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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Russia's Unwelcome Girls.

Strange news comes from Russia that or
ders have been issued in a certain province
to apply the knout henceforth to peasants
who shall become the fathers of girls. The
census reports have lately, it is said. indi-
Gated growing preponderance of the gen.
tier six, and the government, not being
ready to organize Amazonian armies. is
alarmed at the prospect Hence the COM
mand that the rearing of boys shall be en-
couraged-or. rather. that OF girls discour-
aged. DR.. Schenck being dead his sons
promise to propagate his theory that it Is
possible to control the sex of children yet
to be born. But these young men can
hardly hope to solve at once the problem
which now confronts the luckless Russian
peasant What Is he to do? Over in
France Russia's ally. the population Is de-
creasing without reference to sex 1t would
seem that Russia Is likely to find herself in
the same predicament II she persists In ap-
plying the knout for the ofYense of bringing
girls into the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Street Fruit STANDS.

1t is unpleasant TO learn that lecturer
be fore the Massa chusetts Institute of Tech
nology recently declared that he secured
140, 100000 germs of all sorts from the skins
of fruit filling only a single pint, taken at
random from a street stand. He declared
that as long as our streets are kept in their
present dirty, dusty condition the open-air
fruit stand is a menace to the public health
and should be abolished All but the per-
fectly smooth-coated fruits harhor bacilli by
the thousands. The public seems to de-
mand these convenient sources of supply
regardless of their dangers, but all fruit
purchased from peddlers or hucksters out
of doors should be carefully peeled before
being eaten. Candy should not be allowed
as street merchandise save In some form
of sealed package. The sticky chewing
taffies sold from push carts at the curbs
are especially dangerous. Some forms of
candy are kept, to positive knowledge. for
weeks in exposed places. being handled over
and again by grimy fingers Of hesitating ur-
chins or by unciean vendors. The work OF
public sanitation will remain unfinished.
whatever else may be accomplished as long
as these possible mediums of disease ex-
change are allowed such currency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The Deyery Triumph.

The success of William S. Devery in New
York yesterday may prove to be blessing
in disguise. 1t ought to strengthen the
spirit of non-partisan local government from
one end of the city to the other. For Dew
eryism is but Tammanyism Full Tammany
control has always been secured by the
same methods that Mr.. Devery employed in
his race. The point has always been to
corral the gluttons and the guzzlers, the
toughs and the fioaters. and throw them in
a solid body on election day in favor Of a
government for Tammany and by Tam
many. The argument was put forward that
the laborer was worthy of his hire, and it
invariably prevailed after success at the
polls had been achieved. The commercial
metropolis of America is entitled to a gov
eminent on infinitely higher plane than
any that Tammany can give 1t; and now
that Tammany Is out and its true charac-
ter and methods have been so forcibly
illustrated by this man in the ninth dis
trict. reputable men of both parties having
banded together and rescued the town from
Tammany's clutch should stand together
and hold what they have gained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Relics.

