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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Reform in Pennsylvania.

There is good reason to believe that the
result at Harrisburg yesterday will make
for better government in the state of Penn
sylvania. The republican nominee for gov
ernor deserves and commands the respect
of the best men in the commonwealth re-
gardless Of party. He accepts his partys
leadership with full understanding of what
the occasion calls for, and his character is
assurance that if elected-as ne is reason
ably certain to be-he Will exert the full
influence of the gOvernorship toward CIV
ing the people the reform in the admnistra-
ton Of their affairs for which for some
years they hsYe been clamoring. The ma
jority by which the nomination was made
was large. and while led by Mr.. Quay, was
composed of many men who have long been
identified with vigorous opposition to ring
rule in Pennsylvania Judge Pennypacker,
therefore. may he accepted as a leader un-
der whose banner men Of highest ambi-
lions for the state may fight with pleasure
and confidence.
The platform adopted relates largely to
national affairs. and is such an expression
as was % be expected from such a constitu-
ency. High protection is Still the watch
word where high protection has done SO
much. And yet even the republicans OF
1CINSS ~ anna SHOull De dDle 10 see lildt
eul0gy Of Mr.. Mckinley and his policies is
incomplete without reference, and an ap-
proving one. to reciprocity. 1t is all very
well 10 declare against a general revision
OF the tariff at this time. or at any time
In a way tn shake the stability of values
Mr.. Mckinley was opposed to that as is
also his successor in the White House But
We are now producing So much-and Penn
sylyania is contributing a very large share
of it-that new arrangements for disposins
OF it probably are absolutely necessary.
Foreign markets are our hope. and in order
properly 10 reach them reciprocity must be
employed The handmade of protection"
Letting well enough alone is a good maxim
but unless wisely applied ii may produce In
the end conditions leading 10 disaster.
The local ISSUE Of most importance re-
ferred TO In the platform is ballot reform
Unless the outside world is greatly mlsin-
formed. nothing is more necessary for the
good name OF the state. In the city of
Philadelphia particularly offeuses against
the ballot have been SO numerous and fla
grant that elections in that city have at
times been little less than orgies of eorrup-
ton. Let us hope that the platform means
what II says. and that an honest ballot and
fair count may now be the way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Thumping Croker.

The triumvirs of Tammany Hall have is
sued a statement in which they declare
that Richard Croker "shall not return to
the leadership of that organization. They
should supplement it with one declaring
that he shall not return to the United
States. For as matter of fact they have
about as much control over his movements
as over his influence with Tammany. He is
coming back. and this means that he will
renew upon his return the exercise of the
power he has so long welded. 1t will not
be necessary for him to call himself again
the leader of Tammany Hail. and he may
decide to operate through a dummy, or
brace. or trio, Of dummies. But, once
again in New York. and a political cam
pafgn forming or progressing, Mr.. Croker
VIII be the man to whom his old leutenants
In the organization will look for advice and
try to serve, and the gates of reform in the
organization will not prevail against him.
Besides, two years from now Mr.. Croker
may be in high favor with the reformers
Wait until he declares against imperialism,
and in favor of revenue tariff and a sound
currency. and many of the men who now
are loudest in his denunciation will be
found battling by his side for the carrying
Of New York state. Mr.. Croker is accus-
toned to being thumped by his allies when
issues are purely local.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
The Measured Service.

The publication in yesterdays Star of the
results of a series of interviews with tele-
phone users emphatically denotes the fall
sity of the telephone companys claim that
the rates are lowering. 1t appears that the
company is continually urging the subscrib-
ers who retain the old extortionate fiat
rate contracts to change to the measured
system. According to some understandings
the company is loath to write any new I'M
limited service contracts. 1t is persstently
seeking to extend the measured service. Yet
it claims that as a result of that extern
sion, amounting together with the general
growth of business in four years from 200
TO 5000 phones, the average rate has drop
ped from 500 to $50 year.
1t would seem to be a poor business policy
for the company to insist upon the adoption
by its subscribers of the measured instead
OF the unlimited service If the former is
cheaper and yields a lower average of
rental. The explanation offered by the eX-
periences of the subscribers interviewed yes
terday appears to solve this apparent
anomaly. 1t must be accepted there
fore as established that the measured ser
vice brings a larger net revenue into the
company's Golfers than did the old unlimited
service This is not the sort of rate re-
QGCtlOn WnlCn the people are ilheiS " az
cept in lieu of that ordered by Congress
If the company wants to establish the
measured service universally and exclusive
ly throughout the District 1t should state
the precise ground for this policy. Is it be
cause it holds that the measured service is
fairer to the corporation. or cheaper to the
subscriber? If it contends that II is only
just to charge by the message it should be
re, Snrt nf g.
sional regulation of the rates which it pro-
poses to charge for these messages. Its
present rates for both the unlimited and the
measured Service are arbitrary. Both have
been shown to be eXtortionate. The rates
for the measured service, it now appears,
are so fixed that in the ordinary use of the
phone during a year the net charge is
higher even in very many cases than thu
fiat rate for unlimited service. Nothing
could more conclusively point to the neces-
sity for a revision of the rates. for both
KINDS of service. Such revision is pro-
posed by the Hale amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12

