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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

or under the suise Of protection" is a
matter Of detail. It II quite possible that
no other development in Asia than the
acquisition Of these two PROVINCES by Rus
STA is In the contemplation Of tho foreign
chancelleries Russia has for q long time
regarded them ~ her natural inheritances
and has systematically thrown out her
scouts to prepare tho way. The Russian
program IL one Of persistent pushing to-
ward the warmer seas. Baked by Japan
in the advance toward the Pacific by way
OF Port Arthur. Russia has never yielded
from this design. Perhaps the way lies
through Persia, although England with
It's sphere Of influence" in southern
Persia stands between Russia and tho sea-
Possibly II lies through Tibet by way of
Turkestan. Who knows? Who can tell
what another decade will produce? Exc
cutting the will Of Peter the Great" the
Russian government Of today steadily
presses on. yielding only when compelled
and seizing every possible opportunity to
advance, now crushing Persia, now pre-
pairing to pre-empt Mongolia and Turke-
stan, working ever eastward, ever south
ward. with q faith that commands adj
miration. even though the methods en-
ployed arouse the civilized world to the
sharpest condemnation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
The Good Resolution Habit.

No man who has any regard for his
own conscience will fail to feel respect
for the tradition that the first day of a
new year is good time to make reso-
buttons. No past failures to make good
can excuse the omission of at least one
more effort. Nor is there anything in the
excuse that all days are excellent good
resolution days, so why assume a special
virtue on New Year" The truth is, many
men like 10 hold back simply because
others do something that in their own
hearts they know they should do or try
10 do themselves. On the last day of the
over the past twelve months and See
where there have been lapses. Then on
the morrow try to start fresh and strong
N an effort to regain lost ground. or
70 advance TO a better position. There
is never lack of opportunity to do bet
ter. The strictly honest, sober. indus
trious man may, perhaps. be a little more
charitable next year than during the one
just closing. Or he may be more gentle
N speech or action to those around him
sometimes uprightness" is not synony-
nous with kindness" Or he may lie
more unselfiSh in the manifold details of
everyday life There are countless ways
OF being better, and perhaps the best
result of a thoroughgoing effort to se.ect
the most needed personal improvement
lies in the self-analysis and pitiiess IN
f, dividual arrangement that the search for
worthy good resolution" entails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
AFTER CHRISTMAS.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
Those good-natured folk who did their
Christmas shopping early need not be
blamed for feeling a little resentful IL
they are now asked TO settle their Christ
mas bills with corresponding earliness.
From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
Now is the time for the bargain hunt
ers to do their Christmas shopping early.
From the Kansas City Star.
The best Christmas gifts, of course.
are those that can be taken back TO the
store and exchanged for something you
really want.
From the Syracuse Herald.
timely resolution would be to smoke
at least one of those Christmas cigars
day until the box is emptied. instead OF
resorting TO underhanded methods OF
getting rid of them.
From the Minneapolis Journal.
Christmas is over, but papa may stu
step on the baa-sheep in the dark ana
carol joyously to the silent stars.
From the Chicago News.
Possess your ears in patience. The tin
horn will soon lead the toy drum to the
scrap pile.
From the St. Louis Republic.
The breastbone Of the Christmas tur-
key in beginning to loom up like the 6n
keel OF an inverted racing yache ~ .
boat yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

A magazine called Success has sus-
pended publication. It's aims were high.
but too comprehensive to be attained
Teaching as profession has expanded
its activities to such degree that there
is no branch of science, art or industry
in which instruction cannot be had, orally
or by mail, in such a manner as not to
Interfere with wage-earning occupation
This is sign of the extraordinary men
tai activity of the times. and means a
wholesome distribution of opportunities
so that they may come into the reach
Of honest ambition fortified by industry.
But the element of chance still fingers.
Success could not be taught. 1t is an
abstraction too subtle and elusive to be
made the subject of pedagogic demonstra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Booming q Candidate.

