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The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
The Kaiser's Family.

Emperor William is the fortunate
father Of six bright boys, and each
Of those boys has sister, as the old
conundrum puts it. Her name is Vic
toria Louise, and she was born Sep
tember 13, 1892. We saw her at the
Geological Gardens, in charge of a
governess and an aid-de-camp, laugh
ing at the capers of the monkeys and
feeding the lions and tigers, just like
hundreds of other children who go TO
the park every day. Mingling in the
throng, no one noticed her, although
people entering at one Of the gates
might have observed that some mem
Der of the royal family was there, be-
cause OF a carriage bearing the EN-
peror's private crest, with coachman
and fcotman in his private livery. By
those signs the imperial family may
always be distinguished in the parks
boulevards and streets. The cOachman
and footman wedr black, trimmed with
silver braid, and a wide hatband of
silver marked with black eagles. s.-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
American Fogs.

The recurrence Of a foggy season
directs attention again to Il serious
municipal problem 1t causes us to
wonder whether the heaviness Of the
atmosphere of Philadelphia is due
most to the dampness or to the SCOT
and gas which are emitted from every
flue and chimney pot, and are unable
to ascend during these periods Of me-
teorological depression, 1t is a well
known fact that a London particular"
is little more than the smoke Of the
great metropolis, which for the time
being refuses to rise and overwhelms
man and beast. The heavy atmosphere
of Pittsburg, Cincinnati and Cleveland
hangs over those cities like pail, and
when dampness accompanies the ha'
bHual condition Of smokiness the evil
is aggravated, becoming at times in
tolerable 10 people who have ever
known a clearer and happier clime.~-
Philadelphia Times
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
Increase of Cheap Telephones in Chicago.

1t is only a year ago that the nickel
in-the-slot telephone was introduced in
Chicago Now the demand for this
class of Instruments is enormous, as.
they fill a place hitherto unprovided
for in the telephone service OF that
city. Two classes Of niGkel-inthe-slot
machines are used-one on a tWo-party
and the other ten-party line service.
The rate at which these instruments
are put in Is limited only by the rapid
ity with which they can be turned out
from the factory, and the necessary
wires run and provisions made on the
exchange switchboard; in fact, the
company is overwhelmed with new
business and is even going to the eX-
tent of letting out different portions
Of its work of placing instruments,
running wires and building pole lines
to various contractors The number
Of fve.cent telephones put in since
this service was started about year
ago is ia the neighborhood of 1000,
which means an enormous additional
load on the company's exchanges.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
Nrlg-aiion of Inseets.

Not long ago a ship from one of the
tropical countries was followed by a
flock OF butterflies, which persistently
circled around the rigging of the yes
sci until the shore had faded in the
distance. Then the insects lighted on
the masts and decks. A fow disap
peared in the night and were destroyed
in the water or reached the shore in
safety. Some Of the others crawled
away in the cabins and hold Of the
ship. After a trip Of thirty days the
vessel reached New York, and from
their hiding place in the ship few Of
these butterflies emerged and flew
ashore. Thus an entirely new species
of butterfly was introduced into the
country.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
OFFICERS:

President, Louis P. Shoemaker; 1st
Vice. President, Wilton j, Lambert; I'd
Vice. President, N. E. Robinson; Sd
Vice. President, Thomas Blugden; 4th
Vice President, DIR. Henry Darling;.
Secretary, John G. Keene; Treasurer,
N. E. Robinson.
R6S- Total Membership about 200.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
Easy.

The girls Of Smith College at North.
ampton, Mass, are indignant at a new
set Of rules. one Of which forblds any
one Of them taking a carriage ride
with any students OF Amherst College
unless engaged to be married TO him.
There must always be two girls, but
there may also be two men, provided
they are-all in the same vehicle. An.
nouncements Of many engagements are
expected. PHILADELPHIA Times.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
FOR SALE.

