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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
"OId virginny Never Tire.v

The two factions into which the Virginia
republicans are divided are now widely
apart, and the situation is anything but
promising for the future of the party in
the state. Colonel Lamb, refusing to recog-
nize as valid the action which deposed him
from the position of chairman of the state
committee. has called state convention to
meet at Lynehburg october 5 for the pur-
pose of putting a state ticket in the field.
and his friends and lieutenants under his
direction, are exerting themselves to try
to secure large attendance There is
no hope of success at the polls. The only
point of agreement between the two fac
tons is the condemnation both pass on
the election laws OF the state, which both
assert are a brazeE swindle on an honest
ballot and a fair count. But the Lamb fac-
tion insist that campaign should be made
II for no other purpose but to keep up party
spirit and party organization. and hence
the calling Of a state convention.
The other faction, headed by Colonel
Brady and Mr.. Agnew. hold to the posi-
ton they recently took at Staunton. Colo
mel Lamb. in their eyes, has no Official ex-
istence. Having decapitated him they in
sist on being the best judge of whether or
not he is dead. They are. therefore. pay
ing no attention to the call for the Lynch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

its use In securing view Of q particular
section Of country depends upon the direc-
ton Of the wind. But this also Is largely
true Of the balloon, which Is subject to the
drift Of the wind and may be blown out
of the desired range. The value of the
kites depends upon their ability to support
Photographic cameras, or possibly. accord
Ing to one series of experiments. the weight
of man. The latter achievement has
been accomplished under favoring circum-
stances. If the camera is used it is SUBJ
Ject to large percentage of failure, owing
to the variations of light, the possibility
That the shutter may not work just right,
and the delicacy with which the apparatus
must be managed to secure a good expos
ure from SO movable a platform as that
suspended from the cord of a kite. But
when secured the Photographic negative is
perm lament. 1t reproduces IN detail fea-
lures of the ccutry that might escape the
observation of even trained observer 1t
is probable that the greatest value will be
found for the kite system as an adjunct
to the balloon. These kites are marvels
OF their kind, and by their means great
progress has been made in the study of
the upper currents of air tending to utiI-
ize them for mans daily needs. The old
fashioned hexagonal kite of boyhood will
be thing of the past If the new sky
seekers are ever introduced to youngstcr-
dom in such form that they can be readily
manufactured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Make the street. Safe.

A few evenings ago young lady was as
sauited by ruffians on the Conduit road and
escaped only after desperate struggle in
which her escort participated. About the
same time there began series of highway
robberies in which women were the victims.
One such case occurred Saturday night aud
the foot-pad not only secured a pocket
book but struck the young woman and
caused considerable injury. Two similar
cases are now reported and are detailed in
today's issue of The Star Evidently the
city is infested to an unusual degree by
thugs and highway robbers. Letters have
been received by The Star and published
showing that the assault on the Conduit
road has startled the community and it
would appear from one of these commune
cations that there is more rowdyism on the
cars running to and from the suburban re-
sorts than public safety and decency can
tolerate. 1t is difficult to catch such Of
tenders, but they should be captured. iden-
titled and given the full limit of the law
In the way of punishment Washington has
always borne high repute as a city where
woman was safe on the public streets at
all hours. but these affairs tend to threaten
its character in this regard seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

burg convention. but to point out the ir-
ings- They still insist that a campaign
this year, made upon confession Of help
lessness and failure, cannot possibly dc
either the sound money cause or the party
organization in the state any good, but
will merely give the silver men oppor-
tunity to advertise another victory. And
so they insist that the policy they are adj
vocating. that OF helping where they car
I hope to be effective in the election of mem
bers of the legislature favorably inclined
toward the enactment of a fair election
law, is the only wise policy in the circum-
stances to pursue.
Each faction charges the other with SUI
preme selfishness. Colorel Lamb and his
friends accuse the Brady-Agnew people OF
trying to work a corner on the Virginia
patron age and declare that that alone ex-
plains their attitude in the premises. The
Brady-Agnew people are equally well con-
WINGED that Colonel Lamb and his friends
are making what they characterize as this
"bluf' mel ely for the purpose of impress
ing the country and the President with an
intrepid spirit, never happy but when en-
gaging the enemy. and securing a re-
ward, if possible, a recognition to which
they really are not entitled.
Meanwhile the silver democrats are
marching to an assured, and, with the aid
of the election laws. probably a pro-
nounced, triumph
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Modern Kite Flying.

