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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

From the Chicago Tribune.

Expositons are costly playthings. The
Paris exposition attendance thus far has
not exceeded an average of 10000 day.
1t has been estimated that to make 1t a
financial success would require total at
tendance of G0.U0OoO paid visitors, or an
average of over 5000 day, nearly double
the attendance at the exposition of 1885,
when the admissions numbered g, 354, Ill.
The showing thus far indicates a large de-
ficit at the close, and the closing of thirty
two enterprises of the Midway kind already
Is a straw showing which way the wind
blows. Even If there were not other causes
for the failure attaching to the conduct Of
Paris during the preliminaries of the expo
sition. a war year is a poor year for shows
The tragic exhibitions in South Africa and
China have diverted public attention from
Paris. The Parisians. however. wished to
be entertained, and they have been. Hav-
ing danced they must now pay the piper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
A Blessing in Disguise.

The great fire which destroyed the bus
mess portion of Prescott, Arizona, was one
of those calamities that visit new and
hastily built places occasionally. but not
nearly SO often as might be expected. Pres
colt was built as mining center. and, like
haste than to safety in the construction of
its buildings. Such towns are usually Of
wood, with the buildings placed close to-
gether. and with very little apparatus for
fighting fire. They trust largely to luck.
and 1t is not surprising that luck OCCASION
ally deserts them. But great fires like this
are often the greatest of blessings to such
places. as they result in the rebuilding of
the towns on more symmetrical plans and
of more durable materials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Suit DEPARTMENT.

Dress. navy blue dimity. with white dot, white
to $3.50.
Dress. handsome pattern blue and white dim
ity, lace trimmed and white yoke; size 30. Reduced
l Dress. black and white corded dimity. yoke Of
lace and tucks. trimmed with ribbon; size 80. Re-
duced from $500 to $3.50.
10 Taffeta Silk Waists. tucked all except
sleeves, popular shades: sizes 80. a. SO and IS.
Reduced from $3.50 to So 10 each
81 White Lawn Shirt Waists, with dress waist
sleeve; all sizes. Reduced from 81 - to SOC. each
% Fine Batiste Lawn Waists. clean, fresh goods;
pretty patterns: all sizes. Reduced from S1.39 to
SOC. each.
IL Girls Percale Dresses. embroidery trimmed
assorted patterns; sizes 4, 6 and 10. Reduced
from SS.6 to 30 each
Third hnor-TeDth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
The Luxurious Esotist.

This world of water and of land
Is very fine, l think.
The earth gives me place to stand;
The water l can drink.
And. to keep breathing as I ought,
need the atmosphere
1t really was a happy thought
To have it ready here.
The sun quite dutifully beams
That I may see by day.
The moon quite regularly CLEANS
If at night would stray.
And toiling people bend their powers
To keep me well arrayed-
l really think this world tours
Is very nicely made,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

THE rearing of children is a very serious
and difficult problem remarked the
thoughtful man.
at is" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker. Il
fully realize that fact in my experience
with my daughter. Doubtless ! have made
mistakes, but I can say this much. l got
her past the age of eight without her learn
ing Little drops of water, little grains of
sand, and past the age of sixteen without
her playing 'Silvery Waves on the piano.
And think that is doing pretty we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

From the Memphis Oommercial-Appeal.
Those distinguished gentlemen who are
condemning the government for not rush.
Ing ships and soldiers to China for the
purpose of relieving or rescuing American
citizens. with one side of the mouth, and
who declare 1t criminal to enlist or leave
this continent for the purpose Of drawing
blood. with the other side of the mouth,
are gems Of consistency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Bargain i'm ITEMS Ties.

90 dozen Mems Imported Madras Ties, great vari-
ETY. of checks and stripes.
g for 25c. Regularly 121ac. each.
30 Ribbed Balbriggan UndershIrts: sizes SO and
IS. Reduced from SOC. TO 35c. each
20 Cream and Light Blue silk and Lisle Under
shirts; sizes ~. A and 49, Reduced from $500 to
Sl.OO per garment.
40 Mems Striped Flannel NeGlige Shirts. to be
worn with white collars; size Il to II. Reduced
from 81 60 70 SOC
40 pairs Mems Fancy Striped Half Hose: sizes 81
to II. Reduced from 25c. to 3 pairs for SOC
Is Mems Twopiece Bathing Suits; sizes 40 ~,
A. Reduced from 81 90 to SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Black Goods DEPARTMENT.

