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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
A Character ANALYSIS.

Alexander the Great was wonderful
person. remarked Mr.. Bliggins. HE was
a man after my own heart"
isn't he the one who shed tears because
there were no more worlds to conquer?'
rejoined Mrs. Bliggins.
He Is
''Well 1 never thought much of him. He
must have been one Of these people who
are never happy unless they are complain
Ing about something"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Clinging to Fame.

Don't you know said the earnest citi-
zen, that you could put an end to this pub
lie dsquiet IN very short timer"
'Of course, 1 do answered the influential
parsonage. AT present I occupy a very
important position. But after L have ended
the matter L won't be anybody in particu-
lar, and 1 hate to be forgotten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
We Can Expand.

From the New York Tribune.
Field Marshal Wolseley gives It as his
deliberate Judgment that the American
army, for its size. is the best in the world.
A sound and well-considered opinion from
a recognized authority: and it should not
be forgotten that our military forces can
be enlarged for emergencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
JeWelry Department.

25 White Pique Fobs, with buckles and charms
OF gilt and gun metal. Reduced from Soc. to 2oc
each.
pairs Jeweled Earrings. Reduced from 81 90
to 25c. pair.
Sterling silver Letter Seals Reduced from
25c. to Sc. each.
10 Fancy Gilt and silrerplated HairpIns Re-
duced from soc. to Csc. each.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Clearance Sale of
Books.

Exceptional bargains in books arc
offered this week. All books that
are slightly married, scratched or
have any other inperfection have
been reduced to very low price.
Special attention is called to two
tables filled with books marked at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Common Sense in Automobiliue.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
1t Is hardly necessary for people to aban-
don the use of automobiles to escape fatal
or even serious accidents. All they have
to do is to exercise as much discretion as
Is necessary to drive a horse. 1t Is not
necessary for an automobilist to outrun
limited express train
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
The Tables Turned

"Our son Josh don't seem to think much
O. the way L Dress said Farmer Corn
tossel
'Nor of my grammar" answered his wife.
at does seem that parents give their chill
dren heap O. trouble nowadays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Amenities.

Miss Cabins says she loves the truth
above all things.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne; "she real
ICES that, as a rule the truth is the most
disagreeable thing you can say about any
hn5I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
A Common Sentiment.

I grieve to see these millionaires
Who glitter on the highway
Spend money on these fads of theirs.
1 wish they'd spend it my way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
.->N>

Mont Pelee having done all possible dam
age, is still grumbling. There Is so little
left in Martinique that 1t seems excusable
to give it a wide berth, even at the ex-
pense of some scientific information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
The New Litany.

From the New York Herald.
A new line for a litany:-From railroad
grade crossings and reckless chauffeurs,
good Lord, deliver us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Stop Harmful Talk.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The report of Prof. Bowen, acting su-
perintendent OF public instruction IN the
Philippines, ought to set at rest all the
talk about that school system being
used as a means toward PROSECUTING ma
tive members Of the Roman Catholic
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

1t may be that the average purchaser of
coal pays very little attention to the precise
merits Of the controversy between miners
and operators. But he looks to the man
who owns the mine for his supply of fuel
and resents being made an unwilling party
by sufferance to his private purposes OF
coi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

European countries are apprehensive con-
corning international commerce They
would be still more so if they were to dis
cover that their products could be pur-
chased abroad for less than they were sold
for at home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
49,

A strike among the oyster men. With
COAL meat and oysters all on the prohibitive
list of luxuries, there seems to be prospect
of a hard winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

The Saratoga sandbaggers add to the ex-
citsment by making it doubtful whether a
man can get away with the money after he
has won ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Leather Goods Dent,

25 White SILK and Kid Belts reduced from hOc
TO 15c- each; Is reduced from use. to soc. each.
80 Black Belts in seal, patent leather and silk.
Reduced from 81 25 to soc. each
20 Initiation Leather Glove and Handkerchief
Boxes. Reduced from soc. to 25c. each.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

There are unkind hints. prompted per-
haps by professional jealousy. that Mr.
Gates Is one of those people who are great
financlers 50 long as they are lucky
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

