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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
The Sheehnn Victory.

John c. Sheehan's victory may be anti
Croker, but 1t is not anti-Tammany. 1t is
not triumph of character, nor a promise
in itself of better things. Mr.. Sheehan and
Mr.. CT oker. indeed, are much alike in their
methods, and they take much the same
view of public Office and it's opportunities.
They are graduates of the same school of
politics Mr. Sheehan has "subbed" for Mr.
Croker as leader of Tammany Hall, and
with such success that he has been fired
with the ambition to fill the place perma-
nently. Hence the movement which culmi-
mated yesterday in a district victory for
Mr.. Sheehan.
But on the principle that any stick will
welcomed. The substitution Of the one man
for the other would not improve Tammany
Hall in the eyes of the community. 1t
would remain the same organization, and
be manipulated in the same Crokerian way.
There may be temporary benefit to the
community, however, In a bitter Tammany
family row, and If this district revolt
against the Croker regime shall prove the
precursor OF a general revolt, people near
and far will have good grounds to rejoice.
There Is nothing stranger in our politics,
than the part played by Tammany Hall in
the affairs of the metropolis of the country
1t is the author of the high water record
made In the matter of municipal depravity
and corruption. It's leadership as a rule
has been low, and 1t has sometimes been
vile. Its only merit Is its hard-faced frank
ness and edrontery. Nobody need be de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
The Fall Of Fort ChahroI.

The surrender of Guerin in Paris after
his prolonged defiance of the police was
characteristic French fizzle. 1t suggests
that had the government been determined
in the beginning and issued an ultimatum
such as that which finally produced the de-
sired results, Guern would have yielded
quite as tamely even though he did not
cease uttering his defiances and his prom
ises to die fighting. 1t seems that the only
disturbance in Paris was occasioned by the
crowds in their disappointment that they
had been cheated out of a spectacle They
expected police charge and perhaps some
killing. Instead they saw an opening
door, Il meek figure emerging, cab hur-
riedly driven into the darkness, and then
quiet The whole proceedings suggests the
small boys amusement of blowing up
paper bag and then exploding it with
slap. Only in this instance France has paid
paid pretty price for the fun, having
been put to an expense of nearly one hun
dred thousand francs for special guards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
ImperiaIism and Tariff Reform.

The Atkinsonians are overstating thelr
case There is nothing to justify the huila-
baloo they are trying to raise
The question of tariff reform origina :
" stated was not demand for free trade,
nor yet an unqualified dennCiation of pro-
lection. The specifications made aforded
q good basis for discussion. and some prom
iL,ut republicans We're inclined to support
tn proposition the. gist Of which was that
tariff duties. by reason of the growth of
the country and the Developments of bust
ness should be rearranged But this old
not satisfy the extremists. They assumed
leadership, and forthwith began to talk
about a Chinese wall the reign of Robber
Earons. and generally to substitute the
extravagances of the stump for the figures
ana the sober vocabulary of business.
The country was slow to respond. Sew
eral national campaigns were fought before
the change WAS voted. Then came an ex-
posture. the humi iation of which has never
been exceeded in our politics. The men who
had pledged themselves to destroy protec-
ton root and branch were now forced to
take shelter under that policy. The bust
less Of the country, as they found, was so
Intimately connected with protection that
the destruction OF the latter, as promised,
v
They dared not keep their pledges, but
shutfied and lodged and cut the schedules
in SO unskillful fashion in a lame effort
to cover their retreat that confusion every
where prevailed. The people turned them
down at the first opportunity, and that
erded an agitation which had continued
urabated for nearly twenty years.
1t may be admitted with regard to our
new possessions that they afford legiti-
mate topic for discussion. How shall they
he developed? Precisely What form of
government will be best for them and best
for us? We are responsible for them, and
should exert ourselves to do a good part
by them. Men may differ as to these mat
tiers. and serve public interests by discuss
ing them. But when an alarm is sounded
that the country is on the high road to
reTdition, and will shortly reach that des-
tnation unless it executes a right about
face, withdraws from its new possessions
and snugges UP within its old borders
again. hySteria is permitted to take the
place Of reason.
just as the free traders. having Won their
fight by playing upon fears and prejudices,
were exposed and repudiated, just so
would these shouters about Caesarism and
imperialism fare if it were possible for
them TO win. No party in office would dare
to surrender the fruits of our victory over
Spain, OF even seriously to temporize with
the duties imposed by national pride and
national development. campaign cry is
one thing. The responsibility of office is
another thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

