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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The honors which have been conferred
upon Lord Roberts in recognition of his SER
vices in South Africa in keeping with
prevailing English sentiment, and even the
Boer sympathizers must admit that there
is reason for them. He accomplished very
great deal for his country, and at a time
when IL stood in need of soldier OF the
first class in that part of the world. He did
not put an end to the Boer resistance for
in some measure that continues, but he did
change the whole aspect Of things 50 far as
The British fortunes were concerned He
put an end to all talk about outside inter-
ference, and in that way he added more
than men to his command or battles to his
list of winnings. He narrowed the issue
down distinctly TO the Beers and the Brit
ish, and from that time the question pre-
scented to his government mas been but one
merely of putting forth sufficient streng tn
TO finish foe with many advantages and
undoubted pluck but inferior in numbers
and the resources of war.
England will benefit in two ways by Lord
Roberts return. In the first place. his pres
ence in the country W II rr~aew interest in
the South Afriasn strusA - 1t had not died
out, but it w~is not ii ming SO high as
formerly. The es-husiasm over the sight of
this beloved veteran, c<-h all that he now
represents, will act afresh upon the pridG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

of the people, and spur them on to a COM
pletion of the work in South Africa. More
men and more money will be the more
easily obtainable now.
In the second place, the government will
hear at length and at first hand from one
who thoroughly understands the situation
what should be done besides fighting to
bring order out of the chaos in South Africa.
Like brave man, Lord Roberts cherishes
respect for a brave foe He does not hold
the Beers in contempt hatred He be-
Ieves in his country's cause, and he has
fought with all his might to make 1t sue
cessful. He favors a continuation of thu
struggle until the last armed man resisting
British rule disappears from the scene. But
the sentiments he expressed before sailing
from Cape Town were kindly toward the
Beers, and doubtless he will express Item
again now that he has reached home and IS
in close touch with the authorities n Lon
dom, And that they will guide official action
there is altogether likely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The preparation of the District of Column
bia appropriation bill will be commenced in
a few days by the subcommittee Of the House
committee on appropriations having charge
of that measure. The people of the nation
as we'll as the residents of Washington have
a right to expect that a broad and generous,
therefore wise. policy will be adopted in
providing appropriations for the support of
the national capital for the next fiscal year.
They are justified In claiming that Congress
should deal with Washington in the spirit
of the twentieth century. the spirit Of
progress. expansion, enlightenment and lib
crafty In all municipal affairs.
Adequate provision should be made for
street improvements, for sewers. for police
protection. for street lighting and the COM
mon necessaries of life to great city. 1t
would seem almost unnecessary. In this day
and generation to have to suggest that 1t
kQpuld be desirable to furnish the nations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
A Population of Three Hundred Mil
lion,

Serious thought attaches 10 some Of the
suggestions made in an interview in The
Star by Robert 2. Porter, former director
of the census, as to the population of this
country at the beginning of the twenty
first century. The calculations of :HO,G0o,-
600 souls in the United States proper is a
matter that would a.arm the living 5000
go now here if they thought their lives
would be continued to that time. The pos.
sibility of a seething beehive of humanity
living under present conditions would be
appalling. but few think that the same
conditions will continue. Inventive and
scientific man will change affairs by that
time as thoroughly as they have been
changed since the beginning of the
twentieth century. The magnificent soil
of the country will be increased in fertility
so that one acre will produce what five now
produces. Science will come to the rescue
of the millions of additional mouths by
chemically prepared foods that will be
healthy and cheap.
The suggestion that the Malthusian doc
trine of the French in the way of suppress
ing increase of population may be adopted
by the people of this country is one that
does not seem TO be very threatening in The
belief of the present generation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
Confusing Street Nomenclature.

A correspondent calls attention in an
other column to the confusion In the local
system of street nomenclature. Over $50
streets courts, alleys and places in the city
have been given a duplicate designation.
This condition has resulted from the lack
of authority for some one official or body
to supervise the naming of the new byways
and thoroughfares The same condition ex-
isted but IN greater degree ard with
graver effects. some years ago after num-
Der of subdivisions had been laid out with
out regard to the street system of the city.
The result was that soon as the city
boundaries We're passed a perplexing and
irritating network of roads which led no.
where were constructed The District
Commissioners took action to prevent the
| extension of this confusion throughout the
county. The same necessity exists for &C
ton in regard to the duplication Of street
names. Unfortunately suburban streets
cannot be Strengthened absolutely to con-
form to the LEnfant plan. But 1t is not
too late to effect a radical reform in the
naming of streets. 1t might be colltended
that the streets and courts thus carelessly
ohristened are for the most part unim-
portant and that little concern is felt as
to their baptism. But their unimportance
why they should have a distinct designa-
| ton. Any one can find Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. but who can find the Cook alley he
wants, when there are five Of them? That
a change of names Of streets can be easily
| and gradually effected has been shown in
| the case Of Georgetown. where the mod
ern nomenclature has almost entirely su-
perseded the old. In LIE Droit Park the
| change was accomplished much more
| quickly. The new names We're placed on
| the lamp posts. AS new residents moved
| in they adopted the new names and the
| old were speedily forgotten by all except
| the oldest residents, and public use COM
| PEELED even these to employ the revised
name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

