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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

How unfortunate some people are! Some
OF the hired advocates of the overhead troll
ley system have recently been quite active
in demonstrating by words and figures the
harmless character of the overhead trolley
current. The arguments Rad barely achieved
circulation when trolley-wire in Long
lsiard City burned out, broke apart be-
tween the poles, struck a passing horse in
the chest and killed the animal instantly.
The driver received a severe shock, while
abe drivers wife was badly burned and
rendered unconscious, because she in at
{temptfng to get out of the wagon, hap
opened to touch a piece of the vehicles metal
work. Up to this time TO official explana-
ton has been vouchsafed as to how the
current-which well-paid attorneys declare
to be merely a gentle stimulant-could have
instantly killed a young and healthy horse.
But by-and-by a column or so of electro
mathematical calculations will show con-
clusively the impossibiity of such an oc-
currence. Occasionally the public is RECALLED
with descriptions of a phenomenal sort of
man who imbibes two three thousand
volts several times week and likes 1t very
much, but such cases are far less generally
interesting than the one which comes from
Long Island City, where a normally sound
horse was killed by current that I'M
scrupulous experts say canrot kill. and
occupants of the wagon with which the
horse was connected shocked and burned
almost to death by voltage which those
same constituencies experts insist would
not harm kindergarten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

persons regarded by himself as less worthy
than those he dominates, and then says:
II this is done, 1 can and will be with you
TO the end presumably to the end of his
term of office): IL 1t cannot be done In the
whole nor in part. 1 can see no reason why
negroes should be democrats" That is
probably the clearest-cut offer to sell a vote
and influence ever made by any individual
to any political organization; it is political
immortality of the lowest and most vicious
type; it is pitch that defiles any one who
touches it. That some negroes should be
democrats Is not surprising-in fact, q
great many Of them ought to be. for during
the many years when the republican party
mad complete control of the government
important pledges to the negro were disre-
garded- Under those circumstances, transit
ton from the republican to the democratic
party was merely natural. and whenever 1t
occurred but few unfavorable comments
were made. for behind the movement was a
certain amount of principle. II a negro
Deiieves In the doctrines of the democratic
party he should vote the democratic ticket
and would be justified in endeavorins to
persuade as many as possible of his asso-
ciates to follow his example; but in the
interest of good government thousands of
thoughtfui Americans hope with all SINGER
ity that men of the Astwood stripe will
become fewer with all possible rapidly
until not one shall remain No greater
danger assails this country than that which
turks behind the prostitution of the ballot
TO the uses of those who regard the general
government as nothing more than a salary
paying institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

Much time has elapsed since maimings
and death made plain the necessity for fen
ders on Observation-Disclosures street cars
yet those important essentials are still
lacking. Immediately following upon some
OF the most serious of the avoidable acct
dents came promises of voluntary equip
ment as soon as suitable fender could
be found. Street railroad companies in
other cities have succeeded in finding and
putting to practical use tenders that seemed
to do all that could possibly be required of
them. but they do not appear to satisfy
Washington corporations. 1t may be that
the IDEAL fender has not yet been invented
but IL that be 80 the fact cannot be ad-
yanced as a reason for further delay. 1t
IL understood that the District Commits
sioners are anxious to compel the compa-
niles to equip their cars with what seems
to be the best available appliance for the
saving OF life when a car collides with a
human being. Behind the Commissioners
Is law which the attorney for the District
holds Is ample in its scope and strong
enough to stand any sort of a test Behind
the law Is unanimous public sentiment
What more Is needed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

The nomination of Levi p. Morton as the
republican candidate for governor of New
York seems to be foregone conclusion.
His barrel may have promoted his nomi-
nation. but he seems to have other points
of advantage. He has passed through an
extended political career with credit. If not
with any great distinction. and from his
even temper and amiable manners he has
made few personal enemies. There has
been some opposition to his candidacy from
the fact that Thomas C. Platt is backing
him. But 1t seems that Morton is not
Platts first choice and he has only been
taken up by the republican boss as the
most available candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

