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Evening star., 1914-11-10
Russia's Program.

II is reported that London is worried on
account of the statement from Petrograd
that Russia may defer the invasion of
Germany until her historic mission
toward the Bosporus is accomplished,
this mission plainly being the subjection
.i Austria II hungary and OF Turkey. This
program, it is stated, is disquietins 10
l.n..ishmen because of the possibility
which II involves OF relieving the pressure
upon Germanys 5 eastern front and thus
ic:.yIng the kaiser more free to concen-
trate IN the western campaign. Undoubt-
vGiy continuation OF Russia's present
aggressive movement into POLAND and
East Prussia would seriously upset the
German plans in France and Belgium,
ior il would be in this event necessary to
,,etach considerable part Of the army
,ow operating i'll the west to prevent 4
;eriousiy menacing movement against
,5erlin. 1t. is hardly to be believed that
,herc is lack of cooperation between
petrograd London and Paris, however the
may affect the British public. II must be
assumed that there is Il perfect under
standing between Grand Duke Nicholas,
Lord Kitchener and Gen. Joffre, and II
Russia intends to smash hard against
Turkey and southern Austria doubtless
the German front to prevent i heavy con-
centration of the kaiser IS, forces against
the allies Al the west.
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An Ambassadorial Problem.
. New York Times,

From the New 10TH A'niS"'
The grave responsibilities of our dip
,omatic representatives in Europe, es-
necially in the countries directly IN
yolyed in the war, have not decreased
in the last three months; they are
likely to increase. The services OF men
of intellectual alertness. diplomatic ex-
nar;ence practical discretion and a fair
knowledge of international l~w are re,
ouired in our foreign embassies ana
ministries. From this point OF view
the assurance that Ambassador Gerard
will remain at the post in Berlin, winch
he has filled so satisfactorily. instead
of taking q place in the Cnlted STATES
senate next March, is a matter Iof
nublic congratulation. AT present MT
Gerard can serve his country better as
ambassador to Germany than ne coulo
in any other post, however nigh ana
er.ctinee Like Mr. Gerard in Berlin
NJ Herrick in Paris has administered
The affairs of his Office admirably In
tba trying times Of war and accom-
nIished with unfailing judgment the IN
,mmarahle tasks which in such times
fsu to the lot of the ambassador of a
nau+ral state. Mr.. Herrick, however, ls
merely holding over, his successor has
heen appointed and confirmed ana mas
heen in Paris for some time, thoush ne
has not vet made his rormai call upon
the president of the repuoiic OF pre-.
sented his papers. There Is no pieseie
nrospect of a short war We are IN
formed that President Wilson has been
urged to keep Mr. Herrick in the en-
bassy while the war lasts, at least put
there cannot be two Ambassadors IN
one country at the same time, and II
Nv Herrick remains Mr.. Sharp must be
recalled or appointed to another post
Evening star., 1914-11-10
The Board of Trades Year.

In his report at the annual meeting
of the Board of Trade, held last night,
President Rudolph of that organization
iaid stress upon the fact tnat during
the past year the main Accomplishment
for the District has been OF mega
tive. defensive character. This. how
ever. does not detract from its value,
for the District has in the twelve
months Just passed been assailed with
dangers. the successful combating of
which is to be scored as a positive re-
suit even though the end has really
been the maintenance of former con-
ditions and no actual progress has
becn made along the lines of local de-
velopment.
II is unfortunate in the last degree
that the District should be compelled
thus to devote it's energies to the cor
rection of congressional tendencies to-
ward the imposition of injustices upon
it. But the condition nevertheless,
exists which calls for the exercise of
the utmost endeavors of such organiza-
tious of citizens as the Board of
Trade which has just completed an
other year of it's useful existence. 1t
is only through such bodies that the
v
fectively in defense or in progress, and
it is fortunate that the organization
is in such a fourishing condition. that 1t
enlists in it's membership the most ac-
tive members of the community and
that it has established "a high prestige
as civic body.
Thus briefly does President Rudolph
review the perils through which the
f.l,- II ftoxa
year just elapsed:
But when we consider that measures
which the board vigorously opposed
such as the Crisp bill, looking to aboli-
tion of the half-and-half principle; that
section of the appropriation bill which
contemplated converting the balance of
revenues in excess OF appropriations
into the Treasury solely to the credit
of the United States; the changes in the
methods of levying taxes and adding
intangible property to the taxable list
when we consider that measures such
as these were defeated. we can at least
claim some credit
Eternal vigilance is the price of con-
tinued security from these menaces. The
Legislators must be aided to a broader
view of their responsibilities under the
Constitutional charge imposed upon
them as the exclusive lawmakers for
the District. This is a process in large
part of education and the Board of
Trade is exceptionally adapted to such
Il propaganda, to correct misconcep-
lions, to urge the adoption of the high
est principles of capital making, and,
above all, to contest unremittinSly for
the maintenance of the vital principle
of the organic act, the Districts con-
stitutiou.
Evening star., 1914-11-10
Everybody Satisfied.

