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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
For Life and Fortune.

1t is a remarkable battle for life and
fortune that is now being waged on Long
Island Something more than year ago a
young man belonging to a wealthy family
had his neck broken by diving into shall
low water. All that medical skill could do
for him was done; an operation was per-
formed. and the young man is still alive
his case being considered a most astonish-
Ing one While practically helpless, he has
gained steadily in strength and hopes of
MS ultimate recovery are entertained. His
father died a couple of weeks ago, and
when his will was prObated Thursday 1t
was found that the only son is given the
income of S20OU00 for two years If he is
alive at the end of that time he is to re-
celve the whole sum outright Should he
die in the meantime, the money goes TO
relatives named in the will. His case will
be watched for the two years with an I'M
usual amount of interest by the medical
world and by his relatives as we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
The Near Side Stop.

In suggesting to the Commissioners that
hereafter all street cars be compelled to
stop on the near side of intersecting streets
Mr.. F. G. Stevens. president of the Wash
ington Traction and Electric Company, has
taken the only tenable position in the mat
ter. Washington has tried both ways, and
the consensus of opinion of those who are
in the best position to judge is that the
near side stop conduces the more to the
safety and convenience of the people The
very fact that the Commissioners proposed
the stopping of cars on the near side of
streets upon which fire department APP
paratus is ordinarily run is an argument
in favor of the near side stop on all streets.
The proposition admits the greater danger
of collision if the cars cross the street
before coming to a stop. If this applies to
fire engines it would certainly seem to
apply to other vehicles and to pedestrians
as well.
1t is to the interest of the street railroads
to minimize the danger of accident Mr.
Stevens in his letter to the Commissioners
says:
For many years we operated the near
side stop to the satisfaction of a large ma
Jority of the parties concerned and without
any accident for which the near side stop
could be held responsible The people had
no cause for criticism; the Commissioners
found no cause for complaint; the rail-
road companies suffered only minimum of
casualties"
The Star believes that Mr.. Stevens is
right 1t has favored the near side stop,
and Will continue to argue for it. believing
that 1t best conserves the interests and
welfare of all concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Smithsonian Institution, and suitable ad-
ditions were made from time to time as in
dividuals found opportunity and learned Of
the existence Of the collection. Soon the
incipient zoo outgrew its grounds and
senses, especially in the absence Of proper
equipment 1t was deemed wise to remove
1t. and Congress, taking the District into
involuntary financial partnership in sup
plying this adjunct of the Smithsonian.
secured beautiful park, destined, Wash
fngtonians feel sure. to become world-re-
nowned
Much of the success Of such an establish
mcnt depends upon the standard of MAIN
tenance. There was a time, a few years
ago, when Congress failed to appreciate
this fact sufficiently, and lowered the APP
preparation for the feeding of the animals
until 1t became necessary for the citizens
of Washington to contribute to prevent
famine and the loss of some. If not all, of
the specimens. This experience has ap-
parently proved corrective. for there has
been an ample provision for this purpose
since. 1t Is to be hoped that as ap-
propriate additions are discreetly made
through the good offices of the consuls the
maintenance fund will grow proportion
ately, until the park will become a veri-
able college Of zoology, at which the stu
dent may acquire first-hand knowledge of
the beasts of all climates. Thus the grand
national university is developing. by the
accretion Of governmental units and their
evolution along educational lines Of the
greatest usefulness to the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