The price Of bottles has been raised Ave
cents gross. This leads to some cynical
suspicion that the limit of possible profit
by adulterating the contents has been
reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

cuba will see TO it that the decorations
she Is preparing for distinguished Amar;-
cans Will not be quite so generously he
slowed as were Prince Henry's souvenirs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

President Roosevelt has demonstrated that
the ability to make interesting speeches In
rapid succession Is not the exclusive gift
of any individual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

j. Pierpont Morgans speeches do not Or
dinarily go much beyond yes or no"
But they carry enormous amount of in
fuence with them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

secretary Wilson's hopes that the album
dance OF corn will reduce the COS, Of beef
may be well founded. But the argument
Is based on a method OF reasoning which
prevailed some time before the trusts came
Into operation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

General Miles is of course delighted to 60
TO the Philippines in the pursuit of his
chosen profession, and to put behind him
the temptations of political embodiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Mimic War.

From the Philadelphia Press
The mimic war was mimic enough, at all
events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Our Sermi=Ammual
Stock Clearance Sale,

nrputan of business Of
Wernn thea
its Many
demands twoudcon
all odds fedIa
a uovert house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Blanket Department,

20 pairs ia Wool Blankets slightly soiled
Reduced from $500 to $500 pair
pairs ia Atwood Scarlet Blankets Re-
duccd from $3.50 to $500 pair
Second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Furniture Department,

Weathered Oak Hall or Desk Chair. Reduced
from $500 TO 81
Weathered Oak Hall Desk Chair. with box
seat Reduced from 81. 90 to So 80
Oak Center Tables with round tops. Reduced
from 81 so 10 75c. each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
The Enemy's Country.

From the Chicago Tribune.
1t Is given out that Orator Bryan will do
most of his public speaking in Nebraska
this fall. He doesn't have to go away from
home now to find the enemy's country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

Mr.. Rockefeller while looking for big
things to invest his money in concluded to
purchase few mountains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
A Sad Little Story.

A Sad Little Story.
Murmuring zephyrs.
Twinkling STAR
Serenader;
Light guitar.
Dog in kennel
Hears the sound:
Wonders who is
Providing round.
Lass at window
Smiles and signs:
Dog In kennel
Says, I'm wise"
First a swear word.
Then a scream
At a dog with
Teeth a-gleam.
Lass is Fastening
Help to beg:
Dog is eating
Trouser-leg.
Girl next morning
Miss Mcclure
Takes guitar to
Build the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Knit Underwear Dent.

10 Womens Swiss Ribbed Corset Covers low
neck, no sleeves. Reduced from Toe TO 371c ca
Women's Jersey Ribbed Combination Suits. high
neck. long sleeves, umbrella drawers trimmed with
lace. Reduced from $150 to 75c. each
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

David b. Hill and Arthur P. German are
both hoping that patience will not go unre-
Warded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

Devery goes on the principle that In poll
tics as in the theater, the comedian is king,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Clearance Sale of
White Goods.

White Madras Shirtings, Hem
stitched Lawns, Dimities, Fancy
White Lawns and other popular
sorts, White will be more generally
used for house wear the coming fall
than ever before. The saving is we'll
worth considering.
32-inth White Madras shirtings excellent quail
I21ac yard. From zoe.
White Striped Dimity Lawn. sheer and dainty
suitable for dresses. waists. children's frocks ETC.
&c. yard. From Ioc.
Fancy White Lawns hemstitched effects
Ioc. a yard. From I22c.
Fancy White Lawns, embroidered effects.
1oc. a yard. From I5c.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Clearance Sale of
Fruit Jars.

Mason's Best Machine-inade Fruit
Jars, each dozen packed in neat
wooden box.
Pints, 45c. per dozen.
Quarts, soc. per dozen.
"Doo1ittle" Fruit Jars, machine
made, extra wide tops, each dozen
in neat wooden case.
Pints, 6oc. per dozen.
Quarts, zoe. per dozen.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Boys DEPARTMENT.

One lot of Boys Washable Sailor
Blouse Suits; sizes 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8.
soc. each. Were S2oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28
Clearance Sale of
China Soup Tureens
(LeSs Than Half PriceN.

