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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
George Washington University.

All citizens Of the District who are
interested in the development Of the
capitals educational equipment and
it's advancement as seat Of learning
must feel grateful for the result OF the
Attorney Generals examination Of the
books OF George Washington Univer-
sity, which has now been completed
and has led to the submission Of a re-
port completely approving the course
Of the trustees OF that institution. The
Star congratulates the university and
the city Of Washington upon this re-
port OF the Attorney General. which
yerifies the statements Of the trustees
heretofore made. and puts to rest, it Is
to be hoped for all time. the malicious
stories which have been circulated. at
fectins the credit Of the university.
It is believed that the university is now
on q solid basis. The enrolment Of
students this year Is larger than that
of last year. in spite Of ell the university
has suffered In the curtailment at reve-
nues and the attacks made upon it by
it's critics Through the generosity Of
the trustees the funds necessary to meet
the expenses for the year are in hand.
The endowment funds are amply pro-
tected. The university Is. in an excellent
condition educationally, and, though still
Handicapped by q meager endowment, IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
The British Political Outlook

All present signs indicate that the rela-
tive positions OF the British political
parties in the next parliament will be un-
changed when all the voting has been
finished. Before the election opened there
we're indications which pointed strongly
70 unionist gains on the liberal coaIi.
ton. which, IL not actually sufficient to
return an anti-government majority,
would at least lessen the power of the
coalition. and particularly the liberal
wing. to effect the contemplated REFORM
The results, however, have not justified
this expectation. and at present the bal
loting has increased rather than dimin-
ished the liberal strength. 1t is true
that enough districts remain unpolled
to change the general result. but this is
altogether unlikely, and there is every
prospect that the liberal combination will
once more control the commons, though
with the real power held by the labor
ties and nationalists, who are now ally
ing themselves with the liberal organiza-
ton. The truth is that England Is no
longer under the control Of a single po-
Htical party. The unionists are them
selves a coalition Of old line tories and
men occupying a middle ground between
ultra and radica,ism. There
has been some thought of late years
that a new party might be 4 rmed by
the amalgamation Of the moaerate lib
erals and the moderate unionists. between
whom there are but few points Of marked
difference. However. some distinct issue
is doubtless needed to effect a new 20.
litical cleavage In British affairs. The
tariff question has not proved sufficient
for this purpose. The financial budget or
the reform Of the lords may provide the
medium Of political reorganization. Mean.
while Great Britain will doubtless con-
tinue to be governed by combination
rather than by party, with the real
power vested in comparatively small
group of legislators Of radical tendency
and pleading for special interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
The Public Schools.

There is little prospect of any radical
change being made by Congress this ses-
sion i'm the public school situation, in
spite of the Presidents recommendation
in his message. That the present condi-
ten OF divided authority between the
Commissioners and the school board is
one loaded with friction Is we'll under
stood. and was fully pointed out by The
Star at the time the appointment of the
school board was taken from the Com
missioners and given to the District Su-
preme Court. The judges did not seek
this duty and no sane or adequate reason
has ever been given why it should have
been imposed on them. Congress in its
wisdom, however, made the change, and
IL is not too much 10 hope that sooner or
later, Congress in its wisdom will remedy
the mistake. The Presidents suggestion
tina; while the Commissioners should
maintain the supreme control of the
schools. some other person or persons
should appoint board OF visitors, is as
fraught with potential trouble as the
present situation. Such board appointed
by the Supreme Court, or the President,
would either be a cipher in the equation.
or If ii was active it would be active in
conflict with the Commissioners. The
thing is as pain as a pikestaff that the
primary authority in school matters, as
in other District affairs, should rest with
the Commissioners. 1t would be wise adj
ministration to have the Commissioners
appoint d school board. small in number,
to relieve them of much of the admins
tra,ive details of the big school machine
In the meantime, let US not put too
much weight On the table, included in the
presidents message, compiled by the en-
sineer department of the District, with
its showing that the local schools cost
more than the schools in other cities.
Perhaps they do; but this is the nations
capital, and most of the government and
city departments cost more here than
they do in cities run on a cheaper scale.
There is one thing certain, that in this
city every dollar appropriated goes for
the purpose for which it is intended. Nc
stray dollars fall by the wayside or find
their way into pockets not intended for
their reception. The necessary division
between the white and colored schools,
here. adds 10 the administrative cost. and
above all the fact that Congress allowed
the city to fall SO far behind in the way
OF buildings and equipment for school
purposes. as to render it Necessary 10
spend large sums for this purpose to
catch up. has raised the proportionate cost
of our schools above other cities. That
the schools need now very large sums fv-
buildings and equipment is well recog-
nized by every one familiar with the SUBJ
ject.
The country and the city want Wash.
ington's schools administered economical.
~, but not cheaply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
The New Jersey Senatorship,

