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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Pessinifstic CisnerOs.

The pessimistic condition of mind con-
corning the future Of Cuba shown by the
former president of the provisional cuban
rerubIic Salvador Cisneros y Betancourt,
can be accounted for only by the fact that
from youth TO old age this doughty patriot
has been struggling against foe 10 I'D
erty In the form of the Spanish govern
ment whose representatives have used chi
canery and deception whenever they could
prolong the hold of Spain on Cuba by such
means.
The United States will, of course, see to
1t that there Is a stable government in full
working order in Cuba before withdrawing
from the island. and will secure from that
government stipulations that the interests of
this country will not be injured by the
young republic when it has once been
launched It's career. The very attitude
of Cfsneros in attempting ungratefullly to
avoid an honorable agreement such as
should exist between the United States and
the people of the island 1t has rescued from
tyranny suggests the wisdom of the action
of the administration.
Mr.. Cisneros asserts that the Cubans will
not willingly be annexed to the United
States He should know that the United
States has not yet signified its willingness
to annex Cuba. The fact is that Cuba
needs the United States far more than this
country needs Cuba.
1t would not be strange If within COM
raratively short time Cuba should be found
knocking at the door of the american re-
public praying for admission, and If that
time comes, 1t is not likely that Cuba will
find immediate entrance. A debt-bur
dened people. one that has not been sue
cessful In self government may find an in
different reception when such an appeal is
made. When Cisneros undertakes to i'm
press upon his people the idea that the
United States is covetng their island he
dcceives them he himself is deceived.
Cuba may in time become part of the United
States but If that happens ii will be be-
cause the Cubans themselves eagerly desire
II. seeing in that relation their own highest
security liberty and prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
The Conviction of Caleb Powers.

The verdict against Caleb Powers is re-
markable but not more so than was the
whole conduct of the trial. The prisoner
stood charged with the blacklist of crimes
If he was guilty of anything 1t was of as
sisting in a conspiracy for the assassina-
ton Of William Goebel. And yet his pun
ishment is fixed at Imprisonment for life.
Why was not the sentence of death I'M
posed? Other trials are to follow, and let
US suppose that the crime of having fired
the shot that killed Mr.. Goebel is fixed upon
one of the accused by the same methods
that have just served to convict Mr.. Pow
ers. What will the verdict be in his case?
The death penalty? Shall the man who
organized the conspiracy escape with inn
prisonment while the cheap creature who
pulled the trigger is sent to the gallows?
Or shall no death penalty at all be inflicted
for SO heinous crime?
The trial opened with judge upon the
bench whose whole sympathies were with
the prosecution. He had been one of Mr..
Goebels closest friends. He ruled steadily
against the accused He insulted from the
bench the leading counsel for the prisoner
an ex-governor of the state, and a man of
the highest character and dignity. His final
instructions to the jury were stronger even
IMAM the puDIc IlStu DSeH leu 10 expect, anu
the defense excepted to them in toto.
The leading attorney for the prosecution
obliged to leave Cincinnati a few years
ago for unprofes,sional conduct, and was
tainted with his record in open court. The
jury contained eleven democrats and in
the cummings up of the states attorneys
their political sympa thies were freely
played upon. The principal witnesses
against the prisoner were men accused of
being co-conspirators with him, and the
only witness who swore TO having seen
the shot that killed Mr.. Goebei fired. and
VINO located the assassin in Caleb Powers
office, promptly arrested for perjury,
and is now in Jail in Georgetown awaiting
trial that charge.
The case will be taken to the higher
court appeal. But the Goebelites have
secured campaign document in the con-
viction Of Mr.. Powers, and will use it all
through the state canvass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Forward March. or Mark Tfme?

