davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
The National Party.

The party which organized in New York
yesterday. adopted the name Of national
and put up the presidential ticket of Caffery
and Howe spoke distinctly enough on the
subjRc Of money and taxation but limited
its declaration on the subject Of what Is
called imperialism. One gathers without
difficulty the fact that II Is In favor OF free
trade and sound money. but why advocate
the surrendering only of that territory &C.
CURED by force Of arms from Spain? If
expansion is menace. and that way lie
Imperialism and milftarism, then the part
of wisdom Is to let slip not only Porto Rico.
Guam and the Philippines but Hawaii and
Alaska also. Let retire upon the MAIN
land, and in doing SO give notice to the
world that we intend to remain within those
borders.
1t is true we have had Alaska for over
thirty years, and that We had tried to ac-
quire Hawaii before there was any thought
of a war with Spain. But 1t Is also true
that in acquiring both of those possessions
We were controlled in large measure by the
same spirit which influenced us in taking
on the possessions from Spain. That spirit
was the spirit of expansion. We decided
that We needed Alaska and Hawaii In our
growing business: and when Russia offered
the one, and the responsible people OF
the other petitioned for annexation. we
closed with both propositions speedily
possible. We saw or thought that we saw.
an opportunity to advance our interests.
and we were not restrained by the fact In
either case that the sea ran between the
new land and our main shore.
We made the same decision when war had
thrown the Spanish possessions in our way.
Again We decided that our growing impor-
lance in the world. and our ambition to
share In all Of the worlds markets. re-
quired that we raise the flag in new lands
and keep 1t flying. giving to the people bet
ter government than they had ever had be-
fore, and taking to ourselves for the well
fare Of all the people all the advantages ac-
cruing from such an extension of our boun-
diaries.
The case then stands thus: II there are
no advantages in expansion, but only men,
ace and danger to our institutions. contrac-
ton should be the watchword and contrac-
ton that will contract. In the circum-
stances that exist. there Is neither logic nor
common sense in abandoning Porto Rico
and holding on to Hawaii. II we are to
haul In our horns let make the job COM
plete. And let US then announce that we
have attained our full territorial growth.
and that the world need not further take
us into account In the matter OF progress
and future development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

teams. The training of the winning aggre-
CATION took place on the Sea Gfrt range,
where the match was shot. The Jerseymen
We're. therefore. perfectly at home as re-
CARDS the surrounding conditions. and es-
pecialiy the wind. Located directly on the
beach. ocean breezes sweep across the
range at all times. The conditions. Of
course. are entirely different at the prac-
tice grounds of the District Guardsmen
Thus, ii is plain that rifemen trained else
where naturally handicapped upon en-
terirg into competition at Sea Girt with
those born and bred. to speak. there
Teams from the District of Columbia won
first. second and third prizes in the inter-
state regimental match. concluded Tuesday.
There were many entries. This result. from
the large number of men shooting, would
seem to have been n more satisfac Glory test
of general efficiency before the targets than
the Hilton match. At any rate the record
of the District of Columbia thus far dur
Ing the meeting is entirely creditable. The
interstate trophy match, for the Soldier
of Marathon"-which was brought to
Washington last September-and the COM
pany team match are among those yet to
be heard from. The local men are showing
up unusually well in the individual compe-
t!tions. All in ALL the prospects are that
return home with more than the customary
number of scalps dangling from the car
fridge belts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Our Mark smen mt Sen cirt

The fact that New Jersey proved yicto
rl"us IN the competition yesterday at Sea
6irt Tor the Hilton trophy, though regret
Table from local standpoint. Is not dis
'ouraging or even surprising. The District
o. Columbia finished in second place with
a lead of noticeable length over worthy
e mpetitors. The fight for the trophy was
IN progress from o'clock In the morning
untll O'Clock in the evening and turned
out to be an interesting, exciting and
sportsmanlike match. The result was in
doubt up 10 the firing of the last few
shots And above all. the contest was
clean No accusations Of false scoring
were advanced. as was the case a year
ago. On the other hand. when all was
over. the District of Columbia detachmen.
assembled and gave three rousing. sincere
cheers OF congratuiation for the Jersey
team. The battle was ended and Jersey
mad won. solely by reason Of superior
craftsmanship. That is all there was to
IL. The District OF Columbia as IL always
the case. was ready and anxious to give
credit TO whom credit was due.
Without thought OF lessening the up
plause being accorded the victors. II Is
nevertheless true that the Jerseymen pos
sessed at least one decided advantage over
;he District Of Columbia, and the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
The Best Evening Paper i'm the World
From the Venezuelan Herald.

