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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Canadians and the Flag.

There Is no occasion for Americans to
feel incensed over the anti-fiag fanaticism
of the Canadians, who are just now evil
IDENTIFY trying to demonstrate their British
loyalty in strenuous manner. For the
movement against the emblem of the
United States which originated In the
heat of the reciprocity campaign Is pro-
ceeding to such a length that 1t Is be-
coming ridiculous even in the eyes OF
The Canadians themselves. and a reac-
ton is certain to follow which will re-.
store the equilibrium of good feeling.
The latest manifestation of hostility takes
a ludicrous form. At Ottawa Is an or
ganization known as the Overseas Club.
which has just in formal resolution de-
manded that motion picture shows in
Canada be required to stop exhibiting
pictures containing the Stars and Stripes.
The picture show people have notified
the jealous club that they have placed
orders with the moving picture producers
In this country to substitute. the union
jack for the American hammer In all films
intended for Canadian display. Inasmuch
as the battle scenes and other depic.
tons of military activity that are pro-
dueed In this country represent scenes
in American history. It may be difYicuIt
to effect this change of colors. The only
way to satisfy the Dominion desire for
anti-American pictures Is to work up q
few scenes In which the union jack tri-
umphs over the despised Yankee banner.
The best solution OF the difficulty would
be for the Canadians to make their own
moving pictures. American fiim makers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
A Pistol Regulation.

notwithstanding repeated demonstrs-
lions OF the need of a more effective
pistai law in this District, nothing has
been done since the enactment of Nav
IL, 1898. to interpose a safeguard he
tween the pistol traffic and the public
safety. No special efforts appear to have
been made by the authorities to secure
such a new law as has been time and
again shown to be necessary, and prob
ably unless the Commissioners put the
case up to Congress in the strongest
possible terms no initiative will be taken
by the House or Senate in the premises.
In these circumstances 1t may be that
the Commissioners can themselves, IL
they wish to do so. supplement the law
by using their statute-given powers of
writing police regulations. In the act
of January 90 1887, they are authorized
to make regulations for certain specified
purposes The act of February %, 1892,
enlarged their powers in the premises.
authorizing them to make and enforce
all such reasonable and usual police regu-
lations, in addition to those already made
under the act of January %. 1887. as they
may deem necessary for the protection
Of Hves limbs, health, comfort and quiet
ef al persons and the protection Of all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Business and Emotion. in Canada.

From the Chicago RECORD Herald.
Canada rejected liberal reciprocity with
the United States because OF campaign
talk-largely insincere-about annexation.
the British connection, the danger to the
empire, the threatened integrity and in
dividuality of the Dominion. The British
tories cheered themselves hoarse over
the verdict.
But, while sentimental cries and mis-
representation may go" in campaigns.
business is business. Canadian trade with
us Is increasing: Canadian trade with
Britain is decreasing. in the first quarter
of it's fiscal year the people of the Do
minion increased their trade with us by
nearly s12,OOO,OOO, while the trade with
England decreased by about $1,000
This in spite of fierce anti-American asi-
tation.
Here are figures which do not lie about
Canadian-American trade. This trade
will go on increasing, because the two
countries are parts OF one Industrial field.
take, but not fatal mistake. The wall
is too high, but business will be done
over it-plenty Of business. more and
more of 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Influence of Base Ball.
From the New York Evening Post.


Base ball, as a national pastime and
passion, has very probably had its part
In shaping our politics and our social
relations. To trace just how its infiu
ence has, been exerted would make too
complicated a bit of research. What is
not so difficult to deIict is the influence
of the national game on newspaper Eng
fish. TIE base ball reporters functions
are tWofold. After game has been
PLAYED he writes the regular STORY" Be-
fore q game is played he writes what is
Technically known as dope" The main
characteristic of the base ball story. is
an extraordinary development of slang.
All over the country, reporters speak of
base bah players who perish between the
second and third cushions, like BESIDE
mona. or of a.. third-sacker w'o reaches
down among his bunions for hot one.
But only the young reporter will be guilty
of such childishly transparent. language
The veterans vocabulary Is rich in meta
phors several times removed. and the
greatest Joy Of the fan" is presumably
In stripping the truth Of its seven wells
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Civilizing New York.
from the Springfield Republican.