The introduction of general transfer
system between the various street car lines
now owned by the Washington Traction
Company or syndicate has given the peo-
pie of this city many privileges which they
did not enjoy before, and has undoubtedly
proved material boon to the District
Under such circumstances it is only fair to
believe that it is the purpose of the owning
corporation to draw traffic to its lines and
to make street car riding on its system so
economical and attractive to the people
that its aggregate business and earnings
will steadily increase. Consequently it is
by no means improper for the patrons of
these lines to ask for a perfected system
To this end there is just now very gem
eral demand among the people for method
whereby the various transfer combinations
can be made known. 1t should be imme-
diateIy required by the Commissioners, for
instance, that the company place In each
of its cars an accurate clearly worded
statement of the places at which transfers
are given in order to notify passengers of
their privileges There are certain series
of transfers which would work injustice to
the company. Certain others are neces-
sary- Each car could readily be made to
bear its own program and statement of
connections. at a most frifling cost to the
company Impending changes in this sys-
tenn should be posted in the cars several
days IN advance. In another particular
the service could be improved. In addition
to the card giving the transfer plan each
car should contain a prominently displayed
statement of the schedule and the time OF
the starting of the first and last car on the
days run. Thus the early and the belated
riders would have ample warning in ad-
vance and many Disappointment would
be avoided. The conductors of the cars are
kent busy enough now with their tickets
and transfers without being obliged to an
swer questions which would puzzle the at
tendant at "a general bureau of informa-
ton. The same reason emphasizes the ne
ccSSity for a further improvement in the
service. Every car in operation In WASH
ington should carry in a prominent place
on the outside sign in large letters stating
the route and destination. This particu-
Iar!v applies at present to the cars of the
City and Suburban lines, which are most
confusing 10 the average passenger. By
adopting these devices, at an insignificant
cost each ear would carry its own expla
nation Of route, schedule and connections, to
the infinite relief of both patrons and en-
YlOyeS-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

given him their personal confidence and in
turn have enjoyed his. They were among
the ablest of his lieutenants when he was
than himself they were among the young
men who made Mr. Blackburn their candi-
date at that time. and by force of youthful
energy and enthusiasm won the fight for
him against heavy odds. They have never
since faltered in their allegiance to him.
And yet Mr.. Blackburn has heard Mr.. Goe-
bel denounce these two men from the stump
in terms so coarse that even the happy-go-
lucky crowd at a stump-speaking sickened
at the scurrility. Invective. brutal inuendo
both We're employed to cover the objects of
attack with obloquy
Neither man protested by word or syn
against this eXcoriation of his friends by
easy philosophy. something useful. and
therefore allowable. in the contest. In the
spirit of Artemus Ward, each appeared
willing to see his nearest and dearest Of
fered up on the altar of the cause. BY ac-
quiescence Mr. GCetel as much as said to
Mr.. Blackburn, "If abuse of Mr. Carlisle
will make any votes for US. give 1t to him.
And. in the same way, said Mr.. Blackburn
to Mr. Goebel, IF Owens and IIallam make
good meat. draw and quarter them have
no objection
There are about seven weeks more of this
extraordinary campaign. and Mr. Bryan Is
expected to apnear on the scene in a fort
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Politics makes strange bedfellOwS. For
latest of countless examples, see Kentucky.
MI Goebel, democratic candidate for gov
eruor, and Mr.. Blackburn, democratic can
didate for United States senator, have been
touring the state together and speaking
from the same stump. Each has sought to
win votes for the party that both repre-
sent, and yet each In the pursuance of this
purpose has listened to the severest denun-
citation Of warmest personal friends by the
other.
dr. Carlisle was for some years Mr.. Goe-
bells law partner, The connection must
have been in every way advantageous to
Mr.. Goebel Living in a small city like
Covington. and cherishing high aspirations
both IN the line of his profession and in
that of politics. he could but benefit by in
innate association with a man of Mr.. Car
isles great ability both as lawyer and
political leader. 1t was an education in it.
self, 1t was likewise a certificate of char
acter. And yet Mr.. Goebel has heard Mr.
Carlisle roundly assailed by Mr. Blackburn
n this canvass, and for holding views
which Mr.. Goebsl. then under Mr.. Carllsle's
membership. at one time held himself.
Ex-Congressman Owens and Theodore
uallam have been lifelong friends and
supporters Of Mr.. Blackburn. They have
helped fight hts battles for Office. and have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
Individual Dewey Decorations.

