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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
squadron" This may, to be sure. have been

squadron" This may, to be sure. have been
a Russian advance guard.
just where the engagement Will occur Is
a matter of guesswork. Both admirals, OF
course, have their plans well laid. and there
Is a by no means singular lack OF informa-
ton as to their nature. From Singapore,
past which the Russians were steaming at
last reports, to the southwestern end OF
Palawan Island. which screens the Sulu sea
and around which Togo must pass In order
to reach the South China sea, If he was In
truth recently cruising south OF Mindanao,
is approximately 1000 miles, calling for
fully four days steamng by the Russians
IL they approximate speed of ten knots
an hour 1t Is doubtful If they can make
better than that rate If as good, considering
the number of slow transports and the I'M
questionably foul condition of their hulls
after lying so long in the warm waters of
the Indian ocean. Much depends upon the
date when Togo was sighted south of Min
danao The dispatch came from Batavia,
Java, from which there is cable line to
Singapore, but none to the waters immedi-
ateey surrounding the scene of Togo's sup
posed maneuverings. 1t is probable that
the Japanese admiral has meanwhile work
ed up to close range of the China sea, and
he may meet Rojestvensky on the latter
way up from the straits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
The War Fleets Drawing Together.

Rojestvensky's great fleet of warships has
been today reported in the Straits of Malac-
ca from such variety of sources and in such
terms that it seems exceedingly doubtful if
a mistake has been made. Yet so long has
he been on the route from the Baltic to the
Pacific that there is a natural inclination to
await official assurances of his presence
east of the Indian ocean, or the confirmed
news Of an engagement with the japanese,
before accepting the reports from the south
eastern edge of the world
The exact location Of the Japanese fleet
has remained for some weeks almost as
profound a mystery as the plans and move
ments of the Russians. 1t is definitely
known. however that Admiral Togo has
been cruising around in the South China
sea, and possibly the Celebes sea. in order
to cover as much water as possible, and so
reduce to a minimum the chance of Ro-
jestvensky's emergence in force into the
Pacific. One definite statement came the
other day from Java that the Japanese
war vessels were cruising south of the is
land of Nindanao which lies far to the
northeast of the Straits of Malacca The
course from those waters into the China
sea lies through the Sulu archipelago and
the Sulu sea. However, there is evidence
that Admiral Togo has not lost touch with
ceived today from Penang says that twelve
cruisers, presumably Japanese" were
steaming at some distance ahead of the
Russians as they went through the Straits
OF Maiacoas evidently Q japanese scouting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Roosevelt and Hogc

The President and Governor Hogg ex-
changed some very pleasant compliments
in Texas the other night. Shall, we hear
from the meeting in the affairs of the fu-
ture? Gov Hogg is occasionally mentioned
IN connection with a seat in the United
States Senate. The next election in Texas
VIII be to choose a successor to Mr.. Bailey
VIII Gov. Hogg be a candidate? And if he
should be will his Endorsement of some of
Mr. Rooseve4t's policies and Mr. Roosevelt S
Endorsement Of him, help him in the race?
In Kentucky there are what Col Jack
Chinn of that state calls Roosevelt demo-
Gratis. He proclaims himself one OF them.
Are there any such democrats in Texas ?
And will they multiply as the result of this
visit OF the President? His reception by
the people has according to all accounts,
been exceedingly hearty. Everybody with
in reach has testified to interest in the man
ana pleasure In his presence. Everybody but
the two United States senators. Mr. Bailey
and Mr.. Culberson have not been in evil
dence. They are not in sympathy with any
of the Presidents measures and they have
not assisted in WELCOMING him to the state
They are not deficient in matters of hos
pitalty. but for some reason this program
was arranged without their aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Police Perjury.