capital with a supply Of water untainted
with disease germs. Science supplies ultra
ton systems, a prosperous people have fur
! nished large revenues: let Congress pro-
vide filtration 50 that it's members, their
families. the thousands of their constituents
who annually visit the city and the perma-
nent residents thereof may get SO much as
a cup Of cold water that would be free from
bacilli
Another committee Of the House. the COM
inittee on public buildings and grounds. has
opportunity to add to the record of we'll
doing which this session should make. A
hCme for the municipal government is to
be provided. The chairman of the COM
mittee, Mr.. Mercer, and most of its mem
bers acknowledge the necessity Of the case
and admit the administrative wisdom of
ces.sing to pay rent and housing the gov
eminent in cramped quarters by giving the
capital modern city building. No valid
reason exists why bill to that purpose
she uld not be passed at this session.
Washington is worthy of great improve
ment in this new century. Two railway
corporations have recognized that fact and
are preparing to spend millions In bringing
their system to a modern basis In the Dis
trict Of Columbia. A generous citizen of
the republic has donated a feature OF the
modern city's equipment, a public library
building Men of wealth and refinement
from all over the Union are making their
home In Washington. Congress is expected
t. perform well it's part in the upbuiding
and identifying Of this. the city Of all the
people. Let the performance of duty begin
with this sessions appropriation bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
A Single Presidential Term,

Mr.. Cleveand's declaration in favor of a
single term in the White House, and one of
longer duration than four years. is entitled
to all the more consideration by reason OF
his own experience President of the
United States. He came to the office en-
tirely new to national life, and pledged in
a way to one term. That he was thor
oughly sincere in taking that position is
open to no doubt. But he soon discovered
what he now so frankly avows and de-
scr.bes. A term of four years is too short.
The incumbent of the office must, because
of inexperience, feel his way along during
his first two years, and. tempted with an
opportunity for a denomination. he feels
his way along in order to improve that OPP
portunty during the remaining two years.
The result is that he lacks both the time
and the proper freedom for the develop
ment and exercise of his best abilities in
the highest of stations. In Mr.. Cleveand's
own case We remember that he sought both
a second and a third nomination, and there
is d growing suspicion that he is now ma
neuvering for the fourth.
But Mr.. Cleveland in this matter is right.
The presidential term should be length
ened. and the incumbent of the office should
not be eligible for reelection. The man
selected for such duties is, as a rule one
with suggestions Of value, and he should
have the time in Office not only for sub
hitting them to the law-makng body. but
for exerting himself toward impressing the
country with his policies and his person.
ality. He cannot do this properly in four
years. In that brief period he starts off
haltingy and he pulls up haltingly. as de-
scribed by Mr. Cleveland. If he falls of re-
election his administration has untin-
ished appearance. If he succeeds. 1t Is
during his second term that the country.
both by reason of his experience and his
freedom from the temptations of a third.
has reason to expect his best services.
The second point made by Mr.. Cleveland
is equally sound. Presidential elections are
great disturbers of business. While they
are III progress the people are in a state OF
such excitement that the conduct of every
day affairs is not possible in the everyday
way Mr.. Cleveland might have added, too,
that such elections have become very ex-
pensive in an entirely legitimate way.
canvass of the United States requires the
employment of a large force of workers.
and the outlay reaches to formidable pro-
portions
Should the heightened term be for six
or eight years? The former figure will
| probably command the greater support. A
suggestion to split the difference would be
met by the objection that. outside of Ire
land, there Is no luck in odd numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
SenHftiYe.

1--WE got to move said the mild man
sadly
What's the difficulty" asked the land
lord.
THE ceilings are cracking
Not enough to hurt. That occurs in
every house..
1T hurts me. l took a great interest in
military operations for long time, but
when every page / turned to in my reading
showed another set Of diagrams l got tired.
And now when the first thing 1 see as
open my eyes to the glories Of the waken-
ing day IS another gigantic war maxwell.
I can't help thinking that the house might
Just as well be haunted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
Optimism.

