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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
The Filtration Plant Fire.

1t is gratifying to know that the fire OF
this morning at the filtration plant will not
seriously check that work, for the compile
ton of which the city is waiting. There is
some vagueness about the Immediate pro-
gram Of those in charge of the work, owing
to the confusion incident to the fire, but 1t
is evident that in few days the construc-
ton will be resumed. There has been trou-
BILE at the filtration plant almost from the
beginning. owing to the business difficulties
of the contracting firms. and the fire
seemed to cap the climax with a threat Of a
complete stoppage Of the enterprise for tie
present.
1t is by no means reassuring to know
that the ffremen were handicapped in fight
ing the blaze by the lack OF water. There
were only two plugs available and 1000
feet Of hose were necessary to supply two
steamers from one Of them. The region is
not at that immediate point closely built
up, but there is large and rapidly ex-
tending residence section south of the fl
tration plant. More mains and plugs are
evidently imperatively needed for the pro-
lection of property now in existence and
soon to be developed. Incidentally it is in
teresting to know why the water IN the
reservoir. close at hand, was not used by
the steamers. Are they equipped with
sleeves for use when the supply Is taken
from an open source? Why, then, were
they not used? 1t seems queer that fire
occurring on the very banks of one of the
city's great sources of water supply should
have burned the fiercer and more destruc-
lively for the lack of water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
The Inaugural Chairman.

The announcement that National Chalr-
man Cortelyou has named Gen. John M.
Wilson, L. s. A, retired, as chairman oi
the inaugural committee is an assurance "
the people of Washington and to the coun-
try at large that the preparations for the
event in March will be thorough and Dusl-
ness-like that the work incident to that
great ceremonial will be promptly DONE
that there will be at all times during the
intervening months close, harmonious re-
lationship between the committee and the
community and the officials whose interests
are involved. In short. Gen. Wilson's Sc
lection is ideal in many respects and in
sures the best results.
General Wilson is one of the army Off
GERS who can not be retired, whatever the
law may provide Ever since his theoret-
ical retirement from active service he has
been busy His services have been fire.
quently in demand by the government. He
was valuable member of the anthracite
coal strike commission. He served. too,
on the commission that investigated the
Slecum disaster. He has, moreover, as a
public spirited citizen, unselfishly laboring
to promote the local welfare, kept closely
in touch with the business interests Of
Washington, and his election to be a vice
president of the Board of Trade was a
token of the esteem in which he is held by
the community.
As chairman of the inaugural committee
General Wilson will admirably represent
the District. A Washingtonian by birth, he
knows the people of Washington intimately
and can effectively approach those upon
whom reliance is placed every four years to
make the Inauguration a success He en-
joys the confidence of the men of means
whose support is always necessary. A lead
er of the highest order OF executive ability,
he knows. too, as perhaps do few other men
In Washington, how to get results in a
hurry, how to organize large bodies, and to
reduce waste Of time and energy to a mini
mum. He has the leisure to enable him to
devote himself unreservedly to the in
augural work. The qualifications which
General Wilson possesses so abundantly for
success in those lines In which he has here
tofore been active especially fit him for the
trying and responsible task which is now
imposed upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Democracy and leadership.

Mr.. Folk. In printed interview. expresses
himself with much shrewdness respecting
the political situation and his own relation
to it, The deliverance is closely in line
with some observations on the same subject
which The Star submitted on Saturday last.
As he sees matters. they cannot be forced
either for the democratic party or for him
self. Time is most important factor in
the equation. He has been called to the
governorship of Missouri. and the duties of
that Office will occupy his whole attention.
His present ambition is to serve satisfac-
torily in that place leaving the question of
reward TO take care of itself. If he holds
TO this spirit Mr.. Folk should go far II
he departs from it, and on his own intia-
tive. or yielding to the influence of others
undertakes to play politics. he will be GER
tain TO lose his chance.
Somewhat In this connection is the follow
Ing from the Macon. Ga. Telegraph:
The Telegraph is nearly convinced that
the northern wing of the democratic party
Is going To fall into the hands of the social
lists
The Telegraph is also nearly convinced
that the conservatism of the old revolu-
uonafy stock in the south (where there is
greater per cent OF the saving salt of the
earth than elsewhere) must form at least
the nucleus for the force of the future
which shall preserve the principles and
traditions of the fathers
a great southern leader Is now due lie
Is needed The south waits for him. The
country will bless him when he comes. He
VIII be four-square and wide between the
eyes. rwo-by-fours will not fill the meas
ure. He who appeals to sectionalism to
class. to issues among the deadwood of a
forgotten past. will TALL below the stature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

