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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

The laying of the corner stone of tho
Public Library today marks progress in
the construction and is therefore a fact to
. be welcomed by the expectant public. For
many years the book lovers of Washington
have been deprived of their fun measure of
library facilities. Now the way is opening
tardily, and the time will soon be at hand
when the splendid structure the gift of
MIR. Carnegie. will be thrown open for use.
Today's ceremonies are significant only of
the advancement achieved There is to be
no elaborate display. The Library is in
tended for use rather than for ostentatious
parade, and perhaps there is a fitness In
this cornerstone laying with reference to
the purposes of the structure
The event may stimulate the interest of
the wealthy residents of the capital, de-
spite its simplicity. There Is need of stead
fast cooperation between those who are
able to give and the Library authorities.
Congress has not thus far adequately pro-
vided for the growth of the collection. Its
appropriations for the ensuing fiscal wear
are by no means proportionate to the re-
quirements. especially in view of the ap-
preaching enlargement of the accommodate
lions Much is to be done between now
and the formal opening of the building to-
ward filling the ample shelves which have
been provided in the plans. The books on
hand and those which may be purchased
with the money in sight Will not make a
creditable showing In the stacks Thou
sands of volumes are required to justify the
expansion.
The Library. when IL has attained its fun
stature as useful supplement to the pub
lie educational system of the District as
the law creating 1t contemplated should be
a composite of the individual efforts and
sacrifices of the citizens and the liberality
OF Congress in the appropriation of the
community's money. In the degree that
the volumes represent the gifts of the
citizens the meaning and usefulness of the
institution will be increased,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Another Invasion.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.


Another act of tyranny by that despotfc
power In Washington has just come to
light which should call blush, or a glow
or something of that kind expressing hot
Indignation, to the cheek Of every true
hearted antt-American. With audacity to
which we are unhappily becoming accus-
toned the despotic power aforesaid has
actually extended the work of the United
States coast and geodetic survey to the
shores of the Philippine Islands 1t may
safely be assumed that the Consent of
the governed has not been obtained or
even asked for this high-handed proceed
ing What is worse, the Filipinos them
selves are to be employed in the minor
labors of the survey, bribed and corrupted
by the tyrants' gold to the extent of ST2O
per annum each. The demoralizing char
acter of this humiliating business can be
understood when it Is considered that the
average Tagal probably never knew what
1t was to earn S720 year in the whole
course Of his life. And for this paltry
stipend he Is to be seduced into bartering
away his independence. For filthy lucre
he is to be enticed into the siavish service
OF his cruel masters; forced to grind in
the mills Of the Phlistines; bound in the
chains Of imperial usurpers, while the free
shores and the untamed waters of his dear
native land are reduced to the level Of
civilized regions by scientific invaders and
made to conform to the requirements Of
modern commerce instead of affordtng
haunts of refuge for Malay pirates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

complacent in dealing with the prosecuting
mobs. fearing the political effect of inter-
ference. But Mary Jane Mcmahon has
taken care of herself without police help.
save once or twice when the crowd seemed
likely to resort to violence after failing to
break the girls determination by hooting
and derision. Now her day of triumph has
come. The strike has been broken. The
proprietors Of the silk mill, encouraged by
this one woman's brave adherence, have
held to their refusal to yield further to
the strikers. and the other day twenty Of
Mary James former colleagues returned to
their looms and the outlook is that the
trouble will soon be over. Mary Jane
Mcmahon deserves special niche in the
temple of fame. She has demonstrated that
a woman can withstand ostracizm for the
sake of principle and can defy successfully
hundreds who have determined to break
her will. If there were more Mary Jane
McMahons In the world of labor there
would be fewer strikes and more pros
Derity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

Thomas A Edison recently announced
that he had discovered a metal for use In
storage batteries which would produce a
battery half as heavy as the present lead
contriyances for storing electricity. The
nature of the material remains a mystery,
so 1t Is to be seen later whether the long
expected revolution in electric propulsion
is at hand or another dream has passed
without results. For years this has been
the goal of the inventors. the production
of a storage battery which would not be
prohibitive on account of weight. There is
today a very limited field for this form Of
propulsion. for the reason that 1t is not
economical to use electricity in this man
ner. The application of the storage system
to the automobile has encouraged the in
ventors, but much remains to be done be-
fore the point of economy is reached The
novelty OF the automatic electric carriage
and it's peculiar qualities have thus far
been considered by some as offsetting the
high proportionate cost of charging. AS
soon as the storage principle is applied to
larger vehicles than cabs and small omni-
buses the cost begins to grow prohibitive.
All present thought of utilizing this process
for propelling street cars has been aban-
doned pending the discovery of some such
medium as that claimed by Edison. His
success as announced would speedily trans
form the transportation world in certain
lines. The advantage of the storage bat
terry street car over one continuously de-
pendent upon a central station for its mo-
tive power would permit the construction
of lines which are now impossible owing
to the great cost of the initial plant In
cities which object, with reason. to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Mary Jane Mcmahon.