The Best Evening Paper i'm the World
From the Venezuelan Herald.
We congratulate our friends of The Wash
tngton Star upon their new and handsome
building. description OF which we read
In q recent number Of that excellent and
admirable journal
The Star now has one Of the most beau
ttful and well-equipped newspaper offices
In the world, and we are glad to see this
patent evidence Of well-deserved prosper
ity. 1t is with real pleasure indeed 1t Is
more, it is with solid, patriotic satisfaction,
that rtght-thinking Americans must view
the success of a high-toned. ably edited pa
per like The Star. In these days OF de-
graded and wickediy sensational Journal
ism IL Is a matter Of satisfaction to know
that there are clean. strong and competent
hands In the journalistic arena to bear
aloft the banner of progress and civiHza-
ton, hands that will not drop that banner
to rummage every pile of filth that prom
ises o dollar a shameful scandal
We congratulate the owners and editors
OF The Star, and particularly its managing
editor, for we know how great must be his
task In these days to do as he does-give
all the news. yet avoid those things that
should not be printed In decent Journal
for decent people.
We think we are not overstating the mat
ter when We say that The Washington Star
Is probably the best evening paper In the
world-if there Is better one we do not
recall tt-and we are pretty familiar with
contemporary journalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
The Dispenaary System.

The recent primary election in South
Carolina demonstrated that the people of
that state still favor the dispensary law tor
the control of the whisky traffc. There
were five candidates in the field for the
guberrstorial nomination and four of the
five supported the dispensary law. They
received over $1,000 votes more than the
anti-dispensary candidate. The leading
candidate of the dispensary faction led the
dispensary opponent by over 5000 votes.
In the second primary. to be held next
Tuesday, there Ii little doubt that the dis
pensary candidate will receive q large ma
Jority over his opponent. Although Senator
Tfllman had no opposition for reelection
he went on the stump and attacked the OPP
ponents OF the dspensary. declaring that
the preachers and whisky people were In a
political alliance to defeat his pet institu-
tion. For his pains he was scratched by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Census suggestions.

The comparatively small increase in the
population OF a number OF southern cities
occasions much surprise Charleston Is one
II these cities. Whether others to be an
npuDced will reveal the same state of at
fairs cannot be told, but the probabilities
are that among the progressive, hustiing
cities Of the south the increase will be
about as great as in other cities OF the
country There many places In the
south. Charleston among the number, that
really live I'm the ante-bellum days. closely
retaining social and business habits and
customs of former times. Their younger
rivals have run away from them. because
they move and have their existence in the
present. Many Charleston people realize
this and struggle to throw of the dominant
element The south whole has I'M
doubtedy grown. but the increase in gen.
eral il mainly In the small towns and cities
and rural districts. The great increase In
cotton manufacturing in the south has
alone added to the population. but many
Of the cotton mills built partly with north
~rn capital. have been erected just outside
81 cities and towns to escape municipal tax
alton. The population they take with them
VIII he counted in the rural department Of
the census. The agricultural population Of
The south has been Increased by immigra-
ton and the addition OF northern farmers
who have gone south to escape rigorous
climate.
The fact Is plainly apparent that cities of
The south that stood forth as leaders Of So
ciety and business In ante-bellum days and
sun choose to surround themselves with the
air of those times are not marching fast In
The race Of progress. The ambitious, ener-
getic young men born and reared in these
places feel the blood Of new days and times
and go away to seek fame and fortune
elsewhere Many OF them go north east
nr west and contribute TO the achievements
~ those sections. They look back with
i"hdness at the quaint ways of the old
homes. but regret that some kind Of a
change In the direction of progress could
lot be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Secretary Gage to Mr.. schurx.