The action of the board Of directors of
the Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany in deciding to operate the Brightwood
and TenleytOwn roads without increase of
fare is a wise one. Needless to say the
decision meets with the hearty approval Of
the community. The rate of four tickets
for quarter was To have gone into effect
August Is and was then postponed to Sep
TENDER /: but IL has met with such storm
OF protests from citizens generally. and
especially from those along the lines named,
that the officials of the road could not but
appreciate the unpopularity of the PROPOSE
ton. 1t is also believed that the railroad
management has become convinced that
this discriminating increase would be in
equitable. The action of the directors post
pones indefinitely the date when the in
creased tariff becomes operative; in effect
il amounts to abandonment of the idea of
the increase. The move is in line with
sound business policy. The good will OF
the community is valuable asset to a
street railroad company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Mr.. Bryan continues to harp in a way dis
creditable TO his candor and ability on the
string of hauling down the flag In his
he said:
THE republicans say cannot haul
down the flag where 1t has once been
hoisted. If that is true how are you going
to get the flag away from Pekin? Our SOL
stripes with them, and If your doctrine
that whenever the flag floats over a land
the land cannot be given back is true YOU
cannot get your soldiers away from Pekin
and IL you follow the doctrine that YOU fol-
lowed in Manila you have got to take the
whole Chinese empire.
No expansionist. whether republican or
democrat. has ever taken any such position
as this. The flag came down In Mexico
and ii will come down in Cuba, and every
body knows the reason why. 1t will come
down In China, and for as good a reason
about confessing defeat. arrangements
were made to send a squadron across the
Atlantic and attack her seacoast. Suppose
that had been done. and one Of her cities
had been taken, and the stars and stripes
under the guns of the American ships been
hoisted over 1t. There would have been no
hesitation about lowering the flag there. 1t
would have been done as soon as the war
ended.
q triumphant American army. 1t will be
hauled down In Cuba by q government
which has triumphed completely in taking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
In the Event of BryRn's Election

Elsewhere in the columns of The Star to-
day appears an interview with Secretary
Gage of notable interest and importance
1t should be read by every one. and with
especial care by those who have the least
Vestige of doubt as to what would be the
actual effect of Mr.. Bryan's election upon
the country at large and its financial stand
ing among nations Mr.. Cages statement
that with Mr.. Bryan in the White House
the United States would, to all intents and
purposes, be placed at once upon silver
basis, that its obligations payable in coin
and all current disbursements could and
would be paid in silver and that the eonse-
quent effect upon the nations credit would
be disastrous in the extreme, is a serious
one. but Secretary Cages financial train
ing has been thorough. he has had years
of experience. is thoroughly familiar with
the situs ton and his words carry weight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
The National Zoo.

short time ago the Zoo in this city
was enriched by the addition of two young
liz ms and two young leopards from Somaii-
land, the gifts of individuals These dona-
lions were the result of a circular letter
recently sent out by the Smithsonian In
stitution TO the American consuls abroad
asking them TO look for opportunities to
add to the collection of animals in this
city. Other similar presents are expected
TO be made from time to time If this ex-
pectation is realized. Washington will, in
the course OF a few years. boast Of one of
the largest geological collections in the
world. Ii has unequaled foundation now
for such a zoo. The park IS capable of ac-
commodattng an enormous number of
beasts of all sorts There Is an abundance
OF good water, and the landscape effects
are such as to make the establishment
beautiful beyond rivalry.
When the present collection Is compared
with that which proved the nucleus of this
famous Institution there Is reason for won-
derment. The initial purpose was to pre-
serve specimens Of rare American animals,
notably the bison. Accordingly q herd Of
these beasts was corrsiled behind the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

1t there. It will be hauled down In China
as soon as American occupation Is no lon
ger necessary to vindicate and protect
American rights. II will not come down
at China's command. nor because Of any
admission on our part that 1t should never
have been raised there.
But Mr.. Bryan's proposition as to the
flag in the Philippines Is Of an entirely diff
ferent nature. He cannot take the ground.
as some of his followers do, that 1t ought
never to have been raised in the archfpela-
go: that Dewey ought to have sailed away
as soon as he had sunk the Spanish fleet
Mr.. Bryan in asking for the confirmation
Of the treaty of Paris, Endorsed the raising
of the flag at Manila and it's right to ny
there. But he wants to lower 1t because
there has developed a temporary expense
In sustaining 1t. and because a few OF the
inhabitants. led by a rascally adventurer,
whose perfidy Is a matter of record. are In
arms against 1t. He would lower 1t at the
command of it's enemies, and to save the
bills that the suppression of an insurrec-
ton necessarily entails. He puts thus the
dollar above the flag.
OF course Mr.. Bryan masks all OF this
under a fervent cry for liberty and q shout
for the Declarati of Independence. But
the difference between hauling the flag
down IN honor and In humiliation still
shows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
4 alter.

