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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Castro in Eruption Again.

President Castro of Venezuela has
broken out again in characteristic man
ner. Filing a SUIT against an American
corporation holding concessions from his
Government, charging it with failure to
comply with certain terms of the grants.
he APPLIES to the court for an embargo, or
Injunction and the appointment OF re-
ceiyer. The court grants the application
Venezuelan courts are likely to do
whatever the Castro government requests
and the receiver presents himself at the
works of the corporation with his Gre
dentials and to the complete surprise of
the officials announces that he Is in charge
of affairs They know nothing of the
suit or the injunction or the receivership
Naturally they feel aggrieved and appeal
to this government in their emergency to
save them from confiscation.
Minister Bowen's report on the case,
embracing the facts above outlined
shows Castro to be engaged in his ia
miliar trick of squeezing the foreign cor
porations within his domain. He seems
to have absolutely no conception of the
principles of business morality. Nor does
he appear to be gaining wisdom from ex-
perience He might easily have learned
from his past adventures with foreign
governments that he cannot play the
despot against the citizens of other coun-
tries and confiscate their properties and
ruin their business, without involving
himself in embarrassing complications
As long he remains at the head of the
Venezuelan republic" that country will
be periodically in evidence as a menace
to the peace of that corner of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Suburban Death Traps.

Circumstances are conspiring. with tragic
results, To force public sentiment in New
York and it, vicinity to such a pitch that
the transportation companies will be reauir-
ed to move actively In the elimination OF
grade crossings. Yesterday another acct
dent occurred at one of these death traps.
the collision being between trolley car
and a motor train at a crossing absolutely
unprotected in any way. Fortunately no
deaths were caused by the crash. but sew
eral persons were severely injured and the
case mounts consequently to Importance
as an item in the record of grade crossing
accidents.
1t is amazing that a community will toll
crate such conditions 80 long and so pa
tiently. Here in Washington the public
sentiment was conferred determinedly upon
the elimination OF the death traps for years
before the necessary leSsislstion was enact
ed by Congress. In the states. where the
people have a direct voice In their law
making processes the influence of the rail-
roads usually suffices to delay Improvement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Eugenics.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Mr.. Francis Cation has given the name
"eugenics to a new science which Ameri
cans commonly know as ''stirpculture."
The object of it's cultivators is delightful.
In a paper read to the English Sociological
Society. Mr. Cation defines eugenics as 1.-The
science which deals with all influences that
improve the Unborn qualities of a race. also
with those that develop them to the utmost
advantage. The aim is to disseminate the
laws of heredity; to inquire into the rates
with which the various classes of society
have contributed to the population; to COL
lect facts as to large and thriving families;
to study the influences affecting marriage;
the propagandism of eugenics, what nature
does blindly. slowly and ruthlessly, man
may do providentially quickly and kindly"
The evil of ill-aSsorted marriages is to be
abated and nuptial unions are to be brought
within the rule of reason. Only those who
are sound physically. morally and men,
tally are to be allowed to marry, and the
statesman is to have the improvement OF
the species always in view his most i'm
portant Legislative duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
The Anti-Imperialist Campaign.

