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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
The Chinese Student.
From the New York Times.

The most significant change in the life
that has taken place in the life of the
student. 1t began to be plain to the
western world after the defeat of China
by Japan Then the rulers of the nation
learned a bitter lesson in the relative
weakness of an oriental nation guided by
ancient and unchanged eastern ideas and
an oriental nation with the ideas and
methods of the modern west. In the de-
feat of Russia by Japan the Chinese
partly learned another lesson, far diff
ferent and with vast implications. viz,
the possibility of an oriental nation with
western ideas and methods contending
successfully with powerful nation Of
the west. The result was An impulse,
feeble and ill-regulated at first, but gain
ing steadily in force and persistence, to
turn the study which is the one universal
activity of China toward the west. Large
numbers of Chinese youth flocked to
Japan, to Europe and to the United
States, some sent by the imperial or by
provincial governments, some by their
families, many of their own motion. On
the other hand strong pressure arose
for the introduction of western courses
and western methods. and for the study
not of the mere text of the Confucian
classics but for that of their essenta al
and vital principles of morality. Gradu-
ally this pressure has had its effect. The
imperial government whether in entire
good faith or not, has in form yielded to
ii, and it's fruits sooner or later are sure
to be gathered. Here in practice lies the
greatest revolutionary force that has been
called into action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
The Capitals Sunday Attractions.

Now that the National Museum is open
TO the public on Sunday afternoon there
Is rich abundance OF enjoyable and
wholesome entertainment for the people
1t that time. The Library of Congress
vas the tirst of the institutions of the
government to be made accessible at
ans are at leisure. Then the trustees of
the Corcoran Gallery OF Art, recognizing
the public neea in this respect, threw
open the doors to the collection of pic
lures and sculptures, with the result that
they were viewed BY thousands who had
previously been prevented from seeing
them. Now the museum is open as well,
ana the Sunday afternoon list of attrac-
tons IS Ions and varied. No other city
free aversion on Sunday OF an uplifting
and instructive character. At the library,
in addition to the mural decorations and
architectural reflnements which are
among the capitals most appreciated fea-
lures. are collections that stimulate an
intellectual interest and afford field for
hours of study. AT the gallery are some
exceptionally pleasing canvases and
other works of art representing the high
est taste and widely appealing TO all be-
holders. At the museum is the story of
works of art as well, "A treasure house
that constantly grows in wonder. Ii is
y rare privilege to live in Washington.
within range of such institutions, now
made accessible TO all the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
Collisions at Car Crossings.

Two accidents have occurred within a
short time in this city between street cars
and other vehicles that call for inquiry
and action by the authorities. Friday
last one of the fuel wagons of the fire de-
partment, while running to the garage
fire on 18th street, was struck by car
on Connecticut avenue at a crossing
which has been officially designated as a
fire stop. Fortunately no serious damage
was DONE though in the circumstances 1t
would not have been surprising should
lives have been lost. This accident de-
mands investigation to ascertain whether
the necessary rule compelling street rail-
way cars to be brought to halt at
places of potential danger was violated
in this instance. and. furthermore.
whether IL is being properly observed
throughout the city. 1t may be that there
are too many fire stops and that the
street cars are unnecessarily delayed in
transit by them. One such is readily TO
be cited. On 9Th street northwest all
southbound caSs, after having been
brought to full stop before crossing the
Columbia line tracks. must be halted
within few yards at the intersection OF
! / street. although from the first stop the
motorman has a clear view of all ap-
proaches for long distance. The second
stop is absolutely without use as pre-
caution against collision with fire ap-
paratus moving east and west. There
are several other such needless checks
upon the operation of the street cars, and
their continuance in the orders tends to
bring the fire stop system into disrepute
with motormen and cause them to regard
N as negligible Only strictly necessary
stop stations should be prescribed and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
Dairy Inspection.

