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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

value. measured In dollars and cents alone,
without reckoning the loss in public service
and in records.
Seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars
expended at once will represent the estab-
lishment of about fifteen steamer COM
panies, and will stand for double the fire
protection afforded by that number OF new
companies. 1t is indeed doubtful whether
the citys water service as at present main
tanned could meet the requirements OF a fire
department brought up. by the addition OF
new steamers, to the point of efficiency as
sured by the high-pressure system. One OF
the principal reasons for the tablishment
of a special reservoir and a series OF fire
mains is that in the event of large blaze
In the business section the ordinary water
supply would not be touched and there
would be an abundance of water for all
protective purposes.
This compa rlson between what is possible
today in case of fire in big department
building and what could be done with the
high-pressure service at the disposal of the
department should be stated to Congress in
the most vivid terms by the Commissioners
and all the local interests represented be-
fore the committees at the next session.
This appropriation should be advocated
early and late one Of the most vitality
urgent needs of the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

for there Is always doubt when gambling
takes on professional aspect as at the
track. It Is unnecessary to encourage the
betting ring as an institution In order to
secure high-class horse racing in this coun-
try. The men who form the Jockey clubs
are usually OF large means. who can sup
port their stables without recourse to the
bookmakers. The only attempt at earnest
defense OF the betting system in this con-
nection Is that the sport would not subsist
without public patronage and that the pub
lie will not patronize 1t IL 1t cannot risk
its money on the races. This Is a poor. self
refuting excuse. For 1t establishes the very
contention urged against the track. that
1t is an incentive to popular gambling and
the breeder of innumerable evils.
We have run the lottery out Of business
in this country. but we have built UP a sys-
tenn of race track betting that constitutes
as great a menace to the public welfare
as the lottery ever was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
The Worm Turns.

A play SO unconventional that 1t shocks
New York? The thing Is almost unthink-
able. Judging from some of the produc-
tons that have come out of Gotham after
long runs and have toured the provinces"
public taste in that city is broad and toll
Grant, even at times prurient. But here
is a play that is roasted on It's first pre-
sentation, roasted by critics and audiences
alike, roasted for its indecency, it's vuI-
garity. its violations of the conventions.
1t is good to know that there are limits
to the metropolitan tolerance of the i'm
proper on the stage. That institution has
in these modern days run to suggestive
situations to problems that merely
cloak the presentation of Illicit relations
without advancing the cause of morality
to spectacles that appeal to the lower ten
denotes. OF zeal art there is comparatively
little today The demand Is for sensations
Occasionally a heightened well-acted play
is produced and patronized, but the great
bulk of the public's cash goes to the sup
port of tawdry offerings that steadily de-
bauch the taste.
Thus the announcement that New York
production because it offends the sense of
decency is good news. reaction may fol-
low that will bring wholesome results The
public conscience may be awakened. A
strong demand may be expressed for a re-
turn to the sane basis of former days,
when the stage taught lessons and catered
to the intellect instead of the passions Of
the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
The Billboard Nuisance.
be Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

From the Seattle Post-lntelligencer
An interesting question has been raised
whether or not bllboards, as they exist
at present in this city, do not constitute
private nuisances within the meaning or
the statute, and consequently whether 1t
is not possible for any private individual
directly injured or annoyed by the exist
ence of bilboards in his vicinity, to Sc
cure the abatement of the nuisance by
the action provided in the code.
If there is any real prospect of securing
an abatement OF the nuisance in this
manner, there certainly should be a test
case made. Courts have given relief in
great variety of cases where the use
made by one man Of his property was
extremely annoying and offensive to an
other, even where the use was in itself
lawful. 1t Is therefore possible that the
courts might hold unsightly billboards
such nuisance. There should be little
difficulty in proving the fact that a lot
fenced in with huge and unsightly bill
boards does constitute a real and substan-
tial injury to the value of adjoining prop
erty. either as place of residence or when
It Is offered for sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
The State Of Russia.

