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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Age and Public Cares.


Admiral Dewey has taken the back track
on the subject Of the American presidency
He now says that only young men can
stand the strain it imposes on the incum-
bent A few years ago he maintained that,
after all, a man could be President Of the
United States and loaf half of his time
The Washington Star asks:
IF Mr.. Cleveland at sixtysix Is too old
what shall be said Of Mr.. Olney, who is as
old or older? And what of Mr. German.
who is sixty-four? And what of David 3.
Hill. who is sixty? And what of Henry
Watterson, who Is sixty-two? And what of
M. E. Ingalls,, who must be well along in
the sixties? These men are all shipshape
physically and full of ginger, although not
so young, of course, as they were twenty
years ago. If they are ruled out on the
score of age, then the democratic list is
reduced to Judge Parker, who Is fifty; Mr.
Bryan. who is forty-three; Tom johnson,
who is in the early forties, and Carter Har-
rison, who Is about forty"
Mexico has a famous president, states
man of international fame, who at seventy
two keeps himself busy large part of the
day and infuses life and energy into all
departments of the public administration.
Ask General DfaZ and he would probably
say that statesman of experience. what
The Star calls we'll Seasoned man, can
stand the fatigue of public Office better
than a younger man not Injured to the
business of governing. General Diaz is a
man of method: his time is all measured
out. and he is therefore able to accom-
plish vast amount Of work. He is a
tranquil man, and. like all great men. not
easily excited. He does not worry and he
has immense reserve strength. Age
There are men here on the streets of Mex
leo. bowed and mentally broken, who are
not yet fifty years old. The secret of men
like Porfirio Diaz. Francis Joseph Of Aus
tria. Pope Leo and the late Prince Bis
marck and Mr.. Gladstone is method know
ing how to utilize time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
French View of the Race Question.

The Paris correspondent of the New York
Tribune said yesterday in his cable letter:
1.-The negro question in the United States
arouses renewed interest here, ana IS COM
pared by the Debats to that between church
and state in France. Alcide Ebray, one OF
the foremost observers of international
events, comes to the conclusion that MI
Cleveland is right and President Roosevelt
is wrong on the negro issue, because. In
his opinion, the negroes should not be
allowed to use their rights of franchise or
other civic rights until they have proved
themselves Intellectually and morally ca
pable of exercising them. This Is the first
time that any leading French newspaper
has expressed an opinion on the negro
question adverse to President Roosevelt"
So far as the educated negro is concerned,
Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Cleveland stand
upon the same plane Both are on record as
keeping the door of hope open for him. Mr.
Cleveland when President made the District
recordership of deeds a means of recogmz-
ing and rewarding active negro politicians
of his political faith. The residents OF the
District resented with some warmth Mr..
Cleveland's decision. But he turned deaf
ear toward them, holding that the negro
as a citizen was entitled to this recogni-
tion-at the Districts expense.
Mr. Roosevelt has appointed DR.. Crum
collector of the port of Charleston. He was
urged to select white man. Some MEM
bers of his own party thought that would
be the better course. But when the ques-
ton took that form; when but one objec-
ton to Dr. Crum remained; when his char
acter and ability were conceded and the
color of his skin constituted the sole
ground of opposition, Mr.. Roosevelt decided
in DIR. Crum's favor. He held that the
negro as a citizen should not when clearly
worthy of his citizenship be Disseminated
against.
A few days ago a young negro. but
few years from the swamps of Arkansas,
won a debater's prize at Yale over white
competitors of excellent standing at the
university. 1t was remarkable perform
ance and excited widespread comment. Mr..
Cleveland among others, was impressed,
and wrote to the young man for a copy of
his essay. The letter must have given its
recipient very great pleasure, for 1t not
only conveyed to him congratulations on
his own success. but the assurance that
here was a man. an eX-President of the
United States, who was noting with hearty
approval the rise of the negro in the scale
of usefulness ana intelligence.
There is this difference between Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. Cleveland so far as the
negro is concerned The negro's vote has
never given to the former single office
he has ever held. The suppression of the
negro's vote in the south, not by state
laws. but by other means now frankly con-
feSsed, twice made the latter President of
the United States. For without the south's
support Mr.. Cleveland could not. either in
1854 or in 1892 have been elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Exports and Imports.

Estimates recently made by treasury Of
ficials indicate that the fiscal year closing
In June will show a cord-breaking total
OF exports from this country, perhaps
reaching the enormous total of $500 Co.,
600. If this is the case the exports during
the months of April. May and June must
be rather In excess of the rate established
during the twelve months ending with
March. which shows a slight falling on
from the corresponding twelve months
previous. The imports are certain to reach
far above record in any event, they having
gone beyond the billion dollar mark during
the twelve months ending with March for
the first time in the history of the country
The figures as to the exports and imports
for this same period for nine years past are
of interest:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Again the Fairbanks Boom.

