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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
A Chinaman on Public Ownership.

New York is just now agitated over the
question of municipal ownership Of the gas
and electric lighting plants, which Robert
Grier Monroe, commissioner for that branch
of the city's administration, is strongly adj
vocating. Last night at a meeting of the
Peoples Institute Mr.. Munroe explained the
proposition and then submitted the question
to vote of the audience. According to the
reports the result was / 400 yeas and one
nay. The negative vote was cast by a
Chinaman. the only one present. Says the
New York Herald on the subject:
His reason for differing with Commits
sioner Monroe, he explained it to a re-
porter for the Herald, Is that municipal
ownership is a step backward to the pater-
nalism which controls his own country. He
believes that individual effort has made the
west greater than the east, and he believes
that he is a better American than any one
of the ], 400 that voted In favor Of the reso-
luton"
Viewed from an abstra act viewpoint, this
Chinamans position is well taken. I'm
doubtedly ne has read Alright the history of
Americas industrial development. But he
does not as yet clearly understand the full
inf uence of the American politician. Nor
does he quite grasp the difference between
the Chinese brand Of paternalism and the
American brand. The Chinese paternalism
is founded upon dead public, body poll
tic which is inert, unconscious of its power.
1t is therefore a corrupt paternalism The
paternalism of municipal ownership such as
is now proposed in practically every city in
this country is based upon precisely the OPP
posite idea, that Of an awakened public con-
science, an alert body polite, an enlighten-
ed conception by the people of not only
their needs and rights, but of their duties.
In this agitation for municipal ownership
there Is a bright promise that the men of
intelligence In each community will remain
alert and at their posts. One of the princi-
pal causes of municipal corruption today is
the lassitude and Indifference Of the ma
jority of the better class of citizens, and
their repugnance to participate in primaries
and elections. 1t Is every where recognized
that municipal ownership Is certain to fail
If the municipal government controlling the
street railways, the gas works, the electric
lighting plants and other public utilities is
corrupt. But, on the other hand, it is be-
lieved by many that if the municipal gov
eminent Is free from corruption 1t will be
able to maintain honest and efficient admin
istration of the franchises now in private
hands
So that in large degree this discussion
of the public ownership question Is the
hopeful sign Of a public awakening. When
men begin to take a keen analytical interest
In civics, and to bend their minds and their
energies to the solution Of the many and
difficult problems which that study involves
there is hope not only for the successful APP
plication of theories which today seem i'm
practicable. but for permanent cleansing
of the municipal processes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

some fiat jewellers that children have no
place IN the apartment house. So strong
Is this feeling that some people will not
move into an apartment house which add
mits children, and correspondingly, to ac-
commodate this class of tenants fiat own
ers have been known to adopt the mo
children-admitted" rule. Out In Chicago
the situation has become so acute that an
alderman has introduced an ordinance
making It misdemeanor for the land
lord Of an apartment house to refuse en-
trance to a tenant with children pro-
vided there is room. This measure has
been copied in Cleveland. and the idea
seems likely to spread into other cities.
Whether such a law. II passed. would be
upheld by the courts is a question. Per
haps the solution OF the case will come
not by means Of law, but by q process OF
natural selection. Flats with children may
In the future be In class apart from
those without children, so that both sides
may be accommodated. The law OF supply
and demand will have a greater effect
than any legislative enactment. If enough
people with children want flats to justify
their construction they will get them, and
similarly II enough people who do not
like the noise children make want fats
from which children are excluded to war
rant their construction at profit, they,
too, will get them. Perhaps, further, this
agitation may result in better building
methods, causing floors and walls to be-
come sound-proof, so that it will make
but little difference to a tenant when the
people above, below or next door are of
lively disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
The Latest About Mr.. Bryan.

