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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
International Rife SHOOTING

Inc recent success of an American oars
man at Henley rewakens the hope in some
breasts that before many seasons have
gone Dy team of American rifiemen may
De sent to Risley to compete for the
trophies offered there. The shooting at
Bisiey Is regarded by Englishmen as the
best IN the world, while Americans are
prone to claim that the finest work with
the rifle Is done at Sea Girt, N j. 1t has
been SO long since an international rifle
match was shot off that there is no present
method of determining which claim is the
nearer correct and to this end a team
ought to be sent from one country or the
other as soon as possible. 1t ought not to
be hard to arrange the preliminaries OF
such match. This end should, indeed, be
the easier of accomplishment as far as the
EnSllshmen are concerned in view of re-
cent reports from Bisley that the shooting
there is too good" of late 1t is difficult
to understand how rifle shooting can be
superlatively excellent until it is known
that the scores recorded at Bisley this
year have been monotonously perfect. This
result Las been caused mainly it is said
by the substitution of the Lee Milford for
the Martini rite OF course when the shoot
ers themselves are heard from the scores
Will probably be attributed to the develop
ment of large number of absolutely re-
liable shots. 1t is related that but for ac-
cidents and variations of light and wind it
would be impossible to decide in the COM
petitions. Dozens of competitors, it is said
make the highest possible score and re-
peat the performance when they shoot Off
the ties. The judges are now seeking for
some new mode of scoring that will reduce
the chances of such close competition.
These pleasing facts should stimulate the
Britishers to seek international match,
and if they do doubtless team of Ameri-
can crack shots can be assembled to meet
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
strengthening the Police Force.

In comparison with the police work of
other large American cities. the record of
the local force is undoubtedly highly cred
liable.
The evils that flow from the use of the
the police as an important part of the po-
litical machine which runs both municipal
ity and state have not been suffered. No
other qualifications than intelligence and
integrity. experience and capacity, ere
essentials to the District policeman. No
one will contend. of course, that there have
been no political or personal appointments
whatsoever upon the local force, but the
fact that our municipal authorities do not
have to depend for continuance in office
upon the policemen as political strikers and
vote-winners in their interest enables the
former. when they are so disposed, to dis
regard absolutely all considerations but
those of personal fitness in organizing the
force which is to protect the lives ana
property of the people Of Washington The
Commissioners have it in their power to
construct our police system on ideal lines,
so far as the personnel of the force Is ron-
cerned. and the evil of the intervention of
partisan politics in the conduct of munich
pal affairs is reduced to a minimum in the
case of the capital.
licemen with the corresponding officer in
New York or other large American cities.
attention is properly called to the much
larger area which the former Is required to
cover and protect. on account of the small
ness of the local force. The argument on
this point demonstrating the necessity of
an increase in the number of District po-
icemen is unanswerable-
n. of ha nj
force requires on the one hand legislation
by Congress charging its size and reducing
to proper proportions the area to be pa
trolled by each polio eman, and on the other
hand deliberate and thoughtful scrutiny by
the Commissioners of the personnel of the
force in order to assure themselves that
the right men are in the right places, and
that the District police and detec tives are
50 faithful and efficient as to compensate,
as far as possible. for their paucity OF
numbers.
The Commissioners have been inspecting
the force with this object in view. and
through Commissioner Wight. who has the
matter in direct charge. have decided upon
certain changes in personnel. Commits
sioner Wight. in re-arranging the force,
Justly states the facts which deprive this
action of the characteristics of a reproacn-
full reflection upon the efficiency of The
force in general. The results of the Com
missioners action will be highly beneficial
to the community, not only in the strength
ening which will come directly from a
mere Judicious placing of policemen and
detectives. but also indirectly in the en-
enlargement to good work which is given
TO ambitious and capable privates by The
practical demonstration that promotions do
not run hoDelessly in the rut of favoritism
or political pull. but may be won by merit
and proved capacity.
Now let the reorganized detectives turn
in ard catch Foultzi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
stamp Out Annrchism.

