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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
Mr.. Bryan's Challenge.

Says Mr. Bryan, in his prompt and
direct challenge of the President on
the subject of preparedness:
This nation has won its position
in the world without resorting to
the habit of toting pistol or carry
ing club. Why reverse our policy
at this time?'
This nation won its independence,
its nationality. by resort to arms.
If the fathers had had a few more
those they possessed, the revolu-
tionary war would not have stretched
out as it did They would have won
quickly. They lacked nothing but an
adequate equipment. Courage and
staying power they had in plenty.
If Uncle Sam had been prepared
in 1872 he would have whipped
Johnny Bull in half the time that was
found necessary. But he was young
then in the government business, and
had not made sufficient provision for
maintaining himself in world of
force. 1t cost him heavily to get
ready, but as he was in dead earnest
he paid the bill.
If Mr.. Lincoln could at the outset
have drawn upon an adequate pro-
vision for war, the great task of saw
ing the Union could have been per-
formed at cost small by comparison
with what unhappily proved impera-
tive. Had he been a pacifcist he
might have pleaded unpreparedness
as an excuse for letting "the erring
sisters go in peace" But pacihcism
did not comport with his sense of
duty; and under his oath of Office he
took steps to do what has proved to
be as great a blessing to those "err-
ing sisters" as to the sisters who pre-
vented them from going.
In 1893, very much to his credit,
Mr.. Bryan became pisto1-toter him
self; and had the country been bet
ter prepared for the task confronting
1t he might have reached. Cuba and
had opportunity to use mis- pistol. But,
having learned nothing from the les
sons of 1916, 1872 and 1861, we were
again unprepared, and this time in
the presence of an enemy not in our
class at all. We needed time to grid
up even for Spain. A few Spanish
warships, sailing on a reckless trip
to Cuba, threw our whole Atlantic
seaboard into panic; and our trans
portation service was so poor part of
our troops got stuck in the mud in
Florida and failed to reach the scene
OF action. Mr.. Bryan remembers all
about that.
-Four warnings unheeded, and here
We are, comparatively worse off than
the fathers were at the outset, their
sons in 1872, the supporters of the
Union in 1861, or the champions of
free Cuba in 1895 With nearly the
whole OF Europe in arms; with Japan
menacing China, and China in state
OF unrest which may develop any day
into a CONFUSION, shall we do moth
ing toward Putting our own house
IN order? Surely Mr.. Bryan has an
other thought coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

As Elihu Root never indicated any
intention or desire to be a candidate,
the discussion as to whether the de-
feat of his proposed constitution for
New York hurt his presidential pros
poets does not seem of great impor-
lance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
Higher Mathematics,

Have you figured out the exact sig
nifcance of the e1ection?"
II did that the next morning. But
l haven't yet got my statistics all
sorted out and arranged SO as to
prove my conclusions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

That a man may be at one and the
same time true diplomat and
genuine hero has been demonstrated
by Brand Whitlock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
Picture Cord Instead
NEW of Wire for Hanging
Pictures.

Something that has been very gen.
orally in demand, but until now not
possible to supply. A good, strong,
stout cord that is used the same way
as the WREN four colors, ecru,
white, cream and green, to tone with
any wall paper.
Put up in boxes Of Is yards each,
Price, 35c, 40c & Soc box.
Picture Dept, Fourth foor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
An Old Lesson.

Experience teaches; and we know
How nations in the past have Jared
Who, to the questioning of a foe,
Were forced to answer, "Unpre-
pared"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

While a daughter of the President
may be justified in feeling that peo-
pie are too careless in the way they
vote, she must admit that a lot of
them voted all right in the fall of
1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

All plowshares and no swords
might easily tempt some ambitious
nation to think that a prosperous
neutral territory was worth taking
into camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

Tammany will be powerful in the
House of Representatives. New
York's somewhat exposed situation
in the event of war should make its
local statesmen reliable on prepared
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
The New and Becoming Styles in
Little Children's Colored
Coats and Hats.

