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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

The natural desire of the administration
tc avoid entangling alliances which might
commit us to participation in a war that
national sentiment would condemn should
not and doubtless will not be permitted TO
render our Shlicy In China feeble and futile
There are American lives, American prop
erty and American trade interests 10 De
protected i'll North China All these were
meyer more threatened than they are today.
and We were never before in such favoraoie
condition to furnish the needed protection.
our possession of the Philippines and the
presence of a strong American army and a
respectable navy in Asia enable us to push
forward vigorously and without hesitation
on an American line of policy which shall
safeguard American interests. Lacking
these. guarantees of security we should need
to rely for the protection of Americans
upon British OF Russian soldiers. and. thus
rclyiug W., might find difficulty later in
opposing our friends and preservers il the
developments of the situation rendered that
course desirable in the promotion OF Ameri-
can interests. Our present military strength
in Asia clothes us with the power OF indie
pendent action.
in utilizing our resources for the protec-
ton distinctly and avowedly of American
interests there is no reason why We shouid
weaken that protection by refusing 10 Gu
operate with and by working at cross-pur-
poses from the marines and soldiers oil
OTTER nations. whose advance with our own
men st1encthens the common iii not Jolhp
demand far the restoration of peace and or
der in China.
Tho points to be made clear in the pres
EN- crisis are that the United States Is
NV a pawer in Asia and does not rely upon
n. oil nrR Prussia
allies to protect its people and its interests
that il gil take no step which will en-
1angle il on one side or the other IN the
war now apparently inevitable between
these antagonistic forces: but that 1t VIII
us. its influence and resources to their full
est extent and on every occasion. whether
peare or war prevails in Asia. to preserve
American lives and to protect American
trade.
Tn, whole world knows that our trade
policy in Asia comedies with that of England
ami Japan. and that the bulk of our present
Chinese trade Is with the portion of the
cnuire which IS threatened with absorb
tin1 by Russia. But allies in trade adj
vancement are not necessarily allies in
war.
Til. suggestion that the American lives
in China. being those Of missionaries. are
rot worthy of protection. and tnat the mis-
sianariss not killed should be Withdrawn is
beneath contempt The history OF Ameri-
can missionaries in Asia has been credit
able, both To the missionaries and to the
republic The name American has not suf-
f.r-i from the lives Of these representa-
tiv.S The republic has never schemed to
capitalize in the shape of Chinese territory
the blood Of missionary martyrs. and I'M
less the Boxers have broken the record
there has never been an American mis-
sinnary killed in China Their influence.
If limited. has been for good, and to the
crrdi; cf the land from which they came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

From the PHILADELPHIA Press.

After years of agitation on the part of
scores of public-spirited men, the natioa
bids fair to erect at Washington a fitting
and lasting tribute to American patriotism
that form Of patriotism that saved the
country from itself in the days of '61-6J
This monument will take the shape of
memorial bridge across the Potomac
river. and will join the national capital
with the national cemetery at Arlington,
where thousands upon thousands of the
oountry's bravest heroes are awaiting for
the reveille Of resurrection day.
Not only is the bridge intended to be q
passageway between the capital and rhe
cemetery. and not only will 1t be con-
structed along these lines. Its other specific
purpose is to honor the men who, prompt
ed by patriotism, fought for their country
In the civil war. Hence the structure will
he not merely so many spans thrown across
the waters Of the historic Potomac Instead,
every stone. every arch. every bit Of steel
and iron work will be made to speak a
message OF a great nations gratitude to-
ward those who succored it in the days of
it's extremity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

bad effect Of '.militarism' upon the dele.
gates. Now he processes to believe that
the citizens posse will suffice to quiet the
mobs. ignoring the evident tact that the
rioters. who are well armed, can have no
respect for an ununiformed. badly drilled.
and too often unwilling body Of men drawn
from the ranks of citizenship without re-
gard for their fitness or sympathies. To
set such q posse on tho mob to restore Or
der Is to pit one body Of citizens against
another. To march a military company
against a crowd of rioters Is to present
the immediate aspect OF organization and
order. the visible token Of authority. The
history of riots shows the great value OF
disciplined. uniformed. well-armed force Of
men whose character as supporters and en-
forcers of the law is not open to question.
The mob may offer fight. but after one en-
gagement It is usually dispersed effectively.
The problem in st. Louis is to restore
order which means to permit the running
of street cars in which passengers may be
safe from assault. Any other kind of order
would be a victory for the mob. whose
sole object is to prevent traffic. The weight
of interests necessarily lies in such cases
with the railway companies. inasmuch as
they are custodians of a public trust. If
of mob interference they are entitled to
the utmost protection of the law. AS soon
as the first stone is thrown by striker
or by one who has been inf1amed by the
strike into active and perhaps murderous
sympathy, the issue of the controversy
changes. 1t is no longer a question between
union and corporation. but between public
safety and disorganization. The search for
a remedy to prevent this issue from arising
has produced no more tangible proposal
than that of compulsory arbitration. to
forestall acute crisis in the relations of
employer and employee. There is yet to be
evolved a practicable scheme to ensure the
submission of such controversies to an I'M
prejudiced tribunal and. what Is more nee
essary. to guarantee the acceptance by both
sides of the resultant ruling. Pending the
solution of this problem it is necessary that
every community insist strenuously upon
the observance of the highest of rights,
that of the majority to life. liberty and the
pursuit of such happiness and the enjoy
ment of such comfort as modern life af-
fords. The mayor or governor who fails to
meet al emergencies which threaten these
rights with promptness courage and ca
pacity is derelict in his duty and deserves
an immediate reminder of the retributive
power of an outraged people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
ROers behind ROberta.

The cutting of the railroad line south or
Lord Roberts main army. now lying at or
near Pretoria. may mean a serious cneck
to his successful Nroads into the Boer po-
si;ion. Il is possible that he may be so
isolated as to find his large force running
short OF supplies. But 1t Is hardly to be
believed that with the army at his COM
mand and especially with Butler successful
in breaking the Beer grip on the Natal
passes Roberts will hesitate long before
striking the burghers and restoring his
communications. In view of the cutting OF
thu. Bloemfontein line the operations In
northern Natal are of great importance. for
IL becomes possible now for Roberts TO
clear off the Pretoria Durham line and use
that road for supplying his army by
working eastward from johannesburg ana
westward from I.aing's Mex the two armies
could probably soon open the road for SER
vice.
The most serious phase of this road
cutting operation of the Beers. however,
Is not the threat against Roberts communi-
cation. but the demonstration of renewed
burgher field activity and the fact that
the way is somewhere open for Boer col
unlns 20 penetrate to the British rear. This
way is thought to be from the northeast
Of kroonstad through Hciloron and Frank
fort II 50. Buffers advance. if pressed, is
likely to close the gap and perhaps cut OFF
the Roer forces now operating on the rail-
road line 1t will be remembered that after
ROBBERS reached Bloennfontein he was
threatened by attacks upon his line and he
was thought for some days to be in serious
danger of isolation and ultimate defeat.
Although farther from the coast. he is now
Stronger than then; first, because the relief
Of Mafeking has removed OF his prime
necessities from the program: second. be-
cause Buffers advance through Botha's
pass has given him practicable. strong
support on the east, and third. because
from all accounts the main body of Beers
has been sent eastward to a purely de-
fensive position. From a man of Roberts
known capacity, with his large resources.
il is to be expected that report will soon
come that the present menace to his cam
paign has been removed was that at
Bloemfontein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Air Brakes for Electric Cars,

The steady tendency in electric railroad
ing. particularly in suburban service. is to-
ward the employment of large cars At
present many roads use cars very nearly
as long and heavy as those of the steam
railroads, and equipped to make approx
mately as high speeds. One of the sub
urban lines of the Washington system is
operated with cars seating eighty persons
and capable of a speed OF thirty miles an
hour or perhaps more Such car. filed
to its capacity. will attain a Roadway on
the long stretches of uninterrupted coun-
try runs which 1t Is beyond the power Of
the motorman to check by the ordinary
hand brake. Not even when both motor
man and conductor throw all their strength
into the brake-cranks can such car be
stopped within several lengths. 1t is dan
gerous to the motors to reverse the current
and few motormen will venture to do this
in an emergency, as they are held respon-
sfbie for the condition of their machinery
on the run. Under these circumstances.
and in view of the fact that the tendency
toward larger cars is being evidenced on
the city lines today, II becomes important
to consider whether the authorities should
air brakes on all their cars. When the cars
We're small the ordinary brake sufficed for
practically all purposes. If the city cars
could be relied upon to be run only at
legal speeds, these brakes, even on the
larger cars, would suffice. But the city
cars are often run far beyond the limits.
while the suburban cars are almost invari-
ably given railroad speed.
The air brake is easily operated and could
well be applied to the electric vehicle In
deed, the reports of yesterdays trolley car
collision in Rhode Island indicate that
those cars were equipped. In these days
of extra risks attending even ordinary
traffic no precaution should be neglected
which might add to the safety of both
passengers and street users. The corre-
spondent whose letter was printed last
week in The Star. suggesting the adoption
of air brakes, narrated an incident the like
Of which may be witnessed almost any
time on the lines of the city roads When
the motorman succeeds in braking his car
In time he is highly praised. When he
fails. though through no fault of his own
he is Immediately held under suspicion of
criminal recklessness. With ample me-
chanical devices readily at hand no such
responsibility should be placed upon the al
ready heavily burdened man at the con-
troller. The same consideration for the
public safety that requires the use of
tenders and stipulates maximum speed
limit demands that all electric cars should
be provided with the latest pattern of re-
liable automatic brakes the operation Of
which calls for no extraordinary exertionS
on the part of the car crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

that the decision Of TIA Senate eoxmittee
against him was obtained b. tho bulldozns
tactics Of the chairman, and asserts that
when he resigned his Office he did not
know that he would be appointed to I'LL the
vacancy. And the crowd goes wild In his
honor. and replying to his request to know
its pleasure as to future leadership assures
him that he is the man.
Clarkism then will be the issue in Mon
tana this year. Is 1t possible that the
people Of Montana, with the issue plainly
presented and the man fully exposed. will
choose as one of their representatives in
the upper house of Congress a boodler, a
trickster, and a falsifier? Are they 50
demoralized. and in straits 50 desperates
Rather than make such a choice they
would do well to surrender their charter OF
statehood and begin all over again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Cottage Wooden Ware.

3.foot Kitchen Tables, each. $3.50
Stepladders. with steps, ca. .59c.
Best Electric-hoop Cedar Wash
Tubs. each. CSC.
Cedar Scrub Buckets, each. .15c,
Cedar Clothes Pins. doz. for Sc.
Maple Chopping Bowls. each. .1Or.
Creased Butter Paddles, pair IOc.
Pail Wash Boards, each. lie.
Home Rule Clothes Bars, ca ST 90
Corn Brooms, each. ........ 19c.
0-foot Clothes Lines, each. Zoe.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Anticipating Her Sarcns m.

Il confess that l very greatly prefer an
automobile to a horse said Willie Wish
ington.
But a horse Is such an intelligent ami
NAL" responded Miss Cayenne.
He looked at her apprehensively and then
with the air of a man who faces the in
evitab'e and would rather hear the truth
from his own lips. he added:
Yes: perhaps you are right One always
feels more or less embarrassed in the pres
ence of a superior intelligence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Curtains, Screens, Etc.

Snow Flake Curtains, In cross
striped effects, all colors. pair.
S150 to $500
Muslin Curtains, in figured and
striped effects. ruffle and flnted
edges. pair .---..-... LOO to $500
Madras Colored Muslin. yard,
3Sc. to SIC.
Rope Portieres, all colors, each.
$3.50 to $50
Figured Musllns. white ground
with large colored figures, for cur
tains and draperies. yard. -. .10c.
Japanese Porch or Stoop Seats,
each sc.
Madagascar Porch Cushions. 4Oc.
each: 3 for. 81 90
Bamboo Porch Curtains. all sizes.
Japanese Reed and Read Por-
there's. each. .. 80 to $3.50
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
4 Vague Theory.

We've had some reckless doin's
Up to Pohick on the Crick
Our tempers was In ruins
An harsh words was flynn thick
But we're all a-lookin' pleasant
An our politics is straight
Jes' because there wasn't present
Any poet laureate.
Our Bul-bul's on a visit
To her relatives in town.
An a battle-well, what is 1t
With no one to write it down
An sing afar the praises
OF the parties in a book
An invent some classic phrases
While we get our pictures tookf
So we're all a-workin' steady.
1t was useless. we agreed.
To fight. with no one ready
To extol each valiant deed.
An perhaps these feuds intense in
Foreign families of state
Might be toned down by dispensin'
With the poet laureate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Cottage Kitchen
Enamel Ware.

Enameled Wash Basins. each 15c.
Enameled Pitchers. each. .35c.
Enameled Foot Tubs, each. .S5c.
Enameled Tipped Saucepans,
cal lie.
Enameled Rice or Oatmeal Boil
eiS, ea'n- 49c.
Enameled Tea Kettles, each. Zoe,
Enameled Coffee Pots, each. &c.
Enameied Seamless Cover d
SaucepanS. each. .:3jc.
Enameled Pie Plates, each Zoe.
Enameled Water Pals, each. go,
Enameled Dish Pans, each. Doc.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

From the New York World.

There should be no more men killed o,
assaulted. and above all, no more womer
stripped and beaten by mobs in the streets
Of ST. Louis. even though the whole re-
served force of the state has to be exertec
to prevent it. 1t must be evident to the
governor Of Missouri by this time that the
authorities of the city are not able alone
to protect life and maintain order-nor ever
decency-in their streets 1t is to him
therefore. that the whole country has {
right to look for action-prompt. energetic
effective. His state Is scandaliZed wher
women are not safe from indecent assault
in the public streets of it's chief city. HI
has the power to bring this reign Of moi
terror to stop. 1t is his plain duty t.
use IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Furniture,
Refrigerators, Etc.

Large, Comfortable Reed Chairs.
zach 81 .95
Reed Sewing Rockers. each. Zoe.
Large. Comfortable Folding and
Reclining Chairs. each. 49,. .69c.
Reed Sewing Rockers, each. 81 10
Splint Seat and Back Rockers.
each 30
Belongs Perfection" Refriger-
ators. each. $1,000 to $1,000
Ice Chests. each. $500 to $1,000
Water Coolers, each. csc. to 800
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Not of n Serious Character.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

There may be some foundation for the
charges of favoritism and extravaganza
brought against Commissioner Peck OF the
Paris exposition. but. II so, 1t is probably
not of serious character, for nobody in
to the accusations. AS to the charge that
the salaries paid are too high, 1t must be
remembered that the price of living in Paris
this summer is much greater than ordi-
nary. and that the representatives OF the
United States must keep up a good appear
ance They probably are not growing
wealthy on their high salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Cottage Brushes.

Fiber Dust Brushes, each. SC,
Fiber Hand Scrubs. for. 80. Sc.
Long-handled Floor Swee
each A5.
onS-handled Window Brushes,
each soc,
LOng-handled Ceiling busters,
each soc.
Round Paint Brushes, each. Sc.
Silver Brushes, each. lie.
Whitewash Brushes. each. .25c.
Aii-brlstle Dust Brushes, ea. &c.
Fiber Scrub Brushes. each. sc.
Palmetto Scrub Brushes, ed .lOc.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

There are half million dogs in Constan-
tinople. none of them muzzled. 1t is said
that hydrophobia is absolutely unknown.
But the Turks may be so absorbed in con-
templating the various moods of the sultan
that a comparatively small matter like
rabies would pass unnoted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

Gov. Roosevelt told some New Hamp-
shire school boys that he like rough games.
Possibly he may yet find something to his
liking in the vice presidential contest at
Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Cottage Galvanized
Iron Ware.

4-gal. Covered Garbage Pals.
can ,t0c,
Galvanized Chamber Pals, ca pc.
Galvanized Water Pals, each DC.
Galvanized Water Carriers, ca.:s5c.
Galvanized Wash Tubs, each. .6D.,
Galvanized Scrub Pals, each 15c.
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

Labori. the lawyer who figured so con-
spicuously in the defense of Dreyfus. talks
of coming to this country TO lecture. Drey-
fus himself seems willing to remain OBJ
scure. but there are others who consider
the advertisement too good 10 be wasted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Csc. a Yard.
Summer Hotel and Cottage
Supplies.

We desire to call special attention to our unusually
large and comprehensive stock Of Table, Bed and
Toilet Linens, Quilts, Comforters, Sheets Pillow
Slips, Draperies Curtains, Window Shades Window
and Door Screens Glass and China Wares, Furni-
ture and general Household Supplies
These goods purchased to meet the de-
mand of cottagers hotel keepers and all those occu-
plying country and suburban homes for the summer.
stock of everything, uniformly reasonable in price
Not thing very cheap because there is competi-
ton or because the article is we'll known and the
other dozen things not well known at high prices,
but the entire stock priced fairly as ought to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

Nicely made the mistake of regarding him
self a postage stamp trust whose sue
cess depended on the ability Of crushing out
competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

she is one of the most original young
women have talked with IN a long time, -
said the professor earnestly.
'She doesn't pay very much attention to
intellectual matters"
Perhaps not. But she conversed with
me for a whole half hour without once
asking me If / played gof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Table, Bed and
Toilet Linens. Etc.

Table, Bed and
Toilet Linens, Etc.
5S-inch Cream Damask, all linen,
yard 4Oc.
64-inch Cream Damask. all linen,
7O-inch Heavy Bleached Damask.
yard .soc.
y Damask Napkins, all linen.
dozen :S1.35
u Damask Napkins. all linen.
Hcmmed Damask Tray Cloths.
each 25c.
Hemstitched Damask Tray
Cloths, each. ..... 5Oc and 75c
Huck Towels, 1Sx35, each. .12I1r.
Huck Towels. all linen. 19x35.
each l5c-
Fringed Damask Doylies. dozen.
S1.OO to $500
Turkish Bath Towels. each.
15c. to 25c.
Linen Crash, for tea towels, etc,
yard. Observation-Disclosures Sc. to 12hc.
Double Red Sheets. each. -. .45c.
Muslin Pillow Cases, each. .1Oc.
Bed Comforts. each .$1.25 & $3.50
White Crochet Bedspreads. each.
$1.OO to S1.25
Cotton Blankets. light weight.
each. ...............I5 c. and S1.O
Bib. Feather Pillows. ca 81. 12A
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

After China's recent experience with
Japan, the readiness of the Boxers to have
trouble with all Europe can only be ex-
planned by fanaticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

1t might prevent complications If the gold
democrats and the silver republicans could
select some small corner of the map and
fig ut il out to a finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

William X. Vanderbilt has a $4,000 au-
tomobile which can go % miles in 30 min
utes. William should be careful or he will
hurt himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

President Kruger sees no reason why he
should not Introduce some innovations in
modern warfare and dash on to victory in
a private car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

Mr.. Van Wyck assures New Workers that
their mayor is ''all right" but fails to spe-
city whether he means morally or finan-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

II knowed US hoboes would get our re-
venge sooner or later said Meandering
Mike.
What's happened?'
I'm about ready to go to work. If dere's
anything 1 could bring meself to do. it's
settin' up in business an sellin' de muzzles
OATS got to be put de dogs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Two Cent. Won't Do.
Havana Letter III New York Evening Post.

1t seems to be impossible to teach the
people of the United States that 1t REQUIRES
Scent stamp or its equivalent to carry a
letter to Cuba. Many thousands of letters
are being received here every day with only
cents postage paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

If the New York ice trust is destroyed
the people who compose it may take a
jealous interest in demolishing other trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11

The usual hopes are being aroused that
Washington to have one of the finest
base ball teams in the country this sum-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Cottage Japanned Ware.

Japanned Water Carriers, ca .35c.
Japanned Slop Jars. each. >. soc.
Japanned Chamber Pals, COW
cred, each. ...............-. .25c.
Japanned Toilet Sets, each. 81 90
Japanned Bowls and Pitchers on
stands, set 81. %
Japanned Foot Tubs. each. Toe.
Japanned Flat Sponge Bath Tubs.
edcu POW
Japanned Hip Sponge Bath Tubs.
Japanned Hat Bath Tubs, ca. S.. Is
Japanned Infants Bath, large
size, each. ....-........... 81. %
Japanned Dust Pans, half COW
cred, each. Observation-Disclosures. loo.
Japanned Crumb Trays and Scrap
Japanned Cuspidors, large size.
Japanned Spice Box Sets. ca. 25c.
Japanned Coffee and Tea CAMS
tiers, each. Toe.
Japanned Bread Boxes, each 40c.
Japanned Sugar Boxes, each. lie.
Fifth floor.