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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Tomorrow most important ax-
pertinent In marine aviation will no tr;es
when an airplane will he launched FROM
transatlantic liner when fifty miles
out at sea from New York. For this
purpose platform will be constructed
ON the Prov Of the vessel about 100 fee,
in length and the experiment will no
tried OF starting a biplane with the in
tention OF sending IT IL possible to the
shore. accompanied by two torpedo boats.
so stationed As TO insure a continuous
escort to land regardless of the speed
developed By the aviator. 1t il believed
that hundred-foot launching platform
will be sufficient with the ship HEADING
into the wind TO give the apparatus its
best chance to rise free Of the vessel.
once started I'm the air there is no rea-
son short of engine failure why a skillfuI
aviator should not make his way to shore,
unless he encountered Unexpectedly dis
abling or battling wind.
IL this experiment proves successful II
Is designed to equip one of the newly
building liners with a. permanent launch
ing platform to siiow the use Of airplanes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
The Police.
From the New York Times.

The removal Of all police surveillance
from lawless resorts in this city, II 1t is
really contemplated. will be g.. question
able procedure. 1t il clearly a part Of
the duty Of the police to prevent crime as
far as possible, as well as to arrest GRIM
inals and bring them to justice. The re-
port that Inspector Schmittberger had is
sued an order compelling the removal Of
patrolmen who have been watching
gambling houses and other evil resorts
Is untrue. Surveillance OF 0vildoers and
their haunts is necessary, and one can
not believe that the police authorities
will forbid it. The police cannot protect
this city. keep its criminal hordes in sub
lection and prevent outlawry. unless thew
are permitted to act with discretion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Prayer and Politics.

Mayor Gaynor's recommendation OF
prayer to campaign chairman is full Of
suggestions. How about campaign esti-
mates? And how about campaign pre-
dictions? Are they to come under the
regulation of strict and ascertained fact
What q difference that would make
What falling OF Of interest in cam
paign reading would follow! The public
might get used to the change In time,
but time would be necessary The old
form is very popular, and some chair
men have distinguished themselves in en-
ploying 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Portugal's Embarrassment.

The plight or the newly established
Portuguese republic with respect to the
demands of the army diseloses ilIuminat-
ingly the circumstances in which the re-
cent overthrow of King Manuel was &C.
complished. 1t would appear that officers
were promised promotions If they would
espouse the cause OF the revolution Evil
IDENTIFY pledges of a similar character
were given also to some of the troops
themselves. The army did its work well.
1t approved the instruction and put the
new government in power with dispatch,
though indulging in some unnecessary
and unseemly footing Of religious institu-
tions that marred the overturn sadly
Now the heads of the republic are con-
fronted with q demand that these promo
tons and rewards be promptly granted
ii being apparent that the republican
chiefs have been too much occupied
since the overturn In getting established
10 attend to this detail. There are possi-
oilities of future trouble in this matter
even though the heads of the republic
promptly accept the situation and reward
the revolutionary troops. Obviously the
army did not revolt against Manuel sole
~ on principle. A mercenary motive
was present, and there is no guarantee
that the same motive may not again
swerve the army from its allegiance. A
promotion-bought revolution rests upon
an insecure foundation. for however lib
eral the new government may be, ii can
not altogether satisfy the expectations of
the troops. There must be a process of
selection, and those who are not chosen
for reward are certain to be disgruntled.
To promote every soldier who aided In
the overthrow Of the monarchy would
quickly bankrupt the new republic, not
abundantly supplied with funds at pres
ent and hard put to find ways and means
10 effect the establishment of a stable
government. 1t Is to be assumed that
the friends of the monarchy are closely
watching this situation with the view to
fomenting the dissatisfa elton of the army.
and taking advantage of the military dis
content, possibly to bring about a re-
action in favor of the deposed regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Panama.

This latest story about Panama is one
of many impeaching the sincerity OF the
United States in its dealings with its
southern neishboFs on this hemisphere.
Some have originated in this country
Others have originated i'll Europe. In all
Of them Washington has been represented
as scheming for an opening to extend
American boundaries at the expense OF
peoples confiding in American friendship.
There is not government to the south
or us which has not been warned against
us in this way. Nicaragua, Venezuela
and Cuba have been warned more than
once. The Cubans. indeed. were told dur
ing our occupation of the island after
the withdrawal of Spain that our purpose
was never to leave. We were merely
playing with them. Annexation was
certainty. and the plans were being laid.
Even Mexico. strong in its government
and progressive and prosperous in its poll
cies. has been included in the yarn-spin-
ming. As the story ran, American invest
ments there were large and increasing all
the time, and at the death of President
Diaz the United States would run its line
around the country No Mexican would
he competent to carry on the Diaz work,
and unless strong power stepped in,
chaos would result. This would mean
america. for no European power would
re permitted voice in the matter. After
niaz the Stars and Stripes for Mexico.
The majority of these inventions have
laerited and received no attention here at
icme. Left to themselves. they have
fallen through their imbecility. They
cook no account of either common sense
cr proba bility, not to mention the affront
they cast on the men in charge of our ma
tional affairs. Foreign territory is not
annexed while YOU wait. and by a mere
whim and proclamation of an official.
The people through Congress have a say,
and no such business could be railroaded
through that body.
In this instance. however the President
as right in promptly providing against
any possible mischief. Although the mat
tor which will take him to the isthmus is
well understood, and fully justifies his
plans, conditions in Panama are such as
10 make a sensational story if uncontra-
Gicted go long way. The Panamans,
therefore. are assured that nothing preju-
dicial to their interests is in contempla-
ton here. but only a policy respecting
,he canal which when carried out will
/. uefit them along with all who are look
~ to the canal for great things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