The practical value of the experiments
now being conducted in this city in aerial
photography through the medium of high
flown kites does not appear. perhaps, at
first glance. but there IS much of possible
fare. Thus far the photographs obtained
are mere novelties. showing the appear
auce CT familiar objects when viewed from
heretofore impossible attitudes Regarded
as scientific efforts. of course there is
some value in these pictures but ii is to be
remembered that the chief object of the ex-
Perimenter is to perfect a system of kite
borne cameras that viii enable person to
cure view of a distant area without ex-
posing himself to the occupants of that re-
gion. In time of war this device would
be OF great utility. Military balloons are
now in use in most of the large armies of
the world, and it is thought that by their
means a great advantage would be given
to their possessors In a campaign over an
enemy not thus equipped. But the bal
loon apparatus, bag, gas machine, rope reel
wagon and the various accessory devices
necessary for successful flight, occupy a
large space. require a considerable force
Of trained men to ensure satisfactory use,
and 10 general the outfit is cumbersome
and therefore Of far less value than the
much simpler system Of kites such as
thoss now IN use in these experiments
OF course the balloon may be sent I'D in
almost any condition of the atmosphere,
while the kite can be flown only while
there y Q sufficiently strong breeze and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Judge Cox ON the Power of Removal
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
Judge Cox declares that executive rules
regulating and restricting the power Of re-
moval are not such as the civil service law
authorizes, and are consequently without
force and void. This, however, is only true
SO far tine courts are concerned, says the
judge, and the point he makes must be adj
mitted TO have some force. 1t is family
matter with the executive power, as it
were. But there is this further considera-
tion to be noted: The law leaves to the
President the power to regulate removals.
The President in pursuance of this power,
and through the civil service commission
duly created for just such purposes-puts
in force certain regulations. The head of
the Post Office Department, as in this
Case, removes superintendent of mails, in
violation of these decreed regulations.
Have these regulations, duly and lawfully
made, no force which the judicial power
can recognize?
Mr.. Mckinley can, Of course, abrogate
those regulations at will. But while they
stand, have they no force whatever? Have
they no standing in court? II not, what
real protective value do they possess to the
subordinate Office holder?
We cannot. however. regard Judge Cox's
decision as of vast consequence touching
the reform of the civil service. Had he
reached a contrary conclusion and sus-
tanned the protest of the ouSted superin-
tendent Of mails at Louisville, the effect
would not have been to deprive the an
pointing power or the executive of all
right of discretionary removal. It would
have simply compelled the executive power
to live up to its own regulations while
those regulations were nominally in force.
The executive would still have been left
free to repeal the regulations or to modiev
them at will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Mr. Low. Letter of Acceptance.

The letter addressed by Seth Low to the
Citizens Union accepting the nomination OF
that organization for mayor OF Greater
New York is a document SO clear and 50
sound as thoroughly to merit the very high
praise that has been bestowed upon II. 1t
covers all the questions involved in frank
ard statesmanlike manner. 1t is, indeed.
altogether worthy of it's author. and out
lines a policy which every good citizen
within the limits of the new municipality
Ought TO assist in inauguratirg.
There can be no doubt that in the crea-
ton of Greater New York the real intention
was to secure for the people just such a
government as Mr.. Low describes. The
population is very large. and the property
interests are enormous. The question is
good government-providing for the COM
fort of the people and fer the security of
their possessions at a reasonable cost and
ir a business-like and straightforward man.
ner. Mr. Low puts that construction upon
matters and promises if elected mayor to
exert himself to see that that end is &C
complished. He believes in a civil service
divorced from pulls and boss favor and
based upon competency and good character.
and he will see that the city enjoys such a
one. He is a republican. but will not be
affairs Of his office. He believes in good
order. but does not attempt to draw a dead
line in any direction. He realizes that in
large city good order must be representa-
tive good order, and hence in such matters
as excise law consideration must be
givec TO all the people of the community.
He thinks the Raines law capable of being
made the basis of wise and satisfactory
excise ordinances. And with Trustworthy
Emphasis he points out the value of munich
pal franchises, and declares for such regu
lations on that score as will fully protect
the peoples interests in and control over
them.
Such in general terms is the nature of
Mr. Lows admirable letter. But, admirable
it Is. its great value lies in the fact that
there is a competent and altogether sincere
man behind it. Mr.. Low is no mere phrase
naker. He is not a politician angling for
office with well worded promises. He has
held office, and during his service demon
strated that not only his Judgment but his
integrity was entirely to be trusted. AS
mayor of Brooklyn when quite a young
man he laid the foundation of the reputa-
ticn which has ever since insured him
place among the most highly respected and
trusted men in the state Of New York. He
Is sun young HAIL. III the prime VI Hhe
lowers, and stands for all that is necessary
to give to Greater New York the govern
ment it needs and should have.
1t is no obtrusion of politics to point out
that ii his statement that he is a republic
can Mr.. Low gives assurance that he
stands at this time for sound money and
the firmest maintenance of the public
credit. The election of such a man, there
fore. TO the mayoralty of Greater New
York. although accomplished by a nom
partisan movement and solely for nom
partisan purposes. would carry with it very
decided comfort to the friends of sound
money there and elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Autumn Assurances,

