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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
The Sound Money HILL

Mr.. Bryan wisely decides not to make the
journey to Washington at this time to ad-
oress the House committee on COMA ge
WelShts and measures on the new bill for
safeguarding the gold standard. The invi-
tation was in the nature of a personal COM
pliment proposed by one of his personal
friends and good-naturedly acuuiesced in
by the committee. There was really no
desire to hear from him on the subject.
and no necessity for him to speak And
the same may be said of the Invitation
sent to Mr.. Perry Belmont TO appear and
present an argument on the sound money
side Of the question The views Of both
men may easily be gathered from their
past delivcrances. The occasion would at
best have afforded days sensation at the
Capitol, with the committee room and ad-
Joining corridors damned with people eager
to see Mr. Bryan. However. Mr.. Bryan
will send his views by letter. and the letter
will be printed, and. II an opening can be
found for the money question in next years
congressional campaigns, On any of this
years state campaigns. the document Will
Circulate among the people.
Meanwhile it Is to be noted that Secretary
Gage was not induging in a campaign
scare or bluff when he pointed out last year
the opening that still remained to the Sill
Yer men IN case Of their capture of the
presidency, and the necessity. as he saw it,
of closing that opening. The bill in ques-
ton grows out of Mr.. Cages suggestion
Mr.. Schurz, it will be remembered, pooh
poched the matter but offered in reply the
suggestion that If the republicans We're
sincere in their contention they would have
* In their power to checkmate the silver
men even II Mr.. Bryan should be elected
by passing such measure at this session
OF Congress as is now proposed
But suppose Mr.. Bryan had been elected,
and along with him democratic House
with fifty majority. Suppose the verdict N
November had been as distinctly favorable
TO silver as II was to gold. Would any such
bill as Is now on the eve of being reported
have had the ghost of a chance of passing
either house of Congress? Would the COM
mittee coinage. weights and measures
have been justified in preparing 1t? Would
not the bare proposition have been de-
nounced as an afrront to public sentiment
SO recently declared at the polls? Undoubt-
edly. But the victory for gold warrants
what is now the cards. and seems to
promise success for the measure. And Mr..
Schurz and his friends must applaud, al
though they exerted themselves So strenu-
ously 70 prevent 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
No Progress in China.

Matters seem to he at a standstll in
China. The ministers insist upon action,
but somehow they fail to get it, 1t Is not
desirable that they urge their case too
bluuly. but evidently something must be
done to impress China with the fact that
the powers are in earnest. and have formu-
Rated (. policy to which. in all of its essen
tials. they intend to adhere.
What the empress dowager and her
friends propose Is. in substance. that the
powers withdraw all of their forces from
points OF advantage in China before any
further steps toward the settlement of diff
CulticS are taken. Their attitude is this:
''Go back home. and then We'll return to
our old haunts and talk TO you Have we
not signed your note? Does not that bind
Us? Is it possible that you doubt us? What
have done that our good faith should
De questioned? How can you expect us to
meet you and have heart to heart confer
cree over our difficulties when your atti-
tUdc is one of force and menace?''
But that is the one feature of the terms
submitted and accepted which the powers
cannot afford to abandon or modify. They
might with safety hear some argument on
the subject of further decapitations. They
might forego the demand for certain heads
which richly deserve to fall. The question
Of money damages for property destroyed
is stili open. although the sum- in the most
conservative estimates, will be large And
the matter of the Taku forts, and that of
importing implements of war, could be
further discussed. But withdrawing the
troops from the scene pending the settle
ment of everything involved would be the
greatest of mistakes They were hurried
there because of Chinas bad faith and
h. y
bic preCautiOn has been taken to prevent
repetition of the anarchy which China
now affects not to have been able to con-
troll.
We shall hear, as matters proceed-if only
they can he started-a great deal from
China about her good intentions, and all
that. But the best way to safeguard the
future will he for the powers, now that they
are on the ground and in force to insist
upon the exclusion from authority of all
In any degree responsible for the outbreak
of last year. and the substitution for them
OF those in whom trust may be placed
There are many able men in China WHO de-
sire progress for their country, and who
In Office would labor to that end and now
Is the time for them to be brought forward
and invested with authority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A Big Bill for Repairs.

