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Evening star., 1901-08-30
The SchIey Court.

Rear Admiral Howison's letter regarding
his fitness to serve on the Schley court Of
inquiry, published today, should effectually
set at rest all question as to the personnel
of that tribunal, soon to assemble. The let
ter bears unmistakable evidence of an hon.
est purpose to judge the case, If continued
upon the assignment, without partiality.
Its refutation of the charge that Admiral
Howison has proclaimed his prejudice must
be accepted at it's full value. The unbiased
public cannot avoid the conclusion that the
court. as now constituted. is capable of rem
dering an opinion worthy Of entire ere
dence and faith.
The court has received precept which
permits the widest possible range of inves-
tigation. Witnesses have been summoned
in both interests to a number which prom
ises a long and exhaustive-probably an ex-
hausting-trial. The array of counsel on
the part of the defense is remarkable for
its diversity and it's strength of talent. The
government Is to be also ably represented
legally. There is the least possible chance
of unfairness. Everything will be open and
aboye-board. 1t is to be questioned whether
any similar hearing has ever been held in
the past under circumstances ensuring such
publicity and scrutiny. and. consequently
such a strong chance of the exact admin
istration OF justice.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Cleveland would be the strongest man be-
fore the country at large but that he could
and would carry New York. He fought
his battle and won in the convention, and
then brought Tammany around in easy
style to an active support of the ticket
Some diplomacy was necessary, for Tam
many returned home in a deep sulk. But
the diplomacy was forthcoming. and New
York, as Mr.. Whitney had predicted it
would, went for Mr.. Cleveland. No won
der Mr.. Cleveland. although never account
ed miracle of gratitude, turned to Mr.
Whitney after the fight was over ard Of
fered him any office within his disposal.
At sixty Mr.. Whitney is still a young
man. His party has some famous orators,
as many good organizers. and a number of
schemers pure and simple. All serve i'm
portant purposes in campaign. But 1t
has few men of Mr.. Whitney's class, and
just now it needs every one it can lay its
hands on. The democratic party. and the
country in way, loses by the political
racer subsiding into horse racer.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
More Light on the Great Graft.

Scarce a day passes without bringing to
light some new wrinkle in the Tammany
method of mulcting the public. Yesterday
a policeman was hailed before Deputy Com
missioner Devery charged with making an
unwarranted arrest for violation of the
Sunday law. The colloquy between the
policeman and the deputy became heated,
and finally the former blurted out that he
was being prosecuted because he had re-
fused to pay S25 for transfer to a "snap'
precinct. Being threatened with dire pun
ishment and smarting under his wrongs, he
made haste to tell the district attorney
story of police maladministration which
would be astonishing were 1t not for the
firm foundation of credence which has al
ready been laid by even more remarkable
tales Of this corrupt organization. 1t ap-
pears that a practice has sprung up Of
shifting policemen from precinct to pre-
cinct according as they stand in favor at
headquarters. Certain assignments are
more lucrative than others, and "fat"
precinct meaning one where the graft Is
good and the policeman has many chances
to pick up perquisites, is held at a premium
schedule of transfer fees has been ar
ranged, according to this informer. It Is
not yet disclosed whether the fund thus
formed goes to the individual profit of the
higher chiefs or is absorbed by the under
lings. But there is evidently started the
very same process as that general one upon
which the whole Tammany organization
thrives 1t Is clear from such revelations
that the inner history of this wonderfully
constructed machine has never been writ
ten. It's chapters, thus appearing under the
inspiration Of the reform movement, are
full OF instruction for both the New Yorker
and the honest citizen of other munic,pali-
ties
Evening star., 1901-08-30
william c. whitney,