how the two candidates stood with regard
to them. The convention approved the
Judgment then expressed. and that will an
swer as instruction to the legislature when
it meets next winter. The election of Mr..
Clarke will consume no time at all.
At this same convention Governor Davis
was renominated unanimously and improv-
ed the occasion to announce his candidacy
for the seat In the Senate now occupied by
Mr.. Berry. Presumably Mr.. Berry will
stand for reelection. and there may be
other candidates. and In good time a can
vass of the state, like that conducted by
Mr.. Clarke and Mr.. Jones, will be made.
This plan works we'll. In fact, it is a
little surprising when all things are consid-
cred that 1t was not adopted years ago and is
not now in general use. 1t meets as fully
as need be the requirements of the case.
The people have opportunity to express
themselves, and there is little danger of
their wishes when SO expressed being dis
egarded. No state legislature could afford
to go counter to instructions delivered.
The main point is to insure prompt action
by the legislature in the matter of electing
devote it's whole time to the making and
amending of laws.
1t is really not important therefore wheth-
er the Senate committee on privileges and
elections ever makes a report on the Wei
lington resolution or not. The people al
ready have the remedy sought by 1t in their
hands. and wherever they are using 1t the
results are satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Hanna and Panama.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Senator Hanna is extremely indignant at the
suggestion that In fighting for the Panama route
he il fighting to defeat canal legislation The
senator said today that he had been grossly ma
ligned by the charge that he was under the dom.
nation Of transcoutinental magnates, and with be-
ing Influenced by unworthy motives, and that he
was thoroughly tired of having such accusations
made against him."-Washington dispatch.
But let the senator bide his time. Con-
gress may yield to his argument and order
the construction of the Panama canal.
Then, If the canal actually Is dug, when the
first ship passes through 1t amid the boom
ing of cannon, the futtering Of flags and
the drinking Of champagne. with the baf-
fed volcanoes Of Nicaragua angrily spout
ing in the distance. will that not be his
hour of triumph? Who will venture a sneer
about railroad influence then? MT Hanna's
accusers, COMPOUNDED and ashamed, will go
off and hide themselves
His present wrath Is indecorous. and libel
suits would be vulgar and undigntf1ed. Let
him walt.
But the gentlemen who are trying to de-
stroy utterly the Nicaragua project in or
der to commit the country to the Panama
route viii have need Of something more
potent than wrath and libel suits to save
them II the obstacles to the Panama bar
gain shall prove to be insuperable. 1t is an
ugly risk they run II they are not sure Of
Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
William Gait.

Mr. William Gait, whose death occurred
today, had for some years been retired
from business and was not during the later
years of his life active factor in the
Districts affairs. But he preserved to the
last his concern in it's welfare, and his
ministrations of charity, conducted unos-
tentatiously. gave him employment which
rendered him in his declining age most
useful to the capital. Born in Alexandria
when that city was included in the Old Dis
trict and always a resident within the Dor
ders of this city, Mr.. Gait was thoroughly
identified with Washington. The great estab
lishment which bore the name of his fam
lily became a landmark and a credit to the
city Mr. Gait lived life of such purity
and nobility that his example will always
remain an inspiration to succeeding gener-
ations to whom his character and works
may be made known. The city is far the
richer for the living Of such men and In
his death there is only lamentation for the
passing Of a good man and a useful citl-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Black Goods Department,