The requisition of the Postmaster Cen
eral for a deficiency appropriation of 81 300
to repair the windows of the new post office
building in this city amply bears out the
declarations Of this paper in the past that
this structure is a monument of bad design
ing and bad workmanship. Congress has
refrained from conducting a properly
pointed inquiry into the record of this con-
struction, as means to the end of secur-
ing an improved public building service, but
the facts tarNily disclosed from official
sources speak for themselves. The appro-
priation ought to be promptly granted. but
1t might be made the text for an argument
in favor of "a radical change in the govern
ments method of planning and erecting its
great structures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Success to Chicago.
From the indianapolis News.


Chicago has an anticipating ordinance,
and the papers are cOngratulatng the city
over it, as well they may. They suggest
that policemen should admonish offenders,
that signs be placed in public carriages.
halls and buildings, and above ALL that
citizens who witness violation of the law
should file complaint. The argument is
right that "a permanent and effective en-
forcement of the law must rest chiefly with
the people" Whether 1t will be necessary
to go to the extent Of filing complaints or
not, remains to be seen. With an earnest
intention on the part of the police to en-
force the law, our experience mas been
here with a similar law that it Is effective.
But the police should be charged with con-
slant vigilance in this particular. Until
the public habit becomes established, men
will forget, but for the most part, they
need nothing more than an admonition. 1t
is in almost every case, ignorance, and not
willfui desire to be unclean, that causes
the habit. We wish Chicago success with
its new law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

ing this city do not adequately cover the
case, for they make no better provision for
the future protection Of the outlying re-
gions Of the District than has been afforded
in the past by the slip-slod methods still
in vogue. Long stretches of suburban area
are left at the mercy of a sleepy or a
stupid or an overworked Waterman, with
often disabled apparatus at his COM
mand to bar the crossing. These bills
might possibly be utilized in some way to
force the railroad companies to adopt more
reliable methods in the outer regions, even
In Maryland Meanwhile there Is nothing
to prevent action by the state authorities
t. p1otect the small towns which dot the
state along the lines of the railroads and
which are today absolutely at the mercy
of the unguarded grade crossing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

An English military critic has been Civ
ing to newspaper published in India his
Impressions of the American fighting man
as derived from observing him in the cam
paign in China. He Is highly praised for
his courage, his good comradeship, his abl-
Ity to make the best of a bad situation,
ana all that, but he lacks discipline. He Is
great while in action, but unconventional in
matters of camp life, and too free with
| his tongue. He will form, and does not
| hesitate to express, opinions about what
| ever may be going on; and these extend
even to the plans and dispositions of his
superiors. OF his unconventionality the
following instance is given:
"On one occasion l pitched my modest
camp in front of the beat of an American
sentry He watched my preparations for
making tea with great interest and when
all was ready, calmly left his post and
throwing his rifle on the grass, helped him.
self to q cup.
Then he fingered for about half an hour
to discuss American politics. He was a
Bryanite and bored me to DEATH
This Englishman did not reflect on the
fact that his guest was when at home a
citizen and voter and a possible Presi-
dent of the United States He may have
been an old politician and an ex-office
holder. simply recalling in that far-away
country In the presence of a man of kim
bred tongue some of the arguments he
had used among his neighbors in America
Nothing could have been more natural
| from the American viewpoint: and his fall
ure to make himself interesting doubtless
proceeded more from his hosts unfamil-
| iarity with American topics than from his
own method of handling them.
| Nor did this Engiishman reflect on the
| fact-if he knew it-that the commander
| in-chief of the American forces in China
| rose from the ranks. For all this critic
| knew, indeed he was entertaining another
General Chaffee in embryo. 1t is alto
| gether likely that in the early days of the
| civil war Private Chaffee and then Ser
geant Chaffee had his views about men and
| measures. and was free in expressing them
around camp. That was an everyday in
! diligence with the soldiers who fought the
! civil war. And had any English military
| critic been within hearing he would doubt
| less have been as much surprised as was
| this critic In China at what seemed from
| the conventional viewpoint more than au-
dacity.
| 1t is not objectionable, but grateful, to
| hear that the American fighting man is
not of the machine brand. Ordinary obedi-
| ence to orders is of course Indispensable
! and good craftsmanship is highly desirable.
But let him keep up his individuality and
! his politics. within bounds. From civil
| life as an individual and free man he
| came and to civil life as an individual and
free man he will return. With US the
| good citizen makes the good soldier. and
| the good soldier ought to hold himself 50
as 10 become again the good citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