as accessories for the carrying of mail to
shore while the ship is still q consider
able distance at sea. BY this means it is
hoped to gain several hours in maH
transit on each transatlantic voyage. But
far more important is the bearing Of
this test upon the question of the mill
tary uses of the airplane. Recently hints
have come from Europe of preparations
secretly under way for the installation
Of plane-saunching devices ON ships of
war or auxiliaries.. Little is known of
progress in this direction, but it is
sidering the airplane as weapon of
war should undertake to equip itself so
as to utilize the device from a moving
base at sea. If there is any value in
the airplane as a scout or for the drop
ping of bombs force assuming! the Of
fensive from or on the sea must be in
position to employ it in Immediate con-
junction with a fighting feet. The avia-
ton auxiliary, or airplane ship. may be-
come one OF the most important factors
in the naval equipment of a first-elass
power in the near future. .
1t is gratifying TO note that this present
experiment is to be tried under America n
auspices in that it is an American aviator
who is to make the attempt to reach the
shore and that he will fly toward this
country and that he will be accompanied
by American war craft. At the same
time ii is to be remembered thas the ves-
sci used belongs to a German line and
this circumstance is worthy of note when
the military possibilities Of the airpla ne
in marine use are considered. Indeed.
there is but little comfort for Americana
In the present condition Of their merchant
marine. The American navy is at this
time to be measured strictly in terms of
its own size without reference to the
possibility of extension through the CO.
operation of transformed liners. In this
respect both England and Germany, not
ably the latter country. are UNNECESSARILY
better provided than the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Postage on Drop Letters.
From the Syracuse Post Standafd.

Provided Postmaster General Hitchcock
does not find It advisable to ask the next
Congress to reduce the rate upon all first
class mail matter TO cent, as he now
hopes to do, he should not fail to ask the
reduction upon drop letters. The United
States can well AFFORD to carry letters
mailed in Syracuse for delivery In Syra.
cuse or upon the rural routes out of syria
cuse for one cent. There would be proflt
to the government in handling this busi.
ness at the one-cent rate. Further, the
reduction would mean great increase IN
the amount Of local mail handled and q
great convenience to local merchants, who
while they may send circulars for q cent
must pay cents upon each bill sent
out. In some cases 1t Is found cheaper to
deliver bills by messengers rather than
to use the postal service. Whatever the
course OF the Post Once Department with
regard to first-class mail rates generally
the letter mailed at q post Office for de.
livery from that Office should pay only
/ cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
The Ninth Missouri District.

Surely that must be only campaign
yarn which represents Mr. Clark of Mis-
souri, as in peril of losing his race for
reelection. He has returned home after
helping democratic candidates in other
states, and Is now canvassing for him.
self. But that may be, not an evidence
Of fear, but a compliment to his constit-
uents They are entitled to few speeches
at a time when he seems on the eve OF
becoming powerful national quantity.
As they gave him his start in congress
sional life. they have strong claims upon
him now that he has risen so high.
Matters are far from being one-sided in
the ninth Missouri district. The repub-
licans are well organized and well led.
Two years ago Mr.. Clark had a major
ity Of about thirteen thousand. AS that
was a presidential year, both sides were
probably out in force. But since then
the republicans have gone back in
other parts of the state, and may have
met with the same fate in Mr. Clark's
bailiwick also. That Is to be determined
next Tuesday.
AS is suggested in the current story,
it would be a terrible blow if. slated as
he seems to be for the speakership, Mr..
Clark should have the ground cut from
under him by his own people. If re-
elected, and the. House is democratic,
he will be the Speaker beyond a doubt.
The strong men of the party are all for
him. He fills the dill In point Of position
in the present House, in point Of geo.
graphical position, and In point Of ability
and experience.
The south is not likely to ask for either
first or second place ON the next national
ticket, but will be satisfied with the
'speakership of the next House and the
minority leadership in the Senate And
she will get both places. Her offerings
are the best. and 1t would be folly for the
democracy to reject them ut this time
of reunion and revived hope.
But Mr.. Clark should come with as
many votes at his back As possible; and
probably. the realisation of this fact ex-
plains his present, swing around the home
circle. It might detract from his pleasure
and prestige il the figure showed falling
of from two years ago, whereas higher
figure would be quotable as rise in his
stock among his fellow-citizens.
With Mr.. Clark for Speaker, speculation
about democratic House, and particu-
larly about its probable course. as to the
tariff, is definite. But remove him from
the equation and We have situation SO
uncertain that guesses of all kinds multi
ply. 1t then becomes anybody's race, and
it is not an easy matter to say just what
anybody in that Office would do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Song Of the Season.

