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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1911-04-27
Ostriches and Their Eqqs.


A singular thing about ostriches Is
the way they bring up their babies.
To begin with. there are a good many
eggs in the nest (dug out Of the hot
sand, but the eggs were laid by diff
ferent mothers. Ostriches do not lay
eggs every day, and. being far apart,
they would not hatch together. When
the nest is prepared, therefore. all the
ladies in the neighborhood are invited
10 contribute an egg apiece. the hostess
returning the favor in due time.
Ostrich eggs are delicious. One
weighs three pounds. or is equal to
dozen of a hens. They are very con-
venient. too. for the hunters in the
desert. They not only furnish a de-
nghtful meal. but a dish to cook in
The shell is hard and thick. and the
egg is set on the fire. a hole is broken
IN the top. It is stirred with a stick,
and when IL is done the saucepan
serves as a dish as well.-New York
Tribune.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1911-04-27

The Red Ravens will meet the Ope-
lousas Sluggers in the Atlantic Green.
The lineup of the Red Ravens is as
follows: c. Moll, p; T. Leathem, c.;
j. Thomas, h.; N. Bonner, 2b.; Alvin
Senner, 3D.; B. Voegtlin, s. S.; s. Ho-
tard, !. f.; R. Durgin, C. f.; w. Bonner,
manager and A. Senner, captain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Extending Federal Control.

rom the Chicago News.
No small Importance attaches to the
decision of the Supreme Court of the
Cnlted States with respect to federal
jurisdiction over the equipment of rail-
ROADS. In addition To giving its unani-
nous support on constitutional grounds
TO the federal safety appliance law the
court holds that interstate railroads must
como. M to that law ratner than to state
Jaws In connection win purely intra state
commerce. In otner WGids, that part of
an interstate railroads equipment which
IS used only within the bounds of sim
gle state must henceforth square with the
national law reguiatins devices TO insure
safety of life and limb Ti,at this ar
ranSement is legally tenable must be gen
eraiiy Sratifyins. fhe federal law on the
SUBJECT OF safety appliances i an ad-
mi aDie one The invoEing by Interstate
railroads OF divergent state laws on the
subject has caused confusion. Inform
itE oil state legislation on the lines of the
FEDERAL enactment stretches inro the dim
fnturc Without the Supreme Courts de-
cree the conflict of jurisdiction must have
continued to cause trouble. JuStice Van
DeNahier called attention. to this fact i'm
feaulnS the court ) opiHIon when hc cx-
planned the lnterlnin cling in the same
trains and the same ears of int state
and inTastaie traffic and the intcrdoreilI-
ence of The several trains on the san
railroad with respect to the movement
and safety OF travel Whether the court :
decision * Significant of the final ..xren-
son OF federal jurisdiction over all the
railroads OF the county to the exclusion
of state control remains to be seen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Santa Claus Letters.

Postmaster General Hitchcock's decision
- take care of the Santa Claus" letters
hat annually come to the post Offices
from the children of this country is
sound aud humane. The postal clerks
IRE not greatly burdened by this sort of
mail aud with the exercise of discretion
these letters may be made useful in for
wa ding charitable works. For many
vears Tn. Star has received quantities of
Them. some Scut direct to 1t and others
r.fcTrcd 10 IL by the postal authorities \
on- time ago il was enabled by means of
these letters TO organize j useful Christ
mas gift club that brought happiness to
many children. OF ,atc years it has been
referring the letters az apparently needy
petitioners 10 such agencies a. might best
reach them with judiciousiy chosen gifts
Many OF THE santa Claus letters ar,
from children who ar. in no need of
charitable consideration. II is a part OF
the tradition 10 notify the patron saint
of the season Of individual desires
Whereas formerly the letters were placed
near the chimney pieces. now in the alb
sence OF hearths iii homes where the
steam radiator has replaced the old
fashioned crate fire. the letter box is
chosen a. the SiircSt means OF getting
word 10 Santa Claus. These letters are.
sent ~ perfect good Faith and signify an
abo1ndinr coHfide nee III y system which
brings rewards 10 good children regard
lcS Of parental ideas OH tho subject
NotaIuS l. NOR pathetic than the spec
facl, At riliJ writing y Santa Claus
letter without possibility OF return save
fhr"ieh soiuc charitable. agency. Man Of
ipesv utrs1vtS ~" mailed from homes
tddt ~" bare Of the necessities Of life
t'.d ana miserable with empty cup
ppardS The Postmaster Geusral appre-
crates Tic Tact that often through such
letters information is gained Of suffer
ms mat would otherwise never become
known. 50 great i the pride Of the elders
ana :" Jealous are They Of their secret Of
poverty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
The Republican Prospects.

