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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Lawlessness.

The renewal Of the war on race track
gambling in New York is full of sug-
gestion. In drawing the prohibitive
statute the enemies of the evil proceeded
with the greatest care. and the discussion
in the legislature brought out the full
purport Of the measure. And yet. ever
since its enactment. there has been the
most studied and persistent effort to evade
the law. All the devices of a resource
full sporting fraternity have been employed
to do business in spite of the law.
Owners of racing horses, bookmakers and
lawyers In their pay. have put their
heads together to defeat the ends plainly
sought by the law. and yet keep out of
Jail. Some of them have gone so far
that in Brooklyn indictments have been
returned. and the accused are to be
brought to trial.
In states where the temperance issue
has recently triumphed and laws passed
prohibitive OF the liquor traffic evasion
Is the watchword of the defeated. They
are inventing all sorts of new drinks
some more deleterious to health than most
of the connections they have replaced.
Modes of sale show the ingenuity Of
trained anr seasoned lawbreakers. Legal
counsel is behind 1t all. What lawyers
in the commission Of the people have
put together, lawyers in the pay of the
outlawed traffic are trying to nullify. The
spirit OF the laws is plain. but the letter
is being searched for weaknesses.
In Maryland a political campaign is In
progress on an issue looking unblushingly
to the notification OF an amendment to
the Constitution of the United States.
There could not be a palmer case 1t is
SO plain, indeed. that the party seeking
advantage from the measure is forced to
defend its position by the assertion that
the amendment in question was never
lawfully adopted. That Is to say, the
amendment does not merit, and should
not receive. obedience. Query: Does a
man elected to Office on such platform
when he swears to support the Constitu-
ton of the United States do 80 with a
mental reservation? For. as matters
stand, all the amendments to the Consti-
tution--the whole fifteen-are binding.
Who has q right to say how much or
how little of that instrument he respects
and will obey?
Everywhere in the country men are
deploring lawlessness, and declaring that
its spread 1t a serious menace to our
institutions. Some replies to this are
boldly rested on the proposition that we
have too many laws; that intolerance and
tyranny are cropping out in our legisla-
tive halls. and that evasion and nullif1-
cation are thus forced upon the people.
Remarkable doctrine in country with a
written Constitution, with the courts open
the greater part of the year, and cleo
lions of frequent date!
Anarchy could not be more euphemis-
tically proclaimed or defended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
The Worlds Championship Games.

The popularity of base ball wakes from
season to season, proving that the
hold of the game on the public magma
ton is greater than ever. This is strik-
in-ly illustrated by the fact that days
before the date Of the first worlds cham
pionship game in Pittsburg. between the
Detroit and Pittsburg teams. champions
Of the American and National leagues.
respectively, orders by mail for reserved
seats at the first two games. to be played
in that city, had not merely exhausted
the supply. but had accumulated so far
in excess that at least 100000 worth Of
orders for seats had been returned. Last
Saturday morning the local club notified
the post office that II would receive no
more mail. and an immense number Of
letters were returned to the senders. This
means that nearly q week in advance Of
the two games more than 81 600 reserved
seats had been sold. The total seating
capacity Of the field In Pittsburg. will, by
special arrangements. have been increas-
ed by Friday. It Is announced. to 1900
and. judging from the interest already
shown, every seat will be taken Friday
and 1t IS expected that an extra force of
police will be necessary to restrain the
overflow.
II u not alone local partisanship that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
The Chinese.

When a novel idea at last we attain
And its plans are distinctly rehearsed
You hear. once again. the old-time re.
frain:
The Chinese discovered 1t first
Columbus was merely a Flooding old sou
Who drifted along very late to the goal
And when you make bold to discuss the
north pole,
The Chinese discovered 1t first.
The gunpowder grim which responds t
the fire
When enemies fierce do their worst,
Though an influence dire, we must some
how admire
But the Chinese discovered it first.
We wonder ofttimes, when our pride W,
must sink,
II old Ananias by birth was "Chink."
In any event we are tempted to think
The Chinese discovered him first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
DR.. Cook and Washington.

