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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
LibeIIing the Newer Woman.

Rev. p. G. Elsom came to Washington
yesterday from Virginia to preach to the
local sinners and IN the midst of an enter
tanning and doubtless valuable sermon he
descended for moment into vituperation
and assailed the new woman in singing
style. But no amount of scolding can avert
the development, more or less spasmodic
to be sure, of the woman of the period.
She is not ''man-ape," as the Rev. Elsom
declares, nor Is she ION the road to degra-
dation.' She is undergoing a process of
change in the midst of which she remains
practically the same true good member of
society, whose influence is always benefi-
cent. The bloomer stage is but one of
several in this period of evolution, and will
produce no permanently harmful results
The fault Is as much with society as with
the Lew woman. The shock felt by certain
sections of the human family at the inde-
pendence OF other members comes perhaps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
The Value of Gunboats.

Many other vessels of a similar character
to the Nashville and Wilmington, the gun
boats launched Saturday at Newport News,
will have to be built before the American
navy can be considered thoroughly eff
fective. Such seacoasts as those that
form the eastern and western boundaries
of the country require large fleets of light
draft ships that can enter every harbor
and penetrate to the head of navigation
Of every stream In case of an assault
upon the nation from without these gun
boats would prove of untold value, espe-
cially in view of the possible developments
of the inside channel from Boston to Key
West that has lately been pronounced a
perfectly feasible project. The light-draft
war ship bearing moderately heavy bat
terry has distinct value as an auxiliary
to the heavier fighting machine and to the
vessel of medium class, the swift cruiser.
Each has it's distinct place in the whole
scheme of naval warfare and the value
of each depends upon the numbers and
strength of the other classes The navy
that is most effective has proper numbers
of each sort. The especial value of the
gunboats has often been demonstrated in
naval operations in foreign waters, espe-
cially in China, where the majority of
American interests are located far from
the coast, up the shallow rivers that pene-
trate many miles into the interior More
than once the lack of enough such facili-
ties has caused these interests to suffer,
and during the recent turbulent events in
the empire that have jeopardized the lives
and property of Americans, there was prac-
tical!y but one vessel capable of reaching
sufficiently far into the inner regions to
make the prestige and power of the United
States appreciated by the display -revering
Celestials. In South America, too the
gunboat has been often demons ira ted to be
of really more utility than the heavier
cruiser, and more than once the lack of
sufficient fleet of small craft has handi-
capped this government in it's efforts to
guard its citizens and their property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Another Worthless Fender.

The truth of The Stars charge against
the tenders now in use on the street-cars
of Washington, printed in these columns
Saturday. was demonstrated last evening
when messenger boy had narrow escape
from death by being caught beneath the
wheels of cable car. The fender struck
the boys body fairly. but was hung at Such
an angle that it lifted over him and in an
instant he was within reach Of the wheels.
Fortunately the gripman, one report reads,
had time to lower the automatic" wheel
guard. and 50 the lad was saved. But mean
while he was battered by the useless fender
and in state of fright from his terrifying
experience that to an older person would
doubtless have proved serious. There will
continue to be accidents from this source
and few Of them as harmless as this-as
long as the District Commissioners, to whom
Congress has given complete authority to
remedy the evil, allow the railroads to equip
their cars with the inadequate appliances
now in use. So-called tests were applied
to a number of these devices before action
was finally taken by the Commissioners, but
it Is apparent that they were not conclusive.
The best test of a piece of machinery Is its
actual performance, and the Commissioners
should not lose moment, now that there
has been practical demonstration of the
anadequacy Of at least one of the tenders
adopted. before compelling the company
using 1t to replace the worthless device with
some better form or so alter its construction
as to make 1t satisfactory. The Star asserts
again that every street car in Washington
can be made absolutely safe as far as its
wheels are concerned. The trucks can be
covered so that they can never, under any
possibility, run over any person while in
an fhat A.Irr rTyL.
tanned even IL it costs thousands of dollars
q car to reach it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Chicago Agnin in Front.

