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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
September 8, 19O1-19O2.

One year ago today the country was
shocked by the shooting of President Nc
Kinley. Never before was a crime less
justified. Never before had there been less
reason to anticipate 50 dastardly an act of
senseless hatred. The President had served
one term of exceptional usefulness in re-
markable manner, winning the esteem Of
all classes of the people. His reelection
had testified to the hearty Endorsement Of
the nation of his policies and actions. He
had entered upon his second term under
circumstances promising even greater vic
tories than that over Spain, scored during
his first four years. He had the day before
outlined in a speech which has become one
of the notable utterances of history a
course of national conduct toward the
other countries befitting the position and
resources and influence of the United
States Benevolence and craftsmanship
mingled in his person In a manner to in
spire the utmost confidence and to win the
unbounded love Of the people.
Such was the man, and such his work.
who was then cruelty stricken by a wretch
who did not stand for a coherent protest
whose murderous inspiration was not even
individual, but whose weak. sick brain had
absorbed the evil suggestions OF Others
more dangerous than himself All cviliza-
ton was astounded at the folly Of the deed
benumbed for a time by Its uselessness and
cruelty. cry of horror then arose, and
the worlds estimate of the victim of the
assassin's pistol was expressed In terms Of
highest praise and most sincere approval.
The memories of this day, sad though
they may be. should always be tempered
by the thought that William Mckinley
lived to a good purpose. The murderer's
stroke brought to q sudden climax the ma
tion's appreciation of his steadfast In
fluence for the welfare Of the people He
was never nobier than in his first hours of
suffering. when he expressed only Christian
sorrow for his unknown assailant and his
hope that the maddened people might not
harm the misguided wretch. All petty
partisan differences were instantly forgot
ten. and the country, as one man, realized
that the shot fred at Buffalo had been
aimed at the whole nation. Fortunately,
the republic stood stanch under the shock.
Not for a moment did the great institution
known as the United States waver when
its head was thus instantaneously felled
without cause or justification. 1t afforded
to all the world an inspiring example of
patriotism and good citizenship. just as it's
stricken President In his hour of mortal
agony offered an example of how a great
man can receive his death blow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Typhoid in the District.

Typhoid fever Is prevalent In the Dis
trict at present to an extent to arouse
the people to take the utmost precautions
against the disease. Upward of four hun
dred cases are now under treatment, a
larger number than ever before and others
are being increasingly reported. The situa-
ton Is grave. but 1t should not lead to
panic. Rather should 1t inspire steady
Observance Of such precautions as science
Is able TO suggest. These include, prima-
lilly, the boiling of all drinking water and
the avoidance Of foods which have been ex-
posed to flies. The consumers Of milk cam
not Of course ensure themselves against
that source Of possible infection, as the
diaries are usually located at too great a
distance for personal inspection. In this re-
gard the people can only trust to the vigil
lance Of the health officer and his assist
ants. while adopting simple sanitary meas
ures at home. such as the heating of the
milk for ten minutes at a temperature of
$50 Fahrenheit. which is believed to be suf-
fcient to kill all harmful bacteria
Fortunately the prevalent type of disease
is mild and the death rate is low Other
wise the District would suffer as from a
scourge. 1t is disturbing to be assured that
the health officials can find no single
source of the infection other than the Po,o-
mac water. which has heretofore been above
definite suspicion. The task of discovering
bacteria in the supply is so vast as to be
practically prohibitive and 1t is only by a
process Of elimination that the official opin-
Ion Is row agreed that the majority of the
cases arise from this source. Unquestion-
ably some Of the cases are imported from
other cities and the summer resorts but ac-
cording TO the authorities this number has
been Offset by cases contracted here and
developed outside of Washington.
The completion of the filtration plant. now
started. will provide a guarantee Of the
purity Of the water supply, which should In
later years lessen the disease from the
local field. II it Is not eliminated Until that
safeguard has been provided it behooves the
people 70 be alert. especially In the sum
mer and autumn, to adopt every possible
precautionary measure known to science
The slight difficulty in providing boiled wa
ter and milk and the care necessary In the
selection and preparation of foods cannot
assuredly be prohibitive when the menace
or typhoid Is the penalty of the non-ob-
servance Of these measures of self-protec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Mr.. Bryan's New Role.