For many weeks a solitary young woman
has walked to and from her work in one
of the large silk mills of a New Jersey
city, hooted by mobs. threatened with per-
sOnal violence. ostracised by her former
companions. solely because she refused TO
go on strike She had struck with the other
mill hands when they demanded bet
ter conditions, early in the season
and when a compromise was effected
whereby the workers secured a rea-
sonabie grant of relief she with the
others returned to the looms. The success
scored in this strike emboldened the agi-
tators to seek a further victory and a
second strike was ordered, notwithstanding
the agreement of the employees to accent
the terms offered to settle the first dis
turoance. This one woman refused TO
preak her promise and she has become AL
most national character in consequence.
The only one In the mill out of all the
scores OF former girl employees, she has
bravely held to her course. Her life has
been made wretched by the prosecutions
OF the mobs. Once or twice she has turned
upon her tormentors and dashed them with
her scorn, only to stimulate them to fresh
attacks The police have been remarkably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
A Postal improvement.
From the Atlanta Constitution.


We are fond Of imagining ourselves the
most progressive of people in all things.
but in some respects the English do things
better.
For instance, the apparently small mat
ter Of giving definite Information concern
ing the hours of mail collections from diff
ferent boxes has been solved by the post
Office department of Great Britain in a way
that ought to commend itself to our own
postal authorities.
The English post box not only displays
an accurate table showing the hours OF
collections from that box, but by a simple
device the postman Is able to show which
of the scheduled collections was made last
and exactly when the next one Is due. The
device is said to be exceedingly simple. All
the postman has to do is to turn a small
disc. This takes no extra time. but it fur
nishes information often much desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Social Pests.


from the BOSTON tIiODo.
Only the other day an unhappy man in a
New Hampshire city shot and killed his
wife and then shot himself. When dying
he told his friends that the mania to kill
had been born in his heart under the in
fiuence Of the gossip of neighbours He
knew nothing against his wife, but the
whispering Of persons he believed to be
friends, and doubtless who thought them
selves his friends, made him mad, and he
killed the woman he loved.
Be wary Of the tale-bearer, who ap-
proaches you in the guise of friendship
to speak Ill of another. The person who
listens willingly to gossip Is as bad as the
gossiper. II we cannot speak well of an
other why speak Of him at all? Silence
hurts no one Idle talk often breaks a
heart. ruins home, or takes life Cos
sip blighted the romance Of Romeo and
Juliet. and laid the lovers cold in death.
Gossip has ruined not only men. but en-
pires Gossip is vice, and the more dan
gerous because common vice, and one
that few persons even try to guard against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

construction of overhead electric lines. It
Is doubtful. however. whether the storage
battery car would compete with the long
distance trolley. which is cheapIy built and
economically maintained. The widest field
for this device would be In the city, for
transportation lines without tracks. The
experiment recently tried in Washington
with electric vehicles running along pre-
scribed routes was not successful. There
Is much at stake In this search for satis-
factory storage battery, and its discoverer
stands to make big winning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Pessimfsm.

Are you trying to do anything for the
beneht of posterity?' asked the very Sc
rious person.
Nothing much" answered the intensely
selfish man. Just look what previous gen.
erations have tried to do for posterity
But here we are going to burlesque shows
and using slang and wearing freak clothes,
just as If Shakespeare and Sir Isaac New
ton had never lived. I am thoroughly con-
WINGED that any effort to benefit anything
SO frivolous and ungrateful as posterity is
sheer waste of time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

Eff had a million dollars,
l would halter put on style,
An show my education
In a way to make folks smile.
I'd halter shake de cabin
Fob a dwellin' OATS immense,
1nstid O takin' comfort
Wifi dis good oil twenty cents.
I'd halter eat qu'ah vittles,
An go ridin' in a hack,
An buy me some suspenders
Fob to decorate my back.
An 1 recko1s you would fin me
De unhappiest O. gents,
If l had million dollars
Std o dis here twenty cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Strictly q Modern,

THAT wooden horse trick was a very
clever 1dea." said the young man who was
reading Homer.
'Oh. don't know" answered the friend.
who Is senior by a few years. II don't
see how those Greeks expected to make
much of an impression on Helen by hang
Ing around outside the city with a wooden
horse. Why. didn't they try to win her
back with an automobile?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Our Men Behind the Guns.

