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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
Fire Prevention.

Ihe American consul at Milan, Italy. re-
ports that there will be an international
congress of those actively engaged in the
extinction of fires in May 1906 at Milan,
and adds
The prevention of fires is looked upon in
Europe much as the extinction of fires is
regarded in America"
In other words in the estimate of Consul
Dunnlng. Europe has few things to show
America in most important line OF work
Our big fire record Is appalling. The day
when there is not a quarter-million blaze
somewhere in the United States is excep-
tional. Take this weeR In New York for an
example. Monday night a great railroad
terminal. with depot. wharves and acc>s-
scry buildings. was destroyed. with a total
loss In property variously estimated at
from $4,000 to s1.OO0,O00 Yesterday a
church burned. and damage to the extent
of about 100000 was caused
Our American fire departments do fine
work. They can give points to the Euro
peans in regard TO rapidity of action, effi-
cheney and individual skill. But our cir
eumstances here are such that they are
called upon constantly for what Is little
else than hopeless work. So favorable are
the conditions to the starting and spreading
OF biazes that the firemen's chief RESPONSE
biiity In the larger cities Is to confine the
flames to the place of origin. II, Is unds-
niable that our American flre-prevention
methods are inadequate. We allow the ac-
cumulation of waste in corners. We per-
init defective wiring to be installed and to
remain unchanged. We fail to overhaul
premises We have, 1t Is true. a system
Of inspection. but apparently 1t does not
prevent the creations of conditions that are
standing invitations to disaster.
There was the Hotel Windsor, for an ex-
ample. flimsy wooden construction twen-
ty-41ve years out of date. and fit for the
junk pile. with the floors an ideal series
Of fire flues for the almost instantaneous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
The Portsmouth Language Problem.

An interesting question has been an
swered In novel manner by the peace
ENJOYS at Portsmouth. relative to the
language to be employed by them in their
deliberations. The situation presented some
awkward phases. 1t Is always desirable
that peace-making party should adopt a
common speech, not that of either side
Usually in the case of European powers
holding conferences on such subject it is
easy to find one neutral" language COM
mon to all participants. while there have
been cases of the use of French in peace
parleys attended by French ENJOYS, that
language being generally regarded as that
of diplomacy. At Portsmouth, however.
the envoys could not all meet on common
ground. The Japanese can speak, besides
their own. only the English language,
which. however. h spoken only by Baron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
A Career.

He started In In early life
To do the best he could:
Avoiding all unseemly strife.
And trying to be good.
And though sometimes without avail
He sought the narrow way,
In one thing he would never fail.
He always drew his pay.
When others shouted for reform,
And enmities aroused:
He still remembered he was warm
And comfortably housed.
He said, Let others fill the land,
With protest and dismay.
I'll do the duty that's at hand
I'll bravely draw my pay.
And when promotions came along,
He wasn't left behind.
They said that he was of the strong
And ever steady kind.
do just one thing. and do 1t well"
I've often heard him say.
He was consistent. truth to tell.
He simply drew his pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

Mr.. James II. Hyde having sold his
country home on Long Island, it will be
impossible to start any more stories OF
trains being detained while he gets his
bath and breakfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

Both Japan and Russia are resolute in
their national pride. This same national
pride must make each sensitive to the
criticism that will be leveled against any
unreasonable stand that prevents peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

Inc Han Kow railway which the Chi
nese government desires to purchase is
300 miles long on paper and less than 30
miles long in fact. 1t looks as if the Chi
Hese government were contemplating
some experiments In high finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
lowering.

Now let us speak in accents soft.
And tread as lightly as We may.
The dove of peace is poised aloft.
Oh do not scare the bird away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
An Epicure.

THAT man is what / call a real epicure,"
remarked a grand stand spectator as man
left at the close of the seventh inning.
"Indeed?"
Eyes. He would rather eat than see a
base ball game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
Getting Frivolous.

From the Chicago News
Russell Sage.s frivolous conduct in taking
a day Off from work on his eighty mint
birthday should be set down as one of the
pardonable weaknesses of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Precision.

IT hear you have invented flying ma
chine
NO. answered the honest inventor.
Not flying machine; airship. l have
invariably found that flying machine is a
misnomer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

The Peary expedition is comfortably out
of range of these monotonous assurances
that the weather would be all right but
for the humidity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

1t is doubtful If the czar's interest in
the result Of the peace conference equals
that of Linevitch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
The Greater Aversion.

Don't the mosquitoes annoy your
yes" answered Farmer Corntossel.
but I'm almost willin to stand EN- fur
the sake of seem them summer boarders
pestered."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

number OF people who once CRASHED
their teeth because they were not in the
smart set are now rejoicing because
}hey are not in "Fads and Fancies."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

washingtons club has put into this sea-
sons ball playing the element of uncer-
tainty that makes true sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
Human Nature.