Mr. y. was enrolling Col Y. among
the supporters of Mr.. z. for the presi-
dency. The CONTEMPLATION was marked
by great Difference on both sides.
You follow me. coloneI?"
Il follow you, sir, with full under
standing and approval
This is important to both of us, sir.
and in order that there may be no mis-
understanding, let me recapitulate
do not speak for, or with the knowl-
edge of. Mr.. T.
Certainly not, sir"
Nor do 1 make an offer, nor do you
accept anything. at all improper"
We are both, I'm sure. sir, superior
to anything of that kind"
Support at national conventions IL
sometimes obtained by the use OF
money. But that is low. Spot cash in
such a case, sir. is vulgar and dishon-
est. Such money may go over the
counter at the grocery for liquor. The
man receiving 1t is not only corrupted
in his morals, but In his stomach and
gray matter. He is no good. either as
citizen or delegate could wish tc
see him barred from all political hon.
ors"
Il sszes with yeu. siy. perfeetly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
A Great Democratic Opportunity.

Some of the out-of-town notions about
the Jackson day dinner to be eaten In
Washington are erroneous. A western
newspaper thinks the function should be
called off. The New York Tribune sug-
gests that the guests be searched at the
door for concealed deadly weapons. and
disarrned. And from third quarter
comes the prediction that indigestion
both for the diners and the democratic
party will follow.
This is unfortunate, and grows out OF
4 slight bungle at the start. Mr.. Folk
should have been invited along with the
other guests. Gov. Harmon should have
accepted his invitation. But matters are
now smoothed out, and there is no reason
Why the occasion should not be wholly
enjoyable and successful
The appointments call for feast of
reason and flow of soul. But there are
democrats who would be glad to see a
maximum of feast and a minimum of
low Reason. as they frankly confess, is
he party's present most pressing need. A
sIperfiuity of soul has in the past been
is curse 1t has always been too
emotional. 1t has too often carried cleo
tions in its mind, only to lose them at
the ballot box Softly, as these men see
things. is the word
This occasion will differ from that when
the republican national committee met
here to arrange for that party's national
convention No banquet followed that.
only business was transacted then, and
that only in cold, professional way.
There was a faint peep about La Toilette,
and Il bit Of hugger-mugger about
Roosevelt, but Taft was the wear, and
everything was easily ordered After ap-
pointing the time and place for the con-
vention the committeeman paid their
hotel bills, packed their grips. and re-
turned home in a state of satisfaction.
But the democratic national committee
will be surrounded by prominent party
men from all over the country. and, after
their deliberations, will meet these men
at the banquet board. The Speaker OF
the House will be there. The chairman
Of ways and means will attend. Every
body will be primed for politics, and
nearly everybody will have concealed
about his person a preference for the
democratic presidential nomination.
And shall there not be-should there
not be-a word or so about legislation?
Why should not the occasion be made to
resemble a sort Of open party caucus.
wltn suggestions as to the tariff. the
trusts, the currency. and other Things re-
iecting conflicting party opinions? Why
should not Mr.. Bryan have say about
wool. Mr.. Underwood about iron and
steel. Mr.. Fitzgerald about pensions as a
means of redeeming promises about
economy, and so on? Let advice, like
Joy, be unconfined. Not word will be
lost on the country, even if the diners
themselves lose a few. The press wires
will carry full reports to every state in
the Union.
The opportunity is unusual, and should
not be only half-heartedly improved.
Light up the country with good, open,
soulful discussion. Let every lamp be
burning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Washington's Growth.

