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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
New York's Subway in Service.

New York has got its subway at last. IL
was opened yesterday with impressive
ceremonies, the mayor running the first
train to Harlem by means of a silver con-
troler handle. During the day fully 10000
people were carried on the underground
route without a mishap Today began the
real business of the enterprise and it was
unhappily married by an accident, a young
woman being caught between train and
the platform. This is accepted as sure
proof that the subway is success, or in
other words that 1t is being patronized in
the usual New York style of jamming and
packing.
This great work has been in course of
discussion and execution for thirty-six
years. If the project had been put upon
its execution in 1868, when first preached,
it would have doubtless led to others of
the same kind, so that New York today
would be fairly well equipped with tubes"
to accommodate the tremendous traffic that
pulses through it increasingly.
The history of the subway enterprise is
characteristic of these projects in our cit
les. Although the feasibility and need of
the underground road was debated in 1868
the subway bill providing for the under
taking was not submitted by Mayor Hewitt
until 1883, twenty years later. It was not
until 1890 that Mayor Grant named a COM
mission to decide upon the route The per-
fected plans were approved by the board
of aldermen eighteen months later The
state legislature created the rapid transit
board in 1894. The contract for the con-
struction was advertised for in December,
1897, but the contract was not awarded for
two years When begun, the work was
pushed with commendable rapidly, consid-
ering the difficulties involved
1t is probable that subsequent under
ground tubes would be put through In
much shorter time. There would doubtless
be far less debate over the feasibility. and
the experience gained in the construction
OF the first would facilitate future enter
prises of the same kind Otherwise New
York is likely to be at least twenty years
getting the second subway, which it is al
ready assured will become an immediate
necessity. 1t is an interesting coincidence
that word comes today from Chicago that
the first steps have just been taken In
That city for the construction of a subway
system similar in the main to that of New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Mr.. Cleveland and 1908.

Mr.. Cleveland will speak again for Judge
Parker. The old war horse, with the rat
tie of the engagement ringing in his ears,
is off with the marching column and will
see the thing through. Those cheers at
Carnegie Hall the other night warmed the
cookies of his heart. They recalled old
times a sentiment roundly applauded was
that of a member of the audience who.
carried away by his feelings. exclaimed,
Good Old Groverr' The whole crowd
seemed to feel that way. The cheering
was prolonged. Mr.. Cleveland was plainly
delighted. That was to be his only APP
pearance in the campaign. Now we hear
that he will speak again and preside at a
meeting in New Jersey. He has his dan
der w.
Well. why not? 1t was part of the talk
last spring when the Cleveland boomers
were at work trying to capture the st.
Louis nomination that his name would
probably not appear again in connection
with Office. We were reminded that he was
now sixty-eight. and in 1908 would be
seventy-two. The country. it was said.
would not consider man of the latter age
for the presidency. The thing to do there
fore was to take Mr. Cleveland for another
term in the White House while his years
still warranted the selection.
But that view of matters was knocked
into n cooked hat by the nomination of
Mr. Davis at st. Louis for the vice presi-
dency. If man of eighty-two is good
timber for second place on a national ticket,
why should not a man of only seventy-two
be good timber for first place? Mr.. Davis
is n vigorous man who doesn't show his
years. and Mr. Cleveland is said to be in
fine fettle physically He lives a restful,
quiet life al Princeton, and for some years
yet should give Old Time a lively tussle
for advantage.
Has Mr.. Cleveland accepted the popular
appraisement of the Davis nomination? If
so then look out for him in 1908. If
Judge Parker is elected he will face his
pledge not to stand again, and if he is
defeated the gold wing of the democracy
viii have to rally around its strongest man
in its new struggle against Mr.. Bryan.
Now is the time for the ex-President to
show his people how much of his vigor re-
mains and how strong a card he still is
In eastern democratic circles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

for expenses, and so he had reluctantly
run in, thinking that Miss Blank would
advance him trifie until he could wire
home for more. But, of course, so long as
Miss Blank is not there, he must. Well,
sometimes it goes and sometimes 1t does
not. But there are charitable, unsuspieious
women in the world, who have not yet en-
countered the petty swindler, SO that very
often cousin Harry is then and there ac-
commodated with a loan, in Miss Blank s
name. He refuses for a while to take 1t,
but finally consents, rather than offend his
cousins generous friend, and the next day
when Miss Blank comes to work and Lady
Bountiful has told her tale, there are ex-
plantations and tears and later economies.
1t sounds like a crude game, and some
persons may aver that the victim deserves
to lose her money. Perhaps she does, as
an investment in caution, but there is far
less of scorn for so easy a victim of the
swindler's wiles than of contempt for the
scoundrel who would play upon the inno-
cent generosity of a woman. And if caught
that contempt ought to take particularly
drastic form. SO 1t is well too keep sharp
eye out for Cousin Harry and his kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Specials in Shoes.