Washington's reception to DR.. Cook was
undoubtedly gratifying to the explorer
just as it was pleasing to the people
of the capital to have so early an oppor-
tunity to show their appreciation of him.
In every phase of the welcome there
was an unmistakabla note of confidence.
At the lecture and at the various gath
erings where DR.. Cook was brought close
to the people the explorer was given
hearty assurances Of a high public ap-
praisement Of his enterprise and belief
In his sincerity.
Whatever the scientific verdict regard
Ing DR.. Cooks exploit may be, 1t Is
undeniable that the man has personally
scored high with the people. In his
bearing from the first moment OF his
arrival on these shores he has conduct
ed himself admirably, both In speech and
In action. His restraint In the face OF
severe criticism and sharp suspicion has
In Itself won him a multitude of friends
The universal verdict is that whether
hs reached the pole or not he has gone
through the most trying experience with
admirable tact and praiseworthy
pauenoe.
Tho Star has for the past three weeks
been printing DR.. Cooks narrative of his
expedition to the pole. In tOday's issue
q published the eleventh installment. In
which he tells OF the arrival Of his little
party at tho point of 80 degrees north
latitude. This dramatic statement of al
historical achievement Is thrilling. 1r
che next Issue. printed on Thursday. viii
b given the last chapter Of this re-
markable story. telling Of DR.. Cooks re-
turn over the ice. The Star has beer
eratifed to be in q position to give its
readers the benefit of this narrative de
so,iptive Of an expedition which has
literally no parallel in all the annals OF
human enferpriSa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Good Roads as Memorials.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Do men of large means, DESTROYS OF
leaving a memorial to themselves appre-
ciate that few forms Of memorial are
more permanent and confer greater bene-
fits on those who come after them than
a thoroughfare, constructed after the
most approved methods in road-making!
If the Romans could build roads that en-
dure to the present day. modern con-
structors ought to be able to do likewise,
and ne know that a name once given to
a thoroughfare, whether in the city or
the country, is seldom changed. Some
day rural highways will be named with
the same care as city streets are now
named and the difficulty In finding ones
way around in the country will thereby
be much lessened. If there are men anx-
ious to perpetuate their memories to pos
terity in the names OF country roads,
now is their chance. while the good roads
movement Is gaining impetus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Is the proposition for a national con-
ference next year OF democratic leaders
fashioned on the recent Saratoga confer
ence q Bryan move on the sly? Those
who approve 1t the most cordially are
very near to the Nebraskan. They think
good would come Of 1t. and express the
hope that a meeting may be called and
largely attended.
That Saratoga conference has never re-
ceived deserved consideration. When the
call was issued. Mr.. Bryan and his friends
took alarm. fancying they saw in 1t
scheme Of the money kings of Wall street
to denounce through their attorneys ana
other agents the things for which he
was standing. To block the game. the
Bryanites called a meeting to be held al
Albany In advance of the day set for the
Saratoga meeting
The Albany meeting proved fiasco'
and for several days. until the crowd
gathered at Saratoga, the Bryanites were
dour of countenance. They cared the
worst.
Blessed are those who expect nothing.
When the Saratoga meeting was over II
was seen that the spirit Of Organism had
ruled the roost The principal things for
which Mr. Bryan was standing had all
Decn
of United States senators by popular vote,
and scuttle as to the Philippine prob
lem, had been accepted practically with
out protest. The so-called rehabilitated
democracy was Bryanite to the core. Mr..
Bryan and the Wall street democracy
had at last drawn together.
Now. let us suppose a thing or two.
Suppose the proposed national meeting is
NJ me fp{o
present in force. Suppose that meeting
indorses the income tax. popular election
of United States senators. scuttle as the
solution Of the Philippine problem and
sides with Mr.. Bryan on the tariff ques-
ton rather than with Mr.. Bailey. In a
word, suppose the spirit Of Organism
dominates that meeting as completely as
it did the Saratoga meeting. What would
follow? An increase Of Mr.. Bryan's pres
tige? Why not? Why indorse all for
which he stands and reject him? Who
so well qualified to represent Organism
as its chief and most eloquent expositor?
No observing politician in either party
is blind to the meaning of Mr.. Bryan's
activity at this time. He wants another
nomination, ard is maneuvering to obtain
1t. Some persons. but not many. saw In
the late Gov. johnson Mr.. Bryan's fate.
Others are trying to launch bOoms for
Gov. Harmon, Gov. Marshall and Senator
Culberson. Judge Gaynor's heart begins
to flutter. But Mr.. Bryan is still in the
ring. the highest priced Chautauqua en-
tertainer. and personally the most popu-
lar man in his party. He will live to re-
fresh himself with the flowers that grow
on the graves of all the rival booms men
toned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
DR.. Cooks Present Attitude.

DR.. Cooks consent to place his rec
ords before American scientific socie.
ties simultaneously with their submits.
sion to the University of Copenhagen
though possibly not insuring the
prompt rendering of a satisfactory YER
dict in this country, at least removes
one obstacle in the way of attaining
that result. His previous hesitation
was natural, for there Is propriety In
reciprocating the courtesies Of the for.
eigners who first honored him. If II
was embarrassing to ask for release
from a pledge that objection is said to
have been met by the action Of the
president Of the American Geographi.
cal Society in making the request him
self in the name Of his organization
If that report Is premature. Mr.. Hunt
ington or some one else occupying ar
equally representative position may
easily take such step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Panama next winter and Alaska next
summer? That will be going some. But
maybe not too much. The Presidents
job is a big one. and calls for watchful-
ness and as much frsthand Information
as ne has the time to gather. On the 18TH
mus particularly the business is such
that the better he understands 1t the bet
ter 1t will be for progress. We neither
want to fall behind down there. nor make
unwise haste. Mr. Taft is a good traveller
and the means o. transportation are now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Reaction Against Bad Plays.

