davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
The Peopie ana the Parks.

The example set last night by. the North
east Washington Citizens Association in
condemning the Centennial avenue project
should be emulated by the other organiza-
lions OF citizens at the earliest opportunity
There is undoubtedly 4 strong sentiment
throughout the District against further en-
croachments upon the public park space.
and especially for useless purposes. or any
abandonment of the scheme Of circuitous
drives in favor of straight thoroughfares
In these reservations. There II also q be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
The Statistical Fiend.

When the summer starts to simmer
And the sunbeams gaily glimmer
And the mercury Is bounding In the glass;
When the dew is on your forehead,
When the days are long and torrid,
And all your friends In limp procession pa
Then there comes a festive creature
With glad expanse of feature
And fearful Jest that sets you all aglow.
Your brains begin to totter
AS he tells you how much hotter
IT'S today than twas a year or so ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
Under Suspicion.

Hello" said the Filipino soldier. "here's
another report that Agunaldo has been
killed"
Yes" was the answer. cts another
scheme for him and his friends to ride
around in "a procession. while we have to do
our retreating on foot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

Jim Corbett has shown degree Of phys
ical fitness which indicates that he has con-
tented himself with running a bar room
without trying to get on terms of personal
intimacy with its entire contents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

New York Is having trouble with the ice
trust. which now refuses to sell anything
smaller than 5-cent piece Of ice. Some
OF the logictans who contend that trusts
are good and benevolent institutions might
select some date in the next two or three
months to deliver a talk In the overcrowded
districts adjacent to the Bowery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
SHOOTING STARS.


Human nature is hard 20 satisfy said
the off hand philosopher.
I'm what way?'
'In every way. Take for example. the
man who puts on the first straw hat OF the
season. If people make remarks he thinks
they are impertinent; and if they don't
make remarks he resents not being no.
ticed.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
A Political Plunge.

He thought upon the scroll of fame
To place before the world his name.
But disappointing were the fates.
His name on various ledgers waits.
Twas writ alone when he got through
Above the sad words Debtor To-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
A encouragement.

Yes" said the young woman. Il find
books in the running brooks"
Well said Farmer Corntossel them
summer boarders Uttered the place up ter
rible with them trashy novels last year. Me
an ma done the best we could to burn EN-
all in the cook stove. but they do seem to
keep turnin' up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

Jerry Simpson Is a little discouraged
about the future Of the populist party Inc
populists should try to devise means to
guard against the loss of some OF their best
advertising material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

Ernest T. Hooley says he will again be
factor in finance but that he Is not going
to pay for the names of any more noble
men, This announcement may be resented
as an attempt to discredit some valuable
assefs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

Possibly the ordnance experts can fur
Their improve the cigar-shaped railway
train that is expected to accomplish such
wonders by providing it with soft metal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

If the Boer women ever get to fighting
they will not stop proceedings to debate
about who their ancestors were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

Paris will to 1t that the interest in
the exposition does not collapse quickly
and completely as that in the Dreyfus ease
did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

Admiral Dewey still believes that 1t Is
time enough to form opinions when the
emergency requires them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

The reports of Aguinaldo's death show a
great deficiency in the matter Of fattering
anita nba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
"Thrift, HorntiO."

