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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Cuba and RELIGION.

Recently President Palma was quoted in
the dispatches to the following effect:
Cuba Is a Catholic country, and should
take steps to avoid the advent of Protest
ants"
Asked by cable by the New York Tribune
to the alleged deliverance, President
Palma has replied:
1.-The report is absolutely false. 1 have
said. on the contrary, that the school and
the Christian church, of whatever denomi-
nation, are the principal elements of mod
ern civilization. l have been as much
pleased at finding schools in every village
as l have been disappointed at missing
churches in the same place.
IF those who govern the Catholic Church
in Cuba continue to neglect the rural popu-
lation, the churches of other creeds will
take care of them
The story was so absurd it almost denied
itself. Still because of the Importance of
the subject the Tribune has performed a
good service in calling President Palma s
attention to it. Free Cuba, under the pres-
dency of a man familiar with and admiring
the institutions Of the United States, could
mean nothing else but free field for the
labors of every Christian creed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Shutting in Massachusetts.

+ The democrats of Massac husetts declare
against the repeal of the fourteenth ana
fifteenth amendments to the Consututioh'
OF course From whom does the demand
for repeal come but few poiltical siooS
pates and two-by-siX rhetoricians! VINO
with q fair understanding of public senti-
ment in the United States does not know
that an open campaign waged against those
two results of the civil war would eno In
overwhelming defeat? What man OF ma
tional credit for thought and sagacity does
not know that the hands Of the CLOCK can
not be turned back in that brazen fashion!
Who cannot easily describe the passion ana
confusion that would flare up all over the
country at the serious suggestion or making
the Constitution conform to suffrage condi-
lions in the south brought about by force
and fraud?
But why did not the democrats of Massa-
chusetts declare for the enforcement of
those amendments? Why have taken only
a negative stand on so important subject?
Did they not know that those amendments
are openly and f1agrantly fouted by their
political brethren in the south? Did they
not know that notification has been the
policy of the dominant party in the south
for years? While they have been demand
Ing, with their voices raised to the highest
pitch that the Constitution follow the flag
to the Philippines. have they not known
that the Constitution has not in Its entirety
been in force on the subject of the suffrage
in ten or twelve states of the Union itself
for years?
OF course the democrats of Massachusetts
knew these things when they assembled the
other day in state convention. They are
very shrewd and knowing lot of Yankees
They don't win many battles. but they are
not dunderheads. But they had to proceed
cautiously on the question of those amend
ments for the best of reasons. While the
southern democrats were laying the founda-
lions of the present suffrage situation IN
the south. the Massachusetts democrats and
all other democrats were fully acquiesclng,
and sharing in the fruits of the perform
ances as they affected the country as a
whole. Did the Massachusetts democrats
object when Grover Cleveland was twice
elected President of the United States by
southern votes obtained by the notification
of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the Constitution? Do they not know
that the candidacy of Richard Olney for
President If they succeed in inducing their
party to accept his leadership, will be based
on the hope of the southern vote?
That illustrous statesman, Mr.. Devery,
has spoken severely of gentlemen taken
with the goods on en-. The Massachu-
sets democrats are in that pickle so far as
the two amendments to the Constitution
which they pretend to uphold concerned.
They have accepted in the electoral college
without protest votes obtained by the multi
fication of those amendments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

the Victoria cataract possesses nine million
horse power. In actual practice It is found
impossible to approximate this maximum.
There Is q certainty of loss both In the
transformation of the power from the water
fall into the electric current and a further
loss in the transmission of the current to
the point of use. But there is no doubt
that under normal conditions this is the
cheapest method of producing power. At
Victoria the volume of water Is very large,
and the fall is sheer into canyon. At the
brink of the falls the water course is about
600 yards wide, while the drop is estimated
at 400 feet. The Niagara cataract aggre-
gates. in its two divisions, about $3.50 feet
in breadth, or little more than Victoria,
but the drop at the brink itself is only about
160 feet. while to this is to be added trifie
for the additional drop secured by the sta
tioning of the penstocks and turbines some
distance above the brink, where the river
rushes a considerable grade to the falls
proper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

