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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
Local Civilian Commissioners

The contention that the civilian Com
missioners should both be representative
Of the local community in accordance
with the spirit of the law. and that neither
should be selected to represent the ma
tional partner in the capital partnership is
strengthened when one considers the
duties and powers Of the Commissioners.
Their functions are not simply executive.
but I'm respect to municipal ordinances
they are legislative. In respect to ap-
propriative legislation based on the esti-
mates they are authorized by law to take
the initiative of recommendation; and In
respect to all District legislation by Gus
tom and courtesy of the congressional
committees they are habitual and in
fucntial advisers. They have certain
semi-judicial functions, and they are
finally the representatives and legislative
agents of the community before the ap-
preparations and District committees.
These functions are not to be performed
by any imported expert, however skillful
The local history. traditions and preju-
dices. the relations of the city and its
people to the nation and Congress-. the
men Of the city and their relations to one
another and to the public interest must
all be intimately familiar to the man who
attempts to legislate for them. or to, rec
ommend or advise legislation for them.
or to represent them in respect to vital
legislation before the congressional COM
mittees.
For these purposes two genuine local
Westinghouse are needed and should in
fairness be appointed as the civilian Dis
trict Commissioners. forgetting for the
moment the national partner, who will
not suffer injury or remain for a moment
In the background since he elects and
controls Congress. the legislature of the
District. and the President, who appoints
these local Commissioners.
If there is to be any change In the
wording or Interpretation or application
of the law, IL should not be in the direc-
ton of robbing the District Of all or one
half of its vestige of indirect representa-
ton in the municipal government by d.
viding the civilian Commissioners between
community and nation or by substituting
for the Commissioners an alien, imported
governor. On the contrary. If any change
Is made 1t should result I'm strengthening
and enlarging this representation per
haps extending 1t to the third or so-called
Engineer Commissioner in accordance
with the demands of simple equity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
Corners.

Chairman Corners of the New York
democratic state committee is of for
Florida for rest and reflection. Balmy
air should contribute to his comfort al
this time. He has need for quiet and
concentration Of thought. Much as he
has done for his party at home. and or
namental as he is in his present post
he has enemies who would turn him out
upon a cold world. There Is. indeed. a
conspiracy to such an end. Tammany
it is stated. is a party to the ingrati.
tude. But Mr.. Corners is advised, and
thrice armored is he who knows what
the other fellow Is up to. The man
from Buffalo is a fighter. and will not
be put of II he can help 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
Divided Responsibility.

She thinks that her life is gloomy.
While a mans must be ever gay,
Because in an office roomy
He can mix with the world all day:
She doesn't know Of the duns and bores
Who haunt the sidewalk and crowd the
doors
And the countless worries that line the
face
OF the man engaged in the dollar chase.
He thinks it is something doleful
From slippers and pipe to roam
And whistles in cadence soulful
The melody. Home. Sweet Home"
And he has no heed Of the furnace smoke
Or the servant fresh or the china broke,
And the thousand and one annoying cares
OF those who are managing home affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
The Homicide Sport.
From the Jacksonville Times Union.

From the Jacksonville Times Union.
The old practice of dueling i'm German
universities was harmless amusement,
compared with foot ball as it is played
today. and a great many people are now
asking the question:: Are the colleges and
universities Of the land countenancine
murder?
/, If they are. the state should not do It
The game should be stopped until those
who play 1t eliminate homicide from It.
There is nothing gained by way of com
pensation for the weekly toll of victims
unless the enjoyment of those who wish
to engage in brutal sport and of the
crowds that wish to witness it are con.
sidered a gain.
At any rate. IL we can't stop the homi.
eide Of foot ball, we can quit talking
about the brutalizing effects Of bull fights
unless we value the life OF a Mexican bull
higher than that of an American college
boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
A Practical Move for Reform

The decision reached by the faculty OF
Georgetown University to abolish foot
ball playing by the students of that in
stitution until the rules are so framed as
to exclude all possibility OF danger to
life and limb reflects great credit upon
the president and the instructors. This
is the first instance of an absolute pro-
hibition Of the sport I'm its present state.
In several cases the remaining games of
the season have been abandoned. owing
to accidents on the field. but IT has re-
manned for Georgetown to take the losi-
cal and effective step Of putting the game
In its present dangerous condition under
the ban.
Halfway measures are futile. No fur
Their demonstration Is needed than the
death Of Christian last Sunday morning
that the sport is today a menace to the
lives OF hundreds of young men In this
country. This truth is self evident. AL
ready there have been at least twenty
three deaths this season from foot ball
injuries, with nearly half a hundred Sc
rious hurts 1t is beside the mark that
the boys and young men who play the
risks. Their willingness to expose them
tor. 1t Is necessary for those who are
responsible for the discipline and educa-
ton and physical well being Of the stu
dents to interpose regulations and IL need
be prohibitions to protect them from the
consequences of their own folly or in
trepidity.
The admirable example set by George
town University should be promptly fol-
lowed throughout the country, late though
the season may be. There is still time to
save possibly many lives. If in the light
Of the repeated warnings given by foot
ball fatalities and permanently disabling
injuries another life Is sacrificed on the
gridiron field this year the responsibility
must rest upon the school and college
authorities who have 1t In their power to
prevent such further exhibitions of bru-
tality.
In this city a commendable but INSULT
Client acknowledgment Of the risk Of the
game disclosed by Saturdays accident
has been given in the cancellation of the
proposed game between the Central High
School team and that of the Philadelphia
High School. and the decision by the prin-
cipal Of. the Technical High School not
to permit the team from that school
to All the date thus vacated A SEN
timent for the abandonment of the game
In its present state by the local high
schools IL Enthusiastically growing in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
The Handicap.
From the Detroit Free Press.