Several tracts Of land near Brightwood
ind Takoma, also Building Lots on
Brightwood Ave, and 14th Street road.
Louis P. Shoemaker, 920 + ST., n. w.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18

long enough for a duel. Another cane
opens at the end and let's out sort Of
a spear. But the greatest surprise Is
the cane with a screw cap at the fer
rule. When finally that cap has been
worked off and the cane has been
shaken, the wood grows longer and
longer, until the spectator holds in his
hand a light, tapering, beautifully
Joined fishing rod.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
OFFICERS:
Citizens Northwest Suburban
Association.
Meetings nre held tho First Fri-
day Evening I'm Each Month in
the Town Hall, Tenleytown, DC.
OFFICERS:

President, Chas. c. Lancaster; 1st
Vice. President, Jas. L. Tate; 2nd Vice
President, Col. Robert l. Fleming; Bird
Vice President, A. i. Shoemaker; 4th
Vice President, DIR. A. NJ. Ray; 9th Vice
President, Prof, Louis l.. Hooper; Secre-
tary, Dr. j. w, Chapel; Treasurer,
Chas. r. Morgan; Sergcant-at- Arms,
Andrew j. BergN; Chairman Executive
Committee, Louis p, Shoemaker.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18

A Pointer.-When you order goods
from Hartig, the hardware man, 509
fl St., N. f., they come the same day.
There is no delay like there is in cases
where goods are ordered from Balti-
more, Philadelphia, Chicago or other
foreign house6-
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
OFFICERS:

President, Irwin B. Linton; Vice
President, Washington TophAm
Treasurer, W. w. Porter; Secretary.
A. o. Tingley; Executive Committee
The officers and Messrs. Jay f. Ban
croft, Theo. T. Moore and W. J
Fowler.
R1" Total Membership about $50.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
BTightWOOd Avenue Citizens
Association.

Meetings are Held the Second FRI
day Evening in Each MOnth In
BrightwOOd Hall.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-18
North Capital and lexington
Citizens Association.

Meetings ure Held the FSurth Mon
day Evening in Each Month in the
Church of the United Brethren, Cor
aaB North Capitol an II Streets.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

ent is demanded in the public interests,
even though there may have been no large
fires here of late to jolt the public and the
official conscience. The case Of the Windsor
Hotel Is well in point to show what might
have been done there to prevent. or at least
to diminish, the awful catastrophe which
occurred when that house took fire in broad
daylight Considered fire proof when 1t was
built, ii had become fire trap The cellu-
lar walls and wooden floors permitted the
almost instant spread of flames throughout
the building. Yet the expenditure of few
thousand dollars in providing brick fire
stops in the walls would have doubtless
saved many lives and perhaps permitted the
immediate quenchng of the flames. The
later Park Avenue Hotel fire IN the same
city was another instance of official and
private reliance upon an antfquated con-
struction. legal when new, but dangerous
under modern conditions. The Commission
ers' representatives, now peering around
for chances to improve the devices for life
saving, should make a clean sweep and in
clude in their recommendations for changes
every possible item where there has been
the least negligence or reliance upon good
luck in the past. The more thorough and
undscriminatin9 this investigation the
safer will Washington become.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

development. The narrow outlines OF the
island create conditions which exist in
other city In the country, and call for ex-
ceptional methods. Yet New York has
been slower than the average city in pro-
viding means Of transportation. Boston Is
now equipped with both subway and ele-
waited lines. There Is scarce a city in the
country SO poorly furnished with means of
crossing the adjacent rivers as New York
is today. Almost daily tragedies are en-
acted at the entrance of the Brooklyn
bridge the frantic thousands seek access
to the cars and the promenade. One other
bridge is under way, but it's completion
cannot come for two or three years yet.
Meanwhile New York Is growing at a
tremendous rate and its facilities are not
keeping pace. Higher go the sky-scrapers
and the concentration of business activity
or Manhattan Island becomes more and
more intense. The conservatism OF trade
and commerce and the professions prevents
effective scattering. With dozen or more
bridges across each river. with elevated
lines along every north and south thor.
oughfare with two or three subways and
with every surface car line electrically
equipped. the big city might be able to move
about comfortably and to spread itself more
evenly over the available space. But this
condition is very far removed from the facts
and meanwhile anything which suggests q
checking of the process Of providing trans
pcrtation for the rushing throngs 10 dis
quieting not only to New Yorkers, but to
the millions Of other Americans who are
forced to visit the metropolis.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
The Stitch in Time.

