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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

English ship-bui1der. has constructed for
the Russian government q torpedo boat
Which has actually moved at the speed of
almost thirty-seven miles an hour-thirty-
two knots. The mean speed of this mar
velously swift craft on three-hour run
was almost thirty knots. Accompanying
the announcement Of this truly wonderful
achievement comes the statement as to
other torpedo boats now being built for
the British government which are guaran-
teed to exceed thirty knots on three-hour
trial trips. and which will quite probably
break the record established by the boat
of which the Russian navy is just now very
proud. 1t, therefore, behooves American
naval constructors and ship-builders to be
on the alert. We could forgive the Eng
lishmen for building more substantial craft
than Ours. and might view with unconcern
the more graceful appearance of the Euro
for them. but we cannot rest for any con-
siderable period of time while Great Britain
and Russia combine to call the worlds at.
tention to the fact that their torpedo boat
is faster than anything the Yankees have
ever built. Just what the Herreshoffs and
the Cramps and others VINO may be devot-
ing themselves to advanced ship-building
struction is merely conjectural. but even
the cautious man may safely bet dollar
or two that the product Of American
brains and American ship-yards will set
the pace for all the old world navies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
"NOthing Like Leather"

Those who hoped for q revolution in the
art of great gun-making, in the interest of
the cattle-ra!sing industry, when reports
of the success of the raw-hide cannon
were received recently from Sandy Hook.
are probably doomed to disappointment.
An excellent authority has now pointed out
the fact that the two objects achieved by
the use of rawllide as an outer surface
for the gun are, in reality elements of
weakness. He states that, in the first place,
lightness, which is primarily secured by
the use of the leather, detracts from the
rarge and accuracy of the piece, for, as no
says, these are dependent upon the recoil,
inasmuch as the explosion of the powder
therefore, the gun is so light as TO recoil
smartly and freely. the shot loses pro-
portionate amount of force. Much Of he
weight of great guns. he declares, could
be dispensed with as a mere matter of
strength, but the pieces would be rendered
too light for effective use. The otker end
secured by the leather is said to lie the
low temperature of the piece after shots
are fired. But this, he claims, Is a danger.
for by no possibility can the real amount
of heat generated by the shot be reduced
and the use of the raw-hide cover only re-
tains it-being a non-conductor of heat
within the inner tube. On the other hand,
the use of an all-metal tube permits the
heat to escape TO the outer layers and thus
to the air and prevents that greatest of
dangers, everlasting, to much higher
degree than does the raw-hide gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Rarely does an American take umbra pe
when 1t is stated that some other nation
does some particular thing much more
thoroughly than 1t is done in the United
States, but there is no surer way of stir
rirg American wrath into activity than by
declaring that We are not ct the head of
the procession as to speed. We pride our
selves on our rapidity, and in most in
stances justly so. We work faster and we
walk faster and we think more quickly
and we eat in less time, and generally die
sooner than any other aggregation of
humanity known to the people of the nine
teenth century. Only little while age
the management of an English railroad
proudly announced the establishment of a
new record for steam transit over a dis
lance exceeding four hundred miles, and
hardly had the cable brought details of
the feat before the management of an
American road smashed the newly-made
English record into fragments So, too
there has been conspicuous American SUPER
fority as TO yachting, and as lately as Sat
urday afternoon American athletes CAP
tur ed all the honors in series of contests
with sprinters. and jumpers and shot-put-
tiers and hammer throwers who were
alleged to be the best men in their respec-
tive classes in Great Britain. But all these
things avail only little when we contem-
plate the undoubted fact that Yarrow. the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
Cheap Fares Mean Big Profits.