3 yards 45-inch All-wool Cheviot. Reduced from
$l.50 to 75c. for piece.
3 yards 5inch Allwool Serge. Reduced from
$225 $50 for piece.
5 yards 3s-inch Cotton and Wool Serge. Reduced
to 81 90 for piece
5A yards 42inch All-wool Creponette Reduced
from S. rs to $3.50 for piece.
AS yards 5o,inch All; wool Diagonal. Reduced
from So 10 to $3.50 for piece.
yards 44-inch Silk and Wool Oarette. Reduced
from 81. 80 to $3.50 for piece.
First fOo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Bows DEPARTMENT

10 Boys Straw Hats. Reduced from &c. to 10c.
II Boys Crash Hats; small sizes. Reduced from
SOC. to Toe.
II Boys Straw Sailor Hats Reduced from 50c.,
Toe. and 81 90 to 35c. each.
26 Washable Blouse Sailor Suits; sizes 3 to 10.
Reduced from 69c. SOC each.
10 Fine Wash Suits; sizes g. and g. Reduced
from $3.50 and $500 to $24S each.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
MUSLIN Underwear Dent,

Coored Tafeta SILK Skirt, deep corded r7ffie pro-
tected by dust hounce. Reduced fIom So. 80 to $3.50
2 Cambria Gowns square neck yoke of Val. lace.
tucks and beading; yoke back. Reduced from 81. 20
to 81 so.
NaIsook GOWNS bishop STYLE high neck round
yoke of embroidery. beading and ribbon around
neck. Reduced from $500 to $225 each.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Shoe Department.

Z pairs Women's Tan Juliettes; sizes 8 and A,
2, 8. 3h B.; G. Reduced from g so to 81. 90 pr.
leather tip hand turned sizes AZ A; B; 81 O;
d. Reduced from 800 to $500 pair.
pairs Women's Patent Leather Plug Slippers,
French heel; sizes 81 A; 81 C; 2Ih D. Reduced
from s.. 90 to SOC. pair.
Z pairs Misses Tan Goat Button Shoes; sizes 1,
~. B; G; 13hD. Reduced from 200 to Soc pr.
hind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Her Exclamation.

Mr.. Biggsley seems to run things just
about as he chooses, said the gossipy man.
Yes answered Miss Cayenne. "once in
a while you find a person SO stupid that
people will let him have his own way,
rather than argue with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Travelling Goods Dept.

l 26-inch Oowhide Double Suit Case, heavy pro-
tccted corners, heavy straps, double handles, best
lock- Irish linen lined. hinges riyeted Reduced
from $500 to $3.50.
1 34-nch Mems Trunk, made of selected basswood,
bound with heaviest rawhide, solid bronze trim
mings, reinforced hinges Excelsior lock- No. 5Taylor
bolts, Irish linen lined and two trays. Reduced
from $500 to $500.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Infants Demartmemt.

! Infants White Pique Long Cloak with large
cape. trimmed with insertion and fine embroidery
Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
Ail-over- embroidery Refer lined with pink tat
feta silk trimmed. with r1Ifflc of embroidery. Re
duced from $1,000 to 81.
2 White Piqne Coats. trimmed with insertion and
embroidery; large collars and cuffs. Reduced from
$3.50 and $S.7j to $500 and 50 90.
Children's Large Null ard Point d'Esprit Hats,
trimmed with blue ribbon. Reduced from $3.50 and
81. IS to S4.50 and s.. 10.
Second
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Parasol DEPARTMENT.

1 White Parasol trimmed in chiffon ruf1es and
lace insertion. Reduced from $500 to $500
1 White Chiffon trimmed Parasol. Reduced from
$12.OO to $500.
1 Black Parasol, trimmed all over in chiffon ruff
fes, edged with fringe. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

The failure Of the gold democrats to
nominate a ticket may be regarded by Mr..
Bryan as an assurance that he has the re-
publicans so scared that they do not desire
to have any votes wasted on outside can
dtdates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
China Department.

