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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Careless Smokers.

a fire occurred in this District yesterday
which was believed to have been started
through the carelessness of boy in throw
ing away a lighted cigarette stump. For
tunately no very great damage was done,
but the case suffices to illustrate the dan
ger from this source. The bad habit of
thoughtIessly casting away lighted ciga-
rettes and cigars is by no means confined
to the young smokers, but is habitual with
less about throwing away matches after
using them. They will toss these sparks
and flames indifferently to one side with
out looking to see where they alight. In
crowded streets damage is often done to
clothing Cigar and cigarette ends and
lighted matches thrown away may fall into
gratings over getaways where waste pa
per is stored Many a fire is started from
this cause Unfortunately the one respon-
sible for such damage is not easily 1den-
tilted. for the fire smolders for some time
after being ignited, and the man or boy
time the flames are detected. 1t is to be
hoped that these occasional evidences of
the danger of the habit will teach all
smokers to be careful of their lights and
to remember that certain brands of ciga-
rettes known generally as Turkish per
hans because they have never been within
thousands of miles of Tur4Sey-are espe-
cially dangerous through their persistent
burning to the end even when discarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Judge Parker and the Negro.

Candidate Watson interrogates Candidate
Parker on the negro issue. But, really, he
is not seeking information. He is fully
able to answer every question he propounds.
The maneuver is akin to that of Mr.. Bryan
at st. Louis, who solemnly inquired of Mr..
Hill as to Judge Parker's views about
finance. Mr. Watson knows that Judge
Parker is against the negro for southern
consumption, and for him for northern con-
sumption. If elected he will probably ap-
point negroes to office in the south, but
will remember them in the distribution of
favors elsewhere. That was the Cleveland
procedure, and it is certain to be the Par
ker procedure. 1t has. in effect, the in
dorsement of the party.
The democratic managers are industri-
ously canvassing for negro votes in those
states where the negro has not been dis
franchised. What arguments they are US
ing can only be Inferred. In the very ma
ture of things, however, one of them must
be patronage. That is at times a powerful
argument even with the white man. Why
should it not occasionally prevail with the
negro? 1t all depends in the one case as
in the other upon the man approached. Ne
groes worked for Mr. Cleveland in both of
his campaigns, and number of them were
rewarded by him. Negroes are working for
Judge Parker in New York and elsewhere.
Shall they go hungry in case of his cleo
ton? OF course not.
The southern men make only mock
complaint at this thing. Mr.. Watson knows
and states the case. The negro is the
south's most adjustable political asset She
counts him out to secure democratic con-
troll within her own borders, and wherever
beyond her borders he may be corralled she
counts him in to forward her scheme for
national control. She has no fear of him
at home. and willingly enough locks shields
with him elsewhere. That distinguished in
dividual of New York, known as the Col
ored Croker because of his hustling quail
tiles as an organizer, is the political ally of
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi. Both
are demanding a safe man in the White
House, and are employing the same means
to put one there.
1t is all in the play. But the play is
growing stupid and tiresome, and it is cost
ing the south heavily in the way of lead
ership which is neglecting her best inter-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

lence of its disorders, it's strikes, its riots
and it's crimes. At one time human life
was less safe in Chicago than On the from
tiers of Asia. Peaceable citizens walked
the streets armed. They organized mutual
protection groups AID went in trios and
quartets to ward off thu--ery. The police
force was paralyzed in the face of an era
of crime, and perhaps corruption. The
labor disturbances increased rather than
diminished. Life became a serious prob
lem in Chicago.
1t would be a mighty good thing for the
western metropolis if these school census
figures prove to be accurate. The showing
of shrinking population would start the
capable men of the community at work
upon ways and means for the checking of
the devastating process Good city gov
eminent, honest police and efficient means
of queling incipient disorders are more
urgently needed in Chicago today than in
any other American eli v. Given these. and
fair prospect of their continuance and
there need never be any doubts about Chi
Cages great and persistent growth. 1t has
every geographical advantage for a re-
markable increase, and it has only itself
to blame if it's advance has now been
checked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Clean the House.

The family is coming home and it be-
hooves the householder to look alive to
his premises. If the house has been shut
up for several weeks it should be thrown
wide open to the sun and air for hours be-
fore it is occupied. Every corner should
be explored by a cleaner. Every closet
should be flushed repeatedly and the water
pipes should be allowed to flow freely for
some minutes. The furnace should be
cleaned and If possible the heat fiues freed
from the accumulated dust. Cellars re-
quire airing and purifying with strong dis
infectants.
An empty" house accommodates dirt far
more readily than would seem possible to
one who has not had experience 1t drifts
through the cracks and once inside 1t
stays. Perhaps the house was not thor
oughly cleaned when the family moved out
to go summering. Between the dirt that
was already there and the dirt that gets
in during the summer there is plenty OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Chicago's Population.

