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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
The Rockport Lynchings.

The people of Rockport, Ind. having
killed two men who should have been re-
served for the more solemn Judgment of
the law. broke loose again last evening and
completed their work by hanging the third
man of the gang implicated in the crime
which caused the agitation. Troops were
hurried to the scene. but arrived too late.
The disDatc commend the 'Orderliness'
OF the proceedings and note that none of
the participants. including some of the
foremost citizens Of the town, wore masks
TO conceal Identity. The account proceeds:
The citizens of Rockport held meeting
tonight and formed an organization for the
purpose of maintaining law and order and
assisting the officers in the prosecution of
criminals 1t was also resolved to make an
effort to take municipal affairs out of poll
tics While the lynching was only Incl
dentally discussed the general sentiment
of the community upholds the action of the
mob in taking affairs in their own hands.
There Is no purpose to prosecute any one
concerned in the mob.
Rockport. along with many another town,
ii is 10 be feared. needs a shaking up by
the courts. If the prosecution of the law
is weak the remedy lies not in lynchings
but in removals from office 1t Is we'll
enough to talk about removing the munich
pal affairs from partisan politics. That
ought to be done everywhere, to avoid or
Ia cure evils other than that of lynchinR
But this separation of the government
from political Influences will not prevent
the formation Of mobs long as the COM
munity is capable of assembling immedi-
ately after such outrage and calmly
discussing the situation without once de-
n"uncing or deprecating the tragedy and
the invasion of the law
The best assistance amy citizen can lend
to his community in the matter of the en- .
f"rr"ment of the law is 20 advocate on all
occasions and to all lengths the concentra-
lion of responsibility upon the regularly
appointed officials OF the courts, the prose-
cutorS and the judges. The moment the
citizen condone5 the act Of a mob he Less
ems this responsibility. He puts a premium
upon official Indifference. He proclaims tn
the Organization which he Is bound to SIM
port ana respect that he has no confidence
IA H. ana that he proposes to take all mat
'ets OF lie and death out of It's hands
whenever the whim seizes him The result
- SPEEDY decentralization. a degeneration of
the puhlic Will and conscience and the IN
growth Of conditions of virtual anarch,,
and mob rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

TIE reports from South Africa all 90 To
Snow that the British are more in need of
hGrses than OF men. 1t Is a question. in
deed, II 1t would not be both wise and eco
nt micai for the government to provide
every soldier there with mount Why not
put the whole force into the saddle? The
British would appear to have men enough,
but too many of them are ineffective in the
style of fighting adopted by the Beers The
proposition in South Africa now is to put
down raiding parties. The Beers are not
numerous, but they are well mounted, they
are familiar with the country. and they are
free from all cares as 10 protecting lines
OF communication. Their whole object Is to
harrass the enemy. and they are doing this
by riding down upon him when he is ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

together under the comprehensive term of
Organism. On the contrary. he has always
been and ie today a, believer IN sound
money, in a low tariff, and In all the other
issues for which Mr.. Cleveland stood when
the recognized leader of the democratic
party This request from Atlanta, there
fore-though not made by Mr.. Smith or in
hts name-and Mr.. Cleveland's reply to it
he has declined similar requests from other
quarters-are. to repeat. little suggestive.
Mr.. C1evelands analysis of the situation
IL simple. The democracy, as he consid-
ers. has wandered off after strange gods
and paid the penalty of that folly. But.
while severely Chastened. it has not been
fatally injured. 1t may hope to regain its
o,d-time prestige by returning to its old
time principles, and he advocates that. But
he does not go into details. and therein
lies the difficulty. What old-time princi
pies? And how are they to be reasserted?
The republicans have made the sound money
issue distinctly their own. And. for thai
matter, the criticism of Mr.. Cleveland while
In office on the part of the free silver wing
of his party was that his treasury policy
was but the continuation of the Sherman
policy. The silver men could no differ
cree between him and the republicans. The
ttTiiI ISSUE COulu not possibly ne TeNiNeu
its old form. The party which won a presi-
Dental election on a free trade platform
and then revised the tariff on protection
lines could hardly hope for second hear
ing on the tariff issue.
There are a great many men in the demo-
cratic party who agree with Mr.. Cleveland
as to the handicap Of Organism, AMI num-
bers of them reside in the south where
Organism has had such unobstructe ed sway.
But the difficulty is in shaking off that ham
dicap. The opposition now occupies all of
the strong positions and has twice been
Endorsed by the country in them. Can 1t
be dislodged, even under the generalship of
this former successful leader of the de-
mocracy? Men Hike Mr.. Smith in the south,
Mr.. Dickinson and Mr.. Villas in the north
west, Mr.. Morton in the west, and Mr..
Benedict in New York would appear to
have such an object in view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Cold Cars.