L Haviland China Tea Set, dainty pink decors
to $S.S5.
Odd Decorated Wash Bowls and Pitchers. r.
duced from $500 to $3.50 each.
"A Odd Decorated Carlsbad China Tea Plates. Re-
diced from 19c. to 10c. each.
Decorated Carlsbad China Chocolate Pots RI
duced from 90 to 50c. each.
10 Thin Blue Japanese Tea Cups and Saucers. RI
duced from 25c. to 15c. each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Danger of Attenuation.

did you say there was widespread en-
thusiasm over my candidacy"
Yes" answered the manager. with the
air Of a man who dislikes to wound any
ones feelings. Il was just thinking that
possibly it would be better if 1t hadn't been
spread so wide. and had been left little
thicker in spots"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Some controversy has been raised over
the question whether the Shah Of Persia Is
real gentleman or not. 1t may even be
necessary to refer the matter to the Prince
of Wales for final decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

China claims that its religions are all
strongly philosophic in their character. The
Boxers are surely not credited with behav-
ing like philosophers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
A Mistake.

How oft we see him blinking
With assurance so sublime
The man who thinks he's thinking
When he's only killing time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Bartholomew Ruello, a famous counter
feiter. has been arrested in Philadelphia.
1t is estimated that in 16 years he has
coined nearly s20O.OOO. Time and labor con-
sidered, Nicely showed far more enterprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

The announcement that Thomas B. Reed
will make some speeches may stimulate
Arthur P. German to come to the front and
say few kind words for the democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Department.

200 copies The Majestic Series Of popular Nov
els In paper binding, including such authors W.
ID. Norris, NJ. f. BraddOn, G. NJ Yonee Mrs OIL
plant. F. Warden, Rita. Chas. Reade and other
popular writers.
SC. a copy. Reduced from Ioc.
Also 10 new War Maps of the Transvaal and
to 15c. each
Basement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

China may as well give due consideration
to the fact that the "manana'' policy was
thoroughly tested by Spain" with very
disastrous results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
SHOOTING STARS.
A Mysterious Achievement.

do you believe there is such a thing as
clairvoyance?" inquired the matter-of-fact
friend.
WELL" answered the man who hesi-
tates, II won't say there is any such thing.
But do know this much: saw man go
to a pile of canteloupes and pick out six
and every one of them was good to eat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Tow Department.
} Outdoor Gar

Outdoor Games for Children. Reduced from zoe.
to 15c. each.
Mechanical Alligaters. Reduced from sc. to Sc.
l Punch and Judy. Reduced from 81 90 to go,
/ Music Box. Reduced from 81. 90 to 25c
! kid-body Doll Reduced from sI.00 to CSC.
l Dressed Doll. Reduced from $3.50 to soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

It was not Chinaman who offered the
remark about a price that would stagger
humanity. but the phrase fits the Asiatic
situation better than It does the South Az
rican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Upholstery Department.

Turkish Couch, brown figured velour cover, pol
ished oak frame. Reduced from S165O to St25O.
/ Turkish Couch. red figured velour cover polished
oak frame. Reduced from 5000 to S14O0.
Turkish Couehes, red green figured velour
cover; highly polished, carved oak frames. Reduced
from $3.50 to $500 EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

The quietude which Mr.. Jones of Toledo
manages to maintain during a presidential
campaign is nothing less than astonishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Roland Molineux has taken advantage of
the general excitement to glide out Of the
glare of publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Some Of the den ocrats are Inclined to the
opinion that Theodore Roosevelt is not only
a rough rider but a rude talksr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
A Close Second,

From tho Indianapolis News.
The Chinese question may be first in i'm
portance. but whether a man shall be per-
mitted to wear . shirt waist Is 4 close
secopd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
The "Angei' From Montana.

Tammany will insist that the Issue of the
campaign is imperialism, not Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Furniture Department.

