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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Alexandria County and the Gamblers.

1t is good to learn that the officials Of
Alexandria county, Va. are still working
TO lessen the local gambling evil by raiding
the gaming joints at jackson City Their
latest exploit resulted in the capture and
destruction of a large assortment of de-
vices 10 separate the gullible from their
mOrey. and also in the sentencing to Jail
of two of those responsible for their main
tenance.
Time was, not so many years ago. when
Alexandria county was the harvest field of
the gamblers. They throve there because
the county organization was incapable of
coping with them, when 1t was CHANGED to
be disposed to move against them. With
the assistance Of the governor of the state
however. and with the hearty support
OF public sentiment on this side of the
river. the county was aroused to a realiza-
tion OF the great evil of allowing the law
less element to dominate and an overturn-
ing OF political conditions worked ulti-
mately to the end of putting the d.ve-keep-
ers out of business Since then it has been
comparatively easy for the good citizens of
the county TO maintain high standard of
public morality. and the latest enterprise
or the officials indicates that il is their In
IGNITION TO preserve the peace and quiet and
10 safeguard the welfare of the community
This Is essentially a local question: in
which Washington is vitality interested. The
establishments that formerly throve at the
southern ends of the Long and Aoueduct
bridges drew their Patronage chiefly from
the capital. They could not have existed
save FOR the proximity OF a great popula-
ton upon which to draw Within easy ao-
cess of the District. these dives were daily
visited by hundreds. who lost their money
and occasionally their lives in the low dens
OF Rosslyn and Jackson City.
There can be no assured security In this
respect as long as such places exist Just
outside OF the doors Of Washington. The
hearty thanks of the people of the capital
are therefore due to the county officials
who have just demonstrated that they are
IN earnest in their intention to maintain the
law within their Jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

tan's incapacity. his limited authority. the
denial even OF his religious headship by a
pretender. the brazen independence of the
chief, Raisuli, all have conspired to foment
trouble in that quarter. Now the outbreak
has come, and 1t remains to be seen
whether there is any semblance of agree
ment between the tribesmen and the other
factors Of an uprising.
These north African states. once generally
known as the Barbary states. contain peren-
NAL germs of trouble Politically. they are
under a peculiar mixture of Jurisdictions
Algeria Is a French colony. Tunis is under
a French protectorate Tripoli Is a vilayet
of Turkey, and Morocco is theoretically an
absolute monarchy, without political or re-
ligious dependence upon the Sultan of Tur-
key. But throughout the Barbary coast
pulsates the fierce spirit of the Moslem,
with intense hatred of all Christians,
and especially of all Jews. who are numer-
Gus in that region. Some of the tribes deny
allegiance to others than their chiefs. The
Tuaregs of Morocco are especially indf-
ferent to political sovereignty, and are a
thorn in the flesh of the reigning monarch.
Under the Algeciras convention there Is
a Moorish police force. commanded by
native kads. or chiefs. assisted by French
opdIliSn ana OuiCeTS, Will
superior inspector to be named by Switzer-
land. the arrangement in this respect to
continue for five years. The force. accord
ing to the treaty. Is to be limited to a
strength of 900 men. distributed among
the eight ports of Morocco. This body has
no connection with the sultan's army. which
Is always quartered at the capital where he
may reside. 1t consists of about 10000
'dsciplned' infantry and 400 "disciplined'
cavalry. few batteries of field guns. and
1000 irregular cavalry. There are also
scattered throughout the country some 5000
militia cavalry and 10000 infantry. Of lit
tie practical use in warfare. owing to the
lack of positive control 1t Is estimated
that in time Of war the sultan might be
able to assemble as many as 10000 fighting
men in addition to those indicated. pro-
vided his call to arms were obeyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Ominous Signs in Morocco.

The Moroccan situation grows more
alarming. and indications point TO a spread
OF the disturbance until veritabls holy
war has been precipitated. In that event
the powers responsible for the preservation
OF peace and order IN Morocco may be
forced to call for assistance. For when once
the Mohammedan t-ibesmen raise the green
standard Of revolt the infection may spread
TO the entire northern portion OF Africa.
carrying the disturbance beyond the range
OF the Algec!ras convention. which gives
France and Spain the authority to maintain
order In the Moroccan seaports.
Conditions have been ripening for q holy
war In the north African States for some
time There has undoubtedly been consid-
cradle intrigue on the part OF personages in
Constantinople who desire a readjustment
at least OF African. II not of European. az
fairs. The Moroccan government has been
Iamentably weak, and has furnished the
most promising field for agitations. The sui
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
The Little Wanderer Found.