A great record in gunnery Is being made
by the crew of the new battleship Wiscon-
sin. In target practice from the great
thirteen-inch guns down. 1877 men proved to
be first-class marksmen and 1856 second
class out of a crew of 444. This is all
the more remarkable in that it Is the first
cruise Of the Wisconsin and there has
scarcely been time to shake down" her
ships company. 1t Is clear that they raise
some mighty smart men-o'-warsmen out
on the Pacific coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

1t is said that small investors in England
are buying American steel stock in prefer
ence to their own governments securities.
1t begins to look as if Uncle Sam were get
ting ready to do a little dominating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

J. Pierpont Morgan denies that he is as
sociated with any Panama canal enterprise
Mr.. Morgan will probably think twice be-
fore building up any such opposition to his
enormous railway interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
SHOOTING STARS,
A Paradox,

1t takes all kind of people to make 8
world, said Willie Washington
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne, life IL
1uil OF paradoxes. For instance I have
often wondered why it is that the freshest
young men invariably PROFOUND the stalest
remarks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

1t is lucky for Minister WI that Chinese
journalism is not sufficiently advanced to
| keep special correspondents on his trail.
Some of his liberal utterances would prob
ably do damage to his political prospects
ut horr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
laces.
e. PAIRS FOR 25c.)

IL yard for 10c to 15c Point
~ de Paris Eaces. Only Soc
for $50 Lace Collars in but
ter and Arabian shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Ribbons.

QC yard for remnants Of the
lie and Ice Ribbons.
Vast selling has created more
than the usual quantity Of
remnants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
In Marked Contrast.

From the worcester Gazette.
The liberality of the French government
In establishing SO fine an embassy building
In Washington is in marked contrast to the
niggardliness OF Congress which obliges its
ministers and ambassadors to live in hired
houses and to often spend practically their
entire salary in house rent alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Flowers.

VSC and 4Sc for Flowers
and Foliage worth up
to 81. See tables I'm first floor
room. adjoining elevator. Rare
bargains here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Notions.

Dc for sc to Zoe Ideal Col
- lar Forms. Corset Laces,
Machine Oil. Petroleum Jelly,
Skirt Supporters, Corset Steel
Protectors. etc. In new No.
ton Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Quite Simple.

III l was a weather prophet" said the
man with spreading whiskers. I'D get it
right once in a while, I'll bet"
How would you manage it?"
w heneVer I saw a circus headin' for
town, I'd simply put up my maps an in
struments an start in predictin' rain on
general principles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

A surgeon has succeeded In taking few
sutches In a mans heart. This operation
promises something of an offset to the
hymeneai havoc threatened by the recent
Supreme Court decision affecting divorces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

Mr.. Pingree of Detroit has sent cable
gram from Durham to the effect that he has
killed an elephant. After his hand-to-
hand encounter with mastodonic political
schemes tackiing elephant ought to
seem like child's play to Mr.. Pingree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Silver.
G. PAIRS FOR 2scO

Doc for 81 Silver-plated
Creams and Sugars.
Only Ice for Salt and Pepper
Shakers. On table near @
street door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

A ballet dancer has threatened to sue
the King of Belgium. The lady hopes to
demonstrate that it is not necessarily those
who dance who do the paying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Barrettes.

GdAC for 25c Partisan Hair
wv Barrettes, with tur-
quoise setting. Only Sc for
25c Gold-plated Hair Retain
ers.. In new Notion Depart
ment, rear of Glove counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Stationery.

Nmr for 80 to 100 sheets OF
Best Writing Paper.
some worth 81. Shut your eyes
to the torn or soiled wrappers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Hats.

CXOr for new Sailor and
Walking Hats, trim
mad ready to wear. 81 to
$3.50 values, at soc for choice.
First floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Belts.

n Sc for Lindsay's SOC
nOS Satin Safety Belts.
Only Csc for best Kid-top Hose
Supporters to hook on the cor
set. In new Notion Depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

II Tom L. Johnson succeeds In getting
Cleveland In good running order in the next
year or two he may. with persuasion, be
willing to start in on the rest of the United
States in 1905
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Books.

Sc for Csc Cloth bound
" Books and 2ae Paper
bound Copyright Books "A
great table full Of most
talked-of Books-at &c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Edges.

3~ yard for Enbroideries
wv worth up to 10c. Only Ice
yard for Venice Edgings and
Insertings. Some worth 35c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Stationery,

On, for Csc boxes containing
"a sheets OF paper and
"a envelopes. Some OF the
boxes are broken,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

The Philadelphia physician who sent In
a bill against the late Chris. Magee's es-
tate for $50 900 is probably tired Of medi-
cine and wants to try law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

II President Castro is wise. he will retire
as soon as practicable on the competency
ne has amassed and not wait for lightning
to strike him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Scarfs.

