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Look tn the Gas Stoves.

Three lives were snuffed out in this city
on Friday in mysterious circumstances.
Investigation has thus far led to the con-
cluson that death resulted from poison
ing by carbon monoxide. a deadly prod
uct of incomplete gas combustion. Inc
tragedy, with it's powerful appear 10 tne
sympathies, serves as an effective warm
ing to all householders, for in the Judg-
ment of those who have studied the case
it was caused by conditions which may
exist anywhere.
In simple terms. this is what happens
When ordinary Illuminating gas is useo
for heating or cooking purposes and is
not sufficiently mixed with air at the
burner a noxious product is formed which,
taken into the lungs. enters directly INTO
the blood and there destroys the red cor
puscles and causes death. There is nc
warning, no preliminary choking sensa-
ton. The victim inhales the bad air
for a time with no suggestive discomfort
and suddenly swoons and if not quickly
rescued dies.
This may occur in any house where gas
stoves are used. The plain lesson OF the
tragedy is that every gas-stoVe burner
should be thoroughly cleaned at short IN
tervals to prevent the clogging of the air
inlets which chokes the combustion and
causes the manufacture of carbon mon
oxide. The best-made gas stoves may
become slightly impeded with dirt or
grease. and in a very few days SCOT may
form and further check the supply OF air
to the flame. In these circumstances the
purest gas will produce the deadly mon
oxide, but it is at the same time true
that poor gas will hasten the process by
clogging the pipes.
Look therefore to the gas stoves and
heaters and see that the tubes and burn
ers are clean. If there is any bad odor In
the vicinity of stove there is probably
a defect in the apparatus or stoppage.
It is a danger signal, maybe subtle, but
sufficient. The danger is not permanently
ayerted by the opening of window, for
as long as the stove burner is foul the
menace to life remains Good housekeep-
ing requires that stove be carefully
cleaned at least once week.
No one will ever know just what oc-
Cured in the apartment, whether the vic
tins were warned in any manner or not.
Their DEATH however, serves it's purpose
in calling attention to possibility which
affects everybody. If the gas company
the consumers will keep the burners free
from dirt there should be no possibility
of repetition of the tragedy.
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means a restoration of commence. II
means that manufacturers have faith IN
the continued stability Of all conditions,
political and industrial. Judge Tafts ad-
monition to the country to turn now Wig
orously to business, coupled with the
statement that no honest man need fear
the law, has given distinct expression TO
the feeling that the country has no longer
reason to hesitate about utilizing Its IN
dustriai forces to the full.
Such doubt as may have existed during
the past few months was inspired by the
fear that a democratic President. even
though not supported by a completely
democratic Congress. would shake conf
dence by reason of his tendency toward
radicalism. 1t is impossible to remove
from mems minds a concept of doubt
when once formed save by actual works
and demonstration. There might have
been under the administration of Mr..
Bryan not single move in violation OF
the business principles which have gov
erned for twelve years. Tarln revision
might have moved on conservative hnes'
and currency, reform might have pro-
crossed in accordance with the soundest
principles of finance. Yet there remained
in the public mind the fear or an over
turning of the doctrines of business, and
Stagnaton resulted.
Now all doubt has been removed Ihere
will be, according to the present program
continued application of the laws Whlch
forbid competition-crushing trusts, rail-
road rebating and other forms of discrim-
nation against the small manufactures
and consumer. There will be tarlH re'l-
sion along protection lines. There Will
be no extraordinary measures of currency
reform The country will be Kept on
business basis, and on that basis 1t VIII
prosper unless some great disaster over
takes it, 1t is the realization OF TINS
prospect that is now causing the tremen-
dous movement toward the resumption OF
business on a full-time basis. 1t Is TINS
fact which is interpreted in terms OF en-
ployment for 650, 600 men who have lately
been idle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
A Genuine Boom.

The prosperity movement which has
been conspicuously in evidence in this
country ever since Tuesday night in con-
sequence of the election of Taft to the
presidency is a significant economic phe-
nomenon. The election OF Judge Taft has
not added bushel of corn to the coun-
lrys crop nor pound of iron ore to It's
natural product. but it has nevertheless
served as tremendous force in stimu-
iatiDg business in all directions. Daily
The tide rises higher. 1t Is now estimated
that as a result of the reopening of the
mills and the re-establishment Of full time
induced by Tuesdays balloting there will
be work Immediately for at least 65O.UO
Idle men in various parts of the country
and in all lines OF trade.
Rsdnced to its lowest terms this simply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
AS PER ARRANGEMENT.

