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Evening star., 1915-11-02
Suez Canal as an Objective.

A dispatch from Athens by way of
Rome declares that the Austro-Ger-
mans are preparing new offensive
against the Suez canal, and that the
British have made gigantic prepara-
tions to meet IT, having flooded the
land along the canal leaving the for
tihcations just rising above the water
and maintaining supplies by means
of the gunboats. Once already the
British have driven off attacks on the
canal, three columns of Turks COM
manded by Germans having attempt
ed to cross early in February. An
attack at this juncture would prob
ably be intended to weaken the Brit
ish offensive in Turkey and Bulgaria
and cause the retention in Egypt of
forces that might otherwise be
stretched across the Mediterranean
and Aegean seas. It is hardly con-
ccivable that the Germans will at
this stage seriously try to conduct a
definite offensive in large force
against Suez. however great the ad-
vantages would be in the seizure of
the canal. In the first place they are
not yet at ,Constantineple, and until
they reach there they cannot eff
fectively cooperate with the Turkish
forces except by means of few in
dividuals serving as officers. The
Turkish army itself may be working
across Asia Minor and down the
coast of Palestine, but campaign of
this character is attended by great
difficulties. Unless railroads have
been laid since the beginning of the
war there are no means of communi-
cation save by highways through the
mountain and desert regions of a
poorly supplied country. Practically
everything needed for a military
force would have to be carried almost
literally by hand, whereas the British
troops at Suez are maintained by sea
transport from various bases in the
troll of the Suez waterway is con-
cerned the German purposes would
be effective if heavy guns could be
landed at the mouth of the Red sea,
commanding the Strait of Babel
Mandeb. But the British already
control Perrin Island, on the Asiatic
side of the strait, and have strong
garrison at Alden, which is about
$50 miles east. Any Turkish attempt
to penetrate Syria, Hedjaz and Ye-
men, or, failing that, Arabia, for the
purpose of getting a foothold at the
southern end of the great waterway
will be almost surely doomed TO fail
ure.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
District and Streets.

The Court of Appeals has ruled
that the District is responsible for
the condition of all city streets. even
though the title to the street Is in
the United States and the element OF
injury which was the basis of litigation
is attributable directly to the federal
government. A case in point is that
OF injury sustained by citizen i'll
falling over d coal vault cover i'll an
alley. This vault cover was the prop
erty of the United States and placed
there under federal direction. .Ac-
cording to the courts opinion the
District should have insisted upon a
full compliance with the regulations
in this instance as in the case OF a
private citizen making repairs or i'm
provements. If the District has the
power to enforce its regulations as
to the United States government in
all works conducted by the latter it
undoubtedly should bear the response
bility in case through negligence or
failure to comply with the rules dan
gerous conditions result. This de-
cision emphasizes the fact that the
District municipality controls in all
details of street administration, fact
that is strictly to be borne in mind
by Congress hereafter in dealing with
the local thoroughfares.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

=
ference between what i man as Presi.
dent would and what he can accom-
plish? e. 80
It has always been a puzzle to po-
litical observers why Mr.. Blaine, who
had served for so many years in one
Office Or another close. to the presi-
dency, should have retained a con-
Stunning desire to the very end to fill
the place. He had been Speaker of
the House, a senator in Congress,
twice Secretary of State, and i'll all
three places had opportunity to ap-
praise the multiform emharrassments
and bedevilments of the chief execu-
tive. Still he longed for them, even
when on the edge of the grave. He
was dying man when in 1892 he
strove to wrest the leadership Of the
republican party from Gen. Harrison.
Had he been nominated he probably
would not have lived: through the
campaigu The excitement OF a can
didacy would have carried him OH be-
fore election day. As it was, he sur
vived the day but few months.
Mr.. Blaine, however, was never a
crusader He held positive opinions
about current issues, and had the
courage of them. But he was at all
times the politician. Brilliant, auda-
cious, resourceful, he knew from ex-
perience, both as legislator and exec
utive, what political leadership de-
manded of one in high Office, with
many conflicting interests pressing
for attention. And he knew how to
compromise so as to secure work
able results for party, as well as tor
the general, benefit. Nevertheless
there are those who believe that II
Mr.. Blaine had reached the presl-
dency he would have been dlsap-
pointed, and have disappointed his
friends, in the Office.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
The President and Cloture.

