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Evening star., 1900-09-28
China, Glassware and
ParaOr LamDs,

Here are some very good things which know
to be worth every penny claimed in this ad.
promised this last day should be, we have made
special reductions In your favor.
DINNER AND TEA SETS OF 100 PIECES. MADE
OF FINE QUALITY ENGLISH CHINA. DECO
TIRELY NEW: THE REGULAR PRICE Gs MQ
Is $7.95-TOMORROW .............. 1910
DINNER AND TEA SETS of 100 PIECES
CARLSBAD CHINA Is THE QUALITYmEXTRA QUALITY.zA
NEW SHApES-AND DECORATIONS G ID NR
REGULAR PRICE $l6-TOMORROW. ~ u &'>O
TEA SETS OF So PIECES: ARE ENGLISH PoR-
CEI.AIN-A!SO NEW SHAPES; In AS 50 0S
CHAMBER SETS OF 8 PIEcES-THEY ARE
LARGE SIZE AND DECORATED IN THREE
cOLORS-REGULAR PRICE IS $25- S1 AZ
TOMORROW .............-........
WITH ASSORTED FLOWERS AND 1Oc
EDGED WITH GOLD. ............... A]Se
WHITE STONE CHINA SI.OP JARS. FIRST
QUALTTY-REGULAR LARGE SIZE;
SELLING REGULARLY AT 73C. ToMOR- Szc
ROW Observation-Disclosures. O1So
AND FANCY TRAY-COME IN ASSORT- ED<
ED COLORS O>Se
TABLE SETS-COvERED BUTTER DISH.
SUGAR BOWL. CREAM PITCHER AND SPOON
H0IDER-CuT GLASS PATTERN-EN- Or
TIRE PIECES. .............. h>Se
FRUIT BOWLS MOUNTED ON HIGH nR,
STAND-CUT GLASS PATTERN. ........ AaNs
PARLOR TABLE LAMPS, DECORATED VASE
AND SHADE TO MATCH-COMPLETE. MQc
WITH LARGE BURNER AND CHIMNEY, SONe
SOC. INCANDEsCENT LAMPS. COMPLETE,
WITH THE REST MANTLE AND EN- OSr
GRAVED GLOBE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. @oSe
THE BEST MANTLE. THE KIND THAT WE
CAN GUARANTEE. AT &C. MICA CHIN To
NEYS. BEST QUALITY. TY...-....-......... INs
HoUsEFURNIsHING DEpT.-THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Personal Tax Law.

The assessor of the District in the course
of his latest annual report recommends.
among other wholesome and progressive
changes in the laws. a repeal of the per-
sonal tax law now in force in the District
This suggestion is in entire accord with the
prevailing local sentiment. 1t has long
been believed that the personal tax Is un-
necessary, inquistorial and unavoidably
inequitabie and the demand for its repeal.
while never approaching the point of per-
sistent agitation has nevertheless been pro-
nounced. The District already raises more
revenue than Congress is willing to expend
under the law of 1878 In meeting the local
necessities, and such sums as are collected
under the personal tax law, representing
only part of the possible revenue from
that source. easily be spared from the
years income In the interest of a more
equitable financial relationship between
municipality and citizen.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Our Ladies' and Children's
Department.

