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Evening star., 1901-10-03
Mr.. CrOEer's Candidate.

Richard Croker names Edward NJ Shep-
ard as his candidate for mayor OF New
York 1t is a strange selection, justified
only by the desperation of the situation.
The field of avaiIables was extremely
small The demand was for man of good
standing and irreproachable personal char
acter, and but few such would consider
nomination at Mr. Croker's hands. The sac
rifice required was too great. 1t meant not
only a surrender of individuality, but a
surrender to the dominating influences OF
Tammany Hall. 1t was generally recog-
nized that the man who consented to carry
Mr.. Croker's banner in the fight would be
Obliged in case of victory to do Mr.. Gro
ker's bidding in the office of mayor. Hence
the very few names brought out by popu-
lar speculation on the subject while Mr..
Croker was engaged in looking over the
ground
Mr.. Shepard is not politician in the or
binary sense of the word, but a corporation
lawyer of large means and good ability.
He repudiated Mr.. Bryan and the Chicago
platform in 1896 with vehemence, but sup
ported them last year with zest. and pre-
sided over the reception arranged by Tam
many in Mr.. Bryan's honor when the can
didate visited New York. He has repeated
" arraigned Tammany in the severest
terms and four years ago supported Seth
Low for mayor in the movement based
upon the proposition that Tammany was
unfit to be intrusted with power. And yet
with Tammany's unfitness now a matter
of the easiest demonstration, and with the
four years of Van Wyck a record of the
foulest misgovernment, Mr.. Shepard con-
sents TO stand for it all by placing himself
in the hands of the who rules his
agents with rod of iron. If elected mayor
of New York Mr.. Shepard will be MIR. Gro
ker's man as obediently as Mr.. Van Wyck
has been: and Tammany's ends will have
to be served by him.
Something more than the mayoralty of
New York must have been dangled before
Mr.. Shepdrd's eyes to induce him to form
at this day so humiliating connection
Has he gubernatoriaI and presidential am
bitiJns? And is Mr.. Croker playing upon
them? Is it a part of the game that in
return for the use of Mr.. Shepard's name
in the present grave emergency, Tammany
and Tammanys influence in the upstate
territory are to be employed in effort
to carry Mr.. Shepard to the top in public
affairs?
But first of course Mr.. Shepard must
reach the office of mayor. And it will be
strange indeed if he is able to do that in
the face of what his election would inevt-
tabIy moan
Evening star., 1901-10-03
The Manufacturers and Reciprocit,

Good progress is reported in the arrange
ments for holding a conference on reciproc-
ity by the National Association of Manu-
facturers and early day will be fixed
for the important event. Cincinnati. In
dlanapolis and Detroit are among the cities
applying for the honor of entertaining the
conference. and there is promise of a large
attendance. The meeting is to be thor
ouShly representative in character, and IL
ought TO be productive of much good. The
philadelphia Press quotes President Search
OF the association follows on the subject A:
1t has been exceedingly gratifying to
note the interest manifested by those who
nave been invited to serve upon the COM
mittee of arrangements. In no instance has
lack of interest or any difference of opin-
ion concerning the purposes of the confer
ence- Nearly every manufacturer who has
accepted an appointment upon this COM
mittee has expressed his interest in most
emphatic terms and his willingness to do
all that shall be possible to make the con-
ference a success.
This unanimous interest and desire to
take an active part in the movement Is
very significant of the very widespread
desire among the manufacturers of the
United States for the application of the
principles of commercial reciprocity In
some eminsntly practical form. 1t has
been made clear to every member of the
committee and we wish 10 make Ii equally
clear to the public. that this Is to be strictly
a reciprocity convention
Il, is 10 be a carefully organized body of
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Reform in China.