From the Toledo Blade.
When a horse balks all the bystanders
feel sorry for the driver When an auto
mobile balks they look pleased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

Even If the peace ENJOYS arrive at COM
mon ground the o. ks of the ear and
the mikado will have to be secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

The beef and coal trusts may absorb so
much OF the average citizens income that
in few years he may feel that he cannot
afford life insurance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

1t is a pity that the dogs Of war could
not be leashed in Asia until the peace en-
voys ascertain whether the fight is to go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

Portsmouth, N H, has stepped into
even greater fame than that enjoyed by
oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

The fire in the Texas oil fields Is a re-
minder that Mr.. Rockefeller has money
to burn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
Toubs Not in Demand.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Thus far no Russian general has pro-
claimed that vladivostok will be hts tomb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

America Is generous and forbearing
There Is no Chinese laundry boycott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

de trouble wifi many smaht young
man." said Uncle Eben, sis dat he's tempt
ed to rely his ability to frame up ex-
cuses foh DON his share O. rsg'lar work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10

Paterson, n. j.. will brace up, get new
mayor and start life over again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
: Important
Friday Bargains

vNyE study to make these FRI
wv day sales of ours the most
important events Of the
week. You can study this
list with interest and profit.
Shirt Waist Suits.
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Or Perhaps overripe.

From the Atlanta Journal
The time is ripe FOR the great American
play, but the trouble Is that the play
writer's and the players are not ripe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
About 100 Mems Suits Go at

They're odd lots of regular $1,000 and sI2so lines Two
of Atwood cheviots. They're Saks
made suis-and you what that
They'll go hy It's OF those bargains help
crowd Get here early twelve
each can't last long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-10
Radiance Sale Specials in Sporting Goods

Bathing Suits.
ALL-WooL TW0-PIECE SUITS.
Regular price. $500. Spe- S1 Q5
ALL-WOOL TWO-PIECE SUITS.
LIGHTWEIGHT SUITS. en- E0
Regular price, 500. Special " u'0>
Base Ball Suits.
Pants. Cap and Shirt: good. tough
m material at Regular price, ST. SO
Pants, Cap and Shirt-Colors. blue,
gray, white and black; made of fine
flannel. Regular price, SD Dr.
$4.O0. Special. .........~ SoA0
BASE BALL BATS. Reg SdAc
ular price. s1.00. Special. 0>S'
Base Ball Bats Regular AOc
price. Toe. Special. ..........
Cameras and Supplies.
ONE LOT 4x5 PLATE CAMERAS.
Have automatic shutter. good lens.
Regularly sold at $1,000. SS OF
Special. ,..,...,...............-.
ONE LOT KOR&AS. NO. d. 4x5,
automatic shutter AID good lens
Regular price, $500. Spe- So. SO
Dark Room Lanterns. Reg
ular prices. 75c., $1.00 and AdAc
$3.50. Special. ...................-T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
For courage mounteth with occasion.
 king John.
Pay of Policemen.

The request of the police force for financial relief in some form Is cer- tainly within the bounds of reason. The work done in this city by the po- lice is by no means light, and the men who do that work by night and by day should be properly recompensed.
 The city is not yet on it's financial feet, but 1t Is near enough to that con- dition to grant the policemen either increased pay or else uniforms at the expense of the city. Ill-paid policemen do not make good guardians of the pub lie peace, and the compensation of our policemen should be brought up to that of their colleagues In other south ern cities. No one expects Birming- ham to adopt the scale of New York city, but there is no reason why our policemen should be paid less than policemen receive In Atlanta, Nash vile or Memphis-unless 1t be on ac- count of our tax limitation.
 Let either their uniforms be fur nished by the city, or else let their monthly pay be increased. The request of the police commission to the mayor and aldermen should not go unheeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
CORBETT AS "CASHEL BYRoN.n
Ex-Champlon to Star as Hero of Bern.
 ard ShaW's Drama.

Hartley Davis, who writes of "The Players" in the October Everybody's, urges that James J. Corbett ought to make an excellent Cashel.
 At first thought" he says "it seems highly incongruous for a former heavy weight champion pugilist of the world to star In the work of the subtlest of modern satirists; for James J. Corbett Is to brave a verdict of theatregoers in 'Cashel Byrons Profession which Shaw wrote as a story and not as a play But 1t will be remembered that this partic- ular Byron was a pugilist, and in real life Corbett is as near to being Cashel as Is possible In this topsyturvey world riously. but when not actually engaged in its arduous exactions conducted himself with due regard for the amenities of life. Was not Corbett known as Gentleman Jim when he was champion and is he not as carefully dressed as any so- ciety man who strolls up and down Fifth avenue? Really. the role should fit him admirably, for Corbett Is truly an actor He has the temperament that makes a good player. and this is supplemented by something like ten years experience on the stage. He would have won success as light comedian if he had not to sustain the reputation of past perform ances in the prize-ring. He had the best education of any man who ever won fame as pugilist. and was bank clerk be- lore he became professional fighter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
Mrs. Roosevelt May Como.

