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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
The Question of Suffrage.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer says:
Senator Carmack of Tennessee, who an
nounced some time ago that he would offer
a proposal 10 repeal the fifteenth amend
ment. having since discovered that his pro-
posai was like the Hudibras gun, which.
a. Well charged and aimed at duck or plover
Ranged wide and knocked the holder over
has decided to drop the whole entire sub
ject.' 1t is WELL
1t may be just as well not so accept Mr.
Carmacks present decision in this matter
as final. He is an impulsive man. unman-
ageable in moments Of rhetorical visitation.
All depends on how he feels and what the
temptation Is when Congress assemblies.
Having changed his mind once on the SUBJ
ject. he may change it again. He was a
thorn in his party's side last winter on the
Philippine question. saying many things in
the Senate which the real leaders there and
elsewhere deplored, and he may prove to
be quite as imprudent next .yinter on the
question of the suffrage
But Mr.. Carmacks attitude does not de-
termine the suffrage question. 1t does not
depend for its prominence upon him or any
other man in his party. 1t is pressing now
Tor action by force of its own Neither
republican timidity, which has Tor years
been marked. nor democratic .inesse, which
has brought things to their present pass.
can much longer postpone the taking of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
General Sherman.

The record OF Sherman the fighting man
is a familiar and glorious story Second
only to Grant on the list of heroes of the
war for the preservation of the Union.
prominent and successful on many fields
the man who conceived and in person di-
recteG the March TO The Sea- he will live
in our history while a page of it remains 10
interest and instruct mankind. No Ameri-
can soldiers fame is more secure.
"a service which General Sherman per-
formed after the war WIS over is not, how
ever taken SO generally into account, al
though for its real value it deserves to be.
This was his Incorporating refusal TO
permit the politicians 90 trade on his name
in connection with the presidency. The
overtures wore several times made, and as
often were promptly rejected. NO consld-
Grafton could ever induce him to listen with
patience to men whose purposes were SO
radically out of line with his own concep-
ton of his mission and his abilities. He
knew war and the science of war thor
oughly. He had given the best years of his
life to the duties Of the camp and the fight
ing field OF politics he Knew nothing. and
for the requirements of political leadership
he had no equipment whatever Had he
yielded and been elected President, the
scene IN Ine w tllje ROUSE dt lllc al u
tempt to wheedle him or pull and haul him
for party ends would have put Donnybrook
Fair out of business as a standard of COM
parison for descriptions of scraps.
1t has been suggested that in taking this
position General Sherman was somewhat
influenced by his affection for his brother
John. Their relations We're unusually close,
and John Sherman's desire to be President
was ardent and often shown. This. how
ever. but adds TO the credit of the old SOL
der in keeping out of the contest. If his
heart well as his head was enlisted in
determining his course. so much the better
for his fame His brother was great
statesman. and as we'll qualified for civil
command as he was for military command.
Each was tower of strength to the cOun-
try in his own sphere, and for many years.
The statesman and the professional sol
der are sometimes united in a man, but in
this country it is best, rule, not to at
tempt distinction in both fields. The edu-
Gated soldier, proud of his profession and
with the whole country proud of him.
should never put his sword into the balance
when political managers are maneuvering
for party advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

national sentiment on the all-important
subject of constitutional representation in
Congress. That much seems certain, both
from the expressions of influential men on
both sides of the political fence, and from
the language of an occasional party plat
form.
AS the case stands today, both the four
teenth and fifteenth amendments are dead
letters in the lower southern states. either
by local enactment or by party usage. and
the democratic proposition both in Mary
land and Kentucky is that those states be
allied in this matter with their southern
sisters. The result of this Is to give the
south an unconstitutional and unfair cd
vantage both in the national law-makir g
body and In the electoral college. and from
this the country has on more than one &C.
casion suffered. Why should she suffer any
longer? Why not enforce the Constitution
in matters great we'll as in matters
small? What is Of more Importance than
the suffrage in a country Of popular gov
eminent? And why II hundreds Of thou
sands Of men are denied voice Of their
own in local affairs should they be voted
by seif-constituted proxies in affairs Of the
greatest national concern?
If the fourteenth and fifteenth rmend-
ments are not to be enforced they ought to
be repealed. Nullified as they now are,
they are a mockery, and offend the common
sense of good government and fair play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
France and Italy.

