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institution of greater dignity and import
ance. An autonomous condition. is one into
which the Filipinos cannot be legislated or
auto hypnotized. They must prepare them
selves for 1t by learning the tasks of citi-
zenship and performing them faithfully
This puts to shame the yowlings of the
anti-imperialist press in the United States
on the subject of American oppression of
the F'ilipinos and a denial of opportunity of
advancement. It shows not only the pro-
gress made by the Filipinos under American
opportunity provided, but how inviting the
future is for all who are ambitious of serv-
ing their country. The door of hope is wide
open for all who care to go forward. and
it will not be closed.
If only the Filipinos knew the principal
source of the American demand for their
early investiture with the full responsible
tiles OF government! The Asiatic sense of
humor is not like ours. but there are some
things so farcical they appeal to risibilities
that are universal. OF the one hundred and
fifty-one votes relied upon absolutely to
support in the electoral college the demand
of the ST. Louis platform for independence
for the Filipinos-for a government in the
islands which shall reflect the wisdom of
the Constitution of the United States in all
of It's strength-nearly forty obtained
by the open notification of the Constitu-
ton in this country, and the remainder
indorse that notification. Tillman. Varda-
man and I1efiin as champions of human
rights fill all observers with a grim sort
of wonder and amusement
THE most substantial and law-abiding
natives in the islands need lose no sleep
on the subject of the st. Louis platform.
The flag will not be lowered. The Parkerian
program at best is merely campaign bluff,
which Judge Parker's own party would
cali If necessary.
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The Southern Vote.
From the Boston Herald.

Mississippi has population in excess of
100000 and yet last year Governor Varda-
mans vote was only trifle over 80 OO0 so
that only about one person out of fifty took
part in the state contest. True, Mississippi
has very large colored population that is
not allowed to take any part in the cleo
tons. but the white population OF MISSISSIPPI
pi is almost as great as the population of
the state of Maine; while the whole vote
cast in Maine In 1902 was nearly three
times as great as that thrown for Governor
Vardaman In 1903. Yet Mississippi is rep
resented in Congress by eight members in
the lower branch. which Is double the num-
Der accorded to Maine and equal to the
combined representation of the three north
ern New England states, Maine. New
Hampshire and Vermont. If no stronger
argument can be advanced In favor of white
rule in the south than the fact that in the
state where this rule is perhaps most rigidly
enforced man like Vardaman can be
chosen for chief executive, the cause Is in
deed, weak one
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Mems New
Fall Hats.

We are showing a specially at
tractive line of Mems New Fall
Derbys and Soft Felt Hats. All
the popular shapes now in demand
are here, and the blocks and color
ings include all fashions from the
conservative to the extreme. The
materials. workmanship and finish
are absolutely the best procurable
for the several prices.
S2.oo, $500, $500 and $500.
The famous Stetson Hats are
here in the new fall shapes-Der-
bys and Soft Hats.
$500 and $500.
Our Hats at $2.oo and $500 are
unquestionably the best in every
particular.
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zoe. a Pair.
Regularly ST. so.
Women's New Eiderdown
Robes and Wrappers.


Robes and Wrappers.
We are now showing a very COM
plete assortment of these most de-
slrable and comfortable house gar
ments. Every garment is fresh and
new, and the shades and STYLES are
better than ever. All materials are
first class and thoroughly depend
able, and the very best obtainable at
the prices quoted.
Plain Eiderdown Wrappers, with tight back.
loose front. and heavy wool girdle; collar cuffs
and pocket finished with satin; large va D.
riety Of colors. Each. Observation-Disclosures. 9S.SS
Crepe Eiderdown Wrappers with tight back and
loose front: large sailor collar bound with satin
pockets and cuffs similarly trimmed; large c. ~
variety OF shades Each. ................ Po.oO
Crepe Eiderdown Gowns Kimona style with
wide satin band trimming collar; also the
same quality material, made with a sailor
collar, with three bands of satin trim c6 90
ming Each .................... YS''OO
Crepe Eiderdown Wrappers, made to button close
at the neck, with small turnover collar;
stitched satin trimming; large variety Of c6 RI
shades- EACH ................ -"
Crepe Eiderdown Gowns. made of the best quail
tty material In the popular Kimona style no col
lar; finished with wide satin bands narrow nov
city braid and very heavy wool girdle; O. 70
variety Of shades Each. ................, Pr ~
Crepe Eiderdown Wrappers, made Of the best
quality material, with sailor collar trimmed with
bands OF stitched attn; heavy wool Cir CT RI
die: all shades. Each. .................P / ~
Third floor, Tenth st.
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Sectional Book Cases.