"It is possible that Mrs. Roosevelt will accompany the President on his southern trip," said a member of the reception committee yesterday, and If she does Birmingham should make arrangements to entertain her also
 'The following telegram appeared in a New York newspaper
 President Roosevelt today decided that Mrs Roosevelt should accompany him on his coming southern trip. She may not go the entire route, but she will at least go as far as Roswell Ga., and perhaps to Little Rock, Ark. This conclusion was reached in a conference between the President and Governor Glenn of North Carolina, who came to Washington to arrange personally details of the Presidents visit to Raleigh, the states capital
 MT Roosevelt showed enthusiasm about the plans for his reception and entertainment A gold key will be pre- sented to him in Raleigh, and dinner will be given for him and his party in Mrs. Glenn will accompany him to the state line.
 |" Mrs Roosevelt will have two women accompany her on the trip. Should she decide not to go to New Orleans she will return to Washington under the care of Surgeon General Rxey. who Is to be q member of the party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
Speech Making Secretaries.

The scheme of turning loose in Ohio five cabinet officers in these closing days of an electoral contest has been nipped in the bud by the President himself. He told his cabinet helpers that inasmuch as they were represent atives of the administration, they should not go on the stump except pos sibly in their own states, and he inti- mated that even in their own state they should use their spellbinding gifts sparringly.
 This will cut down the oratorical supply of cabinet material in Ohio, to MT. Taft, who halls from that state. Vice President Fairbanks is a law to himself, but nobody in Ohio wants to draw wisdom from that source.
 The truth is, the republicans are not standing on common platform, and this renders spellbinding on the part of cabinet officers embarrassing. Some are standpatters, and some revision ists. Some want great deal of rate regulation, and some want little of it. and some none at all. This renders cabinet spellbinding confusing. Sec retary Root holds to one view, and Secretary Wilson to another for ex ample, and who shall decide when ad ministration doctors disagree. Presi dent Roosevelt has solved the problem by disparaging the entire business. He had to do this in order to maintain the consistency of his own administra' tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
MINERS OF BUTTE.
For Them Towns Way Station on
 Road to Nome.

From Tom Watson's Magazine.
 Probably nowhere in the world is there
 such forceful, virile body of workers
 as are the miners of Butte There are no graybeards. They are social rebels:
 not that they chant the Carmagnole to the waving of the black flag of anarchy but in the sense that back in the well ordered civilization of the east they re- belled against poverty and pushed on to the frontier big-muscled, red-blooded, de' termned to sail the ship of their destiny into pleasanter places than their boyhood knew. From the copper mines of Bere- haven, in the County Cork, from the coal mines of Tipperary, from the tin mines of Cornwall and from wherever in West ern Europe men go down into the bowels of the earth for treasure the sturdy young men of the mines came to Amer lea. At the Atlantic seaboard they heard
 the story of MT. Baer and his partnership
 with God in the anthracite coal fields of Pennsylvania, of the company store and the company shack. with It's yellow fever
 paint by way of decoration. In company with their American brothers they start
 ed across the continent to the Hooking Valley of Ohio. thence to the copper pen
 insua of Michigan, to the coal mines of
 Illinois. Missouri and Kansas, on to the gold and silver lodes of Colorado and Utah, and finally to the miners paradise
 of Butte, where eight hours is the days
 work and one hundred and five dollars the monthly wage.
 Beyond the Butte miner has his eyes fixed on Alaska. Butte is but way sta
 tion on the road to Cape Nome. Butte has a public library, and churches that rank as well with similar institutions in any American city. They are we'll pat
 ronized by the miners It has beautiful and costly public buildings hotels, busi-
 ness blocks and private residences.
 Butte is rightly called the Gibraltar ot trades unonism. Every conceivable cupation is organized; from the pinboxs
 in the bowling alleys and the shoeblacks on the streets to the reporters daily
 papers. all are organized. Wages are high. Plumbers get eight dollars per day
 and printers get six and a half for a seven
 and half hour day.
 It is the proud boast of Butte that the
 greatest mining camp on earth has never had a boom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
Handsome Show Windows.

