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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Bows Furnishings.

As Linen Collars numerous styles; sizes IL to
1872. Reduced from 15c to 2 for sc.
so Boys Ties neat effects, various styles. Re
duced from 25c. to 12jsc each.
80 Boys Shirt Blouses, with attached collars
and neckb inds; sizes to IS. Reduced from zoe.
to 29c. each.
Al Boys Laundered Shirt Waists. Mother 6
Friend brand; neat patterns; good washing col
ors; sizes to IL. Reduced from 81 90 TO 39c. ca
% Boys Negligpe Shirts. in neat colored effects
each.
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Friday Bargain i'm
Marseipies Bed Spreads

A small lot (o4) White Marseilles
Bed Spreads, subject to very slight
imperfections, which are hardly no
ticeable. They are very handsome
goods and the patterns very attract
i've.
81 measure, ooxIoo inches.
80 measure, 84xoo inches.
The regular price if perfect,
$3.75 to $500 Each.
Choice, $3.50 Each.
Second floor. 11thast.5t 1s..i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems Soft Felt Hats.

A small lot of Mems Soft Felt
Hats has just been secured to sell at
a dollar less than the usual price.
They are new goods, in one Of this
seasons most popular shapes for
young men, and in pearl gray, hare
brown and gray mixed effects.
We have marked them at the
Special Price, $I.5o.
Regular Price, $3.50.
Mems Store, Main floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Non-Negotiable.

Dis is a fine paper" said Meandering
Mike: sit says dat de difficulty is not so
much in perducin' value as in gittin' 1t to
de best market
whats dat to your" said Flooding Pete
ut describes my trouble percisely. I've
got an appetite dat some O. desc rich folks
would give million dollars fur. An what
good Is 1t ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
A Noyember Grief.

The price of beef doth make US sigh.
And turkey riseth swift and sure.
Most everything will soon be high
Except, alas, the temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Cloak and Skirt Dent.

Black Peau de Sole Silk Blouse Jackets. lined
with white silk; sizes "a and 40. Reduced from
SIP. so to 81. 80 each.
with deep silk drawnwork braid, lined with tan
SIX size 80. Reduced from S45 .00 to $40. 90.
Dark Gray Rainproof Long Coats; sizes "a and
~. Reduced from 81. 80 to So ~ each.
Black Brilliantine Skirt. made in 9-gore style,
with plated seams. Reduced from $3.50 TO 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Friday Bargain in
WOmen's Trimmed Hats.

About 10 Trimmed Hats, having
been on sale from ten days to two
weeks the time limit which Our pol
icy allows for this class of merchan-
dise), are offered at reduced prices.
They represent tailored and fancy
effects in the latest designs, trimmed
with birds, wings, pompons, ribbon
and velvet. Among them are three
very pretty eall-black hats; also styl-
ish black and white effects. For
quick clearance we have marked
them half price.
$500 Each. Were $1,000.
Millinery Salon, Second floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Mems Department.

20 pieces Mems Natural Gray Underwear, heavy
winter weight; shirt Sizes AZ and A. drawer sizes
%, 40 and ~. Reduced from 81 90 TO Toe garment
20 Mems White Cheviot Shirts. with attache1
cuffs; slightly soiled: sizes 14t. 1919, 10 and H.
Reduced from $500 to 15c. each =,
8 Mems White Cheyiot Shirts. with attached
cuffs; slightly soiIed: sizes 49, 1914 and IL. Re
duced from 81 so to 81 90 each.
s Mems Blanket Bath Robes In neat gray and
red striped effects; sizes 50. 40 and A. Reduced
from $500 to $3.50 each.
Main floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Wrapper Department.

l Delicate Light Blue China silk Tea Gown trim
med with tucks and lace; size "a. Reduced from
$3.50 to 81 30
Pink Albatross Tea Gown, trimmed with hand
some ecru lace; size 3S. Reduced from SIS 90 to
$1,000.
Chambray Wrappers, In blue. gray and pink;
sizes "a. So IS and 40 Reduced from 50 IS to
81 80 each.
Third q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Hoyle and Politics.

