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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
The Trading Stamps.

The argument In the trading stamp case
today raises very interesting legal ques-
ton.
The contention of the promoters of the
scheme Is that there is no element of
chance involved In it; that it means merely
the grant of a discount by merchants to
casa purchs sers; that the statute defining
and Furnishing gift enterprises in the Dis
trict is not intended to apply to 1t. and
that II the words of the law are construed
as applying to the trading stamp scneme
the statute is unconstitutional.
The prosecution contends that the words
of the statute which define gift enter
prise the selling "cf any article of mer-
chandise with a promise expressed
or implied. to give any article or
thing for and in consideration of the pur-
chase of other article or thing unmjs-
takably apply to the trading stamp scheme
the stamps involving the promise, expressed
or implied. TO give under certain conditions
and in certain contingencies some other
article of merchandise in consideration of
the purchase of the article in connection
with which the stamps were issued. The
prosecution goes further and finds in this
particular scheme elements of chance in
connection with the fulhlment of the prom
Use held out by the stamps which, ii is
contended, bring the project within the
range of definitions of gift enterprise which
are not SO broad the local statute, and
even within the category of lotteries. And
finally the prosecution insists that If the
scheme is not e lottery, and is merely a
gift enterprise under the local statute,
there is sufficient of chance and of con-
tingency in the statutory requirement of
promise to give as distinguished from
actual giving. and sufficient of chance in
the scheme itself as described, to prevent
the statute from being viewed as uncon-
stitutional when construed as prohibiting
siIch an enterprise.
In the cited cases in which statutes deal
ing with the subject of gift enterprises have
been held unconstitutional there was an
actual present giving of a visible object as
part of single purchase transaction.
Some courts have held that man may not
be thus prohibited by the legislature from
giving away what is his own. 1t is pointed
out, however, that our local statute does
Tot in terms forbid such actual, present,
visible gift, but only the promise of flu
tire gift. which may or may not be full
filled. because the conditions. contingencies
or chances coupled with the promise may
or may not
The promise held out by the trading
stamp is conditional. contingent upon the
collection by the recipient of numerous
other similar stamps, and the article prom
ised is indefinite and uncertain, being the
most desirable among the numerous arti-
cles of varying values which chance TO
Irn.ain in the Trading Ccmpany's store at
the uncertain time In the future when the
collector shall have filled his. book.
The legal question has been ably discussed
on both sides, and the Court of Appeals is
Low TO decide whether TINS scheme, which
threatens the community with trade de-
nloralization. can be reached by the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
A Victory for Hone.t r..a

The oleomargarine frauds are to be pun
fshed as they deserve. The decision rem
dered yesterday to this effect is cause for
general congratulation and the Attorney
General is entitled TO the thanks not only
OF this community but OF the people of the
whole republic for preventing an injudi-
eious compromise in the pending cases.
This decision. SO strictly in accordance
with The Stars contention and with the
evident equities of the case. necessitates
that the law should now take its course
and that its violators who have sought to
evade punishment by offering 10 pay large
sums. should be dealt with in accorda nee
with the principle that underles the stat
ute, the principle of honesty in trade Ii
Is now said in extenuation of the PROPOSE
ton advanced by the Treasury Depart
ment for compromise that while the
cases were regarded as strong enough 70
warrant trial the sums offered by tile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
High Pay for the Fiddler.

