davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Democracy in New York.

The selection of John G. Carlisle, August
Belmont, eX-Congressman Fitch, and sew
eral other men of that stamp delegates
to the coming New York democratic state
convention is the subject of some very in
terestng discussion. 1t is pointed out on
the one hand that the democracy thus turns
its cry about the trusts into joke. 1t is
pointed out on the other hand that the party
in the state Is waking up and really getting
together. So far as the trust cry is con-
cerned it is a joke everywhere when 1t is
made a political factor. So far as the ap-
pearance of these men in active politics
again is concerned it ought generally to be
welcomed. The democracy for the past six
years has been shorn of much of it's intel
lectual strength and neither the opposition
party nor the country has been benefited
by the fact The strongest men on both
sides ought to be in the forefront of the
battle. Public affairs are always the better
conducted when they are. Had more men
of the Carlisle-Fitch type been at Chicago
in 1896 Organism would probably not have
displaced the tenets of the democratic party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Disorder in the Coal Field.

If it is true that when things get no
worse they begin to mend we are entitled to
hope now for an early settlement of the
coal trouble Within the past fortnight
things have grown so very much worse In
the anthracite section of Pennsylvania that
they appear to have reached the limit In
that direction. Disorder has increased to
such an extent that the county authorities
have thrown up their hands and appealed to
the state for aid. This Is being granted,
and the spectacle Is presented of armed
bodies of men wearing the states uniform
confronting in many places in the interest
of public order armed bodies of strikers
endeavoring to push their cause by force.
The frost is on the mountains and the pinch
is being felt. Everybody feels it. Strikers,
mine owners, coal consumers everywhere,
are aroused as never before Is the end
approaching?
This strike has had more far-reaching eff
fects than any other strike the country has
ever known The original difficulty has
sunk into comparative insignificance. Prob
ably one man in one hundred thousand can
tell today what the trouble at the outset
was. The hundred thousand men are think
ing of the present situation. Coal is COM
manding three prices, and Is scarce at that.
Winter is all but knocking at the door.
Col. Sellers stove is an amusing theatrical
property but a matter of fact it will not
cook meal or heat a room. People must
eat and must keep comfortable. Coal there
fore must be mined by somebody, and in
quantities TO meet the demand at reason
able figure.
Never. indeed since what is known as
state socialism became a topic in this coun-
try have We heard quite so much talk bear
ing on that subject. hundred and forty
thousand miners are demanding living
wage and other terms of work. The mine
owners are demanding the right to control
their own property and conduct a remunera-
tive business. The great body of the people
nearly eighty millons-demand an indis-
pensable article of living at a living price.
Something must be done. Terms must be
arranged. The interests of the majority
must be respected and attended to. No
body wants the miners to starve. Nobody
wants the mine owners to go broke. No
body can afford to SILVER through a long
winter on a short coal supply, when the
material needs only to be brought to the
top of ground and distributed. And this is
why so many people who never before gave
ear for a moment to state control of such
things are listening now TO talk-some of it
rather wild-about state control of the coal
supply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
The South and the Speakership-

There has never been any probability that
the south would present a candidate for the
next democratic nomination for the presi-
dency The subject lends itself to specula-
ton easily. Some of the material from
which such a choice would be made is ex-
cellent. but the south is not aggressive on
the subject and will not become So She
has her own reasons for remaining in the
background and submitting to eastern direc-
ton as to the play for that office, and that
ends it.
Something definite on the subject may be
read in the announcement that John s.
Williams of Mississippi will in case of dem
ccratic control of the next House be a can
didate for Speaker. Presumably Mr. Rich
ardson of Tennessee, the minority leader of
the present House, will stand, and the names
or Mr.. Underwood of Alabama and Mr.
Swanson of Virginia are also mentioned 1t
Is clear that the south will claim that office
and reasonably clear that if it should be
within democratic reach she will secure it
The four men suggested are we'll known in
congressional circles. and both Mr. Richard
son and Mr.. Williams are recognized as
strong men and capable parliamentarians
This of itself would shut the south ONT of
the contest for the presidential nomination.
The speakership Is next in power and i'm =
portance TO the presidency. and the south
could not reasonably expect both. She has
niled the speakership twice within the pas
twenty years. and each time with a capable
ana most attractive man. Mr. Carlisle made
good deal of reputation as d presiding Of
ncer, and Judge Crisp put an end to the
uheasiness that had existed in certain demo-
cratic circles concerning the placing of an
ex-contederate in post of such power over
the lower branch of the law-making bodv
His conservatism in office was marked. and
ne acquitted himself admirably. His ex-
confederate record did not supply the opno-
sltlon with a particle of campaign material.
Only Mr.. Richardson of the quartet I'M
der discussion was confederate soldier.
ana he was quite young The other three
We're but boys AT that critical period of the
ccuntrys history. II the November returns
bring them into the field the fight will be n
very pretty one. The speakership has great
attractions and equally great opportunities
Tor an aspiring man, and these men are all
OF the hustling as well as of the aspiring
order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Coal Cost and Miners Wages.