OSC for Shoulder Fichus
~ worth 81 to 81. Only
39c for soc Stocks. Automobile
and Twice-around Ties. Near
G street door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
JeWelry.

2m~ for 75c Chain Purses;
Wv &c for &c Back
Combs: lie for SOC Jeweled
Neck Chains. Other bargains
at 25c for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Hats.

O2r for the Ready-to-wear
Wv Chiffon and other Hats
on sale previously at $1.4S.
Makers samples - some are
worth IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Belts.

Inc for Soc L'Aiglon Rib
wv bon Belts, and only
Csc for Soc. 75c and Csc Gold
Tinsel and Braided Wire
Belts. Jewelry Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

There Is a general hope that Mrs. Nation
will consent to put the ak back in the
wood shed where 1t belongs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Umbrellas.

0ZC for well-known $1.4S
Gloria Silk Umbrellas.
and only S1.SS for So quality
Sun-Rain Twilled SILK Um-
breiias.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

The stamp operations in Havana may
have suggested the street car ticket film
fam which is alleged to have played havoc
with railway receipts in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

Any fears that Aguinaldo was trying to
enect an important capture by representing
himself as a prisoner are now set at rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Child's.

EMr for Superior Skirts and
Gowns. lace and en-
brofdery trimmed. None were
less than Csc. Sizes / to 10
years. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Mackint0shes.

SD OK for $8.9S Mackin-
toshes. with mill
ftary cape, and $S.9S for SIS
Crayenette Waterproofs. with
silk-lined cape. At 1lth street
door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

1t cannot be denied that in these dark
and dismal spring days an optimistic wealth
er bureau is more or less Of a comfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
COrsets.

Mm~ for choice Of a table
full Of Straight-front
Corsets, not one worth less
than 81. Some were consider
ably more. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Covers.

Roc for French style Cor
wv set Covers, lace. en-
broidery and ribbon trimmed.
Some were 9Sc-at soc. Draw
ers that were $3.50 and more
at roc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Waists.

&c for KearD's II alth
Waist Supporters for
children. I'm sizes TO 10
years. Made TO retail at
BIC Only 15c-in new Notion
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Infants.

SQbC for First short
Dresses Il ace, en-
broi q cry and hemstitchs>d
trimmed. Ruffie around yoke.
None were less than 7gc. Some
were more. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
AlA=OVer.

&n AZ yard for All-over
e m brOtde rie s,
worth $1.98 a yard and up.
Remnants-but best of quick
est selling styles. Rare bar
gains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Another Claimant.

mirth,
And as he ate, quoth he:
why does man think he owns the Garth?
Twas plainly made for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

DIN order to avoid delays, on &C.
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to any Individual connected with the
0mce. hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
nenfs. according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Garters.

Poo for Ladies' zoe to T5c
SILK Carriers, with
best ribbon bow and ornamen-
tai buckle. Presentation Gar
ters-in glass-top boxes. And
only 29c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24

Housekeepers' Bargains for Tomorrow.
of
end Some o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Hose.

1mc for 25c to 35c Black
~ and Fancy Hose. 29c
for 39c to ACC Hose, 49c for
75c to 81 Hose. Many lots
combined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-24
Child S.

lac for 25c Short and
Long sleeve vests,
knee-length Pants. Double
knee Hose. in light and me-
dunn weights. A table full OF
them.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-06-27
WENAS.

Wallace Purdin is on the sick list this
month.
Wenas people are busily engaged put
ting up their first crop of alfalfa.
Owen Purdin lost fine mich COW and
yearling calf last Saturday from bloat.
Jack Stepheson Of Gle Elum will fur
nish music for the dance to be given on
the Wenas the fourth.
Gertrude, the little son OF William
Taylor, met with a painful accident
while playing around hay stacker by
catching his fingers in pully and tear
ing the flesh off to the bone.
\ match game OF base ball was played
Sunday between the Wenas and Selah
mines. The score was Is to in favor of
Wenas. They will play next Sunday at
one o'clock on the Wenas grounds.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-06-27

many friends are glad to know that she
is to be at the academy another year.
Miss Florence Merritt went with her.
Miss Lovina Sherman, who graduated
from the academy last week, is in Ia
coma attending the G. E. convention.
Principal Miss Edwards spent last
Sunday on the Wenas and preached
morning and evening in the Cowan
school house. Miss Edwards will go to
Spokane this week to visit her parents.
An event not down on the program
was the academy picnic of last Thurs
day. The faculty and students gathered
under the beautiful shade trees of the
Brookside Farm and spent a number of
hours together in enjoyable social inter-
course. A sumptuous dinner was no
small part of the day.