L hasn' learned to labor. but Is mighty
good to walt.
[ has share o patience dat de white folks
say is great.
So l stretches out my ankles fob nap be-
neat a tree;
tells you. dis here Watkins plenty good
enough foh me.
1 is waitin'. simply waitin.
While de summers hesitatin'
An a-loOk:n' fob de viii flowers dat got los :
De bee is gittin' lazy
An de locus ain crazy:
We is waitn' for November an de fros'.
L hash learnt to labor-an' it's mighty
hahd. you see,
To teach a new puffohmance to a dog as
old me.
Eff patience is a virtue as T. m led to unduh
stan,
Oar ism no denyin. rs mighty righteous
So rs watin'. simply waitin',
An de skies Is contemplating
In hopes a snoW-sto m gwineter drift across
De brooks a-runnin slower
An de Willows droopin' lower.
We Is waitin' fob November an de fros'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
The silver Republicans Next.

Mr. BRYAN is the nominee of three parties
for the presidency. and has received formal
notice from two Of them. The democrats
addressed him at indianapolis and the popu-
lists at Topeka and he replied. The turn
OF the silver republicans has now come.
and he will shortly hear from them
The democrats made 1t easy for Mr..
Bryan. They gave him his cue. When they
paramounted Imperialism at Kansas City
he had but to arrange hts reply to their
notifica ton so as to emphasize that issue.
And he was quite as unembarrassed before
the populists He was addressing men whs
had largely impressed their views on the
democratic party. and who had for four
years recognized him their leader on all
OF the more important issues He had but
to respond to their cordial greetings, and
that he did in very clear style, compliment
ing them upon their steadfastness of faith.
and upon their contribution to the political
thought of the time.
But the case of the silver republicans Is
different Those men left their old affilia-
lions solely because of the silver issue. The
name of their organization tells the story.
Unlike the populists. many of whom also
were at one time republicans. they left the
republican party for other reason than
because of its Endorsement of the gold
standard They had no other quarrel with
It They were in thorough sympathy with
II on all other issues. And if the republican
party al St. Louis in 1896 had Incorporated
a financial plank into its platform even in a
moderate degree sustaining their conten-
tions and desires there would have teen no
silver republican party formed. Mr.. Teller
and his friends would have remained where
they were.
The silver republicans, therefore have
paramounted silver from the outset And
silver Is still their cry. AS for this new
issue it is believed that Mr.. Teller Is at
heart an expansionist. 1t is likely that Mr..
Dubois is also. How. then. in accepting the
nomination of the silver republicans shall
Mr.. Bryan put silver into the background
and bring forward the issue which David
r Hill and other eastern gold democrats
insisted making paramount at Kansas
City? Mr.. Bryan will. Of course, acquit
himself ingeniOusly of this difficult task.
but il will be strange indeed II his deliver
ance proves convincing to the majority OF
those who followed Mr. Tellers leadership
in the last national campaign, or to Mr..
Teller himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Ihe MOsnuiin PrOhI g M.

