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Evening star., 1902-01-03
New York Ambitions.

When Bird S. Coler. after accepting Office
At the hands Of Tammany Hall. turned
against Tammany's boss and held him I'M
TO scorn, people wondered what his pur-
pose might be- In soon developed He
wanted to run for governor and his calcu-
lation was that kick at Mr. Croker
would help him up state. He was mis-
taken in that Mr.. Croker controlled the
state convention and easily defeated Mr
Coler. He likewise made Mr. Coler's nomt-
nation for mayor last fall impossible
When Edward NJ Shepard. after denounc-
Ing Tammany and all OF It's works I'm the
severest terms, accepted Tammany's nomi-
nation for mayor people wondered what
that might mean. What was there about
the mayoralty of Greater New York to in
doce man OF Mr.. Shepard's standing to
eat his own words. and put himself at the
head OF the brigands he had held up to exc
Grafton? II soon developed. He had hopes
Of making the mayoralty the stepping-stone
to the governorship. and in 1904 becoming
his party's candidate for President of the
United States. He missed the mayoralty.
but Ii is reported that he still has hopes of
the governorship, and that Mr. Croker is
supporting his ambition.
When Perry Belmont announced hin. self
for Congress and engaged in a contest for
the nomination which brought him into col
lision with Croker people wondered what
that might mean? Why should this rich
banker. who had had taste of Congress,
and who IL successful would find himself in
the present Congress as only a member of
the minority. exert himself so to obtain
Evening star., 1902-01-03
China and Reform.

As the Chinese court nears Pekin, on its
leisurely and costly return journey. it is
evident that both the foreign representa-
tives in the capital and the members of the
court are somewhat anxious as to the turn
affairs will take after the re-estabishment
of the government at the old stand. Evil
dences of pro-Boxer disposition among
those who dominate the court are con-
stantly appearing, while on the other hand
the emperor recently issued an edict COM
manding the officials of Kan 500 province
to punish those guilty OF the murder of
Belgian priest. In former times there was
wide difference between the issue of such
an edict and it's practical effect. In the
dark days prior to the Boxer outbreak COM
mands Of this nature were sent occasion
ally from Pekin and resulted merely In the
rounding up OF few cheap substitutes and
their execution as proxies for the really re-
sponsible persons. 1t does not yet clearly
appear whether this deceptive practice is
to prevail under the new order.
1t may be assumed that as long as Tsi
An remains in actual power at Pekfn there
will be deception and double dealing. 1t ia
impossible that she has learned the lesson
of the necessity of permanent reform of
methods and motives taught by the affairs
of 1900. Her disposition is that of a craft
fntriguer, reactionary, her stubborn con-
servatism founded upon centuries of Gus
tom. She is surrounded by men of the
same nature, doubtless more radical than
she In their willingness to defy the powers
even with full appreciation of the costli-
ness of the mistakes of a year and a half
ago The suppression of the only independ-
ent newspaper in Pekin and the closing of
the industrial school recently organized at
the capital by philanthropic Cinnamon,
ooth ny order OF the governor Of the city.
are fairiy to be considered as examples of
"hat the empress party will seek to ac-
compiish Dit by bit as soon as the court Is
re-est ablished
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Miss Stones Release Reported.

The report that Miss Stone, the captured
American missionary, has been released by
the Bulgarian brigands is pleasing and
there is a disposition to credit 1t, even
though 1T has not yet been fully confirmed.
The negotiations for her ransom have been
tedious and marked with many disappoint-
ing features.
II appears that her captors have been
persuaded that they cannot hope to secure
more than the $4,000 now in the hands Of
the government for ransom, and that they
have agreed to accept this sum and to re-
lease Miss Stone on her pledge not to dis
close the identity or the movements of her
captors under threat to wreak vengeance.
II the promise is not kept upon the Ameri-
can missionary stations In the Balkans. II
remains to be seen whether the government
will feel itself bound by this condition and
deferred by the threat from proceeding Wig
orously against the Turkish government
when once the captive has been safely re-
stored to her friends. The porte is under
some suspicion In this affair, with more or
less reason appearing In the records of past
affairs. At the same time there Is a conn
ter belief that the Bulgarian revolutionary
committee Is the real criminal These two
theories are opposed to each other. for II
the revolutionists stole Miss Stone for the
sake OF the ransom, to aid their cause
against Turkeys suzerainty. the govern
ment at Constantinople cannot possibly
have been cognizant of the enterprise.
Then, again, 1t is possible that both the
cries are false and that the brigands are in
dependent of both Turkey and Bulgaria
Brfsandage has hourished as an industry
in the Balkans for generations, and there
mas been more or less government con-
niVance at the crimes practiced in its name
The hope Of the United States Is that the
stone case may result in such a strong
representation to the porte on the subject
OF the security Of travel in the Balkans
'nat some stringent measures of reform
will be undertaken in good faith
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Mr. T,,,m.n ON stormy Petrels.

