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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Richard Cookers Return.

Richard Croker has sailed from England
and will be at home in few days. He
is returning to an interesting political Sit
uation. At his instance Tammany has
made grab for full control of the cleo
tons machinery of New York city, and
the republicans have met the maneuver by,
holding an extra session of the legislature
and enacting law providing for a new
election board. Mr.. Hill declares that the
new law is unconstitutional, and proposes
a prompt test of the question by an ap-
peal to the courts. Mr.. Croker will be
consulted about this when he lands.
But inevitably now, no matter what may
be done about the new law, the issue in
New York this fall will be honest cleo
lions. The chief of police whom Mayor
Van Wyck removed had, under the old
law been very diligent and efficient in
watching the registrations and in baking
the games of the repeaters at the polls
For this reason he had become obnoxious
to Tammany. The man who succeeds him
is an unsavory Tammanyite. His appoint
ment was accepted by the republicans as a
menace to the suffrage and they at once
proceeded to block the scheme The new
law takes all authority over elections ma
chinery in the metropolitan district away
from the police and vests it in the new
board created. And at the head of this
beard is placed the man whom Mr.. Croker
ordered removed as chief of police.
Whenever Tammany is in the ascendant
in New York. fraud, in one form or an
other. comes to the front and forces the
issue. Tammany has nc principles. 1t
stands for nothing but the power of hard
and fast organization. and It operates
through no other means but corruption
and low cunning. 1t is the most conspicu-
Gus agency for evil and decentralization in
the American body polite 1t has met
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

From the Medical Record (New York;.


The transport Seneca arrived at this mort
on July 10, with nearly one hundred sick
and wounded from Santiago on board.
among whom were fourteen men with a
suspicious fever. The ship was in a filthy
&C ndition. short Of food and water, with
out any medical or surgical supplies or in
struments, not even dressings for the
wounds or single clinical thermometer
In one case an abscess was opened with
the blade Of a jacknife, no scalpel being
obtainable. When the captain was ordered
to take the sick soldiers, he protested that
there were no conveniences or evan neces-
sites for them on the ship, but his objec-
tons were overruled by some one at Sibo-
ney. Who that some one was is a proper
subject for investigation by the military
authorities, and when found his punish
ment should be such as to deter others in
command from like brutality. The affair
was disgrace to the army and the coun-
try, and. as many foreign military attaches
were on board the Seneca, our shame will
be published to the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

partition of the worlds navies already
fixed upon as likely by the war gossips and
suggested by the trend of events The
triple alliance of England. United States
and Japan, under certain contingencies,
would be no surprise. 1t is indicated as
reasonable combination, in view Of the drift
together of the Russian, German and
Ere nch interests in the far east The grab
game now progressing in China is at pres
ent at standstili, so far as the Staying of
missionaries and the taking of concessions
ara concerned. but there is much politics
under the surface and the moves are all
strategic The Philippines offer a fresh
ground for the maneuverings. At the same
time the ambassadors of the powers to
this country are reported as being excep-
tic nally active for the hot season and their
unusual presence in Washington gives rise
10 nucn speculation as to the delivery Of
pointed inquiries from Europe concerning
the American purpose with regard to the
Philippines. 1t Is believed that the Amer
lean reply is to the effect that this coun-
try can be relied upon to do what is in all
respects right and Just. This is, of course,
diplomatic evasion. but the time for eva
sions seems to be at hand. In all likelihood
this country cannot be entirely frank in it's
answers respecting the future of the Phil
ippines. for the simple reason that 1t does
not know itself what that future will be.
Meanwhile the American squadron and
army at Manila will safeguard the foot
hold already secured, extend 1t as far as
possible and teach the assembled foreign
squadrons to respect American rights and
keep at proper distance. The sources of
possible trouble are not as numerous or
perplexing as they might have been had
Admiral Dewey acted less wisely or were
the powers of the same mind today con-
corning American war power as they were
a few months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