,, Mom ,n, Nansook Gowns, square neck. yoke of
lace insertion and tuckS. hemstitched ruff 1rc
fe on neck and sleeves Each. ............. ~
Women's Nalnsook Gowns, pointed yoke of dainty
hemstitched tucks trimmed around yoke neck and
with rbS BONN f EaeS OF emoroaers hnshea
Women's NaiHsook Gowns. bishop style, gathered
at neck with beading run with ribbon, ST 90
WOmens Fine NainsOok Gowns. neck yoke
trimmed with of fine insertion and tucks ruff
E e. OF embroidery on neck and sleeves $3.50
WOmen's Nainsook Corset Covers, French pattern,
gathered into waist band. neck and armhOleS
trimmed with Insertion beading and edge. cof,
TSdcH.
Women's Nansook Corset Covers. full back and
front. trimmed with fine Yalenciennes lace .-o
and insertion, finished with ribbon. EACH. ~.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A Winter Song

When the wind stahts in a blowin'
An de snow is driftin' deep,
An the snow keeps on a snowin'
While de sunshine goes to sleep,
Yoh spirits dey gifts GUNNER
An it's mighty hahd to smile
But you knows 1t will be summer.
If you'll wait a little while.
An when de wind Is shriekin
It will soften now an then
Like some gentle voice were seekin'
Fob to cheer us cullud men.
Oh, dis cabin needs de plumber,
An de stove is out O. style;
But we knows 1t will be summer
If We waits a little while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Interesting Statistics.
From the Providence Journal.

Six hundred thousand persons are en-
ployed in the electrical industries of the
United States and the capital invested is
put at the following immense figures: Street
railways. 81 800, 100000; lighting, $1,000, 600.
600: telephony, $3OO,00O.OOO; telegraphy,
$3.50, 0OO, 600; mining, power transmission and
plating, $3.50, 900 600; manufacturing appara-
tus, $50 100000: automobiles and storage
batteries. $25O00.OOO. This makes a total
of nearly four billion dollars, and shows
to what vast extents the electrical business
Of the country has grown. All has been
accomplished in the last sixty years, and
probably more in the last ten years than
In the fifty years preceding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

The West Point cadets are being compli-
mented upon the manner in which they
acknowledged that hazing is wrong, ana
voluntarily offered to stop it. No one would
for moment think of suggesting that the
young men were scared by the popular IN
dignation which their pastimes had aroused.
The program pursued by the cadets was
the best way out of a very bad situation,
and they showed great strategic ability in
adopting it promptly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Major Sylvester's announcement today that
the sidewalk box nuisance will not be toler-
ated along the line of march Inauguration
day is welcome news to the thousands who
rely upon the sidewalks for their chance to
witness all such pageants. This precaution
will rebound to the benefit and comfort of
many more thousands than are accommo-
dated by the improvised devices for secur-
ing q clear view OF the street and will. In
addition. remove possible menace to the
public safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Girls Heavy All=wool Jackets,
Picture
Department.

