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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14
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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

Mr.. Astwoods letter shows alarming
symptoms of he great-and-good-friend
habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

The indications are that a gigantic po-
litical cold wave is gathering in the north
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14

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, 1894-09-14
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 Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19

CHICAGO, July 1S--Liquidstion was the
order of the day in the wheat pit and the
market closed cent lower than last Dight.
Some good sized lots of long wheat which
have been tenaciously and hopefully held
for months, were sold out Corn is a
shade higher and relief in the shape Of rain
must come soon TO prevent shorts from be-
coming panicky. The longs in oats were
IN semi -panicky condition. July de
clined = cents and September Is on the
probability of a liberal movement imme-
diately or new oats.
Wheat opened at about yesterdays final
figures, and after hOldin" steady for
awhile, gradually declined l@l1s cent,
rallied =, changed some and closed as
stated. Most OF the news at hand was
construed as bearish. the weaker cables
and anticipated movement of new wheat
being two Of the prime factors i'll increas-
ing offerings. The weather continues
favorable for harvest through the winter
wheat belt and conditions are improving
in the spring wheat territory.
Corn WAS generally firm. The hot dry
weather with indications of a shortage in
the crop induce free bnying and the mar
l1et resisted the decline in wheat. The
range for the day WAS = cent for SeDtem-
Der.
The oats crowd had a selling fever and
big business in that gram was tran
sacted. Commission houses We're the
principal sellers aud buying was scattered
and limited. The range was J. cent for
September.
Provisions were very dull and easier on
receipts of live hogs in excess of the esti-
mate and the weakness in wheat. Com
pared with last night September pork Is
unchanged. September lard 215 c'nts lower
and September ribs ~ cents lower.
Estimated receipts Tor tomorrow; Wheat
152 cars; corn $50; oats 1873 cars; hogs p, 0O0
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES

Tucker who was so badly used az Phila-
delphia h1s he foulesC and loudest mouth
ID the league.
Nobody sympathizes with the Boston
club The Boston rUtlans should be
mobbed every day.
A bill recently paid for baseballs reveals
the fact that III the home games the Chi
Cages use fraction better than one dozen
balls per game.
The other day ticket was presented at
the Cincinnati ball grounds that had not
been used since 1882. 1t has laid under
cover twelve years.
1t was announced last night that the
Kentucky Rosebud and SOlly Smith had
been matched TO fight twenty rounds be-
fore the Twin City Athletic club OF Mime
apoiis, OH August 9.
When Baltimore traded Tony Mullane,
the ''EyetRlian", for Clarkson with the
Cleveands. they made smart dicker.
Mullane ought TO be a pianist. He is too
Tightly for pitcher.
The $4,000 King Thomas, brother to
King and Ban Fox, was shipped last Sat
urday from Sacramento to Marcus Days
Bitter Root farm IN Montana. Colts by
King Thomas are looking grand and he
may make up as sire what he laCke as a
race horse and prove worth the sum paid
for him as 2-year old after all, the largest
amount ever paid in America.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19

CHICAGO, July 1S-G0od cattle Of all
kinds were ~ better demand than for
many days past. Exporters. eastern ship
pers and the local trade ali we've looking
Tor stock aud were not av-rs- 20 paying
slightly advanced prices. The best offer
ings brought 10 10 - cents more than
could nave been obtained yesterday. AMI
the. general market was strong. Decreased
supplies At the east and considerable IA
vorable reaction there, coupled VITA con
yards. Were the Strengthening influences
Everything that bsd any attractions for
buyers was closed out 10 good season. aud
ing. shipping and sIaughrering branChe~
OF the business are rapidly getting into
good shape. ami IL = expected that every
thing viii be running smoothly Uex,
week Native cattle sold principally A.
= ousE3 20 for cows and EeIfers and - -
q ~ for steers. Texans were sale biz
al stronger prices-quO. ed AZ g 0uE3 >
About :. 800 head arrived.
The ho- market was much less 70 sellers
liking today. the activity and buoyancy q
yrs, erCiSy being lacking The receipts
were the largest recorded for any day dur
ing she last two weeks, sud IN expectation
E .Iosr8I supplies from now on. buyers
fatty refused TO Ply tbe acvau~ei price
Established yesterG~y. 4 he top OF tie
close today MAS $5.-5. wEerva- there was &.
sale late Tuesday NJ - ~ raLe opened
sow AID was at 10 stage active. though
rs freely shading sellers succeeded IN
making fair market Sales OF mercan-
tile lots were az 81 S55 -, There were
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19
The Talent Did Well

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 19.-There were
Seven races on tOday's card and both at
tendance and betting We're good. The tai
ent did well in picking the winners, the
races falling to three favOrites, three we'll
played second choices and one outsider
Several of the finishes were exceedingly
close
st-Nine-sixteenths of a mile, selling:
Rob Roy won, Tom Wis second, May
Lady third. Time, IS
Second-Nine-sixteen of a mile. sell
Ing: General Holland WOE, Gray Battle
second, Picadiilo third. Time, :57l5
Third-Three-q uarters of a mile. selling:
Flo Slaughter won, Mamie second, L. II.
third. Time, 1:l934.
Fourth-Three-quart of a mile, sell
ing: Crab Cider won. Morton second,
Rookie third. Time, l:l7I4.
FItth-Eleven-sIXteeuJ of mile. sell
ing: George Miller won, Brentwood Sec
uHd, Southernest third. Time, 1:24lt
SixIh-Five-eighths of mile, selling:
Champagne won, Pastime second, Muir
ply third Time, l:U5l4
Seventh-tive-righIu of mile, selling:
Judge won, Tanglefoot second, Erace
third Time, l:0534.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19
TURKEYS MUSCULAR RULER.
Abdul Hsmid Firmly Convinced That He II
Destined to Reign Forty Years.