AS a result of investigation conducted
by inspectors of the District health de-
partment seven dairy farms in Maryland
and Virginia have been shut off from the
local market because of the danger of
typhoid infection resulting from con-
tinued sales of milk to Washington con-
sumers. This fact is guarantee of par
tial immunity from typhoid infection from
the milk supply. but 1t does not insure
absolute security. There remains the
possibility of other sources of milk sup
ply at which typhoid prevails. undetected
by the local inspectors and therefore
continuing source of danger
In the present state of the federal
laws there is no interstate food inspec-
ton that covers this possibility of disease
spread. Milk can be shipped from one
Jurisdiction into another without COM
pulsory inspection save that which has
been originated by the state of the COM
sumption. The District has no absolute
right to go into Maryland or Virginia
with its inspectors and scrutinize condi-
tons at the dairy farms. 1t does so, how
ever. because it can only thereby inform
itself of conditions on the farms. Unfor-
tunately, neither Virginia nor Maryland
to inspect the dairy farms. regardless of
it's own perils as we'll as those of it's
neighbors. 1t would seem that each state
would wish to make certain of sanitary
conditions at the sources of milk supply
for its own protection.
The District cannot compel the cleaning
up of dairy farms. nor can it force the
reporting of typhoid cases on such prem
Uses. 1t has an effective weapon after
discovery is made. in the closure of the
local market to milk from farms thus in
fected. But it must take the initiative of
securing the country all around Wash
ington to find unwholesome conditions
which it should be the business of each
state to discover for itself and to correct
as far as possible.
Under an enlightened system of SAM
tary protection there would be a free ex-
change of information between jurisdc-
tons. resulting from thorough. inspec-
tons. Washington. for example, would
be notified every week by all the states
tive to health conditions on the dairy and
produce farms. with assurances that all
possible sources of disease had been
closed. Such a system of inspection
would easily repay the states. The truth
is being tardiiy learned that the cost of
a health inspection service is an invest
ment in the security of human life. and
in the degree that expense is saved in
such items of state administration lives
are sacrificed. Perhaps in another gen.
Grafton the real economy ~ systematic
sanitation will be recognized everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

escing in the arrangement were many
machine politicians in New Jersey and
many men Of big business in New
York. Indeed, general currency was
given to a report that Wall street was
grooming the New Jersey scholar for the
task of wrestling the national democratic
leadership from the hands of Mr.. Bryan.
His books and lectures on public ques-
tons showed him to be out of sympathy
with Organism, and his longtime &C
quaintance with Mr.. Cleveland seemed to
guarantee his conservatism.
Today this recent opponent of Bryan
ism Is, next to Mr.. Bryan himself, its
foremost champion. and Wall street.
which helped to bring him out. is oppos-
ing him with all it's might. If forced to
choose between Gov. Wilson and Mr..
Bryan the great money and trust center
would probably take the latter. on the
score that he is no new or sudden con-
vert to the policies he is advocating
1t is easy to eulogize Gov. Wilson as
man and a scholar His place is
among the first. AS the head of a great
university he exercised much influence
for good. and a a writer he takes en-
viable rank But as politician he is in
the field without any preparation what
ever He is giving his fine powers to a
close study OF his new duties. and among
his advisers are men DESTROYS as him.
self Of improving political conditions
everywhere.
Gov. Wilson's opponents do not under
rate either him his boom. but fully
appreciate the size of their task Their
contention is that because of his lack of
preparation for politics in it's practical
form he would he at distressing dis
advantage in the White House. and might
come TO grief himself and pull his party
after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
| the observance of them should be visor-

the observance of them should be vigor-
ously enforced.
Saturday afternoon street car and
sightseeing automobile collided near the
Peace monument. with fortunately insig-
nifcant results. This accident should be
investigated just as thoroughly as though
lives were lost With the increase in
street traffic the dangers are constantly
growing, and it is necessary to protect as
far as possible the right of the, street
cars to the uninterrupted use OF the
tracks All other vehicles should be re-
euired to give way between crossings. and
at such points the cars right to proceed
after having once started should be re
spected In the handling of the heavy
sightseeing motors the greatest care
must be exercised. They cannot be ac-
corded the same rights as the street car.
even though they are running on regular
schedules and routes. Their operators
should be admonished to take no close
chances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
Uncertainty.

