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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

ton has done the best possible In the face
of many difficulties.
These recurring outgivings from a source
that is evidently antagonistic to the whole
canal project will not actually delay the
construction. but they make for m!sunder-
standings and embarrassments. 1t Is not
to be conceived that Secretary Taft and
Mr. Shonts will in fact reach a disagree
ment merely because they are falsely repre-
scented as being at odds. yet the misstate-
ments must do some harm In keeping up
an appearance Of agitation.
The influences that are always to be sus-
pected as inspiring the pessimistic reports
about the canal are plainly the same that
strove for many years to prevent the selec-
ton of a route. that fomented the anti
treaty sentiment in Colombia and that later
fought against the ratification of this coun-
try's recognition OF and bargain with the
new republic Of Panama The anti-canal
lobby did not close up shop when the United
States finally gained possession OF the canal
strip and started in on the work of organ
liza ton and construction. 1t will not yield
up the ghost even when the canal Is COM
pleted and the first ship passes through. 1t
will probably persist In declaring the great
waterway a failure when the currents Of
the worlds trade are flowing by this route
between the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Observation-Disclosures Sport.

The confessions of Splinter Duffy, the
fastest short-distance runner in the world.
have stamped him as having engaged for
a long time in a thoroughly dishonest en-
terprise, and have embroiled him with the
promoters of the game, so that Duffy has
lost caste both as a professional and as an
amateur. But the cause OF honest sport
is materially benefited by his disclosures
and his discontinue.
Duffy confesses to having engaged for a
long time. ostensibly as an amateur, in
exhibitions and contests which were man.
aged on strictly. though privately, pro-
fessional basis. The public was invited to
attend In the belief that the sports were
amateur and therefore of high grade of
genuine competition. but the contestants
were paid for their services by the pro-
motors OF the exhibitions.
many lines OF sport in this country. Dis
closures were recently made In one Of the
magazines to the effect that there is
scarcely large college or university that
does not systematically hire men for its
base ball and foot ball teams, selecting
them solely for their Drawn and sporting
skill and securing their matriculation UNI
der a convenient system which was evil
IDENTIFY to some extent winked at by the In
stitutions' authorities.
The true friends of outdoor sports greatly
depiore this disposition to drift into pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Jerome and Insurance Crafts.

Did Tammany have a purpose In drawing
opt Mr.. Jerome on the insurance question:
There was no doubt in the minds of hon
est men as to what Mr.. Jerome would do
In the case of his reelection toward bring
ing the insurance rascals to book. Using
his own phrase, he plays no favorites. All
crooks look alike to him. High or low
with or without pulls. they must answer
20 the law If their offenses are within
reach of the law. He has proceeded against
the delinquents in his own profession with
quite as much energy as he has displayed
In other cases. There was no man in New
York concerning himself with the subject
who had any excuse for uncertainty as to
what Mr. Jerome would do with the GRIM
inal end of the Hughes report If the OPP
portunity to use it presented itself.
But Tammany pretended to doubt-pre-
tended even TO question Mr.. Jerome's integ-
rity in the premises and the district at
torncy has responded with particulars OF
what his course will be If the people in
dorse him at the polls. His promise may
be relied upon, and it means business.
There is no comfort in 1t for any man who
has been grating from the insurance
companies, or through their influence graft
ing from others. or in any manner Offend
district attorneys office for Mr.. Jerome
may mean a first term in the penitentiary
for all such fellows, and a general shaking
up of grating methods all over the me-
tropols. Jerome triumphant next week will
be a name to conjure with in the court
room and the jury box.
And now what say the grafters and their
friends and associates? VIII they come
down with more dust than ever-to help
defeat Mr.. Jerome? Some of them are
very rich. and truly their hope Is even in
Tammany. They are not afraid of the
Tiger. They know the pace. the haunts and
the habits Of the beast, what his appetite
is and how to satisfy It Tammany's cam
paign fund is never small, but it is likely
to be unusually large this year. There are
various ways in which the organization may
be useful to certain folks with fat wallets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
A Constitution for Russia.