Shall the government mark time for the
next two or four years or go forward upon
the path Of national duty and progress !?
Can II afford simply TO mark time?
Those who are opposed TO free silver and
yet have decided to support Mr.. Bryan
Tor the presidency point to the Senate as
assurance that risk would be taken on
the financial score by electing him. ANY
recommendation he might make on the
subject 10 Congress- or any free coinage
bill a democratic House might pass would
be OF no avail in the Senate According TO
this calculation we should mark time ON
the financial question.
Those who are opposed to free trade and
yet have decided TO support Mr. Bryan for
the presidency also turn to the Senate for
their comfort. The Star suggested the
other day that, II elected, Mr. Bryan, in
moving for a reduction OF the war taxes
would be likely 10 recommend a revision
of the whole Dingley tariff law on free
trade lines. The reply made to this is that
such measure would fail in protection
Senate Marking time again. The war
taxes should be reduced, If not repealed al
together at as early day as they can be
spared. But who shall say what the re-
suit would be IL the whole question of
taxation should be opened between free
trade majority in the House and a protec-
ton majority in the Senate?
Mr.. Hoar is of opinion that Mr. Bryan
could not muster the democratic strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

in the Senate in favor of his policy for
dealing with the Philippines. He mentions
the attitude Of Messrs. Morgan, Pettus and
McLaurin, all Of whom are in favor OF
expansion. Without that strength Mr..
Bryan could do nothing, and with 1t even
he might be powerless. For what reason Is
there to suppose that Mr.. Hoar. Mr..
Mason and Mr.. Wellington, strongly as
they feel on the subject, would help Mr..
Bryan along with purely democratic pro-
gram?
The reelection of Mr.. Mckinley and the
choosing of a House favorable to expan-
sion, sound money and protection would,
on the other hand, enable action to be
tai en- all along the line. Action should be
tai IN. The subjects are all pressing. Inc
new Congress should deal with the Philip
pines, should reduce the war taxes, and
should add to the currency legislation of
the present Congress features which would
make the circulating medium more flexible.
But propositions for scuttle, for free trade
and for free coinage at 16 to 1 would bring
us at least to standstill, and they might
lead to widespread disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

golf and the driving Of automobiles. These
professions, coupled with a regular course
Of dining out and evening parties keep a
surprisingly large number of young men
pretty busy. But there 10 one youth In
Brooklyn who aims at higher things. He
aspires to be a professional jockey, and is
said to have the promise of a mount in a
coming big handicap on one of the metro
politan tracks. His father is said to en-
courage him In his ambition probably on
the theory that the son might do good
deal worse. 1t is a lucrative calling pro-
vided the aspirant keeps his head clear and
his avoirdupois at a very low figure. He
makes money on the tracks instead OF
spending 1T with the bookmakers. II he Is
both shrewd and inscriptions, he can see
to 1t that the bookmakers even pay him
large sums of money. This particular
Brooklyn youth might do a great deal bet
ter, but he and his family seem to be sat
1sffed and no one else has any reasonable
ground for complaint except the luckless
individuals who may bet on the horse he
rides. At least he has shown remarkable
originality in breaking away from the old
routine of nine months in the year at a
country club and three months at a city
club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Death Would he Welcome,

There is at least one man in Greater New
York who seems to have a realizing sense
of police conditions in that interesting If
not always well governed, burg Early yes
terday morning he was found in one Of New
Iork's parks vainly endeavoring to put an
end to his existence by slashing at his left
wrist with a razor. He was checked before
he had succeeded in this effort. Asked as
to his reason for wishing to quit New York
for presumably cooler cline, he said that
his son had joined the police force and he
realized that he could never live down the
disgrace. While suicide should never be
encouraged or excused, one must admit that
this unhappy individual had an unusually
good reason for wishing to die. Events of
last week were enough to convince any one
that there is something very wrong in the
management of the police department of
that ! ig town. Reputable eye-witnesses in
plents aver that numerous attacks on inno-
cent and peaceable negroes by bands of
white ruffians were watched by the police
who, If they did not actually encourage
these outrages. at least did not interfere.
while at the same time scores of unofrend-
ing negroes We're hauled about by the police
roughly used and sometimes dubbed, and
dragged off to the police stations on the
theory that they were being protected from
the mobs The murder of policeman by q
negro which started all the trouble was a
shocking affair but 1t offers no excuse for
the subsequent attacks on all negroes, good
or bad. New York is run more wide-open
today than II has been for years. and the
police are doing little if anything to remedy
the evil. Still things have come to a pretty
pass when a citizen prefers death to the
disgrace that would come from having a son
on the police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
The Jan ms n Fighting Man.