The following dispatch is dated Louisville,
the 18th instant:
Or w. Godfrey Hunter is authority for
the statement that Senator Charles w.
Fairbanks of Indiana has announced that
he will be candidate for the republican
nomination for President. Senator Fair
banks and Hunter had a conference of sew
eral hours duration at the Gait House and
it Is said that the doctor will look after the
Indiana mans interests in Kentucky"
How long will this story live? AS long
as those of like tenor which had their orr
gin recently In North Carolina and Ala
bama? In the former state there were
some republican leaders who had taken
issue with the President about their own
Importance. and it was forthwith asserted
that they were organizing for his over
throw. Mr.. Fairbanks, it was stated, was
their choice for the national leadership. and
would assist them in their undertaking.
Newspapers would be established, and an
active campaign entered upon. When the
matter was brought to the attention of Mr..
Fairbanks he promptly set it at rest by
denial
In Alabama as we were told. anti-Roose
welt sentiment at first leaned to Mr.. Hanna
Discouraged In that quarter, it turned then
to the senior senator from Indiana 1t
sought his countenance and encouragement.
and at favorable word from him would
probably have fared up most aggressively.
But that word was never spoken: and so
the report that Alabama would lead off at
the next republican national convention
with vote for Fairbanks soon died out.
This Kentucky story concerns itself with
DR.. Hunter, lately returned from service as
minister to Guatemala. He may or he may
not be opposed to the President. But why
should the Kentucky republicans be busy
at this time with national affairs? Why is
not their whole thought centered on the
state race upon which they are about en-
tering? The democrats are In bitter
wrangle The eligibility of the man likely
to be their nominee for governor Is ques-
toned. Good politics therefore would ap-
pear to make 1t advisable for the republi-
cans to think of nothing else for the pres
ent but union. Mr.. Beckham had major
ity Of only few thousand three years ago.
when not only was there no question as to
his eligibility. but when he was concededly
the legatee of the whole Goebel outfit Now
some of the men who stood nearest to Mr.
Goebel are strongly opposed to Mr.. Beck
ham.
and Mr.. Fairbanks were a candidate for
the presidential nomination. it would be
but natural for the Kentucky republicans
to muster under their near neighbours BAN
ner. He is good man; but the probability
is that he is not soliciting their support for
next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

lost control of his car. The indictment
against the officials and directors was
drawn largely on the score that the COM
pany should have kept the front platform
absolutely clear for the motorman's UNI
hampered operation of the controller and
brake. 1t Is undeniabIe that the platforms
are often SO crowded that the motorman Is
seriously handicapped. But until enough
cars are provided to prevent overcrowding
of the aisles and platforms some better
method surely should be found than to stop
I'D the front end and force the whole crowd
in and out of one narrow exit. If the courts
sustain the indictment drawn in New Jersey
the public cannot of course object to the
directors of the corporations protecting
themselves by fOrbidding passengers to
stand on the front platforms; but 1t should
be possible for passengers to enter and
leave by the front way without interfering
with the motorman. Certainly II by rea-
son of the packing of the car with only
one means of exit an accident were to
cause the death of passengers who otherwise
could escape in season the managers of the
lines are inviting punishment as surely as
by permitting the front platforms to be
used as means of exit. This problem will
soon be of comparatively slight Importance.
for the season for the summer car. with an
entrance at every seat end, is practically
at hand. Yet some of these ''open" cars in
use in this city are of the end-entrance
type and these are subject to the same OBJ
lection as are the closed winter cars. In
any event 1t Is incumbent upon both the
District authorities and the railroad au-
thorities to seek a system of schedules,
style of car and a method of regulation
fbe far6
of comfort than is afforded by the cars now
in use with their fronts tightly closed and
their rear platforms packed to the danger
DOint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Thus throughout the period there has
been marked balance on the export side
of the account increasing until 1899 and
diminishing with one exception since then.
The approximate figures of this balance of
trade may be thus stated: In 1895 the ex-
ports were 1.123 as large as the Imports;
in 1896. they were more nearly even with
the imports. being only 1.067 as large; In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
ssSunburSt" Skirts.
HE SUMNER GIRL" STORY.)

These accordion-pleated garments
are only adapted to certain styles Of
Summer Girls. $9.9S here buys a good
Mohair Sunburst Skirt. 1t costs only
the time and trouble to come to this
third floor and learn If the Sun
burst" Is adapted to the readers
figure. Other styles are here IL it
doesn't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Lingering Self-Respect,

What do you think of that anonymous
letter."
In my opinion" answered Miss Cayenne,
the fact that it is anonymous is slightly
to the authors credit. He at least had
the decency to be ashamed of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

DR.. Lorenz is reported to have received
anywhere from $4,000 to s6O, 200 for his op-
Grafton on little Miss Armour. However.
the doctor has done enough charitable work
to reduce his compensation to a very rea-
sonable average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Ribbons.

