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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
His First Invention.


From the New York Times.
He is a man now, an inventor and a
clever fellow generally, but this story is
one which his feminine relatives never tire
of telling Of him. 1t was when he was
small boy and one of his duties was to
felp take care of the baby. When it was
necessary that mamma should be down
stairs and no one else was in attendance
then the small boy must go upstairs and
rock the cradle. He did 1T with the best
grace in the world not word of COM
plaint; and day after day he was called
upon for the same duty. 1t was one OF
these DAYS when the small boy and the
baby had been presumably enjoying each
others company for some time that there
was the sound of a dull thud in the room
overhead which no one could understand
There was a hasty flight TO the floor above
and there, behold the cradle overturned
the mattress tumbled out, and the baby
under the mattress. But where was tbs
boy? There was string leading from tha
cradle to the WINDOW which gave the clue
There, down below, was the small boy play
ing marbles while one hand, on the wrisi
of which the other end of the string va
tied, kept up a swaying motion which, in
moment of excitement, had rocked tn,
cradle over. 1t was very clever feat an
it was a bright boy who would think of
and scramble out of the window every day
That IL what the feminine relatives think
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
DEATH OF COLONEL CHIPLEY
Prominent Florida Statesman Succumbs to
the Great Destroyer.
Was Prominent in Political and
Social Circles and a Probable
Candidate for Governor.

Col. w. d. Chipley Of Florida, who mas
been Ill at hospital in this city for some
weeks, following en- operation for car
bupcle, died at o'clock this morning. The
remains will be removed to Columbus, Ca,
for interment
Col. Chipley was a native OF Alabama
snd was about sixty years of age. He en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits with success
at Columbus. Ga. until late in the seven
ties, when he removed to Pensacola, Fla
where he has since resided. He became
prominently identified with the building Of
railroads in Florida, and at the time of his
death wss president of the Pensacola and
Atlanta railroad. He represented his
county in the state senate for three years
and was one Of the most prominent men In
the state. both in business and social cir
cles. He was mentioned as the most proi,-
ahle nominee Of the democrats for the
eovernorShip of the state, and has been on
TIE democratic national committee from
that state. He was also one of the state
commissioners to the great Chicago expo
Stion.
he was the leading candidate for the
United States Senate to succeed Senator
Cali. mere was a spirited contest be-
tween him and Call. and at one stage of
the bailotng 1t appeared that Chipley was
elected, but recapitulation showed him
10 De enc vote short, and at a subsequent
ballot Mr. Mallory was elected.
Col. Chipley cane to Washington on
business with the Secretary of the Navy N
regard to improvements being made by
the government in the magnificent harbor
OF Pensacola. small carbuncle that an
peared shortly before he left home was
aggravated by the exposure consequent
upon an accident to the train on which he
was a passenger. and Immediately on his
arrival in this city he went to Garfield
Hospital for treatment. His family, con-
nd at-n ohy
been al his bedside for nearly a week ma It
His only daughter was his companion on
the trip to Washington. His older sons are
prominent business men in Florida
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
TIE ENGLAND'S HANDS.
A Plea for the Approval of an Arbf-
trafiOn TrQRfv.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Now that the Irisil-Americans have had
their say in the shape of a memorial to
the United States Senate condemning the
arbitration treaty between the United
States and Great Britain, please allow me
to present few thoughts in its favor
from an American point Of view. The
1rish-Americans nave the right to wish for
and to use all peaceful means toward the
accomplishments ofeIreland's freedom (and
they have the hest wishes of every true
American citizehG but are they Uhe Irish
Americars) true Americans while holding
the avownd purpose of involving this coun-
try in a war with England in order to OBJ
tain 70" Ireland her freedom? Are they
not better Irish than American citizens ?
America now has the opportunity of her
life The Unit1d Mates represents idea.
ciametrically opposite to these of Europe,
and Just in proportion as this country
grows iE strength and grandeur will it
incur the enmity Of Europe, its great COM
petitor in the markets OF the world. AL
ready do the rIesropean powers talk Of
of time when the Monroe doctrine will be
denied hy some great European power
probably by a combination of them and
then We will nave the battle of our lives
Shall we not now tie England's hands
while we are able to do so? A war with
her will be a calamity. Her opposition
VIII be almost overwhelming We had bet
ter make her a harmless friend while we
can, and then we have nothing to fear
from the lest of Europe. Knowing that
England cannot be involved against US
they will think twice before attacking Us
England has already acknowledged the
Monroe doctrine, but, in case the other
powers of Europe combine against that
doctrine, England might join them in case
we reject this friendly arbitration treaty
with her. thereby pronouncing to the world
our enmity to her. If we tie her hands in
all other matters of dispute she could not
be induced to combine against US on the
Monroe doctrine or any other ground In
fact. she will act buffer between the
contending parties and to our advantage
AS the United States grows in power the
countries of Europe will gradually lose
tfeir trade with foreign nations and be
come weaker. AS result they will hate
us and combine against US. Their opposi-
ton will be harmless If England stands
aloof. Let us insure that by ratifying
this treaty when presented to the United
States Senate. Let us make EuroDe diyid-
ell against itself by making England our
friend. AS enemy she is dangerous
We can never hope to reach her naval
proportions, and war with her will be
upon the seas AS an humble American
citizen l protest against any body of Amer
lean citizens trying to sacrifice the welfare
of this country, which they have sworn
to support, for the accomplishment of their
own un-American ends.
JAMES P. COBBETT.
o. 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Hard Times Then and Now.