An object lesson deserving Of study by
street and steam railroad corporations was
presented yesterday in the enormous traffic
on the lines of the Capital Traction Com
pany-up to Saturday last the Washington
and Georgetown and Rock Creek Railroad
Companies. The ride to and from Chevy
Chase has always been a favorte, for If
there is any atmospheric chilliness anywhere
in this region IL Is to be found along the
route followed by the Chevy Chase cars.
One of the results of the consolidation of
the roads was reducfion of fifty per cent
in the fare. for instead of there being one
fare on the Washington and Georgetown
road to either the 7th or 14th stre,t connect
ing points and another fare to the circle at
Chevy Chase, one fare suftices for the entire
trip. Thousands of people yesterday took
advantage of the better conditions and of
that number a very large percentage rode to
and from Chevy Chase for the first time,
tempted by the great length and extreme
cheapness of the excursion. That many
people suffered discomfort because of the
overcrowding is certain, but the generally
wide-awake management will undoubtedly
see to 1t that the transportation arrange
ments are better next Sunday, for now it
knows what to expect. No railroad COM
pany ever lost money by reasonably cheap
ening the fares it requires of those who pa
tronze 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
International Amitx.

There Is something very refreshing in the
manner in which the Englshmen take the
tren endous defeat of their best athletes in
New York Saturday by Americas runners,
jumpers hammer-throwers and shot-put-
tiers. No doubt the intense heat tod a bit
more heavily on the visitors than upon the
home team, and perhaps the Britishers were
trifle "Out of condition" after their in tro-
ductiCn into new climate Yet one and all.
the athletes themselves and their home
papers. express a belief that the Americans
won because they were better men, and
that had the weather been different the. re-
suits would have been the same This is a
manly. noble way to take defeat There
were no Dunravens in that crowd. Now
with Mr.. Rose the new challenger for the
Americas cup. saying that though he knows
there is apt to be some crowding on the
yachting course next September, and that
there will probably be a little good-natured
friction between him and the committee,
there will be a yacht race from start to
finish. With such a sentiment inspiring the
latest aspirant for the honor of recovering
the international prize. there should be no
reason for Americans to cherish hard
thoughts about the sporting honor of Eng
lishmen III general. The games on Saturday
in New York, says one London journal, will
go far toward healing the wound of Bunker
Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
That Poor Policy ofsExclu.io,

Washington Correspondence New York Times
The Commissioners of the District of Co.
lumbia lately have adopted a policy of ex-
clusion toward newspaper reporters which
is far from agreeable to the Washington
public. This policy has been carried to the
extent of closing - the local reporters all
the rooms in the District building except
one provided especially for the press. One
of the Commissioners. in an interview, says
that this has been done in order to put all
the reporters on an equality and to pre-
vent the premature publication of certain
reports. The excuse hardly will be accept
ed by the people who hitherto have bene-
fitted by the news furnished by enterprising
reporters The new order practically
amounts to a censorship. 1t is not expect
ed that the local papers will give over their
effort to keep tab on the movements Of
the Commissioners. Recent criticism OF
the attitude of the Commissioners toward
the trolley combine and other enemies Of
the public is believed to be at the bottom
of this drastic order. The Commissioners
have shown a willingness to coddle the
trolley people, but finally have been forced
to make them comply with, the law of
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
The Fifty-Fourth Congress and silver

The Fifty-FOurth Congress md Silver.
Sound-money doctrines will rot suffer
violence at the hands of the Fifty-fourth
Congress. 1t was not seriously supposed
by these who were well-informed as to
national finances that radical legislative
changes as to the countrys money would
be even suggested by any considerable pro-
portion of the incoming House Of Repre-
sentatives, but not until the New York
Chamber of Commerce completed its poll
of the House was it certain that the
sensibly-sincere element would have alb
solute control. In the Senate free silver
can only muster thirty-nine votes, although
that number may perhaps be increased to
forty-one when Utah contributes its quota
to the membership of the upper house.
Against free Internationally and all
the time-wll be fo-ty-three Senator's with
the probability that from four to half a
doZer of those who are quoted as silver
advocates would come out on the side OF
sound money in nine votes out Of ten. In
the House the free siveritees constitute
a very email minority; the most liberal
estimate gives to free silver but eighty
eight votes-fifty-one democrats. thirty re-
publicans and seven populists. The number
of free silver legislators will therefore be
smaller in the Fffty-fourth Congress than
1t has been for some time past, which Is
of itself a very hopeful sign. You never
can tell what Congress IS going to do
Congress itself is as a rule, ignorant until
the final vote is taken-but from the ap-
pearabce of things 1t seems safe to be-
1ieve that the Fifty-fourth Congress may
be considerably above the congressional
average
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
A NIcrcilcs. Woman.