There Is some drol discussion of what
the President said at the recent dinner
he ate as the guest Of honor of the
Hamilton Club in Chicago. We are asked
by some newspapers To believe that Mr.
Taft virtually threw up the sponge. and
confessed republican defeat III the coun-
try next year. That settles it. they
declare He had just returned from
sounding sentiment throughout the west
and the northwest and with Characters
tic franknvss hlurted out the discour-
agcm,nt h. felt liz realizes that he and
his party through him are doomed and
does not care WHO knows il.
II the President We're anything of a pol
itician-knew and PLAYED the game ac-
curding IL HoyIe-such an Interpretation
OF tht deliverancc mentioned would need
- reply. The most casual and careless
newspaper reader would laugh at such an
l. no part III a politician and frankly
confeSses the fact himself, so bold Il
statement does not lack responsiveness
IN circles not altogether up to SNUFF po-
.iititIlly themselves
OF course Mir. Taft has not thrown up
the spon-e Why should he elevate that
say with anything like safety what next
wear may bring forth. either i'm the way
II presidential nominees. national plat
forms. or election returns? When were
parties on the eve Of national contest
in j more fluid state? Who is not laugh
ing over the popular inquiry Of who's
who, ard whore Is he at? \ man need
not know much about politics to be chary
II prophecies at this good hour. Caution
and uncertainty are in the air. The ex-
lert and the novice alike feel them.
The record upon which next Years ap-
peal 70 the country is TO be based is yet
10 be made. Take the tariff question
That will be opened afresth at the COM
ing session of Congress. What will the
reports OF the tariff board show as to
wool and woolens and cottons. and what
reply will the democratic House make to
the Presidents recommendations for tar
iff revision founded upon them?
Take the trust question. Will the Sher-
man law be amended? There are divisions
in both parties on the subject, and they
arc bound 10 appear when Congress takes
up the Supreme Court decisions and the
special trust Investigations for discus
sion.
Take the currency question. Will any
sort OF reform be inaugurated by the
present Congress. and in time for a dis
cussion of its merits in the coming cam
paign?
AID then there is the question of econ
"my In the public expenditures. The dem
ocrats are promising to apply the pruninS
knife literally. and there is always risk
in such policy obviously adopted for
campaign effect.
In view of all these incontestable facts
ny should any republican. high OF low,
lie Grape on his door now? His party 5
chances might be very much better, but
they are by no means desperate. They
nave been almost as bad twice before in
The partys history without defeat re-
ulting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

ccives. Having been accustomed TO the
high charges that prevail i'll this country.
they regard the motor cab "a luxury
which is beyond the means Of all but the
aff1uent They soon lind. however, that a
taxi ride is by no means an eNtrava-
gance. and indulgence in this form of To-
comotion becomes one of the greatest
pleasures of u visit to the British me-
tropois The strike of the chauffenrs
suggests that the day of the cheap taxi
service is drawing 10 close. However
this dispute may be settled. it is fair
assumption that the adjustment will lead
to the imposition of Il gradually increas-
ing burden on the riding public. There
was never Il strike yet that the consumer
did not pay the shot sooner OF later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
London's Taxi Strike.

IL is reported from London that the
taXicab drivers of that city have at last
gone on the strike that has been threat
ened for more than half a year. the
trouble having been prccipitatcd by the
timing of one of the chauffeurs 8 cents
for having violated "a rule OF the COM
panN. Public sympathy. it is reported,
Is against the men, and this fact will
doubtless have an influence in The set
Element OF thc dispute. The controversy
between The chauffeuTs aud the employ
ers has related To TN" practca Of the
former of falling To ring up the amounts
collected from passengers for extras
additional passengers and for baggage
There l. no mechanical method Of re-
cordne such charges. and If they are col
lectcd the chauffeurs. II is alleged Keep
them. The men have had "A grievance
for some tim" on the score of the require
mcnt Ia buy their own sasulinc--petruI
in the English Cern.cuiar-:l rule wl:cI,
tho company claims 10 he essential 10
prevent too much cruising around in
search of fares and surrep;iiio'Is rassen-
ger carrying.
The .chcapness OF London taNirah s.rv-
ice is one of the rrst agreeable impress
sions that the visitor 10 that city re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
The War Against Plaques.

