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Evening star., 1905-02-24
High-Pressure Fire Service.

The city of Indianapolis was visited the
other day by great confiagration which
destroyed property valued at a million and
a half OF dollars. The flames spread more
rapidly than the fire department could
check them. there being a shortage of
water caused by the insufficient size Of
the mains. 1t is now asserted that if there
had been a special main running directly
through the business section of the city
from the source of supply the fire would
have been controlled in an early stage and
a large part Of the loss would have been
prevented. Therefore a demand has been
voiced for the installation of such a water
service for fire fighting.
This is precisely what the District Com
missioners and the business men of Wash
ington have been asking from Congress
for the District for several years. The es-
Inmates submitted to Congress in the au-
tumn carried at item of s150, eco for a high
pressure service to be maintained from
the Fort Reno reservoir, and kept dis
tinct from the ordinary water supply of
the city. It has been demonstrated that for
this sum there could now be established a
series of mains with hydrants thickly dis
tributed throughout the business district,
which in an emergency would do the work
apparatus other than the hose reels and the
trucks. and perhaps a water tower or two
10 secure horizontal streams.
Such a high-pressure service would, by
releasing the steamers now kept on guard
in the center of the city for the rapidly
growing suburbs. permit better protection
for both the business and the residential
sections. and would measurably supply the
needs of the District for many years to
come. For once the capital would be ade-
quately protected from fire. and 1t could
be kept in that state with a very slight
annual addition to the equipment to re-
place and repair the apparatus and to pro-
vide new companies for the developing out
lying regions. The three-quarters of a mill
lion which the high-pressure service Is es-
timated to cost at present-it will cost more
later. owing to the steady rise In the price
OF iron-wouid stand for several times as
much money spent In the purchase CT
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Depew on Railroad Rates.

Spaaking at a dinner eaten in his honor
in New York last night Senator Depew
said:
president Roosevelts suggestions go no
further than that the hand of the govern
ment shall be strengthened that it can
reach abuses, remedy wrongs and protect
rights There Is no intelligent and patriotic
railroad man In the United States who does
not wish, both in the interest of his cor
poration and of the public and of his own
elimination and favoritism, and to have the
great carrying corporations of the country
so managed that there will be reasonable
rates and equality for ALL
Mr.. Depew is tagged by his opponents
as a railroad senator. They attribute his
presence in the upper house of Congress to
railroad influences. But for those in
fluences. 1t has been asserted, he would
certainly have failed of reelection and
Odells man been chosen. The railroad
rate problem saved him. He could not be
spared at a time when railroad interests
so imperatively demanded the services in
Office of man so friendly to them.
This was to undervalue Mr.. Depew. He
had more strength. and still has more.
than that derivable from his railroad
friends. AS the former president of a
great railroad company, and familiar by
reason of that fact with railroad affairs,
1t was to be expected that he should re-
ceive the support of railroad interests in
his political aspirations. But as an orator
of popularity and distinction and politi-
clan of years of activity he had other
claims to consideration and his success is
not attributable to any one line of sup
port He is senator for several good rea-
sons
Still if We take him only as an authority
on railroad matters this deliverance in
New York is both significant and impor-
tant 1t alone pretty well disposes of the
charge that this movement for the regula-
tion by the government of railroad rates
has its origin and support in socialistic
circles, and has for Its object the early
government ownership of railroads. Mr..
Depew sees nothing of that kind in it, but
something from which not only the people
at large but the railroads themselves may
profit. The principle of the proposition is
sound and he hopes to see it established.
1t is too late, we are told. to obtain legis-
lation by this Congress, but it seems GER
tain that the next Congress will provide it,
1t may not come in the form of the bill
now under consideration, nor in that of
sion. Some new and strong men are COM
ing on the scene, and they will have some
thing to say on the subject. We may
safely believe, however that what is done
will meet the demands now heard, and that
the relief sought will be sufficient and per-
manent.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Not for Sale.