The officers of the Spanish auxiliary
cruiser Alphonso XII claim that their ex-
perience in being run ashore at Mariei
proved conclusively that the American
gunners are atrociously inefficient, for OF
the hundreds of shells that were fired and
fell all around their ship only eight struck
her" These chaps and some of the officers
OF Cervera's squadron ought to get together
after the war and compare notes Perhaps
Cervera's men will come to the conclusion
that they were mistaken on the third of
July and that their ships were hit by light
ming instead of by American shot and she'll
AT any rate, it suffices that the Alphonso
XII was prevented from continuing on her
career by this seIf-same bad gunnery of
the Americans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
SecOnd-Class Ships Not Wanted,
From the Philadelphia Times

1t is probably not yet too late to increase
the speed of our battle ships now in course
of construction. and the President and Sec
rotary Long should make exhaustive effort
to have these new battle-ships constructed
to attain the highest speed of the battIe-
ships of the world. Unless this shall be
done our new war vessels however per-
fectly constructed, would rank only as sec
ond-ciass. as it is now fully demonstrated
that speed Is one of the most essential at
tributes of a warship in action Let us
have no more slow battle-ships. The value
of speed in our war vessels has been so
clearly demonstrated that it would be un-
pardonable for our government to turn out
any battle-ship hereafter that cannot at
tain the speed of eighteen knots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Publish War News PromptIv.

At the beginning of the war the admin
istratiOn declared that the people were en-
titled to immediate information of the
doings OF their army and navy, and prom
ised that the war news received in Wash
ington should be given out for publication
promptly. whether 1t came by day or by
night. The ordinary business day of the
departments ends at 4 o'clock, and the news
ground out by the departments in usual
course falls within the hours covered by
The Evening Star; so that this declaration
OF an intention to give out news in the mid
die of the night which would not in the
usual course be handled and published un-
til the next day was not in line with The
Stars selfish interests. But the wisdom
and justice of this policy of prompt pub
hcity were so obvious, that The Star hearth
ly applauded 1t.
The present terCency in the Navy De-
partment, however # we may generaiize
from single notable instance is to violate
both the old ard the new policies, to with
hold news from the people instead of has
tening 1t to them, to postpone announce
ments which could be made and would ma
turally be made by day until the middle
of the night, and to apply to news the sys-
tenn Of delays of which complaint has been
made in respect to conveys.
The case Immediately in point is the hold
ing back of Admiral SIMPSONS report
which was ready for publication yesterday
afternoon, but which Secretary Long will
not permit to be printed until tomorrow
morning.
This is not routine annual report of the
department which contains little of public
interest. and which. It may be feared, can
not secure the fullest publicity except by
special arrangement for first and exclusive
publication in the morning papers. 1t is
part of the current war news, to which. as
the administration Fas said, the people are
entitled without delay. The '.mananar
policy OF the Navy Department in with
holding news from the people for the bene-
fit of favored class of newspapers COM
pares most unfavorably with the just and
tudicious policy of prompt publicity orig
inaliy announced by the administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

with some disastrous and most dismal
reverses, and yet 1t has managed to sur
vive and to number among its members
some men of high standing in the commu-
nifty 1t is preparing for an energetic fight
this year, bad as its issue is. and II the
republicans are no wiser than they were
last year. when they divided and let Tam
many walk In, Tammany will remain in.
But maybe year of Tammany will have
served to bring them together again. They
can carry the state by holding Tammany
down in the matter Of fraud in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Bromley
SmYrna Rugs.

We offer this week a lot of the
celebrated Bromley Smyrna Rugs al
less than the usual prices, as follows
3ox6o inches, SI.85; usually $2.25.
36x72 inches, $3.50; usually S3.25.
3ox72 inches, $3.50; usually ST. so.
Carpet sizes
7txIot feet, $1,000; usually $4,000.
oxI2 feet, $1,000; usually $500.
These are the genuine Bromley
Rugs, strictly all wool, and the de-
signs and colorings are very choice.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Fruit Preserving
Requisites.

