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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
The Penalty of Fame.

Admiral Dewey's ancestry has become a
keenly interesting subject of specuat ton
during the past year and half and some
Of the most surprising disclosures have re-
suited from the jealous and doubtless pa
triotic researches which have been con-
Quoted by volunteer biographers. To be
thoroughly conventional nowadays it seems
to be necessary for a popular hero to be
descended either from the humblest of the
most exalted stock. Mediocrity in the past
is tabooed. A few of the geneologists who
have sought to give the returning admiral
proper status before his countrymen have
conceived that a man capable of the
achievements Of the commander of the
navy must have sprung from extraordinary
ancestry. No ordinary clay could have pro-
duced so extraordinary man. Not even
mortal materials would suffice. And so a
geneology has been devised for the admiral
which finds its beginnings with no less a
parsonage than Thor, the Saxon god Of
thunder, son Of Odfn and earth. Thor's OK
act place in the economy Of the world has
never been satisfactorily established He
occupies much the same position toward
the eminently practical facts of today as
Jove of the Greek mythology. That he
possessed certain strongly human and NOR
tai attributes Is apparent. But in his es-
sence he is regarded as a being apart from
the vulgar limitations of this life
From Thor, according to some biogra-
piers. the lineage descends through only
relatively less notable personages, such as
Wooden, Hengst. King Dietric, Witekind
Robert-Fortis, Hugh Capet, Alfred the
Great Anne OF Russia, Robert. Earl Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
success and Disaster in LuZOn.

The late news from Luzon is both gratifv-
ing and depressing. At Subig Bay our war
SHIPS effected the destruction of a large
krupp gun which had been planted there
by the Spaniards and later captured by the
fli1pinos, giving them a formidable equip
ment for resisting a landing. The maneu-
yer was attended with virtually no Ameri-
can losses At the same time comes the
sad information that one of the vessels Of
the mosquito feet was recently beached
while out of COAL on the north shore Of
Manila bay, and while thus helpless was
attacked by the insurgents. She has been
fcunC In a wrecked condition by the gun
boat Petrol at the place where she was run
ashore. Her guns are missing and her
crew have either been killed or captured
This is the second loss the navy has suf-
tered In the campaign. The capture of
Lieut.. Gilmore and his men occurred in
somewhat the same manner They were
sent TO explore river for the Charleston
and were taken in ambush by the insur-
&c nts- 1t is to be hoped that the crew Of
the trdaneta have been taken inland as
We're the members of the Gilmore party,
and not slain in the assault upon the boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

ductor, at least, while the drag on the mo-
tors and the dynamos caused by the jerk In
starting is said to be a serious item. The
average trainload of people Is far TOO big
job for any single man to manage, especial
ly when transfers are given at frequent
intervals. 1t is, in the first place. danger
Gus task for the conductor to Chamber
about on the running board and to pass
back and forth between the platforms Of
the moving cars He must risk his life
constantly. He must watch two cars very
closely to avoid accidents when passengers
alight or embark. He must accommodate
himself to the dense crowds which some
times surge upon his train like bees upon
a hiving Dough. He must collect every
fare and give every transfer. keep his tenn
per. manage his train and make no mis-
takes In view of the new transfer scheme.
he must keep mental memoranda as to the
identities of many of his passengers. In
short, he must be marvel of agility, fldcii-
ty and endurance. All this he does for two
dollars a day, and his day is long. One
car Is enough for a man to manage 1t
would be step In the right direction II
Congress were to enact a law next winter
prohibiting the operation Of cars or traD,s
with a smaller equipment than one con-
ductor for each car. If then the Commits
sioners will supplement such a statute by
prescribing schedules which will provide
cars enough to give each passenger
chance at a seat and prevent the dense
throngs which often cluster upon the cars
the District will be far ahead in the matter
of rapid transit. The true economy in sucn
matters is that which most nearly makes
the street railroad system conform to the
traffic and the rules of safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