The blossom generously bestows
Its sweetness on each breeze that blows.
Had you the wealth of every mine,
Though men might cringe beneath YOU
power,
1t would not buy for use of thine
The perfume of a single flower.
The sunshine as it's greets the eye
Expands oer all kindly sky.
Had you the treasure to exceed
The splendors of sultan's dream,
You might not claim in sordid greed
To own single glittering beam.
And child love, too, when it is sought
Is easy earned, but never bought.
Though gold it's mighty sway expands
To spur ambition and beguile,
The best in life it ne'er commands
Flowers, sunshine, nor babys smile.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

sonal friend and supporter In the mayors
chair, he will add greatly to his strength il
the state, and the final result might be his
election to the Senate in place Of Mr.. Piatt
He has served In the lower house OF Con-
gress and in the governors chair, and thu
Senate. 1t is believed, is now within the
range Of his vision.
VIII Mr.. Murphy prove equal to the
emergency? He has not had one-half the
experience Of Mr.. Odell. He IS troubled by
some jealousies in his party, and his help
iessness last fall made his leadership look
rather cheap. In Mr.. Mcclellan he will
have the strongest candidate he could name
"a clean and really capable man. who In
Office has. under difficulties, carried himself
we'll Still the old guard Of Tammany
would feel very much better with the old
chief in charge. and we may be certain they
all regret Mr.. Crokers decision to go back
to his race horses across the water, and
to the purses they may win for him.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
steamer. and the hir. Of the engineer. to


man them.
Had indianapolis had high-pressure SER
vice the other day, with an abundance OF
water to fight the fire and keep it down to
approximately its original area. 1t would
have saved, on the basis of the estimate
for Washington. perhaps the total cost OF
the special system Of mains. It has been
frequently asserted that Washington, hith-
erto immune. by great good fortune, from
Baltimore, would with a high-pressure ser
vice be rendered virtually secure by rea-
son Of its equipment. 1t would be prac-
tically impossible for a fire ever to gain
great Roadway here with hydrants avail
able at every street corner, with water
pressure and supply sufficient to throw fifty
streams upon a single building, IL neces-
sary, within few minutes from the first
alarm.
Three quarters of a million dollars thus
invested would be- as stated, measure OF
direct economy in providing once for all
for the city's chief increases In its fire
fighting equipment. 1t would be, on the
other hand a most profitable investment
In security of life and property, render
ing the capital so safe from disaster that
1t would be regarded as the ideal resi-
this respect. 1t may be too late to write
the amendment into the District appropria-
ion bill at this session, but there should
be no doubt whatever of it's inclusion in
next years budget.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Better Bumpers Ordered.

1t Is gratifying to learn, from a state
ment officially made at the District build
ing today, that the Commissioners are NOV
Ing to require the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company to equip its lexington
freight tracks with reliable bumpers, to
prevent the constant blockading of the
street and the possibility of a terrible dis
aster If this order Is executed in good
faith and the bumpers put up are strong
enough to withstand the shock of the car
blows under careful management the pub
lie will be relieved of a great anxiety, for
then and not until then will street car
and other traffic along lexington place be
secure.
But it is a matter of some disquietude
that this action was not taken by the
Commissioners until the subject had been
called to their attention through a news
article and an accompanying editorial in
this paper. although the conditions at the
freight yard had been plainly in view
of the authorities, through the police, for
several months. Furthermore. the most
serious of all the accidents at this point had
resulted in publications with pictures show
ing the partial destruction of a building
caused by a runaway freight train.
Whose business is it to look after such
details? Has the railroad company the right
to proceed with the adoption of so-called
safety devices without official supervision?
Is there no public inspection of the track
ends to see that they are made safe at the
time of installation? Is there no occasional
inspection to make sure that the re-
quirements of public safety are being OBJ
served? Have the police no instructions to
observe and report all conditions which
constitute possible menace to life and
property? Are not their reports, if made,
productive of remedial action?
There is an excellent service in this
District designed to reduce the fire risk
to the lowest possible minimum. Certain
classes of buildings which are potential in
vitations to fires subject to inspection
and the Commissioners may order changes
made to meet the rules of public security.
Buildings that are so fimsy in construction
to menace life may be condemned. Con-
ditions that threaten to spread disease are
subject to official inspection and abate-
ment In these and other lines the mu-
nicipality does not wait for the citizen to
call attention TO the evil, actual or i'm
pending. 1t goes forth itself. in the person
of some inspector or policeman, and seeks
the danger spots.
There would be a keener sense of relief
if the public were to feel that such condi-
tions as those that exist in lexington and
constitute a deadly menace might be de-
tected officially and promptly, and might
be remedied before disaster has occurred
to force action. Fortunately in this case
there has been no such disaster, but it has
been due rather to good luck than good
management.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

1t would undoubtedly conduce to the
healthfulness as well as the appearance of
the city If the householders. taking ad-
vantage of the present thaw. would use
their garden hose and give their sidewalks
and streets a thorough washing. The
filth that has accumulated during many
weeks of severe weather now settling down
to the pavements as the snow and ice melt,
will otherwise remain to offend the eye and
polute the air until a sharp rainfall washes
1t away or another snow storm covers 1t
for a little longer. If cleaned into the
sewers now it will be gone for good
Evening star., 1905-02-24
An Impending Situation.

