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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

New York's vacation schools were re-
opened Monday for the fourth season and
the expectation is that the record of attend
ance will be broken this year. In 1884
there were three such schools with a total
attendance of $1,000 and the cost of the
work was 111a cents per pupil day In
1875 three more schools were added, the
attendance went up to IS, $50, the cost per
pupil was reduced to Sc cents a day, and
last year, with the same number Of schools.
the total attendance was 101 600 and the
cost 40 cents. In the last two years
thousands of children have been refused
admission for lack of room. This year ten
schools are to be opened and it is thought
that even with the increase in facilities
there will be some children refused admis-
son. The purpose OF these vaoat on schools
Is to furnish occupation as we'll as educa-
ton to the thousands of children who
would otherwise run the streets in summer.
The closing Of their regular schools gives
them unaccustomed opportunities for mis-
chief, and 1t has been found that many of
these youngsters fall In the summer months
into criminal ways that years Of subse-
quent reforming can not cure. The streets
are filed with boys and girls of all ages
naturally preoocious in picking up the
smart ways of large city. and the teach
ers in the regular schools have found that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

they must do over again much Of the dis
ciplinary work they accomplished in the
nine months Of care and instruction. This
led to the organization of these vacation
schools by the Association for Improving
the Condition of the Poor. the public school
buildings being readily loaned by the city
officials. who saw in this charity an admir-
able supplement to their own endeavors.
In these schools manual training plays an
important part and reports SO far made
show that practical results have already
been accomplished. The older girls are
taught sewing, cutting and dress-making
ard the boys are instructed in carpentry,
clay modelling, designing. mechanical draw
ing and composition. For the little ones
kindergarten methods are employed. Exer-
cises for relaxation supplement the studies
and so popular have these institutions be-
&C me with the children of the poor that the
struggle for acceptance In former years
when the quarters were limited las been
described as really pathetic. Self-govern-
ment clubs are formed among the pupils to
teach the principles of law, order and self
restraint. The schools continue for six
weeks each season. They might we'll be
copied in many other American cities,
where the summer brings many griefs to
parent, because Of the limitless opportuni-
ties for the children to find mischief in
their desire to utilize their holiday freedom
to the utmost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Air Motors Rejected.

Commissioner Blacks able and compre-
hensive report on the air motors which Is
REPRODUCED elsewhere in todays ISSUE Is
written in such an evident spirit Of fair
ness and scientific appreciation of all the
attendant conditions that no demurrer can
OF action by the Commissioners denying
the requisite permission to equip the Eek
fEgton and Belt roads with compressed air
and II the law as 1t stands Is allowed to
take It's course these roads will be required
TO equip with an underground electric sys-
tenn such as that now in successful opera
ton In this city. The Commissioners are
to be commended for the manner in which
they have approached this very difficult
problem. and for the care which they have
exercised to give the roads in question the
benefit of all doubts consistent with the
public needs and the respect due to the
law. Commissioner Black credits the air
motors with many excellent points but
shows that they can not in their present
stage of development form a flexible, con-
sistent and really practicable system suit
able for such conditions as those that ex-
list On the roads that have been EXPERT
menting with them. No further DELAY
should be granted to these corporations.
which are now bound to accept the alter
native and DO business on a basis of sim
cerity and fairness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