The summer girl will take the
Palais Royals advice and Sc
lect best ribbons-especially as
little more than the prices of
cheap ribbons need be paid.
The best Ribbons are here at 300
to $1.25 instead of SOC to 81 so yard
and they are works Of art. See sam
pies of the sashes, bows and flowers
made of these rarely beautiful Eas-
ter Ribbons. A price surprise-5Oc
yard for the new 5-inch Floral Rib
bOns for hat trimming
Soft-fnish Louisine Neck Ribbons,
in all the best colors. 15c. value, for roo
ohiy
Satin Taffeta Ribbons, Wash Silk
Ribbons and Novelties, in pin and TOO
hair-line stripes 25c values, at...... ASS
Satin-fnish Merveilleux Ribbons, s
inches wide; they are worth soc, and 900
generally selling at that price. ..... ~
Black Velvet Ribbons. silk faced, roo
15c to Csc values, are Toe to. ....... SS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Attorney General Knox sees no reason
why lawyer should not be faithful to the
interests of his client, even when his client
is the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Some Of the democratic leaders are dis
cussing one another so freely that there
Is fear of their inadvertently doing a large
share Of the republican campaign commit
tees work for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

1t is estimated that the Pennsylvania leg
islature paid Sc a day for prayers for it's
members Considering the righteousness of
the undertaking. the appropriation ought
to be more liberal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
"Corset" Coats.

So-caiied because Of the many
strapped seams The Corset Coat
looks well and Ats to perfection. It's
manufactured throughout, made Of
English tan Covert Cloth, lined with
superior quality of Taffeta silk or
Satin. Price here is only s9.9S,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

The Northern Securities Company will
. no doubt try to escape the vigilance of the
government by providing it's merger with
a series of DISCUSSES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
: The Base Ball Season.
From the st. Louis Republic

What relief 1t will be to count balls.
strikes and base hits after long season OF
counting votes and worrying over political.
social and economic misfortunes. The great
national game is the panacea for all Wearf-
ness of the flesh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

The Afro-American is rapidly reaching
the conclusion that the way for him to at
tain prosperity is to work for it, just as
the average white man has to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Europe's belated snowstorm will give the
reporters an opportunity to become &C
quainted with the custom of announcing
crop failures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

All this talk of thousand dollar bills in
the Missouri legislature is calculated to
make other legislatures jealous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

One good thing about an international
yacht race is that 1t does not flood a town
with bookmakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Tom l.. Johnson declares that he is not
anxious to run for the governorship Of
Ohio. Mr.. Johnson has had one race and
is justified in taking time to breathe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

The report Of Castro's defeat makes it
clear that the rebels have at least secured
possession Of telegraph station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

During the summer the ex-slave will not
be in any particular need of pension, and
by cold weather he will have forgotten
about IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
The Critical Rising Generation.

It's queer" said one misanthrope, chow
parents always think they have the smart
est children in the world"
YES answered the other; land it's also
queer that the sentiment should so seldom
be reciprocated after the children grow
up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Hose, etc.

Dainty black lace effects in
genuine Isle Thread Stock
ings are a great surprise at 1oc.
The usual CSC Gauze Isle and
Ingram Dyed Hose are a bar
gain at csc. Ping pong, tennis
and other "fancies," usually ST,
will be welcomed at 4oc.
Oneita and Merode Union Suits, 1oc
CSC and TIC spring styles. ........... 49S
Genuine Imported French Lisle oo~
Thread Vests, Soc value. .......... oSS
Ladies' and Children's 25c. Swiss rQc
ribbed Vests for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Nv
Much better than the usual for roc
25c Ribbed Vests are here at. ~
Ladies and Children's Ar ricsn
garments garment cG s5e spring under. $I25
The Summer Girls 81 Satin Cir 1rc
die Corset is no worse because. ~
The usual 50c Batiste Gird1e and ar
Ventilating Web Corsets. ........... @SS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Paris continues to be interested in "Ie
cake walk" 1t is disheartening to note the
way those people cling to an old idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
The Front Door of the Street Car.

After the series OF spring. deluges look out
for drought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

Thus early in the season almost any
statesman can have presidential boom
for the asking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Shocking Candor.

DO you not regard your country with
feelings of reverence and gratituder
Il do" answered Senator Sorghum; "es-
pecially gratitude And I'm going to see to
it that I keep on having something to be
grateful for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Relief.