The open car question agitates the pub
lie in increasing degree as the weather be-
comes more steadily severe. Every mall
brings to The Star office one or more COM
plants against this nuisance, couched In
terms of more less radical protest and
suggestion. The explanation Is occasionally
furnished by the officials of the railroad
company which is under the most severe
criticism in this respect that It Is impossible
to secure closed cars enough to go around
all the diyisi ms Of the road to replace the
open cars now in service. Assurance is
given that the company Is exerting itself
to the utmost to abate the nuisance, but
that conditions prevail which cannot be
overcome at once There Is no guarantee
that enough cars will be received before
winter closes. Meanwhile there Is nothing
to do but SILVER in the open cars when
closed ones are not available and to growl
at the short-sightedness or the bad luck
Of the management for Its failure to secure
most prompt deliveries One continuing
complaint. however Is directed at an evil
for which there is probably but little ex-
cuse, that Of cold closed cars. The cars In
service are equipped with electric heaters
which should be in use throughout the day
at this season of the year. or else wholly
removed so that the public will not expect
warmth. only to be disappointed. Those
passengers who relish the fresh air which
Is so freely available in the open cars do
not represent the sum total of public pref
erence. There are many thousands of pas
sengers to whom riding even In a closed
car, If unheated Is a positive menace to
health. with the draughts from opened
doors and leaky windows. The adoption
- ~I- no..
warming of cars an absolute necessity. The
rate at which these vehicles are run has
introduced new element which was alb
sent when horses drew the cars at pace
which caused undue agitation OF the
air. The management can at least instruct
all conductors to turn on the heaters. while
they are waiting for enough closed cars to
complete the schedules II 1t is desired to
retain the good will of the patrons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Gift Slippers
For Mem and Bows.

Typical and acceptable gifts since
slippers were made. Year-long re-
minders of the giver, with an invari-
able association with warmth and
comfort. And here, to a greater ex-
tent than ever before, is slipper
choosing easy and pleasurable.
Natural Hair Calf slippers. opera cut.
Alligator 81 ppers. opera cut.
Patent Leather Slippers, opera cut.
Wei Kid Patent Leather Trimmed Siippery opera
cut. f
Wei Kid Slippers, opera cut.
DOngoia Patent Leather Trimmed Slippers, opera
cut. f
DOngola Slippers, opera cut.
Patent Leather Romeos.
Kid Skin Romeos
These are the styles for men, They kid lined,
have flexible turn soies and are soft and comfort
able
$3.50 to $500 Pair.
And we have the same for the bow youth and
child, ranging ir price from ~
$IOO to $500 Pair.
We also show Felt Slippers with felt soes and
with leather sOles.
$I.5o Pair.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
His Fellow Man.

try to love my fellow man.
I always do the best can,
Fen though he whistles night and moo
Some fiercely execrable tune;
Fen though he be the motOrman
Who grins whene'er he balks my plan
To board his swiftly speeding car
Which had heralded afar;
Though he be one of those who say
Just what the plot Is at the play
And taps his foot against my chair
Until he drives me to despair:
Though he be up at early dawn
To shovel snow or NOW the lawn.
l love him still. / do my best,
But, oh, 1t is fearful test!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Marriage and Divorce Laws.
rom the (hica 90 Journal

There Is a possibility that the present
Congress may be asked to consider the ex-
pediency of uniform marriage and divorce
laws. Complete suppression of polygamy
through the agency of a constitutional
amendment will not impress the country
az so important a feature of the bill intro
dIced into Congress by Representative Tay-
Ter of Ohio. as that of securing by suc.l
an amendment the power to enact laws that
will regulate evils that threaten the sta
biity Of our entire social system. There is
a nationa, law against polygamy. but the
conflicting laws Of the several states. by
which, as Chairman Ray OF the House
judiciary committee remarks, "a man may
be lawfully married to a dozen different
women residing respectively in a dozen diff
ferent states" present a form OF polygamy
that requires adjustment The ease Of
American divorce Is one of the national
jokes. 1t is also one Of the Jokes of the
world. There is an opportunity for wise
legislation in that direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Quickly and Easily Answered.
rom the PHILADELPHIA Press.