Secretary Gage IN an open letter, has
promptly and thoroughly disposed of Mr..
Scburz on the subject Of additional legisla-
ton by Congress iext winter against posi-
bic silver payments by the Treasury De-
partmcnt in the e. ent of Mr.. Bryan's cleo
ton. After pointing out that such an ef-
fort on the part OF the republicans would
not be justified by silver victory at the
polls in November aHd could be and would
he defeated by the silver minority in Con-
gress If made. MIR Gage very pertinently
says
Since you have raised the question OF
further legislation lei Us look little far
Their forward. If Mr.. Bryan is elected Pres
ident IL is Of all things the most probable
that the next House Will have a demo-
cratic majority. but even admitting tnat
that Congress. dating from March 4, 1ool.
Will not be able t. effect any change In our
present financial legislation. what, we may
fairly ask, will be the effect or the con-
tinued agitation OF The question upon bust
ness and industry. set IN motion by Presl-
dent bent upon the restoration of free sill
yer al the ratio of 10 to i and elected upon
that platform?
And such agitation would begin al once.
The extra session of the new Congress
which MIR. Bryan pledges himself to call
would be certain TO witness it, The bust
ness of that bedy-or at least its debates
could not be confined to the matter of
changing the empire back into republic.
That. according TO AIR. Bryan's prescrip-
ton. would not be difficult now ii under
taken in the proper spirit The passage of
a resolution calling upon the Tagals in arms
to stop fighting ard come in and negotiate
for independence would in organs opinion.
end ali OF our Philippine difficulties Agui-
naldo would then blow his whistle-that
rf,ta'. x-a2 aud Tod
and the insurgents would hurry TO Manila,
and all would be over
But would the silver men in Congress be
content after assembling here TO go no
further than that? DO we not know the
temperament and the sincerity of men like
MIR. Teller and Mr.. cockreil. and how i'm
patient they would be to bring forward the
question that they regard az paramount?
Would they and those who hold with them
he likely tn sit silent while committees were
wrestling with the issue Of Imperialism?
Would they not insist on having at least
bit Of running debate on the money issue
over some bill resolution which would
embody their views and the party's pledges?
Beyond the shadow of doubt.
But Mr.. Schurz should know these things.
lie has served in the Senate, and under
stands that the discussions there may under
the rules take any turn. A senator may
take the floor and in speech Of any
length utterly ignore the subject that is
legitimately before the body. Simply be-
cause Imperialism was the theme Of the
Presidents message would be no assurance
that that topic alone would occupy atten-
tion. There would be no difficulty about In
Producing silver: and that sort Of agitation
in Congress. backed by the sympathies of
th-@man In the White House, would of it
s.if play hobs with business confidence
and activity everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

10000 democratic voters. These. however.
were all opponents of the dispensary.
The dispensary law is part of the consti-
tuition OF South Carolina, and the nomina
tion Of a man opposed to 1t would not at
this time have brought about its defeat,
but would have indicated waning popular
ity, leading eventually to the constitution
being changed. The law has been exceed
:ngly unpopular in cities and towns In
South Carolina. but the country people be-
lieve in it. The friends of the law claim
that II Is the best ever passed to control the
whisky traffic. They declare that 1t does
not offer pleasures to the young. inasmucn
as whisky is sold only in packages and
cannot be drunk on the premises. They say
that there are no attractions in the way OF
enticing mixed drinks. A boy who Is dis
osed to drink must get a bottle and imbibe
from that or go home and mix his own
drinks. The law also produces neat sum
for use In the public school system OF the
state. This fact Is one of the main argu-
ments of the opponents Of the law. They
do not want children partially educated
with the proceeds Of the sale OF whisky.
They hold that the moral lesson of a state
In the whisky business il degrading and
dangerous, and that 1t produces much cor
ruption. They want prohibition or high
license. and assert that the present law is
not enforced in certain Of the large cities.
One side claims that there has been less
drunkenness than In former years. while
The other declares that there has been no
decrease in this vice
The question Is one having many sides.
but the fact that the people Of the state
are satisfied after six years OF trial ought
to show that the law has probably more OF
merit than Of demerit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
A Gratifying showing.

z rolH Inc IHHHueIpHlH hecUfu..
One Of the minor surprises of the twelfth
census L. the marked increase indicated in
the number of manufacturing establish
ments In the United States. In 1890, accord
Ing TO the Porter census. there were 800 esq
manufacturers actively engaged In pro-
ducttye industry. This year returns have
already been received from more than
52S.oo0 establishments; and this notwith-
standing the interpositton Of the greatest
movement of Industrial consolidation re-
corded in American historyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Picture Department.

