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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

Teachers and children are returning from
their summer holiday rambles and on the
18th will begin again the serious work of
school, The children Of course may not be
weighed down with any sense Of response
bility in the work, but the teachers, as
class. have an earnest and honest appreci-
alton of the importance of the trust con-
hded to them. Washington has always
been fortunate IN the general character of
the teaching forces in its schools. and to
their Intelligent devotion to their work has
been due. to large extent. the
high rank which Washington schools
Rave taken in the estimation of
educators. The growth and devel-
opment Of the schools have been ham,
pered by the hardness of Congress in pro-
vidin8 buildings fast enough to accommo-
date the increasing number of pupils but
still Washington has no gree cause of
complaint in this respect. The attendance
at the schools has increased so rapidly that
it has been hard to make Congress appre-
ciatr the real situation and the needs of
the Schools in the way Of buildings. In re-
cent years Congress has done great deal
to msNe amends for its shortcomings and
has cgidcnced desire to promote the in
terests of the public schoOls of the city.
This encourages the hope that soon there
will be great disparity between the
number of applicants ard the seating ca
pacity of the buildings provided There is
no department of the District Government
in which citizens should or do have
deeper concern than in the public schools.
There is none that could not be neglected
with less danger to the community. The
work of those in charge of the schools is
onerous and often attended by vexations
of d most discoUraSing character. Citizens
should cooperate with Ihsm in every posi-
BILE way with a view TO securing the best
practical results from their efforts. InJelli-
gent discussion of school matters and wise
criticism of methods can only result in
benefit while hasty and ill-cOnsidered as
saults upon methods may do lasting in
jury. The corps of. supervisors and teach
ers will enter upon their new year of work
with a most creditabie record OF achieve
ments in the past and with the best wishes
of all good citizens for their success In the
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

Cities and city councils are giving I'M
usual amount of attention to the considera-
ton of sanitary matters. There is undoubt-
edly strong sentiment all over the coun-
try that communities, by permitting the ex-
istence of unsanitary conditions. are re-
sponsible for a large percentlge of the
deaths annually reported in their midst.
Various influences have caused spread of
sanitary knowledge which will be most
wholesome in its effects Conditions that
We're common a quarter OF n century ago in
the best-kept cities would not now be toll
Grated in the worst governed town in the
country. There has been a constant ten
dency to Improvement, so far as sanitary
and hygienic conditions go, in the construc-
ton of homes, the arrangement and char
acter Of plumbing, the location and trap
ping of sewers and the safeguards placed
about the food and water supplies Now
the city governments. or bodies represent
ing the citizens. are responding to the grow
ing public sentiment in favor of sanitary
reforms. The grand jury of Baltimore, in
its report yesterday, spoke strongly in adj
vocacy of the substitution in that city of a
modern system of sewerage for the anti
quated system now existing there. The re-
port dealt also with other topics concerning
the health of the city, showing that such
matters have come to be rightly appre-
ciated, as of vital Importance to the COM
munity. In Philadelphia the water supply
Is now a matter of earnest consideration.
and efforts are being made to secure a sys-
TEN of filtration that will guard the public
against pestilence that might be spread
through the drinking water, and in other
cities discussions of kindred subjects are
going All of these are encouras ing
signs and reminders to the people of Wash
ington that they should not be Indifferent
TO their own sanitary surroundings. Ordi-
narily the record of Washington for health
fulness compared with other cities is good.
but It might be much better if citizens and
authorities would parsistently and energet-
ically cooperate with a view to improving
sanitary conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

