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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
The Vice Presidency.

Tho rapI,hlfcaus are making il a condition
that their candidate for Vice President snail
l. a man whose standing and ability would
.utifIe him to consideration for first place
if a contest for that place were in prog
ress They are justified N taking that po-
sition, and il is to be hoped that they VIII
adhere to il and make a nomination IN ac-
cur,lance with the requirement AS MI
Hanna puts it, there is but one life between
the Vice President and the onerous ana
impurtant duties Of the presidency; and
called ut any time by untoward circum-
stances to the higher post the second OIL
Ger Of the government should be equal To II.
The Leading names now under consider
atom al Philadelphia are those of men who
easily fill this bill. Mr.. Allison, MIR. Long.
MIR Smith Governor Roosevelt, Mr.. Bliss.
Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Dolliver are all
men of wide experience and recognized
ability. Thoroughly familiar with national
affairs and helpers in the making OF much
important history in Washington and else
where any one of them would be safe
man in the White House, and. what Is
more could be depended upon to carry out
his party's policies to the full. They are
all AS Mr.. Mckinley is. for sound money.
protection, and for gathering the fruits OF
expansion.
There is the same reason why the demo
Gratis also should make this condition. ana
it is to be hoped that when they buckle
down to their task at Kansas city they
will 1t is true that if they do they Will
make shipwreck of many states and most
earnest aspirations. What will be LEFT Oh
the Sulzer boom. the Belmont and GuS-
Ctnheimer booms the George Fred Willanls
boom and other booms of like kid size 100
numerous to mention? Nothing, of course.
But have they ever been serious! have
they not served the full purposes OF their
origin? Have not the boomers been extern
sivciy advertised. when otherwise they
would not at this time have been heard OF I!
The democrats are not poor In the mat
ter of able men. Mr.. Teller, Mr.. Stone OF
Missouri, Mr. HILL Mr.. German, Mr. Daniel
Mr. Cockrell. all rank high. and in point OF
experience even above Mr.. Bryan. They
arse not in agreement as to public poAcles
As those mentioned for second place by the
republicans are but If the supreme ques-
ton. as some of them insist, is to save the
country from the smash of imperialism
why should any one of them refuse the use
of his name as candidate on the ticket
with Mr. Bryan to that end?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Infants and Little
Children's Garments

Hundreds upon hundreds of gar
ments in fine cambria, soft nainsook
and strong muslin, representing the
latest and best ideas in juvenile ap-
parel, and priced so modestly as to
admit of complete and fresh ward
robe for the little folks at all times.
Infants Cambria and Nainscok Slips. ruffe or
Infants Cotton Shirts, high neck and long sleeves
low neck and short sleeves, buttoned down the
iion.. EACH -oc
Infants Long and Short Fannelette Skirts
Children's Bingham and Percaie Dresses, round
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Children's Bingham and Percale Dresses, Jokes
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Childrens Sainsook, India Linon and Cambria
White Dresses, Jokes trimmed with insertion and
tucks and hemstitchel ruffe. Each .75c.
Children's Large White Lawn Hats trimmed with
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Children's Muslin Drawers, good quality, finished
with hem and tLcks; sizes to years. Pr. .12,.e.
size ~ years. Ialr Loo
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1s-inch Siedicated Birdeyye.' io:yard lengths.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