2A yards t3-inch Atwood Serge Reduced from
IBIS to 81 40 for piece
duced from $50 to 81 40 for piece
IA yards 49, inch Atwood Wolfe Reduced from
81 So to SOC. for piece
2!e yards 43 inch Atwood Wolfe Reduced from
s. rs to 81 SO for piece
yards i6nch Atwood Canvas Reduced from
$500 to $500 for piece
By yards 43-inch Mohair Stripe Grenadine. Re
duced from s. 20 to 81. SO for piece
3ka yards 43-inch silk ami Wool Fancy Creme de
Chine. Reduced from 1915 to Si75 for piece
~ yards 4i-inch Silk and Wool Crepe de Chine
Reduced from $6S7 to 81 90 for piece
yards 43-inch Atwood Wolfe. Reduced from
$4.65 to 200 for piece.
Al yards 42-inch, Atwood Soleil Rednced from
$5.31 to $500 for piece
8 yards i5-inch silk Stripe Grenadine. Reduced
from $500 to $1,000 for piece
5R yards i3-inch Mohair Striped Grenadine Re-
duced from Ss.25 to 5000 for piece.
yards 36-in Cotton and Wool Cashmere Re-
duced from 81 20 15c. for piece
8 yards So inch Cotton and Wool Cashmere Re-
duced from 200 to 81 20 for piece
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Washington's Tax Burden.

Occasionally in the discussion of the tax
alton problem row confronting the District
In Congress. stress is laid upon the state
ment that the per capita burden of certain
cities with which Washington is compared
includes state and county. as well as mu-
nicipaI taxation, while that of Washington
is simply municipal. The Washingtonian
who has studied the situation is moved to
inquire why state and county taxation
should De taken into the account
There is no state legislature to maintain
and no state expense to be met here. The
District has none of the privileges of
state. Why should it be Obliged to bear its
financial burdens? This inclusion of state
and county taxation in the comparisons with
the District is based upon the same princi-
pie whereby the District is construed to
be state when it's burdens are imposed
and not a state when privileges are be-
slowed The District has been pronounced
a state when direct taxes are to be col
lected. but rot a state when representa-
tives are apportioned. though the Consti-
tuition couples these two things. 1t has
been pronounced a state under a treaty
with France. a construction comforting
privileges upon aliens, but not a state I'M
der the Constitution whose people can sue
in the federal courts. The District is not
state to make and carry out through a state
legislature laws for its own benefit, but it
Is frequently reproached on the assump-
ton that the usual tax burden of a state
Is not borne by it.
Washington and the District of Columbia
are Identical IN the latest municipal stats
tics; in the census of 1890 Washington was
only the original city limited by Boundary
street In that census the statistics OF
urban Washington We're given in such
shape that they could be compared justly
with those of other cities. But the Wash
ington of 1900 in the statistics includes the
county of Washington as well as the city.
and the people of the county with their
smaller per capita contribution are counted
In dividing the aggregate taxation to ascer-
tain the general per capita. And thus they
unfairly reduce this per capita in comparing
with strictly urban cities
1t is unreasonable to ascertain the per
capita tax burden for state support of the
resident of Detroit, for instance, and then
insist that the per capita burden of the
Washingtonian. who has state. shall be
raised to the same figure or that he be
justly Viewed as undertaxed.
1t would be just as reasonable TO select
as the proper amount of burden for the
Washingtonian the per capita tax Of the
resident of some city in the control of a
gang Of booders. whose taxes represent not
only the clty's legitimate needs. but the
millions of plumber for organized robbers.
Washington has no boodlers: it has no need
of a tax extortion for the benefit of
boodlers Washington has no state privi-
Ieges. no state legislature, no state luxuries
of any sort 10 be paid for; it should have
no state tax and no per capita burden i'm
posed upon it which takes this tax into &C.
I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
"Coue Sevenw

Neutrality-suspicious. who are not themselves
addicted to gambling in any form have
doubtless all had glimpses from time to
time of crap games. They have seen boys
and men on their knees In circles, intently
watching the rolling dice. They have
understood in a vague way that the
game depends upon the combinations Of
numbers which turn upward as the dice
come to rest. They have heard that seven
and "'leven" are magic numbers, desirable
TO the thrower of the dice. They perhaps
have heard that an occult influence is ex-
erted upon the rolling dice by the utter
ance of such phrases as pay de rent" "git
the ole oman pair OBJ Shoes" roll good
money TO Sat'day night" But Just how
the combinations affect the fortunes of the
players probably few casual spectators at
a crap game have ever been able to learn. A
New York man. however, learned all about
the game of craps, learned 1t so we'll that he
was able to tell court about il In such
exact terms that all might know the mys-
teries of the bones" This is how he de-
scribed the play sin order that the court
might know precisely how he came to lose
the $4,000 for the recovery of which he was
suing:
Said game is played with dice In the fol-
lowing manner: The person who throws
the dice bets with another person that IL
the first throw of the dice. which are num-
oered, Is seven, then the person who throws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Senators by Popular Vote.

