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and Personal Bonds.

Two of the subordinate officials of the
District government have reported to the
Commissioners that the practice of the
Police Court in accepting the personal bonds
of defendants found guilty of violating the
municipal regulations seriously initiates
against the enforcement of the law and the
maintenance of the proper standards of mu-
nieipal government. The health officer finds
that often when his inspectors discover
cases of disregard for the sanitary rules
the court, instead Of filming the defendants
and thus bringing them sharply to reaiiza-
ton of their offense. accepts personal bonds
and thus permits the idea to spread that the
District government is merely holding UP
It's finger at delinquents and is not dis
posed to punish them. The building In
spector brings the same condition to the at
tention of the Commissioners, saying that
his subordinates are seriously handicapped
In their enforcement Of the regulations by
this line of procedure, offenders acquiring a
feeling of virtual contempt for the laws
when they see the court repeatedly allow
ing violators to go free with warning.
OF course, the most the Commissioners
can do is to bring the matter to the atten-
ton of the court and urge that the regula
lions be more sharply enforced whenever
offenses are proved. The regulations them
selves do not provide for this form of sus
pended sentence, but in every instance stip-
ulate maximum and minimum fines or
terms of Imprisonment The theory Of these
sliding scales is that merely technical Of
tenders or those in whose behalf extenuat-
ing circumstances may be cited will be pun
ished By the application Of the smallest fine
the shortest term. By accepting personal
bonds in so many cases to occasion the
reports now on file with the Commissioners
the court has practically written new pro-
visions into the regulations.
The health and safety of the community
depend upon the strict enforcement of the
sanitary and building regulations, and it
is exceedingly hazardous to permit them
to fall into disrepute by allowing to spread
belief that they are only written for
moral effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

souri, as In the neigfboring states. But
most of all they quoted the means by which
Judge Parker had been nominated. ana
the effect on the Bryan men throughout
the commonwealth. AS the trick had been
turned In ST. Louis In the face of all, 1t
was an easy matter to distribute the story
among voters near at hand AS a conse-
quence so the democrats asserted, their
local campaigns went all to pieces.
The republicans, while not doubling that
the two things mentioned by the democrats
figured in the result, saw yet third cause
which gave them great comfort. In their
opinion the policy of protection had been
growing stronger In the state for some
years. and had now found encouragement
for an emphatic expression. They read an
Endorsement of that policy in the repub-
lcan congressman elected, and predicted
that the future would sustain their view.
The time Is at hand for the test. Mr..
Roosevelt Is still on deck. but pledged to
retire at the end of his term. Judge Parker
got what was coming to him, and now Is as
dead as Hector. Mr.. Bryan is again the
darling of his party. What is at stake then
in Missouri this year Is the simple propo-
sition of choosing between the two parties
as respects national policies. If the re-
publicans carry the House with the aid OF
Missouri, the state will share through as
signment of her members on the majority
side of the committees In the work OF
forward the policies she has sup
ported in the present House. If the demo-
Gratis carry the House, and Missouri shows
a return to her old allegiance by her mem
bership In that body, the state will assist
in the marking-time program to follow.
For with a democratic House and a repub-
lican Senate. and a presidential contest ap-
preaching legislative progress will be out
of the question.
Both parties are cu1tivating the voters
industriously. Republican speakers OF
national renown are on the stump. and Mr..
Bryan is again appealing to those who In
the past have shown marked loyalty to
him. Should Missouri repeat her perform
ance of 1904, or even approximate 1t, the
result, as respects protection in particular,
will be notable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

federal Jurisdiction, and the same principle,
applied to the Conduit road. which is owned
by the national government. would prevent
the mulcting of motorists by the Maryland
municipal authorities. This would mean
that that portion Of the Conduit road lying
beyond the District boundary would soon
become a speedway for racing motors. to
the infinite danger Of the other users OF the
highway.
Inasmuch an all the traffic. with an insig-
nif1cant exception, on this road originates
in Washington. 1t Is proper that the rules
which govern the city end, assuming that
the Commissioners authority Is to be sus-
famed, should govern the entire length.
Two-thirds Of the road lies in Maryland, ana
If the speed restrictions are to be with
drawn from that end owing to the failure
of the Maryland municipalities to maintain
their Jurisdiction. the result win be that
practically the entire length of well-paved
surface will be given over to the furious
speeding Of motors, driving all other We
hicles to other parts for safety.
If the government is to maintain this
road as a speedway for high-powered cars
they should have the whole stretch. 1t IT,
however. hardly to be conceived that Con-
gress, If appealed to In the premises, Will
consent to such an arrangement. In case
such a request Is made the reply most
surely consistent with the rights and safety
actment extending the Commissioners juris-
diction as to speed regulations to all parts
of the highway owned by the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Williams on the .sailroad Issue.