Listen" she said, g and I Will tell you
my story.
Don't! Don't"' he said in a voice that
shook in Its emotion. Remember that We
are now strangers"
you shall hear it." she Kissed.
mot here! Spare ine--spare me, in PHYS
namev'
Il have no pity for such as you.''
He buried his face in his hands, ard she
told him her story; ay, without skipping a
page, from the preface clear through to
the end of the thirty-seventh chapter. And
when the gray twilight came the authoress
laid the manuscript On the editors pros
trate form and strobe away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
Boys Shoes Re-
duced.
Excellent for School Wear.

An opportunity to buy them at
much less than the regular prices.
The lines of sizes are broken in
most of the lots. The size range is
mentioned in each instance, and you
can tell by this list whether your
size is here.
Boys Button Shoes. tipped. Widths. c. and
f. lengths, to 5h Reduced from $3.50, $500
and $3.50 per pair to. 81 90
Youths Button Shoes. tipped Widths D AMI E.
Lengths. II to 1871. Reduced from $50 and 81. 90
pei pair to... Sl.Oo
Youths Dongoa Buttcn Shoes, patent tips
Widths, A and b. lengths, IL to 1. Reduced
from 81. so per pair 10. 81 90
Boys Calf Lace Shoes. tipped Widths. c. D
and E. Lengths. TO 5E. Reduced from $500.
$3.50 and $500 per pair tp ................$1.5 80
Boys Russia Calf and Goat Lace Shoes and Light
Tan Butchers. Sizes 2Ea to 51a. Reduced from
S2o0 $3.50. s.. 10 ana 800 per pair to. 81 10
S-u ISL annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Even those who do not object to seeing
clergymen active in politics are constrained
to hope that the members of the cloth in
New York will not get to quarreling
among themselves on secular Issues. If
they devote their time to reforming enc
another the more general necessities in
the progress of moral improvement are in
great danger of being neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
The Cham pion'. Chess Tactics.


1t is in his management of the pawns,
the humblest pieces on the chess board
that Pillsbury makes some of his most sue
cessful moves in chess. A chess expert
who has followed the champions play
carefully says that frequently the sacrifice
of one of his pawns opens the way almost
unexpectedly for a break through his op-
pcnent's "rush-line."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
A lingo Suggestion.

what We want" said the man who was
miserable in an unreasonable perspiration,
sis a new program for the administration"
What do you mean?"
eve want to take this red-hot policy out
of the weather bureau and put it into the
State Department."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

One hundred men did what they could to-
day toward making good the promise of a
complete city post-office building in 1897: a
promise which is carved on the forefront
of The skeleton structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

'I don't think that Senator Sorghum is
very much Of a political economist" re-
marked the everyday citizen.
Economist! echoed the inside worker.
II should say not. When he gifts after a
convention he's liberl to the point of ex-
travagancev'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
A Timely Understanding.

Young man." said the merchant, "do
you want employment in my establish
mentT'
Certainly" was the applicants reply.
That's all right, then," was the rejoin-
der, with a sigh of relief, II was afraid
you just wanted a position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
H0usefurmishimg
Goods Dept.

Special prices on Teas, Coffees,
Package Goods, Bottled Goods,
Canned Goods, Soaps, &c.
Teas and CoffeeS.
Arbuckle's Roasted Coffee, per ID. &c.
W. & LIS Selected Java and Mocha Coffee, lii. 34c.
Shaplesh's Victor Coffee, per pks......... BIC.
Doan's High-Srade Puverized Coffee, per Id. .4Oc.
Tetley's India and Ceylon Tea. per Il b.. zoe.
W. 4 LIS Mixed Teas, per a Id. ............ 13c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

He used to say, will you be miner?
No more the style endures.
OF woman new but still divine,
He asks, "Can be yours?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

The wary pugilist will surely have the
sagacity to avoid giving the referee more
advertisement than he gets out of this
business himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
Weather History.

