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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
The Move Against Croker,

They are preparing to move on Richard
Cookers works in New York. and if posi-
BILE dethrone him as boss of the town. 1t is
high time. He is not only a reproach to the
town, but has become a reproach to his
party in its national endeavors. Mr. Bryan
has just been severely censured for joining
hands with him in the presidential race.
But what was Mr.. Bryan to do? He could
not hope to win without New York and in
visiting the state he could not avoid the
Tammany boss. There Mr. Croker stood,
the conceded leader of the New York de-
mccracy. and the most influential man of
his party actively engaged in the campaign.
Mr.. Bryan was obliged to meet him. and on
Mr.. Croker's own terms. Had he declined,
it would on moral grounds have been mag
nificent, but not practical politics The
blame rested rather with the party there,
for permitting such a man to rise to the
place where he legitimately became the
host of it's presidential candidate.
Mr.. Croker is unique as we'll as disrepu-
table figure in our affairs. He holds no
office himself, but he names half dozen
congressman scores of state legislators and
scores Of state and city judges, and the
officials of Greater New York, from the
mayor down. are completely under his
thumb. His word wish is their law.
When Simon commands it, there Is wig
wagging in every department of the city.
He is rich. and yet is without visible
means of support. He takes flyers in Wall
street, he supports an expensive racing
stable, he keeps IN a country place in Eng
land, and. both there and at home here,
lives, as the phrase is, like a lord. His
views are solicited for publication on dues-
tons of state. and articles signed with his
name. and going iearnedly into history and
into the correspondence of famous men, ap-
pear in publications of the highest grade.
And yet he is an uneducated man, of
himself correctly on even the most ordinary
topics of the day.
All things considered, therefore. is 1t not
time for the people of New York to repu
diate this man and show him his proper
place? Do they not owe it to the country
at large as veil to themselves to break
his power and relieve the metropolis of
the United States of the odum of his con-
troll? If Tammany has fallen SO low that
| only such man is fitted to lead 1t, then
| Tammany in the interests Of honesty and
decency. should be disbanded. But II Tam
many az it once did, holds many men of
good report in its ranks. then they en-
titled to a leader of character and they
should help secure one II will indeed be
national disgrace if Mr.. Croker is permitted
to name the successor of the present mayor
of Greater New York. though 1t would
probably tax even him to find one more
v-or nv of nlara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Campaign Crowds.

The following is taken from an account
Of how Mr.. Bryan received the election
news Tuesday evening:
THE first bulletin was the one annoupc-
.ng that Poushkeepsie. N Y, had given
Mckinley majority of / ,531. and this was
quickly followed by another bulletin To the
favor to the extent Of 1,722 majority When
shown this message he simply remarked
that II was encouraging. The other bulie-
Tins from New York came In thick and
fast after that and while Mr.. Bryan made
no comment, there was Il feeling among
those present that ne was disappointed in
the returns from New York city and
Brooklyn. His reports. up to the last con-
corning these cities had been encourasing.
lieve that there would be large increase
in his vote. rather than a loss"
Mr. Bryan thinking of course of
those enormous crowds which greeted him
IN New York and Brooklyn, which appeared
to block the way in every direction; which
ran shouting after his carriage whenever
the way cleared for 1t as II mad with
joy and devotion; which appeared to prom
Use him the earth and the fullness thereof
at the polls. He was thinking Of his Madi-
son Square Garden meetings, OF the acres
OF people who stood before him in Brook
Ign. and OF those vomitings of sky-rockets
which for hours turned night into day. And
30 he was puzzled and disappointed. What
had become of all those people? Why had
they not voted?
But il Mr.. Bryan could ask himself those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

The cheerful ignoring of the weather con-
ditions which often marks the management
of the local street railways in winter was
in evidence again last evening and today.
when open cars were in service on more
than of the lines. On such a night as
last night and such a day today these
cars. unless run as tralers for the benefit
of those passengers who demand fresh air
and who insist upon smoking accommoda-
lions, are veritabe death traps. 1t Is dan
gerous in the extreme for the average per-
son to face the cutting winds which sweep
through them when they are running at the
usual speeds. The drenched seats and the
soggy side curtains contribute to the utter
Indebtedness of the occupants employees
and passengers alike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

