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ong-Distance Dirigible Trips.

After many months Of preparation and
a vast amount OF public skepticism a dir
igible balloon has at last been actually
launched on a voyage across the Allan
tic ocean. Since II started, more than
two days ago, 1t has been reported from
time to time as progressing in the main
satisfactorily. at good rate Of speed.
passing up the Atlantic coast to the Eu-
away for the eastern shores of the great
ocean. This immense balloon, carrying
several passengers and supplies fer the
longest voyage ever undertaken I'm a dir
igible, has been constructed with espe-
cial reference to the transoceanic jour-
ney, and as far as possible the risks
have been reduced TO a minimum. With
an ample supply OF fuel and food its
passengers can maintain themselves for
many days provided the apparatus is
not wrecked. Should the balloon be pune
tured and forced to descend a boat Of
SUFFICIENT size to accommodate all on
board hangs ready for service. At the
latest accounts some trouble was ex-
perienced through the cratic action of
the equiiibrator, or ballast rope. hanging
from the bottom OF the car. consisting of
a series OF gasoline-flled conpa rtmenfs
working on an ingenious system OF joint
ed sections and ending In rat tail"
of similarly jointed blocks of wood de-
signed to hoat on the surface Of the sea,
the whole serving TO keep the dirisible
at stable distance alofs and to avoid
the necessity Of carrying useless weights
In the car itself. This composite ballast
rope, II appears, has given trouble by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Census Frauds.

1t will be great pity II, after all the
preparations for a perfect count Of the
people. the thirteenth census should fall
under suspicion of inaccuracy. Every
time the census has been taken there has
been more or less doubt of the complete
ness and reliability of the figures in GER
tain respects, but probably, with perhaps
one or two exceptions. the censuses have
been trustworthy I'm the main, however
subject to indictment as to individual
enumerations in cities intent upon a show
OF great size. IT is always recognized by
those who understand the conditions that
absolute accuracy Is next to impossible.
and the effort in organizing the thirteenth
census has been to reduce the percenta &c
Of error to the lowest practicable mini
num-
The frauds that have been uncovered in
the enumeration of some Of the western
cities, notably Tacoma. have fortunately
been detected In time to prevent them
from having an effect upon the apportion-
ment. which is the only political resultant
OF the census These frauds appear to
have been inspired solely by the foolish
desire Of communities TO demonstrate
rapid growth. The first enumeration Of
Tacoma showed an increase OF 1900 PEG.
pie over the 1900 population. which was
3s,ii4, gain Of 160 per cent. This enor-
NOUS advance causing suspicion. a second
enumeration was ordered, with the result
" showing an actual population Of only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

shocking vibration to the apparatus and
interfering with the smooth action Of
the engines. Whether this difficulty can
be overcome must remain a question.
1t serves at present to illustrate a seri-
Gus disadvantage involved In any over
water flight in which the apparatus is In
the least degree associated with the sur
face of the sea. II is interesting In this
connection to note that the French dir
igible Chronological. which flew yes
terday from Paris to London, covering
1a5 miles in six hours, and beating the
fastest express train and boat service by
one hour. carried no heavy trailer. Con,'
PARSONS between this flight and Well
mans effort to cross the Atlantic max
later prove highly instructive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

