes the
person who by sale or gift supplies an
other with a pistol or other prescribed
article, save in certain carefully defined
cases of genuine need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Resolutions.

There's no more cause to worry
Ger the errors of mankind;
There's no more need to hurry
For a solace to the mind.
Here's a glorious institution
That brings relief SO pat.
I'll make a resolution
And I'll let 1t go at that.
Our courage it may soften
When we hear the story told
How resolutions often
Are simply pigeon-holed.
But weeping or invective
Need not tell of feelings sore.
If one is not effective.
You can always make some more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Congratulations to Mr.. Taft.
I'm th. New York World.

The man above all others to he con-
graduated on the retirement of Charles
p. Taft from the Ohio senatorial contest
Is William II. Taft. He escapes an initial
mistake with a train of evils. The Pres
ident-elect's good sense is strikingly dis
played in the conclusion of his brother $
candidacy. Undoubtedly the deciding word
was his. He could have forced the cleo
ton of his brother by the power of presi-
Dental patronage, and only he could
check the scurrying to the Taft banner
of Vorys, Dick, Harris-all the big and
little bosses of the federal and state ma
chimes, hot on the trail of spoils. He is to
be commended for taking the better path,
the wiser view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Complicated System.

so you have decided to econoniize next
year,"
Yes answered young Mrs. Iorkins.
"Char.ey has D. omised to give me all his
winnings at poker so that / won have 20
use any of my Housekeeping allowance
to play bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Fixing a Time Limit.

"A lot of people would tremble II
were to tell all I know" said the man
who tries to seem important.
Il don't believe you could scare me-,
replied the satirical friend. Suppose you
make the test some time when you have
ten minutes to spare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
In a Quandary.

You feel that you have not been treat
ed with proper respect in this secret serV-
ice discussion?'
II do" answered the statesman.
Then why don't you speak right out
and say what you Think
And If do, how do / know that some
secret service man will not overhear me?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Solace for the Obscure.

Though l pursue a lowly plan,
For me enc comfort cannot fail
l know no secret service man
Is grimly camping on my trail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

George Washington's birthday Will ne
the next great national festival IL VIII
be welcomed as not involving any espe-
cial strain in the way of resolutlons'
hornbloWing or handshak1nS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

A prominent stage beauty says sue Is
going to publish all the love letters she
has received This custom generally fol-
lowed ought to do something toward uls'
coura ging the stage door Johnnies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Policemen In Chicago are trying to
break up social games OF bridge whist.
IL looks as IL the professional gamblers
rant all the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

None of the prophets who flourish at
this season has the courage to say Where
he thinks trouble will next assert itself
in South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Now that the holidays are over, Mr..
Rockefeller ana Mr.. Carnegie may re-
sumo their endowments in competition
as to which shall be recognized as the
Santa Claus OF his country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Distillers are said to be worried by the
advance of prohibition. Perhaps II Is only
lust that they should take their turn al
doing some of the worrying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

New York restaurants will follow the
New Year celebration by resolution TO
g back to safe and sane price lists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Self-Protection.

Il shall insist on making some speeches
on the tariff said Senator Sorghum.
Then you are deeply Interested
mo But l would rather talk than
listen.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Possibly these rumors that Cleopatra
was not a good-lOoking woman were
started by Mrs. Marc Antony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

\ navy with life-saving record Will De
something of which to be especially
proud,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

San Francisco will feel better unless an
earthquake comes along and shakes the
ian down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
THE star has . regular and perms.
nsnt Family Circulation much more
than sae combined circulation Of tho
other Washington dailies. A. News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
comp titor. &,

o. personsl absence letters 20 TIE
star should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once, but
sinply 60 TIE S4A2. or 20 the EDITORIAL
or business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Pictures OF the old year all indicate a
confidence that 1909 has it beaten to a
fra ZZ!e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Castro's harshest critics did not expect
that he would prove gutter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
More Police Needed.