The authorities of the world seem slow
about reaching a remedy for anarchism. II
a remedy may be reached. An outburst of
horror and Indignation follows the fall of
every victim of the organization. police
vigilance for time is increased. and vari-
ous suggestions for dealing with the evil
are thrown cut. But that is all. Anarch, SIN
is not being stamped out. II is represented
now IN a majority of the great capitals of
the world. and seems TO be in but small
restraint Members of the organization are
known by name. and their meeting places
are located. Sometimes the boldest threats
of taking life made at such meetings are
reported in the newspapers President
Carnot and Premier Canovas are killed, and
while King Humbert and President Faure
escape there Is reason for believing that
both are still on the anaroAistic blacklist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

Regret at their escape was promptly ex-
pressed by anarchists at the time.
But what is the remedy? Strange as it
may seem, the difficulty would probably
have been promptly met IL the object Of
the Organization had simply been plumber.
Imagine an organization whose members
would state this case: I'VE hold that the
goods of the world are not properly divided.
We do not get our share. We have banded
together for the purpose of forcing redis
tribution, and one of our means of bringing
that about is to break into the esta blish-
nents of the rich and help ourselves to
whatever We find there. Those Of our
number who do this work are chosen by
ballot. Any one of us may be selected any
day. and when selected he goes unhesi-
tatingiy about the business" How long
would an organization of that kind, boldly
proclaiming Its purposes. with It's members
known by name, and its meetings held for
the celebration of every notable burglary
committed under its auspices, be permitted
to flourish? Would not means be found to
disrupt 1t. and apply the just rigor of the
law for the protection of property to those
whose confessed object was to set the law
aside?
Anarchism defies law of all kinds-that
pertaining 10 property. 1t boldly proclaims
that 1t Is not governed to suit itself. 1t
marks certain leaders and rulers for re-
sponsibility. and orders ballot for an exc
cutioner. One is chosen, and he executes
the bloody edict. The organization meets
and exults over the deed. May not this
sort of thing be reached by law? May not
men be restrained in some way who openly
confess to membership in an organization
which any day may by ballot convert them
into assassins? Is II necessary to wait
until such creatures have actually been
drawn by lot and smeared their hands with
blood before moving on them?
There have been international congresses
OF many kinds. and much good has resulted
from them Why not an international con-
sress on the question of stamping out
anarchy? What civilized country ought not
TO lend itself to a well ordered effort to
make the known existence and activity of
such an organization impossible within its
borders?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
An Excellent Stamping Opportunitx

Ii begins to dawn on the politicians that
the German platform must undergo al least
TWO months discussion on the stump in
Maryland. and that In that time and in
mat way its precise meaning, if any such
meaning attaches to it, may be developed
Discussion cannot be avoided. The re-
publican leaders will be certain to bring the
matter forward on every occasion and of
course Will not permit their opponents either
to evade IL or add further to the mystery
Here would appear to be Mr. Germans op-
portunity. Nobody is so well prepared to
explain that platform in all of its bearings
as he is IL is the work of his skillful
hands A great deal of curiosity attaches
TO II all over the country. Anything he
may have to say on the subject will be GER
tam OF attention. As a rule he does not
take the stump. His services are more
valuable in council. But when he cares to
vary his work by making a stamping tour
ne mas large audiences. He is an effective
speaker and in this year of all years there
Is enough TO put him on his mettle Them
100. by sounding a key note he could tune
up his whole chorus of speakers, and by
travelling over the state he could keep
them in tune.
Particularly will the country relish some
thing further from Mr.. German at this
time on silver If il is true. as some of his
admirers suggest. that this platform may
serve 10 bring him forward as a Presiien-
tial candidate in 1900. Details as 90 that
suggestion are in order. In writing this
platform did MIR. German intend to point
the way TO a national reputation of last
years democratic national platform? If
that is true. frank confession of il would
be of great interest to Mr.. Bryan and his
more faithful followers. If that Is not
true, frank confession of what he did in
tend-a full explanation of what the plat
form really carries-would be of equally
great interest to the sound money men.
Meanwhile 1t Is TO be observed that Mr.
Bryan has rot telegraphed his congratula-
tons TO Mr.. German On the subject of the
deliverance. nor volunteered to stump the
state in support Of the German ticket. He
is going into Iowa and Ohio. and proba bly,
into Kentucky. in all of which states the
democratic platforms require no key 10 re-
veal their meaning. But maybe MIR. Bryan
does not worry about Mr. German at this
stage of the game. He may feel that he
get him at any time he has the ma
jority to control him. So he will try and
secure the majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