III not always convincing, Mr. BRYAN is
never dull. Whenever he takes a look
around he is able to express himself
about what he sees or thinks he sees en-
tertainingly.
His appraisement of the election returns
bears this stamp. He likes them. To
him they convey an Endorsement of the
administration, and an assurance of sue
cess again in 1916
He says of the tariff that it will now
begin to demonstrate its value. He does
not explain, however, that the new law
was framed for conditions that have
passed, and that it had failed to meet
those conditions. If it meets the new
conditions. that win be a matter Of ac-
cident and not of design. When the law
was enacted there was no thought of a
European war, or of American business
profiting by European distresses But it
remains to be seen whether the new law
will meet the new conditions. 1t GER
tainly was not shaped for them.
The new currency law also MIR. Bryan
takes on trust. This is matter of ne
cesSity, as the law, twelve months after
enactment, is not yet in full operation.
And that measure, too, was shaped for
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Evening star., 1914-11-10

Englands silent soldier states his case
before the public.
Kitcheners speech at Guildhali IS
positively optimistic. when considered
with reference to his lifelong habit of
conservatism. He states, for the first
time, that there are now in training in
dition to troops coming in quick sue
cession from all parts OF the empire
Nevertheless, he calls for more men,
''and still more" At the outset of the
war Kitchener was quoted as express
ing the opinion that it would last
three years at least and his prepara-
tions have all been in accordance with
this estimate of the offensive and re-
sisting power of Germany and her
allies. SO far as mere numbers are
concerned, Kitchener could doubtless
have put on the continent by now a
million and 4 half British soldiers. but
they would not have been worth as
much even at this stage of the CAM
paign as the same number thrown
into the field five or six months hence,
with every man well drilled and dis
ciplined and accustomed to the hard
ships of the camp and field.
speech at Guildhall is that he has
taken the unusual course of in effect
replying to criticism respecting the
conditions prevalent at the training
camps. Complaints have been heard
on this score. chiefly from the Cana
dian troops, who apparently have been
grievously disappointed in being put
into training camps for drill instead of
being sent Immediately to the front.
The war secretary simply states that
in the main the hardships endured by
these troops are inevitable in the cir
cumstances, but announces that they
have been in measure alleviated. 1t
is evident from these statements from
Lord Kitchener that England's most
important war work at this stage of
the campaign is being done at home
IN preparation rather than on the field
of battle in actual conflict
Evening star., 1914-11-10
Who Killed Cock Robin?

Senator Lewis of Illinois and William IN
r. Hearst-who are personal and politi-
cal friends-differ as to the influences
that brought about the defeat of Roger
Sullivan for the Senate. Mr.. Lewis
declares they were local and did not
connect with the Wilson administra- :
ton. Mr.. Hearst declares they were
national, and attributable to the dis
pleasure of the voters with the admin
istration. Mr.. Hearst does IL little
sum: He adds together the plurality
of Mr.. Sherman, the republican candi-
date, over Mr.. simultaneously fifteen
thousand-and the vote east for MIR.
Robins, the bull moose candidate
about a hundred and ninety-seven
thousand--and makes a majority
against Mr.. Sullivan of over two hun
dred thousand, which he characterizes
as decisive"
was defeated. and maybe is to be con-
graduated on the result. He would
not have liked the Senate. He is not
built for such d body. Besides, he
would have been overshadowed by his
colleague. On parade days and other
days, Mr.. Lewis would have repre-.
sented Illinois. He would have been
first, and Mr.. Sullivan nowhere.
But he reckons i'll who counts Mr.
| Sullivan down and out of politics. He
is still very much in the game. There
is talk of him already for mayor OF
Chicago He knows his home town
thoroughly, and it supported him in his
senatorial race generously. Should
he offer for the mayoralty he might
prove formidable. That Office is nearer
his size than a senatorship.
But is it not mistake for a man of
MIR. Sullivan's tastes and equipment to
Offer for any office. Legislative or execu-
| tive. Hc1js at his best as au organizer
Evening star., 1914-11-10
Republican Prospects for 1915.