Chicago has for many years held undis-
puted rank as one of the most gifted cities
on this continent. Its products have been
esteemed both for their exuberance and for
their variety. Chicago pork and Chicago
poetry have long been powerful quantities
in two widely different branches of this
country's boosted civilization. But the
oratory of the Garden City had not until
this week achieved the prominence to
which its unique quality entities it. A case
In which an attorney sues street-railway
company has been on trial there and it
has developed an efflorescent array of cpl
thets which makes the original cause of
action a matter of little present conse-
quence. The lawyer for the street-railway
had evidently aroused the indignation of
his opponent by some allegations concern
ing his methods and his standing in their
profession. The rejoinder is vitriolic 1t
addresses the street-ra!lway attorney as
follows:
MIR. Grinnell. am on to your job and
your cunning curves. You are wolf in
sleeps clothes. Your success is a premium
on vice and incompetency. But your star
has set! You are now generally recognized
as the meanest, most mediocre. overesti-
lossal fake and bluff practicing law or in
fanny in this city. . :.
please do not threaten or again attempt
to fntimidate me. Such methods so anger
and excite me that 1 can neither kneel
with you in prayer nor entertain toward
you that brotherly regard which should
always obtain among Christian gentle
men,"
Here is a disregard of practical consider
atoms for the sake of invective, pathos and
emotion which only genius would dare at
tempt. 1t is new method of procedure
and one which will be fraught with grave
possibilities if it commends itself generally.
Members of the bar are expected by the
persons who employ them to put in their
time abusing the opposing principal in the
case and not waste it in ventilating their
personal opinions of one another. Still. the
Chicago style is interesting as a departure
and it has its weight in establishing the
eminence of the western metropolis for its
artless Indifference to precedent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

The surprise which Is shown over Theo-
dore Roosevelt's Baltimore speech shows
how easy it is to astonish- some people.
There was never anything in Roosevelt's
career. personal or public. to indicate that
he would throw bouquets at Senator Cor
man il he got the chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

When Indian Summer comes, ali then,
What glowing pictures cross the sky
What colors fade and glow again,
To dazzle the enraptured eye.
When Indian Summer comes, it's time
For fancies rare on natures scroll;
'Tis time for reveries sublime
IT'S time to lay in winter-coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
She Felt DISCOURAGED.

"You seem downcast," said Mrs. Hunni-
munes husband.
Il do feel terribly discouraged The serv-
ant is going to leave"
That's too bad. That makes the fifth in
three MONTHS
Yes. l feel like giving up. No sooner
do learn to cook to suit one than another
comes and have to start all over again. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
A Collision of Aristocrnts.

MY good m H." said the titled gentleman
who had been violating a municipal dordi-
nance, Il am not subject to the laws here;
1 belong to the nobility < 3. %
Well begorrah," replied Mr.. Terrence
Flynn, ."for the matther O. that, nayther
am OF. Oh belong till the police force" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Senator PETERS agricultural venture is
promising so well that the neighbors are
ready to concede that he knows a good deal
more about running farm than he does
about running a government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Senator Chandler has no objection to
working overtime when the occasion arises.
He is quite as willing to stir up the animals
when Congress is not in session as at any
other time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Stunned into silence there he knelt;
Her words had cut him like a knife;
He could not utter all he kfelt,
So led silent, blasted klife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

DR.. Talmage's residence in this city brings
renewed evidence to the effect that there is
nothing in art or intellect too good for the
capital of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Why He Dared.

From the Detroit Tribune.
''How dare you kiss me, sir" she de-
manded He laughed a harsh, grating
laugh. "Oh, 1 don't believe in the germ
theory" he rejoined carelessly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

AS pugilists they sought for fame
Now hear the cynic scoff!-
A gumboil and an earache came,
So they declared it off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

DR.. Depew complains Of the apathy and
deafness of the fall campaign. 1t is partly
his own fault. He should have brought over
some new stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

The time is slowly but surely approaching
when the bicycle and the new woman will
have to give way in the political arena to
economic questions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
SHOOTING STARS.
Instructions.

Remember one thing said John Bull to
his diplomat.
What is that?'
when there are two or more powers
who may possibly be parties to q dispute
"Yes?" .-
Firmly decline to settle it with any but
the smallest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Governor Foraker has not any prize fight
case on hand, but is managing to make
himself quite numerous none the less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
w. ID. Clark & Co. ,
S1H rlarket Space.
Hosiery and Underwear.