THAT man boasts OF having left poll
tics poorer man than he was when he
entered it."
Him." answered Senator Sorghum HE
evidently regards politics as being some
thing like the game called hearts, in
which the person taking the lowest num-
Der of tricks wins .e.s...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Friday Bargain i'm
WOmem'S
Dressing SacNues.

Dressing Sacques.
Made kimono style, of pink and
white striped outing flannel, with
yoke back and front and plain white
border. A splendid value.
SOC. Each.
Regular Price, SOC.
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
SHOOTING STARS.
His Sense of Humor.

'Biffson thinks that he has a. very alert
sense of humor."
He must have" said the acidulous per-
son. ito perceive any wit In some of the
stories he tells"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Mr., Bryan declares that he expects to be
active until lac is sixty-eight or seventy
years old. A number of United States SEN
ators will regard that as very moderate
statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

]. Pierpont Morgan denies that he has
any intention of taking up his residence in
Europe Mr.. Morgan may have mis- objec-
tionabe qualities but he is not a willy
waldorfer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Mr.. Schwab's experience in Monte Carlo
makes him look with especial disfavor on
certain people concerned in shipbuilding af-
fairs as bad losers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Perhaps the fact that Roland b. Moli-
neux's pictures and measurements are on
record in the state prison department would
have escaped public notice if he had not
called attention To II by law suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Bogota is almost excited as II there
were a wedding in progress among the Co.
lombian 400. p,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

If mobs are encouraged at smart we'd
dngs it may be necessary to supplement
the usual formal report with list Of the
killed or injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
UWO00war0 & I0tbr0p
New ADMINISTRATIONS
A Special Remnant Day.

of tuehd
the remnants ept more
Bargains all Sor
of
ford m ST nu lbuyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Dowie should explain that if New York
goes from bad to worse 1t Will be Tam
many's fault and not his.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

It Is not likely that an aggressive and
competent campaign manager will ever fall
back on the proposition that he is in the
hands of his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Wiser Than Police.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The innocent guy from the outlying dis
trict never seems to have any trouble in
locating the gambling shops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Some of the food experts in the Depart
n,ent OF Agriculture should utter a word of
warning against the pie habit now reassert-
ing itself at the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Mr.. Bryan takes great chance in going
to Europe at time when so many things
are liable to happen in political affairs.
Some of his cid admirers will begin to fear
that prosperity is making him Indifferent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Glove Department.

pairs Women's Black Kid Gloves; sizes 81,
oEs, 612 and z. Reduced from 81 80 to 81 90 pair.
pairs Chi1dren's White Kid Gloves: sizes o, ]
and Reduced from 1.25 TO soc. pair.
Main floor, u st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
A Customary Notice.

"Are the races coming to town."
81 don't know" answered young Mrs.
Torkins MY husband hasn't yet said
anything about our having to econo-
mize"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Hosiery Department.

Is pairs Women's Black Isle Thread Hose. with
embroidered insteps; drop-stitch effect; sizes 8.
81 and TO- Reduced from Soc. TO 37kc. pair.
% pairs Women's Black Lace Isle Hose. In
pretty effects; sizes 8. Oh and 10. Reduced from
371kc. to 2oc. nair.
Main foor, st..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

Some of the Colombian citizens are natur-
ally reluctant to number the Panama canal
among the good things that got away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

The west boasts Of its climate; but when
the weather does go wrong it makes
complete transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
A Bitter Prescription.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The doctors have ordered Emperor WILL
lam not to talk. They might as well tell
Niagara to dry up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

The Canadians who are so angry with
Great Britain that they refuse to cheer the
United States flag are to say the least a
little confused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
The Peril of Graft.

From the Baltimore Herald
Graft Is indeed the most imminent peril
of the day In public affairs. 1t embraces
all other perils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

The new Central American republic should
not fail to erect a monument to the two
Cinnamon who were sacrificed to the
cauSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12

King Alfonso of Spain is going to travel
He will see a great many things that his
country used to own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Out Of Tune.

From the Memphis News.
That European concert sounds very much
like comic brass band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
A Triple-Jointed SWindler.