This statement by William C. Whitney is
certain to be read with regret by many
democrats:
'T am out of politics and will never again
take an active interest in politics / am
sixty years old and am enjoying life thor
oughly. L quit politics eight years ago Mr.
Cleveland, when last elected, offered to give
me any Office at his disposal. That was
enough to tempt almost any man and 1t
tempted me; but l did not accept and not
accepting then wouldn't it be folly to ac-
.cept the hard work now2"
Mr.. Whitney Is the sort Of man his party
needs at this time above every other. He
possesses the qualities of a compromiser
and peacemaker. His is the combination
gift of good sense and personal charm. He
has a great many friends. He Is liberal In
his views and liberal of purse, and he has
both ideas and money to spare. He was
the conspicuous success In the first Cleye-
land administration that Mr.. Olney was in
the second. He made a most agreeable
impression on the country. and he quilted
the Navy Department with a high degree
OF prestige. And his service In politics in
that of an executive
Mr.. Whitney's most signal performance
was at Chicago in 1892. New York had
come to the convention not only In favor OF
David B. Hill. but most aggressively op-
posed to Grover Cleveland 1t thundered
against the ex-President on the streets, in
the hotel Hobbies, In committee rooms. I'm
the convention hall, everywhere He must
on no account be nominated. New York
was necessary to democratic success. and II
New York's warning was disregarded and
Mr.. Cleveland made the candidate the re-
publicans would sweep the state. For the
moment everything looked black for the
Cleveland people.
Enter Mr.. Whitney. He stood almost
alone as a New Yorker challenging the
judgment and the predictions of the state
delegation. He insisted not only that Mr..
Evening star., 1901-08-30
District Day Mt Buffalo.

Next Tuesday will be District of Columbia
day at the Pan-American exposition at Buff
falo Special exercises have been planned
for that OCCASION and arrangements have
been made for a participation which will
properly represent both the national capi-
tai and the municipality apart from It's
character as the seat of government. These
exercises will doubtless prove of unusual
interest to the thousands in attendance at
the fair from other localities, perhaps to
the extent of throwing light upon the real
nature of this peculiar community. signs
already point to considerable turning out
of District people, who combine their de-
sire to see the exposition with their inter-
est in observing the showing made by their
city at Buffalo.
The District has at the exposition the
greatest representation of all the exhibit
ors, bar none The remarkable government
display there Is in a strict sense WASH
ington's, and so closely identified are the
capital and the government. that it is i'm
possible that this splendid showing of de-
partmentai exhibits should fail to appeal to
the local pride of the people of Washing
ton. But it is desirable that Washing
toms own claims to recognition as a city
should be set forth. and this will be done
in the course Of the special exercises.
There is a peculiar fitness In the holding
of a District day at such an exposition, de-
voted as it Is to the three Americas Here
are centered the forces which control the
destinies of all the countries specifically
represented in this great fair. Here was
held the first Pan-American congress,
binding the republics together with ties
stronger than were ever before thought
possible. Here Is located the bureau which
serves as a Pan-American clearing house.
Washington, indeed is Pan-American head
quarters
The District has no great mercantile or
Industrial showing to put forth at these
big fairs, but it has something far more
enduring and significant in the exhibition
of a municipality whose interests are
identified with those of the great govern
ment which it entertains. and whose status
today among the cities of the world Is
without peer in point of administration
and of beauty. Every Washingtonian who
attends at Buffalo next Tuesday will doubt
less have reason to feel proud of the DEM
onstration of this proposition which will
be offered by the speakers of the day.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
The Martxr. OF SCIENCE.

The death of a number Of courageous and
high minded people caused by efforts to
determine whether mosquito bites can con-
vey yellow fever, Is a reminder OF the pen
alties which science has ever exacted from
her devotees. Comparative poverty, If not
actual want. must be faced without hesi-
tation. Even when the government has
need OF it. the price paid for superior learn
ing is very insufficient The ordinary social
intercourse is to be foregone. And even
life itself must sometimes be risked; not
to attain any definite object which shall
at least cause the martyrs name to sound
with honor. but simply to secure an author
itative yes or mo- to questions on which
future experimentation depend. The sol
der is lauded for his courage and the
statesman Is admired for his ability. The
public loves to honor them as they deserve
Evening star., 1901-08-30
The Fare Question Wisely Settled.