Members of the house Of commons want
to know why the British government ac-
cepted the bids Of American concerns for
bridges in Africa In preference to the bids
of English concerns. This Is very quickly
and easily answered, because the bids were
lower and because American establishments
can build better bridges In a shorter time
than can English concerns. Inquiries about
American locomotives or Yankee farming
machinery can be answered with equal dis
patch and precision. Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

DepIOfaDIy CuftufeU.
Oar is sech thing as bein' too smaht,"
said Miss Miami Brown.
who's too smaht?'' inquired Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley.
"Mistuh Jim Colihower. He's done
studied botany. An when I tole him l
'spected de bunch O. greens over my haid
was what de white folks calls 'kissletoe' he
jes' looked at 1t an said 'twarn' no sech
tngo'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
A New Holiday

A New Holiday Schedule.
Eff Christmases was Sundays,
How thankful would be!
I'd nebber do a stroke O. work
But pick dat Christmas tree!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

The Beers captured 500 men. but did not
know what to do with them and were
obliged to let them go. This episode may
slightly remind Mr.. Jones of Toledo of a
number of Ohio voters whom he once man
aged to corrall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Two pet canaries have been pitted against
each other in Paterson. New Jersey. to war
Bile for wager. 1t is not hoped, however.
that the event will move the New York
sports to much enthusiasm as would
develop in chicken fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Possibly it is better for Mr.. Bryan to
start paper of his own than to use other
journals to crowd the space which
'Veritas' and "Vox Populi'' have come to
regard as their own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Sofa Pillows,
Utility Boxes, etc.
Art Furniture.

3-pc. Parlor Suites,
in coverings of your
own selection. .$22. 50 to ST 5000
Odd pieces in Cor
ner and Window
Chairs ............ 5000 to $4,000
Gilt Chairs, with
rush or damask seats. $500 to $4,000
Odd Reception and
Slipper Chairs. ..... $3.50 to $1,000
Wicker Chairs, in
Raffia, Reed and Viii
low ............... 5000 to $1,000
French and Italian
Carved Chairs. 80. $500 to Sos 90
Easy Chairs, in
Tapestry or Leather.$2ooo to 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Third foo.
Fine and
Beautiful Lamps.

A pretty Lamp is an ideal Xmas
gift. We sell only the most reliable
goods with all the new improve
ments, which make them safe and
easily operated.
We never have shown such an ar
ray OF artistic shapes and odd effects
in Reading, Library and Parlor
Lamps. All with the newest trim
mings and complete with globes or
shades ready for use.
Sl.OO to $500 Each.
We call especial attention to the
ruby and other rich red effects which
we are now, offering in connection
with our 27 different styles at
$500 Complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

1t would be something Of a joke on the
irate British press If their government
should find that the amended treaty is
not so offensive after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Mr.. Harrison Of Indiana manages to get
his share Of respectful attention and to
avoid worry over the old problem. What
shall we do with our ex-Presidents?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Undeveloped Fields.

Have you ever thought Of the people
Who might be inhabiting the planets in dis
tant space?"
NO" answered Mr.. Cumrox. whats
the use? We couldn't get at them to sell
them goods or civilize them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
A Fine Ethical Distinction,

What are you here for. my man?' in
quired the benevolent visitor at the jail.
why, you see, SIR" answered the pris-
oEer. II tuck something that didn't belong
to me BY rights. an didn't do 1t accordin'
to law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

The damage done by the Beers would in
dictate that accepted ideas Of the possibilI-
ties of guerrilla warfare" are to undergo
a considerable change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

There Is disposition to blame Kitchener
when things go wrong in South Africa.
General Kitchener may have overdone the
bold bad man" pose just little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

senator Hanna will not undertake to bacL
any weekly newspaper. but will do his hest
10 edit what goes into the daily edition NJ,
tue Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
TabOurettes and
Smoking Tables.

Inlaid Turkish
Tabourettes ....... $3.50 to 1900
Teakwood Tabour-
cites ............. $1,000 to $500
PUo-etched Ia
bourettes .......... S.. 50 to $I4oo
Oak and Mahog-
any Tabourettes. -. $2.5oto $3.50
Pyro-etched Smok-
ing Tables. .$I2oo to $4,000
Inlaid French
Smoking Tables. 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Mr.. Plat seems placidly confident that
Mr.. Odell will not turn out to be a strenu-
Gus governor like Mr.. Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Grover Cleveland says the democratic
party needs to return to first principles, of
which he possibly regards himself as one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Rugs.

Rugs.
Smyrnas, in small
and large sizes. ..... $Ioo to $500
Art Squares in car
pet sizes. .....:.... $500 to $500
Wiltons, small and
large sizes. ......... $50 to $4,000
Administers, carpet
sizes ..............$ I2oo to $1,000
Scotch, French and
American reproduc-
tons of high-grade
Orientals, small and
carpet sizes. ....... $500 to $500
Real Orientals,
small and carpet
sizes $1,000 to 10000
Goat and Sheep
skin Rugs, selected
qualities ........... S.. so to $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

1t is to be assumed that Mr.. Hay has
been long enough In public life to weather
q few resignation rumors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

The wide differences between Journalism In
Russia and America L. demonstrated by the
absence OF the conyalescing menus OF the
car In the st. Petersburg newspapers, = 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
imported Waist Patterns
For Xmas Presents.