According to the entomologist of the De-
partment of Agriculture, there are about
two hundred and fifty known varieties of
mosquitoes OF these only about thirty
have been found In the United States, but
r.Cst people will agree that this is enough,
especially as there seems to be a plentiful
supply of each kind
Speaking of the famous mosquitoes of
the Jersey coast. the departments bulletin
says that there Is a constant carriage in
IL nd from the marshy coast of many of the
insects. the railway trains seeming to be
the most important mode of conveyance.
Many of the cars contain mosquitoes by
the hundreds. In this way even mountain
resorts will get their supply of lowland
mosquitoes. and with the improvement of
railway service and the increase in the
number of through cars, the danger is con-
stantly increasing.
This raises a question of the utmost i'm
port. How the interior states, and
even the mountain resorts popular in
summer to be protected from this raveninS
horde? To prevent all the railroads from
running their trains across Jersey from
May to October would doubtless raise
howl from the proprietors of the summer
hotels and might be subject Is objection
by the railroad companies themselves To
allow trains TO run to the coast but not to
come back again until after the first frost
of fall would compel the roads to increase
their rolling stock enormously, and it
would make 1t announcement for people
whose stay at the seashOre Is limited and
whose pOcketbooks cannot stand the drain
of an all-summers outing. Neither of
these suggestions seems to solve the diff
Guilty in satisfactory manner. But isn't
1t a problem worthy of consideration by
the interstate commerce commission?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
An Oriental Episode.

Yes said Ii Hung Chang condescend-
lngly. "Confucius was a very famous
man"
And very good one" said the satellite
bowling three times.
And very wise one continued Lii
But there are some smart things that he
might have said. but never thought Of
The satellite murmured 'IS it possible,'
He was so embarrassed and excited that
he forgot to bow three times until Ii hit
him with a jeweled bungstarter, which he
keeps for that purpose.
HE died long before I was made an
earl"
HE did. illustrious one"
Therefore it quite impossible for
him to remark that I am the Earl Ii bird
who catches the worm: quite IMPOSSIBLE
The satellite laughed long and loud, which
shows that a jeweled bungstarter is always
good thing to have around palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Our Work in China Not Ffnished.

From the Cleveland Leader.
What right has the Chinese government
to ask that the allied troops be withdrawn
as a condition OF the opening of diplomatic
negotiations? What guarantee can II :,frr
that negotiations VIII be carried on or
tfat China will act in good faith IL the
troops are withdrawn?
AS matter of fact the work of the Amer
lean troops will not be finished until the
Chinese government. IL responsible gov
eminent can be found has been forced to
agree to terms which will guarantee not
only cessation of all disturbances, but
the future safety of all foreigners who m.v
be in China All talk about withdrawn
the troops until that work has been fin
ished Is inspired either by a lack Of inter-
est In the welfare Of Americans In China a
disregard Of the dignity and honor of the
United States. or the demagogic motive to
make political capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

From the Pfttsburg Dispatch.

The use Of formaldehyde in milk 10 not
only harmful, but is unnecessary Morally
there is no difference between administer
ing prussic acid and formaldehyde-actual-
~ the dinerence appears to be only that
one produces death more speedily than the
other. 1t may be taken for granted that
dafrymen and dealers generally will discon-
tinue the use of this adulterant when thew
know the facts. Few of them would be
guilty or willful murder. But any who
continue after the publication Of competent
opinion cannot be dealt with too severely
to meet their just deserts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Simplifying Work.

Here is your mornings MAIL" said the
attendant.
The Sultan of Turkey reached out his
diamond-coveredh hand: then drew 1t back
and exclaimed with yawn: "I'll tell you
what 1 wish you'd do, my good man. Just
run through 1t and throw away the ulti-
matums and bills for indemnity. Then I'll
look through the rest of 1t at my leisure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Special i'm
Suit Cases.

We shall place on sale
Monday morning a small lot
of 24-inch Genuine Cowhide
Suit Cases, with heavy pro-
tected corners; good brass
locks; good handles; outside
straps, with leather-covered S4.5Q
buckles; steel frames; hinges EACH.
riveted on with washers;
linen lined; inside straps
made and finished in first
class manner, and will give
as good service as a case at
three times the cost.
Fourth hoor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

From the Lewiston (Me.) Journal.