The first step has been taken, and 1t Is the
first step that counts We may not expect
Russia to hurry along to the perfect thing
and throw off all abuses In day. but
headed at last as she now Is. in the right
direction, and with all the world applaud
ing and wishing her well on her new course,
her progress should be satisfactory upon
all the lines of improved and benefcent
government. Hers is at once great and
difficult task and she needs In executing
1t the services Of the best and brightest of
her sons That they will develop under the
inspiration OF responsibility admits of no
question, If the rule that works with men
elsewhere works also with the men Of
Russia.
The world. we may be sure will applaud.
In Great Britain, in Germany, in Austria,
in Italy, even in Spain. the old order has
changed to so great an extent that the
will of the people finds expression IN many
ways. Great Britain is a republic In all
but name and the kaiser's mailed fist does
not strike at home as 1t once did. France
knows, and we know, what the real rule OF
the people is. and there and here. of course,
the news of a constitution for Russia makes
at once a startling and highly agreeable
impression. The day is one of as general
rejoicing as that which witnessed the sign
Ing OF the peace treaty at Portsmouth
This treaty. indeed. between the car and
his people takes it's place among the great
conventions in the history of the world
But while Europe and America rejoice, let
the credit be justly bestowed. 1t was not
the example of Europe and America that
brought this Russian constitution Into
being but the guns of Togo and Oyama. 1t
came from the throes of war, with Japan
as the agent of liberation. AS is shown by
the result Japan fought not only for her
own right to a free way ahead, but for
freer way for Russia. AS The Star recently
predicted. it is certain that in time the Rus
sian people will come to regard Admiral
Togo in something of the same light that
the Japanese do Commodore Perry. From
his exploits will date progress and the
greater spread of intelligence.
The late Brother Jasper of Richmond to
the contrary Notwithstanding, the world do
move 1t moves IN the direction of edu-
cation for the masses, and their comfort
and happiness. Those who have been
brldled and saddled are being rapidly freed
from the leather. and those who have been
mounted and riding hard are now afoot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
The New Russia.

The cars manifesto stands as the new
Russian constitution and lays the founda-
lions for a new empire. Its specific propo-
sitions are the stones of this new base.
They are, in brief inviolability of the per-
son, right of free speech and association,
virtually universal suffrage and participa-
ton by the people in the enactment of
laws. without government Intervention.
These four are the cardinal principles Of
liberal government. They have never been
until this time regarded by the autocracy
as possible for Russia.
Inviolabilty of the person. This Is per-
haps the longest of the steps now taken, so
far as the peace and comfort of the indi-
vIdual Russians are concerned. There has
been no personal liberty in the czar's do
mains. The subject could be arrested with
out just cause, thrust into prison and for
gotten. Thousands have persisted in the
jails or on the plains of Siberia who have
never lifted finger or uttered a word in
behalf of the revolutionary movement. The
writ of habeas corpus has been unknown.
Right of free speech and association. This
is the object for which the secret associa-
lions of Russians have been contending for
many years. There has been a perfect
censorship over all forms of public express
sion. 1t has been impossible for the people
to advance themselves by the exchange Of
views. Without free press, free mails and
the right of assemblage they have been
bound in shackles stronger than the chains
of the galley slaves of old.
Universal suffrage. The vote Is today
next to an unknown quantity in Russia. The
village communes, or Mrs, have given the
peasants of certain classes, it Is true, a
very slight degree of electoral privilege, but
never has there been popular participation
in any degree in any of the administrative
or legislative functions of the imperial gov
eminent.
Enactment of laws solely through the pop
ular assembly. This crowns the cars work
as great. 1t gives the finish to the program
of reform. Henceforth, if this promise is
fulfilled to the letter and in the spirit In
which the world accepts it today. Russia
will be given legal system curing the old
prosperity and happiness and enlighten-
ment. ....
From total lack of these four essentials
of modern national life to today's prospect
of popular government in Russia is long
stride, so long that it Is difficult to conceive
1t readily. 1t is verify the revolution for
which the true friends of Russia have
prayed, but a revolution in terms Of peace
and destruction threatened for so long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
A Triumph Of the People.

From the New York Tribune
This epoch-making change, the greatest
Europe has known in full generation and
one of the greatest 1t has known for GEN.
turtles, Is distinctly a triumph of the people.
No revolution in history was ever more SO.
There have been great changes when one
monarch has overthrown another or when
some great popular leader has swayed a
government. Not 80 has 1t been in Russia.
We were commenting only the other day
upon the apparent lack of leadership in
the revolution. There has been no Bis
marck, no Man on Horseback" no Dan
ton, no MIrabeau. There has been only the
mutitudinous mass of the Russian people,
moving blindly, but with unerring instinct;
at first as slowly as glacier, at last with
the fury OF an avalanche.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Nicholas II.