The report that Mr.. Bryan's ambition Is
not to head the democratic ticket but to
direct the democratic campaign next year
is interesting. but little previous. so to
speak. 1t should not have been put out
until July 1t would have lived longer In
midsummer. 1t belongs In the category OF
warm weather entertainment.
The man who will direct the democracy's
next campaign will not of course. be named
until after Its presidential candidate has been
nominated and Its new national committee
chosen. He will be acceptable to the cam
didate. In the very nature of things. he
must be. In fact. the candidate, If he de-
sires to do so, will himself name the chair
man. We may safely reason, therefore,
in this way: If the candidate is an eastern
man the chairman will probably be from
the same section. and for the same reason.
AS the one will be expected to win votes
in the east, the other will be expected to
collect sinews of war there. How much
money could Mr.. Bryan be expected to
raise in New York. New Jersey and Con-
necticut for a presidential candidate, &C
ceptable to him and representing his poll
Giles? Not enough to conduct spirited
campaign In one district in either one of
those three states.
This office of chairman is a very inn
portant one. In case of success the man
who holds 1t becomes decidedly influential
with the administration. In case Of fall
ure he receives liberal share Of the abuse
which as a rule Is heaped upon the de-
feated. Take the case of Mr.. Jones of
Arkansas. Had the democracy won either
of its races with Mr.. Bryan as the candi-
date Mr.. Jones would have stood very
near to the throne. The race in 1900 was
of great moment to him. His opponents at
home were already watching for chance
to turn him down. But he would have
scattered them with ease If Mr.. Bryan
that year had been elected President That
would have insured Mr.. Jones all the help
he needed, and he would have been
triumphantly returned to the Senate. For
tune went against him, and his opponents
won with ease.
But, at last, Mr.. Bryan has demonstrated
no talents which would justify placing him
at the head of a committee whose duty 1t
Is to organize victory. He Is not a man for
details. or statistics, or committee work be-
hind closed doors. He Is whooper-up of
crowds. and one of the best In the bust
ness. II the democracy's candidates and
platform are such as to make him of use
next year he should be assigned to the
stump again. and sent on tour far and
wide. And that Is very likely what will be
done Any other arrangement would be
extremely shortsighted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Russia and the Firms.

The trouble Russia Is having in Finland to
force the people to accept the new order of
things under the domination of the st,
Petersburg government is attracting COM
paratively little attention, despite the fact
that a most serious reaction toward abso-
lutism is there in progress. The cables have
just briefly noted that forty-three clergy
men have been deprived of their livings by
order Of the authorities because they re-
fused to cooperate with the officials in
carrying out the new military service law
This law requires military service of all
male Films, whose names are certified by
the clergymen- The recalcitrant pastors
evidently refused thus to nominate their
Pensioners to the authorities, and pre-
ferred martyrdom to obedience. In the
matter OF language the schism between the
state and the people Is intensely bitter.
Russia requires that the Russian tongue be
spoken In the courts and used in all legal
documents, and has even tried to force it's
use in the pulpits. In this last endeavor,
however, 1t has found success impossible at
present. as few of the people understand
the strange tongue, and many of the pas
tors cannot use 1t. The schools, of course,
are teaching the children Russian, and an
other generation, barring changes in the
l.
eminent In a position to force Russian on
the people in all walks of life. The Euro
pean nations are extremely jealous of their
language distinctions. In Austria-Hungary
the issue Is acute to the point almost of
actual warfare Pride OF race Is strong
and sometimes in the whirl of political
changes all that remains OF the old race
lines Is the language, to which the people
cling with desperate tenacty. Now that
Russia Is dominating Finland with a clear
purpose to obliterate it's national identity
this fight over the adoption OF an alien
tongue stands for the last struggle of the
oppressed people. They will, of course, be
beaten as far as the legal requirements can
CO. but it is not to be believed that even
with forced instruction the Finnish spirit
will permit the children to forget the
mother tongue. Certainly the conduct of
the forty-three clergymen who have just
been punished for their steadfast patriotism
warrants the belief fhat Russia will never
altogether elimiry,z. 6e race traits of the
sturdy F1nlander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
No Sympathy.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs Tor
kins, 'you know I never blame you for
anything that is not your own fault"
"But when the horse you bet on loses,
that isn't your fault, is it,"
Charley dear, the winner was just as
easy a horse to bet on as any other, wasn't
it?'
"Why-er-yes"
mo one forced you to bet on some other
horse
mo"
"Then 1 can't see that you deserve any
sympathy whatever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Use Corsets,