We are the Washington agents
for the celebrated Humphrey Sec
tional Book Case, the peer of all
cases on the market today.
The leading features of this case,
besides its handsome appearance.
are: Perfectly dustproof cases, non
binding doors, air-cushioned doors,
disappearing doors, doors easily re-
moved and the impossibility for the
doors to get out Of order The
Humphrey" is the only Sectional
Book Case made that combines all
these strong points of merit. Shown
in plain, quartered and weathered
oak and imitation mahogany.
$500 per section up.
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Fitted
Automobile Baskets.

Very convenient articles for short
trips where lunch is to be taken on
the road. Fitted with requisites for
from one to six persons, including
sandwich box, knives and forks, flask
bottles, drinking cups, non-break-
able plates, napkins, salt and pepper
shakers, in fact, everything neces-
sary for the serving of quick lunch,
and put up in very neat and COM
pact form.
$500 to $500 each.
Main floor, st.
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The Divorce Evil.
From the New York World,

From the New York World.
A committee of the house Of deputies in
the general conference of the Protestant
Episcopal Church at Boston recommends a
stringent canon against the remarriage of
divorced persons. This is merely proposal
to divert wedding fees from the clergy to
civil magistrates
There Is no end to the succession of in
dividuals and associations attacking from
the wrong direction and at the wrong point
the problems of marriage and divorce Why
is 1t so difficult for these well-meaning
would-be reformers to realize that so long
as forty-f1ve states have forty-five laws on
the matters discussed 1t is useless to look
for generally effective method of dealing
with them?
The essential first step toward possible
settlement of the evils and scandals involv-
ed Is to get the states together Until mar
rage and divorce are regulated by uniform
laws the nation over, church canons will be
In vain.
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The Designer for Novembe

Is on sale and contains among
others the following interesting ar
ticles: Costumes for the Holiday
Bride" New Styles in Hair Ar
rangement," Designs in the New
Princess Louise Lace" Many Sug-
gestions for Homemade Christmas
Presents Photograph and Plate
Shelves "The Red Mans Thanks
giving" and two short stories.
Price, Ioc. a copy.
Special price, 7oc. year.
November Patterns, SC. to I5c.
Fashion Sheets free for the asking.
Pattern Dept. Main floor, Eleventh 1t.
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Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

The old idea of buying Sewing
Machines on the credit plan is rapid
ly giving way to the cash basis. The
old notion of a dollar or so week
or month, as not being missed, is
good as far as it goes, but in buyin,,
that way you pay about twice as
much as the article is worth. Why
not put the dollar or so aside until
you have the required amount and
pay cash? 1t saves you just about
so per cent
Our Sewing Machines at $500
and $4,000 are the equal of the
5000 and $4,000 machines that you
pay for on the credit plan. They
are thoroughly up to date-steel
bearings, hardwood cases (prettily
ornamented), easy running, simple
adjustment, full set of steel attach
ments and fully guaranteed.
OF course, we have them as high
as $1,000, but this is not because of
the difference in the mechanism
that is the same in all our machines
but it is the very handsome wood
work, which makes them ornamen-
tai as well as useful-makes them
very handsome pieces of furniture.
Our Machine Department has
been enlarged and rearranged, thus
affording better facilities for their
proper display.
All necessary instructions given
at the department; also special in
structions in embroidery, hemstitch-
ing, telling, hemming and sewing OH
of lace, at any time, and as often as
desired.
Price list:
wv. & L." box top. three drawer $500.
''W G. L." drop-head, $500.
wv s. L." drop-head, with automatic
lift, s2s.50.
New Victor box top. three drawer,
$500
New Victor" drop -head. $500.
Surprise" drop-head, $500.
Goodrich A." drop-head. $4,000.
"Eldredge Automatic" box top, $500.
"Eldredge Automatic" drop-head. With
automatic lift $1,000.
Hand Machines. sI0.5o to $3.50
Second door, q st.
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A Fitting Holiday.

When elections over
It's time enough to meet
And celebrate thanksgiving
With earnestness complete.
When the votes are counted,
And crowds no more tntrude,
It's time enough to struggle for
A state of gratitude.
When no more banners futter
Across the thoroughfare;
When no more bands are marching,
With fierce, discordant blare;
When there are no more speeches
To cause the mind distress
That Is the proper moment
For downright thankfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12
The Peace Platform Broad One.

On Saturday the peace congress at Bos-
ton finished it's work and one of the fea-
lures was Russian and Japanese shak-
ing hands on the platform. Why not? The
individual Russian and the individual jap
anese are just as much opposed to war as
anybody else. and those who prefer friend
ly relations can stand together on the wide
platform of peace and humanity.
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| Office
| Furniture.