A special purchase of nearly five
thousand pictures enables us to
quote exceptionally low prices for
same. They are especially suitable
for school rooms and studies for
artists.
Attention is called to three lots, as
follows:
Pictures from noted artists comprising twenty
five popular subjects. put up in heavy envel0pe-eS
pecially suitable for schools and artists studies.
I8c. per set of rs.
Triple Pictures all mounted and matted compris-
ing the most noted enthusiastically for framing OF
may be used without frames.
Special price, SC. each.
Also Triple Pictures, size s12O consisting of g
great variety of the most popular subjects mounted
and matted ready for framing-may Also be used
without frame.
Special price, 1oc. each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Relative Penalties.

"Jes think of it, exclaimed Three-finger
Sam. They only give that embezzler that
tuck near million dollars, thirteen years
In the penitentiary."
yes" answered Broncho Bob, pensively.
ITS lucky fur him he didn't live in Grim
sou Gulch an steal a boss,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
COnSiderate.

'If you need money, why don't you go to
work shovelirg SNOWY asked the man with
the big overcoat.
Because I'm too kindhearted." answered
Meandering Mike. I'm goin' to leave dat
sure-money snow to be shoveled by some
Teller dat amt had de luck to fall in wit
no kindhearted, philanthropc gent like
Yourself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Women's Good Quality Nainsook Corset Covers,
square neck. yoke of insertion and tucks, CT M
full front. tucked back. Each. ........... pA.oO
Women's Nainsook Chemises, round neck. trimmed
with beading and embroidery and finished -cc
with ribbon. Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. /OS'
Women's NainsOok Chemises. round neck,
trimmed with embroidery, beading and CT m
iace EaCu
Women's ''Marguerite'' Nainsook Skirt Chemises,
round neck, trimmed with Nalenciennes lace. gath
cred at wais. with embroidery, beading and ribbon;
skirt trimmed with ruife, edged with mar CT Or
lace. Each. Observation-Disclosures. TA'-O
WOmen's Nains0Ok Drawers. made with cluster OF
fine tucks and trimmed with wide rufie of roc
WOmen's Nainsonk Drawers. umbrella style. trim
med with wide ruffe OF blind embroidery, 81 90
put with beading Pair. .............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A Familiar Ring.

81 suppose you have made a very pro-
found study of the questions of the day."
No" answered Senator Sorghum, as he
riffled the leaves of his check book cyni-
cally. 1.-The questions of the day seem to
me to be about the same as usual. Most of
them are simply the same old phrase,
How much?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
The Obscuritx Cure.
From the Indianapolis Press.

Probably the deportation to Guam of
Filipino leaders that have broken faith
after taking the oath OF allegiance, will be
more effective In suppressing the rebellion
than any OF the measures taken in the
archipelago. The one thing the Filipino
leader most breads Is to be put in a position
Of obScurity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Young Folks
Shoes.

The best feathers and proper styles
for dress, school and general wear
satisfactory assortments to choose
from.
Tomorrow the following specials
round toes, patent leather tips and tips of same;
sizes Sks to II A, b, g. d and e.
S1.I5 pair. Regular value, $I.35.
Misses Button and Lace Shoes. autopedic last,
tips of excellent school shoe; sizes IL to
$I.65 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Oh, the 'bea ltiful' snow Is deceitful:
The poet but moves us to scott.
IT'S light when 1t falls; but so heavy
When you find you must shovel it off!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Edward VII cannot complain Of any lack
of opportunity to distinguish himself as a
statesman. Asia, Africa and Europe, not
to mention North and South America. have
a large number of problems which may be
brought to his attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

There is a movement in New York to have
the pneumatic tube post office service re-
stored to that city. New York will put up
with horse cars for it's own use, but when
it comes to the post Office, it demands the
most modern and expensive in the market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

With so many legislatures considering the
establishment of whipping posts for Wife
beaters, 1t may be concluded that the new
woman is not SO self reliant and bellicose
as she has been painted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Our Future CAPITAL.
From the Mexican Herald.