This is another floor that wishes to be kindly
remembered to our many friends tomorrow-the
Items selected are just what Is wanted and the
prices made are just such you looking for.
MADE OF FINE QUALITY VENETIAN NS cIoTH" riHe
4BuTToN EFFECT-TAILoRED IN THE VERY
Mgyr,,r REST MANNER; nm R, NE MEDIUM AND AyY HEAVY
TAN. CASTOR AND RED p THE SIZES RUN
FROM TO a YEARS-THE REAL WORTH Is
$59S-SELLING TOMORROW AT 1918
ANOTHER LINE OF CHILDREN's REEFERs.
S0MEI.Y TRIMMED-AIL NEW AND PRETTY
SUCH SHADES AS ROYAL. BROWN, TAN.
cAsToR ct RaoH GRAY 4 =, AND REDmTHE D. SIZES al ARE
ING AT $5.4s-TOMORROW THEY ARE RE
DUCED TO $3.49
WOMEN'S LIGHTWEIGHT JACKETS-SATIN
R SGR rHE2HGHqToMRE oE rSIy VENETIAN Ms
TERIALs-sOME HAVE BOx FRONTS OTHERS
FLY-FRONT EFFECTS-COME IN BLACK. TAN,
REALLY WORTH ST. 74s-FoR TOMORROW. 81 ss.
A SPECIAL LOT OF WOMEN'S FINE BLACK
CHEyIOT skIRTs-WE BEG TO CALL YOUR
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THIS GARMENT AS
HIGH M sRApE 2F HAs sTfHEp L 'f rLoHsck 6HSGE
EFFECT, Full FLARE BOTTOM. HAS A CIUS-
TER OF ITCKS AND PANEI. SIDES-H LINED
ISHED AS GOOD AS ANY TAILOR COULD
MAKE WORTH AT LEAST $S.75 - THIS Is
REALLY THE LEADING SPECIAL IN THIS DE-
PARTMENT TOMORROW AT $5.5
WOMEN'S FINE FLANNEL WAISTS. MADE
WITH CIL,STER OF FINE TUCkS AND TRIM
MED WITH FINE SILK BRAID ALL THE
PRETTY NEW FALL. COLORINGS ARE REPRE-
SPECIAL. $1.9s.
WOMEN'S BLACK TAFFETA SILK WAISTS
NEATLY TUCKED BACK AND PROMENADE
WITH Il, THE Ne NEW 81 SLEEvE1THIs THIS. GARMENT IF; IT'S Is
REGULARLY $4.4s-ANOTHER SATURDAY sPE-
CIAL, $28s.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
I'm Jewelry We Lead the
Same as We DO i'm All
Other DEPARTMENTS.

The show make equals anything of its kind
that one would see In the largest department
stores In the country. Attractive novelties, lowly
priced, always before you.
Apiece Set Collar Buttons, cellu-
loid backs, for. sc.
Ball Tie Holder and Scarf
Rings .2Sc.
German Silver Tops, for bags,
from. .49c. to S2.0S
German Silver Lock and Kew
Bracelets .3oc.
Spiral Top Hat Pins for. .I3c
Pearl Cuff Buttons, post and lever
combination .Ioc.
Baby Chain Pin Sets, many
Styles .I9C.
Pearl Stick Pins, large and small
heads, both long and short, per
Brooch Pins, with bright colored
stone settings. SC.
Sterling Memory Charms,
l9c. and 25c.
A complete line of Leather Chate
laine Bags. ACC. to 1898
Fishnet Shopping Bags. .25c.
Ebonized Silver-mounted Comb
and Brush Sets. ...... .$I.o8
Sterling Silver Key Chains, with
name plate. .98c.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Worlds Supply of Raw Materials.

one unfortunate result of the tremen-
dous Industrial development which has
marked The past few years has been the
enormous drain upon the resources OF the
Sp!l 10 furnish raw materials and fuel So
heaNy has been this demand that statis-
ucians are beginning 10 turn their atten-
ton To the question OF how long the pres
ent rate OF manufacturing can be- main
tained before there is a scarcity in one or
another line of necessities. such as coal,
lumber iron. These three great staples
Of the worlds manufactures are by no
means inexhaustible. The coal and iron
nave distinct though yet unmeasured
limit. The lumber supply of the world Is
clearly limited under prevailing conditions
1t remains to be seen whether those con-
ditions can be changed. to insure a perma-
nent supply. Mr. Henry Gannett chief
seograpner of the u. 8. Geological Survey,
discusses this problem in the course Of an
article i'm the current Forum. in AN optf-
mistic spirit. He estimates that the yfsi
bic supply Of timber in the United States
years. or at most two generations The
disadvantages and dangers of the old
methods of numbering. he believes. have
been sufficiently exposed to cause a reac-
tion i'm favor of forest preservation The
establishment OF timber reserves by the
government is a factor of great import
ance. The educational work Of the forestry
division of the Department Of Agriculture
and of the forestry departments of certain
universities has aided materially, until
lumbermen are coming to see that econom-
teal numbering means provision for the fu-
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Not as Lucky as Webster Davis.