In few weeks Washington will be the
scene Of a notable gathering the annual
convention of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew. an organization that has already ac-
conplished much to advance Christianity,
and promises much more Washington
gives 4 cordial welcome to every body Of
citizens that chooses ii Tor meeting place.
1t has been found to possess many at
fractions and advantages in this capacity,
that It long ago became known the con-
vention city. Conventions assembling here
give their delegates the pleasure and profit
of visit to the nations capital; but aside
from that 4 convention here comes in
whole. than it could in any other city
Washington Is a center of the intellectual
as we'll as the political activities of the
country. The last ten years have witnessed
the growth in many denominations of
organizations. composed largely Of younger
members of the church, which are engaged
actively as auxiliaries Of the church, in
working for the moral advancement Of
the nation. 1t is hopeful sign of the
times that these organizations are Con-
stantiy growing In popularity. and increas-
Ing in membership. They are engaged in
Christian work OF the most practical char
acter and the whole country Is the better
Tor their existence. Among these organiza-
lions, there Is none more worthy of en-
couraSement and comnendati ton than tba
Episcopal brotherhood to assemble here
IN October, and the welcome Washfncto,
mas Tor conventions generally, is Offered
with the more heartiness In a case Iil,o
'"lS' 10Y " ashinSton Is a Christian civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

The destructive fire yesterday afternoon
and the fact that much valuable property
was threatened and only saved from
destruction by most vigorous work by the
fire department, raises the question whether
the storage of such large quantities of oil
should be permitted inside the city limits.
There are number of wise regulations in
force in the District regarding the storage
of infiammable oils. and IT does not now
appear that any of these regulations have
been violated. The question is whether
there should not be still another regulation.
1t is necessary, of course, to keep oil in
small quantities in the city, but there seems
to be no cogent reason why warehouses
intended for the storage of oil in large
quantities should not be located outside of
the city, and SO isolated that conflagra-
ton like that of yesterday could do no
damage beyond the destruction OF the ware
house itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

favors carrying out the idea of the labor
exchange to the extent of having monthly,
bulletins published by the state. giving the
facts as to the state of employment in each
Industrial center. and such other Informal
ton as would be timely and of value. AS
Mr. Riis has lately observed, there are all
kinds of publications devoted to reporting
the condition of trade in various commodi-
ties. but not one which gives summary of
the state of affairs of the labor market
which concerns the welfare of so many
millions of men, women and children. Mr.
Wadlin's suggestion would supply the need
perceived by NJ. Riis. Generally, Mr.
Wadlin concludes that any plan adopted
for aiding the unemployed should possess
the following essential elements:
I. 1t should not be inharmonious with the
present Industrial organization.
2. 1t should aim to tit the unemployed to
enter the Industrial body. and should con-
template their absorption therein at the
earliest possible opportunity.
3. 1t should aim to render production more
uniform, preventing, SO far as possible
seasonal depresstons, and 1t should also
aim to carry production farther than at
present.
When community becomes suddenly
conscious of the fact that there are in its
midst many who are suffering from lack of
food or fuel or clothing there is not always
time to elaborate schemes of work-relief
hen. necessarily. there will be much indis-
criminate aims giving. and 1t would seem
heartless to check it. In this connection
Mr.. Wadlln says: Whatever may be the
need of furnishing relief in cases of emer-
gency, or the necessity for prompt action
in junctures like that of last winter it
must be frankly said that the dissemination
of a temporary fund Is not the way to
solve the problem of unemployment. No
fund that is likely 20 be raised Is at all
adequate for the purpose. and even as a
source of charity relief. ii is of questionable
value, apart from its tendency to destroy
the stamina of those who rely upon it, 1t
would seem wiss<then, to have a good sys-
tenn of relief. matured and ready at hand,
TO be put in operation at once when the
emergency occurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