The efforts of the citizens to express
their appreciation of the occasion when
Admiral Dewey reaches Washington should
not be and doubtless viii not be confined
to Joining the crowds and setting eff fire
works and Illuminating the buildings along
the line of Monday nights parade The
city and particularly that portion covered
by the scenes of the actual welcome should
be given holiday dress in honor of the
event. Decorations which will show hand
somelr in the daylight should supplement
the night displays. OF course a building
draped with bunting and hung with flags
will be more brilliant in the glare of the
fireworks Monday night than another which
has no such trimmings The chief purpose
Of these decorations. however, is to con-
tinue the display to the second day, when
there will be no chance for Dyrotechnics
or searchlights and when there will be
equal occasion for distinguishing marks Of
welcome Admiral Dewey's progress to the
Capitol Tuesday to receive the sword voted
by Congress should be as striking feat
ure of the reception his entry the night
before 1t will cover longer stretch of
thoroughfare. Wherever his eye travels it
should meet evidences of the popular en-
thusiasm. The entire avenue, together with
to reach the Capitol. should be just as
brilliant in bunting is the route of the
night procession in fire. Indeed. with the
spirit now invoked active to the last mo-
ment it Is practically assured that from
the time the admiral puts foot in Wash
ington until after the entire program COW
ering the two days is concluded he will
travel amidst iluminations and decora-
tons. Yet there is especial need for perse-
verine attention to the matter of decorat-
ing the line of march. That will be the
chief feature. Incidentally. of course it IS
believed that the citizens generally will
feel the inspiration sufficiently to decorate
their houses whether they are the line
of the parade or not. All Washington
should wear gala costume for the occasion.
There cannot be too much decorating At
night those who live apart from the scenes
of chief interest should place at least
lighted candle in each window 1t Is Won
derful how much be done in the ag-
gregate by small individual contributions
Both III the way of illumination and of
decoration the general effect can be made
strkingiy beautiful, and at an insignifi-
cant personal cost This result is virtually
city entered so heartily in the preparatory
stage into the spirit of enthusiasm which
now pervades the working bodies in charge
of the enterprise. With individual effort
as the watchword in this department
Washington can make the celebration nota-
BILE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
PSYCHOLOGISTS.

II done had de mos cur'usest dream
ebber hyeehd about" he exclaimed.
Was yoh dreamin' sentimental?" in
quired Miss Miami Brown
NO / dreamt dat 1 had wings an wah
sittin' on a limb fiappin' EN- an gittin
ready to crow"
You sho'ly mus be mo- kyahful bout
yoh digestion. Mistuh Pinkley,'' was the re-
Joinder. Dem chicken san'widges you
done ct so many of mus er gone to yoh
haid'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

The American contention is that the Fill
pinos precipitated hostilities at Manila, the
attitude of thu American army iowa I'd
them in pursuance of specific instructions
from Washington being characterized by
systematic and long-suffering forbearance
The American method of terminating an
attack made upon the soldiers of the re-
public is to strike quickly. accurately and
vigorously until the assaiant quits fight
ing. The Anti-Imperialist Aguinaldo Aid
Society method of terminating the war IS
by Amo rican surrender and evacuation The
Star does not recognize this shameful
method of attaining peace as conceivab BILE
of adoption by Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

ceived. A victory achieved by Tammany.
or under Tammany's direction. can mean or
result in but one thing, and that thing is
thoroughly well understood. But it keeps
it's place, and finds profit in the political
divisions of the town. Some men of high
character join it. Others, unwilling to go
that far, combine with 1t for special ends.
So that, though worsted at times and driv-
out, 1t holds together and awaits sub
sidence of public displeasure. And 1t seems
never to have to wait long. 1t Is a question
indeed whether Tammany those who
combine with Tammany should bear the
greater censure for its offenses against
good government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

A violent enemy of Richard Croker ac-
cuses him of having paresis. This rumor is
evidently designed as blow at the Tam
many leaders popularity with the masses.
If he We're accused of having bats in his
helfry.'' being "off his trolley" or of
having any of the less arstocratic forms
of dementia, he would only be an object Of
mild distrust. But to import pretentious
word like 'paresis" is to spread a sus-
p!cion that Richard has taken his associa-
ton with the London swells seriously AL
most as well accuse him of having appen-
dicitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
A Persistent Purs,er

You can get away from Indians;
Detectives you can foil;
You can hide yourself from burglars
Who are spying round for spoil.
You can shun the deadly trolley
If you'll pause a bit and plan;
But it's hard to get in hiding
When the office seeks the man.
1t seldom brings disturbance
To placid mortaTs way;
But when it does, it's tireless
AS lion after prey.
So take warning. Mr.. Dewey,
AS the outlook here you scan.
There's roar that makes the echoes
AS the Office seeks the man!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
More Than Theory.

Il have studied finance very thoroughly"
said the young man Who wanted to help the
bank president make brilliant success of
his enterprise. Consequently l thought l
would go into the banking business.
We'll" answered the elderly man as he
polished his glasses. Il don't see why your
having studied finance should be any him
drance. But you must recollect that you
wouldn't expect a man to be a first-class
hand in running a wood and coal yard SIM
ply because he had studied botany and
geology"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

From the Portland Oregonfan
II mas been suggested that the lines seen
on the surface of Mars may not be canals
after all. but mere boundary lines showing
that the trusts have agreed upon an annie
able division of territory on our sister
planet, in which each has everything it's
own way. Whether this idea favors the
theory that the people of Mars belong to a
higher or lower order of civilization than
those of earth is, of course, matter of
opinion, based upon individual interests and
environment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
MUSLIN
Underg arments.

