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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

The friends of the pay-chair idea took an
unfavorable opportunity to apply their plan
to the New York parks when they selected
the hottest week of the season to inaugu-
rate the scheme. Never were the seats in
the parks at so high a premium. Never
was shade so eagerly sought 1t is no
wonder that the hot, suffering populace
already irritated beyond endurance nv the
activities of the sun. should turn savagely
upon the innovation and denounce If as
an invasion of the public rights, especially
when the pay-chairs had been carefully To-
Gated In the choice cool spots. while the
free benches were relegated to the sun.
There Is no doubt whatever that the mis-
take thus made by the projectors of the
plan is fatal The community is thorough
iy aroused in opposition and yesterday a
riot was precipitated by the determined eff
forts OF men and boys TO occupy the chairs
in the shade without payment Court pro-
ceedings are under way which may settle
the matter out of hand, but there appears
to be no question that the pay-chairs are
doomed. If not by judicial Intervention GER
tainiy by legislative enactment later
There is something to be said for the nav.
chair and something likewise against it.
II this reserved seat could be provided
without encroaching upon the privileges of
the non-paying public there would be little
objection. for doubtless hundreds of people
In a city like New York would be glad to
enjoy the privilege of securing a seat in
park without a scramble. But this priv.
lege should never be granted at the ex-
pense or the thousands who cannot afford
to pay for a seat and who are In the eye
of all law and all equity the first bene-
iciaries of the public parks
The only conclusion to be reached Is that
the parks should be kept wholly free as to
their seating facilities and that they should
never be permitted to become a place for
the reaping of profits by either the munich
pality or private contractors. Although the
parks of the capital are never congested as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

The subject of Mr.. Bryan's new lecture
is "A Conquering Nation" and 1t is thus
summarized by one who heard 1t last week:
at was a decidedly partisan speech. be-
ing repetition of his free-silver, anti-eX-
pansion and antitrust arguments of the
1900 campaign, with the addition of an at
tack on the Supreme Court decision in the
DoWneS case"
Mr.. Bryan is probably firing of his toy
The Commoner is not his best means Of
reaching the public He Is first of all an
orator, and never so effective as when
standing before a large audience. He still
draws remarkably well when 1t is consid
cred how thoroughly he has twice cam
vaSSed for the presidency. And even be-
fore his first race for that office he had
visited many states as lecturer. But he
has had an exceptionally brilliant career
a national leader and the people still
flock to hear him.
The orator therefore is again afoot- The
grind of copy at Lincoln is uninspirng in
comparison with journeying here and there
and meeting the people face to face. Be-
sides. Mr.. Bryan has not forgotten how he
paved the way for his first nomination.
Congress after two terms had lost its
charm. Members. he found, paid little heed
to speeches, and the country at large got
but brief abstracts of them over the wires
He felt that he wasn't making sufficient
Roadway. So he retired from the House,
and divided his time between Iecturing and
Journalism, giving much the greater part
Of it, however, to the former. He filled
many engagements, anu became personally
acquainted with many of the men who
shaped politics throughout the land. He
was no stranger therefore in the conven-
ton which he stampeded with his famous
speech in 1896.
Again. as II would appear, Mr.. Bryan is
paving the way for another outburst in his
than Journalism. He wants to keep in
most Intimate touch with the people. He
wants to meet the party managers and
have heart-to-heart talks with them He
wants to know precisely what Is going on.
This would be impossible were he to re-
main cooped up at Lincoln reading his
exchanges and filling the columns of his
Mr.. Bryan's intimate friends declare that
he Is almost as much of an organizer as he
Is an orator. He has the knack of secur-
ing by personal appeal the utmost activity
of his supporters, and In travelling about
the country he has an opportunity to make
these appeals He couldn't hope for the
same results by letter. This lecture of "A
Conquering Nation" therefore is probably
designed to answer something of the same
purpose that the lecture delivered prior to
the Chicago convention of 1895 did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