The question: Are the anthracite coal
miners entitled to the shorter work day of
eight hours and an increase in wager is
one which may be answered yes or no,
according to the habit of mind and tenn
permanent of him who answers it. But the
question Can the mine operators afford
to pay higher wage?" is one which may
be truthfully answered only in the affirma-
tive. The conclusion on which that answer
is founded can be reached by process of
simple reasoning and without recourse to
figures compiled by mining experts.
a quarter of a century ago anthracite
coal for domestic uses was cheaper than
coal OF corresponding quality last winter.
One does not need long memory to recall
that few years ago good stove and fur
mace coal could be bought for $3.50 a ton,
whereas the average retail price last win
ter was $3.50 Yet in twenty-five years the
cost of production has been cheapened and
the actual cost of transportation materially
lessened. In the matter of transportation
the cheapening processes have been marked
Twenty-Five years ago coal was hauled to
market largely in wooden cars that had
capacity of five tons. Now, a single steel
gondola coal car will carry one hundred
thousand pounds. or approximately forty
five long tons. Thus steel car, which
lasts longer and costs less for repair than
a wooden car will do the work for doing
which nine of the oid-fa shioned cars were
required. The old cars were hauled over
roads with curves and grades not to be
thought of in latterday rairoadng. Again,
the hauling capacity of the present freight
locomotive is several times greater than
that of the locomotive of the early 7O's.
These factors have vastly Increased the
train haul. There have also been adopted
improved facilities for loading and dis
charging cars.
There Is less waste Of coal at the mines
than there used to be. Economies prac-
ticed now were not then observed For in
stance, much of that coal now known to
the trade as pea went to the "culm' or
refuse bank.
Mine operators declare that transportation
charges are high That Is true. But the
mining companies and the railroad eompa-
MES In most cases are one and the trans
portation rates are so fixed as not to show
too much profit on the coal. but to show
the profits on traffic earnings Of the rail-
roads, which own the coal lands. Freight
charges on hard coal are out Of proportion
to charges on other classes Of freight. The
allegation was recently made In Chicago.
and II was not controverted. that q coal
company was bringing soft coal to that city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
How to Keep Warm.

providence is with the people in the pro-
uuetioh oil weather. If not in the production
VI coal Although the sun Is two DAVIS
south OF the equator we of washington
nave mad but few chill nights and no frost
ihooSh some leaves have been beaten from,
the frees by rain, not one has been nipped nv
cold. Leaves of the silver mapIes arc So
Out only here and there on those of tba
rock Norway and sugar naples is there a
eouch or red and gold. There is a sugges-
ZION OF purple in the leaves OF the old sweet
gums. but the red and pin oaks that stand
IN the streets. and the oaks, white water
British and messy overcup that help beau
ufy the parks, are undisturbed The pop
lars and the lindens are nearly as green as
In midsummer. though he~elms are seedy,
not having been prosperous for some time
Inc plane trees are turning gray, but their
ieaves fall early. Even the flowers IN the
parks and gardens hold their color well.
But our latitude is too far north to hone
that this condition will much longer prevail.
empty. Our thoughts turn sadly from the
once familiar anthracite TO all possible sub
stitutes for 1t.
First of these substitutes Is bituminous
coal. Man may be happy and warm with
this Millions use it. This fuel is in do
mestic use all through England. and there
are wide regions in the United States where
hard coal is not burned One meets with II
In private use just a little west Of Washing
ton, In Maryland. Housekeepers burn soft
osei IN open CRATES, stoves, ranges and fur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Bicycles and Automobiles.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
Grotesquely incorrect statements have
lound their way into print asserting that In
the early days of bicycles the records of
serious accidents in the roadways were as
disquieting as the pitiful array of fatalities
due to automobiles. There Is no truth in
such Misrepresentation. In proportion to
the number in use, automobiles have done
more injury in the thoroughfares in every
country where they are known than the
bicycles ever did. Ponderous machines
weighing many hundreds of pounds are,
of course, more dangerous to riders and
those who are run down than light safe
ties can possibly be. 1t is no exaggeration
to say that so many men, women and chill
dren have been killed or crippled by care
lessly handled automobiles that people OF
feeling are distressed and indignant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25