A lot of German China Soup
Tureens, in assorted shapes and dec
orations. Only twenty-one in the
lot and no two alike.
We offer them at less than half
prices.
85c. to $I.25 each.
Regular prices, $2.25 to $3.50.
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-08-28

DIn 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 or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12
SUBMARINE WARFARE.
A SKETCH OF ITS HISTORY AND POSI-
RILTTIES-

SUBMARINE WARFARE. PAST. PRESENT, .T
AND FUTURE BY Herbert tb G. 4 Fgle Sir Ed
mund Robert Fremantle { ~. u aH Sub
Chapter on Cstr1ef3oa by Sir Edward J.
Reed, NJ P. With Fifty illustrations Oc'a'O'
PIP xviii SS2 z. p Dutton d Co.
The use of the submarine boat in warfare is
still in an experimental stage. but II is topic
that is so seriously engaging the attention Oh
modern naval experts hat Mr.. Fyfe has rem
dered a valuable service in exhibiting the pres
emf status of the subject in his book. 1t is
sketchy volume, full Of more or less irrelevant
matter. ane I'll arranged. but It presents view
of the subject as 1t stands to-day. gives skeuch
of the development Of submarine boats to their
rresent degree of usefulness, and explains the
shortcomings that must be rernedfed II SUD
marine fighting is ever to be factor In naNdi
warfare Mr. Fyfe is most hopeful as TO the
future and is full Of comparisons with all 1he
other acknowledged advances in naval equip
nent that have been worked out from cruoe De
gfnnings to high development Of usefulness
under the doubt and indifference OF the con-
enthusiastically of the British Admiralty
AS matter Of fact il appears that at pres
elt the submarine lacks most or the a1tT1oules
that are needed to make It useful II Is
slow whether on the surface or Submerged
has a narrow radius Of action, poor seakeeplne
bowers, q strictly limited QOoIlNltS "a N--N
messed air and chief defect Of all, is aoso-
Iutely blind IN the darkness Of water beneath
the surface. II is subject TO many accidents
The most serious being the passing or a sale
limit Of depth. which results in its crushing
by the increased pressure OF water various
r1Irnors of the discovery OF chemical substances
able to absorb carbonic acid gas and give forth
oxygen, to provide the crew with air 10 breathe
have been current. but a supply Of compressed
air is the only means Yet shown 10 be efficient
All the horoscopes and other sorts OF op-
teal tubes that have been devised to enable the
commander OF q submarine boat to see above
the surface Of the water have hitherto proved
practically useless.
Nevertheless, the great powers are actively
experimenting with submarine boats. Mr.. Hol-
land has been experimenting practically with
them since 1870. AS is well known, the United
States has taken up his ideas. The Holland
No. purchased by the government IN
1906 and contracts for the building Of others
were entered into The Holland is the prototype
of the boats constructed by the British Ad-
rairalty since 1901, and more forthcoming
France has whole feet OF submarines Of diff
ferent types, and has been the most active as
well as the earliest in the field TO experiment
with this form of naval vessel With the en-
sineers and designers of three nations bending
their energies the task, it would seem that,
tencies that its friends believe il has they will
be developed TO meet their expectations before
the world is much older.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12

a vote on the proposition Of State prohibition
would result in an overwhelming majority in favor
of it There are number Of large brewerfes in
Texas and their business has been greatly de-
creased by the prohibition Of the liquor traffic in
so many counties. These breweries are anxious
that the question be made issue for the whole
State practically all of the State will be prohi-
hilton the local option movement spreads in the
next few years it has in the The
breweries believe that If State prohibition can be
defeated at the polls the local option movement in
nIecncts districts and counties will receive an
erectual setback.
C;overnor-elect S. ". T. Lanham is said to be
strongly in favor of State prohibition and his in
fuence in that direction in his forthcoming admin
istraton may have the effect of bringing the ques-
zion 20 n issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12
Cbauae of y anne
JEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY
Of New YoEkEIn the Matter Of the application 81, OF
name-Notice Is hereby given that upon the only
OF the Secretary 81 State dated the 2Ist day
1902 and due proof publication OF this notice
the Manhattan Spirit Company. domestic corpora :.
ton having it's principal BUSINESS office IN me city OF
New York. County New York and state or New YORK
VIII apply to the Supreme Court Of the state OF New
York at Special Term. l. thereof TO De neid al
the Court House Court the Borough OF Man
haitian City Of New York. County of New tork on tne
18th Of al 1910 O'Clock N the Tore
noon Of that day thereafter as Counsel can
be heard. for authorizing said corporation 70
change itE corporate the Wood PRODUCTS
Company and FOR such other and further reile In the
premises may be proper -
Dated New York City y Y August 2lst. 1902
MANHATTAN SPIRIT COMPANY.
by III J. PIERCE. President
BIANDY. MOONEY & S4IPMAN
ATTORNEYS for petitioner,
Wall Street.
New York City. n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12
PROHIBITION IN TEXAS.
SENTIMENT IN FAVOR OF IT GROWING
RAPIDLY-EPECTED TO BE
STATE ISSUE.