which precluded the possibility of inddf-
ference to the news. Last year the entire
summer was charged with news possible
ties, for the convulsion in China was shak-
ing the entire world. From hour to hour
and day to day the tidpgs of the plight of
the besieged legationers in Pekin, the prog
ress of the rescue column and finally the
relief of the foreigners and the institution
of the readjustment proceedings were fol-
lowed with breathless interest by millions.
Now the summer of 1901 is here and the
world is quiet. The Boer war has dragged
its length along until the announcement OF
a raid a skirmish Is barely noticed.
China has subsidized into qufetude. Europe
Is placid. This country Is exceptionally
peaceful in all its relations, save for the
strikes of workingmen, which are being
conducted with businesslike facility and
freedom from disturbance. No one great
fact of importance arrests the attention Of
all. The heat wave has passed and the
sufferings of week are soon forgotten.
And even that temporary topic was Incl
dent to the season itself Unless the I'M
expected happens with international en-
phasis there is every prospect that the
summer of 1901 viii go down to history as
the dullest since that of 1895. which passed
without single great event occurring to
hold the interest of the mass of the people
for more than a few consecutive days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
washington in Hot Weather,

The idea that Washington is one Of the
hottest cities in the country seems to have
gained consid cradle Roadway, unjustly,
a result Of the sufferings locally expert
enced from the heat of the week just
closed. The total number of deaths due to
the heat which was published yesterday
may have caused even some Washington
ians to believe that their city Is a danger
Gus place when the sun is smashing rec
ords. But this would be unjustifabls
b, duction from the bare figures. Counting
the death roll at 20 and computing on the
basis of a population of 21S. lis. as returned
by the census authorities. the percentage
nj heat fatalities may be expressed by the
fraction .O1r.51 New York's heat deaths
aggregated 9S9. including the entire area
and population of the greater metropolis.
The census of this same territory was re-
ported at 3 431 W. which gives d heat fatal
ity percentage of .Uu2SI somewhat higher
than that of the capital Baltimore. which
was noted as the hottest city in the coun-
try on one of the early days of the heated
spell, reports a total death roll from this
cause of AL in a population Of sos $751;
which gives the remarkable percentage of
.tsEtSS6. These figures will doubtless be
found accurately to represent the compare
tive conditions throughout the country as
between W aShiEgton and the other cities.
"A factor OF the first Importance in the re-
auction OF the danger of death from heat
In this city is the absence Of great indus
trial establishments where men are COM
PEELED to work under the most trying con-
dittons throughout the hottest weather.
The comparatively open living places of the
poor. too. help 10 maintain the standard of
lbeaith and life. Washington is afraid of
no comparisons based upon the municipal
health whether in the heat of summer or
The cold OF winter. Statistics gathered I'M
der all possible conditions will prove it to
De one OF the most wholesome places of res
+. 1dence in the United States, as 1t is at all
times one Of the most interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
English Politics.

wanted-An opposition party. The po-
IiticaI situation in England gives rise to
some lament and a great deal of specula-
ton. The war in South Africa has not
been we'll fought, nor has it been wisely
financed The blunders in the field have
evoked the sharpest criticisms from emf
nent military authorities, while the addi-
tional taxes levied to carry on operations
have caused loud chickering's in business
circles. And yet the party in power loses
none of its hold on affairs Lord Salisbury
IS tired of office. and remains in commits
sion only from a sense Of accommodation,
But whenever he calls for vote. the re-
Spouse is as hearty as If everything merited
the most unqualified praise What by mere
custom and courtesy is styled the opposition
Is half-hearted and divided, and cuts but
sorry figure.
The trouble has grown out of the blunder
of some of the leaders of the liberal party in
taking sides not against the government bat
practically against the country. They
have appeared to champion the Beers. and
TO favor a complete backdown in South
Africa. Their proposition has been. and is,
that the Beers have the right of the con-
tention. and that all other questions should
be subordinate to that The result natural
ly is a split in the party. and its temporary
disqualification for all influential service.
Many of the ablest members of the party.
who would be very effective in a fight
against the conduct of affairs. refuse to
act against the country itself. Forced thus
TO choose between the Beers and their own.
they side with their own, even admitting
many British shortcomings.
These pro-Boer English liberals suggest
in a measure our pro-FfEpfno American
democrats Those democratic leaders who
still insist that the United States has no
legitimate business in the Philippines-was
wrong IN going here and should speedily
have left-put their party at a great dis
unity and aggressiveness are demanded.
Many democrats refuse to support any such
proposition They will neither censure the
country for its presence in the Philippines.
nor indorse the proposition that it retire.
Upon other Observation-Disclosures the best
the party in power. and what the future
shall shOw-they are open to argument.
But they draw back from the very appear
enCe Of taking sides against their own
country.
Such a state Of case however, cannot con-
tinue for long in either country. Both peo-
pies have been educated on government by
parties. and both may be expected to adjust
affairs so as to again enjoy the benefits of
a party government strengthened by a Wig
orO1ls 0DpOsitinn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
A Dull Summer.