1 OfnOfrOW ...........
They look as well and fit as well
as most 81 Corsets. The corsetiere
makes this statement and is pre-
pared to prove it. Milady has but to
visit the third floor and the fitting
ROOM and corsetieres await her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
A Nursery Song.

Cheer up. honey, don't you cry;
Sunshine comm by an by.
Dandelion's gwinter smile
In de parkin' after while;
An de skies so bright an blue
VIII be smilin' jes' fob you.
Grown folks, dey don count at all
Long side of de folks dat's small.
Dey's jes' workin' day by day
Clearin' thorns fun out yoh way.
Dishere world, tells you true,
Was invented jes' fob you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
ST Underwear,

OmOrrOW ...........A
The Palais Royals famous 81
Nightgowns, Skirts, Corset Covers
and Drawers. Choice OF the entire
new spring-summer stock. Regular
patrons will come in multitudes
enough to make tomorrow a busiest
of days in this department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
An Exclusiveness Explained.

"You don't seem to mingle much with the
friends Of your early youth" said the Wis
itor, in reproachful tone. "Are you
ashamed of them?'
mo, SIR" answered Mr.. Cumrox, stoutly.
'I3ut they wouldn't understand this cake
walk and vegetable party business that
we're cultivatin, and I don't want 'em to
be ashamed of me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sense of Obligation.

"My FRIEND" said Senator Sorghum,
you have occasionally reproached me for
my seeming lack Of philanthropy.
Yes, you ought to do something for the
people who have done so much for you"
"Td like to. I recognize my obligations.
and I'd like to do something for those who
have benefited me. If you'll devise some plan
by which 1 can decently establish home
for INDECENT repeaters I'll take it up in
stanter."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
A Washington Grave for smithson.

James Smithson's life was sad, and he
died among strangers without relative
to close his eyes or follow him to the
grave. He left his fortune to mankind
The seed he sowed has been richly blessed
In the harvest, and 1t would seem to be
peculiarly fitting that his remains. turned
out of the grave that has held them
should find their last resting place near
the institution that has been the instru-
ment he chose for carrying out his be-
neficent purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Monogram of two or three letters,
engraved from steel die and stamped
in any color on 100 sheets of high
grade Bond Writing Paper, and
seventy-five Envelopes to match.
Best stationery and best die work
guaranteed. See samples near 18th
street entrance, in Boo and Sta
tionery Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
A Cruel Practice.
rom Florida Life and Heath.

Docking horses, cutting their tails OF,
Is an abominable habit among fashiona-
BILE people in the large cities The socie-
ties for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails often cause the arrest Of poor men
dependent upon their daily labor for a
living, who are found driving a bruised
or sore horse or with too heavy a load on
the wagon, but we have never heard Of
their causing the arrest of fashionable
man or woman for driving a bobtailed
horse, deprived of his best defense against
pestiferous flies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
12hc ,Hdkfs.,

Warranted An-pure Linen Hand
kerchiefs, with hand-embroidered in
itial in corner. They are unlaun-
dered, but are the quality of laun-
dered handkerchiefs retailed at Csc.
Note that all initials will be here to-
morrow-near G street entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Unappreciated.