From the Canton Kan) Champion
IT these latter days people cry hard times
ana eat three good square meals a day,
with pie On the side. and pap thought white
bread was high life in his time and pie was
cut of the question. They cry hard times
while their children are sent to s. hooI well
Sled and well clothed. and pap trudgad
thee miles through the snow to school
When he was boy. and never knew what
1t was to own pair of boots until he was
old enough TO spark the girls They cry
lard times while they ride in buggies and
carriages, and an OK team and bob sled
was bonanza to pap. They cry hard
times while they ride bicycles to town. and
bicycle in paps time would have turned
Sranddad's hair gray and made pap look
for tall timber. They cry hard times and
use riding plough, the binder and the sep
arator, and great snakcsi pop used TO
plough around stumps with a one-horse
plough, bark his shins on the sprouts aver
age losing one tocnal a week on the stones,
cradle his wheat and thresh il on the barn
one. They cry hard times while toasting
their shins round a baseburier and in our
time We can remember of scooting over the
Kansas prairies with a sack picking up
buffalo chips, and we're still cutting teeth.
They cry hard times and all take day
eff show day and attend the three-ringed
aggregation of worldwide wonders buy
each kid red lemonade and a blue balloon,
and pap when boy wouldn't have known
a balloon from a band wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
BROWN EneCTRIC SYSTEM.
Inspector shfp$ han Reports Upon
Tests dade of 1t.