The republicans of Missouri assem-
bling at Kansas City in state convention
today for the purpose of nominating
state ticket and selecting delegates-at-larse
to Philadelphia. 1t is an important occa-
sion. and many men of prominence are on
hand. Webster Davis is among the num-
Der. A dispatch from there says:
MIR. Davis arrived in the city today
frcm the east, ostcnsibly only to NIL
lecture date tomorrow. and his coming has
caused excitement among some or the deie-
gates, who profess to believe he will seek
some office and spoil their states. In an
interview tonight Mr.. Davis declared en-
pkatically that he was candidate Tor no
office: that mis- lecture tour pleased him.
and that it had proven more profitable than
any office.
The Stars worst fears then are realized.
When he first returned from South Africa.
all heart-sore over the condition and the
cause of the Beers. and in a fit of pas
sionate enthusiasm for liberty and justice
threw up a good job in the Interior De-
partment and announced purpose to
awaken the American people to sympathy
for the men of the Trinsvaal, The Star
saw, and promptly pointed out to Mr.. Da-
Wis, a great temptation that he would in
evitably encounter. 1t said to him that
some sordid trafficker In eloquence would
approach him with tempting TERMS ior d
lecture tour and it expressed the hope that
he might not yield and soil his hands with
money obtained in such way. But he has
Welded He Is now on lecture tour: and Ii
not only pleases him. but he is finding it
more profitable than any office
This is sad. 1t is likewise distressing. 1t
is moreover a pity. Here is a check to. If
not the wreck of, what in its way promised
to be a great career Mr.. Davis is young.
windy and chock full of confidence. lie
has assurance, as he now shows he mas
elouuence to sell. He fairly started
on the path of craftsmanship when the
heart within his bosom was touched and
he went off on the tack of philanthropy.
And now he is no sooner off on that tack
than some Snowman lures him off and con-
verts him into a spouter for liberty at so
much per spout.
II will be difficult if not impossible for
him to recover lost ground. He cannot hope
to be accepted seriously a statesman
any more. He can never again hope 10
silence the fiddles at a bran-dance by
dwelling upon party duty and the state of
the country. He has barred himself from
communion with the true champions of lib
erty Wendell Phillips If alive, would not
take his coin-staincd hand. Shall he wind
cut the list of attractions? Would he make
an effective barker? Probably. He might
try, all other avenues being closed to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

The position laid down In a paragraph re-
produced this page yesterday from the
Cleveland Leader. to the effect that bur-
glary should be declared a capital offense.
punishable by death. Is the view that IS
now held by a great many people, and one
that is pretty sure to be insisted upon be-
fore long by large majority Of those who
give the subject thoughtful attention. And
so 1t should be: for Of all crimes in the cal
endar 1t is one Of the most heinous. There
can be no excuse for It, and it Is entitled
20 no mercy. A man suffering the pangs of
hunger or hoping to bridge over tempo
rary financial embarrassment, may, In a
moment of great temptation. be led to COM
nit a theft, and in such a case lenlency is
often shown. for it does not follow that
the perpetrator Is a hardened criminal. So
of murder. 1t may be committed when the
offender is 50 under the influence Of liquor
as to be mentally Irresponsible: in fit of
passion 50 great that for tho time being
the reasoning faculties may be obscured;
under circumstances of uneEdurab,e provo
cation; or in retaliation for an irreparable
wrong for which the law seems to provide
no adequate punishment. In these and
many other like cases leniency Is frequent
l. and may perhaps be properly shown. for
want Of generalization or immediate intent
on the part of the offender.
In the case. however. of burglary.-tae
forcibe entrance of inhabited house,
where the inmates are wrapped in peaceful
slumber.-fo- the purposes of plumber.
such plea can be urged. The man who
commits that offense is a deliberate Grim
nal, of the very worst type. His plans
are carefully made. in cold blood, In ad-
vance. The means OF entrance and exit
are fully understood. He goes prepared to
commit murder, and with intent to kill, If
necessary to carry out his purpose. That
this intent Is carried to fulfillment Is album
dainty proven in nearly every instance
where the culprit is discovered in his crime.
Indeed scarcely a day passes that the an
nails Of the criminal classes do not show
murder to have been committed by a bur-
grar in the commission Of his crime. or to
escape detection or arrest. He ought there
fore to be treated In the first instance like
a mad dog or a venomous snake. OF all the
criminal class he Is the by far most danger
GUS There should be for him only a short
shrift and a sure rope. Nothing else az
fords that protection to which a law-abid-
ing community Is justly entitled at the
hands Of those who make and those who
administer its laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

elf they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten=One r, Cor. 10th.
Entire Building ,snon Is,y.
Our new store has all of
the refreshing GOODNESS which
modern art in building could
furnish. We pride ourselves
on the fact that our custom
ers enjoy perfect comfort
while selecting their footwear.
Each floor of Our building
represents a certain depart
ment in footwear, which SO
separates the different classes
as to give each purchaser the
benefit OF perfect ease in
shopping.
Our assortment OF footwear
for Children's May balls COM
prises all of the beautiful new
creations. In wedding foot
wear we are showing a COM
plete line and can supply all
of the necessary ceremony,
travelling, dress shoes and
slippers to complete the we'd
ding wardrobe. For recep-
lions, dinners and all dress
occasions we have all of the
approved styles in patent
leather and the newest color
ings in satin and kid slippers.
For Yachting and other
out-of-door sports we are es-
pecially we'll prepared, and
there are no metropolitan
stores showing a more per-
feet and up-to-date line of ap-
propriate sporting footwear.
Before going abroad pur-
chase the necessary footwear
for the trip, as you will find
that American-made shoes
are preferable, as is daily evil
denced by our orders received
from abroad.
If announcement for you to
call, send your order to us by
mail and it will receive perfect
attention.
B. Rich's Sons,
High-grade footwear,
Ten-one F-Cor. 10th.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15