While 1T is gratifying to note the
growth of the city Of Washington from a
population of $4,000 in 1900 to 331 ,O69 in
1910. there is no local disposition to look
upon the capital as a candidate for the
so-called honors Of municipal immensely.
Therefore the census bulletin just issued
which summarizes the enumerations OF the
last twelve decades arouses no ideas here
of such a great Washington that it will
present serious problems Of congestion.
Washington's ambition is to be a COM
Portable, healthful, peaceful and safe
city. 1t wants to be pointed out to the
world as an ideal place Of residence
rather than as an immense aggregation
of humanity. 1t desires quality rather
than quantity. 1t wants to spread out
suitably over the District area at q rate
to insure to all parts a maximum of
convenience. 1t is ideally situated for
such a growth, and If 1t develops uni
formly in all directions from the busi-
ness center at the present rate 1t can
reach and pass the million mark at some
indefinite time in the future without
serious Inconvenience or the development
Of difficult problems.
Some of the American cities have suf-
fered seriously from the evils Of too great
and too rapid a growth. They have been
so intent upon making a good showing
In the decennial census returns that they
have neglected certain essentials of good
living. They have neglected, for an in
stance. to clear out the slums of the
older parts. relics of the very early days
of bad street plating and Indifferent
building. Some of them have not kept
pace with their numbers in the matter
of drainage and water supply and parks
The high death rates in some Of the
larger American cities have reflected this
eagerness for population without regard
for sanitation.
In all of its work of development Wash
ington Is, Of course, dependent upon Con-
gress for initiation and supplies. 1t has
not gone ahead in some of its improve
ments as rapidly as it would wish, but it
Is assured at least of immunity from the
dangers attending the often unwholesome
growth of strictly commercial cities. and
1t looks hopefully forward to full recog-
milton at the Capitol of the fact that 1t
is peculiarly qualified to become the model
municipality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
REYES SHORT RUN.

From the Newark Star.
Reyes has surrendered and will stand
trial. He ought to get at least ten years
for not giving us run for our money.
From the Indianapolis News.
The withdrawal Of Gen. Reyes. how
ever offers the opportunity to some other
ambitious Mexican TO go into the country
saving business.
From the Springfield Union.
The story Of the Reyes and fall Of the
latest revolutionary movement in Mexico
can be crowded into one very short chap
ter.
From the Concord Evening Monitor.
Not being sure as to the pronunciation
NJ that Mexican generals name, we don't
know whether to comment on his Reyes
and fall or not.
From the Syracuse POst-Standard.
Gen. Bernardo Reyes is an thopportune
reyolutionist. He went after Diaz too
soon. and was compelled to take a jour-
new abroad for his health. When Diaz
was being dislodged Reyes was counted
upon to take the military command. But
Reeves didn't show up. When Madero got
safely in Office Reyes started a new revo-
luton and landed In jail.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Gen. Bernardo Reyes has q pretty name
and q fine mustache: It's Q pity he can't
DO President Of Mexico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Russia.

Russia is keeping squafely in the inter-
national limelight OF late. Not to speak
Of the abrogation Of tho treaty with this
country which has Just been effected. the
government at St. Petersburg IL under Sc
we're criticism for It's course In Persia,
where the ruthless subjusation Of q once
Independent people is in progress. with
accompanying cruelties shocking to civili-
cation. Now comes the word that Russia
is taking hand in the Chinese situation,
virtually establishing a protectorate over
Mongolia and Turkestan, the acquisition
Of which has long been one Of the Rus
sian desires. Taking advantage Of the
conflict between Manchu and Chinaman,
both provinces have shown q disposition
to set up Independent governments. and
it il plainly evident that Russia II only
awaiting the favorable moment 70 step In
and raise the standard Of dominion.
whether b specific terms ef soyereiguty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
The CoLoNEL's own CLUB.
From the Rochester Herald.

From the Rochester Herald.
Apparently the colonel is getting ready
for the annual dinner Of the Ananias
Club.
From the Columbia State.
II we are to accept Col. Roosevelt's
opinion, lying about him is coming to
be q characteristic Americanism.
From the Boston Herald.
Whatever else may happen. the An
anias Club Is billed for q third term.
From the Portland Press.
1.-THE Evening Post story ian inter-
view relating to Harriman's contribution
to the campaign fund Of 1900 Is a char
acteristic and Infamous falsehood," says
Col. Roosevelt. There goes the Post,
slap, bang, into the Ananias Club.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Times are back in joint again. Re-
cruiting for the Ananias Club has been
resumed.
From the Baltimore Sun.
Col. Roosevelt IL determined that the
Ananias Club shall have an able organ.
From the New York World.
Mr.. Roosevelt says tho Evening Post
is q charter member Of the Ananias Club.
The chairman Of the momborship COM
mittee ought - knoWs ..a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
You speak my sentiments to . T. Pro.