Tests aade of 1t.
Engineer Commas eioner Black has receiv-
ed report FROM c. shipman, inspector
of electric lighting, detailing a series of in
vestigations made by him in regard to the
installation anticipation of the Brown I'M
foreground system now in use on the Capt.
tai Railway C9Hpany's line on 18th and M
streets southeast Mr.. Shipman says:
I saw nearly an of the system installed
and tested parts Of it myself and have wit
messed the first trial runs
In regard to tie contact boxes and &C
cessories 1t appears that they were put in
IN most calefr manner and accord
ing 10. all the Requirements Of good en-
sIneering practice SO far as compatible
with the haste necessary. The fact that
time was limited necessitated work in the
rain sometimes, with the attendant risk
or course, that this work would afterwards
prove faulty. the least moisture in cable
work being fatal, but owing to the care
exercised 1t has so far shown up very well.
The bricks themselves, with the termi-
nals IN them, were tested, so was inform
ed. at 200 vots-more than twice the ten
sion they will be called upon to resist.
When the whole system was connected up
l mace test at the power station and
round the leak to be but two-tenths of an
ampere. corresponding to HOO of a horse
power. For half mile of double track
TINS IS quite fine showing, considering
thdt a great zeal OF ram naO 1allen In the
week preceding the test.
FROM later developments it appears that
even this leak was in q distributing cable
and not In the boxes themselves. Since the
time mentioned the cable has burned out
IN several places, and after having been
repaired the small leak above noted has
apparently disappeared, according to the
station apparatus, but no exact measure
ment OF the leak has since been made.
ON numerous occasions in the spring
and summer. before 1 was detailed on the
work. the cable had burned out at various
points. To come down to the present, since
trey have Installed the improved BRICK, etc.
they have had four grounds and burned
out cables. conduit system in which
each main. sub and branch wire is access
ibe at both ends, and susceptible of re-
moval without disturbance of the street, is
imperative. With such a conduit system
and the cable properly installed therein,
see no reason whatever why the Brown
system, as at present developed, should moi
prove commercial success and the cheap
est solution of the overhead trolley Ques-
ton.
1t is perhaps but just to the manufac-
turers of the system to state that in the
short time they had to install the road
originally it was impossible to develop anc
obtain a conduit suitable for this system.
Il have been present at several trials OF
the car, both in the daytime and at nigh,
after II o'clock. and in no case since the
porcelain cups have been put in has there
been a live box OF course, it is possible
for such thing to occur, but hardly prob
able
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
STEEL RAILS FOR INDIA,
America Can Now Compete wit
Manufacturers in Europe.

America Can Now Compete With
Manufacturers in Europe.
The New York correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Press says: When it was reported
some months ago that an American cor
poration which manufactures steel rails
had been able to underbd every English
house which put in a bid for supplying
steel rails for a railway company in India
the report was declared to be unworthy of
credence.
1t was said that even though Americans
might bid successfully against other bid
ders who wanted to meet a demand in In
dia for steel rails. it would be impossible
on account of the freight charges TO ship
rails to Calcutta in competition with Great
Britain.
But the report was true, as Il steamer
now tied up at, one of the Brooklyn docks
furnishes sufficient proof That steamer
has nearly 1000 tohs Of steel rails, made
in Maryland, designed for railway in
India These were Sold, delivered at Cal
cutta. at fair profit. and yet at {, figure
considerably lower ithan the lowest English
bid. &c
1t is understood that the company is like
ly to furnish all the steel rails needed by
that East Indian railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
The Mother Accompanied the Groom


From the New York Commercial Advertiser
A nephew of James Cardinal Gibbons was
recently married at New Orleans, and the
wedding ceremony was marked by some
customs not usually used upon such occa-
sions. The bridegroom followed the old
time home way Of being accompanied to
the altar by his mother. At the altar Mr.
O'Brien, father of the bride, and Mrs Glib
hons the bridegrooms mother, linked the
hands of their children and the Very Rev.
Father Byrne proceeded with the cere-
mony. He eloquently addressed the young
couple on the duties of their future state
ever united their loving hearts. During the
signing of the bridal contract Mrs Bassich
of ST. Joseph's choir rendered the ave
Maria of Willard in an exquisite manner.
AS tn. bridal cortege filed down the aisle.
friends gathered in the vestibule of the
church and pressed forward to extend their
congratulations. Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbons left
Immediately for Abita Springs where thew
will spend their honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs
Gibbons were the recipients of many eIe-
CANT and costly gifts. From Cardinal Glib
bons came a handsome cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