Italy's New Year is a sad beginning.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05

at once" she said, making no pretense
at lowering her full, steady voice.
Over the gray of his face dull red
spread and his lip curied slowly into
an ugly downward curve
The statement is amazing, as we'll
as amusing, madam he observed.
meeting her eyes steadily enough
But she refused to skirmish. Her
attack was to be open and direct, with
no foolish beating about in the
bushes.
You know precisely why ! make 1t,
and how ! can compel you to comply
with it," she said.
He answered her with a smile Of
bravado.
1T has been a long time since this
thing happened to which | refer, Mr..
Ankony," she went on quickly; but
the sense of injury is not short lived.
/ may seem to have forgotten. as did
my husband, no doubt. But he re-
membered. and SO do l. Shall go
further?'
I'VE must speak in private" he
said
Miss Winstanley and arose at
once. but Mrs. Dimes motioned US to
remain.
Miss Winstanley Is equally inter
ested with me in the establishment of
JUSTICE she said to him, "and Mr..
Twining may be required to distin-
guish for you between the illegal and
the merely dishonorable. They must
both remain. / should have been glad
to spare you this. as think my con-
tinued inaction in the matter must
prove to you. But you have forced me
to act You have violated all sense
OF honor and right, and you haxau
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05

I looked at him curiously, and. Civ
ing me a quick glance, he moved to
his desk.
we must get to business" he said"
by all means" answered
Throughout the consultation he kept
looking at his watch and glancing to
ward the door, as II he feared an In
terruption and wanted to put himself
out OF reach Of 1t. / expected it. too.
but hardly so soon as 1t came
Mrs. Dimes and Miss winstanley, y
the Office boy announced.
My eyes fixed eagerly upon Ankony
He went as white as chalk as he
turned toward the door and saw them
there. and his jaw took an ugly set
Mrs. Dimes was as pale as she had
been when she came down the gang
plank of the Cambria. but she was
quite composed. Beside her little
Miss Winstanley looked like an agi-
tated moth beside a placid robin. l
was nearer the door than Ankony, and
in sweeping me with her glance Mrs
Dimes bowed CURLY. then let her eyes
travel on at once to him.
She overlooked the hand that he ex-
tended rather hesitatingly, and, sit
ting down where ! had sat beside his
desk, motioned him to his chair.
II have heard of your engagement
He murmured conventional reply,
and / took UP my hat
Don't CO. II you please Mr.. Twin
ing" she said, without SO much as
turning to me. I'VE shall probably re-
quire your services, il you Will be 80
good as to remain"
The scent of battle was thick in the
air. Ankony had lost his paflor and
was turning gray; he is always gray
or choleric under emotion. | began
to believe in Mrs Dimes. even as Hen
rietta Winstanley did. There was that
about her which seemed to denote GER
tain victory.
Poor Miss Winstanley. however.
looked decidedly uncomfortable, In
spite of the fact that she felt she was
about to witness the elimination of
this engagement which she held to be
SO monstrous. She too was a gen.
eral, and good one--one whose rec
ord none could assail-but her mode
of attack differed widely from that
Of her friend Mrs Dimes She was a
stategist, pure and simple, while one
could see with half an eye that Mrs.
Dimes had been born to the hammer
and-tongs method. She scorned STRAIT
egg as some illustrious generals scorn
latter-day war tactics
She leaned toward Ankony across
mis- wide desk.
Il have come from Africa to tell you
that you must break the engagement
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05
Notice
TO The Tax payer Of The City Of


The new charter Of the City Of Mar
tinsburg provides, that all taxes due
the City shat be made out on two tax
tickets. One half Of the whole amount
of the taxes shall be made out on one
ticket designated First and one
half shall be made out on the tax tick
ct designated second On the tax
ticket designated aFirstr remaining
unpaid on the LIST day Of December, u
penalty OF five per cent, will be added
together with six per cent, intercet
per annum until paid. On all the tax
tickets deAgated Second remaining
unpaid on the first day Of June PEN
atty OF five per cent, will be added to-
gether with six per cent, interest until
paid.
To all perons who pay the whole
amount Of their taxes during the
month Of October a discount Of five
per cent, will be allowed To ali per-
sons who pay the one half OF their
taxes during the month Of October a
discount of two Per cent, will be al
lowed. No discount will be al.o wed
after 3lst day of October.
These taxes are now in my hands
for collection and | request all taxpay-
ers to come forward promptly during
the present month If they wish to take
the advantage OF tho discount and
save the penalty for delayed pay ments.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05

but dear heaven. how could ! be-
lieve such thing?' she walled. And
to eIope--oh. Hannah. think OF II,
Charles to elope."
Mrs Dimes laugh rumbled forth so
contagiously that TO save me | could
not help echoing 1t softly.
That's Just what am thinking Of,
dear" she said. ITO think OF his imag-
lining that he had TO fly from poor me
like that. It's 30 funny Oh. do try
to see how very funny 1t is. Henriet-
ta." aad she sobbed In her enjoyment
OF the affair.
ITO be continued.1
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05