The weeds come Haunting from the soil
Where seeds were sown with pride.
And, spite of all your patient toll.
VIII not be thrust aside.
Ger blossoms fair the thorns grow thick
And rudely sting and tear.
Fate plays you still some roguish trick
To fiout your studious care.
But sturdy plants must still survive,
Though weeds may rankly grow;
In spite of thorns the blossoms thrive
Their sweetness to bestow.
Why toll and strive if full success
Stood forth in, certain view?
The things we've done are always less
Than what we meant to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
The Spook of Annexation.

The British under secretary for foreign
affairs is right. Champ Clark's challenge
to the republicans about the annexation
of Canada is not to be taken seriously.
That issue does not exist in our politics,
and has no chance of being introduced
into the next presidential campaign.
Moreover the deiverance was not that
Of the Speaker of the House, nor of a
candidate for the presidency, but of
popular lecturer. Since the adjournment
OF Congress Mr. Clark. who is In much
request has been filling some lecture en-
gagements and while on that mission
giving out interviews occasionally on pub
lie questions. He has been i'll his smok-
Ing jacket and slippers, so TO say, ana
talking in offhand fashion.
Mr.. CIark's personal views and feelings
are doubtless sincere. We may believe
that ne favors the annexation of Canada,
and would be glad to see it effected. Nor
does he stand alone in that matter. Here
and there are other men who lean that
way.
But there is no organized sentiment in
this country on the subject, and none pos
Sible at this time. We have our hands
full of other things: and some of them
are taxing. 1t is all we can do to man
age what is before us When We shall
have satisfactorily adjusted the tariff,
whipped our trust policy into shape,
brought order out of the currency. and
passed upon the new problems that are
knocking for attention, we may take up
other issues.
But even then extending our boundary
lines will not find favor. If urged II will
be by only few. Land lust is not one
OF our infirmities today. We did not ac-
quire Porto Rico and the Philippines as
the result of a distinct movement for ex-
pansion, but as one of the necessities of
a war undertaken for a far different pur
pose. Spain in Cuba was a bad neighbor.
Canada is an excellent neighbor. and will
Improve when she gets a clearer. calmer
line on reciprocity. Why should we want
Canada?
But should we take these British alarm
lists seriously? Are they really alarmed?
Are not these questions in parliament on
the subject of Mr.. Clarks opinions and
the Presidents alleged designs on the in
tegrity of the British empire mere ma
neuvers for the embarrassment of the
government? American affairs are not
always well understood in Great Britain
any more than British affairs are in
America. But IL is difficult to believe
that any British politician of prominence
and influence is disturbed about prop
osition so nebulous as that of the loss of
Canada to America, either as the result
OF newer and freer trade relations be-
tween the two countries, or of jingoism
suddenly developed in the bosom of
Uncle sam. John Bull easily sees spooks
where Germany is in evidence. but why
should ne see them in looking across the
Atlantic:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
Mohammedans Today.
m the PHILADELPHIA Ledger

In his response to the splendid welcome
OF the Philadelphia Methodsts on his re-
turn from Africa, Bishop Luther b. Will
son warned his hearers against regarding
Mohammedanism as a decadent, effete re-
ligion, and asserted that it was never
more aggressive than at present. when il
is actual challenging Christianity.
Though the menace of Mohammedanism is
not imminent in tolerant and enlightened
America upon the broader horizon of the
wide wide world it looms as a reigio-po-
litical power of immense significance
The tenets of the creed of the Prophet
have shrewdly been adapted to the re-
auirements of modern times, and Islam is
not necessarily the symbol and the syno-
nym of barbaric degradation and illiterate
superstition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
The prospect of cheap turkeys in loca