The republic of Panama is not large. but
1t answers all practical purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems

50 dozen Mems Pure Irish Linen
Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,- good
size and excellent quality. A genu-
inc bargain at
&c.; e for $I.oo.
Regular &c. Quality.
H'dkf Dept. Main floor. G ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems
DOnet Flannel Paiamas

Made of extra quality fancy
striped Domet flannel, properly
shaped and proportioned and splen-
didly finished; military collar; pearl
buttons all sizes.
SIPS Per Suit.
Regular Price, $I.5o.
Mems Store, Main floor, F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-12
Upholstery Department.

40 pairs White Irish Point Lace
Curtains, a yards long, in three pref
ty and effective patterns. All new
goods bought at price concession,
which enables us to offer them at
~ So. 50 a. Pair. Value, $3.75.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24

cago trust press is as much a free press as any
in the land. Government by injunction has nothing
to do with the question. Government by mob is
forcibly denounced by. the trust press Govern
ment by capital, disguised as government by ma
chine. the machine governed by such as Billy Lor-
rimer, is precisely what the trust press" alleges
ard opposes. AS for government by the trust
press" it amounts TO government by the people, and
the greater the influence of an intelligent press in
government the better. When Illinois politics is
liberated from the said press Illinois will be in 4
sad way. This trust press will not back down at
the present stage Of the game merely because Rich
ard pipes defiance and cries for punitive measures.
He must trot out his Issue Of government by a
trust press" in which no sane person can discern
aught but Pennypackerism.
But Illinois, though shackied, is not in Pennsyl-
vania's plight, not thoroughly saddled and bridled
by a Republican gang. Illinois boasts n large nuni-
Der of Independent voters who indorse either Repub-
lican or Democratic candidates as they see fit. In
the very ranks of Republican politicians is some
independence. The trust press at this moment is
advocating District Attorney Deneen for Governor
solely on the ground of his clean record, his courage
in office; while a by no means to be despised fac
ton will support Attorney General Hamliu, an of
fcer of demonstrated ability and integrity. Some
how Mr.. Hamlin has not fallen under the ban Of
the trust press"
In view Of these facts. Governor Yates, in the
Pennypacker role, clinching his puny fists and in
timating that he proposes TO punch the press in
the nose, is a huge joke. He is powerleSs. The
truth is that when the gaff enters a weak man
squealS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24

form would be worse than the social maladies, if, by
its realization, the banes of anarchy would be re-
quired.
Probably it is good for the nation, and even for
humankind in general, that reliable, conservative,
totally sane sociologists are defining the issues and
the. remedies. Otherwise the drift toward extreme
socialism might be accelerated here as much as
abroad. Thousands are attracted to this extreme
through teachings that seem new, but are really old,
and in the belief that it alone stands for a popular
type of reform. These adjuncts to extremism are
misguided toward false doctrines, which are con-
cealed by the sound principles that are made promi-
nent.
The extreme socialism propounded by malcon-
tents cannot, of course, prevail. Ultimately those
who are led past the beacOns toward the wills-o-the-
wisp and into the marshes will regain the high land
and then will distinguish between the true and the
false, between order and chaos. Yet it would not be
amiss to show the distinction in advance, SO that the
blunders may not affect too large a portion of So
ciety. The danger of socialism is that it pretends to
be the sole instrument for public rights. But, for
%tunately, the public ultimately deserts it for the right
signal, and the structure falls. Expressions from
trustworthy leaders on social problems bring out the
saving distinction.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS

N. T. Powers and wife Of Little Rock. Ark,
are registered at the New 81. James.
H. B. Belts, S. L. Erwin and J. J. Dicker-
son form n Paris. Tex, party At the Southern
Mrs Frank ] Hess: Mrs George Hartley
and Mrs. e Kirkpatrick all OF Arkansas city.
Eas.. have rooms at the Planters
Mrs. G. e. DiIley and Miss Edna Diliey CO
Palestine. Tex. are at the Southern.
W. p. Abel OF Butler. No.. is a guest at the
New St James
John Hall OF Creston. Ia. Is registered at
the New St James.
Abe Levy. a gell-knovn merchant OF Law
renee. Kas. Is on the guest list at the Planters
nHenry T. Miles OF Kansas City is registered
at the Laclede.
w. H. Butler of Des Moines. Ia. is on ths
guest list at the Madison.
William A. Liscom OF Rock Island. Ill. Is
registered at the Madison.
j. s. Neal Of Mil Springs. No. IS at the
Laclede-
George N. Knox Of Kansas City has rooms
at the Laclede-
4. punnegan Of ssdaiia, No. is registered
at the Planters.
"A Webb City; Mo-, party At the southsrn
Is composed OF Mrs. George Il. Bruen. Miss
Lucy Bruen. Miss Grace Bsll. Mrs. o. J. Ray
mond. Miss Bessie Raymond. Mr.. W C Ball
and Miss Bruen-
Porter. johnson Of Oklahoma City. Ok, il .
guest at the Planters.
*. c. Fonalds Of Eldorado. Ill. is q guest
at the Laclese.
III L. Morsen Of oslsalOOsa. Kas.. is a, the
M Il. Humphreys Of cartsrvili-. No.. is
at the st. Nicholas
u. NJ. Boyd OF E1eelsior Springs. Mo-. Is at
Horns.
the Moser.
Robert r., Clark. of Laszsncs. KaA. is
guest at the Planters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24

VEHICLE LIGHT LAW.

Sundry accidents might be traced to the absence
of signal lights from vehicles of all types. Devil
wagons are not the only eonveyances that carry de-
struction. Light and heavy vehicles are dangerous
at night if they do not display signals. The neces-
sty for lighted lanterns on all vehicles is so evident
that it is rather surprising to be informed that there
is no adequate law requiring this PrecautiOn for
public safety.
The bill which Captain Boyce has introduced in
the Council seems to be adequate, as it provides that
signal lights shall be displayed on all vehicles at
night, including automobiles, truck wagons, bicycles,
draft wagons, buggies and conyeyances of every de-
scription. The bill prescribes an enforceable penalty.
An ordinance has been enacted regulating the
speed of automobiles and specifying that each ma
chine shall bear, in large, legfble figures, the number
of the municipal vehicle license. The speed regu-
lation was created to prevent accidents. For the
same purpose was a provision inserted in the law
that every automobile should have a signal light.
The provision concerning exhibition of the license
number is designed for purposes of Identification.
If the automobile speed and Identification law IS
good, so is Captain Boyceis bill to require that all
vehicles be equipped with signal lanterns, which
shall be lighted at night. There is no doubt that
the automobile law accords with public opinion, and
there can scarcely be a question about the virtues of
the vehicle light bill.
The need of a law of this kind is apparent; so
apparent, in fact, that it is a wonder that such an
ordinance does not already exist. If automobile en-
thusasts believe in justice and retaliation, they will
be pleased at the bills prompt passage. Pedestrians,
of whom there are a few hundred thousand in st.
Louis, will feel safer after the bill shall have be-
come a law.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24
~IrrIsating the Deserts.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
One of the effects of Irrigation On the soil Of arid
districts has received little consideration from the
boomers and enthusiasts of the desert West. The water
fed to a soil which has never been leached by rain
causes it 10 be productive, TO be sure; but it also dis
solves the alkali, which, in humid regions, has been
drained off by thousands of years of rainfalls. Capillary
attraction draws to the surface the water holding the
salts in solution. and on evaporation the ground is COW
cred by the heard frost Of the desert'-L e.. a coating
of su!phate of magnesia, rock salt and other minerals,
an excess whereof is death to vegetation. Thus was
Mesopotania, the cradle of human civilization, ruined;
and it is a general rule that irrigation in a perfectly
arid climate sooner or later makes the soil permanently
unfit for cultivation. Many cases temporarily created
in the American Desert by artificial watering have been
were first found. because the saturation of the top soil
by alkali is incurable.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24
squeals.