In New York and Ohio, after an election
the men who have stood as candidates for
office are required to file a sworn statement
OF the amount of their campaign expenses
Such statements covering the campaign
just closed are now under inspection and
some of them show an astonishing state of
things.
A Tamnany candidacy. it is disclosed, is
very expensive affair. The items are
numerous and the amounts are all large
one Dill In particular is the subject of
mucn comment. Francis NJ. Scott long a
re1ormer and vigorous opponent of Tam
many Hall, changed sides in this recent
campaign, and was nominated by Tam
many Tor a place on the bench. He paid
10 Iammanys campaign fund $1,000 The
sum Is startling, all things considered. and
all the more SO when taken in comparison
with the statement of General Tracy. who,
running Tor the office of mayor-an office
OF Importance a hundred per cent greater
than that of the small judgeship-spent
little over a thousand dollars. That Is to
say, the candidate for an office a hundred
times greater than another office in con-
test spends only one-ninth as much in the
race as does the candidate for the lesser
place. General Tracy lost and Mr.. Scott
wen, and In New York that fact NAV throw
some light on the two bills, but it has no
tendency to exalt the successful political
methods of the metropolis
In Ohio they order these things better.
A limit is placed there On campaign ex-
penses of candidates. An act is on the
books known as the corrupt practices act
whereby no candidate for a state office is
allowed to spend more than $3.50 Had Cen
eral Coxey been elected governor in this
recent contest he would not have been al
lowed to qualify. because his campaign ex-
penses, as shown by his statement lust
filed. were nearly Thousand dollars
The New York law ought to be amended
so as to take on this Ohio feature 1t is
true, and entirely fair. that a candidate
for office should contribute to Legitimate
campaign expresses. but where those ex-
penses are made to mount up into the thou
sands, ard candidates are assessed, or feel
themselves Obliged to contribute sums so
large for the purpose that they amount to
high per cent of the salaries attached to
the offices in contest, the transaction is
fairly open to question and criticism. Henry
George died with sharp and scathing de-
nunciation of such practices on his lips
and nothing he said during his campaign
attracted more attention or elected louder
applause from his audiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Turn About.

1t was a "horse show" so they said;
'Twould take a pen most graphic
To tell how wealth it's luster shed
The fruit of honest traffic.
Each quadruped sighed deep and long.
Applause? He could not win it.
Obscured by fashions dazzling throng,
The horses weren't in it,
1t was drama, so they wrote,
OF up-to-date construction.
No cost was spared" the bills to quote
I'm mounting the pre- duction.,
The realistic racir scene
Found favor in a minute,
Ihe horses ran the show, 1 ween:
The play-folk were not in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Getting an Intelligent Jury.

the Somersworth murderer, the twelve
jurymen were selected and impaneled with
in less than six hours. At the trial of
Martin Thorn for the murder of Gulden-
suppe at Long Island City, jury was pro-
cured in an equally short time. To get
jury In half day to try murder case
is almost unprecedented. But the jurors
In these two cases are said to be far above
the average in character and intelligence.
PROFESSIONALLY public confidence in the
verdicts reached by these jurors, selected
in less than half a day of examination,
will be greater than IL weeks had been
wasted in excluding from the box men of
Intelligent opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

accused were deemed to constitute a sufil-
GENTLY heavy punishment. The public in
terests demand. however, that the punish
ment should be dealt out directly and in
such manner that the humiliation and ex-
posture of conviction should be utilized to
warn other possible perpetrators of similar
frauds of the risks they are running The
law contemplates both Imprisonment and
fine. and it was clearly to avoid the former
that the accused dealers, who have been
detected in the grossest frauds against the
public, offered to pay the heavy sums that
tempted the officials Of the internal rev.
enue bureau.
The interest displayed in these cases by
the Secretary of Agriculture is an element
of strength to the prosecution. Secretary
Wilson represents the farmers of the coun-
try and their concern in the suppression of
the frauds of the imitation-butter men can
not be questioned. This concern does not
spring from the competition between the
two interests. for the rivalry between nat
ural and artificial products is inevitable and
is to be expected at all stages of CONNER
cial progress. But the farmers, like the
citizens and consumers, are injured by the
sale OF these limitations as the genuine ar
icie. The public complains, with good rea-
called upon to pay butter prices for the
artificial stuff foisted off upon them in dis
guise. AS long as each commodity is
known in its own character and sells for its
legitimate price there is little reason for
any interest to feel aggrieved, but as the
case has been standing for many months
past the Secretary of Agriculture, in the
name OF the farmers and other classes of
citizens. is amply justified in demanding
that the frauds be stamped out through the
agency of the courts
The acceptance of the compromise offer
would have set back the day of deliverance
from these and similar frauds. 1t would,
as well. have established dangerous prec-
edent for utilization in other directions ana
the government would have stultified itself
by pretending to enforce a law while in
effect encouraging it's violation The At
torney Generals prompt declination of the
proposition should result in a quickening
Is to be hoped that both in Philadelphia
and in this city the cases now pending will
De brought to trial without further delay
should convictions be obtained the courts
Will doubtless take cognizance of the fact
that the accused have sought to evade a
portion of their deserved punishment by
onering large sums in compromise, and
Will give the law it's full force as de-
terrent by imposing the penalty that has
evidently spurred the perpetrators of the
frauds to their extraordinary proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
The Nearest to IL Precedent.