Men are nowadays almost wholly
judged by their appearances and
surroundings. And as man is neat
and tasteful in appearance, SO should
his surroundings be-his Office,
library, study room.
And a man to make a good inn
preston must necessarily put his
best foot forward. His Office should
be neat and of an inviting appear
ance, will, up-to-date furniture, and
requisites that promote system, ia
cilitate work, help success and which
reduce details of business to mini
mum.
We have moved Our Office Furni-
ture Department, which is replete
with handsome, up-to-date stock,
to the seventh floor, where, with in
creased floor space, we are enabled
to properly display our large stock
, to its best advantage-to show just
how it will look in your Office.
We show all sizes and styles OF
Desks (roll-top, flat-top, double and
typewriter), Chairs, Book Cases
Sectional, revolving and stationary
Letter Press Stands, Tables, etc,
| also Leather Couches, Chairs and
Rockers.
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Mems Walking Gloves.

In demand these cool mornings.
We are showing an excellent value
in tan, English-cut, heavy out
seam Walking Glove at dollar
one that is very much better than
the usual article at this price. We
show them in all sizes, mems and
cadets.
$a.0O a Pair.
Main dos,r ar
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Filling Cabinets.

Our line Of Office Filing Cabinets
comprises Document, Letter, Legal
Blanks, Pigeon Holes and Four
drawer Sections. Each is complete
in itself and may be used separately
on top of the desk, or combined will,
each other. All made of solid oak.
Seventh floor, G st.
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X. & G. Corsets
Nearly Half Price.

We have secured and offer at
nearly half price small lot (25 doz. }
X. & G. Corsets. They are the
straight front models, with long hips,
and are finished about top with lace
and ribbon. Choice of white, black
or gray, in all sizes from 10 to 80,
inclusive.
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Mems Domet Flannel
Night Shirts and Paiamas,

Domet or Outing Flannel, the
proper material for fall and winter
wear. They are cut on a generous
scale of sizes and correctly proper
toned, and the patterns and colors
are genteel and refined. And they
are made and finished with view
to durability. All sizes.
Night Shirts, soc.
Pajamas, SQ.OO.
Main floor, F st.
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Farm Life.

From the New York Herald.
Oh! for the strenuous life of the farm,
where you work for your board and a dollar
day. where you're tired as a dog and
sleep like a log-and while the suns shin
Ing you always make hay!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Every campaign develops a number of
statesmen who show a tendency to treat
the Constitution of the United States as an
original discovery
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The Source of Supply.

do you think that you can support my
daughter In the style to which she has been
accustomed?" asked Mr.. Cumrox.
THAT" replied Count Fucash, lis precise
ly what came to ascertain from you
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Envious Chicago.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Washington people decline to boil the
water to escape typhoid. declaring that the
boiling process involves too much trouble
TO persons living In Washington having
typhoid probably does not seem like trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

yIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with tie Office, but simply to
THE STAR, to the Editorial or Busi-
purpose.
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Political Prejudice.

This is the simple verdict,
What e'er your faith may be.
Our candidate is good and great,
The other is N. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Prunes are being so generally recon-
mended by food experts that prune trust
may be expected to assert itself at any
moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Il hates said Uncle Eben, ''to see man
thinkin' he's done his whole duty as tax
payer an patriot when he pins a cam
paign badge on his coat lapel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Most Of the country's distinguished naval
officers have decided not to go into politics
any further than to cast votes as good cit
liens are expected to do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

The opinions as to the funds at the dis
posal of campaign committees are largely
speculative. No trust Is expected to brag
about it's donations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Tom Watson generally manages to have
a new book on the market when he is on
gagged in making special political splurge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Eugene Debs tells how many people he
thinks will vote for him, but does not offer
any excuse for them.
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The "Also Rams"

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
The tail-end place in the presidential
race Is warmly contested. Debs at pres
ent looks like a winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Senator Platt is not so good natured as
not to see to it that Governor Odell takes
the entire responsibility if anything goes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

The college professors are still striving
for some means of making philosophy and
the dead languages as interesting as foot
ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

The matrimonial customs of the Mormons
are strongly disapproved but their votes
are not despised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Postmaster General Wynne Will nave to
be credited with developing the earnest res-
ienation rumor on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Dr. Swallow finds that the absence OF Ill
expectation that he Will treat the poys d
great saving in campaign expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

1t is little hard for Mr.. Bryan to hold
himself down to second violin after having
been solost SO long
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A Point to Be Considered.

do you think that money brings happi-
ness?'
NO" answered Miss Cayenne. But the
lack of it brings a great deal Of annoy
ance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

1t Is only fair to warn Boston to look out
for the Washington ball team next summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Boston is just as proud of its ball cur
as If II were a literary society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

In the game of war Kuropatkin has de-
cided to be '.it'' for a while
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SHOOTING STARS,
An Ordeal,

What is the matter with Bliggins, lock-
jaw or neuralgia"
Neither He has been trying to read the
Russo-Japanese war news aloud to his
wife,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-12

Some of the Wisconsin politicians are
coolly assuming to regard the national cleo
tion as an entirely subordinate matter.
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Mems New
Underwear
For Now and Later.