We carry only the best kinds of
Preserving Kettles, Fruit Jars, Jelly
Glasses, etc., and offer them at rea-
sonable prices Many new devices
for tightening the labors of the sum-
mer housekeeper are now being
shown in our complete Housefur-
nishing Department. We quote
few fruit preserving requisites, and
invite an inspection:
Maslin Preserving Kettles. .......... Be- and mn
Best Henis Fruit Presses. each. I9c
DEITY Hiuiaefe, DC.
Tin-top Jelly Glasses. dos ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Use
Best Machine-made Fruit Jars, pint size. doz .45c
Best Vacuum Fruit Jars. pint size. doz. 49,. T5c
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Penitence.

The mercury now glistens as it glides
Along the tiny tube with numbered sides,
And each citizen grows sadder,
For you've got to get a ladder
If you wish to note the height to which it
slides.
A gentle billow sweeps the asphalt pave,
And to cross the street you must be cool
and brave.
Oyershoes-you fain would use them
But you're liable to lose them
If your feet are overtaken by the wave.
Yet, when these summer days have hurried
by,
For happiness we still will vainly try.
In the chill of January
We will be regretful. very,
For our impolite remarks about July
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None of His Business.
From the Brooklyn Citixen fdem.}.

If it be true that Emperor William has
sought a. friendly understanding with the
United States as to our intentions In the
Philippines, 1t is piece of boorish imperti-
nence. and he should be told that 1t is none
of his business In going to the Philippines
We have not invaded German territory
Europe, has not asked US any such ques-.
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Imperialism in Texas.
From the Dallas News tind. dem).

Call 1t imperialism or what you will,
but it looks to US like the popular sentiment
in the United States In regard to territorial
extension is to keep what we get and
rustic for more and them's our senti-
ments." says the Dublin Telephone If the
country weeklies over the Union are as
unanimous as those Of Texas on the above
sentiment the policy of the government
may be said to be forming rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Muslin Underwear
DeDartmer1

We offer for tomorrow several lots
of Women's Summer Undergar-
ments, which represent very much
better values than usual for the
prices. With them are lot of Black
Satteen Petticoats, which are spe-
cially adaptable for summer wear
and travelling.
Cambria Drawers, deep hem, tucks and yoke
band; well made. Usually 25c.
2Ic., 5 pairs for SI.oo.
Muslin Drawers. tucked cambria rufie, cluster
Of tucks above rufiie and yoke band.
CSC. pair.
Cambria and Muslin Drawers, fine quality, deep
hem, cluster of tucks and yoke band
373c. pair.
Muslin Gowns, Hubbard style, double yoke in
back tuci I'd yoke In front, cambria rufle on neck
and sleeves.
35c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Garden
Hats.

We are showing very pretty as
sortment of Garden Hats for Wo-
men and Children. Soft and Fluffy
Mulls, in white, red and the daintiest
shades of pink and blue. These are
especially desirable for morning
wear at the seashore.
SI.oo, S2.5o and $3.50 each.
Sacond floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

The report Of friendliness between Amer
lean and Spanish soldiers at Santiago. and
the misunderstanding between Garcia and
shafter. will make the situation there, to
say the least a trifie odd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Japan's friendly attitude toward this
government In connection with the Philip
pines is another evidence of the little
islands sagacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Special Sale of
Wormell's Umbrellas.

Just arrived and ready for tomor-
rows selling-a lot of 26-inch Black
Twilled Gloria Umbrellas, with nat
ural wood handles, plain and silver
trimmed; also fancy Dresden and
horn handles very exceptional
value, at
Sl.OO Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

1t looks as II the colored troops may be
relied on to distinguish themselves in any
war In which they concern themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Commodore Schley will begin to suspect
that the way for a naval officer to become
particularly famous is to have his name
left out Of an official report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
The Sea of Finance.

