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Evening star., 1902-08-07
The Cuban Loan.

Cgr,,u politicians in the United States
and i'm Cuba seem DInt on making trouble
irr holh countries. The Cuban government
: but three rrrnths Old. and yet in the
American Congress We nave already had
i proposition presented looking to the an
Csxatipn Of Cuba. and in the Cuban con-
a,rass there is now under discussion pro-
.,aSsi government loan of forty millions of
collars. Surely this is crowdiug matters
The United States did H0t set up the Cuban
government simply to knock it over, and
the statesmen Of Cuba are hardly justified
in a move to clear off the Indebtedness of
tins. country before they have made ade-
quate arrangements for the everyday run
ming expenses of the government. Rome
was not built in day: and Cuba will re-
qCire some years instead of months to get
firmly enough on her feet to be able to
move along steadily and safely.
II there was any purpose on the part of
the Cubans in bringing forward this loan
project to sound sentiment at home and
here on delicate and important feature of
the PIatt amendment while this government
is In arrears in Cuba in the matter of reci-
procity it was mistaken one. The Platt
amendment means what it says, and will
be adhered to by the United States in every
particular Inc supervision OIL CuDd ;
finances. to the end that she may not in
cumber herself too heavily with debt, was
wisely reserved to this government, and
should be faithfully exercised and it seems
hardly likely that the American Congress,
il called upon TO pass judgment on this
proposition. will indorse it. Forty millions
Of dollars is a large sum of money, and
far too heavy burden for so young and
81 small a country as Cuba, with her af-
fairs a Yet unshaped, to impose upon her
seIs
As only four millions of the forty are
certified to the sugar industry, it is not
likely that this loan would have been in
dorsed even if reciprocity had been voted to
Cuba at the recent session of our Congress.
The amount with that sum deducted would
sill have been too large as charge against
a fiedgling.
President Roosevelt says that reciprocity
with cuba is as sure as fate, and he expects
the legislation to be enacted next winter.
1t would be well for Cuba therefore not to
have that question complicated with any
other Only the Cuban senate has passed
the loan measure The house ought to re-
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Archbishop Ireland.

The news that Archbishop Ireland's latest
deliverances on the friar question are ap-
proved at the Vatican was to be expected
but 1t is none the less interesting and wei
come. His church has in this distinguished
prelate a vigilant son, and the country has
in the man a most patriotic and excellent
citizen. He has informed himself on the
Philippine situation with thoroughness, and
he speaks from full knowledge. Quite nat
urally, he sympathizes with his own gov
eminent in its efforts to settle all vexed
questions in the archipelago on basis
which will bring to both church and state
there the blessings which both enjoy here
IL the United States. He does not doubt
that the Americanization of the Islands will
confer both happiness and prosperity on the
people, and to that end he indorses the ad-
mintstration's policy. He by no means
stands alone in his position in his church.
but he is easily the first in point of ability
and aggressiveness in supporting the efforts
to take the question out of the field of par
tisan politics where some ill-advised men
have dragged It
Evening star., 1902-08-07
The Practical Joker

man IN crowded New York ferry boa,
sunday evening conceived rare joke and pro-
ceeded to execute it, Taking a pet cat from
passenger on the pretense of admirine If
ne and companion fastened to the amt
mars ears, tail and feet several lively crabs
which they had caught during the dav
ihen they let the cat loose and the terrified
animal plunged about the cabin and precipi-
tated panic among the women passengers.
oeVerai tainted, some were hurt and it was
with great difficulty that the disorder was
stliled and the frantic animal was captured
and relieved of its membranes. Aside
from the gross cruelty of the proceedings
the wanton disregard for the peace of mind
and even the physical safety of other peo-
pie warranted summary punishment. Had
the man been soundly thrashed by the men
passengers hs would have received no more
than his due. He is to be tried for cruelty
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Bryan Democrats.

