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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Unprogressive Fire Organization.

When the alarm sounded Sunday in
New Orleans for the fire in the old
French quarter" which ultimately did
damage to the extent of 81. 10000. the
members of the municipal fire department
were on their annual picnic and only a
small squad was available for service.
Tbs consequence was that before the full
strength of the department could be
brought into commission the flames had
gained a tremendous Roadway. Had the
available force been at normal when the
ba0 struck it is probable that the fire
could have been confined to narrow linn
it's.
This situation calls attention to the
change OF condition in most American
cities regarding the fire danger and the
duty Of the municipality toward property
owners. The annual picnic is a sur
vival OF the old days of the volunteer
nremen. the citizen organizations that
responded zealously to alarms, but were
prone to stop on the way to the fire in
order to do battle. So, intense was the
social and political rivalry Of these corps
of fire fighters that they were of doubt
full value whenever they came into COL
lision Many house has burned to the
ground in this city while the "vamps,'
as they are still called in the neighbor-
hood of New York. were warning over
all in particular
The establishment of the~paid fire de-
partment was step in advance, but 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
The German-American Vote.

The following appears in Lincoln dis
patch published in this mornings news
papers:
Mr. Bryan secured much qualification
over the hours consultation he had at
Fairview today with Herman Rider OF
New York, and head of the democratic
German-American bureau. Mr.. Rider
told Bryan that the GermanAmerfcan
vote, which has never been for Bryan, is
being swung to him as unit this year on
the tariff issue"
This is plainly a campaign exaggera-
ton. Mr.. Ridder. we may all be sure,
never gave Mr.. Bryan any such assur-
ance. He is man of influence, and the
paper of which he is the editor. the New
York Stats Zeitung, printed in the Ger
man language. is supporting Mr.. Bryan
zealously. 1t is in fact Mr.. Bryans sole
New York city reliance SO far as the press
is concerned, the Worlds support being
eccentric. and qualified with a hundred
ifs, butts and andS.
But Mr.. Ridder would not assume to
speak for the German-American vote.
That, he we'll knows, is not swung, or
swingable, as a unit by anybody to any
body on any issue. 1t is a thinking vote,
and as a rule shows on election day the
courage of its thoughts. This has some
times been disputed, but never success
fully. Men reputed to carry the German
American vote in their vest pockets have
never delivered it as per campaign canard.
Candidates giving heed to such claims
have always been disappointed.
Why should the German-American vote
go as a unit to Mr.. Bryan on the tariff
issue? The majority of voters of Ger
man birth or descent are not free trad
ers. but protectionists. Past elections
when the tariff was an issue determined
that. States where such voters were
numerous ranged themselves in the re-
publican column. The German-American
so-called-on political issues he thinks and
acts solely as an American-is in many
cases a prosperous business man, and
issues like the tariff and sound money
appeal to him on his practical side. Talk
TO him about free trade or a fifty-cent
dollar and he shakes his head at once
and vigorously. He wants none of either.
Tariff revision is certainty. The Ger
man-American knows that as we'll as the
next man. With him as with the next
man, the only question relates to the form
of revision. Shall it be on lines preserv
ing the principle of protection. or on those
leading by degrees and rapidly as possible
to free trade? Mr.. Bryan wants the dogs
tail amputated just behind the animals
ears. The German-American protectionist
knows where the dogs tail proper ends.
No, the German-American vote is not to
be swung as a unit to Mr.. Bryan on the
tariff issue, nor the labor vote to him on
the injunction issue, nor the Jewish vote
to him because Judge Taft In passing
through Russia paid his respects to the
car. nor the negro vote to him because
of the Brownsville episode. The Ameri-
can electorate-fortunately for the coun-
try-is not Invisible in any such tom-fool
fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

took years even after the idea was
adopted, for lawmakers to realize the
need of liberality in providing equipment.
1t was only within a few years that pre-
ventive fire organization was conceived
as part of the municipal duty. Nova
days the fire department that answers
the smallest number of alarms represents
the highest type of efficiency. In evolv-
ing to this stage the principle has been
esta blished that the fireman must be al
ways ION the job" Wise provision is of
course made for his daily rest and for his
annual vacation, but this includes the
establishment of a sufficient force to
present an effective lineup whenever the
alarm sounds. whatever the hour or the
season. In the well managed fire de-
partment nowadays there are no annual
picnics." Even the annual reviews are
regarded obviously and precautions are
taken to insure an immediate response to
any alarm regardless of formalities or
ceremonies. Probably in time even the
parade will go the way of the picnic.
few years ago the town of Greenwich,
Conn, was visited by destructive fire,
which burned itself out. The fire depart
ment, then on semi-volunteer basis.
was on the train returning from a state
competition in which it had taken first
prize. The townspeople decided that there
was no logic in further indulgence in the
costly economy of such force and put
the fire department on a full paid basis.
Had it not been for this move probably
the confiagration which few weeks ago
swept the town would have been many
times more destructive.
AS long as Congress refuses to grant the
authority for a high-pressure fire serv-
ice in Washington the National capital
will remain in an unprogressive state as
regards the precaution against fire loss,
comparable with that of New Orleans,
with It's annual firemen's picnic. which
has just cost 1t a million and a half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