UIn order 70 avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence, letters TO
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office, hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
nient.. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
Five Great Values i'm Wash Skirts,


ANY
WIDTH ASSORTED Dl rs
" o>O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
HAvENNER'S,
92S F ST.
w Wholesale
Sacrifice
OF Shoes.
HAyENNER'S,
92S F ST.

There is no question of making
money out of this Closing-out Sale
of the Havenner stock. Every shoe
is being sold at less than factory cost
to close the business at once. There
are rich pickings for every one yet,
but remember that delay may mean
disappointment in getting your fit.
Ladies' Black and Tan Hand-turned
Laced Shoes and Oxford Ties
some sizes distinguishing mEC
price. Observation-Disclosures. YOSs
Ladies' Black and Tan Hand-turned
s 9sfGrdsaw We res; $3.50 and Sa,S5
Ladies' Black and Tan Hand-turned
Laced. Button and Ok
fords-S3. $3.50 and 81 Sn AZ
values for.............. " 100
large variety Of Boys Russets
and and Black Ia , Laced Shoes Sl.o3S
price 10 close. W WV
Mems Patent Leather Calf, Wei
Kid aud Russet Hand-sewed Laced
Shoes-s3 81 and IS val Sn -0S
ues-to close. ........
Mems Patent Leather. Calf Wei
and Russell Hand sewed. Laced and
Congress Shoe. 81 S2.s35
and s. values-to close. ~SsO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-15
Underwear for r1en That Dove Tails With
This Weather.

RIID M GIATcE UXHERWEM
% IT Be- 2s @ WIEN o5 s K o o TIs We
1a5s Arp RhAT G c ARF RH S6H SEc Tv9
18TH X | Gal SAME OWCe
Roc
Tr 10Y r. $ 3 %sfS 1sH % % 900
MEMS
, 1900-11-12
A Village Blacksmith Saved His Little
Sons Life.

Mr.. II. H. Black, the well-known vii.
age blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sulli.
a Co, N. Y, says: Our little son,
five years old, has always been sub
ject to Group, and so bad have the at,
tacks been that We have feared many
times that he would die. We have had
the doctor and used many medicines,
but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
now III sole reliance. 1t seems to dis
solve the tough mucus and by giving
frequent doses when the croupy symp-
toms appear we have found hat the
dreaded Group is cured before it gets
settled" There is no danger in giving
this remedy for it contains no opium
or other injurious drug and may be
given rs confidently to a babe as to
I'm adult. For sale by +. H. Egg,eston.
, 1900-11-12

ers are sure TO roT1ow. AS : matter OF
fact, our sex laboTs under the delusiOl
that thew l"cli the faculties requisite
for electrical Investigations mistake.
But | am sure that in the future they
will take advantage of the magnificent
chances within their reach. | spoke Of
chem and urged their acceptance my
self. when, last year. | took the chair
in the science section of the WOmen's
Congress. Women are recognized as
co-workers by their scientific brothers.
At the present congress of the British
association at Bradford. it has been
decided to admit us as members Of
the general and sectional committees"
When you were quoted as having
read that remarkable paper
oh" Mrs. Ayrton laughed. "On my
experiments and researches. Yes. |
go in more for that branch Than for
practical invention. and | am shortly
publishing a book on the subject"
Which book, it need scarcely be add
ed, is being looked forward to eagerly
by the scientific world it concerns.
, 1900-11-12
SAGASTA.