Chicago is genuinely frightened about her
population. 1t is evidently not increasing
as 1t should. The federal census of 1900
showed it to have 1,69S,5i5 inhabitants.
Enthusiastic Chicagoans estimated upon
the announcement of this figure. that the
census OF 1910 would give Chicago fully
two and a half millions, perhaps close upon
three millions. The current issue of the
city directory indicated, according to GER
tain methods of computation, that the city
this year holds 2.24l 600 a rate of gain
fairly certain TO bring the population con-
sderably above the two-and "a half million
mark by the end of the decade. But "a
school census. lately ordered and just fin
ished. throws a dampef upon the spirits of
those who have seen visions of Chicago
standing even in first place in the course Of
a few years 1t was an absolutely shock
ing showing. 1t indicated total population
today of only 1,T17.144. over half a million
less thar that indicated by the directory es-
innate only 1850 above the federal census
of 1900. and actually 10S.551 less than the
school census of 1900. OF course at once
the cry is raised that this school count is
imperfect. Confirmed Chcagoans are
pointing out that the school census of 1900
was below the federal count. and that fact
Is believed, TO cast discredit upon this
method of enumeration.
But there is some reason to suspect that
these figures are approximately IL not ac-
tually correct In showing a relative dwin-
ding of Chicago's population. There are
many factors at work today to cause people
to stay away from that city, If not to move
away from it. For some years it has been
distinguished above all other American
communities for the frequency and vio-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Mr.. Fairbanks.

Mr. Fairbanks on the stump is maintain
ing his reputation for dignity and clear
headedness. His appeal to the people is IN
a key worthy of the high office he seeks.
He is not the passionate partisan dealing
in flummery and rodomontade. Believing in
the principles for which he stands, he pre-
sents them soberly and conservatively, and
asks thoughtful consideration of them. His
audiences east and west, have been large.
His itinerary will take him into number
of states, but into none where he will fail
of attention. The campaign will not lack
for ginger, but it will be the better for all
in interest to have appear here and there
a speaker who relies less upon the arts of
the spellbinder, and more upon those of the
reaSoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
The Presidential Term.

1,be chicago Tribune notes the fact that
tbare Is small response to the proposition
for six-year presidential term 1t de-
serves no other. 1t is probably the least
meritorious of the several amendments
suggested to the Constitution.
Why six years for the President unless
a change is also made in the term of
senator and that of a representative? Does
anybody favor electing representative ior
four years and a senator for eight? That
should be done if the President is to be
elected for six. By the present arrange
ment the President serves twice as long as
a representative. but not as long as sena-
tor by two years. There are good reasons
for that and they would apply if his term
should be heightened.
This six-year proposition grows out of
the contention that we have too many
elections; that one campaign treads upon
another's heels. so fast they follow; that
such continuous agitation is bad for bust
ness: that. likewise. it demoralizes many
men; that the class of professional poll
ticians is growing in numbers and the men,
bers growing in unscrupulousness. and
SO on. With fewer elections. we are told
would come improvement all round. Bush
ness and morals both would benefit.
There is a good deal to be said on the
other side. In a government like ours 1t is
well for the peoples attention to be kept on
public affairs. 1t is well for public servants
to be called to prompt accountings If they
have done well it is in order to indorse and
recommission them. If they have done Ill
it is in order to replace them with better
men. If law has been miscalculated and
works a hardship it can be promptly re-
pealed. Officials and their performances
should be subject to frequent reviews.
AS for business. that does not suffer eX-
cept where extreme policies are advocated
and discomfort is widespread. Business SUI
fered in 1896 because we had had three
years of distress and great party, with
brilliant man at its head, was proposing
cheap money as the remedy. BY 1900 pros
perity had returned, confidence was strong,
and the business world was not seriously
ruffied. although Mr.. Bryan was repeating
his dangerous appeal to the country. so
far. the present campaign has created no
alarm in the business world.
Let us keep the pool well and continu-
ously stirred That is the way to insure
political health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

ground for the cleaners TO work on in
anticipation of a reopenfnE.
Much depends upon the thoroughness
with which this work is done in the autumn.
The health of the family is involved. A
neglected sink or flue or closet will menace
the household. The back yard, too, should
be thoroughly put to rights. all the trash
carted away and the damp spots laid bare
to the sun, with lime sprinkled plentffuliy
about, the weeds cut and the grass trim
med,
The thoughtful family man will see to
these details before the family returns. If
on the ground to attend to the task. There
is nothing more desolate than to come from
a pleasure resort to a dismal, dirty, ILL
smelling house. 1t takes the edge off the
pleasure of getting back to comfortable
quarters. Good beds. sweet air and clean
rooms. with the house shining in every
part to the limit of the possibilities of soap
and water and a strong arm make home a
restful haven to the wayfarers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
A Protest.