Oh, better be lowly plant
Than some exalted tree
Which, shattered by the passing storm,
Lies prone where all may see;
Better the humble citizen
= Who keeps a corner store
Than one who was an autocrat
And isn't any more.
Among the words of tongue or pen,
Which we In sorrow see,
Fen sadder than 1T might have BEEN"
Are these-"it used to be-
No melancholy epitaph
Can make the heart SO sore
AS this: He was an autocrat,
And isn't any more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

fessionalisnn. They have anxiously watched
for a long time the tendency to make the
larger intercollegiate foot ball and base
ball matches heavily remunerative. The
zest OF the old-time sport between men who
played the game for the sake OF the game
and for the honest prestige of their coli
lege has to large extent passed. It u
Anything to win
Along with professionalism has developed
brutality in the foot ball games and trick
cry on all sides. It Is impossible to keep
these elements out II the players and COM
petitors are professionalism. At the same
time the sports fall under the suspicion OF
being mere 4hppodrome performances. The
records scored have no value. The exhl-
billions become mere spectacles, no whit bet
ter in spirit than the frankly professional
prize fights. where the pugilists pummei
each other for the public delusion ana a
division Of the gate receipts.
Base ball has been made professional and
has become a source Of public entertain
ment, highly profitable to the managers and
owners Of the clubs organized into so-called
leagues. There Is no public disposition to
question the honesty and fairness OF this
sport. The people have demanded clean
game and are getting 1t. free from all sus-
picion Of dishonesty. The very complete
ness with which this game has in one de-
partment gone upon money basis rem
ders all the more necessary the sharp d.
vision Of the amateur sport from 1t.
The track sports are enjoyable only when
they are unquestionably of an amateur
character. Duffy's confession should re-
suit In general overhauling OF the meth
DDS of promotion and should put the pub
lie on guard against the fake events that.
proclaimed as amateur, are mere business
schemes for making money Discredited as
he Is by his acknowledgment, this young
mans service to the sport-loving public Is
not to be moderated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
The Antt-Canal Lobby.

1t Is impossible to avoid ascribing sinister
motives to the persistent attempt to make
the country believe that there Is constant
friction between the federal authorities on
the score OF the Panama canal. There is
plainly evident a disposition In the same
quarter from which proceeded the fight
against canal legislation to throw every
possible obstacle in the way OF a smooth
performance of the work. Every pesslmis-
tic report from the isthmus is magnifed.
Every sign OF disagreement among the en-
gineers is heralded as a token of the i'm
practicabillty of the project Every case of
yellow fever is proclaimed as pestilence
The latest bit OF enterprise OF this kind ia
the attempt TO spread the belief that Secre-
tary Taft and Chairman Shonts OF the ca
nal commission are at odds over the ques-
ton OF supreme authority. 1t did not re-
quire Mr.. Shonts' prompt denial OF the
story in every particular TO convince the
majority of people that there was no
foundation for It, but the yarn has never
theless gone forth on its way. perhaps to
weaken the faith of some in the ability OF
the government to organize the canal work
harmoniously and efficiently.
There Is nothing prohibitive about the
canal enterprise. The only serious consId-
erations before the people today are, How
long will the Job take? and How much will
1t cost? The people want the time and the
cost reduced to a minimum consistent with
good work. They have been somewhat dis
appointed at the failure OF the government
more promptly to organize the work on the
basis OF actual construction. but the reasons
advanced by the authorities for the delays
are convincing. and there is no warrant for
seriously questioning that the administra-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Philadelphia!
From the Philadelphia Press.

If the theft Of Sc, 331 600 is not enough to
make you turn against the political thieves
what amount would convert you?
If 1900 needless deaths from typhoid are
not enough to make you vote the rascals
out of Office, how many deaths would lead
you to do so2
If all the shameless knavery laid bare by
the expert and impartial engineers is not
sufficient to move you to revolt against
the grafters. to what depths must your
city sink before you Will act?
Is 1t possible that any decent man can
vote for a machine which has stated its
NAV with a looted treasury and 1000 hui
man lives? No infamy could be greater
than this. An American citizen should
count 1t a high privilege to help strike
down these scoundrels where they stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Curiosity,

Have you asked yourself where that cam
didate got his money!"
deed, boss" answered Mr.. James Col
hf1ower, ST hadn't got dat fur along. I
been busy wonderin' wilt he gwine to do
wifi 1t in dis election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
The Fake Accident Business.
From the Buffalo Express.

Representatives of railroads. traction
companies, accident insurance. companies
and large employers of labor from as Tar
west as the Mississippi have met in New
York and formed an association known as
the Alliance Against Accident Fraud. The
fake accident business has grown to be
profitable to the dishonest and 1t is well
that those who are preyed upon have or
ganized to cope with the evil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Mr.. Marshall Field is evidently convinced
that a city showing no more ability TO deal
with footpads than Chicago shows could
not be trusted to prevent conductors from
knocking down fares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Advancement.