The blossoms greet the wandering breox
Fen when the year grows late.
The birds among the rustling trees
Still love to congregate.
And through the golden leaves the sun
Delights to stray
And send q smile to every one
But NOT TODAY!
IT'S bliss to wander down the lane
Or through the field SO brown.
Far from the strife for place or gain
That frets the busy town
With strong temptation HE is frausht
To fare away
From lofty buildings shrewdly wrought
But NOT TODAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

fore Thanksgiving in this latitude. and
now. on the 4th OF November. here is
snow enough to break down wires and
trees, giving the city a midwinter appear
ance. There Is small consolation In the
probability of an early thaw. The real
significance of this snowfall. II 1t has
any. is i'm the suggestion that there will
be many more like it before the birds be-
gin to fly. north over the city on their
way back to their summer nests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Not Flying High.

From the Boston Transcript.
Gen. Allen thinks that one dirigible, one
aeroplane and three small captive bal
Moons constitute too small q plant for the
organization of aeronautical companies in
the Signal Corps, called for by Congress;
and, moreover, he has. neither the men
nor the money. In military aerOnautics
the United States has hardly left the
ground yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Baltimore's desire for recount is based
on representation that great numbers of
its people had gone away to summer
resorts when the census was taken.
Whatever may be the size of Baltimore's
population. there can be no doubt of
it's extraordinary prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
The Chestnut.

/ disapprove the chestnut hot
And drop it as I go my way.
To sanction 1t becometh not
A friend Of the 8. p. G. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Developing Temperament.

"How did that actress come to make
such a terrific display Of tempestuous
emotion on the first night?'
Il aroused her by little ruse Of my
Jwn,'' replied the manager. Il keyed her
IN to the highest pitch Of excitement by
getting into an argument with her."
About her act?'
mo. About her salary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
As Time Passes,

Before you were married you used to
send your wife flowers"
Yes replied Mr.. Meekton. Now 1t
takes diamond necklace to make her
as enthusiastic as she used to be over q
five-dollar bunch Of roses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
The Sardonic Person.

Are you interested in literature?''
asked the sardonic person.
"Why, 1 have devoted much of my for
tune to building libraries
"That isn't literature. That's archi-
lecture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Woman suffragists inspire confidence in
their parliamentary ambitions by their
promptness in recognizing when 1t is time
for point of order or a motion to ad-
journ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Political Weather.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The defense of the administration is
now central over Ohio, moving west by
northwest with very low barometric
pressure over all the eastern districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
A Stay-at.Home's Apology.

why didn't you 80 to the polls to
vote?'
WELL replied Farmer Corntossel.
latter listenin' careful to what the candt.
dates had to say about each other con-
cIuded neither of 'em was wuth hitchin'
up a noss fur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Portuguese Republicans.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
One trouble with the Portuguese re-
public seems to be the conviction of
each citizen that he. is the man to
run 1t,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

After all, Mr.. Foraker 10 sufficiently
on record as to his political and per-
sonal dislikes to make further remarks
unnecessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Theater managers, continue to complain
that matrimonial engagements are play
ing havoc with professional engagements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
- 7 /.
Dulin & Martin Co.
We Are
Offering
Surprising
Values
in Electroliers and
Gas Portables at
$500
-$l6.5O
$500

THE arrival of the new
!! fall stock of Electro
Tiers and Gas Portables
reveals many astonishing
values in moderate-priced
Lamps. Our efforts to offer
the best values in low-priced
Lamps are apparent in these
$500, 5000 and $500
Lamps, undoubtedly the
most artistic and elegant
ever offered at these prices.
Sizes IS and Is inch Artistic
Loaded Glass Shades on
verde bronze green stands,
IS and 27 inches tall, Of CO.
lonial and ornate design.
We announce the arrival
of Electroliers and Gas Por-
tables with new effects in
square Colonial glass shade
and verde green stands;
very attractive lamps for
library or reception hall.
Extraordinary values at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Some of the prophecies are to the effect
that II New York treats him badly Mr..
Roosevelt will go west and grow up with
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte
were only mortal and could not know of
some OF the magnificent comparisons in
which their names were to be employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Some of Manhattan's politicians are
now seeing rainbows that look like tiger
stripes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Panama is so closely associated with
the interests of this country that il
might be classified merely as near-foreign
soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Tacoma is to have a recount whether
it wants it or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