The presence of the King of Italy in
Paris on an official visit is one more man
Hesitation Of the spirit of cordial good viii
which seems to be controlling the European
powers at this time in their dealings with
one another. Everybody in high authority
is fair spoken and all official delverances
have the ring of sincerity. Why should we
not believe then In the generally expressed
desire for the continuation of the peace
which now prevails? Every one of the
great powers is prepared for war as never
before; but why Is not that additional
assurance that war is not on the cards /?
The United States is not in the European
swim. but we are not Indifferent on this
side of the water to what is of Importance
over there as contributing to the happiness
and prosperity of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
The Winnings Of Champions.

There is no denying the Importance of the
game of base ball as factor in the public
entertainment. If any doubt existed 1t
would be swept away by the demonstration
afforded by the worlds championship series
| of eight games just finished between the
! Boston and Pittsburg teams, respectively
leaders of the American and National
leagues of professional clubs. The games
were divided between the two cities four be-
ing played in each. Boston winning five of
/ the eight. The paid attendance at these
games. as reported in the press dispatches
ranged from 400 to 1900, and aggregated
10000, or an average of l., 525 to the game
OF the total 1850 attended Boston games
and $500 those in Pittsburg The tickets
sold for 30 and 10 cents and 81 90 proba bly,
averaging 10 cents each which would give
a total receipt from all eight games of
$I5,1JO. This sum alone suffices to indicate
both the interest which the people take in
the sport and the partisanship which sur
wives even the business management of the
game the hiring of players without refer
ence to their homes and the trading of
| players back and forth. 1t shows that
however much the game has become an in
vestment and has departed from its old
| time significance a local enterprise 1t is
what the public W s. On the PLAYERS
side these enormous crowds have a special
significance for these games were In the
way Of a speculate ton by the individual con-
testants, the winning team dividing among
Its members 10 per cent Of the net receipts
| There were about fifteen profit sharers
in each team, and after throwing cut the
odd $3.50 for expenses of travel, mainte-
nance and the conduct Of the games, the re-
naming $4,000 will net each Boston player
S. 500 and each Pittsburg player s1,166, a
tidy winning after season of salaries
averaging, in the two teams, fully $500.
These figures Furthermore indicate what a
championship team means to it's owners.
1t has always been the hope of the Wash
ington admirers of the game to have q
chance TO demonstrate their enthusiasm by
such patronage of a local championship
oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
The Curious Public.

A man once started magazine
OF strictly modern type.
He said, by the world it shall how be seen
That a genius at last is ripe"
And he tried to answer queries strange
That came to him day by day;
And his happy features sustained change
And his hair became touched with gray.
He studied the tariff question.
And recipes for pie;
He predicted when sun spots would arrive
And tried to explain just why.
He printed the ages of actresses
And earnestly sought to say
Why steel felt shock in its common stock
And what would make chickens lay.
He toiled from dawn till twilight,
And still he toiled on in dreams;
He wrote sweet sonnets on violets
And concocted subscription schemes.
And when his funeral came at last
They were sorry to see him go.
Subscribers declared there were several
things
They would really like to know,
Such as what was King Pharaohs income2
And what was his favorite tune?
And how many fruit cans stood on end
Would reach from here to the moon?
And how to make lobster salad
And rescue dog from feas,
And just what to do with q lover untrue
And how to prepare green peas!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Special Delivery by Telephone.