The prospect of cheap turkeys in local
markets for Thanks, ,ivins IS pleasing. II
is a novelty, as well. For several years
the autumn demand for turkeys has been
so sreat that dealers have been enabled
with some show of reasonableness to put
up the prices to the point of making the
bird real luxury. Now it appears that
SO many farmers have gone in for tur-
key raising that there Is big supply.
Thanksgiving this year will perhaps seem
like good old times. with no gloomy dread
of the poulterers bill shadowing the
feast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
The Britons and Their Oysters.
from the Chicago Post

7
When it comes to oysters the Britisher
is referred To as two or a three dozen
man. just as his ancestors were referred
10 as two and three bottle men. Con-
sjdering the size of the British oyster
this is not gorging: but considering its
flavor, il would be an unwelcome feat
for an American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
A Plea Rejected.

Il made a mistake" said Flooding Pete
II told that man up the road l needed
little help cause ] was lookin' fur me
family from whom l had been separated
fur years.
Didn't that make him come across?
HE couldn't see it. He said dat he
didn't know my family, but he wasn't
goin' to help in bringin' any such trouble
on en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
A Suspicious Circumstance.

rs that man a complete cynic?''
Not a complete cynic." replied Miss
Cayenne; IF he were, he would not &c
to such great and evident pains to think
up cynical remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

The young vandals who have taken to
shooting the lamp globes on the Con-
necticut Avenue bridge should be given,
if caught, course in rifle practice that
will teach them the difference between
fun and destruction. Perhaps few shots
with parental slippers, making unfaiiing
bulrs-eyes, would carry conviction on
this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

The temporary removal OF the aviation
grounds from College Park for climatic
reasons brings UP the question whether
the bird man is TO be classified as mi
gratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Impression.

Don't like rag time. eh?"
mot much" answered the real musi-
clan. Rag time always sounds to me like
tune affected with the suffering
habit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

John d. Rockefeller has been giving
advice to the American youth on how TO
prosper. Mr.. RockefeIlers theories may
be confidently Endorsed as those of an ex-
pert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
At the Theater.

The usher hurries up the aisle.
He must make haste because
They'll need him in little while
To help with the applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

when man talks continuous about
de ungratitude of folks said Uncle
Eben, lit may be he's one o dem people
who does folks so few favors dat dey
expects a powerful big celebration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

WI Ting-fang has gone to the front
in assuming responsibilities in the Chi
nese government. WI may be TWO
stopper but he is not a side-stepper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

The clacque must be kept out OF the
country 1t means an additional expense
which the purchaser of grand opera tick
cts must ultima tely pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

Maine came very near getting ria OF
a thirst which has for a long time been
frankly admitted in various parts Of the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

Turkey does not go so far as to charge
that Italy's mode of warfare constitutes
an official Endorsement of Black Hand
methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

\ rumor as to the formation of cram
berry trust was Immediately compensated
for by the assurance that turkeys are un-
usually plentiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

The Department of Agriculture can al
ways be depended on not to handle a
resignation rumor in a precipitate man
ner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

a large number OF irresponsible letters
sent to the White House encounter the
veto power as soon as they are read by
a secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

The Turks and Italians are pointing
with pride to their fully equipped ana Wen
disciplined regiment of news censors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

1t must puzzle a Tammany boss 10
imagine how people can THINK UP so
many unpleasant things to say about
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

Sometimes a collegian who goes into
politics seems as happy as boy out of
school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07
In a Nutshell.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Joy ride and some one dies with you.
Aviate and you spill alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-07

P.ysble In advance-by mail, postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. month. 90 cents.
Daily, Sunday excepted one month, 40 cents.
So turday Star 81 year. Sunday Star, 81. 10 year
The evening world., 1911-11-04
Raised by Farmer Fullerton at Medford on Land Once Called Waste.