S2,972. or a gain of 100 per cent. The re-
turns had been padded by the addition OF
more than 1000 names.
The most disauieting feature of this
fraud is that 1t appears to have been con-
Quoted under the direction of special
agent of the census bureau. who was pre-
sunably not directly under the local In
fiuences such as might have affected the
enumerators themselves. Those who &C
tually count the people are paid on a per
capita basis. and there is always more
or less possibility of the inclusion of
names improperly for the mere purpose
of swelling the compensation. This Is a
chance the government has to take In or
der to insure thoroughness in the cover
ing of the allotted districts. 1t Is the
work OF the supervisors and the special
agents to check whatever tendency may
develop to pad the returns for monetary
reasons.
1t is evident that the Tacoma fraud was
deliberately planned. for lists had been
prepared to be furnished to the enumera-
tors, who we're. encoura ged by their SUI
perior officer to include them in their re-
turns. The discovery Of the crooked
work was not at all difficult. as in many
instances names had been included from
vacant lots.
Ii is gratifying to find the director of
the census disposed to proceed SO prompt
ly and vigorously against his subordi-
mates. and also to find the President SO
heartily indorsing him. To the extent that
these frauds are detected and punished
confidence in the census will be establish
ed. Director Durand will have the sup
port OF the entire country in his endeavor
to keep his bureau on plane above sus-
picion. and there will be no sympathy
for any individuals who may be given
the severest punishment the law permits
for their tampering with a work that
should be In all aspects free from the
least faint Of fraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Why Paris?
From the Cincinnati Times.Stsr.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
The male sex as a rule doesn't know
why the average woman wants her fash,
ions from Paris. Just why Paris should
be the court Of last resort in fashions
no man will ever quite understand. But
as custom seems to have made It 50, and
as those who are most interested in fash
ions still believe that dresses and hats
that come from the French capital have
an indefinable and unapproachable some
thing" that no other city can give, we
are forced to bow to the decree and not
question why. An interesting fact, how
ever can be added to this decision. One
Of the biggest magazines devoted to the
home and women in this country Is max
ing strenuous and determined stand tor
American-made fashions, declaring that
this country has as much taste as France
and that they will prove it, Maybe so.
But as the magazine Is managed and
edited by men We may be allowed to have
our doubts-and to offer our sympathies In
advance Of the Waterloo that is looming
up in the distance for the courageous
editor and publisher who are riding for
fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Tailored Waists. Of heavy india linon;
tucked front with embroidery SI ~
plait; Numbered cuffs. ...............
Linen Waists, in tailored effect. with
tucked front and plain back; c,
iaundered cuffs on long sleeves. St.oo
All-over Embroidery Front India Linon
Waists; tucked back, long sleeves; high
collar trimmed with tucks and in
India Linon Waists, with panel front Of
embroidery and valenciennes insertion;
long sleeves with tucked cuffs;
high collar. Observation-Disclosures. SI.OO
Third floor g ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

When political campaign becomes red
hot We should not take the partisan de-
liverances of either speakers or writer's
too literally. A liberal discount should be
made for custom. And the custom is.
with both the spoken and the printed
word. to deal In extravagances. Says
the seasoned party manager to his corps
of spellbinders: Go In and wake 'em up
Give 1t to 'em straight and strong. In
dealing with the other fellows, spare
not"
One of our public troubles is that this
discount is too seldom made. Many
voters are Influenced by accepting what
they read or hear at such times at it's
face value. Tell them, with a round
flourish, that the country is headed for
smash. and they believe. Or tell them
that if a certain policy is adopted we
shall soon be richer than cream, and they
believe. In the one case confidence Is
shaken. and in the other increased And,
either way. there is injury to the public
welfare.
Mr.. Hearst, in an interview, has just
offended In this particular. Declaring
that the trusts and Tammany Hall are in
alliance for the control Of New York
state, and later of the whole country, he
dwells upon the peril by adding that
able men and conscientious servants
Of the people have almost disappeared
from public life. and In their places are
servile representatives of this great money
power"
The statement as to the trusts and
Tammany Hall is supported by many
appearances, but the description of the
present condition Of official life is wide
OF the mark. If 1t were true, Mr. Hearst
could be convicted Of great folly in his
effort to bring about a change by the
use of the ballot. No such agency could
dislodge such influences SO strongly in
trenched. AS a people We should be
forced to retake our own in a widely
different way.
or course there are Corrupt men In
ofhce-in legislative commission and in
executive commission. And they are not
confined to either party. Sometimes they
serve both parties. But they are not
numerous. Certainly they are not in the
majority. For every rascally scheme that
trlumphs through shady means and COM
binations. hundred worthy schemes, ac-
cOnplished by honest means, are reg
istered.
Let the people keep their heads. There
is much in our affairs that needs cor
rection, but very much more that Is thor
oughiy sound. The country is headed for
neither monarchy nor Smash. The Man
on Horseback is not riding in our direc.
ton, nor is the long arm Of predatory
wealth long enough to reach and throttle
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
New Yelled Waists
I'm Charming Cofors