IL is to be feared that a dull summer is
upon MS. a summer devoid of striking news
situations, calm to the point of depression.
with nothing Of promise in the discernible
future The situation in this respect is
unusual in view Of the summers which
have Just passed. filed with events of
worldwide interest. and never failing to
hold the attention of the average reader Of
the news In the summer of 1896 the coun-
try was shaken TO the foundations by
presidential campaign of the most exciting
nature. A great danger threatened the
business stability of the republic. Not for
an hour during that season was the ten
sion lessened- The year following the cleo
ton new President had entered office and
was seeking way out of the problem left
him by his predecessor. notably that of
Cuba Throughout the hot months stories
OF the sunerings of the Cuban people were
told In the states. arousing the Indignation
or the people and preventing the relaxation
which summer normally brings The
logical consequence of this agitation Of
1877, for the Spanish war was in progress
and every day brought it's news of the
sharpest meaning to individuals and to the
community at large Likewise in 1899 the
legacy OF the war with Spain was being
settled in the Philippines with freouent
changes Of situation and mary possibilities
Tor disaster or success. Those months
were filled with Incidents of a chara cser
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
Mitigating circumstances.

Mendacity's an error great
And yet sometimes youll find
A man who will prevaricate
With credit to mankind.
The man who says he's pretty welr'
IT'S better far to know
Than him who takes each chance to tell
A narrowing tale of Woe
The man who says 1t isn't warm,
Or who at least declares
He's pretty sure a cooling storm
VIII greet us unawares;
The man who says things do not hurt,
Fen when they bring dismay,
For gentle solace still alert
Oh. fright him not away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
A Silly Censorship.
from the Philadelphia Times.


Massachusetts breaks out from time to
time in curious manifestations of reform.
One of the latest achievements of the Bos-
ton police Is the suppression Of a weekly
paper containing cartoon which was
thought to be disrespectful to the flag. 1t
was not remarkably witty cartoon, and
the sentiment 1t expressed was not in any
sense novel 1t was the frequently repeat
ed observation upon the colonial policy that
the flag stands for liberty and so forth, eff
Congress or the President SO will Even
an Havana newspaper might venture that
far without danger from the military CEN
sorship.
The popular liberties are not much en-
dangered by such official stupidity as dis
played in this Boston case for the reason
that 1t always condemns and defeats itself.
The suppressed newspaper is we'll adver-
dsed, the police are laughed at and things
go on as before. But the habit Of official
meddlesomeness, and the desire Of self
constituted censors to regulate other peo-
pies business, are among the annoyances
from which the flag OF the United States,
II rightly esteemed, ought to insure pro-
lection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
Infants French Slips
(Made by HandD.