Abdul Hsmid Firmly Convinced That He IL
Destined to Reign Forty Years.
The seventeenth anniversary of the
accession of the sultan OF Turkey 70
the throne has recently been celebrated
in Constantinople. Abdul Hamid is said
TO be man of great muscular strength,
and it is asserted by the New York
Tribune that although small and slight
OF build, he is powerful enough TO over
come the strongest of his janissaries in
a trial of personal strength. He owes
this to his regularity Of life, the Oh
servance OF the laws OF health and his
passion for gymnastics He Is devoted
TO carpentry, and his palace IS furnished
with a workshop in which there are
many artisans. whose work Is directed
by the sultan himself 4 considerable
proportion of the furniture Of the royal
residence has been made from his de-
signs, and in many cases executed bv
himself Abdul HaniG has a firm con
viction that he will reign for forty
years. and this belief has banished all
fear Of disease and danger from his
mind lie. however. breads the
cholera, because dervish once proph-
esied that he would die OF cholera
mOrbus. This has been source #
great benefit 70 his subjects, as every
effort Is made 70 prevent the spread OF
cholera. owing % the sultans desire 20
escape being attacked b il
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19

DETROIT, Mich, July 1S.-Gver 5000
persons witnessed today's program of the
j. Tie Ribbon races. 1t was typical rae
Ing day and the track was nearly perfect.
a. NJ. ID. won the merchants and manu-
fdcturers event easily, although Claymore
stayed by him closely in the third heat.
Robert J. had "A sure thing in the pacing
race and Red Bud captured four heats o.
the $50 troJ easily. The summaries:
2:30 class, trotting, for three-y ear-olds:
Red Bud won the first, third aud fourth
heats and the race; Expressive won the
SECOND heat. Limoneo, Lovelace, Ouagua,
ComAncbe, Flossie Besant, Sunup and
Norlne also started. Time, 2:201%, 2:l6,
2;l9. 2:20L.
PA class, trotting. merchants and
manufacturers, purse 5000: j. VI. D.
won three straight heats and the race in
2:l62l, 2:l64, 2:15A. Claymore, Red
Americas, PalatiU, sally Simmons. Oak
ley. Maid, Harry Pennington, Cocoon,
Inima T, Kate Gallery. Myron McHenry
Callino, Nora +, Oakbnrn, Nettie Wilkes
and CObwebs also started.
Free for ali pacing, purse s., 900: Rob
ert j. won the race III three straight
heats. Time, 2:0954. 2:0814 2:OSl[. Online,
Guy, Reflector, w. w. L. and Flying Jib
also started
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19
Crack Riders Racss

BosToNs. July is The bicycle race here
Today between the crack riders of the
eolntry were very interesting aud largely
attended.
One mile scratch (class B)-Murphv first,
Titus second, Bliss third, Sanger fourth.
Time 2:I9
Three mile handicap Glass B)-Walter
/ Eckhardt, 80 yards, first Time
1:29 >.
Two mile handicap (class B)-Sanger,
stratch. first; Titus, 20 yards. second: Bald.
20 wards. third. Time 4:32 -.
One mile lap jciass B)-George F.
IHy!or, eight points. Time 20 fiat.
Two mile lap (class A(-Lsightou Blau-
writ, - points. Time 5:O5 fat.
One mile handicap (clas> B)-Howard A.
French, $50 yards Time 2:l5.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-19
HER UNEXPECTED GUESTS.
A True ale of Young Wifs's Dinner To
Ha.h.ad's Frfnuds

hsNbHnA = II AaAAa-
Young Mrs Witherby has had = most
remarkable experience She was mar
ried a year age. and OF course she toll
her husband that she would always Dos
ready 20 receive and dine his friends in
proper stvle. She had been brought up
on the good, old fashioned system, and
She knew that no emergency ever found
her mother unpTcparcd. There were
always cold potatoes IN the ice chest -
reappear as hashed brown potatoes
there was always cold chicken 30 he
served as chicken fricsses OF chicken
hashcd on toast. stale caks served
with sauce ss cottage pudding, am
br1sial coffee. cheese end waters
always finished up an impremptts
dinner, which tho unexpected guests
found more delicious than a meat
OF many courses. Young Mrs. With
erbv knew that this Has NJ p
should be She had read IN the 81 Dung
Houscgeepers Guide 90 Happiness
about imprompfu meals. and she feIt
that Il only ono knew how % hash tho
potatoes and make the coffee no de-
scent q stranger was 20 be dreaded
Ms Witherby has been getfFg her
summer outfit ready and last Ihursfs~
being tbe cooks day OF she decided -
sew al dzv and 20 get George 90 takD
her % a IlttIc Bohemian rc.-taurant -
dinner AZ o o'clock she heard bis v1ics
IN the hall lie was Hospitality en-
treating someone 20 make hi5ass. u COM
Portable IN the library. In two or
81 80. -. ..rrs1a 81 I.f .-.Fr-~ q. p "a rr-