Senator Fairbanks in his desire to extend
and improve the postal facilities of the
country, has preached suggestion which
is certain TO arouse considerable discussion.
He believes that special delivery letters can
be transmitted to their recipients in the
rural districts just as in the cities and with
even less celay, by means of the telephone.
He would have the postmasters authorized
upon the receipt of such letters when the
carrier is not at hand for immediate de-
livery to call up the recipient on the tele-
phone-assuming that he has one-and on
securing permission, open and read the let
ter to him over the wire. This would in
sure speeder receipt of the contents than
by hand.
But what a chance for mistakes What
an avenue for the course of neighborhood
gossip Of course. the integrity Of the
postal officials is not to be questioned But
they are human beings, and In the rural dis
ticts, where such special telephone service
would be chiefly employed. even the postal
card is under taboo because of the temp
tatfons it offers to the mail handlers to Sc
cure and impart its information. The Sc
crets of the postal card. however, are in
significant compared with those intrusted
to the covers of a letter, and be he-or she
ever so conscientious, the day would surely
come when the custody of an important
item of neighborhood news would grow too
heavy burden for the surcharged soul.
Then how about the matter of identifying
the person at the other end Of the wire
There are such things as secrets within the
walls of house, secrets jealousy guarded
by member from member Of the family.
What guarantee could the worried post
master have that he was giving the letter
contents to the right person? Voices are
not sure guides to identity. The postmaster
should not be required, in addition to his
present onerous tasks, to commit to memo
ry tAe notes of the telephone voice of every
patron o. his Office. Else must secret code
signals be provided to insure security and
certainty.
1t is to be feared that the proposition il
in advance of the period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Diplomats Should Be Trained.
From the San Francisco Call.

Americans have occasion to regret one
excellent feature in British administration
Under the system long in by that gov
eminent diplomacy is a profession. Men
start at the bottom as attaches or cOnsuls
and go up by promotion or merit to the
highest place. which is ambassador. This
secures in the service officers who are &C
quainted with many countries. who speak
many languages and have the skill In diplo-
macy acquired by experience. 1t is far DIFF
ferent from our catch as-catch-can system,
which offers no career either in consular
or DIPLOMATIC service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
The South,
From the birmingham Age-Herald.

When the forests are gona, what thena
Will nature be permitted to restock them
with trees. or WIN white immigration seek
the lands for agricultural purposes7 In the
northwest white immigrants follow close
behind the lumbermen. and not a single
condition Is favorable In the timbered
districts of Michigan. Wisconsin and Min
nesota as they are in the south The prob
lem is a complex one. but 1t Is claimed that
the tide of white immigration is beginning
to flow this way, seeking the cheap lands
that have been stripped OF timbered growth
by the sawmill operators and turpentine
farmers Nature would reforest the lands
in thirty years, but white immigration could
make them blessing to the south speedily
and in the highest degree. It could grow
on our deforested lands truck and special
crops to supply the entire land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Courtliness on the Diamond.

From the Providence Journal.
After a season Of professional base ball.
during which there have been altogether
too many lapses from orderly and gentle
manly conduct on the part of players. the
champion teams Of the two big leagues
have engaged In series Of games for the
championship of the world and fortunately
there has been no suspicion of disorderly
or rowdyish behavior. The rivalry has been
keen and the outcome uncertain, but spec-
tators and players alike have displayed q
gratifying spirit of craftsmanship and good
temper has prevailed. We should all be
ready to give even the professional base
ball player his due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

The sunspots are there. and what the sci
entists are now patiently awaiting is some
thing out of the ordinary which they may
be assumed to cause. II is little embar-
RAISING to have an explanation waiting with
no takers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
National Divorce Law,
From the Kansas City World.

rOm the hHHsas CITY WOfIu
Carefully drawn uniform divorce laws
would reduce to a reasonable minimum the
causes for legal separation; equally discreet
laws governing the entrance into wedlock
might do much to prevent those hasty and
reckless marriages which furnish the d.
vorce courts with SO large a part Of their
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
See the Volcano Eruptl
the INDIANAPOLIS News