The song bird trills his heart away
Unnoted there upon the bough:
If he could but make people pay,
He'd have an audience, I VOW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

The Buffalo police would perhaps be more
or less relieved to feel that the death of Mr..
Pennell effaces the need Of further search
for the chief figure in the Burdick case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Mr.. Bryan Is not getting much informa-
ton as to who will be the democratic presi-
Dental candidate, but Is obtaining some
definite assurances as to who will not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

General Jake Smith has gone abroad
Most European generals who have had ex-
perience with unciviized races will conf
dentially assure him that his methods were
entirely justifiable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

If Cuba can establish itself as fashion
able winter resort the hotels will see to 1t
that a good share of U. S. money gets into
circulation there, tariff or no tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
A Candid Opinion.

what do you think the greatest need of
the modern drama is"'
And after serious thought Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes replied, Lower railway fares
and better hotels"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Colleges are still putting Hamlet on trial
to discover whether or not he was sane.
Hamlet probably died sound of mind owing
to the fact that he never heard any of the
controversies to which his melancholy his
riS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
$l.5O Choppers, M2C

= OAiioiAoW
These new Food Choppers will cut
up anything edible at the rate of
two pounds per minute. The repre-
sentative of the manufacturer is
here-on the basement f1oor-and will
show you the merits of this best
and latest Food Chopper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Mr.. Bowen is entitled to a great deal of
credit for his efficient service as advance
agent for The Hague tribunal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Grover Cleveland viii make a Journey
westward. Popular enthusiasm is not to be
allowed to languish, despite of variations in
political opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

President Roosevelts tour may not be
very restful for him. but it will enable
number Of towns along the route to take
holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

The industrious, self-respecting colored
man who Is not pining for social or political
distinction Is the one who is likely to do.
most toward solving the race problem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Although some of the Cuban senators are
comparatively new in the business, they
feel sure they could have made a much
better treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

II the apartment house landlords succeed
in compelling people with babies to live
where there is sunshine and Fairgrounds
the babies will be better of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
ST. 40 Filters, s n 80

The Improved Natural Stone FIJI
tiers, recommended by the medical
faculty. They make Potomac water
absolutely germ proof. Will filter
three gallons per day. See demon
stration of them on basement floor
Special price, $1.S9 for tomorrow
0nfy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

The antarctic explorer should have an
extra share of medals, in consideration of
the comparatively scant advertising he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

= OF course Sir Thomas Upton will be ac-
cused OF trying to advertise his tea by
means of yacht racing. But 1t is a pretty
uncertain and expensive form Of advertis-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
15c Roses,
&c
Tomorrow :,

AOiao" 80 80 800
Those from Holland are here, sup
plemented with the best American
American Beauty" la France"
John Hopper" and Empress of
China" Best of 15c kinds at &c.
Basement floor for the above and
other plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

II the new Chinese minister desires to be
popular here he must learn not to lose his
temper when exclusion is mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Having had resignation rejected Presi-
dent Castro may be regarded as having eff
fectually clinched his present position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

March goes out like some aquatic animal
rather than a lion or a lamb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Soc Jewelry,
SOC
Tomorrow

All Csc Jewelry for 1Sc and all
81 Jewelry for Toe. The variety in
cludes the Easter stock of Earrings,
Brooches. Cuff. Belt and Scarf Pins,
Chains, Waist Sets, &c. The special
prices positively for tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
IS Parasols, So. 88

Pongee and other silks are shown,
in plain colors, polka dots, pin
stripes, checks and mourning effects.
Made with the view of being worn
with the new style millinery. Some,
with lace medallions, are very ex-
pensiye looking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
37Hc M0usselines, 4 &


AOAAOi1OW 80
The Silk Mousselines that will make
an army of summer girls as dainty
looking as the most expensive OF
silks. Choice of white, cream. black,
gray. tan, lavender, cardinal, navy,
Nile, light blue and pink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
S. = SO Parasols' $ 4 90

OIIIOI TOW
Very many who have been to look
and admire will come tomorrow and
buy. The inducement is not only a
saving of SOC, but selection before
the best are gone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Csc Fans,
1 PC
Tomorrow