Some beautiful little French Long
Slips, of nainsook or percale, are
offered at special prices. Made
throughout by hand, and tastefully
trimmed in baby tucks and soft
laces.
Handmade Slips Of French percale: yoke OF hne
tucks; ruifie neck and sleeves edged with lace.
$I.75 each.
Handmade Slips of nainsook: yoke of tiny tucks:
neck and sleeves finished with Misunderstanding
and rufie edged with lace.
S2.5o each.
Infants Dept.-Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
Summer
Upholstery
(Second foor.)


Stock-righting in our Upholstery
Store brings forward some very in
teresting items for summer use in
the town or country home. Mat
tings at reduced prices, Lace Cur
tains, Tapestry Portieres and Couch
Covers marked to close. Odd and
beautiful pieces of Furniture for
hall, bed room, drawing room, at
prices which cannot be duplicated in
the fall.
Dainty Muslin Curtains. auted rufies, yds.
long, patterns.
$I.25 a pair. Value SI.7s.
nottingham Lace Curtains full length.
Coo. pair. Were GOO.
Tapestry Couch Covers. in neat designs and pleas
ing eolors.
SI.75 each. Were Sag and So. so.
\ $2.5o each. Were 800 and S325.
Mattings Reduced.
mention particularly 20 rolls extra heavy China
Mating, one or two rolls of pattern. and by the
rcll only, at
25c. yard. Was 35c.
Window Screens.
Full line Of Adjustable Window Screens. fit al
most any window, well made and neatly finished.
I5c. to 45c. each.
Other items equally interesting
may be found, and all et reduced
prices.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
BurtOn's Presidential Bee.

The exclusive discovery of Senator Burton
of Kansas that no American who has trav-
eled abroad has ever become President of
the United States and the declaration Of
his purpose to remain at home. gives the
public hint Of the secret ambition which
he Is nourishing under his variegated
waistcoats. The senator with consist
ency which is not invariably a trait of
Kansas politicians, has betaken himself to
Abilene. which Is swept by the breezes
which whirl and cavort along the solomon
branch.
Senator Burton seems to have overlooked
the cases of John Adams, Thomas Jefrer-
son. James Monroe, John Quincy Adams,
Zachary Taylor and James Buchanan The
Kansas politician is not much on history.
He is too busy taking care of the present
and looking out for the future to waste
any time on the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
Not q Party Platform,

We have no patience with the narrow
partisan demand that the constitutional
convention arrange and perform its work
with a view to keeping out of the way of
the approaching gubernatorial campaign.
1t surprises us TO see such a proposition
put forth. Some persons have never been
able to get it into their heads that a con-
vention to revise the constitution OF a
state is a body whose Importance and dig
nifty put 1t above any other power in the
commonwealth. constitution Is made for
generations: not for two or four years. as
are party platforms. The members of the
assembly which frames a constitution for
a state should hold themselves above party
politics while they are discharging their
grave duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

That mob law begets mob law Is we'll
illustrated by the scenes in the eastern
part OF Gilmore county last Tuesday. There
was no use for the lynching Of the negro
victim of that gang of lawIess white men,
and every one engaged in it ought to be
indicted and punished to the extent Of
the law. There was no assault In this
case on white woman. The officers Of
the county, it seems, were not aware of
any trouble, or the disgraceful murder
might have been prevented. The negro.
however. was taken from number of
citizens who were conveying him to jail
There was, therefore. no danger Of escap-
ing. and as he was practically in the
hands of the law his trial at an early date
was assured. A great crime against the
dignity and honor of Alabama has been
committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
No COnscriptiOn.
From the Springfield Union.

The army reorganization bill received ex-
ecutive approval February 2. 1901 Five
months later, July 2, 1901. reports from
the officers engaged In recruiting the five
new infantry and five new cavalry regi-
ments authorized therein showed that, with
the exception Of the 18th Cavalry, which
was 3S9 men short, all ten regiments had
been practically enlisted to full strength
That doesn't look if the ants had hit
very close to the mark when they guessed
that interest in the army was waning and
that Uncle Sam would have to resort to
CONSUMPTION il he expected to have full
ranks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

