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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

When the bicycle-riding new woman"
appeared in public with the lower half Of
her physical self clad in boomers, she
doubtless expected to be an object Of ridi-
cule and was prepared to hear all manner
of gibes and jeers and sarcasm-perhaps
even abuse-but 1t is not at all likely that
she ever imagined that anyone, and espe-
cially her husband, would endeavor to en-
list the energy of the law in an anti
bloomer crusade. The law. however, does
not seem to be willing to afford boomer
hating men much assistance, in New Jer-
sey at least. A young married man, resid-
ing near Paterson, some time ago taught
his wife to ride the enhancing wheel.
Skirts interfered with the lady's enjoy
Inent Of the healthful exercise, so a few
days since she surprised her husband with
an exhibition of full-grown boomers He
argued, but without avail; he pleaded. but
without effect; he stormed, but the bloom
ers were still there. Then he departed to
consult his lawyer, and his lawyer, after
thoroughly investigating the matter. as
sured him that none of the courts-not
even the divorce court-would give him
serious hearing. There doesn't seem to be
any moral to this story, but there is a
good deal of instruction in it. The So
called weaker sex is rapidly achieving
supremacy, and the day is near at hand
when the far ones may safely flaunt their
boomers In the face of old-fogy man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

the summit Of speed and hold the palm for
the swiftest ship afioat. There is point
beyond which machinery cannot go. There
is limit to the endurance of metal. and
when there Is more work to be performed
than can be done by the materials in the
machine something gives way. 1t may be
faulty construction, or it may he that too
much is expected of the machine. At all
events the belief is gradually being forced
upon observers that steamships alone will
not do much more toward reducing the
time between the shores of the Atlantic
There may be other devices for this pur-
pose, such as shortening the water route,
and landing the ships at some far eastern
port on this side approached by swift
trains. But until there Is some new and
more effective motive power that can be
applied with economy to the vessels, or
some new materials discovered that Will
stand better the terrible strains, the dream
of three-day trip across the ocean Will
probably be impossible Of realization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

An item in yesterdays Star developed the
fact that the proper authorities of this Dis
trict do not have photographs taken of I'M
known dead persons who have come to
their end here There should be an imme-
date reversal of this condition. Wash
rgton is one of the places WHARF, visitors
are most plentiful all the year round, and
when the large number Of strangers here
is considered 1t Is not surprising that there
are many deaths among them. OF course
most of them are easily identified, but in
case they are not the District authorities
should see that their features are photo
graphically perpetuated, as well as a de-
scription Of the peculiarities and clothing
preserved, in order that those who may
seek their whereabouts at some future
time may be assisted in their quest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

In a communication printed elsewhere In
The Star, attention is directed to the OBJ
structions to traffic existing on F and G
streets between Seventh and Ninth streets
because the Interior Department parking
and fence project into what is properly a
thoroughfare. All four of the streets
named are devoted to most active COM
mercial uses, and it will be admitted by
any one who knows the conditions in that
region that there should be contraction of
the Interior Department grounds both on
and G streets. OF course nothing can be
done to widen these streets prior to the
assembling of Congress. but as there is al
ways a decided advantage resultant from
the taking of time by the forelock it Is not
too early to agitate and organize and
Rgitate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

There are signs that the race between
time and the ocean flyers is drawing TO a
practical close. 1t has been the fashion
for some years to smash records at merry
pace each season, but each new perform
ance has, it has been feared by conserva-
tive people, been accompanied by a more
than corresponding loss of safety. Instead
of breaking records the steamers are now
breaking parts of their machinery. This
u no new thing. for cracked shafts and
bursted pipes have been more or less COM
mon ever since steam navigation became
pcs;i5ta. But there is an alarming increase
Of minor accidents serving to delay the
great liners. season after season, and it is
reasonable conclusion that this Is due
Ia e great measure to the effort to reach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