There won't be any politics
A hundred years from now.
Well stop all legislative tricks
eve cannot say just how,
Well stop this prediction din
With methods clean as any pin
Well always have the best men win,
A hundred years from now.
Well stop all diplomatic strife
A hundred years from now.
And war news will no more be rife:
Wen silence every row.
You'll hear no note Of martial drums:
Yes, when that placid season comes
Well all sit still and hold our thumbs
A hundred years from now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
Made the Capital What 1t Is.
ON the Chester Pa.) Republican,

Washington city never was ruled so au-
tccratically as when Alexander r. Shep-
herd, better remembered as Boss Shep-
herd" held the reins. He ruled 1t with the
relentless vigor of a Russian autocrat, and
he was cordially hated because Of it. And
after he made Washington what it is today,
the most beautiful city in the land, and
went to Mexico bankrupt, and to some ex-
tent an outcast, he has lived to recover his
fortune in the Mexican silver mines and to
find himself eulogized in the last number of
the Atlantic Monthly as the one man who
made the national capital a city for which
Americans need no longer blush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
An Artistic Gem.
From the Albany Times Union,

The calendar of The Washington Star for
the present year Is an artistic gem. On the
four leaves comprising 1t are reproductions
Of mural decorations painted for the new
Star building. The work was performed by
Frederick Dielman, president Of the Ma
tional Academy of Design. The paintings
represent the component elements of the
newspaper. The Star building, which was
described at length in these columns last
summer. is one of the most elegant and
complete newspaper establishments In the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The people Of Maine always appreciate a
good thing and when they get the right
RAN in the right place they show their
wisdom by keeping him there. Mr.. Frye in
the Senate is the right man in the right
place and the legislature of Maine did the
Wise thing in sending him back for six
NeArS more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
4 Chinese Puzzle.

ITS hard proposition said the Chi
nese official.
We must not consent to disarm unless
the Europeans promise to preserve our au-
tonomy.
Yes; and if we disarm, what are We 60
ing to do about 1t in case the promise Is
broken?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
Oar ain no use o, tellin, man d.
Revolutions.

We've made resolutions anew,
AS it's long been our custom to do,
And Uhe thought causes pain)
We will make them again
In the year 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. Harmsworth and Mr..
Pulitzer thoroughly understand the art of
blowing their own horns. but their skill In
that line is nothing compared with the
ability they show in working the news
papers of the country to do free footing for
their several Journalistic enterprises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Governor Odell has dispensed with his
legal adviser employed by the state at a
salary of $4,000 year. Mr.. Plat will no
doubt undertake with great pleasure to give
ali the advice that may be needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Ex-President Cleveland expresses himself
as in favor of changing the method of
electing the President. provided by the Con-
stitution of the United States. Win r.
Bailey of Texas permit this vandalism to
go unheeded?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The proceedings Of the Porto Rico legis-
lature are said to be very crude informal
and unsatisfactory. 1t lacks the presence
OF a lobby to supply timely suggestions and
legal phraseolOgy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Possibly Aguinaldo will arrange his
affairs so as to permit this city to break
the comparative quietude between now and
Inauguration day with a peace jubilee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Remembering the fate of General Eagan,
General Miles refuses to be drawn into Il
controversy without taking time to think
the matter over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Considering the personal difficulties ex-
perienced by General Fitzhugh Lee in get
ting the flag into Cuba in the first place, 1t
is not surprising that he should be more or
less anxious to regard 1t as permanent
fixture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The car is now reported to be "out OF
danger although the nihilists have not
presented any formal assurances on the
subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Dreyfus is firm in his conviction that the
art of 'hazing' cannot be developed to its
complete perfection, except among full
fledged army officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Probably Alfred Harmsworth will learn
some things while in this country which
will enable him to improve London journal
ism very materially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The populist mind will now depict Editor
Bryan as being bothered to death by the
railroads who want to bias his politics by
means of free passes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

General Kitchener may envy Major Syl-
vester his New Years eve success in sup
pressing the irresponsible and indiscrim-
mate of firearms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Bryan are both
fond of duck shooting. And yet there are
people who insist that these two men have
nothing in common
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

1t is discouragins to reflect that the peo-
pie who live in the year POOL will regard
electric cars and telephones as very old
fogy institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

1t is about time for the English to put
as good a face on matters as possible and
bestOw another compliment on Boer valor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
Ha. Set sIr. barker qshinking.