They've changed the names of lots of things
and yet, 'twix' me and you,
Our aches and pains behave themselves just
like they used to do.
They sound more interestin', but if simple
truth were told,
La grippe was just as hard to bear as ar
old fashioned cold.
They tell you about ptomaines and bacteria
and the like,
And there isn't any tellin' what new-fanglet
names they'll strike.
And when I sprained my ankle an they ha(
me lyin fiat,
1 felt right glad, because they had no fame!
name for that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
About Face!
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The beautiful words of praise with which
Mr. Bryan beplastered Judge Parker last
spring rise to the memory. Mr.. Bryan
hired a hall in Chicago for the purpose of
expressing his admiration of the New York
democratic platform Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Hill S
candidate for President and so forth.
There, the night of April 3D. he uttered this
encomium of Judge Parker:
Il desire to present some reasons why he
cannot be considered as an available candf-
date for j democratic nomination, and 1
find these reasons not in his personality,
but in his position on public questions.
II am satisfied that we now have evil
dence sufficient to convict Judge Parker OF
absolute unfitness for the nomination.
mo one but artful dodger would
stand upon it (the New York democratic
PLATFORM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Notoriety.


The people who really desire to escape
from publicity are able to do so. The wish
of the Clevelands, when Grover Cleveland
was President, that the pictures of their
children should not be published, was re-
spected almost everywhere, and there was
an outburst of indignation against one pub
LEGATION which conspicu0usly disregarded
that wish. Pictures of Miss Gould are so
rare that not one in a hundred thousand
of her admirers knows what she looks like.
No photograph of Charles Frohman. the
theatrical manager, has been published for
years. and he might walk down the aisle OF
any of his numerous theaters without rec
ognition except from the theatrical part OF
the audience. The vulgarity of the display
of great wealth in this country comes from
the people who have the money quite as
much as from the curious mob which likes
to read about gems and gowns and yachts
and their owners II We must have per-
son labeled richest woman in America, .
1t is pleasant to know that she is not of the
advertising sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

1t is happy suggestion that the United
states government tender the use of q
warship for the removal of the body OF
the late DR.. Herran to Colombia. He died
respected highly by this country, and il
is right that some special honor should
be paid to his remains by the government
to which he was accredited as minister
during trying days. An act of this kind
should indicate to Colombia that the
United States has no feeling other than
one of entire friendliness toward its south
ern neighbOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
School
Underwear.

Underwear.
Girls and Young Ladies prepar-
ing for college will find their under
wear needs are best met in this com
plete stock.
The following list is merely sug-
gestive-low-priced garments, but
we'll made OF good quality materials
and tastefully trimmed.
Cambria Drawers, good quality. deep rufie
finished with hemsttched tucks and hem. ,oc
Fine NainsOok and Cambria Drawers deep
ruff1e finished with hemstitched tucks and roc
Fine Nainsook Corset Covers full front and
back. round neck trimmed with lace inser- roo
ton. beading and ribbon. Each ........ SOS'
Muslin Gowns. good quality. Hubbard style. yoke
of fine tucks and insertion finished on neck roo
and sleeves with cambria rufe. EACH. Ooe'
Outing Flannel Short Skirts, In neat
striped effects, trimmed with deep founce. ~
f.ach. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ooS'
Black Mercerized Sateen Skirts umbrella style
trimmed with three-section fare founce CT m
and finished with bias fold. Each ....... pl IN
Third floor. Eleventh ST.
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Silk PetticOats
Unidentified.

No woman's wardrobe is complete
without Black Silk Petticoat-ele-
giant at all times and useful the year
round.
We have purchased and offer at
about third less than usual price
a lot of Black Taffeta Silk Petit
coats; made with accordion-pleated
founce and finished with narrow
ruffle.
$3o5 each. Valt1e, $500.
Also PercaIe Petticosts, umbrella style, trimmed
with two narrow rafaes and finished with
bias foIds-biack and white striped effects. 7rp
Eaen .s-s.s.s
Black Nercerixed Sateen Petticoats. good quality
umbrella style, trimmed with three-seetiou Ct ~
flare hOunce. Each. ......~..............
Dotted Cotton Crepe Klmonas fu red. light blue,
dsrir hue ana pink. trimmed with two rows OF
shirfing and finished With Persian borders; ST ~
suffabie Tor travelling. Each. ~
Third 0oor, Eleventh 1t.
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Infants and
Little Children's
Coats and Refers.