New York is fine town, but it needs a
shave and haircut. besides a shine and
a patch on its broken shoes. The latter,
perhaps, is hopeless; a New Yorker would
lose his way If the streets by any ac-
cident should be made smooth and level.
But Mr.. McAneny, the borough presi-
dent, thinks that he has found legal au-
thority for sprucing the city up bit by
ordering the removal of large signs, cleo
trio or other. from the roofs and from
the fronts of buildings. No other one
thing would do so much for the looks OF
the city. which now wears an incredibly
savage and uncouth aspect, due mainly
to the frenzed imagination and boorish
taste of the advertiser. If these mon
strous disfiguring signs which poison the
daylight and outrage the night were con-
fined to advertising goods made or sold
on the premises, the case would not be SO
bad. What gives New York its unspea-
ably cheap and shoddy appearance is the
garish and unlimited advertising of ir-
relevant matters, soap. corsets. cigars,
breakfast cocoa, patent med cines. pre-
pared cereals and other products of New
England and the middle west, till it Is
sometimes difficult to pick out of this
maniacal tumble the modest legends
which tell what is to be found in any par
ticular building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
John Marshall Harlan

One of the most interesting of Amer
lean careers closes with the death today
of John Marshall Harlan. associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of the United
States A member of that court for very
nearly thrty-four years, covering most
important period in the national develop
ment, he participated in the rulings Of the
court on wide range of questions of Vita
consequence. In all his decisions his great
strength. his intellectual quality, his fine
discrimination and above all his unswerv-
ing loyalty to American principles domi-
mated. Not always viewing the issues be-
fore the court from the same standpoint
as the majority of his colleagues. he
sometimes appeared as the spokesman of
a minority, and his findings on such oc-
casions We're certain TO be read with pro-
found respect by the country.
Justice Harlan received an exceptional
equipment as a young man. and began the
practice of law in Frankfort, KY. with
the brightest prospects of success. 1t
would be interesting to speculate upon
where his career would have led him but
for the outbreak of the civil war. That,
however, is impossible 10 determine. His
was Unionist family. and for three Years
he fought in the Federal ranks as colo
mel of the 10th Kentucky Regiment. Four
years were spent after the war as at
torney general of the state during the
trying times of reconstruction and read
iustment. After his return to practice he
became deeply interested in political af-
fairs. and was twice republican nominee
for Governor of Kentucky. but. perhaps
fortunately for the American bench, he
failed of election on both occasions. His
name was once presented to a repub-
lican convention for the vice presidential
nom nation. and after his accession to
the supreme bench the possibility of his
nom nation for the highest executive
Office was more than once canvassed by
his friends and admirers. However the
court retained his services. and without
question to the infinite advantage of the
country.
The personality of Justice Harlan was
exceptionally strong. Possessed of sturdy
constitution and blessed with a love of
outdoor life, he kept himself in rugged
health. so that though he had passed the
age Of possible retirement from active
service on the bench he remained liter
ally up to the time of his death. in full
vigor of his physical and mental powers
The fact that he sat in court Tuesday
and was absent from the bench only
three days before he succumbed to i'll
ness attests to the qualities that made
him both as man and Judge one of the
most impressive figures in the eye of the
country.
Analysis of Justice Harlan's judicial
decisions will show spirit of construct
i've Americanism. He understood all phases
Of life, and his sympathy with men of all
degrees and occupations was manifested
Enthusiastically in his rulings and opinions.
Personally the most democratic of men,
he was nevertheless the ideal figure of
the jurist His name becomes one of the
traditions of court which stands with
out equal in the world for the quality of
its members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
The World Series Games.

1t is most unfortunate that there should
be trouble over the tickets to the worlds
championship games 10 New York. mark
ing the close of one Of the most success
full seasons in the history of base ball.
These ipterleague games, to determine
the championship of the world, have be-
came a national institution, and it is de-
plorable that there should be any ques-
ton of the good faith of those intrusted
with the management and any legitimate
disappointment on the part of those seek
ing opportunities to witness the contest.
New York Is notorious for ticket specula-
ton, but it was hoped that precautions
had been taken to reduce the opportunity
of the gougers of the public who deal in
"pasteboards" to a minimum. Great In
dignation is reported as prevailing in New
York among thousands who have been
steadfast supporters of the game through
out the season. and who should have had
first chance to attest to their partisan
loyalty to their home team by their pres
ence at the games.
Base ball lives upon the confidence Of
the public, the general belief that the
game is square and that 1t Is not merely
a money making enterprise The moment
the tricks and devices Of the box Office
under the manipulation of INSCRIPTIONS
managers dominate, the sport begins to
lose prestige The people will patronize
it literally. even in the face of defeat
because they like the action Of the game
and because in base ball as in practically
no other sport there is always a chance
to win. In these games between the
leaders of the big leagues" the highest
aggregate skill which the sport affords is
in evidence, and these contests beginning
today attract the attention of millions
III every city at this hour immense
throngs are standing before bulletin
boards watching the course of the con-
test, and. most remarkable Of phenomena
practically every one of these distant
spectators is a partisan of one or the
other contestant for the supreme honor
in base ball. sport SO thoroughly iden-
titled with the life of the people should
be preserved at all hazards from question
as to its fairness. both on the field and
in the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