The following is from the Herald of the
City Of Mexico:
Gen Diaz will, go to Chicago not merely
in his high capacity as president OF the
Mexican republic but as the representative
of H. sAnocO people of Latin America, VINO
are now watching the developing imperial
policy of the United States.
He will meet face to face the President
of the great republic, who is prudent and
patriotic, whom he firmly believes to be
filled with cordial sentiments toward Mex
leo and ITS sister republics OF the south
ern half of this hemisphere. 1t vii! be
historic occasion. and we make no
doubt that out of the friendly feeling will
result great good to the peoples of the
three Americas. There is nothing in the
character of President Mckinley to justify
the attacks made upon him by pretended
friends of Latin America.
We may accept this as sincere and
sufficient reply to the abusive stories which
for something over a year past have been
leveled at the United States from the Mex
lean capital. Their origin, it is true. has
never secured for them much credit or
spect. but they have evidenced the exist
ence OF an organization to decry this gov
ernmcnt, and on that account they have
attracted attention
This organization has made it's appear
ance since our victory over Spain was OBJ
tanned, and, there is reason to believe, it
has material encouragement from Spanish
sources. 1t may even have direct Spanish
direction. Was the Mexican capital select
ed for headquarters because Mexico and the
United States were at one time at war?
Was 1t hoped that the Cd fires of dissen-
sion could be reiighted, and Mexico be
turned at this time against her northern
neighbor? This is not unlikely, as there
were Spanish leaders who did not doubt
that in case of hostilites between Spain
and this country the southern states, infiu-
enced by civil war memories, would seize
the occasion to disrupt the Union and play
into SPANS hands. What a mistake that
was is now matter of luminous record
Equally impossible will it be to capitalize
for unworthy purposes the memories of the
war of half century ago. Any Spaniards
who may have gone from Cuba to Mexico
on this errand will have their labor for
their pains. Theirs is fools errand. The
relations between Mexico and the United
States entirely friendly, and there is
every reason why they should be. Each
in its way is factor in the development of
the western hemisphere, and therefore they
have many interests in common. Why
should they be enemies?
The Mexican Herald judges correctly.
President DiaZ is coming to a country
which adnlres him and which wishes his
country well. He will find himself among
friends. and will have difficulty in dis
covering that Caesarsm and aggressive
and ruthless Imperialism exist only for local
campaign purposes in the ina gination of
stump speakers and in the ink reservoirs
of rapid-firing fountain pens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

Leicester; Gilbert, Baron de Unfraville,
and thence to the more prosaic individuals
of modern times and less exalted station.
This at least is the positive announcement
of Mr.. Will N. Clemens, author of a re-
Gently published Life" He states the
case SO precisely and unequivocally that
all doubts are dispelled. In the face of
such positiveness no question can of course
be raised 1t may be that Mr.. Clemens
found as his authority Mr.. Browning. of
Pennsylvania, who is quoted by Mr.. Murat
Halstead in his Life as placing Admiral
Dewey's ancestral beginnings ION the very
border of mythology Mr.. Browning is
more generous in his pedigree making, for
he adds few more kings and queens. in
Guiding Charlenagne himself. 1t is all
stated confidently that doubt can not
exist. A member of the Dewey family
himself has verified the statement and
there it rests.
Meanwhile it may well be asked whether
all this genealogizing is not distasteful to
Admiral Dewey. who. according to all ac
counts, is far more proud of his present
American citizenship than of any misty
relation to the kings and gods of ancient
times. To trace the pedigree of such a
man to Thor or Charlemagne adds nothing
to his stature before the world. gives him
no extra renown. The fool biographer has
more than once embarrassed his subject by
his Jealous eagerness to add ulster to the
family name. Not all the worship of the
gods of the north, nor all the subservience
of the subjects of the kings of this fine
drawn lineage can have been half as sweet
to their recipients the honest admiration
of his fellow citizens is sure to be to Ad-
miral Dewey. 1t is indeed by no means I'M
complimentary to the admiral to suggest
that if his dearest wishes were consulted
in the premises, he would express prefer
cree that the family tree should take root
from his and fame rather thar that
the silly searchers for tinsel glory should
dig into the remote past to find beginning
for him in the myths of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
A Friendly SUSPICION.

L don't know about Major Mott" ex-
claimed Colonel StilweH. apprehensively
II m afraid his chances for getting over
his present sick spell are rather small"
II didn't know his attack was very dan
gerous.'
Il can't say anything about the precise
difficulty; but on general principles should
incline to the opinion that the major is the
sort of man who would rather be an in
valid>and subsist on milk punches than get
Well"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

I will tame the mighty tiger
In his dense Manhattan lair;
The octopus I'll capture
And I'll train him up with care.
There'll be no more corruption
In this land, from sea to sea,
You shall all be rich and happy
If you'll only vote for me.
If you do not like the manner
OF the sunrise every day
I'll readiust earth's axis
Till it spins the other way.
The man who will not promise
What a sorry churl is he!
You shall have your fondest fancy,
If you'll only vote for me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
Stored Energy.

You didn't act with your usual fire and
enthusiasm said the acquaintance.
NO" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes
IAN actor sometimes finds 1t necessary to
husband his powers for a supreme effort
was saving myself for the argument with
the manager when the box Office receipts
are counted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
From the st. Paul Dispatch.