~ me next year. when the meeting Cof the
u y ~ was held az WashinstOn, Con-
Sress~dnd the other branches of Inc C,ov-
Ell In-ilt save II d generous support Will
q dramatic feature vas the march along
fenhsyi faHia avenue, contrasting IS,s, and
1S.G-N. y sun anu
congress gave the encampment generous
support exclusively at the expense of the
Dlstrict or Columbia. II Congress had been
generous 1t would have expended a few
collars OF national money to welcome the
strviVcrs among the preservers Of the ma
ticn; II Congress bad Leen just IL would
rave 81 ared the cost of entertaining these
guests as one of the capitals ordinary mu-
nicipdl expenses. But Congress being
Neither generous nor just excepted the G.
A r. appropriation from the rule of ma
tionai contribution which under the law
applies TO the expenditures of the nations
city. and imposed the entire cost upon the
Cfty's individual taxpayers. The citizens
who own the half of Washington not owned
by the government footed the c. A. r. bills
and gave to the encampment the generous
support which the Sun credits to Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08


u i a sad commentary on the times when
a public officer makes Il report on ''unen-
ployment.' but under that title an Off ,iaI
report has just been issued by MIR. WddIin
the chief Of the Massachusetts Bureau of
Statistics Of Labor. The report Is devoted
largely 10 a review OF the conditions pre-
vailinS in Massachusetts. and especially in
Boston, during the past winter. when the
percentage Of the unemployed was I'M
usually large Many cities had last winter
to hastily devise measures of relief and
much Of the work was done on lines that
could not be commended as a permanent
thing. Ii would be wise if relief commit
tees. or those who are likely to be CHARGED
with TIE direction Of relief work in case of
another such emergency as that Of last
winter, would give consideration at a lime
when there is no pressure for immediate
action to the methods Of relief that will
produce the best results. To such persons
the Massachusetts report will be very val
liable. Ii gives historical statement Of
the various schemes that have besa At
tempted 20 all the unemployed. ard throws
much light on every phase of the problem,
Mr.. Wal,iu does not look with favor upon
labor -,irries a. a means OF providing for
the unemployed. the groIt obstacle to their
success Icing that I'll Y are out OF key
with society as now organized. he %
proves ;he employment CT men as a relief
measure upon public works of general utiI-
ity. ami the establishment of labor e.x-
cham OF employment offices. These labor
exchanSrs are intended to bring those in
search Of employment and those In need Of
help in communication. and 10 protect the
uneIhl ioyci from the imposition and ras-
calty frequently practicei by managers of
-o-callel intelligence Offices" Mr. Wadlin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

1t has sometimes been said OF Washing
ton by spiteful persons that it is a city of
boarding houses. No serious attempt has
ever been made to refute this reflection on
the character of the city, for the insinua-
ton never seemed worthy of any effort in
that direction. However. the work has
been done by the United States Census
Bureau. a disinterested concern, whose sta
tistics. issued in a recent bulletin. show
that Washington is entitled to be called the
City of Homes. That is IA distinction hith-
erto popularity ascribed to Philadelphia,
but the census figures show that the per-
centase of home ownership is greater IN
Washington than in Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

The Wellman expedition did not succeed
in reaching the pole OF the farthest north.
but the explorer zone OF whose interesting
arctic letters is printed elsewhere in The
starr. so TAR succeeded in his venture in
winning the worlds respectful considera-
ton fer his pluck and enterprise as to
arouse the ranCoroUs envy of his few per-
sonal enemies in and out of journalism
and to cause them TO vent upon him the
venom of petty jealousy and spite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
Cautious.

Did Miss Chilton give you any encour
aCcment when YOU proposed to her?'
Not a great deal. l used every argu.
Tent. L even went SO far IS to assure hcl
of my ability to support her in the style tc
which she had been accustomed"
And what did she. say?'
She said l might call around later and
show er my income-tax receipt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

well, Mr.. Smithers," said the admiring
young woman, there is certainly a great
deal of satisfaction in being a poet when a
panic arrives. The hard times can't posi-
bly, make much difference in the demand
for the products of genius"
That's just where you make your mis-
take said Smithers earnestly. THE big
soap manufacturers haven't been doing
anything like their ordinary amount of ad-
Vertisng."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

The determination to put off the war in
Corea ON account Of the weather may have
been due to desire not to spoil the fire
works. The pyrotechnic display is about
the only feature of the conflict in which
the King OF Corea IS permitted to manifest
a lively interest, ana If the postponement
was due to desire not to deprive him Of
the spectacle, it should go on record as one
of the most courteous actions that the in
tercourSe OF nations has ever developed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
Street Rniiyay FraDchises.
he st. Louis Gloje-Democrat.