You speak my sentiments TO q r. Pro-
coed. STR
What I propose to you is simply
this: That you go as q delegate to the
convention from the state Of o.. make
yourself as solid as possible with the
other delegates. and plump for Mr.. z.
when balloting for candidates begins.
II he is nominated and elected I en-
gage to see that he Is made acquainted
with your services. and that when the
patronage for Or Is distributed you are
well remembered"
You know Mr.. Z?"
Il know him well. and know particu-
larly that ineratitude is not in his
composition. He is a man Of tho live
Hest sense Of obligations"
And I may trust you. sir. to see
that Mr.. z. Is well advised as to his
friends?'
Absolutely. sir. should give you
my hand upon that. except that giving
ones hand smacks somewhat of a bar
gain. and our arrangement Is no bar
gain. You see sir. the wide difference
between the arrangement and spot
|cash?"
II do. sir. but let me hear you on
that point"
We'll. 1t Is like this: Spot cash Is
la bribe. Nothing more, nothing less
The corrupted puts the corrupter's coin
in his pocket. and becomes deader than
ever sir. to high sensihilities. Our ar
rangement looks to putting a first
class man in the White House and an
other f1rst-class man in an important
Office in this good state Of Or. Pardon
the personal compliment to your face"
Certainly, sir. I'm sure you would
no more think of Offering me flattery
sir. than a bride. Can you give me an
idea of, Mr.. rs chances at this stage
of the gamer"
They look good to me. sir. but I do
not deceive myself as to the general
political confusion. I recall nothing
like it. But those of US who are for
Mr. T. must work the harder on that
account. I wish you well, sir, and
may from time to time drop you
line"
Not a single line, sir, for heaven
sake! Trust me without writing. Let
tiers are sometimes lost; and in the
hands of an enemy entirely great
letter is more destructive than a
sword
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Bryan and Folk.

The story that Mr.. Bryan will improve
the occasion here on January 8 to boom
Mr.. Folk for the presidency lacks per-
suasiveness.
This Is the way it runs: Mr.. Bryan does
not like Gov. Harmon. Reasons con-
jectural. The guessing bee is free for all.
AS member of Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet
in 1895. Gov Harmon. to tho extent of
his influence, served the republican ma
tional ticket. In his present Office he has
been too "thick'' with the LIQUOR in
fiuences He is likewise well considered
in New York. In a word, he is a con-
sentative rather than progressive. Mr..
Bryan wants a progressive.
GOV. Wilson is q progressive, but of the
sudden heat and passion school. A short
time ago he was as conservative as Gov.
Harmon. But on morning. by a bright
light, he saw the error of his way, and
progressed so rapidly his old friends lost
the trail. Mr.. Bryan fears the zeal of a
new convert.
Speaker Clark Is an old friend, priced
on personal grounds. and indorsed for
many things. but. for some reason, not in
favor now as formerly. Affairs at the
extra session did not go to suit Mr..
Bryan. and he holds Mr.. Clark RESPONSE
BILE. That duty on raw wool should not
have passed the Speakers blue pencil.
Somebody should have rebuked Mr.
Underwood when the chairman Of ways
and means took the floor on one occasion
and dressed Mr.. Bryan down.
Mr.. Underwood, according to Mr..
Bryan's appraisement is not a democrat,
but a metropolitan. He leans to pro-
constituents have warped his political
Judgment Birmingham. the Pittsburgh
of the south. has tariff notions similar to
those entertained by the Pittsburgh of
the north-the parent Pittsburgh. Mr..
Underwood is on the Bryan black list.
And so Mr.. Folk Is reached. He has
no 1896 record to plague him. He is not
in executive office, and therefore free
from criticism as to appointments and
legislation. He has never been in Con-
gress, and therefore has no tariff votes
and speeches to confound him. He has
always admired Mr.. Bryan. Ergo, Mr..
Bryan admires him. and. needing a can
didate just now, has fixed upon Mr. Folk
1t Is to be doubted. Mr.. Bryan has
too much at stake to give his case away
in any such fashion. True, in 1904 he
fired in the air at the national convention
by voting for Senator Cockrell of Mis-
souri,, but at that time he had no chance
to influence the nomination. He had ex-
pended his influence on the PLATFORM and
fallen short even there. At this time he
has hopes of influencing his party's Sc
lection. Some of his friends think he
may himself be the man. Why. therefore.
should he, even for tactical purposes.
commit himself to so impossible propo-
sition as Mr.. Folk for standard bearer ?
That would hobble him in the convention
for all purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
POSSIBILITIES.