The complaint of parent whose child
died in the Emergency Hospital, which was
published yesterday along with an explana-
ton by one of the hospital surgeons, seems
TO reveal a pitiable condition of affairs 1t
is plain that the rules of the hospital well
enough for ordinary cases. ought to be more
!eXibly enforced. There should never be
repetition Of the outrageous process of
whisking a suffering child away from its
parents and of holding 1t from their COM
fcrting presence until 1t dies, and, as in this
instance. from the religious oaservances in
cidental to its condition. This Emergency
Hospital is a most excellent Institution, and
serves Its ends in the main with COM
mendable fidelity and intelligence. But in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

From the New York Herald.


If it isn't mixing meta phors with ven
geance the success of American bidders for
the Il ,0o0, 900 coal wagon contract for South
African railways, told in cur special
cable from London today, Is another COM
mercial straw IN the wind. 1t Is renewed
evidence of capacity to provide manu-
featured iron and steel for even the most
distant markets al a price and of a quality
that enable US to compete with producers
that are much nearer than to the
place of delivery. With unlimited supplies
of raw material of admirable qualify and
ample variety, abundance of skilled labor,
inventive genius in mechanics and excel
lent sportatiOn facilities from nire.
foundry and factory to point Of destination,
it is no wonder that we are leading the
world in manufactured iron and steel, as
we undoubtedly will in sh.phuding as we'll.
This may all sound like hurrah, like
letting the eagle scream but there Is
good reason for tive have had a hard
uphill fight in establishing our export trade.
and now that we are successfully pushing
out to other continents with our products
we can be excused for tossing of caps
over our national success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Russin ut lien TSin.

prompt denial by Russia of the Tien
Tsin dispatch stating that the Russian
lag has been raised over q bit of land
there In token of annexation is to be eX-
pected In view of the general aspect of the
Chinese question and particularly in view
If the direct assurance given by ST. Pc
tersburg to Washington that the former
has no territorial designs on China 1t
may be that Russia has taken possession
Of some needed for the purpose of
the military occupation of Tien Tsin. Just
as areas are occupied by all of the powers
under such circumstances. Naturally the
flag of the occupying country would float
over the territory in token of authority
Or it may be that Russia anticipates Sc
curing from China, under the reorganiza-
tion, a grant of land at Ten Tsin similar
10 those held by other powers under lease
or concession. and has Professionally occu-
pied a holding token of later en-
ieavors.
Had Russia intended to pursue in China
i policy of territorial seizure she would
doubtless have proceeded differently than
~ thus, at such an inOpportune time
Sraspins an insignificant bit of inland
area She Is now in military possession of
4 large part. if not all, of Manchuria That
province would be her natural portion of
;he empire in case of partition. with other
parts Of north China added The time
for the seizure of those areas in pursuance
Of an aggressive policy has passed, and
Russia has formally declared that she has
no purpose to that end. She has in addi-
lion subscribed to the principles of terri
toriai preservation and open door for China
laid down by the Anglo-German agree
ment- The movement at Tien Tsin what
ever it may prove to be. must be consid-
cred in the light of these facts. which are
a strong assurance that the government
at St Petersburg is not, at this delicate
juncture in the negotiations. playing false
to the international program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Tomorrow, Saturday, Continued
Holiday Opening of
TOYse Dolls and Cannes.