Timely advice is always. acceptable. Do not
your summer underwear and risk your health
for the sake Of a paltry sum. Our stock is full
of the best selected goods Of warmth and comfort.
the best makes at remarkably low prices. The
following a few Of our leaders:
Were Now
Drawers ..................... $3.50 s1.oO
Gents Australian Wool Shirts and
Drawers Ito i.<o
Gents Natural Wool Shirts and
brewers s.oO l. 20
Special Values in Gents Half Hose at 12h, 70,
IS and so cents
Ladies' Ribbed Vests extra weight. 35c. pc.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests extra weight. 69c. 0Oc
Ladies' Ribbed Wool Vests. .S1.O0 Toe.
Ladies' Ribbed Wool Vests. 1.2o $l.oO
We make u speciality of Ladies' and Misses
Hosiery. Ask to see 2oc. Hose. 1t will sur
prise you.
w. D. CLARK & CO.,
If SII Market SDace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

There were but seventy men at work
today on the post-ofiice building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
G[L@AK@.

NAVY BLUE AND BLACK BEAVER CLOTH
JACKET 20 INCHES LONG, MADE WITH THOSE
LARGE FULL SLEEVES COAT BACK, SIZES
FROM 81 CLEAN UP TO A. OTHER PEOPLE
ASK $3.50. .... ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask $3.@8.

BLACK CHEvIOT DIAGONAL CLOTH JACKET
MADE WITH VERY ELEGANT VELVET COLLAR,
LOOSE FRONT, ADORNED WITH SIX LARGE
BUTTONS, RIPPLE BACK. IT'S ONE OF THOSE
COATS YOU CAN'T TELL FROM THE MADE
TO-MEASURE KIND. OTHER PEOPLE ASK $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
ONCE, hut simply tn THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask 2gc.

OUR ART DEPARTMENT Is STOCKED WITH A
COMPLETE LINE OF JAPANESE GOLDEN
EEOIDERED CHAIR AND MANTEL SCARFS,
SPACHTEL AND IRISH POINT wASHSTAND,
BUREAU AND BUFFET SCARFS SHAAS AND
CENTERPIECES, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW
PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

DAINTY AND CHIC TAM o. SHANTER
MADE OF RED, BLUE. BLACK AND BROWN
CLOTH, TASTEFULLY TURNED UP AT THE
SIDE AND CAUGHT BY QUILL OF THE SAMR
COLOR; LINED THROUGHOUT. OTHER PEG
PIE ASK 4Sc.
We Ask 24c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask $z.@S.

LARGE STORM COLLAR: FRONT AND COLLAR
EDGED WITH SABLE FUR. VALUE, $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

G. IN Fine Boucle Tailor-made Jackets
TI y largest sleeves made. four buttons, per-
feet fit. Sells everywhere 500. Ours
$4.79.
81 nm Scotch. Kersey Tailor made Jackets
~Fd y balloon sleeves, large. attractive buttons
Actual value. $3.50. Guns $4.79.
SD IN Fine Boucle Caps, velvet collars. no.
~O'0> inch sweep, tailor-nade ripple effect.
Worth 500. $3.50.
D's medium. ssHs s 80 inches sss ss
$3.50. $l.79.
So nm Ladies' English Box Coat, very finest
quality boucle, brown blue and black
Worth SIS. Ours only $780,
Our Ready made Skirts, superior for
style and finish to any shown in the
city, all made by expert dressmakers in
our own house.
ST. I'm Our Superior Black BrilliantIne Skirt
lind all through. They are superior to
any sod at $500. Only $1.6s
SD I'm Strictly Atwood Blue Serge Tailor
made Skirts, libed all through, velvet
bound. Worth $500. Only 500.
2mc pair Of White Blankets, part wool
>' Never sold for less than 81. Only soc.
Look at them. IN our window, - =
$N DIN pair Extra Heavy Double Blankets
~'~y full la. You cannot match them for
less than s.. Ours are s129
2OC. Two Ladies' Merino Vests. Worth 25c
~yS' each. Two for DC
20c. Soc asc ""'e "erln0 Shirts Worth
Anr, Strictly Part-wool Mems Gray Mixed
Shirts end Drawers. Worth $lOO each
Only 49c.
We repair and rent all kinds of Sew
ing Machines.
Our $3.50 Sewing Machine is equal to
any sold at $500. Warranted five
years.
0ppenheiinner's,
514 9th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask SH.45.

100 DOZEN OF HEMMED LINEN HUCK TOW.
ELS, LARGE SIZE, EXTRA WEIGHT AND QUAIL
TTY, WITH DAMASK BORDERS. SIZE 22X46
OTHER PEOPLE ASK 35c.
We Ask 1gc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
MILLINERY.

