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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

the repeated depletion Of the police
and firemen's pension fund. urging the
enactment of the bill presented BY
them at the last session. They rec
ommend the change to a yearly property
assessment instead of the triennial as
sessment now in vogue. They call atten-
ton to the fact that the Public Library
is in need of additional revenues to con-
tinue it's growth in usefulness and that
branches are required in various parts
Of the District. They present requisi-
ton for more policemen and estimate
for additional motor fire apparatus. not
being at present ready to, report on the
necessity and cost of the high pressure
fire service for the business section.
For the protection of the public health
the Commissioners ask for increased au-
thority in the supervision of the milk
supply and point to the need of larger
sanitary inspection service, citing the
present inability to enforce the weed law
as an example of the handcapping of the
health department by the lack of ade-
quate force.
1t is gratifying to note that the work of
eliminating suburban grade crossings is
to continue if the Commissioners recon-
mendation for viaduct carrying Ben
ming road over the railroad tracks is
adopted by Congress. 1t is also reassur-
ing to find the Commissioners asking for
authority and funds to prepare plans for
a new bridge across Rock creek at Cal
vert street to replace the present struc-
ture, now somewhat under suspicion
An estimate for a new bridge across Rock
creek at Pennsylvania avenue is included
in the estimates.
The Commissioners propose the estab-
lishment of municipal asphalt plant and
ask for authority to use the appropria
lions for street repairs for this purpose
They are not yet ready to recommend
municipal garbage reduction plant, but
ask for small appropriation to investi-
gate the question.
1t is to be hoped that Congress will heed
the suggestion of the Commissioners that
henceforth no specific appropriations be
made for snow cleaning, but that the gem
eral STRENGTHENING fund be made avail
able for all classes of work, in the re-
moval of dirt. snow or other distractions
to travel or menace to health.
With the exception of the chapter deal
ing with the new water rates, the adop-
ton of which the Commissioners seek to
justify by an extended discussion of the
subject. this report will meet with the
general approval of the District citizens.
1t indicates that the capital community is
in good health physically, 1t also shows
that with the exception that Congress
insists upon an inequitable system Of
making appropriations, by it's failure to
separate items of current maintenance
and permanent Improvement. it is finan-
cially sound. 1t discloses no very grave
problem of municipal administration re-
naming to be solved. and it records UNI
mistakable progress toward the attain
ment of the ideal which inspires all pub
lc-spirited jewellers at the seat of govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Jury Fixing.

The Mcnamara case should not close
with the sentencing of the men who
have just confessed and the prosecution
of others who may be accused of COM
plicity in the crimes. The court at Los
Angeles has a duty to perform even as
important as the Furnishing of dynamit-
ers, in the detection of jury fxers. The
testimony that has just been given by
the wife of one of the jurors indicates
that the most desperate means have
been employed to prevent a fair trial.
There is no reason to doubt the affidavit
signed by Mrs Balm. 1t has all the
marks of an awful truth. Two old peo-
pie struggling to pay off a mortgage
to own a little home. contriving to make
their slender income cover their ex-
penses with a small margin for the
rainy day, the man veteran Of the
civil war long past his prime and the
woman a Woodworking heipmeet. easily
tempted by the smoothly talking ennis
sary insidiously displaying his roll Of
bills and glibly mentioning sums that
to these simple folks meant fortune and
freedom from future anxiety. There is
no punishment too severe for that sort
Of work. 1t strikes at the roots of
justice. 1t seeks the corruption Of the
court and the destruction Of the safe
guards between the community and
moral chaos. The bribing OF the jurors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
The Commissioners Report.

= The District of Columbia has become a
large business institution costing $40
oo,OD year or more to maintain and
involving a wide range OF municipal ac-
uFltes. II Is natural that the annual re-
port OF those charged with it's admins
uduon should be voluminous document
covering great variety OF details The
commissioners annual statement this year
ls OF special interest in view of the situa-
uon which prevails in Congress with ref
erence to the finances of the District
Tire Commissioners estimates run to a
total, inclusive of the water department
of 81, S5A, 1850 Excluding the water de-
partmant, and including the items recon-
nended for the acquisition of new parks,
the total OF the appropriations proposed
by the Commissioners is 81. 80, 10 80 EN-
Guiding the new parks items, the esti-
mates amount TO SI2, 429 $3.50 while the
appropriations for the current year are
1910. 1S4 less.
= The Commissioners provide in their esti-
; mates for the refunding during the next
fiscal year Of S6S0e00 on the unfunded
!. debt. No suggestion is conveyed by the
Commissioners of the need of more
equitable method of appropriating for the
District needs by separating the current
maintenance and permanent Improvement
items They recommend several large
projects, such as those for the creation of
new parks. amounting to about 1888, GEO.
to be paid primarily out of the federal
revenues. but with the District reimburs-
ing the United States in four equal an
nual installments. With this exception
the current revenues of the District are
to carry all the burden of keeping up the
municipal administration, and at the same
: time funding permanent works.
The Commissioners recommend that
hereafter all estimates involving expendi-
lures from District revenues should be
submitted to them. and that all payments
from appropriations any part of which
is chargeable to the local revenues shall
be made through the. officials Of the Die.
1rict, except in the case Of sinking fund.
Furthermore. all appropriations from
District revenues should be carried by the
District appropriation BILL Only by such
means can the local finances be satisfac-
torily administered.
In general lines this annual report
. meets public expectations The Commits
sioners appeal for legislation to correct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
The Trust Message.