another problem presents itself. This river
Is annually overlooked. and 1t is feared
that unless unusual precautions are taken
the railroad will be periodically useless.
Russia does not relish the postponement
of the completion of the road while the
banks of the Amoor are being dyked,
and has entered into an agreement with
the projectors of the Manchurian railroad,
which is to run from Nertschinsk, in the
foothills of the Yablonoi. or Slavonoi
mountains, to v1adivostok. a much shorter
route. 1t is estimated that trains will
be running over the entire route from
Zlatonst to vladivostok before the end Of
the century. This event will mark the be-
ginning of the era of Russia's domination
over Asia. 1t will enable the Car to place
large and effective army on the shores of
the Pacific or at any point in the northern
half of the continent, with promptness.
Cooperating with this land force will be
Russia's powerful navy. Incidentally, the
railroad will develop the vast expanse Of
the Siberian plains, most Of the area Of
which is capable of profitable cultivation.
Already this region Is dotted with large
cities. but the lack of communication has
Isolated them and kept them from being of
use to the Empire. Siberia is more than a
convict colony as the world will doubtless
learn when its apparently limitless mineral
and agricultural resources have been
opened up by the railroad. Thus the pro-
ject of communication, which was begun
with definite military object in view to
further the boundless ambitions of Rus
sia's rulers, has a distinct bearing upon
the worlds commercial relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Rus.ia's Great Railroad.

1t Is now announced that the Russian
government has made provision for keep
iIg the harbor of Vladivostok. the Pacific
terminus of the Trans-Siberian railroad,
free from ice throughout the winter. It
has begun the construction of two enor-
NOUS steamers for ice-breaking, and 1t is
believed that, though accompanied by con-
siderab ole expense. the undertaking will sue
coed. These measures for rendering Vladi-
vostok accessible by sea during all sea-
sons of the year, If that is possible, are in
line with the policy which is now collecting
at that point powerful army and navy,
ard do not indicate in the least that Russia
will content herself with frozen Vladivos-
tex as her winter seaport on the Pacific
and the permanent terminus of the Trans
Siberian railroad. From latest accounts
this mighty engineering project Is over half
completed. and work on all the unfinished
sections of the line Is being pushed as fast
as possible There seems to be no limit to
the expense which the Car, who officially
inaugurated the enterprise when Caro-
witch, and who takes the greatest personal
Interest in 1t, is willing to incur In the con-
Summation Of this plan of joining Russia's
center of strength with the eastern coast
of Asia. Many engineering difficulties have
be Ell encountered on the way. The western
part of the line, now in operation, was
comparatively simple. though from the ma
ture of the country, which Is somewhat low
ard In places swampy, rivers are SO fire.
qGent that scores of costly bridges have
had to be built. The work in the eastern
half of Siberia has presented more trouble
because of the rugged surface OF the coun-
try. At Irkutsk. on the shores of Lake
Baikal. a ferry has had to be substituted
for the short detour around the south of
the lake because Of the very precipitous
shores. When the headwaters of the river
Amoor are reached, east Of Irkutsk, still
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
A Summer Desire.

