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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Minnesota Fires.

- A tale OF fndescribable horror comes
from the northwestern corner of Mime
sofa, where forest fires have swept a wide
area and taken a heavy toll of human
life. At the latest reports five towns had
been destroyed and others were In danger
Over 5000 people have been made home
hess and probably 800 have been burned to
death. Not for years has such a catas-
trophe occurred in this country. The great
forest fires of the far northwest during
the past summer were perhaps more de-
structive Of property values. but were not
ras costly In terms Of life. The Minnesota
fire is compar atively restricted In range,
but unfortunately 1t is sweeping through
q more thickiy settled country than the
stricken regions Of the more westerly
states devastated by the flames a few
months ago. In addition to the towns
there are numerous small settlements
throughout this section, and It is among
these that the losses of life are heaviest.
The flames appear TO have swept upon the
people without warning, devouring them
with their homes In many cases before
they had chance TO flee Even the
towns, surrounded by cleared land, were
engulfed in the wave OF the fire with but
little opportunity for the dwellers TO es-
cape. Inc situation thus created calls for
the utmost endeavors for the relief of the
stricken people. At this season of the
year there is great danger that those who
have been driven from their homes will
suffer seriously II not provided with shell
ter and funds promptly. In northwestern
Minnesota already the chill of the wan
ing year is felt, and unless means are pro-
yfded for the sustenance and shelter of
the refugees from the burned district
many deaths will occur. The state Of
Minnesota Is moving In the matter and
relief works have been organized. 1t Is
probable, however. that the requirements
Will pass beyond the resources of the
state. In which case without question the
people of all parts of the country will
respond promptly and generously TO any
call for assistance that may be sounded
by those authorized to appeal for succor
IN such emergencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Spain Facing Possible Revolt.

1t was inevitable that the revolution in
Portugal would infiame the republicans OF
Spain to the point of at least considering
The advisability of starting their long de-
iayed movement for the overthrow OF the
tnonarchy. Conditions in the larger OF
the Iberian countries have always been
more or less similar with respect to rela-
ton Of large class Of people to the
throne. Discomfort has usually taken the
form OF anti-monarchical agitations. In
Spain already republicanism has been
tried. though with but brief success. The
position Of the monarchy. however. is far
from secure. There Is a large and mill
fsnt republican sentiment, which has at
the present time the support, singularly
enough. Of the religious orders and their
advocates. naturally monarchistic In their
disposition. The fact that the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

weathered the storm of a few months ago,
when the rupture between Spain and the
vatican occurred, is no certain indication
that 1t could withstand a renewal or ag-
gressive republicanism under the lnsplra-
ton of the Portuguese example.
In the final analysis of any such situa-
ton the determining factor Is the army.
In Portugal the downfall OF Manuel was
caused by the disaffection of his organized
forces. The army was permeated with
the spirit of revolt, and when the test
came only comparative handful or the
kings troops remained faithful to him.
In Spain there Is no present indication
of such widespread sympathy between the
army and the revolutionary elements.
Evidently the government Is not alarmed
on this score at this time. for steps have
been taken to place the country In posi-
ton of military defense. The reserves
have been called to arm: and orders are
now issuing designed TO make ready to
resist an uprising should one occur. This
signifies that the government has conf
dence In the army. for such move Is
calculated to arouse the-radicals to resist
ance, and even to the point OF aggres-
sive action. Should the military forces be
Enthusiastically the government must GER
tainly fall upon such a challenge.
The cables bring word OF the adoption
of extraordinary measures of espionage
throughout Spain. Known leaders of the
revolutionary sentiment are under con-
slant observation. and arrests are numer-
Gus as the government seeks to prevent
the delivery OF incendiary speeches.
Every effort is made to keep the senti-
ment of republicanism from being
preached abroad but it is obvious that a
secret organization exists in Spain, and
that If there is any sign of disaffection on
the part of the army the revolution will
be precipitated simultaneously In several
of the large centers. In such an event its
success Is by no means assured, and GER
tainly there will probably be no repetition
of the almost absurd collapse Of the
monarchy in Portugal. Spain is much
better prepared to protect herself against
this menace than was her smaller
neighbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Presidents Next Message.