What would Mr.. Bryan say if his tailor
should send around to him pair of trous-
ers made in 1896 upon an order dated Sep
TENDER q. 1899? Prosperity has expanded
Mr.. Bryan's girth since 1896. but Mr.. Bry-
an comes good deal nearer to standing
where he stood three years ago than the
country does to standing where 1t stood
then. But Mr.. Bryan and his friends are
insisting upon putting the country into a
pair of 1896 trousers and pair at that,
which was too short in one leg and too
long In the other, with holes in the knee
and patches on the basement, when they
We're turned out of the Chicago convention
1t will never do, Mr.. Bryan; it will never
IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
SHOOTING STARS,
An Appreciated Arrangement.

How wonderful the succession of the
seasons is. remarked the young man with
far-away IDEAS
Yes, answered Dicky Dodd, II have
often thought of the wise provision of ma
ture which gives us fall, winter and spring
in order that we may save up enough
money to go to the seashore in summer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

Prof. Goodwin Smith of Toronto has
again taken pen in hand and pointed out
to us how prone We are TO grow enthu-
siastic over small men and small perform
anceS. 1t was only few months ago that,
i'll reviewing a history of the American
struggle for independence, written in
friendly spirit by a nephew of Lord Ma
cauIay, he spoke disparagingly of the rev.
olution and its leaders. He denied that
Washington was captain of much conse-
quence. He denied that he had won any
battles worthy of the name. Washington
as a soldier was pictured as an alert bush
whacker, who could never be induced to
fight except where he had every advantage.
The English lost mainly because their gen.
erals We're incompetent and many of the
rank and file We're mere hirelings.
Prof. Smith now addresses himself to
Admiral Dewey What has this latest
American hero done to cause all of this
stir in his honor? Sink a lot of wooden
tubs in the harbor at Manila! Who, with
a superior floating force, could not have
done that? There was neither courage nor
seamanship in the performance. 1t was al
together easy, and all over in a few hours,
and yet the American people are acting
as if a second Nelson had appeared and
second Trafalgar been fought Prof. Smith
is panied to the point of disgust, and, al
though a neIghbor and frequently visitor
TO the United States, he says SO very
frankly.
This is no new note from an English
source. Fifty years ago friend of Emer-
son. carrying a letter of introduction, called
on Thomas Carlyle, and spent an uneasy
hour with the sage. Being a Bostonian he
had of course conversation to spare, and
he enlarged a little periodically upon
America and Americans. Maybe he was
tritle too cocky. At any rate, after he had
delivered himself with fervor about the IA
theirs. he WAS brought up roundly by the
sage with this observation: Your large
Washington was no-a great mon. You
Americans deceive yourselves"
Suppose we are deceived Why unde-
ceive ourselves? Why pull ourselves up by
the roots and throw ourselves away?
when ignorance is bliss It's folly to be
wise Why not continue to regard Wash
ington, Paul Jones, Jackson. Grant. and
Farragut as heroes, and add Deweys name
to the list? If we cannot please all the
world. let at least please ourselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

Now that rapid transit is an accomplished
street ears are running smoothly by the
most approved appliances. and there is no
longer question to the feasibility and
general SAFETY of the process, the public
attention is being turned more and more
pontedly toward details. The condemna-
ton of the overhead trolley by some COM
munities is one notable result of this
tendency. The aim OF the people is to per-
feet the system, to secure maximum CT
speed with comfort and safety Disasters
responsibilities are heaped upon the motor
men. ana here and there movements have
been inausurated toward remedytuy this
fault by lessening the burden upon this
functionary and selecting him with more
care. In Washington just at present the
matter of transfers is under discussion, and
the duties of the conductor are being con-
sidered in this connection. The public is
realizing that the fare-taker is, as a rule. a
badly over-worked man. and in consequence
there is disposition to suggest that better
results would flow If more men were en-
ployed. This is assuredly the case on those
lines which use trailers or extra cars in order
to economize the traction cost. train
consisting of a motor car and a trailer can
be operated by two men. and this is the
But 1t is a heavy hardship on the con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

There are few people who cherish the
idea that Thomas B. Reed has retired to
private life in order to increase his pub
lie efforts as an anti-expansionist Mr..
Reed himself proceeds to say nothing and
practice law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

The one thing needed to complete Ester
hays record for cold impudence is for
him to appear candidate in a contest to
decide who is the most popular army
of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

See! The conquering hero comes.
so plays the band in strains so sweet;
Yet you can't see him in the press
OF the great surging throng, unless
You've paid $40 for a seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
EOOlharIiness

"Oi like courage" said Mr.. Rafferty,, "but
1 don't like recklessness wild it,
Il told Casey, the contractor, the same
ting" replied Mr.. Dolan. ivan day when
he wor thryin to show how brave he could
be in an argymint wild is wife,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

Mr. Alger is sad disappointment to
the people who delight in bitterness. Since
his retirement he has not only made no
violent remarks himself, but has firmly
refused to encourage Mr.. Pingree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

Mr.. Lentz of Ohio does not appear to be
duly impressed with the fact that Governor
Roosevelt is a man with weli-established
record for quick fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
The Development of Navies.

