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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Some Political Gossip.

Some of the most interesting gossip of the
day relates to the political plans and ambi-
ton of Mr. John R Mclean of this District
He has for many years been a national
figure. and in 1896 he received votes both
for the presidential and vice-presdential
nomination of his party. AT one stage of
the game at Chicago it looked, indeed. as if
nothing could prevent his nomination for
Vice President What did prevent it was
variously explained at the time, but the
strength of his following was very clearly
demonstrated
A current story of wide circulation repre-
sents Mr.. Mclean as preparing to take
prominent, and if possible, a controlling
part in next years contest for the demo-
cratic national leadership. He is for free
silver, and has been accounted an advocate
of Mr.. Bryan. But there are friends of his
who fancy they hear democracy, in the
spirit of Priscilla. suggesting to him: why
not speak for yourself. John?" Has Mr..
Mclean heard this voice? And will he
heed It?
Mr.. Mclean is being urged to make the
race for governor of Ohio this year, and he
encourages the suggestion by printing in his
Cincinnati newspaper deliverances appear
ing here and there on the subject. VIII he
try for the prize? Does the factional quar-
reling among the republicans of Ohio hold
out any hope to him? Do his calculations
extend to the point of estimating what the
effect would be on next years situation of
a democratic triumph in Ohio this fall?
Would such a triumph. achieved under his
candidacy for governor. tend to make him
his party's candidate for President in 1890?
There Is, likewise, rumor that Mr.. Goe-
bel's race in Kentucky will, if successful,
bring grist to Mr.. McLean's mill. Mr.. Goe-
befs home is in Covington, a trans-Oho
suburb of Cincinnati. The river is but a
thin dividing line. A large number of peo-
pie who live in Covington do business in
Cincinnati. Mr.. McLean's newspaper the
Cincinnati Enquirer. supported Mr.. Goebel
in his contest for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation. The Louisville convention, it is
true. indorsed Mr.. Bryan, but Mr. Goebel
is in control of the party's machinery in the
state. and as he is bold operator he may
be expected. if successful at the polls, to
be law unto himself. Mr.. Mclean is his
near neighbor in the matter of voting citi-
zenship, while Mr. Bryan lives at a great
distance. Mr.. McLean's newspaper has a
large daily circulation in Kentucky, while
Mr.. Bryan only occasionally visits the
state.
1t is all gossip. but some of 1t commands
more than the usual attention. Certain it
is that anti-Bryan influences are not con-
fined TO those states where silver has never
commanded sincere supporters but may be
found also where democratic sentiment has
been on silver's side. Is it possible for a
combination to be formed strong enough to
down Mr.. Bryan. as Gen. p. Wat Hardin
has been downed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
LOOSe I.eEisInfian

striking evidence Of the looseness with
which some of the local laws are drawn
comes to light in connection with the an
nouncement that the management of the
capital Railway Company. recently alb
sorbed by the newly formed street railway
syndicate, has abandoned the system of
interchanging transfers at the navy yard
with the Capital Traction line. The act of
Congress chartering the Capital Railway
Company. approved May Is, 1895. provides
in section 5 as follows:
That the Capital Railway Company the
Metropolitan Railroad Company and the
Capital Traction Company are hereby re-
CURED TO Issue free transfers at the Doint
OF intersection Of their respective lines so
that Tor the payment of one fare a passen-
ger on either road shall have the privilege
OF riding over the lines OF both"
1t was the intention OF Congress in en-
acting this section to provide that there
should be an interchange of transfers at
Two points, the intersection of the Capital
Railway line with that OF the METROPOLITAN
under certain expected but as yet unful-
filled conditions. and the intersection of the
Capital Railway line with that of the Cap
ital Traction The secondary language of
the section fully reveals this intention by
the use Of the words EITHER" referring to
one OF two. and both" referring as evil
IDENTIFY to two and no more But the sec
ton itself commands not only this obser.
vance but the Interchange Of free transfers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
The Vacant Place on the Bench.