The anti-imperialists gathered in force in
Faneuil Hall last night. Two thousand peo-
pie were present, and the weather was OPP
pressve Some relief. however. must have
been afforded by the speakers, for they
did not lack for cool assurance.
Gov. Garvin of Rhode land. whom Mr.
Bryan indorses a wise and sound states
man. deplored the new times upon which
are fallen, and proposed as a remedy the
initiative and referendum. PopuliSm Is his
creed. and he recommends 1t as a cure for
Imperialism. His assertion that Admiral
Dewey. with the proper instructions. might
have done for the Philippine Islands what
Commodore Perry did for Japan will strike
every reader of history with manifest
amusement and wonder. But who shall say
how benefcent the results will be OF what
Dewey did fifty years from the date of the
performance? The Filplnos under Amerf-
can guidance and protection may In that
time grow to earn the admiration of the
world.
Charles Francis Adams was a msit. He
does not believe that Imperialism is the
paramount issue, or much of an issue at all.
But he is willing to use any stick to beat
the republicans with. The Senate Is the
real menace to our institutions. and he
wants that body "curDed." He seems to
forget that the courtesy of the Senate Is
as rigidly maintained under one party as
the other. Maybe he would he glad to see
the Senate abolished. Then why not the
House. leaving us only with the President?
The Adamses have run to pamphlets. and
their suggestions are not much regarded
these days
Among those who also spoke was Bourke
Cochran, Civilization is his standing theme.
and good and pure government his hearts
desire. His feelings intensified by his
close association with Tammany Hall. This
Is gem from the Cochran grafton:
imperialism and constitutionalism are
both defined most clearly in two documents
given to the world within a few months OF
each other. los years ago One was the
address of Napoleon Bonaparte to the army
of Italy when he took command of it to-
ward the end of March. 1796: the other was
the address of George Washington declining
to be a candidate for a third presidential
term. issued to the American people In Sep
TENDER Of the same year.
Three weeks ago this mounting mounte-
bank was at ST. Louis trying to induce the
democratic national convention to violate
Washington's advice and example in the
interests of Grover Cleveland. But Cock
ran hardly counts
A great time in Boston last night. with
Gov Boutwell, in the chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
statutes long after the neces-

compelling statutes long after the necee-
sity for them becomes glaringly apparent.
Even the situation here In the District
is not wholly satisfactory, despite the pros
pect of the early completion of the new
terminal. which will eliminate all grade
crossings within the technically urban area
For beyond the city limits will be a large
number of crossings at grades which Will
be guarded. at best. only by so-called SAFE
ty gates and fagmen and warning bells. all
of which means have been shown to be- UNI
reliable. The two freight lines on the east
bank OF the Eastern branch will continue
to operate. crossing a number of important
thoroughfares and menacing life daily. es-
pecially at trolley car routes. On the pas
senger lines there will remain number
of highly dangerous crossings beyond the
city boundary and that of the District.
To complete this work Congress should
be asked next winter to enact law requir-
Ing the railroads entering the District to
change the grade of all public streets and
roads crossing their tracks SO that at no
point within this jurisdiction will ordinary
traffic be exposed to collision with the
steam trains. II this is not done the ex-
pensive improvements now under way with
in the city itself. which have for their prime
object the removal of death traps, will fall
short of their best effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
The Sinews of War.

The fat-frying days have come. the sad
dest of the year for both the big and little
corporations. 1t takes money 10 make the
mare go and the campaign collectors know
where to apply for It., They have their
little lists and are consulting them. The
injunction Is. Let no corporation escape.
1t is not a of begging. No hat-in-hand
humility is necessary to secure attention
or contributions. The corporations are ex-
pecting the visit and the great majority of
them are ready to come down with the
dust" 1t is business. They have become
accustomed to it. and respond without
dillydallyings grumbings. Why resist?
Why make an enemy. when a friend at
court is at times so necessary? Who
knows which side will win? What there
fore. does prudence teach? Contribute to
both sides. And that. as rule, is done.
Nor is this activity confined to those
states where the contest will be close. The
whole country Is searched for Shekel5. The
south does not escape because everything
is one way down there. and no money Is
needed. Opportunity is given the dem
ocrats of that section to contribute to the
fund to be used where partisan majorities
are not made by law. The south must re-
member that the campaign will be warm In
the east and in several of the middle states.
and she must help along there Nor are
states like Pennsylvania, Ohio. Iowa and
Massachusetts. where republican majorities
are obtained almost without twist of the
wrist, passed by. They are expected to
help swell the republican fund. and they
are not niggardly about responding.
Deplore this thing every man should. and
many men do. 1t is an established and
growing evil. A great deal of money is
undoubtedly necessary In conducting
presidential campaign along strictly legiti-
mate lines. The country is large, and cam
paigning methods are expensive. Each side
strives to Guido the other in devices for at
tracing and holding attention. Economy
is the watchword of neither. But. after
this is admitted, it is still true that by far
too much money is raised. and an increas-
ing amount is year by year spent improp-
erly and to the detriment of the electorate.
Bribery, there is good, reason to believe. Is
widely INDUCED in. and it Is complained
that in more than one of the oldest states
of the Union many men have to be paid to
bestir themselves on election day.
The opinion now and then heard that this
years collections are likely to be light is
probably erroneous. Neither party will go
hungry There is great deal at stake. and
both parties are already. very much alive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
The Police and the Alleys.