The people of Washington are doubtless
relieved to learn that the authorities have
lately been systematically working to over
haul and perfect the fire-prevention devices
employed in the places of large resort.
The inspection, to which attention was
called in The Star yesterday. has been in
progress for several days. and Is by no
means calculated to arouse a fear that the
officials apprehended a possible disaster.
The best sort of government is that which
takes precautions. and this is precisely
what the fire department authorities are
now doing. close scrutiny OF the con-
struction Of the larger buildings Of LIE city,
especially those which were erected some
years ago. before the fre-proonng pro-
eesses were 30 highly developed az at pres
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Mr.. Bryan in Bad Temper.

Mr.. Bryan is losing his temper, and that
is a bad sign. He has recently been saying
some severe things about David B. Hill.
and now he has turned his attention to
Mr.. Cleveland. He doesn't like either man.
but he has less occasion for disliking the
former than the latter. Mr.. Cleveland
never manifested the slightest interest IN
Mr.. Bryan in either Of the Nebraskan' )
races for the presidency. The probability
is that he did not vote either in 1896 or in
1900. The platform was so repugnant to
him that he made no effort to conceal his
disgust with the whole Bryanite outfit and
it's purposes.
It was different with Mr.. Hill. Between
1895 and the time for holding the demo-
cratic national convention in 1900 Mr.. Hill
had come around to a desire to see Mr..
Bryan win. 1t was plain enough that Mr..
Bryan would be renominated, and Mr.. Hill.
in friendly fashion, concerned himself about
the platform. He went to Lincoln for q
conference, and advised Mr.. Bryan about
what would be necessary to attract favora-
BILE attention In the east, and asked Mr..
Bryan's assistance In an effort to have the
Kansas City convention consider the New
York point Of view. The request was de-
MED. Mr.. Bryan again ignored the east and
again went to defeat. After rejecting Mr..
Hills suggestion, salt could not have saved
him.
|. Now, however. Mr.. Hill Is bracketed with
Mr.. Cleveland in Mr.. Bryan's disfavor. Both
men are declared to be nearer in their SYM
pathies and principles to the republican
than to the democratic party. and with re-
gard to Mr.. Cleveland Mr.. Bryan CHALLENGES
him to try for the democratic nomination In
1904 on platform of his own writing. Says
Mr.. Bryan In his newspaper:
IF Mr.. Cleveland thinks that the demo-
cratic party is ready to return to the mire
into which he led and in which he left it,
let him announce his candidacy on any plat
form he Is willing to write He cannot Sc
cure the delegation from a single state in
the Union. If his modesty forbids his own
candidacy, let him name a candidate who
will agree to make his administration like
Mr.. Cleveland's second administration, and
he will not have a delegation in the con-
ventton. The party will never go back to
the odious and odorous days Of 1S92-96.'
This Is extremely cocky, and Mr.. Bryan
may be right. But suppose he is mistaken.
Suppose Mr.. Cleveland, or Mr.. Hill, or
some other man representing the anti
Bryan view Of public questions, is nomi-
mated In 1904. What will Mr.. Bryan do?
Support the ticket? Or bolt? VIII he ad-
wise a Palmer and Buckner demonstration
in behalf of silver? Shall the boilers Of
1896 become the regulars Of 1904 and the
regulars the boilers? That would make a
campaign second in interest to none ever
conducted in this country, and contribute
not only to the gayety, but to the hilarity
of the nation.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
New York's Transportation Trouble.

New York's Transportation Troubles.
While the dynamite explosion in the
course Of the rapid transit tunnel work in
New York the other day was far more de-
structive. the latest tunnel accident is the
most significant and disturbing feature of
the whole enterprise thus far developed.
In consequence Of a slide Of rock into the
tunnel excavation the front walls Of a row
Of houses on Park avenue, adjacent to the
line. collapsed and two Of the dwellings
were rendered uninhabitable. The imme-
diate result of the accident is that the resi-
dents along all the various lines Of the
tunnel construction are questioning their
own degree Of security from similar trou-
bies.
II the popular faith In the safety Of the
underground construction is shaken the
project will become heavily handicapped.
And if in final consequence this tunnel
should never be duplicated, New York
which has already in contemplation built
three or four such subways to relieve The
tremendous congestion Of traffic, will be in
deed seriously confronted with the trans
portation problem.
1t may be. OF course, that the rock slide
In this instance was wholly exceptional
and that there is no likelihood of another
SUCH olsturDance Ferhaps. too, the engt-
neers In charge Of the work can give salts
factory guarantees that when the tunnel
work is finished and the arch walls of the
subway are built there can be no further
danger of settlement. The thrust of the
rock and earth will then be downward,
such as the arches can probably withstand
from outside. But meanwhile the possibil-
ity Of collapsing house foundations Is GER
tain to distress every resident Of the miles
of streets undermined by the tunnel.
A restriction Of the subway method OF
relieving the traffic would be a serious
blow to the growth Of New York. Already
it would seem as though the metropolis
had reached its safe and economic limit Of
Evening star., 1902-03-22
The Age of LeSs-ness.