And now his opponents, dissatisfied
with the Wisconsin primary. are quoting
against Uncle Ike Stephenson a prom
ise he made not to seek a full term in the
Senate. But that is not fair When he
asked for the unexpired portion of the
Spooner term Uncle Ike" thought that
would satisfy his ambition. He had had
no experience in the Senate, and could
not know the charm of the place He
knows 1t now. A seat there is a snug pos
session. and ''Uncle Ike wants to hold
his. Is not Gov Johnson of Minnesota
running for a third term after solemnly
declaring that he would not? Does any
body believe that if Mr.. Bryan secures
one term in the White House he will not
seek another, notwithstanding his pledge
that he will not? After asserting for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
The Early Birds Embarrassment.

1t is undeniably good form to congratu-
late a successful candidate for the suf
frages of the people. 1t is also polite to
be prompt in rendering expressions of
good will, for many politicians keep books
and all OF them have long memories. and
it is only human nature to be grateful to
those who think enough Of US to be glad
when we succeed and to rejoice in distinct
terms as soon as the glorious news is con-
veyed.
But there is danger nowadays in being
too enterprising in offering congratula-
tions. Mistakes will happen even in the
best regulated communities with regard
to elections. Particularly when two men
of the same political faith are running
for nomination by the primary route is
it needful for the fellow party man to be
discreet in rejoicing when the returns in
dictate a result, for while the telegraph is
quick, vote counting and recording proc
esses are slower and unless a heavy
majority appears it behooves the tactful
citizen to be wary in proclaiming his
thanksgiving.
A situation has just developed in Mich
igan which illustrates the embarrassment
awaiting the premature congratulator. A
nomination for governor has just closed
and the result is very close. The incum-
bent candidate for another term seemed
for day or two to have been beaten. The
margin against the governor grew into
an apparently safe lead for his rival, and
congratulatory kilograms began to pour
in from "band-wagoners," those loyal citi-
zens whose hearts are always fired with
ardor for the winner; and many expressed
themselves frankly on the danger which
the state had escaped, and the apparently
successful candidate published these dis
patches in his organ. His neighbors as
sembled in force with torches and a brass
band and rendered him a rousing ovation,
while he made q speech outlining his poll
cies. Meanwhile the governor sat in the
official residence Eliminating on the bitter
ness not merely of defeat, but Of the
faithlessness Of friends in politics.
Suddenly the situation changed. Some
half-forgotten back counties began to re-
port. The leaders margin dropped bit,
then some more, and finally it passed the
vanishing point. At latest accounts the
governor had a majority of nearly 1,SOO,
and it was still growing. The senders of
enthusiastic kilograms have begun to re-
pent their haste and to criticise unfavor-
ably on the enterprise of their candidate
in publishing them. And the briefly sue
cessful aspirant for Office is bordering his
glowing words of promise to his constit-
uents and wondering If the political game
is worth while after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Encouraging the Military Spirit.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
The vigorous ruler Of Germany one day
dWells on his pacific intentions and as
sures Europe that there is no probability
or war; the next day he sets the powers
by the ears by offering some bit of un-
solicited and uncalled-for advice regard
veltian kaiser doubtless gets keen en-
Joyment from watching the nations sauirm
under his little side talks: now praising
his big-heartedness and disinterestedness
and again fastening to look over their
war chests when his words take on q
premonitory tone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
REGARDLESS,

Things is goin' right ahead.
Sunshine an de rain
Keeps a-happenin' same as If
Oar WASH no campaign.
De sweetness Of de apple
An de sofness of de peach
Comes right along as usual
'Thout waitin' for no speecha
De reed birds in de marshes;
Gunner in de boat
Don stop to AK befo' he shoot
Bout how he gwineter vote.
De oysters is discovered
Down in DER cool retreats
Not carin' any how nor when
De legislature meets!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

twelve years that Mr. Bryan was a hoo
doc in the presidential field. does not Mr..
Watterson now assert that the peerless
leader is the very man for the presidential
job? Politicians change their minds.
Uncle Ike" is only exercising a we'll
known constitutional privilege. Even
plutocratic lumberman has his rights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
FLYING.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

TOM me BROOKLYN Eagle.
The Wright brothers between them have
established the fact that flight like bird
is possible, but also that it is very diff
cult. 1t requires no merely a good fly
ing machine, but good operator. How
ever. once one man learns to fly with
freedom, he will have thousands Of rivals.
The human part of the problem is easy,
and on its mechanical side 1t Is approach
ing solution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Recipe.