"Jiggins is always complaining about
something"
Yes. His wife is almost glad to see bad
weather. so that he will have something
to take his attention away from the
house."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

The Shamrock is doing its best to have all
Its hard luck stories told before the race
occurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Ham Lewis Whiskers.
From the Buffalo Express,

Now that the government chemists have
discovered that borax makes the complex
ion pink J. Ham Lewis would like to know
what makes whiskers pink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

1t looks as II there were always an OPEN
ing for a live young reformer in New York
city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
A Missing Ingredient.

A Missing Ingredient.
The Romans had great circuses
Historians declare.
It's hard to see
How this could be.
They had no peanuts there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
'Grapevine" Waists.

The Summer Girl is making her own
Grapevine" Waist. She goes to the
Art Department and buys the
stamped material. which she en-
broiders in spare moments. She
creates a lovely waist at little cost.
The samples here of finished waists
are help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Suits.

Two dollars saved in the cost
of the summer girls Silk Shirt
Waist Suit-$12.o8 instead OF
SIS. And rarely good variety
to choose from.
Cloth Suits. including Wolfe. Eta
mine. Broadcloth, CheTiot and Now
city Cloth. Some worth $25. Choice crQ
Dress Suits Of Imported Cloths,
some silk lined throughout More or
$50 sss' to sss a fsl trimmed. Values. SIG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lingerie.

Hurry for the Cambria Skirts
with lace insertion in full ruff1e
they are 75c garments at. 800
Go to third floor.
The easily valued Soc Gowns, 1,o
Skirts, Corset Covers and Drawers at az
The usual 81 Petticoats. Corset Q1c
Covers and Drawers are here at. otS
Elaborately Trimmed English
s Na1ns9ss .ne French Cambria $I.Io
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lot 2. SOC.

8 to 18-inch Demi Flouncings:
worth 75c. to 81 yard; choice of
styles suitable for corset covers.
founces, &c. Rare bargains at 5Oc.
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
ParaSOls.

If the SUN had been shining
warmly we would not offer 20
per cent discount on all Para
soils at S. to SIS.
Parasols made to retail at S35O
come to the Palsis Royal so they 90
can be ticketed. .................. 92.oo
A little lot Of Pongee Check and
at. tAfas0.s' worth $3.50 to IS. $I.88
Children's Parasols made to sell
at 81 and $1.25 can be offered at. 0ZC
The summer girls shower-proof
Soat. the "Cravenette." usually d.,
Wv AoA PAO
The Sun-rain Silk Umbrella. Of ~ ~
indelible colors, usually 81, for. SI.@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lot a. Csc.

II to 16-inch Cambria Embroideries.
worth SOC. yard. The new openwork
edge styles. used for corset covers,
are in this lot. Half price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
ap2O-2Sd

put In while you- walt, 40 minutes; warranted
for years. 80 years. appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lot 4, soc.

22-inch wide All-over. worth $1.0O
to $3.50 per yard. Attractive styles
in all-over embroidery and all-over
tucking, of Cambria. Swiss and Main
sock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lot 3. 3@c.

to 5-inch Insertings; worth SOC.
to 75c. yard: the newly attractive
embfoideries OF the season. at 39c in
stead Of SOC. to 75c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lot s, l@c.

5 to 9-inch Embroideries; worth
25c. to 35c. yard. Cambria, Swiss and
Natnsook Edgings at only 19c. per
yard for choice. Hurry for these.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Lot 6, 13c.

1 to 5-inch wide Embroidery Edg-
ings and Insertings; worth 19c. to
Csc. yard. They are the reliable pat
terms that will not pull in the wash
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-09-11
SAD
DEATH

Miss Matina Ness, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. G.. NJ. Ness Of DeGroat.
died suddenly at Grand Forks Satur-
day where she was visiting friends.
She had been in her usual good health
to within a short time of her death,
with the exception Of some severe
headaches from which she had suffered
for some time. Her death was a
evere shock to her parents who were
summoned by telegraph Saturday.
They returned with the remains today
and went out to their saddened home
where they will be consigned to their
last resting place. The deceased was
Il years of age, lovable and kind, and
Of her it could be truly said, "nore
knew her bat to love her
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-09-11
R
Views On Bond Question En-.
phatiCaIIy Endorsed.

Senator HanShrOugh ve"y positively
and very clearly expressed the main
ideas IN the bad bond feature of the
Aldrich finance bill, in his address at
the bankers conference the other day
part Of which We give in this paper,
One needs but to recall the wide huc-
tu%ations in stocks of some Of the great
railroads a few weeks 2 to find Il
sharp illustration Of the truth Of tn"
senator's remarks. What purpose Mr..
Allrich could have with regard t.
railroad bonds AS a basis for public
money unless it were to create a sub
tantial basi- Of value for the uncer-
tain securitie. Of private concerns, j.
difficult to explain. It is little bet
ter than the John Law schelne. And
Yet his project is sponsored If not
evolved BY Il multi millionaire gela-
tor who poses as a champion Of what
he calls sound money. Steele
Ozone.