A BUNCH OF THREE BEAUTIFUL CURLING
BLACK OSTRICH TIPS, CHOICE AND SELECT
ED GOODS. OTHER PEOPLE ASK 49c.
We Ask HOG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask $3.50.

s0INCd KERsEY CLOTH CAPE OF AN EX-
TREMELY FINE QUALITY MATERIAL. VERY
FULL In IT'S SWEEP. A VERY APPROPRIATE
PIE ASK So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask $3.50.

ALL-woOL BROWN TRICoT SUIT. MADE
WITH THE NEW BOX COAT WITH THOSE
VERY FULL SLEEVES, SKIRT VERY FULL,
-FOUR GODET PIEATS IN THE BACK. IT'S
LINED THROUGHOUT JUST THE THING FOR
LADIES WHO FANCY TAILOR-MADE GAR
NENTS. OTHER PEOPLE ASK $1,000.
We Ask $HH.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
We Ask 25c.

54lNCH ALL-WOOL NOVELTY SUITING, SOFT
CHECKS AND Be- UTTFUL NATTY ROUGH
GOODS FOR TAHOR-MADE GARMENTS.
OTHER PEOPLE ASK 7sc
We Ask AQc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

GO "a CHENILLE COVERS, BEST QUALITY,
BEAUTIFUL COI.ORINGS NEW DESIGN4
OTHER rEOpJ + ASK 80 On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Is DOZEN OF A. CHENILLE COVERS oTIIEk
PEOPLE ASK 15c.
We Ask 2Gc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Am Explanation.

UThese "oneita'> garments are only sold at less
than regular price once a year. They are the
makers seconds tiny oil spot is enough to
make seconds Of garments from this hypercriti-
cal maker Please credit the Palais Royal as well
as lin, because we could easily secure full price
for nine-tenths Of the garments offer you at 49c
instead Of 81. "o~
UAn sizes for ladies' and . few for misses and
children. ...,..--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Other trade bringers
picked from several leading
departments.
EXQUISITE MoHAIR NOVELTIES. ALL THR
DAINTY PATTERNS IMAGINABLE LOTS TO
SELECT FROM. OTHER PEOPLE ASK a5c
We Ask H0c.

BIG LOT OF NEW FALL FABRICS GOODS
WHICH REPRESENT ALL THE STYLISH AZTEC
TAT1ON ON THE MARKET SMOOTH AND
ROUGH EFFECTS. ALI. WOOL MATERIALS.
SILK AND WOOL. NOVELTIES, SCOTCH PI.AIDS,
COVERT CLOTHS; PEPPER AND SALT Eff
FECTS; TwO-TONED NOVELTIES IN A WORD
ALL THAT'S PRETTY AND DESIRABLE. OTHER
PEOPLE ASK 80 10 Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

10 DOZEN HAND-PaINTED HEAD RESTS, ALL
CoLoRs OTHER PEOPLE ASK soc.
We Ask CSC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-30
Vv>vAMeA Not Sale.

Tomorrow you have a pick from
TWENTY-FIVE OF our Sl5J $40 Sl-.
and Sl5 PATTERN HATS AND "oN-
NETS AT 81. 49,.
These Hats will not be sent out on
approval nor viii they De exchanged.
they are placed on tables an me hchl q
the stairs. ready for your inspection.
The cheaper TRIMMED hats nave
all undergone q change OF price. Nell
determined now 20 let them 60 70 you
come nearer buying them az your own
WORD TO THE WISE Is fUrFI-
GENT
Wlde-Brim ITALIAN ILEGHOkNS came
In Saturday. They've worth Slave
sold them az SLID, TOMORROW THIS
LOT GOES AT Njc.
White and Cream Prince OF Wales
OSTRICH TIPS. 3 20 a bunch always
sell for 81 price now, Glc.
Complete stock Of Half Pumcs FL
cream. white. and black; PRICE NDN,
90, sSc. and Si.2J-they were 81 TO =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-30
NWy0wts' CoNs owA SoM-
Meas.
A BIG PURCHASE At A LITTLE
PRICE.