From the Indianapolis news.
Honolulu is now advertising the greatest
show on earth in the way of a volcanic
eruption, and is running excursions for peo-
pie who desire to see the spectacle. Homo
lulu is getting into the American spirit of
life in a way that augers well for her future
greatness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
uaces and Weifimgs.

d. Silk Braid Ornament Drops; with dou-
BILE ball tassel ends; white, black, o.
navy and brown. Worth 15c. o.
e Green Ticket Day..-.... ......... f..
New Lace Collars; round and long
stole ends; cream, butter black, VenlSe,
silk applique and Mexican NO.
work Worth s1.49. Green VOGe
Ticket Day. .......................
New Lace Collars, round and point
effects Applique, Mexican, embroidered
and silk work; butter cream Mm~
and Arab. Worth Csc. Green AtVNo
New Chiffon Yelling; large and small
velvet spots and rings; two-tone colors-
white on brown, white on royal, also
plain black and white; hem NJ
stitched and fancy borders. ZSCe
Special, per yard.
main Store enly.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Paternalis1n.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Government experts are at work on tho
theory that men eat too much. Well, If
the government Is going to try to regulate
appetites we insist that there shall be pub
lie overseeing of the cooks Perhaps this
ought to come before public ownership of
railroads and public utilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Her Tribute.

''She is a wonderful woman!' said one
member of the theatrical company as the
star responded to curtain call
Il should say So" answered the Jealous
rival. Anybody with as little talent as
she has who could convince so many Deo-
pie she can act must be clevert'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Elder Dowie has promulgated some very
erratic ideas; but the acuteness of his finan-
cial intelligence has prevented him from
being summarily dismissed as crank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Shrewd.

'Mr. Bliggins seems to be a wonderfully
bright young man.
He is" answered Miss Cayenne; Sin a
certain way. He is careful to select topics
of conversation SO abstruse that you have
to take everything he says for granted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Ordinary prudence will suggest that
South Carolina editors be very cautious in
their comments on the acquittal of Mr..
Tillman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Theory and Practice.

The man who studied questions deep
Was in oblivion left to sleep.
The man whose name the public notes
Is he who hustled round for votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Parks is engaged in vigorously fighting
Gompers- In the minds of many people
this fact will serve to stimulate confidence
in Gompers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

The Koreans and the Manchurians are
among the few people who have nothing at
all 70 say about the Asiatic situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Diplomatic Evasion.

do you want war;
"Well," answered the japanese states
man. cautiously. were too civilized TO
want war; and we are also too civilized not
to think that if there should be war we
would make the enemy resemble small
change"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Some of the anarchists who hide In Pater
son, N. j.. will regard that overwhelming
desc of water as a personal affront.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Why He Objects.

so your husband objects to your playing
progressive euchrer'
YES"
But you are very lucky!"
THAT Is the difficulty. He says the house
is getting so null of bargain counter prizes
he can't find any place to hang his hat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

The ship building trust was managed in
such a way as to prevent Attorney General
Knox from having any trouble with 1t
Wha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Cheering News,

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The 'possum and sweet potato are on the
eve OF forming their annual merger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

There is no longer any room for doubt
about Mr.. Schwab's having recouped him
self for any losses sustained at Monte
Carlo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Hearst's "Boom."
From the Portsmouth Chronicle.

From the PORTSMOUTH Chronicle.
1t is fortunate for Mr.. Hearst'S presfden-
tial boom that the gentleman owns three or
four newspapers himself. Otherwise the
boom would collapse inside of fifteen min
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Mr. Tom L. Johnson's aggregation of tai
ent has not yet created the furore that he
led Ohio to expect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Mr.. Grover Cleveland may never be called
upon to take the stump, but he is still q
great hand at the speechmaking end of a
banquet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Might Be Worse.