1t is announced that while the
President is advised of what his
friends III the Senate are contenl-
plating with regard to oloture he will
take no part. AT the same time there
IS a plain intimation that he SYM
pathizes with their purposes and
wishes them success. Necessarily,
. therefore, he will be d factor in the
fight in favor of cloture.
Whether this will help or hurt the
cause IS d question. 1t may hurt.
The matter is one the Senate should
decide entirely free from outside in
fuence. 1t has to do with legislation,
and the Senate is a part of the ma
tional legislative body. So that for
the friends of cloture to employ the
. aid of the executive i'll the business
will be to introduce d new feature,
aud d greater than the original fea-
. turc. Cloture is OF far less in1por-
1 tanee. important as 1t is. than would
he the changing OF the Senate's rules
Z /
When Mr.. Taft became President
a war was on between two republi-
can factions. and when the new
! House met he was asked to take
!: sides. House procedure was the bone
of contention. Mr. Cannon, who had
been Speaker in the previous House,
was again chosen to that Office, but
Z the anti-Cannon republicans wanted
!. a curb put on his powers in the chair
and had an idea that with the Presi-
. dents assistance they could succeed.
But Mr.. Taft held strictly and en-
tirely aloof. He took the ground that
1t was not within the province of a
President TO meddle in any such be-
half in the affairs of Congress. He
did not while in the White House
Z take a better stand on any propo-
sition submitted to him.
! While the present advocates of
cloture socket their case in the prin-
ciplc of majority rule. it is very well
known that they have a speeihe and
partisan end in view. A presidential
campaign approaches, and for effect
!. on that they want to make them
selves masters absolutely of the SEN
atorial situation. A large legislative
order confronts them. The revenue
problem, the national defense prob
lem, the merchant marine problem,
show divisions in the democratic
ranks. and the utmost party pres
sure is urged to close them. And so
the President has been consulted, and
the Vice President, as report says,
put practically on notice.
A victory so achieved would have
doubtful value. Put into the scale
: once for partisan advantage, the Sen
ate's rules would become, what they
had not hitherto been. a partisan as
set, with the party in control tempted
to use them at any time for party
purposes.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
BRYAN and Blaine.

Upon the completion of his cam
paign for prohibition in Ohio Mr..
Bryan said:
Sometimes my friends have ex-
pressed sympathy to me because of
what they termed the unsuccessful
ness of my political career. Why,
they shouldn't do that Since I've
been in politics reforms have been
accomplished without the loss of a
single life that would have cost thou
sands of lives in sacrifice 200 years
ago. Pity me? Don't do it. If
had lived two centuries ago and ad-
vocated what | do now l would have
been hanged. No one has accom-
piished any great reform without be-
ing abused and ostracized at first
But when man believes he is in the
right he must speak out"
This is the note of an agitator, a
crusader, not of candidate for po-
iitical Office. If Mr.. Bryan is no,
mistaken as to his feelings, and hold.
; TO his announcement, he may be safe,
. 1y counted out of next years equa.
ltion and all future equations. Mr.
Wilson need not fear him as a rival
There has been much speculation
since Mr.. Bryan left the State De
partment as to the probable efec. OF
his ambition of his two years ia
executive Office close to the presi
dency. Did he get a disenchantini
view of service in the White House
Was he discouraged by the rcvela
tons of the place? by the pushing
OF countless self-seekerss by the in
gratitude of so many of those re
warded with Office. and the bitsernes
Of all those denisd9 by the great dit
Evening star., 1915-11-02

this detail was discontinued. If the
hospital will not cooperate with the
police and voluntarily furnish infor-
nation which might lead to the de-
lection of crime or the discovery OF
missing persons some arrangement
should be made to bring the institu-
ton and the police headquarters into
daily communication.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

According to Thomas A. Edison
two years hence will find this eoun-
try so defended as to enable it to
defy the rest of the world. And even
then the rest of the world will prob
ably not be engaged in soliciting de-
flance.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Appreciated Emphasis.

Charley dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, II don't want you to worry
about our votes for women CAM
paign."
I'm not going to-"
But I want you to be prepared to
lift your voice in case it is needed. I
realize that there are incidents of
political responsibility which woman
with her refined sensibilities is un-
able to meet"
"Is that sor'
Eyes. You remember how disap-
pointed l was at the result in New
Jersey. When I mentioned it to you
you dismissed the matter with pro-
fame expletive."
"I apologize"
Don't. I've invited our club to be
here on Wednesday morning to hear
how we'll you can talk about it In
case we're defeated on Tuesday"
Evening star., 1915-11-02

To require a great Italian tenor to
go back home and fight would check
splendid earning capacity capable
of developing great financial assist
anee to a patriotic cause. A prudent
government would rather have his
money than his lite.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

1t is now feared that the man high
er up in the bomb plotting will not
be apprchended. That man higher
up" has had wonderful number of
narrow escapes to his credit
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Suffragists who disturbed DR.. Park
hurst's preaching were, perhaps, to
blame for disregarding a professional
courtesy that should exist among
orators.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHfLANDnR JOHNSON.
Truly q Pleasure

Don't you think it's your duty to
forgive your enemies?"
Its more than duty" replied
Senator Sorghum. "It's a pleasure If
you can manage to get your enemies
in such a corner that they can't re-
sent your tone of condeseension."
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Some disposition asserts itself to
analyze the Cardenas story of Ma
dero's murder with view to making
sure that it is not gunman's narra~
tive, involving immunity considera-
tons.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Can't Lose.