John Sharp williams declares on the
stump in North Carolina that the south
will never support the policy of. govern
ment ownership of railroads. He treats
the matter without an If. but, or and. His
words are entitled to attention. He is a
southern man of influence. and may be ex-
pected to attend a delegate the next
democratic national convention. His part
at st. Louis two years ago was a con-
spicuous one, and he withstood Mr.. Bryan
on the question of the conventions finan-
cial dellverance with genuine resolution.
Shall we see him repeating that perform
ance on the railroad question? Mr.. Bryan
will be on hand in fighting form and his
opponents will make a mistake if they do
not initiate him and show up also in the
toys of war.
This latest issue is fairly launched, and
the democracy is being tried by it. Mr..
Bryan could not If he would withdraw It,
If he is less assertive about 1t than his
Madison Square Garden speech seemed to
promise, many of his followers are going
on record with great freedom The new
democratic leadership in Massa chusetts
wants the government to own and to oper-
ate the railroads. as does the Hearst lead
ership in New York. In the middle states
u,
and western populism well i. under the
Bryan dominion-leans with enthusiasm to
the policy. The south therefore may ex-
pect two years hence. whether the Hearst
Moran program is defeated this year or
not, vigorous presentation of the railroad
Issue when the platform committee of the
national convention gets to work.
We should all feel better assured by Mr..
Williams words If the south's history for
forty years in national conventions were
different. But there is the Greeley episode
in 1872. when the south swallowed the Bit
terest of her prejudices under the influ-
ence of a promise of office. There is the
Cleveland episode in 1892, when the south,
under the same influence, returned to her
allegiance to a man whom she had been all
but loathing; and there Is the Bryan cpl
sode in 1885. when she fell in Loyalty be-
hind the man who was holding I'D Mr.
Cleveland to execration. The Parker epi-
sode is too pitiable for the ordinary pur-
poses of argument. Still, 1t was only the
hope of office that swung the south to
him away from Mr.. Bryan
Reasoning from this, the danger lies in
what the appearances of success may be in
1soS If the Bryan Hearst-Moran crowd
can persuade the south that the republicans
can be ousted on promise of government
ownership and operation of railroads will
She surrender? She surrendered to Greeley;
TO Cleveland with. gold record, and to
Bryan on a silver PLATFORM and to Parker
on contemplate dodge The promise of
power is a great charmer, and operates on
Doth parties and in all sections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Conduit Road and Motor Speeding

If the court holds, upon application, that
the towns. in the state of Maryland ada
cent to the Conduit road. have no jurisdic-
ton over the vehicles using the highway in
the matter of restricting their speed and
imposing fines for violation of speed laws,
then no time should be lost in giving by
law a jurisdiction over the whole stretch
of road to the District Commissioners, en-
abling them to regulate the traffic upon it.
A decision in the case of the Arlington road
is already of record. to the effect that the
Virginia authorities cannot interfere with
the traffic there, the highway being under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Missouri.

In the congressional field the most inter-
esting campaigns are in progress in Mis-
souri,. Mr.. Watson of Indiana, who is tour
ing the country in company with Mr. Cam
non. predicts republican success. In an in
terview he says:
"In Missouri ! am quite confident we
shall have nine members in the next ttouse.
The republicans out there are most enthusi-
astic and conditions are very favorable for
republican success. Democrats seem to be
polls. The republican success in Missouri
two years ago. in my Judgment VIII be re-
peated this year"
The overturn of 1904 was explained by
the democrats on two grounds. They gave
some of the credit to Mr.. Roosevelt, whose
personal popularity was as great in Mis-
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Illegality Of Firecrackers.
Ia III


The reported determination of the munich
pal authorities to compel cessation of the
manufacture of excessively powerful and
noisy fireworks in this city will doubtless
be commended by many as striking at the
root of serious evil, though it may not
prove to be effective for it's entire abate-
ment, and 1t certainly suggests some In
teresting questions concerning the consist
ency and fidelity with which some Of orr
laws are administered. 1t will probably
be possible for the authorities to prevent
the manufacture Of the Objectionable goods
within the city limits, always provided the
law invests them with the power to do So
But they may not find it altogether easy
to explain why they should forbid the man.
ufacture here Of goods intended for use
elsewhere, or to prevent the introduction
into this city of similar goods manufac-
tured elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Another Merger.