Oh, keep looking forward to times that
viii. smile;
To hours when the earth will be gay;
When jewels will sparkle; when mirth will
beguile
A country serene as May.
Think not of the present, nor grieve DER
your fate.
The promise behold Of glorious date!
So turn to your calendar gaily and wait
Till after election day.
There'H be nothing to do then but sit down
and wish,
And things will come straight your way.
The handsomest garment, the daintiest
dish
Will be ready for all, they say.
Well heed not the present. We cannot go
wrong.
Each candidate sings US the same dulcet
song.
Cheer up, all ye voters; it will not be long
Till after election day!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Criminnlly Reckless Driving.

\ young girl was dangerously hurt yes
terday afternoon in this city as a conse-
qucnce of the reckless driving of a boy.
The victim of the accident. according TO
the statements OF witnesses, was riding her
bicycle carefully through wide space
when the wagon was brought down New
York avenue at high rate of speed. In
81 me way a collision resulted. and natur-
ally the wheel user received the brunt of
the blow Her condition is critical AMI her
ccath may result from the accident. This
affair illustrates the necessity ot continued
watchfGlaess On the part of the police to
prevent unsafe rates of speed on the part
OF drivers as we'll as of bicyclers. The lat
ter are being gradually taught the lesson
OF care and the humber of scorchers seems
to be growing smaller, while there remains
a large class of reckless drivers who ignore
the rules of the road and the regulations
as 10 speed. Sey eral accidents have oc-
CURED within the past year resulting from
the carelessness of drivers. and yesterday s
affair differs only in minor details from the
others The owners of vehicles who send
tenn into the crowded streets in charge of
small boys assume share of the respon-
sihiiity for the actions OF their agents. and
WI en- an accident occurs the burden must
rest partly upon them The danger is
great at all times, but particularly So when
high-tempered horses are placed in barge
OF youngsters who lack Judgment. discre-
ton and skill in managing the animals. 1t
is marvellous that more persons, on wheels
and on foot, are not hurt by the horses and
wagons in delivery service that are urged
at full speed by careless drivers without
the least regard for the rights of Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Suit Department.

~ Womcn's Fine tpryanle Lawn anil I..,,
, nlrt waists. whit. laudeIed collars all sl1,s
Reduced from S1.J0 TO SOC each " '
20 Women's Fine Lawn NraIus.rs l,r,il and l.oo
:, i! M sizes 49, 81, 80. a. Reduced frum
"iis NAVY Biue Bathing Suits braid trim
",H SIe Years. .c@iuced from 81 - to 81 90 rn
hiris Fine lawn aud lbiinifN Dresses lace
,,n","io'r! ana pllue trimming Sizes a 10
Il; - heilced from So - aud 81 q, to 81 ~ ga
=, Womens Slx-and-w,ol Mixed Separate skin
Reduced from ss.15 to $500 A'''
y Ahlinen Crash Bicycle Skirts rows Of Stitch
ing around bottom. All sizes Reduced from II AZ
TO dYc. each. '" fi'''
Girls Grass Linen Waists. large sailor collars
braided sizes q. :, 10, IL. Reduced from 81 81
Girls Fine Atwood School Refers Irail trim.
med iine cloth. Sizes 4, 10. L.. Reduced fnom
Girls Tan Covert Cloth Refer lined with fine
inquired taIcta silk. Size years Reduced from
sl0.0o to 81. 81. ~
Black and White Duck Eton Jacket Size no
From So 10 suit. Reduced to zoe.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
The New Tariffs ODerations,