naces, and they would account 1t hard
ship were they deprived of 1t and compelled
to use hard COAL The use of hard and soft
coal is largely a question of geography and
habit. 1t requires some experience to run
a soft-coal fire, but an inexperienced fire.
man will not succeed with hard coal. A per-
son must know something about draughts
and hampers and how and when to use the
poker or the shaker. Soft coal may be used
without making much smoke. 1t has been
demonstrated in Chicago, Pfttsburg and
other smoky cities that the best remedy for
the smoke nuisance is not smoke consum-
ers, but judicious stocking. The fire should
be fed only when additional fuel is re-
uuired II too much fuel Is thrown in soft
coal will smolder
Hundreds of householders are turning to
coal oil as a substitute for coal. This Is a
cheaper fuel than coal even at its normal
price. 1t requires care that the oil stove
shall not smoke and emit an unpleasant
odor. but most persons know how to run
an oil stove, it being nothing but big oil
lamp. If the same precautions necessary IN
handling, lighting, extinguishing and re-
filling oil lamps are observed In manipulat-
ing oil stoves there Is said to be no danger
The third substitute is gas Computations
have been made by gas experts showing
that 1t costs about the same amount OF
money to heat a room with gas as with
coal. What the effect will be on the quality
of gas under a vastly increased demand.
can only be conjectured.
Wood will help some. Any householder
may buy an ak, engage cord wood in the
country have it hauled to the city and split
it himself If he would do neat JOB he
might invest in saw and buck and saw
the four-foot lengths in the desired sizes
before splitting. That is a matter Of taste
Before Washington became great, and
before the use of hard coal became uni
versal, wood hauling to the city was COM
mon winter employment with a large num-
Der of country people, especially those in
Prince Georges county. This industry las
almost disappeared but may be revived.
Wood is still plentiful in the country, the
men and teams are there and the crops are
as n rule harvested. For good many
years people in Washington have used wood
only as kndling to. start coal fires. They
have bought this from firms which SOME
times buy cumberland or standing timber,
haul the wood to the water front in their
own barges, schooners. long boats or other
craft, and saw and split 1t by machinery.
The old wood wagon with its standards up
and half cord of wood on has not been
seen in the city for long time. 1t would
be a welcome sight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Choice, 25c.

The Archbishop and the Lady, by Mrs. 8. Crown.
inshield.
Dicks Wandering. by Julian Sturgis.
Democracy. an American novel
In the Year Of Jubilee, by George Gissing.
The Queen OF Ecuador by II. NJ. Marley.
Dust and Laurels. by Mary l.. rendered.
Conscience by Hector Malot
Frederick the Great and His Court by l.. Muhl-
bach.
Border "reminiscences by r. B. Marcy
Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds
Reptiles and Fishes, by Mrs r. Lee.
Elocution and the Dramatic Art by David j.
Smthson.
The Reputation of George Saxon, by Morley
Roberts.
Principles and Practice of Morality, by e. G.
Robinson.
Horsemanship for Women. by T. H. Mead.
Zulu Land. by Hugh NJ. Walmsley.
Materia Medica. Pharmacy, Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, by w. II. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
A FAMILY Peril,

Bill Jones, he has a little boy,
With such a wondrous head
That Bill will stand around for hours
Repeating things he's said.
And even if we do not smile,
Bill laughs with all his heart,
And says he is a lucky man
To have a child so smart.
OF Bits intentions there's no doubt;
He doesn't mean to shirk,
But keeps on talking of his boy
When he should go to work.
If that child holds his humorous bent,
A mournful fate he'll meet
His father won't do work enough
To earn the price of meat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Infants Department.