What inquired the man who believes
in race equality, sis the difference between
the colored and the white people?"
We'll" answered Mr.. Erastus PinkIey.
IF dey keeps on burnin' sof' coal dar won
be no diff'unce dat you kin notice"
Evening star., 1905-02-24

The idea of a permanent auditorium for
inaugural festivities ought to appeal to
every citizen of this country. The inaugu-
ration is the nations great holiday in which
every man, woman and child may hope at
one time or another to participate.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

Official technicalities are difficult things,
but the layman does not need more than
one glance at the snow and slush in process
of removal from Pennsylvania avenue to
warrant him in classifying it as dirt
Evening star., 1905-02-24

The discovery that paper money carries
germs for months will create but slight ap-
prehensiOn. The average man does not
carry it long enough to feel in much dam
ger.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

1t would be a pleasure to be able to as
sure Inauguration visitors that they need
not bring their ove-shoes. But past ex-
perience does not warrant taking the
chance
Evening star., 1905-02-24

]. Perpont Morgan paid 5000 for dog
People who do not fancy dogs are wonder
ing how a man who would do such a thing
could be so smart a financier.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

1t IS difficult for the average traveller who
has submitted to customs house inspection
to see how Mrs Chadwick could have bluff
ed those officials as she bluffed the bank
erS
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Not Overconfdent.

Il see the legislature passed that law you
were advocating
YES" answered Farmer CorntosseI.
That's a start anyhow. It's easy enough
to pass a law. The next thing is to get
people to pay any attention to it."
Evening star., 1905-02-24

st. Petersburg life insurance companies
are not getting into any disputes about
matters of business authority. They have
graver things to command their attention.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Well Meaning.

I don't think that Blarniwell means to
be dishonest"
No; he's perfectly willing to pay his
debts, If you will show him how to get the
money" 3
Evening star., 1905-02-24

The exclusion of opium from the Phil
ippines should be a reminder to the heather
that the only dissipation tolerated by civ
ilzation are rum and tobacco.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

Once a year the glorious example set by
George Washington is remembered but on
the other 1854 days his influence is not
strongly apparent.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

S. Weir Mitchell says that every novel
should be laid aside for two years after it
is written. Many of them should not be
picked up then.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

Yesterdays ballot in the Delaware legis-
lature showed thirteen votes for Addicks
But he probably did not feel very lucky in
the first place.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

Russia's belief that Kuropatkin can win
may cause Stoessel to suspect that there
are more apologies ahead for somebody.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

Warsaw would feel relieved if it could be
sure that it's strike would not be any more
serious than recent disturbances in Colo
radO
Evening star., 1905-02-24

II will doubtless be some years before any
more universal peace suggestions come from
the cZar,
Evening star., 1905-02-24

The more President Roosevelt and Mr..
Bryan manage to agree, the more Tom
Watson is convinced that he Is the coming
man.
Evening star., 1905-02-24

Every small town feels that liberal ap-
preparation for public buildings might help
it to row some.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
To the Story Book Detective.

Your lot with envy most men view,
Life's method is reversed.
1 might solve problems If, like you,
I knew the answer first.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Irving to Be Imnart;aI

Don't you object to the shouting Of those
children In the nursery?"
Not any MORE" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
1T sounds as good as some of 'Parsifar to
me-
Evening star., 1905-02-24

1t Is depressing to find that the beef trust
in the midst OF an investigation of Its
methods went ahead and cornered eggs.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Harping on the Senate.

From the Kansas City Star
The Russian people might be less keen
to acquire a congress If they knew more
about the United States Senate.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Eastern Diplomacy.
From the singap

From the Singapore Free Press
The Korean minister at Peking, who has
been ordered home. wires that he cannot
come until the government sends him his
overdue salary that he may pay his bills.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Should Take One.