The reports from Pekin indicate that the
Chinese court will in a few days be on its
way to the capital. after about fifteen
months of absence caused by the crisis of
the summer of last year. Elaborate prep
arations have been made for the cumber-
some transportation of the court in carts,
litters and other such Chinese means of
conveyance. The retinue is to consist of
upward of five thousand persons. and the
journey, according to edict command
ing Ii Hung Chang to raise the money for
the imperial progress, will cost almost half
a million dollars. 1t is evident that the
Chinese rulers are determined that they
shall return to their capital with no out
ward evidence of having lost face" with
the foreign world.
The fact that the court is actually to re-
turn to Pekin is not more gratifying than
are the various signs of more or less
sincere intention in the higher imperial
circles to experiment with reform. Edicts
are emanating from Sian-F'u in great vol
ume, giving instructions for this and that
departure from the traditional way of gov
ernment, and all tending toward the west
ern mode of conducting the public busi-
ness. 1t is even reported that one of the
princes, Su by name having been appointed
collector of imperial customs at a post
which has hitherto paid fully $4,000 year
in fees and other characteristic Chinese
perquisites, has been imbued with the
spirit of progress that he has proclaimed his
intention to turn in the entire bulk of the
revenue to the government, modestly ask
ing a suitable salary. Salaries are mere
matters of form in China. No official with
any degree of respect for the traditions has
in the past ever pretended to live on his
stated pay He could not possibly keep
body and soul together at the ordinary rate
of living Prince Su's proposal is so revo-
lutionary that angry protests have been
uttered by soma of his associates in the
higher official circles and even assassina-
ton has been threatened.
1t is to be hoped that the reform n,ove-
ment in China will progress slowly and
evenly. The emperor, Kwang Su, made a
fatal mistake a few years ago when he
undertook to westernize China at single
sweep. His edicts were so iconoclastic
that they lost their force at once. They
precipitated reaction within the palace
and his days of usefulness were soon cut
short. Precipitate changes in the order of
things would now have a possibly disas-
trous effect. China is still a-trembe from
her bitter experiences with foreigners. She
VIII learn her lesson slowly, if at ALL 1t
VIII require many seasons to teach the
people that honesty in government Iightcns
their burdens, and that this honesty in
government is to be had only on the basis
OF reforms such the foreigners are now
urging upon the imperial court The truth
penetrate slowly through the dense mass
OF the empire and cannot be forced by
mere edicts or by imposed penalties.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Croker and Shepard.
From the New York Times.

1t means the ruin either of Shepard or of
Croker. If Mr.. Shepard still cherishes the
high principles he has professed and sup
ported in former years with so much fire
of soul and vigor of intellect, If his polit-
ical morality really is of that stern and
uncompromising sort which his past utter
ances and the present assurances Of his
friends would lead US to believe, then
Croker and Crokerism would be doomed by
his election to the office of mayor The
two could not get on together at all That
Croker could come up to Shepard's moral
level-or to the moral level that we are as
Stunning to be Mr.. Shepard's-is unthinkable.
If they came together it would be through
the descent of Mr.. Shepard to that low
lavel where Croker moves and drives his
hideous trade. That would be the ruin of
Shepard. We presume nobody will dispute
the conclusion
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Shoe DeDartmemt.

S6 pairs Women,s Tan and Black oxfords; sizes
A. 619 and AA-3A and A-3, 6 and ~ B-1.
IL. 2. 6. Z, and 81 CT. III, 2. 2h, 3la. ~, s
and Ss D. Reduced from 50 80 and $500 10 81. so.
IA pairs Women's Patent Leather Lace Boots;
sizes 3. 4. 6 and 6t AA-3, Az. 81 and A-25.
Az and 81 C. Reduced from So -65 to 50 so pair
81 pairs Women's Juiettes and Oxforis, tan and
black: sizes and AA-3r, Az, 8, 51s, 6, 81 and
A.. 81. and B-4h, 8, 81 9. ~ and 8
CT, IA and d. Reduced from $3.50 and $50
to 81. 90 pair.
IL pairs Chldren's Oxfords: sizes 8. 9k. 10 and
101a BOZ C. Reduced from 81 -25 to SOC. pair.
33 pairs Boys Calf Lace Shoes. English toes.
good heavy soles-suitable for school wear; sizes
315, 4. Az. 5 and So B-3. 3ls. 4. Az and 5A C
-4R and D- and AZ E. Reduced from 500 to
81. 80 pair
IL pairs Boys Wei Kid Lace Shoes. English toes
medium heavy soles: sizes 3ls, 4. AZ, and 5k b
C-31s. and AZ d. Reduced from $3.50 to
81. 80 pair.
Thirt floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03