''How do you make a campaign speech?''
s'That'S easy" answered the spell
binder. "You talk little on general top
les; then mention the candidates name;
then wait for the applause and then be-
gin over and go through the same pro-
cedure until your time is used up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
THE STAR has q regular ana psrma-
uent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington daidss. A. . News
and Advertising Medium 1t has NO
competitor.

GIN order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters 70 THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the o1loe, but
simply to THE STAR. or to tho Editorial
or Business Department according %
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

A German scientist has proved himself
true friend of childhood by rendering
castor oil tasteless. In the course Of time
he may succeed in taking the smart out of
mustard plaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Lid Atlantic City Needs.

TOM the New 1Ork World.
What Atlantic City wants is an elastic,
adjustable. reversible, opaque, trans
parent, impervious. gauzy lid" that will
cover but not conceal prevent without
hindering and obey the law without
needing it. Surely a little thing like
that ought to be easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

The New Orleans man who says he
started a yellow fever story "as a joke
ought to be taken into custody before he
gets chance to shout fire in a crowded
theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Going Too Far.

81 could read between the lines of the
letter." began the indignant witness.
Hold on!' interrupted the court. 1--WE
are having enough concern with the I'M
written law without recognizing the I'M
written letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Invention,

Now that we have an airship," said
the progressive man, what will be the
next important invention?"
Il don't know answered the unenthu-
siastic person, unless it is some method
of enabling the man who is running the
ship to know exactly what it is going to
do -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

If Minister WI has really discovered
the secret of prolonging life indefinitely.
the Empress of China would scarcely be
blamed for wanting the personal advice
of so valuable a subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

In a little while the bleachers will SUBJ
side in favor Of the campaign orators and
cease addressing excited questions to the
umpire as to whether the people shall
rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Partisan Feeling.

''Your political opponent gives some
strong reasons for his party enthusiasm
"Those are not reasons" answered Sem
ator Sorghum Indignantly; chose are
apologies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

One of the effects of the tour of our
battleships has been to suggest to sew
eral countries the desirability of having
good navies of their own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

caruso is said to be trying to secure
a. divorce. This eminent tenor is I'M
fortunate in acquiring so much publicity
that is not managed by the press agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

While the prohibition party does not
make much Roadway in practical poll
tics, it's campaigns afford excellent IA
cilities for the PRONUNCIATION of some ex-
ceedingly good advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

One beauty about a straw vote is that
you can keep trying 1t on different as
semblages until you find exactly the re-
suit desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Christmas Coming.

From the Chicago Journal.
A steamer has arrived at New York with
cargo of Christmas toys. Now is the
time to begin to do your Christmas shop
pins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

In q little while the list of alliterative
titles for towns will be supplemented by
Obsolete Oyster Bay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

Under adverse conditions an aeroplane
can reach the earth with as hard a jolt
as an old-fashioned balloon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

1t might be good luck for the present
Mrs. Earle II Ferdinand were to discover
another affinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

Harriman's remark that he does not
care whether Bryan or Taft becomes
President sounds Ike ''defi' in ad-
vance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

Cool weather will very soon assist the
authorities in making Atlantic City a
quieter place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
IawleSS.

From the Kansas City Star.
Yellowstone Park Is becoming almost as
unsafe as if it were great city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Modern improvements.

With noiseless guns that show TO smoke
1t will be hard to tell
What hurt youths is sure no joke
Save by the sense of smell!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
Stephenson.

Castro and Diaz are both autocrats, but
of widely different types
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22
TO
Be A MODEL
Planned to Make New High
School Structure One of
Best in Country.
TO BE COMPLETED.
w, s. KAUFMAN AND SON GIVEN
CONTRACT TO FURNISH THEM,
BY SCHOOL BoARD-PLANS AEE
OUTLINED.