An occasional bareback will occur de-
spite the vigilance of the best regulated
weather bureau. 50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Interest frequently attaches to the peo-
pie Hearst is against more than to those
he is for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Statesmen who make a practice of ex-
pecting the unexpected are now much in
evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

All the coal man needed this year was
little patience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04
Plenty Of Occupation.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
No man who minds his own business
ever complains of having nothing to de.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

business once. I.h st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent &C., London, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-04

Payable IN adyanee-by mali. postage prepaid:
Dsiiy Sunday included. one month, so cents
DsiIy. Sunday excepted, one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star, $40 year.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
ALLEGED ASSASSIN CAPTURED.
Man Who Killed A. w. Shirley Thought
20 BE in the Tolls.

Little Rock.-Charged with the
murder of A. w Shirley. the wealthy
merchant of Minturn, j. c. Langston'
formerly Iron Mountain depot agent
at Minturn, but now a citizen OF
South Dakota, has been arrested In
that state and is now being brought
back to Arkansas, according to tel
egram from John P Paul of Newport,
seer etary Of the Odd Fellows lodge
Of Arkansas, who assisted in making
Inc arrest. The telegram states that
Langston was arrested by Mr.. Paul
and Sheriff Surridge of Black Rock
after a 10-days' trip across the coun
try In his telegram, Mr.. Paul calls
Langston 'the Shirley murderer,
statement which indicates that he
believes there is sufficient proof to
convict Langston of the crime, which
aroused attention throughout the en-
tire state. Letters and postcards
have been obtained which show that
Langston wrote to Shirey's wife, who
mas married since Shirley was killed.
both before and after the murder, ana
some believe that Langston WAS in
love with her.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
HIT BY A LOG IN A sAWMILl
Manager of BlytheviIe Lumber co
Dead IS Result Of Injuries.

Blytheville-R L. Morris, manager
Of the Blytheville Lumber Company
and former cashier of the Mississippi
county bank, died In St. Louis as tho
result Of injuries received at the
-c0mpany's mill here. when he was
struck by large log, which was
thrown from carriage of the mill.
Mr. Morris was to have undergone
an operation in hopes of saving his
life He was attempting to assist a
helper TO place large log on the
carriage at the sawmll In some man.
ner the log was given a sudden
wrench and Mr. Norris released his
hold on a cant hook he was using.
The log rehounded and struck him in
the abdomen.
The injured man was able TO walk
10 the office of the company, but be
came unconscious soon afterward.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
GETS $4,000 FOR INJURIES.
Amount Awarded Fireman Through
Compromise With Rock Island.

Little Rock-Dayis & Pace com
promised with the Rock Island the
case of G. c. Lewis, a fireman, who
was badly injured at the junction
south of Little Rock in February
last. The company paid the defend
ant 10000. The compromise was eff
fected before the suit was filed.
The engine upon which Lewis was
fireman was ordered to take a spur
to allow passenger train to pass.
When the engine was run upon the
spur the track slipped sand the en-
CINE was overturned. Lewis was so
badly iniuf / that he is still under
treatment in a hospital. He remained
under the engine more than two
hours, and was SO badly scalded tina.
the flesh on his right leg from the
hip to the knee was literally cooked.
About 5 inches of the bone in the
leg still remains exposed, no flesh
having adhered to it.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
NEW AesAToGR COMPLETED.
New Industry at Little Rock Is Now
Ready fo- Business.

Little Rock-W.th the completion
of the new 100000 plant If the Lit.
tie Rock Packing & Abhatoir Com,
pany at the foo Of East Fifth stree
another big industry has been added
10 the fast growing factory district o.
Little Rock The now plant IS now
ready fo~ business end will b. put
into operation mmediately. The
company viii bge hide. furs and
wool. and will mfi.o specially Of
tallow and grease. \ free stock
yards is to he ope' atcd in connection
with the plant, no CHARGE being made
for room, water or weighing, and the
right is given the owner to dispose
Of the stock in person to me highest
bidder Railroad and liver facilities
have been arranged.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
Live Wire Touches Copy Hook.

Paraeould.-An electric wire swing
ing over a copy" hook in the office
of the Soliphone, on which was the
manuscript of the Harrisburg Bap-
list Bulletin, and which an operator
intended putting in type, came in
contact with the nook, setting fire
to the copy and destroying il. The
accident occurred when no one was
in the office. the fire being discov-
cred after 1t had spread to other com.
bustible material. but in time to be
extinguished before much iamage
hal been done.