There is trouble in Tammany Hall The
absent boss is to sail for home tomorrow.
and pending his arrival he has deposed his
erstwhile representative and placed a per-
sopal friend in charge. The row was caused
by the ice trust disclosures. Croker is said
to be In seething rage against Van Wyck
and Carroll. who have dared to bring the
name of Tammany into disrepute by buying
ice stock. So he is hurrying home to pun
Ssh them. Meanwhile. the factions in Tam
many are studying the stock lists of the
Ice Trust. recently disclosed. and wonder
ing whether Cookers rage can possibly be
due to the fact that he got less than the
mayor and the leader There is a very dis
t!act impression that most. If not all. of the
stock hold by these persons was given to
them free Of cost. through a process of
Astrdsrnain not yet fully explained 1t is
impossible 70 believe that Croker ia angry
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because the mayor and the leader yielded
thus to temptation. The Tigers chief viz
tue Is its capacity for taking moral falls
without physical hurt. Nor can the chief
be angry because the public has become
acquainted with the facts. Croker must
long ago have learned that II Is unneces-
sary to be siueamishly discreet in New
York about political iniquity. The mayor.
of course. may have offended the boss by
the somewhat clumsy manner in WHICH the
trick was turned. showing himself still an
amateur at the game. But the suspicion
will not down that Croker's resentment
springs from the revelation that he was not
sufficiently remembered in the distribution
while his back was turned. 1t will never
do for Tammany to become so disorganized
as to refuse the chief his full tithes.
whether present or absent. And so
johnny" Carroll steps aside for Larry
Delmour. while the mayor. faltering be-
tween an angry boss and public prosecu-
ton. wonders whether it Is worth while
living. after all.
The serious question Is whether New
York will take advantage of the disaffec-
ton in Tammany and sweep the whole
gang out of power this autumn far as
the elections can go, or will continue to
suffer the bad government and extortion Of
the chief and his helpers for another period.
Even Coler, the pure, uncorruptible con-
troller, who was thought to be so honest
that he was to be shelved by an election to
the governorship in order that Tammany
might be rid of him. has fallen under sus-
picon. Charges have been filed accusing
him of skulduggery in connection with
bond issue. The people who only smile
when tried and tested Tammanyite fol-
lows the traditions of his craft are cha
grined by the thought that even strict in
tesrty may weaken in the noxious atmos
phere of Crokerism. Coler is in an unen-
vable position. If he be guilty he destroys
the fond illusion that an honest man could
be elected to office by Tammany votes and
remain honest. If he be innocent he wins
the scorn of his political associates for fail
ure to grasp his opportunities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Asked when in Baltimore on Wednesday
whether as the result of the war in South
| Africa the Beers would emgrate to the
United States in large numbers, Mr.. Wes-
| sells. one of the Boer ENJOYS. replied:
mo. they will not. 1t Is very kind of
people in the United States to make us
such fine offers to settle here. but we want
assistance of another kind just now. We
shall never leave our land. 1t has been en-
riched by the blood and tears of our people
and in it We shall live and die. If we are
conquered this time We shall continue to
live there, and shall sooner or later throw tI
OF the yoke and gain our freedom There
will be another war when We have recov-
cred from the effects of this one"
There has never been any serious expec-
tation in the United States that the Beers
would leave their own country and make
| home here. The talk on that subject has
been but a feature Of the civility extended
to the ENJOYS. Mr.. Vessels has probably
correctly interpreted it. and has replied to
1t politely, as the occasion required. OF
course the Beers as a people. will remain
where they are. They are attached to the
country, and. as Mr.. Vessels puts it, they
have enriched 1t with their blood and tears.
Both sentiment and everyday self-interest
will unite to keep them in South Africa.
The doors here are open to everybody, but
1t cannot truthfully be said that there are
any special inducements for the Beers to
come.
Mr.. Vessels prediction that the Beers
will not remain conquered, but will come
again. and throw off the British yoke Is
to be received with some reservation. He
doubtless believes what he says. But Brit
ish control in the Transvaal and the Orange
River Colony means rapid and very
great change there. The country under
more liberal laws will rapidly fill up, and
the Beers will soon be in a small minority
They have been in the minority for some
years, but the laws they made and on
forced SO rigidly gave them control and
enabled them to pursue their own course
The British policy. in British as in other in
terests, must be of another description
There should be no Outlander class, but
equal opportunities afforded all who come
into the country to help develop and
strengthen it. and who show their worth
and add to the general prosperity.
In a few years therefore 1t will not be in
the power of the Beers. even If they should
be so disposed. to put an end to British
control in the former Boer territory. Brit
ish strength VIII increase much more rapid
ly than their own. 1t may be too that as
time passes their animosities against the
British will soften. They will share in all
the improvement of the country. And 1t is
to be remembered that strong party
among them was opposed to the war now
closing. Dom Paul forced the war Cen
eral Joubert objected The memory of Jou-
bert, therefore, and not that of Kruger,
may be the dominating influence with the
Beers in the days to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
CONTEMPLATING Imbecility.