E-N-t INEI.hlEh
intervening to prevent Brazil or the
Argentine Republic from ceding or
selling territory to England, or, again.
let us picture to ourselves the United
States interfering in IL of these Lat
in-American states to obtain indem-
nifty for the maltreatment Of some for
eign merchant-say a German trader
with the object of averting armed Eu-
ropean intervention. Any n of
these things. which are quite within
the bounds of possibility, would be
sufficient to create a wave of sentiment
throughout Latin-America, and, ex-
tending to Latin Europe, that might
bring about the union, until that time
merely latent, of all the Latin races
on both sides of the Atlantic. in pre-
cisely the same way that Napoleon
HIS declaration of war against the
king of Prussia brought all Germany
into line against France.
This union of all the Latin races on
both sides Of the Atlantic was one
Of the dreams Of Napoleon III, who
hoped by it to win back for France,
as the chief of the Latin combina-
ton, that grandeur and prestige which
she had enjoyed under his uncle, and
which she lost when he was banished
to st. Helena. Indeed, it was in fur
therance of some hazy scheme Of this
kind that he allowed himself to be in
duced by the late Due de Morny and
the ~so-ca;led Mexican Bond Ring to
lend himself to the sending Of a
French army to Mexico. Napoleon
III. however. was too impractical eyer
, 1900-11-12
A { UNION.

The signing of the scale by the
Anialgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers can be regarded as an
yer of great consequence in the in
lustrial affairs of the country. With
he adjustment of wages OF the basis
IF the market price of iron and an adj
Jance of five per ent in pudding, it
S reasonable to expect a lloLrishing
'ear for the iron and steel workers
=Eould other favorable conditions IRE
vail. While the Amalgamated ~assccia-
, 1900-11-12


citation OF Iron and Steel Workers.
ton does not control all the mills. the
scale prevailing in the n%on-union mills
is generally the same as rules in the
furnaces of the Amalgamated asSocia-
ton. Thus the new scale directly al
fects 100, 900 workmen, and indirectly
many thousands more. with wages run
ming into the hundred millions. Tho
scale expired by limitation on June
30. Since that conferences have been
held in Pittsburg, New York, DetroiC
and Cincinnati with representatives OF
the manufacturers. each side awaiting
IA favorable condition of the market.
which had been in an unsatisfactory
state, with prices falling and demand
decreasing. With contracts all cleared
up. men start at once on the increased
rate. More than 700 firms and orpora-
tons are affected by the new scale, the
largest of which is the Illinois Steel
company. with the biggest rollins-nill
plant in the world. giving employment
to more than 1000 men.
, 1900-11-12

Il have used Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
find it to be a great medicine" says
Mr.. E. S. Phipps, OF Poteau, Ark. ut
cured me of bloody flux, l cannot speak
too highly of it." The quick cures
which it effects even in the most Sc
we're cases make it a favorite every
where. For sale by F. II. Eggleston.
, 1900-11-12
Does Il Pay to BUY CHEAP

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results Of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you do? Go to n warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, IL possible; II
not possible for you, then in either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized coun-
ries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German Sy-
up" 1t not only heals and stimulates
the tissues to destroy the germ dis
ease, but allays Inflammation, causes
easy expectoration, gives a good
nights rest, and cures the patient. Try
one bottle. Recommended many years
by all druggists in the world. For sale
by G.. G. Green, Woodbury.. New Jer-
sey. F. H. Eggleston, druggist.
, 1900-11-12
For Shattered Nerves.

A remedy that will soothe, build up
the wasted tissues and enrich the blood
is indispensable. Lichty's Celery
Nerve Compound has been wonderful
ly successful in cases Of nervousness,
as thousands of grateful people will
testify. Sold by Charles N. settele,
e Pioneer druggist.
, 1900-11-12

About thirty-three per cent of the
population of the United States now
lives in cities. Ten years ago the
urban population was estimated at
20 per cent of the whole. In the ex-
IRENE east much more thar a third
of the people now live in towns; in
the ar south and far west much less
than a third,
, 1900-11-12

Major A. st. Hill Gibbons has re-
turned to England from Africa after
an absence of two years, during which
time he has Travelled over $1,000 miles
exclusive of distances by rail and boat,
His discoveries will change consider
ably the maps of the territory around
Albert Edward and Kion Lakes.
, 1900-11-12

to put into execution any such far
sighted project. But some day there
as his great uncle. the first Emperor
Napoleon, who of the Latin race him
self. will possess sufficient force OF
character and power of command to
weld into an all powerful union all
Latin races.
, 1900-11-12
When You Get a Headache

don't waste a minute but go to your
druggist and get a box Of Krause's
Headache Capsules. They will prevent
pain, even though your skull were
racked. They are harmless, too. Reau
the guarantee. Price 25 cents. Sold
by C. N. Settele, Pioneer druggist.
, 1900-11-12