We know the result-who has won. who has lost
The snelhinder's voice for q while must be
still:
Predictions no longer leave us doubt tossed,
And all of the burden is shouldered on Bill.
He promised with confidence that If he
All things should he shaped to benencent ends.
And all Of the need-to-he things should he done
On which our continuous welfare depends.
We give to him greeting today with the hope
That he will he able to keep things in line
So many Of need not live upon dope
Concerning future that's said to be fine.
For. really. you know. it's the present we feel.
It's the need of the day that appeals TO rs
most:
The hope of the futures not much Of a meal.
And what we need now Is potatoes and roast.
We know the result. and know now just who
Shall sit In high places. who take to the woods,
And now II is up to prosperity to
Deliver the goods indianapolis News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
Mr.. BRYAN in Defeat.

Mr. Bryan takes his defeat with good
grace. The wits are saying that he is
used to the experience; but that is only
jibe. AS a matter of fact this contest was
by far his most trying experience. His
former defeats left him with hope and a
chance as he demonstrated by capturing
the third nomination. This time all was
at stake If the third time failed to
prove the charm, the White House would
probably disappear from the range of his
vision forever.
The third time was not the charm. and
Tuesdays returns must have been a
heavy weight for Mr.. Bryan to bear. But
he shouldered it. man fashion, and is
carrying it, if not jauntily, without noisy
fret or worry.
He could not himself be expected to
take such a view Of the matter. but his
fame has probably been favorably served
by his failure to reach the presidency as
the leader of the combination which this
year mustered under the democratic ban
ner. He would have been almost power
less in office so far as legislation was
concerned The Senate. standing in his
path would either have blocked his way
altogether. or forced him to such terms
as would have brought him into sharp
conflict with his campaign promises and
the more extreme of his supporters.
Without the means of coercion, he would
himself have been coerced.
This would have left him free handed
only as to patronage, and patronage has
always given President trouble. In Mr..
Bryan's case the trouble would probably
have been the greatest ever. His fol-
lowers proper are worshipers. They bow
down before him. and many of them have
made political sacrifices for him. They
have been out of Office a long time. and
are in the old George William Curtis
phrase. hungry and thirsty Had he
come into the kingdom all would have
wanted to be remembered, and even have
clamored to be.
But with the best appreciation of all
they had done for him. he could have re-
membered only a small per cent of the
number. This would have brought re-
proaches on his head. Those denied
would have felt aggrieved, and being SO
largely in the majority would have sown
broadcast the stories of their disappoint-
ments. colored of course against the man
in the White House.
So that. forced to concessions on legis-
lative matters, or defeated outright. and
struggling with widespread displeasure in
patronage LIatters, Mr.. Bryan would have
suffered heavily in the confidence and at
lection of many of those who had given
him his opportunity. He might have
been described by some impatient man,
as he described Mr.. Cleveland, as a
..bunco steerer.'' Between his perform
ances and what had been promised and
vowed by him and in his name would
have appeared a difference so marked 1t
would inevitably have led to very rabid
criticism.
AS the case stands, Nr. Bryan will
figure in our history as an almost match
less stump orator, with the capacity for
drawing men strongly to him, and as the
champion of many extreme propositions.
As President he might have made-would
most likely have made in the circum-
stances surroundings failure, blurrine
his reputation, dispensing his followers,
and seriously injuring the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
Restraint.

Live and learn" the sages say,
"AlI existence is a school"
Some of us wear medals gay.
Some must mount the ounces stool.
Dame Experience severe
Has the student sadly scared:
Wouldn't l, as tasks draw near.
Just play hooky, If l dared!
Skies of blue and autumn glow
And the sparkle OF the stream!
Twittering bird and hooking crow
An how dull the lessons seem!
Yet we know that punishment
For the laggard is not spared;
Though we smile and feign content,
We'd play hooky, If we dared. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
The House Majority.

Instead of seventy-five, as at first re-
ported, the republicans will have a ma
jority of forty-fve in the House. Well,
that is enough. Unwieldy majorities are
not desirable. They do not make for
harmony or good legislation. They have
sometimes made for party disruption and
bad legislation. With forty-tive majority
an experienced man in the chair should
be able to do both his party and the
country much valuable service. Mr..
Cannon will probably be the man. He
returns with a clean bill of health from
the home folks, and that should silence
the last echoes of the howl that for awhile
went on against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
LAY OF AN ANCIENT ANECDOTE.