About two weeks ago The Star published
q news article giving the details. as far as
they were obtainable, of an alleged condi-
ton of affairs at one of the police station
houses In this city which, If correctly de-
scribed. called for thorough inquiry and
severe punishment 1t appeared from this
statement of the case that some of the
policemen in the precinct in question were
engaged in series of gambling games with
one another in circumstances seriously to
weaken the efficiency of the force in that
locality and to destroy all discipline. De-
spite deniais, the police authorities properly
took cognlzance of the charge and ordered
the trial of the policemen directly named in
this connection. That trial is now in prog
ress. and is, of course, attracting the close
attention of the entire community. For
upon its outcome, especially In view of the
latest developments. depends in large meas
ure the maintenance of public confidence
in the local police system.
The Star usually observes rigidly the rule
not to comment upon matters which are in
the course of adjudication by the courts
1t would not depart from this custom in
the present instance were It not for the
fact that the testimony adduced yesterday
clearly shows that a condition exists in
that precinct which calls for even more
serious consideration than the charge of
gambling among the policemen. At yester
days hearing two policemen swore posi-
lively to seeing crap game in progress
between the accused men. The latter swore
positively in defense that they had never
played craps together Here. then, is
plain case of perjury somewhere, and 1t
matters little for the present on which side
IL lac IF {co iJat, 10
at least two of the policemen of the George
town precinct are guilty of giving false tes
timony, whether the accused men are In
truth guilty of gambling or not
The property, liberty. and even the life of
the citizen, depends in a certain measure
upon. the truthfulness and integrity of the
members of the police force. They are the
most frequent witnesses in court. Upon
, them the judges must In the very nature of
things depend largely for the elucidatio
OF the facts of cases on trial. A policemans
word. therefore, should be an assurance
of truthfulness. 1t is clear that a police
man who viii perjure himself to convict or
defend a fellow officer is by no means to be
regarded a safe witness in a case in the
. line OF duty, in which he may have a per-
sonal interest
But, however this situation affects the
standing and reliability of the police in the
courts, it is altogether evident that in at,
least one of the District precincts there are
personal animosities which are threatening
TO undermine the discipline and effcencyEof
the force. 1t will be fortunate for the COM
munity if through this single instance. in
WHICH guilt of one kind or another has been
plainly demonstrated shake-up results
which will reassure Washingtonians that
their peace guardians are men of veraciIy
and integrity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Judge DUNES Frank Avowal.

The most important and significant thing
| said by Judge Dunno, mayor-elect OF chi
| cago, in his speech last night before the
Municipal Ownership League Of New York
| was this:
1.-The movement In favor of municipal
ownership of all public utilities has taken
deep root among the intelligent people OF
| this country. 1t is no passing sentiment.
| 1t is here to stay. Municipal ownership
and operation of these utilities and gov
| ernmental ownership of railroads, tele-
graphs and express transportation is d
practical question, upon which the peopie
must pass within very short time, ana
| the politicians and parties who ignore TINS
sentiment must be prepared for a short
| lived career before the people,
Here we have frank avowal that NUM-
cipal ownership of public utilities is de-
signed as the entering wedge for govern
ment ownership of national utilities. If
city may own and operate a light plant
and a street railway plant, why may not
the general government own and operate
the railroads and telegraphs? Judge Dunno
says that sentiment in favor of both prop
ositions Is deep-seated, and predicts that a
national triumph will follow this local tri-
umph.
By keeping this avowal of Judge DUNES
in mind we shall be able to follow all the
ments in the matter of this railroad rate
problem. The President is not aiming at
government ownership in what he proposes,
the House did not have that in mind in the
bill 1t passed last winter, nor would 1t be
fair to assume that the Senate refused
favorable action on the question for fear Of
precipitating complications in the premises.
The rate problem, pure and simple, was the
one then uppermost, and, as we are all
advised. Is the one now uppermost in the
investigation the Senate committee on in
terstate commerce Is shaping for the use of
the next Congress.
But what effect will this Chicago victory
for municipal ownership, and the campaigns
on similar lines in progress or in contem-
plation in other cities, with the general
purposes proclaimed with regard to them
have on Congress when the subject of ma
tional regulation of railroad rates is taken
up again next winter? VIII the opponents
of the policy insist that we are heading
for government ownership. and that unless
a halt is called on the rate problem that
result will be reached? The railroads are
preparing for the contest, and such a de-
liverance as this by such man as Judge
Dunno has suddenly grown to be will not es-
cape them, or fail to be used by them for
whatever they can make out of it.
Meanwhile the government ownership
people will beat their drums with all the
more vigor, and establish recruiting stations
in every quarter where Organism or popu-
lism has at any time had a foothold They
intend to make that if possible, the para
mount issue in 1893. TO-. .--.r-' -- '''-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Beautiful Millinery.