Our Coats and Hats for
the little ones always en-
Joy great popularity, and
this season is no exception.
But we have such a very
large collection and such a
wide range of styles that
we want all mothers to
know about them.
Dozens of different styles,
and many of them exclusive,
in Goats of velvets, chiffon
velvets, velveteens, silk cordu-
roys, broadcloths, whipcords,
serges and chinchillas; high
waist and box effects, some
with wide belt, same material.
and others with contrasting
collars and cuffs, and sumptu-
Gus in furs, fancy buttons that
make attractive jewel-like
trimmings; gathered, plated
and plain skirt effects. All the
L,~a. ,,,,<%,, and rroao
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

There are moments when it would
seem relief to get back to the good
old days when everybody could get
excited over little thing like 10
to T."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

Whatever form the relations OF the
District to the national government
may take, they should never be al
lowed to become strained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
Between Fiuanciers.

"Yes," said Mr.. Cassius Chex;
when 1 started out to make my for
tune, l had just one ten-dollar bill"
as that SOP" rejoined Mr.. Dustin
Stax. Whose was it?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
Amenities,

"A man just told me I ought to be
in the Ananias Club"
"Great Scott! What has he got
against the Ananias Club"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

AS a national politician w. ]. Bryan
does not hesitate to assume that ap-
gressive attitude represented as one
OF the temptations of preparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mental Effort.

do you use slang?"
mo. I've quit. I'm speaking plain
English. To have your slang correct
and up-to-date requires altogether
too much study"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

England declares that she needs
more men in spite of her belief that
submarines and Zeppelins have
proved failures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
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Increase in postal receipts is re-
ported, and the Christmas card sea
son is yet to be heard from.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

The ex-Secretary of State is dis
posed to make his farewell somewhat
lingering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
For the Woman Of Today.

From the New York Sun.
What II some patriotic American
woman should propose to her sisters
that a threatened disaster in the busi-
ness of manufacturing fabrics could
be averted II women should agree to
wear only undyed garments?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

Villa is inclined to show some of
the obstinacy which used to be de-
plored in Carranza.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
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Third floor, F street.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-10-07
Copyright. 1915. by otis +. Woody