rom tne FulldCelpuid iSss'
nnn,I>,r of c,ndidates for the next re-
publican presidential nomination is a
result of the election that is. perhaps:
inevitable. AS a symptom and sign OF
looks forward to 1916 it is of interest
and Importance But as affording any
clew as to what the party is TO 90 IN
that year the claims of today are OF
This is not the time to select or
even to discuss the question of who is
to lead the republican party in the
next presidential contest. The repub-
no means clear One swallow does not
make a summer, nor one off-year cleo
tion a presidential victory. Overconf1-
dence has lost many an important po-
litical battle, and the feeling now that
a republican victory will necessarily
come in 1916 is one of the most effec-
tive ways of preventing such an eve1'.
Evening star., 1914-11-10
The Gold Crop.

Some say that gold is but bluff.
But men unite to praise it,
And if we chance to lack the stuff
Wen go ahead and raise it.
The autumn gold is in the trees,
A bright and generous payment.
Alas! 1t isn't any good
For buying food and raiment.
For corn our neighbors and our KIN
Apply, midst grief or pleasure.
our golden grain is in the bin
And that's a real treasure.
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An Annoyance.

q understand that this prison has
been thoroughly reformed
yes" replied the gentlemanly con-
vict. 'The only fault we have to find
now is the necessity of associatinS
with so uncultured a person as the
warden"
Evening star., 1914-11-10
A Passing Thought.

What made you so nervous while
you were carving the turkey, John?
You never were that way before"
II just happened to think that the
material / was knitting up so recklessly
was worth anywhere from so to IS
cents a pound"
Evening star., 1914-11-10

There will be moments when Uncle
Joe Cannon, with all his admiration
for the will of the ma ajority, must ad-
init that minority has feelings which
ought to be considered.
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Implacable.

How do you explain your defeat"
asked one member of Congress.
Il don't explain it, replied the other.
I'm my opinion it's up to the gang that
beat me to slip forward and apologize
Evening star., 1914-11-10

The best guarantee of neutrality thai
a nation can give is to develop an
abundance OF business of its own. and
then manifest Il Willingness to give it
undivided attention.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Russia may be sufficiently philosophic
to regard the revelation of military de-
fects in her army by her former foes
and present allies. the japanese, as a
blessing in disguise.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Rendering unreasonable laws obnox-
ious by enforcing them sounds well in
theory. But in practice it is likely to
be a little rough sometimes on the in
nocent bystander.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Alert students of financial matters
may interpret the Juggling of Wolf
Lamar as the first step toward reopen
ing the Wall street markets.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Thanks to Col. Roosevelt's extraordi-
nary energy, the progressive party's oc-
casional participation in elections does
not compel it to interrupt it's customary
literary pursuits.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Mexico may Yet consider the idea of
compromising on the question of lead
ership by creating new Office and
recognizing Villa as Supreme Boss
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Americas generous and timely readi-
ness to assist the needy abroad is an
assurance that the poor in our own
land will not be forgotten.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

rae Evening Star with the Sunday morning
,d;.:on Is delivered by carriers within the city
at ~ cents per month: daily only. . cents per
month; sunday only. ~ cents per month. o5deTs en
Collection IS made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

The millions which are being saved
by people who cannot speculate be-
cause the stock market is closed ought
to help some toward prosperity.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

No political faction is too small to
entertain u hope that in some crisis
1t will find itself in possession of the
balance OF power.
Evening star., 1914-11-10
General Rejoicing

Let those who play election games
Feel neither grief nor pride.
A victory everybody claims.
So let's be satisfied.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

War news is distinguished by u hope
fulness on both sides which proves how
misguided even optimism may become.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Austria's chief activity in the pres
ent war was in providing the grievance
on which it was ostensibly based.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Turkey always manages to create
demonstration just in time to figure in
the annual Thanksgiving joke.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