We have received another lot O!
those imported novelty French Elan
mel Shirt Waist Patterns, consisting
OF 3 yards of plain flannel and trim
mlngs for collar, cuffs and front in :
the form OF bands, embroidered in
silk, polka dots of self or contrasting
colors. They come in black, white
and all the new and popular shades,
including hunting pink, embroidered
in golf green.
These are exceedingly handsome .
waist patterns-and the price is a
special one.
$500 the Pattern.
Also choice assert ment of Fannels embroidered
Ia alloyer dots Of self contrasting colon. Hand
some and stylish goods.
$3.50 the Pattern.
Second Hooe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

RepOusse Brass Work..
Repousse Brass Hallstands. $500
Repousse Brass Wood Boxes.$3o.oo
Repousse Brass Fire Screens $500
Repousse Brass Umbrella
Stands .................$I5.oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

A large and beautiful assortment OF Womens
Plain Black SILK Hose.
$I.oo to $3.25 Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

OIn order to avoid delays. ON Hc-
count of persOnRl absence. letters &"
THE STAR should not he addressed
TO any individual connected with che
office hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Depart.
ments. according tn tenor or purDO~e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Momen's Black Silk Hese in drctstitch lace .
ankle and ali-oYer lace effects.
$3.50 to $500 a Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Prudence.

''Don't smoker exclaimed the friend.
NO" was the reply. Il always quit
just before Christmas. do it to oblige my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
WOODWARD & .LOTHROP.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Womens Fancy Silk Hose, boot patterns plain
and dropstitch effects.
$500 and $2.25 a Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Gilt rlirr0rs.
All the latest reproductions Of
Gold Mirrors, suitable for mantels,
drawing rooms, panels and boudoirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
tut why do you select this particular
DeDIorabIy CuItured,

"It obliges her to select something be-
sides cigars for my Christmas present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Gifts of Use and Beauty
Inn Upholstery Store.

Unusually large display of and beautiful things suitable for
Christmas gifts reasonably priced servceabe and attractive Artistic
Furniture for hail. paro boudor novelties LAt Nouvea
Bachelor and Smoking Tables Richly Carved Tabourettes superb
Artistic Tapestry Picture Panels choice specimens of Brass and
Copper Rpue Work. Gilt Mirrors and Chairs Italian Renaissance
Curtains Table Covers Piano Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Christmas
HOSIERY.

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All the latest and most popular
styles of Hosiery, plain and fancy,
and a'generous showing of novelties.
Neatly boxed for Xmas presents
when you wish.
Isle Thread.
M4me1s Lisle Thread Hose including Black en-
BlacK or White Blue with Cardinal or White
Purple with White. plain and lace effects: also
Whtt and fancy striped effects; also Black with
various styles OF polka dot heur -de-lis crescent
Hose. ~ 'S
soc. to $I.75 Pair.
Cotton.
Women's Coored Cotton Hose. In all the latest
Iancy effects and plain colOrs.
35c. a pair; 3 for $I.oo.
Women's Cotton Hese henmed or r,bheJ tons.
all BLACK or with White soles; medium and heavy
3 pairs for $I.oo.
Silk.
A large and beautiful assortment OF Womens
Plain Black SILK Hose.
$I.oo to $3.25 a Pair.
Momen,s Black silk Hese. in dropstitch lace =
ankle and al-oyer lace effects.
$3.50 to $500 a Pair.
", Women's Fancy Silk Hose, boot patterns plain
$500 and S2.25 Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Womens Cotton Hose, hemmed or ribbed tons:
all BLACK or with White soles; medium and heavy
weights. " A''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
SOC. to SI.7S a Pair.
Cotton.


Women's ColoreI Cotton Hose In all the latest
fancy effects and plain colOrs.
35c. pair; 3 for SI.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Table Covers and
Piano Scarfs.
Imported Tapestry
Table Covers - all
popular sizes. 81 50 to $1,000
Imported Jute We
lour Table Covers
L'Art Nouveau. $500 to $1,000
Piano Scarfs, in
silk and tapestry. -. $2.5oto $500
Pictorial Tapestry
Wall Panels. $1,000 to $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

PedestaHs and Tables
L'Art NOuVeau.
Ebonized French
Pedestals, brass TRIM
med 5000 to $1,000
Mahogany-fnished
rench Pedestals,
brass trimmed. :. $500 to $500
Carved Walnut
Florentine Pedestals. ....... $1,000
Mahogany Tables,
with marquetry in
lay $1,000 to $1,000
Vernis-Martin Ia
bles, decorated. $50. 5000 to $500
M a ogany and
Black Oak Tables. 5000 to $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

3 pairs for $I.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

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