The two Arkansas senators voted yester-
day to discharge the Senate committee on
privileges and elections from further con-
sideration of the resolution providing for ii
constitutional amendment for the election
oc United States senators by popular vote
The motion. however, failed by a vote of
IS TO 81.
Strangely enough. the democrats of Ar
kansas had but the day before in state con-
vention shown the superfuousness of
amending the Constitution in order to obtain
the popular judgment to senator's Tha,
Is to say, the convention formally ratified
the returns from a primary election held
some weeks ago at which the democratic
voters of the state expressed a preference
for Ex-Governor Clarke for the seat in the
Senate now occupied by Mr.. Jones' Mr..
Clarke and Mr.. Jones had canvassed the
state together IN support of their claims,
and the people had voted with a clear UNI
Outstanding OF the issues involved and OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12

wins, and that also. If the, first throw is
eleven the person who so throws the dice
wins from the other person with whom he
bets on the result. II the first throw be
three or two or twelve the person SO throw
ing the dice loses. and the person with
whom he bets wins If the first throw be
other than any Of the numbers aforesaid.
then the person so throwing the dice loses,
II seven comes on the dice prior to the num-
Der SO thrown as aforesaid"
1t is gratifying to reflect that there is a
system. after all. in the process which has
entertained so large a part of the popula-
ton of the capital. and that 1t Is based
upon principles so exact as to lend them
selves to legal phraseology. The next time
the inquiring WashinStenian finds himself
In the vicinity Of surreptitious crap game
he can watch the roll of the bones with a
more Intelligent interest than he has hith-
erto displayed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12

Fridays Bargain i'm
Upholstery Department.
Fine White Irish Point Curtains "a half dozen
STYLES in the lott, full so inches wide and 3i1
yards long. Offered to close at
5000 per pair.
Were $50, $3.50 and $3.50.
In pretty patterns-excelent for bed spreads.
Reduced to Half Price.
most of them with lace insertion and lace-edge
ruffe. offered close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12

16 Tailored Walking and Sporting Hats, In smart
effects.
$500 each. Were 5000 to $I2.oo.
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Furniture Department.

/ W. Virginia "0ld Hickory Lawn Bench
tete-a-tets style. Reduced from So 90 to 81 30.
l W. Virginia ''Od Hickory Rocker. Stat seat
sondle back and arms. Reduced from 81 Is 10
75c
W. Virginia "old Hickory Sewing Rocker
woven splnt seat and back. Reduced from 81 50
to 75c.
/ ". Virginia ''Old Hickory Arm Rocker
woven back and seat. Reduced from 81 80 10 75c
l Genuine .'old Hickory Reception Chair and
Rocker. odd design; seat. sides and back of woven
hickory splints. Reduced from SEQ 10 81 50
l Misses "Od Hickory Rocker and Chair. high
back. woven hickory splint seat and sides. Re
duced from 81 so 50 50.
1 Extra Large odd Hickory Seitee. woven
seat and back-wll five persons Reduced
from S25 % to $15.oo.
cold Hickory Rocker and Chair extra high
back: back seat and sides ~ woven hickory
splints. Reduced from $500 to 81 90
I .'Old Hickory Chair. high back. no arms
woven seat ana back. Reduced from 81 20 to
500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12
Shoe Department.

% pairs Misses Extra Size Russian Calf Lace
Shoes. spring heel: sizes to "A to ) B-S 10 5
C-2k to AZ ID. Reduced from s.. So to 81 90 bali
II pairs Misses Rcssa Calf Lace Shoes spring
heel: sizes liz 10 II. Bill, l2k Ii. l. IL and 2
pair.
16 pairs Misses Russia Calf Button Shoes spring.
heel; sizes 49, to 2 B-12h to 2 C-12Is to = d.
Reduced from $500 to $1O0 pair
10 pairs Misses Rnsset Goat Lace Shoes. spriny
heel; sizes Ill. To B-13ia to 2 C-l3 TO . ID Re-
duced from 81 90 to 81 90 pair
10 pairs Infants Tan Button Shoes. hand-sewet.
leather sales no heels; sizes 20 B-:ia 10 81. 4
Reduced from SOC to 25c. pair.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-12

20 Wel1-assorted Outing Hats. in light. pleasing
effects.
$500 each. Were $500 to $1,000.
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Fridays Bargains i'm
Mems FURNISHINGS.