The decision reached yesterday to COM
promise the differences between the street
railway management and the residents of
the Brightwood neighborhood Is in the in
terest Of the public as well as the corpora
ton. 1t puts an end for the present to the
disposition on both sides to bark back to
charter which has lost its usefulness and
which has been practically abandoned by
the company. 1t prevents the adoption Of
the rigid minimum schedule provided by
that instrument which required the rum
ming of cars at intervals of fifteen minutes
from o'clock In the morning until mid
night Such provision requires a service
in the very early morning and perhaps at
the end Of the day uncalled for by the
scant travel of those hours.
The schedule will now continue on the
equitable basis of adjustment by the Com
missioners, with regard for the demands OF
travel. The rate of fare will remain as for
some time previously and contemplated
by the policy adopted in general by the
street railway management in It's treat
ment of its constituent roads. With pa
thence on the part of the patrons at such
hours of the day as warrant the running
of only infrequent cars, and with wise
liberality on the part of the company in
the operation of a more frequent schedule
In the hours of heavier travel, both sides
will be presumably content.
The episode, thus happily ended, teaches
a lesson. 1t is evident that there can be
no permanent security of traffic rights in
this region as long as the old charter re-
mains in force to annoy the company with
its arbitrary schedule requirement or the
public with the double rate-of-fare privi-
fha hafu h,n
pany and the patrons may continue placid
for many months, 1t should not be possible
forany event to cause retrograde reference
to the outgrown law. The present status,
reached by wise compromise between the
road and the people, should be given per-
manent force, and to that end both sides
should at the next session of Congress ask
for legislation to amend in these respects
the existing laws relating not only to this
line but to all the other constituent roads
belonging to the syndicate. The schedule
provisions should all be thrown open so
that the Commissioners may determine the
rate of frequency of trips without hfndrance,
to secure for each line a flexible schedule
to suit the varying demands of the traffic.
IT, as claimed by the railroad company. the
consolidation act gives 1t the right to
charge double fares on the suburban lines,
even after their final Incorporation under
single head, that act should also be amend
ed to establish the principle of single fare
throughout the system. subject to the rea-
sonable operation of the principle Of mo
transfer on a transfer"
In short, legislation should be had as
soon as possible to prevent any further
unsettlement of conditions in the suburbs
for the sake of both the corporation and
the citizens, whose interests are after all
in the main identical.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Children's
UnderClOthing.

Fine cambria and strong muslin.
Scores of styles, representing the
latest and best ideas in juvenile ap-
parel, and priced so low as to admit
of complete and fresh wardrobe for
the little folks at all times.
Children's Muslin Drawers finished with hem and
tncks raced down sides to prevent tear IoILc
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Sizes and 10 years. Pair. I5c.
Size 12 years. Pair. r....... zoe.
Chfldren's Cambria Waists, with two rows
Of tape buttons; sizes to 6 years. Each. sc.
Children's Gathered Waists, made Of cambrtc
Il years Each " ' SIG. " csc.
Children's Cambria Skirts made on waist; fin-
ished with two rows Of tape buttons; sizes 49,
! to years. Each. ach.................... 0SS.
Children's Muslin Gowns, yoke Of tucks 20.
and Insertion; sizes to II years. Each. SOC.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Races.

The horse race and the yacht race
They compel the world to gaze,
And the people cheer the sportsmen
AS they go their various ways
And We watch the slightest motion
OF muscle and of sail.
And each performance fills us
With joy that cannot fail.
And man, he keeps on working,
And, as a general rule,
Nobody heeds his troubles
They tell him to keep cool.
Oh, the horse race and the yacht race
Lead a long and merry dance.
But when will they be giving
The human race a chance?
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Another Yellow Peril.
Ernm the Inndon EYnross

The British consul at Marseilles has re-
ported that for the past five years local
factory has been making an imitation but
ter from coprah oil, and that it is now pro-
posed to place 'vegetaline," as the delicacy
is called, on the English market. This latest
yellow peril Is still remote. however. At
the board of agriculture yesterday an Ex-
press representative was informed that as
yet the department knew nothing Of veg
etaiine' beyond what appeared in the con-
sular report. In any case, the careful
housewife need have no fear of asking for
butter and being given ''vegetaline" The
margarine act says that any substitute
for butter, whatever its makers may chris
ten it. Is margarine. and must be sold as
such. Indeed, should it come, ''vegetalne"
might prove good thing for those who
cannot afford best fresh There are
many worse foundations for imitation but
ter than the nutritious cocoanut.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Prfxefghting In Louisville.
From the Louisville Post.