Asked yesterday by a Star reporter If the
democrats of Alabama were talking about
nominating Mr. Bryan for President in 1904,
Representative Bankhead of that state
Piled:
They not taking much interest in
that yet. but there are Bryan democrats
in Alabama who will have to be reckoned
with when the time comes"
This describes the democratic situation III
many states. The wiser members of the
party are doing more thinking than talking
just now. They recognize the fact that
most difficult problem confronts them, and
that success at the polls is out of the ques-
ton unless they can arrange their differ
ences and rally united3y to the support of
strong man upon a strong platform. They
have two years in which to examine the
case il all of it's phases, and they cannot
be too diligent in employing the time.
But there are many Bryan democrats
who will have to be reckoned with when
the time comes" These men are still under
the spell of the Nebraska leader. His two
defeats and the failure of all of his predic-
tions have not shaken his hold on their ad-
miration and affection. They still dwell
upon the fact that, though defeated, he
polled over million more votes than any
other democratic nominee for the presi-
dency. and they accept with unquestioning
faith his very lame explanations of tine
shipwreck of his prophecies They are still
his servants to command If he asks for
their votes again for his own candidacy
he'll get them. If he asks for them in
support of some other man pledged to the
furtherance of the Bryanite policies he'll
get them. These men will have to be reck-
oned with in any circumstances that may
arise
As to how numerous they are remains to
be seen. They are not to be despised in point
of either numbers or influence Like their
leader, they are, a rule, very aggressive
and uncompromisinS men. By the time of
the holding of the next democratic national
convention they will have trained under Mr..
Bryan's banner for eight years, and during
SO long period will have imbibed from him
d strong hostility to every form of democ-
racy not certified to by him. And then will
come his last appeal to them, which may
be made from the stage of the convention
hall itself. For nothing is more likely than
that If his fortunes seem desperate Mr.
Bryan viii go to the convention as dele
gate and personally manage his own case.
He is nothing if not bold and dramatic, and
such play would suit both his tempera-
ment and his talents
Evening star., 1902-08-07
The Poet and the PILGRIMS

k1pling's gone an moved away"
Hear the accents of dismay
From the trippers
And their nippers
On little holiday,
They're a abiding set.
All they wanted was to get
fieeung siimpses now and then
or the man behind the pen.
Twas peaceable diversion.
Just an innocent excursion.
NO one cared to fight or tipple,
All they wanted was to Ripple:
TO observe. with smiling faces,
Pegasus put through his PAGES.
But there's grief and grief anew.
'Arriet and AIRY, too,
Vain1y skip
In quest of Kip.
He has turned to pastures new,
Pastures where no tourist sprinkles
Herring bones and periwinkles.
He who seeks to pay call
Meets a high forbidding wall.
That's all.
Some day you perchance will rue it.
Kip. oh Kip, how could you do it?
When the critics spurned your stories
Spite of all your former glories,
Did you blame the crowds confusionp
Is this why you seek secluslon?
Did you feel yourself unable
To compose amid the Babel?
Yet does not your conscience tremble
When these kindly folk assemble?
You in dressing gown and slippers.
They, well-meaning. weary trippers.
Father, mother and the nippers.
Don't you think they're much potter
To do homage to a writer
Than to go
To many show
That is just as cheap, you know?
There are others, don't forget;
Trippers may be happy yet
If to them you are a lost 'un
They can look at Alfred Austin.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Yelling Department.

80 remnants Yeilings, in black. white and colors
plain and fancy effects, including rings, dots.
scrolls, figured designs, etc. Lengths ranging from
a to 1 yard. Some only large enough for
neck bow. while others make full-Szs wells Prices
range from DC. to 15c. Some high s.. ~
yard.
40 remnants Chiffon. plain. black and colors. in
Il to 1-yard lengths. Most of them small
pieces, but may be used in various ways-to put
finishing touch hat. to grace the hair, the
neck. the front of dress. and for numerous other
purposes. Prices range from 15c 59e. Many
were high 81. 80 yard.
irSt
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Revise the Tariff
From the I
1c,onnA Amo.,.... !.

From the Waterbury Comm American
The republican party cannot ignore the
demand for tariff reform without enda nper-
ing its whole system. Under the pressure
that is being brought to bear at this time
by consumers awakened at last to the
enormous injustice of giving wholly super
fiuous tariff protection to many American
manufacturers. permitting them to make
exorbitant prices and abnormal profits, en-
abiing them to fix much higher rates where
their goods are manufactured than the
same articles command in foreign markets
with the freight added-this pressure, UNI
less relieved, will be fatal to the republican
party.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Virginia's Lynchers.
From the Baltimore American.

tHt baftIHOft AneflcNh.
If the authorities of Loudoun county will
continue as vigorously as they have begun
in their prosecution of the Iynchers of Cra-
ven, they will do credit to the state of Vir-
ginia and set a much-needed example to
the whole south. The danger is that inter-
est in the prosecution will be allowed to
flag; that no hard search will be made for
evidence on which those who have been ar
rested can be convicted. and that after be-
ing held in custody for short time all the
accused will be allowed to depart on the
plea that positive Identification of the
lynchers is impossible. Virginia should
prove to the country that it will not toler-
ate such crimes nor allow mob rule within
it's bounds.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Upholstery Department.