First you don a linen duster;
Then an overcoat;
Next you have piece of flannel
Tied around your throat.
Soon you get your old umbrelP
To guard you from the rain,
And after that you go and put
The buster on again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

If the Commissioners will not tell the re-
porter the news, the reporter must tell the
news to the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Candidate Campbell is still putting in
valuable time waiting for the unexpected
to happen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Richard Croker's devotion to his party
Is touchingly shown by his determin ia ton
to have as little to do with it as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

The gentleman who tried to take posses
sion of Trinidad might have known that
England would not let him alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
We Must Not Re Slow.

The only proper method of ''elevating''
the trolley is to put it under ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
The .SixZard" Rules,

From the Philadelphia Press
From BostoE's baked bean reaches, to
Nebraska's plains of sand, the weather
record teaches "sizzard" owns the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
SHOOTING STARS.

The usual prospect for brisk fall trade
among the politicians presents itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are o different patterns II
Madras Curtains-from s. to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are . different patterns IN
Raj Lace, Tamboured and Swiss Cur
tsins-from S. 25 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are 10 different patterns u
Silk-edecd Saxony Curtains-{som -
to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

: Here are As different patterns in
Point Brussels and Point de Gene
Curtains-from Sc to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
sDainties for the DOM,
! icile--
{ AT
|PERRY'S.

This store is the scene of
continual action. We never
let up in our great mission.
We always want it to be said
that hits is the best store in
town."
Today we want to give
you a Curtain lecture"
But it will tell of special
values and special prices. We
don't believe you ever
thought our Upholstery De-
partment would take the
rank it has. 1t has set a pace
that outfoots every anticipa-
ton.
Last seasons possibilities
were good.
This seasons are better.
Conditions conspire to make
them so. Our eagerness to
turn every point to your ia .
vor makes the advantages
follow one another in double
quick procession.
Here are ~ different patterns IN
nottingham Lace Curtains running,
from 75c. to s. q pair.
Here are 60 different patterns in
Irish Point Lace CurtaiEs-au white
running from S2.e5 to SIS.
Here are 80 different patterns In
Creme and Ivory Irish Point Lace Cur
tains-frOm So to SIS.
Here are As different patterns in
Point Brussels and Point de Gene
Curtains-from Sc to SIS.
Here are . different patterns IN
Rtal Lace, Tamboured and Swiss Cur
tsins-from $s.25 to $3.50.
Here are q different patterns II
Madras Curtains-from s. to $3.50.
Here are 10 different patterns Of
Silk-edeed Saxony Curtains-{som a
to $3.50.
Here are II different patterns Of
Dotted Swiss Bouaoir Curtains from
$1.45 to $3.50 a pair.
Similar small prices are
marked on the Arabian,
Honiton, Cluny. Marie An
toinette. Louis XII, Spachtel
and French Chamber Cur
tains. The entire budget is a
gathering of Novelties-and
patterns of our exclusive
picking.
PORTIERES.
French made Tapestry Portieres. fal-
lowing the oriental types-S4So 10
$3.50.
Other kinds of Tapestry Portiercs, In
other eTects-$4 to $12.
Raw SIX and Satin pamask re<-
'iere'-" to 20.
Chenille rcrtieres-p,ain or oord.rsa
So to SIS.
IT :: =; = -: - =: !: ;:::' s' 's:::
and yplOur-all sixpA
India psarery silks.
neutrality-suspicious. oi !ar. Oh II
z s:s''' a: = s..::: :':: 9: '''''''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are 80 different patterns In
Creme and Ivory Irish Point Lace Cur
tains-from So to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are II different patterns Of
Dotted Swiss Boudoir Curtains from
$1.45 to $3.50 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Chenille Pcrtieres-plain or bocdsred
So to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Similar small prices are
marked on the Arabian,
Honiton. Cluny. Marie An
toinette, Louis XII, Spachtel
and French Chamber Cur
tains. The entire budget is a
gathering of Novelties-and
patterns of our exclusive
picking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
Soaps.
Mason's Patent Fruit Jars.