oh, never plunge, for you could not do
worse"
The youth exclaimed with an impressive
fervor,
Unless your family has an ample purse
To throw you when you need a life pre-
server"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Some men," said Uncle Eben, seems
ter imagine dey's competent ter tell how ter
cure all de sick folk in yoh family how ter
conduct yoh business, an how ter run de
Wah wifi Spain an de COVER ment in gen.
eral. in de time dat parses while dey's
waitin' fob a street kyah."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Richard Croker is dissatisfied with rae
ing in England. David B. Hill will do
what he can to render him misanthropic
with reference to American politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

The popular loan will do much to wipe
away the prejudice which exists concern
il the bond-holding classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

The anti-swearing crusade In New York
will compel Mr.. Platt to go out of town
in order to express his feelings concerning
Gov. Black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

President Mckinley is developing that
Infinite capacity for hard work which
many people believe constitutes genius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
1Dalais oval
L alaislNoyal
A. h'snef. '......................G and 11th SITS.

VOGUE Feathers, white with
" black chenille dots, are seen
on the latest summer hats
from Paris. We have these feathers,
2 dozen in each bunch, at 75c. to
SIPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Spain will have to bid livelier for peace
than 1t did for the contract for removing
our prisoners of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

USEverything that's latest is generally first
seen here 'our Blue Jackets from 1TTe to 1882
Is the latest naval history of the United States.
1t Is to be ready for distribution on August s. to
sen at $3.'5 Subscriptions being received
nere at only $l4S See sample: handsomely
cioth-bound book, with LOIS pages and
isl Illustrations 1913 copyright en- 40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Captain Eulate behaves very much like
man VINO does not know when he is
lucky
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
1Oc for 15c Ribbons.

1.-THE best double Fancy Satin Ribbons In
white aud coloIs, and the latest effects in fancy
taffeta, widths for neckties, BELTS the hair, ETC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Wonen's Swiss Ribbed Lisle Thread Vests
N %ssR SIX ribbon IN zoe. each; 3 for 5oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
For the Home.

DThose Sec Stamped Linen Bureau Scarfs for
only DE. =. Those 33c Hemmed Sheets for only
25e... Those 15c Hemstitched Pillow Gases for
only Zoe. Those full size lbs Bed Spreads for
only 95c.- Those soc Water Coolers for only &c
-. Those $2-50 Cooper Mckee Ice Chests for
only z.1s-- Any Of the Furniture or Baby Car
riases on fourth floor at 20 per cent discount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Il must confess" exclaimed

Il must confess exclaimed a young
woman, that l grow weary of hearing
these people talk about their family tree
Il have observed" replied Miss Cayenne,
that family trees are very much like Or
binary trees. The old, substantial stock is
not shaken by any breezes. The more re-
cent and unimportant twigs are what do
all the rustling."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
21c for SOC Garments.

OCambrie Corset Covers, with embroidery
Drawers. with tucks and embroidery. Skirts,
with tucks and deep hem. All sizes. Third
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
SC for 1Oc L,aces.

Use to 10c Laces made into one grand
lot for tomorrow at &c yard for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Womnn's Swiss Ribbed Lisle and Cotton Vests,
short sIeeve su :" Each Anu 40" NECK ana 25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

womens Six Tights, knee and ankle lengths
extra quality.
$500 each. Regular price $500
First
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&c for &c Books.

EyPaper- hound Novels. with 600 pages.
Famous authozs-Paul Bourget, Mrs. Gaskell
Conan Doyle. Gyp, Buchanan. Grant Allen, Char
lotte Bronte and many others. &c each; Tor
25e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
4Qc for ST Silks.

EThey are best of 81 Foulnrd Silks In best of
effects and colors. You have them here at
soc yard because of the importers loss 49c for
tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Special Sale of
Summer Underwear.
Sl.OO Each.

A number of exceptionally good
values in Women's Summer Under
wear will be offered tomorrow as
follows:
and very elastic-especally desirable for -
STOUT women. Each. .:....:............. l-2N,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
SHOOTING STARS.
EnterDriae,

why did that manager engage those two
Jealous sopranos and these two rival come
dians?"
He's going in for realism. He says he's
going to put on a war opera with some real
war in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Lamsburgh & Bro.
Special Values
i'm Towels.