The inquiry has frequently been raised
why negroes of prominence have deliber-
ately elected to ally themselves with the
democratic party. There have been. many
answers, but probably none SO squarely met
the question as the reply vouchsafed yes
terday by Mr.. II. G. c. Astwood, who
deemed it necessary to explain to C.. H. j.
Taylor of Kansas why he resigned the
Craftsmanship of the executive committee of
the Negro Democratic League. 1t has been
said that our principles are the springs of
our actions. If that be SO. then there are
times when the word principle is strangely
misaPplied The Astwood letter makes
perfectly plain the reasons why negroes of
a certain class decided to become demo
Gratis. and makes it equally clear that if the
administration IN power had only provided
Mr.. Astwood with an office he would not
now be threatening campaign against the
democracy. With remarkable frankness
MIR. Astwood says that his only reason for
becoming q democrat was founded upon
the hope that he would be rewarded with
well-paid government position, and now
that a year and a half of democratic rule
has gone by without the appearance of
recognition or recompense, he Is prepared
TO forsake his self-sought allegiance and
Join the ranks OF any other organization the
espousal OF whose principles seems likely
to result in material gain. Those who read
the AstwoOd letter, which was printed in
yesterdays Evening Star. must. however,
have noticed that Mr. Astwood has not yet
entirely severed his connection with the
democratic party; he merely threatens to do
70 in case the advice he SO freely profrers
Is UNDECIDED by President Cleveland. He
shows how the possible revolt may be
ayerted by the appointment of himself and
others Of his kind to positions now filed by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
His Athletic ACCOMPLISHMENTS

He would exercise his biceps with a mallet
in croquet;
He could WELD tennis racket in a very
charming way.
To see him hit the punching bag would
really do you good,
But he couldn't wouldn't undertake To sn,it
the kindling wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

he st. Louis Globe-Democrat

From the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat,
Nevada Jones denounced the greenback-
ers when they appeared to have better
chances Tor accomplishing something than
the populists ever will have. and they dill
not stand for as many political absurdities
and iniquitieS either as his new friends do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
SHOOTING STARS,
The School How.

He asks no coat that's bullet-proof
In trials coming soon;
But he wishes some one would invent
A birch-proof pantaloon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
We proclaim IT!

We proclaim it!
and les irrefutable-
we have the highest grades of merchan-
disc the world produces-and no house in
America does-cr can name lower prices
than We do
SAKS AND COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

Things is gettin mighty mixed, Mandy,
said Farmer Corntossel; mighty mixed"
"Whuts the matter?"
The politicians air all tryin' ter tell the
farmers about farmin' an the farmers air
tryin' ter tell the politicians about poll
tics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
Folly in Advertising,

From Printers Ink.
1t is, perhaps. not going too far to assert
that nine-tenths of the worthless mediums
owe their existence to inexperienced ad-
vertisers who place their own business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
Paid in Kind.
From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Congressman Holman has hurried home
from Washington to object to the deser-
ton of democrats from the party there
The great objector finds much objection to
his reelection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
Plenty of Helm.

From the Chicago News-Record.
Major Mckinley must find IL delightful,v
easy to make adverse criticisms of The
new tariff bill. He is being assisted In
the task by nearly every orator and news
paper in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
COmDensatfOn,

Those poor arctic explorers have had
some dreadful experiences" said the SYM
pathetic woman.
Il know 1t" replied young Mrs. Torlxins.
But they have had their pictures taken
in some perfectly lovely furs."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
A Prophecy.

How will Senator Sorghum come out of
the next election? asked the interviewer.
He won't have a chance to come out Of
1t at all" replied the voter. He won't be
in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
Sarcasm.

understand" said Miss Fledgling, 'that
the Baron de Faique has lost his reputa-
tion."
"Indeedr' replied Miss Ohlburd. ''Well.
for his sake sincerely hope So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

1t can be offered as a confident predic-
ton that somebody will be elected Con-
gresham from northern Kentucky If the
mud holds out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

Unless another fearful encounter in Corea
Is reported soon, soma distinguished war
correspondent will be deprived of his
salnon-pink lead pencil and his salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
Another Prize-Ring SenSatfon.

You don't mean to tell me that You
fought the champion of pugilism to a
draw
Exactly. L went into the ring with him
just long enough to let an artist sketch ,,s "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

Mr.. G. H ]. Taylor's creed Is marred by
certain tendency to confuse civil rights
and civil service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
A Pointer for the Aa.cSsor