When opened Toy Department years ago decd
ed to follow the lines in this had done the other depart
mcns of establishment patrons only reliable reputable
goods the lowest possible prices
Each has sowna decided growth the preceding
and last unprecedented business and the greatly increased de-
and for the finer of Toys made evident that properly meet the
anything had attempted in this line OF child merchandise and
send right the shops of Europe where he could
not only odd and exclusive kinds but them the lowest
This did, and he weeks abroad visiting Vienna Nue
berg Sonnebe and the quaint little villages the
where days and nights boiouy contg and
building something odd and novel to please the young:
He also attended the great Messe which held in Leisic
Germany the first Monday March of each 1t here that the
leading manufacturers of Europe together and great build
ng designed for the purpose exhibit the buyers of their
and America the of ingenious brains for the
tertanment, and instruction of young folks
He also visited the Paris Exposition secured number of the
latest novelties toys which there exhibited
We have gathered only from the people Of
France Germany and Austria every worthy of that made
America and have placed them exhibition for inspection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Receiving Seats on the Trajna.
From the ri,tsburg Dispatch.

A New York court holds as good law
that deposit of personal property in a seat
in railway car entities the owner of the
property to the seat when he claims it.
This is the great issue which two COM
rnuters In the vicinity of that city tried to
settle by the ordeal of combat. The deci-
sion of the court is certainly more con-
elusive than the result of the smuggling
match.
But another vital question is how many
seats a man may thus pre-empt. Can he
reserve as many seats he has property
to cover? Can he keep a seat in one car
the smoking car with his personal pres
ence? If it is held that passenger is en-
titled to but one seat would 1t not be a
common-sense corollary that every pas
senger Is entitled to one?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

stances of unwise administration occur too
frequently for public comfort. The case of
Clausen, who was buried In potter's field
before his family knew he was dead, is
fresh in the memory. Other cases are con-
stantly occurring to suggest that there is
too much authority vested in the young
physicians who are in charge Of the place.
and whose interest is mainly absorbed by
their desire to secure much technical
information as possible during their periods
of service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Lucky.

I've got the earth to live on
And the sun to give me light
And the stars to guide my footsteps
When l Journey forth by night.
There Is atmosphere in plenty
When l need a breath of air
So I'm thankful for the little
That's remaining as my share.
l wagered my possessions
On the party that got beat:
But l greet the sun and starlight
And the earth beneath my feet
With a keen appreciation.
l was lucky, it is true,
That | could make arrangements
To get rid of those things, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Infants Clothing,

Infants White WOrsed Mittens Pair 15c
Infants Hand-crocheted Worsted Bootees Pr PC.
Infants Outing Flannel Skirts, long and short
Infants Hand-crocheted White Worsted Sac1uns
with blue trimmings. Each. Observation-Disclosures. 39c
Infants Worsted Drawer Legsins black and
Chfldrens Outing Flannel Skirts. pink and blue
nnlshed with ruIe edged with embroidered scallop.
Childrens Outing Flannel Gowns. neat pink and
blue stripes: sizes to IA years. Each. 80. Soc
Childrens Cloth Goats. blue and brown, plain
backs. collars trimmed with braid. Each So. 80
Sect.rd floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Great Toy Store

We "Toy Store advsed-for than
department. larger than the average where nothing but
sod and of the largest and best equipped Toy
Stores this occupies fourth floor well light
ed well ventilated being reached by elevators
Toys here greater quantities and greater assortment than
before Toys old fashioned simple
marvellous and commonplace wonderland of playg embracing
novelties brought out this and imported direct by
this market hence obtainabe anywhere else in Washington
Mechanical Electrical Steam and Hot Air Toys Of French
Austrian and American Makes Wooden Toys Iron Toys Woo
Toys Tin Toys Musical Toys Paper Toys Rubber Toand the whole
line of Large Toys in greater variety than ever before
Our Large Toys were made expressly for and of superior
workmanship strength and durability The comprises
thing, every good sort that is worth having
Special attention called complete line of Toy Automobiles
Gently arrived from Paris comprising many elaborate effects which will
interest the old as well the young
Small Toys variety and in myriad formsevery imaginable
Daring the townogethe trashy kind that be
Washington elsewhere.
Attention called the thousand and odd intended
pecal for Xmas stockings grab bags favo euce and whist prizes
Our Toy Store great bazaar arranged that like be
together facilitating marked degree shopping this de-
partmen.
Toys from the Jack Stone the $4,000 Electrical Railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Our DOLL Department