Despite the continued agitation in Russia
for more pronounced quality Of democ
racy, there Is no substantial reason at this
time to fear that the empire will be plung-
ed into bloody revolution by the radicals
who have refused to accept the cars man.
ifesto. By that move the government has
divided the forces of the opposition. Before
its issue virtually the whole of Russia was
in revolt, the hitherto moderate classes
joining the radicals in demand for re-
forms. The empire trembled on the edge
of chaos. Now the moderates have become
enthusiastic supporters of the new order,
and unless the army itself proves disloyal
there is little chance that the radicals will
| make Roadway In their new propaganda.
The true friends of Russia beyond her
borders deplote the continuation Of the I'M
rest. The car has pledged liberal gov
eminent. He should be given an oppor
tunity to fulfill his promise. It is safe to
assume that it Will be kept. The influences
that brought him to this stage of reform
have unquestionably made clear to him the
almost certain violent disruption of the
empire if genuine advances are not made
In the direction Of free and self-governing
Russia
1t has been often urged that Russia Is not
ripe for freedom in the western sense, that
the people are not Sufnc1ently mtelH&ent
and that the foundations Of Pc 2ular gov
eminent are lacking This is rerhaps true.
though not In the degree that the advocates
of autocracy have claimed. 1t Is doubtless
| true, at least, that 1t will require several
decades of careful experimenting to bring
Russia up to the point of managing herself
through the opponents OF the popular will.
But beginning must be made, and If the
manifesto is sincere it has been made in the
proclaimed reforms
The best and surest path toward the goal
of the radicals, an absolutely free Russia,
lies through the field of partial liberalism
as outlined by the manifesto. So much has
been gained over the conditions Of a very
few years ago that the world stands as
founded at the progress. But 1t is not safe
or wise to expect more at once 1t remains
for the Russian people to demonstrate that
they can use this newly granted power to
their own best ends, and one of the surest
ways of proving this capacity is to accept
gratefully and in spirit Of peace the offer
ings that are. however reluctantly. ten
dered by the hand of the autocracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
PobiedonostseR.

The retirement of Pobiedonostseff from the
head of the church In Russia follows logi-
cally the Inauguration of the new political
regime. 1t is a most important step. and in
taking 1t the old spiritual tyrant shows a
keen appreciation of the new situation. He
pays a tribute at once to the significance Of
the cars manifesto and to the early posi-
bihties under IT. We may regret that he
does not pass off the scene entirely. but In
kicking him upstairs the car has yielded
to a pardonable impulse of gratitude for
past favors. And then the senate for him
will prove but a decent interment. He Will
find no room there for the exercise Of the
malign influence which Russia has long
felt at his hands.
This man has been stronger proof of the
hideous absolutism of Russia than any other
statesman of his time. Possessing power
full intellect. equally powerful will. and
a nature hardened by training and author
ity. he has played upon two monarchs-the
present car and his father-as easily as
Pan upon his pipe. He has bent them re-
peatedly to his purposes. and has stood as
unbendingly against the education and en-
lightenment of the masses and the exercise
of mercy and Justice as Plehve himself. He
has been a greater Plehye, invoking the
agencies of the church. in a country where
the church has played a cruel and con-
trolling part. -
Clearly enough. Pobiedonostseff sees that
his day passes with that of the other des-
pots. He has no place in the new order.
While retaining much of its power. the or
thodox church cannot play the part under
constitutional monarchy that 1t has played
under absoutism. A constitution and pop
ular suffrage mean a gradual withdrawal
of the church from the affairs of state and
a closer application to it's own affairs The
church may continue to receive state req
ognitiOn without continuing to shape state
policies or direct oppressive politics.
But the new order IS not for Pobiedonost-
SELF. He has neither sympathy with nor
capacity for it. And so he retires. Ii The
ear cares to please US on this side OF
the Atlantic in this matter he will choose
for the succession a man whose name is
within the twist and elasticity of the
american tongue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Next Year in New York.