From the Chicago Tribune.
From Mr.. Pullman's testimony as to the
assets of the Pullman company the tax
assessor can obtain many useful points for
future reference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

we can borrow dozen clerks from our
other departments II necessary to serve the
boys.
That lady must have
been a stranger who
asked US this morning
If our $3.50 Combina-
ton Suit would wear.
We told her If it didn't
to bring it back and.
get her money. She
won't need to ask
again. Goodness is
there from the $3.50
beginning to the SI8
acme. The more you
pay==the more style=-
but value all the time.
We ought to advertise
bargain s - because
every grade has been
bettered - and that's
as good as a lowered
price. Wish you'd see
what other folks want
you to pay for a suit
like that $3.50 combi=
nation of ours and the
S3.z5. Theirs are
about a dollar more=-
and they talk about
having only a fe w.
We've pie mtg and
shall have. After this
gettin re a dy= for
school rush come i'm and
spend am hour or two
just looking. We've got
some novelties that are
out of the question
elsewhere.
Long Pants Suits are
a great deal better
made than they have
been==mOre style i'm
'em - more manliness
and less boyishness.
Turn to the left of the elevators for
the Boys Furnishings. The whole See
ond floor is for the boys-and the ~
Is full of Underwear and Shirt Waists
and such needs.
Shoes on the first foor-and Hats,
too. There isn't store like this In ten
cities in the country. One GRAND and
the boys are dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

Mr.. Astwoods letter shows alarming
symptoms of he great-and-good-friend
habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

The fruit consumers in New York are
making complaints about the peach output
So are the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

The indications are that a gigantic po-
litical cold wave is gathering in the north
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

1t IS to be said of c. II. j. Taylor that he
is not the gutter that Peter Jackson Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06

GIN order TO avoid delays, On ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed TO
any individual connected with the Of
See, bat simply to THE STAN. OF to
TIE Editorial or Business Department.
according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-06
Tomorrow is bound
to be a busy day.

We can borrow a dozen clerks from our
other departments II necessary to serve the
bOys
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26
nUsINEss ANNoUNCEMENr.

The subscription price Of THE CuaoNIoLE is
OIL per year, 80 cents for six months, % cents
for three months, which positively must be paid
in advance. All subscriptions will be promptly
stopped at expiration of time paid for.
Obituary and similar notices will be charged
for at the rate Of cents per line. We will
furnish rates for display and local advertising
on application.
Our job printing facilities are frst-class and
our specially is good work. Estimates (and
samples where possible) will be furnished On
application.
News communications and articles on ques-
tions Of public interest are solicited, but we
assume no responsibility for the expressions
contained in all such comm. uncations and
articles published.
Remittances can be made In various ways that
are perfectly safe, but all remlttances sent are
at the risk of sender. Postage stamps Of and
2-cent denominations will be received in sums
Of less than 81, provided they are sent in such
shape as to prevent them sticking together.
All remittances and business communications
should be sent to
TRAVIS BROS, Publishers,
CAMDEN, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26

DIR. Erwin F. Smith, of the depart
ment of agriculture, described to the
American Association for the Advance.
ment of Science the other day an i'm
portant discovery that he has made of
pest which has been giving great and
Increasing trouble to the watermelon
raisers of the South. 1t is a fungus
growth, which attacks the vines under
the ground, speedily stopping up the
minute water ducts of the plant, and
causing it to wither away. He asserts
that this year the South has lost many
thousands of dollars worth of melons
through the ravages of this disease.
DR.. Smith does not suggest any remedy
for the disease, but he thinks that a
good deal might be done for its exter-
mination by burning the old vines.
He thinks that many farmers are re-
sponsible for its spread, as they are
accustomed to gather up the old vines,
and allow them to rot on their COM
post heaps for manure.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26
A PeacOck's Little Game,

Sol Stephan has made a discovery
up at the Zoo. The big peacock has
for several weeks made practice Of
going every afternoon to the entrance
gate and parading back and forth
across the path for half an hour. This
action occasioned no remark for a
time, but after awhile it was noticed
that the fowl came regularly at 4
o'clock and at no other hour, and al
ways remained about half en- hour,
after which it would walk away and
go about the lawns as usual till the
following afternoon. For the past
week watch has been kept on it, and
at last the secret is discovered Near
the gate is glass door, leading to =
cellar in the hillside, and about 4
o'clock the light falls on the door 50
that the peacock can see himself as in
a mirror when he walks past. He evil
IDENTIFY takes great delight in looking
at himself. The strange part of the
affair is that he should know just when
to come, as the reflection is clear and
distinct only about half an hour after
4 o'clock. Cincinnati TimesStar.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26
The Russian thistle. that has created