Butte, Mont, Dispatch TO Minneapolis Times.
d. c. Blandy, with his wife and four
year-old boy loaded in a wagon drawn by
eight st. Bernard dogs. arrived in Butte to-
day from Brainerd, Mimi, en- route to klon-
dixie The outfit left Brainerd Aug. -, and
has Travelled about ], 40 miles. Last Sun
day and Monday Blasdy was lost in the
bad lands in the eastern part of Montana,
and but for the instincts Of the dogs would
have persisted from thirst. For two days
and 1. night they Travelled without a drop
of water, but the dogs finally dragged the
outfit from the bad lands and found a
ranch. A few days before that they were
nearly trampled TO death by herd of cat
tie that made stampede for the dogs.
The heroic work of a cowboy saved the
dog team and tourists from being stamped
into the earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
The Home of the Jersey.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

mere Is report that England intends to
apaEdon the Channel Islands and hand
them over to France, in exchange for ter
ritory In Africa, and the people of Jersey
Guernsey and Alderney are said to be very
much exercised over the matter. There is
no need OF worrying. England is not In
the habit of giving up things in this fash
lon' and, besides this. the islands have q
strategic value for her. A tunnel would
long ago have been built under the EnglisI,
channel had 1t not been for the fear of
France, and it is not likely that anything
above ground which would help England ii
she wished to blockade the northern
french coast will be surrendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Wraps and Suits.
Third hoor.)

In view OF the greatly reduced
prices already marked on these gar
ments the additional 10 per cent off
for tomorrow should be prohted by,
especially by regular patrons who
know the prices previously asked.
All garments are included excepting
the new stock OF furs, lately secured
to distribute at sensationallv little
prices.
continued above.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
No More Indian Soldiers,
From the Denver Republican.

Since 1890 more than 1000 Indians have
been enlisted and re-enlisted in the various
regiments doing service on the frontier
and every effort has been made to induce
or compel them to accept the discipline
OF the service, but without avail. The sim
pie truth seems to be that Indians ere in
capable OF adapting themselves to the re-
qulrements of military duties. They have
no idea of discipline of any sort, and no
sense of responsibility. Hereafter there
will be no Indian enlistments in the resu-
lar army, at least until the various tribes
have achieved sufficient degree of civiliza-
ton to fit them for the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Cremation Becoming Popular.
From the New Orleans States.

From the New Orleans States.
When We consider the fact that there
have been six hundred incinerations in
Philadelphia IN the past twelve years it
would appear that cremation is gradually,
but surely, growing in popular favor 1t is
apparent, however, that many years must
elapse before the arguments of greater
sanitation and economy can overcome the
deep sympathes and religious associations
that surround the present form Of burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
HOOdOO Declined.

From the St Louis Republic
Out in Nebraska they are much worried
over the past tense of the verb hoo-doo
For the information of Nebraska 1t may
be stated that in Indiana the popular
form is doo-done and in Missouri it is
too-did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
PALAIs ROYALS HOLIDAY OPENING

In order to encourage early Christmas
shopping the Palais Royal has inausur-
ated what is known as its holiday
opening, when 1t marks down prices
to encourage buyers to make selec-
tons early. Its opening this year be-
gan yesterday. when its holiday stock
was complete and filed to overflow
ing every counter and display case in
its big store. Especial attention has
been given TO goods suitable as holt
day gifts. The book department in
the falais Royal was never so large,
and the display Of dolls and toys is
especially pleasing to the little ones.
A pleasin. conceit Is the display show
ing the palace of the dolls, with q
bridge leading to doll town and guard
ed by a doll policeman. All silver
ware sold by the Palais Royal Is
marked with initials free of charge,
and, II desired. all goods purchased
Row Will be held and delivered the
day before Christmas. All this week
the holiday opening will be in prog
ress with reduced prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Silk Department..
Second fccr.)

tSeCond rCCrD
What more givable or acceptable
present than a Silk Waist, Skirt or
Dress Pattern.
u -Four yards suffice for waist-and the fash
ionable and best Roman Stripe Tafeta Silks are
here ut soc a yard instead OF Csc. Black Silks.
material given II that selected splits or crooks
within six months Of purchase 10 per cent dis
count for tomorrow only and all patterns suitably
boxed with Christmas Card free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Palais Royal Comment.
The opinion of The Star
is Enthusiastically conser-
vative. The reporter might
have said more than he did.