Here is richness, In an interview given
In Memphis yesterday Senator Tillman Is
quoted as saying:
Personally like Mr. Roosevelt. L think
he is an honest man, striving to do right
But l must admit the conviction that ne Is
utterly incapable of performing the duties
of the President of the United states as
they should be performed. He is too much
of a story petrol He can't fly when the
wind is not high. Many of his acts are not
only radical. they are rash"
This must receive attention. If there Is
an authority on wind in this country 1t Is
the senior senator from South Carolina
IL there is a Judge in this country OF the
stormy petrol In politics it is he. Likened
often himself to that bird, he should know
his own when he sees 1t. Rash himself, In
both acts and utterances, beyond anything
known OF any other man In our public ar
fairs, he should know rashness by the back.
When therefore this stormy petrol from
South Carolina sounds his warning about
the stormy petrol in the White House; when
this rashest of rash democrats laments tho
rashness of this rash republican; when we
are advised by this authority on squalls
to look out for squalls. then. good people. 1t
Is time to stop and think.
But why should Mr.. Tillman decry his
Has he an idea that Mr.. Roosevelt can fly
higher than he can. and keep on wing
longer? Does he shudder at the thought
that Mr.. Roosevelt may make rashness a
drug on the market? Is Othello alarmed
for his occupation? Why not take the more
cheerful view of matters? Why not con-
slider that Mr.. Roosevelt may bring the
country to a liking for high winds, stormy
petrels, rashness, and all that sort of thing?
And If he should, what more likely than
that the democracy in 1904 will find itself
obliged-if the figure Of speech Is not too
yiolent-to fight the devil with fire? Why
not, in that event. play stormy petrol
against stormy petrol, rashness against
rashness? And If the democracy should
turn in search Of such presidential candi-
date need It go far. or could it make
mistake? Would not the choice be unani-
nous?
Mr.. Tillman may not be in the best mood
at present for appraising men or casting po-
htical horoscopes. He Is still too close to
the Booker Washington dinner. He spoke
Of that In his Memphis interview, and evil
IDENTIFY it interferes with his Judgment and
powers of discrimination. A little later,
and We shall probably hear from him in
different key. and according to his natural
tastes. The part Of the philosopher the
conservative statesman. the guide toward
clear skies and smooth waters. is foreign
to the accepted estimate of his talents. He
may play it very earnestly, but he cannot
hope to play it convincingly. The country
will accept him only in full paint and with
all his feathers
Evening star., 1902-01-03
The Negro Exhibit at Charleston.

The negroes are making special exhibit
at the Charleston exposition. and Wednesday
turned over their building to the exposition
authorities. Thomas E. Miller. at one time
representative in Congress from South
Carolina and now president Of the South
Carolina Colored College. delivered the ad-
dress, and in the course of 1t said:
/ Let me say here that there is no such
thing as social equality anywhere in the
world. and that no sane white man or
negro should pay any attention to the
clatter about social equality, for it is all
boSh to talk about it,. No sensible negro
aims at 1t or expects 1t.
The occasion was one not warranting po-
litical references, or Mr.. Miller might with
truth have added that the talk, recently
revived. about social equality between
whites and blacks is the cheapest sort OF
'clatter." designed solely for political ef-
feet. No white man with the sense he was
born with feels the slightest uneasiness on
the subject, and no negro. with the ca
pacity to succeed, and who is now laboring
to succeed, has other than an intelligent
conception of what success really means.
This ''clatter" will fail of its object. When
those who are indulging in 1t find some
thing worth their while they will turn to
that, and leave the sensationalism Of the
gutter to gutter-snipes. There isn't a
presidency Of the United States in ''clatter."
Meanwhile. all good men, white or black,
will rejoice at this negro exhibit at Charles
ton. and will wish for 1t the respectful at
tention of all visitors. The negro cannot do
better than improve every opportunity to
show to the public the progress he Is making
as useful and self-respecting citizen. His
offerings are as yet necessarily crude. His
apprenticeship has been short. and his
drawbacks have been numerous. He cam
not In reason be expected to lay before the
world at this day such fruits as only long
time and skillful training and arduous ap-
plication produce. His merit lies in having
improved his small talent. and in inviting
the notice to 1t of those whose approval is
OF value. and who will rate him the higher
as a man for his labors.
The blathering politician in referring to
the negro wrinkles his brow and declares
that after nearly forty years Of freedom
he is a hopeless problem as citizen. He
Is anything but that. In his best estate
he shows thrift. capacity. self-respect and
usefulness He owns his home, he pays his
debts. and he educates his children. But
how short Is the period Of forty years in
the development of a race! Give the worthy
negro chance. And particularly as the
politicians are losing their grip on him, and
men of his own race, like Thomas E. Miller
and Booker T. Washington, are Tightening
theirs
Evening star., 1902-01-03