The Newly New 5-inch Imperial
Japanese Fans, hand painted and
with ivory sticks. These are the
tiny Bijou Fans worn on the new
long fan chains-the fad of today.
For sale In Jewelry Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Soc Boards,
y SC
wv

l OmOrrOW .SOS
The shirt waist season Is close at
hand and the new kind of sleeves
will need this board 1t Is called
the Acme" and Is being demon
strated' on the basement floor. See
it work. and you will gladly nay
twice 25c for one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
SOC Chiffoms.
SOC

The 45-ineh wide Liberty Silks,
Chiffors. and Mousseline de Sole, in
black, white and cream. These are
for sale in the Lace Department.
Regular patrons will hurry for them
at soc instead of SOC yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Sl.5O Trimmings, S Il .Oe

OfnOfrOW ...........
The new Persian and Bulgarian
bands. 2 inches wide, for trimming
collars. sleeves and the new vests.
Only about ~ yards are used and
a very rich effect is produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Extra Special.
$40 $16 SIS
C1s suits.l $50 Suits.l $50 suits.)

Like the Palais Royal Mill
merry, these new Spring Suits are
we'll and favorably known. To-
morrow's opportunity to save a
few dollars will be accepted by
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
ST Kid Gloves,

l OmOrrOW
Why not have your gloves fitted
before the Easter rush comes. To-
morrow's price is sSc. for best of 81
Suede and Glace Kid Gloves, in
black. white and every new shade.
Fitted at our risk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
ST Suitings.
z Csc and ST. Silks, mQc

1 OlIIOlIOW ........... ~
A $4,000 collection Of Check and
Pin Stripe Taffeta Silks, Pongee
Silks. Satin Foulards, Peau de Crepe.
Louisine and Taffeta Silks, in black,
white and all of the new and best
street and evening shades. 69c for
choice-only tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Csc Embroidery, 4 e

1 OIIIOIIOW
All our best Swiss and Nainsook
Edgings and Insertings. The narrow
are not worth more than 19c; those
8 inches wide are worth more than
25c. Choice tomorrow for only 15c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
They shall be offered again tomorrow.

cars to OF
pei m discount neanh on kdpneaF aOhra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
SOC Ribbons,

tomorrow W
Mostly inches wide-the new Sat-
in Taffeta Ribbons, with brocades Of
flowers Dresden effects and fancy
stripes; also plain colors, with drawn
work edge. These are the ultra-fash-
ionable kinds for millinery, sashes,
&C., and only 39c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
$l.49 Sweepers, O2,

O1lOTrOW ...........>
These easy-running Bissell Carpet
Sweepers will sweep bare floors and
mating as WELL as carpets. They
last for years and never get out Of
order. They have made Bisselrs
name famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
S is Skirts,
Csc Waists,

I U1IIOIIOW
The new Madras and Pique Waists
for spring year. Choice of white and
colors in the new Lenten effects.
Somewhat plain but superbly fitting
garments, lending gracefulness to the
figure. Another feature-easily laun-
dered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
ST. A1lOver,
soc

The new 22inch wide Embroidery,
lace and tucked all over. They will
be scarce enough later at 81 a yard.
Tomorrow's purchasers will secure
choice of a new assortment, besides
saving in dollars and cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
ST. Pictures,
400

= OAAAoii ~"
Facsimiles Of Oil paintings In 16x20
oak frames. Very attractive dining
room pictures, representing fish,
fruit, game. etc. Dining room pro-
prietors are advised of rarely good
bargains. Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
Extra Special.
$3.08 $5.08

Only 1898 for choice of any
Hat ticketed S.; only S5.o8 for
any $3.50 Hat. The Palais
ROYALS new Easter Hats are
now we'll known and not an
added word of comment is
needed; unless it is that 1898
will not again buy the S. Hats
or 1898 the $3.50 Hats.