II is said that Mr.. Evarts was once
going up in the elevator at the state
department. with many applicants for
ministerships and consulships. well"
said he to a friend. this is the largest
collection for foreign missions that
has been taken Ip in some time"
, 1900-11-12

If you have ever seen a child in tn
agony Of Group you can realize how
grately mothers are for One Minute
Cough Cure which gives relief as soon
as 1t is administered. It quickly cures
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles.-Laramie Drug company.
, 1900-11-12

Mexico promises to be a large factor
IN the orange markets within a year
OF TWO. is the development of groves
there has recently been taken up very
largely. 1t is said by an authority In
the trade that by 1903 a large part
Of our oranges will come from Mex
leo
, 1900-11-12

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take a dose of Cham
pertains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bow
els, making you feel like a new man.
For sale by F. H. Eggleston.
, 1900-11-12
Rand, MCNallY & Co.
Expansion Atlas
Continuing descriptive latter pertaining to tn
TILL PHILIPPINES, HAWAII PUERTO RIGA, CUBA MANILA AND VICINITY. =
And a crnonyo of A II 1mpotansE Events of the Spanish mercmw War
and Inex Maps of
Cuba, Philippine Islands, West Indies,
North America, Hawaii, South America, Europe.
Wo!!!GG ASIA 0coania Africa, China, SPAIN and Portugal.
CHARTS OF ALL The PRINCIPAL HARBORS


The ingenuity of cdwce deserves special explanation for is patent system fin
Gsm ina nutshell These wonderful pas compiled by expers.n md absolutely up to date are
cuuerpMrof the worlds phcl appcarne as exist at this Moment Them maps are
|n"m merely pictorial charts they" are also biographies and snet~s combined. Thu ruled border
on the four sdeso very map is divided into eql-d.ant spaces deignaedu upon the sides by let
at the top dbouom ~ numerals. Ii lines were projected from these marginal points, mall
squares would be formed ~ their intersection. Oh then margin each ae appGns classified list
of al 1.-The principal divisions cities and town. inscribed upon tts special nap, where hey arc
alphabetically and according o thr commercially Importance and prominence centeu Ct
population
, 1900-11-12
FOR A LATIN UNION.
A MOVEMENT AGAINST THE
ANGLO-SAxON RACE.

To BE Started Soon at an International
Congress to BE Held In Madrid-n
Wa. at One Time the Dream of M
polean III.
, 1900-11-12

GENERAL DAVID S. STANLEY.
He was commander of the Fourth
Army corps and of the Army of the
Cumberland. and was given brevet
ranks of Northumberland. colonel.
brigadier-general and Encouragement
for gallant conduct.
, 1900-11-12
You Ought to Have this Atlas
you cAN HAVE 1T
you WILL HAVE IT
fyou wish to see the Atlas oalat
HE RE PUBLICAN OFFICE,
OUR oFFH n.

We win donate this wonderful Atlas to every subsoz1bss OF
sx months subscription to The Daily Republican. OF we wilfuznlsh
copies to anyone for so cents each.
The Republican has exclusive control of the sale In Laramie.
The Atlas cannot be bought ct any Of the GtorAk
, 1900-11-12

State and national mining laws at
The Republican ONCE: 40 cents Fer
COPY.
, 1900-11-12
MRS. AYRTON.


women in this making of electrical
instruments. Firms are now unable to
carry out their orders for lack of labor.
Mr.. Ferranti. the well-known e~lectri-
clan, employs women workers in max
ing his meters. OF course, the direc-
ton of this instrument making re-
quires ingenuity and inventiveness,
with a thorough knowledge of e%lectri-
city"
And the cost of the training?"
inexpensive. You see. both these
schools belong to the City and Guilds
OF London. who defray more than half
the cost. The pupil would only pay
about ELS a yea at the most"
Il wonder why women have not made
the incursion before?"
"Oh. there must always be a leader.
When n practical, %persevering wom-
an has accomplished an. opening 9th
, 1900-11-12

Anything from two or three hun
dred a year to thousands. 1t depends,
of course, on the individual. The in
ventive faculty counts for so much.
There are magnificent openings for