the dough roller or the mixing spoon. but
in preference to a thorough course in the
kitchen she will be sent OF once or twice
a week to be drilled In the five-finger exer-
cises which she accomplshes with the ease
of a farm hand welding camel's-ha!r
brush.
Pianos are cheap and easily bought on
the installment plan. 1t is the exceptional
house which does not contain one. Some
member of the family can play at least by
ear" There is demand for accompani-
ments for the latest coon song or the
comic opera air. So from morning to night
the sound of the strings is to be heard.
Even far into the night come the notes.
now harmonious. now discordant. In the
apartment buildings the piano pest IS par
ticularly virulent The sound proof
floors and walls seldom come up to specifi-
cations and advertisements. Result,
steady percoation of noise, not music, into
all corners.
But what is to be done? Shall landlords.
in renting houses. ask their would-be ten
ants. Have you piano." even as they are
prone today to ask, Have you any chill
dren?" Shall the phrase, mo pianos be
posted over the doors of the fiat houses!
Shall the police be empowered to enter
dwelling house and command the piano per-
former tc cease? Shall it be made an Of
Tense against the law to play the piano af
ter certain hours or for too long a period
at stretch? If this can be done. cannot
the authorities forbid the cooking of cab
bage or other redoent food stuffs, on the
ground of the offense to other nostrils than
those of the lovers of the dish?
The piano pest has Its other side. 1t gives
great pleasure to mutitudes Must the
question be settled by way of q referen-
dunn. to ascertain how many prefer to play
and listen and how many are really dis
treSsed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The Hand Of Croker.
rom the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
The mask Is thrown aside.
A vast. hairy and non-steril1zed hand has
reached out across the ocean and over
shadows our town.
Mr. George B. Mcclellan is a pleasant
and we'll dressed little gentleman OF most
commendable domesticity. He has been to
Congress. He was sent there by fellow
citizen. His behavior at Washington has
always been exemplary. No other repre-
sentative In his time showed greater states
manship in evading general observation.
His fidelity to the trust confided to him
was unimpeachable. Never. never, in all
those years of his service at the national
capital and of his polite assiduities here has
Mr.. Croker had one word of criticism to
utter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The CHANGING World.

1.-THE world IS not the same,"'I said,
las in the days gone by;
The beauty Of the scene has fed
And things have gone awry.
The laughter seems to lack the zest
And tears the honest woe
They had when earth was at its best,
So many years ago."
The sun that rode his Cushioned way
All smilingly looked down;
The meadow that had bloomed so gay
Lay whitening and brown.
And through the wind a whisper came
In mockery Of my lot
1.-THE world, you see, is still the same,
But you, alas, are not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The Coal Robbery.
From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
1t is folly. of course for the coal opera
tors and retailers to assure the public that
there Is no combination among them to fix
prices to the consumers. Simultaneous adj
vances and stability Of schedules are never
found except where there is cooperation.
What is more, with the large profits that
are now made in mining and selling COAL
1t would be impossible to maintain any
thing like the present prices. much less the
higher scale announced to become effective
October 1. If the old system of competition
were in effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

The statement that war between the
United States and Germany is inevitable is
attributed to the University Of Chicago.
Gentlemen who endow institutions of learn
ing will yet insist on reserving the right
to use the blue pencil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

