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Evening star., 1901-12-16

1t Is always an inventors privilege to be
confident, and the American public cannot
help sharing to degree the enthusiasm Of
Marconi In his wireless telegraphy expert
ments- What Marconi hopes to attain Is so
important that there is a practical senti-
ment in his favor as well as a disinterested
desire in the popular mind 10 see a plucky
and persistent effort crowned with success
AT the same time, SO many plausible in
Ventions have failed and brought grief to
numerous small investors that many peo-
pie nave grown wary, and will hesitate
about bestowing full faith in the COM
mercial practicability of the idea until il is
no longer necessary to employ the old
fashioned telegraph system 10 convey in
formation Of what wireless telsgraphy is
accomplishing
Evening star., 1901-12-16
No Increased Local Taxation,

Short of disposition TO act with arbi-
trary injustice toward the District. the
proposition TO increase the local taxation
in order 20 cope with the present financial
difficulties must come from an utter ignor-
ance of the record. Washingtonans are
heavily taxed already. While their tax
rate is apparently low the percentage or
assessment is so high that the per capita
tax levy here is equal to the average in
American cities. 1t was shown by an
analysis of the census statistics Of 1880 that
the municipalities exceeding 1000 in pop
had a smaller tax levy per capita than
Washington and only 214 larger. When
compared with cities of approximately the
same size " Nashington proved to be heavily
burdened. In the light of the statistics
thus anaiyzed. IL was declared TO the COM
mittees of the Fffty-ffth Congress that
''the burden imposed upon the local tax
payer is fully as heavy as that which the
average self governing American municipal
ity imposes upon itself. and in view of the
peculiar disabilities under which the Dis
triet of Columbia labors. its tax Is harder
TO meet than that of the average American
community.
With this tax levy the District has man
aged to defray all its legitimate expenses
aud for several years has accumulated a
Surplus notwithstanding the tremendous
burden Of the aqueduct tunnel bill unjust
1y imposed upon 1t despite che fact that
ths District was in no way responsible 10,
the derslictions which multiplied the cost
In other words as long as the law of 1S7s
ras In general terms respected by Con-
Evening star., 1901-12-16

ties of the case. The Star pointed this out
two months and more ago. But he will be
New York man. and with elements OF
marked personal strength In that state.
Then. for running mate, IL Indiana is to be
considered, who more available or stronger
than Mr. Fairbanks? Since the death Of
General Harrison, he is easily the most
prominent republican in the state. He is
personally popular. man Of comfortable
fortune. and politician of excellent abil-
ity. His rise has been rapid, but he has
shown himself equal to every emergency,
and he stands today among the national
republican figures.
Why not. then, there are republicans al
ready asking. make the ticket Roosevelt
and Fairbanks? 1t would serve in any
state of case, and II would be particularly
strong as against the present designs of
the opposition.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
As to Furnishing Publicity.

The Stars advertising record for No
vember surpasses In average daily COL
umns Of advertising all other months in
its history. In December the showing Is
still better|largest single day in history,
December 7th, and second largest Decem-
ber 14th, 1901.
It's contemporaries records in advertis-
ing are made on days (sundays> when The
Star is not published, and therefore does
not compete with them. But the superior
ity Of The Star as an advertising medium
is so great and so manifest that as the
record of the November holiday advertis-
ing shows, it prints in it's six issues Of the
week more advertising than either of its
contemporaries prints in it's seven is ,ss
In November 1t printed 1,SS9 2-3 columns Of
advertising, Sundays being represented by
a blank; while it's most ambitious contem-
porary printed only 1.696 7-S columns, Sum-
days included. The daily average of The
Star was 72 7-10 columns; the daily average
of It's contemporary next largest In adver-
tising was 581a columns
AoFCi tASSiS ehoS ioNoA 1hC oldI BECAUSE
1t is undisputed that it has twice the local
home circulation of any contemporary; be-
cause 1t covers completely the city home
circulation; because it charges all its Gus
toners exactly the same rate for the same
service; and because in addition to those
homes which 1t shares with local morning
papers, 1t goes by actual census count and
inquiry to 1900 homes where no other To-
cal paper. either morning or evening, is
taken.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
English and American kickers.