"Stores in Birmingham have larger ana handsomer show windows than any have seen on this, my initial trip south said a drummer for a ready-to-wear whole sale house in New York. "I have been to Atlanta, Memphis, Richmond, Nash ville Montgomery and several of the other cities, but I do not remember hav- ing seen as handsome show windows in any of them.
 Tn Birmingham there are several places where the windows are nearly half block long, and each section of the window is dressed with unusually handsome design. I noticed in the win dows of one of the large department stores that each of dozen of the de- partments has a separate window, or sec ton of window.
 ."Such large and handsome windows show the importance of the store, for no store can afford to make extensive displays in its windows unless it does a large business. A stranger entering Bir- mingham as I did was immediately i'm pressed and naturally thought that this must be the best retail town in the south"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Pension Warrants.

The pension warrants sent out by the state auditor" said Adiutant J. Lawler Darby of Camp Hardee, yesterday will this year aggregate just about $45oooo' anu every old veteran will receive the maxi mum allowance of the law.
 Those in the first class said MT. Darby, will receive this year $6O; those oi the second class, s5O those of the third class, $40, and those of the fourth class Sso. Nine-tenths of the veterans belong in the last named class.
 ''The warrants are sent to the probate judge of the county who hands them to the veterans to whom they respectively belong. The money follows the endorse ment of the owner of the warrant.
 Tt should be remembered that the state pension fund has been increased to the extent of s1OO,oOO by Governor Jelks who was authorized to take such action whenever he thought the treasury was in a condition to stand the drain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 NROM scrapple to beans is a far V cry. especially on a trolley car, but recent experience in mak- ing the trip was well worth while. Neither in Europe nor in this country have I ever enjoyed anything that in my estimation compared with it.
 The whole journey from Philadelphia to Boston is a panorama of the greatest interest, and is replete with pleasant surprises, attainable under no other cir cumstances, nor in any other land The country is now at its best, and the lovely homes. beautiful flowers. stately trees, trim and well kept farms com bne with the bracing atmosphere to make the trip continual cause for held in remembrance.
 My friends and myself left Philadel- phia at 10 a. m. The car starts from Camden, opposite the foot of Market street.
 Up hill and down dale. in and out over and under the car whirled along through Beverly, Burlington and Bordentown, until p. m. when we rolled into Tren- ton, N. J. There we stepped into the New York car. and in fifteen minutes were speeding on our way eastward, through New Brunswick. Bound Brook, Plainfield. Elizabeth and Newark until s.so n. m.. when we rolled Into Jersey City, and with only one change of cars. Time, eight and one-half hours.
 Newark being a good place to stop all night, our journey was not resumed un- til late on the following day. Our route was via the Third avenue line. chang ing at One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Larchmont, Stamford, Darien and West port, and bringing up at Bridgeport Conn, where we spent the night. Time for the day. six hours.
 The next day on to New Haven, thence to wallingford. Meriden. Plain- vile. New Britain, Hartford and Spring field, Mass, where another night was passed, dreaming of the pleasant expe- riences of the day. Time. eight hours.
 We left Springfield on lovely morning at g o'clock, having seats with the motor man and with the whole landscape sprea1 out before us like a map. On through the country we sped. changing at rai- mer. Ware, West Brookfield and Spen- cer, finally pulling up at worcester where we entered upon the final stage or our Journey.
 The road from Worcester to Boston IS about as near perfection as trolley road can be, and the whole distance Is cov- cred in a little more than two hours At times the speed must approach twenty five or thirty miles an hour but there is no sense of danger; on the contrary. one of exhilaration and delight. The road bed is perfect. the cars heavy and the. motormen know their business. all of which circumstances combine to add to the enjoyment of the occasion and to render the winding up of this most iE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-12
Family Insurance.

Father Richard McCurdy. who says he got into insurance incidentally, certainly got in with both feet when he did step across the line from law to insurance. He has made himself so much at home that he now solemnly tells his policy holders they are at the best missionaries. They did not know it until now, but knowing thing late is better than never knowing it at all. They know what to expect hereafter, for Father McCurdy has told them in black and white.
 "The purpose of the Mutual Life Insurance company" said Father Me Curdy, lis not the declaring of divi- dends to those who pay premiums. It was organized as great beneficent and missionary institution" One can well believe thls, for Father McCurdy proceeded to furnish particulars enough to substantiate his noble senti- ments. The orphans of the beneflcent and missionary institution are to say the least members of Father Mo Curdy's family, including the old man, who has been doing very well himself, and the members of national republi- can campaign committees,
 Father McCurdy grows eloquent, or at any rate definite. as he proceeds to teii about his missionary enterprise, lit object" he says, lis not the de. caring of dividends which could be spent on cigars or playing billiards No. indeed. It has been the enrich. ment of the McCurdy's, including not