The century road race is something to be
discouraged. 1t demonstrates nothing but
the imbecilty of few cycling enthusiasts,
Is of no value to any one, and Is uninter-
esting to all except those who may take
part in 1t. Furthermore, 1t Is decidedly
harmful to the majority Of riders.
Fortunately. this sort of riding Is going
out of favor. Few people are now con-
sumed with an ambition to wear century
bars upon their breasts, the majority
being content to use the bicycle as 1t should
be used-for recreation. 1t is to be hoped
that year or so more will see the century
race so fallen in public estimation that 1t
will not pay to get one up. 1t Is about the
most senseless thing in the line Of alleged
sport that ever was devised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

M1mphelts Concentrated Soups dozen cans. 81 10
Surnnam Olam Chowder can. 10c
ETaahieohe Iotnatoes dozen cans. 75c.
.uePeiaience tomatoes, dozen cans. Soc
AIaska "a no9, cans for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25c.
Hfnlour veal Loaf, can. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25c.
nTippereo herring, can .................... 23c.
Dearuseys b0helcss Herring can. .......... 10c.
Ramona brand California Peaches. dozen cans. 81. %
S1iumDus Brand California Peaches doz cans. s. %
Meop 8 Maine cream Sugar Corn, can. 12c.
oiueoeIrles, can DC.
Seiect queen owes, bottle. &c.
SoiuMpia BRAND Potted Ham and Tongue, can. Zoe.
Soiumpa Brand Potted Chicken, can. 15c.
Baley.s Clam Extract, can. ................. 25e.
Santreii Cochran's Ginger Ale, doz bottles 81 IS
Gross Blackwell's Raspberry Vinegar, bot . 29c
Kose's Lime Juice, bottle. :................ SIC.
Hire Root Beer Extract, bottle. Zoe.
Rabbits Best Laundry Soap, box of 100 cakes 70
Proctor CANDLES oleine Soap. 60-lb box. 81 70
Circus Soap. box OF 100 cakes. ............$35 so
oeine soap, Dox or 10 cakes. 81. 90
Fifth 0Oor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Abnormally Suspicious.

Are you against the trusts?' asked the
influential citizen.
II am" answered Senator Sorghum.
you oppose all trusts. without any reser-
vations or exceptions"
Now. look here; I'm not going to be
pinned down in that manner. If I say
make no exceptions. you'll infer I don't
own stock in any Of the big monopolies.
And then you'll go out and cite that as
evidence that I'm not as important and In
f1uential as I pretend to be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Admiral Dewey in his latest announce
men; that he is no longer a presidential as
p;rant says that he was persuaded 10 per-
NIT the use of his name in this connection
by the leaders or those whom we have
always regarded as the leaders" But he
proceeds. he has learned since that the peo-
pie do not want him for President. and he
is. fervently thankful therefor. Then liz The
next breath he asserts that "ln these days
the people do not select the President"
lie is chosen by a few political leaders.
1t is in order now to ask, What sort of
leaders were they who persuaded the ad-
Iniral 10 allow his name to be used? Who
were these men who representing them
selves as leaders. We're really not of the
kind who get together in advance of con-
ver;iors and fix up presidential states.
whether the people are willing or not? Has
not Admiral Dewey been buncOed by gang
OF confidence men who have been mas
queraiiu= as leaders?
The nal If the episode is: First Mill
tary heroes should stick TO their lines of
highest efficiency and not risk loss of pub
lie esteem by ventures into the dangerous
n.lI IF politics; second. when approached
by leaders of political thought they
should demand credentials, look. as it We're,
for the strawberry maIk of genuine lead
ersI.ip, and refuse to follow unless satisfied
that their tempters are the real article.
The result of this experience is that the
people. though sorely distressed by the rev.
citation of weak ambition in the admiral.
Will not b called upon to bewail the utter
loss Of parsonage who has commanded
their admiration and affection by his excel
lent professional service. 1t has been an
unfortunate episode on all accounts, for the
leaders who could not lead. for the hero
who endangered his prestige and for the
people. whose faith in the sterling qualities
of the man Of the hour was for many weeks
shaken almost to the point of destruction.
And now il IS all over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Another Csc.
Broom Special.