In the matter of the canal treaty we must
be patient with the kicking politicians on
both sides of the Atlantic. The English
kickers must have their fling out at the
government. They are hard up for mate
rial, and 1t comes in little handy to have
the merest shadow of an excuse to charge
Lord Lansdowne with getting the worst of
the bargain in the final negotiations about
the canal. The form of the accusation is
that the Yankees bested him at every
point; that he surrendered everything. and
sits in his office today stripped of all pres
tige. A melancholy figure. truly! No En-
glishman in high office in recent years has
shown himself so incapable of holding his
own in bout with an outsider. The sail
ing was so plain, too. If he had only had
sandl And so on.
The American kickers, equally in straits
for an issue, are quite as ridiculous in their
attitude toward the administration. We are
told over here that England has in reality
surrendered nothing; that the new treaty
is no better than the old, that, by appear
ing to give a little here and changing
wording there, Lord Lansdowne has pulled
the wool over our eyes, and we are still
without the authority we sought in the
matter of the canals control. The result is
that, in order to realize our expectations,
we shall have to violate the terms of the
treaty when the first emergency arises. and
run the canal to suit ourselves. But in
doing that we shall deservedly incur the re-
proach of conduct unworthy of a great ma
ton. All of which might have been avoided
If only our negotiations had been in the
hands of men with acuteness and resolu-
ton. And so on.
Turning from the kickers-as we can af-
ford to dove find a treaty Of workable
provisions. which carries no reproach of
cowardice or oyerreaching to either side,
which accomplishes what both sides de-
sire, and which will give to the world
link of unequaled Importance in the chain
of close general communication. It is an
instrument of which everybody connected
with it's preparation may be proud. Eng
land-and for that matter, the world at
large-will expect the United States to con-
troll the canal. and the United States will
disappoint nobody in that regard 1t will
be on our side Of the Atlantic. built with
American money. and representing our en-
terprise. Why should we not control it alb
solutely. considering always of course our
obligations as a member of the family of
nations to the peace and welfare of the
world?
After awhile the English liberals will find
a real issue. and the opponents of the ad-
ministration in this country will find one
and then we shall hear no more OF this
kickers' blather about an English surrender
to America and an American surrender to
England in a matter where the agreement
reached is honorable to both sides.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
New York and Indiana.

1t Is good politics to harry the enemy
whenever opportunity offers. Obeying this
rule the democratic newspapers just now
are making as much as possible out of the
failure of Senator Fairbanks to score in
the matter of that Indiana judgeship. They
are very certain that Mr. Roosevelt has 1t
In for the Senator all along the line, be-
cause Of reported Fairbanks boom for
President In 1904. But the conclusion seems
hasty. AT any rate 1t is in conflict with
some very interesting gossip now current
In inside republican circles, which shows
that certain republican leaders are already
hoping that their party's next national
ticket may be Roosevelt and Fairbanks. 1t
is safer to assume, therefore, that the hu-
initiation of Mr.. Fairbanks Is not in con-
temptation, nor indeed any treatment of
him calculated to impair his prestige at
home.
few days ago The Star called attention
to the understood democratic program for
1904. which Is to revive the old arrange
ment between the solid south and Tam
many Hall and nominate ticket particu-
larly acceptable to New York and Indiana
1t seems to be accepted as a fact that the
party has small hopes of getting together
on any of the issues now before the coun-
try; and SO 1t is urged that the only thing
to do is to make play for power simply.
The offices are always great attraction.
and as the south before 1896 was well sat-
isfied to let the debatable states write the
platform and choose the candidates. she
may be relied upon after eight years In the
wilderness to take that stand again.
IL then New York and Indiana are likely
to furnish the democratic ticket. why not
also the republican ticket? Mr. Roosevelt.
il Is true. will not be. strictly speaking.
New Yorx's candidate He will be the can
didate of the party at large. made SO by
his position, his record aud all the necessi-
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Slippers. and Shoes
for Christmas Gifts.