Now woman goeth forth anew
To claim the vote, as is her due.
And if she wins, she'll have her say.
If not, she'll have it any way.
The father of foot ball player
must feel thrill of pride to think of
the times gone by when he could
promise the boy licking with con-
fdenee in his ability to make good.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Among the iujustices of war is the
rule that condemns a spy to be shot
while his commander is guaranteed
safety as prisoner.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Investigation of the Districts tax
system promises to correct great
deal of information previously devel-
oped of the. important if true" va
rjety.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

If enough steel monopolies" can be
established the competition once de-
scribed as the life of trade may be
restored
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Sincere Rejoicing.

Once more We're in clover,
We're glad to assert.
With Halloween over
And nobody hurt.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

The Evening star. with the sunday
mo- ns edition. is delivered by carr ers
~.'fhir the rtty at A. cents rer month;
daily nniy - cents per month sunday
mi" ~ cents per month, Orders may na
sent by mail. or telephone Main s'+o;
Collection is made BY carrier at the emu
Of esch month.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Woman suffrage is scheduled to re-
main a great cause, regardless OF to-
days election results.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Villas threats to fight the United
States probably sound first rate to his
especial audience,
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Two View Points.

When Mr.. Cassius Chex set out
To toy with games financial,
His wisdom no one dared to doubt.
His profits were substantial
And as upon his way he went
With equipage so nifty,
Men paused to smile and compliment
His foresight keen and thrifty.
But when the market took a tusn
That left his hopes detected,
"It's very sad" they said, TO learn
Things are as we suspected"
Their criticisms thsy tpYnsd loose
In general demonstration,
Declaring there was no excuse
For reckless seeeuiatiaa. k.-
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Carranza is confidently expected to
demonstrate that he is as skilled in
war as he is in diplomacy.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

When it comes to the vote on suf-
frage, Tammany wields the tomahawk
that knows no sister.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Payable IN sdvanre-hy mail. postage prepafo'
Daily, SuDisy included month. 80 cents
Daily. SUNDAY excspted. one month, 70 esnts
Saturday star. 81 year; sunday Star. e. 10 Ssat'
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Unsuccessful Teaching !.

Experience is the best education"
Not always. I've had ptomaines
several times, but ! can't spell 'em
yet without looking in the diction-
ary."
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Mrs. Tom Thumb is seventy-four
years old; and as small for her age as
ever.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
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Evening star., 1915-11-02

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Casseroles
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Brown and White Casseroles in an
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Evening star., 1915-11-02
Special Sale of the
Splendid Earthenware
Baking and Serving Dishes.

We show large assortment OF Baking and Serving Dishes
the commendable makes and qualities of Earthenwac
which we know to be worthy of your purchase
tn order that patrons become merit
of stocks quickly and that them
have the opportunity of saving purchase very
tcalte reaffer theses
Evening star., 1915-11-02
"Old Age, Its Cause and
Prevention"

Written by Sanford Bennett,
the man who grew young at 20
a wonderful book. At fifty Mr..
Bennett was and looked TO be an
old man. This book shows that
he actually grew young, and SO
continued. 81 illustrations and
Price, $3.50.
Second door. street. .A.-.A.>
Evening star., 1915-11-02
The Japanese China Department
Is Now Displaying Hundreds of
New and Exquisite Patterns and
Colorines in Chinaware

The Japanese Department is repee with
stock-nore merorious than has been The
variety OF decorations and their artistic excellence
euary marked by refinement beauty
distinguishing them from howngs
while being instantly recognizable the work Japanese
distinctly American and embrace
needs whether breakfast luncheon the
which hostess delights in pleasing her guests with
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RICHLY DECORATED GOLD DESIGNS
ORIGINAL CONVENTIONAL DECORATIONS
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THE SERVICE DECORATIONS which an extensive variety
o pieces shown single pattern desirable providing
opportunity tor securing practically all breakfast
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MANY BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL SETS SUCH AS JELLY
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separate sections dozens of attractive we'll selected
pieces, in numerous dainty decorations and coIors
both ornamental and useful, at unusually mod
crate prices-25c to $1.5O.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Yellow Mixing Bowls,
3 in the Set,
Special Price,
28c for Three.
Three Well Finished Bowls of
splendid quality and useful size.
Ramekins or
Custard Dishes;
Very unusual value at
25c.
White porcelain lined interior aud
brown exterior, with nickel plated
frame of excellent quality; two han
dies.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Thanksgiving Linen Suggestions.