We received today another ship
ment of our extra quality 4-string
Carpet Brooms, which are unusually
well made of selected broom corn
and which under usual conditions
would sell for much more. We in
wife the inspection of practical house
keepers. Special price,
csc. each.
Also one lot of lightweight
Brooms.
2Ic. each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Young Folks
Summer Shoes.

Best styles, best feathers, best
workmanship goods that we very
cheerfully guarantee in every particu-
lar. Full lines OF Shoes for outing
wear.
Misses and Children's Dark Tan Button and Lace
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Misses and Chdren's Ian Wei Kid Button and
Lace Shoes. full round tees, broad soles; sizes SO
to 1917. Pair. 81 90
Sizes II to 2. Pair 81 40
Little Mems Russia Goat Lace Shoes, spring heels
"a solid shoe for small boys; sizes Sla to 1874.
~. ~
Boys Russia Calf Lace Shoes, broad extension
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rough of vacation sizes II to 51a. Pair s.. 90
The materials used in these shoes the very
best to be had and We guarantee them in every
particular-that is say, II the uppers break be-
fore the first wear out We will replace them
with pair.
Thiri floor
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MUSLIN Underwear
Department.


Always ample variety from which
to make your choice. All the usual
sizes, and likewise full assortment
OF the extra sizes. No skipping in
quantity, quality or size, and the low
est to the highest priced garment is
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med.
, Women's Cambria Drawers, hem and tucks.
women's Nainsook Drawers. two styles hem and and
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Wo ,i Muslin Gowns. trimmed with Insertion
Women's Nainsonk Gowns bishop style trimmed
with lace or Hubbard style, with hemstitched yoke
edged with embroidery Each. 81 90
Women's Muslin and Cambria C7emises round
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Women's Nainsook Chemises round neck, trim.
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Womens Muslin Walking Skirts, umbrella shape
founce of cambria. with cluster Of tucks Ea 75c
Momen's Figured Lawn Kimona Gowns, with
Women's Figured Lawn Kimona Dressing SacSues
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Women.s White Lawn Dressing Sacques, fitted
PACK full 'front.' turnover collar, trimmed with en-
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Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Their Value Already shown.

The present troubles in China afford an
instructive object lesson as to the value of
the Philippine Islands. strategically to the
United States. Instead of having to send
ships and men all the way from the United
States to protect Americans in China they
can be sent thither from Manila In such
a crisis as the present that difference of
ten days or more might make all the diff
ference in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Has His SuspiciOns.

do you believe in the theory of re-
incarnation?' asked the mystical friend.
"Well." answered Mr.. Sirius Barker. dys-
peptically. II don't suppose there Is any
way of getting positive proof. But 1 will
say that I've got neighbors who remind me
of Herod and Caligula, and Nero and Henry
VIII and Judge Jeffreys and lot more OF
those old timers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Skinner
COrsets.