Our collection of House Shoes,
Slippers and Carriage Boots for
Christmas gifts eclipses all attempts
of former years in this direction. 1t
is the most complete and diversified
assortment we have ever had the
pleasure of showing.
They are gifts that are useful and
at the same time attractive and beau
tiful, and always appreciated.
We show all styles for men, for
women, for children. Big, wide, easy
slippers for tired feet; natty slippers
for the semi-negligee; dainty combi-
nations of satin and fur for the bou-
doir; Felt Slippers, Party Slippers,
Dancing Slippers-all kinds and for
all purposes.
Also complete line of Felt, Vel
vet and Turkish Toweling Slippers
for house and room wear.
Also Children's Onestrap Slippers,
in white, pink, red, blue and black.
In word, all the sorts of slippers
made, from those for the wee tot just
beginning to walk to those for the
grandparent, can be seen here in all
styles and prices.
Especially good values are repre-
sented in the following:
Women's Felt Juliettes, red,
brown and black; fur trimmed; sizes
3 to 7, pair ST. .35.
Women's Black Kid Juliettes, fur
trimmed; sizes 3 to z; pair $I,35.
Women's Embroidered Felt Slip
pers and Kid Bed Room Slippers,
with no heels; sizes 8 to S; pair 81.
Mems, Boys and Youths Kid
Skin Opera Slippers and Juliettes, in
tan, black, red and patent leather.
Mems, pair ST. so to $500; Boys and
Youths, pair $I.25 to $I,7s.
Misses and Children's Juliettes,
gray and brown, pair $I.oo and
$I25.
Misses and Children's Felt Slip
pers, pair 85c.
Children's Opera Slippers and Ju-
liettes, with no heels-the same kind
that papa wears. Pair 81. rs to $I.75.
Felt Tourists Slippers, made Of
one continuous piece of felt. Wom-
ems, pair 5oc.; Misses, pair 4oc.;
Children's, pair 35c.
If we have not what you want in
the line of Slippers we are able to
execute any order on very short no.
tice and at very little extra cost.
Third noor.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
A Terrible Pace.

Already is the trembling air
With ponderous words a-thrill,
Since Congress has assembled there
On the historic hii..
IT'S well the holidays draw near
With recreative zest.
'Tis time to cease this toll severe,
For Congress needs a rest.
For 1t has listened to advice
From Oregon to Maine
And has been troubled once or twice
With thoughts upon the brain.
Well put the oratoric lance
No further to the test,
Wen give old Santa Claus chance,
For Congress needs a rest.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
A PrOsaic Era.

''It sho'ly do look" said Miss Mamie
Brown sadly, like dar warn no mo- ro-
nance desc days"
whats de trouble?" asked Mr.. Erastus
Pinkly.
81 takes notice dat when you asks a gem
man to Christmas dinner, he doesn' 'splay
no interest In whethuh dey's gwine to be
mistletoe in de pahlor, but keeps hintin'
aroun' to fin out how bout de turkey an
fxin's on DE dinner table,"
Evening star., 1901-12-16
FiliaI Confederation.

''Yes. sirree," said Farmer Corntossel,
Josh is right good boy, an great COM
fort to his parents"
But he doesn't help much around the
farm"
81 know it. But on the other hand he
doesn't stand around like some young men
an act reproa oachful because he has to do
his loafin in a spring wagon instead Of an
autOmobile'
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Liliuokalani observes with great regret a
tendency to let the Isthmian canal. reci-
procity. and other minor topics crowd her
claims for financial consideration at the
hands Of the government to one side.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Woodward & Lothr0p.
New York-WASHINGToN-
Open evenings until Christmas.
This Great Christmas Bazaar


named a o worthy goods
o hand
h o n street ar N F sya C
o or rgretet hshment
anda dvats snah aSndq uckofao
Evening star., 1901-12-16

The Ohio democrats have had too much
experience to be unduly elated by the pros
pect of break in republican harmony. The
Ohio republicans always get an early start
In discussing their differences SO as to have
them settled before election day.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Keen ObseryatiOn.

do you know anything about the people
who have moved next door?" she inquired.
Not much,' he answered; Except that
their honeymoon is not yet over"
How did you find that out?"
"By observing. 1t was raining when he
came home this evening, but she did not
make him stop at the front door to wipe
his feet"
Evening star., 1901-12-16

When 1t comes to deciding between the
interests of foreign powers, Turkey would
earnestly advise China to let them fight it
out among themselves.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

There is now and then disposition to say
a good word for the results to be attained
by the modern system Of financial combina-
ton. But the trusts are equally Indifferent
to praise and censure
Evening star., 1901-12-16
A Difficulty of Language.