1 Rustic Willow Stand, for palms or flowers Re-
duced from 81. so to soc.
1 Imitation Mahogany Table with lower shelf
glass ball feet. beaded legs. Reduced from $3.50 to
$500
Fourth AOor,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

To read of reported improve
ments IN the cotton crop, and to
observe the effects of the improve
ment from time to time, one
would Judge that the crop was or
dinarily expected to stand still
and do nothing. An improvement
is to be constantly looked for, and
If it failed to occur, from month to
month, the cotton country would
be in the middle of q bad fix. 1t
is only by a diligent and accurate
comparison Of annual dates, that
the statement of condition at any
certain time may be made valuable.
Most crop opinions, whether APP
piled to local or general conditions,
are absolutely worthless.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18
STILL HARPING.

An observance of the inspired
appeal which closed Lamar's eul-
ogy on Sumner, "My countrymen!
Know one another, and you will
love one another" is the only in
strumentality through which mu-
tual forbearance and resulting
harmony can ever bless the two
great sections of our country.
Just SO long as influential papers
throughout the North and East
embrace every opportunity of IN
dulging in the vilest and most in
sane abuse of the South and her
people, just SO long must those
people feel righteous resentment,
and be forced to believe that
such papers and their supporters
are possessed of the blindness en-
suing upon determination not to
see. Every collision between two
or three men, so one of the num-
Der happens to differ in color from
the others, is at once magnifed
into trace riot, !" for which q
"cause" must be sought, and
with the invarlable result that the
occurrence is found to Indicate a
"depraved Southern sentiment, !"
or. some similar horrible moral
ailment.
The papers of Boston have for
days been harping on the recent
trouble in New Orleans, and their
utterances would be pltifully alb
surd were they not SO seriously
intended.
If they would only take the con-
duct of the gentlemen of the New
Orleans Cotton Exchange, in
shielding an old negro from the
violence of a mob, as an index to
Southern sentiment, instead of the
cowardly brutality of a hoodlum
rabble, typical, not of New Or
leans or the South, but of a fixed
element In the population OF every
great city of the world, and
would listen to the resolutions ut
tered by every negro PASTORS as
ISOLATION OF the city, we should
hear less of such sectional rot,
and be saved the nausea of read
ing the senseless blusterings Of
females of the Lillian Jewett type.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

The little six year old girl of Mr..
Buttera, who lives on Poplar street, was
attacked by a ferocious dog at a ne
gro's house on that street last Tuesday
morning, and was SO badly bitten. torn
and lacerated that doctor had to be
called to sew up and bandage the
wounds. The little girl was delivering
some ice to this house for her mother
who runs a grocery store on Poplar
street, and as she entered the gate the
dog rushed at her, knocking her down
and began biting her legs. When help
came, attracted by her screams, and
the dog was beaten off, it was found
that her right leg was almost bitten in
two just above the foot, and upon both
legs above the knees, pieces of flesh
had been torn out.
We arrived at the house while DR..
Smythe was dressing the wounds and
he told us that they were as bad bites
as he ever saw from dog, the one on
the right leg had to be sewed up. To
day, we are glad to say, the little girl,
while suffering some, is getting along
nicely.
Mayor Yerger, on being notified of
the occurrence, ordered policeman to
kill the dog at once. This should be a
lesson to our city fathers. The killing
Of the little girl by worthless cur
would have been the regret of their
lives, when, if they had only passed an
ordinance ordering all dogs to be killed
when found on the streets without a
it could have been saved.
Think what your own feelings would
be if it were your child. Like our own
or that of any other man, it would be
to exterminate the dog race. This dog
question is no light matter, for with
the number that prowl the streets of
especially at this time (dog
days., human life is in danger and pro-
lection is needed. We trust, without
further urging, the council will meet
and pass ''muzzle ordinance"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18
"The Smart Set" for August.

The leading story in the Smart Set
for August is entitled "The Master
Chivalry," and is by Margaret Lee,
whose novel, Divorce, twas some years
ago reviewed at length by Mr.. Glad
stone and excited discussion on two
continents. Miss Lee declares thBt
"The Master Chivalry' is the best and
strongest story she has ever written,
Its motif is the moral salvation of a
beautiful New York society girl by a
man who has the courage to rise above
social prejudice. The theme and stu
ations are wholly new in fiction and
the story is startling and absorbing.
The other features of the August
number are as varied as they are
sprightly and fascinating. The breezes
of mountain and sea blow through the
pages which contain never a dull tine.
One marvels where the Smart Set Sc
cures all it's brilliant contributions. It
was freely predicted that the standard
of the first numbers could not be main
tained-that there was not enough such
bright literature written in. the course
of year to fill twelve numbers of 1859
pages each of this periodical of clever
ness; but every successive number has
been more interesting, more witty more
vivacious than the last. The Smart
Set, in half year, has come to be
recognized in both literary and society
worlds as the smartest and most enter
tanning magazine of this day.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

