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Is seen 'em in de picture book; heahd de
white folks tell
Dat germs is whut's de matter when you
ism feelin we'll
De boss, he's got EN- cornered unduhneaf a
piece O glass;
Whuh dey knows dat he kin skwush, 'em eff
dey gives i'm any sass.
So when he squints one eye at dem dey's
quiet an polite;
But dey's plannin' to break loose an chase
us cullud folks at night.
An you fms yohsef a-shakin' like yoh
Jints was made O. springs
When yuh gifts into a mix-up wifi dem
wiggle-waggle fings. s.,
You wouldn' 'speck dat dey could be az
bois'rous dey is, -.as.
A-ringin' an a-sngin tell yoh brain begins
to whiZz.
An eff dey's feelin frisky, well, you's gotter
take a chance,
No matter whut yoh 'ligion Is, an shake
yoh bones an dance.
But Is feelin' kin o hopeful, case de boss,
he done explained
Dat he's jes' been 'sperimentin' how to
keep de critters chained;
De boss is purity big; but l is doubtin' if he
brings
De power dat he'll need TO hold dem wiggle-
waggle fings.
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health officers computation that something
is necessary beyond mere moral require
ment to persuade the ministers to attend to
this detail if the statistics are to be made
reliable. He suggests that licenses be
drawn to specified ministers, in the belief
that thereby there will be possible closer
scrutiny of the returns at the health office
This expedient. however. is not likely to
receive popular approval. Sometimes the
person securing a marriage license does not
know who will perform the ceremony
Sometimes it is taken out specula lively.
sometimes clandestinely. The remedy. as
DR.. Woodward suggests, is difficult to find.
because there seems to be Discrimination
to apply punitive provisions to delinquent
clergymen. There still remains the ray of
hope that the returns are more accurate
than the statistics would serve to show. 1t
may be that there are many licenses taken
out and never used. This reflection, how
ever, leads to the inevitable conclusion that
there must be an inordinate number of
tickle maidens and faithless SWANS in this
Jurisdiction. The issue rests between this
hypothesis and that of the forgetful min
lister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
The Rotation PrincinIe.

Had there been time this morning II
would have been interesting to learn from
Mr.. Bryan whether he would apply his
ations of large business or to farm
Would he advise Senator Jones, for ex-
ample, to adopt this policy in managing the
affairs of the cotton-bale trust patent mo-
nopoly? Would he have Mr.. Jones dismiss
all his clerks after a four-year term in
order that other men might have a chance
at the revenues Of the corporation; or
would he have the farmer hire a new hand
every year In order that there might be
rotation in the work Of potato hoeing?
There should be no monopoly on the ser
vices Of potato diggers. No man should
have an exclusive opportunity to rake
Farmer Robinson's hay while other men
might be hired who would perhaps do the
work as we'll Nor, on the rotation basis,
would it be fair for a rolling mill to hire
the same men year after year. Notwith-
standing their capacity to handle the iron
skillfully and economically, despite their
aptitude acquired by months Of applica-
ton, these trained men should all be
bounced at intervals to distribute the ia
vors Of employment and to prevent the
workers from becoming arrogant
The rotation principle is good for the gov
eminent If 1t is good for the business man,
the farmer or the iron-monger But If 1t il
not good for them 1t Is viciously bad for
the government. Mr.. Bryan has never vet
met this proposition whenever he has de-
voted few moments to the subject of the
civil service
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The Marriage Records.

The health officer in his annual report
calls attention to the marked discrepancy
between the number Of marriage licenses
issued by the clerk of the court and the
number of marriages recorded by the offlci-
ating ministers. 1t appears that approx
mateiy 4253 per cent of the marriages au-
thorized by the court are not reported. II
this many marriages actually occur with
out record II is clear that the vital statistics
Of the District are in this particular we'll.
nigh worthless. The subject has often been
agitated. in the hope that the officiating
clergymen would attend more carefully to
the business OF returning certificates of
marriages, and occasionally there are bursts
of energy on their part, with the result that
the official records are brought nearer to an
exact showing. But 1t 10 evident from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
New York in the House.

The democratic candidates for Congress In
New York city and Brooklyn find a lively
local curiosity existing on the subject of
their tina Hcial views. and as to what may
be expected of them in the next House TO-
ward any financial measures that may come
up there for action. One would suppose
that such constituencies would send none
but gold standard men to Congress. New
York. as the great money center of the
country. and with the prospect of becom-
ing the money center of the world should
in the very nature of things sustain in the
national law-making body sound financial
policies. But she has not by united vote
always done so. Her delegation in the pres
ent House, indeed is divided on the money
question, and several of the votes cast
against the financial bill which passed last
spring. and which did so much to strength
en- the national credit. came from demo-
cratic members from the city of New York
Naturally therefore the candidates in this
race are being piled with interrogatories on
the subject of where they will stand If any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
The Street Railroad Business