condemning the fends who did such
things. however, it would be wise for Amer
leans to pause and reflect that scarce a
month now passes without report coming
of a lynehing in the south, the victim being
burned at the stake. 1t is unnecessary to
enter into comparison between the rela-
tions of the Filipino rebels and their vic
tins in the case and the southern
whites and their victims in the other The
fact remains that in each instance a savage
instinct of revenge has been given vent, a
cruel punishment has been inflicted, far
beyond reason or law, and the world has
been shocked by the outrage upon it's civil
lied feelings
Evening star., 1901-10-03

properly accredited delegates, limited in
number and representative of manufacture
ing interests. Its purpose is to discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of the prin-
ciple of reciprocity as a factor in our trade
relations with other nations. Its efforts will
| be directed toward the formulation of prac-
teal plans for the further application of
reciprocity, either under existing laws or
legislation yet to be enacted.
No consideration will be given to any
suggestions looking to a general revision
of the present tariff staw of the United
States. to the abandonment or modifi-
cation of the essential principles embodied
in that law. The sole topic for discussion
is to be commercial reciprocity pure and
simple.
1t is not at all likely that any manufac-
turer will suggest a general revision OF the
tariff, or the abandonment of any of the
principles underlying the Dingley law
The whole question at issue is reciprocity
and that is in no sort of conflict with either
the present tariff law or the policy Of PRO-
lection. On the contrary, in framing the
law which bears his name, Mr.. Dingley
made provision for reciprocity arrange
ments and the commercial conventions now
on the Senates. table were negotiated TN
der the authority thus conferred. This
conference. therefore, in addressing itself
to the question of extending American
trade by means of reciprocal arrangements
with other countries will be acting strictly
in line with that leader of the protection
forces, Mr.. Dingley who next to Mr.. Nc
Kfnley himself was the most competent
and uncompronlising champion of protec-
ton in the republican party. ~ (,
1t is not unlikely that this conference of
manufacturers will enter into discussion
of what are known as the Kasson treaties,
and emphasize some of the objections that
have already been urged to those instru-
ments. In that event it is to be hoped the
discussion may be full and frank, so that
both Congress and the country may be ad-
vsed as to just where the manufacturers
stand on the, subject If the kasson
treaties Objectionable what form
should treaties with the countries named
take? And what change, if any, should be
made in the manner of negotiating them?
The country is advised that opposition to
the Kasson treaties exists in the Senate
but its precise nature has not been fully cX-
planned
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Upholstery Department.

Odd pairs Curtains, including Re
naissance, Brussels Net. Tambour
Net, Irish Point and Nottingham
at greatly reduced prices. Odd Por-
there's for couch covers, at specially
reduced prices.
20 pairs OF Snow Flake Madras Curtains, in pink
red, green and Reduced from 1925 to s.. Is
pair.
pair Mercarized Porfieres, in old rose and
green. one slightly faded. Reduced from Sl2 90 tc
s5.0e.
Specials III Furniture.
Is Indian Stools, In cherry, oak and black. Re-
Cuced from Soc. to soc. each.
Turkish Couch. upholstered. Reduced from
5000 to $500.
Gilt Corner Chair upholstered In rose satin
damask. Reduced from $500 to $14.00.
Gilt Arm Chair. uafo,stered in blue satin dam
ask. Reduced from .2l.ee to $l65e.
/ Gilt Window Seat. covered with mnsiiu. Re.
duced IRON $50 to $500
SeCant foor.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Bows Department.