From the st. Louis Gloje-D Democrat.
The books of the New Orleans Traction
Company show that it has paid out 81
1sDow on franchise account" The amount
received by the city falls short of this by
hundreds Of thousands. The city sold one
street franchise for s1o0,O00, and the pur-
chaser Immediately resold it for $SS0,0OO.
The enormous secret traffic in franchises
in cities that give them away may be fig
urei out accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

There is little reason for alarm on ac-
count of the appearance CT vessel with
yellow fever aboard in Baltimore harDor.
The national and LEGAL health authorities
have taken prompt measures to crush the
disease and are confident that they viii!
succeed. The laten~ss of the season, 100,
n axes 1t unlikely that yellow fever will
guin any considerable Roadway in any city
50 far North.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
SHOOTING STARS.
Different Points of View

when statesman comes forth with a fol
Deciding old comrades to drop,
1t Is hard, You will note.
If you gave him your vote,
Though it's fun for the frolicsome mon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

Why, the editor wouldn't even read my
jeu desprit." he exclaimed Indignantly
What did you say to him.
Il told him 1t was something original"
"u-m-m. Perhaps that was where yo,
made your mistake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

From ;hc Louisville CoIrier-JourudI.
Why all this speculation and discussion
to the best pan for answering the sup
posed signals Of the inhabitants of Mars
to the Inhabitants Of the earth? Why not
take Sister Mary Neiiip' Lease out on the
roof and let her answar aWay?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

From the Chicago Record.
The Viking is again afloat, and as good
as ever after its immersion in the Chicago
river. The descend ants of those Morse boat
builders know how to make vessels that
can stund almost anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

What made Columbus use an egg in his
argument?" asked the professor
Il don't know" replied Miss Palette
unless he was in the habit of using lay
figures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
Esllfh.

It's autumn-so the papers say,
Though torrid skies are blue-not gray.
No cooling zephyr greets the brow;
1t feels like August people vow;
But this is autumn. we'll we know,
The almanac proclaims 1t So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

II is probably too late Chimney. old boy.
Demonstration is THIEF OF time and
gubernatoTiaI opportunity; moreover, he
who hesita-es is lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
Heard in the Mart,

What are your opinions as to the fall
trade?''
Il haven't any. I'm out of the bicycle
business now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

The cry in Japan is japanese only on
guard" The japanese propose to fight
their own wars and 70 get all che ,loTy, as
v--u IS the e1lO!umalts. 1t is useless 10
propose That the remnants of C0xey's ermy
he iOaneI to the mikado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

The oriental fighters may not be superIa-
lively skillful in the use of modern weapons,
but they unquesticnably know enough to
come i'll when it rains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

From the ;'ittsburg Cornmcrciul-Gazctte.
y woman was fined cents in court yes
terday for hitting her husband with a car
of tonato toes instead of using the rolling pin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

Ii Hung Chang is being blamed for al
most as many things as me democratic adj
Eninistrs,tiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

There are those in Indiana who think
that Benjamin II. is also on the cards to
do some phenomenal running before very
long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
THE WEEK,