headed men, either. But the cautious per-
sons who never invite disaster by combine
the hair are. as rule. not the most beau
,tifui or the most coHrted members OF so
ciety 1t is not often that one hears OF any
of these anti-combers being invited to lead
cotillion or preside at pink tea. Vi
course, during the foot ball season and the
concert period, and when chrysanthemums
are ripe, they are more in vogue than al
other times, but as a general thing the man
who has hair and will not comb It Is pop
ularly supposed to be careless. whereas,
quite to the contrary, he is extremely eau
tious.
Did anybody ever hear Of a veteran
tramp In good standing among the hobos
being burned to death while combing his
hair? Certainly not.
There are some men so foolhardy that
they not only comb their hair with cellu-
loid hair-rake. but will further tempt the
fates and furies by soaking their hair in
oil and bay rum. and will then calmly put
their feet on a radiator and smoke cigar
cite. This is the very Inflammation Of In
hammability!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
The Philippine Tariff.

The tarin as respects the Philippines
should engage the attention of Congress at
once. Secretary Taft states the case very
fcfcibly. We are operating under a law
which stands in need of amendment in the
interests both of the Filipinos and our
selves. The question has an interest of its
own, and should not be postponed until the
tariff question in general is taken up. Relief
was afforded Porto Rico after brief dis
cussion, and the action taken in that case
has amply justified itself. AS the returns
of the Sth instant are everywhere construed
as making our stay in the archipelago in
definite. we should manage the affairs of
the islands with the view of giving them
and ourselves every logical and reasonable
advantage derivable from the connection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Dangers of Civilization.

The telegraph is a messenger that brings
tidngs of many strange events. A few days
ago the story was pulsed in dots and dashes
throughout the land that a man while
dressing his hair with a celluiofd comb
close by a jet of gas was burned to death by
ignition of the comb. Behind the tragic Tea
lures of the story a moral lesson may be
drawn. 1t brings home to the reflective
mind the dangers of civilization and the
hazard which .ain man takes. The poor
victim of this pitiful accident would be
with us even now but for the vanity that
prompted and the civilization that com.
PEELED him to comb his hair.
There are some persons who refuse to
expose themselves to. the risk of combing
their hair. And they are not all bald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
General Cronje as Snowman.