Children's White More Silk Refer, three-duar-
ter length, trimmed with seven rows Of stitching
Reduced from 5000 81 so
Children's Cloth Refers three qua rter length
trimmed with white silk braid-tan and blue Re-
duced from $3.50 to 81 so each.
Children's Navy Blue Serge Refer three-auar-
ter length, black patent leather belt. Reduced
from 81 so TO IS 90
Children's Grass Linen Guimpe Dresses, trim
med with ribbon and beading, neck and sleeves
finished with lace. Reduced from 50. 10 to 81. 10
Childrens Bingham Guimpe Dresses. trimmed
with embroidery, skirt finished with tucks-pink
and blue. Reduced from 81. 10 to 81 rs each.
Children's Lawn Guimpe Dresses. long waist.
rufhe on neck, pun sleeves-pink and white striped
effects: Reduced from 81 90 TO Toe. each.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Boys Department.

30 Boys Fancy Atwood Golf Caps, in light and
dark effects. Reduced from soc and Toe. to pc.
each
~ Roys' All-wool Suits: sizes 4. s. I. g. 10. IL.
~. 10 and 10. Reduced from s. 90, So rs and
81 so to s.. 80 each
10 Boys Handsome Serge Blouse Suits In navy
blue, royal blue, garnet and brown; sizes to l.,
Reduced from So and $500 to 81. rs each
Youths Long Pants Suits. In dark effects;
sizes Is and 10. Reduced from $3.50 to 81 50
each
Boys Atwood Flannel Blouses in blue and
garnet, prettily braided; sizes 3, 4, 5, and 8.
Reduced from S1.5O to s1.OO ench.
. Boys Percale Blouses, with sailor collars:
sizes 2la and 3. Reduced from zoe to 25c. each.
10 Boys Brown Linen Kilt and Russian Dresses:
sizes 2la and 4. Reduced from 81 95 and 49, 70
to S1OO each.
lars and cuffs; sizes pa, and 4. Reduced from
81 25 to SOC. each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Upholstery Department.

One, two and three-pair lots Of
Lace Curtains, in Nottingham, Re-
Nuisance and Irish Point, at greatly
reduced prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Choice, SOC,

The American Navy with Introduction and De.
scriptive Text. Reproductions of Photographs
The Dream City. Portfolio of Photographic
Views Of the Worlds Columbian Exposition with
introduction by II. c. Ives.
Campaign Pictures Of the War in South Africa
by A. G. Hales.
The Private Life of King Edward VII, by mem
Der of the royal household
Travels Around the World, by W. H Seward.
The New South, by NJ. b. Hillyard.
District Of Columbia Police, compiled by Richard
Sylvester.
Life and Work of James G. Blaine, by J. C.
Ridpath.
The Columbian Jubilee, Or -Four Centuries of
Catholicity In America. In two volumes.
This is exceptional opportunity for those wish
ing to add valuable works to their library at little
prices, and for students to get school books at
greatly reduced prices.
Book Dept.-Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Choice. lOc.

Songs, Sacred and Devotional, by
Catherine Winkworth.
The Usurper, by Judith Gautier.
The Story of keedon Bluffs, by
Charles f. Craddock.
Bitter-Sweet, a Poem, by J. G.
Holland.
Life of Pope Plus the Ninth, by
Richard Brennan.
The History of the Holy Bible, by
Rev. Joseph Reeve.
The History of the Church OF
England, by Thomas V. Short.
Among the Holy Hills, by Henry
M. Field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Lamp Department.

Large Decorated Banquet Lamp and Globe. Re-
duced from $500 to 1885,
Nickel Reading Lamp and Shade. sbonworn
Reduced from s175 to $500.
o.. LsmR Globe, green dragon design. Reduced
8 Large Silk Candle Shades Reduced from
$100 to SOC. each.
Small Princess LAMPS without globes Re-
dnced from 81 so to 75c. each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
China Department.

Decorated Toilet Set slop Jar cover damaged.
Reduced from 5000 to $500.
9piaee Decorated Toilet Sets, seconds" Re-
duced to 81 IS each.
4 English Porcelain Covered Dishes. Reduced to
Csc. each
2 Engitsh Porcelain Soup Tureens Reduced from
$225 to 90 each.
Decorated Dinner Set, slightly damaged and
several pieces missing Reduced from $3.50 to ST. Is
Umbrella Jar. Reduced from $500 to 81 .95.
Chocolate Pots. Reduced from 75c. to 50c. ca.
Cracker Jars Reduced from $500 to $1.00 ca.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Corset Department.