complete of its anywhere
stock Dolls unsurpassed equaed by any
house America today Dolls every known kind and nationality
China Dolls Bue Dolls Negro Dolls Japanese Dolls Chinese Dolls
Dolls Clown Dolls Uncle Dolls Rubber Dolls Body
Dolls Walking Dolls, Talking Dolls,
Prices begin for bit of China Doll and end $1,000
for superb French Juneau" Doll
Attention called choice line of fine German Dolls of
Kestne make These strictly grade Dolls and being
personally selected by and imported direct offered prices
inferior grades They have full baoned bodies
price from soc. to 500 each.
Special attention called Kener" Dolls soc.
We made special effort have the best values possible get
anywhere these prices They better than last year
like and they cannot be duplicated.
Also complete lines of Dolls Furniture and Dolls Outtings
Guiding Long and Short Dresses Hats Caps Shoes Stockings Sacqu
ndergamen Booees Pocket Books Watches Umbrellas Toilet
Articles and everything imaginable pertaining dolls
Doll Houses and Toys for the doll house.
ing of different articles from the Man Clock
plete Paror Suite.
Our of Games Books and Blocks
and includes all the and latest well
popular ones
horns whstng of the birds the moong of the beang
the and the other things have for their
ment Saturday.
will be much interest and grown folks
Purchases made for the holidays will be carefully
delivered your convenience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Ex-President kruger's Mistake,

The weak spot in ex-President Kru-
gers armor of dignity is his absence from
the side Of the aged Mrs. Kruger. He left
her behind in Pretoria and he sent her a
pious telegram the other day quoting some
verses from the Psalms to teach her resig-
nation. Aged wives in adversely are apt t.
find the consoling presence of a husband
even more comforting than the Scriptures
The rugged old fellow will receive a more
cordial welcome in the United States if he
brings his frau with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
The Abolition of Ha.inx.

Virginia Military Academy has put itself
upon record very decidedly by expeiiing for
hazing three young men. all sons Of promi-
nent and wealthy parents. In combination
with this. Lieutenant Commander VAIN
wrg.lt's attitude toward the same practice
since he took charge of the Annapolis
Academy affords some promise shat public
sentiment Is making Roadway against the
college sentiment on this subject. Haxius
is cover for too much actual brutality to
survive much longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

1t is impossible not to sympathize with
the distress and indignation of Count de
Castellane. AT a stroke this young man,
who is still in the very prime of lie, has
been reduced to living some 3O0O 900
francs. Or about $500 go, a year, which Is
bare $4,000 a month. This is a little
advance for young man who was stony
broke few years ago. But life Is SO short,
Who would be content to work on at this
mere snairS pace?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
A Great National Monument.

The completion of this magnificent struc-
ture the Memorial bridge> will form a
notable addition to the great national mon
uments not merely of this country. but of
the whole world, ancient and modern. The
memorial will be fitting example Of the
best work of the American bridge engineer
in the beginning of the twentieth century
and in architectural effect it will be a
worthy companion to the Congressional
Library
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
She Wouldn't SCOI6.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tork-
ms, Il m not going to scold you bit about
the money you lost on the election"
That's very good of YOU
No: it's a relief to think that you had
a good time with it instead of my wasting
it, as l might have done. on new dress
or the grocery bill or something like that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Il suppose you feel rather disappointed at
the way the election turned OUT
No answered the defeated politician.
You will observe that the same people
are kept in office. The fault have to find
with this election is that 1t didn't turn out I"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

The flavor of winter and the smell of
moth balls accompanied the advent of the
first cold wave of the season. Thanks are
due that it did not arrive before the coal
strike was settled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Mr.. Quay cannot quite monopolize the
honors that his state has to bestow. Mr..
Wanamaker has just been reelected presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath
School Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

And now the gorgeous autumn leaf
We marvel to behold.
1t says, They don't like greenbacks,
So 1 guess we'll turn to gold"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

1t is limited that Richard Croker runs
political candidates to lose. If he ever tries
any tricks like these on the English race
course he will find himself in trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Children's Shoes.