American business, it seems, is some
times scared a little, but never serious
ly hurt.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

rayabie in advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Diiiy, sunday included one month, GO cents
Dolly sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents:
Saturday Star. 81 year. sunday Star. s--4o SeAf.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

The safety first rule is necessary,
however expensive. in regulating the
couutry's meat supply.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

ErsinesS Offiee. IItl st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European oficc: Regent ST., London. England
Evening star., 1914-11-10

DIn order TO avoid DELAYS on -, account (, q q
,crsoDaI absence letters to THE STAR shond
NOT he addressed 10 any individual .onnected
with the ofbce. but simply to THE STAR or to
the Editorial or Business Department ace"uihs
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

Entered as spcond-class mail matter at the po<
Office at Washington. d. t.
Evening star., 1914-11-10

There is no use of trying to apollo
gize for the tine-killer who studies
bill of fare for ten minutes and then
says Gimme a ham sandwich"
Evening star., 1914-11-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Too Indulgent.

Yep. I'm goin' to keep workin'
awhile, an then I'll be my own boss"
Il wouldn't if I was you, JOSH" re-
piled Farmer Corntossel. "a man that's
his own boss is always liable to think
he has done his whole duty when he
has told the help to take another hol-
iday.'
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from the table. and light,

mysteriously from the table, and light,
the ioveliest Of all, appears. Hence
forth she leads the children on their
quest. ALI the animals and things
transformed into speaking beings, ac-
company them. But bread and milk
and sugar conspire with water. fire
and the cat, who Is treachery. to de-
feat the object OF the search. The dog
endeavors to guard the children from
this treachery. And then how elusive
the blue bird becomes The journey
takes them through beautiful lands
and also through regions Of despair.
and finally after they have searched
the awesome palace Of night. the
kin gdom Of the future, the kingdom OF
the past. and last OF all the land OF
exquisite happiness. they arrive back
at the woodcutter's cottage. There
on the wall--a turtle dove is still in
his cage. The children look ct 1t with
thrill Of JOY, for It is blue. They
have discovered happiness in their
own home.
Lyltyl and .hytyI. the chief charac-
tiers are wonderfully portrayed by
Jack Davis and Harriet Mendell, child
actors. Young Jack Davis Is verit-
able wonder in his part, In the first
place to remember all Of his lines,
which he gives without a hitch, and
In the second place, to act az well as
he does. with ease and naturalness
which is yet unspoiled by the Sue.
cess he has achieved. Little Miss
Mendel does some very good silent
acting. and quite won the hearts OF
everyone through her beauty She IL
one Of the most beautiful children on
the stage today.
Hardly less wonderful was the por-
travail OF the parts of the dog Tylo, ana
the cat Tylette, by Henry Duzgan
and Thomas X. Corless Duegan's
,mpersonation OF dog was absolutely
wonderful He is the friend OF man.
and his following the children and
keeping close to them recalled yividly
thu love of dog for its master. Dug
cams barking and whining was the
most natural thing ever heard. IT was
not a trife oyerdone The same can
he said of Coriess's mewing and spit
ting and scratching when the dog
came too close.
Light was impersonated by Martha
Messenger. a beautiful woman, who
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ADJUSTMENTS.
mae.erIinck's "The Blue Bird"