Those who are hoping that the Dingley
hill may prove a failure as revenue pro-
ducer are watching the returns under it
very closely They affect to be greatly
oomforted as prophets by the record up to
date. They declare that signs of failure
are unmstakable. And they ask. then
what?
The Star was one of the first of the
friends of the new law to point out that
returns under it for the first few months
maybe for six months-would necessarily
be small-probably the smallest in it's his
tory. Imports of all kinds had been run UP
to gigantic proportions in anticipation of
its passage, and some time would be neces-
sary to work these off before business
through the customs houses could be ex-
pected to take on its normal stage The
present returns therefore are necessarily
the result of that congested order of things
Those who drew the bill did not work
either in the dark or in a corner. They
took expert advice on all the schedules,
and they were confident in giving to the
bill its finishing touches that in the matter
of revenue 1t would upon fair trial meet
the ends expected of it.
But II, after trial, 1t should appear that
the new law does not yield the returns
iiosii cuStoiHS expected OF IL, the wishes of
its enemies are by no means likely to be
realized. Such a failure would not afford
the signal for reopening the whole tariff
question. The defect could be remedied by
the passage OF a bill carrying only one or
two items swelling the revenue to the sum
required. The Dingley bill is entirely salts
factory to protection interests, and has
already justified itself on those lines. Mills
and factories have everywhere felt the
encouragement of the new schedules, and
some. under their influence, are in opera
lion now for the first time in several years
The cry that the law has failed is alto
gether premature. There is apparently no
warrant for 1t whatever. Business Is every-
where reviving, and conditions of all kinds
are favorable to American interests The
effect OF this revival will in good time show
IN the customs returns as elsewhere But
come what may, the country is so unmis-
takably committed to protection now that
no criss-cross work, like that characterizins
the Gorman-Wilson bill, is at all likely
soon again to show in any revenue meas
ure passed by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Muslin Underwear Dent,

B fine Cambria Corset Covers. euare neck woke
of Hamburg insertion and tucks Hamburg sie, on
neck and sleeves. slightly soiled. Reduced from
Soc 10 DE. each
. Muslin chemises. square neck yoke OF fine
embroidery. embroidery ON neck and sleeves. Re
duccd from 15c. t9r. each.
J Lawn Dressing Sacfues loose front tight back
turnover collar trimmed with lawn rufi. sl-rv-s
finished with rtifiie. Reduced from 81 to Ggc ga .
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
China Department.

1 French Caina Dinner Set few pieces rnissn.
Rexlcced from 5000 $1,000
Carlsbad China Tea Set, few aieces missing
Reduced frcni $500 TO $500.
dozen Decorated Carlsbad China Soup Plates
Reduced frem 81. 10 TO 81 20 Dozen.
odd Decorated Carlsbad China Platter. Reduced
from IL - 95c.
. odd Decorated Basins. Reduced from Sc to
&c. each.
small Japanned Tea Pots. Reduced from &c.
&c lac. each.
Decorated English Porcelain Sugar Bowls. Re-
durcd from J0e. 20 25c. each.
HIulr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Prohibition Of Docked Horxc..
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.

FfUui the view 1UfK COfnmcfcfuI A1vertfSer.
with a law against docking horses,
tails" says the Boston Journal, sit seems
strange to some that the Back Bay stables
contain so many animals that have been
mutilated by this cruel process. This law
is one of the many that are seldom en-
forced. 1t ought to be the easiest kind of
a prosecution to punish the violators of the
act that was passed to protect the dumb
animals" If the lawmakers are in ear
nest, why not prohibit the employment of
horses that have been so mutiiated. II
they were excluded from the cities only the
cruel practice would be abandoned forth
with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Infants Department.