Children's and Misses Button and Lace Shoes of
vitac calf. vitalic enamel, bright Dongola kan
CARGO and Ideal KID with wide extension soles,
spring heels. Goodyear welts English backstay-
excellent shoes for dress and everyday wear and
guaranteed in every particular; sizes to 3.
Sizes s1s to 1Ol5. Pair ...................s2O 90
Sizes II to Q Pair. s.. so
spring heels, sizes 21a to 81. Pair. $500
Children's "Toe-in" Shoes, Corset
Shoes and Weak Ankle Shoes.
A full line of Infants Colored
Soft-sole Shoes and Moccasins.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Mr.. Stevenson will no doubt accept the
result philosophically and not offer any re-
marks about not being one Of these people
who get defeated every time they run for
Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

In progressive euchre circles Mr.. Bryan
will receive sympathy a man who tried
to play a lone hand without the right cards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Any efforts Of the older leaders of the de-
mocracy to appear heartbroken are in most
cases likely to be palpable fictions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Tain de loss O money dat hurts when
you pays a lection bet" said Uncle Eben.
ITS havin' de yuthuh Teller believe he
was SO much smahter dan you, an per-
ducin' de documents to prove it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Mr.. Bryan will observe that when Tam
many purrs loudest 1t is most likely to
scratch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Mr.. Bryan assigns prosperity as the rea-
sons for desertions from his standard On
the whole. that sounds like a pretty good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Russia earnestly proclaims lack of desire
for a division of China, but shows dispo-
sition to hang on to the carving knife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

The landslide was too heavy to permit
even the usual cry of fraud to struggle
out from under the heap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09

Aguinaldo is doubtless a great deal dis
appointed in Webster Davis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
SHOOTING STARS.
An Element Of Weakness.

What do you think of the way Ken
lucky went?"
Well answered Colonel Stilwell, there
was some pretty lively voting, and some
pretty brisk counting. But it wasn't much
for craftsmanship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-09
Girls ClOthimgs

Box Jackets & Automobiles
Are pre-eminently the correct thing
in outer garments for girls and
young ladies' We show splendid
assortment of each. They are strict
ly man tailored and handsomely
stitched. Shades of tan and castor
are greatly in evidence, but there is
fair sprinkling of reds, browns and
blues.
We mention two exceptional val
ues, which for style and quality of
materials we believe are unmatch-
able at the prices.
For the small girl from 9 70 Il years we show
that buttons up close to the throat and can be
heavy silk and is stitched eight times around ' bot
tom and around collar. The material is fine Ker-
sey cloth. in tan. brown dark blue and red.
Special Price, 1915 Each.
For the young ladies' from IL years up we show
handsome twenty inch Automobile; silk lined
ed edges. The material Is an exceptional quality
OF kersey in light tan, castor. brown and dark
Special Value, $500 Each.
For the small girls heavy wrap we show Chev-
lot b . Ihree,qnarteTlensth "Autonobe'
nal In sizes to IL.
$1,000 Each,
and and the Same garment in full length reaching to
the bottom Of the dress.
$I2.5o Each,
We mention line Of Very Pretty Combina ton
Sailor Dresses all wool and made with very hand
some plaid skirt, and plain blouse trimmed with
plaid to mattel the skirt; sizes to IA years.
Special Price, $500 Each.
Also unusually pretty styles In Sailor Blouse
Dresses. In blue. garnet. red and brown. made in
plain and attractive combination effects. at
$3.50 to $3.50 Each.
We have secured another lot of the popular
Misses Sailor Suits. made of all-wool navy blue
serge, with large collars and turned-hack cuffs
faced with red blue cloth. trimmed with rows Of
braid and silk embroidered figures, forming an ex-
ceedincly neat and desirable dress for fall wear:
sizes to H.
Special Price, $500 Each.
Third floor