30 Double breasted Wool Suits, in neat mix
lures; sizes to 16. Reduced from 3T5 to 81 81
each.
IL Fine Tuxedo Suits (coat. pants. vest ant
shield 'front.': sizes 4, 5. s. and 10. Reduced
from IS. 90 and $500 to 1915 Zach.
Is All-wool Suits. in navy serge and dark
striped flannel: sailor styie hest quality prettily
trimmed and braided; sizes B. 4. ). g. s, II and
r. Reduced from $500 to 50. 15 each
Fine Long Pants Suits: sizes 1G 1S ant
10. Reduced from $1,000 and $12.50 to Sc 75 each
36 UDlaundered Shirt Waists, Mothers Friend
brandt neat serviceable colors; sizes TO 8. he
duced from SOC. to 39c. each
Fine 3-piece Vest Suits, in navy blue and
fancy effects short pants sizes IL, -, 13 Is ani
IS. Reduced from $3.50 to $500 each.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Picture Department,

Small Imported OIL Paintings. in deep gilt
frames Reduced from 81 90 to 95c each
Copley Prints. taken from paintings in the Con.
gresslonal Library In regulation arch frames Re-
duced from $3.50 TO 81. 90 each
Hand-colored Platinums Fancy Heads in
deep shadow-box frames. Reduced from $500 to
81 .95 each.
Frfezes. hunting scenes and dog heads-thrae
openings. Reduced from 500 to 50 95 each
Plain Broad Gilt Frames size 2Ox24 Reduced
from 50 so to Toe. each.
10 Large Frames. odd sizes. Reduced from 81 sc
9nd $500 TO 15c. each
30 Small Frames. odd sizes and designs Re
dueed from soc. and 75c. to 25c each
25 Frames. odd sizes. celors and designs Re
duced from soc. TO 1Oc. each.
1 Fine Florentine Gilt Frame: size l1xI4 re-
duced from $500 to $500; l. sx10, reduced from
SO so to So. so.
Sx1o. Reduced from So. 75 to 81 so.
Fin" Gold Frames: size 18x12 reduced from
81 % TO $500; 2, reduced from $500 81 90 each
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Housefurnishing Dept.

S-inch Butcher Knives. Reduced from e5c to
15c each.
5-inch Cooks Knives. Reduced from 15c to
10c each.
- Carving Sets tknife and fork). Reduced from
Csc TO 10c. set.
8 Wooden Hat Racks. with four pins. Reduced
from 15c. to SC. each.
3 Leather Dust Beaters Reduced from 25c. to
19c each.
Medicine Cabinet. slightly damaged Reduced
from 81 IS 15e.
! Commede, slightly damaged. Reduced from
$3.50 to $l15.
Wooden Nursery Chair. slightly damaged Re-
duced from 81 25 TO T5c
2 Gray Enameled Tea Kettles slightly damaoed
Reduced from 19c. TO 45c each
S1.00. "
/ Copper-bottom Wash E,ilcr. dented. Reduced
from I9e. to 60c
German Dog Basket. slightly damaged Re-
dpced from 81 20 to Sl25
2 Small Work Baskets. Reduced from 25c to
l0c- each.
Fifth floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Black Goods Dent.

2h yards 45-inch Plain Silk Grenadne. Reduced
from $3.50 to s.. 70 for pee.
rs yards 45-inch SILK and Wool Checked Grena
dine. Reduced from $3.50 to 81 10 for pee.
1la yards 43-inch Silk and Wool Crepe Cloth Re
ducod from Sl.SS 20 81 - for pee
1A yards 42-inch Silk and Wool Henrietta. Re
duced from $344 to s. so for pee
yards 42inch All-wool Black and White Check
Reduced from 80 to 81 % for pee.
2A yards J0-inch All-wool lack Cheviot. Re
duced from So % TO S1.75 for pee
5A yards 47-irch SILK and Wool Striped Grena.
dine. Reduced from SIS 81 to $1,000 for pee.
5k yards 50-inch All-wool Cheviot Reduced from
$3.5S to $500 for pee.
3 yards 45-inch Atwood Henrietta. Reduced
from 81. % to 81. IS for pee.
3A yards 45-inch All-wool Granite. Reduced from
S2.S2 to 50 25 for pee.
First floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Resorn, Diet.
From the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Judging from the variety of health food
advertisements in the newspapers nova
days, and the great number of methods
adopted in the preparation of all cereals
and their largely increased consumption,
it is evident that the American people
have entered upon an era of reform IN
diet. To what extent this reform has In
vaded the back counties and will succeed
in overthrowing the pie dynasty. so long
an established and strongly entrenched in
stitution, is difficult to ascertain and can
only be conjectured. but though 1t may
only get a partial foothold and eliminate
pie as breakfast food, it viii have ac-
compiished something. and we may hope
for greater results as the good work of
evangelization goes on.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
China Department.