Recent events in China have once more
served to call attention to the skill and
prowess of the Japanese soldier. Prior to
the war between China and Japan many
prophets who did not appreciate the peo-
pie of that wonderful island empire, indi
vdually and masse, believed that the
japanese would be simply overwhelmed by
vast hordes from the densefy populated
fiowery kingdom. The outcome of that
brief but remarkable war served to give
the civilized world better idea of the Jap
as a fighting man. Military experts were
deeply impressed at the time with the dis
cipline and bravery of the men and the
skill and ability of their leaders. They
realized that the Japanese army would have
to be taken into serious consideration in the
future Events have justified their opinion.
The latest news from China shows that the
japanese have once more covered them
selves with glory. Dispatches from London
are to the effect that military men are
more than ever impressed with the eff
cheney and gallantry of the japanese troops
during the progress toward Pekin. 1t is said
that for steadiness and dash the Japanese
regiments have shown themselves the equal
of the best in the European armies. AT the
battle of Pei-Tsang their work is described
magnificent Their only fault seems to
be that they are a bit too impetuous and
are prone TO take desperate chances. They
have been in the fore front in every i'm
portant engagement and they have inva-
riaby shown themselves worthy of the con-
fidenee which has been placed in them.
Japan has taken wonderful strides in the
last few decades, but in no phase of her
rational character is her development more
noticeable at the present moment than in
those qualities which co-operated to place
her in the front rank as military power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

General Chaffee was heard from yester-
day for the first time since the taking of
Pekin II IS TO be regretted that his dis
patch does not go more fully into the stu
alton. doubtless he does not realize how
anxiously people In this country await the
fullest possible news from the occupied
city. and he is not the man TO estimate
what he has done himself even at its true
value. But his dispatch, brief as it is,
contains the good news that only eight of
Uncle Sans brave boys were wounded in
the days fighting which resulted in the
allied troops entering the legation grounds
This is indeed good cause for congratula-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Our Policy Vindicated.

From the Philadelphia Press.
We should not forget hat if any one
thing saved the ENJOYS II was the Conger
cipher dispatch received by Secretary Hay
on July 20
What this advance of the allies accom-
plshed In a fortnight it is not necessary
to repeat here But that the world Is re-
jocing in the relief of the legations on Au-
gust II, instead Of awaiting a September
advance which would fetch their dishonor-
ed remains home is due to the cipher dis
patch OF Mr. Conger. And this cipher dis
patch in turn was the result of the ac-
ceptance by Secretary Hay of Minister
Wus offer to put him in communication
with the imprisoned minister. While events
have not indicated the Chinese govern
ment they have the policy of the admins
trafion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Sons of Wealth.

People in moderate circumstances are
often called upon to sympathize with the
very wealthy who must solve the vexing
problem Of what to do with their sons
Many men who, starting well down in life,
have worked themselves into great aff1u-
ence find that their offspring have either
no desire or no ability to follow in their
foot steps and prefer TO live a life Of idle
luxury. OF late, however, these youths,
who. by the way. are much to be pitied If
they only knew 1t, have found more or less
useful. II not remunerativs. occupation in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
SHOOTING STARS.
ShrewJ.

She isn't very expert stenographer,
said one young woman, land yet the polIt
ical orator for whom she takes dictation
has raised her salary three times this
year.
Yes" answered the other. she isn't
expert, but she is clever She told me
about it. She always giggles out loud when
she comes to any portion of speech that
he obviously intends to be funny"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
DisaGreeable Facts for England.