There should be no question whatever as
to the source from which the President will
fill the vacancy now crea ted upon the bench
Of the District Supreme Court by the retire
ment of Judge Cox. The selection of a Dis
trict man to succeed the resigning District
judge should be a fOregOne conclusion in
view of the presidents. the equities and
the doctrines of the political platform upon
which the President was elected. Counting
Judge Cox. the bench has lately been even
ly divided between appointees from the
District and from the outside. The mere
observance of this precedent would insure
the choice of local lawyer to fill the place
now vacated. All the logic and reasonable
expectation pointed TO the choice of a local
man to succeed Judge McComas. but the
President in the exercise of his executive
preference went to the same state which
Judge McComas represented and gave the
District the benefit of the services of Judge
Ciabaugh. which are highly appreciated.
Judge McCOmaS, however, was far more of
a District man than are the great majority
of those federal appOintees who are brought
hither from the states. His actual residence
here, in addition to his legal residence in
close proximity. together with his long ex-
perience as legislator in Congress upon Dis
trict affairs. gave him a peculiarly local
standing in relation TO the District laws
and procedure which fitted him for judicial
service as clearly though he had been
actually a citizen of the District So that
in replacing him with a man from his own
state who had never had any association
with the local affairs of the capital the
President virtually deprived the capital of
the services of a District man on the bench
The technical reasons for choosing a local
judge to take Judge Cox's place are ia
miliar to all. The laws in force in the Dis
trict are exceptionally peculiar to the juris-
diction Common law practice instead of
code practice. and a hodge-podge of anti
quated and uncodified laws to be construed
and applied, put the outside appointee, es-
pecially from a code state to the severest
of tests. He must at the same time learn
and enforce local law and procedure. Econ
oIny OF judicial force would suggest the Sc
lection Of a local judge upon this considera
ton alone. This reasoning is apart from
the doctrine of home rule for the District
which in the letter pervades the platforms
OF both political parties despite its fire.
qCent violation. The President cannot fully
compensate in this instance for the repeated
cases in which this principle has been 10
nored. but he can at least follow the line
or least resistance and act in accordance
with precedent long unbroken and hon
ored by every consideration of Justice nv
appointing to this vacancy one of the MANY
distinguished and able members of the local
Our whose names are now being suggested
by their earnest friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
The Role of Mediator,
ON the San Francisco Bulletin.

From the San Francisco Bulletin.
The Washington Star seriously discusses
a report that the good offices of the United
States may be invoked by Great Britain and
the South African republic to secure an
amicable settlement of the differences be-
tween them in regard to the condition of
the Uitlanders in the Transvaal The Star
says:
THE United States is in a position to
sympathiZe with both sides. 1t is capable
through its Chief Executive, of returning a
just verdict. Its present frieHdliness for
England and its kindly regard for all forms
of republican government would doubtless
offset each other in a consideration of the
affair to the end of absolute impartality''
Without doubt the Chief Executive of the
United States is capable of returning a just
verdict. The doubt which renders the sub
mission of the case to the American Chief
Executive lies in the doubt if just verdict
is really wanted. In the minds of modern
statesmen there are or may be conditions
which Justify a departure from absolute
justice. For example. the value of the
Transvaal to Great Britain is greater from
an imperial point of view than it is to the
Beers. The Beers may be permitted to live
in their own country and enjoy the fruits
of their industry. but is it essential to their
happiness that they should preserve their
independence? May not the Beers be re-
quircd to step aside and let Great Britain
round out its African empire? The Beers
do not care a snap for the British imperial
policy. They stand on what they conceive
to be their rights. and while President kru-
ger has undoubtedly a high opinion of Mr..
McKinleys sense of justice. he will prefer
another mediator. Joseph Choa;e and
Chauncey Depew have made too y my ban
quet speeches in London to leave hope
that the President will be selected to ad-
judicate a controversy between Great Brit
ain and any other country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

The retirement of Judge Cox from the
District bench, after over twenty years of
distinguished service. is a distinct loss to
the local judiciary and is keenly to be re-
GREETED by the entire community. In tenn
permanent and in learning Judge Cox was
eminently fitted for the responsible duty
lntrusted 20 him He kept at all times
abreast of the laws his work as instructor
and lecturer in one of the largest of the
captafs law schools eyidencing his keen
attention to the progress of the profession
throughout the world. So complete was
his equipment for his post that it was by
common consent among the citizens of the
Board of Trade and among the members of
the iccal bar that he was, some time ago,
invited to prepare a code of the laws of
the District, which will doubtless prove the
crown!ng item in his long and valuable
career. Judge Cox carries with him to
private life the best wishes of every citi-
zen of the District for his continued good
health and the enjoyment of a rest well
earned. He will remain a citizen of the
capital and doubtless will contribute in his
retirement literally as ever to the
wholesome public spirit of the community
of which he forms so distinguished a part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