There are some who look forward to riches
and fame,
AS they turn to a day-dream's delight;
Each longs for a land that will ring with
his name,
AS men tell how he scaled fortunes
height.
A few wistful eyes see homestead and
rest
With ambition no longer alert,
But 1 sigh for that season, luxurious and
best,
When man may wear starch in his
shirt.
The neglige garment serves but to remind
How useless our slight efforts are
To avoid all the woes that beset human
kind
When Sirius threatens afar.
So. sing of your yiolets and daisies who
will;
My muse shall her powers exert
For the days when the frost comes to
whiten the hill;
When man may wear starch in his
shirt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

The new officer in charge Of Washington
detective force would satisfy widespread
curiosity by declaring whether his side
whiskers are his own or merely a portion
of the wardrobe of an old sleuth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Elliott ms Counsel for the Poachers

From the Philadelphia Press
The Canadian newspapers are having a
very good time Of It quoting Professor
Elliott's attacks on Mr.. John w. Foster
OF course, 1t Is to their interest to do so,
just as they have found 1t pleasant while
representing every American in the Klon-
dixie as a buccaneer to quote what the
antt-American newspapers published in the
United States have to say about Canada g
extreme fairI ess toward alien miners But
while Canada may quote Elliott and his
admirers it will not alter the facts at issue
nor will II disguise the fact that the Ca
madam poachers and their abettors see the
handwriting on the wall In the calling of
the Washington conference. Professor FL
lictts antics are easily understood. Mr..
Foster has won, and winning without FL
lott Is, Of course, an unforgivable offense.
If, instead of abusing his own countrymen.
the professor should appear as counsel for
Canada everything would be serene AMI
the United States none the worse for his
abandonment of its cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Our August
Special Sale of
Housekeeping
Supplies,
10th, nth and F SITS N w

Which was begun yesterday, is a
special" sale in every sense of the
term. 1t is great ingathering of
Linens and other Housekeeping
Supplies especially for this yearly oc-
casion. The high standard of quail
ity coupled with the extremely low
prices should make this sale a
memorable one to housekeepers and
hotel keepers generally. Large buy
ing and timely placing OF orders have
made the low prices possible, and
those having present or prospective
needs should take advantage of this
exceptional opportunity.
New attractions will be added
daily. Today's consist of several lots
of Turkish Bath Towels Cotton,
Cotton and Linen and All Linen.
Bieached and Brown Cotton Terry Towels. lsx4s
inches
I2Ic each, SI.5o doz.
Beached Cotton Terry Towels 2ozss inches.
ISc. each, SI75 doz.
Bieached Gotten Terry Towels. heavy quality,
I8c each, 6 for ST 90.
Fringed Or Hemmed Cotton Terry Towels bleached
or brown,
CSC. each, 5000 doz
Linen Terry Towels. SOC. 75c., s1.oo and 81 50
each.
Bath Sheets. 81 so. 500, $3.50 and 800 each.
Turkish Wash Cloths
Terry by the yard
Heavy Scotch Linen Clash Towels made Of Dry
spun fiax-just that rougilness which some people
like in a hath towel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Convincing Evidence.

1 hyuhs yoh done tackled a mighty hahd
citizen las night at de parlor social" said
Miss Miranda Dewberry.
Oats whut did, replied Erastus Pink
ley IF dar's anybody wifi doubts about
dat mans bein' hahd. jes bring i'm around
an let i'm look at de hicks in dishere
razzer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
FROM 10 no II.

$12 CLOTH SUITS.
All the latest styles for ladies'
and niisscs-Keefer, Biuzer and
Elton eifects-silk lined-suits n - Al
worth $3.50, $40 and S12-this D & &c
uUur.
81 AND 81 HATS.
All fashionable styles. includ- ~
ing Shoit-back Sailors, Shapes ZSC
So CRASH AND DUCK SUITS.
g En- ssa's q Es'ss Ds and
121sc. EMBROIDERIES.
5000 yards Swiss Embroideries,
some Irish point effects-1 to 3 .
inches wide. Worth from 8 to ~
hST2t.. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
VigiIant still Mt the Head.