In interpreting the Supreme Courts re-
cent decisions in trust cases, and rea-
soning from them what Congress should
now do in trust matters, the President
had a topic appealing 10 his best powers.
He rs a lawyer of the highest grade, and
writes well on questions of law. He sees
clearly, and can describe and explain
whatever he seess.
The President opposes the repeal or any
amendment of the Sherman law. We
have been slow about discovering its force
and value, but the discovery has at last
been made and relief under the law can
now be obtained. Criminal trusts, of
course. protest.
No trusts e'er felt the halter draw
With good opinion of the law.
But it has now been demonstrated that
the statute of 1890 in proper hands can
b.. executed to the ends for which 1t was
designed and the President thinks We
should continue to appeal to it. Better
enforce the law we have in the spirit of
its enactment than fly to some new eX
pertinent we know not Of
At the same time he would strengthen
the law ny supplemental enactments. He
thinks criminal statute describing and
denouucing methods of competition
which are unfair and are badges of the
unlawful purpose denounced in the anti
trust law would aid the government in
its task. and at the same time serve the
purpose Of pointing out more in detail to
the business community what must be
avoided.
But the Presidents leading recommen-
dation is federal Incorporation of indus
trial combinations doing an interstate
business. and the creation by Congress
OF a tribunal of the dignity and power
OF the Interstate commerce commission
of the controlership of the currency. He
would establish the tribunal in the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor and
nave it supervise all registered corpora
lions, and, upon application, advise them
as to their rights under the law, in any
matter respecting contemplated future
action of Importance
. The citation of the Interstate commerce
commission and the controllership of the
currency is happy. The common carriers
OF the country would not today be with
out the services of the former if they
could while the supervision of national
banks renders service not only to those
corporations themselves but Indirectly to
the whole financial and business world
registered corporations. The corporations
themselves would soon be pleased with
: its powers, and anxious for their ex-
ercise.
y valuable feature of the message is
the appendix, showing the records of the
different administrations in invoking the
Sherman law against the trusts The law
was enacted in the middle of the Harri-
son administration. and seven suits were
brought under it by the government in
the following two years. During the
Cleveland administration eight suits were
brought. under the Mckinley administra-
ton three. under Mr.. Rooseyelt's two adj
mlnistrations forty-four, and, to date, un-
der the Taft administration. thirty-seven,
and more are likely to follow
We get into our stride slowly, but are
now extending ourselves, and there is
great pc suasiveness in the Presidents
: recommendation that we neither ease IN
nor quit the course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
The Convention City.

The month of December usually Illus
trates wildly the fact that Washington
is pre-eminently the convention city of
the United States. During this month
there are always important gatherings
here, most of them of national signifi-
canoe. For an example. within a few
days there will be called to order in this
town the republican national committee
charged with the duty of arranging for
the national convention of the party.
Were il not for certain political traditions
probably both the republican and the
democratic national conventions would be
held there on neutral ground. A little
later the democratic national committee
will meet in this city to make the ar
rangements for that party's quadrenniai
assemblage. Tomorrow the National Rivers
and Harbors Congress will meet here, at
tended by some of the most, active citi-
ZenS of the country, coming from all
parts to assist in forwarding the work of
a wider utilization of the water highways
of the continent. On the 18th will as
semble the American Civic Associa-
ton for the discussion of a wide range
of subjects intimately affecting the mo. al
and physical welfare of the people of t..is
COUNTY, tue utieSdteS comprising leaders
in many lines of professional activity and
citizens who realize the Importance of
improving the conditions under which the
American people live Today the Ame.i-
can National Red Cross is in session to
discuss ways and means for meeting the
calls of suffering humanity for help in
all parts Of the world. This organization
stands for the highest benevoience and
has a remarkable record of achievements
to it's credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Let Britain Act.