The public will support the mayor If he
will try vigorously to enforce the law
against prize fighting in Louisville The
city has been disgraced during the past
year by a number of bloody contests, no
better than the bull fights of Spain. The
law forbids such exhibitions, yet they have
been attended by part of the police force
and once or twice several members of the
force distinguished themselves by their
conduct.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

to be honored, because 1t has been taken
into their confidence and permitted to fol-
low their achievements step by step. But
the scientist must be content with some
memorial away from the ordinary walks OF
men. His name is carved upon no lofty
monuments. His splendid sacrifice must be
complete
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Concerning Great wealtb

Some day, when we are better
Twill be some time from now
We will not let mere glitter
Compel US all to bow.
And men will ask the questions
Twill be some time from now
Not only. did you get it?''
But "Where?" and ''When?' and
CHOW %
Evening star., 1901-08-30

President Shaffer's experience with men
should have warned him that whatever
might be the outcome of his leadership,
two-thirds OF his followers would feel that
they could have secured better results in
less time
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Iowa MidFOaders.
From the Philadelphia LEDGER

The middle-of-the-road popuiists of Iowa
have held convention, and reaff1rmed
their allegiance to the Omaha platform
but the other parties are not seriously
alarmed at their attitude. In 1900 the Iowa
populists ran about 5000 votes behind the
Iowa prohibitfonists, and the prohibition
lists were never within sight of the leaders.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
North CarOlina's Needs.
From the Raleigh News and Observer.


The three paramount issues today in
North Carolina-and the issues that de-
mand the best thought of all it's citizens
are how to secure the three things North
Carolina needs more than anything else
to wit: First. better roads; second. better
public schools and better attendance; third
more rural free deliveries. These three
things are essential to progress, light. pros
perity, elevation and the betterment of the
condition of the people.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

One Of the Newport fads is to give a.
party at which all guests must be attired
in gingham. A great many people think it
would be great lark to give party
where everybody wears diamonds as they
do ordinarily at Newport
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The New York police captain who was
captured in raid of disorderly house
will naturally expect especial consideration
from the chief of the spois system, as a
martyr to the cause
Evening star., 1901-08-30

What would the Squire of Vantage say
If some one should suggest Justice Jerome
as Tammany's candidate for mayor? The
Squire of Vantage would probably be
strangied by his own expIetiyes.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The Duke of York has had five doctorates
bestowed on him. This Is perfectly safe,
as there is no chance of anybody's calling
upon him 10 serve in a professional ca
nacify
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Appreciated.

How are you getting on with your new
stenographer?" asked the business friend.
'Firt rate" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
'Is she accurate?
II should say not. If she was accurate
I'd discharge her tomorrow. She simply
gets the sense of what 1 want to say, and
then expresses 1t grammatical"
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Neither David b. Hill nor Arthur P.
German has been so careless as to allow
any friend to definitely mention him as a
presidential candidate.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The New York policeman would not be
nearly so irritating II he did not try to as
sumo an attitude Of injured innocence
Evening star., 1901-08-30

If a mosquitoes system can Withstand
malaria and yellow fever germs it ought
not to balk at little petroleum.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Mr.. Bryan must not object to an occa-
sional gibe at his expense. 1t Is his best
chance for keeping before the public
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Disadvantages.

Don't you love the great, beautiful
ocean?' said the sentimental girl.
Yes" answered the unsentimental man.
But I'd like it better if it were not SO full
of watermelon rinds, lemon peels, lunch
boxes and things"
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Senator Jones' description Of the demo-
cratic candidate for President in 1904 does
not fit D. B. Hill. OF course this Is en-
couraging to Mr.. Hills friends.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Abdul Hamid does not care how many
diplomatic relations are severed so long as
he is not separated from his money.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The sultan seems to really enjoy having
the warships OF all nations make cere-
monious calls on him
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Sir Thomas Upton could not display more
pluck and persistence IL he were a Yam
kee' born
Evening star., 1901-08-30
A Lyncher Convicted.