An ancient anecdote 1 be! Three thousand
years ago
Egyptian jokesmiths fashioned me to fit their
Pharaoh.
The old Chaldeans, sportive men, amusement
would evnce
To see me harnessed and then to potentate
prince.
The Middle Ages knew me well; l was consid-
cred good.
| helped make famous William Tell, and Also
Robin Hood.
The Grub street wits l did delight; l earned
for them some pence:
And when the world came to light L emf
grated thence.
An ancient anecdote | be. / have been coupled
with
The foremost of history and half their kin
and kith.
I've toiled since Humor had its dawn to feed
the scribBiing craft.
And now | s'pose they'll tack me on to William
Howard Taft!
-SurceSs Napazipe
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BUS. NESS NEXT.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Gen. Prosperity will now please enlist
US all.
From the Rochester Post -Express.
We expect to see a very rapid inn
provement and no doubt next year Will
be one of extraordinary activity In every
branch Of American business.
From the Newark Star.
Now bring on your prosperity says a
contemporary, and will probably go on
kicking If its income doesn't double within
a week.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
President Taft will have a republican
Congress to support him in his policies
for the general welfare of the country.
From the Wilmington News.
Now is the time to pay attention
strictly to business. 1t is for everybody
who can to make for activity and there
is nothing whatever to stand in the way.
From the Chicago Evening Post.
The country may now go about it's bust
ness.
From the Buffalo Evening News.
The Philadelphia mint has resumed
operations on full time. The mint is MAX
ing money.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The boom is on-output is not to be
limited. Pile up the orders. Let kind
ness and good word take the place of
| kicks all along the line. The boss works
hard and means well. Give him another
chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
The ALSO-RANS.

From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
May we not say, more in pity than in
anger, that Messrs. Hisgen and Debs "also
ram?
From the Toledo Blade.
Mr.. Debs insisted right up to the last
moment that he would not be elected.
HIS consistency gives him the undisputed
RIGHT to declare, L told you so.''
From the Boston Advertiser.
We may now wait for the fulfillment or
otherwise of the Debs and Chain prophe-
cies that the losing party in the presi-
Dental election will never again nominate
a candidate for the presidency.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Chafin Debs. Watson and Hisgen must
now drop back to position where they
cannot ride on trains any more than the
rest of us.
From the Springfield Union.
Recovering from his first shock of dis
appointment, Candidate Chain is willing
to have the people believe he was only
joking when he said he expected to be
elected.
From the Cleveland Leader.
Sidney Calhoun Tapp is said to be
slowly, recovering from the shock.
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BRYAN'S BRIDGE OF SICHS.
fAfter Tom Hood. ,

(After Tom Hood
oh. I'm unfortunate.
Painting for breath,
Rashly importunate.
Nearing my death.
Take me up tenderly.
Treat me with care:
Fashioned SO sIenderly.
Bumped though for fair.
Look Mt my theories!
Sadly exploded
Bank guaranteeing
And schemes for trust busting.
Take me m tenderly,
In me still trusting.
Roast me not scornfuliy.
Think of me mournfully.
Three times a loser:
Chide me not mOckingly.
Roast me not shockingly,
Be no accuser.
Perishing gloomily.
Spurr'd by contumely,
Cold inhumanity
Touching my vanity.
No further delve:
Vanish the thickenin- gloom.
I'm starting now my boom
For Nineteen-twelve.
Owning my weakness,
My evil behavior;
Four years hence hail me
Democracy's savior.
Detroit Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
Requirements.

what sort of ticket do you think we
had better nominate next timer" asked
the campaigner.
We'll" answered the reformer you
want to pick out some high-class man of
superior intellect"
YES"
zone who possesses talents of the most
eminent degree and tell him it is his
duty to sacrifice everything to serve his
party
But the salary might not be much of
an object to such a man."
HE mustn't think of the salary"
II see you don't want candidate, you
want a martyr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
IT'S ALL OVER.

Our vote was thin. | didn't win.
or victory I'm cheated.
l made a tight for il. all right,
But still am defeated
III I'd Won out there is doubt
l would have been In clover.
1t seems shame. But all the same
I'm mighty glad it's over.
Perhaps it's best that | should rest.
My throat is raw with strainng:
My arms still ache. I've had 10 shake
So many hands campaigning
My pocketbook has come TO look
In need If an initiating.
Throat. hands and purse are much the worse
And need recuperatng.
No more cigars, | thank my stars.
Or drinks Ill have tn set up.
No speeches now. with knitted brow.
III have 10 work To get up.
My campaign smile can rest awhile.
My manners may hc hateful:
So I've no grief hut feel relief.
And, on the whole. I'm grateful
Chicago Newo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
EXPLAINING OUR POSITION.