such a place? 1t Is whispered now that
Mr.. Belmont has his eyes on the governor
ship of New York, and hopes to reach Al
bany by the way of Washington.
And where Is Mr.. Stanchfield, who got
such a beating at the polls in 1900? And
where is Mr.. Sulzer, who has been patient
Iy waiting his turn for long time? And
where is Mr.. Mcclellan. whom Mr.. Croker
has been grooming for something higher?
And what says David B. Hill on the sub
ject Of all these conflicting ambitions? He
urged Mr.. Coler's nomination for governor
in 1900. but Will he do so again next time?
He ought to have a voice in this matter,
and especially democratic success in
New York then might indicate the party's
presidential candidate for 1904
The empire state therefore, always inter-
esting In politics. was never more inter-
esting than now. Something is doing there,
and will be from now until the meeting Of
the next democratic national convention.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
belmont Humble. croker.

The humiliation of Richard Croker by
Perry Belmont Is complete. The aspirant
for seat in the House has now routed the
boss in convention, before the board of cleo.
tion and in the courts. and yesterday MrA
Croker's representative called on Mr.. BEL
mont and sued for peace. The candidate
named Independently in the Tammany In
terest to embarrass Belmont has been
tipped or to withdraw from the field. This
is new policy for Croker to pursue. It is,
Evening star., 1902-01-03
LanRuaXe.

Language. whose mighty spell coui~ raise
Mankind from dull and british ways.
Which teaches empty air to frame
The hero-making word Of fame
Language, which formed ambitious plan,
When Caesar ruled his fellow-man,
Which told the passion and the woe
OF lovers true, like Romeo.
Language, the first Of all our arts,
Yet simplest index of our hearts:
Language. to which our caps we doff-
Is now most used in talking golf,
Evening star., 1902-01-03
The American Orange,

From the New York Tribune.
The exceptional cold of several days and
nights this month has put the orange
growers of California and Florida to their
trumps, and they have been exceedingly
busy in their efforts to save their orchards
Bonfires and stoves have been used freely
and at heavy expense on the Pacific coast.
and throughout central and south Florida
II the American orange crop Is rescued
from the deadly grip Of frost this winter
and every one hopes it will belt will be
saved like brand from the burning
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Contract.

The man who entered politics
Is often much surprised
To find his virtues by his friends
So strongly advertised.
And likewise 1t will surely make
Him very sick and sad
To find his foes can picture him
So marvelously bad.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

The steel trust, which has by Mr.. Car
negie's beneficence been brought into prom
inence as a more or less remote factor in
philanthropy. has acquired an immense
acreage Of GOAL lands. Now let the barons
who have been arbitrarily increasing the
cost of fuel tremblei
Evening star., 1902-01-03
T1f for Tat.

Il don't see why you keep proposing to
me- says Miss Cayenne. II have never
given you any reason to suspect that
would ever change my mind" ~,
That's just It," answered Willie WISH
ington seriously. Il know your mind is
made up. Therefor I feel perfectly safe tn
paying you the highest tribute of esteem
which 1t is possible to offer"
Evening star., 1902-01-03

General Weyler has issued q decree pre-
venting army officers from marrying before
they are old enough to realize the impor-
tance Of the step and rich enough to sup
port wife. The general will be writing
heart-to-heart talks next
Evening star., 1902-01-03

England is now being called upon to de-
eide many interesting points Of precedence.
For some reason the man who sews the
buttons on the coronation trousers insists
on thinking himself better than the one
who puts the studs in the coronation shirt
It Is most delicate question. and it is no
wonder that British society is more or less
shaken
Evening star., 1902-01-03

The country can rest assured that the ex-
ample Of Senators Tillman and McLaurin
will be sufficient to prevent Senators Hanna
and Foraker from ever taking up the coun-
try's time with challenges to resign.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
BUsfneaa.