"Can, you advance any argument to show
why your political principles should VIM"
NO" answered Mr. Dustin Stax, "but I
can advance considerable cash."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Insecurity,

A statesman's pose will sometimes shake
And finish with fearful fall
Because barrells bound to make
most unstable pedestal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Even More INDIGNANT,

Doesn't it make you indignant to hear
tn. pedestrian abusing automobiles?'
No" answered the man with desperate
look in his eye. He doesn't feel as strongly
on the subject as do. l own one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Since discovering how much money 1t has
been losing through graft Philadelphia
ranks as one of the most wfde-awake cities
in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

1t takes a great deal Of intelligence to
enable man to determine how he will
vote and then some more to enable MIN to
mark his ballot correctly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

The lectures to Mr. Rockefellers Sunday
school scholars on the evils of money get
ting are not intended to discourage their
enthusiasm when the contribution plate is
ma sSed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Content.

'Is your son doing well at college?"
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel. HE
had his picture took after the foot ball
game, and it showed he had his regular
share Of arms an legs. 1 should say he was
dom right we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

If elected Mr.. Jerome will be confronted
with tremendous task in living up to his
prospectus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

A squaw has been discovered who beats
her husband. There is no use In trying to
get an Indian to take civilization in modera-
tion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Living Up to His Job.
From the Chicago Tribune,

Everybody on board the Magnolia except
the President. It appears, was scared. His
position as commander-in-chief OF the navy
would have been incompatible with fright,
and the President IL rigidly conscientious
in living UP to the requirements Of his Job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Will Be Well Satisfied.
From the Rochester Herald.

From the Rochester Herald.
The society blackmailer down In New
York who was arrested for his method Of
obtaining subscribers to a society publica-
ton has Jumped his bail. No doubt the dis
reputable gang with which he was con-
nected will feel easier IL he is irrecoverable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

The Presidents trip could not have been
more satisfactorily adventurous IL the va
rious mishaps had been arranged by pro-
gram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Mr.. Plat is possibly rejecting that Odell
is more kinds of an easy boss than he ever
was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Pulpit sensationausm.
From the Tacoma Ledger.

fOm INC IHcOmA LHuHeR. -
A New York preacher says there are fats
In heaven. II these pulpit orators keep on
in their efforts to Guido one another in sem
sationalism. we shall have some enterpris-
ing Chicago parson telling about the ice
cream sodas and bath tubs in the other
place,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Gov. Douglas Of Massachusetts has
about decided that commerce affords an
easier way to be famous than politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Always with Us.

From tho Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The end-seat hog Is now giving way to
the man who leaves the door open on q
cold morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Beef packers have promised not to adj
vance prices. but the coal barons are not In
that combinations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

There is nothing yet to indicate that foot
ball is any more polite than usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

The car decided to come down without
waiting for anybody to shoot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
81 Broadcloth, 09c.

Children's Ribbed Vests and Pants:
heavily fleeced: sizes up to 8
years; sold usually at 25c. 12ELc
Ladies' Hose: spliced heel and toe:
full seamless; the kind you
generally buy at 18c. pair. III n
Special tomorrow. ................0 i've
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
SC. Cambria, 3Mc.
soc. Suiting, soc.

Atwood Venetian Suiting in
navy blue gray garnet and black. In
order to close out this lot. special to-
morrow, per yard, SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
wear Priced Below the Usual.

Seventy-five dozen Ladies' Vests and
Pants; heavily fleece lined; silk tape in
neck and armholes. In the lot
are extra sizes; sold at Joc. Doc
Special ...---.-----..---..--..-
Ladies' Fast Black Ribbed Equestrian
Tights; sold usually at Tac. a AQDr-
pair; offered as a leader at..u... V>Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

II a n d S I'm e Silk
Long-tail Plush Coats. with
and without capes; trimmed
in fine lace and braid:
browns, greens and blues.
Worth $3.50; spe- GA MS
ciaI. ~ro ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Lot of B ears kin
Coats. trimmed with silk to
match; also mink-head deco
rations. silk collar and cuffs;
gray. green and
white. Were So; ca ga
special. %0sOo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Lot Of Children's
All-Wool Cloth Coats in
tan, navy and brown. with
deep round cape, trimmed
with silk braid and medal
lions. Worth 81; S1 30
special. sO>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31
Six Extra Specials in Dry Goods.

|fOc. Outing Flannel, 4Ac.
Two hundred pieces Extra
Heavy Outing Flannel, never sold for
less than 1Oc. a yard full pieces, no
remnants. Special, yard. INC
&c. Apron bingham, 3Ac.
The very best quality Apron
Bingham. in blue, brown and green
checks; warranted fast color; the regu-
lar &c. grade tomorrow. SAC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-31

Lot of Children's Hose: made with
double knee, full seamless;
usually sold at 12hc. pair. zILC.
special. <<5
Lot of Childrens Union Suits; heavi-
1y fleece lined; sizes up to 8 1dDc
years. sold at 29c. Special. ....... >S'