There is line which divides the relic
hunter from the vandal but 1t is difficult
| to tell where 1t is. The line Is not only in
visible and intangible. but 1t Is q problem
to tell even where it should be drawn. In
the matter Of destructlveness there are
many Americans who can outvandal the
vandals. There Is one point Of difference
between the types which is clear. The real
vandal destroys what others would keep,
whereas the real relic hunter keeps what
others would destroy. Then. there Is a
funny phase in the character of the chronic
relic hunter which reminds one Of the ami
mails and birds that garner little fragments
Of glass or tin just because they shine.
1t is authenticated that when the Prince
of Wales, now King Edward, visited the
United States in 1860 shreds Of his neither
and outer garments were in great request.
Pillowcases that his royal head made Sec
ond-hand became Of greater value than
new silk. His simple touch made things
worth more than they had ever been worth
before There was magic in his laying on
Of hands.
What the public did to Emperor Williams
yacht when Prince Henry came to town is
well remembered. And this. despite the
lavish hand with which Prince Henry
lions and other bright trifles.
Relic hunters overcame the workmen en-
gagged in the renovation Of the White
House. and tid-bits of worm-eaten wood be-
came precious morsels on which their curl
osity might feed. Yet a chemical analysis
or a microscope would show these worm
eaten bits Of wood to be just like other
worm-eaten bits Of wood-not fit for fuel
and too rotten to white on.
A cane from Mount Vernon or the Her.
mitage is thought to be of greater value
than a cord of sawed and split oak fire
wood even though the sapling which made
the cane sprung from seed that fell from
tree which grew up untold years after Wash
ington or Jackson had found eternal rest.
Sometimes the Mount Vernon and Hermit
tage canes are made from trees that grew
in states of which Washington or Jackson
never heard OF course, this is perhaps
And now a military company in Meriden,
Conn, has bought as a relic fight of
steps up which President Roosevelt walked
when he visited that town, and one of the
wheels of the carriage wrecked by the troll
ley car is to be put on exhibition.
There are relics which some men collect
that are Of the nature of notes which serve
the purpose of recalling to the mind or
keeping fresh in the memory certain scenes
and places. But the usual relic hunter
does not think of this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Martinelli would, when appointed, hold close
relations with the government at this capf-
tai. Another story related how earnestly
Governor Taft had labored with the pope
in an effort to secure the appointment Of
an American prelate as apostolic delegate
to the Philippines. but without effect. Still
another story represented Governor Taft's
whole mission as failure, and the Vatican
as in a very unfriendly frame Of mind to-
ward the United States because Of our
''shirt-seeve diplomacy"
There were all sorts and conditions of
yarns. Some Of them were stupid. and
some palpably sensational. Some again were
awkward amplifications Of things having a
slender foundation of truth American SUBJ
jects seem to tangle up the European In
tellectuals very easily. and the matter of
the separation OF church and state here Is
especially difficult. Even in Cuba, at our
very doors, there was an idea months after
American control had been esta blshed that
the government should regulate the church
as well as the state. And IN far away Ma
Mia new church in opposition to the Ro-
man Catholic Church was established by
Filipinos during Governor Taft's absence
here. and in an effort to fix him in its
favor he was elected a vice president of the
organization!
Archbishop Ireland figures in a good deal
of the gossip sent from Rome to the United
States. He is probably the member Of the
American hierarchy best known there, and
he is much discussed in church circles all
over Europe. His Americanism has been
widely advertised, and his personal popu-
larity at home is well understood. For
some years his name has been mentioned in
connection with a cardinals nat and it has
required but little stretch of fancy to in
clude the President among those taking an
active interest in his promotion. The Presi-
dent Of course could with as little propriety
suggest a church appointment to the pope
as the pope could suggest a state appoint
ment to the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The Sign-Board Nuisance.

The advertising sign that ofYends by its
ugliness and makes riotous blots of inl1ar-
monious color about the city and mars the
landscape in the country is doomed. Pub
lie opinion is crystallIzing against 1t. The
time Is coming when a man may take a
walk without being shocked by chromatic
demands that he drink liver elixir for chills
and chilblains: take pills to make him lean
or fat: chew pre-digested fire plug tobacco;
clean his teeth with antitrust dentine, and
enthuse himself with the tropic blend of
carboiic acid. fusel Oil and tabasco. The
movement In the United States against
shrieking posters and obnoxious billboards
Ii daily gaining strength. Among the
cities which are conspicuously active In the
campaign against advertising pests are
Buffalo. Rochester and Chicago. The work
is growing In favor throughout Germany
Belgium and England.
The Prussian Landtag. at Its last ses-
sion. passed law to check the nuisance in
the rural districts. as 1t already had been
checked In urban areas. The law recites
that its object is to prevent the disfigure-
ment of places remarkable for their natural
beauty" and that the police authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
General Henderson's Defamation.

General Henderson's action is surprising.
In his statement simplifying his letter OF
declination he cuts the ground from under
his own feet. Let US consider the case as
he states 1t himself.
He is in favor of national supervision OF
trusts and so are the President and the
men who surround him. The republican
party is now committed to that policy. The
means for the accomplishment of this end
have yet to be devised One plan proposes
a strengthening by statute of the Sherman
antitrust law Another plan proposes an
amendment to the Constitution. The pres
ent discussion of the question has for its
express purpose the development Of sugges-
tions bearing upon that point. General
Henderson candidate for reelection to
Congress was expected to make contribu-
ton to the symposium.
The Iowa statesman does not believe that
the tariff is the mother of trusts. Nor does
his party believe It. The expression Is all
the other way. Senator Platt of Connect
cut at the Hartford republican convention
yesterday voiced the representative repub
Hcan sentiment On the subject. An attack
on protection as policy Is not on the re-
publican card. Free trade under the guise
OF Furnishing the trusts has 10 republican
Endorsement. TIE Iowa republican plat
form does not paiat Enthusiastically to free
trade.
General Henderson Is not in favor Of gen.
eral tarir revision at this time. Nor is his
party. No republican leader Is advocating
any such thing. There is n demand for
changes here and there, and IN that de-
mand General Henderson joins. He renews
his allegiance to the policy Of protection,
and In doing so simply takes his stand with
his party associates.
Reciprocity with Cuba and the general
both Mr. Mckinley and Mr. Roosevelt Gen.
eral Henderson fayers both Iolicies. The
Senate at its coming session is to be asked
to put them both into operation, and the
influence Of the administration is to be ex-
erted to that end. General Henderson as
Speaker Of the House will be expected to
add his influence to that of the President.
and some pique. One would not speak of
General Henderson except In terms Of high
respect. But his best friends must be pro-
foundry grieved by his action. If 1t sug-
gests Mr.. Reeds. 1t also suggests a diff
ference. Mr. Reed retired when no cam
paign was in progress. General Henderson
retires in the face OF the enemy. The bugles
everybody is failing in. But General Hen
derson sheathes his sword. He is brave
man, and IL the soldier spirit had domino ted
him at the moment he would not have taken
this step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