In the reports of the brutal murder
which was committed In this city last night
it Is stated that the slayer, fleeing from a
rear entrance into the alley. managed to
escape Immediate arrest because he was
familiar with the intricacies of the byways.
while the policeman pursuing him was not.
This may be unfounded, but IL true II as
suredly reflects against the policeman. Ia
should be the duty of every member Of the
police force to acquaint himself with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Derelicts.
From the New York Herald.

,.The necessity of locating and destroy
ing ocean derelicts becomes more insist
ent with the development that Is taking
place in the character of the vessels en-
ployed in the north Atlantic trade routes
and with the increase In the number of
lives embarked and in the value of the
cargoes shipped. This grave question has
long occupied the attention of maritime
governments. ship owners and seafaring
people, but as yet no combined effort has
been exerted to overcome the dangers
that annually threaten lives and prop
erty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
SHOOTING STARS.
A Study In HARMONY,

What is your idea of harmony in poll
tics?"
Same as that Of most other people in
my line of activity" answered Senator
Sorghum Harmony consists in having
your own way and persuading the other
people to be resigned to fate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

alleyways and. In fact. with every detaii
of the premises within his beat, so that IN
an emergency of any kind. especially such
as the flight Of murderer. he can make
his way with perfect confidence and be IN
this respect on an even footing with the
most familiar habitue Of the back yards.
There are several squares In washington
whose interior arrangements are sum-
GENTLY complex to afford the basis Tor
most interesting police study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

If Russia cannot keep bombs out of it's
own capital it stands small chance of in
tercepting all the contraband destined for
Asia. The hopelessness of it's endeavors
is emphasized by the indiscriminate man.
aer in which it's efforts are employed. 1t
cannot apply to the high seas the drag
net methods which at home sends colo
MES of suspects to Siberia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
His Luck.

What kind Of luck have you had with
your automobile?'
First rate" was the answer. ut has
been undergoing repairs 80 much Of the
time that there has been practically no ep-
portumty for accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

The assassin of Won Plehve will hardly
be foolish enough to hope that the red
tape which sometimes asserts itself in
St. Petersburg will be utilized in his be-
half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

The Japanese must be credited with
wonderful bravery. The oriental disre-
gard for the value of life is one of the
original traits that have survived in their
civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

The st. Louis exposition Is having an
exceptional opportunity to test the ques-
ton often discussed among managers. OF
whether amusement enterprises are likely
to flourish in a presidential year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
The Status Of q Slogan.

'What do you think Of 16 to L now?
ITS all right" answered Farmer Corn
tossel. THE argument is as good as ever
it was. only people have kind O. got tired O.
tryin' to explain IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
A Harsh Analysis.

"Mr. Bliggins seems very affectionate to-
ward his wife In public
THAT isn't affection" answered Miss Cay
enne. That's discipline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

Mr.. Root affords a pleasant contrast to
the type of politician who is on tip-toe to
seize any opportunity for preferment
that presents ITSELF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

The season at Saratoga IS on. and a
number of prominent people will frankly
demonstrate that gambling is a vice that
is not confined to the lower classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Socialism.

From the Galveston Daily News
When all the states shall be In perfect
accord upon the tarin. pensions, sufrra ae
and other matters wherein they now dit
fer. then socialism In split doses, as con-
templated in state ownership or rail-
roads, may succeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Russia's Way.
From the Syracuse Herald.