The Russian thistle, that has created
so much disturbance in the Dakotas
as to cause bill to be introduced in
Congress appropriating money for its
eradication, has made its appearance
in Illinois, states the Chicago Record,
and the farmers are called upon to do
their utmost to eradicate the import
ed pest. The worst feature of the
weed is the great rapidity with which
its spreads over vast areas of territory,
the seed being easily scattered by the
wind. 1t is not a hard weed to deal
with if taken in time, for it is an an
pual plant, and if cut before seeding
the last half of August--it is effectu-
ally destroyed. 1t is not so difficult
a weed to deal with as the Canada
thistle, which seems to thrive by re-
peated cutting. If the Russian this
tie has secured a foothold in this
State, it is very likely to spread fast
and far. Once established in the
highways and along railroad tracks, all
attempts to dislodge it will be of little
avail. The country highway seems to
he devoted to the propagation of nox-
jous weeds, while the right of way OF
n railroad company Is not kept with
much idea of killing weeds. The Rus
sian thistle is eagerly eaten by sheep,
and. if cut when young, IS liked by
cattle. 1t is not worse pest on q
farm than the ox-eye daisy. But the
farmers of Illinois have enough tc
contend with without the Russian
thistle being added to their burdens,
and self-interest should prompt then
70 n vigorous warfare against this new
" arrived foreigner.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26

Heat holidays have now been estab.
lished by law in the public schools of
Switzerland, and, in the opinion of
the New York Tribune, our education
al authorities might do worse than
take hint from this enterprising and
progressive little republic, which for
centuries has been famed for its en-
lightenment and commons sense. Rec
Ognizing the we'll known fact that the
brain cannot work properly when the
heati excessive, the children are dis.
missed from their tasks whenever the
thermometer goes above a certain
point. Were this sensible regulation
to be adopted in this country steps
would have to be taken to safeguard
the thermometers from being nefari-
ously doctored by the enterprising
American schoolboy.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26
STAMP STEALERS
Make a Big Haul From the Bureau
of Engraving.

Make a Big Haul From the Bureau
of Engraving.
A Washington special says: The
stamp robbery at the bureau of en-
craving and printing, discovered a few
days ago, turns out to be much larger
than at first supposed. Instead of one
package containing 10000 2-cent
stamps, it is now believed that over
200, 0C0, and possibly 250, ZOO stamps
of various denominations are missing
Postmasters in all parts of the country
it is thought, have received fewe
stamps than they ordered, and failed Il
notify the department of the defciep
cy. When their quarterly reports az
made up these shortages may be found
1t will take two weeks to discover tn
full extent of the robbery. When i
is known that Thursdays shipments Of
stamps were served to 1900 postmast-
ers, some idea of the enormity of the
task of ascertaining what offices have
received short packages, is had. The
stealing has been going on for thirty
days. and seems to have been the re
suit of plot.
William B. Smith, formerly OF Plain
field, N. j., and George w. Longstreet
who were employed in the stamp de,
partment of the bureau Of engraving
and printing, are under arrest and tn,
detectives are looking for William A
Beach, who was until recently EN-
ployed in a billiard room in a hotel il
the city, and a man, whose name i
believed to be Simmerslitz. Both mel
left Washington Thursday for the pur
pose of selling stamps.
Friday Smith made a proposition t.
the police authorities to turn state
evidence and make a full confession i
they would sign a paper guaranteinI
him full protection. He said he woul
implicate government employees nue.
higher than himself. He was tolC
that such protection could not b
granted. Smith then told the author
tiles that he knew whore Beach was
but would go to jail before he woulC
tell his whereabouts. The authoritie
are at loss to know what to make o
Smiths offer, us he has told so man
conflicting stories since his arrest.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-10-26

small boat ana noyereI over the place. Then
the divers went down, AMI they broke
through what looked like "a limestone cover
ing, and the treasures rolled out-what was
found aiterwarl to be, in American money,
worth 81 SOC 900. and the Foundation ofu
great business house. At that time tho
whole world reioiced over what was clllel
the luck OF these adyenturcrs. o, SO who
have been rowing toward the ,horo
and have not been able 10 reach
il, want to tell you tonight that your boat
hovers over inHnIte treasure! All the riches
OF God are at your iect--.roasures that
never fail and crowns that never grow dim.
Who will go down now and seek them? VINO
will dive for the pearl of great price! VINO
will DO prepared for life, for delth, Tor
Judgment for the long eternity? See TWO
hands OF blood stretched our toward thy
soul as Jesus says, "Gome unto me, all yo
that labor and are heavy laden, and Will
give YOU rest