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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Grade crossing accidents on the line of
! the Baltimore and Ohio road in and near
the city continue to occur with frequency
which suggests that the time is ripe for a
vigorous prosecution of measures to protect
the people A few weeks ago two persons
were killed at a crossing just beyond Flori-
da avenue at a place where the railroad,
taking advantage OF a technical CAIN to
, immunity from the regulations govern ns
such matters. has neglected to provide the
simplest form of safeguard. The Star then
urged ihai the Commissioners had an eQuit-
able ii not legal basis for Il demand upon
the corporation for the protection of these
suburban crossings. but nothing has been
done. \ few days ago man was lu-ed
upon the track at the crossing at Florida
avenue by the open gates and then struck
by a train. which demolished his wagon.
Killed his horse and endangered his life.
Nothing has ever been heard of his affl r
since and it has apparently some into the
background of Unrauuited wrongs. Tester-
day morning wagon was struck by train
well within the city. at a crossing notori-
nusiy dangerous because cars are persist
emily parked a:orSside the main tracks.
The wagon was damaged and the driver
and horses escaped only by an eNtraordina-
ry effort. Judging from the past and the
pr"-ent aspect Of this case nothing will be
done here 70 bring the company to terms
for its negligence and murderous indiffer-
ence to the public welfare.
These cases should be considered togeth-
cr. at once. by the Commissioners with
view to forcing a better management of the
crossings while the company Is waiting for
legislative sanction for ito track-elevation
projects 1t is beyond possibility that the
tracks be taken from grade for at least
five years. if Congress should act az the
coming session. There Is no present guar
antee that the road will supply gates at
the suburban crossings unless forced by
law and executive pressure. or that IL will
remedy the .efects of the present system
such as caused the Florida avenue accident
or abandon the dangerous practice of park
ing cars at frequently used crossings
There Is in short no assurance of public
safety at any point along the entire line
uniess the Commissioners determine to ex-
haust every remedy at their disposal to re-
duce the corporation to state of reaSona-
bic submission to the public requirements
The local authorities have ample power to
frame regula designed to protect life
limb and property within the District
They have d strong case in equity to com
pei the erection of gates to permit safe
public traffic even across the railroads
right OF way in the suburbs. They can if
they are So disposed clear away all the
parked cars within the city limits
In view OF these recurring accidents of
all grades OF seriousness, and all represent
ing the ever~prcsent threat of death in
Volved in the present conditions the people
earnestly look to the Commissioners for
immediate action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Will support Mckinley.

The Herald cannot support Bryan for the
presidency. That action on its part is no
more to be thought of now than it was
four years ago. Will it support Mckinley?
We answer yes. 1t believes the election
of Mckinley to be the best result practi-
cable OF achievement in the coming presj.
Dental contest 1t is not unconscious OF
the faults of President Mckinley in office
1t has frequently pointed them out II
regrets that they could not have been avoid.
ed in his first term of service: 1t hopes that
they will he improved upon in that second
term of service which we have little doubt
If he lives, is awaiting him. In the mean.
time, while we have to confess that in Nc.
Kinley are not realized our own ideals fol
the presidency, We have no misgivings as
to our duty to support him in the present
election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Mr. C-oser'- shy Mt s,.,c-u,,n~,,,

Richard Croker has NOT herstof,ro ~
L nded to Possess the quality Of Statesmen
ship One "f MS most admirable. traits IN
the past has been willingness IN aIIo1.
himself to he taken for precisely wbat he
=. clever. Successful politician. Cnnsid-
cred from this point Of view it has ALWAYS
been easy I" understand him. to measure.
MS scope ana t" deal with him He doubt
less owes his success in large degree In
this relationship existing between him and
tn public. for. pretending TO no unusual
astuteness as regards policies of state or
measures Of government. he has been able
To concentrate his large energies uuon m.
practical phases of the political problem.
There is danger however. thai he *
oNer-inspircd by his success as q leader of
men and politician into believing himself
endowed with the acumen of state-raft
mere have been recent evidences of a de-
sire on his part I" break through the some
what continuing bounds of his Tamnany
leadership and I" emerge into the national
h"id- 1t Is only fair to warn Mr. Croker
that this course is fraught with danger to
a man Of his wcll-defned limitations.
FOR instance. as soon as he ESSAYS a
venture into the national field h. becomes
a target for the interviewer. who asks him
pointed and leading questions about mat
tors Of large application and national and
International moment. Many of these
questions are loaded" some of them are
nallCi"usiy put. in he hope Of tripping the
ch'"ftain int" admissions Of an ignorance
which would not comport with his new
Fr~t"nsions. Just now he is complaining
rather bitterly of being treated unfairly BY
Ii" reporters. They have tried to "trip him.
b" saws. and have distorted his words 1t
rat =, he a , !,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