vent will ever make man superior to ma
lures dangers. At the most, we can
reach only an irreducible minimum Of dis
aster in navigation. Probably IL an ac-
curate comparison were possible of an
nual volume OF traffic and annual loss
half a century ago with the figures for
1909, 1t would show a large proportional
decrease in the loss during the time. To
that extent man has gained in the race
with nature. But his uttermost endeavor
will never wipe out the handicap under
which he started in the contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

than those which will attend the attempt
Of the opposition party TO frame budget
along tariff reform lines which will not
arouse the antagonism of the English
people. who are apprehensive OF taxes
upon their foods and clothing. This an
nouncement of the ex-premier increases
the prospect Of a campaign following the
rejection of the governments budget by
the house of lords never equaled I'm times
of peace in the United Kingdom Tor IN
tensity of interest and for significance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
Whitman's Birthplace.

From the Providence Journal.
Walt whitman's birthplace has been
offered for sale. but no body Of Ameri-
can admirers came forward to buy it.
Here II a chance for the Englishmen.
who seem to regard the author Of Leaves
Of Grass more highly than we do, to
make a graceful acknowledgment of the
thousands of American dollars that have
been spent In purchasing or restoring"
places OF note In England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
BY PHTLANDER JOHNSON.
Destination.

so Bliggins is going to take trip in
his own aeroplane?'
YES" answered the man who is ha-
bitually dolorous.
do you know where he will land?'
mo. l fear that depends more or less
on the kind of life he has led on this
EARTH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
A Convert to the Classics.

$50 you like classical muster
well" answered Mr.. Cumrox. m
BEGINNING to be won over. When some
one goes to the piano it's satisfaction to
know that you're not going to hear the
kind Of words they put to the average
popular song"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

The number Of people who frankly ad-
nit that they cannot perceive or compre-
bend the details Of play in a foot ball
game would indicate that the sport Is
not absolutely essential to popular hap
piness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

]. J. Hills advice to people to practice
economy sounds familiar. Mr.. Rockefeller,
however. has not shown the pride of au-
thorship which prompts charges Of pla-
giarism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
Limited Thankfulness.

Your gratitude men will remember
With feelings of doubt and OF fear,
II you're thankful one day In November
And kicking the rest of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

Richard Cookers declaration that he
does not think may be construed as an
admission that recent events In New York
have left him stunned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

1t would not be so hard to REFORM yell
low journalism if all writer's for the press
could make scholarly diction as interest
ing as Mr. Watterson does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

Their real interest in China manifested
nv some governments does not concern
the open door as much as the open peck
etbook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

An eager world is still waiting for the
first authentic portrait OF Mr.. Fairbanks
without whiskers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

Interest In the beet sugar industry has
been largely replaced by interest in the
sugar beat enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

Some Of the members of the House of
Representatives are inclined to introduce
rough play in the game, Who's got the
Ravel?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

There are times when Mr.. Loeb must
look back on his eventful sojourn in
Washington as a period of sweet repose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

% personal absence letters 20 TN
Individual connected with the o11oe. but
simply 70 THE star. or to the Editorial
or Business Department according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

One of the difficulties about aviation
will be to construct repair shops suffi-
GENTLY spacious to accommodate business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
SHOOTING STARS.

This years Indian summer was sus-
piciously like q muggy August hOld-over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

There Is likely to be a scrimmage on
Roosevelt's arrival among admirers anx-
ious to be the first to present him with
new political boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

Like Sir Thomas Upton. Tom Johnson
feels confident that he can win IL he
tries often enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18
A Retort.

"why do you allow bull fighting to go
on In your country?'
"Well," answered the distinguished
Spaniard. our public must have excite
ment and we're rather too mild and SYM
pathetic to enjoy foot ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-18

when you goes lookin' fob some one
to help you decide sumpin," said Uncle
Eben, remember dat it takes most as
much smahtness to pick out reliable ad-
vice as 1t would to make up yoh own
mind"
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
PROPER LENGTH OF SKIRTS
rashion's Decree Makes Distinct vari.
ations In Dimensions Of the
Garment.