The precipitancy with which changes
were made at the city post Office imme-
oiately upon the accession of the new post
master creates disagreeable impression
upon the people of the District, who were
chagrined In the first place by the failure
or the executive to appoint a local man
postmaster. The removal of Mr.. Tullock
with his record of long and good service
was somewhat too sudden to give the citi-
zens an assurance that the new admins
tration of the Office will be based upon the
conservative principles which have hereto
fore generally prevailed. Mr Tullock is
displaced to make room for an unnamed ap-
pointee of the new postmaster, which
means that the place Is to be held open
for political purposes. to be filed from the
outside in the way which viii meet most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
The Day and Its Heroes

The first anniversary of the destruction of
-|ervera's fleet serves to recall that per-
fcrmance In all of its original glory. before
the muddlers and meddlers. taking their
cue from personal craftsmanship. had exer-
cised themselves upon II on the nursery
basis of who killed Cock Robin" 1T was
Il glorious victory" There was not man
In American uniform connected with 1t
who did not earn and who does not enjoy.
the respect and gratitude of the country.
From the commander-in-chief. who had
provided for the emergency and given every
ship her STATEN. to the stokers, who fed
the furnaces in an atmosphere of sheol
while the battle lasted. everybody shared
most honOrably in the work of the day.
The American sailor has nothing finer to
his credit-nothing that testifies more elo-
quently to his alertness. his courage and
his capacity-since and including the time
of Paul Jones.
To he convinced of the alertness of the
American squadron one has only to con-
slider that every ship saw the enemy at
practically the same moment No signaling
was necessary. Everybody seemed to be
watching the mouth of the harbor. OF
the courage exhibited. everybody contrib
uted full share. The hour had been
tience and. when il struck, the eagerness
to close in and go to work took the
aspect OF a passion And of what was done
VIXEN work was at last made possible. the
result showed a capacity which has never
been surpassed on any sea by any nation.
The ships were handled with consummate
precision ard the aim of the gunners was
unerring almost to the point of the mirac-
ulous. The Spaniards must have maryeied
at the appalling tattoo that was played on
their sides
In time. il is comforting to think this
Inspiring story will shed the only blot which
now rests upon it. and appear in its full
attractIveness. The efforts to write down
Schley will make no more lasting impress
sion than the efforts TO write down Samp-
son. The duel between the self-constituted
boards of sea awards. composed as both are
of those who could not find their way
around on a battle ship without a guide.
will appropriately result in no permanent
injury but to the participants. leaving
glory enough for all who fought the COM
mon enemy at Santiago year ago today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Too Difficult.

There's no use wasting time on some
psychological problems" remarked the
man with white whiskers and silver-rim-
med spectacles. ct am always willing to
express opinions on telepathy and mind
cures, and reincarnaticn and kindred top
les"
well, there can't be many mystical top
les that you are afraid Of
''Only one. 1 give up when 1t comes to
explaining how it happens that the boy
who won't get up till . o'clock If he can
help it, on a school day, and the boy who
will be out with a brass cannon at o'clock
in the morning on the Fourth of July are
one and the same boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Closed Tuesday, July Fourth.
July
Merchandising,

We commence July with the clean
est, freshest, best assorted stocks to
be found anywhere, covering every
requirement for household use, as
well as articles conducive to personal
comfort during the hot weather, and
the thousand-and-one little handy
nothings that every family will need
from now on. And great care will
be taken to hold the assortments
complete all through the summer
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

effectively partisan needs and pressure
Practically every penny of the money
which the cashier guards and counts for
the postmaster comes from the pockets OF
the citizens of the District, not only to pay
for their own mail privileges. but for the
free transportation of great mass of the
governments dead-head matter. This fact
should. but evidently does not, give weight
to the claim of the local republicans to
consideration in connection with the Wash
ington post Office appointments The ma
tional administration. with it's political ap-
pointment foeks covering the continent
and the whole world, seizes without scru-
pie the Districts eve lamb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
A Burst of Sentiment.

"The patriotism of the American people
is very impressive and beautiful" remarked
Mr.. Dustin Stax, thoughtfully.
1T is" answered Mr.. Cassius Boochips.
Think of these millions of people making
the day melodious with oratory, and the
night brilliant with pin-wheels and Roman
candles. in order to show their love of coun-
try. Think CT their giving their time and
a little share of their money to this great
festival. And. by the way, what l came to
you about Is this: Couldn't we make
good thing by organizing a fireworks trust
on strictly modern principles?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
The Dread IcOnOcIast.