We have complete assortment of
all the desirable and reputable makes
and styles of Corsets for warm
weather wear, and call attention to
a new line OF Bathing or Golfng
Corsets made Of net, in girdle effect
and without steels in front.
W. O. o. COrsets. good quality net. extra long and
Batbina or Gons dcrsets Imported net %
W. G. q. Corsets. imported net. extra long me,
dunn and short. Pair, 90
P. N. Corsets, imported net, low bust, short hips.
Dalr .$lUU
r. & G. Corsets. imported net low bust, long
hips. P8lr.
r. & G. Tape Oorsets, long waist, short hips.
Pair. .................... .................$17 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

The presidential bees draw near;
Their antics oft are funny.
They buzz and gambol without fear
And the landlords get the honey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Making Distinctions.

IT wonder IL these reports of homicide in
China are ali true?'
Its usually easy to distinguish fact from
fiction" answered the man who has trained
himself to decide quickly. "If the report
concerns the Chinese emperor. it is not
true. If 1t concerns a missionary, 1t is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

The attempts to serve requisition papers
on Ex-Governor Taylor when he attends
the Philadelphia convention may supply
the interest which was lost when the efforts
to lasso Mr.. Roosevelt as a vice presidential
candidate were abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Extrnordinarx seIf-Enacement.

HE seems a wonderfully modest man."
Modest! rejoined the politician. 1.-The
word doesn't begin to express it. Why. he
doesn't even believe that he would stand a
show Of getting vice presidential nominal
ton if he should care to make fight for
it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

From the New York Mail and Express.

FlOm inc Now 1OrR Maf and Enpress.
Senator Spooner describes populist as q
man opposed to everything that is and in
favor of everything that Is not. But a
populist Is also q man who spells progress
backward, measures the greatness Of the
republic with the length Of his whiskers
and believes that drought and chickenpox
can be prevented by act Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

China IS such q large country that the
empress dowager can give her pursuers
quite chase if she ever decides to put the
capital in a private vehicle and take it
with her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Mr.. Addicks has gone to Philadelphia.
The smoothness and c,uracy of proceed
ings there will scarcely remind him of the
Delaware legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

By entrusting himself to a private car
Dom Paul indicates that he has a great
deal of confidence in his ability to estab-
lish government control of railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Mr.. Bryan does not waste time inquiring
whether these democratic leaders in vari-
Gus states are gathering about him because
they love him or because they are afraid of
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Cuba is inclined to think that the new
era ought to be accompanied by more bell
punches, cash registers and similar de-
Vices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Any boom that Mr.. Van Wyck may have
possessed this summer has been put into
cold storage.
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Taffeta Ribbons
At Special Prices.

About 100 pieces of fine Taffeta
Ribbons, S inches wide, in white and
all the beautiful pastel tints.
2oc., CSC. and 2oc. yard.
Values up to soc.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

There are apprehensions in both Philadel-
phia and Kansas City that a vice presiden-
tial nomination may go wild and hit some
innocent bystander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

the powers in order to prevent the one
hand a massacre of all Christians and on
the other 1 conflict over>eerritory the emo
of which no man couyH foretell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
A Wise Admiral.
From the Indianapolis, Press.

Admiral Schley declines to be even a
receptive candidate for the democratic
nomination for Woe President He is q
wise admiral who profits by the experience
of other adnirals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

New York. st. Louis and Atlanta are
agreed that it Is hard season for mayors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Admiral Dewey has discovered that no
man Is a hero to the politicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

1t Is reported that the Kansas farmers
have taken to playing golf IN order to keep
In condition for harvesting their big crops.
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A BIT of Sarcasm.

From the Chicago News.
One dollar in gold will buy 81 600 in green
backs in Colombia, South America, without
the aid or consent Of any other nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Col. Jack Chinn announces that ex-Goy.
Taylor will surely be hanged If he ever re-
turns to Kentucky. AS Col. Chinn Is lord
high executioner Of the blue grass state he
probably knows what he Is talking about,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Busy BIS.
Prom the Chicago Journal.

fUI1 t1e JVuru1L
Oh. tho busy BIS of bother! First the
Beers, and now the Boxers. Keep an eve
on the Bulgarians and the Bashi-Bazouks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

FOR ICED TEA
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