Mr.. BRYAN has ceased TO argue. to
prophesy. or to cajole He has begun to
scoid The President Is his first victim,
and the trust question his text He can
see nothing but stiffness and evasion in the
Presidents New England deliverances on
the subject Of trusts. AS he reads them,
they show anything but disposition on the
Presidents part to "shackle cunning.
Rather do they give the Idea Of attempt
on the Presidents part to play both sides"
A little talk for the people. and a little
for organized wealth. And there you are.
To season this we have the implied boast
that II Mr. Bryan were President the whole
thing would be simple enough. But would
It? What would Mr.. Bryan do? He could
do nothing outside of the law. and he could
only invoke the law there is. Mr.. Roosevelt
Is doing that. and doing 1t under the ad-
vice of one of the most accomplished law
yers In America. Does Mr.. Bryan hold that
the law as It now stands Is sufficient? Sup
pose he does? Eloquent and versatile as he
Is. he has no reputation at the bar which
gives his opinion on any important legal
question any particular value. His practice
while his profession occupied his time was
small. and confined to small points of the
law. Moreover. as President he would be
advised. We may suppose. by his Attorney
General, and where Is the great democratic
lawyer who holds that all the trust evils
may be corrected by the laws now on the
books? Neither Richard Oiney nor Judson
Harmon takes that ground.
1t IS easy. but not a all praiseworthy, for
Mr., Bryan to hold forth in his present tone
It Is very like swagger. He Is not in office,
nor is ne likely 10 be any time soon. What
he would try to do as President Is one thing
What he would succeed in doing is another
thing. Those who are charged with re-
sponsibility seem to be in earnest. At any
rate. the trust people and those who speak
for them are far from pleased with the
Presidents attitude and utterances. While
Mr.. Bryan is scoIding the President and
questioning his sincerity. there Is talk in
Wall street about opposing him for the re-
publican leadership in 1904. Meanwhile
the people are thinking about the trust
question, and are more concerned about
finding the right remedy than experiment.
ing with one thing and another for tempo
rary partisan advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Chinese and the Philippines.

The following is taken from the Rochester
N Y. Union and Advertiser:
1t is 10 be hoped that Governor Taft will
oppose any modification OF the Chinese ex-
clusion act intended to apply TO the Philip
pines Only. IT the exclusion act is good for
the United States, II Is good for the Philip
pines The FHlpinOs should have the same
protection from Chinese cheap labor that is
given 70 Americans. To keep up the bars
around the nited States and let them down
IN the Philippines would be confession that
the purpose Of the government Is to aid
capitalists in sucking the Philippine orange
dry
The Star took this same position several
weeks ago At that time the suggestion Of
a modification of the Chinese exclusion law
appeared in a communication to the London
Times The writer urged that lowering the
bars IN the Philippines would increase and
Improve the labor supply and greatly assist
in the Development Of the archipelago. The
Fihpinos were rated as Of no account. in
dustrially considered, and the Chinese were
greatly praised
Since then Governor Taft has returned to
his post. and the same question has been
raised by capitalists In Manila They are
anxious TO have the Chinese admitted with
out limit to the islands. so as to facilitate
their business operations. We shall prob
ably hear more on this subject when Con-
gress conyenes
The question for this government to con-
cider is not whether the Chinese are su-
perior as laborers to the FihpInos. That Is
asserted, and for that ma tier 1t has also been
asserted that they are superior as laborers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Politicians in Declining Mood.