Mr. Mcclellan has withdrawn his name
from gubernatorial calculations. His prom
Use to serve the full term If reelected
mayor is accepted in good faith by the
opposition, and the MCGOWAN spectre is
laid. But the presidential question remains
open. Mr. Mcclellan in that equation may
even have advanced his interests by de-
Gliding to remain in the city hall until 1903.
If the people vote him a second term as
mayor he Will be able to devote his whole
time to office in a locality normally demo-
cratic and the metropolis of state abso-
lutely necessary to democratic national
success. .s.-
But this decision brings up many ques-
lions as to next years state race. With
Mr.. Mcclellan out of it, whom have the
democrats of gubernatorial size and
strength? The old leaders are pretty well
barred. for one reason or another. Stanch-
field is stiu HIS man, and Tammany still
draws the line at Hill. Van Wyck is color
less and unattractive. Jerome. with or
without success next week. would not do
probably would not respond favorably to
an approach If one We're made. He will
serve out his term, we may be sure, if re-
elected district attorney.
The republicans. on their side. have many
things TO consider. They also have trou-
bles. Mr.. Platt has served notice on Gov.
Higgins to prepare for a fight If he Is as
piring to a denomination.
WIN Mr.. OdeI back the governor? Their
relations are just now little strained.
And should the governor fall between these
two men. then what? Speaker Nixon. a
strong man in his way is dead. Sloat Fas-
sett. though in commission again In Con-
gress. would not do for state leader. De-
pew's force is spent. Platt is passing rap
idly. and Odell resembles what in New
York goes by the title of "a dead one
If WINS should be elected mayor next
week his star viii be in the ascendency.
But he could not run for governor because
he has been a leading instrument In fore
ing Mr.. Mcclellan to abandon his aspira-
lions. Charles Z. Hughes begins to loom
large but is indisposed to any other than
q professional reward for the services he is
now performing. That in time must come,
for he would adorn the highest court in the
commonwealth.
The larger, Ike the smaller. New York
issue just now is decidedly mixed. with men
appearing and disappearing, and a haze OF
doubt overspreading and senveloping both
sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
The National Lottery of TODAY

Certain friends of the horse and patrons
of horse racing as a clean sport are en-
deavoring by all means in their power to
rescue this sport from the hands of the
gambling fraternity. They are having q
hard task The race tracks throughout
the country are almost without execution
being maintained strictly as betting de-
vices. The betting ring is always the
most conspicuous feature of the establish
ment. Millions of dollars are wagered an
nually at these places, and a large profess
sion of bookmakers has come into being.
with a well-defined set Of rules and regu-
lations to govern them. The horse has
become a mere adjunct to the game. The
bet is the all-important thing.
Recently at one of the tracks near New
York plot to work what is technically
known killing by means of what is
styled ringer was uncovered. 1t was
discovered that horse of high speed abiI-
ity had been "doctored." his white hind
feet being dyed bay so that he resembled
a horse that several years ago ran In a
different class Had not the stewards of
the course discovered the deception the
ringer would have been entered under
a false name in a race with horses that he
could beat, but which were ahead of the
supposed entry In speed. High bets placed
quietly at the last moment on this dark
horse would result In slaughter of the In
nocents when the wagers were cashed In.
This incident illustrates the care that Is
being exercised to keep the sport free
from the suspicion Of fraud, and yet, despite
all efforts. tricky practices are constant
ly being disclosed and it Is known that
many races are annually won and lost
through such methods. and some by coli
lusicn between jockeys and even owners.
The truth is that as long as horse racing
managed as means of exciting the pub
lay wagers 1t will fall under suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Fourteen Streams or sixtv-sixp

Had the trifling blaze in the Post ONCE
Department building yesterday not been
quickly suppressed and had 1t developed
into a confiagration calling for the services
o: the city fire department, IL would have
been possible TO put only fourteen streams
on the structure. II is plain that this
volume OF water would have been INSULT
Client to meet the case. In view OF the we'll
known fire-inviting character or certain
portions OF the building, notably the roof.
1t is altogether probable that fire once
under Roadway would spread and cause the
total destruction of the pile.
Chief Belt has stated to Star reporter,
as printed in another column of today is
sue. that with high-pressure fire service
at his disposal he could put no less than
sixtysix streams on the PostAOfice build
ing, enough to drown out a blaze of the
first magnitude.
Here is an example of present dangers
and the urgent need of immediate action to
n ~ ON. What is true of the Post Office
] is doubtless true of every other
p. ding in the city, to say nothing
OF ies- extensive establishments of pri-
vate character. Tho CON riss!oaers sests-
mate that the installation g
PRESSURE service VII cost
&c woGid destroy Ea4ay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Soldiers and Swimming.
From the Pittssurg Gazette.

The War Departments suggestion that
soldiers be given an opportunity to learn
the art of swimming, wherever practicable.
is in line with the recent action of the Brit
ish army authorities. One of the lessons
of the South African war was the necessity
of soldiers knowing how to swim. In our
own army we have the illustrious example
of Gen. Frederick Funston, now almost for
gotten. While the majority of soldiers may
never have occasion to employ the art In
the course of daily duties. swimming is a
valuable accomplishment for every man and
excellent physical training.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
The Russian Freeman.