We call attention to the follow
ing lots of Undergarments, tastefully
made and properly proportioned,
representing the very best values OBJ
tainable for the prices:
Women's Cambria Drawers. umbrella style, trims
med with embroidery. tucks above yoke band.
soc. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
Kansas Has Big Ideas,
From the Atchison Globe.

From the Atchis0n Globe.
Look out for story that the corn crop
is proving a disappointment 1t will be
36O,0O0,00O bushels. the largest ever raised
in Kansas, and the largest ever raised by
any American state. but In our natural ly-
ing way we have been hoping that 1t would
be ten million bushels largers. We are
never satisfied with more than enough in
Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
A Serious Ob.tacls.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald
Mr.. Bryan begins a stumping tour Of
Nebraska this week. About the most
formidable obstacle he will have to run
up against Is the 800, 900. CO., bushel corn
crop in that state. 1t makes for general
contentment with things as they are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
-@O-~
retiTeS I
II get eve

If Mr.. Pingree retires permanently from
public life he will get even with the news
papers who angered him by depriving them
Of one of their most picturesque and pro-
ific topics of comment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
A Myths HUI m lila ton,

The sad sea-serpent hangs his head
And seeks the deep and distant main,
Awed by the mightier fictions spread
Through a political campa gn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
Dewey's Proper Place In History.
From the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Admiral Dewey will go down in history
among the heroes of the United States
navy. With that history he and the peo-
pie of the United States will be content
1t is foolish to talk about Dewey for the
presidency, for he wouldn't have the office
even if 1t were presented to him upon a
platter Of gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
Faull Lime of Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

Our NV. 4 l." Sewing Machines vary N pr.o6s
from s17.oo to $500. The New victoA hom e1s,&l
to &2Aoo The Capital. s1s.oo to ses.t0. Ttf1
Demorest, $500 to &2s.o0 rhs Automatic u,
$1,000. 4 Aye!ysar guarantee and fuil set Of AZ
tachmapts with each machine.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
diamond famine is reported now. This
will cause the hotel clerks to rise en- masse
to denounce the diamond trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Admiral Dewey may feel himself called
upon to apply the gift for laconic emphasis
which he displayed in battle to silencing
the unsolicited presidential booms in his
behalf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
SHOOTING STARS.
The Top Story.

Mr. Dabsie said that when you smiled on
him he was in the seventh heaven
The seventh heaven!" echoed Miss Cay
enne with sigh. Il guess Mr.. Dabsie W. II
always be poor Even in his ideals of fu-
ture bliss he gets as close to the attic as
possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Agunaldo has precisely the kind of as
surance TO enable him to read the crti-
cisms of himself and of General Otis and
reflect that all famous generals must ex-
pect more or less condemnation from the
American press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

The democratic party is having some
difficulty in postponing until after the cleo
ton a settlement of the question, "Who
are the real democrats?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Womens Muslin Pettjcoats, umbrella style, deem
tucked rufie, French back tape at waist
zoe. each,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Unfortunately for the populist. the farmer
Is not in position to regard the fall in
speculative prices for stocks as any indi-
cation of hard times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20
Ability RECOGNIZED.

Mighty smart Teller" said the man with
the broad-brimmed hat; mighty smart"
Did he get the best of that horse trader"
mo. He didn't get the best of It, But he
didn't get nigh as much the worst of it as
had figured he would"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

If it had not been for this affair at
Rennes, Bertillon might have made many
an honest franc at the exposition descrb-
ing character from specimens of handwrit-
ing
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A Pretty Fable Spoiled,
From the Arizona Republican.

A few years ago the records showed that
within one year fifty-two Baptist ministers
died in the United States, Only five of
them were under forty years of age The
oldest was ninety-nine, the youngest was
thirty-seven. And yet we are told that "the
good die young."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Mr.. Bryan is letting his oratory spread
over so much ground that his credit for
successes in some states is sure to be neu-
traized by the disaster in others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Women's Cambria Short Skirts, cambria rufie with
cluster of fine tucks above yoke band.
soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Elegant Lace Ties, yards long white and
cream round and square applique ends.
75c. to SI2.OO each
First
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

The German emperor is likely to forget
all about his new Pacific islands in the ex-
element of the South African situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

From the New Haven Evening Register
If Aguinaldo We're up to snuff" he would
find that every time he took it his Ameri-
can followers sneezed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

Mr.. Reed. when he begins to miss the ex-
exercise with the gavel afforded, will no
doubt join the prevailing movement and
play golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-20

WOmen's Muslin Gowns Hubbard style, We %
high neck, double yoke in back, tucked yoke ID
front, cambria rufie on neck and sleeves.
soc. each.