From the Butte Miner.
People who sneer at Mr. Rockefeller's
religion should stop a moment to think
what might happen If he had none
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Now, and Not Then.

From the Boston Transcript
What concerns us today is rather how we
shall administer the Philippines than how
we acquired them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Muslin Underwear.

Large lot of Children's Drawers, hens
and tucks; buttonholes; sizes i to
10 years. Worth 121@c. OU/
p fad 1so Green Ticket S12c.
Lot of Ladies' Muslin Gowns. in two
styles: high and surplice neck, tucks
and rows of embroidery; rufiie-trimmed
sleeves and neck full length @~
and width. Worth SOC. Green ZVC.
i4'fNSt 10y
Fifty dozen Ladies' Muslin Umbrella
Drawers; wide cambria ruff1es. n a
Worth PIC. Green Ticket Il sc.
Lay
OTain Store Oniy)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

When j. Pierpont Morgan intimates that
somebody sold him gold brick in the shape
of a steel plant, the farmer may take cour-
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Nation Safe,

From the Chicago Inter-0cean.
1t might be well to assure those who are
subject to nervousness that the nation Is
not actually in peril from any cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
Winter Weight Under
wear.

Winter Weight Under
wear.
Merino Vests and Pants for a
children; 20 to 81 sizes. Worth II SO
25c. to 39c. Green Ticket Day.
Twenty-Five dozen Children's Ribbed
Vests and Pants; good heavy ~
grade; crochet neck. Worth II VIC.
25c. VIII go Observation-Disclosures.
Fifty dozen Childrens Vests and
Pants; heavy fieeced; also ex- ne
ira grade union suits; in all ZSC.
sizes. Green Ticket Day..
Ladies' Heavy Fieeced Vests and
Pants: crochet neck, pearl but ~
tons; have patent bands. Green &c.
Ticket Day. Observation-Disclosures.
Fast Black Ribbed Vests; satin front,
pearl buttons; pants to match; also
"Oneita" Union Suits. in white hM
and gray. Worth 75c. VIII 4EVC.
go at.
Fall-weight Vests for ladies'; fleece
;: :s:; ~ 4Ssi io s'1 sss l2c.
Children's School Hose: double knees,
heels and toes GUARANTEED ~
FAST COLOR. Our regular 12Ac. VIC
Hosiery. Green Ticket Day..
(Main Store Only)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
= Enterprise.
From the Chicago Post

FrOfh the Chfcag0 FDS1.
The Ancient and Honourables were made
part of a minstrel parade in Washington,
and they did not like It. They doubtless
wished to appear az the whole circus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

The cost of oil Is going up so fast as Il
fill the Chicago University with renewed
hopes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

If kipling were a kentuckian his war
poetry would long since have earned him
the title of colonel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15

Senator Quay takes a long walk every
day, and he is not walking the floor, either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-15
DOu1estics.

DOmestics.
Lot of Absorbent Tea AT
Toweling: bleached and I'M AtA%G.
bleached: will go at......... ~
Short lengths of White Striped Nain-
sook Fine Figured Madras; suit
able for aprons and shirt waists e.
Worth off the piece, 15c. and 18c. o.
Green Ticket Day.
Lot of Heavy Fleeced Eli
Canton Flannel. Worth Sc. OTDNo
Green Ticket Day. .......... ~
Ten pieces Of Yard-wide
e seoa as " 1Sas ale. Viii 7A8c.
Lot Of Wool Plaids. suitable for INV
children's dresses Worth of the w.
piece, 15c. VIII go at. ..........
Twenty pieces of Good
s sss''' S zs;is'"f Iss y a ysss; 9c.
Ticket Day. ~
Remnants of Heavy Mohawk" Sheet
e. +. 'S s:s:s " 49, S ssssa l2c.
Ticket Day.
Extra Quality Sheeting; 40 4 ~
inches wide Worth 19c. Green FNe
Ticket Day. .................
main Store only)