Invention has attacked another of our old friends
The motorman is Disappearing; that is, the hitherto
typical motorman. the big man with the broad shout
ders and the Jefries arm. \ pale apothecary Of 4
man will now do for Il motorman.
The power brake has done it. The motorman
now needs little more main strength than is in a
woman's little finger. Stand in one of the new
Suburban cars and watch him. A half turn of his
little lever and the magic of electricity applies the
brake to the wheels with more force and rapidity
than could a Hercules manipulating the old APP
paratus.
How much admired was the bulky son of Adam
clad in his furs, whose lighted eye and powerful
arm carried us safely down to business on winter
morning. Did We not wonder that flesh and blood
could endure such exposure and that Drawn could
stand such constant ~exertion? Did we not take
pride in this the motorman?
But it seems that more and more completely mus
Gle is thrown out as char between the grinders of
progress.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24
WOULD PENNYPACKER ILLINOIS.

Sorely wounded in spirit is Governor Yates of
Illinois Assailed by what he terms an "oligarchic
press he poses in travail and distress, a reminder
of the historic dying gladiator; but, upon the stump
at Jacksonville, i~ndulging in a little ringing elo-
quence' by way of announcing his candidacy, an
idea, an inspiration, illumined his fertile brain, the
resuscitating thral of which quite plainly encour-
aged him in the delusion that he is once more a po-
litical entity. This idea, this Yates Idea, is rank
plagiarism. 1t is the Pennsylvania Idea. Governor
Yates would Pennypacker Illinois.
Nowadays it seems that a neatly contriyed muz-
zle for the press is a part of any complete ring
government. The fearless newspaper is the police
man of politics. The interests of the people are
Ultimately bound up in the freedom of the press,
and steps to silence it are of immediate and wide
spread interest.
Practically every metropolitan journal which fol-
lows Illinois matters-save only the Chicago Inter
Ocean, a machine organ solely-has come to the
conclusion that Governor Yates is small potatoes and
one to the hill. Neither have they evinced the slightest
h~esitancy in SO saying. That Yates is merely passa-
bly, fair to look upon and is just an ordinarily expert
wirepuller is proclaimed by the Chicago Tribune
and the Chicago Record-Herald. These Republican
newspapers are among the best edited daily publ
cations in the United States. That Governor Yates
tits against these journals of his own party and
talks as If he plans some scheme to restrict them
clearly places him on the Pennypacker level.
The Governor says:
81 confidently call upon men of all parties
to aid in ~iberating Illinois politics. of all parties.
from that editorial o~ligarchy. Personally, 1 prefer
to submit my case by simply presenting the record
Of this administration, but if the Chicago trust press
continues as heretofore TO represent that 1 have not
kept my oath, 1 will raise the issue of government
by a newspaper trust. Government by a trust press
is just as un-American and unconstitutional as gov
eminent by Injunction. government by capital gov
eminent by machine or government by mob"
The yelled threat is apparent. The rest is an
illustration of the Yates unconscious humor. and an
! Illustration which is irresistibly funny. The Chi
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-24
RECENT
Americans I'm Cuba.
ledger

Philadelphia Ledger.
The report of our Consul General at Havana on the
condition of Cuba is in the main cheering as relates to
industrial Cuba, but gives a sad-hued picture Of Ameri-
can commerce with the richest island in the world, !"
which lies at our very door. Cuba's sugar industry is
recovering; the tobacco crop outlook is fair; the income
for the past six months exceeds the expenditures by a
substantial sum but the importations of goods from the
United States have fallen off since 1899 Considerably"
while Germans and English are increasing their ex-
ports TO the island. During the year 1902. 1855 i'm
migrants went TO Cuba, but only 1.063 were Americans,
against S.S77 Spaniards. During the six months ended
with June 1, 1903. the story is the same, $3.50 Spanish
immigrants and only IA Americans. Truly the Ameri-
canization of the Pearl of the Antilles is a vague and
dubious prospect. So it is with the Philippines; the
American population of Manila dwindled in the past
year from 1900 to 6,oN, and the character of many of
those who stayed and those who left is said to be such
that the country Is unfortunate which possesses them.
Americans will not go to the tropical countries except
in a spasmodic manner for the purpose of exploitation;
adventurous souls and the representatives of large COM
mercial houses will take a flyer in those lands. but
are birds of passage. They feel clearly that they are
strangers in a far land even in Cuba, and that the in
stitutions, people. Government are alien.