1t is singular that in the search for a
parallel to the death of Henry George the
instance of Daniel Webster has not been
mentioned. There is no perfect parallel to
Mr.. Georges death. Some of our exchanges
have gone SO far as that of Horace Greeley
to seek it, though Mr.. Greeley died after
the voting was all over. Daniel Webster
died at the height of the campaign of 1852,
when there was a ticket of electors in nomi-
nation for him in Massachusetts, to which
he mad assented, If not as a test of his
strength, with a view TO lessening the vote
of the regular Wing candidate for the presi-
dency. He was not living when the vote
was taken, but the ticket was kept in the
field. and was supported by those who put
1t there, after his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Unthanked.

Henrietta. said Mr.. Meekton, there is
one thing that l wish to say to you frank
ly. There is ore subject over which 1 do
not desire any shadow of doubt to fall So
far as the affairs of this family are con-
cerned. you are to have your own way in
every particular"
Then he. stood back and waited for a
smile of joy to brighten her face But
there was q frown.
"Of course she answered. That's Just
like man. If anything goes wrong you
want to be sure of having somebody to
blame for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

From the Cincinnati Enquirer

FROM the Cincinnati Enquirer
Liberty is boon generally purchased at
an extraordinary price. The cost is in
blood. The destiny of Cuba is to ba free
but already there has been too much sacri-
fee. The Spanish dominion in the western
world was for a long time widespread.
Vast countries in South America have been
rescued from the selfshness and rapacity
of the government at Madrid 1t must ap-
pear to any reasonable person that the Ia ST
OF the important Spanish possessions in
this half of the earth must surely be res
cued from Spa niSh clutches. This is in lin !,
with the spirit of the age. 1t is a part of
the development of humanity. Why prolong
the struggle? The Cubans have earned
their freedom. They have paid sufficient
tribute to the mother country. They have
fought va!iantly through two wars. They
have demonstrated their capacity to resist
Spain They have rendered it impossible
for Weyler and his troops or Blanco and
his. to "pacify' the island on the plan of
death to the patriots. By holding off their
hands. other countries. whose positions as
conservators Of constitutional liberty are
plain, are serving neither Spain nor Cuba,
in the long run. They are merely permit
ting further boodshed. They are promoting
death and disease in the prisons. They are
making longer and harder the march to-
ward universal peace. They are defeating
the ends Of the most ardent peace men,
They increasing the cost in money and
lives. They are practically carrying on a
war which can have only one ending; but
they are making that ending an expensive
one.
1t is extremely unfortunate for our re-
public that the United States cannot take
hand in the combat which is to finally
give the Cubans an Independent govern
ment of their own. Our tolerance of the
Cuban situation, our seeming Indifference
to the suffering of our neighbors, makes
our institutions a by-word in the govern
ments of Europe. The peace men ought to
pray for the interference of the govern
Of ha ia in ho fpbt in
Cuba as the best means of securing peace
at the earliest practicable moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
A Problem PIax.
81 believe YOU describe vour new niec

Il believe you describe your new piece a.
a problem playa" said the friend.
Yes replied the theatrical manager
that's what the author said it was gone
to be, and for once he knew what he wa:
talking about Making the receipts cover
the railway and hotel bills keeps me doing
arithmetic twenty-four hours a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The bulk of England's great ocean tom
mage Is MADE up of what Is known as
tramp" steamers-stanch but slow freight
carriers. economical in maintenance, which
seek cargoes wherever they are to be found.
There may be much significance in the an
nouncement that the first American steam
er of this character is under contract with
the Bath Iron Works of Bath, Me. This
vessel Is for New York house. II Is to
be completed next May, and will at once
compete with the foreign tramp steam
ers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
SHOOTING STARS.
Unsportsmanlfke.