Tom johnson Is quoted as declaring that
his eyes are not at present fixed on the
White House. His work is in Ohio, and he
wants to do that well. So? Let us see
Henry Watterson has declined to stand for
the gubernatorial nomination In Kentucky
when the report was that he was seeking
the goveruorship as stepping-stone to the
presidency. Mr. Olney, with the utmost
elaboration and the most complete sue
cess. put out of action a presidential boom
which the democrats of Memphis, Tenn,
had launched for him. Some of Mr.. Cleve-
lands friends declare, notwithstanding his
desire for democratic harmony, that he has
no thought OF ever offering for office again
David B. Hill has said, in more or less
serious way, that he has no further po-
litical ambition to serve. Mr.. Bryan as
serts that he Is not q candidate for his
party's nomination ir. 1904. The men who
are booming Mr.. German are doing SO on
the ground that the south Is now debatabl
territory. and that he Is the best man to
save 1t for the democracy. Which, OF course,
is joke. What's the matter? Are the
strong men really shying at that nomina-
ton as they are doing in New York this
year at the gubernatorial nomination?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
WOmen's New Fall
and Winter Shoes.

We are showing a few of the new
tall styles of Women's Shoes, and
the variety will increase as the DAYS
go by. The betterment this season
is more noticeable than ever. The
shoemakers seem to have outdone
themselves in their efforts to please.
And our present stock deserves rec
ognition for individuality and SUI
periority in both style and finish.
None but the most reputable makers
are represented. Many OF the lines
are our own special patterns and
shapes and possess every qualifca-
ton human ingenuity can suggest to
please the most fastidious.
A noticeable feature this season is
the trend toward the lighter and
more graceful shapes. The broad
shapes are modified, and the heels
are higher, to give a more graceful
poise to the figure.
We invite especially the ''hard to
fit women and the women who want
"the very latest style" as well as
those whose especial desire is COM
fort and durability in a shoe.
Note-Shoe Department is now
located on third floor, Tenth st. side.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Homesick.

want to go home when the autumn breeze
Shakes golden gifts from the generous trees
I'm tired O. the city with ali it's lights,
An Its people who never sleep O. nights:
I'm tired o the roar O. the trolley car
An the locomotives shrek afar;
An the changing from the lofty dome
Honest, l want to go home.
The light of the stars through the manila
tree
That's Illumination enough fur me,
An the katydids as they sing at eve
An companions who never let me grteye
In loneliness; an the bell whose note
Comes distant and sweet on the morn af1oat
On Sunday love it too well to roam:
Honest; want to go home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Dor who has been able to throw off all the
cares Of business, has changed his scene,
has met new people, breathed different
air, drawn new, fresh Inspirations from
beautiful and unfamiliar landscapes That
Is the value of the summer outing, apart
from questions of health which must be
answered In terms of climate. The man
who takes q vacation merely in order to
enjoy fresh pleasures Is putting his case
on a low plane. If his burden of work Is
too heavy he should throw 1t off for a time.
But there Is much so-called vacation max
ing OF the wrong sort, people pouring to
places OF dense congregation where the air
Is vibrant OF enterprise. The camper In the
solitudes Of the woods, by the shores Of
lake deep in the woods, or on lonely
mountain height is better Off, mentally
and physically, than he who Joins dense
throng at popular and populous resort
Yet the latter has its uses. 1t heightens
the later enjoyment of the quiet Of home.
1t entertalns and in a measure refreshes.
Not even the thousands who swarm there
can pollute the glorious air or lower the
life-g giving forces of the sea. The sun will
do it's work of toning the system, however
many expose themselves to its rays.
Pleasure-seeking has become SO systema-
tized, so aided by the high organization OF
society. that no man need lack for choice.
All shades Of climate are to be found, all
degrees of heat or cold. All the elements
of nature have been analysed and classified
to permit the adjustment Of surroundings
to every shade of human temperament.
Happy, indeed, are those who are now re-
turning with the thought that the summer
has been we'll spent, that there has been
gain in strength, in mental elasticity, In
home recitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
important Books
for School Teachers.