The reports from the northwest telling of
death and destruction from the forest fires
in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have
occupied the major part of public attention
during the past week. At one time it was
feared that the number of deaths would
reach 1000, but the later reports have much
lowered that estimate. The work of relief
began promptly and offers of free farms and
free lumber for homes have been made to
the survivors. welcome rain fell, putting
cut some of the flames. but in other places
the fire yet continues, and all danger is not
over The lynching of six negroes sus-
pected of incendiarism near Kerrville, Tenn,
| aroused great indigns ton, and many meet
ings were held protesting against the law
less proceedings. Gov. Turney of Tennessee
says that he is determined to put 1t down,
and indictments have been returned against
some of those suspected of completely. The
third rational irrigation convention met at
Denver A letter from Mr.. Morton, Secre-
tary OF Agriculture, criticising the methods
employed, caused considerable comment.
The Colorado populists renominated Gov
Waite. and the Wisconsin democrats Gov
Peck. The latter Endorsed President Cleye-
lands course and condemned the Senators
who opposed his views the tariff. The
political sensation of the week was the an
Eounccinent of Senator John p Jones of
Nevada that he had left the republican
party ana gone to the populists holding
portant issue. A number of sugar planters
met at New Orleans and decided to act
With the republicans, owing to the demo-
cratic action in repeating the sugar bounty
Attorney General Moloney of Illinois filed
an amended petition asking for the annul-
nent or the charter of the Pullman COM
pany. A man named Burke was lynched at
Matertown, 5. d., for assaulting woman.
some apprehension was created by the
death of German immigrant from cholera
morbus at Cumberland Md. 1t was fear
| ed at nrst that it might be Asiatic chol-
era This was shown to be impossible
| HIS associates were quarantined, but there
was no Illness among them. A. G.. Day
| ton was nominated to oppose Congress-
man wilson In West Virginia; an ex-
| citing fight is promised. Arkansas held its
stat. election on Tuesday, going democratic
| by 2hOoo Tn populist vote cut little figure
vermont on Tuesday elected the republican
| ticket BY nearly 10000, the largest ma jority
ever given. Gen. Stoneman, ex-governor OF
California. died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
Kidney and Bladder

Ailments. Painful. Difficult, Too Frequent. Milky
Bloody Urine and all matters relating to Cri-
nary Passage, promptly cured.
DIR. Carletons marvellous in effecting
cures is due not alone TO the very large practice
which he has had for many years, with its con-
scqucnt entafncnt of great experience, but also
his expert skill aud the deep interest which he
takes In every intrusted To his care.
Ii yoI are suffering with Rheuma tism, S,iatica
Neuralgia, Bowel Trouble, Varicocele, Prostate
Trouble Kidney or Bladder Trouble, Piles, Consti-
PATTON Chronic Catarrh, skin Diseases other
troble your best interest Will he served by con-
suting DIR. Carleton. Practice limited TO men ex-
cl.siveiy.
consul INSTRUMENTATION FREE AND cox
FIDENTIAI.
Hours: o a. to pm. and ! 10 PIN. Sun
day, 10 10 2. IT
MISS CREBS OF 1903 ii ST. NV. HAS JUST
returned from New York with the latest STYLES
for the fall and winter of TAILOi,MADE DIN
Nf,R and RECEPTION GOWNS, ard has secured
tht services OF Il lirst-class designer of MISSES
DRESSES ard WRAPS; will add that department
TO her business
Would solicit call.
Orders rArcated at short notice. scS3t c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

gin order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed to
any individual connected with the Of
Nee, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Busines, DEPARTING MT,
according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
Blanket Department.

Eufttpd Silkaline Comforts. suitable
for fall Use. Each. ...........
1910 Cotton Blankets. Pair..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08

In the elections in Sweden the government
iost SIX seats in the landsthing. Several
socialists were arrested at Valparaiso for
fcmenting disorder. The Japanese captured
several Islands commanding the Chinese
stronghold of Port Arthur The Japanese
are nearly ready to take the field with
100000 men. The Nigilant lost her center
board again while on her way to Cowes
and the race with the Britannia for the
Sape May Cup was finally declared off. The
Nlg1iant will winter in England. The kaiser
unveiled statue of his grandfather
william i. at kongsberg. At gathering
OF the mobiles the kaiser appealed to them
10 stand by him. More cholera cases We're
reported in Germany and at Amsterdam
New Zealand wants England to protest
against Haw9iis annexation of Neckar
Island The Cook Greenland excursion
steamer Miranda was wrecked in the Ice