From the New York Tribune.
The departure of Sir David Bruce ex-
pediuon to Africa 10 seek the cause. of
the deadly pestiieuce known as the steep
in- sickness Is a reminder of the maEni-
tudc of the task which science has be-
TO. q il in esS3yinc the cNtirpation Of all
germ diseases and the resoHItc manner
III which il addresses itself thereto The.
stepping sickness Is not familiar IL ih,,
world al large, since it is pretty strictly
connned to cert in loca tiles bu: il has
been known by fearful rctuutc for MANY
years. especially since Livingstone ic-
ported upon il and its nSchieyolls ear
ri.r tn" tsetSc ilN. II is III far the worst
plague indigenous tn the African cont
nen;, and its prevalence is ono of N.
most serious obstacles to the settlement
and Industrial Development Of consd-
cradle proportions Of that territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
The Pension Fund Emergency.

\ committee of directors OF the ohaih-
Der of Commerce having been named to
investigate the question of the police ana
firemen's pension fund and the bet means
to adopt to meet the impending emer-
gency caused by its failure, two courses
are open, one To ask the public to SUB
scribe to a relief fund and .he other TO
press the matter promptly upon the at
tention Of Congress upon its convenlnS
i'm December and urge immediate legis-
lation Undoubtedly if the former course
Is chosen there will be generous re-
sponsc by the citizens, who fully appre-
ciate the injustice of leaving the mem
bers of the police and fire departments
dependent upon a fuctuating and made
quate fund for their pensions when re-
tired and for the sustenance of their
families when they are killed in the line
of duty. But public subscriptions viii
not cure the evil. They will meet the
immediate needs of the fund. enabling the
Commissioners to pay full amounts next
month. instead of cutting down the bene-
iicaries to a point at which actual suf-
fering will be caused to a large number
of people. But unless meanwhile egis-
lation is had putting the fund upon a
proper basis the same situation will arise
In a few months and the community VIII
be again required to come to the aid of
the retired policemen and firemen and
the widows and children of the families of
the dead.
What is most urgently needed is law
amendment which shall place the fund
upon the proper basis of annual mainte-
nance from the general revenues of the
~; I,al- -h.If IF
equal federal contributions. Nothing less
should be sought or accepted. n sugges-
ton has recently been made, in connec-
ton with the prospect of possible changes
i'm the organic act, that the provisions
for this fund might be altered by turn
ing into the Treasury, equally divided
between the United States and the Dis
trict. all the Police Court fines and dog
taxes now used for police ana iiremen's
pensions. and then appropriating exclu-
sively from the local tax revenues a suf-
iicient amount to maintain the pension
fund. Such a plan would be decidedly
unacceptable. and its proposition would
call for vigorous resistance.
There is no sound argument against
regarding the pension fund as part OF
the cost of maintaining efficient police
and fire departments. 1t should be
financed on precisely the same basis as
the departments themselves. 1t should
be considered as an annual charge against
the local revenues just i'm the same way
as the salaries OF the policemen and the
tiremen, the upkeep of station houses and
/ fire apparatus stations and all other
| items of the organization of protective
agencies. To the extent that the men
| of these two forces are assured that they
will be properly cared for if they are
! hurt in the performance of their duties
and their families relieved from want
| if they are killed. they will he valuable
I i'm the service Of the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Mr.. Clark and Annexation

sneaker Clark challenge 10 the repub-
licans OH IN" subject Of the annexation OF
Canada i a BIT Of hy-pla!. lie is merely
replying 10 criticism provoked by his
chance observation in the House last win
ter VIXEN reciprocity was under considera-
ton. And that criticism was not con-
hbeJ 20 the republicans Some democrats
e'.ho"o IT, Mr. BRYAN. one of Mr. Clark 5
best friends, had word of disapproval
on Tho matter.
The challenge viii not. Of course. be ac-
cepted Mt. Clark does not expect il 10
he Annexation OF Canada + an Cd topic
With ~. but haS mover been u live one.
Politicians and newspapers have discussc,!
II in general and languid way. but
never 30 ~ ~ indicate a desire or plr-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