SO you won't let me play Hamlet! /"
said Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
'Emphatically, no." answered the mana
GER
you have no respect for the character
of the great Dane"
Now my dear Storm!' was the soothing
rejoinder. what does the public care about
great Danes? What they want is the blood
hounds in Uncle Toms Cabin
Evening star., 1902-01-03

The daughter Of the Apache chief Gero-
nino Is to marry one OF the wealthiest
men in Texas. Let us cheer up. America
may soon have an aristocracy of its own.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

The troubles in South America offer g.
temptation to the countries involved to
make some undesirable investments in the
line Of out-of-date warships.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Byron made reputation by deriding his
critics. There are no critics of sufficient
Importance to enable Alfred Austin to re-
peat the performance, if he were able to
Evening star., 1902-01-03

A number of good advertisers in Congress
VIII subscribe to the merits Of publicity"
as an influence in American political life.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Senator Quay intends to write a book.
This enterprise may be regarded as one of
the most important crises of an extremely
critical career.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Night Gowns.

-o. -Muslih; good quality: yoke trimmed with
SOC. tncks and insertion.
soc. -Nesi'a edee good a''''''' YOKE Oh '''A' anu
Cambria; good quality;rV neck; trimmed
~. with insertion tucks and edge.
-Cambric; square neck. trimmed with
/oC. hemstitched tucks and ribbon.
$oo t9on eks lsh ane ease WIN
$Ioo csm6r,S; smproiaers square neek' trimmed WIN
oo se %isn on
and sleeves.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

1t is hoped that China after repairing the
Forbidden City and paying indemnities will
perceive that the Boxers cost more than
they are worth.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Marconi and several other inventors
promise to make the year 1902 one of the
most remarkable in the entire CHRONOLOGICAL
system
Evening star., 1902-01-03
A Good Motto.

From the Baltimore American.
Few laws and good ones make q capital
motto for q brand-new legislature.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Unbiased.

Il trust" said one practical politician,
that you will approach the election in an
absolutely unbiased spirit
Il shall,' answered the other. II have
received equal amounts Of money from both
sides"
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Mr.. Bryan has not been able to explain
to his own satisfaction this extraordinary
and persistent prosperity.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Mayor Low will proceed to business with
all the encouragement that the worst
wishers Of Tammany ought to give a sin
cere reformer.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

About the only creditable thing to be
noted in Devery's biography is the fact
that he once tried to be polite to Carrie
Nation
Evening star., 1902-01-03

That esteemed contributor to the out-of-
town press, Mr.. Thomas Rott, is again at
work chronicling the doings of Washington
society
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Croker q Golfer.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Mr.. Richard Croker is going to Lakewood
to play golf. His failure to play politics
successfully In New York Is no doubt the
incentive for the change.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Long Skirts.

Long SK1ruS. :
d, -Cambric; umbrella founce; trimmed with
pl.OO insertion, tucks and lace.
cY ~ -Cambric; umbrella founce Of lawn; trim
p1.Oo med with two rows OF torchon insertion
and lace. -.
$500 sWo srs Sf pans &c with
- - sertfon and rudle. 80
G. ~ -Cambric; lawn rufie; trimmed with deep
pNf'oO embroidery and tucks.
Second foor-Tenth Ut.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Devery.s Tears.

From the New York World.
Devery evidently decided not to "die un-
wept." even il he had to shed the tears
himself.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
New York,s MOraI..
m the Indianapolis News.

A tragedy by D'Annunzio has been pro-
nounced too immoral for the Italian public.
What run 1t ought to have in New York.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Tomorrow, Saturday, Begins Our Twenty=First
january Sale of MUSLIN Underwear
For Women Misses Children.
o s hpp nd dhmeypk of uJanay
eo of
mentwe have ys shown
h
arc manyc cases.
t t for we nntea the eaorfceo of
workmanship
IN sizes fo extra
Gowns
o dd dimpo n exlui sand
hinIa ayh
that sinrnsna h hebetw wehaeeer ared
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Not q Bankrupt Act.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Venezuela has formed a very erroneous
idea of the Monroe doctrine If she thinks
1t Is a bankruptcy act
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Young Misses Stylish Norfolk Jackets lined
throughout with satin; made very jaunty-soune-
thing new and desirable-dark blue and gray; sizes
IL, II, 16 and 18.
$1,000. Were $I2.5o.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Girls Winter Long Cloaks, Of rich boucle cloth,
made with shoulder cape back and 'front.' empire
yoke with box plaits running entire length front
g. 10. IL and IA.
$I4.5o. Were $1,000 to $1,000.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Drawers.