Accepted upon its face the nomination of
sound money democratic candidate for
clerk OF the Court Of Appeals would appear
TO insure Kentucky to the republicans again
this year But an examination of the situa-
ton shows difficulties which must be adj
1usted before safe calculations of that kind
may be made. 1t Is true that fusion with
the silver democrats has been rejected by
the populists. and it is also true that the
normal democratic vote will be reduced SO
much by this detection of the gold demo-
Gratis. That would seem to give the repub-
Hcans their chance. But the republicans
are by no means in good shape The diyi-
sions growing out of the senatorial contest
are still unhealed, and with their leaders
at war the rank and file may not be ex-
pected to warm up to the work of organi-
cation to the degree necessary to win a
stoutly contested struggle
A fusion of sound money forces Is recon-
mended. The authors of the suggestion are
of opinion that that would strengthen, by
unifying. the whole sound money endeavor
common purpose, under a common lead
ership. would, they think, be attended with
far better results than an attack by divi-
sions could be. The suggestion is under ad-
visement. The republicans are to meet in
Stdtc tohNcHilOH next month, Wnen the
matter will probably be settled one way or
the other. The terms proposed are that the
republicans shall accept the sound money
democ ratio candidate for clerk, while the
sound money democratic tickets, state and
legislative. are to go on the ballot under
the accepted republican device
1t would be an excellent thing II there
could De a union of sound money effort in
the states of New York, Ohio, Iowa, Ken
lucky and Maryland this year. And why
can there not be? Why should there not
be the same fight made this year that there
was last? The same issue is involved. The
silver men are employing last years shib-
boleth So far as they are concerned, this
years fight is merely a continuation of last
years fight. They are not in as good form
this year as last, but they are going into
battle for all that they are worth. If they
should lose again in the five states named
1t would be severe blow to them, the eff
feet OF which would be felt next year as
well. On the other hand. if they should
win, insurinS the return of trimmer like
Mr.. German to, and the retirement of Mr.
Hanna from, the Senate. there would be no
Disgusting the fact Of substantial victory
for the silver cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Mr.. McLaurfn Under Fire.

A few days ago The Star referred to
those democratic Senators who. after secur-
ing concessions for the interests of their
states in the tariff bill. voted against, or
were paired against. the measure as a
whole when II came up on final passage.
MIR. McLaurin of South Carolina was of
the number. He assisted in securing a
tax on raw cotton, good rates on rice and
other products in which South Carolina
is Interested, and then paired against the
hill as q whole. Mr.. Tiliman executed
similar maneuver. while Messrs. Bacon and
Clay of Georgia, who also had secured
fsvors for their state, voted outright
against the measure they had helped thus
to construct.
Mr.. McLaurin Is candidate for re-
election, and this point has become an
issue IN the campaign. According to the
dispatches. at a public speaking at Barn
well on Tuesday,
Gov. Ellerbee said McI.aurin was a re-
publican IN principle and should go to that
party: that the republicans were using
McLaurin as tool and when they gave
In return. Senator McLaurin retorted that
as high a standard of craftsmanship as he
anted was to look out for the best inter-
eats Of his people. and that IL he sold out
To the republicans 50 did Tillman and
Bacon and Clay and others
Gov. Eusrbes's statement of the case
Was incorrect The republicans received
nethins whatever from Mr.. McLaurin. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
The Victory of the House.

1t now seems settled that the House con-
ferees have won their fight for the reten-
ton of the House sugar schedule in the
tariff bill. Details of the agreement re-
ported 10 have been reached are lacking
but it appears to be accepted that the Sen
atvrs in conference have surrendered and
that with perhaps a few verbal amend
ments the schedule will stand as IT orig
iIally PASSED the House. This Is gratifying
rcws. 1t Is to be hoped that these few YER
bal char ges contain no such surprises as
were discovered In the substitute schedule
adopted by the Senate. 1t is impossible,
however, to conceive OF any other result
than the victory OF the House in this case,
for the matter had gone to the point where
II was either a surrender by the Senate or
suicide by the republican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Trying 1t ON the Dog.