The streets of Greenville pre-
sent a most attractive appearance
in the late afternoons of these
summer days. Glanclng down
any one of them, the tired eye is
rested by the waving green grass,
growing in lavish splendor over
what might otherwise appear as
vulgar bitches, devoted to vile
purposes of drainage. The view
is broken, though scarcely married
by occasional tufts of higher
weeds. looking down on the more
humble, though greener plants,
while on the dallying evening
wind is waited the fragrance OF
Towering dog fenneI, and the ear
is meantime charmed by tintinnab-
ulations that unsteady mark the
of unmolested herds.
Save where, along some side
walk, occasional
"Withered stumps disgrace the sylvan
scene.
No longer fruitful, and no longer
green"
The beauty of rustic natures I'M
hampered decorations is not sur
passed in any town of our size
IN America. What's the matter
with the municipal lawn mower?
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

Out of a due consideration fol
the feelings of their readers, even
il devoid of respect for each other,
the Commercial Appeal and the
Scimitar should put an end to the
almost daily exchange of compli-
ments in winch they have been SO
long induIging. Thew are both
good papers and belittle them
selves by such puerile perform
ances.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

The efficiency of our police force
was again brought before our clti-
zens when they learned of the cap
ture, last Saturday night by Mar
shall VIM. Quinn, Of the negro
criminal, Nathan Caruthers, who
was convicted of murder at the
last term of the Shelby county,
Tenn, court, and who, with an
other negro named Lamb, escaped
from the Memphis jail last week
by overpowering Tailor Kelly.
Caruthers was captured about 8
O'Clock at night 4 on Washington
avenue and was safely lodged In
the city Jail. Monday a deputy
arrived from Memphis for the
prisoner and returned with him
on the 1890 train. Caruthers
seemed to take his capture and re-
turn as laughing matter. Lamb
has not been heard of since and no
doubt left for greener fields. We
congratulate Marshall Quinn on
his capture and the 500 reward
he received.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

Greenvllle needs q public park
where one may enjoy q cool rest,
and where running water may be
always at hand for the thirsty.
Besides these reasons Green
vile needs a public park from a
health standpoint. The parks of
all large cities are termed ''the
lungs of the cities" and are Indis-
pensible. It should be located as
near as possible to the business CEN
ter of the city, and made beautiful
and attractive. For open air meet
ings parks are unexcelled and if
,nce Greenville possessed such a.
necessity she would not be without
for ten times the valuation of
be property.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

Mr.. Robert McCIendon. who for
several years has been a worthy
employee of The Times, has ac-
cepted a position with w. W.
Wilson & Co., furniture dealers,
of our city, entering upon his new
duties last Monday. Mr.. Nc
Clendon is an exceptional young
man, possessing the good traits of
character and who believes in full
filling every duty called upon by
his employer or contract. He has
our best wishes and we predict for
him success in his new calling.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

Prof. Hinton's curve-throwing
gun may prove a mechanical sue
cess, but it will never take the
place of the human twirler in our
national game. TO supplant the
picturesque occupant of the box by
a mere IifeIess machine. would be
to lay violent hands on a popular
idol.--to commit O dissertation
which we could not endure with
equanimity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

Miss Nora O'Connor leaves next
week for Chicago, St. Louis and
New York, where she goes to Sc
lect her fashionable line of fall
millinery. Miss O'Connor says
that the line of millinery she ex-
poets to bring back with her will
eclipse any ever brought to the
city, and that in her purchases
style ana price will be considered.
The ladies of Greenville should
congratulate themselves on having
in their midst the milliner Miss
O'Connor has proved herself to
be.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-08-18

The name of Neil has not en-
tirely lost It's charm. Only a few
days ago Liverpool went up be-
cause of rumor that he was GO
ing to issue u bnlljsh circular.
Maybe he has decided to put on
the horns and try his luck as
guesser on our side for u while.