Nervousr ess is by nc means Teutonic
characteristic, but once in awhile the Ger
man nerves become tense and suffer from
v.bratory motion that mt st be extremely
discommodipg. Just now Germans are
very much upset ever the fact that spy
presumed, Of course. to be in the employ
of the French goverrment-has succeeded
in obtaining entrance into the great fort
ress of Spandau and. after remaining
therein for a time sufficiently lengthy for
his purpose, departed without suffering
any more inconvenience than few min
utes of arrest. The daring invader claimed
to be a German officer and his claim hay
ing been recognized by persons who were
not familiar with the physical appearance
of the officer counterfeited he was per-
mitted to depart in peace, taking with him.
SO the Germans fear, large quantity Of
information which may be extremely use
full to France. Only little while ago this
same man, dressed in the uniform OF an
officer. walked into the barracks of Char
lottenburg and took from one of the squad
rooms a service rifle. But before we either
laugh or sIeer at the apprehension felt in
Germany over the nervy deeds of the sup
posititious Frenchman, let us pause to
anaIyze what would probably be our feel
SAAe~e
the emissary of foreign power had been
discovered within the works at Fort Foote
or be found chasing lizards and snakes in
the .ssemates at Fort Washington. No
such awful happening has as yet taken
place, but the dread news may be carried
hither on the next steamboat; and should
1t come, vino can measure the wrath and
despair of the American people at knowing
that the principal river-defenses of the
national capital ore as open books to. 1t
may be, the Chilean or perhaps the Chi
nese govern ment. That the Notifications
board understands the gravity of the stu
alton we have no doubt, but there Is In
the protection of our forts from auizzins
eyes at least the appearance Of careless
ness Suggestion from a civilian source is
not likely to be seriously regarded but
there surely Is no improI riety in wonder
ing why the earthworks at Fort Foote and
the defenses at Fort Washington-includ-
ing the old soda-water-tottle guns on the
WARFARE lot hidden from the gaze of the
inquisitive by the use of three or four
wagon covers or tarpaulins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

A young and vigorous life was excuse
lessly sacrificed yesterday on the new city
post Office building. One Of the iron-work-
ers stepped on the end Of an unsecured
plank and as a result fell practically from
the top to the bottom of the structure,
suffering horrible mutilation and instant
death. To some extent the unfortunate
man was responsible for the happening
the exercise of little caution would prob
ably have resulted in a longer existence
but the real, the burdensome responsibility
must Cypress those who have so arranged
the work upon the building as to leave
open and exposed opportunities for the kill
ing of every one of the small number of
men engaged upon the structure. Perhaps
coroners jury or a grand jury may be
needed to specifically identify the individ-
ual upon whom should be visited the pun
ishment that unquestionably has been
earned. The regulations governing ap-
proved construction demand that either
temporary or permanent floors be placed
in position with relationship to the other
main features Of the edifice. SO that it
vorld not be possible for a man to fall
more than one story within the walls Of
the building. This common-sense provis-
ion for the safety of those who are merely
paid enough for their labor and who
should not. therefore. be called upon to
momentarily risk their lives. has been
completely disregarded in the post-office
building. There is inexpressible sadness in
the thought that men who toll earnestly for
the bare necessaries of life should by rea-
son of greed or carelessness be continually
threatened with horrible and unmerited
death. The absence of flooring has resulted
in the killing of one or more employees. who.
being plain artisans and laborers. were of
comparatively little value in the estimation
of those in control. The untime1y death of
Beach should result in searching
inv estigation and in the proper placing of
such safeguards as may be needed TO pre-
vent any recurrence of death from open
floor .paces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