The President is already considering
his next message to Congress. and con-
ferring with those asking attention for
suggestions. But Is that body likely to
transact much more than routine bust
ness? A session of only three months
affords little time for other legislation.
and especially If important and provo
cative Of debate.
Let US suppose present expectations
realized and democratic House
elected. Will not that result halt all
but the routine next winter? The
democrats will not care to assist in
new legislation, or in adding new fea-
lures to old legislation. Their effort
will be to hold all such matters in
allegiance until they take charge twelve
months hence. They will quote the
November returns as instructions to
them to stand out against the Presi-
dents recommendations, and go upon
their own initiative when they come in.
And then the republicans will be In a
sour state, and not inclined to go for
ward. Regulars will reproach insur-
gents, and insurgents regulars. with
the party's undoing. The President,
who has been trying to make peace,
may meet with what is often the fate
of peace lovers. Both factions may re-
proach him. and hold aloof from him
except in routine matters.
On the other hand, if We suppose the
republicans drawing together at the
eleventh hour and winning, they will
be disposed to take things leisurely.
They will want time for thinking out
new measures and new features to old
measures. They will be dazed with
good fortune. and not in condition or
disposition to hurry. They will argue
that as legislation henceforth will enter
into the next presidential campaign 1t
should be prepared with the greatest
care. And SO they may do no more
than give the President polite hearing
and shelve the weightier Of his suR-
gestions for a year.
Inaction by Congress will suit many
business men. They are open In de-
claring for a halt. In their judgment.
a rest from important lawmaking for
at least twelve months would do the
whole country good, enabling those
with heavy investments to take a calm
survey of the situation, and those medi-
tating investments to inspect the field
with caution.
Nevertheless, the President has Q good
deal on his mind. and will probably
submit 1T to Congress without regard
to whether 1t Is dealt with Immediately
or not. And the country will be inter-
ested In his views on all the subjects
he takes up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Fairgrounds q Necessity.
From the Philadelphia Press


The reason for the new public senti-
ment on the question Of childrens
Fairgrounds Is not far to seek. A
more rational appreciation Of the needs
OF children and quickened sense OF
responsibility for their welfare are at
the bottom Of it, but this is powerfully
supported by the changed conditions OF
locomotion In our city. Horses are
kind to children and seldom run over
them. even with reckless drivers. They
move slowly in crowded thoroughfares
and children could formerly play in the
street with much less peril to life and
limb than is possible with the street
filled with trolley cars. automobiles and
self-propelled trucks and wagons of
all sorts. These are necessary. They
have come to stay and the children
must be taken from the street. Play is
children's inalienable right and play
grounds should be provided. There was
reason enough for establishing chill
dren's Fairgrounds under the old order
of things, but under present conditione
their establishment is the absolute
duty Of every municipality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Prominent" Citizen.
rom the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
The professional prominent citizen
with his self-acquired prominence has
long enjoyed high rank as a mystery
Of the town. He Is always to be found
on the platform at public meetings and
at the speakers table at large dinners
and is always ready to applaud any
sentiment, indorse any movement. OF
hurrah for anybody. In his leisure
hours he writes letters to the papers
approving Of things, and by these tao
tics he gains such a wide reputation
for prominence that he is invited to
deliver lectures on every topic within
the broad range Of his own Ignorance
He has been known to acquire promi-
hence in literary circles without writ
ing anything worth printing and in
philanthropy without spending a cent
Sometimes the basis of his fame is a
pair Of full whiskers. sometimes a fur
trimmed overcoat and sometimes the
meager fact that he was a member OF
a convention that nominated somebody
for something in the early seventies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Roosevelt on the Tariff.

Mr. Roosevelt's reference in Atlanta to
the tariff plank of the Saratoga platform
Is tantamount to declaration that IN
the state of New York this year tariff
revision is a minor issue, secondary 10
the question of rescuing the people from
the rule of the bosses" He explains
that those with whom he was working
in the management of the Saratoga con-
vention considered it necessary TO con-
centrate upon the reorganization OF the
party under new leadership. RELOCATING
to the side the question Of economic re-
form that in other parts OF the country
is rated as OF paramount Importance.
This is a singuarly explicit avowal OF
the Hancock doctrine that the tarth is
a local issue. At the same time IL Is a
departure from the true meaning OF that
pronomcement. for which the democratic
candidate for President in 1880 suffered
unjust criticism and no small measure Of
undeseryed contempt. The tariff may be
a local issue in the sense that each part
of the country has its own particular
view of what constitutes protection and
what is required in the public interest
in the way of RENTED duties. At the
same time it may be questioned whether
Mr.. Roosevelt means to go SO far as to
tariff is of no Importance to the people
of New York state. To do so would be
to proclaim, from the republican point
of view, the entire satisfaction of the
people of that commonwealth with the
latest work OF Congress in the way of
tariff legislation. Some critics have al
.ready interpreted the platform utterance
at Saratoga as tantamount to such q
statement.
{ Tariff revision might be of secondary
Importance in New York state to the
defeat OF the bosses and yet be prop
er subject for platform pronouncement
and campaign oratory. There is surely
room in the broad state of New York
for activities along both lines. AS far
as the bosses are concerned their de-
feat was accomplished before the plat
form was written The group popularity
known as the old guard had been sup
planted by a new boss when the election
of temporary chairman was consum-
mated. That done, it would seem to be
within the province and the powers and
scope Of the newly reorganized party, In
convention assembled, to take posi-
ton with reference to the tariff IL 1t was
desired to precipitate that issue into the
campaign. It Is surely a matter Of in
sterest to the people Of New York state
to know whether the reorganized party
IN that commonwealth stands for or
against further tariff revision, quite as
important as for them to know whether
the republican organization is to be
commanded by four bosses or by one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Republic in Portugal.
From the Chicago Record Herald.