1 Oolored Landscape Picture. in gilt frame. Re
duced from 81 so TO &iO0.
/ Yard Of Flowers In white frame. Reduced from
q 80 to 75c.
Carbon Photograph In oak and gilt frame. Re
duced from E12.50 to $500.
MedsIiion photograph from life. Reduced from
$500 to $200.
Haad-coiored Library Pictures. In gold frames.
Reduced from On to $500 each.
Carbon Photograph, In gilt metal frame Re-
Suced from 300 to $500.
Etching 10 Florentine gilt frame. Reduced from
el2.60 to 34.00.
/ Medallion Reduced from $500 to 500.
Mirror in gilt metal frame. Reduced from 5000
to $500.
6Nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Baby Carriage Dept

/ Solid Oak GoCart. cane seat. steel wheels. al
Unstable foot rest. best springs ETC. Reduced from
$3.50 to 81. 95.
1 Haywood Rattan Go-Cart. da sh I'm front. rubber
tired wheels. green enameed running gear. patent
$500.
Haywood Rattan Go-Cnrt. corduroy upholstery
rattan hood green enameled running gear, rubber
tired wheels, patent brake, dash in front Reduced
from $500 to $1,000.
l Haywood Solid Oak Twin Go-Cart, tandem STYLE
green e1ameled running gear, rubber-tfred wheels
patent brake. Darasol fixture. etc. Reduced from
$500 TO $1,000.
/ whitney Fancy Rattan Baby Carriage. rubber
tired wheels patent hubs patent brake. upholstered
in attn damask and plush, white net paras0l. Re-
duced from 500 $500.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
An Undisputed Record.

An Atlantic City colored man. to win a
bet OF $40. carried twenty-five cent piece
i'm his mouth for year Now he claims
TO be the record holder Of the world and
his right there Is none to dispute. An ad-
miring friend has offered to back him In
any reasonable amount for the champion
ship OF New Jersey and Pennsylvania
There are a good many ways of getting
ones name in the papers. and perhaps this
Is not the most foolish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
ITEMS Department.

50 Mems C0lared Madras Negiigee Shirts; sizes IL
IT, Reduced from 81 90. 81 so and 81. 90 IN 5Oc.
- Mems Leath and Crash Belts; sizes 81 to AZ.
Reduced from 26c. to lOc. each.
30 pairs Open Mesh Drawers: sizes 30. 80 and AZ.
Reduced 75c. To 3Sc. pair.
30 Mems Cellular Aertex'' shirts and Drawers;
shirt sizes and "A: dra sizes 30 and 40 Re.
dncei froin 81 so and $2.00 to 75c. garment
First 6Dor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Bows Department.

All wool Double breasted Cheyiet Suits: sizes f.
10. IL 13. IA ara H. Reduced from s.. 20 TO $3.50
3 White Pique vestie Suits sizes aud 8. Re-
dHced from "a. SO to 81 so each.
IL Shirt Waists: sizes Z. and b. Reduced from
29c to 15t. each.
10 Fin. Percale Shirt Waists, "Mothers' Frfend''
brand, with attached detached collars: sizes 20
IA. Redu ed from 100 to SOC. each.
Third flour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
rQuslin Underwear Dept.

! Wolnen's Imported Pink Null Loungtng Robe.
two Of serpentine lace insertion across front
and sleeves large collar trimmed with lace.
4, ming jabot In front: sleeves finished With fine
beading and lace. Reduced from $500 to 81 10.
IL Women's Figured Lawn Petticoats, umbrella
shape homce. with small ruffie Reduced from 50c,
to Csc each.
a, nr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
An Apprehension.

I'm afraid me daughter Moya Is get
tin so she suffers said MIR. Doian She
do be recitin' too much Latin an geom-
ethry at the high school
''Whin did yez notice 1t first?' inquired
Mr.. Rafferty,.
This mornin'. when she got a letter
interrogated concernin 1t, an she said
something about Billy Doo.' l know bet
Their. 1t wor Bill DOoley"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Persona Non Grata.

mo" said Bronco Bob Crimson Gulch
hasn't any theater. You see we are a
peaceable set, and we don't want any trou-
BILE il we can avoid it. A magician came
along. and we had to treat him SO rough
that is spoiled our taste for the drama"
did he make himself disagreeable?'
Very. He did lot of those slight Of
hand tricks with cards and then tried to
sit into friendly poker game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
The Farmer.