This is a novelty season in black
goods as we'll as colors. Novel de-
signs, novel weaves, novel finishes
but with all certain dignity.
Among the leading fabrics are:
Nuns Yelling.
soc, 75c. and s1.OO a yard.
Albatross.
3I1ac.. soc. and 75c yard.
French Noiles.
Toe, $1.oo to $500 a yard
French Crepe de Paris.
$50 Sl.75 to 800 yard.
French Japon.
$500 yard.
Priestley's Tamise, silk warp.
s1.25 and $500 yard.
Reads LansdOwne.
S1.25 yard.
Priestley's Roxana.
S1.50 a yard.
Priestley's Anita.
$500 yard.
French Zibeline.
sl.00, S1.25 to $3.50 a yard.
Atwood Cravenette.
$500 AMI 50. 80. yard.
Broadcloths.
s175 $500 to $500 yard.
Examines.
s1.25. $50 to $500 yard.
Panne Zibeline.
1915 and $500 a yard.
All-silk Crepe de Chine.
$500 a yard.
Atwood Melrose.
f5c., 81 90 and 81. 80 yard.
French Poplin.
$3.50 a yard.
Cheviots and Serges.
Soc. Toe. to SO yard.
Atwood Granite.
75c.. sl.OO to $500 . yard.
Main floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Confession.

"Mistah Pinkley. said Miss Miami
Brown. ''you sings jes' like you was
bird"
deed, Miss Miami" was the rejoinder;
'if 1 was a bird recken I wouldn't be able
to sing I'd be a chicken hawk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Anazons.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
The way the woman veterans" of the
Spanish war conducting themselves at
New Haven causes us to regret that they
did not go to the front during active hos
tilities. No Spaniard could have Withstood
their strenuous and ladylke onslaught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Maxims for All Purposes.

Remember. my son." said the prudent
man. that a penny saved is a penny
earned"
That's So" replied the reckless youth.
"The trouble with me Is that 1 am always
getting hold of the wrong proverb. I was
thinking, Nothing venture, nothing have. 4"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
100000 to $4,000.
Antique Royal
KhOrraSsam RUGS.

One lot of Antique Khorrassan
Rugs from northeastern Persia.
Rich reds and blue grounds predom-
mate with boldly relieved medallion
centers, standing out in daring con-
trast to the subdued background !;
one or two in this lot have cerise
and magenta grounds with all-over
patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The Senators"

From the Columbia Is. c. State.
Washingtonians have failed to get on to
the curves of their ball tossers. 1t is ad-
mitted that the Senators too puZ-
zling for comprehension Their ability to
side step victory is their most agile per-
Torrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Various communications to Congress are
now in active preparation. In fact. Con-
gress has APP parently, always had more in
formation on hand than it knew precisely
how 10 utilize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

President Roosevelts weight is now being
popularity discussed. 1t is really too bad,
after lodging the camera fends so success
fully. to have the man who runs the weigh
ing machine divulge these personalities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
SUSPICION.

81 am little bit afraid of her." said Miss
Cayenne.
"She has wonderful tact"
Eyes. She must know everything that
could possibly annoy one. Otherwise she
couldn't be so skillful in avoiding all disa-
greeable subjects"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Imported BroadcIoth. :
$1.75, 1926 to 1925 a yard.
Panne and Zibeline Cloths.
$1.25. s1.75 to 49, 80 a yard.
Fancy Mixtures for tailor-,-

Fancy Mixtures for tailor-made
suits, in large assortment of fab
RIGS, including Mohair Nub Zibe-
line, knotted Cheviots, Scotch
IWeeds, Bannockburns, Matte
Cheviot, Panne Cloths, Melton
Cloths, Broadcloths, Zibeline Flam-
me, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Booker Washington does not mention it,
but it Is likely that he would like to have
his educated not to do some Of the
things that are considered the smart thing
in white society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The New York Tangle.

From the New York World
The Shakespearian six Richmonds In the
field" and the Uncle Tom companies with
two Uncle Toms pale into insignificance
beside Gothams large and increasing list
of mayoralty nominees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Grand juries all over the country appear
to be making speciality of Office holders
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Hetty Green went to Newport, and didn't
put on her Sunday bonnet for the "Trip
either. Mr.. WattersOn should say some
thing pleasant about Mrs. Green in his
paper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

King Peter is not making any display
whatever He is content TO keep out of the
obituary column without trying to break
into the society paragraphs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Tammany Is not particular as to choice
of weapons. 1t can use an Endorsement
as sandbag If occasion requires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Mr.. Balfour doubtless regrets that Mr..
Kipling's latest budget of poems throws no
light whatever on the tariff question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

New York's lady embezzler got only about
$4,000. But that 10 a pretty large sum for
an amateur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Tariff Will Be Changed.
From the Minneapolis Journal.