are empowered to prohibit outside of towns
such advertising notices or pictorial devices
as disfgure the landscape
In the report on the bill before its enact
ment it was said that ''the equitable inter-
est of all who love beautiful nature is in
questionthat is to say, OF most persons.
whatever their nationality may be. Nor
can we overlook the pecuniary loss that
will accrue IL the progress OF Disagreement
diminishes the profits from tourist traffic "
The people Of the fatherland are against
monstrous signs. and these people. no mat
ter what may be thought of their art con-
ceptions are admittedly practical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Church and State.

The Wisconsin Methodist conference has
addressed the following letter to the PresI-
dent:
I'VE see with pain in the press dispatches
q rumor that the Vatican has received from
President Roosevelt an intimation that he
would be personally pleased to see that
Archbishop ireland was created a cardinal
as a reward for the services he has rendered
the church and the state.
I'VE strongly doubt the correctness of this
rumor, for 1t does not seem possible that
the President OF the United States could
thus violate the spirit of tn. Constitution
of the United States. which requires the
complete separation OF the church and the
state and we hope TO see it authoritativeiy
denied"
There is probably good reason for every
body to strongly doubt this rumor. 1t Is
one Of series produced by the call of Gov
ernor Taft at Rome on his way back 10
Manila. One Interpretation of that visit
was that It established diplomatic re-
Iatsons between this government and the
vatican, and that the successor OF Cardinal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The Deadly Chuggernaut.
From the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
When you hear the "chug chug, chug'
of the chuggernaut and have forgotten te
put on your coat of mail with steel bump.
ers it will be we'll to take to the tall tim
Der. The alert and agile pedestrian may
dodge the chuggernaut If his auditory OF
olfactory nerves are keen and sensitive
If he can't hear its deadly 'chug, chug
chug' he may be able to catch a Whit OF
gasoline odor in time to get over the fence
climb a tree
But how about the luckless and helpless
individuals who are In the chuggernaut and
can't get out? No one Is foolhardy enough
to try to jump out of a machine that is
going twenty. forty or fifty miles an hour
They must go down to death and destruc-
ton with the chuggernaut when the chauf-
feur loses control Of the steering apparatus
or motor becomes unmanageable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Human Peculiarities.

Forth fares a man on pleasure bent;
The air is crisp. the sky Is blue;
Some creature comes with strength half
spent
And fingers feebly in his view
He smiles and kills it with a gun,
For that's his way of having fun.
He has enough and some to spare
To gain another's scanty store
He tolls with unremitting care,
And when It's won, looks round for more.
He cannot say just why it's done,
But that's his way of having fun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Playing With Fire.
From the Minneapolis Times.

tne hinnedpoIfs Timex.
What is this country coming to! 1t 10
actually proposed in Chicago to prosecute
the Master Plumbers Association on the
ground that 1t is a combination in restraint
of trade. One can imagine the astonish-
ment Of the United States district attorney
at such temerity on the part of residents
Of he windy city. The plumbers will turn
the tap of their vengeance upon such COM
plainants and we would not be in their
shoes for the wealth Of the Indies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Done for Filipinos.

From the New York Mall and Express
We deepen Manila harbor, and bring the
people OF the island nearer to the great
world by cheapening their freights; we
build roads In the islands, and start the
wheels of trade, agriculture and manufac-
ture. But that is the smaller of the two
great items In the account. We train the
people in self-government, and we send
their children to school. We free their
minds from their native fetichistic super
stitions. and turn them to thoughts of lib
erty and order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Reforming the Bow.
from the Hartford Time

From the Hartford Times.
Boys clubs, which have for their object
to keep the streets clean, are being organ
lied in the north end Of Boston. 1t Is an
admirable way to teach the civic idea
'how to shoot in young heads, and the
plan Is likely to be adopted in other places
If the children can be educated to insist
on the avoidance of litter in the streets the
next generation will witness a great I'M
provement in the habits Of the people in
this respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The South's Opportunity.
From the Chicago Inter-ocean.

From the Chicago Interocean.
1t would seem that II the people of Flor
ida and southern California knew their
business they would now be showing, In in
terestingiy written and properly displayed
Advertisements. how the average northern
family can make money by moving into a
country for the winter where the price of
coal does not make any difference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
SHOOTING STARS.
A Convenient Quantity.