There is confusion in the minds of
many concerning skirts, There is so
much talk about smart gowns being
nve inches from the floor for evening
and nearly six inches for morning.
that women wonder If there is any
hour in which the long, graceful skirt
is worn.
The strict decree of fashion is this:
Skirts five or six inches from the
ground for street wear; skirts that
sweep the floor in round train for
the afternoon, and skirts five inches
from the floor for the evening.
This is the decree! Everyone does
not have to abide by it, but numbers
OF women will accept it in part, if not
In whole. They may not have every
evening gown made short, or every af.
ternoon frock made long, but they will
asseredly have one of each kind to
show that they know what is being
done in the world of fashion.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Possibilities.

There are some women who are
constantly utilizing old material, and
then, again, others who discard a
shirtwaist, skirt or dress merely be-
cause 1t Is somewhat old style or torn
In few places.
A white linen shirtwaist, which was
in very good condition, save for a few
holes at the neckband and waist line
(caused by constant pinning), was
saved from extinction by one of the
cautious, who converted 1t into stock
collars and belts. The ends of the
stocks were square, and on one collar
FIVE tiny clovers were embroidered.
There is a satisfaction in knowing
that good material is never wasted.
The half-worn linen skirt has count.
less possibilities.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24

age. 1t is made of all-over and boz.
dered fancy net. Any bordering suffi.
ciently wide, however, to cut the top
of the garment could be used for It,
as well as pretty figured silk, Swiss,
or dotted or checked muslin, with all
of which materials the lace-entre
deux and ribbons here employed go
charmingly
With thin white material, such as
net, lace or Swiss or barred muslin
over tinted slip and with ribbons
in the same color, this gown would be
charming for any of the holiday func-
tions soon to come. II low effect
is desired, the line of the neck could
be made round and the guimpe left
of, In which case the line at the bot
tom of the bodice, and those of the
sleeves. should be cut plain.
For the medium misses figure four
yards of all-over net, and six yards of
bordering would be required for this
| dress.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
TURBANS GIVEN NEW NAMES
MiiiIners Work Hard Thinking Up
Designations for That Form Of
Headgear.

Evidently the turban is to take on
as many kinks and curls as the mil.
liner can devise. And with each new
kink comes new name.
We have had Turkish, Uhlan, Rus.
sian, Cossack, Sultan; now we are to
have Rembrandt, Henry III, Hussar
De Stael, Drum Major and Napoleon.
Some of the furs of which they are
made are of the ultra-fashionable ring.
TAIL also ermine and sealskin, Aus
tralian oppossum and moleskin. The
drum major turban is trimmed with a
circlet of antique gold and bronze set
with jewels
The latter are very new and smart
and will not stir the wrath of the Au
dubon society. A thick quill is used
then the long. coarse fur of the
monkey is put In 1t at each side. II
is amazing what influence the Audu
bonists are having on millinery and
these fur quills are one outcome OF
It.
Bronze lace is widely used for trim
ming, and ermine and sealskin with
out trimming are among the most dis
tinguished turbans of the season.
Another model that has startling
distinction is of moleskin trimmed
with an heroic pansy made of blue
and violet bugles with gold center.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24

One phase of the moyen age prin-
cess Is demonstrated in our first illus
tration. the style being suited to
either house or street wear. AS illus
trated, the dress is made of pale gray
cloth, with yoke of moire in the
same tone, and yoke of fancy net.
The cuffs are also of the moire, but
the buttons and piping used are Of
gray velvet in slightly deeper tone.
For theater or other evening use this
gown could be of white, or cream, or
pale blue, or dull rose cloth, or serge.
The evening serges are very hand
some and within the means of most
home sewers. For street wear, serge
or cheviot would be good choices, and
with these the yoke and cuffs could
be of the same with braid finish.
For medium figure 5k yards of
double width serge is enough for this
gown.
The second model gives one of the
evening dress aspects of the moyen
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24

experience in the diplomatic service.
Sir Maurice began the career in which
he has rapidly risen as an attache at
Washington in 1878, and while of Ger
man origin, may be said to owe the
start of the fortunes of his house to
America. His grandfather, the first
Bunsen, having served as private tu.
tor to young William B. Astor, son of
John Jacob Astor, who laid the foun-
dation Of the great wealth of the pres.
ent Astor family, was given his start
in life through that connection.
Sir Maurice served as secretary of
legation at Tokyo, consul general in
Siam, secretary of the British EN-.
bassy at Constantinople, secretary Of
embassy and minister plenipotentiary
at Paris and ambassador at Lisbon be-
fore going to Madrid as ambassador in
1906. He has an Independent fortune.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Black Fishnet

Black fishnet In coarse. heavy silk
mesh is used for the all-black blouse
and trimmed with black grosgrain rib.
bon OF several widths, advancing from
a quarter to an inch. The dullness Of
the ribbon and the extreme plainness
of these little models proclaim them
correct mourning for the younger
woman. They are lined with luster-
less black silk, except their collars
and wristbands, which are, left trans
parent
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
CLAY STATUE IS DESIGNED
Chicagoan Makes a Shaft of the Great
Statesman to Be Unveiled
Next April.