From the Baltimore Sun.
In this reaction against indecency and
salacity on the stage and in fiction there
is abundant ground for rejoicing. It may,
indeed. be hoped that the day Is not dis
tant when no theatrical manager will
allow the production on his stage of the
drama OF flth, of nauseating indecency,
of foul suggestiveness. The theater ought
to be place OF clean and wholesome en-
tertainment When it abandons this func-
ton and panders to degraded instincts,
1t becomes a source Of pollution which
decent public opinion cannot tolerate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Excess Of Virtue.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
1t is probably not possible to be too
good. but 1t is easy enough to appear So
There is nothing that 80 strongly tends
to bring virtue into disfavor with the un-
regenerate as the assumption on the part
Of the "unco guid'' of certain Phari-
saical righteousness that looks askance
or lifts the brow upon all sorts of inno-
cent pleasures. and censures inexorably
small failings and peccadilloes that might
be overlooked in the predominance of
real goodness In man or woman or child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Polar Perils.

so you think that the danger Of arctic
expeditions has increased?" YES" an
swered the explorer. New perils confront
us. We will now have to take chances
on the rivals who may be laying for one
another with snowballs nodded around
brickbats."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Sublime Self-Confidence.

do you think that you can make my
daughter happy?' asked Mr.. Cumrox.
''She has been happy with you. hasn't
she?' rejoined the confident youth.
Il think so. SIR
We'll. if she's that easy to please, there
ought to be no difficulty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

The talk of Carter Harrison to serve as
mayor again is a strong argument In
favor Of Chicago as a conservative town.
Nothing could show more respect for
tradition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
The Snow.

Oh. the snow. the beautiful snow.
Likewise the ice and the Eskimo!
They cause discomfort without a doubt,
But they're fine to lecture and write
about!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Sir Thomas Upton Is at work on an
other challenge 1t may take some time
to get the plans and specifications in
shape to meet the regulations OF the
New York Yacht Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Members of Congress who do not like
Uncle joe Cannon are still listening in
vain for anything to indicate that he has
changed his mind about staying in poll
tics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

There are people disposed to insist thai
the Wright brothers are bigger men than
the skipper Of the Half Moon or the cap
tain Of the Clermont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

A Chicago minister declares that the
orthodox idea of future punishment would
be bore. The idea Of an eternal state of
boredom is too formidable for imagina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Possibly Harriman's successor In the
world of finance will assert himself as
quietly as Hartman did at the outset
Of his career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Mr. Bryan does not like joint debates
because they direct attention to fndi-
v1duals In other words, there Is dan
ger that there may not be spotlight
enough to 60 round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Mr.. Taft's speeches do not afford much
encouragement to such audiences as en-
Joy hearing somebody vigorously denounc-
ed. regardless Of the facts in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Cotton may become sufficiently expen-
sive to vindicate the taste Of Pacific is
land monarchs. who selected calico as
royal raiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Essentials Of Stage Villainy.

I'm sorry said the able actor. but
I'll have to refuse your liberal offer to
appear as the villain in your productions"
Whats the trouble?" asked the man
ager.
My doctor has absolutely forbidden me
to smoke cigarettes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

complete and comfortable he can go
FAR in every direction with speed and
safety
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

The King of Denmark made his de-
cision with the promptness and positive
ness that distinguish the efficient UNI
pire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

AS Banker Morse has promptly made
another fortune. he can depend on get
ting a great deal of sympathy and sup
port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Harry Whitney seems to be in charge
Of one Of the most important relief ex-
petitions known to arctic history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

Like the north pole. Halley's comet is
exceedingly interesting but difficult to
utilize for practical purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

sEIn 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 Business Department. according TO
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05

de mule" said Uncle Eben, same as
kickers in general, pears to take de great
est interest In his most useless accom-
plishments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
Monstersi
r,or, The pb,,adelphia INQUIRER.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
This is the time of year when men try
to convince their wives that it is health
Ter to live In cold houses and the chill
dren should be hardened. Anything to
get out of ordering coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-05
On the Road.