For instance: Initials or name free
not only on silverware. but umbrellas,
pocket books, Bibles, on anything that
can be engraved. carved or stamped.
Dress goods, handkerchiefs. gloves.
hose. all articles for Presentation are
boxed free of charge
Articles are lad aside on payment
OF a reasonable deposit.
The spectacular displays
include the country school
house, the old Virginia
home, the apron bazaar, as
we'll as the dolls fairy palace
told of by The Star reporter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

now as they look back upon it. hut with
the rescued baby in arms they took a DIFF
ferent view of the affair when il occurred
and the small boy was made to understand
the error of his way IN manner which
he could clearly comprehend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Would Have Nd Chance.

From Harper's Barr.
"Oh, Willie, Willie. do try to be good.
Don't you want to be good?" asked the
New York mother.
mo, DON'T said Willie. Whats the
use? I'd only grow up good"
well, why not?"
And I'd never get elected to nothin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Gut Glass Department.
Basement floor. }


Glistening like diamonds are glass
pieces for almost every possible use.
As little as I5c for Genuine Cut Glass
Salt Cellar and up to SIS for Punch
Bowls that sell at $50 elsewhere. 10
per cent discount for tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Sric=a=brac Department.

Vases. Crns, Ornaments, from
the worlds most famous potteries.
Prices gradually rising from I5c. to
Sis each. Deduct one-tenth from
the price marked on any selected
here tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
BemsOn1'S
Porous Plaster

to the chest front and back upon the first an
pearancc Of such warming symptoms. IT AT
FoRDS PROMPT PREVENTION against these dan.
gerous complications and SURE CURE. Always
reliable. But only the genuine effective. Price
q cents. Refuse substitutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

uyIJc per box for Laundered All linen Hand
kerChiefs, with nd-embroidered initials. 81 80
box for Fine Linen, with four styles Of initials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Don't Neglect
THAT Gold

No matter how slight 1t nay seem to you. for
COUGHS COLDS, Hoarseness Influenza and an.
paren,ly insignificant CHEST PAINS often lead to
PIEuRISY, rNECMONA. CONSUMPTION and
other fatal LUNG DISEASES IL neglected
AVERT ALL DANGER BY PROMPTLY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Tomorrow
10 Per Cent Discount.

FS HE discount much because marked
those figures based cash business which
buying and selling than prevailing quotations. The
discount will make the goods offered from
less than quotations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
The Opinion of The Star

Page of The the report condensed
locals Under the latter heading yesterdays Star the following
opinion OF the Paa Royal Holiday "Openng Please
ten by Star and and padfor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or servanr-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
For Mem.

ES150 box for All-linen Handkcrchiefs with
Initial in four styles. So box for best liner
with one style Of initial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
For Children.

C|25c to 15c per box for Handkerchiefs wit
white end colored initials
Cy1o per cent of all above prices for tomorrow
only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
For Ladies.

Cv25c. s5c SOC CSC 75c 500 and 81 for Mems
japanese Silk Initial Handkerchief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Xmas Handkerchief.
First floor

First 6oor)
Initial Handkerchiefs, in dainty
fancy boxes. All initials now here
in all styles. 10 per cent off the fol-
lowing prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

SS IS for the 81 80 Oak Desks with rolling
top. drawers. pigeon holes, etc, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

6yC LOT me Arsonia Alarm Clocks-the most
reliable and durable of any yet created
n. eed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

SD Tor the so Ansonia Clocks Of rem, ,n,v
identical clocks are retailing for s3o n
the jewelry establishments T'' Ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Best Toys Reduced.

Gh Is for the IS % Patrol Wagons built like
the real ones. VIII seat ) bi: little
bCys.