moving 10 be weak"
Weak" echoed Miss winstaniey;
'you were magnificent" She clicked
open her bag and produced small
white box. whose lid she quickly
slipped. extending It to the suffering
lady, while begged them to como
into my Office until Mrs. Dimes had
rested and felt little recovered But
Mrs. Dimes declined.
I'VE must 30 to Barbara at once"
she said 'why, the poor child is
probably getting into her wedding
gown at this minute. Think of Il!
Ankony win go TO her. of course. with
some explanation: but she must have
enough OF the truth from us to prevent
any further mistake"
And oh. the blessed relief II will be
to her," breathed Miss winstanley.
You forget that she may love him."
! suggested
Mrs. Dimes spun round on me at
that like a huge, laboriously spinning
top.
you think that possible Gracious
heaven. hope not, came TO bring
her happiness not to break her
heart
You need have no fear as to that"
Miss Winstanley fastened, assuringiy.
You have done her service beyond
words. You ace. she has been very
clever in carrying forward her part
of the hideous program which she
mapped out, and her cIeverness has
deceived Mr.. Twining. ! am willing to
stake everything have that she
doesn't love Ankony, and that she
does" She paused. her significant
glance full upon me.
Mrs. Dimes lifted her brows. and,
comprehending suddenly, held out her
hand 10 me with gratifying and unex-
peeted warmth.
II hope Henrietta is right. Mr. Twin
ing" she said; Il do indeed
"You cannot hope 1t as do" re-
piled earnestly. but | have none of
her assurance, and great many
doubts"
we shall see," declared Miss Win.
stanley biithely
We went down to the carriage In
ley coachman about to ascend with a
telegram which house servant had
Just brought, knowing his mistress
was TO make her first visit to Ankony
and hoping to find her there. She
climbed into the carriage, opened the
message, read II. went so white I was
sure she was going to faint, and held
1t out to me without a word.
] read 1t with amaxement and a
conscience that gave me some decid.
ed twinges.
Married" ] exclaimed; Bishop
Winstanley married! And to the
Sistine!v
What" cried Mrs. Dimes: did
scare him like THAR"
Her pallor gave way to q rush OF
color. and, leaning back, she laughed
till her eyes fairly brimmed with tears
There was no attitudinizing about 1t.
she was simply overcome with the
humor OF the situation. and I hoped
earnestly that the bishops sister
would gradually yield herself to It
also, At present she showed no signs
OF 1t.
Get In" she said to me; I'VE can't
discuss 1t here,
Obeying. we rolled decorously off.
Mrs. Dimes hand went out and COW
cred her friends.
My dear, can you ever forgive me
for precipitating such thing as this7'
she asked anxiously.
Miss Winstaniey shook her head,
You--you didn't do It" she MUIR
INJURED: ''he has been--been carrying
pressed roses; / suppose any one else
would have known what that meant,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05

Madison, Wis Nov. B. at sena :
tor La Toilette may take 4 hand in
securing through investigation Of
the ease Of the removal Of Chas. r..
Crane OF Chicago, as minister to China
Is strongly limited In the leading editor
ial Of La Follette's Weekly Magazine
to-day. Additional color Is lent to this
beiiesbecause II IL known that senator
La toilette and Mr.. Crane are inti-
mate friends and tho magazines
Observation-Disclosures that because he refias
ed 10 bend the knee benignly to Wall
street, his resignation was Suddenly
demanded. The publish d reassns for
Cranes removal are trea I'd AZ "frivo
ious.p The article conienas that Crane
was slaughtered Ia response to the
urgent prayer OF Wall street spccula-
tiers.
s'The public demands more sub
stantial reusons'' for Mr. Cranes re-
tirement than thoss offered by Secre-
tary Knox, says Senatos La FoIl.t'e
in his weekly. All the facts behind
the sensational affair do not appear TO
have come To light.
"i'his much lis known. Wall Street
Is anxious TO get Ia on the Chinese
loan. Mr.. Crane, though himself a bus I
iness man, Is not subservient to Wall
| Street,
1--WE find nothing In the evidence
thus far produced 10 shake our conf
dence In Mr. Crane 1t would seem
that in justice to all parties the Gaze
should receive through investigation
La Foliette's Wccsly Magazine also
drags Senator N. Il, Scott Of West
Virginia into the calcium and terms
him the "System's Assistant senator
from West Virginia. =
Some weeks ago the magazine tcrm-
ed EIkins the 81 stems senator from
West Virginia, and IN this weeks issue
says that in 1899 scott was chosen by
the system to assist Elkins in the
Senate.
The article pictures Scott asa stand
patter" OF the worst type; II reviews
his speech on the tariff and holds 1t
/ up to ridlcale. ItsayS That "Scott's
orator IL Of the stump speech variety,
his arguments are calculated to carry
conviction by force OF emphasis rather
than by weight OF reason.
tt@nnat.sr h..nttfu a.e.sx<.ts
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05
oppo.ea 10 operallons