A very rich man in New York copied his
VIII from an instrument that had stood the
test In court. and then secured the assur-
ance of eminent authorities that it would
hold. Nevertheless the lawyers have hopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

1t Is limited that ]. Pierpont Morgan Will
have tariffs revoked in order to get his art
works into this country and then have
them re-est ahlished. II Mr.. Morgan were
50 all potent a person as some people
choose to picture him. he would not 60 to
any such trouble. He would simply pack
up his art works and bring them along
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
Paying.

did that mining stock you bought turn
out to be paying investment"
Yes answered the mild-eyed man, after
an Intellectual effort to cheer up. TT has
kept me paying assessments ever since 1
first got hold of it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

30 long as this country's exports exceed
us imports Mr. Bryan will have to argue
lhaustrlously 10 convince people that the
country runs any risk of pecuniary disas-
ter owing 10 the form of currency used.
II IS mdch easier to picture the historic
tendencies OF national opulence to the
sanoE and facilitating forms of empire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

Every time new party movement is
started. there is danger that some indi-
vidual will accumulate influence that will
have market value to some practical
manager, and which won't amount to
enough to warrant its possessor IN holding
on to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

General Gomez says that Cuba and the
United States belong together. And IL the
malcontents and avaricious will let the sit
uation alone, they will probably get to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

Queen Victoria was named Empress OF
India, Lord Beaconsfield creating the title
now among his titles that of Emperor of
India. That may do all right for India,
but this dominion does not want any EN-
perOr of Canada business. The word king
is more to our liking, savorng as 1t does Of
the self-governing, limited monarchy ideal
and less Of the absolutism in government
that marks almost all emperors, either past
or present, OF whom We know anything
No emperor in ours please!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
An UnsisterIy Fling.

''She is pretty said the young woman,
but she is obviously made up
Yes answered Miss Cayenne, Il can't
help wondering how she got back from Eu-
rope without having duty collected on her
as a work Of art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
AFT they're Rlch's shoes
they're proper"
Ten.one F-C0r. 10Th.
Entire Building. o... ITu

Have you looked over our
assortment of canvas and
linen shoes? It's well worth
your while. Without a doubt
the most sensible of all for
the hot season. And surely
the most fashionable. The
newer creations possess all
the exclusiveness of style as
in the leather footwear.
For your summer trip,
whether to the mountains or
seashore, purchase the nee
es5ary footwear before de-
parture. We have exercised
the greatest care in the selec-
tion of our patterns, and are
showing a great assortment
OF the seasons newest crea-
tons.
The people going abroad
should lay in all the foot
wear needed while away.
European made footwear
may be satisfactory to
Europeans, but it is very I'M
desirable to those who've
been wearing American
nlade.
There's not a single style
in sporting shoes that has
any claim to correctness that
we do not show. Shoes for
yachting, for bicycling, for
mountain climbing, for ten
mis-, for rowing, for golfing,
for every sport.
B, RICH'S SONS,
High-grads footwear.
Ten-one Cor. 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

are those OF New York 1t Il not to be be-
1ieved for a moment that the pay-chAir
proposition viii ever be preached AZ in my
manner suitable to local conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

Michigan man is trying to use the clam
as means Of developing pearls The the
cries sound well. but 1t will probably be
some time before the chowder supply is
vlsibly lessened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

When some scientist ages hence runs
across a petrifed horse-hat he will no
doubt evolve some interesting theories as
to the ears of human beings in the present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

The weather bureau man Ii obliged not
only to experience the usual discomforts
of the weather, but to 80 shout with a
laboriously assumed air Of surprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

IT'S true the weather's torrid breath
Moves borrowing man to sigh.
But let's take cheer. It's most a year
Till next Fourth of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09

"A large number of Cubans are In hurry
to frame an electoral law and get to voting.
1t seems very much like looking for trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-09
A Lack of Celerify.

Don't you think that public man should
devote himself to study of his country's
history and it's present needs?'
WELL" answered Senator Sorghum 'all
that is interesting. But 1t is mighty slow
way to get Office