GOv.-elect Wilson has been drawn into
the New Jersey senatorial sauabble, and
gives his support to the decision rendered
at the primary about that Office And
in doing 50 he exhibits again both cour-
age and leadership.
AT the primary a man of the name of
MARITIME was Endorsed for senator He Is
we'll known in the state, has repeatedly
sought Office. is q speaker of some power.
and personally popular. But there are
democrats who do not deem him of SEN
atorial size. and on that account, and for
other reasons. would now ignore the in
structions of the primary. Their can
didate is James Smith, IT,, who served
in the Senate from 1895 to 1889, and very
much desires to serve again.
Mr.. Wilson Is deeply indebted to Mr.
Smith, vino Is man of large means, a
politician OF experience. and tine owner
and operator OF a well constructed ma
chime Indeed. had not Mr., Smith lent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
Not in This Generation.

From the New York Times.
The Secretary of War is Of the opinion
that the administration of the Philippines
cannot be turned ever to the natives
within the time of the present genera
tion," and that 1t is wrong to encourage
the delusion that such a change can be
made. He is quite right. Nor is there
any real sentiment among the Filipinos
that such change shall Immediately and
completely be made. There Is a good
deal OF talk in regard to independence
and self government. But actual indie
pendence no one seems to want. The
most advanced of the native politicians
want only independence with a guarantee
from the United States. which. clearly, is
not independence at all. We should be
criminally foolish to make any such ar
rangement, by which all responsibility
would be ours and all the power go to
the natives, whose quarrels we should
have to fight AS for self-government, our
policy is to extend it gradually il the
natives show capacity for it. So far the
showing is not very good. Neither is 1t
wholly bad. We can only continue our
present policy Of experiment and en-
couragement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

earnest aid to the Wilson candidacy. the
president of Princeton University would
not have been nominated for governor.
He Joined hands with the New York In
fluences that were active in New Jersey
in Mr.. Wilson'S behalf, and Mr.. Wilson S
opponents were easily defeated.
This the Smith men thought would in
sure fer him the goternor-elect's sup
port They had been counting On it. The
vote fer Mr.. MARITIME was not large. and
the democrats of the state had not been
much stirred by his candidacy.
BY his decision Mr. Wilson kills two
birds with one stone. He believes in the
election of senators by popular vote. and
in declaring for Mr.. MARITIME as the pri-
mary's choice he adheres to his opinion.
He is not man of Mr.. Smiths school
of politics, and in declining TO assist him
in this matter he escapes an illogical
connection.
1t is stated that, despite this disappoint-
ment, MFR. Smiths friends will PRESS his
case on the legislature. Should they do
SO the friends of Mr.. MARITIME will have
opportunity to review Mr.. Smiths claims
to attention, and particularly such as re-
late to his record at the time the wilson
tariff bill was being GormaniZed In the
Senate i'm the summer Of 1894. In that
matter Mr. Smith supported Mr.. Cor
man 5 views as against MIR. Cleveland S,
and shared with Mr.. German and others
in the censure Mr.. Cleveland pronounced
on those who. as he asserted, lad dis
appointed the country.
hr yyiISnn is 1OiDC Trenton with
trouble on his hands, and the certainty
of having the stock increased from time
to time. Ills job would be difficult for
an expert. and he is wholly without ex-
perience But maybe, as In the case OF
Charles f. Hughes at Albany, his ciear
and high reading of his commission VII
bring him success even against the eA-
perts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
The Harmon Boom.

The friends of Gov. Harmon are. active
with his presidential boom. They are
striking while the irons hot. And may
he they are right. His reelection on
the Sth uitimo by as small majority as
ten thousand would have brought him
prominently into the presidential neid.
But he had ten times that, and the ngures
broke the democratic record. Most
prominent is he in the field, therefore,
and highly elated and tremendously in
dustrious are those who see In him the
hope of the democracy for 1912.
At the Kentucky meeting last week OF
the house Of governors Gov Harmon
was the principal figure. Demonstra-
tons in his favor at Frankfort and
Louisville were most hearty. Just lit
tie too much SO for his personal comfort.
1t was inadvisable to introduce politics in
any form at such q time. But he was
among next-door neighbors, who were
very proud OF his success, and they
found it impossible to restrain their
feelings.
Washington this week is to be honored
by the governors presence. Again the
meeting he will attend will be non-polit-
ical. But again, In all probability, the
Harmonitcs will testify to their admira-
ton Of their fayorite. A great many of
them will be in town, and the opportunity
will be irresistible.
Judson Harmon, like Charles =.
Hughes, entered politics little late. He
was unknown to the political world until
Mr.. Cleveland called him to a seat In his
second cabinet. That place he filed sue
cessfully, though with no flourish, and
then returned to private life. Probably
nobody expected him to reappear in pub
lie affairs and show a capacity higher
than he had done as a presidential adj
wiser.
But here he is, twice successful in
two years in the Ohio field, and un-
doubtedly very strong and attractive
force in the national field. He has
demonstrated talent for political mat
tiers OF notable kind. His opponents have
tried his mettle as governor in several
ways. They baited him with labor
problems. but he met and solved them
He commanded order at Columbus, and
restored it by display Of force. when
strike spirit was rife in town, and yet
lost no votes on election day because of
his action. And in other matters he
has exhibited resources and decision
worthy of attention and praise.
or course for the next sixteen months
Gov. Harmon's path will not be Of the
primrose variety. He must walk wari!y.
But every days progress will be en-
couraging, and give him additional con-
fidence in himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