~ match the seasons suits. The beautiful
quisie effects have shown Touches of gold Bull
~ garian embroidery Persian landings, lend richness
every model.
S1o5o-Allover Tucked Black Chiffon Cloth Blouse
med with broad Persian bandns yoke and undeeeve of sill
net; lined throughout with kings blue chiffon
SI5oo-Marqusette Bouse cluster tucked and deliberately
trimmed with coored Persian silk embroidery and gold soutache
braid yoke and undersleeves Coos kings blue
and black
$1275Navy Blue Chiffon Cloth Waists handsome creations
in all-over pin-tucked design yoke and cuffs
$1oo-A handsome model of royal blue silk yelled with
brown arquisette forms yoke underseeves
Irish Crochet Waists in rich Persian Silk Boses; rich COL
elaborate orings seni-dress and tailored
$4,000 each. styles:
hird door st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
A Clean Public Service.


From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Progress is tripping gayly along. We
have reached that point in politics where
we are looking with a moral microscope
of high power for the shining line be-
tween personal and public expense. 1t
has been sorely covered up, and the time
for exposure has arrived. II there is
anything public sentiment should be solid
about, it is in unearthing frauds and
graft, and whoever does it. whatever
party it is, will receive the gratitude Of al
the people. The man who takes dollar of
the people. directly or indirectly single
dollar that does not rightfully belong to
as much traitor to the country as is
one who shoots at the flag. We must get
rid of this twilight zone," this dim re
gion between graft and honestly earned
money. otherwise corruption will be con-
slant fea ture Of our politics. No effort
should be omitted that will help make
the public service clean and honest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Partisan and American
Mourning Millinery.

~ PECIAL attention is given here Mourning Millinery, and
w especial attention directed this fall showinghe
richest most attractive and most becoming of models
it has ever been our pleasure to place before you.
Besides the elegant Partisan creations from Mangn Maurice
the above all others who knows how make black hats
distinction and charm-1ere models Grioteray
Rivesalso to conure with when Mourning
Millinery And in addition the
New York artists we'll clever
millinery staff
The variety of models that will
type of face and figure And glance
their simplicity admirable and that their charm
pendent upon distinctive shapes materials upon
abundance of trimming.
Not only excusveness models but their smart
and quiet of elegance especially appeal
ing Come and enjoy this exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
BRYAN in Indiana.

After all the TODD to keep him out of
the state. Mr.. Bryan is having an en-
thusiastic reception in Indiana. Reports
OF his meetings are in the old key. Great
crowds present, great interest manifested,
and the orator In great form. Extraor-
binary man with his tongue There is no
word as to his return home, where as hot
q fight is in progress as that in Indiana
After boiling Mr.. Da. .lman's nomination
for governor. has Mr.. Bryan decided TO
let things slide this year in Nebraska?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Plain Tailored Linene Waists, with
dainty spray of embroidery: deep tucks
on each shoulder; plain back and CT ~
Al-orer Embroidery Front India Llnon
Waists: tucked back; long sleeves
with tucked cuffs; fasten In front S1.OO
Madras Waists. In TAILORED effect: tuck
ed front and back; laundered cuffs
on long sleeves; Numbered collar. 81 90
Tailored Madras Waists, with tucked
front and plain back: long sleeves
with Numbered cuffs SI.OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Horticultural Compliments.