A little bit of April
An little bit O. June;
A little bit OF August
When the day approaches noon;
A little bit O. winter
AS the sky gets cold and gray;
A. little bit of everything
In one October day!
Laughin' with the sunshine
And a-tremblin' with the storm.
Complainin' cause, it's chilly now.
And then because it's warm;
1t keeps us all alvin in
A most uncertain state
An makes Teller feel jes' like
A weather syndicate!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

1t is not bad sign when the farmers
insist having the biggest orators of the
country as speechmakers instead of the
beginners In political life. In an era of true
prosperity the farmer gets used to having
the best Of everything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
SHOOTING STARS.
A Reliable Substitute.

I'm afraid I haven't many good argu-
ments for our side of the question:" said
the orator.
mo arguments?" responded the cam
paign manager. Then quote statistics.
They sound wise and everybody would
rather take them for granted than try to
understand them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

And now Mr.. Bryan is being scored for
his manner Of refusing a social invitation
in Illinois. 1t takes a very astute man
to be lionized without giving offense some
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

Speaking of the yellow peril. 1t has been
some time since any information was Of
fered as to how China is progressing with
the new military system that showed so
much energy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

Mr.. Rockefeller continues to make an &C.
casional donation just to show that his
disposition has not been soured by the at
tacks on his methods and motives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Strange Politics.

The present situation claims
Attention most expert,
With everybody calling names
And no one getting hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

The fact that art students have Kissed
him will not disturb Anthony Comstock.
Like the villain in the play he has learned
to regard kissing as a testimonial to his
efficiency,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

Silveira, having seized over million and
scuttled a ship, must be accepted as a con-
elusive demonstration that the old-time
buccaneer spirit is not wholly extinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

There Is much to be admired in Miss
Bertha Krupps wedding program, which
was distinguished by $3.50 trousseau and
a $3.50, 900 gift to the workmen's pension
fIlp1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

The fact that Richard Croker should live
to receive an apology for criticism of his po-
litical career shows that nothing Is impossi-
BILE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

The car has yacht and an automobile,
but would feel safer from anarchists If a
private flying machine were among the
present possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Appreciative,

do you read the fashion Magazines
asked the visitor.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. '"They
often give such valuable hints on what not
to year,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

w. R. Hearst may be far from the most
popular man in the country at present,
but there is no denying that he Is the
most discussed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

Even in the mildest climatic condition the
weather man can always fall back on
rain when he desires to be disagreeable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

The politicai campaign is quite as lively
when corporations were permitted to
dump in loads of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

The thoroughness with which Cuba is be-
Ing overhauled ought, eventually, to make
II an ideal location.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Confused Emotions.

How is your boy doing at college"
"Well." answered Farmer Corntossel, II
don't exactly know whether to compliment
him or make fuss. He came out first in
his class but he was last In a foot race"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

y In order 10 avoid delays On account OF
personal absence, letters to THE sTA1
should not be addressed 10 any individual
connected with the ofaoe, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or BUSH
ness Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
In Tennessee.
From the Nashville Banner.

Race track gambling and the abolition of
the bucket shops are issues that enter into
the choice of legislators all over the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Not W orried.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Mr. Roosevelt seems to be among the num-
Der wholly free from worry to what shall
be done with ex-Presdents.
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Kept His Promise.
From Judge.

=
Brother Mcclellan promised that he
would not vacate the mayors chair to run
for governor. He's kept 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

From the New York Press.
Some people in this world think they are
so superior they must expect to be awful
lonesome in heaven.
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His Best Joke.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
John D. Rockefeller arguing for unre-
stricted opportunities in the business world
recalls the fact that John was once elected
a member Of the Press Humorists' Associa-
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Quick and the Dead.

From the New York Herald.
1t is noticed that Mr.. Hearst only quotes
dead democrats. The live ones are nearly all
against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
Cold Calculation.

do you think the time will come when
there will be no money in politics?' said
one boss.
Il don't know" answered the other. cit
won't be our fault If it doesn't. We have
done the best We could to take out all there
was in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
A Modern Improvement.

From the Detroit Free Press.
AS the Cubans now see 1t the landing of
Columbus was nothing to the landing Of
Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16

S3 O2A for the new s. Japanese
%~' ~, Silk Kimonas, and "a. ~
for any of the Silk Petticoats marked
s. and $3.50.
<
22r for any 81 Warm Kimonas.
wv Sacques, Gowns. Skirts, etc.
A $1,000 stock Of them lately opened
on this third floor I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-16
The Superiors.

From the New York Pres
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23
ASKED TO CLOSE BREAK.
President Roosevelt Makes This Re
quest Of {. n. Hartman.