From the New York Tribune.
DR.. Osler will never make fortune SELL
ing agesretirement chloroform packages.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Doesn't Work Well.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Evidently Standard OIL is sadly deficient
when it comes to quieting troubled waters.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
RobafeIler.

From the Minneapolis Journal
Down in Kansas they are calling him
John D. RObafeller.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Talking Sense.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Booker T. Washington Is talking horse
sense as usual and the luncheon incident
seems to be forgotten outside Of Mississippi
Evening star., 1905-02-24

a New York priest who protested against
the disposition to slander the city may yet
evoke reply from DR.. Parkhurst.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
Cause Of Ill-Temper.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

i Enquirer.
The editor of one of our favorite contem-
poraries has become unbearably cross and
cranky In his columns. Some person has
evidently presented him with fountain
pen.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
oh, Helpi
From the Mexican Herald.

Superstitious Kentuckians at Paducah
are hoektng to lsten to q talking tree.
Probably peach tree. peachins on itsslk
Evening star., 1905-02-24

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to cny 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., 1905-02-24

Candelabra. $500 to s21.OO.
Fruit Bowls, $500 to $3.50.
Fern Dishes. 500 to $500.
COmports, S4O0.
Punch Bowls. $21.O0 to $500.
Coffee Urns, S12.OO and $500.
Card Receivers. S1.OO to $500.
Card Receivers. gold lined. $3.50.
Fruit Bowls. 500 to $3.50.
Bread Trays. $500 to $500.
GOblets. $1.50 each.
Trays, 500 to S21O0.
Fruit Trays, S21.OO.
PlateauS. 800 to $1,000.
Loving Cups. S4.OO to S15.O0.
Ice Pitchers. $1,000
Vases, S40 and $3.50.
Tea Sets, ) pieces, $1,000 and $3S. 90.
Pitchers. 500 to $500.
Tilt Pitcher and Goblets, $500
Fruit Dishes. $3.50
Chocolate Pots, $500 to S4.0O.
Spoon Trays. 500.
Sugar and Cream Sets, $20O.
Butter Dishes, $500.
Tea Sets. 4 pieces, 500.
Coffee Sets, pieces, 800
Cigar Jars. S1.00
Crumb Sets, $500 to $500.
Bakers. $500 to $500.
Tureens, $3.50 to $1,000.
Evening star., 1905-02-24
ar Mmntver@ary Sale Eno0@ &atmr0a

Flat Ware.
Teaspoons, SOC. set.
Tablespoons, $1.13 set.
Medium Forks, $l.13 set.
Dessert Forks, $1.O0 set.
Dessert Spoons. $1.00 set.
A. D. Coffee Spoons, CSC. set.
Sugar Spoons, Csc. each
Butter Knives, 25c. each.
Sugar Spoons, in box, 25c. each.
Butter Knives, in box, 25c. each.
Oyster Forks, 81 .13 set.
Berry Forks, $1.OO set.
Butter Spreaders, S1.50 and 500 set.
Pie Forks, $500 set.
Pickle Forks, 35c. each.
Cold Meat Forks. Soc each.
Berry Spoons. 75c. each.
Orange Spoons, $1.00 set.
Ice Cream Spoons, $10O set.
Ice Cream Forks, $1.50 set.
Fruit Knives, $l.50 set.
Pie Knives, S1.0O each.
Sugar Tongs, SOC. each
Children's 3-pce. Sets, ioc- eacn.
Cream Ladies', SOC. each.
Gravy Ladies, soc. each.
oyster Ladies, $100 each.
Pinch Ladies' $1.23 each.
Fish Knives, S1.25 each.
Fish Forks, $l.25 each.
Main floor. Eleventh ST.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-24
LIoNEss ESCAPES.
Causes a Panic Among Gathering Of
Five Thousand People.