california, with equal suffrage, has s., 000
more woman voters than man votera-News.1
The regular allowance scheme.
For wives. made statutory
Is not a visionary dream,
II truths in such q story.
And alimony, mountain high,
The husbands see increasing;
Remarriages it will defy,
Its burden never ceasing.
Reforms will come In fuller dow
Than suits mere mans digestion
Must whisky and tobacco got
An, who win raise the question:
The state will blot out all the things
That seem to woman dirty;
And boys at mammas apron strings
Will stay till they are thirty.
So Frisco vigilance veterans,
I only want to warn ye:
You're old, but Just amend your plons-
Get cut Of California;
s .--DseokNA Dagio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Resolutions.

He Will make q resolution
And he'll make 1t good and strong;
He will promise restitution:
He will shun the paths Of wrong.
On the New Year he Is wary.
Every fault he means to end.
But along in February
Comes the motion to amend.
Though he drew 1t up SO neatly,
With a sense OF moral pride.
Temptation whispers sweetiy
That 1t should be modified.
Here and there his plans have faltered
He discovers In the end y
It's effects are wholly altered
By thu mat3eps 70 ANNA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
The Artistic Appetite.

''The young lady seems rather fragile"
remarked the observant man.
yes replied Miss Cayenne: ''she has
one of these artistic appetites. She does
mt care what kind Of patent food is on
the box SO long as the picture on the label
Is pretty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

One way to punish the man whose love
of notOriety or desire for front seat at
the proceedings leads him to make
bogus murder confession would be to take
his statements very seriously for three or
four months. with the usual third-degree
attentions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Fascination of the Obscure.

That man has been making that same
tariff speech for years and I don't under
stand it yet
Certainly not" replied Senator Sor-
ghum; that speech Is like q conundrum.
After you guess 1t. it's no good any
more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

If those London suffragettes imagine
they can oratorically overawe some of
the experienced speakers to whom they
intend to address their remarks. they are
doomed to serious disappointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

High finance is doubtless mystifed by
the large profits some Of those Philadel-
phians and New Workers are alleged to
be making without the formality of incor-
poration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

U1n order TO avoid delays account Of
person ii absence letters to THE STAR should
not be- addressed to any individual connected
with the Office: but simply to THE STAR, or 20
the Editorial or Business Department according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Mans Destinies,

Oh, man was made to laugh and sing
In days of sunshine and of spring
But when the winds of winter blow
Then man is made to shovel snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

The bridegroom at a big wedding al
ways looks foolish; and in great many
cases he is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

The temperature has not been favorable
to the customary apology for increasing
the price per ton on the theory that the
demand for coal cannot be supplied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

Fortunately We are to have nothing like
the trouble with the picture of Perry's
victory that France has had with the
Mona Lisa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
His Resolution.

Are you going to make a New Year
resolution
EYES," replied Mr.. Meekton. Henrietta
has suggested that 1 ought to- So I'm
going to be kind and considerate and not
find fault with her for spending her
money at bridge parties or her time at
problem play matinees.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

China's new republic will have important
work before 1t in devising a currency sys-
tenn that will not require half bushel Of
coins to equal the value of 10 or Is cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

Mr. Hobson appears to have overlooked
the interchanges with Russia as sugges-
tons for another peril demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

No peace arrangement that can pre-
vent the declaration Of tariff war
seems possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

When John Hays Hammond makes a
speech on business topics he hopes for
TO applause from Mr.. Sully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

Occasionally DR.. Wiley relaxes and
derives as much satisfaction from
oratory as from the laboratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

The scientists will generously leave a
few problems for the savants Of the fu-
ture to discuss.