There is person. sour of face.
Always lingering round the place,
Ever ready proof to show
When he tells you, "'tisn't So"
kissing bugs and anecdotes,
Yarns of juEgles and of boats,
Keep your interest aglow
Till he tells you, "'tisn't So
After this when / am stirred
By some story which I've heard,
Straight for parts unknown I'll go,
Ere he tells me, "'tisn't So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

From the Springfield tMass.) Republican.
The policy of the czar in Finland Is being
felt In the steadily growing number of Fin
ntsh immigrants arriving in New York.
They are excellent material for citizenship,
since most of them bring a little property
and come here for the sake of personal
liberty. We stili offer home of the free
and refuge for the oppressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Doe. DR.. Watson Forget.
From the New York World.

FOIH Ift NEW WUfU.
One of Ian Maclaren's published opinions
about us Americans is that we '.merce-
nary to a repulsive degree" By the way,
how much good American money did Ian
Maclaren carry back with him, and how
aitrufstic and unmercenary were the con-
tracts he made with the managers of his
American tour?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Emperor William has made it reasonably
clear that he will regard any attempt to
establish universal peace as definite invi-
tation to begin trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
ExDlaining,

81 am glad to see that you punished
those men for cannibalism." said the tour
list to the Pacific island king.
'Oh-aEem-thank you. Only it wasn't
for canni5alism they were punished-that is
to say, not exactly. Their conduct was a
violation of cur game laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

From the st. Louis Giobepemocrat.

From the st. louis Globe Democrat.
Colonel Bryan declares that he will con-
tinue to be a candidate for President as
often as the four-year periods are clipped
off. until victory finally perches upon the
banner Of free silver. He wants TO be
taken not only seriously but seriaiiy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Gov. Pingree is naturally and. no doubt,
properly indignant. But he should not be
too severe in his estimate Of journalism in
general. Mr.. Pingree has never been skip
ped when the free advertisements were be-
ing passed around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

If Kansas sends John ]. ingalls, to Con-
gress the country will at least have the
assurance that the Congressional Record
will contain an occasional epigram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

The latter part of the twentieth century
will very possibly witness the establish
ment of societies such as the Grand
Daughters of Samoan Kings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

1t looks as If the automobile were going
TO beat the airship by a great deal in get
ting out OF the magazines into active sery-
ice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Admiral Dewey is a man Of resources.
but he has realized the futility Of any at
tempts to outgeneral his admirers in their
ovation plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
The Fourth. Victims.

Sometimes the little boy we view
Singed in the pyrotechnic row;
But oftener it's his father who
Stepped boldly in to show him how.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Inc men on board the Brooklyn cele-
pirate twice this month. and without any
apparent doubt as to an accurate historic
basis for either occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

II Tod Sioan's streak of ill-luck continues
he may be less naughty the next time he
meets the Prince of Wales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Josiah Quincy had such bad luck with
the English sparrows that he has not vol
unteered to exterminate the kissing bug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03
Withdrawal No Longer an Issue.

Even those Journals which have been OPP
posed to expansion are calling for vigor-
Gus prosecution of the war against Agui-
naldo. This might fairly be taken as evil
dence that withdrawal from the Philip
pines Is no longer an issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

MT Pingree appears to find it difficult to
avoid getting more than his share of the
calcium light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Possibly the kaiser is merely holding the
Carolines for O. rise in the market,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

French Saline.
Handsome prinings electric blue, navy blue
and black grounds.
80 inches wide, 371c. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Think of what We are escaping by not
that We are a part Of the
United States said the Filipino chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Special.
French Organdie Lawns, consist
ing of a dozen or so parts of pieces
in odd but pretty printings.
lSc. a Yard.
Regular Prices, 25 & 371ac.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Books for
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Captain Jackman,
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A Lady of Quality,
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The Forest Lovers,
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Madame Ian,
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The Manxman,
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AS Told by the Typewriter Girl,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

''Of course, you do not see. migrate. If it
were not for you we would be now sur
rounded by cannon crackers, whistling
bombs and all the other Fourth of July de-
vices. instead of enjoying our customary
quiet retreat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Organdie Lisse
The beautiful French cloth. that loses its
charm dress fabric-plain grounds with hand
some floral printngs.
25c. yard. Regular price, 379c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-03

Lappet Lawns or Corded Swisses.
In stripes and fgures-this seasons printngs, in
beautiful designs; % inches wide.
Regular I29c. quality. &C. yard.
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French Organdie Raye.
Manufactured to our order in France by Koechlin
and eros Roman. Plain tints and exquisite printed
effer
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37Ic. yard. Regular price, soc.
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