Children's White Pique Dress broad divided
sailor collar with rows Of Insertion rule OF en-
broidery on collar, plated skirt. Reduced from
$500 to 81 80.
3 Navy Blue Lawn Dresses white yoke and
sleeves. rtifnes over the shoulders. embroidery on
neck and sleeves Reduced from 81 80 15c each
10 Pink and Blue Lawn Dresses yoke of tucks
and insertion, ruffes on the yoke. embroidery on
neck and sleeves Reduced from 81 90 To SOC each
i Pink ShiIred Null Hat. trimmed with two rows
OF embroidery and white satin ribbon. Reduced
from $500 81. CO.
Shirrsd Pink and Blue Figured Lawn sun DO 4
nets. rufile edged with embroidery. Reduced from
81 % 10 SOC. each
nsnr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Shoe Department.

pairs women's Welt 0Kfor,ls pat tin Sizes
, A. 81. Az and C-53 and O ID. Reduced
from s2.2J to 81 so pair.
pairs women's Oxfords. coin toe nat tin
Sizes Z A-6lS and Z B-2 c-els and D-a and
+. Reduced from 500 10 81 40 pair
~ pairs women's 0xfords. opera toe rat tin
sizes and A-ols and B-3k. 4. and Ga G
and 81 D-3. q. AMI ~ E-4 and EE Re
duced from 500 TO 81 90 pair.
pairs Misses Kangaroo Calf Button Shoes.
Sizes IL 20 l3is Al, 1h and A. Reduced from
500 to 81 - pair.
8 pairs Misses Welt Button Shoes, Tie. toe pat
tip. Sizes III to - A. Reduced from 500 10
81 - pair
Second foor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

From Hardware.

Reports from the south are certainly of
reaSsuring nature. The south is rejuye-
mating, is the verdict of all close observers.
The wholesome influences of the new tariff
are apparent everywhere. The agricul-
tural situation has never been SO bright.
Nothing lacks animation but the whisky
industry. and that will speedily mend under
the impetus of the generally improving
conditions. A new commodity, cigar leaf,
has been added to southern agricultural in
terests since the Cuban exclusion act, and
very Important 1t promises to become.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Woodward
L0thr0p.
10th, nth and + SITS. n. w.
Fridays Our
Remnant Day,

And TOR tomorrow there's a multi
tude OF odds and ends. short lengths
broken sizes and assortments and
all sorts OF remnants, and in our de-
termination to close out everything
a bit summary we have marked
them at very low prices for quick
selling. Articles OF use, comfort.
convenience and ornament for home
and the person are in the list and
everything is plainly marked and SO
arranged that you NAV know at a
glance whether it will or will not
meet Your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Rug Department.

kasiIkoi Reversible Rugs. slightly s0ilrd Size
3oxc0 inches. Reduced from 81 ~ 10 81 90 each
l;rlss,ls Mats. soed. Size 15x33 inches Re-
duccd from 1,' ..9c each
Japanese Rug. Sz- 1axl5 feet Pink ground
canary figure, soiled. duc,d from $500 TO sioO0
Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

No tomorrow for the 25c Autumn Hos
Wv foE Indies; plain and various ribs In fes
black; double soles, extra-high spliced heels. Ais
novelties in tan and boot patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Special BARGAIN.

1000 Opaque Window Shades. in
all the desirable colors. > wards long
and 81 inches wide. mounted on
spring rollers, complete with fix
lures and ready to hang,
Csc. Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

G1 EdD tomorrow instead of 81 IS yard for thu
new French Poplins, 81 inches wide
Choice of the new blues, browns green's red.
dahlia etc Also glace effects, combining blue and
green, green and brown, red and black, dahlia and
black, blue and red
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
On Second Floor.

Special attention asked to the spe-
cial prices for the new autumn dress
goods, and to the fashion plates,
showing the latest Paris and London
styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Curtain Department.

Odd pairs OF Lace Curtains clearing price,
] pair Renaissance, $3.50: from $3.50
l pair Nottingham. Si.OO; from 81 -
I pair Nottingham, $500: from S42a
1 pair Irish rsnt. $4.Oo: from 500
l pair Swiss Tamlour. $500: from Sta
1 pair Muslin. $3.50; from 81. 30
! pair Fish Net, 800; from $3.50.
Fourth floo-