We have the wireless telegraph.
The hCrseless carriage, too.
There is no telling what this age
OF intellect will do.
The laughless joke already makes
The hopeful listener blink,
Likewise the solemn man provOkes
Grief with the thoughtless think.
But Of the series, that which grieves
Most sorely as We look,
Perhaps is commonest Of all
The cash-less pocketbook.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
The Cartoon.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

From the P1ttsburg Gazette
The cartoon has always played highly
important part. not only in political but in
social reform. Although Hogarth, the
greatest pictorial satirist that the world
has seen, did not draw for the few news
papers Of his day, the reason simply was
that the functions of journalism were linn
tied to a degree we can hardly realize at
the present hour. But the cartoon Is now
taking it's legitimate place as a journalistic
factor.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
A Sense Of Indignation.

"It's shame!" exclaimed Meandering
Mike, as he tossed the piece Of newspaper
from him
What was yon readin' about?' asked
Flooding Pete.
Desc donations by Andrew Carnegie. It's
shame to be spendin' SO much money for
libraries when dey orter be buyin' cook
books fur some O. desc jails we have to
stop at"
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Secretary Root and General Miles may
have their opinions of each other. But
they are more guarded in their methods OF
expressing them than the senators from
South Carolina
Evening star., 1902-03-22
A Ready Explanation.

"Wasn't there an ungrammatical SEN
tence in one Of your speeches?"
There was." answered Representative
Husker II put it there on purpose. You
see, we're plain folks up to Punkin Cor
ners, and I don't want my constituents to
think I'm getting proud just because I've
come to Congress"
Evening star., 1902-03-22

The United States steel trust, by buying
iron from Germany, conveys to that coun-
try tacit assurance of regard from very
influential element In America
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Tom L. Johnson must remember that re-
publics are ungrateful. He will be sus-
pected Of trying to put street car rides
on the bargain counter in order to invite
a rush of business at the polls.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
SHOOTING STARS.
Self-Approval.

''The members of your legislature stand
by you loyalty"
"Of course, they do" answered Senator
Sorghum. "It's another evidence that hon
esty is the best policy. I never promised
member one cent for going back on some
body else that I didn't pay him."
Evening star., 1902-03-22

The patient resignation shown by the rail
roads whom the Interstate commerce COM
mission prohibits from cutting rates, is
edualed only by the regret that will be ex-
pcrienced when it becomes necessary to tell
shipper that he will have to pay the full
charge.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

]. PierpOnt Morgan was served with a
subpoena by a man who followed him int D
his own art gallery. Sometimes it looks as
If lti-millionaires have their annoyances
the same as ordinary people,
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Sprinetime in CONGRESS.

Ere long the blooms will deck the glade,
And statesmen will once more review
The various speeches that they madei
Likewise the things they didn't do.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
''lf they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten=one F==COr. 10th.
Entire building.
Telephone number one-ifty.''
Have You
Bought Y0ur
Easter Footwear


and for the festivities which
follow? The best-attired peo-
pie on Easter will be those
wearing Rich's exclusive
shoes, which have style and
individuality not noticeable
about the shoes you buy else
where.
The entire showing will ap-
peal to all particular people
who appreciate individuality
in footdress. If inconvenient
for you to visit us personally
write lis and your wants will
have the best of attention.
Our mail order department
is equipped to correctly fill all
orders.
Again we direct your at
tention to our showing of
ladies' satin, kid and patent
leather slippers for evening
wear, receptions and we'd
dings, calling especial atten-
ton to the great variety of
styles and to the assortment
of exquisite buckles. All that
is newest and exclusive in
New York city is to be seen
here, precluding any neces-
sity of sending to that city
for anything Of this sort.
The milder weather will
start the outdoor sports, rid
ing, shooting, golhng, hunt
ing, etc. Footwear especially
for such wear is shown here
in the greatest variety.
b. Rich's Sons,
High-Grade Footwear.
Ten-one f Cor. 10th.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
We are also exhibiting
New Linen Suitimgs,