All Washington rejoices at the recovery
Of little Robert Barker. the three-year old
who was lost from Camp Good Will The
cry Of lost child always stirs every heart.
There IS nothing more touching than the
spectacle of a helpless youngster wandering
about among trees or through the fields
crying for food and frightened by the
darkness and the terrors Of the unknown.
The old nursery tale Of the Babes in the
Woods has appealed to millions because
OF this universal sentiment, which is merely
at natural expression Of a common hui
mainly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
The Maryland Democrats.

The democrats OF Maryland solved their
difficulty by nominating dark horse. and
going to the bench for him. If that is not a
mixed figure. Or did they increase their
difficulty? Mr.. Baker had strength in the
counties and Mr.. Williams strength in Bal
timore. but neither in the final test could
muster strength IN the others baihwick.
Hence the necessity of new man, and his
development.
As rule. politicians seeking leaders are
shy Of judges. The better the Judge the
poorer the political candidate. 1t was urged
against Judge Parker prior to his nominal
ton for the presidency that the reputation
he had made on the bench would avail him
nothing in the campaign. And such proved
TO be the case. His wisdom seemed to for
sake him after the battle opened, and he
Numbered until the last shot was fired.
Judge Crothers stands well, both as judge
and man, and has had a small experience
In politics. He starts with no enthusiasm.
and it remains to be seen If enthusiasm can
be generated in his behalf The machine
men In Baltimore. who were soundly
drubbed, may not recover from their smarts
In time to extend" themselves during the
race. The counties cannot elect the candi-
date. and If Baltimore sulks. or does only
fairly well for him, he will lose.
But the real issue is the notification Of
the federal Constitution as respects the
suffrage. Shall the negro. as such. be elm
mated from the equation? The democrats
say yes, and. instructed by their failure of
several years ago. put the matter in a new
form as to phraseology.
1t is easy to pay with words. To describe
vote as ignorant Is to attempt to create
prejudice against 1t. But has the negro
vote OF Maryland proved a menace to good
government In that state? 1t helped elect
Lloyd Lowndes governor. and to send Judge
McCOmas to the United States Senate. and
It twice helped to save the state from the
reproach of Organism In the two national
contests thousands of democrats-the pick
OF the party-co-operated with the negro
vote. and assisted In leading 1t.
The republicans ought not to scare at this
issue. II it shows anything more than an
other. that thing Is the straits to which
their opponents are reduced. and it should
make certain a strong republican state
ticket from top to bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Socialism in America.
From the Philadelphia Ledger

Much Is said Of the growth of sociaistic
sentiment in this country. but clearly
far behind England in the public interest
which Is taken in this subject. This is
shown in variety of ways. In the de-
velopment. for instance. of political party
which is ostensbly socalistic is seen a
capitalization of opinion not yet reached
in America In the circulation gained by
the works of writer's who defend these prin-
cipes a sign is manifest In the DISPOSE
ton of benevolent people to look toward
these almost world-old schemes as a means
Of ameliorating the conditions of the poor
there is token of spread of the doctrine
that cooperative or cOmmuniStic methods
should suppant individual systems of in
dustrial management.
1t Is true that these tendencies are not
unknown in America. Though we are going
the European way more slowly, it is quite
conceivable that much more will be done
in this line before we experience the reac-
ton which will inevitably ensue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Mr.. Roosevelt ana the Future.