around him, as they passed up the
drive. with An expression OF disap
prevail.
"A more untidy looking place thar
yours, Edgar. / never saw" he declared
Your grounds have become a jungle
Don't you keep any gardeners?"
Il keep other things" he said serene
ly. There is something in my garden
which would terrify your nice Scotch
gardeners into fits II they found their
way here TO do a little tidying up.
Come into the library and I'll give you
n of my choice cigars. Here's Craig
waiting to let us in. Any news.
Craig?"
Nothing has happened, sir" he re.
piled. THE telephone Is ringing In
the study now, though"
II will answer it myself" the profes.
sor declared, bustling off.
The professor took up the receiver
from the telephone. His "Hello!" was
mild and inquiring. He had no doubt
that the call was from some admiring
disciple. The change in his face as
he listened, however. was amazing.
George" he gasped. "the greatest
tragedy in the world has happened!
My ape is stolen!"
His brother looked at him blankly.
"Your ape is stolen?" he repeated.
"The skeleton Of my anthropoid
ape" the professor continued, his voice
growing alike in sadness and firmness.
1T is the curator of the museum who
Is speaking. They have just opened
the box. IL has lain for two days in
an anteroom. II is empty"
Lord Ashleigh muttered some
thing a little vague. The theft of
a skeleton scarcely appeared to his
unscientific mind to be q Y~ealizable
thing. The professor turned back to
the telephone.
Mr.. Francis" he said, II cannot
talk to you. | say nothing. |
shall come to you at once. / am on
the point Of starting. Your news has
overwhelmed me-"
He laid down the receiver. He
looked around him like a man In =
nightmare.
"The taxicab 70 waiting, sir" Craig
reminded him.
That is most fortunate" the pro-
fessor pronounced. 81 remember now
that ! had no change with which to
pay him. / musS go back. Look aft
er my brother. and, Craig. telephone
at nee to Mr.. SANFORD Quest. Ask
him to meet me at the museum in
twenty minutes. Tell him that moth
Ing must stand In the way. Do you
hear?"
The taxicab man drove off, glad
enough to have a return fare. In
about half an hours time the profess
sor strobe up the steps of the museum
and hurried into the office. There was
a little crowd OF officials there. whom
the curator at once dismissed. He
rose slowly to his feet. His manner
was grave and ~bewildered.
Professor" he said. I'VE will waste
no time in words. Look here!"
He threw open the door of an ante
room behind mis- office. The apart
ment was unfurnished except for one
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or two chairs. In the middle OF the
unexpected floor was q long wooden
box from which the I'D had just been
pried.
Yesterday. AZ you know from my
note" the curator proceeded, Il was
away. I gave orders that your case
should be placed here that myself
should enjoy the distinction of open
Ing 1t. An hour ago I commenced the
task That ID what I found"
The professor gaxed blankly at
the empty box.
\ rhothinea left except the smell" .
voice from the open doorway 70
They glanced around. Quest was
stass8ihe 4heFA ana A@Assd him H.
The professor wsleomsds chem
sxAis = III. Quest. the xraAt erin
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inologist," he explained TO the curator.
Quest str0iied ~thoughtfully around
the room, glancing out OF each of the
windows In turn. He kept close to
the wall. and when he had finished
he drew out a magnifying glass from
his pocket and made a brief exsmina-
ton Of the box. Then he asked a few
questions OF the curator. pointed out
n OF the windows to Lenora and
whispered a few directions to her
She at once produced what seemed to
be a foot rule from the bag which she
was carrying. and hurried into the
garden.
"A little invention Of my own for
measuring footprints" Quest ex.
planned. mot much use here, / am
afraid"
Quest stood over the box for a mo.
Inent or two and looked once more
out OF the window. Presently Lee
nora returned. She carried in her
hand a small object, which she
brought silently to Quest. He glanced
at 1t In perplexity. The professor
peered over his shoulder.
1T is the little fnger!" he cried
the little finger of my ape!"
Quest held 1t away from him criti-
cally.
From which hand?" he asked.
THE right hand"
Quest examined the fasteninss of
the window before which he paused
during his previous examination. He
turned away with q shrug of the
shoulders.
See you later. Mr.. Ashleigh," he
concluded laconically.
A newsboy thrust a paper at them.
Quest glanced at the headlines. Lee
nora clutched at his arm. Together
they read it In great black type:
ESCAPE OF CONVICTED PRIs-
ONERI
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Of an infinite desire flashed In his eyes.
Then he dropped his head. These
things might be for others. For him
there was no hope. He shook his head
to the girl. but sank into the nearest
seat and on to his knees.
"He repents!" the girl called out.
"Some day he will come. Brothers and
sisters. we will pray for him" +
The rain dashed against the win
dows. The only other sound from out
side was the Changing OF the street
cars. The girls voice. frenzied. ex-
horting. almost hysterical. pealed out
TO the rect. At every pause the little
gathering OF men aud women groaned
In sympathy. The mans frame was
shaken with sobs.
RIO BIZ CONTINUED,
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SYNOPSIS.

In her apartment at the Leland Ella,
daughter OF Lord Ashleigh, is murdered
ead the Ashleigh diamond necklaces sto-
len. The New York police place the case
In the hands of Sanford Quest, known and
feared as the master criminologist OF the
world. He takes Len3ra. Elias maid. 10
his w apartments n through hypno-
tsm and the use of 0lectro-telepathic APP
pliances discovers hcr connection with the
crime, recover the diamonds and arrests
the murderer. Macdougal, Lenora's hus-
band, though nearly trapped to his death
in q tough tenement house while engaged
In the work.
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Macdousai, on His Way to Prison,
G%rappies With Sheriff and Jumps
From TrainI Still at Large, Though
Searched For by Posse Of Police.
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III you viii allow me-" he begged.
Il am going to telephone to my friend,
Mr.. Sanford Quest the eriminologist
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
ne british Freight Steamship Torquay Showing the Great
Hole in Her Side, Made by German Floating Mine.