Decorated English Porcelaln Dinner Sets. lo(
pieces. Reduced to sS.Q5.
Odd Decorated Wash Rasins manufactures,
seconds. Reduced 90 :5c. each
Odd Decorated English perreiain Soup Tureens
Reduced from $2eo 10 81 90 each
French China Game Set. IS pieces sifyhtlv
damaged. Reduced from 81. 90 90 $T.5o.
Odd Decorated Toilet Pitchers manufacfwer,,
seconds. Reduced to 0ac. each
Odd necornted Enrilsh forcclain Turkey Plat
ters. Reduced frum 81 30 to S5c each
Decorated German CHIN Comb and Brusf
Trays. Reduced from Soc. TO 2ac. each.
IL Decorated AUSTRIAN China Oyster Plates. Re
duccd from 2ac to iae. each.
wedEewood Pitcher. slightly damaged. Re.
lueed from S2. Is to 81 .5a
% Decorated Havllsnd China Plates, manufsc.
turer's sstnples. Reduced tn 25c. each.
Blue and Gray Stone Stems. Reduced frou
500 10 81 90 each.
Fifth do0r
Evening star., 1901-10-03

ffact1
From the Ansonia On. "

The best suggestion, and the most prac-
tical and original of all, comes from Wash
ington, where it is proposed to span the
Potomac river with memorial bridge of
massive and magnificent proportions, the
main span to take the form of an arch,
signifying the unity of the north and the
south, such as no other man has accom-
plished better than did he whose memory
the people strive to immortalize. The plan
is being favored extensively by the public
press of Washington. and it is likely to
find favor among the people Of the south as
well as in the north, and thus tend to make
the union even more complete.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Infants Department.

Children's White Pique Coat, waist trimmed
with stitched bands and embroidery skirt finished
with rufiie Of embroidery. Reduced from $3.50 te
$3.50.
Children's White Pique Refer. collar trimmed
with rlf1e. Reduced from 81 .25 to TIC.
Infants Handmade Null Cap. ose-itting
made with cords finished around face with lace.
edged rufae. Reduced from ser to 81 %
pairs Infants Hand-knit Bootees, with sill
trimmings. Reduced from 75c. to 25c pair.
2 pairs Children's French Hand made Drawers
trimmed with fine embroidery; size years. Re
dueed from 81 so to 75c. pair.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Thrift a. n. school Lesson.

School savings banks originated in
France nearly seventy years ago. and
they are now most important feature
of public education. To these school
banks may be mainly attributed the
habits of thrift which pre-eminently
distinguish the French nation, making it
the richest on the European continent.
1t was primarily due to the influence of
the school savings system that France
was enabled to pay off the enormous war
indemnity imposed by Germany after the
Franco-Prussian war, and to recover so
quickly from the disastrous effects of that
great war.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Tow Department.

1 Children's Automobile, rubber tires Reduced
from SIS. 90 TO $500.
] ChildIen's Automobile, rubber tires Reduced
from $14. 90 to $500.
Large Drums. Reduced from 50 so to 81 90 ca
! Large Drum. Reduced from $500 to 81 %
Doll Trunks. Reduced from 81 90 TO So 90 ca
Doll Trunks. Reduced from 50 so to 81 90 ca
! Children's Sheohy Reduced from 81 95 to 81 90.
Toy Stable Reduced from 81 80 TO zoe
Toy Theater. Reduced from 81 90 to 81 30
i Children's Toy Goat Reduced from 81 90 10
$50 49, ~
Eourth floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Muslin Underwear Dent.