property within the District Of Columbia."
1t would seem to be quite reasonable
for the Commissioners. finding the pre-
scribed statutory regulations Of the pis-
tol trafic inadequate. to make ana en-
force a regulation which, while not de-
priving any person of the right to bear
arms for a legitimate purpose. neverthe-
less places a check upon the pistol-getting
facility which is now accorded to all.
Some years ago. finding human life grave
Iy imperiled at certain grade crossings
in this city, the Commissioners wrote
a regulation requiring every steam train
to come to a halt before crossing street
car tracks. On an appeal to court this
rule was upheld as falling within the
powers granted by the act Of 1892. not
withstanding the claim that it was con-
trary to the public interest in that 1t
interposed a serious obstacle to the free
movement of the mails.
With that decision of the court as a
foundation the Commissioners can surely
proceed with the regulation of a traff1c
which. despite all existing laws, con-
tinues to menace human life In this
District daily. Scarcely a week passes
without homicide that has been directly
facilitated by the ease with which q
pistol has been obtained. With regu-
lation or a law in force Furnishing any
dealer who sells deadly weapon to any
person who has not obtained from pre-
scribed authority a permit to buy. prob
ably nine-tenths Of the local homicides
would be prevented
A police regulation could not impose as
serious a penalty upon violatOrs as an
act of Congress. The Commissioners can
only menace those who break their reg
ulations with comparatively small fines
and short terms of Imprisonment in de-
fault of payment. But they could make
the fine so large that pistol dealers would
be extremely loath to run the risk of
heavy loss for the sake of a single trans
action. Certainly in view Of the danger
which now exists In the free traffic in
deadly weapons the Commissioners should
take the chance of writing regulation of
this kind that the courts would uphold.
trusting to it as a safeguard until Con-
gress supplemented it with law i'm
posing a heavier punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
The Fatal Symptom.

Respect is due to the kid who yells
With lusty and frank refrain.
There's praise for a man when his soul
rebels
'Gainst injustice, though all in vain.
But the whimpering kid and the man
who cries
For roses to deck his couch
Claims only the pity that may arise
For the futile and feeble crouch.
There's honest worth in the protest hot
That's backed by stalwart will,
But none for the laggard who mourns
his lot
In world where he's standing still.
The rogue may prosper. the dolt may rise
Where none for their merits vouch;
But there's never a chance meath the
broad, blue skies
For the man with feeble crouch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

are not likely to tamper with the story OF
events to satisfy this extremely childish
prejudice. Probably in a very SHORT time
most Canadians will be heartily ashamed
of this display of peevishness over the
nag Of a country that has never been
other than Canada's sincere friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Explaining an Objection.

you object to my smoking cigarettes
because you think they will injure my
health?" said the young man with the
fuzzy hat.
mo, my son. replied the sarcastic par
emit; II am merely afraid the pictures
in each package will spoil your artistic
taste"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Perspicacity.

why didn't you arrest that man for
dashing down the street in his automo-
bile?'
Because" replied the New York po-
liceman. Il have a logical sense. He
wouldn't have had the nerve to do it
if he hadn't been too important and in
fiuential to arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
A Sinful World.
m the Cleveland Leader,

From the Cleveland Leader
In view Of the fact that botl Italy and
Turkey signed The Hague convention in
1877 for "the pacific settlement of inter-
national disputes" 1t Is to be feared that
the suspicion Is being forced upon Mr..
Carnegie that this Is still hard and
cruel world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

0In order to avoid delays on account Of
sefsonal absence. letters to THE STAR should
cot be addressed to any individual connected
eth the Office but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. accordin:
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Street railway men who assert a wide
spread need Of increased fares evidently
have not the heart to tear out the seats
and pack all the passengers in as strap
hangers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

1t is true that multi-millionaires are
not solicited to become candidates. But
they are frequently permitted to become
contributors to campaign funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

There will be an effort, no doubt to
make any remarks by American states
men on annexation carry more influence
over here than they ever did in Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Awful Moment.