Size 1896 extra good quality I'M
dressed Hemmed Huck Towels,
lOc.
Size ISx36 extra fine quality Ger
man Hemmed Huck Towels,
l21zc.
Size Iox3o extra heavy quality
German Hemmed Huck Towels,
18c.
Size 1ox39 extra heavy quality
Pure Linen Henstitched Huck
Towels. ......... .2lc
so dozen extra large size Brown
Turkish Towels. .. lOc,
Is dozen extra heavy quality
Bleacfed Turkish Towels -. 1 nc.
40 dozen extra quality Hemmcd
Bleached Turkish Towels. -. 1gc.
so dozen extra large size Bleach
ed Turkish Towels. lSc.
These goods are to be found on
first floor, 9TH st. annex, and these
prices will prevail as long as the
goods last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
312c for &c Binding.

u Brush the only binding that will outwear
the skirt 1t is used on. Black and colors, BIC
instead of Sc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

Black Satteen Petticoats, one or two rufies
French back, tape ties.
soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Number 13.

isn't thirteen-inch gun considered I'M
lucky?' inquired the superstitious man.
1t all depends" replied his matter-of-
fact acquaintance, ION whether you're an
American or Spaniard"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
20 Per Cent Off.

DOne-fifth off the price marked on the Wool
Cloth Suit you select here tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
&c for 12Ac Vests.

u Those Ribbed Vests. often used as corset
corers-white. ecru and fancy stripes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
$500 a. Pair

Regular Price, $500.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Shoe
Department

is now located on third floor, adjoin-
ing Womens Ready-to-wear Outer
Garments, thus affording improved
ventilation and light and better ia
cillties generally. To acquaint you
with the new quarters, we offer the
following special value in Oxfords:
Womens Black Wei Kid oxfords hand turn. new
shape, patent tp-also Tan Wei Kid OSfords
same quality; both elegantly made and finished.
Special price,
~ MIMI r Dali
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
Sum inner
Helps and
Req uisites.

A stock of everything needed, and
uniformly reasonable in price. And,
Just now, we are offering various
lots OF goods very much below their
real value, brought about by import
ers and manufacturers closing out
their surplus stocks, and by our own
stock adjustments which we see fit
to make from day to day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26

First floor
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Second floor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-03
NEW FACTOR IN POLITICS
Atlantic County Man, Tries
Dynamite on His
Opponent.
ESPECIAL to ..rhe Jersey city News.vl

ArI sN1,1rs fvrTsy Dac , 1saa Nv
~rsta haub n,an,ssaturad e,or a n;ace
Of lead nsne caused IN explosion al he
residence Of uncllrna1l-at-Lar Ed
ward johnson. a. Brlgantine. last evening
which caused eo,i siderable damage to the
building and nearly frightened the in
mates to death.
Mr. Johnson charges the crime to poIiti-
cal enemies. factional fights in local at
fairs having been particularly bitter of
late. Thu bomb was placed directly under
Johnson,s bedroom window leading TO the
belief that the outrage was committed by
someone familiar with The premises.
Brigantine trolley line and lives in a cot
tage near the power house.
About eleven O'Clock he wa nearly
thrown out of bed by a violent explosion,
which caused the house to rock from
side to side as though an earthquake was
in progress.
Jumping hastily from his bed, Mr..
johnson an down stairs, but no one
was In sight. He made an investigation
and found that nearly every pane of
glass in the building was broken. one
side OF the house was shattered n the
foundations shaken.
A large hole in the ground close to
the building showed where the explosion
had expended the greater portion of IFS
energy. The force Of the explosion was
downward. Had # been in any other df-
rectinn the house would certainly have
heen totallv destrnved.
short distance away Mr. Johnson
founa the niece of pine. which had evil
dantIv haen d,led Win dynamite or some
49, axnlosiva and sat efY Nv means of d
-
fuse.
The victim Of the outrage came to this
citv 4odav and coneulted his counsel .be
result being that detectives We're en-
ployed to discover the person or persons
who committed the deed. Johnson is de-