Austin. Tex. Sept II fSpeciaD--The Prohibition
lists EXPECT to poll the biggest the ensuing
general election In Texas that has been cast since
the local option movement began In this State
George w Carroll, the Prohibition candidate for
Governor proposes &c make an active campaign.
ami there is already much interest aroused in
many of the counties where the prohibition element
Is strong
The temperance movement he's had . remarkable
growth "a this State IN the last two years. There
are now III counties OF the State. out OF total OF
"a counties in which local option prevails, and
there many more counties In which there are
local option precincts and districts The sentiment
in favor Of local option has spread so rapidly that
the question is almost certain to become a State
issue In politics in two years more In TACT the
saloon element already realizes the near approach
Of a vigorous prohibition campaign. and is prepar-
ing stem the tide II possible.
Il is meant by this that the prohibition question
s TO become active issue in the Democratic
party & the State. the belief OF that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12
. WILD FOWL.
A SPORTSMAN WHO PREFERS A CAMERA
TO A GUN.

AMONG THE WATER FOWL. Observations Ad-
venture, Photography By Herbert X Job.
limo PIP xxi "a Doubleday, Page & Co
Mr.. Job finds that the camera fully satisfies
his hunters instinct. Far more skill and re-
source are required TO photograph a wild Great
ure than TO shoot it, and the picture. when Sc
cured, is ordinarily of far more value than a
few mouthfuls of flesh" His enthusiasm has
taken him to many remote haunts of birds.
from the northern boundaries of North Dakota
to various points along the Northern Atlantic
seabear6. He has watched birds from all sorts
Of uncomfortable positions. standing waist deep
IN the icy waters Of Western lakes. climbing
the rocks Of the Maine coast sailing through
the Atlantic waters, all the time photogra phing
ndustriously. He is quite satisfied with the
results of his four by five camera, but the re-
suits, as they are reproduced copiously in the
book though full of interest as showing how
Intimate a view Mr. Job able get into
bird home life. are not always satisfactory as
70 clearness and definition. He takes US first to
The curious grebe colonies of the Dakota lakes
bird cities built up in floating nests so close
gether that it was hard to wade through them;
wet, untidy, uncomfortable homes" the sums
Of birddom. These nests the birds quickly
cover up and abandon by shoIng into the water
On the approach Of intruder They are
slovenly housekeepers and Mr.. Job found the
civic sanitary conditions simply scandalous:
Eggs lay rotting in the watery streets, in one
spot as many a fifteen together. the result
probably. either Of a storm or a squabble
Debris of all sorts thrown around with
utter indifference 10 the public health. The
houses were low. untidy affairs, reeking with
water and decay. huddled together in hopeless
confusion
These and the looms are Mr.. Jobs submerged
tenth" His cliff dweers'' he finds on the
rocky North Atlantic seacoast- They are the
INJURIES and their allies, which gradually
being pushed further and further northward
by the ravages Of man Time when they
occupied the rocks off Boston Harbor; now only
a few black guilemots far south as
Maine. Wherever he went Mr. Job found the
story repeated that within the last few years
the birds had ceased to nest; the islands of the
Gulf of St Lawrence are now practically their
xouthernrnost stronghold Thither he went, to
Great Bird Rock, to study these vanishing spe-
c.es and be gives US entertaining account
Of his stay on that lofty rock, emerging sheer
nrom the waters OF the Gulf The ocean
aerers" the petrels and their congeners, the
-wh;,e winged feet OF gulls and terms. and the
eucks and geese widest of wild fowl, are the
pther birds that Mr.. Job has studied OF some
of these wild fowl the books have not much to
cav and this enthusiasts observations of them
will be welcomed by all who are interested In
bird life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12
So
Party wall.