England's military establishment in gem
erai Is coming In for a sharpness of criti-
cism to which ii has not been subjected
since the time of the Crimean war Wis
count Wolseley's declaration that the 30, $50
men just Unanswered before him at Alder
shot were utterly unfit to send abroad
badly led and badly taught will fall rath-
er dismally on the ear of John Bull, who
pays the bills and expects his drilled fight
ing men to come up to a good standard
But 1t Is wholesome, If disagreeable, that
he should know the truth about them, and
there is no reason to doubt that Lord VOL
seley has impaired it to him in a direct
unvarniShed manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
"Alc0lia,"
SOlidified Alcohol.

"Alcolia" is the simplest
sort of a little stove for home
use or for travelling. 1t is al
WAYS ready, and it can be
carried around in the pocket
with perfect ease. 1t can be
used for boiling eggs, heat
ing water for tea or coffee,
heating curling irons, sealing
wax. cabinet baths-for any
purpose for which burning
alcohol can be used. 1t has
great advantages over liquid
alcohol. and it is non-ex-
plosive, and there is no
waste. no evaporation, no
odor and no harmful in
gradients.
Fifth dor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
A Democratic DOubter.

But Mr.. Bryan has at last made this
much plain: "Anti-imperialism'' means for
one thing that We are to surrender all
rights that We have acquired in the Phil
ippines, and that we are to have absolutely
nothing whatever to do with the govern
ment of those islands in the future In
view of the immense and unexpected sac
rifices which the United States has made
in acquiring the Philippines it remains to
be seen how popular Mr.. Bryan's grand
policy will be with the American people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Losing Time,

From the Kansas City Star.
Isn't the objection of the Confederate As
ISOLATION of the Army of the Tennessee
against reunions of the blue and the gray.
and the protest against General Gordon ac-
cepting an invitation to be present at the
reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic
at Chicago. rather turning back the hands
Of the clUckf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
A Notable Execution.

From the Kansas City Journal.
Said Mr.. Bryan in his Indianapolis ac-
ceptance speech: ITO him who would
either through class legislation or in the
absence of necessary legis alton, trespass
upon the rights of another the democratic
party says: Thou shalt not Indeed!
How about the Legislation against class
and the trespass upon rights in North Caro-
1pao
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

Mayor Garter Harrison of Chicago stop
ped his runaway automobile by letting 1t
collide with telegraph pole. This occur
renee should be noted as about the only
argument Of much Importance yet offered
for not burying the electric wires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Jelly
Glasses.

We have just received large ship
ment Of best tin-top Jelly Glasses.
They are made for us by one of
the best manufacturers and are full
size and of unusually clear glass.
We offer them i'll two lots, as follows:
Lot No. 1-Thirtyfre barrels of Third OIC
pint Jelly Glasses, in plain round, square bS'
and futed shapes, with tin tops. DOZEN
Lot No. 2-Forty barrels OF Half-pnt .3dDC
Jelly Glasses, in three shapes, with tin
tops. DOLEN.
Also extra large Jelly Glasses and
Jam Jars.
EifIh hnnr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

A scheme is on foot to convert the mud
at the bottom of the Thames river into
fuel. This affords ID new encouragement
with reference to the drinking water at
certain seasons. Perhaps the thrifty house
holder can save it up and burn it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

BY sending him out to counteract the eff
feet of Roosevelt's speeches. the democrats
show a disposition to put Towne to more
hard work and bother than he would have
had by remaining a candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

The manner In which extremes meet is
shown by the fact that people in search OF
sociological Sensations either go in for a
Summing trip or else proceed to stir up
Fashionable society"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

There is a gentle suggestion in the at
mosphere that the shirt waist man will
sooner or later have to yield to the fur
trimmed overcoat man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

The anti-expansionists going to have
a newspaper. 1t will be limited in size to
start with. But it will expand as soon as
any excuse presents itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

Tammany hopes IT will be cool enough be-
fore next November TO prevent an ice trust
from seeming a matter of much conse-
Cutnce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

The young King of Spain does not play
golf. This, by the way, is the only news
of consequence that has come from Spain in
a long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

1t will tax Mr.. Bryan's agile logic very
severely to demonstrate that a full dinner
pail is an empty argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20

DIn order to avoid delays. ON nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he Addressed
20 any individual connected with the
ONCE hut simpIy to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Depart
meBt.. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Machine=Made
Fruit Jars.