FROM the newark Advertiser.
The new British battle ship London,
launched yesterday, cost $5,0OO,0OO For
much less than that sum a whole navy
was formerly built But then, the London
could whip all the combined navies Of the
world Of a century ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
Pessfmfsm.

From the Chicago Times Herald
Some Of the English papers are specu-
lating as to what shall be done with the
Transvaal after the war. Borrowing trouble
seems to be an incurable and everlasting
disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
A Sign Of Mental Activity.


When the question of Immortality Is dis
cussed In the newspapers to the extent of
a column or more day. and that in New
York just before the Dewey parade. no one
can say that we are altogether a needless
and frivolous people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

1t would be considerable to let tourists
from Europe get at least a few blocks away
from the wharf on reaching this country
before asking for opinions on American
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

The Samoan kings must do something to
recall themselves to the popular mind soon
or they will not even be eligible to a dime
museum engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

After listening to all the arguments to the
effect that a trust is blessing, there are
very few people unwilling to run the risk
of its Frightening as it takes its flight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

If France is wise it will not undertake
to popularize the exposition by putting
General MERCER on the reception COM
mitteC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

There would be little use in attempting
to bottle" Admiral Schley He is the kind
of man to be heard FROM no matter where
he is located
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

The gossip about "snubs' in American
politics shows that republics as well as
monarchies have their professional jeal-
ouSieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

The silence of Mr.. Jones arouses the fear
that his automobile has gotten a tack in
its tire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
ELIGIBLE.

From the Leavenworth Times.
1t Is rumored that Aguinaldo's new baby
viii be named after Edward Atkinson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

OIn order TO avoid delays. on nc-
count of personal abSence. letters TO
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but simpyy to THE STAR, to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according to tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

1t is reported that the ghost of Henry
VIII is walking in England. This will
not cause nearly much anxiety among
that country's officials the strictly tan
gible manifestation of Dom Paul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
English
Walking Hats.

We display in an IF" street win
dow a choice assortment of Ready
to-wear Hats for golfing, cycling and
street wear.
These are the correct English
styles, just arrived, having been Sc
lected by us personally in London.
We also display in same window
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
Full Line of Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

Our Nv. L." Sewing Machines vary in pric
from $17 90 to $500. The New Victor, from SIS
to $24.OO The Capital, $500 to $24.5O. Tn
Demorest, 1880 to $500. The Automatic i
$500. hve-year guarantee and full set of at
tachments with each machine.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
September

oSlpGSlAAWSa
Housefqarnishings
Our large and comprehensive as
sortment of the newest and best
makes of Kitchen and Dining Room
Accessories enables you to select the
quality and styles best suited to your
ideas OF modern housekeeping. We
invite the inspection and criticism of
the experienced housekeepers, as we
only keep standard, reliable goods.
We quote few items from a COM
plete new stock:
Wire-drawn Dust Brushes Each 1Oc.
Japanned Dust Pans. Each. .... sc.
Flat packages Toilet Paper, 500 sheets for SC.
Long handled Japanned Shoyels Each. &C.
Asbestos-iined Iron Holders Each, sc.
Tack Hammers. Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sc.
Tack Hammers, with tack pullers Each zoe.
New Indian Scrap Baskets. Each. $3.50. 25c.
New Indian Clothes Hampers Each. -. SIPS
strong ew Eaehs VINO" hampers. extra $I.25
5O-foot Clothes Lines. Each IOc.
dozen Cedar Clothes Pins fol-. ...... sc.
Shelf Paper assorted colors Rail sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25

Imported Novelties i'm
Neck Pieces,
Comprising charming effects in lace,
chiffon and feather, for street and
evening wear.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-15

THE volunteers returning from
the Philippines are entitled to
cheers, bouquets and banquets.
They are also entitled to an oppor-
tunity to work. The ovations that
may be rendered them will all
seem like hollow mockery unless
places are found for them, and
employment provided. The or
ganization of a society, therefore,
with this purpose in view is to be
commended. 1t should command
the favor of employers. -
Denver News.