The approximate the lien charge to sat
i.fv which the described property IS he SOLD Is
$50 TO thereon from the 18th day OF March
1qn2 together with allowance amounting TO
s8ss 81 from March i4th, 1902 together
The Of
taxes assessments Hens which be allowed
purchaser OF the purchase money. paid by
the Referee is 81, $40 OF and interest.
Dated New York September 2 1902
THOMAS L. FBITNER. Referee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-12
Cifatlous.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW


York by the grace of God free and indepen dent.-
Rudolph Merz Philip Miller Caspar Miller Carr sle
Marie Diehl. Elise Doerrhoeffer'
Sophie C;eist, sophie Pauline Geisel, Wilhelm Stein
mscher Carl Schumacher Heinrich Schumacher, Emile
Jost Elsa Miller, Hospital Of the City OF Ne"
York Caroline Miller all interested IN the
Estate Elizabeth Merz late OF the County OF New
creditors egatees, next or kin or ON
wise send greeting of hereby cited
personally he and appear before our sur
roeate of of York. at the Surrosales
Court Of said County. the County Court House IN
the County Of York. the twenty-elghth Gay "a
October 1902 halfpast ten o'clock in the forenoon o.
attend judlcial settlement
Of proceedings of Nicholas schi9eoer as
VIII Testament OF said deceased
and such Of you hereby cited are under the
required to by your
p,ardian II YOU one. If have none, 10 ap
near and apply for be appointed or in the event
failure do a guardian Will be aI-
ninfed nv the and act for you in
f roceedng In testimony whereof have caused the
seal OF the Court of the said County Of New
York o hereunto affixed
Witness Hon Frank T Fitzgerald. Surrogate Of our
said County, the County of New York, the
CHS 26th dav August in the year of our LORD
one thousand hundred and two.
H. 81 FAIRFAX McLAUGHL1N
Clerk of the Surrogates' Court.
LOUIS B. HASBROtCk. Attorney for Executor -"'
Broadway. New York City.
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toreelosuIe sales.
NEW YORK SUPREME COURT. COUNT,

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY
~ of New York-Frances B. Ward. Plaintiff against
Denis Quinn others. Defendants. In pursuance or
Judgment OF foreclosure and sale, duly made and entered
In The above action bearing date the 9th DAY or
entered IN the office of the clerk OF
the county York the Sth day Of August 1907
the Referee in said Judgment named
VIII sell Auction at the New York Real Estate
SaIesroom No. III Broadway in the Borough OF Man
haitian city York the 18th day of September
TIarne+ & Co Incorporated. Auctoneer. the premises
strenta6 hv said Judgment be sold and therein de
scrhe5 as follows certain lot piece parcel or
the Southerly side OF one
the Twelfth Ward or
The CIV Of New York together with the buildings there
~, erected which bounded and described follows
a point on the Southerly side or one
Street distant four hundred
49, +bIr. feet westerly the Southweserly corner
~ the Firth Avenue said One hundred and thirty
second Street running thence Southerly and parallel
Tho westerly Fifth Avenue. and part of the
+br,,rb wall. ninety nine feet and eleven
i eaid centre line and parallel with one hundred and
sscond street feet: thence Northerly and
caf3 erallel wi Fifth Avenue. and part of the way
niuetynne feet and eleven inches
OF one hund red and thirty second
Easterly the fifteen feet 10
tbe polut Of beginning
New ork. August 70 NV
bA'eN- We" ' PETER J. EVERETT, Referee
HAYDEN & SATTERLEE. Attorneys Tor Plain
.Sts' I96 broadway Manhattan New York CITY
rs. foIIoUrg is diagram Of property TO be sold
as escrhed above street number being No ~ West
l32nd Street: 500. c.