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public move In this direction, progress
will be scored.
Recognizing that education is essential,
the government has undertaken to estab-
lish q series of travelling schools Six
cars have been built with this object,
and. manned by competent people. they
will travel about the country for the pur-
pose of illustrating practically to mine
officials and to mine workers the dan
gers underground and the means of
avoiding them. OF course no one can
teach a practical miner much about the
character of coal and the tendency of
gas to explode when brought into contact
with a living fame. But there is limit
less field open for educational effort
among the operatives themselves.
Whether the car schools sent out by
the government can make much Roadway
against the ignorance of the mining crews
remains to be seen. They are chiefly Of
an illiterate class. stupidity intent upon
doing things after their own reckless
fashion, cutting corners in every line of
sistent supervision. What is really needed
in this direction is the thorough training
above ground of every man who applies
A'i uhNSA SiOu "oih anu thC SoetciiS'i
ment of standard of efficiency and in
telligence as a condition to employment
This may mean higher wages, but it will
surely mean greater safety in the mines
and ultimately increased economy.
An important feature of the govern
ment's work in this direction. consists
in the giving of lessons in mine rescue
efforts Whenever a disaster occurs much
valuable time is lost in the organization
of relief work. 1t is hoped by means
of the federal bureau of mines to SyS-
tematize all such emergency enterprises,
to apply the most effective devices ena
bling relief parties to penetrate into gas
filed recesses and to reduce to the lowest
point the possibility of rescuers being
themselves entrapped in the course of
their humane missions. Thus on both
the preventive and the relief sides OF
the case the bureau of mines is setting
vigorously to work having the benefit
now of a series of important expert
ments that have been conducted for sew
eral years past by the geological survey
in the character of mine gases and the
best means of preventing explosions. The
cost of this federal bureau should prove
valuable investment for the sake OF
humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Leather Goods Section.

Evening Handbags, OF silk,
satin, velvet and leather, with silk
rope handles and tassels, $500 to
$1,000 each.
Imported Card Cases. OF suede
and fancy feathers. 5000 to $1,000
each.
Pocketbooks, in the newest
shades, with strap handles on
back, $500 to $500 each.
Fitted Automobile, and Car
riage Bags, $1,000 to 5000 each.
Motor Companions, comprising
useful toilet articles, in folding
leather cases, $3.50 each.
Leather Match Safes, 75c each.
Silk Air Cushions, in soft
leather cases, $500 to 800 each.
Hot-water Bottles, some COW
cred with silk, in soft leather
cases, $3.50 to 5000 each.
Travelling Slips - soft folding
slippers-in leather cases, $3.50
each.
Main floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Directors Responsibility.
From the Philadelphia Record.

Officers and directors of corporations
are subjected to no legal penalty for
subscribing to misleading prospectuses or
for giving currency to false statements
regarding the business and financial
standing of their companies, unless they
do so with guilty knowledge" When a
person of good standing in the communi-
ty lends his name (for a consideration
to the promoters of a two million-dolla
"full-paid and worcestershire stock
co:8nanN. whose nominal capital las lit
tie behind it but wind and water" he
can avoid having "guilty knowledge" BY
simply failing to investigate the enter
prise or inquiring into the truth or falsity
of the representations which he permits
others to make in his name. He is in
nocent' of any fraud simply because he
didn't know anything about it," And
custom permits ''eminently respectable"
citizens to practice such moral wrongs
on their felloW-creatures without fear of
the law. 1t is done every day: 1t is 1.-The
ordinary course of business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Out of the Chaos-What ?
From the springfield Republican.

The confusion that exists on all sides.
in the present political campaign, is not
the least noteworthy Of its characteristics.
The disorder and dissension on the repub-
lican side has commanded public attention
in special degree. yet the opposition con-
sidered nationally is by no means united
and harmonious force, striving for victory
because its various parts are bound to-
gether by common convictions and are in
spired by a single dominating leadership.
Both parties are leaderless, in the true
sense. On neither side today is there an
individual who commands an undivided
allegiance who has solid enthusiastic
party at his back. Mr. Roosevelt leads
only a wing, called progressive; and in
his own state his active campaigning is
driving thousands of lifelong republicans
to vote for democratic candidates. Sen
ator Gallinger of New Hampshire refused
to be present at the recent Roosevelt
meetings in that state. In Minnesota,
Senator Nelson refers to the former Pres
ident as Mr.. Taft'S NOISY and not too
accurate predecessor" In Ohio, Mr.. For
aker cancels his remaining speaking en-
gagements because Mr.. Rooseve.ts per-
sonal followers resented his attacking the
new nationalism as the new treason
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Remarkable Air Racing.