Paris, London and New York are
splendldly represented in the Mill
merry Salon, second.fioor. But these
handsome head adornments, that
have travelled so far to grace the
graceful heads of American women.
are even less beautiful than the
Washington hats and bonnets de
signed and fashioned in this cmpori-
um by adopts who are artists in their
line. Simple elegance, refined taste
and sensible judgment mark these
Woodward & Lothrop hats.
The College Widow is an imported creation of
white and dainty tlnts coloring pink prevail
ing. Quite long streamers q. the back can be left
flowing, brought around the neck. reminding Of
the old, sweet lines:
when she tied her bonnet strings under her chin.
She tied the heart OF the young man in
A particularly graceful hat is formed almost
tirely of lace medalions, the being of deli
cate Dresden, and the white ostrich feathers
tending to the back which, according 20 the latest
style, is well turned up.
Polo hat is one OF the creations OF the Wash
ington artists this salon. II is made Of lace and
trimmed with very beautiful ostrich feathers. in
pink shaded to pale blue. wreath of small blue
roses imtedded In rich brown moss adds much 10
the pink and blue effect of the whole.
Another of our make. representative of the
elegance and taste OF this salons artists Is fash
Toned of cream horse-hair braid The underside OF
the broad brin Is covered with pale pink maline.
on which are most artistcally laid two wreaths of
small very fine pink A spray OF larger
roses adorns the top. Slightly to the left Side
One special feature OF this hat Il. 1t would become
any complexion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
ST ailored" Gowns
European and American Models).

European and American Models).
Although we still speak of tai
lored" gowns, the word no longer
brings to mind the severe plainness
as of yore. In fact, the tailored"
gowns are now quite elaborate, and
many of them are trimmed with fine
lace, that lends a refined richness
and marks the woman OF elegant
taste.
Among the elegant church gowns just exhibited
Is plum and brown, very rich changeabe silk.
The fun waist is well fitting. showing a dainty
vest made entirely of very rare lace In Persian col
orings turn down collar and the cuffs are trim
med with the same lace. Below the stitched girde
Is knife plating forming peplum. The round
length skirt is full and shirred.
Another and perhaps more superb church gown Is
built of mahogany eolienne The full blouse is
elaeorately trimmed with mahogany lace. The
cuhs of the three quarter sleeves of heavy ma
hogany lace. The full-plated skirt is finished with
tailored stitching. and falls a silk drop This
very rich toilet will not be duplicated Ii would
be appropriate for calling other carriage occa-
sions.
One of the elegant costumes Just imported
is Of rich violet taffeta having a fancy surpIice
waist, with deep vest and cuffs OF heavy cream
lace over white silk. The front OF the skirt is a
graduated box plat. The sides and back are tuck
ed and finished with deep shirred nounce.
Another stunning gown OF blue eolenne 10 as
dainty as 1t is elaborate. The surplIce waist has
fitted collar and vest OF white lace and blue vel
vet The three-quarter sleeves are finished with
white chiffon cloth pufs quite full and tucked,
and showing touches OF fine lace The full SHRED
skirt has Il three-inch pun at the bottom This
spring affair. 1t Is unique. especially the pretty
sash at the back ..., -
Among the exquisite dresses of young giris is an
old rose of soft wool. The full surpllce waist
has V front and back. With Yest OF heavy cream
lace over white silk. The three quarter sleeves
are trimmed with same. The round length gored
circular skirt Is trimmed with silk ofnAmeuts and
stitching at the bottom.
White broadcloth is always 7elegant-aIwAys be-
coming. One Of exquisite design is shown Ii Is
made with shfrred blouse Jacket The fancy collar
and cuffs are of white velvet A fall Of haze fn
ishes the cuffs and velvet rosettes and lace com
plete the waist. The skirt Is quite elaborate with
panels Of box plaits and shIrriag. very striking
trimming eHcircles The skirt, 1t is made of heavy
satin ribbon and velvet, and at the panels is
adorned with exquisite inlay embroidered In deli
cate eolors The set Of the skirt. is particularly
graceful E-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Not Worrying.