Some specially attractive items
in Infants and Little Children S
Bedford Cord Long and Short
Coats and Refers, made UP into
very attractive and becoming styles,
and particularly suitable for early
fall wear-and priced very mod
estly, too.
Infants Cream Bedford Cord Long Cloaks, dou-
BILE cape turnover collar, trimmed with e. ~
fancy braid Each. TV0< y
Infants Cream Bedford Cord Long Cloaks, turn
over collar edged with ruffe; coat trim
med %sa with fancy ribbon and silk braid. $500
Each '-.''.'.'.'
Infants Bedford Cord Short Refers
s sailor collar trimmed with fancy Draia $2.oo
Infants Bedford Cord Short Coats large 60 20
collar trimmed with braid. Each. .....-.. +~/
ChiIdrens Bedford Cord Short Goats. Russian
style large collar Ella, trimmed TaaR with braid 50
Childrens White Serge Refers, with collars and
cuffs Of pink and blue cloth finished with Sc On
clusters of brass buttons. Each. ......... To'O
Third ioOr, Eleventh St.
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35c.: 3 Pairs for ST.. 90.
School
Shoes.

Nothing is more essential to the
comfort of children than the right
kind of shoes properly fitted to the
feet.
: We carry only the best styles and
shapes adapted to boys and girls OF
all ages.
New goods, recently arrived:
Children's and Misses Button and Lace Shoes,
Of kidskin box calf and patent ideal kid-very
stylish and serviceable and made in the best pos
s sI, manner: sizes 81 to $I.35 to $2.oo
1015. Pair ~
n, SI.5o to S.. so
Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Also Mentioned.

"You say you were once mentioned as a
presidential possibility
Eyes" answered the melancholy wag.
when I was a little boy was told that If
was good 1 might grow up to be Pres
dent.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

No spooning at the seashore now;
Poor Cupid knows no peace.
Love laughs at locksmiths. but, they vow
He'll yield to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
SHOOTING STARS.
COMPENSATION.

did you ever take money to which you
were not entitled?' asked the close and
critical friend.
mo" answered Senator Sorghum. THE
sums to which you refer were no more than
a reasonable compensation for the wear and
tear on my conscience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Some of the democrats feel that Mr..
Bryan ought at least to exert himself TO
offset some of the detrimental influence
exercised by Mr. Tom Watson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Farmers Luck.

e ''Did you ever buy gold brick?'
yes" answered Farmer Corntossel, L
did once; but 1 turned right around an
sold it at a profit before 1 discovered 1t
want genuine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

1t is not to be expected that Mr.. Charles
Schwab's restitution idea will be much
more popular with his fellow fnanciers
than some of his others were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
Helping Along the Joke.

'These," said the epicure to the bright
Philadelphia girl. "are snails. 1 suppose
Philadelphia people don't eat them for fear
of cannibalism.''
ooh, no." was the answer; sit isn't that.
We couldn't catch them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Small game has its advantages. There is
no possible excuse for a mans mistaking a
fellow-sportsman for reed bird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Russia is possibly disappointed at not re-
ceiving more consideration from other ma
tons in view of the large shipbuildng con-
tracts il will soon have to give out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Grand Duke Boris is expected to remain
in st. Petersburg until these acute hostl-
tiles around Port Arthur, so destructive of
gaety, have been terminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Mr. Davis will scarcely understand why
a mere boy like David B. Hill should think
of retiring from politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

The Wisconsin democrats are confident Of
their ability, to convince their opponents
that the candidacy of Geo. w. Peck is no
laughing matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Senator Fairbanks is cool and deliberate
man. who sees no need of resign1ng now in
stead of waiting for the ordinary course OF
events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

The japanese have not yet been able to
do more than keep Port Arthur in per-
petuai state of totter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

The Mormons are showing their adapta-
bility by suspending their church discus
sions in order to see what they can accom-
plish in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

The price of radium per pound has ceased
to interest the public, which is once more
turning its attention to the cost of coal pei
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Mr. Addicks is still after place in the
Senate though without any definite plans
as to what he would do with il if he had it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

The Sultan of Turkey expects to have
few editions de luxe of promises and apol-
ogies out before the holiday trade opens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

II Judge Parker can stop the Murphy
McCarren dispute, his prestige as forceful
man will be unassailable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
he Telegraphs.

From the Chicago News.
Judge Parker will not make speeches II
he has anything to say he will telegraph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Jefferes' achievement is double one
Nunroe is not only whipped, but silenced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02

Mrs. Maybrick now proposes to settle
down quietly and devote the rest OF her
time to law suits.
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He's Brave.
From the New York Mail.

From the New York Mall.
The Russian soldier may have been stra-
| logically queered good deal up to date, but
| the man who says he cannot fight and die
does not know him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-02
In the stew, Rather.

From the Baltimore American.
TIE oysters r right In the swim.
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personal absence, letters to THE STAH
should not BE- addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply TO
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.