General Cronje, of Boer war fame, has we
are told, become a bone Of contention be-
tween two rival showmen. He has been
participating at St Louis in mimic displays
OF episodes of the South African struggle
and the exhibitions have been such profit
able attraction that it Is proposed to con-
tinue them In other parts of the country
Buffalo Bits success points the way for the
enterprise, and General Cronje is. of course,
in demand. Naturally he is the star of the
show, the Hamlet of the play and there
would be risk IN putting it on without him.
Two managers are claiming to have him
under contract. and developments are
awaited
This is anything but edifying. The Beers
fought great fight, and General Cronje
was one of their bravest and most compe-
tent commanders. He smashed the British
in soldier-like fashion on several occasions,
and gained a worldwide reputation. His
standing at home was excellent and digni-
fed. and when the war was over and he
was permitted to return home 1t was the
general expectation that he would play an
important part in the rehabilitation OF his
country under the British rule. No man
among the Beers seemed better qualified for
the work.
Something like year ago, however, the
public was informed that General Cronje
had signed with Snowman for exhibition
at st. Louis; that, for a money considera-
ton. he was going to play Big Indian to
somebody's Buffalo Bill, and line his jacket
with good American dollars. The story
was true. and for some months now this
Boer hero has been exploding blank car
tridges at st. Louis for the entertainment
of the fair visitors. And now, it would ap-
pear. he Is going into the business perma-
neptly. Meanwhile there is much important
work to be done in South Africa. The Beers
are recovering but slowly from the heavy
losses of the war, they need the counsel of
their wisest men i'm adjusting themselves
to the new conditions, and in any event
there are years of hardship before them.
In such circumstances it is little strange
that General Cronje should find it to his
taste TO exhibit himself for pay; to absent
himself from his home and his people, and
trade for individual profit upon the reputa-
ton he achieved while fighting his country's
battles. All the money In the world would
not make up what he has lost by this move.
Fleeing out the soldier with the Snowman is
Door business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Americans All!
tlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution
The southern people are, first of all.
American citizens. They have the American
instinct OF fair play. They believe in the
democratic tenet of obedience to the will of
the majority as honestly expressed through
popular sovereignty-not grudging, sullen
acquiescence. but cheerful, generous accent
600 votes attests that Theodore Rooseveit
distinctly reflects the majority will OF the
national electorate. He has received his
nigh ofnctal commission as a handsome GER
tificate of personal Confidence from ~
hands OF his fellow Americans. AS Presi-
dent OF the republic he is entitled to fhe
loyal good will and well wishes of his
tisanship should not be permitted to s,,r-
viye the counting OF the ballots. We are
al American citizens before we are demo.
crats or republicans and the President 10
not or should not be the President ~ q
party or of a section. but of the whole naa !"
pie and the whole country. p'o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Bibles and
Prayer Books.

T%M E always carry a
WNl( full stock of every,
WV kind of Bible suit
able for Sunday
School Teachers and Scholars,
from $I.oo to $3.50 each. /.
Choice Bibles, in fine bind
ings, $500 to 5000.
Very Small Oxford Bibles,
large type, $2.oo to $500.
Revised American Bibles.
Revised Episcopal Church
Bibles.
The Temple Bibles and Mod
ern Readers Bibles, in parts. =
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Choice Lap Edge Bibles,
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Episcopal and Catholic
Prayer Books.
Catholic Bibles, Douay Edi-
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Devotional Books, Daily
Readings, Year Books, Birth
day Books, Wedding Books,
Baby Books, etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
A Cold Wave Coming.

Another bit of winter weather Is prom
Used by the official forecasters. This morn
ing's map shows q spot stretching from
Pittsburg half way across Missouri and
from the Ohio-Michigan line midway
through Kentucky, within which there has
been a drop of twenty degrees and more,
a genuine wave of real winter. This wave
Is following '1ow" or storm of which
Washington felt only the slightest effects
yesterday. The expectation Is that the cold
wave will reach Washington tonight or
tomorrow morning, and that the tempera-
ture will drop to about "A degrees. making
a sharp freeze for a few hours. There
would not seem to be any warrant on the
face Of the map itself to look for a con-
tinuance of the cold spell for more than a
day or two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Content.

rs feelin' right contented,
amt a-botherin' none
About de Russians an de Japs,
An what dey's gone an done.
De dishes is a shinin'
On de table spick and span,
An de meat is In de oven,
An de gravy's in de pan.
You stahts in on Thanksgivin'
Fob to show yoh appetite;
An you's got to keep in practice
Right along till Christmas night.
An; rs feelin' mighty easy.
An loves my fellow-man,
Cause de meat is in de oven
An de grayy's in de pan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
History.