Don't you sometimes feel that this gov
eminent Is on the verge Of great crisis?"
asked the apprehensive man.
NO." answered Farmer Corntossel.
Our congressman is home takin' things
easy. and If the government don't hold up.
he's the one whose Job is in danger. If he
doesn't worry. don't see why I should"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Henry Clews takes the ground that II
stocks are taxed eggs ought to be. inc
beef trust feels quite able to keep up the
cost Of food without any assistance from
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Every now and then a scientist declares
that the earth will be destroyed in a few
million years, but the trust magnates have
not taken any steps to head off this threat
of destruction to their property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

So much new evidence Is being talked of
for the Nan Patterson trial that the i'm
preston is Irresistible that IT was not as
thoroughly prepared in the first place as It
might have been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
A Dissatisfaction.

'How do you like that speaker"
He is neither one thing nor the other. "
answered the man who is never pleased.
His remarks are just stupid enough to
make you sleepy and just loud enough to
keep YOU awake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Be1ated Caution.

whats the matter3" asked Charon i'm
patiently. -, 49,
TT goes to show how unreasonable the
public is answered the first mate. Seine
Of the shades refuse to get On board be-
cause we haven't any officially approved
life preservers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Some of the descriptions of war scenes in
Asia make it appear that the canteen regu-
lations of the Russian army are sadly in
need of revision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
W000War0 6 TOtbr0p,
New ork-WAsEINGTON-
Easter Cards and NQxeItes-Waiu Floor. q Street
Easter Cards and Novelties. Floe
Easter Wearing Apparel and Gift Things

TIL y 1t invites to fsprng
of
- in variety character in
rsandIon Garments TO
Lngran Ind
Pets Skirts Hosiery Shoes Mems Hats Mems and BOYS
Leaflets Bibles Prayer Books and iym
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
A Mistake.

Full oft the well intending man
Unconsciously doth shirk,
He gives the time to worrying
That should go into work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

After the Inequalities that have been So
enthusiastically extended TO the President
bear hunting will seem comparatively
quiet and restful occupation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Mr.. Bryan will hardly postpone the reor-
ganiZation of the party until he finds demo-
Gratis who worthy of the compliments
he has been showering on Mr. Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

1t is greatly to Mr. Carnegie's credit
that in spite of the. frequency with which
he is misauoted and misrepresented, he re-
mains a philanthropist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Unfair Women.

From the Cleveland Leader.
John Oliver Hobbies, the novelist, says
that women are not fair. Then was Tenny-
sons Dream OF Fair Women" only that
and nothing mOre2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Mayor Dunno. with true Chicago assur-
ance, is urging the eastern cities to get in
line and be modern,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Dust in Baltimore.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Scientists say the suns rays are con-
veyed to earth through the medium of dust
II this be true, Baltimore ought to be the
lightest city along the Atlantic coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Considering the number of Russians who
cannot read or write. the alleged political
influence exercised by the Russian novelist
is very remarkable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
The Risen Power.