Court. He announced that hereafter
he will hne or imprison strit, pickets
on the ground they commi a breach
Of the peace. no matter IL they are
proved to nave merely used argument
and appeal.
II do not agree with the ruling of
the higher courts hat strikers have
a right to place %pickets," said the
Magistrate. when that law decision
was made the courts enacted a rule
that has resulted in r.ots and assaults
innumerable. The rule Is in violation
OF the Federal Constitution. and 1t as
sails the very fortress of our national
liberty-personal freedom"
The Magistrate said his view Is In
accord with a decision Of the United
States Supreme Court. He added he
hoped the higher courts Of this State
would sustain hin.
So saying. he suspended sentence on
Gertie schapiro Of No, lI9 East Broad
way. a strike picket, who had been
convicted Of attacking Fannie Berger
of No. s07 East Ninth street.
The evening world., 1911-11-04
WUpRA,WURRA!
ANDOMSHOTS
AT BIG GAME
AND SMALL
By W.P Ne
wURRA wURRA.

Can a man ecure a divorce In New York state II his wife spends all her
HENRY PECK.
He can't Mr. Peck but ne should. OF all theof al-wen, II here's anything
he soul Of AN 1t is TO his home suddenly upset abou tn time hat he
wheret to find his slippers. After a tempestuous session downtown rustNns
fr IN money to pay tn et man tn baker. IN butcher. the iceman. thu milk
MAJ the tailor the grocer. n last but most dirsome oil all. the gas pirate.
II - distressing to n the home convulsed as II 1t were hit by a broadsde
IRON the Connecticut 1t is indeed worry enough to max n man take II m the
sun FOR the nearest dock when he comes home to find paint ssns II ovr the
house. the beds dsmanthed, the carpets rolled .. M walls ecraped bare and
he ceilings shorn Of their old kasomine
n average nan az the house sighs looks at he twenty years Of lines TRAIT
nAvs been added to lis vifes STAGE In the few horrs since he left her In tho morn
NJ IND says with tears In his STRENUOUS voc@ why did 20 d. itr"'r
And she poor dhuded slave to custom. says Don't We have to cean house.
90rY" -t'
And In really believes III has to do It,
Alas! Those happy avs are gone when fec uouh no around in his
comfy fiat and find his pipe where n had left 1T M night before. and be able to
maxi his way inob bed in he dark without tho aid II a compass Now It's as
hksya 10 not hat HI will nave to seep OF he noor about six times a year while
he house h icing upheavedL
old, what will 1t avail thu downrodden hubby {, A,kY Is hope.
Thereh n logic In womans sol
The evening world., 1911-11-04

have the votes OF the First Alder.
manic District In his vest pocket
left-hand side. Now. the voters of
the First District and myself have
agreed to hold Dick up on Election
Day n leave him with only his own
vote. But don't tip him on. YourS
&C., BILL CROWLEY.
Candidate for Alderman. Republican
Ticket.
! wouldn't tip him on for a crock O.
goold. Bin. I'd like 10 see hat trick
turned. But a Republican Alderman In
Battery Dams district Is II dreamln'
you are. Bill?
WURRA WURRA:
Did Paddy Sullivan ever defeat
Matt Wells, the English champion.
TWO SPORTS.
Paddy sullivan wha,ed him good and
plenty. and ] wouldn't b. surprised Il
he did II to-day.
r. Mc.-0sorse b. MoClsilAn Wal
' Chairman Of the Wa3s end
Means committss In consrssa u
The evening world., 1911-11-04

genuine culture md An understanding
of the fine arts-there is simply no
comparison to be made between the
New York OF to-day and the New York
of yesterday. Just for an instance.
when / was here before You a but
twenty-five Rembrandts. Now. though
there are only about six hundred in
the world, you have a hundred Of
them. In o u appreciation of art. as
we'll as In everything else. you have
passed quite out of tho childish stage
and grown up"
The evening world., 1911-11-04
n. Y. Central strike Spreads.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 4.-Orders have
been issued for 400 boiiermakers on
four New York Central lines to quit
work Tomorrow at 10 A. NJ. The lines
affected are the Indiana Southern. Big
Four. the Lake Erie Nand Western and
the Indiana Belt Railway Company.
The strike is In sympathy with 1000
other boiler makers who quit Feb. 20
last, when piece work was installed.