!
A beautiful fairy spectacle was pre-.
! scented at the Grand Friday afternoon
and evening The Blue Bird by
Maurice Maeterlinck. and presented
by the Messrs. Shubert, is an exquis-
| tie fairy fantasy OF the quest OF the
hearts desire, and the hearts desire
| for grown-ups as well as children Is
happiness. The blue bird Is the SYM
boil of happiness. And after all Of
their travels. the children ind thu
blue bird in their own home. 1t is
hardly proper to think OF the produc-
ton as play, though perhaps 1t comes
under the broad meaning Of the word.
! But as a beautiful spectacle # SUI
passes anything which has been at
tempted The story is categorical to q
great extent 1t Is beautifully told,
and as beautifully presented There
! is truth in every line Through the
eyes Of the children we are led to see
the wonderfulness OF things which
seem so commonplace to US. and
which perhaps are not given second
thought, all too frequently.
The curtain rises on small brother
and sister, Tyltyl and .fytyl. who are
asleep In their beds in woodcutter's
cabin. They are awakened by the
fairy Berylune. who bids them start
on the quest for the blue bird, the
symbol OF happiness. She entrusts
Tyltyl with a marvellous green cap
with magic diamond, the mere turn
ing OF which allows them to see the
hitherto unseen. The diamond turns,
and then-the cottage walls are trans
formed, and sparkle az !" they were
precious stones The old grandfather
CLOCK winks his eye, and out from II
troops the hours who dalce u de-
hshttul music. The leaves of bread
reap from the pan. Fire in waving
serniiiion and gold. steps from the
fireplace. Water. Ike young girl.
with streaming hair and tearfu, eyes.
/ emerges from the tap. and begins TO
sundue fire. The dog and cat. who
i nave reen asleep. rise IN in semi
human form and begin In talk tn
/ lyityl and Mytyl. Sugar splits his
paper wrapper and canters forth
l. hreaklhg one of his barley corn an
gers to the chilGren. Tho ,amn foil.
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Nominations Confirmed

limited Press Leased Wire Service.J
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The SEN
ate this afternoon confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
Francis w Brown, to be postmas-
ter al Lincoln, Neb.
Albert w. Bont:us, TO be consul at
Foo Chow, China.
Lucien n. Sullivan, to be consul al
New Castle. New South Wales
f. Carleton Baker, to be consul al
Nagasak, Japan.
Frederick Funston, to be major gen
eral from November II, 1914.
Harry A. Green, to be brisadier gen
eral from November 10, 1914.
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drama Miller Bros. 101 Ranch, "The
Rafnbow's End" great dramatic hit
OF the season. Also fine comedy
that WIZ make you laugh from start
to finish Also big musical program.
Don't miss Acknowledgement
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Hippodrome.
At the orpheum.

The management of the Orpheum
theatre is pleased to announce that
they have contracted for the famous
Warren film service, starting tonight
with the three part typical western
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portrayed beautiful character Mar
Rehan, another beauty. appeared as
night. Ethel Brandon's double part.
that Of Mummy Tyl and the Joy Of
Maternal Love was wonderfully well
done. In fact 1t is hard TO pick out
any OF the characters over others. The
cast was most evenly balanced.
No criticism would be complete
without mention of the dear little tots
whose appearance in the land Of hap
piness caused murmur OF aren't
they sweet to run through the audi
ence.
And the staging was beautiful. Awe
some nights palace with it's fears and
wonders. the beautiful conception Of
the kingdom Of the past as field Of
lilies, and the land of happiness being
especially beautifully arranged
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Third Blue Child. -. Myrtle Russell
Fourth Blue Child. -. Dorothy Leslie
Honest Man. Edna Rough
HOURS
Jean Gray, Rose Coyle. May Breen,
Lulu Dunn, Anna Whearty. Flor
ence Barrett, Lille Barrett, Edna
Leach, Mollie Seymour. Gladys Tur-
ner, Laurette Benton, Kathleen
Saunders.
Mist Maidens-Stars-and Little
Happiness.
1.-THE Red Widow"
With a company OF nearly three
score players, with scenic embellish-
ments said to be magnificent. with
costumes of variegated hue. present
ing both high society and foreign
sartor1al effects and offering music Of
ia high order teeming with the most
keen and enjoyable kind, showing
dances, both native and foreign Of
the up to this minute variety, and
playing upon the foibles Of the new.
Red Widow the Rennold-Wolf-C Chan
ming Pollock Charles Gebest success
comes to us heralded as the best OF
the musical comedies to be offered
here this season. It's principal roles
will be in the hands Of such we'll
known metropolitan players as Beat
rice Doan. Cliff Heckinger, Walter
Paschal, Georgia lie Mae. William
Pruette. Jr.. Ynez Dean. Leonard Del
more. Joseph Carter. Frederick Hoad-
ley. John Abbott and others equally
renowned, at the Grand opera house,
matinee and night. December 26-Ad.
vertisement.
{ Hippodrome.
The Hfppodrome is now playing fea-
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program tonight with select music
throughout the show by the Hippo
drome orchestra. Two shows tonieht,
1885 and $40. Prices that are popu-
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