1t Is essentially Russian to sink ships
and then offer to debate whether or not
she had the right to sink them. II there
is a wrong way to do things. you can
count on Russia finding it out every time
without half trying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

A number of people who found Rudyard
kipling's early work amusing will re-
fuse to indorse his poems when he as
sumes to be instructive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Hot Weather Advice.

From the Chicago News
Another good piece of hot weather adj
vice is to be cheerful. Fix your mind on
pleasant subjects and keep away from
comic opera performances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

Judge Parker can read what the ad-
verse critics are saying about his letter
of acceptance and get an idea of what is
in store for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

The meat packers and the workmen
may be prepared for long seige, but the
public is not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

Every strike brings new labor leader
into prominence, and, rule. the set
Element Of the strike promptly retires him
10 oblivion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

Fortunately Esopus and Oyster Bay are
too far apart to invite any distressing
neighborhood feuds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

Kuropatkin's position Is precarious. but
he Is perhaps as wen OF as he would be
at home among the bomb throwers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

1t is hoped that Venezuela will in time
become an orderly. ambitious and pros
porous republic like Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02

The British "jingoes are very much
tempted 10 start remember the knight
Commander" cry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Disproportion.
lectionS are conducted

EIeCIIUIIS dTV CUIIUUCleU
In a very curious way:
Ten thousand cheer and struggle
So that one may draw the pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
Midsummer Sale
Bed Blankets
Manufacturers Seccnds).
Some a Third,
Some q Half
Below Regular Prices.

TdlS August sale of Blankets
III is an annual event with us
" comes regularly with the
seaSon-and is welcomed by
housekeepers, young married peo-
pie, proprietors of hotels and board
ing houses and parents who have
boys or girls going away to school.
1t is a sale of fine, fluffy Wool
Blankets, practically perfect, at an
average saving of third to half
on the regular prices.
These Blankets are known in the
trade as seconds :" that is, they are
not absolutely perfect and up to The
high standard set by manufacturers
careful of their reputation. This lot
comes from one of the leading man.
ufacturers i'll the east. and, owing 10
the recent Improvements in mill ma
chinery, the imperfections are very
slight and less noticeable than ever.
Sizes for single beds, three-quer-
ter beds. double beds, twin beds,
cribs; white. red and gray.
We offer them at prices averag-
ing a third to half less than they
would cost you if they were strictly
perfecf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
August Sale of
Lace Curtains
" to " Off.

NNV Lace curtains DeginS tomOr-
~ row wednesday,, when we
will dispose of all one. two
and three pair lots at reduction OF
a third to half from regular prices.
From money-saving standpoint
this is the most important curtain
event of the year, and watchful and
thrifty housekeepers look forward
to this sale with interest, because of
the opportunity afforded them to
supply their fall needs at very de-
cided saving.
The styles are this seasons latest
and best designs, in popular-priced
curtains. and include Renaissance,
Brussels Net, Irish Point, Real Ara
bian, Imitation Arabian, Swiss MIS-
lin, etc. The lots consist mostly of
one, two and three pairs. but in
some cases there are four and FIVE
pairs.
First choice is desirable, but the
designs and styles are all good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-02
The Series of
August Sales

Includes Table and Toilet Linens,
Blankets, Spreads, Sheets and Pu-
low Cases, Brass and Iron Bed
steads, Rugs, Mattings, etc. Among
the Beds and Rugs you will find but
one or two of kind. In the other
classes of goods there's a goodly as
sortment, enough to cover every
need.
The several departments combine
in offering highly desirable mcr-
chandise at prices which are extra
ordinarily low, and which should at;
tract the attention of those needing
such goods now or for use in the
near future.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-30
Carpets.
Four Specials.