From the point of view Of International
ism the aviation meet at Belmont PARK.
which has just closed. was eminently
satisfactory. The grand prize, that given
for the highest speed developed during
a continuous fight of 100 kiIometers, or
GAIA miles. was won by an Englisnman.
The special prize Of 10000 for the quick
est flight from the aviation field around
the Statue of Liberty and return was
won by an American. And nnaly it
was a FTenchman, most appropriately
who made the first flight around the great
statue given by the government of France
TO the western republic. and 1t is CRAFTY
ing TO note that he seemed almost as
much pleased with this performance as
though he had taken the money.
Moisant's achievement yesterday in fly
ins around the Statue of Liberty from
Be.mont Park most speedily is triumph
OF especial note In view OF the circum-
stances in which it was accomplish ed.
This plucky young aviator. had suffered
what promised TO be a completely disablin <
accident earlier in the day. when the
machine in which he intended to COM
pete crashed into another plane that had
been carelessly left on the field and both
were smashed beyond immediate repair.
Undaunted. Moisant determined to buy
a new racer. and was fortunate in having
a brother with big enough bank roll 10
effect the necessary bargain with one of
the French aviators who had been put
out of commission temporarily by an ac-
cident. The preliminary ne. citations
were conducted with characteristic Amer
lean speed. over the telephone, the
French owner was hustled out from town
In a racing automobile and the machine
was formally transferred to the new
owner just in time to enable him to make
the start for the statue, at which he
aimed by a course that carried him over
a larger area of inhabited district and
consequently a greater number of houses
than either of his rivals. 1t was doubt.
less this daring selection Of route tina,
enabled him to win the race by the mar
row margin of ~ seconds and 16-1OO.
This race illustrates the great posi-
bilities of the air2lane. The distance
straightaway from Belmont Park to the
Statue OF Liberty and return is thirty
four miles. Both Moisant and Grahame
White made 1t in, slightly more thar
thirty-four minutes. or at the rate of q
mile a minute. AS racing machine
the airplane has reached the class Of thu
automobile. and greater speeds yet ar,
expected as higher power engines ant
stronger frames are developed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Plated JeWelry.

Lavallier Necklaces. SIoo each.
Silver-plated Purses. soc to
$500 each.
Fans and Purse Chains, in sill
yer, gold-plated and jet, SOC to
SI.5o each.
Chatelaine Ornaments, soc to
SIPS each.
Hat Pins, set with pearls and
other seni-precious stones, CSC
each.
Hat Pins. set with rhinestones,
soc to SI.5o each.
Jeweled Bar Pins, 75c and
SI.oo each.
Silver-topped Corks, 75c each.
Jeweled Belt Pins, in French
gray and gold plate, 75c to $I.5o
each.
Pin Cushions, III fancy shapes,
soc each.
Jewel Cases, in gilt and French
gray, soc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
The Home Stretch.