Mr.. Grover Cleveland's fiat declaration
that he did not vote for Mckinley has set
Wharton Barker to inquirtng whether he
cot an extra vote In New Jersey hitherto
0naccounted for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

Mr.. Cleveland notes with regret that the
party declines to hold still and be reorgan-
izal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

1t is matter Of some regret to find the
embalmed beef controversy in so good a
state Of preservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

The conduct Of the Military Academy at
West Point has been shown to be both
the United States should not be expected
to run an elaborate establishment for the
entertainment of SILLY Billies."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
A Difference of Method.

Don't you think that orator Is rather
theatrical in his methodist
Il don't know" said the man who always
answers cautiously. He always seems
eager to avoid any hints that he Is going
to give a farewell appearance"
Oar ain no use O. tellin' a man dat
riches don bring happiness" said Uncle
Eben. mo quantity O. talkin is gwinter
keep ev'ybody FUN wantin' to try de
Experiment. fob hissef."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
SHOOTING STARS.

France regards the Panama canal as
worth 500, 1000. To whom?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

UIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Depart
ments, according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03
IS. Kanr1, Sons & Co. S. Kamm, S
Another Big Remnant Day Tomorrow.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-03

There appears in print today the folio"
ing from Havana:
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( 'liE SHOOK the fragment of his blade
/ and shouted NiCtoryN Charge, Chester.
charge ON, stanley onr 10 J. v Loves
[ for stencils, seals rubber stamps, metal
/ checks, etc. 300 Avenue e.. Galveston. u
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BoARD-ROoMS WANTED.

ROOM for three adults, with taDle poaru
in ~ near house: nrivate family prefer
red state price. which must be reason
able. Address 1862 this Office. IL
COZ PIE wants board or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping IN private
family; references required. Address so,s;
thls sfnes. ~
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TYPEWRITERs.

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IN CONFORMITY to the act c. March IS,
1901. entitled AN act 70 provide TOR the
orp1nization. control, management ana
active operation Of the Southwest Texas
Normnl school located at san Marcos,
Unvs county Texas" etc. sealed blus
are iuvited for the construction OF
building TO be erected on the premises
i'm the town Of San Marcos In hays
county. as heretofore conveyed 20 tuS
state Such bids should he made ann
must be received at or before ~ clVss
a. m, Friday, November 10, l9Jl, ~ TUG
Office OF the superintendent OF pnpnc ".
struction, Austin, Texas All OiIs ST., "a
celyed will be opened by the undets,sneu
M said office at said hour on sad dRX
Plans and specifications OF the pui 'ulhs
may be seen, and form Of proposal can re
had. at the office Of Z. 'or'ncratt' arcAF
tect San Marcos. Texas. -
A certified check for the sum OF psr
cent OF the amount OF the bli' drawn ~
favor OF the governor OF tne stsle Oh
Taxns shall accompany the BID or tath
bidder as guarantee Of Eoon lfitn'
Should the successful bidder teil 70 ~
ter into contract. he shall forfeit tn nS
state the certified check as i;quiiIi1ttS-ns
damages. Certified checks Of all nlllsI rs
Viii be returned when a bid Is acc ptsu'
Contract awarded and bond executed
The successful bidder shall furnish good
and approved bond In the sum or one
third OF the contract price witnln nlseeH
d9ys from the time the award Is maue'
The State reserves the right 70 FeJee'
any and All bids october II, laOl
aug Joseph D. Savers, Governor
II. Nj Love, Comptroller
John G. Tod, a.,
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WANTED-A good man In each town Ia
Texas. Big money 70 the right person,
and Collection Association. p. q. Box 4s4,
Boulder. Colorado. Is
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BIDS WANTED-Bids are lnVlted by Inc
commissioners court of Harris county,
Texas. for the construction of one and
one-haif miles approximately Of shell
road at Cedar bayou between llfrey 8
fcatlons can be seen in the surveyors Of
fee Bids will be opened on Friday,
November 10. 1901, at T. m, o'clock. Bids
must be accompanied by check for 500
as earnest of good faith and the right
is reserved to reject any and all bids, q,
II. Vasmer county judge. "a
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wANTED-Agents with insurance or build
ing and loan experience, Call on l.. Dc
ing and loan experience, Gail at BIZ
Binz building. Houston. IA
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~ " Sonr pictures enlarged and framcd.
Z stoa street IN
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WANTED -Fratcrnal Insurance agents;
practical plans; correct rates; big reserve
fund; tiptop contract; write me, w. J.
Mintou, Dallas, Texas. II