Il hyahs tell dat foot ball Is a pow'ful
rough game said Miss Miami Brown
Deed It's" replied Erastus Pinkley
"Deys gittin' so dey ain satisfied wifi
buttin' haids like gemman; de las game 1
wus in dey got to kickin' shinsr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Varying Circum.tnncc..

A boy will miss his school, and scream
II he perchance his toe should stub:
But, when he's Joined a foot ball team
You couldn't hurt him with a club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Encouragfnr Omi..ion..

You seem to have great deal of con-
dence in that mans political future"
Yes, replied Senator Sorghum. Il have.
Nobody as yet has referred to him as a
'silver-tongued orator or a 'favorite son. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

The one thing Mr.. Carlisle could do to
round off the disfavor with which he is now
regarded by the Kentucky democracy
would be to come out in support of the
prohibition party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
senator Mason. Ambition.
From the Philadelphia Press.

Senator Mason Of Illinois is prepared TO
tegin fight at once against executive ses-
sicns Of the Senate, excepting to consider
treaties. and also in behalf of rule to
limit debate in the Senate. He has the
test wishes of the country in that under
taking 1t will be fortunate If he succeeds
where SO many others have failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

One of the hopeful circumstances accom-
panying the opening of Congress is the
fact that President Mckinley can usually
be depended upon for a concisely written
message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

The horse is very well in his place. As
the Inspiration of social event he is emf
nently praiseworthy. But he becomes tire
some in front of a street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

The protest Of Russia against Turkeys
acquiring more ships is justified by the
fact that the sultan is about the kind Of
man who would enjoy rocking the boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

If Mr.. Hoyle had written a work on
diplomacy he would have said, when in
doubt, call In the caterer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

Wheat has done well in Ohio, but the
olive branch crop is comparativ failure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Thousands of Equally Good Bargains

ssh 0O for Genuine Cut Glass Water Bottles
w worth 81. 15... S2.95 instead OF s. 30
dozen for the Table Tumblers. dc each for Mus
tard Pots.
- Us for 50 Parlor Lamps with globe deco
rated in Dresden flowers. Gold finish.
n Sc for soc Water Color Pictures, Of children
Nv in white enamel frames
Continued above.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

IL Is to be regretted that evidence in the
Nack-Thorn trial is so much easier to find
than verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

DC for Crystal Glass Decanters: worth 25c-
l0c for Imported Flower Vases worth 25c-
lie for 25c Mantel Vases.
SU Us for the usual 50 Oil Heating Stoves
with two large burners-only asc for
the Sl4s Gas Heating Stoves, for Offices, bath
rooms hall bed rooms
nQc for imported Scrap Baskets. worth 25c 10
NV SOC each. All shapes and sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

The double umpire system will at least
throw temporary element Of novelty into
disputes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

SS 90 pair for a lot of S. White Irish Point
Lace Curtains. And 81 80 pair for a
lot Of 81 Irish Point Curtains.
S no pair for choice OF a lot OF Brussels eff
feet Lace Curtains, worth from 81 to So
pair. All are superior 6O-inch-wide Curtains
81. 20 pair for lot containing So to 81 Lace
$0'1> Curtains. of the designs being
Smiles Of most expensive Brussels Lace Cur
tains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

So rs for choice of lot of Rockers. worth
va" to 81 each. Some with leather
coboier seats are very mighty finished.
SoU.SQD for a lot worth 81 to SO each. Supe-
rior finished Rockers some with usually
high back and arms. some with low back aud seat
upholstered in figured velvet; with upholstered
seat and back.
S4 OK for lot worth Sc to IS each. Some
are natural Cherry Rockers with broca-
tele upholstery Others of mahogany Ill ted with
spring seats and green velvet covering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
"Opening". Souvenirs.