Three important works at very
special prices:
Murray's Manual of Mythology,
Greek and Roman, Morse and Old
German, Hindoo and Egyptian My
thology; revised by w. HI. Knapp.
Bulhnch's Age of Fable, or
Beauties of Mythology, edited by
w. H. Klapp.
Both works beautifully illustrated,
each containing over 200 illustra-
tons and complete index. In dec
GRATED cloth binding.
Special Price, soc. Copy.
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,
giving derivation, source or origin of
common phrases, illusions and
words that have a tale to tell, by E.
c. Brewer, LID, new edition.
Cloth, over I,4oo pages.
Special Price, Sl.O0 Copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
A Harsh Experience.

Yes" said young Mr.. Jiggins, war is
truly terrible thing. 1 never realized its
horrors before
When did you have any experience with
war;"
THE other morning. The exchange Of
shots between a battle ship and a fort
awoke me before daylight and robbed me
Of several hours sleep. And it wasn't a
real war at that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Waiting for a Market.

so you won't sell that furmture?" said
the dealer.
No" answered the householder
Il suppose you are going to hold 1t In
the hope that it will command a fabulous
value among antiquarians."
No; l don't intend to wait that long. If
the price of coal goes up at the present
rate my furniture will command fabulous
prices as fuel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
The Adermen's Hold Up.
rom the New York Evening Post

The postponement, by the board Of alder
men. of the final vote on the tunnel fran
chise Of the Pennsylvania railroad ia evil
IDENTITY political move. We are glad to be-
heye that 1t Is not a hold up in the nacr,-
mary sense and that when all the voting
capital that can be squeezed out of 1t has
been secured the MEASURE will pass and
the great work will be allowed to go on.
At the same time. 1t Is needfm to tell the
opponents Of the measure that they NAV
carry their obstruction too far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Rebuking the Church.
From the Chicago CbronicIe

The democratic party Of Arkansaw has
elected JEFF C. Davis governor by a very
large majority. This is a merited rebuke
TO the stratt-laced and puritanical mem
bership of the First Baptist Church ~
Little Rock, which expelled his excellency
because OF some trifling charges Of drunk
enness, gambling and general immortality
charges which he did not even take tina
trouble to defend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

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entire building -'phons zone -arty.'D
Preparations for the return
to college are in progress.
The question of footwear
naturally brings this store to
your mind with its incom-
parable assortments of exclu-
sive fashions. Just how
much better we've prepared
for this season is noticeable at
once, for the variety includes
every effect" in college
shoes which the several lead
ing shoe designers have
turned out.
The same is true of street
and dress shoes for fall and
winter wear-of evening slip
pers, house and carriage foot
wear-of sporting footwear.
Every novelty" that is a
novelty-every style which
has been pronounced correct
is to be found here-not one
or two styles, but in complete
assortment.
Such a readiness as this
will put this shoe store fur
Their in the vanguard than
ever. Mothers with Young
sters to get ready for school
which so soon will be re-
stunned - and particularly
those mothers who are solicit
touS about the healthful
growth of their children
should by all means buy their
shoes here-be fitted by con-
scientlous gentlemen - ex-
perts in shoe-ftting-and Sc
lect from An assortment of
children's footwear which is
easily the largest in this city.
The entire third floor is de-
voted to the selling of chill
dren's footwear - superbly
furnished and most conve-
nlently arranged. In every
instance satisfaction Is guar
anteed-a fact almost need
less to mention, for all know
it.
The advent of cooler
weather is the signal for the
beginning of many sports and
the attention of devotees of
same is directed to the very
elegant showing, which en-
braces the most exclusive
novelties.
b. RIGHTS SONS,
High grade Footwear
Ten-one F-Cor. 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

There Is bound to be complaint Of a sys-
tenn which makes American industrial pro-
ducts unreasonably cheap in Europe and
European art works abnormally expensive
In Anerfca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Price, $500 Copy
New Novels
People Are Reading.