Out of a darkness far blacker than night,
Hurled unexpectedly into the light,
Viewing the sun with too careless gaze.
Writing In pain at the touch of Its rays
Hating the horrors that gathered so fast'
Judging the future alone by the past,
Struggling and snarling. suspicious and sore
Killing and cursing and worse than before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
shopkeepers Should Help.
F,om the milwaukee Wisconsin.

fIOln ING AIIIWHuHte WIscutsIH.
The collision between the picture postal
card fad and the law prohibiting the sale
or distribution of obscene pictures or ltera-
ture will either confne the Illuminated pos
tai cards to the variety most used by tour
lists or put them all out of favor. 1t would
be to the interest of shopkeepers were they
to cooperate with the officers OF the law
In wedding out the Objectionable cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Conscientious.

II told your constituents that you
wouldn't touch penny of tainted money"
said the enthusiastic worker.
That's right" answered Senator Sorg-
hum, but as conscientious man 1 must
request you to eonfine your discussion to
pennies. Don't say anything about thous-
sand-d dollar bills"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
There Are Others.
4 Commercial Appeal.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Appeal.
Cunliffe, the self-confessing express rob-
Der at Pittsburg, says that 1t Is mighty
hard to be honest at $3.50 per year. And
there are some life insurance presidents
who find 1t ditto on an annual honorarium
of Si50 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

The death OF a matador In the City of
Mexico is particularly deplorable as 1t de-
stroys the reputation bull fighting had at
tanned of being a harmless form of amuse-
ment so far as human beings were con-
cerned geo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

Gen. Stoessel probably harbors certain
animosities, but is too discreet to gloat
over the predicament of some OF the men
who have been compelling him to apollo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
EQUALIZATION.

The member of the cabinet
In silen. state We view,
But then each candidate we've met
Can talk enough for two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
The Only Argument.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
In the defeat of Datto All and his band
! by American troops. an end has been put.
II Is to be hoped. to one of the few remain
pine archipelago. The bloodshed, of course.
Is to be deplored, but with some of the saw
ages OF Mindanao that Is the only argu-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

President Roosevelt must not be surprised
II some members of Congress refuse to
proceed with the bouquet throwing that he
has become accustomed TO during the past
few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Up Against It.
From the Dayton News.

From The Dayton NEWS.
Pueblo, Col, has a woman policeman, IL
that is the way to express 1t. and 1t is
said that the men are going home earlier
than ever before. They are afraid to stay
out now until they have to ask a policeman
what time 1t is. for fear this female will
report 20 the wife instead of the depart
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

No one who has observed the events
connected with presidential trips can deny
that this country ought to be proud OF It's
reception committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Theory All Right, but
.eyeland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A scientist who has been experimenting
in the field of aerial navigation declares
that the Langley aerodrome theory Is
sound But no theory, however correct.
has ever succeeded In buoying up an air
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Chicago is Lucky.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago news.
1t is with something of an effort. natur-
ally. that Chicago brings itself to realize
that it's post office building is being actu-
ally used for post office purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

1t is confidently expected that the Pam
anna canal work will be so conducted as
not to disappoint anybody except the
great brotherhood of grafters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

Every political campaign brings forward
q number of men who We're never heard of
before and who will never be heard of
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

Since Bryan went visiting Mr.. Bourke
Cochran is about the only genuine master
of fluent and impassioned eloquence We
have left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

In the course OF time a ears title may
not mean great deal more than that of a
Kentucky colonel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

The Russian public Is now expected TO
show more enthusiasm for the school house
and less for the dynamite factory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

Philadelphia wants political filtration
plant that will hold up the graft germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

Hall Game never hints to his publishers
that he is afraid of becoming too rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

King Oscar cannot compliment the car
for grace in yielding to the inevitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Science.

do you think that the game Of foot ball
requires science?"
YES" answered the unsympathetic man;
surgical science
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

-"Sometimes, said Uncle Eben, "a man
complains bout de selfshness of other pep
pie, when what ails him Is dat his own
selfishness ain gettin' show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

UIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply 20
TIE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01

THE STAR has q regular ana permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation of the other WASH
ington dailies.. As a News and Advertis'
ing Medium It has no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-01
Some Made to Retail at $40.

Atwood Cloth Coat at SI.79. as IL
Illustrated to right hand Peter Thomp-
son coat, also illustrated, is only
$2.66. The latter Is lined and inter
lined. with emblem on collar and
sleeves.