From the New York Tribune.
Carrying urban passengers is rapidly de-
veloping into one of the most extensive.
solid and dividend-paying business enter
prises in the world. Cities everywhere are
being recreated by the improved methods of
transit which modern ingenuity has de-
vfsed, supplying an agent Of urban expan-
sion almost limitless in its power and appli-
cation. A considerable and increa sing per-
centage of all the earnings of mankind will
be paid out in the daily tribute of car fares
for all time to come, and the amount Of the
worlds capital invested in the business,
now immense will show an enormous aug
mentation as the years go on. The Metro
politan street railway last year spent about
S6.p0.Ooo in improving Its plant, and the ag-
gregate expenditure for the same time In
the great cities of the world IL 1t could be
computed would set forth The magnitude of
the business in the most impressive and i'm
posing light. But it has only begun. and is
in the infant steps of the progress which As
before it.
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4 Fugitive Law Needed.

Judge Bradley's recent decisions as to the
right of the police 10 arrest and hold sus-
pected persons and alleged fugitives from
5ostce call pointed attention to the neces-
sity Of d thorough overhauling of the stat
utes on TINS subject at the earliest oppor-
tunlty- The chief of police doubtless has
ample reason for his declaration that if
the law is allowed to stand as interpret cd
by Judge Bradley this city will become a
refuge for the vicious and the criminals of
all other cities in this part of the country
a resting place for fleeing crooks and con-
hdence men and The perpetrators of the
vaguely defined crime of swindling.
There IS no disposition TO question the pro-
priety of Judge Bradley's decision. 1t is
presumably based upon d conscientious ex-
animation of the law. The court yesterda V
expressed the belief that there should be
enacted a fugitive law for this jurisdiction
Such a law is now made necessary to
enable the police of this city to do
their part in the general scheme of
police cooperation which has Of late
years greatly advanced the admins
tration of justice. The necessity therefore
seems TO be for statute which will allow
the authorities here to detain suspected per-
sons without waiting for the precisely de-
iAAiN1 t4iS'i SuppOScu 10 DE necessary
in general to enable the authorities to Law
hands upon an individual In the case of
the men released from the workhouse be-
cause they had been arrested without a
sworn information. there seemed to he
ample cause for their punishment, and the
facts in the case warranted peremptory pro-
ceedinSs. Yet the court felt compelled to
call halt upon this method and to releas
the men and others who had been cap
tured under similar circumstances
Washington suffers considerably from the
crooks and confidence men of the country
who flock here in numbers whenever there
Is a convention, an Inauguration or other
large gathering of people. In recent years,
as a result OF the vigilance of the local DO
lice and the harmonious relations between
them and the police of other cities, the evil
has been somewhat reduced. 1t will be
further decreased If Congress next winter,
in view of Judge Bradleys decisions, will
pass a law TO permit a Judicious exercise
OF authority and range of action on the
part of the police department in OBTAINING
suspects
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further steps are proposed to Congress Tor
buttressing the gold standard.
Anxiety on the subject is doubtless all the
greater by reason of the action taken by
the democratic members from New York
state last winter when the present House
was being organized. The minority vote
for Speaker is always the minority's ex-
preston as to it's leader on the floor. The
session was to be an important one. Cam
pagn material for the approaching presi-
Dental campaign was to be manufactured.
and the party put on record especially with
regard to the currency bill the republicans
had prepared for introduction. New York 8
action was the subject of much interest.
Whom would she support for minority
leader? For whom would she vote to ham
die for the party on the floor of the House
against the pick of the republican side so
momentous~a question to her interests as
the currency question?
The democratic members from New York
astonished the country by putting forward
Mr.. SulZer! They presented him for Speak
err and secured for him. in addition to their
own votes. the votes of others. He had in
point of numbers, indeed, formidable fol-
lowing to start with, and he really ex-
pected success. And yet he was an extreme
and outspoken advocate of free silver. He
was likewise a supporter of Mr.. Bryan for
renomina ton. and had he been chosen as
minority leader he would have used his
place to forward Mr.. Bryans interests.
Mr.. Sulzer was defeated. Not even New
Yorks influence could land him in SO i'm
portant a place. But with this extraordi-
nary performance fresh in mind. the people
of New York do well to consider seriously
the sort of men best suited to represent
them here in Washington.
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The TsunE Ii Yamen.