I'm the happy farmer.
I'm In my highest glee;
Every man who makes a speech
Is talking straight to me:
Hopes I'm making money
I'm regular pet,
Politicians all seem scared
For fear I'll get in debt.
I'm not wearing broadcloth,
I've no horseless rig.
Just the same, at present
am feeling mighty big.
1t kind O. puts q person
In a satisfying mood
To find that he's the object
OF so much solicitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

A Chinese laundryman OF this city was
fined in the Police Court for giving way to
his indignation at being called Boxer
and throwing flat-irons. While his method
Of showing his resentment called for decis-
i've rebuke. his sentiments are undeniably
to his credit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Misses Department,

Z Girls All wool School Reefers. brown blue and
cadet: sizes q. s, 10 and H. Reduced from &. IS
to 81 80 each.
1 Girls Pique Dresses. white grounds with colored
potk6 dots, embroidery trimmed sizes O. a, L. ard
Il. Reduced from $500 and s. 90 to 81 50 each
Girls Percale Dresses. trimmed with emhrotd-
cry: SKIES and 8. Reduced from $50 to 100
Thfrj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Suit Department.

10 All linen Odd skirts. tucked corded and
bounced: plain and trimmed Reduced from 81 90
and So 90 to 81 80 each.
Handsome Plaid Rack Golf Skirts. trimmed with
stitched tarcta Reduced from SIo. 10 S. 100 each
Handsome Black and White Checked skirt trim
med with black braid, silk lined. Reduced from
S25. Bi To- $50
II silk Waists. tucked corded and hemstitched
slightly faded from display sizes "a 30. ~ and -
Reduced from $500 and 81 So to 81 so each.
Handsome Blue Mohar Rathng suits white
braid trimming: sizes "a. SO and 81. Reduced from
$50 To $500 each.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

Nr. Bryan points with seeming satisfac-
Ton 10 the fact that ne has not made his
farm pay. He Is absolutely sure he wouId
nave better luck In the management Of the
United States TREASURY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

Thomas Platt has peculiar and happy
knack of getting people to take his advice
In New York politics without wasting much
time on oratory. applause or other extra
neous Embellishments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Infants Department,

2 Infants PIque Carriage Robes. finished with en-
broidery rufnc- Retiuced from $500 to Sa.Uu each
Chifdren's India Lnou Waist Dre0s. tn, KID yoke.
trimmed with embroidery. Reduced from $500 ia
S1.Ve
Infants Long Cloak made Of lace-striped piaue.
cape and cloak trimmed with fine Insertion and EN-.
broidery. Reduced from $500 TO $500.
Sec0nd foo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
HousefurnlsFinr Dent.

/ Sgt Ice Cream Freezer Reduced from $2-2S
z-qt. Ice Cream Freezer Reduced from x2w
to 81. Is
Gas Stove with oven Reduced from 800 to
$50,
Fifth 1oor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Shoe Department.

10 pairs women's slippers. Louis XIV heels. pat
ent lea Their buckles: stz s 9 ami 6h, B-6ti Z. He
duced from 81 so to &. 90 pair.
Is pairs women's Sailor Tie shippers; sizes b
aud 61s G. Reduced from 81. so to 81 90 pair.
= pairs Mems Black and Tan Doagoia Slippers:
sizes s. ST. 9. 6iz, and 9ls. Reduced from eco
to 81 90 pair.
Is pairs Children's Chocolate Shoes. spring heels.
common sense toes: sizes Sk to 10ts b, G and u.
Reduced from 81. so to 75c. pair.
Third dOor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Caloric Variations.

Goodbye. goodbye. oh summer day!
Another torture now Is sent
And we will feel with blank dismay
The heat Of campaign argument
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

Paris woman is going into frances and
speaking language which was never
hrard before. Possibly she has established
mediumistic relations with some expert In
The use Of New York slang
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

DR.. Hall, chairman of the state central
committee In Nebraska. announces that the
symptoms OF democracy's case are quite
favorable This diagnosis will Of course
provoke the usual disagreement among ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

Spain is managing to keep out OF interna-
tional discussion with all the persistent dis
erection OF a government that has had
trouble enough