From the Boston Herald.
Britain should support Persia in her
resistance to Russian coercion. The
thing is being done with barbaric disre-
eard of International rules. First. Russia
calls on Persia to, apologize for Mr..
Shuster's seizure of the property of the
ex-shah's brother. Persia hestates. Mr..
Shuster has done nothing to call for an
apology. However, Russia is powerful,
so Persia turns to Britain. Apologize"
says Britain. Persia apologies. TOO
late" says Russia. "YOu should have
done it before Now Russia says If Mr..
Shuster is not dismissed in forty-eight
hours the forces Of the car will march
ON Teheran. Will Persia again ask Brit
aims advice, and will Britain again say
Comply? II she does 1t will be a pretty
spectacle. The Prussian constitution be-
comes a joke; the agreement of Russia
and Britain to unite in upholding the
sovereignty of Persia becomes meaning
less. Bcitain's plainest interest is to sup
port the popular party in Persia. The old
Russian menace on the Indian frontier
was presumed to disappear after the
Japanese war: but it exists and will exist
as long as the map Of Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Common Sense for Arbitration.

From the New York World.
1t is no small gain to the arbitration
treaties in the Senate that they should
have won the support of John Sharp Will
liams, whose growing influence on the
democratic side of the chamber is notice
able He is in disagreement with certain
distinguished persons of President Taft's
party in and out Of the Senate. He
thinks it absurd that American repreSen-
ta.ives on. a joint high commission would
regard as justiciable such home questions
as alien immigration or defaulted state
debts or such settled national policies as
the Monroe doctrine. But IL a joint COM
mission should so decide, it.would be with
in the power Of the Senate to deal with
the agreement as with any treaty.
Wherein, then, is there surrender Of the
constitutional prerogatives Of the Senate?
Why bubble in a cause to end wholesale
murder for the satisfaction Of imperial
ambitions or the greed Of syndicated
capital?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

To make Rock Creek Park more easily
accessible to the people the Commission
ers are nd& considering the application
of an automobile company DESTROYS Of
running motors through the reservation.
If reasonable rates arc prescribed and
adequate service is provided the public
will freely patronize such a line. not
merely Tor the sake of continuous sight
seeing riding. but to gain access to the
restful solitude and the attractive land
scape features Of the park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Handled With Care.

There's a boom in old Nebraska,
There are several way out west,
All commanding great attention
Ere they meet the crucial test
There are some in wise Missouri
And in travelling toward the east
You will notice in Ohio
There are two Of them at least.
Oh the vast enthusiasm
Should these various beoms combin
Would create mighty uproar
Like the bursting Of mine.
We must handle them at present
In deft and cautious style,
And to ward off an explosion
Keep them scattered for awhile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

In the Mcnamara case was as grave
crime as the dynamiting itself If In
the pursuit OF the men who destroyed
buildings and lives .scant attention: IL
paid to those who undertook by bribery
to prevent their conviction and punish
ment the court and its off1cials will
neglect the most urgent duty that con-
sideration for the law imposes upon
those charged with it's enforcement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Schools as Social Centers.
tba Chicaeo Record-Herald

Thirteen public school buildings are
soon to be opened in Chicago as evening
social centers for adults and children.
In the last year eight to ten such centers.
have been in existence and they have
proved popular. The plan now is to
broaden the work, SO as to make the
school buildings more attractive to the
adult element Of the city's population and
to meet the demand Of the growing SEN
timent in favor Of the use Of these build
ings outside the few hours In which they
are needed for purely educational pur-.
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Promoting Pleasant Impressions

What is leave to .print?" inquired
the lady who has the art Of seeming
interested.
Leave to print" replied Senator
Sorghum, sis something that enables
man to pretend that he has delivered
speech, and which also enables his
friends to pretend that they have made
themselves familiar with it's contents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

For perhaps the first time on record
the yearly report of the District Com
missioners overwhelms the Presidents
annual message to Congress in point OF
length. But the President has several
more to come, and when the score Is made
up he will probably be several columns
ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

The Commissioners note the fact, in
their report 10 Congress. that on several
occasions the gas supplied TO the Dis
trlct people tell below Lhe standard re-
CURED by Jaw, but the consumers VIII
look in vain for any disclosure to the
eAect that the rates suffered cor
responding huctuation. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Mercenary.