~ N our shelves are vol
NY hInes which contain the
~ greatest works of the
most famous historians
OF all ages, and the educational
value of such collection can
not be estimated. Ali the stand
!. ard works that are in constant
demand, especially the new.
The old can be ordered when
wanted.
Elson's History of the
United States, in one large vol
Tune, 75c.
France, Historiceand Roman
tic, beautifully illustrated by
Joel Cork, 2 volumes, $500.
Impressions of Japan, by
Geo. H. Rittner, $500 a vol
Romantic Ireland, by M. F.
and B. Mem. Mansfield, 2 vol
umes, $2.4o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

mcoR those who delight in
mr. good reading nothing is
aUD SO satisfying as a volume
of well-written ESSAYS.
The good old volumes always
in stock: The new we buy
sparinglyNo test them.
cb@edAssortment of CLASH
cal Essays, Handy Volume Sc
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Stapda6d Authors. in cloth
bindflpg, SOC. and 75c. vol
ume.
sStapdaEd Authors, in half
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$I.z5 70 $500 a ,yelurne.
NsH volumes BY competent
MAGAZINES Essayists, 500 to
$I.5o'a volume.
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Biography.

oFR BIOGRAPHY is the only
N true thing in the realm
VIZ of Books. Here we
come into touch with
real men and women. And as
Biography is designed to
waken interest in all matters of
human concern, these special
volumes point a moral to en-
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The new volumes are always on
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wanted. Among the new are:
Forty-fve years Under the
Flag, by Admiral Schley, $500
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Life of Jack Philip, by E. S.
Maclay, $I.I5 a volume.
Lee and Longstreet at High
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"reminiscences of Peace and
War, by Roger A. Pryor, $500
volume.
Late Hours of Sheridan's
Cavalry, by Tremain, $I.5o a
volume.
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A stand-Pat Confession.
IN the New York commerc,a,

FROM the New York Commercial
1t Is significant thing that the stand.
patters. are urging President Roosevelt
not to take action on the subject of tariff
revision. OF what are they afraid? Have
.ney no confidence in a republican Congress-
on this question? Their attitude mereIv
confirms the idea that the sentiment for
tariff revision Is increasing In strength ana
that they have little faith in the reason and
VIII be strange, indeed. IL President Roose.
velt does not look upon the matter in the
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illustrated Books.

~, HE day of the illustrator
u has come, and many
~ new and choice books
: have appeared with an
adornment of beauty in dress,
form and contents undreamt of
a few yearssago,
Among SO many only few
can be mentioned.
Kitty Of the Roses, by Ralph
Barbour, ST 60 a volume.
Roma Beata, by Howe, $2.5o
a volume.
7 The Canterbury Tales, $2.oo
a volume.
Journey in Search of Christ
mas, BY Wister, ST. 60 a volume.
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Freak Books.

TH DICE assortment of
4 Unique Books, attractive
~ in appearance and laugh
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The Cynic's Calendar for
1904, 75c. volume.
The Cynic's Calendar for
1905, 75c. volume.
The Foolish Dictionary, Coo.
a volume.
Cynic's Meditations, Coo. a
volume.
Crankisms, 8oc. volume.
Brevities, 8oc. a volume.
Witticisms, 8oc. a volume.
Toasts Tin form of a stein),
paper, csc. volume.
Toasts, channels leather bind
ing, 75c. volume.
Limerick Lyrics, $I.oo vol
ume.
Limerick Books, UP to date,
$I.Oo a volume.
Bachelor Bigotries, $I.oo a
volume.
Widows, Wise and Other
wise, $I.oo volume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
A Mighty Difference.

Mother" said the golden-haired little
girl.
what is it?"
II don't remember which it was you said:
BE good and I'll sing to you, or be good
or I'll sing to you
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Choice Books
from Famous Presses.

~ HESE include both the
Il new and the old; and
~ the true book lover has
a warm place in his
heart for either. Specimens of
choice printings from the time
of Aldus, Elzevir and Plantin
down to the present time are
shoulder to shoulder with early
American books in shabby at
tire and rare books of days
gone by.
We, have an assortment well
worth examining. Catalogue
sent on request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
An Economic Advancement

Christmas comes but once a year." said
the CHEEKY citizen.
mo use Of it's coming twice year." said
the morose person. Must give a man a
chance to save a little money before he can
spend it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Poetry.