Mems Madras Pajamas-odds anu ends Of 100.
-. 80 and $500 lines. Collar sizes IS, l6 and Ii
inches.
Special price, ST. IS per suit.
Mems Fancy Half Hose-odds and ends Of soc.
lines.
Special price, $780,; 3 pairs for SI.oo.
3 Gray Homespun Suits Goat an3 pants,. Coat
sizes 30. &c and ~.
$500 each. Reduced from $500.
30 Mems Silk Fourth Hand Srarfs-some in the
narrow shape that go well with high-fold col
lars; Others wider
= 25c. each. Reduced from soc.
% pairs Mems Black Cotton Half Hose; size 81.
I5c., 2 pairs for 25c.
Regular price, 25c.
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Suit Department

4 lailor-made Blouse Suits. in
DIue and gray cheviot, with sailor
eoiiar edged with panne velvet and
trimmed with bands of taffeta ;
Panne velvet vest; skirt made with
s H ffounce; sizes 81, "a, 90 and ,S.
$500 each. Reduced from $1,000.
Foalard SILK Dresses trimmed with L., -.
si,cs "a ; pine and white and tan and white,
NJ ~ ana so Reduced from SIS OO 10 sol ia %
arl-o,ar , linen suit, trimmed with cmhr,Idary
duced rr taoksd blouse. tucked nouncr; sizh 40 Re-
naidsome Blue BrilIiautIna Suit ,-t,..,., III,
lined in strapped bands Of taretn appiio""J IInc
s2S ao princess skirt; size ga Reduced from
$40 az a t Sheyiot Walking Skirts Reduced from
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Waist and WranDer DENT

Linen Lawn Wrappers, trimmed with on,
to 81 81 each. 'N"'cu ir"n So.Jo
iercaie Wrappers, soft finish trimmed y,i,b
59c. each ''u if"m sl-z9 10
err an 49, l1Wn wrapper, trimmed with embroil-
81. 80 each. u0eu Hoih s5.oo 10
to, rercaie Shirt Waists: all sizes Reduced
s,g,oL Linen Etamine Waists. trimmed with hem
"a . <. oine pink and linen shades; sizes 70
o. ana 80 Reduced from 81 50 To s. so each 49,
Is haneta and Peau de Sole silk Waists in bI,cL
Inv ign . snects. trimmed with tucks hemstitch-
ing ana plating; sizes 20 a. 20 and az ~
uueea from 5000 and 81 30 to 50 ~ each
hH-woni Battste Waists. in light mink ugl,
nIue ana light gray; light weight; sizes 40 "a
90 r ana 81. Reduced from 1876 to $3.50 each. "
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Bric=a=Brac DEPARTMENT

$1,000 to 500.
Bronze Electroler, with burner. Reduced
from $1,000 to 5000
French Gilt Clock. Reduced from S25 90 10
$3.50. Wv
White Marble Pedestal slightly damaged Re-
duced from $50 90 SIS 90
- Imported Fancy Plates Reduced from soc 70
25c each.
1 Red Jardiniere. Reduced from 81 on TO sl,5
l China PEDESTAL Reduced from $40. 90 TO $500
First floor
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Misses Department.

on 10 nlrls Madras Dresses. trimmed with braid
from 81 % to 75c. each ~ HcuuSeu
49,, Girls Wool Skirts: sizes TO- IL and IA Re-
dueed from % to 81 30 each ~ I've
IL Girls Grass Linen Waists with s.,,,r M,
ia9s: size II Reduced from 50 so To p5r each
IiI RS Eihe Wool Top Coats. silk lined; sizes
o anu L Reduced from SlJ 90 TO 81 90 each
"a; - Girls All-wool Broadcloth Capes with long
siik streamers Reduced from s. 80 to So rs each
MISSES Tan Cheviot Suit trimmed with
sttcsed taffeta bands; silk-lined jacket perr.ina
hieu Skirt: size 10. Reduced from S12 80 TO sd n
Girls White Orgdndie Dresses trimme, Win
oapy ribbon; sizes and @. Reduced from Sc 90
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Conservatism.

Philadelphia-same old town;
Pennsylvania-same old state;
Houses built straight up and down;
No bay window. Not gate.
AS election day draws near
Campaign grows exceeding warm
Year by year the voters cheer,
Same old clamor for reform.
And when guns once more are cold
And the smoke has cleared away
Things are going as Of old;
Same old victory! Same old Quay