President Roosevelt Makes This Re
quest Of E. X. Hartman.
Washington. Dec. 2l.-President
Roosevelt Is exerting his efforts to
have the break in the Colorado river
in Mexico repaired as soon as possible
By the California Development com
pany. which. he declares, is ultimately
responsible for Il. He sent tele-
gram to +. II. Hartman at New York
reciting the conditions and the inabili-
" 10 secure action by congress be
cause OF the adjournment for the
Christmas holidays. The president
told Mr.. Hartman that Il Is incum-
bent upon him to close the break
again. and that action should be taken
without an hours delay.
Mr.. Hartman replied, saying that
the Southern Pacific company had no
control over the California Develop
ment company. but he would author.
lie the Southern Pacific officials TO
tr yto repair the break. trusting con-
gress TO take action later 10 assist
with the burden. The president gave
assurance that he would make recon-
mendations TO congress to this end.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23

a Waco special says: A good
illustration Tor the general public
as to the small amount OF water
needed for light draft navigation
was furnished yesterday byMr AS,
Adams, superintendent of the lock
and dam work on the Trinity below
Dallas. Mr.. Adams has a twenty
fve-ton freight boat which only
requires ten inches of water for its
propulsion. The average man who
is ignorant of navigation matters
would probably think that it would
require several feet to move such a
boat, whereas water less than half
knee-deep is all that is needed to
make the boat glide along. Super
intendent Adams is actively orga-
nizing his forces for work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23

NIWEN NFlIF WNENUIIN ITVIII |AsVW 10 {. ; sTIWsWV
Diamond cuff buttons from $3.50 to S35. 90
Solid gold bracelets, $500 to zee. $500
Gold plated, Carmen, Velvet and
Band bracelets. 81 so to-. $50
Sterling silver bracelets link and
band, Soc to-. ......... $50
Three hundred stick pins, Elks, 75c to SIS
Brooches, solid Gold, 100 TO .,. $4,000
Collar pins, Soc to........... $1,000
Bracelets. gold and gold filed
Silver Novelties
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Grand Reduction Sale!

In order to make this the banner week of the wear
we are going to offer you such tempting bargains in
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23

The introduction OF agricultural
training and other forms of indus.
trial education into the public
schools is one of the important mat
tiers which will come before the
next legislature. and that body
should make such provisions with
that end in view as are practicable
at this time. This great movement
means much for the future of the
state and will reward patient
thought and effort with a revolu-
ton and regeneration of the in
dustrial life of the state. Regard
less of the progress Texas seems
to be making, it is nothing when
measured by the opport unities af-
forded for development. Techui-
cal and industrial education is TN
the most promising
field of endeavor for training up
the youth of the land for useful
citizenship. Those who are inclin-
ed towards the professions or COM
mercial life have ample encourage
ment and will be benefited by such
industrial training as they may re-
ceive, while those industrially in
clined will have a chance early in
life to discover their natural bent
and will lose no time in pursuit of
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ROCKERS AND RUGS

That It will be impossible to risst them Here are
prices on few OF them good size granite rug usually
sold Tor ~ IN this sale Csc so inch Smyrna rug Tar
price w. in this sale SI2o Art square size oxfs Sbe
Ingram BRUSSELS and Administer from s4.7s up
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calliugs for which they are unfit
ted. BY all means let us have such
education all along the line as will
give Texas workers and producers
with trained minds aud hands.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23

Beaumont has a milk thief who
filches the tactical fluid direct from
the cows udder. That fellow is
"a mute, inglorious" oil trust
magnate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23

Be patient with the express man
and the postmau these days. There
is mighty little fun in Christmas
for either of them.
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ParaIyzed by Runaway.

Fort Worth. Dec. 2l.-eGeorge Jack
son. a negro, was thrown out OF a
vehicle In a runaway az North Fort
Worth and his spinal cord broken. He
Is paralyzed and may not recover.
The vehicle hit n post.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The Eagle is authorized to announce
FRANK CLARKE

as a candidate for reelection to the office
of City Secretary, At the ensuing election,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party of the City Of Bryan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-23

Colonei Roy W. Hearne OF san An
tonic declines the appointment OF ad.
jutant general rendered him by Gov
ernor-elect Campbell.
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Rings

One thousand rings to select from, consist
ing OF baby rings from Soc to. Sl00 90
Set rings from Sl.0O to ......... $1,000
Plain rings from $3.50 to......... $1,000
Diamond rings from $1,000 to 80. 5000
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Clocks

Clocks OF all kinds
Ebony clocks
Dresden china clocks
Wall china clocks
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Alarm clocks
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Umbrellas

Gold headed UNI rellaS, detachable han
dies, 100 to select from. Come
early. Prices from. $500 to $500