From the New York Tribune.
Nothing Japanese is uninteresting now,
when all eyes are turned to the rising, or,
perhaps 1t were better to say, the risen
power of the orient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

The car is keeping close to his palace
in fear of hostile popular demonstration
He has changed his mind about commit
ting suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
SHOOTING STARS.
A Race Track Difficulty.

''Your husband" said the physician,
must not let his system run down.
Doctor" answered young Mrs. Torkins,
'he has been doing his best to keep it up.
But it never wins"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

If Chicago can give lessons in how to
run a street railway system, Its eminence
as an educational center will be univer-
sally recognized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

If Mr.. Hyde and Mr.. Alexander are not
careful Tom Lawson will make them the
subjects of a special chapter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

1t will soon be time TO begin the inspection
of excursion boats for iron lifc-preservers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Rockefeller is biding his time. Some time
Kansas may be looking for an endowment
of some sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Permissible,

From the Burlington Hawkeye.
Any objection to resuming the discussion
of q noiseless Fourth Of Julyf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Wash OF the faint.

From the Denver Republican.
It may get SO that q millionaire will have
to send his money to the laundry before he
can give 1t to q go9d cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
THE STAR has a regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation CT the other WASH
ington dailes. As a News and Adyertts-
ing Medium It has no competitor.

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to acy Individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

\ charming well as a most superb waist I.
fashioned entirely of tiny pufs OF French null anf
medailions of real lace, with dainty collar and
cuffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Handmade Waists.

This is the era OF. thanksgiving.
We seem to be returning to the far
away days of our. grandinothers,
when every garment was made by
hand" This is particularly evidenced
in the elegant and elaborate waists
being exhibited on the third, floor
Not a machine stitch is. seem. The
embroidery, puffs and tuckS, are all
hand-work. 9'''-
Many of these waists have been
imported, and all are the very new
est styles. Manufacturers have sur
passed all former efforts in rare de-
signs.
One superb creation not duplicated is fashioned
entirely, both waist and sleeves. OF small pufrs OF
fine dotted null and lace put together by hand
with dainty handmade thread work exactly
similar to that our grandmothers taught us to
make. Of fine thread a hslrpin. and which was
known eighty years ago ''harpin trimming"
The collar and deep cuffs are formed of the lace
the sleeves being quite full. Dolly Madison her
self never owned exquIsitey made gar
ment.
Another elegant waist has yoke and deem cuffs q,
net deliberately embroidered by hand The yoke ia
nnished with row of lace medallIons that meet
the null waist. that is tucked by hand from the
bottom to within few inches of the medalIlons
forming graceful fullness. The collar and cuffs
are formed Of fagotIng. The material IS finest
French null.
charming well most superb waist is
fashioned entirely of tiny pufs OF French null and
medaliions OF real lace, with dainty collar ana
cuffs.
very simple but simply superb waist one that
VIII hardly have peer in all the elegant toilets
or the season, IS of finest French null dafntiIy
embroidered with flowers arranged that they
present most charming effect. The collar and
cuffs are finished with real lace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Stationery and Engraving
For Easter Weddings.

1o are showing Papers
approved and tints Also Desk and Library
:V\1N\AA Table Requisites.
In addition, the best facilities afforded for the
craving Wedding Invitations Announcements Reception At Homes
Visiting for the execution of onogams Ad
Stamping plain colors gold and silver and Illuminating
are also features of this department
Engraving Department getting buster every day.
Weddings should be placed avoid possible sappot
in their prompt delivery.
Main noorE e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Among the exquisite dresses of young giris is an
old rose, OF soft WOOL The full surpllce waist
has front and back. wfth vest OF heavy cream
lace over white silk. The three quarter sleeves
are trimmed with same. The round length gored
circular skirt Is trimmed with silk Ornaments and
stitching at the bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

particularly graceful hat is formed almost en-
tirely of lace medallions. the being of deli
cate Dresden and the white ostrich feathers
tending back. which, according 10 the latest
style is well turned UP.