2 pairs Brussels Net Curtains. Reduced from
$1200 to $500 pair.
pairs Irish Point Curtains. Reduced from IS. so
to $500 pair.
pairs Imitation Arabian Curtains. Reduced
from So. 90 to $500 pair
Rope Portierrs. slightly soiled. Reduced from
50. so. 81 90 and $3.50 to 81 90 each
20 Irish Point Lace Door Panels. Reduced from
s.. so to 81 80 each.
Is Screen Doors. slightly damaged Reduced
from 75c., soc. and 81. Is to 25c. each
"a Window Screens, with Slide groove. Reduced
from 60c. to SOC each
Evening star., 1902-08-07
SHOOTING STARS.
A Prejudiced Opinion.

rs it true that men of genius do not
know the value of money!?
I'm afraid it is" answered Mr. Storm
lEgton Barnes Most men of genius see
so little of it that they never have chance
to form any definite ideas on the subject"
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Travelling Goods Department.

1 30-inch Women's Shirt Waist and Hat Trunk;
three trays, cloth lined throughout; rawhide bound
Excelsior lock- Reduced from $40 90 TO $3.50.
1 34-inch Steamer Trunk. leather hound; bronze
clamps: dowel clamps either end; tray
linen lined throughout Reduced from $1,000 to
$12.00.
24-ineh Fitted Suit Case; leather lined; inside
strap and hinges riveted on: best brass mountings
Reduced from $40. 90 to 1890.
Equitable Bldg.-Basement
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Parasol Department.

Brown Silk Parasols. tucked effects, Reduced
from So 90 and $500 ia $3.50 each
Black and White SILK Parasols. Reduced from
SIS. 90 and So 80 to $40 each.
1 Handsome Black Moire SILK Parasol. Reduced
from $500 to $500.
/ Black SILK Parasel. prettily tucked. Reduced
from $500 to $3.IJ.
White SILK Parasols trimmed with ruf1es of
white silk grenadine Reduced from so 10 SEQ
each.
First floor
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Justice for Cuba.
From the New York Sun.

Vt III.
1t is fact that reciprocity has not yet
been granted to Cuba by the United States
1t is likewise a disgrace and a shame to our
own country that Congress adjourned with
out enacting this measure of friendship.
justice. good policy and good faith. In
view Of the overwhelming and unmistaka-
bIe sentiment of the people of the ITnited
States. it Is not likely that another session
will pass without such legislation as shall
remove from us this great reproach.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
A Flippant Query,

DO you think said the bright young
woman, that people write best when they
derive their inspiration from personal ex-
perence?"
undoubtedly.' answered the earnest lit
terateur. why do you ask?"
L was wondering whether the person
who wrote it's always the darkest Just be-
fore dawn was IN the habit of staying I'D
all night
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Suit Department,

Navy Blue Cheviot Eton Suit, light weight
FANCY collar. Hnlined skirt finished with taffeta
bands; size So Reduced from s21 90 10 $3.50
l Tan Venetian Tailor made Suit, silk lined Eton
jacket; size 80 Reduced from $3.50 10 S9T5.
20 White Shirt Waists, trimmed with tucks and
embroidery sizes 81 to AZ. Reduced from 81 so
and $6.08 to $3.50 each.
10 White China Silk Waists. trimmed with lace
Insertion and tuckins; sizes 80 and "a. Reduced
from 81 6S to s.. so each
Third floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
The Danger of a Little knowledge.

Don't You sometimes regret that YOU
did not devote more time to your educa-
tion in early life?'
NO, sir answered the Tammany poll
nclan. IF l had learned to talk gram
matical the voters in my district woul,1
think 1 was putin on airs and driftin'
away from the hearts of the people,
Evening star., 1902-08-07

to animals and disorderly conduct. Such
jokers are everywhere and their peculiar
practices are constantly causing serious
trouble. Their ideas of humor require dras-
tic correction, and in view of the palpable
inadequacy of the charges filed against this
Gotham pranker special legislation directed
at him and his class would seem to be JUS
tifiable.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
The End of Tracy.