My GAL she amt no blushin' rose
Out in a garden fair.
She amt perfection's pink that shows
PoJiteness everywhere
met her in a country town.
She gave my heart a shock.
So handsome in her Bingham gown
A regular hollyhock.
. She amt no violet so shy;
She amt no daisy gay;
And yet nobody could deny
She's bright as flowers In May.
A beauty frank as she can be,
She comes from sturdy stock.
No fragile. droopin' bloom Is she.
She's jest a hollyhock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Comprehensive Display of
WOn1en's Stylish Footwear.

HE highest qualities variety distinctive
models, and every shoe made for us-according
~ specifications
The designs expertly devised and materials care
fully selected harmonic with the modes
for every occasion
Womens Button and Lace Shoes with gun calfskin
vamp and dull dskn cloth top; Cuban military
Goodyear welt SOLE plain with straight shield tip
$3.50 to 5000 pair. ..*
Women Button and Lace Shoes, of kdskn pat
oltn with dull kid suede cloth top Goodyear welt soc
Cuban military heel plain with straight shield tip
$3.50 to $500 pair.
Special attention is directed the styles OF Evening
Footwear, which displaying. All fashionable
feathers and materials shown including velvet
patent kdskn dull mat kdkin and dongola kskn
beaded finished with neat bows and
DECIDEDLY the handsomest effects have shown
Prices range from
$500 to 5000 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Delivers Fight for Principle.

From the New York World.
There were ADLER men in the Senate
than Jonathan P. Doiliver OF Iowa, but
none truer to hts principles. He was a
brilliant orator. He was dangerous de-
batter to face. He was tremendous
worker. and twenty years experience In
Congress had ripened his talents and en-
riched his knowledge Of legislation. But
none OF these qualifications had con-
tributed so much TO the respect and
honor In which he was popularity held
as his courage and honesty In standing
for ideas aud policies which the recos-
mixed leaders Of his party were deter
mined to defeat at any cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Recognition of Portugal.
, Springfield Republican.

SPffnSueIQ tepuDl1cdn:
II there was the slightest competition
among the older republics to be first In
recognising the republic Of Portugal. the
United States evidently has not shared in
1t. Our government has been delibera
ton itself. Brazil and Switzerland are
far ahead Of IL in welcoming the new
republican state into the family Of ma
tons. When Panama suddenly popped
up as an independent republic, things
were so different
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Those Municipal Jealousies.

do you think the contest for the
worlds base ball championship exercises
any real influence on serious affairs?'
asked the earnest citizen.
II should say sou replied the Chicago
man. 1T gives a whole lot Of people
genuine reason for going to Philadel-
phia.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Report has it that Prince Henry did
not enjoy himself in America. This is q
disappointment as every effort was made
70 have him feel entirely at home. The
celebrations in honor of some of our
own citizens cause A fear that European
hospitality spoils distinguished parsonage
for the enjoyment OF republican sim
pltcity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
An Exodus.

What would happen said the appre-
hensiye citizen. III 1t became known that
an unfriendly airship was lowering over
the city with q load Of dynamtte?''
1.-The information man at the Union
station would have the busiest day Of
his Nfe.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Just to Be Contrary.

Don't forget said the ready-made
philosopher, that there is always room
at the top"
I'm working the other way" replied
Mr.. Growcher. what I'm interested In
Is q mining proposition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
demonstration of
''Ric01mond" Suction Cleaner.

(>>11 REPRESENTATIVE of manufacturers of the Rich
l1 mond Suction Cleaner will be Houseurnishng Dc
~ parmen for few days, beginning Tuesday,
give practical demonstration Of advantages
this machine from standpoint of service
economy You cordially invited and have its merits
explained to you.
dor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not Out of the Combat.