Ora FloOr.
Best quality Tapestry Brussels
Carpets from the Smith and Hig-
gins mills; varied designs and
colorings, with and without bor-
ders, suitable for all rooms. Our
regular price SIC. a yard; &Oc
special price ......... O>S
Best Quality All Wool Ingram
Carpets, in a large variety; made
by the Hartford and Lowell mills.
Our regular price 74c. a co.
yard special sale price. OC@
All Wool Velvet Carpets, in va
ried designs and colOrings-not
printed-suitable for any part of
the home; also special selection
of hall and stair effects. Our reg
ular price S1.14 per yard; Q a.
special sale price. ...... OTN
Best Quality Administer Carpets
from the Hartford and Smith
mills, in rich two-tone and floral
effects, with and without borders
to match. Our regular price
$1.34 a yard; special 4 dN
sale price ............ u. l0
New-York tribune., 1904-10-30
Real Walrus Leather
Shopping
Bags for Women.

Usual Selling Sale c.
Price. $3.50. Price. QsosJo
1sG Fl
This IS a collection of remarkably
attractive Walrus Leather Bags. but
ss there are only a few hundred OF
them the distribution Of them viii
necessarily be limited
The lea ehers are black. tan ara
brown over S-iuch square frames.
with French double DOW knot braid
ed handles. These Bags are prettilv
lined with fancy silk, and fitted out
with lns card cases and purses.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-30
GOWNS.

AIA ~ -
Cambria. V-shsped neck. trimmed with
four rows of torchon lace insertion.
beading ano lace sdPing. g.......... .3ge
Cambria. high neck. trimmed With
tuczs, two rows OF embroidery tnser-
lions ene embroidery edging go. $50
MUElin. high neck. trimmed with nne
tucSt fouT rows q embroidery insertion
ard hemEutched rune. 4ee
Camhr.c. low neck back and front
trimmed with beading snd ribbon: tor
SsinrooE' h;gh neck. trimmed - ,y3.S 'sS
henlstitchec tlcNH. four rows CT turchon
lace inserting end ACE edE.nF Seo
Nalusock low neck trimmed with vide
fneruicery insertion. with r1bbon and
CHuhr3c. square necE. trimmed with
fuckh, fre TJWs OF ia0E insertion, rLh-
bon beaclng Hnc lace e6ginF ....... $50
LaHblio. k-sEaped neck. trimmed With
s,itohsd uucks and lace edE,nF -. 79o
sausain. hiSa neck. rI.1rned With VIDE
hensoiohec tu -ks and Gns pin tuqts
end embroidery r.eis s.-....-....-.. .Tsc
hei+eT Qualities ranging up % sIT s9
CORSET COVERS.
Hsa--~ Eusl.n. tight fttinE. hiEh neck
trlmmea viva fael-s down fgant lac
SeEntrie Eusnea style. iow meek
leoe Insertion headinE ribbon aad lace
Muflir N-F g1ef necb ftght hftfnr
Gen-Laec w.. hensttrched tucks snd
enlbEo.csred e-girEa .-...--...-.. 90
SaInhT'e .eV neck. Frsnch styls.
trimmed with rro rows Of forchon ls-s
lnsert.ng two VS. og rib5cr bsaE.rE
anc ace e5Fiug ...-.........-.. o.
NelnzooH ioH neck. French efvie.
tIinnae5 with EslencisnneE lace fnsert-
snG, Flb1on hsAdlEg ard ace ecg.nE 39o
&einsool-. low neck. Preach et-fe.
tfLfatnec VIII Two rOHB of laos ard en-
pgoloeTT insertions. r.bbon bea6inF snd
- N-A-taa atl-
Nairsock low neck. EFsnch stvIe
kfinneo WITH three rows of laca fz-n
rows q emproieery insertion. bsa6iuR
fltSou ane lAce eagiHE E..............B BSa
HeueT qualities Tanging - - t4.es.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-30
DRY GooDs;

Diamonds. w Watc h e s,
Fine Jewelry-new lines
coming in daily. They
come from the same
sources that the eXclu-
sive Jeweller depends
upon. but they go out
with much less profit
than the exclusive Jew
eller gets. Store sys-
tens differ.