If Mr.. Michael Dayit; has not been afro
cicusiy misreDorted he has added to the
tragic story of the Boer war one of the
fiEest bits of humor we have met with for
many day. He went to the TransvaaI
a1 all men know. partly to encourage the
much loved Beers in their resistance to
the much hated Sassenach. and partly of
serve as correspondent for a number of
newspapers And this is his account of the
outcome of his mission: Il came out here
al my own expense. 1t has cost me f29D
| was full of enthusiasm for these people.
They know me: they know my feelings,
but they have never trusted me- Today
they refused to give any informat ton
as to the situation for my papers, and | go
away broken and sick at heart | am
thoroughly disilusioned.'' For perfectly
lovely righteousness we are not sure that
confession has ever been exceIled Mr.
DaVitt has described himself as a Journal
Isl Plus politician Evidently the former
part is greater than the latter II seems
I" nave been the unwillingness of the Beers
10 enable him to score beat and their
failure even TO repay him the 600 that dis
lllusionized Mr.. Dayitt and broke his heart,
Alas, poor Yorick. A fellow of infinite
jest.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Books. Books.

A bright review or mention of the
newestcopyrights, cloth-bound, which
are attracting great deal of atten-
ton now are Philip Wildwood"
ITO Have and to Hold" Sophia, "
"Unleavened Bread" Vengeance Is
Nine" Billy Baxter's Letters, "
Red Blood and Blue" "The Touch
stone" The Green Flag" Heart S
Highway" Deacon Bradbury" etc.
October Magazines are here in
their exceptional attractiveness-for
Saturday the prices are: Harper's,
2oc. Century, 28c. Scribner's, 25c ;
Munsey's, &c.; Puritan, &C.; Home
Journal, 1oc.
A general clearing of Paper-cov-
cred Fiction, 1000 good titles, 3%c.
Any title in the Seaside Library
which we have in stock, 7c.
All our 25c. Copyright Fiction,
with illuminated cover; the list in
cludes Southworth, Hentz and
Warheld stitles-I2Kc.
The newest books, just off the
press-"The Master Christian" by
Marie Corelli. This wonderful book
has overwhelmed the thinking world
by its force of expression. Placed on
sale Saturday at ooc
Evening star., 1900-09-28
A Few Items From Our Art Corner.

This city has prettier department than this,
and nowhere will you such exquisite needlework
as we are showing-done right here in our establish
ment by artists that know every little detail concern
ing art. A FEW SPECIALS IN RENAISSANCE
AND SPACHTEL WORK:
Renaissance Lace Scarfs, handmade; worth
$475-for $275. Of this lot we only have two dozen.
Renaissance Lace Centers and Tides, size 22x22;
worth ST. 90 and ST 25-for 7oc.
Spachtel Scarfs and Shams These goods are fresh
today and go sale tomorrow, each, 25c.
Spachte Scarfs and Shams also new arrivals;
worth 75c-for ACC.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Another Big Purchase of Mems
MeckweAr

keeping with the Neckwear is
could Neckwear which
hand making a successful enterprise
FROM
FOLDED BdI'EKIAIS, BAT-WINiS. DERBY FOUR-N
HANDs AND The 1909 ARE Rs rAT
BAfATHEAS JACQUARD EFFE1IS AL AL-ovEMRS Frs AND ROMAN
SPECIALS IN MEMS NIGHT ROBES ARE THE CDNST1TU
WIDTH-WITH NEsIKBANDS LARGE 20
WHICH WERE MADE AND DESIGNED FOR
s. sO0
MUSI4N-IS SPECIALLY
WHICH WILL, STAND GREAT DEAL
A
Evening star., 1900-09-28
BOstOn's Street Music.
From the Mianpa polis Tfmes

Boston Is nothing IL not musical. Even
the police board there has been cuItivating
its on ear for music. and, between other
duties. has a try OUT Of street organs and
pianos. Street organs that do not strike
high c with precision will be investigated; ;
also any suspicious shading toward rag
time syncopation will be carefully looked
for. The instruments will all be scrupu-
lously tuned by professional tuners of hand
organs. while the police. commissioners sit
In state and advise. At a preliminary SYM
phony concert Of the Boston Street Organ
and Piano Company lately large audience
collected and listened to popular airs played
by about thirty rival hurdy-gurdies.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Outrage at Victor.