,'sw Yo.k. Aug ga full grown
lioucss which escaped from her cage
In pleasure park near Vailsburg. "
J.. caused "a panic in a crowd Of 5000.
Including many women and children.
who gathered TO watch the exhibition
given by trick bicyclist. when the
news OF the animals escape spread
there was Wild stampede for the
streets which lasted nearly fifteen min
utes. Dozens Of women and children
were knocked down and bruised. while
scores Of men had their clothing almost
torn or but so far as could be learned
none were seriously hurt. Terror pre-
vailed until II was found the lloness
had gone In an opposite direction from
the crowd. Immediately after the es-
cape OF the lioness her trainer organ
lied a hunting party Of nearly 200
armed with guns and clubs. The ami
mai was finally after a chase lasting
more than two hours cornered and
driven back into her cage which had
been carried 90 the spot.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-24
INITIATIVE FLOWERS.
The CaricHture Plant L. one Of nrn-
nils Peculiar Growths.

The Brazilian flower known as the
running antelope Is so called because
its white petals have "A series Of well
defined, dark colorcd lines and dots In
which the Imagination can readily
trace the form OF an antelope with It's
limbs Outstrctched and head thrown
back, seemingly fleeing for its life. In
the "caricature plant one species has
the Initiative form ON the petals. an
other has il outlined la the ribs and
shading Of the ribs. This last men
toned curiosity bears q remarkably
well executed likeness Of the Duke OF
Wellington and has on that account
been named Arthur and His Nose.
Among the orchids the initiative
form is entirely different In character,
being exhibited In the shape Of the
flower itself Some are exact counter
felts OF bees, butterflies. moths, etc,
while others take upon themselves the
form OF worms aud beetles. Natural
lists believe that In the first instance
II Is natures trap 10 lure other bees,
moths and butterflies, but Ia the case
OF the worm aud beetle orchids or
those that are exact countcrparts OF
toads. lizards and huge spiders they do
not attempt 10 explain.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-24
TEACHER WINS.
Entitled to Salary Wien School Closes
During seholssti- Term.

Austin. Aug. ss.--in the case o. c. +.
Farmer. appellant. against the Ava
RADIO school board. aprrllees. state SUI
perintendent Of Public Instruction
Cousins has handed down an opinion IN
which he holds that the A-acher OF a
school Il entitled 10 salary when
schools were closed. whether for lack
Of coal Or on account Of the weather.
The came up over refusal OF the
board-Df trustees of Alvarado To pay
one OF the teachers for one week In
February when the schools were closed
through no fault Of the teacher. This
settles a question which was worrying
school boards over the state.
}. A. Bachman. superintendent OF the
Austin water and ..sht plant. has ten
dered his resignation TO the board OF
water and light commissioner. Al
last Mondays session ~ the city coun-
ell resolution was adopted urging the
commission 10 request the resignation
OF Superintendent Bachman. which the
latter had said was at the disposal Of
the commission az any time. This adds
TO the muddle between the commits
sion and city council.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-24
IMMEDIATE STATEHOOD.
Resolutions 70 This Effect Adopted by
Convention at Muskogee.

Muskogee. Aug. Resolutions de-
clarIng for immediate statehood for
Oklahoma and Indian Territory as two
states were adopted By the Statehood
AMI Constitutional convention OF the
Five Civilized Tribes OF Indians.
After the appointment OF a committee
Of ffty-one which h TO draft a consti-
tuition Tor presentation 20 the con-
ventioN the gathering adjourned to
await lae work Of the committee. The
committee will meet daily. dividing the
work OF drafting the constitution
among subcommittee. This. Il Is be-
lleved. viii consume two or three
weeks time. The prohibitionists APP
parcntly have won their fight and will
be permitted TO prepare "a strong pro-
hibitiOn plank
Convention adjourned until Sept. 8.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-24
Ammonia For the Mouth.

Persons who are troubled with acid
ity Of the stomach, that dlsagreeable
state OF affairs when zones teeth are
all on edge" will find II an excellent
thing 10 rinse the mouth and wash the
teeth IN water containing a few drops
OF ammonia This Is an alkali and
therefore neutralizes the acid, remoy-
Ing by this means one OF the most pro
life sources Of disease and putting the
mouth in an agreeable and wholesome
condition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-24
The Eleven Thousand virgins.

The 1000 virgins mentioned In Cath.
Ollie martyrolOgy were the virgin train
OF 81. Ursula While ON their way "a
France they were driven by adverse
winds to Cologne, where they are said
TO have been murdered by Huns. Even
10 this day visitors 20 Cologne are
shown pile OF human skulls and
bones heaped up In a wall and faced
with glass. These. the verger asserts,
are the relics OF the unfortunate fe'
males. St Ursula was British
princess.