81 am afraid" said the eminent China
man, that our people are very much mis-
understood
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne; when
ever 1 hear two Chinese in conversation
am reminded of the celebrate remark that
language was given for the concealment of
thought"
Evening star., 1901-12-16

The Hay-Pauncefote treaty will lend it's
aid IN promoting a proper spirit of Christ
mas cheer between England and America.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Old Friends.

'Tis now the cunning shopman takes
A look where odds and ends do drift.
And last years necktie often makes
A gorgeous this years Christmas gift.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Mr.. Carnegie Is too much Of business
man himself to blame people for looking
twice when they are going to get some
thing for nothing
Evening star., 1901-12-16
A Cordial Invitation,

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph,
Lets take resignation together" said
Senator Tnlman to Senator McLaurin.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

some arrangement by which they can re-
tire from the fight with dignity on pensions.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Robert Louis Stevenson was too busy a
man to find any time to belittle the work
of the distinguished dead.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Admiral Schley's friends will hope that
he may get enough out of a libel suit to-
solace him for any lack of prize money.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

If Mr.. McLaurin can monopolize Mr.. TILL
mans pitchfork attentions the Senate may
come to hold him In deep esteem as a
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Another Island Needed.

From the Louisville CourierJournal.
While we are looking around for an iso-
lated island on which to Danish anarchists
we might lay aside a small and distant
island for use by the senatorial linen wash
srS
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Washington is unfortunate In having its
homicides in such rapid succession as to
attract general attention
Evening star., 1901-12-16

If the great detective geniuses will quit
writing stories and go to work, Washington
will give them employment.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
a Weather Tan.le.

From the Baltimore American.
The weather bureau seems to have got
into complicated tangle of March winds.
April showers and January thaws.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

The Bulgarians would advise this country
to take advantage of the market in captives
before the rally.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Holiday Sale of
Beautiful Ruffs
Third and a Half Off.

Over hundred dozen Of these
charming and extremely fashionable
neckpleces just arrived, offered at an
average saving of third and half
on regular prices.
They are all new, fresh, crisp
goods, just from the cases-and the
size of the purchase enables the ex-
traordinary prices.
They are made of rich liberty silks
and chiffons, in all the most popular
effects, and are very full and fluffy.
All black, all white and many clever
combinations of white and black
and all have ends, plain or fancy,
some of which reach to the bottom of
the skirt.
A collection of charming neck
pieces particularly appropriate for
Christmas gifts.
Owing to the quantity being so
large, we offer same for sale in Neck
wear Dept, first floor, and in Milli-
merry Dept, second floor.
Those in Neckwear Dept, first
floor, range in price from
$500 to $500 each.
Those in Millinery Dept, second
floor, range in price from
S1.0G to $500 each.
In connection with those displayed
on second floor, we offer
Muffs to Match
Many of the Ruffs, both in chiffon
and liberty silk, ranging in price
$500 to $40 each.
Also a large collection of
Liberty Silk Jabots,
with collars and without, and in
black, white and all the dainty, pret-
ty colors.
soc. each.
Another pretty and inexpensive
gift for Xmas.
Neckwesr Dept, first floor.
Millinery Dept, second floor.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Trigxs Innuence.

From the Des Mcines Leader.
An Athens. Ga. literary club debated
last week: 'Iongfeilow-is he q poet7',
Evening star., 1901-12-16
SHOOTING STARS.

Has Tom Morse gone to join Dorsey
Foultz?
Evening star., 1901-12-16
soc. each.

Another pretty and inexpensive
gift for Xmas.
Neckwear Dept, first floor
Millinery Dept, second floor.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

UIn order to avoid delays ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected with the
ofHce but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
menfs, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
$3.50 each.

Very Popular
Long Garments,
Particularly those of medium weight,
are in very strong demand. We
select two very attractive values
from a most complete stock, as fol-
lows:
Handsome Black Cheviot Gar
ments extending to the bottom Of the
dress; lined throughout with fine
black satin. Made with yoke back
and front; semi-tight-ftting ex-
ceptional garment.
$4,000 each.
Handsome Broadcloth and Venetian Long Gar
ments. in black, tans. browns and castors: very
superior cloth; made in the pleated, belted-in
back STYLE with yoke back and front-the very
newest shape In long garments this season.
$1,000 each.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

, Very Fine Kersey Walking Jackets, I'm light tan
castor and brown; made in a short, taunty enect
and in double breasted and fly front styles; nned
| ali through with rich heavy satin taf-
| feta silk All sizes. An exceedingly smart and
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Shoulder ShaWHs.