The disgracefuI episode at Victor, Col,
naturally excites widespread disgust. No
decent man In either party would stand for
conduct 80 low and wholly inexcusabie.
Mr.. Bryan promptly disavows 1t, but speaks
a little guardediy He is sure the demon
4tration was not political. 1t was. of course,
distinctly that. and nothing else. But we
may all believe that it was organized by
men of no conception of either decency or
good citizenship. who are simply british
and an injury rather than help to any
cause,
And yet the responsibility lies behind
them. They were only following lines laid
down for them. and indulgng themselves
as all such have been incited TO do in this
campaign against the republican candidate
for Vice President.
When Governor Roosevelt started west i:
pleased the wits of the opposition press to
represent him as roaring roysterer out
on sort OF lark They ridiculed his per-
SON his talents. and his record. 1t was
cheap stun, but calculated for the meridian
of toughs and viragoes. and il has been
swallowed by such. They know of the
and candidate only through those
agencies.
Doubtless when Big Name and the fell
low rowdes in trousers who followed her
set out for the meeting at Victor they ex-
pected 10 see tenderfool from the east
trying to play bad man and cowboy: and
they determined to take a fall out of him.
Instead of that they found a gentleman of
good appearance and frank speech, adj
dressing himself to his audience in terms
Of earnestness and respect. but of course
firing high above their own heads. This
infuriated them and they tried to break up
the meeting with shouts for Mr.. Bryan
and insults for Gov. Roosevelt 1t was
an exhibition Of rowdyism given by igno-
ramuses. but inspired by blackguar1s with
political end to serve.
Fortunately have a large measure OF
free speech in this country. Only in those
states which are certain for Mr.. Bryan
without the pretense of a campaign. the
heating of a drum. the holding of Il
meeting in his behalf is political discus
sion discouraged. Everywhere else. be it
said to the praise of our people. public men
Of both parties received and treat ed
with respect on the stump. Outbreaks here
and there, at long intervals apart. but add
20 the cor1iality of the reception at the
next point of those who have been mis-
used The spirit of fair play is strong in
America.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Stationery. Saturdays
Offerings.


Washington Bond Paper, crisp,
clear and firm, full h., 6 quires, "a
sheets, per lb. PIC.
Envelopes to match, per pack
dSe.. &c
Good quality Commercial Envel-
opes, containing 10 packages, per
Highly Polished Playing Cards,
per package. ..I4c.
Superb Fountain Pens, warranted
tor one year. ..75c.
Our special engraving offer for
October-Ioo Wedding Invitations.
engraved on our own Imperial gray
white wedding stock paper, with 100
outside and 100 inside envelopes,
complete for. r................ ..S5.o5
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Presidents Personal Popularity

In a brief interview yesterday with a rep
resentative of The Star Senator Mason of
Illinois made this statement: Practically
every man who has had business with
Mckinley. almost regardless of party, is
anxious To see him reelected"
Mr.. Masons own experience with the
President testifies TO the very strong hold
the latter establishes upon those with whom
he comes in personal contact. The Illinois
Senator was among the most vigorous and
outspoken of those who opposed the ad-
ministration both on the Philippine problem
and on the Boer problem. In interviews
and in speeches in the Senate he expressed
himself with the greatest freedom. IL was
reported indeed that great was his op-
position TO the Presidents course in those.
two matters he was on the of resign
ing his commission. This report however
he laughed at. and before the session of
Congress ended his relations with the Pres
ident were cordial as ever. The Presi-
dent. without in anywise changing his afti-
tude on any public question. made friendly
overtures to Mr.. Mason. and the senator,
without any change in his attitude ac-
ceEted them.
Mr.. Hoar. like Mr. Mason opposed the
Presidents Philippine policy with great
on the subject which the anti-imperialis:s
widely circulated. But his attitude in that
matter did not turn him against the Presi-
dent in other matters. 1t did not diminish
his respect or attachment for the Presi-
dent in the slightest. He still recognized
In Mr.. Mckinley the man of sincerity AMI
the official Of patriotic purpose
IL was reserved for Mr.. Wellington to
meet with an experience which not only
turned him against the President bur has
landed him in the democratic party With
him, as he charges, the President played a
double game. He deceived Mr.. wellington
For vote for the treaty of Paris, he
pledged himself to give the Filipinos an in
dependent government. Why did he not
try to win over Mr. Mason and Mr. Hoar
in that way? Why did he reserve his
doubie-dealing for the senator from Mary
land?
Practically everybody. says Mr.. Mason.
who has had business with the President
and has come to know him. wants TO see
him reelected. Mr.. Wellington, as the ex-
ception. proves the rule. Lonely Mr. We'll
lington
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Sweetest Story We Cam Tell is
the Truth About Our Candy Dept.