The strike in the Chicago building trade
which was supposed to have been settled.
Is breaking out again. It IL supposed to
be politics. Bryantte leaders favor strikes
IN northern cities and oppose them In
southern cities. for the same reason that
they foment rebellion Of the blacks In the
philippines. while in Dixie they rob the
colored race Of their political rights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Why 1t Failed.

Us farmers. we got UP trust
To gain the wealth we lacked
The scoffers said that 1t would bust;
Which proved to be a fact.
We furnished Offices upstairs,
But Quarreled most profound
Bout which should sit in easy chairs
An which should pillow the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Spain In the Lead for Once.

Good for Spain! The old kingdom IL talk
ing step ahead Of all the other powers.
She announces that beginning with Janu-
l to "A, instead Of in two divisions of
twelve hours. 1t is the simple and sensible
plan and ought to be adopted by all sensible
nations,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

An Omar khayyam club planned a recep-
ton to the Shah of Persia. who naively in
quired, Who was Omar Khayyam?" This
shows how much more we are civilized
than Persia. We at least know who Shake
Speare was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
A Fathers Disappointm ent.

Il suppose you expect your boy to be
one of the great men of the century," re-
marked the summer boarder
NO.. answered Farmer CorntosseL ''I had
hopes but he took off his striped sweater
put his bicycle away an now he's pinin
fur Ortermobile"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Croker says Young men. go into poll
tics" More of them would do so If they
could be sure of making as much money
out OF 1t as Croker has made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

The American prize fight of the present
time has so many commercial features that
the preliminaries sound like a conversation
on the stock exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

While looking over the census calculations
Chicago may derive some comfort from the
fact that it is too far away for New York
to make an effort to annex it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Bryan has enough melodious oratory on
tap to feel confident that his vice presiden-
tial accompaniment will not become over
prominent at any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

The Russian government may do well to
bear in mind the whist maxim that il is
never desirable to ignore partners hand
and try to play the game alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

LII Hung Chang says that China can pre-
serve order if the allies will get out But
orientals he so peculiar that ii is not safe
to trust to Lis opinion of what constitutes
order"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Aguinaldo should observe the manner In
which Cuba is going ahead with the work Of
eQMpping itself with the right kind Of a
government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

The Chinese soldier does not amount to
great deal as a fighter. He is merely the
man behind the firecracker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

When the Beers lose one general there
seems to be another always ready to fill
his place with credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Fitzsimmons declines to abandon his
claim to the title of the grand old man of
pugilism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

DIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to my individual connected with tho
Office, hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
MaSlin
Preserving Kettles.

We now show complete assert
ment of the best Marietta Maslin
Preserving Kettles, in all sizes from
to - quarts, and while the prices
are low, the goods are the best pro-
duced.
2-quart Maslin Kettles. Each. .... lSC.
3-quart Maslin Kettles. Each. .......... lcS.
.-auart Mas,In Kettles Each 23c.
n.on,rt n.s,,, Kettles Fac, &c.
6-quart Masin Kettles. Each. ......... So.
s-ou.rt Maslin Kettles. Each 4oc.
1O-quart Maslin Kettles. Each. .......... ~.
1eouart MaslIn Kettles. Each. SOC.
14-ouart Mas,iu Kettles. Each. ........ 55c.
,e,n.-. u.s,,n xstt,.s Each 6oc
o.on,,t nas,,0 Kettles, Each 7oc.
a4-ou.rt Ma,,,D Kettles. Each. 85c.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

The Democratic Position.
From the Phf1adeiphia North American.
The democratic position on silver seems,
to be this: I'VE are still for 16 to I, but
please don't remind m at e"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Dr. Siegert's Angcstura Bitters are fudoraed by
the highest medical asfimrities here and In Eur0pe
- preventive and cure Of Aaiarta and al Sum
00e d1neaoeU.