In politics We go TO tie turf for our
popular figure Of speech. y contest Tor
office and control Il race. The two
great parties are steeds. and are ridden
out for victory We follow them with
interest all the way. from start 10 finish.
When 1t seems to be an even match,
with first one and then the other of the
contestants n front. excitement in the
grandstand as wei as among the rail-
birds rises TO a high pitch. All observers
have taken sides. and many have laid
vagers OF the result Come on, my
hearty is the fervent exclamation Of
the man who loves sport. has made his
choice, and is all eyes for the two figures
fighting to run first under the wire
We are all watching a race, and all
interested in the result. A cloud of dust
" flying. and the cries are contradictory
about the positions of the horses. Some
observers with strong glasses tell these
without glasses that it is no contest
worthy the name. They see the old horse
Democracy--so often beaten-away to the
good. and predict that he will win. eased
up. and in gallon. For his age and
condition he is doing marvellous work.
and justifying both his training and his
pedigree
Other observers with strong glasses-or
strong imaginations-see the old horse
Repuhlican-so often a winner-close to
his rival and going in fine form. They
concsde q bad start They deplore
blunder In the rider at the first turn.
The work on the hack stretch might
lave been better. But. for all the mis-
haps the old favorite is still himself. and
will win again. Don't despair. Don't
stop roofing. Remember other occasions.
when things looked black even at the
three-quarter pole. but when the call was
made for the final effort and the old horse
responded with four swift hoofs. and won
;he money.
The sure thing is that the racers are
now In the home stretch. and all anxiety
will soon be over. The gamblers have
picked Democracy. and put up stacks of
coin. giving heavy odds. Some OF the bets
represent sentiment. for gamblers are
not incapable of sentiment. Other bets
represent straight partisanship, for gam
biers when partisans go the limit. But
still other bets represent what may be
called cold professional calculation. The
men who have made them would have
as readily backed the other horse IL their
Investigations had pointed to him. They
have formed Judgment, and are sup
porting it after the usual sporting fash
ion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Clock Section.

French Bronze and White
Marble Clock, iii eight-day style,
fitted with best works, making il
accurate in timekeeping. $500.
Large Bronze Clocks, made by
Seth Thomas Company; S-day
style. $1,000 to S32.5o each.
Boudoir Clocks. in leather,
bronze, nickel. etc. Numerous
styles. designs and sizes. SIPS
to $1,000 each.
Eight day Imported French
Bronze and Enamel Clock, arts
tically designed; the bronze rep
resenting inlaid mosaic work in
colors of ralc beauty. 10000.
Mahogany Clocks, $1,000 to
$1,000 each.
Mission Clocks, $3.50 to $1,000
each.
Iron Clocks, $4.75 to $I2.oo
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Reliable Fmrs.

- know Furs thoroughly is life study, and few peo
pie rely upon their judgment the advisabitv
~ purchasing where the of reliability known
should sufficient evidence of the hga
quality of our furs.
Beautiful Black Fox Sets, $1,000 to 1890
Exquisite Sets of Rich Black Lynx, $1,000 to $4,000.
52-inch Russian Pony Coats $500 to $4,000
52inch Nearsea Coats handsome lusrou SI35OO to
$225oo
$4,000
Special Values.
Nearsea Sets consisting of stole in shawl shape and large
pillow muff.
Special price, $4,000.
Black Opossum Sets consisting of mu large shawl scarf
finished with heads and four tabs
Special price, $500.
Black Opossum Sets consisting of shawl collar finished with
eight tails and large pillow muf.
Special price, $3.50.
floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
A Hint for the Husband.

Speak gently Of the lobble skirt
Which makes your wife look strange
Say naueht it's wearer's pride to hurt
And hasten fashions change.
Ignore the curious effect
OF outline and of gait.
The costume soon she will reject.
You haven't long to wait.
Seek for some word Of hearty praise
To cheer its owner on.
Think of the styles of other days
Which have SO swiftly gone.
Though its proportions seem amiss,
Speak smilingly and vow
IT'S passing fair. Remember this:
You've got it paid for now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

One Of the most serious reproaches upon
our civilization Is the annual toll taken
by our mines In terms of human life.
With all the perfection OF machinery and
the application OF electricity there re-
mains an appalling percentage Of danger
underground. Every year brings its rec
ord of Wholesale deaths in the coal mines
of this country. Carelessness. ignorance,
bad management combine with sheer ac-
cident to write this shocking record. The
United States has been aroused to under
take the correction of this evil Recent
legislation has organized a bureau OF
mines, one of the most important pur-
poses OF which is to study disasters with
the view Of reaching their causes and
correcting THIN. Judging from the FIRST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Secretary Never,

The Secretary of the Navy obliged to
put into port because of seasickness? Let
the Cubans remember, however. that he
is not a sailor. His rough weather eX-
perience has been confined to his Office,
with windy politicians seeking favors, or
with curious congressman, tossing his es-
Inmates and recommendations about on
the waves of discussion. But Mr.. Meyer,
we may all be sure, found welcome in
Havana, and soon recovered control of
his stomach when once more ashore and
inspecting the attractions of a beautiful
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
The Big Four.