T rom the Chicago RECORD Herald.
While the thinking world has learned
TO discriminate between republics and
republics, and to recognize that some con-
stitutional monarchies can be more pro-
gressive, more democratic and moro pa
cific than some pseudo-republics. the news
that a provisional republican government
has been organized at Lisbon and that
high-minded and capable men from liter
airy. professional and scholarly circles
have been summoned to take charge of
affairs of state. SO long muddled by cor
rupt and selfish parasites, cannot fail to
crafty and even thrill the progressive
nations Of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Indiana.

Mr.. Bryan is heading for Indiana,
where for time his party's campaign
managers were cool toward him. The
feeling is reported better now. I'm
have put everybody in a good humor.
and Mr.. Bryan is to be welcomed with
the rest. An old-fashioned contest Is
In progress. recalling in its ginger and
thoroughness the days when Gen. Haf-
rison on the one side and Mr.. Hen
bricks on the other made things hum In
the country Of the raging Wabash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
A Nominating Committee Stalled.

That Is an amusing situation in Massa-
chusetts. At time when the people
everywhere are asking for q voice in
picking candidates for office. four men are
formally charged with making a nomina-
ton for governor. and are stalled with
the proposition. And yet the Bay state
democrats have some excellent men In
their ranks. VIII the clash Of personal
ambitions wreck the party's prospects?
Where. by the way, Is George Fred Will
liams: Has he no word for harmony?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Archaic.
From the Philadeluhia Public Ledger.

From the PHILADELPHIA Public Ledger.
The new lord mayor Of London. Thorn
as Strong. has been elected without OPP
position. 1t Is virtually the liverymen
Of the guilds who elect the lord mayor.
He is chosen annually from among the
aldermen. The lord mayors jurisdiction
does not extend beyond the limits OF the
duty is to be sociable. and his salary of
about $50 600 year Is sure to be swal-
lowed up By the official Inequalities ex-
pected OF him. In addition to his salary,
he Is granted the use OF the Mansion
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Composite Statesman.

When I visit California
I discourse Of golden glow,
And say some words In Spanish
OF the good old long ago.
When tarry in New England
I will do the best can
To show that my upbringing
Was intensely Puritan.
In Maryland I'm Boosting
OF old English stock, the best.
I'm French in Louisiana
And Swede In the northwest
Though my fund of native language
May at times seem incomplete,
In my innermost ideas
/ have Esperanto beat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Portugal's Colonies.
ON the Springfield Republics,

From The Springfield Republican.
It will be noted In London that the first
revolution raises the question whether the
new republic will be able to keen the Por.
tuguese colonies. The house of Bra ean.a
had few choice colonial possessions left
centuries ago. And the German eve is
upon tAem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

C|ln order 70 avoid delays on account OF
s,r,onaI absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual con.
sected with the Office but simply to THE STAR.
Or to the Editorial or Business Department
according TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Reno has stood a great deal of criti-
cism about Its prize fight, but It's busi-
ness promoters are likely to be thorough
ly aroused by the judicial declarations
that its divorces are no good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Canal.

The President Is very much interested
in the work at Panama, and should be-
1t Is. all things considered. the greatest
job now In hand anywhere. As a nation
we are on trial before the world under
the promise of a canal which shall servo
the worlds purposes under our control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Ships may not be passing through as
early as 1915. but when they do it should
be through waterway free from graft
either in construction or operation. and
in all probability it will be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
The Flattering Likeness.

Have you observed the portraits of
our candidate?" asked one campaigner.
Yes" replied the other. Il don't sus-
pect his methods in conventions. but I'm
morally certain he has subsidized the
photographers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Habit of COMPLAINT.

II suppose you were thankful for the
heavy rain"
"Oh, yes, replied Farmer Corntossel;
though I don't see why them weather
folks couldn't pervide to keep it in the
fields instead Of lettin' 1t stray around,
muddin' up the roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Since Col. Roosevelt has made point
Of the fact that he did not specifically
commend Mr. Taft as a candidate in
isi2. his endorsements should be carefully
serutinized hereafter for date mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
A Constant Threat.