with the pride Of office, hls hand re-
turning at intervals 10 run along the
trawl warp which stretches down
like silver band into the blue
depths 10 rise q sagging drippIny
thread TO the other little boat run.
ming alongside many yards distant
The akippcr's hand IL n sensitive
organ, hard L. d toilworn, but with
tho training OF years he can dis
iinguish at once Ia" vibration of
water from that caused by foreign
substance.
"The mineg are anchored from the
bottom. and the passing chblc cuts
the mooring rope, which goes curling
around the sweeping warp. The old
man notices 81 At once. There is n
sharp blast Of his siren.
Easy ALI he bawIn acroas to his
partner They have struck Il chan
ne, Town With death. and where there
r. one there are sure ~ be- others.
apart. The connecting cable tau,cns
and slowly above the hcayinH water
appears a email shining sphere.
THE blast 0f hia siren hhe warned
the waichiuI torpedo boat IN the
Oning She comes ~ fan speed, her
crew glad III The chance NJ something
10 DO
The deadly mine is thrown off 10
fiOat on Tie bosom ~ The Wnicrs ana
dr!t,s away. Il tiny. g!isiening atom
y the Etar Company. Ores, Britain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

to carry such terrible consequences.
The cut-water Of the torpedo boat
makes a cleaning arc in the sun as
she swings round for action. The
trawlers fall away. and on the war
vessel there is flutter of white duck
where the bluejackets are training a
light gun on the mine.
"A cro,lching figure behind bends
back, there is bang, and wreath
Of smoke from the boats bow, and,
In answering roar, huge column of
water shooting skyward. the mine Is
exploded. Cropping back into the
scething cauldron Of the sea in scat.
tered fragments, its deadly purpose
frustrated.
Sometimes the mine explodes
when the trawler's hawser breaks its
mOoring. 1t heels over with the
shock OF contact. and before any one
aboard the trawler is aware there is
the heavy boom Of the explosion,
while the trawler rocks and shivcrs
In every bolt with the conclusion.
But the effect upon the boat is no
more than II she struck a soft sand
bank; she loses her course, perhaps,
but the skipper or his mate calmly
ticks off the fact with the position.
"Bnt then, again, the trawler may
hit the mine. and there is an end
TO this particular party Of minc
awccpers.
"Thc explosion of the mine must
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

mine sweepers were sent for. TIE
fishermen had to sweep the Oar
uanelles for weeks under the fire of
the Turkish guns before it was DOS
sible for the battleships to approach
the channel If the allied feet ever
takes Constantinople the triumph
Will only have been made possible
by the work Of the modest mine
swecpers.
AT the beginning OF the war it was
customary TO send the mine sweepers
out accompanied by torpedo boat
or small cruiser. which exploded tho
mines when discovered by frinr
light guns at them. Now however
II has been found that the mine
sweepcrs themselves can explode ,
mine simply by firing a rifle bullet
at II.
An English naval reserve officer
WHO accompanied the mine sweepers
on tour of duty has written the
following interesting account Of their
perilous work:
Hunting for German mines is a
very busncss-like occupation. Once
away IN the quarter where the mines
are supposed TO be laid the trawlers
part on IA pairs. a strong cable is
s'te'ched across from one boat to the
other, In the middle of the cable
there is kite a huge triangular
weight which keeps The cable we,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

high explosive. and has sufficient
power to blow the bottom out OF any
mercantile ship afoat and out OF any
battleship over three years old. but
it is said that the latest British
superdreednoughts have a special
secret bottom construction 10 pro.
tect them against these inventions.
There are number Of devices for
producing the explosion of mines
when a ship comes in contact with
one, such as percussion caps, plung-
ers and so forth, but the Germans
are reported to be using contact
mine that explodes when a ship
merely tits It beyond certain
angle.
In this fearful instrument there
are twO or three dry batteries con-
nected up to an incomplete circuit
IN fact, there are two gaps In this
circuit when the mine is dropped
into the water. The first circuit
breaker is directly exposed to- the
sea. and the two contacts are held
apart by n block or disc OF sugar or
some kindred soluble material
IL takes anywhere from thirty to
forty minutes for the sea water to
dissolve this, and then two springs
push the hitherto separated contacts
together. Until this is dono the mine
can be tilted or turned upside down
without inducing an explosion. But
with this insulation washed away,
and the circuit bro; kcr closed the
igniting current Ii ready TO flow to,
the illuminate Of mercury when n
second contact is made by The fitting
Of the anchored mine about seventy
degrees.
This contact is perfected by the
flow Of mercury in n small bowl.
THE effect is to bridge tho gap in the
electric circuit and to lead the cur
rent to the little wire in the fulnni-
nate of mercury. That current is
sufficient to heat that wire and set
off tho detonator, which starts the
explosive chain going.