"Opening". Souvenirs.
ca 0@ tomorrow for the s49s Goats for Chill
QOs~O dren I to years Of age Novelties In
white and colored cloths, plain and rough effects.
Latest Paris Empire and London .'Hubbards
styles. Braid and fur trimmings.
2GO<v tomorrow for the 81 Caps. New styles for
w baby and bigger children OF white and
colored silks: tght-ittfng and pokes. Lace and
ur-trimmed-
W. Hand-knft SacQues, Drawer Leggins,
White Dresses. SILK Gaps. Kid Shoes, School
Aprons, etc. All attractiyely new.
Continued above)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

I'd An for the $3.50 Paris-made SILK Bon
nets. trimmed in feathers and chiffon
$Sse for the sl2.50 Bonnets of Velvet and
Satirs Beautiful beyond possibility of portrayal
here.
Sn0. AZ for the $1250 Parismade Coats.
See the Red Cloth beauty, with deep
circular cape. trimmed with beaver fur and
OF white braid!
SIX AZ for the Little Boys SIS Lopdon-
l made Double-breasted .,Coschman's
Coat OF tan CLOTH piped In white leather.
$l5.0S for the Girls $3.50 Paris Coat Of Light
Blue SILK. with circular collar, edged with fur
! and lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
English Royal BLUE China.

SS AZ for Borgfeldts original 81 Dinner and
~ Tea Sets Of 100 pieces, decorated in
three cOlors.
SIN OS fo' Borgfeldt's 50 so sets OF 100 pieces
~O with hand painted and gold decorations
ssh IL for Borgfeldt's $1.75 Toilet Sets Of
six pieces. Full Sizes Decorations in
various colors
81 OK for Borgfeldt's 81 Tea Sets Of SO pieces.
Floral decorations in colors and gold
edge on each piece.
S,X WS for Bogfeldts So Fish Sets. consisting
OF large dish and twelve plates, decor
ated to match.
Continued above.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

Bargains ON Fourth Floor.
Here Curtains, Drapee bargains include
makers stock of sample chairs and importers surplus
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

Rae for Borgfedts Soc Salad Bowls Large
size, assorted shapes artistic decorations.
OC for Borgfeldts Toe to 25c Carlsbad China
Plates. Assorted shapes, sizes and decora-
lions.
DC for Borgfeldts 15c Carlsbad China A. %.
Coffee Cups and Saucers Full size.
ZSC for Borgfeldt's 35c to SOC French and
Austrian Cups and Saurers. Artistic
shapes and decorations some quantity attractive
VSF for Borgfe1dt's 3gc to 6Nc China Brush and
Comb Trays Large Pitchers Maniel Vases
Candlestfcks; all superior imported goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

Little Children's Day.
kkHN PENING 1897 baby
III Uden Among the novelties imported for the
Paris and London Made Gaments which much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

On Second Floor.
81 no pair for s12.50 California Wool BIan-
W" - kets. A treat to and handle them.
81 Or pair for $3.50 California Wool BIan-
kets. They measure 72xs4 inches;
they weigh pounds.
S2 AZ pair for IS California Wool Blankets.
~OeOO ia size, So pounds weight. 81 10
for the SO Blankets 6 pounds weight
Continued abovel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

Best Blankets Very Cheap.
Best in the worldthe California Wool Blankets from the Golden
Gate Manufacturing Company. Only q pairs
roughed by handling but prices less quo
tatons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

On Bargain Table.
Side pair for White and Gray Blankets
SL5O for Genuine Mitcheline Spreads
worth S2-25. Remnants Of big lots
VSC for last Of the 35c Heavy Bleached Sheets
49, 54x9o inches. =. lie for Extra Heavy Huck
Towels. 1SxS6 inches.
OH, for 81 so Best Turkey Red Table Covers
2xz1a yards-45c yard for 69c Table Dam
ask 90 inches wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
The lPalais Royal.
SO: Tomorrow
f10usekeepenes' Day.

Every housekeeper knows the Cleanliness durability
tort OF enameled steel called agate granite The
prices well known The Paa temporarily
tinware prices: