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Evening star., 1900-12-19

Representative BabcOck erred yesterday
In debate when he answered a member
ouery by separating Chicago from all other
cities in the matter of public contribution
to the cost of eliminating grade crossings
on the railroad lines. The facts nave peeh
shown by The Star more than once by the
puflicat ton of correspondence Win the
officials of numerous cities. In BuHalo III
Rochester, in Pittsburg, in Eilzaoeth' -
in Jersey City and in other places the pun
lie has. as in Chicago. merely careo ior
that portion of the expense charseapie 10
the area lying beyond the railroad risht
of way. In Chicago the pubic assumes
responsibility for damages and claims TO
the amount OF many millions Of dollars are
now pending in the courts. A city otlclai
has informed The Star that in his opinion
the city will lose nothing as a result OF
these claims, owing to the offsets against
the damages caused by the improvements
In Buffalo the public does not assume even
all of the charge attributable beyond the
right OF way, the railroad company paying
two-thirds of the cost of all approaches
and one-half of consequent damages IN
Rochester the railroad company assumed
all the cost of the elevation of the tracks
also in Jersey City and in Elizabeth. In
bltSDurS lile EISui-Ol- dS rue piSHe'ii'N'
Thus the case is that in practically all
cities where the grade crossing problem
has been considered broadly and progress
sively, and without subservenca to the rail-
road interests. the public has paid mere
minimum of the cost of track elevation and
depression, that minimum being based upon
principles of equity. The application of this
rule to Washington, and particularly TO the
b. and 0. bill, would radically change the
propositions 1t would cut down the pub
lies contribution in the b. and o. case from
the equivalent in money. lands and prlvi-
leges Of considerably over $2,500,00O. at
fair estimate, to a small fraction of a mill
3on dollars. It would make the railroad
company pay the entire cost of elevating
lhe tracks and building an adequate new
terminal station. 1t would put proper
valuation on the removal of the of the re-
quirement that the railroad cease IN 1910
TO use steam power on its Washington
branch within the city. 1t would capitalize
the valuable southern connection, in this
bill given free. 1t would sweep away all
mention of ii cash bonus to the railroad
company and would finally limit the pub
lies share of the cost 10 the contribution
Of the absolutely necessary street spaces
and the expense of approaching the right
of way and possibly the damages Incidental
to the Improvement.
1t is unfortunate that a fuller knowledge
Of these facts and of the whole history of
grade crossing enterprises in this country
should not have pervaded the House when
these bills were taken up for consideration.
1t is possible that more equitable spirit
of legislation would then have prevailed to
prevent the niquities contemplated by this
legsla ton.
Evening star., 1900-12-19
Important News From Italy,

The announcement that the Queen of Italy
will in a few months become a mother is
of great Importance in the affairs of that
country. The hope of both the royal pair
and the people Will probably be for a son.
and if it shall be realized the rejoicings will
be unbounded. Such an event indeed Will
go far toward strengthening the throne
The king is a delicate man. and the fear
has been that there would be no issue from
the marriage. and this has depressed both
the king and all the friends of his house
But son. and especially if he shall show
the reinforcement of the maternal blood
and give promise of vgor, will enlarge all
the calculations of the house of Savoy The
arrival. We may be sure. will be celebrated
far and wide throughout Italy.
OF very consldera BILE Importance too is
the recent announcement that the queen
dowager has recOnsidered her determination
about retiring from the world, and will, in
stead. reside in Rome, and take an active
interest in the artistic life Of the capital
SO great was her grief at the death of her
husband that her first thoughts were of Sc
clusion She now decides on the other
course and. as she IS very rich, and has ar
tistic gifts herself and highly cultivated
tastes she will doubtless exert great in
Huence within the spheres of her activity.
Moreover. she Is very popular with the peo-
pie She has always compelled their ad-
miration, both because of her beauty which
IS famous. and her demonstrated sympathy
with all good works. And so by remaining
in the world and performing a distinguished
part in affairs she will assist her son as she
most materially assisted her husband The
influence of woman personally so charm
ing is of a very high order
The friends of Italy continue to express
their liking for the new king Though
physically frail. he is strong Of will and
clear of purpose. His father. in democratic
fashion, used to speak OF the trade of a
king. The son IS hard at work learning
his trade and making good progress Re-
ports are all to the effect that he shows
marked aptitude for business. and Insists on
going to the root of things. He signs moth
ing without examining ii, and examines
nothing without demanding full particulars
me result Is to make all who are about
hlm careful. and famiIiarize themselves
with what they present TO him for his atten-
lon. The affairs of Italy are not in the
most prosperous state, but they are by no
means so embarrassed as In some Quarters
they are described.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

the margin they now enjoy in the runs
between terminals. The practice of rush.
ing the cars forward from the scene OF
the block involves inevitable violations OF
the speed rule and too often motormen are
detected in running such cars across other
tracks without the customary halt to avoid
the possibility of collisions. The standing
orders to these men from headquarters
seem to be to ignore all waiting passengers
when the cars have been held UP for any
length Of time, from three minutes to an
hour, and to push on to the terminal. The
Con .missioners will probably find, after in
vestigation. ample grounds for requiring
the managers of the roads to change these
instructions and to substitute others COM
pellIng the motormen to stop for all pas
sengers until their cars are filled. THIS
reform ought to go further and prevent
the excessive crowding Of the cars, In
aisles and on steps and platforms. which
row marks the rush hours of the day on all
lires. There are evidently not enough cars
to accommodate the traffic, especially al
this holiday season when the shoppers are
out in full force and the cars are being
utilized to carry the bulky packages Of the
BUYERS,
Evening star., 1900-12-19

The Commissioners might prottably look
inJO the street railway schedules once in a
while 10 ascertain whether they are meet
ing the full requirements of the pubic
one matter particularly arises from time
u tlme to demand attention, the regulation
OF carr sent forward from a blockade,
whic!t are now rushed past waiting pas
seng"rs without stopping, i'll the hope Of
catching up with the schedules. This nuis-
ancc causes much public dissatisfaction
with the railroad mana SementS. 1t is in
defCTSible as long as the railroad com
panies refuse 10 observe the full require
Tents of the case and fail to provide
erCugh cars TO give everybody. IL not Il
seat. al least "a fair opportunity to stand
in the aisle without danger In other
words The cars ought to be stopped To-.
passengers at all points and under all cir
cumstances as long as there Is room within
them for reasonable number. The prac-
tice of rushing virtually empty cars ahead
after a slight tie-up in order that The theo-
retical schedule may be maintained is justi-
fed by consideration of street trans
portation.. These schedules are seldom
maintained with certainty In any event.
There Ia special saeredness about the
time-card as long as the cars are permitted
Evening star., 1900-12-19

The Philadelphia Record sees danger

The Philadelphia Record sees danger for
Mr.. Bryan In the editors chair:
"Mr. Bryan, it is aulhuritatiyely an
nounced, has given over the practice. of
law. He intends 10 publish and ed!; n
weekly newspaper, 10 be called The Conn
moner. which will keep the people Of The
United States Informed OF his views on
current topics. Should he persist in this
design he will have signed his own death
warrant as a political leader. The Com
moner will rise in judgment against him
Never was a wiser seer than the Isra elite
who exclaimed: oh. that mine enemy would
write q book" I"
The Record seems to forget that between
November. 1895. and July. 1900. Mr.. Bryan
was a very frequent contributor TO the
newspapers. He gave out great many in
tervews. and his signed articles were nu-
merous His views were In request. and
he was prompt to respond. He treated not
only the issues presented by the Chicago
platform. but others as they arose. He
neither lodged nor hedged. 1t was always
possible by applying to him to discover jus,
Evening star., 1900-12-19
WashingtOn's Advancement.

In thirty years great changes have taken
place and it has become of the finest
cities in the world. 1t has been made clean
and beautiful, with constantly increasing
attractions that are certain TO make 1t a
permanent exhibition Of American prog
ress, intellectual and material.
In all probability Washington will remain
the national capital, for it has grown too
large and too much Is now centered there
to make a change either practicable or de-
slrable. Splendid government buildings, a
great national library. art galleries, liter
ary and scientific institutions and a cul-
tured society have made 1t more attractive
wear by year until 1t has become a national
center of scientific thought, a favorite
home for people in easy retirement and a
city where men of letters find the sur
ruundings more congenial every succeeding
year. The city has become credit to the
nation, and its attractiyeness will only in
crease with time.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

where he stood on any question that might
at the time be engaging public attention.
These were not editorial utterances. but
they were numerous and voluminous, and
If there had been peril in the pen for Mr..
Bryan he would have encountered 1t then.
As a matter of fact, however, not a line
of all this writing arose to plague Mr.. Bry-
an when the Kansas City convention ap-
preached, or while it was in session. His
leadership was still easily supreme. He
may not have strengthened himself by his
pen, but certainly he had done himself no
injury. His admirers were on hand In
force, and they approved and applauded
him, pen and all.
Mr.. Bryan may overestimate his power
as a writer, and the influence Of a publi-
cation which necessarily will partake less
of the newspaper than of a weekly political
pamphlet designed to keep his name before
the public in connection with the presi-
dency. He has had some experience In
Journalism. AMI 1t was while he was editing
an Omaha newspaper that the famous wit
tcsm of one Of his hated contemporaries
was perpetrated. The question was asked
as to why 1t was that Mr.. Bryan was 80
much less interesting and effective as
ter than q speaker. "As a speaker"
1t was explained, "he gets the benefit OF
5 smile"
The Commoner of course cannot carry the
influence of Mr.. Bryans smile But. for
all that, he is likely to secure for 1t
wide circulation. and through the medium
of it keep himself widely advertised And
those who still adhere to him despite his
two defeats. and who are hoping for third
orpor unity to vote for him. will be able to
follow closely III his wake during the three
and a half exciting years which are to
elarae before the next presidential cam
paign begins
Evening star., 1900-12-19
No Improvement is More Necessary.

From the Cleveland Leader.
it Is impossible to overeStimate the i'm
portance Of the movement designed to Sc
cure the abolition of grade crossings. Rail-
road managers areg becoming fully con-
vinced that the time is rapidly approaching
when all grade crossings in cities must be
abolished. They realize that their interests
as we'll those of the public demand the
adoption of means to render it possible to
run trains at higher rate Of speed
through large cities, and this cannot be
done SO long as there are dangerous grade
crossings by the score all lines of rail-
road entering cities.
Millions of dollars have been expended
for track elevation by the railroads enter
ing Chicago, Philadelphia. New York and
Ia timore, and important work Is now un-
der way in Buffalo. In none of these cities.
it is safe to say. do the railroads regret the
expenditure of the money, because the dan
ger of accidents has been pra ctcally elimi-
mated and the railroads have been greatly
benefited by the increase in the facilities
for the rapid handling of their trains
Evening star., 1900-12-19
Look Into the Future,

From the st. Louis Post-Uspatch.
When all freight traffic has been banished
to underground railways and the automobile
has displaced the horse for surface travel
nearly the entire street between the pave
ments can be devoted to green turf. Cities
of the twentieth and following centuries
may be free from dust and the vile odors
arising from animal traffic. The automo-
bile moving machine may be substituted for
the sweeping machines to the great i'm
provement Of health and increase. Of en-
joyment of citizens.
Evening star., 1900-12-19
Panic About Due for Germany.
From the Indiana poliS Press

The ndustrIa! depression that has been
making itself felt in Germany for some
months has been complicated and intensified
by the "crookedness' in connection with
one of the mortgage banks, and the feeling
throughout the empire seems to be ap-
ter all, the German restrictions against the
Importation of American products have been
a good thing for US. The proportion of our
floating credits abroad held against German
houses is SO small that a German financial
panic would probably not be felt on this
side
Evening star., 1900-12-19
SHOOTING STARS.
A Promoter of Benevolence.

''What do you do for living?'
Mister said Meandering Mike, i've
jes started in on a new perfession. I'm a
heartstring loosener."
"a what?''
'Dere's no use O. sayin' 1t over ag'in
People can't enjoy Christmas wit out givin
presents, but some is so out Of practice dat
dey doesn know how to go about it. So
let's 'em practice on me, 80 as to git started
in a small way"
Evening star., 1900-12-19
Christmas Cheer.

] knows de 'pOssum waitin'
Till | come aroun' his way,
So is fixin' up de oven
Fob his comfort, Christmas day.
An L reckons Mistuh Rabbit
VIII leave footprints in de drif
I'll hab a-plenty comm
When l hollers christmas gif!"
l won't git no piano.
Ner damon studs an things,
De norf win is my Sanity Claus
I'll welcome what he brings.
l won't be melancholy,
Fob de clouds is boun' to lif'
I'll hab a-pienty comm
When | hollers christmas gif!'
Evening star., 1900-12-19

1t Is said that Mr. Towne is in hopes OF
having opportunity to distinguish him.
self by a great speech while he is in the
Senate. Mr.. Towne has been very gener-
in bestowing his eloquence for the
benefit of others, and he is justified in an
ambition to try his luck on his own ac-
count. Mr. Adlai Stevenson ought surely
to be on hand to lead the applause.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

From the Best Equpped Book Store i'm Washington.

Handy volume edition of Shakes
peare, beautifully bound and finish
ed, fifteen volumes with notes and in
PRODUCTION to each
Taa,;i,r;S play; Sets s. We s.ad sell 90 2O
For .........
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BOUND. GOOD PRINT PLATE PAPER. II VOL
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81 BSTANTIAL BINDING So 9S.
SEVEN VOLUMES BY HUGO. CLOTH BOUND
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COMPLETE ELLIOTT SETS OF SIX VOL
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WE START OUR DEVOTIONAL LINE WITH
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AT &c.
WE HAVE SMALL BIBLES As LOW AS a5c
DAILY FOOD. FULL GILT AND BOXED -25c.
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An elegant assortment Of Prayer
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everything that YOU may desire in
this line, We plainly state that we
have in stock the best line OF Chill
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city in point OF variety, Worthiness
and low prices.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

Il Is now told that Mr.. BAILEY OF Texas
does not Invariably appear with the white
necktie which was once his inseparable
adornmeul This Is slight matter, yet it
may alarm some people. a man who
changes his custom III one respect may
change it in others. Is the Constitution Of
the United States in danger of being de-
SO ed"
Evening star., 1900-12-19
lBOOlkSy

The Rugby series for boys and
girls, excellent stories of adventure
on sea and land, selected from works
of the popular authors, each volume
designed for boys and girls reading
Black Beauty, Child's History of
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Earth to the Moon. Grandfather's
Chair, Gulliver's Travels, Little
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ems, Tanglewood Tales, Ten Nights
in a Bar Room, Tom Brown at Ok
ford, Tour of the World in Eighty
Days, Two Years Be-
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and many more, per ZNNo
copy ...............
5-volume sets, by popular au-
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oSt '...'. '.''''''
Special values in elegant sets
two-volume sets-with such titles as
the Count of Monte Christie, Tales
of Sherlock Holmes. Chas. O'Mal-
ley, Life of Christ, and 7F
fifteen other classical II d.
titles. Per set. .......
Evening star., 1900-12-19

In view of the erratic methods of the
Beers and their habit of making occasional
captures. the English soldiers have not in
dlvidually ventured many predictions about
where they will eat their Christmas din
CerS.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

Mr. Rockefeller has made another dona-
ton to the Chicago University, the amount
being a million and a half. Compliment
ary expressions in recognition Of the gift
will be carefully edited on this occasion.
Evening star., 1900-12-19
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Evening star., 1900-12-19
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Evening star., 1900-12-19
An OratOrical Experience.

The man who shouts so long and loud
May gather an admiring crowd,
Yet Sometimes scanty joy he meets
On counting up the gate receipts.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

Mr.. Bryan cannot deny that every news
paper. regardless Of politics, has been good
to him in the matter of advertising his new
paper gratis,
Evening star., 1900-12-19
From Trunk to Twir,

what Is a family tree?" asked the young
person.
"A family tree" answered Miss Cayenne,
''is much like other trees; very sturdy near
the roots but becoming more and more
frail and unsubstantial it branches out"
Evening star., 1900-12-19

The Christmas trade is adding its super
abundant testimony to the fact that pros
perity was genuine.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

Kansas women threatened to lynch a
woman accused Of murder. Better stick to
something more mild. like golf or the bal
lot.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

Are you going to hang up your stocking
on Christmas eve?" asked the boys uncle
palronizngiy.
Il suppose So" answered the modern
child, sliI more patronzngIy. Father and
mother seem to expect that sort of thing
and it would be a pity to disappoint them
Evening star., 1900-12-19
4 Lofty Genius.