Including in part:
Linen Batiste, Linen Duck,
Silk and Linen Batiste,
Linen Pongees, Plain and
.Fancy-Linen Etamine, Shrunk
Brown Linens.
Second loor-Eieventh Ut.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Colombia should not forget that it takes
pretty big country to carry a censorship
scheme through without annoying compli-
cations.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Some Of the English will probably assert
that the treatment Of General Methuen by
the Beers was contrary to all civilized ideas
OF hospitality.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Too Much to Expect.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Mr.. Bryan can hardly expect the demo.
cratic party to stand out In the cold with
him simply for the pleasure Of his society
Evening star., 1902-03-22

If the Philippines are put on free silver
basis Mr. Bryan may be in doubt as to
whether he ought to keep on sympathizing
with them or not
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Bewarei

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Chile has just ordered two new battle
ships. Look out for trouble.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Twin Calamities.

From the Philadelphia Record.
A good year for corn and wheat in the
west is a bad year for populism. Bad
crops and preposterous politics appear to
be twin calamities.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Cuba hopes very soon to get its mind on
tariff figures and go back to farming.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
->A>-

OF course there will be nothing in the
river and harbor bill to dredge the mud
out of the drinking water
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Spring Signs.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Boys are playing marbles. and the sassa-
fras woman has appeared at the street
corner.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Embroidered Batistes, Silk
and Linen Poplins, Linen
Suitings, including "Pique
Melirt,' "Lorca,' Ascot
Beaufort in a variety of
plain effects.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Exhibiting the New Dress Trimmings.

Every fancy here we'll the staple
Many exclusive novelties Them and they the rich
est things imaginable.
Persian Gmps much in evidence Bads in their
prettness and brad twisted into designs
Wash Bads Silk Gmps Handsome Paementeries in
black gold white coors; Spanged Passementeres In
mngs black and black; Exquisite Garntues
for both street and evening
Also Buttons in Persian, Gilt, Steel, Jet and variety Of
fancy combinations.
First nafE
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Like some other performers Santos Du-
mont makes his reputation in Europe and
then comes to America to put the goods
on sale.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Long Range Sovereignty.

From the New York Mall and Express.
man who claimed the title Of king OF
Patagonia died the other day in Paris.
which was as close to his kingdom as he
had been for a good many years. The cham
pionship for long-distance sovereignty now
asses to Richard Croker.
Evening star., 1902-03-22

1t Is understood that Admiral Bob Evans
has about learned to speak English once
moro
Evening star., 1902-03-22

Having made hit In this country Prince
Henry might as well arrange for few
farewell tours.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Real Sneezes.

From the New York World.
To ''sneeZe when the king takes snuff
may not be much longer a figure Of speech
at the British court.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Suspicious South American Neighbors

From the Buenos Ayres Herald.
Whatever Chile may do in the way OF in
creasing her navy We must initiate and go
further for there Is no doubt whatever that
force Is the only argument or motive which
can influence that country and government
of bad faith and broken pledges.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Mr.. Bryan.

From the New York Tribune.
AS a political adviser Bryan Is not In 50
much demand among the democrats In
Washington as formerly. and 10 coming,
there and elsewhere. to be looked on as q
bird Of ill-omen. winging before calamity
cause or party with which he Is connected.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Hospitable.
From the Mexican Herald.

From the Mexican Herald
The "breeziest place. in Washington Is
said to be the White House. The Roose-
velts are warm-hearted. hospitable. not
bit stin, and are full Of cheerfulness and
activity
Evening star., 1902-03-22

The Filipinos must not be regarded as in
a state of belligerence. They are merely
tndulging in an aggravated case of disor-
derly conduct
Evening star., 1902-03-22

''Some men," said Uncle Eben. "is so con-
ceited dat 1t ain no use tryin' to fiatter
'em. Dey jes thinks you was mighty
senseless not to find out how good dey 1s.
years ago."
Evening star., 1902-03-22

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 rimpIy to THE STAR, to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments according to tenor or purpose.