is in shape to continue its excellent WORK
In all departments OF learning.
1t now remains for Congress soon to
do the fair thing by George Washing
ton University by putting the District
on an equal basis with other territories
and giving 1t Il share in the funds pro-
-vided by the Morrill, acts. No other
educational institution in this jurisdic-
ton meets the requirements OF those
acts. Congress may itself designate
George Washington as the immediate
beneficiary of the appropriation for the
support of school of agriculture and
the mechanic arts, or it can leave to the
District Commissioners the selection OF
the particular institution. But 1T should
in any event do tardy justice to the. Dis
trict by formally including 1t among the
states and territories receiving this as
sistance from the federal government in
behalf of public education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
To Control the Franking Privilege

IOm Tue tuildOelputd AuHohSA''
One of the many sensible and practical
recommendations embodied in the Presi-
dents message relates to- the extreme de.
STABILITY of subjecting, the official use OF
the franking privilege to 2 more efficient
supervision and control Under the loose
SYSTEM or absence Of system, to be more
precise, which now prevails there is no
way of ascertaining the extent of the
gratuitous service rendered In this con-
nection by the Post Office Department,
but there Is no doubt that its aggregate
cost amounts to- many smillions OF dol
lars, and 1t must be regarded as Alto
gether probable. that various abuses in
volying extravaganza and waste have
crept In, which urgently require correc-
ton. To this end the President advises
that Congress authorize the substitution
of special Official stamps for the different
kinds OF franks, now habitually employed
to secure the free transportation of gov
ernmentai and. congressional mail matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
No Tammany Senator.
From the New York World.

From the New Aork W0Fld
A Tammany United States sen ater from
New Fork would be a calamity. 1t would
discourage progressive democracy not
only in this state, but in every northern
state 1t would give Tammany an in
fiuence in the democratic party of this
state which should never be tolerated. In
case q democratic President were elected
in 1pfo 1t would mean Tammany control
Of the federal patronage. and the democ-
racy Of New York would be ruled from
18th street This would be against party
policy and against public policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
Heroes Of Old.

IT'S fine to read of splendid knights
Who fought in days Of old
And yet those metal togs they wore
Were heavy. stiff and cold.
And when they cried "Gadzooks!' and
'"Zounds!'
Their speeches as rule
Seem less emphatic than the words
With which we drive mule.
The ladies fair for whom they fought,
If pictures old speak true,
Were strangely CARRIED and not SO fair
AS those whom now we view.
And, though the thought seems scandal.
fraught,
Full many a valiant knight
OF whom we read such wondrous tales
Could scarcely read and write!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
House Plums.

Candidates for the good things" the
democrats will have at their disposal In
the organisation of the next House are
already announced. Well, such places
rarely seek men. Besides, 1t has been a
long famine. and there are many demo-
Gratis with keen appetites. The field last
fall was large and the laborers numerous,
and 1t will not be an easy matter to
distribute the spoiIs won. There will be
hearts to ache even after the distrib-
utors have done their best. But that Ia
always the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Naturally the parcels post suggestion
arouses the old cry of "paternalism. :"
But it will be easy enough for some
economist to arise and dispose of the
entire question by denouncing paternal-
ism as a myth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

The fact that Uncle Joe's personal pop
ularity is as great as ever indicates that
politics is getting to- be one of the games
In which friendship ceases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Proyerh Questioned.

Half loaf is better than no bread"
said the ready made philosopher.
Sometimes" replied Mr.. Sirius Barker.
But not if it's half of one of the loayes
my daughter learned to make at cooking
school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Some of the English dramatists make
the suffragette who talks politics seem
preferable to the smart ladies who talk
SLANG with dash of profanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Naming precious stones after eminent
financers is on the whole more con-
sistent and proper than naming pinks
and other flowers after them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

A Paris dramatic critic is at something
Of a disadvantage in being compelled to
fight ,dhels with an actor. knowing that
the latter will derive all the benefit from
the advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
Early Shopping.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Doing your Christmas shopping early;
according to the definition OF. the depart
ment store salesgirls.F is doing Il as soon
as possible after the stores open In the
morning. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Some of the efforts of European news
agencies with reference to the intentions
of the Duke degli Abruzzi must be de-
scribed, frankly as rough work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

1t cannot be denied that DR.. Cook eX-
cells all other explorers in Imagination and
descriptive powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
A Discouraging View.

eve must investigate this affair." said
the rural Official.
Whats the use?' responded Farmer
corntossel. 'I never yet saw an investi-
CATION that changed anybody's personal
likes or dislikes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
The Patient Townsmen.