For recreation J. Pierpont Morgan play
snlita're.-News Note.
l love to play at solitaire
The present is a fast time:
/ fam would ease the wear and tear
With some such gentle pastime.
| hold the pasteboards meath my thumb
l know they won't betray me-
For they are blind ard deaf and dumb,
And dare not disobey me-
make them do my will supreme.
My mood they cannot ruffie:
If they do not work out my scheme
| try another shuttle.
And 50 | play and pcrsevere,
Alert and ail-foreseeing.
My cards are docile, very near,
AS any human being
For moiding fate unto my will
My fame is far from scanty.
| never played-and never will
A game where / must ante.
The port in which | hold command
You'll II always find me choosing
In which | look at every hand
And stand no chance of losing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Four years ago he was with the repub!i.
cans On all the important issues. He was
a sound money man: he advocated tha
protection tariff: he stood for republican
doctrines. which are the same now as they
were then; and still he accepts the demo.
cratic platform, frec-silyer plank and all
because the President has RETAINED from
embroiiing the country in the South Afri.
can trouble. 1t certainly Is curious rea-
soning that makes the Transvaal the para
mount issue in this campaign. overshadow-
ing the money question so-called imperial
ism. the trusts. in fact, everything in whicI
others are interested.
AT best his action is self-stuitifying an6
2 good deal like chasing will-owisp. HG
forsakes the substance for shadow and
d faint. elusive shadow at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Infants DEPARTMENT.

10 Infants Close fitting White Null Caps tucked
all over and finished with lace Reduced from SOC.
to 2oc. each.
. Children Large Picture Hats of Point Il Esprit
and null. trimmed with narrow rhlan AMI large
ribbon bow Reduced from 40 and $3.50 to S. -
and Si.j0.
largo Earnct Of Point d'Esprit trimmed with
rufeS Of narrow blue ribbon and finished with ruff
frs Of lace. Reduced from So. "a 70 81 SO
. Infants Long tloaks OF white I,ilne. with large
cape trimmed with fine Insertion and embroidery
SILK and Wool Novelty Cloth Cloak. lined through
with silk. Reduced from Sl.O0 s.. 80 each.
. Chil,lrrn's White Piuue Coats large collar AMI
ia k"t effect. trimmed with Insertion AMI emhroid-
81 to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

lie of late. Whether Mr.. Bryan's domina-
ton of the Kansas City convention in favor
of free silver has had any effect on the
Maryland senator is not known. He Is a
man of business, however, and 1t is diff
cult to understand how he can remain in
different to his party's welfare this year
when the money issue is so sharply drawn
and Imperialism is so vague and meaning
less term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Shoe Department,

10 pairs Womcns Patent Leather oxforls turn
solcs: sizes g AA-1 A-6 and Re. 6Is and I c.
6. 81 and II. Reduced from $500 to $500 a pair.
II pairs Boys Calf Lace Shoes: sizes IL. IL and
| C-l2. III, and Is DIP and III. E Reduced
from s.. 90 to 81 90 pair.
10 pairs Childien's Calf Lace Shoes: sizes s. ST.,
81. and 10 C-S and D-S, 81. and 10 f. Reduced
from 81 81 to 75c pair.
II plrS Misses Tan Goat Button Shoes: sizes II
11I. IL. 49,. and IL BIB. 1874. and liz C-I2L.
l3 and 49, u. Reduced from S1.I5 to 81 90 pair.
rl alnI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Must Mend or End,


the New 1Ork Times.
This Chinese puzzle has made up the
mind of mankind to one thing, and that
is that the order of things under which
this can happen must be changed. 1t can
not stay IL is Our people will not
stand it" 1t must moderniZe. must aSsirni-
late. He who rejects the benefits of ma
terial civilization rejects civilization. China,
as 1t has been for two millenniums, must
mend or end. Unless the backward and
barbarous and inert third of the human
race can defy and resist the whole force of
the most forcible and progressive part of
the race, old China Is doomed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Upholstery Department.