In an Oyster Bay dispatch to the New
York Tribune dealing with the Presidents
future appears this paragraph:
II he believes that the party interests as
well as the good OF the state would be
served by his assuming the toga relin.
pushed by Thomas c. Platt. 1t is likely
that he will become a candidate for the
Senate. If. on. the other hand, when the
time for his own retirement from the White
House comes there Is ample senatorial ma
ter1al at hand it may be that he will prefer
to take a long and well-earned rest In
that case he will be likely to hunt big game
in Africa, India and Australia before re-
turning to the United States. When he
does come back, after a retirement from
the limeght of publicity for a space Of
years. some friends think 1t would be nat
ural for him to plunge again into the arena
of national affairs and become his party's
standard-bearer in 1912 or 1916. Some who
know him well are saying to each other
that this program Is the one best suited to
his fnClinatiOnS."
At the end of nearly six years In office
the President remains a powerful PERSONAL
tty. His admirers are numerous and they
are not confined to his own party. There is
sentiment for him. entertained in many
states. for third term Accompanying this
Is a sentiment that, IL he will not change
his announced purpose on the subject, his
party nominate a man thoroughly in SYM
pathy with his policies and certain II
elected to carry them out. All of this tes-
titles to the fact that the President has
made an unusual impression on the coun-
try, and. for a man surrounded by many
difficulties and undertaking many things
wears well.
AT the same time We must remember that
this Is a progressive age and that things
move swiftly. The master today may be
the man tomorrow. In 1892 Mr.. Cleveland
seemed to have the country in his vest
pocket. Four years later his name was
Kissed by the most prominent men in his
party. He could not in 1896 have been
elected to the humblest Office by demo-
cratic votes outside of sections manipulated
by Wall street. There was "a new face at
the DOOR" and new order of things await
ing interpretation.
1t is next to nonsense, therefore, to talk
about a chair warmer for Mr.. Roosevelt
IN the White House, and that If he retires
IN 1909 he may return in 1913 or 1917.
Nothing could be more unlikely. If he re-
tires al the end of his present term he will
would have some policies Of his own which
would challenge attention and bring the
country to new lines of thought and this
would insure him q denomination, and
probably reelection. To assume that Mr.
Roosevelt after eight years could retake his
place on the box and drive the coach again
Is to assume that this country Is a slow
coach. which 1t isn't.
AS to how well Mr.. Roosevelt would fit in
the Senate is a question. Washington
likened the House to cup and the Senate
TO a saucer. Hot legislation was poured
out of the one into the other to cool Does
Mr.. Roosevelt suggest the properties of a
saucer?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Williams and "Pie,"

The Rochester On. ~ Union and Adver-
tiser says:
considering that John Sharp Williams
has been in Congress about fourteen wears
and has thus had the dispensing of a rood
deal OF patronage in his state his small
majority over Gov. Vardaman in the nri-
mary vote for United States senator is
rather surprising. Evidently Mr. Williams
is not very successful politician"
Considering that for full ten years of the
time the republicans have been in contro!
Of the patronage It does not appear that
patronage had much to do with the matter
And even when Mr.. Cleveland was in ONCE
Mr.. Williams. being q new man and q ST.
verite, probably received little recognition
at the pie counter. Daring his second ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Wires VS.. Trees.
From the New York Globe.

The Disagreement and destruction of shade
trees in the smaller cities and towns
throughout the country at the hands Of
electric light and telephone companies is
approaching point where, unless some in
telligent and concerted effort is made at
reform. irreparable damage will be DONE
The suburban and interurban highways are
being steadily reduced to the barren condi-
ton of city streets, with the ugly addition
of rows OF wire-laden poles on each side
The first operation in this process of de-
mutation Is to thin OUT the branches for
one or two wires. Then. as the latter in
crease in numbers. the thinning" is ex-
tended until finally the entire top Of the
tree Is Topped OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Much Harder.

The statesman Of the years gone by
Displayed a solemn mien:
He wore a hat severely high
And held a pose serene
Be banuueted in formal state;
His guests could ne'er complain,
For terrapin was what they ate,
And what they drank champagne.
The statesman of the present day
Must seek athletic joys.
And join the festive crowd. that say
''Rah! Rah!" like college boys
And whiting sayings from hts pen
Must take the world by storm,
And he must gallop now and then
In cowboy uniform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Teach Swimming and Save Lives.
From the St. Louis Timei

FrOM the 81. LOUIS IlheS.
But we don't teach swimming, and this Is
q physical art most Of all important Every
school district ought to have natatorium
Every child ought to be q swimmer before
it is six years old. In the Scandinavian
kingdoms that one shall learn to swim Is
as compulsory that one must learn to
read. When this view Of the case has
been better considered in this country 1t will
be generally adopted. Then we shall not
every summer be confronted by long roll
of lost lives which might have been readily
saved had swimming been a universal
knowledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers Of The Star may have The Even
Ing and Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part Of tho country at the rate Of eoc
per month. or The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
az frequently as desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Change Since Roots Speech.
From the San Francisco Call.

Some nine months ago Secretary Root
delivered remarkable address, In which
he said that II the states continued to neg
lect their powers and duties the federal
government must step into the breach The
period since that day has been marked by
a remarkable renewal Of activity by the
state legislatures in the matter of railroad
regulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

II the authorities can deal with monopo-
Hes, it is possible that they will develop the
power to handle the Malta, the Black Hand.
the Hunchakist. the Highbinders and other
defiant organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

ninistration Mr.. Cleveland made every place
at his disposal bring in something for his
policies. and Mr.. Williams was not ap-
proachable in that way. Mr.. Williams Is
very successful politician. and has achieved
his power without the aid Of patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Economics continue to complain of the
unequal distribution Of wealth. But 1t will
be hard to get away from the fact that
some men are naturally good business men,
while others are not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Reports that Tolstoi predicts the fall of
the United States are not disqu,eting On
the contrary they evincs q modified frame
Of mind in man who once clamored for
the extinction Of the entire human race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
An Exaggerated Impression.