You'll never again be the fighter
you once were,' said the expert in
pugilism.
Well replied the man with bulgy
muscles, II don't want to be. A man
never gets chance to. make big lee
ture money till he's a has BEEN"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

After wicked trust has gotten through
with competitors there is not enough left
of them to permit restitution. 1t may be
necessary to establish a conscience fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

These are the days when the citizen
VINO hopes to get new pavement or d
sewer or park or fire engine out of
tie local budget reads the puUiic docu-
ments with the keenest interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Roosevelt might be enticed into coming
to the rescue of his presidential boom If
Mr.. Barnes of New York could be per-
Suaded to antagoniZe it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

The McNamaras do not succeed in
bringing forward anything that looks
like an unselfish motive in the entire
transaction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
A Surprise Indeed.

Il want to surprise you this Christ
mas" said he.
Well" replied she. you can; by
buying me exactly what / tell you
want"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

AT present Oyster Bay is producing
neither Endorsements for the adminlstra-
ton nor significant smiles for the in
surgents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
The Negative Announcement.

"You said you were not a candidate
Yes replied the statesman. I'D
rather take a chance on being contra
dicted in that form Of assertion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Mr.. Roosevelt's L. c. and L. experiences
indicate that he made wise selection
when he went into literature instead of
finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Courage.

Now Ajax was reckless youth
Who paused the lightning to defy;
Yet he was no more brave. in 'sooth,
Than we who tackle hot minco pie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

An investigating committee is liable to
get almost as bad an impression of human
nature in general as the members of a
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

This years early Christmas shopper en-
joys the additional advantage of some
wonderfully fine weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Victor Berger's party might attract
more attention in Congress If its mem
bership We're only large enough to accom-
modate an insurgent movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Willing to Wait.

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
Another thing the indicted beef packers
are willing to have Indefinitely postponed
is their vindication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

The notoriety seekers seem willing to
take reflected fame from even so humble
specimen of spot-lghter as John Ka-
buSta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
Pleasant Clerks

From the Detroit Free Press.
The early Christmas shopper also has
the advantage Of dealing with clerks who
are not too tired to be pleasant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Maine will not wholly slight the New
ear resolution custom IN spite of the
way the election went
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

The Partisan duel may be regarded as
French farce of the least Objectionable
type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Congress is In that state of ominous
quiet which prevails when everybody is
afraid to start anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

UIn order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
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, 1911-12-05

Business Office. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York ONCE: Tribune Building
) Chicago Office: First National Bank BUILDING.
European Office: Regent ST.. London England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

The Evening star Newspaper Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Daily Sunday included. one month. go cents.
naiy Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday star NAo year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. @.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-10

Dress Goods and Silks
A nice dress pattern in silk or wool
makes an ideal gift and we want to call
your attention to this department
We have accomplished great things in
dress goods this season. From being
one of several stores selling usual dress
goods at usual prices we have lifted
our dress goods department to a point
unapproached and unapproachable for
both quality and price.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23
DOCUMENTS OF RECORD
Filed In the Office Of the Recorder
OF Eureka County Up to
December %, 1911

Proof Of Labor on the Victor Con. 10
Eureka mining district by Ed Berry
man and George FAvin-Rscorded De-
cember 81.
J. II. Pierson, Ell Stack and A F.
jackson to Frank Fagsn-Deed to an
undivided one-sxth interest in the The
Jumper and Sontag mining claims in
Lynn mining district. Consideration
800. Recorded Dec. 2l, 1911.
j. H. Pierson. Ed Stack and A. T.
jackson TO George Jacoos-Deed to an
undivided one-sixth interest in The
Jumper and Sontag mining claims in
Lynn mining mining district. Con-
sideration 800. Recorded Dec. 81,
1911.
J. II. P~ierson, Ed Stack and A. f.
Jackson to Edward Rniledge-Deed to
an undivided one-sixth interest in The
Jumper and Soniag mining claims in
Lynn mining district. Consideration
500. Recorded Dec. 81, 1911.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23
Only Regular Postage
Stamps on Foreign Mail

Postmasters the country ove are
warning the public again this year that
most foreign countries will refuse to
receive letters on which there is pasted
any kind of a stamp whatever except
that required by the postal laws Of
America. This warning is going out
because of the enormous loss Of foreign
addressed mail during the Christmas
season, due : forbidden stamps. Il is
not safe 10 risk any kind of q seal or
stamp, except a straight American post
age, on letters being sent abroad, and if
this year thousands of letters written
abroad accumulate in the hands of post
masters at ports where steamship lines
enter, it is probable that a movement
will be started to have all stamps ex
cept regular postage stamps kept off
letter mail.
In connection with this warning,
postmasters are also notified that no
foreign country will accept registered
mail on which the address is not written
in ink. This is an inf1exible rule abroad
and if letters are to reach their destina-
ton through. registry channels they
must have distinct ink characters for
the address and name.