Chicago.-A statue of Henry Clay
for the monument erected at Lexing-
ton, KY, so years ago, has been de-
signed by Charles ]. Mulligan, the Chi
cago sculptor. 1t will be set in place
April IL, the birthday anniversary of
the statesman.
The original was designed by an
English architect, but year ago light.
ming struck the statue, which was 10
feet high, surmounting a shaft of 1875
feet, and the head fell to the ground.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Brocade Hats.

Brocade is much favored for brides.
maids hats. Perhaps 1t solves the
color problem as well, for 1t is always
possible to secure just the right shade
OF blue or pink at the silk counter
when the felt hats offer no assistance
to eager buyers.
Large shapes are popular, and
plumes of the same color or contrast.
ing tones are used. The design of the
brocade seems especially ornamental
and suitable for festive occasions
After the great event these silk hats
are lovely for evening wear.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Secret
Societies
Set Up
False
Standards
By KATHERINE L. STEWART
Of Maiden (Mass.) High School

indulgence that would be given to the babies.
High school societies manifesy limitations of the college
they initiate only forms The funny limitations
the wearing eadgh would be appropriately the main
the social functions the hus that
to the immature mind for the real fraternity spirit
Secret societies set false standards worth the school,
non-socy girl they often stand for social superiority
that supposed be drabe and notion that
membership this superiority regardless of character nd
ydua To such standard in high school absurd
this false standard naturally snobbey and bad
II there where high school society has cu
life courtesy toward elders improved
part members towards teachers and classmates
it would be interesting to learn where Nzzz7,A..ez ,z
such phenomenon is to be
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Tact.

Dear me, Mrs. Smithers, what is
that noise heard yesterday over your
way? Was that bowling your dog
in ft?"
No, Mrs. Queerit, that was my
daughter taking her singing lesson
from Signor Yelerino."
mo, no, Mrs. Smithers. was told
1t was your daughter singing when
asked what bird you had there trill'
ing more beautifully than knew your
canary could"
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
The Clay Statue.

This was not greatly damaged, and it
new statue, which Mr.. Muliigan has
recently made.
An appropriation of $4,000 was made
by the state of Kentucky for the new
statue.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24

The most common desire of childhood
is to do what it sees grown-up people do.
In different stages of child development
this desire takes various forms. There are
the little girls who 'dress up" in long
skirts and play at being society" ladies,
and the little boys who play Indian and
pirate. Babies who initiate the doings of
older people are smiled upon with indul-
gence by fond parents and aunts; but chill
dren between the ages of Is and 20 who
set out in formal fashion to initiate the
foibles and froth of social life and stratify
them into society can hardly look for the
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
MAY BE BRITISH ENVOY
Sir Maurice De Bunsen Spoken Of as
New Ambassador to the
United States.

New York.-Sir Maurice De Bunsen.
British ambassador at Madrid, who,
according to a report received In Lon
don from the Spanish capital, may
sncceed Ambassador Bryce as Great
Britain's representative: at Washing
ton, will, II he comes to the United
States, return to the scene of his first
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Drinking
Fountains
for
Working
Horse
By DR.. JOHN J. MILLER

i've the water fountain is the majority of the
water with which those animals permitted to ake their thirst
The stable water trough the city of Chicago
barn. year to
another with filth and in instances with disease
located being generally dark the stables themselves
sequence that the water anything but pabe and
refused by the tired and thirsty silent sufferer which
known when reaching the street. where very naturally
allowed makes his the street drinking fountain
There doubt in my mind that great deal suffering
vitality death would from Of the
drinking fountains and far the Of
nniesma compared the danger incurred by
the animal Of such cool and refreshing fountain pure
water.
Let's have Of them.
The Montgomery tribune., 1909-12-24
Muzs4.eszMszav

1t is to be regretted that such large
and intelligent body as the American Vet
erinary Medical association should have
seen fit to go on record as condemning
public drinking fountains for the lower
animals as a source of contamination and
distribution of disease. From the humani-
tartan as well as the sanitary, scientific
point, of view, it is safe to say that this
action, based upon such lame excuse, was
deplorable. As should be known by any
intelligent observer and particularly one
familiar with the environment in which
most ot our city work horses are compelled