From the Baltimore American.
The conviction in Alabama of the mem
ber of mob which lynched a man some
months ago Is calculated to give hope to
the friends of law and order
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The fact that English ship owners depre-
cate the idea OF ship subsidy for this
country will to many people seem a pretty
good argument in favor Of 1t.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
SHOOTING STARS.

If Texas crops should suffer from drought
Texans might irrigate with oil.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Canada Is disappointed by her census
showing and dissatisfied with her slow
progress. Canada might try change OF
flag
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The man who talks too much may break
into modern politics. But he never stays
long.
Evening star., 1901-08-30

The little boy who Is studious and good
may grow up to have a Washington street
named after him.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Reputation for savaxery.
From the Hartford Times.

The burning of negro at the stake
somewhere in this country nearly every day
Is giving the United States of America a
reputation among the nations for savagery
which Is worse than that Of China or the
interior of Africa.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Progress of Navigation.
from the Council Bmlr. Nonparen.

new ferry boat is almost completed
and will soon be running between Council
Bluffs and the Nebraska shore. The craft
Is stde-wheeIer and win be propelled by
tread mills worked by two horses.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
A Fast Engine.
From the Buenos A

From the BuenOs Ayres Herald.
We note in an exchange that an engine
has been invented which gives more revo-
lutions minute than any South Ameri-
can country.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Destroy Tammany.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Sanitation has lessened yellow fever In
Cuba, but only destruction can disinfect
Tammany Hall
Evening star., 1901-08-30
Irish Daisies.
From the Los Angeles Herald.

Potatoes are SO scarce in the east tha
they are referred to as 'pommes de teri
irlandaises."
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Honesty" said Uncle Eben, "is a mighty
admirable quality. But somehow you neb-
Der sees de plain, honest man actin nigh
as proud as de iniquitous pusson dat stuck
i'm wifi a gold brick
Evening star., 1901-08-30
How the Quarrel Started.

ut is as plain" said the emphatic man,
''as the nose on your face"
Il would have you to understand, SIR
said the excitable European, that my nose
is not plain. It Is regarded by connois-
seurs as very handsome"
Evening star., 1901-08-30
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Evening star., 1901-08-30
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Lothrop,
New York-Washington-Paris.

During the summer store closes
at 5 O'Clock; Saturdays at 1 o'clock.
Evening star., 1901-08-30
lSc. Each

Reduced from 5oc., 75c. and $I.oo.
Third floor
Evening star., 1901-08-30

Our September BookIet-'The Student"-now IN
press VIII be Of great assistance parents pre-
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Evening star., 1901-08-30
Girls Clothing.
S3.z5 Each.
Reduced from $500.

Girls Wash Dresses. In crashes. linens and
Scotch gingharns; some are Russian blouse styIe.
others gnimpe or hfsh-neck style. trimmed with
embroidery and lace: sizes 4 to Ia !
, 1901-10-01
0oS o. 5o3 -
g FREIGHT CREWS WILL 9
@ CHANGE AT SIDNEY. g

9 A bulletin was issued from the 9
. headquarters of the Union Pacific g
9 at Omaha this morning, to take Ell 9
. feet at 8 O'Clock tonight, annulimg .
. the order that freight crews shall G
= run through from Cheyenne to 9
8 North Platte, and directing that 9
9 they change at Sidney, Neb.. as 6
9 formerly. 6
g When the order went into eff 9
Cfect the switch engines We're taken 9
O off at Sidney and a local crew put 9
g on between Cheyenne and Sidney 9
. to do all the yard work at the lat .
9 ter place. Today's bulletin re- 9
9 stores a night and day switch 9
. crew at Sidney. 9
9 1t is believed that no further 8
8 changes in the running of freight 6
= engine crews will be made on the 9
. Union Pacific for the present, as 9
9 the run between Cheyenne and g
9 North Platte was the easiest of 9
9 the proposed a%brogation of divis- g
9 ion points for this class Of train .
= service. 9
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