The greatest interest this year centers
in New York, New Jersey, Ohio and In
diana There is ginger in the Pennsyl-
vania campaign. Something is doing IN
Iowa. Kansas, as always, is very much
alive. And at the eleventh hour things
have warmed up in Massachusetts,. In
Nebraska Mr.. Bryan's bolt has caused
complications. and in Washington Mr..
Poindexter's candidacy for the Senate
gives matters more than local value.
It is in the four states first named that
the presidency enters into calculations.
Both sides are working there with higher
purposes than attach to state contest.
New York wants to lead the democratic
proce ssion in 1912 For the first time in
ever SO many years. New Jersey is groom
ing a man for the presidency ONO
would be glad to fit out both parties. the
republican party with Mr.. Taft again,
and the democratic party with Gov. Har-
mon. And, in Gov. Marshall, Indiana
democrats think they have man worthy
Of the White House.
II all four states go democratic we
shall see strenuous efforts begin at once
for delegates to the democratic national
convention. Comparisons are odious, but
in politics inevitable. The qualities OF Mr..
DIX will be described by his friends In
warm terms. Jersey democ. ats will point
! to the extraordinary ease with which
Mr. Wilson has turned from the field or
education to that of politics. The OHIO
democrats will claim the earth for Gov.
Harmon, and the Hoosiers quite as much
for Gov. Marshall. And each contingent
in praising its favorite will show his SUI
per ority to his rivals.
AS two are eastern men and two middle
states men. speculation as to combira-
tons will set up. New York and Indiana
used to work together in double har-
ness Tilden and Hendricks composed
the democratic ticket of 1875, and Cleve
land ana Hendricks that of 1884. Had
ne lived, Mr. Hendricks would have been
on the ticket again in 1855, ana Indiana
missed the second place in 1892 only be-
cause of the lack Oh the right man. Nj.
Judge Turpie was 100 old and. inf. IN.
This will suggest the ticket of Dix anu
Marshall.
| But, new men new times, and new
! mes new combinations New Jersey and
Ohio may take a liking to each other,
ara then the question will be as to max
ing the ticket Harmon and Wilson, or
Wilson and Harmon. Gov. Harmon holds
the age" both in the matter of age ana
in that of political experience, but Mr.
/ Wilson might claim first place because
of has acquaintance in New York i'll addi-
ton to his popularity at home. Either
Harmon ana Wilson or Wilson and Har-
mon would be easy tor the tongues of
| both spellb.nders and the rank ana nle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Special Sale of
Exclusive Paris Pattern Hats.

~ HESE hats the selections of representative while in
Paris and show accurately and in pronounced form the
~ style trend of the All beautiful creations,
highly of the wonderful achievements in Mi
the Parisians only able accomplish.
Included Hats D2ry different shapes designs
with beautiful and varied that should
experience difficulty making entirely pleasing selection
This sale has been planned enable
possible benefit the has practically begun
desirable for throughout the winter
Special prices, $500 and $4,000
For ALL Models
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Work of the Tariff Board.
From the New York Sun.

Washington reports tell us that the
tariff board is encountering obstacles in
its Efforts to ascertain the difference in
the cost of production here and abroad
American producers are said to be little
inclined to submit their expense accounts,
and foreign producers are still more re-
luctant Granting that the findings OF
the tariff board will be worth their cost,
it will be well TO keep expectation regard
ing the achieve ments of the board inside
of comparatively narrow limits. 1t can
undoubtedly make, sometimes by direct
and sometimes by indirect inquiry, in a
few cases an accurate comparison and in
a larger number of cases an approx
mate comparison. In many lines proba-
blv no trustworthy comparison can be
made, no comparison that could be rea-
sonably used as basis for tariff ad-
justment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Smokers Requisites.