8 Taffeta Silk Petticoats, good quality grad
uated accordion plated fiounce, trimmed with
narrow rufles; extra dust 6ounce. Reduced from
81. 15 to $500 each.
/ Taffeta SILK Petticoat. good quality two ae-
cordian-p plated fiounces edged with narrow rufies
Reduced from S5.95 to S3. 75 each.
Taffeta Silk Petticoats. good quality accordian-
plated founce and ruffle; extra dust ruffle Re-
duced from 81. rs to S3. 70 each.
Second floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03
R0PbQriSIYl.

A report from Manila states that invessi-
cation OF the Samar disaster indicates that
some Of the American soldiers were tor
tured by the Filipino insurgents before
being put to death. 1t Is even hinted that
at least one of them. an officer was burned
alive This intimation is certain to send
shudder of horror and resentment
throughout the American people Before
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Carnexie,s Organs.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
Andrew Carnegie has set out to put q
"kist O. whistles in every kirk in Scot
land, and he is so tickled over the discov-
cry Of new way to get rid of his money
that he may keep up the habit when he
returns to this country. There could not
well be a more delightful alchemy than
that of turning money into music.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Umbrella Department,

5 Women's "a and 25-lnch Colored Silk Umbrel-
las. In dark plum and brown with fancy border.
Reduced from s.. .65 and 800 to $500 each.
Women's 24-inch Silk Umbrellas I'm dark green
and brown. Reduced from S3. 10 To 81. so each.
| Mems 2S-inch All-silk Umbrellas, with natural
wood handles, silver trimmed. Reduced from 81 so
| to $500 each.
Womens 24-inch Umbrellas in fancy striped
red and plain brown. Reduced from $500 to So. so
each.
First floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03

Any arbitrary abridgment of freedom of
speech will of course be avoided in the
treatment of anarchism. There is nothing
to be attained by creating laws which in
vite contempt at the outset because they
ar. sure to be disregarded.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
A Matter of Affinity.

why do you disregard the reformers
and vote for the ring politicians?"
WELL" answered the member of the
masses, "it's like this De man wit de
silk hat an de dictionery has our admira-
ton, but when it comes to friendship we
can't help stickin' to de man dat kin talk
our kind o language"
Evening star., 1901-10-03
In Memory of Mckinley,
From the San Juan News, September "a.

10fh t1re '0tf- ""1'f' -~c''", h'eVttIiUeI
The patriotic people of Manati have al
ready decided to honor the name of Nc
kinley by erecting a tablet inscribed with
capital, should follow this example and
erect an appropriate monument to the dead
hero who has given birth to freedom on
the island.
Evening star., 1901-10-03
FridaY's Our Remnant DaV.

carefully wedding all odds lengths
sizes and things every
and condition. the stocks bright
times And by doing this regularly and Systematically week.
keep othrop
disc equal to reputation has had for years
black and interesting
this fall fabrics
skirt, waist, a chids dress included.
gathering of the
lots prepared
a v1owD fort his
Evening star., 1901-10-03
The Voice of Discomfort.

Life is nearly all strife and deception, .
said the mournful man.
That's true" answered Mr. Flatson.
when you aren't making a futile attempt
to coerce the cook, you've got to be jolly
ing the janitor''
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Knit Underwear Dent.

pairs Boys Cotton and Wool Drawers. winter
weight. slightly soiledfor boys eight years of age
Reduced from soc. to 25c. pair
10 Womens Jersey Ribbed Wool Combination
Suits I'm white and natural; size 3; 81 bust meas
ure. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
First floor
Evening star., 1901-10-03
Corset Department.

10 pairs Parame Corsets; sizes 10. 81, %, "a
23. 26. q, %, % and 30. Reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50 pair.
pairs French Corsets; sizes % and %. Reduced
from S4. 15 to $50 pair.
pairs French Corsets: sizes 49, 90 % %. "a,
2S, % and 80. Reduced from $3.50 TO 81. 90 pair.
pairs French Corsets: sizes 49, 10 and 20. Re
duced from 81 90 to 81 I5 pair
4 pairs Bias Corsets; sizes &c TO so. Reduced
from 81 so TO 15c. pair
Second floor.