pose to bring the question to issue in our
politics
Oftener than not has the proposition
been advanced by men with views cover
ing more than Canada in the line of ma
tioral expansion They would have the
Stars and Stripes fly over the whole
country from the Arctic circle to the
Panama canal. AS they see cur duty, We
should dominate everything within the
limits mentioned. They want the scream
of the eagle heard and applauded far
and wide. In their eyes Mexico Is as al
luring as Canada.
But such views are hut the effervescence
of patriotism over-buoyant. They are
better described to the common UNDER
standing as hot air. Not all who voice
them seriously entertain them. Not all
who entertain them expect to see them
realized. The huge size of the order Is
appreciated even by the most visionary.
Mr. Clark is probably mistaken IN MS
estimate of the strength OF annexation
sentiment in this country. Instead of car
rying every state on such a platform, ne
might not carry a single one.
For. should the proposition TO annex
Canada be made feature of natlonal
campaign. il would have to undergo
most searching examination IL all OF us
parts. Cancellations would have 10 give
place TO details. 1t would not suffice TO
say in support of the mea sure that
common language common law ana
popular education would make union eN-
tremely easy. There are Canadian prob
lens which the American people would
not care TO wrestle with. and American
problems for which the Canadians Wouid
have no stomach And a national cam
paign would develop every weakness m
herring in a subject so full of difficulty
from either the American or the Canadian
point OF view.
Annexation OF Canada is not on the card
Of either political party, and not likely TO
be in any calculations for the future as
made by political leaders much younger
than Mr. Clark The Lady OF the SHOWS
has a large and rich estate, but Cncie
Sam is fully satisfied with his own pres
ent possessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Useful Monument.
rom III. Springfield Republican.

'NFFTII-HTU ID.
The memorial TO George T. Angel
started with II fund of between 500 and
$50 contributed by the public school chill
dren OF Boston, seems likely soon to TIA ae
shape. the city council at the suggestion
of Mayor Fitzgerald. having appropI ia ted
the two thousand dollars necessary to
complete the necessary 5000. The mon
ument. which is To be set mp in Post Once
square, Will be novel in its completely
utili .ariaE charact<r. At the base will be
four fountains 1T which sixteen horses
will i.e able to drink 1T once. The sbaTt
artiSticaily decorated. will replace and
serve instead OF the pcic now used jointly
10y the elevated railway and the Edison
Electric Light COMPANY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Arbitration.
.om tie New York worI.l.

Arbitration i an appeal TO reason
and common sense. II cannot make "A
weak case strong case ~ Il had cas-. "A
good case Ii can oniy ACCOMPLISH ms
tee and right between nations Us other
impartial tribunals do between in,liyid-
uaS. There can never be any interim
uonal system of arbitration such as Mr.
Roosevelt seems Ia want which will AL
WAYS give the United states the better
of 'justiciab.e questions and release IL
from the obligation To execute 'unfavor-
able judgments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

just the Jauntlest styles sought.
At S8.z5 Childrens Tailor
made Goats OF plain navy blue and
smart mixtures. Strictly tailored,
perfect fitting and lined through
out Sizes 9 10 IL.
At S1O.0e Children's Chin
chilla Goats, iii plain navy blue
and a complete group Il the med
ish mixtures. Lined throughout
and finished with velvet collar.
Sizes . to II. \ particularly broad
assortment Ia select from.
At $500. Chlldren'> Chin
chllla Goats III navy. gray. rcscda ::
finished with velvet collar: also
mixtures in strictly tailored Ct
fects. with the new raglan sleeve.
All sizes. and wide choice of
mate-t.
at,.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
New Walking
Sticks.

" GODS and STYLES essentially
those OF gentlemen who appreci-
ate the best imported and dome>-
tic makes. i'll plain and trimmed
STYLES. Walking Stick will h.,
more used now than ever IN ~
count Oh the English mode ia
men wear. and our line j. ianst
complete.
SI.oo l. $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
The. Chrysanthemum.

once more it comes. In glad array
Zach blossom is a vision gay
Which unto fancy must recall
\ splendid scrambled parasoi
1t fiaunts above the autumn scene
With perfume that's cross between
n drugstore and motor car
When OIL and gas commingled are;
And yet We love the sturdy grace
They seem to bring into each place.
They make jovial happy crowd
Where botany laughs out aloud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Classification.