The proper weight underwear to
bridge the time between now and
winter-light enough for the warmer
days and sufficiently heavy for chilly
days. Here are three lines, which
represent excellent values:
At soc.
We have Ribbed Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers and a White Cotton
Shirt with Drawers to match. Shirts
are neatly trimmed and well finish
ed: Drawers made strong and DUR
able.
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c i W000War0 & I0tbr0p,
New ok-WA
The Store is Very interesting,

daily Selections and completed
Winter Seasons 1904
and interest we'll special hoving exclusive things comprise
novelties not often commercial establishment
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cs a @ s H%a psa GS
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AT S 4. 90.

French Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, made of pure Egyptian
yarn, a popular weight and an ex-
cellent value; also White Merino
and Natural Color Shirts and Draw
erS,
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Desks.

| ASSMSs
Our Desks are of the highest
grade, constructed of frst-class ma
terial, in keeping with the. grade and
price, and made by skilled mechan-
les. The writing beds have solid
tops, so constructed as to provide
for expansion and contraction. The
drawers are of a special design
the patented tension-insuring al
ways an easy-running drawer, and
they are dovetailed at both ends,
have permanent dovetail partition,
which prevents the possibility of the
sides bowling, and are thoroughly
finished inside and outside. The
letter files used in the desks are the
best made and the contents easily
transferred. The document boxes
are made of the best material, and
are we'll finished inside and outside
the front having a groove cut, which
forms a label holder, thus doing
away with the cheap-looking brass
device; and all boxes are inter-
changeable.
The Typewriter Desks are all of
special design, the mechanism being
perfect and very sitnple-the open
ing and closing of the desk being
almost automatic. The sliding base
board allows the operator to draw
the machine out as far as desired
or to be taken out entirely.
$1,000 to $4,000 each.
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AT SOC.
AT Csc.

At Csc.
Natural Color Merino Shirts and
Drawers-shirts have self fronts,
finished with silk braid; drawers
are well stayed. A splendid value.
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Woodward s Lotf1rop.

Main floor. r st.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Not Exactly.

Would you like to be an actor like me. my little fellow"
 No. Not like you."-Chicago Amer ican.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

KToWADAYS a bag of some de-
 IN scription-either of leather. silk.
 beads or the like-is supposed to form part of every woman's street or carriage costume; and this season seems to have brought forth a more varied and beautiful array of bags than ever
 On account of it's durability leather Is in he long run the most satisfac- tory material Among the newest bags shown are those illustrated herewith. The carriage. or hand bag of tan Eng fish pigskin (Fig. n, may be had also in seal. alligator. levant and lizard in any color to suit the costume AL though but eight inches long by five wide. it is fitted out in a complete manner with large and small eompart ments. Besides the usual pockets for cards. bills. etc. provision is made for an indexed memorandum book, a fat case containing mirror and powder puff. a small purse. The bag, which fastens neatly with a narrow strap. is
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

carried by silver chain and ring. A smaller bag. made after this design. varies only in the number of compart- ments
 The Peggy from Paris" bag Zig 2), which comes in different colors of seal, gains instant appreciation be- cause of it's neatness and commodious- ness. It is only six inches deep and a trifie more than ten inches at its longest point, yet it's capacity is quite remarkable. The fullness-whico makes possible much crowding-js ppt into the frame, front and back. in a double box plait. at each side of which are three single plaits. Heavy moirs SILK is used for Inning the bag which IS completed by two narrow strap han. eies anu jeweled clasp.
 More of a novelty is the seal hae tflg. 5), with silver inlay for the han dle piece. This has four compartment. beside the central pocketbook. and al the same time is thin enough to ba easily slipped in the front of ones coat
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Cow as Critic of Fashions.

Dr Edward Martin who cares for the pubic health iu Philadelphia, owns a teaut.ful little country home. situated ip valley on the banks Of shady cree k gar NaIlingford Pa One day last summer be was entertaining a party of Httle girls from Philadelphia. for pr. Martin plays the host most delightfully."- to children. of whom be is very fond. sLG treats the tots with a dignified air of rsillery which delights them. On thls occasion one little miss was out walking With the doctor and became very much sgltated at the manners of a COW which regarded her with solemn air Of belligerency It must be that red dress you are wearing. Dorothy. :" said the host. smilinels Dorothy. the COW doesn't like red very much " Well. l am surprised . replied the lit tle girl '.l know that red Is not quite the fashion now. but don't see how a green old country COW would ever know enough 10 know that