% Stools with mahogany frames and f.
Iired losthcrcte tops Size 1sS1.l inches. reduced
from $50 81. each. Size 17x11 inches reduced
from 81 Oa to 81 30 each.
/ Turkish COich. covered with brown figured
velour, polished oak frame. Reduced from $16.5o to
$3.50.
l Turkish Couch covered with oriental taprStr nv
frfngcd all round. Reduced from S21 no to 81 90
| Turkish Couch. covered with red figured velour
brass claw feet. Reduced from $3.50 to SIS. so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
The knowing Man Fooled.

There is only one satisfaction in this
scarcity Of news from China" remarked
Mr.. Sirius Barker
You must be a great deal of an opti-
mist to get any comfort whatever from the
situation"
We'll, l must say it's pleasure to find
my friend Bighed can't stand me up in a
corner and pretend he is giving me all the
inside facts of the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
A Love of Excitement.

You don want to see anybody trying
To introduce Imperialism in this country,
d" YOU? asked the aDprehensive citizen.
We'll. answered Farmer CorntoSsel 81
dhnno must say | injy excitement. Eff
ANYBODY was to actually try to work off
any Imperialism around here l reckon that
what the neighborS would do with him
would make mighty interestin' sight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
China's Mission.

The dragon heard the lion rage,
Likewise the bears fierce growing
Quoth he: II do not like this cage;
Afar I'd fain be prowling.
In this menagerie | live
a lonely frightened sinner:
Ii seems that | exist to give
The other bruteS Il dinner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Housefurnishing Dent,

Wash Boiler. copper bottom, deuted. Reduced
from SsIc. to &c.
Japanned Hot Bath. dented. Reduced from
S4.75 TO S3.75.
6-foot Stepladder, damaged. Reduced from sec.
Soc
Garden Hose. il It. Reduced from 81 IL to 75c
lot of Garden Hose. Reduced &C. foot.
TwohurT7er Gas Stoves, shopworn. Reduced
from 81 % to SOC. each.
4 Thrce-puruer Gas Stove. Reduced from $500 to
81 80.
Fifth h0cF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Charles T. Yerkes tells Chicago that sub,
ways would reduce the crowds on the street
and hurt business. According to this phil
osophy it is a mistake to have any street
cars in a city. Make the people walk Sc
they can look in the show windows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Ii Hung Chang intends to send his son
to an American college. He Is evidently
not afraid that the young man will pick
up any foreign deviltry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

So. said Senator Sorghum thoughtful
ly that vituperative critic said L was
liable TO be a politician out of job
That was his remark. You see, he was
a little angry and
Or there l. no occasion to apologize.
KIND OF like it. You see. | have been ac-
cuS"d of being in so many jobs that it's q
rcllei to be mentioned being out of one i"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
CoHored Dress Goods.

yards Hcliotrope silk and Wool CreIon. Re
duced from $1,000 TO $500.
AZ yards Gray Wool Crepe de Chine. Reduced
from Sc IL to s.. 80.
l Dress Pattern Of Striped GrenaInp. marine blue
very handsome. Reduced from $3.50 to $1,000.
Several remnants Of French Printed Barrgrs. eK
QulSlte floral printinCs black AMI navy blue
grounds in lengths suitable for waists and womens
and ''hildrrn's house and street dresses. Reduced
from 81 - to Soc. a yard.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Bows Department.

3 Medium weight Doui,lo-hrraStch Suits: sizes s.
o and II. Reduced from $500 81 80 earh.
Fine Atwood thevi0t Sal or Snits: sizes 3 and T.
Reduced from ST. IL and $50 To s.. 80 each.
1 Very Fine Linen Washable BLOUSE Sailer Suits;
sizes 2. 4 and :. Reduced from 500 and $500 TO
81. q, each.
III Fine Percale Shirt Waists. all sizes. Reduced
from .Iac. to :s:c. each.
Thrill floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
SHOOTING STARS,


What We want to do said one of the
benghted nations wise old men, rs to get
civilized
Il know answered the chief; but how
shall We go about it,
Well suppose the first step Is to quit
killing people by hand and learn to use
machinery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Nicely is naturally disposed~ to wonder
whether great government like this with
a presidential campaign under way and
grave International complications immi-
nent, will c0ndesccnd to trouble itself over
little pUrloir"d postage stamp money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Glove Department.