From the New York Herald.
The Vigilant finished first in the race of
the New York Yacht Club fleet from Vine
yard Haven to Bar Harbor, thereby cap
turing Commodore Morgan's beautiful cup.
The famous boat easily distanced schooners
and sloops. whether In or out of her class
and stands today, as she did when she de-
feated the Valkyrie, a proof of America s
prowess in the arts of building and sailing
yachts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

L have no home" the loiterer sighed.
The doughty millionaire replied,
If you had one, 'twould make you blue
What the assessor did to YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

In connection with the bimetallc PROPOSE
ticn. the British statesmen will now dis
play some OF the elaboration which was
manifested by the United States Senate to-
ward arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

From the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
Japan is of the opinion that the United
States has no right in Hawaii; but 1t will
amount of right accompanies an offer Of
the keys by the owner Of an establish
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

From the Louisville Courer-Journal
Brer German seems determined to follow
the injunction.
Keep your lamps trimmed and a-burn-
ing
especially trimmed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

The ADdree polar expedition is already a
congenial topic for people who make q
specially of saying II told you So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

The Alaskan discoveries of gold have not
yet stimulated the Rock Creek Park argo-
rauts to any renewed endeavors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Paying for Their Preference.

From the Terre Haute Express.
Those people who prefer to patronize
European tailors should not below when
they run afoul of the Dingley bill at a
United States port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

David 3. Hill will wait In patience to see
whether the new tariff affords any prospect
Of demand for democratic leaders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

The assassination of Canovas proves that
Europe has not been successful in export
Ing all her anarchists to this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
SHOOTING STARS,
Accomplished.

It's very difficult TO tell good cante-
loupe without tasting it," remarked the
caller.
yes, replied Mrs. Sinnick; "but our
cock can do 1t. At all events she never lets
one get to the table"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

General Weyler may have some sugges-
lions to offer for the suppression of the
lawlessness in Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
The Reason.

So you didn't get along very well in the
mining camp?'
Not very"
Didn't anybody there make money!
Yes, some did"
why didn't your"
Its against my principles to keep a
saloon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

II is not quite clear whether the Gar and
the Kaiser are fond of each other or afraid
OF each other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Mrs. Leases Husband.
From the Pittsburg News.

Mrs. Lease dare not marry the whole
state of Kansas until she gets rid of that
Mr.. Lease. who - supposed to be keeping
house somewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10

The coal miners are not Indifferent to
eloquence. But the logic Of hunger is very
convincing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Fusion.


From the New York Evening Post.
II Is already evident that the fusion game
can never again be played on SO large and
successful scale az in the national can
vass Of last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
FROM 4 TO s.

CSC. FAST BLACK HOSE, lac.
$3.50 BRILLIANT1NE SKIRTS.
One lot of Fancy Figured Col
ored Skirts and u few shep-
herds plaids-ful width-this
hour
SOC. BOYS WAISTS.
White India linen and cOlored
percale, large sailor collars,
full ruffic down 'front.'. =. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
Kings Palace.
WEDNESDAY
HOUR SALES.

Purchasing these goods during the time
specified means such a saving that 1t win
pay you to break ap, other engagements.
AT our main store, S12-S14 7th ST., only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
FROM II TO ~,

$125 LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.
Ladies' Stylish Waists, in
lawns and perCales-detached
collars and cuffs-stripes, ~
checks and figured effects-that y
sold from Csc. to $1.25. -
69c. COUTH CORSETS. =
Heavy bone Coutil COrsets- -
perfect fitting-this hour. $50.
PIC. EMBROIDERED HANDKERCH
Odds and ends Of Embroidered
Handkerchiefs-very pretty and
neat designs-worth from 15c. to
<iC.
81 so CHILDREN'S REFERS.
All wool, cloth, plain and 3
braid trimmed-all sizes-from 2
to IA years-this hour. .........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
/. FROM b TO II.

RIBBONS THAT ARE WORTH Is 10 35c.
ALI shades and cOlors, 2 to 9
inches wide-silk, satin. gros
grains, gauze and fancy ribbons
suitable for millinery, trimming and -
fancy work-from to 10-yard nc
pieces ................. Se
HATS THAT ARE WORTH FROM SOC. TO
81.
Untrimmed Hats-all shapes-an -
c0lors-fOr women, misses and chill ST
dren-plain and fancy straws. W.