News from the west as to the corn crop
Is most encouraging. in fact, there is every
reason for believing that the production Of
corn will be greater this year than any
that has ever up to this time blessed the
country. Hot winds may, perhaps, do a
trfle of damage in Kansas and portions of
Nebraska, and there is. of course. the pos
sibiity that early frosts will have an ap-
pieciabie effect upon some of the north
western corn. but the amount Of injury
that is at all probable will not be sufficient
to cause any concern. Western railroad
men say that the crop will surely exceed
2,230 100000 bushels some of the more
hopeful statisticians insist that the total
will be above 2,5OO.O0O bushels. The
yield of oats will also be very large indeed.
How much these things mean to the nation
generally is insufficiently realized by the
great mass of the people. Heavy crops of
corn and oats Will put in the farmers pock-
cts more money than they have held for
several years. and with more money, the
farmers can liquidate burdensomc indebt-
edness and buy what they and their fami-
lies need to consume during the coming
v!nter and spring. Big crops always make
certain increased grain traffic, and, as an
almost immediate consequence, there Is
tremendous growth of business in all sorts
of merchandise and manufactures. Already
have these reciprocative movements started;
there is steady expansion, and within the
coming two or three weeks those railroads
which are generally known as granger"
reads will be providing employment for
large number of men who. for a long per-
Tod, have been Idle. Rolling-s.o, * all ever
the country is being repaired. 50 that it
may be ready for the rush. while qui.e a
number of the roads in Indiana. Illinois.
Iowa. Kansas and Nebraska, the Dakotas
and Montana are buying cars, so as to be
in a position to transport the vast quanti-
ties of raw fcod-ma terial to places where
there is either storage or purchasing de-
mand. President Cable of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific road IS quoted as
saying:
1.-THE immense crop outlook and encour-
aging reports from all sections along our
roads have led to look for plenty OF
work this fall. We are running our Stops
full blast. and while we are not In the
market for new rolling stock, we have
placed few orders to piece cut where we
gre Short
Hard times will soon be merely uncom-
Portable "reminiscences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

Fair Bicyclers.
From the st. James Budget.
See the ladies on the wheels
Happy wheels!
What a bored society this latest craze re-
veals!
How they twinkle. twinkle, twinkle,
Up and down the dusty track!
With here and there Sprinkle"
And smart frock all a-wrinkle,
With the dust upon it's back.
How they turn, turn. turn,
In sort of social churn,
Keeping tune in rhythmic measure with
their dainty toes and heels,
To the wheels, wheels, wheels, wheels,
Wheels, wheels, wheels
To the wtirring and the whirling of the
wheels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Summer Blacks.
Good Values i'm
China and CrQckery.

200 Statuettes, imitation of old ivory. busts and
full figures Each. .........................2 5c
6-piece China Toilet Sets. Each. ..........S175
1O-piece American China Toilet Sets, seven dec
orations. Each. Observation-Disclosures 35
1OO-piece English China Dinner Sets, brown and
blue decorat lions. Each. ..................$ Sc so
Decorated German China Hanging Soap Dishes.
Each .........................2 Csc.
Decorated Cuspidors. Each. INSTRUMENTATION. 39c.
Decorated German China Puff Boxes. Each. .25c.
Decorated German China Berry Bowls. Each. soc.
13-piece German China Berry Sets. Each. 81 %
German China Cracker Jars. Each. ........ soc.
German China Condensed Milk Jars. Each. DOC.
American China Bread and Butter Plates. Ea. 1Oc.
German China Mustard Jars Each. ........ 15c
9th floor. 10Th st. bldg. }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

I'm perfectly convinced" said the am
bilious young man, that can write the
greatest novel of the period"
''Why don't you go ahead and do it
them"
"Oh, wouldn't think of such a thing.
am happy now in my belief on the sub
ject. Where's the good of my risking dis
appointment?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

"Bliggin's wife is quite hnguist."
Eyes. She's highly accomplished. And
she's never content. She is always trying
to get beyond what she has already done"
What has she undertaken now?"
"She's learning the language in which
baseball is described in the newspapers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

The bands are playing and the roses are
blooming in Atlanta. The poets are getting
corus on their thumbs striking the Tyre,
and the advance agents are hustling in
way which leaves no doubt as to the glori-
GUS success of the International Cotton
States ExpoSition,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

DR.. Parkhurst is caid to be reading the
United States newspapers with much care
while on his vacation. The doctor cannot
complain that the cause of reform Is
Ianguishing In his absenee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

1t does seem little silly for scientists to
devote so much ink and paper to the ad-
monition that there is danger in kiss.
while the trolley car is permitted to roam
the streets at will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Linear Measure,

isn't there something wrong with the
feet Of Jingleton's poetry" asked the as
sistant.
YES" replied the managing editor as he
laid down the ruler with a sigh; there are
too many of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

From the New York Evening World.
In Europe this Sunday law would cause
beer riot. Here we peaceable and
suffer grave wrong. We would rather en-
dure any personal hardships than break
the public peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

Among the fin de steele phenomena whose
discoveries make this epoch historic the
appearance of large number of Kentucky
republicans is not the least remarkable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

The rumor that Edison Is writing novel
Is probably false. Mr.. Edison's active ad-
vertising department should give him all
the literary occupation he cares for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

If there is any crime that Holmes has
not yet been accused of it will please step
forward and be counted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

F1emstitchedL irnenSneets
and Pillow Cases at tWem=
ty=five per cent less than
former prices. Five styles
of nermstitchirng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

1t is high time for Queen Liliuokalani to
give up the throne fad and tackle bicycle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

Will Miss Japan have the goodness to
slap China again and make 1t behave itself?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
The Grim Fact of 1t,

The Grim Fact OF 1t.
you'll have to hurry UP on this build
ing" said the boss of gang of laborers.
Were ahead Of time now, amt we?'
suggested one of the men.
Eyes. But the contractor wants to hurry
and get it all up before it falls down."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

'Dah am some parents said Uncle
Eben, dat hab keerless way OBJ 'casion-
ally maxim er boy feel like he was gittin'
licked fob not lynn bout whut he DONE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Inter-Urban Courtesies
the y, Y, Mail and Express

From the y. Y. Mail and Express.
Boston has lost two ex-mayors by death
within two weeks, a circumstance which
argues the undesirabi1ity of being an ex-
mayor of Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Monday Begins the Sec
orld Week of Our
Regular August
Sale of
House keeping
Linens.

During this sale we are offering
better, stronger and more interest
ing values in Table and Toilet
Linens than at any previous season.
Flax and flax only is the basis of
our Linen business. I l n goods
partly cotton-have never found
favor with us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
A Literary Suggestion.
From the Boston Globe.

If Chauncey Depew ever writes his
recollections, Twenty Years Presidential
Candidate might be a fitting title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
A Journalistic Grief.

The paths of perversity all must pursue.
Experience shows 1t each day;
The easiest man for a large interview.
Is the man who has nothing to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Fair BicycIers.

There wt1e one hundred men working to-
lay on the new city post-office building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Riparns
t q blu les.

Mr.. A. P. st. john a citizen Of
Oregon, Wisconsin. in an interview
had with d. E. Williams OF the
Oregon Observer, on the 9Th day Of
May. 1895. said: For long time
have been more or less troubled with
dyspepsia. Having considerable hard
work TO do. II followed the
cravings Of my appetite, it sure
to result in those terrible distressing
pains Of the stomach. When In the
most agony I would endeavor to
obtain partial relief by some
grandmother treatment, which, II Of
any benefit, was to strengthen the
Imagination that the distress was a
trife less. At times I have suffered
intensely. While visiting my sister
Cora was recommended to try
Rlpans Tabules, which I soon
dis, ov cred were a blessing to
mankind Now 1 am never without
them, and am pleased to recommend
them GOdsend to those troubled
with dyspepsia"
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists, or by mai
If the price go cents box) is sent to The Ripai
Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce ST., New Yor
Sample vial. 10 cents. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

BEST ENGLISH GALATEA, all odd
styles. Regularly 33c. per yard. At. .12hc.
Cd floor. 18th st. bldg}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
AREN'T
You Il Is.
va
Tired
Paying rent and having nothing to show for I'll
II you try. How3 Why, buy lot at Tuxedo. from
SIS to $40.

Small payment down. 81 weekly; 10 per cent off
for cash; title guaranteed. No charge for deed.
This is the first step you want to take to secure
a home. After that you won't find any trouble
about putting up a house. Why pay, say, SIS per
month for years for rent and have nothing to
show for 1t, when with a smaller payment you can
become your own landlord? At beautiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, 6S-fnch, IN
a variety Of patterns. Extra weight and quail
ity Regularly SIC. Per yard. ............... "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Ribbons.

lot Of Satin G.. G. Ribbon,
ranging in price from Soc to Csc.
yard. All colOrs and widths.
We offer now at. Observation-Disclosures.
/ lot All-silk Moirc Sash Ribbon,
in. wide. in white, pink. blue,
brown and lavender. reduced to-.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-15

Governor McGraw of Washington
declined to appoint delegates TO the BIZ
metallic Conference at Salt Lake uE-
less authorized to do so by the Legis-
lature. His reasons We're as follows ::
Executive ability of action in the
naming Of men 70 participate in
such a conference when not author
lied by Legislative direction, should
imply on the one hand sanction by
the public opinion of the common
wealth, or on the other the justifica-
ton Of z plainly avowed principle Of
the party of which the chief magis-
trate is a member
In other words he felt delicate about
appointing delegates to a conference
not in accord with his own political
faith. This is cited for the benefit of
persons who criticised Gov. Jones' ac-
ton in declining to appoint Republi-
can OF Democratic delegates a few
weeks ago. McGraw'5 reasons were
even more positively stated than Gov
ernor Jones
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-15
n "CHkRACTER BlACKMA.L ;
MAY Is

Editor Kelly of the Journal has be-
gan fight against the robbery of the
taxpayers in Washoe Yesterday
morning he published a tabulated
statement of the amount of money
taken out of the public treasury since
January of the present year. and tells
who did it.
We regret very much to see editor
Kelly in the role Of character black
mail. If leading citizens wish to take
s4l, 900 out Of the county treasury, it
seems out of place for a newspaper TO
protest IL the men who Illegally
reached for thesmoney were leading
citizens, it seems a pity TO destroy the
Illusion. There are always a certain
clique in every small town who pose
as leading citizens" and who farten
off the credulous taxpayers.
II the taxpayer is fool enough to
submit TO this organized system of
robbery. wear after wear, il seems a
pity to disturb his tranquility. The
Journal makes great mistake 1t
incurs the enmitv Of the thieves and
does not make any friends with the
taxpayers The average taxpayer
loves dearly TO be robbed as long as
"leading citizens" do the filching act
Ii any Of their own crowd do If. they
turn and rend him. but if the high
mucks" are the men benefited il is all
right.
Sincerely we advise editor Kelly to
apologize TO the parties who have
taken the money because they are
doubtless men of high standing
and "well liked After men get a
certain amount Of money they can rob
an entire community with perfect i'm
pnnity and no objections. Let go
Kelly you are throwing your time
away. The best plan is to get in with
the ring yourself. but unless you can
prove your previous record and show
beyond a doubt that you were fugi-
tive from justice or embeZzler you are
not Likely to be admitted to member
ship. You have to present unmistak-
able credentials before you join.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-15

Advice to the bullion brokers Of New
York from London state that contracts
for the future delivery Of 3,50s,000
ounces Of silver bullion were made there
in April, which is equal in amount TO
the sales during the period of activity
caused by the first negotiations for a
period of peace in the Orient This
goes to prove that London dealers are
confident Of material increase in the
dem and for the white metal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-15
Pure Ice.

DR. Benton has cut and stored a
large supply of Pure Crystal Ice.
He will deliver it TO any part of the
city at the usual rates.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-15
The Weiland Saloon.

Whitney has assumed control Of the
Weiland saloon, which he proposes to
run strictly up to the times. He will
dispense the best liquors and cigars
and fine old Government whiskey'
which slides down your throat like
oil, tickling your palate meanwhile.
Call and see Handsome Whit fl