1t is the common experience of the ma
tic nal capital that each session of Con-
gress brings with it crop of new ideas
IN municipal government. usually from the
west, and almost invariably proposed in
these latter days by followers Of populism
These legislators, coming fresh frcm the
people" are strongly imbued with the no.
ton that there is much better way to
manage the District than that now in
vogue. and the calendars of the House and
Senate are annually filed with these pro-
jects for the Inevitable betterment of man
kind In general and Westinghouse In
particular AS rule the Washingtonlans
do not care to be .'bettered' according to
the populistic recipe They are well con-
tent with their mode of government, and
are satisfied when the District committees
OF the two houses permit these great
schemes TO gather dust in the files.
Repre- sentative Lewis of Washington has
hitherto had his hands pretty full with his
job OF instrrcting Speaker Reed how TO
run the House. He has been very busy.
He has had to denounce Mr.. Reed several
times a month ever since March IL, and this
duty has given him little opportunity to
turn his attention to the national capital
But now that he has eased his mind he is
free at last TO perform the inevitable feat
of projecting a new and improved plan for
District government Yesterday he dis
covered that the taxes here are levied on
the old plan in vogue in the states and
pretty generally approved by officials and
People alike throughout the country.
This was his chance and there now ap-
pears in print a project to apply the cele-
brated single tax" plan to the District of
Columbia 1t is confessedly an experiment
The preamble acknowledges that there is
elsewhere an indisposition TO try 1t and sets
forth that the Dstrict-presumably be-
cause II has no voice in the matter-will be
a first-class testing ground. In other words.
Mr.. Lewis IS merely at the old and familiar
game. played session after session by his
fellow populists. of trying their tricks on
the District dog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

The Commissioners now have In hand the
task of selecting successor TO Coroner
Hammett. whose term is about to expire.
1T is unfortunate that the statutes do not
vest them with sufficient discretion to carry
out their often expressed desire either TO
abolish this office or 10 SO amend its func
tions and nature as to make it worthy OF
respect. The post of coroner is today
absurdty. The frequent inquests over dead
bodies held under the mandate of the law
are travesties on justice. 1t is safe to
assert that in not more than one case out
of a hundred is there the slightest reason
for these affairs, for they do not afford any
information of value to the courts, nor do
they aid the police In the least in discover
ing the source of crimes. If there be a
coroner at all he should be a lawyer and
not a physician. The function Is one that
calls essentially for legal mind one that
can discriminate between the various
phases of criminal cases. If medical infor-
nation be needed it can be had for the
asking. The police force is already we'll
equipped with an efficient corps of surgeons
whose testimony as to the results of
autopsies in all fatal cases would be ample.
IL some states the office is abolished alto
gether and the courts designate a medical
adviser to the prosecuting attorney In
stead of following the old-fashioned steps
OF preliminary police inquiry, GROWERS
quest" grand jury investigation and final
trial the cases are handed as directly as
possible to the prosecuting officer. to be
turned by him when he sees fit over to the
grand jury for that formal Indictment
which must form the basis of a trial
Enough experience has now been had by
these progressive communities to establish
the new system beyond any possibility of
a return to the absurdities of inquests and
the District should be enabled by law as
soon as possible to profit by the successful
experiments elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

success Of no feature Of the tariff bill in
which they and their constituents were
most directly interested was achieved
through any aid from the South Carolina
Senator. The boot is on the other leg.
South Carolina, at Mr.. McLaurins in
stance. received material recognition at
the hands Of the republicans. That Mr.
McLaurin, in voting protection for those
things In which his state is interested.
committed himself to the principle of pro-
lection Is true. and that he would now
appear in better light had he paired n
favor of the whole bill. which he desired to
become, and knew would become, a law
is also true
Mr.. McLaurin's rejoinder likewise shows
an incorrect statement of the record. What
does he consider looking out for the best
interests of his people?'' Pairing against
a bill which carried benefits to his people?
Simply voting those benefits into the bill
would have been of no avail If the bill
itself had afterwards failed to pass the
Senate. And In the credit of the passage
of the bill Mr.. McLaurin does not share
at all. The bill was passed by the repub-
lcans. with Mr.. McLaurin paired against
it. To the republicans therefore belongs
the credit of looking out for the best
interests" of the people of South Carolina.
Mr.. McLaurin abandoned those best in
terests" when the time for vital action
arrived. He lacked the full courage of his
convictiors. and If the attacks on him at
home now should become effective it will
be because of that fact
AS The Star on Saturday stated, Mr..
McEnery of Louisiana was the only South
ern democrat who having asked for pro-
lection for his state, rose to the full occa-
sion by voting for the bill carrying the
benefits conferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