"Operations for appendicitis should
be classed as criminal, and az such
should be prohibited by law declares
Doctor Chas. e. Page, one Of the best
known physicians Of Boston.
Doctor Page says he has for years
kept record Of deaths traced direct
Iy TO operations for appendicitis, and
the grim record Is appalling. The
deaths among many Others he names,
x-,sx rsss..s. IN. ant nor -.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-11-05
School children
should eat |
Quaker Oats
at least
twice a day

Assorted china in the ramil, sI.s Package
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-03
WONDERFUL CURES

Perfected in old cases which have been
neglected or unskillfully treated. No ex-
take incurable cases, but cure thousands
given up to die.
Consultation Free and Confidential
Reference, Drexei State Bank.
Address DR.. ADDlSON-JONES
l45 lakewood Blvd. Chicago
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-03
Lincoln When Nominated For the
Presidency In 1860.

Caesar, which were so close to the day
OF the Nazarene. The long periods Of
peace and fruition under the Anto-
mines and Constantine in the later en-
pire constituted the autumn. Then
came the first ley blasts in the form
of the raiding hosts Of the Goths and
Vandals, succeeded by the long win
ter Of the middle ages.
The renaissance, the reformation and
the discovery of America marked the
spring of the new year, and now we
are again at the high tide Of summer.
This land, which was withheld from
mems gaze until the opening of this
new and diviner year, is to be the
theater on which will be enacted the
chief events Of its long summer and
autumn. AS each year. like an ascend
ing spiral, goes higher than It's prede-
cessors, so are we passing higher and
developing new things under the sun.
What are our chief characteristics?
Democracy and construction. Democ-
racy makes men depend upon them
lelves. Under it they are self gov
CIIllS uLilS. u uSt DIS the muscle is
developed by use or the employment
of some faculty. strengthens It. so
when men are made to do for them
selves they evolve to the plane OF
doing for themselves. This is the chief
blessing of democracy. AS we think
so are we. Thus equality Of oppor-
tunity breeds stronger race. Indi-
vidual initiative and inventiveness
have succeeded every era of liberty
and democracy. America has brought
this new day till the sunlight of it's
intelligence is shining over into all
lands.
The constructive attitude is also
ours, the spirit of the builders. We do
not tear down; we erect. We are posi-
tive, full OF faith and optimism, as the
builders always are. We have come
to know God as the great builder, and
we would be in his image.
James Russell Lowell spoke Of Lin
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-03

so that it can almost indefinitely ex-
tend it's life.
Each individual goes through all
the stages Of growth that have pre-
coded it on the evolutionary ladder
Starting with the germ, 1t must make
the whole journey, must climb the
whole ladder from the lowermost
round to its own appointed place. The
only gain from the precedent evolution
seemingly is that the new individual
goes through all the early processes
up to it's own stage with great rapid
ity. 1t is as though man were to run
his race along prepared road that
ended in a forest. AS far as the road
had been completed be could go swift
ly. From that point on he would have
to fell the trees and make his own
roadbed, so that his progress would be
much impeded He then would have
reached his own stage Of development
Thus child goes swiftly through
all the processes of growth from the
germ to the man. Many of these proc
esses are passed over before birth. At
the time of birth the infant is but lit
tie beyond the animal stage Then the
boy traverses the periods Of human
growth from the savage up to the Cit
zen of the twentieth century. If per-
mitted, he has his caves, his tents and
rapidly runs the road already made by
Cliff dWeller, Indian, nomad. up to the
bfped that masticates and burns to-
bacco, talks automobiles and flying
! machines and generally considers him
self the darling of the ages.
I So is it with nation. America has
gone over the stages of national deyei-
opment traversed by Israel, Rome.
Greece, England. Only she has had
the experience and has gone over the
road much more swiftly than they.
This way was already prepared by
their having trayersed it before. The
stages Of the journey she accomplish
ed in a year had required them cen
/ tury. Finally she has reached her
/