When you'd grow powerful or rich,
Remember as you stray
Some one may write his memoirs which
Will give you dead away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Some of the gentlemen who are cheer
ing Col. Roosevelt in the south are pretty
sure TO follow the example OF various
discontinued New York republicans and
vote the democratic ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
A Confusion Of Terms,

"A number Of performances are being
described as improprieties," said one the
atrical producer.
Yes" replied the other its getting
harder every year to tell what improprie-
ties the public regards as proper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

The fifty-thousand-d dollar campaign con-
tribution by Andrew Carnegie has not yet
been followed by fund for hero medals
for the old guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Events move so rapidly that the advo-
Gates of Mayor Gaynor for presidential
| nomination will not abandon hope thus
early in the proceedings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Constantinople authorities are evidently
clearing the way for a regulation of
dogs that will permit a revenue from tags
and muzzles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

King Manuel has had his troubles, but
there is no probability that any indignant
lady contemplates the publication of his
private correspondence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Portuguese politics illustrate the fact
that the landslide which does not involve
the use Of firearms is comparatively
lucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

washington's position in the list Of
base ball clubs Of 1911 now becomes the
subject OF interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

A regard for consistency makes 1t i'm
possible for Mr.. Hearst to use big stick
methods in managing the Independence
League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

OF course John Chaloner must be pa
tient while his insult to Prince Dolgo-
rouki can be translated into Russian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

The aviator who risks his life in con-
test collects enough money in prizes to
make life worth living If he is successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

The house fly and the mosquito are
unquestionably problems. But 1t is to
their credit that they never inspired a
problem play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

II the Ananias Club ever gives an out.
ing 1t should not fail to arrange for an
excursion to Mount Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Off the List.

What are the ladies of your suffrage
club going to do with that member who
offended your
Il don't know" replied Mrs. Voteby
Gumm. But I'm sure it will not be the
silence protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
Planting Street Trees.

From the Boston Transcript.
Providence is now beginning to plant
the trees for which subscriptions nave
been received. There arc $50 in fhe
first inStallmeut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The New FurS.

blew b
of ndmil
O Frenca
Iceland Maon Black
Wolf Also Long Goats Hudson Bay SEAL French Seal Near Seal Mink Russian
piesMuf and Srfm Truly showing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Misses Party Dresses of crepe de chine, chiffon and
net: many trimmed with fur and arabou; with the
kmono sleeve; all with drop skirts-many banded.
Misses One-pece Dresses, of fine serges, rich broad
cloths and attractive checked materials very latest effects
with high necks and long sleeves. embeshed with plaid
cloth or Persian silk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Paquin model of rich brocaded gold cloth is full
evening gown with detachable train in Vatican plat eff
ect furtrimmed sleeves and skirt; bodice handsomely
embelshed with jeweled trimming.
Calot model of shimmering crepe de chine trimmed
with combination of gold and pearl has draped skirt with
detachable train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Elise Paret has rich olive green silk crepe
ton embroidered elaborate oriental design of gold
and silver yelled with black chiffon cloth and finished with
real lace yoke embeished with gold sequins
Another very creation is from Camoeyt of
rich dull gray crepe nlaid with Persian embroidery and
entirely yelled with chiffon embroidered in Persian coors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The New Gowns.

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md Gwnsf simmer
nbrcad andc of
folds
shathike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Francis three model of pink and white ustrous
satin has dress and trimmed with white swansdown
and chiffon band of silver passementere draped around
the skirt giving the hobbe effect.
simple but elegant French model is of cerise crepe
braided medallons in bodice the skirt in od
fed hobbe effect is dany trimmed with baidng in self
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Misses, Tailored Suits of mannsh cloths, serses pebble
and basket chevots broadclos and twotoned dagonals
single and doublebreastedcut Short skirts in the
narrow, banded effect Lined throughout with SINNERS
satin and shown in the prevailing shades.
Little Chldrens Long Coats of broadcloths serges,
caracu plush velvet with trimmings of braid velvet etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10

Chiffon Broadcoth in the shade is employed
in handsome threepece model 1t has exquisite fig
ured chiffon waist and skirt in the new habit design
hree-piece model of heliotrope chiffon broadcloth
the latest Partisan lines is handsomely embroidered in
self color.
A Black Velvet Costume has chiffon waist lined with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-10
The Misses Garments.

IN every side grace beauty, richness with the Pa
ANY Exquisite Evening Costumes WraI
ing Frocks Tailored and adaptable