The pessimist is happy.
lie laughs Mt everything.
II life's unfair he doesn't care,
Nor envics clown nor king.
BY grievous disappontments.
or course he isn't cursed;
He does not rue a grievance who
Expects the very worst.
The optimist Is fearful
He hopes for better days:
lie says The outlook's cheerful
For men 10 mend their WAYS.
He claims there's good in all things
But afterward. great Scott,
How much he walls. when something fails.
To find that there is not
No shattered idol pains him
Who knows that all are clay:
He takes things they are, and has
No reckoning 10 pay.
He likes folks for their weakness.
And hates where'er he lists
And that is why. dear reader. l
Have joined the pessimIsts.
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
EDUCATIONAL SHOW.

tThe Country Life Upllft Commission will tour
the southern states. starting tomorrow. Later
ii will GO all over the country.-Newsl
For Barnum & Bailey. for Forepaugh Sells.
The heart of the countryman certainly swells:
But here is n circus. posters displayed.
That offers no peanuts, pink lemonade.
EQUESTRIAN acts are the chief of its JOYS
The riding of hobbies is fun for the boys:
Admission is free. you all 'em prance.
But no Tody Hamilton works in advance.
This circus uplifting. the ministers boom
And deacons will 1t IL they can find room l.;
No lady flies high on the thrilling trapeze.
And the Protestant conscience is quite at its ease.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
VAIN LONCINCS.

This life Is full OF vain regrets, and Fate fond
aspiration dishes.
No matter what a fellow gets it never is the
thing he wishes.
The life lead has little charm, delights MS
not. and more's the pity.
The city would buy farm. the farmer
move into the city!
Louisville Courer-Journal.
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CONSULTATIONS OF AN ECOTIST.

like IL when 1t rains
In solid chunks Of wet.
As though the skies would weep
For every grief and fret.
A sympathy refined
The leaden clouds disclose
Great Nature does not try So
To mock my measly woes.
/.
l like il when il shines
All joyously and bright,
When radiant the earth
Is bathed in golden light.
A sympathetic state
The brilliant outlook shows,
As though great Nature tried
To cheer my measly woes.
-McLandburyh Wilson, in Nh XaASn
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Needful Assurances.

"Why is it considered necessary for
candidates to go around and meet the pub
lie personality"
$50 that people can be convinced that
they do not really look like the pictures
on the campaign banners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

A man and his wife travelled all the
way from Los Angeles to New York In
an automobile. This sort of a trip would
be calculated to make anybody appreciate
railway travel as more. expeditions and
comparatively inexpensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Puzzled Voter.

He was a man with kind face but with
a worried expression. He was busily en-
gagged in study of the election returns.
Whats the trouble?' inquired the
friend Cant you be reconciled to the
result?"
"Of course, I'm reconciled. But there's
something / can't understand. I've been
voting for Bryan for twelve years and I
can't see any evidences of it YETI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

Some years ago people were laughed at
when they said they saw lights overhead
at night which could be accounted for
only on the theory of airships But the
airship is here and experiments are go
ing on in many out-of-the-way places. 1t
is another of many cases where the laugh
was in the wrong place.
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A Correction.

did you see the Alhambra while you
were in SPAIN"
Friend" answered Mr.. Cumrox in q
superior tone, ''you are mixed in your
geography. No. did not visit the Alham-
bra But while in London took In the
Empire and the Tivoli.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

Mr.. Bryan's eloquence is nearly always
in demand, but the chance he SO much
covets to make a good long speech on
the Fourth of March in a presidential
year cannot be his.
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A Foolish Poem.

The trees sparse leavings bid us griev'
For autumn woods bereft.
I'd just as lief leaves all would leave
AS to see leaves thus left!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

The democratic campaign managers do
not claim that Standard Oil Influenced
he result by dumping in the Rockefeller
Fote at the last minute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

Even the racing experts who do not
like Gov. Hughes will admit that he runs
very close to form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

There are several members Of Congress
who would travel long way to see Mr..
Roosevelt sitting around a magazine Of
| flee in merely advisory capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

No necessity exists for Mr.. Taft to wor
ry over his cabinet. All he has to do is
to read the forecasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

Election has settled many differences,
but Ohio is still the land of the I'M
buried hatchet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

1t may as well be admitted that the
politicians who depend on advertising
space in a few magazines do not trans
act much business worth mentioning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

Having established q reputation for per-
petual geniality Mr.. Bryan cannot afford
| to let even the events of this week be-
| tray him into a crouch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

The democratic party has learned by
this time that the ability to take defeat
gracefully does not necessarily make a
strong candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

A New York butcher died worth $4,000
600. The Chicago meat trust evidently
has been overlooking some tricks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08

Now that Hearst has no further use for
them. Archbold can no doubt have his
Did letters for the asking
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If there is any intensive form OF the
word FRAGILE it might be taken to apply
to Mr.. Hisgen.
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THE STAR has q regular ana permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation OF the other WASH
:ngton dailies. AZ News and AdveE-
tisina Medium &c has no competitor.
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THE KAISER AND THE REICHSTAG

off personal criticisms of the monarch
which are little less than impertinent."
And this Is another evidence that there is
something changed in Berlin.