The school board at a recent meet
ing, decided to let the contract for
drawing the plans and specifications
for the new high school building to w.
s. Kaufman and Son, n OF the well
known architect firms of the city. The
board instructed him to complete
plans of a building that will not cost
much over $4,000 and have them
completed by the middle or the last OF
October. Mr.. w. S. Kaufman was the
architect for the Garfield school build
ing and the High school and both have
been very satisfactory.
Supt. Mott stated this morning, that
the specifications for the new building
had not beer decided on. The build
ing will front on Ninth street. The
offices of the superintendent will be in
the same place they are at present and
will be lighted by electricity, as will
the whole building.
1t is known that the arrangements
will provide for everything convenient
and sanitary and the building will be
one of the most modern in the coun-
try. Although it will not be as large
as many, it will have all the latest
equipment hat is used in the higher
grade high schools. 1t will be equal
in this line to the new high schools
that are being erected in Cincinnati.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22
AmuSementS

The Rennee family may stay in
Richmond. as long as it wants. 1t has
made good. With singing and acting,
it has carved out IN agiding place in
the hearts of local theater goers. At
the New Phillips last night the APP
plause continued long after the cur
tain had gone down. And the popu-
larity is deserving. In the first place
the whole family can sing well; it
can act well, and the three little girls
are as dear as you may find anywhere.
Their act consists Of different scenes,
most fittingly costumed, which repre-
sen five foreign lands with their own
music. The last scene shows an Am
erican army camp. Nine. RENEE is
the best singer of the family, with a
remarkably good voice, clear and
sweet in the upper register.
The other acts are good. and kept
the audience in good humor. Those
appearing are Miss D.. Jean Bently,
who has a wonderfully clever juggl-
ing act; the great Brent Hayes. king
of the banjo players n Spaulding
and Dupruee, %acrobats. The moving
pictures this week have actually done
something, that is unusual; they have
melted applause. Last night the
crowd clapped again and again while
the pictures were being shown. The
popular illustrated songs are being
sung as usual this week.
Great Shows Coming.
Mrs. Ira Swisher, resident manager
0f %hN ro--ott hoot0r Ia-
three excellent productions to appear
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22

H0d01F For Indigestion.
~A Relieves sour stomach.
palpitation OF the heart Digests whatyou eaA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22

Wanted, 10 to 20 teams
Wednesday morning. Green's,
South 9th st.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22
new TRAIN SERVICE
AIDS HAGERSTOWN
Order OF State Commission
Works for Good.

Hagerstown, Ind, Sept. 22.-This
place is rejoicing. because of the ex-
cellent train service provided by the
Panhandle since the order of the state
railroad commission that the town he
made a flag stop for fast train No. 10
from the south. This train leaves
Richmond at 1870 o'clock and local
citizens a go to the county seat on
the early train. transact their business
and return to the depot in time to
ct home for dinner. More travelling
ca come to the city now. as the re-
suit of the improved train service and
this has helped local business mater
tally. Since the order became effec-
tive five months g this train has
stopped every day but two.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22

VIRGINIA:
stuff. RHODA.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22
MEETING A SUCCESS.
National Postmasters Discuss Cues
tons of Service.

Postmaster J. A. ~Spekenhier, who
has just returned from the National
Postmasters convention at Chatta,
nooga, Tenn, reports that the meeting
this year is the best that he has ever
attended. Questions of great import
ance that now confront the postmas'
tiers of the country were discussed,
Mr.. Spekenhier said that the question
box was one of the features of the
entire session. Through this the post.
master was able to secure pointers
that will greatly aid in securing more
efficient postal service.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22

The physicians of Mrs. Walter Car
hope for her recovery. Mrs. Carpen-
ter is one of the best known of the
aged women of the city. She is about
rs a old. She has been ill for the
past month.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22

at that house during Fall Festival
week. One of these shows will ap.
pear the night before the opening OF
the festival; one during the festival
and one the night following the close
of the festival.
On Monday evening. October 5,
The Three Twins" will be the attrac.
ton. On Wednesday evening Paid
in Full" is booked and on Friday
night Chauncey Olcott, n of the
most prominent figures On the Ameri,
can stage, will be the attraction. THE
Three Twins is probably the mos
successful musical comedy of the year
while Paid in Full" is a drama which
has had a wonderful success in Chi
cago.
"Thorns and Orange Blossoms.
A clever dramatization of Bertha NJ
Clay's novel. "Thorns and Orange
Blossoms" will be the offering at the
Gennett theater tonight. This play
tells a very interesting story fraught
with heart interest. The situations
are strong. the climaxes effective
The play is splendidly staged, but ir
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22
WORK ON FREIGHT LINE,

North E street at Eighth is torn up
and a large force of men are engaged
in grading and preparing to put in the
new switch that is to connect the
Wayne avenue freight line. Users of
the city lines are required to change
cars at this point.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-22
Wanted, 10 to 20 teams
Wednesday morning. Green's,
South 9th St.
The TwflJxnt or Life.

The muscles of the stomach N old age are no,
as strong or active as In youth and In conse.
ton and Indigestion. Many seldom have q
bowe! movement without artificial aid. Many
also. have unpleasant eructations of gas from
ID by tn. use of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
which permanently regulates the bowels so tina.
passages come naturally. and so strengthens
the stomach that food Is digested without dis.
comfort. Druggists sell It at so cents or 81 9
large bottle.