IT is reported that Secretary Hay will in
sist in the negotiations with China upon
the adjustment of the institution known as
the Tsung Ii Yamen, or foreign office, at
Pekin. and the substitution of single re-
sponsible foreign minister. This reform
sounds the keynote of the entire change
which must follow the troubles in China
in order to guarantee the security OF for
eign interests Ever since ambassadors
and ministers were received at Pekin they
have had trouble in finding the govern
ment receptive of their propositions
through responsible medium The Tsung
Ii Yamen was finally constituted to pro-
vide place where the ministers could pre-
sen; their addresses and a body of officials
supposed to represent the throne in deal
ings with the powers. But this medium
proved unsatisfactory. 1t was soon found
to possess no authority whatever, but was
compelled to refer all important matters to
the palace, which was hedged about
with restrictions and etiquette that the
ministers We're practically helpless. Only
by bold stroke could they make an i'm
preston. At last they demanded the right
to be heard by the emperor and this was
granted only when China was made to feel
the full force of possible foreign displeas-
ure. The Tsung Ii Yamen, however. re-
manned the place where all diplomatic bust
ness was transacted. and it continued as
unreliable as ever. Writers on China tell
many amusing stories about this establish
ment. The ministers We're received with
scant courtesy and compelled to state their
errands under circumstances insuring the
widest possible publicity of even the most
sacred secrets. Hangers-on at the yamen
could readily learn the most intimate plans
of the ENJOYS, and as the Chinese mind is
aginatien along certain lines often the
most innocent facts served as the basis
for startling reports of grave international
complications. The real negotiations had
to be conducted with the palace officials in
a sort of intrigue. Even since the Japa-
nese war, which was supposed to show to
| China the folly of some of her antiquated
| ways, the ministers have had the grea test
| difficulty in securing definite replies to
| their proposals. and 1t is not to be doubted
that much of the uncertainty as to condi-
lions in the empire which eliminated in
/ the disasters of last June and July was
due to the irresponsible agency through
which China continued to transact her i'm
portant diplomatic affairs with the outer
world. Secretary Hay has struck the real
target if he has proposed the establishment
OF foreign office with a single head, capa-
BILE of speaking at least one European lam
Suage. Such a system would promote ruu-
tuai understanding and would prevent
much of the suspicion and friction charac-
| tertstic of relations between China and the
| powers ever 81. ce the Celestials opened
70 1o
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| Imported
| Jeweary.

Dainty bits and oddities from
Paris, Vienna and Berlin are arriv-
ing and are Immediately passed into
stock. Exclusive things of Our per-
sonal selection, designed for gifts,
souvenirs, favors, etc.
Among the latest fads and fancies
are Silver Finger Purses, plain and
jeweled; Chatelaine Bags of silver,
gold and gun metal, plain and Jew
eled; Watch Fobs for women; also
the novelty ''Cinch" Belt, composed
of black velvet and gold braid, richly
mounted with jeweled buckles-and
many other odd, yet beautiful pieces
of jewelry, set with precious and
semi-precious stones.
Silver Finger Purses, plain and jeweled. Each
Sterling Silver Purses and Bags Each. - - @'''
cna.ela,ne Bags, silver, oridiued and sold plain
chaselsne Bags sn gun metal Each to s slSS
to 70
Real Roman Pearl Lorgnette Chains; Each,
Real Roman Pearl Tie Necklaces. pearl and rhine,
Pss and 5saeed Asretes for the 1s has
Each .......,.,..........:S Il h0
Rhinestone Side Combs. Pair. $3.50 and So. 80
Rhinestone Back Combs. Each. :. $500 to So. 90
French Gilt and Enameled Mirrors. Each,
$3.50 to SO. 90
Silver Buckles rhinestone setting. Each
$500 to $1,000
French Gilt Buckles. set with jewels. Each,
$2.25 to S. 90
Gun Metal Buckles. Each. 81 so to SO. 90
French Gilt Belt Buckles, opal and turquoise set
Handsome cinch Belts. velvet and gold braid 90
mounted with 5eweied buckles. En-. $500 to s125O
Gold Braid Belts gold-plated buckles. EACH
$1.0O to 50. rs
The New Single Rhinestone Hat Pins. Ea Soc
Jewe1ed Bat Pins Each. 81 90 to 81 90
Imported Watch Fobs Each. 80. Soc and 81 90
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Pittsburg sent large number of its peo-
PIE to Wheeling to hear Governor Roosevelt
speak. This enthusiasm would indicate that
the workingman is enjoying not only a full
dinner pail. but an occasional after-dinper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
The sW. & L."
Sewing rGacRaine ait S1S.OO.

Does everything any other machine does and as
we'll; has as many attachments is strongly guar.
anteed. The main difference between this machine
and the high priced sorts is 10 woodwork and mum.
Der Of drawers-the good wear is assured.
We have other Sewing machines with more elat.
crate woodwork, up to $4,000.
Second hoor "a
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A Lonely Spirit.