From the MhheHpOIg JOurhnI.
The tariff standpatters are likely to hold
the fort for another year. but there will
soon come a time when changes will have
to be made In the tariff In one way or
another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Revising the PROGRAM.

Our arctic expeditions -
In future, it Is said. SNS
Will start the party of relief !.ITf
A month or two ahead. ''sF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
100000 to 5000. 90.
Rare Kermanshah
Persian Rugs.

One lot of Rare Kermanshah Per-
sian Room-size Rugs-the weave is
the finest and closest known, with
sickness and luster Of pile almost
equal to silk and quite as effective.
These rugs can be identified by their
soft and velvety weave-by their
gorgeous old gold and ivory
grounds, which are considered
among the finest and rarest pro-
ducts of the oriental dyer. The de-
signs are largely symbolical. "The
Tree of Life or Cypress" with its
boughs laden with fruit, is one of the
most noticeable in this collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Mr.. Hanna's physical condition is mend
ing at a rate which leaves him no doubt
that he will be quite able to enjoy his
Thanksgiving dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
w. J. B.
From the Providence Journal.

From the Providence Journal.
Mr.. Bryan Is plainly the vermiform ap-
pendix of the democratic party, and there
is grave doubt whether the democratic body
is otherwise in sufficiently healthy con-
dition to stand the necessary operation with
the knife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Wedding and
Going=AWay Gowns.

The exquisite soft, clinging voiles,
CLEANLINESS, crepe de Paris and the
like, for evening and reception
gowns, and the zibelines, GRANTEES
and other roughish, hubby, knottv
fabrics, for street, church, visiting
and travelling dresses, are equally
fashionable and equally beautiful,
and are shown in charming variety.
Elegant Paris Novelties, import
ed in one-of-a-kind dress lengths
that are exclusive, are shown in
pleasing variety.
Scotchy stuffs for Tailor-made
Suits are shown in many smart
styles and effects.
Among the most fashionable ma
terlalS are:
zibeline Rayure: zibeline Flamme. zibeline
Melange, Fancy Bouretted zibelInes, Mohair
Nub Zibelines. Scotch Tweeds. Knotted Chev-
lot. Fancy Chevots. Fancy Mixed suitings
Fancy Faa, Tweed Tweed suitlngs Panama chevior.
Broadcloths. etc.
Lightweight Fabrics in a COM
plete line of colors and shadings,
suitable tor street and evening wear.
Albatross.
371&c.. SOC. and 75c. yard.
French Voiles.
75c., $1O0 to $500 q yard.
Crepe Gloria.
7oc- a yard
Henrietta.
73c. a yard.
Lansdowne.
SIPS yard.
Silk and Wool Crepe de Chine.
$3.50 yard
Plaids, Checks and Rough Fan
cies, suitable for children's school
dresses, etc.
SOC. to 500 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
II Prof. Langley does not hurry up the
snow will dy before he does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Not Gormandizing.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Even those who are taking the German
dope are only taking 1t in homeopathic
doses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Considerafe.

you seem inclined to think well Of this
titled stranger who desires to marry your
daughter"
"Well," answered Mr.. Cumrox. II must
say this much for him. He consulted me
on the subject of the marriage, which is
more than my daughter is likely to do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

ii Chicago can do this much in. a hundred
years it ought to have ST. Louis and In
dianapolis annexed by the time another
century has rolled around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Prof. Langley regrets that circumstances
prevent him from inviting President Rooss-
welt for little flying machine spin down
the river this fine October weather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
$500. 900 to S1,@5O.OO.
TabriZ Persian Rugs,