IL pairs Corsets, French coutil, straight front,
low bust, long hips, boned with real whalebone;
sizes Is TO %. Reduced from Sd. 80 to $500 pair
pairs Corsets, French coutil, straight front,
short hips boned with real whalebone. tops finished
with Nalencienres lace and ribbon; sizes IS, n.
%. % and "a Reduced from $500 to 81 80 pair
pairs French Corsets black Italian CLOTH sizes
81, %, 23, 20, 20 and 80. Reduced from $3.50 to
81. so pair.
~ pairs Corsets. imported net sizes IS, 10, 20,
%, %, %, p. Is 20 and 30. Reduced from $100
to SOC. pair
Bust Supports. made of satin ribbon and Va
lenciennes lace. Reduced from St to 81 80 each.
Third floor, Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Leather Goods Dent.

Vienna Leather Portfolios. silk lined, reduced
from $500 to $500; /, reduced from $1,000 to
$1,000.
Black Leather Opera Glasses, with nickel
mountings. Reduced from $500 to $500 each.
Pearl Opera Glasses with gilt mountings. Re-
duced from 800 to $500 each.
Hand painted Fan, with mother-of- pearl sticks,
damaged. Reduced from SIS. 90 to $1,000.
1 Black and Gold Spangled Fan. with pearl
sticks. damaged. Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
White Spangled Fam damaged. Reduced from
$500 to $500.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Shoe Department.

pairs Women's Dull Donsola Kid Button Shoes.
extension sole. military heel: sizes 1. Az AA-3
and 31a Al B-3 and C-3 and ID. Reduced
from SIS. 20 to $3.50 pair.
20 pairs Women's Patent Leather Lace Shoes,
Melt sole. military heel; sizes and 5Ia AA-3.
4, Az, s. 6 and 61aA-21a, g. 4, 4a. 5t2, and
b, 2h and 51a c. Reduced from $500 to
81 % pair.
"A pairs Women's Dongola Kid Lace Shoes pat
emit tip extension sole. military heel; sizes 81,
9. 7. 7la and AA-3. Az, 61a. I, ~ and "A,
6. 61a, Z, IA and B-2R, 3, IA and CO, 2h
and ID. Reduced from $500 to 81 % pair.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Shall the Rich Work.

from the New 1ofk observer
1t is said that the wife of a young Epis-
copal rector in Brooklyn has fallen heir to
the sum of $2,OOO,0O0. The statement is
also added that the husband will continue
his pioneer work In a growing section of
Brooklyn. Why should he not do so? The
possession of money does not constitute a
release from all social or religious response
bility. The rich man as we'll as the poor
man must work-only the former has the
pleasing advantage Of being able very large
ly to choose his work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Furniture Department.

. Solid Mahogany Chairs. backs neatly inlaid,
upholstered In silk damask; new goods. Reduced
from $120O to q 90 each.
Solid Mahogany Rockers inlaid backs uphoi.
stored In 6ne silk damask: new goods- Rednoed
from $12.b0 to $50 each.
Imitation Mahogany Morris Chair, handsomsiy
hair filed. Reduced from 5000 to $11.00.
WAthered Oak Chair, Solid seat, ven 0AdA
Reduced from $500 to &7so.
Fourth 6osg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Clearance Sale of
WOODEN Dress Goods.

Dress lengths of desirable fabric!
for present use and suitable for wea
all through the winter. Venetians
Serges, Tweeds, Broadcloths, Pop
Inns, Wool Corduroys, Drap dEte
etc. For immediate clearance w,
have marked them
Half Price.
Nearly Half.
Less Than Half.
81 yards Golden Brown French Broadcloth.
$500. From $II.5o.
yards Light Gray French Broadcloth.
$3.50. From $I2.oo.
6 yards Dark Brown French Broadcloth.
$3.50. From $I2oo.
yards Seal Brown French Broadcloth.
$6.25. From $I2.5o.
W yards Olive Green French Broadcloth.
$3.50. From SI1.25.
8 yards Dark Plum French Broadcloth.
$3.50. From $I2.oo.
6 yards Cadet Blue Venetian
5000. From $500.
6 yards Tan Venetian.
$500. From $3.50.
yards Brown Satin Cloth.
$S.75. From $I2.oo.
Z yards Brown Popln.
$500. From $1,000.
8 yards Dark Plum Serge.
$500. From 5000.
6 yards Dark Green Wool Corduroy
$500. From $3.50.
IA yards Green and Black Tweed
$3.50. From $II.25.
yards Green Drap d'Ete
$500. From $I2.25.
Also numerous lengths for skirts
waists, etc, in highly desirable ma
terials at greatly reduced prices.
First floor.