It Is unfortunate that American success
1t Henley should be clouded by the least
suggestion of a protest, and especially as
there Is practically no ground for the claim
of the Englishmen that Ten Eyck, the
young aquatic wonder who took the dia-
mond SOULS. Is a professional. Ten Eyck
comes of a family of professional oars
men. His grandfather now boatman on
the Hudson at Peekskil. won seventy-five
races in his time. and defeated some OF
Americas best oarsmen. His father is an
acknowledged professional to this day,
though seldom rowing In a race now. He
holds the half-mile record and Is at pres
ent trainer of the Worcester Rowing Club.
Young Ten Eyck. who Is not yet eighteen,
Is member Of the Wachusetts Rowing
Club. rival to the Worcesters, attends
college in Worcester, has never rowed for
money and has in fact never rowed Il race
under the least semblance Of professional
&C nditic ms. 1t is probable that he will event.
ually follow the course of his father and
grandfather and become a professional, for
SIere is promise that he will some day be-
Ssme. If he is not already. the fastest soul
Ter in the world But as the case now
stands he must be rated as an American
collegian. entitled to all the consideration
given to amateurs. There is belief that
the suggestion of his professionalism came
not from English sources, but from a rival
Worcester oarsman. 1t was fatty dis
proved before Ten Eyck went to England
10 try for the diamond SOULS, the greatest
honor for which any boatman can COM
pete.
The Henley regatta this year was nota-
bic both for the splendid rowing and for
the number of Americans in the, entries
The champion fCur-oared crew of America
the Winnipegs, were in the race for the
stewards cup until the fourth heat, when
they succumbed to New College. in record
time. The early performances of Dr. Nc
Dowell of Chicago, who proved a great
favorite. warranted the belief that he would
be either winner of the diamond SOULS or
else close second. He was defeated by
Blackstaffe, Ten Eyck's competitor in the
finals. In a magnificent race that estab-
lished a new record for the distance.
Taken all in all, America has reason to be
proud of her achievements this year at
Henley,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
A Small Matter.

All, the old-time friends
How we'd make amends
If we could, for our lack Of lenience!
If the joys Of then
Could return again,
How we'd pardon each Inconvenience i
When the sun rides high
In a molten sky.
And there's never leafiet stirring.
And the white roads glare
Through a wavcless air,
And the insects harsh are whirring,
Oh, it's then we cast
Ger the far off past
A thought with remorse most cruel.
And we'd fain atone
For the anger shown
When they buncoed US so for fuel!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Extremely Sensitive.

What was that?' exclaimed Senator
Sorghum sharply as he wheeled around in
his chair.
Il said 1t was too sweet for any use!'
replied his youngest daughter
May 1 ask you to be explicit?"
why, 1 was speaking of my new gown -
"Oh! am glad to have your explanation
l feared for an instant. that you might be
INDUCING in one of these disrespectful
filings at the United States Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
housekeeping
Depart

Monday we shall offer a number
of unusual values in Table, Bed and
Toilet Linens, Muslin Sheets and
Pillow Slips, etc, and name in part
the following at prices which should
prove of interest to all concerned:
Linen Department.
72-inch Cream Damask, al
linen, extra heavy..,........... Coo. a yard
22-inch Cream Damask Nap
kius, to match above damask. :. $I.oO dozen
A special lot of Cream Damask Fringed Cloths
with red border, at the following low prices
2x2 yards. $I.15 each. Value, ST So
2x29 yards, ST. so each Value, $2oo.
2x3 yards, $I.8o each. Value, $2.5o.
Cream Damask Doylies to
match. ........................9 l 90 dozen
800 fine Bleached Damask Table
Cloths, IN yards square,. 7Sc. each
80 dozen Hemstitched Huck Towels. Size 1896
inches. '.'..'.... I5c. each, $I.75 dozen
White Turkish Terry Bath
Towels. extra size C22-54 in). ISc., b tor 81 90
Hemstitched Linen Bolster Gases. Size 22h
1T2 inchcs-the usual $l5o quail
ity....................... SIX each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Out of the Senate Race.