$50 you got to work in spite of the
snew-drifts?''
Eyes. But I don't see why the city
folks should not follow the example of
country people and put up a strong kick
for good roads,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Every man says some one else ought to-
shovel of the snow in the same tone that
he employs in advising other people to
economic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

The rivers and harbors advocates are
also prepared to show where the country
can benefit by economy Of the most prac-
teal sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

1t is something of an achievement for
statesman to write thirty or forty
thousand words without harsh epithet
in the lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
Indefinite.

"The tariff ought to be revised
The statesman boldly states just now.
And yet he halts and looks surprised
Whene'er you ask him "When? OF
How"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Occasionally a bareback turns UP at
odd times to prove that there is no special
climatic grudge against inauguration day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Mexican politics has no hesitation in
introducing the feud as substitute for
joint debate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

After making fun of feminine headwear
an inconsistent man goes out and buys
one Of those new fuzzy hats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

Some very able statesmen contend that
the Panama canal cannot be regarded as
completed until ii Is fortified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

xT'1n order TO avoid delays account OF
TsrsonaI absence. letters to THE STAR should
not DO addressed to any individual connected
With the Office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
ihs Editorial Business Department, according
Ia terror or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
Never Of.

From the Chicago News.
Washington, D. c., Is on the map once
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

"It's a mistake said Uncle Eben, ito
work yoh bad habits overtime in Decem-
Der jes' cause you's g'inter smek New
Year resolutions
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Make Out the Christmas List I

all the e-se you like wish
Oo that Athletics
be wndyoh
WILDE tomdue uand in
fdh
10 yAooa
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Art and Fancy Goods Dept,

~ FFERs articles decidedly at variance with those Of
W. appropriate gifts and also of enduring remembrance; be-
sides they solve the daily need problems which
presents of practcabilty and usefulness
Pincushions, Glove Cases. Handkerchief Bags
Sewing Bags, handkerchief Eases, Hair Receivers,
Sewing Cases, Laundry Bags, Hat-Pln Holders.
We also cite helpful examples OF how to make gifts at home
that should attract those O a n artistic
ETC. by a viit
had
the of those
empatng making such presents be evident to all who do not
wish disappont
floor st.
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Umbrella Specials.

been and always will be a most
is such practical one. To those
Umbrella as gift, we call at
TALLY attractive values.
Mems and Women's Union
Taffeta Umbrellas, with hard
wood and gold and silver trim
med handles.
Special price, 5000 each.
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handkerchief and Suspemders.
Very Practical and Acceptable
Gifts for Men.

Gl ARGE display, covering every possible
Hi wish and fancy.
~ Mems Strictly Allinen Handkerchefs regular
sizes; mostly hemstitched with plain tape Dor
drs; also
range from
122c to ST so each.
French Handkerccfs silk and ~en mixed;
plain colors and white with fancy borders, SOC each.
Handkerchief put up in fancy boxes for presentation
A full line of the staple Suspenders. regular and
lengths Novelties silk beautiful coo with mountings
of the dantiest put fancy boxes $Ioo and So
pair. ~. -~r
Combination consisting Suspenders and Garters
Arm Bands to match. soc and Sic
Combination Sets consisting of Silk Suspenders Carriers and
Arm Bands to match ST so and $500
Combination Sets consisting OF Silk Handkerchief Tie and
Hose match $I.5o
S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08
Morris Chairs
AS Christmas Gifts.

oM7T was William Morris, the
great English philanthro-
pist, who first conceived the
idea of the Morris Chair,
and, under his personal direction,
had cabinetmaker produce his
idea in a chair which is now al
most universally used; and the
old man, middle-aged man or
student who knows not the pleas
ure of this famous chair to read,
lounge or study in lacks a great
comfort. Why not 2 gift of this
kind for him?
Special attention is called to an
unusual value We. are offering in
a Solid CHARTERED Oak Morris
Chair, made like cut. 1t has wide
arms and a broad, deep, COM
Portable seat and back-the latter
srsible cushion supported by niue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-08

- HE Umbrella always has
4 welcome gift-because it
W. who have decided on al
tention to these two unu
Mems and Women's Union Silk
and Twilled Silk Umbrellas, with
natural, mission, ebony and the
latest effects in fancy handles.
Special price, $500 each.