That man-eating hon glared at you
just before You shot him."
'Intently,' replied the scientist. He
appeared as if he were looking me over
for a pure food LABEL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Chinese politics Is drifting into state
Of disquiet that may yet lead Japan to
conclude that some more of the Asiatic
continent needs its direct protection and
guidance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Gabriel DAnnunizo has been quoted
as referring to Italy's terrible and su-
perb moral problem in Tripoi." Moral
problems are in D'Annunzios line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
A Big Undertaking.

If airships fall in peace or war,
With no restraint when down they go,
We must devise some method for
Upholstering the earth below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

The postal savings banks will naturally
look for some slackness in their business
while people are preparing for the holi.
day shopping campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Futility of Protest,

I'm going to report you,' said the
irate passenger.
"Who tor asked the railway employe.
your superior officer. of course"
"Pshaw! He's got no time to go after
me- He's afraid Of losin' his own job
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Much has been endured from Wall
street, but when New York undertakes a
monopoly in base ball tickets the public
rises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

The cross-examination talesmen for the
Mcnamara jury have to undergo gives
the witnesses some idea of what they
may expect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

some OF the figures indicating the cost
OF eiecting United States senator make
II plain how hard it is for some Of them
10 save anything out of the salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

The height of new hotel may be regu-
lated by local authorities, but the height
Of the rates may not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

II Mr.. La Toilette were not already
an exceedingly busy. man he would make
a good campaign manager for somebody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

The Young Turks appear to be in favor
Of war both at home and abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

1t would be only human for DR.. Wiley
to look slightly like the cat whom a
misguided canary undertook to eat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Tripoli is no doubt perfectly willing to
arbitrate the differences involving 1t IN
so much disturbance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

The season for q little spin around
College Park Is drawing to a close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14
Well Advertised.

From the Boston Herald.
As . publicity getter DR.. Wiley bids
fair to rival Mr., Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Entered IS second-ciass mail matter at the post
emce at Washington. d. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

Daily Sunday included month. 60 cents
Daily. Sunday excepted, month. 40 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

0usfness once. Iith 81. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune BUILDING.
chicago ONCE: First National Bank Buildina.
e1ropean Once: Regent st.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

fhe Evening star. with the SUNDAY rncfnin-
seitfon. r. delivered by carriers within the city
ct Is cents per month: daily only. Is cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
may be sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o
Collection u made By carrier at the end OF eaes
Gonth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-14

A Letter From the superintendent of Chicago
Industrial Home for Children,
Dear Sirs: Just OF late ] have had occasion
to use T0nsiline in my family for my wife.
my DAUGHTER and myself We have hid So
we're colds and very sore throats. We fond.
by using your remedy. Tonsiline. almost in
start relief and, by taxing Few doses,
with the remedy. ]. D. KELSEY
4S Lexington ST., Chicago. Ill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-05
UTILITY BOARD
SENDS REPLY TO
N. ]. COMMUTERS
Has No Jurisdiction in Matter of
Travel Rates, Says
Report.

TRENTON, July 5.-In answer to a
question as to the status of the COM
pla1nt filed by the New Jersey State
Commuters League in reference to it's
application to the utility commission
for an order to compel the railroads to
restore the old conlmutation rates, Mr..
Alfred Barber, secretary to the COM
mission, said the question could be best
answered by showing q copy of a let
ter forwarded to the league.
The letter follows; II am instructed
by the board to direct your attention
to the fact that as reported by it In is
last annual report all complaints refer
ring to rates for travel between points
in New Jersey and the city of New
York were considered as relating to in
terstate commerce and not being within
the jurisdiction of the board. These
complaints were referred to the inter-
state commission, which commission
has not as yet reached a determination
in the investigation initiated as the re-
suit of the action of this board.
your communication lays no facts
before the board which were not before
1t at the time Of its prior action. 1t
would seem. therefore. that no new
ground is taken that might be consld-
cred by the board as a reason for
changing the present status of this
matter"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-05
WINDS RETARD
. ATWOOD'S s FLIGHT
To WASHINGTON
Will Not Leave Atlantic City
Until Friday or
Saturday

ATLANTIC CITY, July 81 will be
in Atlantic City until further notice
Under present arrangements 1 will not
make the last leg of my fight to Wash
ington until Friday or Saturday" was
the announcement made at noon TO-DAY
by Harry N. Atwood, the aviator who
flew from Governors Island to this
city yesterday. The winds are TOO high
today. and Atwood says the Atlantic
City Aero Club has persuaded him to
tarry here a few days to give exhibit
ton flights alopR the beach, starting
this afternoon.
Atwood,s arrival at Atlantic City
yesterday marked the third stage
of his journey from Boston to
Washington. ith favorable weather
conditions he said today the fight
CONTINUED on Tenth Paa--.l