COLUMBUS. Ohio. July 10. (SpeciaD.
John r. Mclean seems to be out of the
senatorial race. That announcement comes
here and from a reliable source The
statement causes no great surprise in CO.
lumbus and Is what has been expected
for some time.
The real reason for this getting out Is
not known though undoubtedly the on.
position developed against him in his own
party as well as the refusal of support nv
the populists influenced his course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Easily Explained.

DO you mean to tell me that you have
round large humber of men who are will
Ing to put all they possess into common
stock, and share aIike?"
certainly replied the socialist "Why
rot? There isn't one of them who has a
cent to his name"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

From the New York Herald.


What is the matter with the American
stroke! 1t carried Cornell's coiors to the
fore against the pupils of EngIand's most
famous COACH and young Ten Eyck's bril-.
liant capture of the Diamond SOULS a,
henley, to say nothing of the excellent
to strengthen the conviction that .'it.s All
right!' "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

1t seems strangely impatient Of Andree
to venture on his polar trip with an old
fashioned balloon when SO many inventors
are protesting that a first-class, comfort
able flying machine will be available in a
comparatively short time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
THE QUALITY STORE -
THE QgALEI
The
ShreWd
|, 'UnS

) are counting their savings by
! dollars. This clearing sale Of
! ours is a most uncommon event
! i'll that it is entirely forgetful
! OF worth prices in Our determi-
! nation to sweep the deck"
There are lots Of opportuni-
ties for you yet.
Almost all the Carpetings
are reduced.
All the Parlor Suites are Of
tered at one-third off the mark
ed price.
Ditto all the Chamber Suites.
Fancy Rockers are at the
price-edge.
We are not asking anywhere
!. near regular price for any of
! the Baby Carriages we have
left-and they're the best ones
. made, too-Whitney's.
We've remnants of Straw
Mating, big enough to cover
room, at Ioc. yard.
We are almost giving away
Couches-Box, Rattan and
Corduroy.
There are deep cuts in La
dies Desks.
. Sideboards, Dining Room
, Tables and Chairs have fallen
to wonderful bargain prices.
Lace Curtains and Drapery
Stuffs are being offered at pit
tances.
We wish you'd relieve us
) OF these two or three SIS Sigh
Wheels we've got left. If you
want a Bicycle you can't buy
a better one for $Ioo-and
wellsell these for $3.50 apiece.
: Surely if you are going to
. buy a Refrigerator you want
the best, and that's why you'll
want the Wisconsin Peerless
and that's why we sell it-be-
cause it is the best.
FHOEKE,
. FURNITURE. CARPETS. DRArER1Es.
Pa. Ave. and Sth St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
An objection.

There" said the voluminous contributor,
ARE some gems of thought"
Yes replied the editor. as he reached
for his blue pencil, but they're uncut
GEMS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

IL Is to be hoped that the discovery of
gold in Alaska will not give rise to any
EFFORT toward moving the Canadian bound
airy line over toward Boring sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

Thorn. the New York murderer. is per-
fectly willing to sacrifice his reputation for
truth and veracity for the sake of casting
doubt on his confession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

II Is difficult TO see why the coal opera
tors should not be able to combine as
erectually to secure peace as they can to
hold up prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Bedwear Department.

1 case ia White Crochet Bed
Spreads, hemmed. ready for use. -. 81 OK each
Silkoline Bed Comforts filled with
best white cotton batting-fun size. SI.7S each
3-lb. Feather Pillows, covered with
good quality ticking. Csc. each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

w. c. F. Breckenridge of Kentucky shows
an undiminished faith in his ability to talk
down his past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

FrOHl inc BaItim0re Amer1can.
Those persons who thought that Secre.
tary Sherman was suffering from the in.
frmities OF old age are respectfully re-
ferred to his letter on the seal question,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

TEA Tor Some SCnntOrs,
Oh. tell us not. lest it may mar
TIE pride of their position,
That lofty sugar prices are
The heights of their ambition!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
Must Change the Nuisance.

1t costs $40 now to wear a bird in your
hat In Massachusetts,. but the ladies have
three months in which to find some Other
device Tor obstructing the view of the