Haiti should be very careful not to rock
its new gunboat.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-11-23
GOMPERS PAYS HIS RESPECTS T0
 LAWYERS
Says They Stand in Way of Better Laws Cherry Dis
 aster Referred to

NEW YORK, November 22.--Gom- pers paid his respects to the legal pro fession today at the opening session of the National Civic federation s annual meeting.
 He was discussing the need of this country for new laws to cover the sub ject of employers liability and provide adequate compensation to wage earn CTS injured by accidents.
 "Lawyers will prevent our getting the best and wisest laws in the mat ter," he said "They will have little difficulty in finding an almost insur- mountable constitutional objection, for the resources of our constitutional law yers for interpretations are limitless, particularly when they are superinduced by an opportunity for well earned fees.
 "All we can hope for is little prog ress. We must go on with our work of spreading the light. For the present let us be satisfied with establishing some semblanee of justice which is de- handed by such disasters as this most recent one at Cherry, 1llo
 Mitchell also spoke, saying the nat ural conditions of mining in this coun- try are more safe than in Europe, but nearly five men out of every thousand employees are killed annually, whereas, in Belgium, England and Germany, the average is one to the thousand. He said the laws should protect the workers more adequately.p
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-11-23
GREAT LAKES STORM TOSSED Chicago in Throes of Vio- lent Wind and Vessels
 in Great Danger

CHICAGO, November 22.-Rain and sleet, driven by wind that at times registered forty-eight miles per hour, marked storm that ragged all day on Lake Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region.
 Only q few vessels braved the gi. gantic waves. In the morning the gov. ernment life saving crews answered an appeal for help from the crew of the freighter Boston, which, after battling all night on her way from Milwaukee, was thrown rudderless and beyone con trol, upon sand bar near Willamette. a suburb of North Chicago.
 Eight of the crew of eighteen men elected to leave the vessel, which was fast on the sand, and were taken by life savers to the shore.
 Three steamers, the Puritan, the City of Benton HarbOr, and the Missouri, left Chicago harbor during the day. barely escaping serious damage by being dash ed against the end of the pier.
 The government forecasts a continu. anee of the storm througdOut the night with snow and lower temperature. Much anxiety is felt for vessels known to be out of reach of safe harbors.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-11-23
STANDARD DECISION MAY END COPPER
 MERGER
Effect of Opinion Dominant
 Feature of Stock Mar ket Yesterday

NEW YORK, November 22.-The financial community was as little pre- pared today to make final appraisement of the import to corporations of the judicial decisicn against the Standard Oil company, as it was in the short stock market session of Saturday after the unexpected announcement of the decision.
 The disturbed tone of the market and the marked lapse into dullness when measures of support became effective were significant of the importance at tached to the decision, and wish to await final disposition of the ease be- fore going forward
 Copper stocks suffered particularly from the assumption that the new deei- sion would prevent the proposed con solidation of the principal copper pro ducers. United States Steel and Union Pacific also reflected the special bear ing which the decision is supposed to have on these companies. Reading, on the other hand, was strong throughout and formed a rallying point for oppo. sition to the decline.
 Bonds easy. Total sales $3,262, 900 United States bonds unchanged.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-11-23
SAFFORD BOOSTERS
 INVADE METROPOLIS
Bunch of Valleyites Come
 to Hear Bryan

A number of members of the, Stafford Boosters club, who are organized for the purpose of boosting prosperity in the valley town, came to Globe last night and attended the Bryan lecture and banquet. They are desirOus of hay ing the great commoner deliver lecture in Stafford before the end of the year, and found opportunity of inviting him to do so, last evening.
 The following are members of the club: G. A. Olney, F. T. Patterson, J. c. Robinson, A. R. Lynch, John J Birdno, John F. Weber, J. G. Belt Maury Grider, R. J. Fitzmaurice, Weav- CT Brier, Ben Estes, c. T. Reynolds, Richard Clifford, T. s. Bunch, c. w. Faulkner, Petar Andarson, Nelson Will son, Bergman Quinn, J. w. N. Scar lett, Ed Branch, Ben. F. Thum, Jesse Foster, Jacob Roberts, T. D. Hooks, Karl w. Sloan, Lee w. Stratton, J. s. Abbott, H. T. Dowdle, w. V. Thorpe, George Jacobson, w. F. Platt, Tom Bell, Morris simon, Mack Freeman, Chas. Freeman, M. D. Robertson.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-11-23
COMMISSION WINS
 IMPORTANT CASE
Sustained in Coal Carrying
 Rate Case

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., November 22. The interstate commerce commission won an important victory in the matter of fixing freight rates today, when the United States circuit court for the east, ern district of Pennsylvania, sustained demurrer filed by the commission ask. ing the dismissal of suit brought by the Baltimore & Ohio and other raii. roads to enjoin the commission from enforcing an order establishing a tar. if on Big Vein of coal from the Geor. ge's Creek and Elk river regions in Maryland to Atlantic coast points.
 Big Vein coal from Maryland has been charged at higher rate when shipped beyond Chesapeake and Della ware capes than coal from other fields, and the interstate commerce commis. sion reduced the rate, making it uni form with the rate from Pennsylvania and West Virginia regions.