Just suggestion of some of the
popular fiction now having extensive
sale. All of them are unusually good
stories. If you are not familiar with
the new books this brief list will
prove very helpful:
The Fortunes of Oliver Horn by F. Hop Co.
k1nson Smith. ...................... Yi.tS
The yirsinian, by Owen wister. ...... $I.I5
The battle-ground. by Ellen Glasgow. $I.I5
pa nans0ms foiiy' oy Richard Harding $I.I5
Openings Of the Old Trail. by Bret oro
Abaer Daniel. by viii N. Harden. $I.I5
H ana Mississippi Bubble. ., emerson $I.I5
co aas b bSgis. OF .ne n's.efss oy A. CSC.
The Lady Paramount. by Henry Harl.nd $I.Is
Heart. Courageous. by Amelia Rires.... $I.I5
Ai M,s H MasSs OF the caeoase lateh ny 8oc
The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop Co.
by Hamlin Garland. Observation-Disclosures. Yt.tS
All new books received here on day OF publica-
ton.
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
The Plodder.

/ hold an economic way
That's simple and quite just.
I save my money and some day
I'll give it to a trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

President Roosevelt does not assume to
offer any suggestions for annihila ting the
trusts at one fell stroke; which may be
taken as another indication that he Is too
much in earnest to make rash promises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
New Magazines.

Magazines for September are now
ready and On sale. The issues this
month contain a wealth of variety of
interesting reading matter-short
stories by writers of prominence,
poems, tales of love and adventure
and special articles On topics and
events of the day.
All of the leading magazines on
sale here day of publication.
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Some Pennsylvania girls gave a party OF
young men who tried to brighten them by
appearing as ghosts a severe beating. The
only merit that a practical joke can claim
IL the possibility of It's recoiling on its In
ysltor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

II Mr.. Plat can prophesy correctly con-
corning so uncertain a matter as the coal
strike he should be persuaded to give some
attention to the weather bureau work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Now that he has little patch Of $4,000
acres in the Adirondacks. Mr. Rockefeller
may keep few chickens and have a spring
wagon. and be quite independent OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Theoretically Newport has been totally
destroyed in the war game. but practically
Il Will survive to be the scene Of many flu
tCre vegetable parties and jestful receptions
TO distinguished Slmians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

There Is no doubt about the hospitable
enthusiasm with which the President will
be welcomed during his present tour He
has been south before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
Her Observation.

DO you believe that monkeys can talk
like human beings?
No answered Miss Cayenne; but I
have known human beings who could chat
ter like monkeys"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Grand Duke Boris has little to fear from
gossip in this country and has no doubt
taken care to head off the exchange editors
Of the Russian press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

As usual. a large share OF the sport in
hunting consists In not being mistaken for
game by some other huntsman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Richard Croker has removed himself as
far as possible from the center of the
stage, but the calcium light shows an ir-
resistible tendency to wander In his direc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

The kaiser's visit to Posen served to dem
onstrate that he has some pretty cool
headed subjects In that territory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

1t is possible for public man to escape
all forms of calumny except that Of the
snapshot photographer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

President Baer's attitude toward the vot-
ers and the bosses indicate clearly that he
has no idea of running for office in Penn
Sylyania
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Tom L. Johnson will resent any applica-
tons on the part OF John R. Mclean to be
ring master in his big tent show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

Like oldest inhabitants. the man who was
especially honored by Prince Henry will
continue to be discovered for many a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06

The retail coal dealer has to stand
large share Of abuse for things that are
not his fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-06
The New
Black Dress Goods

are richly beautiful. Many new
weaves are here and all the staples.
Special attention is called to the very
broad assortment now displayed
from the worlds leaders in black
goods-Lupin and Priestley. Many
novelties among them.
Main floor. 10th st
We are now showing in Lining
Department, adjoining Dress Goods,
'SAntE1erea,"
the new silk lining. Antherea is en-
tlrely different in make, finish and
wearing qualities from any other
which has ever been produced in this
country. The modest price of the
material, combined with unusual
merit. makes it the most sought after
silk lining that is produced.
Antherea is made in every shade
including black and white.
Width, 70 inches.
Price, SIC. the yard.
Main 6oor-Tpnth