10 pairs Nomen's 2-clasp SILK Bicycle Gloves. tan
gray and black sizes G and I. Reduced from 81 M
To ah'. pair
$ pairs Wnmcn's 4-buttan Ilack Kid Gloves. with
white stitching: sizr ga. Reduced from 81 So ID
50r. pair.
First
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
- -

Thu Count de Castelane is said To be m
bilious to set the fashion in mems attire
This proposition to shelve the Prince of
Wales is nothing less than cold-blooded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
China DEPARTMENT.

English Porcelain Dinner Set. 100 pieces neat
floral decoration. Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50
4 odd Decorated Wash BASINS Reduced from
81 90 to Soc each.
/ Tokenaii Jaruiniere and Pedestal slightly dam
aged. Reduced from $1,000 ST.
Odd Decorated English Porcelain Soup Tureens
dark blue decoration. Reduced from go to 81 90
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

II may be predicted that no series Of re-
publican successes would prevent w. J.
Bryan from indulging in spirited and op j.
mistic discourse in 1904. 1905, 1872. and so
on indefinitely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

If Europeans take in earnest the cam
paign speeches about the awful perils which
confront our government it is no wonder
they are willing to worry along under mon
arobipc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

When ii comes to press censorship the
Chinese at Pekfn do not feel called upon
To ask f"r any advice from the civilized
World
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
SI.oo per volume.
Publishers price, $3.50.
Mems Department.

30 Mems Ralhriggan Shirts, with short sleeves
sizes ~ md a. Reduced from 2c. Ia 12i.c. each.
20 silk Wales Ties. assorted colnrs. Reduced
from :.ic. to 2:l'.
Is Rnys Ncgligee Shirts with collar attached:
sizes L. to II. Reduced from 'rOc. TO 2,c each.
First floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

There are fears that the Chinese situa alton
will assume such Importance as to leave all
Mr.. Webster Davis Boer oratorical ma
terial practically valueless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
ParasOI Department,

8 Colored silk Parasos. In striprs and plaid ef
fcrts. Reduced from $3.50 to s. % each
II White China Silk rarasoIs. Reduced from
81 ~ to 1.c. each.
Handkerchief Par,sol. Reduced from $500 to
$500.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

1t must be great relief to Admiral
Dewey not to worry about whether he is to
be forced into a candidacy or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Croker on Money.

From the New York World
Mr.. Croker's interview on the monetary
question shows how much easier 1t is for
some men to make money than to under
stand It's functions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

The most ardent and promscuous sympa-
thizers can ind no excuse for complaining
that this country has been miatreating the
Boxers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

{ In order "a avoid delays. on nr-
count of personal absence. letters {"
IHi. STAR should not he addressed
Ia ANY individual connected with the
office hut simply to THE STAR. tn
the. Editorial business Depart
ment~. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Muslin Underwear Dent.

Womcns Fine Cambria Gowns, square neck
coke Of fine tucks and lace Insertion finished with
beading and ribbon. Reduced from s. - 81 so.
Womcn's Fine Nainsook Gowns. low neck and
short sleeves. fine tucks the front lapeis
narrow Insertion heading and edge. Reduced from
81 1e 81 10 each.
It4or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

AGuinal1o has been unusually slow about
coming to life this time. But IL cannot he
that h. has actually died without leaving
some handsome and noteworthy requests
10 various friends Of his in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

II troubles for China continue to increase
the willy empress dowager will doubtless
find # convenient to f"rego her ambitions
and turn thu entire affair over 10 a male
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Hosiery Department,

II pairs Womens Fancy Striped Drop-stftch Ii>le
Hose; sizes 9l2 and 10. Reduced from 51c. t" Do.
10 pairs Women's Drop Black Cotton Hose:
size .. Reduced from 1sc. to pairs for 2:'c.
irstf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Furniture Department.