This little attractive booth sells more candy
than perhaps two three stores put together-we
tell you why if you don't know-because we
give you fresh every day, and the kind that other
stores selling fer 25c. give you for. 49,. .I2c
Among this assortment find Chocolate
Creams. Chocolate Covered Dates. Coco Creams
and Bon Bons different favors in Tellies, Marsh
nallows. Pure Feppermints, Cream and Jelly Nou-
gats and score of other pure sweets.
Our Ioc. quality covers fully SO different kinds,
including the best Chocolates. with Nut Fruit and
Cream Filings We guarantee that they are just
as fine and palatable and as pure as the 4oc kind
sold elsewhere.
Evening star., 1900-09-28

present makeshift. which b no better than
a backyard shed without provisions for its
functions save Of the rudest and least eff
fective sort. Such complaints as that just
received should appeal to Congress to Sc
cure an appropriation for a decent morgue,
such as the city deserves and needs. The
public health Is affected and the local sense
Of pride Is Inundated by this wretched ex-
cuse for one Of the most important features
of city administration. The district gov
ernment may. indeed, become liable for
maintaining nuisance. and yet the Com
missioners have repeatedly asked for means
to build just what The Stars correspondent
suggests new and isolated morgue struc-
ture.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Morxue Nuisance.

correspondent calls attention to the un-
bearable conditions at the morgue. Thus
once more that institution is brought to
public notice as nuisance demanding
prompt remedy. The conditions which gave
ri.e TO this latest complaint were perhaps
exceptional But this city ought to enjoy
morgue establishment which can cope
with exceptional conditions and prevent a
nuisance at all times. A specially built
morgue. equipped with proper appliances
for keeping and examining the dead, would
in any event be less offensive than the
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Before Election.

Where are the songs of summer DAYS
That charmed us so completely:
The brooks low music and the lays
OF birds that caroled featly?
The campaign note full strong is heard;
The trumpet loud is playing:
We cannot pause for brook or bird,
We're busy now hooray-ing
Where are the hours that once we spent
In earnest contemplation
Of plans to mold the government
And benefit the nation?
Such matters to oblivion sink
Amid the blare and braying.
We really haven't time to think:
We're busy now hooray-ing
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Photograph Supplies.

From department which has ev-
erything for professional or amateur
photography: Eastman's Brownie
Cameras, 8oc.-Eastman's Films for
Brownie Cameras, Ioc.-Eastmans S
Finders for Brownie Cameras, 25c.
Card Mounts for Brownie Pic
lures, SC. per doz-Leed's Develop
ing Powders, 4c.-M. Q. Tubes for
Velox, 7c.-Acid Hypo for Velox.
Ioc.-Crystal Hypo, 2 lbs. for Sc
Best Rubber Focusing Cloth, 25c.
-4x5 Amber Trays, Ioc.
DEVELOPING AND PRINTING DONE ON THE
PREMISES By EXPERTS-WE GUARANTEE
SATISFACTION IN EVERY CASE, AND QUICK
SERyICE-No DELAY IN FILLING YOUR Or
DERs WE DEVELOP BROWNIE FILMS FOR
CENTS.
DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND MOUNTING
BUILs-EYE, 81 BY 3h. FOR 45 CENTS DoZ
DEVELOPING PLATES, SIZES UP TO BY g.
2 CENTS EACH. BRING YOUR WORK HERE
AND YOU'LL BE DELIGHTED WITH OUR
METHODS
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Good Roads.
From the Leavenworth Times.

More perhaps than the bicycle and the
automobile, the rural free delivery system
developed under the republican administra-
ton. has quickened the good roads move
ment. The Post Office Department. insists
on good roads where free delivery routes
are established and many roads have been
built to meet the requirement Farmers
and all who depend on country roads are
also growing more Intelligent on this sub
ject and see that Ii means more economy
more comfort, more enlightenment more
business. more culture. 1t Is nearly as i'm
portant to business people In the towns as
1t is to the farmers. to have good rural
highways.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
We Continue Our Great
Sale of Boys Fall
School Suits.