Q S : ::%'; e., s !: S: : ;;:.: !:
styles of binding, rang
ing from 25e. for the plain cloth
edition to $500 for the superb
morocco volume
Standard Poets. I2mo, cloth
binding, 25c. volume.
French cloth binding, Soc,
75c. and 85c. volume.
Limp leather binding, SOC,
6oc., 75c. and $I.oo a volume.
Half Morocco, Persian Mo-
rocco, Half Calf and Real Le-.
want Morocco, SI.oo, $3.50,
$500 and $500 volume.
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Handy Volume Books.

%n NAME given to certain
Ml series of Books, usu-
Nv ally the good books of
olden times, including
Fiction, Poetry and Essays,
printed in plain type on good
PAPER and attractively bound in
cloth or leather-and yet very
inexpensive. Hundreds of
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Cloth binding, gilt stamped,
red edge, CSC. a volume.
Choice Cloth binding, in col
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Flexible Leather, boxed,
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Small Favors.

Fen in defeat there is no doubt
Some measure of success you'll score
II you're permitted to come out
And be a candidate once more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

UIn order to avoid delays On account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STA8
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply 20
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

Canadians who have been eloquent in ex-
pressions of resentment toward the United
States will be pleased to observe the ten
dency of certain Englishmen to view with
alarm the use of the word American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

The Illinois legislature is to be asked to
put an end to foot ball playing in that
state. Chicagos ambitions as an educa-
tional center will not take kindly to the
idea. A college without foot ball now-a-
days is likely to be a somewhat obscure
institution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

The difficulty Mr.. Addicks has In getting
into the Senate may be accepted as graft
flying evidence that being millionaire is
not Of itself sufficient qualification for
admittance to that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

Secretary Loeb is of the opinion that
when Washington correspondent declines
to make use of facts there Is no use Of a
departments putting them in his way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

Governor-elect Douglas of Massachusetts,
is not receiving the recognition due from
the leaders of his party for his remarkable
political achievement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Ahead Of Carrie Nation.
rom the Macon News.

4 fVH tHe MHcUn NeWB
The wife of Greensboro, Ga. citizen
used her Ratchet to even better advantage
than does Carrie Nation in her effort TO rid
the world Of drunkards. When her busha nJ
came home Intoxicated, she Drained him
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Standard Sets.

~ HESE include every
IL famous author of both
~ England and America.
By common consent
Dickens leads.
Dickens Works, complete,
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And many others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

David B. Hill is due for q Withdraw wal
from public life on the first of the year,
and Mr.. Bryan is not doing any coaxing
whatever,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

A New Orleans physician objects to hav-
ing his name published in newspaper.
This aversion to gratuitous advertising may
be regarded as almost unprofessfonal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

The word American is as good as any
and something had TO be done to keep
Europe from abiding in an off-hand way
to this country as 1.-The states"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

The advertising in New York's subway
continues to be a subject of more con-
Germ with the management than the time
tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
SHOOTING STARS
Taking Notice.

"Mr. Bliggins says he may as well own
up that he is downright stupid"
Dear me-" answered Miss Cayenne. He
is becoming wonderfully discerning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Railways in the South.
From the St Louis Republic.

FROM the st Louis Republic.
The construction of interurban elecfr;c
railways in the southern states is one OF
the best indications of progress The south
is going to surprise even its most ardent adj
mirers by its quick development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
Gossip's Apology.

why isn't it easier to speak well as to
speak i'll of a person." p
THAT is the trouble answered the con-
firmed tattler. 1T is SO easy that 1t isn't
interesting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

The bookmakers have mo computations
about getting something for nothing from
people who are trying to do the same thing
with them. s.ls ss.ou go. =