What is your idea of a musical COM
edy?''
1T is usually form of entertain
ment, replied Mr.. Hibrow. lin which
the music and the comedy are less i'm
portant than the costumes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Out of Season.

What | want to do" said the econo-
mist lis to persuade our young people to
stick to the farm.
Its u good idea,' replied Mr.. Corn
tossel,s but it's out of season. Come
around when gettin' up at o'clock in
the morning amt such cold work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Mems "Colonial" Derbiese
A Hat OF Our Special Designing
that has reached and maintains
the highest standard.

The Colonial. !" our exclusively
modelled hat OF the finest selected
iur felt, perfected by a process
that gives the wearer the utmost
in comfort and service. 1t is
graceful in style. perfect in
quality. and shown in the pre-
vailing low crown English blocks.
with wide brim. also the more
conservative.
A wide variety OF styles
at the popular price, So.
Mems Ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A learning.

You say you are sometimes little
lonely?"
ITO a certain extent, replied Mr.. Dus-
tin StaA.
But you are famous and sought after"
After a fashion. But ! can't help wish
ing more people would ASK me to write
III an auto graph album-instead of d
check book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

New neckwear OF every de
scription. plain colors and the
beautiful combinations and
ohangeable effects. Many me-"
ideas are introduced in cclorings
that are rich and handsome. and
at the same time far from ordi-
nary.
Our collection vas selec..e |
with the idea oi meeting all de
mands. and you have only to in
spect it to satisfy yourself in this
particular.
SOC to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
w. < /. SPECIAL DOLLAR DOLL

Is doll OF quality-made for by one of
Germany most noted doll Makers genuine
''hand-wcrk" doll The body and head OF this
doll are the same as those used on dolls OF much
higher price: evelashes Of real hair and beau
tifu curly wig: the body is finely finished we'll
proporioned and fully ointed. A speciality with
us each year this season il far surpasses any We
have ever had.
Shown tomorrow for the first Time
Special price, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
Mems Shirts.
The various grades are the b.;
OF their kind. in both
STYLE and price.


New Madras and Perca'.
Shirts in the most attractive c,.i-
orings we have ever shown e :
ceptionallv varied design.
Plated. stiff and soft bo> ~
styles.
SLIGO TO $500 each.
\ DEPARTURE IN Shirt
MAkING-A short or semi
bosom shirt in a number OF new
colorings having the dsessv ap-
pearance Of the stiff bosom shirt
but containing all the comforts Of
the soft neglige. 1t will appeal
to every man desiring shirt COM
fort and dresSiness.
SIX each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
The Campaign Press Bureau,

Lives of great men now remind us,
Be they ne er SO s,rong and wise,
They will get lett far behind us
Ii they do not advertise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
EXHIBITION AND SALE OF THE
FIRST ANIERICAN-AIADE DOLLS.

Outside of the rag dolls. these are positively
the first dolls of American manufacture and are
the most natural, the most Misunderstanding the
faces OF American boys and girls. Md further
madc-and mark, a distinct innovation in doll
making. MI this is due to American genius. and
we want the grown folks as we'll as the children
TO sec them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03
At the Election.

why is that lady-voter so Indignant
She wants to go back into the voting
booth and write a postscript to her bal
lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

The conduct OF both revolutionsts and
iinperialistS suggests the deSirabiiitN of
having Mr.. Carnegic's ideas az 10 uni
versal peace translated into Chinese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

At $3.50. Chlldrcns Chin
chilla Goats 81 navy. gray and
oxford. with velvet collar: mix
lures in the 'boyish effects
bel,ed; Fancy Coats will, wide
shawl caracul collar in cadet.
navy and leather shades. Nj
sizes.
At $1,000. Misses Chin
chilla Goats. III navy. brown.
gray and tan. with adjustable col
lar. One 81 the best styles this
season. and in greatest demand
At $1,000. Pole C,at- in
fancy plaid and tan shades: wide
belts plaid rcvcrs and cuffs large
buttons. sizes q L. l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-03

In spite of the Mohammedan theory
that man who dies lighting for the
faith goes straight to heaven, some of
those Arab warriors are very much in
clned to play safe.