Which can be worn for dress just as well
reduced prices should not lead you TO think that
they cheap-grade goods hecause have moth
ing in stock, matter how lowly priced, but
what We will guarantee
TwO-PIECED DOUBLE RRE ASTED SHORT
SIMERES AND PLAIN BLUE CHEyIoT-
SIZES ARE FROM To 16 YEARS-YOU CAN'T
BUY THEM ELSEWHERE FOR LESS
THAN So 50-WE SELL YOU THIS 81 0Q
2PIBCED DOUBI.E-EREAsTED SHORT
PANTS SUITS. MADE FROM IMPORTED AND
DOMESTIC MLswooL suITINGS-N NEW
SHADES OF MIxTUREs-AND PLAIN NAvIESa
TtiIS THE SIZES Also .o TR6M Z TO 1G & YEARs-THIs
ENTIRE RANGE OF SIZES AT ONE 50 O2
PRICE. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .~ss>o
3-PIECED SHoRT-PANTs sUTTS-SINGI.E-
BREASTED COAT WITH D0UBLE-BRE
xESTSaTHEY COME IN NEAT DARK m MINED NED
FROM 10 no 10 YEARS-THIS OUTFIT Is
ELEGANT VALUE AT $550-ToMoR- SX II
ho"
AU-w0OI. BLUE CHEvIOT SAILOR SUITS,
TACHE BRAID TRIMMING on THE COLLAR
SHIELD TO MATCH SIZES 3 To o YEARS
INSTEAD OF $500. THE PRICE To S3 AZ
MORROW WILL. BE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS spVsTO
SIZES ARE Is To 10 YEARS-wHICH OFTEN
WILL. FIT A SMALI-SIZED MAN-THEY ARE
REGULAR IS. .2a VALUE. PUT IN TOMORROW
GRAY AND n BROWN @ IS sTRTPEsITHE siff THE LATEST
CUT-PERFECTLY TAILORED AND WELL FIT
TTNC-SIZES IA TO ~ YEARS-THE KIND YoII
USUALLY PAY $3.50 PER PAIR S1 O2
ALL NEW THINGS IN FALL HATS. CAPS AND
s'htDr WAISTS Al 50 FANCY SrIIRrS Fo"
EVERY SIZE ROY. TIP TO 10 YEARS, CAN BE
FOUND IN THIS STOCK.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Our millinery Dept.

Which Is an assured success, greater and better
and for the closing day tomorrow has selected
some very special things among the many trimmed
and untrimmed b0nnets, hats and toques that
100 Stylishly Trimmed Hats. made
of fine black velvet and soft chenille
netting, with soft feather breast ef-
fects; large and small shapes; copies
of high art millinery; the majority
are blacks. Worth $500. As a spe-
cial tomorrow. 81 o8
Another very special is Ready
trimmed Hat; two shapes, turbans
and toques some are made with soft
felt crowns, with large felt bow and
quill; others with large silk piped
rosette; come in black and light
gray. They are worth $I75, but spe-
clal tomorrow at. .oSc.
Children's and Misses Stitched
Felts; double brim; trimmed with
rosettes and quills; very nobby; in
assorted colors. Worth $500. Spe-
citl tomorrow. So. 90
Our other lines OF swell headgear
are represented by Paris, London,
Berlin and our own creations. Prices
from. ..............$ 5000 to $4,000.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Education and Marriaxe.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

Prof. Franklin Giddings of Columbia Uni
versity and Mrs Mary Roberts Smith of
Leland Stanford University have been
studying the marrying age of women, the
former devoting his labors to those EN-
pioyed In factories: the latter to college
graduates. Prof. Giddings finds the fac
tory girls marrying at the average age of
twenty-four. and Mrs. Smith represents
that the average of the college woman is
twenty-six. 1t Is, therefore, concluded that
education has tendency to postpone mar
riage.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
The Newport Maneuvers.

Although the initiative taken off Newport
is not altogether satisfactory it marks a
new departure in the conduct of our fleet
and army. The men and officers have been
given object lessons in the art of war The
association of the naval and military forces
has been so close that a new appreciation
OF their correlation as mutual factors in a
tional defense has been engendered. 1t is
therefore, safe to declare that the exercises
just concluded have, despite the haste with
which they were conducted. been useful
and encouraging.
Evening star., 1900-09-28
Ffgure

"You know said the man who likes old
saws that figures won't lie."
Maybe not answered the unhappy
looking friend. "All | know is mat this
afternoon 1 was talking to a coal dealer
about the number of votes he calculated
his candidate would get, and his man
weighed me out 1920 pounds for a ton, and
when l got home 1 found was 81. % short
In my change. I don't want to say any
thing against figures. But 1 haven't the
implicit confidence in them that was once
mine.''