Green Sewing Rocker double woven reed seat
slightly damaged. Reduced from 79c. to pc
l Red Rattan Rocker. braided edge. large and
roomy. ReSluced from Sc ~ To S40O.
l Solid Oak Morris Chair. denim hair-filled cush-
ions. Reduced from 500 TO 1915:
Fourth foo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Bargain in Leather Collar Boxes.
A lot Of Solid Leather Collar Boxes leather lined.
and most of them hand sewed
Ioc. Reduced from SOC and 75c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12

Bargain in Window Screens.
800 Wire Window Screens. with Imitation mahog
any frames-ft the average window.
Special price, &C. each
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
Book Department.

IL concs The Winning of tn" West. by Hon The
o,iorc Roosevelt. Vol From the Allcghanies to
the Mississippi, 17G9-1776. Vol. From the Ale
ghancs to the Mississippi. 1777-l7S3. Vol IN
Founding OF the Trans Allegheny Conmonw ltlls,
l7S4-11g Vol IN-The Northwest and Louisiana.
1871 1907. Each volume is complete in itself and
will he sold se',aratcly. Octave with maps Slightly
.hopwurn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
81 Gloves,
Tomorrow = =

Adler's Warranted Wash
Chamois Gloves. All sizes.
in white. gray. tan and nat
ural; = clasps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
soc Squares,
Tomorrow =

English Squares. the Topu-
lar JUc Neckpieccs. 40 to-
morrow; hut not more than
one to each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-12
25c Dimities, h n c
Tomorrow II II

Genuine Import I'd. in best
Of STYLES and colnrs, including
black and white effects.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

A SNyindItpg Scheme.

For some years past the treasury de-
partment has received from time to
time letters from all parts of the coun-
try asking for information regarding
certain large sums of money which, it
is alleged, are on deposit in the treas
ury department awaiting distribution
to heirs or persons of great wealth in
Europe and America.
Among these noted claims is one of
the heirs of a man of the name of De
Haven, who is alleged to have loaned
the government Of the United States
large sums of money during the Revo-
lutiOnary war. Another well known
case is that of the Robert Norris es-
tate, the heirs of which, it is said, are
entitled to receive from the govern
ment several millions of dollars. The
Durllee claim also is well known IN the
department and involves several mil
liOrs of dollars. The latest one is that
of the heirs of Anneke Jams, who are
said to be entitled to receive from the
United States something like $90,000.-
600, which sum, it is said, has been re-
ceived from Holland and now awaits
| proof of relationship.
1t is stated at the treasury depart
ment that all of these claims are spuri
GUS and that they are made the basis
of confidence games by agents who
work upon the credulity of the unin
formed Agents, it is said, are selling
bonds to raise money to prosecute
these claims against the government
realizing something like SO per 81 ,OO
promised in case of success. The treas
ury department is powerless to prOcee,
against these impostors.-W Washington
! Post.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
Eeuuty and EducatiOn.

Why is it tliat woman has always
been more beautiful than man? In
human beings tie attractive qualities
have always been ON the side of the
female. Why is it? Without wishing
to cast ANY dispersion on the members
of the superior sex. we may fairly an
swer that it is because they have hith-
erto been the less educated. But wom-
ans ideas are changing. She has lis
tened to the voice of the tempter whis-
pering in her ear all sorts of sweet fal-
lacies about equality of the sexes. in
tellectual development and its neces-
sity, and the like. and she has yielded
to the temptation. And the result Of
this will be that she will lose her
beauty. She will suffer in appearance
as man has done and is doing. and in
the course of time the extremely civ
ilized races of mankind will be ugly
irretrievably and lamentably ugly
Pearson's Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
Eirenrnof Snfea.

For city use in modern buildings"
said safe manufacturer. safes are
nowadays made thinner walled than
formerly, thus giving them more room
inside in proportion to the space the
safe occupies. The modern building
is fireproof. or substantially so. and in
case of fire the safe does not fall down
through the burned floors into q mass
of burning debris in the cellar. but it
stays where it has been placed. sup
ported by the steel floor beams Of the
room and, with less around it to burn.
subjected to comparatively less heat.
Under such conditions the thin wall
ed safe is as fireproof as the thick wall
ed safe would be under the conditions
in which it is used in the old style
buildings. for use in which the thick
walled safe is still commonly sold."-
New York Sun.