One lot of Tabriz Persian Room
size Rugs, the weave is very close
and the texture extremely heavy
they become very silky with con-
slant use. Ecru ground, small all
over pattern, rich wine border. OF
course, there are other gems which
space does not permit us to describe.
S45O.OO to ST. 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Royal SIENNA Persian Rugs.
One lot of Royal SIENNA Persian
Rugs, average size 4xo.o feet, in
mosaic patterns.
S45.OO to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Antique Iran
Persian Rugs.
One lot of Antique Iran Persian
Rugs, size 6xo feet, small all-over
patterns, closely woven.
$4,000 to 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
$1,000 to $4,000.

Antique Kiskelim Rugs.
One lot of Antique Kiskelim Rugs
appropriate for rugs or wall hang
ings, average size, 4xI1 feet; also
Shirvan and Antique Persian Rugs.
$500 to S28.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Persian Silk Rugs.

One lot of Persian Silk Room-size
Rugs, in rare chocolate and straw
berry grounds; inimitable prayer de
signs in center-1narvels of beauty
$4,000 to 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Palace Silk Rugs.

One lot Of Palace Silk Rugs, size
36x7o inches; beautiful, rich India
reds, greens and pinks. Splendid
value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
''Royal Palace
ST k Rug. a"

SA ~ NWSs
The masterpiece of the entire col
lection-the Royal Palace Silk
Rug" This is without question one
of the grandest silk rugs ever
brought to this country. Its UNI
usual size, I3.Iox2I.3 it., makes it
quite a curiosity. AS one looks at
the rich Sangdebouf background
and brilliant emerald green center
and border they must be impressed
with its magni6cence. Is it any
wonder, when you stop to think,
that strand upon strand, thousands
upon thousands of knots of these
wonderfully tinted silks and wool
ems have been drawn and dreamed
into the warp and wool by the
swarthy sons and daughters of the
far casts it any wonder that this
rug should cost
S7,5OO.OO?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

Plaids, Checks and Rough Fan
cies, suitable for children's school
dresses, etc.
SOC. to 81 90 a ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Opening Display and Sale Of
ORIENTAL RUGS
Monday shall Oriental Rug Department with
sale OF hundred thousand dollars worth of Oriental Rugs
At the Lowest Prices Ever Known
for Such Specimens.

This unquestionaby the magnificent exhibition of high
grade Oriental Rugs attempted Washington other
American and affords opportunity
lovers of Persian
The collection embraces worthy kind from the modest
hearth $500 the Persian silk $4,000 and
comprises seldom be found among collectors
stocks and hundreds of popular at much below usual
There from nearly producing province of
Persia Turkey India, Afghanian, Caucasus Hera Herman
Senna Daghestan pahan Bokaraamong them such
shown the Marquand sale New York. splendid specimens
seldom exhibited and offered public sale The Sizes
terms and multiplicity of coors great
few of them. The following will give
the prices which emphatically
The Lowest Ever KNOWN for Such Specimens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Royal Antique
GOrOYam Rugs,

One lot Of Antique Gorovan
Room-size Rugs-the medallion
center distinguishes the design,
which is notable for its dark, rich
reds and its surrounding galaxy of
colors. These rugs are among the
most durable which come from Per-
STA. Among this lot there are few
all-over patterns which are consid-
cred very rare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Antique Shirvan and
DapD1estan Rugs.

One lot of Antique Shirvan and
Daghestan Rugs, closely woven
prayer patterns, also beautiful all,
over figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
S48.5O Each.
Kermamshah, SIENNA,
Persian Silks and
ANTIQUE TabriZ Rugs.

One lot of Kermanshah, SIENNA,
Persian Silk and Antique Tabriz
Rugs, size 3x6. feet, including many
of the finest weaves of silk prayer.
$4,000 to 100000.
Second foor, q 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The New Blacks,

$1.25 TO $3.50 n yard.