what was your impression of Europe?''
well" answered Mr.. Cumrox. Judging
from what mother and the girls say, there
doesn't seem to be much to the place ex-
cept art and matrimony. 1t depends for
revenue almost entirely on pictures and
pedigrees"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

There Is the startling possibility that John
-. Rockefeller will be nearly 500 ahead in
witness ices, without the governments be-
Ing able to collect d cent OF the fines i'm
posed on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Another advantage about the peanut is
that. like the egg, it comes naturally in
cased and sealed. and cannot readily be
counterfeited by INSCRIPTIONS manufacture.
ers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

The caddles on Mr.. Rockefellers golf
links cannot be sure whether an occasional
relapse into harshness is caused by the diff
flculties Of the game or by a passing
thought of business affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Means to an End.

From the Chicago Record Herald
The corner stone Of the Carnegie Palace OF
Peace has been laid, and war has been
started on the powder trust It seems to be
case OF proceeding both ways from the
middle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
'Twixt Devil and Deep Blue Sea.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
The mayor of Pittsburg has announced
that all city employees must sever their con-
nection with politics or lose their jobs As
most Of them will probably lose their jobs
II they quit politics, the mayors order Ia
probably spelled dismissal either way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Hard on the Filipinos.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
Those people in the Philippines did not
care to register and vote. They are no
better than the Alabama man who will not
give $3.50 to educate his own children. for
the privilege OF voting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Then and Now.

The noble red man long ago
His formal pipe Of peace would get,
His friendly sentiment to show.
But now he smokes a cigarette!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Judge Lands activities are accompanied
by certain epigrammatic felicity which
should commend itself to the men promi-
nent in current affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Discussions at The Hague will go long
way before the business of manufacturing
arms and ammunition is seriously incon-
yenienced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Nervousness,

"Do you think 1t makes one nervous t
eat much meat?' asked the valetudinariar
Yes answered the economist; az h
thinks about the price"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Naturally. ii. II. Rogers considers the lit
erary efforts OF Mark Twain much worthier
of encouragement than those OF Tom Law
rOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

The constant increase In the cost OF food
would not be so depressing II 1t were not
for DR. Wiley's reminders that 1t ia liable
not to be the real thing after you get II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

For genuine lawlessness New York has
the unsettled portions of the country COM
pletely outdone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

w. J. Bryan continues to afford a mar
velous example OF the extent to which
man may be in politics without actually
holding Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Raisuli is about the only Moroccan OF
prominence who has any real liking for
foreigners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Uncle Sam Likes It.
e Chicago Inter Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
One Of the points that protrude most con-
spicuously in the decision of Judge Lands
Is that the United States has no particular
objection to tainted money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

The annual promise as to the extermina-
ton of mosquitoes Is subject to the usual
renewals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
SHOOTING STARS.
A Mistaken idea.

"Why are you so eager for wealth. ask
ed Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Because" answered the cautious man.
II want to be in position where 1 won't
have to worry"
THAT was my idea before became enor-
mously afluent. But talk about worry!
I've got five automobiles. two motor boats
and several thousand law suits!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Human bein's." said Uncle Eben. us a
heap like fishes What looks like good
luck very often turns out to be muffin but
a piece Of bait wifi a hook In it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

DIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply to
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Department, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Will Improve.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Korea county. Japan. is expected to show
great improvement soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
MUSLIN Underwear,
The Practical Sort.

- HE demand at this season
4 of the year is greatest for
W the neat and practical sort
of Muslin Undergarments.
The kinds that are injured least in
the laundering, yet the tastefully
and nicely made. We have large
assortment of just such garments,
representing the very best values
obtainable.
Drawers OF cambria. with hemsttched orc
fumes Palr. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
Drawers OF nainsook and cambria trim
oied with ruffies OF embroidery and lace. son
Ials. .................
Corset Covers of nainsook. either en- ore
brOdery lace trimmed Each ......... ~
Corset Covers OF nainsook. full fronts;
dsinty trimmed with torchon. val. lace, roo
beading and ribbon. Observation-Disclosures. SOe
Gowns of cambria; high, round and
necks, trimmed with hemsttching and .-,
Gowns OF nainsook. cambria and muslin: G. ~
high, round and necks. Each. ......... pi'oO
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Infants Requisites
for Hot Weather.

T Ii sorts of thin clothing
|MI for everyday and dress-up
Nv wear, and various practi-
cal articles for daily use
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