The outlaw Tracy died as he lived, desper-
atsIy and spectacularly. The western peo-
Pile probably breathe more freely since they
learned beyond the possibility of a mistake
that this desperate man had taken his
life OF course il was assured that in the
course of time he would be rounded up and
captured, dead or alive. But so successful
had he been in Guiding his pursuers for
weeks. so ingenious were his devices, so
successful all his ruses and schemes, that
there seemed no end to his good fortune
Had there been large reward for his
capture doubtless the chase might have
dwindled and perhaps even been abandoned
altogether after time, but Tracy would
eventually have come to his legitimate end
The man was wholly bad despite the re-
ports Of his alleged gallantry and mock
heroism. He shot his companion treacher-
ously. firing before the prearranged signal
In a duel between them. That he did not
kill wantOnly all ne cornered in his flight is
no tribute to his humanity. but rather to a
regard for his store of ammunition But
so peculiar were the circumstances of his
flight. so exceptional and spectacular his
success. that a sentiment was beginning to
form which actually favored his escape
Probably there were many people who felt
that they would be glad to learn of his
final evasion of the posses into a foreign
country beyond the reach of extradition
papers There is always lurking regard
for the under dog, and this particular under
dog had proved himself nerVy and desper-
ate and a good fighter, though not always
a fair one. He had, moreover the quality
OF command which is highly admired in
men. SO 1t IS well that he has been brought
To an end before he had evaded capture so
long as To evoke the actual sympathy of
the people. II is well. too, that ne was
taken dead. Had he been captured alive
and placed on trial the recounting of his
adventures in court would have awakened
an interest not wholly normal. He cheated
the gallows. as the phrase runs, but he
spared the country a shocking recital of
criminal deeds.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Campaign Fireworks.

The politician through the land
Goes seeking milk and honey;
He burns a lot of red-fire and
He also burns his money.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Bows Department.

Is Double breasted Norfolk Jacket and Eestia
Suits, excellent quality; sizes to L. Reduced
from $500, $500, 6T5, 81 so and $3.50 81 T5
.ach.
s. ., TO- IL, II and Is. Reduced from So 90 to
81 so each
3 Wash Sailor Suits: size 3. Reduced from 81 90
and 81 % TO SOC. each
Third floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Corset Department.

2 pairs French Corsets straight front; size %.
Reduced from $12. 90 to 500 pair.
3 pairs French Corsets, embroidered batiste.
straight 'front.' sizes p, % and "a. Reduced from
S12. 90 to s.. 80 pair.
3 pairs French Corsets- embroidered eouti!,
straight front; sizes 20. q and %. Reduced from
S. 10 to 1856 pair.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Looking for the Worst.

After ALL said the man with a snatter-
ing of science, "the diamond is only a form
OF carbon Under certain conditions it can
be burned like coal
Yes, answered the practical person;
but coal isn't as expensive as diamonds
yet
Evening star., 1902-08-07

The fact that the king has so far pro-
gressed toward health as to make coro-
nation possible is a matter for more pro-
found rejoicing in England than the coro-
nation itself
Evening star., 1902-08-07

The list of casualties in the South Caro-
lima campaign is rather disappointing when
one considers the peculiar sensitiveness Of
the candidates and the calber of the orna-
mentS they wear
Evening star., 1902-08-07

And now the army is unprepared for at
tack by the navy. Somehow. armies in
America, in England, everywhere, appear
to have the habit of not being ready.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Life insurance companies now advise
their clients to participate in South Ameri-
can revolutions instead of patronizing
health resorts
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Millinery Department.

Tan Straw Hat, trimmed with malne. pink
roses and foliage Reduced from $1,000 TO So 90.
leghorn Straw Hat. trimmed with pink liberty
satin ribbon. and black. white and yellow daisies
Reduced from 500 to 800.
Trimmed Bonnets, in black and white. black
and tan aud all black. Reduced from s.. 90 and
$500 TO 500 each
Trimmed Walking Hats. In white and blue and
white and brown Reduced from $500 to S1.00
each.
Second floor Tenth st
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Shoe Department.

Is pairs Wemens Tan Kid Oxfords. turn sols,
medium and full round military heel; sizes 4. 4ia
and I AA-3La. and a. A B-3 C-5hs ID.
Reduced from $500 to 81 so pair.
20 paiFs Misses Tan Russia Calf Lace Shoes,
spring heel. light welt sole: sizes 21a to As TO
s B-3 to 5 C-2ls to AZ D. Reduced from s.. So
to 81 so pair.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

A large number of democrats are still
wondering how as bright talker as w. J.
Bryan could be fooled by 16 to /
Evening star., 1902-08-07
--AA~A-