Also splendid collection Of German Hand kni
All-wOrsted 3-cornered Shoulder Shawls, in grays
with combination and plaid borders-an indis
pensable garment for old ladies and fnvalids.
SI.68, $2.5o and $2.o5 each.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Heavy Winter Jackets, cut in the very latest
style short, jaunty effect; double breasted; low
cut revers; velvet collar; lined throughout with
best quality black satin. They in black and
Oxford gray, and there all sizes from 81 to a..
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Black Marten Cluster Scarfs, $780, $S75. $1,000
and $12.50.
Black Marten Streamer Boas, $12.50, $500.
$18. so and $240O.
Mink Cluster Boas, $3.50, $s.75, $1,000. $3.50,
SIS. 90, 1850 and $3.50.
Mink Streamer Boas, $500, $3.50 and $500.
Stone Marten Streamer Boas. 1880 and $21.OO
Stone Marten Cluster Boas, $3.50 and $500
Baum Marten Streamer Boas, very elegant,
$1,000.
Sable Fox Straight Boas with two large fox
tails and claHa. 81. 30. $500 and $500.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
$500 to $40 each.
Also a large collection of
Liberty Silk Jabots,

with collars and without, and in
black, white and all the dainty, pret-
ty colors.
Evening star., 1901-12-16

Sable Fox Long Double Boas, from 2 to 8 yards
long, $24 90. $3.50. $50 90, $500 and $500.
Isabella Fox Long Straight Boas, an elegant COL
lection. $1,000. SIS so. $25OO, $50 90 and $500.
Blue Lynx Boas, SIS. 90 and $21.0O.
Black Lynx Boas, 90.
Marten Muns 81 So $s.75 $1,000 and $l260.
Mink Muffs, $12.5O, $1,000, 1880 $3.50, $21 90
and $24.O0
Persian Mufrs, $3.50, $500. $1e.5o. $3.50 and
$21 90.
Sable Fox Muns, $1,000 sl2.oo. $500 and sIs.so.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Fine FurS for Xmas.

Furs make superb Christmas gs their utility only added
refined and luxurious For gift
here choice variety of urs every and shape that
fashionable
A particularly attractive assortment of
Fur NeckpieCeS and MuffS.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Sl4.SO each

Regular price, S2I.oo.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Knit WOrsted
Goods Department.

UOOUS SUepdFUETleHIV.
We are showing a complete line OF
Knit Worsted Goods in Capes, Fas-
cinators, Shawls, Vests, Cardigan
Jackets, Hug-me-tights, etc.
Silk ShaWls.
Also a choice collection of Silk
and Silk and Wool Knit Shawls, in
white and delicate colorings and
combinations suitable for evening
wear and holiday gifts, at
$2.5o to $500 each.
Evening star., 1901-12-16
Sale of WOmen's
Jaunty Walking Jackets
A Third Below Regular Prices.

We offer two lots of Women's Jaunty Walking
Jackets, which represent the very best values of the
season i'm hiyh=class outergarments. They are
bright, goods i'm the most stylish and desirable
effects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-31
pENsEL & WILBUR IN 1T.
Leading Furniture Firm Gives "GoId
Coin" Stamps and Endorses Thorn.

Leading Furniture Firm Gives "Gold
Coin" Stamps and Endorses Them.
Beginning Friday morning we will
give the gold coin" trading stamps with
every cash purchase at our store. Our
customers and every woman who wish
es to buy good furniture from the larg-
est stock carried in Iowa outside of Des
Moines. city of $4,000 people, can get
stamps" at our store and these stamps
are the best trading stamps ever offered
in our city. The woman who collects
them is not asked to turn them In at a
stamp store for cheap articles at four
and five times the wholesale cost, but
can take them to leading jewelry store
in the city for genuine cut glass, or can
buy clothing, shoes, drugs, hardware or
groceries with them the same as with
cash, or we will accept them at our
store for any piece of pretty furniture.
jardiniere stand, picture or elegant rug
that woman wants but does not feel
able to spend money for. In the twenty
years of our business experience in Mar
shalltown the Gold Coin" stamp offers
the most genuine value without fake or
deception that has ever been offered in
this city. DENsEL & WILBUR,
Furniture and Funeral Directing.