People always like a man who never
kicks" said the person who is endeavoring
to make the world brighter and better.
"Of course they do" answered Mr.. Big
gins. They have every reason to like him.
He simply stands aside without protest and
let's them help themselves to what belongs
to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Not Working Gratis.

II jes' hyud." said Uncle Raspberry dat
dey's law agin buyin' votes"
"Of course: and a very good law it is"
We'll 1 specks SO. But wants to tell
you dat any white gemman dat gifts me to
vote fob him fob muffin will have to COM
pensatiate liberal foh de damage to my
se'f-reSpeck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

The rumor that the President declined to
submit his speeches to senators to be blue
penciled Is not as hard to reconcile with
the probabilities as some OF the airy gossip
that has been set ahoat from Oyster Bay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Big Bill Deyery expects to be in a posi-
ton before tong to get back with liberal
interest the money he invested in free pic
MICS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
7 Travelling Goods
For Students.
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for travelling. Especial considera-
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travelling equipments for those going
away to school or college, and moth
ing will be found wanting in this
line.
AS special values we offer:
24-ireh Genuine Gowhide Leather Suit Cases,
brown and russell: Irish linen lined: inside straps
and hinges riveted on; leather protected corners;
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$3.50 each.
Special line Of Holdalls and carryalls, all sizes
less than regular prices
75c. to $3.50 each.
Our W. & L. Special Trunk is constructed of
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best maileable iron clamps; double dowel bolts on
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Sizes 28 to 40 inches.
$500 to $1,000.
Basement. Equitable building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Special line of Holdalis and CarryaIls, all sizes
less than regular prices.
75c. to $3.50 each.
"Antherea,"
The New Silk Lining.

We are now showing in Lining
Department, adjoining Dress Goods,
"Antherea," the new silk lining.
Antherea is entirely different in
make, finish and wearing qualities
from any other which has ever been
produced in this country. The
modest price of the material, COM
bined with unusual merit, makes it
the most sought after silk lining that
is produced.
Antherea is made in every shade,
including black and white.
Width, Io inches.
Price, SIC. the yard.
Main noor-Tenth 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Roberts Stone
Water Filters.

We recommend Roberts Stone
Water Filters, which fit on any fau-
Get and are as nearly germ proof as
any stone filter can be. We sell
these filters on three days trial. If
not then satisfactory they can be re-
turned and money will be refunded.
We call especial attention to these
styles:
Roberts style. sslvaniued-lron finish. =. $2.oo
Roberts style. nickel finish. ........... 4<.o ~
Extra Stones for Roberts Filters. Ea. OOS'
Larger sizes for large families and boarding
houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Mr.. Bryan will soon be left with a mo-
nopoly of IS to l stock. But there is not
much chance, of his getting it in the po-
litical market again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

It is pleasant to note the entire absence
of jealousy between Tom L. Johnson and
w. J. Bryan. There is no sign of an argu-
ment as to which shall be considered the
star performer in Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

There Is a disposition among some poiti-
| clans to assume that President Roosevelt
ought to be the one man In the country
who is not talking about the coal strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

1t is not at all unlikely that some Of the
of the 400 have stopped their sub
scribtions to the Louisville Courier Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

The victory Of w. 8. Devery is the great
est triumph that the ungrammatical cpl
gram has enjoyed since the days Of Josh
Billings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Mr.. Ayers publishers do not go SO far
as to announce that his readiness to re-
enter public life Is with a view to securing
material for another book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Washington has undoubtedly had some
very good ball players. the only difficulty
Being that they have been scattered through
too many seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

In view Of the fact that several days have
elapsed without bringing reports Of an au-
tomobile tragedy. 1t may be assumed that
the average of caution is growing higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
An Unlindest Cut.

From the Chicago News.
Missouri democratic club has dropped
Mr.. Bryans name. What Brutus did to
Caesar was nothing to this>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

The oyster arrived promptly with the
"R," but the winter supply OF coal, which
Is supposed to put in an appearance about
the same time. continues to lag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
win Her
From the NashyiIlc Amert

From the Nashville American.
Senator James K. Jones says Bryan will
dominate the next national convention.
The senator has some reputation as a false
prophet. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The School Bows

The School Boys Sorrow.
He studies his geography
And thinks he has 1t fine,
When some one brings the soldiers out
And moves the boundary line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Tom L. Johnson Is looking for expert
free silver swallowers to go with his big
show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

When 1t comes to never growing weary,
Mr. Tom Lawson of Boston comes pretty
near being the original white wings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17

Senator Platt is invited not to be dis
couraged. but TO step forward and try his
prophecy luck once more.