Drawers. =
~. Muslin; umbrella style: trimmed with
~. wide rufhe and tueks. -..-
-Cambric; wide rufHe; trimmed with
5OS. ticks and embroidery.
soc. '1mses siseSsa ~aSs saels ss trimmed win nsn
-Nainsook cambria or muslin: trimmed
/oC. with wide rHhie, of embroidery. t
Evening star., 1902-01-03


Table Cloths.
200 Damask Table Cloths.
2x2 yards-$I. so each.
2x2H yards-$I.88 each.
2x3 yards-$2.25 each.
% Napkins to match-$I. so doz.
81 Napkins to match-$2.oo doz. 4
200 Double Satin Damask Table
Cloths.
2x2 yards 50 each.
2x2N yards-$4.5o each.
2x3 yards-$5.25 each.
21zx2H yards-$o.oo each.
2zx3 yards-$7. 20 each.
21zx4 yards-$o.oo each.
IS Napkins to rnatch-$4-5o doz.:
a. Napkins to match-$5.oo doz.
Second floor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Many Marriages. but On. WIFE

1Hy MHFrIHBes, Dut One WIG.
From the Atlanta Journal
We trust the Senate will not object to-
Mr.. Depew on account of his recent plural
MARRIAGES
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Short Skirts.
roc &C -mbric: deep rufie; cluster Of tucks
OoS. and hem.
d, 1,, -Cambric; umbrella nounce Of lawn; trim
p1.OO med with clusters Of tucks.
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Infants Wear.
Dresses.

ooc -Nainsook; full from the neck; trimmed
S9e. with neat embroidery.
25c sH ra ana nsct aubSasd
1 and years.
roc White Nainsook, Lawn and Ginrham.
w. Hubbard and Bishop styles; trimmed
with insertion and hemstitched ruffes
Evening star., 1902-01-03

'~@~@ january Special Sale of
Girls and Young Misses Winter Wraps.
u
men
ano high hehaader
Evening star., 1902-01-03
Chef1aiseS.
Corset Covers.
COrsets.

COrsets.
1rc W. B.; white coutil; erect form; top
~. finished with wide satin ribbon; sizes
1S to 25. Regular price, $1.0O.
/ ,ro w. c. c.; white, pink and blue coutiI: !:
~ sizes 1S to %. Regular price, 81 90.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

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$ @ ss = $ I'll ~ II E$s @ % s$= @ = : @ = = % @ IDS @ @ $ $ = ] &C. @
l WreS1
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81 i X $. --
aoren 80
Another Lot of Japanese Fern Balls.
Japanese eFrnBa which
in mroomp
door, @
Evening star., 1902-01-03

DIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected Win tne
omce but .Imply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
menfs, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

200 Double Damask Table Cloths.
2x2 yards-$3.oo each.
2x2H yards-$3.75 each.
2x3 yards-$4.5o each.
2x3H yards-$5.25 each.
2x4 yards-$6.oo each.
! 2Hx2H yards-$4.5o each.
2Hx3 yards-$5.4o each.
2Hx3H yards-$6.3 80 each.
2Hx4 yards-$7.2o each.
IS Napkins to match-$3.oo doz.
81 Napkins to match-$4.oo doz.
Bed Spreads.
100 Fringed Crochet Bed Spreads
full size; Marseilles pattern.
$I.oo each.
Evening star., 1902-01-03

A special rack Of little Girls Three-auarter Win
ter Cloaks comprising the leading shades and
cuts and Including many half fitting backs and
empire shapes I de Iiiik lined throughout and
rows of stitching nole1pr less literally used as
trimmings. Fashionable shades OF tan, brown,
maroon and ca stor; sizes to IA.
$I2.5 so. Were ST. 100 and $I6. 50.
Girls Winter Cloaks of heavy wide vale chew
LOT: empire Style finished with velvet piping and
fne stitching-daA brown and navy-siaes 8. 10
$780, We're $12.5o.
Third afaeveHth st..
Evening star., 1902-01-03
., Woodward & LOthrOD.
New York-WASIIINGTON-
4 IL Until further a

Has just begun Preparations for this sale have been going
lots of strictly goods be offered average saving
Table Cloths, Napkins and Towels given special shown
Evening star., 1902-01-03

Waists.
| 2sc. Cambria: made full; two rows Of buttons
I ~ at waist. ~