Pint size, per dozen. Observation-Disclosures $50.
Quart SIZE per dozen 81. 63c.
Half-gallon size, peg dozen .......:-...... 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are 60 different patterns in
Irish Point Lace CurteiEs-an white
running from S2.95 to $25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Novelty effects in China, japan AID
India Drarery Silks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
BITS OF HOME FINERY

Table Covers, in tapestry. chenille
and velour-all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Amuse Our trade in cotton stuffs at
special one-day sale until that
weather-bound freeze arrives.
Sd UnbleacN1ed Sheeting,
full z2 inches wide, 9Hc.
THIS PRICE FOR TOMORROW ONLY,
Ga Pepperell BleacE1ed
Sheeting, a standard brand
of Muslin, 9Tc.
THIS PRICE FOR TOMORROW ONLY.
5=4 Alexander BHeacEaed
Pillow Case MUSLIN, 8Mc.
THIS PRICE FOR TOMORROW ONLY.
Coromet Cambria, full
yard wide, finished and
counts as many threads to
the yard'as Lonsdale, 6zsc.
THIS PRICE FOR TOMORROW ONLY.
Rival Bleached Muslin,
full yard wide, better than
fruit of the loom, finer and
softer, 6%c.
THIS Is FOR TOMORROW ONLY.
The Genuine Amoskeag
Apron Ginghams, ALI the
pretty plain and broken
checks, i'm Pinks, Browns,
Greens and Blues, sc.
Shifting Prints. i'm per-
Gale styles and finish, 3 Hc.
THIS IS FOR TOMORROW ONLY.
The very best Prints, i'm
Fancies, Indigo, Blues and
Mourning, SIC.
Cheese Cloth and Augusta
Bumtimgs, i'm ALI coiors, 2 zsc.
THIS IS EoR TOMORROW ONLY
Pretty New Dark Dress
Ginghams, i'm all the new
est plaid effects, 6zsc.
Very Latest Persian
Effect Wrapper Flannels,
i'm medium and dark color
ings, SAc.
One solid case of Fine
French Percale i'm Navy
and Red Grounds with all
kinds of little dots, zig
gags, vines and spots, II nc.
100 pieces of Bleached
and Unbleached l6=inch
Toweling, 2Tc.
THIS Is FOR TOMORROW ONLY.
One special good item
placed ON sale i'm our REM
nant Department i'm COM
junction with OUR other
well=known trade=bring=
ers, and that is 1000 yds.
of best quality plain black
Sateen, Henrietta finish,
8Ac.
M1nm NNm11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Raw SILK and Satin Damask Pr
tiers-$9 to $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Other kinds of Tapestry Portiercs. In
other effects-$4 to $12.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
PORTIERES,

French made Tapestry Portieres. fol
lowing the oriental types-$4.S0 70
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

DIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected With the
ONCE, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the. Editorial or business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23
Welutir1a

Velutima
Is used for Facirgs. Capes Dresses, Trimmings, &C.
No silk velvet will give as good results Veuina.
Black, white and the seasons new shades in
Velvet Dent LIST floor :. Adjoining Silks)
LACE CURTAINS tIEANSED. Toe PER PAIR
PAIR
Let us have this work as soon possible. as we
goods more promptly now than couple of weeks
hence. Goods called for and delivered
Woodward s LothroG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Here are 40 different patterns In
nottingham Lace Curtains-running
from 75c. to s. q pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

French, English and American Gre
toDEes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

Silkaline-hundreds Of yards Of II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

japanese and Chinese 'Crepcs, Satin
Damask and Tapestries for upholstar-
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-23

This store is the scene of
continual action. We never
let up in our great mission.
We always want it to be said
that hits is the best store in
town"