The Standard Oil Company is a healthy
and interesting infant industry which alb
soiuteiy refuses to acknowledge any filial
obligation to the tariff
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Speaker Henderson says that the demo-
Gratis are, as usual, divided. The local
issues in several states indicate that they
are not only divided, but subdivided.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
a q
elf they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ien-one + St.-Cor. 10th.
(Entire building-'phone ''0ne-ffty.9

len-one + st.-Cor' 10TH
Entire building-'phone 'One-ffty."3
Ii you are out of the city
and in need of footwear you
can obtain just what you
would buy were you to come
to our store in person
through our mail order de-
partment. All that is neces-
sary is for you to send us an
outline of your foot drawn
on paper along with the num-
Der registered in your shoe
and we shall see that your
order receives immediate at
tention.
We have placed on sale an
immense assortment OF sum-
mer footwear at ten per cent
reduction. You will find it
the latest styles in all sizes.
Also deep reductions on
lines which have become
broken in size and assort-
inent and footwear which we
intend to discontinue the sale
of-ln many instances they
are marked just half the
original price.
For house and veranda
wear you should wear the
new barefoot sandals, and we
can safely say that our show
ing is the most complete one
in the city.
You find here footwear
tor sports of all sorts-shoes
made especially for riding,
golfng, yachting, tennis, etc.
For wear at the seashore
we show canvas and linen
footwear in many styles.
This sort of footwear is pref
cradle to leather, as the salt
air and ocean sands are dis
astrous to leather.
B. RICH'S SONS,
High-grade Footwear
len-one F St.-Cor. 10th.
1t
Evening star., 1902-08-07

In order to insure against overtaxing the
kings nerves the small boy with the can
non cracker WILL of course, be barred at
the coronation
Evening star., 1902-08-07

| The farmers are not buying as many gold
| bricks as they used to, but American mil
lionaires continue to play poker with stran-
| gers ocean liners.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

General Jake Smith has at least shown
that he can take his medicine when his
turn comes The soldierly composure with
which he accepts punishment is a disap-
pointment to those who regarded him as
tornado of wrath. Whatever his previous
career may have been, his present attitude
reflects credit on army discipline.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
.->~A->

The Pennsylvania Railway Company is
Justified in limiting that possibly New York
is quite as much interested in having better
terminal facilities as the railway companv
Evening star., 1902-08-07

against hospitality to Prince Henry as a
form of toadyism did not get any scarf
mir
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Count Castellane maintains his record as
the most expensive if not the most valua-
bic of husbands
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Refrigerator Department.

! Refrigerator, for game fish, with separate
compartments; inside glass lid Reduced from
$1400 to $500.
Water Coolers. galvanized iron lined. III gallon
capacity. Reduced from 81 .25 to soc. each.
Water Coolers. galvanized iron lined, 3-gallon
capacity. Reduced from 81 .s5 to 81 90 each.
Water Coolers. porcelain lined oak case, 4-gal-
Ion capacity. Reduced from 81 so to $3.50 each.
Fourth foor.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Perhaps the London Saturday Reviews
talk about crushing the United States"
merely means that the office cat is nor n,
duty.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

so lar as the profits on beef are con-
cerhed' the race is obviously to the Swift
and the Armour
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Mr.. Carmack should not be too sure of
democratic success in New England until
re has observed the demonstrations during
President Roosevelts visit to that part of
the country
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Efforts will be made to induce Prince
Chen to linger in New York city. Possibly
II would be just as well to let him go
through the metropolis rapidly 1t would be
unfortunate for him to accept Mr.. Devery's
campaign as typical of American states
marshiD
Evening star., 1902-08-07
China Department.

china Department.
American Porcelain Dinner Set. two pieces
missing. Reduced from $500 to $1f.4.
12-piece Toilet Set several pieces damaged.
Reduced from 80 to $500.
Odd Decorated English Porcelain Covered Veee-
table Dishes. Reduced from 81 so to Soc. each
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Mems Department.

[.
% suits Mems Madras Pajamas: sizes 3 and C.
Reduced from $2a9 and 81 30 to S1.Gg suit
30 Mems Bathing Suits Reduced from 81 90
200, $a5 and $500 to Toe. s1.50 81 % and
50. so each. Wv
3s pairs Mems White Half Hose, In cotton and
Isle thread: embroidered and lace effects Re-
duced from soc. to 23c. pair.
First floor
Evening star., 1902-08-07
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An English actress became natura. .zed
In order that she might run cattle ranch.
Thus does America progress in recognition
as headquarters for art
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Fridays Bargain in
Pillow Cases.

1000 45x36- inch Pillow Cases. made of the rem
nants of wide sheeting, from Utica and Other
well-knuwn brands
Special price, Ioc. each.
Second floor.