Its kind o hard said Farmer Corntos-
sci, ito be shet up with rheumatic when
there's so much conversation goin on at
the Crossroads hotel"
Cant you talk with your wife,"
Not very good. I can't git her to take
no interest in my statements that pros
perity amt gennywine an that us farmers
is sufferin'. She's too busy bastin' turkeys
and fixin' up mince meat, an SEEM that we
don't git cheated by the commission men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

wealthy Engishman has left a legacy
of quarter of million dollars to each Of
his two daughters, burdened with the CON
dition that they do not marry Americans.
He ought to be ashamed of himself after
al! the heiresses the United States has fur
nshed England.
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strengthening the Doubt.
lm the Buffalo ExDress

The conviction Of Youtsey, while uncon-
scious and unable to face his accusers. will
strengthen the doubts as the Justice and
freedom from political bias of all the pros
ecutions undertaken for the murder Of
(SOehe1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

Mr. Bryan can never be reproached by hi
campaign managers with having neglected
his duties as an orator or a cross-country
hustler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

The habit of addressing public men IA
military by their first names often makes
scrutiny necessary to discern which "Mark''
is being hailed, Hanna or Twain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

Croker denies that he gave $4,000 to the
democratic campaign fund Yet $4,000
would be paltry token of such affection
as his for Mr.. Bryan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
VIII Be the World. Bankers.
from the Kansas City Star.

America Is already the worlds greatest
source of supplies of food and fabrics. The
Americans are rapidly becoming the worlds
bankers, and the great stores of coal and
iron in this country will be drawn on for
increasing supplies of power for European
manufacturers as the years go on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

DO you think that there is as much
chance now to make a good living out of
literature?" asked the youth.
More chance than before" answered the
man with glasses; Especially If you know
how to set type and correct proofs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

81 always has mo- faith in simply dan
I has in congratula tions.' said Uncle Eben.
You knows fob sho dat dar isn't anybody
gwinter be jealous Of yoh hahd luck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

Possibly. as President, Mr.. Bryan would
consent to put Bourke Cochran into the
cabinet as a watch dog to keep him from
carrying out cherished ideas in finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

II Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Daily continue their
efforts to show the people Of Montana q
good time free of charge, a very consider
able tide of immigration ought to set in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
He Couldn't Keep His Promises.

From the Pittsburg News.
There Is a general impression that if Dom
Paul Kruger were to come to this country
Web Davis would pack up and skip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
SHOOTING STARS.

Mr.. Hanna seems convinced that the spell
of apathy has permanently subsidized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

Mr.. Jones of Toledo would gladly turn his
following over to Mr.. Bryan IL ne only
knew where to lay hands on 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

From TIE Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An English earl wants the American
jockeys barred from the English race
courses. This seems to be sad confession
of inferiority
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$2I.oo the Suit.
Also

A. most extensive assortment OF Walking Skirts,
with plain and fancy plaid backs, and special refer
ence is made to a line Of Walking Skirts of heavy,
soft and pliable cloth with assorted plaid backs
cut in the very latest and best style to insure them
from sagging, and with twenty rows of stitching
around bottom. Special value.
$I2,5o- each.
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Pays to BE an American Now.

Emperor William has pardoned natural
lied American citizen who was imprisoned
recently for having escaped army service in
his native country. To be an American i'm
these days covers multitude of sins
abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
A School Boys Reflection.

If voice were all that's needed to make peo-
pie truly great,
If strength of lung were all it took to guide
affairs of state,
On tasks now set before me 1 would never
pause to look.
I'd throw my lessons all away and buy
singing book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23

OIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
Count of personaI absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
oHce Int simpiy to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Buainess Depart
ments according to tenor or purpose
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For Northern Consumption Only.

Messrs. Jones and Hearst have issued a.
circular in which it is announced that "in
the free exercise OF the right of suffrage
lies the safety of the republic" This cir
cular is intended for perusal in the north
oplv - -
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The 'so-Called aKentucky Courts.

Kentucky courts should hang out signs
reading: Convictions while you wait"
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New Pedestrian
Suits and Skirts.

We are pleased to announce the
arrival of another lot of the Atwood
Plaid-back Walking Suits, in grays,
Oxfords and blues, and at present
we have complete assortment OF
sizes in each shade. This is by far
the best value we have recently Of
fered.
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Trunks and Travelling Equipments,

Which larger better assorted and better than
before All Steamer and Dress Trunks made special order
and of trade thus enabling
troduce features and obnable the usual
We show IS distinct styles comprising Dress Trunks Basket
Trunks Tray Trunks Hat Trunks, Special Trunks
women Special Trunks and every style and Of
featured
Bags all feathers and shapes Straps all kinds Drinking Cups
Silk Hat Cases. Hoal Dress Suit Cases. everything for the
convenience of traveller.
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Our New Travelling Goods Store
10th. nth and + SITS. N. w.

located basement of the Equitable Building which adons
Mems Store and connected thereto by large acway The
S 1905 F
We believe that patrons will appreciate the increased facilities
afforded by this
of location.
We invite inspection of Travelling Goods Store and di
stock of
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Third floor.