Not early think about
be heHmed before
wish embroider them
distinctive and individual appearance
Possibly cloth be
call special Silence
Cloths Table
Covers Asbestos Mats with
Large-sze Asbestos Mats, So 81 inchdi
Silence Cloths, S. "a " inches wide.
Special Values in Hemsttehed Tea
$500. $780, ss75
inches
These bought before linen prices
pressve saving present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-12
Will DEMONSTRATE
ENLISTMENT Of FLY
Health Departments Exhibit At
State Fair IL = Most Interesting
One.
DANGEROUS PESTS DIMINISHED
Methods Of DR.. Levy Have Gone q
Long Way Toward Driving Out
Disease Carriers.

DR.. E. c. Levy. chief health officer.
yesterday stated that the exhibit of
the Health Department at the State
Fair. week Of October 18th, will be of
general interest to the people OF the
State as well as those OF the city.
In addition to the collection Of ex-
played at the fair in former years and
at several national conventions, the
city Health Department is now pre-
pairing an elaborate display and dem
onstration showing how to get rid OF
the ny.
In addition to "swatting the fly"
DR.. Levy will present charts, diagrams
and illustrations OF the very latest and
most complete scientific manner in
which to eradicate the little house
hold pest.
The demonstration will be plain and
matter Of fact, 30 that the child may
learn how to wipe the fly of the face
Of the earth, never TO return again, at
least never to return again In that
neishborhood.
The skill with which DIR. Levy and
his assistants have handled the fly
situation In Richmond IL apparent.
Where the fly formerly buzzed freely
and plentifully, ne Is seen and heard
no longer As a matter OF fact. there
have been fewer flies in Richmond
this year than ever before. due largely
to the work OF the department. aided
by the people themselves. This sec
ton OF the State Fair will be worth
the while OF a trip to Richmond and to
the fair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-12
THIRTY CONVERTS At
WE|GLE MEETINGS
Great Meas Sleeting This Afternoon
at Rallreaa Il. M. C. A. Will be
Feature Of the Day.

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evanpeIist. who is conducting a re-
ftrions campaign under the auspices
~ the Railroad Young Mems Chris
tan Association, had a very success
M veek His meettprs were largely
attended and the interest manifested
was deem. There have been thus far
about thirty conycrs,ons and the in
dications are thar the number will
reach hntf /. hundred Re.,de. there
has been revival ~ re,;yiou. interest
in the hearts ~ many CHRISTIANS who
have atterdea bts r,eet,nus He has
had verv hssr,y co-oneration on the
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-12
BOB LYNN'S C0WORkERS
SHOW Love FOR HIM
Journals Retiring Managing Editor
Receives Silver Service at Hands
of Papers Staff.
GOES TO NEWS LEADER DESK
Well-known Newspaper Worker. After
Ten Years Service, Will Assume
New Position on Monday-Tribute
From Management.

Mr.. Robert NJ. Lynn. for more than
ten years managing editor of the Eve
ming Journal. yesterday retired from
that position to assume the same Do
sition with the News Leader. After
the paper had been closed for the nay
all the force-members Of the staff.
the business office, the COMPOSING
room, the stereotypers and the press
men-assem bled In the room of the
city editor to take formal leave Of
Mr.. Lynn.
On behalf of the force a silver SER
vice was presented to Mr.. Lynn, his
connection with the Evening journal
and other papers being referred to in
rather humorous manner. The gift
comprises four pieces-teapot. sugar
bowl. cream pitcher and spoon holder
all on a massive waiter. The name,
Bob Lynn, was engraved on the
waiter. while each of the pieces bore
the single letter IL" (The man who
made the presentation speech won't
let US give his name. He says he got
all "hiled' up.-Editor)
Mr.. Lynn was much surprised when
the force assembled and he found him.
self the center Of attack by those who
had been associated with him for a.
long time. He made a speech of
thanks, his voice betraying the emo
tions he felt at leaving home" as he
expressed 1t. He had done his best, he
said, to make the paper success; had
seen 1t from the beginning till 1t had
reached Its present prosperous condi-
ton and growing usefulness. Mr.. Lynn
was much affected while making his
speech of acceptance.
Journal Management's Tribute.
Under the heading. "Our LOSS Their
GAIN" the Journal yesterday carried
in double-column box on its front
page the following:
To-day Mr.. Robert NJ Lynn resigns
as city editor of the Richmond Eve
ming Journal and goes to accept a like
position with the News Leader
Mr.. Lynn has been city editor Of
the Journal since its organization in
1905, except for brief period. when
he was editorial writer. His departure
causes deep roget to the entire Office
force and to the management for both
personal and business reasons. He Is
fine organizer, a faithful, earnest and
apable worker, a man OF ability, ex-
perience and resource. and has not
only the confidence. but the cordial
friendship Of all with whom he comes
into contact, inside and outside the