The City of Mexico is getting ready to
become the capital of the coming Three
Americas Federation. projected by the
map-makers. Panama City is too warm,
though central. By the time the big pam
American idea Is ripe. this will be the hand
soonest city in the new world, and Its
charms will prove Irresistible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

The first thing Mr.. Bryan will do after
getting The Commoner well under way Is to
60 to Europe. Mr.. Bryan is a crafty editor
who knows how to dodge the man who in
sists on telling him all about how to run
his paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

The reorganization of the democratic
party has been suggested, but the enthusi-
asm was not so great that it could not be
postponed as a matter of courtesy until
after Inauguration day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A Titled Cake walker.
en- the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.

The Washington Star notes that although
Cincinnati has lost its prestige as center
for hams, 1t Is obtaining much fame as
headquarters for dukes who can do cake
walk. Most dukes are used to ragtime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Third floor.

VOLTS Cerolne Shoe Dressing both tan and black. is being
Shoe Department This dressing oils the leather
keeping pabe; the color and blue
black polish leather that dust will cling and that will
wear off.
Shoe artnenT hra foor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Indiana is to provide free text books to
schools. 1t would be matter Of regret 70
some people If this educational enthusiasm
were to put hoosier dialect out of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

J. Hamilton Lewis will note with interest
the efforts OF several other statesmen to
talk themselves into lasting recollection
just on the eve OF departure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Corset
Department.

All the desirable and reputable
makes and correct styles of Corsets,
including the Straight Front" are
here in satisfactory assortment
goods Of strictly high character.
r. & G. Cosets, straight front Pair. :. 81 90
G. B. Corsets extra long, medium and short.
Pair p .S9
W. B. Corsets, straight front. low bust, long hips.
Palr .......-. q. 1o
Girdle Corsets, made OF fancy material, straight
front. Pair. ...............:. ~ 90
Second foo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Lord Rosebery's declaration that the
United States Is Engiand's greatest COM
mercial rival Is a notable admission. But
where Is the use of money IL we can't have
dukes and earls and wear monocles?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

1t is limited that Richard Croker and
Thomas Plat propose to form a police Of
ncer trust without going through the for
nality OF being Incorporated in New Jer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Mr.. Addicks has pretty near succeeded
In shaking popular faith In that old maxim.
try, try again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A Rival to the Duke.


After all, Cincinnati is not the whole
thing. Washington Is getting ready to pull
of another meeting of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Cincinnati will hardly hope to give the
prize-fght festival the same social standing
that it's music and dramatic festivals used
tp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

UIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Depart
ments. according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Mrs. Nation Of Kansas might add still
more to the country's establishment by not
lecturing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Saturdays Pure
Food List.

Our new canned, bottled and
package goods are from the best
packers only, and are offered at the
lowest prices for standard brands.
We quote few items and invite an
inspection of our fresh, clean and
complete stock.
Knox's, Chalmers and Plymouth Rock Gelatine.
lOc.
Co1s Best Gelatine. Pckg. .15c.
Royal Baking Pawder LIB. can............. 42c.
Duryea's Best Cornstarch. Pckg. Sc.
State of Maine Choice Sugar Corn. Can. :. Toe.
R0es Sifted Early June Peas. Can. .12c.
Webbs Cream Maine Sugar Corn. Can. .l2c.
New Choice California Cherries. Can........ .2lc.
New California Lemon Cling Peaches. Can. zoe.
New California Bartlett Pears. Can. ........ poe
New California ApricOts. Can. .1Sc.
New California Green Gage Plums Can. :. .15c.
Ivory, Rabbits or OctagOn Soaps Cake. -. 4c.
Senuitz StaL SoSp: &c.
Enoch Morgans Sapolio. Cake. .7c.
Army and Navy Securing Compound. Pckg. sc.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
What do you invent?'
ParadOXical.

principally stories about the things I
expect to invent some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Invention.

so you are an INVENTOR" said the rudely
inquisitive man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

They delightfully."- soft light carefully made and
fully trimmed with
higher than the ordinary