a well known manufacturer made up
a large lot OF Infants and Children
Muslin Caps for "a northern retailer Tho
firm met with business rnFtrsfa. ana tho
Caps were left Ola his hands. 10 Was
handle s Ich "A lot. our buyer made him
an offer which le thought wouldn't even
be considered. but the man accepted IT,
The Caps are here ana 30 on Bale to-
molr0W.
Infants Tucked. Corded. and Lace ~
feet caps az De-. worth -Je.
Dotted Muslin Caps, irlli around mo
front, re.
Three styles at l5c. one embroidered,
with net pom-pon az TOP. edged with lace
around front. Another Dotted Swiss,
with cape at back and pOm-pOn OF net.
And sim another In Corded Effect. with
il!l front. Choice Of these thgec. lJc.
Fine and Sheer Imitation frcnch 'Or0-
Ing Round Cap. with net and ribbon POM
pom. wide strings. price. &c.
embroidered Caps, ore zoe. grade, now
-Jc.
Large Dotted Swiss Bonnefs. sold quick
y 40 Csc; clcar.ng-up price. 25c.
Large Cape Back. Corded Bonnet, the
a.. grade. now ylc.
Fine Dotted swiss and Embroidered
Front. Large Bonnet. s1c. grade now slc
Six styles Large. Embroidered Bonne,s.
noDby style. sold Tor 9cc.. 81. SIS. now
IS ana $50.
The Slg5 Fine French Design Bonnet
IN inc embroidery. NOW fl.1O
The fine styles in Large Embroidered
and Lace Trimmed Boulcfs. which have
sold al! ATOMS az Si.J, now reduced So a..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-30

below this city for the past two or
three years. was yesterday morning az
9.8o O'Clock relieved by Captain Joha
Forsythe. of Philadelphia. who
viii be in charge or the
four remaining monitors until they reach
ileir final destination. al League Island,
near Philadelphia. Captain Piginan lett
Yesterday afternoon FOR Norfolk, 10 JOIN
his family who went there on the pre-
ceiling day. Although having been here
only a comparatively short time. Captain
pjrnan has. by his rare suav.ty ana
urharitv. made fast friends of al whom
ne has come in contact with. ana VINO
deeply regret that they have 10 lose MN.
lie has been a very efficient naval Of
fcer. as may be seen from the many
important positions he has been entrust-
"a with. and which he has filled 10 the
entire satisfaction OF his superior or
nccrs.
CAPTAIN Pigman entered the Naval
Academy on September IL. 1861. and re-
inasned there for about three years. lie
graduated from that institution In Oc-
tobcr lSGf but II was when TOO late for
him 10 take any active part IN the war.
HIS first cruise was 10 Brazil, ana while
away on tina. trip he was promoted 10
lieutenant. After his return TO the
United States. he was stationed at Mound
CITY, on the Ohio. where ne was IN
charge OF a squadron OF monitors. lie
remained there about two years. and
then went as first lieutenant on board or
the s'Gangas." 10 the West Indies. where
he cruised for about fourteen months.
until he was ordered 20 the Naval Acad-
envy. where he remained on duty about
two years.
He was next ordered as first lieutenant
ON board OF mo "yantic." 10 go 10 the
station ~ China. While on his way to
his station. he stopped At Zanzibar TO
cooperate with the iongiish feet IN
the abolishing Of slavery in that coun-
try. Among his crew on board or the
Ysntic It that time was Jim Cowardin,
& Ibis city. who y well known 70 many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-30
NNNNoN Sole.

The excitement has not begun 10 slow
UP yet. iu fact. each day seems To N.i
20 the interest. People buy tnrm. ta.'
them home. noghb0rs and friends D..
them. and straiehtway they arc down
here looking buying them. Have you
had your share of the icIstt
Another lot OF 90 pieces SIX Iancia
Ribbon. corded edge coior- white, cream.
Nle, pink. ANA nclloff0pc. ai4 inches
WIDE worth 3,c.. price until solo, l1e
Fancy Striped ana Checked sill. hiN-
hons mot cotton. bat SLID. the htal'
that cost ~ aud JOc. from "'. t0 .nch
wide beautiful variety Ot shades, - 'A
sale tomorrow at 30.
The Silk Dresden Ribbon, No. 60 ttat
always sells FOR nc.-Nc nave lot il
arrive Monday morning. price taino
as last Week--Jc.
Plain Satrs and DOIbio-Tacod Satin
Ribbon. iu an widths white. cream, biaCA
and col0rs-tho Ribbon you must see IN
order 90 forrn az idea OK the value We
arc Offering.