IT am afraid our candidates voice Is
giving out" said one campaigner.
Never mind about his voice. replied
the other. He is still In form for shak-
ing hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

From the Detroit Free Press.
Kermit Roosevelt is reported IA have
said: Dad always wants to be the bride
At q wedding and the corpse IL a M
neral" Evidently Kermit Is a wise child
who knows his own father,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

There is nothing in a name. and yet
Prot. Peck might have invited more sefi-
GUS sympathy If he had insisted on being
called Henry instead Of Harry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

II musical comedy managers make good
their threat to produce extravaganzas
without chorus girls, we may yet see
q performance Of Hamlet with the title
role omitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

F,ull-plaited and Plair-gored Skirts, Of
serges and panamas. in, blue. brown and
black: some are draped to give the new
hobble appearance.
$500, 5000 to $I2.75 each.
Walking Skirts, of novelty cloths and
uannish mixtures In the various rough
weaves--xray- black. brown and-b OK
checked designs and rich striped patterns;
well tailored.
- $3.50, $S.75 to $500 each.
Best quality Black French Wolfe Skirts.
panel and fine tucked styles; also full
plated and hobble effects.
$1,000, $r2.75 to SIo.75 each.
Third door Il at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
Just One More Experience.

From the Detroit Times.
Now that the colonel has been up i'm an
airship. all that remains for him to do
ts to be shot out OF cannon and he's
seen IL all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Manuel of Portugal is said to have
followed the pruoent example of Castro
of Venezuela and put by bank fund.
A wise ruler tries to save some of his
salary these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Opinions differ as TO whether some of
Mayor Gsynors emphatic remarks indi-
cate restoration to vigorous health or
a somewhat irritable convalescence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Like some Of the amateur smugslers,
people who padded census returns did not
realize that they were doing any serious
harm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Reports of apathy in New York may
strike some of the old guard as an in
dorsement of their view of the situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The sweetest woman in the world is
back from her vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Kentucky may feel that It can afford
to accept the terms Of the tobacco trust
In order to be rid of the night-riders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
White Waists at $1.OO.
Late Styles of Sturdy Materials.

ehN EPRESENTED in this collection of Our Special Dollar
I'LL Waists the exceptional values possible Of
HIM fer. Seldom able purchase waists OF equal
- quality and style price so low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

A popular impression is steadily grow
ing that an actors divorce experiences
are not special indications OF artistic
ability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Walter Wellman has pretty we'll Demon
strated that he has the courage, whether
he has the luck or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

The heights by great men reached today
May be attained By sudden flight.
The real problem Is. they say.
Just how they're going to aiight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Fortunately for contributing editors
loss OF voice does not necessarily inter-
fere with literary activities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Base ball fans will see to it that Phila-
delphia Is one OF the most wide awake
towns on the map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

The career of the Wright Brothers
proves that aviation need not become a
confirmed habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

The hatchet may occasionally be
buried, but the big stick never.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17
The New Skirts.

JIG ALL line compee-presents unusually broad and
Ill attractive of standard and novelty styles for all
QW occasions-dress walking, morning and general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

OIn 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 Business Department, according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

Hand-knitted Hoods for motoring and
solfing: handsome all-wnite weaves, in-
terlaced about front with silk ribbons Of
various shades, including brown. pale
Blue. nile green and lavender They fit
the head very closely.
SI.75 each.
New Hand-knitted Sweater Coats, with
cuffs, pockets, collar and border down
front matching colors of ribbons in hoods.
Very handsome garments.
$1,000 each.
Third door 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-17

AIOt HifIS oHU SCHS6&I "SoI.
Riding Habits. OF broadcioth, corduroy
and dark gray mixtures: handsomely
modelled and correctly tailored.
$1,000, $3.50 to $500 each.
Khaki Riding Suits,
$500 to $3.50.
Separate Riding Skirts for cross era
side saddle riding. OF khaki, black sss00.
broadcloth and novelty fabrics.
5000 to $1,000 each.
Riding Boomers, $3.50 pair.