The Mans Smoking Room is a
matter OF much pride to him. We
now show stock of Smoking
REQUISITES sufficiently ample to
meet his every need.
Hunidors. in brass, mahogany
and mission oak, $500 to SI2.oo
each.
Brass Tobacco Jars, $3.50 to
800 each.
Brass Smoking Sets, SI.5o to
$4,000 each.
Brass Smoking Sets on stands,
S2.25 to $1,000 each.
Brass Ash Trays. soc to $500
each.
Brass Cigar Lighters, $I.oo to
$500 each.
Brass Match Holders, soc to
$500 each.
Brass Pipe Racks, soc to $500
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Japan.

Japan will continue to make liberal APP
preparations for her navy. What great
power is thinking of any other naval
policy? Everybody Of Importance is
strong afioat and as matters stand must
remain so. Nobody is talking war, and
nobody wants war to come. But war
may come. and come unexpectedly, and
everybody must be prepared. Thorough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Special Values i'm
F1eavy=weight Coat Suits.

Womnen's Coat Suits, of heavyweight serges
and hon1espuns, i'm BLUE, brown, gray, OLD rose'
green and fancy mixtures
Special price, $500 each.
Wonpen's Coat Suits, of heavyweight broad
cloths, serges, cheviots, manmisll mixtures AND
ENGLISH tweeds, i'm gray, green, brown, BLUE and
attractive mixtures
Special price $20.5O each.
Womem's Coat Suits, of heavyweight broad
cloths, cheviots serges, hopsacking and English
tvyeeds i'm ALI the and fashionable shades AND
fancy mixtures
Special prices, $3.50 and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

eer,onai absence letters 20 THE STAR should
not b addressed 70 any individual connected
9th the ofloe. but simply TO THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
60 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

Richard Croker continues TO manifest
the liveliest interest in horse-raciIg, ut
has nothing 10 Say about politics in New
York He has reached the ph.losOphic
stage where he is content with the SIM
ple1 pastimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
The Original Observation.

A crude primeval person saw a date.
He climbed the lofty tree with many a
sigh
And said, while perched amid the leaves
he ate,
1T is pity food should be so high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
An Exacting Standard.

You are going to the polls regardless
of the weather.
Yep" replied Farmer CorntOssel; "my
idea of real patriot is a man who will
travel jest as far to cast his ballot as he
would to see a circus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
A Matter of Sentiment.

Were you annoyed by the way the
customs inspectors handled your trunks?"
mo. indeed relied the young woman
from Kansas I'VE were SO homesick
that we really enjoyed seeing something
that looked like a cyclone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDFR JOHNSON
Irving to Console.

MY son. remarked the stern parent.
'.when.I was your age 1 had very little
time for frivolous diversions
Well replied the young man. you
didn't miss much. Believe me, this gay
life isn't what il looks to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31
Close Figuring.

why do you take SO long in deciding
what you will order for luncheon?'
Il am debating whether I will spend
my money for something like or ecOno-
mize SO that I can give the waiter big
enough tip to keep him polite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

Yellow fever has about disappeared
from the southern portions of the con-
tinent. but during the hunting season
buck fever will continue to claim victims
in the far north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

| The fact that the north pole has not
proved to be of any particular use does
not obliterate a strong sense or graft
| tude to Commander Peary for discover
| ing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

preparation for war, the wisest of all
nations have told us, is the best guar
anty of peace. Among the rest, Uncle
Sam is wise to the proper policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

Like other anarchists, the Spanish an
archists who broke up a meeting held
in Paris in honor of Ferrer object to
freedom of speech for any persons ex-
cept themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

In the opilion Of some critics of an
Italian play which deals with European
nobility and American wealth, impotence
is as bad as immortality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

Col. Roosevelt does not hesitate TO say
exactly what he thinks about people who
make bold to say exactly what they think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

That colonial autocrat was evidently
mistaken when he thought he had forever
settled all doubts in America as to the
efficiency of vaccination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

With all the progress that mas oeeh
made, the airship remains woeIuiiy ue-
ficient in the matter OF safety applahces'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-31

Ohio republicans can hardly straighten
matters out by depending on Mr.. Foraker
to administer silence discipline single
handed.