Il am afraid" said Mr.. Stormington
Barnes that the public of today does not
appreciate high art
Doesn't, eh" responded the blunt cit.
iZer.. You jest git up in trapaze and do
few spins like the feller that was here
with the circus an you'u see whether we
don't appreciate high art or not
Evening star., 1900-12-19

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cloth binding and handsomely illus
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esting in themselves, and have a
moral charm that emanates from the
principal characters-they teach
without preaching, are Of lively in
terest throughout, and win the hearts
of all girl readers the
Looking Glass, Aunt Diana, Chap
let of Pearls, Dove in Eagles Nest,
Girl Neighbors, Honor Bright, Lady
OF the Forest, Mariorv Melton's Girl
hood, Only Girl, Our Bessie, Six
to Sixteen, Three Bright Girls, Story
Of Short Life, and many other
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sell for $I.oo, spe- SV Wo
Five-volume sets, bound in ribbed
book cloth, gilt stamped, by such
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Mrs. L. T. Mead, Mary ]. Holmes,
Chas D. Stevenson, Marie Corelli
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Evening star., 1900-12-19

Governor pingree announces that he re-
tir-.s with pardonablc pride. Which mercy
goes to show that in order to succeed in a
public career n man must possess certain
degree of Sclf-c0nfidcncc.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

TammtuY feels safe In assuming a
righteous air. 1t will be several months
before another ice trust scandal is III sea-
Evening star., 1900-12-19

Washington is. as usual looking forward
to having some great base ball mex, sum
Evening star., 1900-12-19

The Sultan of Turkey, according to re-
port. has placed orders with the krupps
for sixteen new quick firing batteries. The
trouble about these more or less benighted
nations is that when they conclude TO try
civilization they always want to oegin by
fooine with its most dam serous features.
Evening star., 1900-12-19

DIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal ab.ence. letter. Z"
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected with tn"
Office but simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial Businesa Depart
m~pts according to tenor or purDose
Evening star., 1900-12-19
Excelsior Diaries
and CALENDARS

dIIU NALEN DI1NO
For 1901 The latest styles in Fine Stationery. in
Guiding Writings Diagonal and French Organde.
FRED B. NICHOLS & CO.,
dp105ts 9l3 r, Street
The age-herald., 1900-01-28

First Showing New assortmdnt of Valentines from
 lC to $50
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
Handkerchief Hurrah.

Always in demand, yet these prices almost hint the contrary. These are pretty goods and small prices, so provide yourself for the con- ing spring and summer
 A dozen Colored Border Handker- chiefs, hemstitched. value 0n- 70 cents, OSC
 Unlaundered, hemstitched, hand embroidered all linen hand 401
 kerchiefs; worth 25c, lA2C
 A lot of soiled Linen Embroidered Handherchiefs; worth 25c 17
 each, hC
 Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs, hemstitched and embroider- IA ed on corners, lOC
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
Two Umbrella
 Bargains.

Not big sale, just two unusually good bargains, and enough less than usual prices to make them worth coming here for:
 LADIES' UNION TAFFETA UM- BRELLAs, steel rod, paragon frame, with ivory, gun metal, mourning, silver trimmed and plain handles; former price $2.25 and no $2.39; Monday, lsSO
 LADIES' AND MEN's UMBRELLAS, 26-inch steel rod, silver trimmed handles, covered with fast black SIPS, for VOC
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
Sale Toilet Goods

From everyday needables--- but not at everyday prices :; may be a month when you'll see these prices again:
 A 3-lb bar Castile Soap, OA1 pure olive oil, A4C
 A box of cakes Toilet Soap. 8 odors-violet, rose, helio- 1n- trope; value 15c, lOC
 Wire Hair Brush, wood f0- back, value 25, ILC
 French Bristle Tooth Brush 1Oc
The age-herald., 1900-01-28

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The age-herald., 1900-01-28
Whiting Stationery

White Imperial Bond Tablets Octave, Note and Letter size,
 2OC, 25C, 35C