We offer best quality Machine
made Fruit Jars, in three sizes.
These jars are smooth around the
top, the same thickness throughout
and are without the weak places so
often found in the old-style, hand
made jars. They cost no more than
the poorer makes.
Nicely packed, each dozen in a
neat partitioned wooden case, COM
plete with opener.
Pint size. Dozen case. ................. SOC.
Quart size. Dozen case. Coo.
Half-gallon size. Dozen case.......... U.s..
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
The Difference.

A child, once burnt avoids the fire
But when grown up he'll persevere
In a political desire
And get re-singed three times a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
What He Raised,

I see that your friend the politician af-
fects farming
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel. He
goes in fur that sort o thing a good deal.
Us country folks kind o like to be fiat
tered that way
Has he ever raised anything?'
Wal, he's raised the hopes of the people
around here several times. But that's
about all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Handkerchief
Specials.

Two special lots Of Hant
at the following low prices
% dozen WOmen's Afi-iinen Hem
stitched Handkerchirfs, with narrow
hens. An extra good value at the
price.
25 dozen Mems A1l-linen Hemstitch-
cd Handkcrchicfs, good size, narrow
hens. A very exceptional value.
Fist floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Steam Cookers
For Gas Stoves.

We are now showing
complete line of choice quail
ity Steam Cookers, in three ca mn
sizes. These cookers enable apl wv
you to cook three vegetables sn De
and only use one gas burner
and to get dinner with two AND
burner gas stove. They save Sn SO
both gas and room. Have
copper bottoms and can be hAoh
used on gas, gasoline or Oil
stoves.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
The Shirt Whist Peril.

A man stood sadly thinking
As he neer had thought before
And his heavy heart kept sinking
AS he scanned the dry-goods store
Where mems shirt waists were suspended
He exclaimed in tones perplexed
How VIII this strange tale be ended?
What is going to happen next?
will our wives go earn the money
And disturb our sweet repose
With remarks passed out as funny
On their usband's Easter clothes?
VIII they scan the ledger sadly,
And with accents wondrous wise
Say, Affairs going badly:
Dear, you must economize?'
viii our loving spouses quote us
And declare at Sabbath dawn
That We go to church to notice
What the other men have on?
OF all foibles ever started,
By this one We most are vexed,
And we ask it, timid- hearted.
What Is going to happen next?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-20
Notions and
Dressrnakers' Supplies.

Little things that all women need
for the sewing room or dressing ia
bic. You'll find the qualities first
class and prices no higher than in
ferior sorts usually bring.
Tracing Wheels, hardened steel rollers. 1o,
haeh. ..''.............. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Fancy Frilled SILK Garter Elastic Yard. so.
ra heohon SILK Hose Supporters $50. and SOC.
Collar Forms. Each. ......... - anu w.
Pins In books, asserted black and white... w.
English Pins. Paper.
Cabinet Hair Pins. PAPER D.
Needle Books. Each. ...... 25c. to SIPS
Hooks and Eyes, with spring. Card ...... j.
Hook and Eye Tape. Yard. .............. ~
Ready wound Robbins, for machines box, rec
Prussian BINDING. black and white. w.
Taffeta Seam Binding. half inch wide. red. pink,
light blue. orange, lavender, tan, gray and IOc
cream lO-yard piece. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Cotton Bone Casing silk stitched. Piece. ~
Fancy Whalebone Casing. Piece. y
Seamless; Stockinette Dress Shields, with very line
covering.
size . Pair 13c.
s,zs 3 Pair 15c.
s,xe pair nc.
,.u, &c.
Br,lsh-edgc Skirt Braid, fine quality. Yard.
Ceiluloid Shoe Horns. Each. .............
Sewing Machine Needles. Dozen. ~
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Hercules Rra,d Yard &C., &c. and &c.
White Pique Cord-edge Skirt Braid. ...... -
White Wave Cotton Braid. Yard. . -
First floor.