That the foot should be properly dressed at
this season of the year is certainly impor-
tant Now is the time to fill the wants in
footwear, for we are offering for but one
day oniy-Saturday following items:
200 pairs of Women's Black Vici Kid, Box
Calf, Pat Kid or Enamel Leather Shoes,
in button, lace or Butcher cut kid or pat.
tip or plain vamp; welt or turn sewed;
Cuban, military, steeple or French heels all
latest fall styles.
Values up to $3.50, at Sl.95. "
200 pairs of Mems Black Vici Kid or Box
Calf Shoes, in button, lace or Butcher cut;
oak soles; kid or calf lined; invisible cork
soles [waterprooD; close Or extended
edges straight or swing lasts.
Values, $3.50 and 81; at S2.65.
100 pairs of Boys and Youths Black Vici
Kid, Box or Satin Calf Lace Shoes; quilted
oak soles: n1annish shapes.
Value, So; at Sl.35.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Beware of cousin Harry

Here is the latest confidence game. which
IS, being worked in a northern city with re-
suits satisfactory to himself by a smooth
Young man who seems to be a promising
candidate for honors in the school of high
finance. He drops into an office where wo-
men are employed. sits down at the desk
OF one OF the clerks. whom he knows to be
absent from the building. looks around, and
then signs in evident distress When he
has caught the eye of one of the women.
particularly if she is elderly and benevo-
lent looking, he exclaims: "Oh. dear! What
shall | DO? She isn't inT' Then the kindly
woman at the next desk says, sympathetic
colly: mo, Miss Blank is not here today"
ais upsets the young man completely and
his distress visioly grows until he simply
cannot contain himself longer, so at last.
after looking disconsolately out of the win
Niiw for few moments, he tu<ns as in a
*.dden burst of confidence to the Kindly
person and explains, haltingly. that he is
Miss Blanks Cousin Harry, that he is in
I, wn for day or two, having come unex-
I.ctedly and been forced TO leave home
Nth less money thanh had counted upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Summer SIGNS,

1t is perhaps true that republics in addi-
ZION to being ungrateful suffer from too
many laws. Not that republics suffer from
the enforcement of the laws, because repub-
lies with the exception of some in South
America are more or less law-abiding and
God-feariug. But. though it may be that
We have too much law there is one law
which Washington needs as do probably all
her sister cities, as well as her brother
cities.
The law thus sadly needed is one against
the unreasonable display of summer signs
There is something which tends to breach
OF the peace in such legends as ice Cream
Saloon. ice Cold Soda Cool Drinks"
ETC.. flung in the public gaze on a cold day
\ man with pair of blue hands stuffed
deep in his overcoat Of he is lucky and his
collar turned up about his frost-btten ears
does not want TO be chilled with these shiv-
or1ng signs.
Ladies and gentlemen observe the ameni-
lies of polite life by removing their straw
hats before the car lines put on snow
plows. but there are pharmacists. confec-
TONERS and restaurateurs so lawless and
ruthless in their disregard of human sensi-
bilities that they keep these July signs on
exhibition till the snowbirds homeward fly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
The Food Struggle.

Inc present indication is that there will
pe no immediate increase in the price of
milk 10 the consumers of Washington not
"lthstanolng the recent effort of the dairy
men OF the surrounding country to put up
the wholesale price. This is good news to
the housekeeper, whose bills are already
rising rapidly enough. With both bread
ana milk going UP the community would
have been in a quandary indeed The con-
sumner can bake bread, but there is no wav
to replace the dairyman's services. 1t is
somewhat difficult to fit a cow into the
average premises. To be sure, goats might
be employed. They would add to the mir
turesque appearance of the city The mark
ings and commons dotted with nibbling
goats would remind some old timers of past
days, the days of wide spaces
But there will be no present need to buy
goats or to find substitutes for cows milk.
so far as the price is concerned The rate
VIII remain at eight cents. for time at
least. Whether the bread rate will rise or
laii depends very largely upon the con-
sumers themselves If they patronize the
smal bakers who are now selling their
loaves for five cents, or bake at home, they
are likely soon to force the rate charged
by the majority of the bakers back to the
old figure.
What with the constant tendency of the
prices of food and other necessities of life
to rise the situation of the consumer is be-
coming one of constant perplexity One
year 1t is coal, another year meat and this
year both milk and bread that show a dis
position to, advance abnormally. Every
season there is some cause for worry Exist
ence nowadays is an endless struggle with
the butcher the baker and the candle
stick maker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Russian Battle Song.

We've had some sad mishapsk
IT'S useless to deny,
While shooting at the Japski.
The memory makes US sigh!
But when merchant shipoyitch
We meet upon the sea,
Upon peaceful tripovitch,
We chase it with great glee.
Though sometimes we seem coldski,
When rage our hearts doth move,
We can be very boldski,
AS Kisheneff will prove.
Though oft we've met the fateovitch
Of wreckage most complete,
We can exterminateovitch
A little fishing fleet.
We've had our share of woeski,
And folks began to doubt
If any of US knowski
Just what we are about.
Yet we are very wiseovitch.
When any one shows fight,
We will apologizeovitch
And that will make it right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Stumper in Spite of Himself.
From the New York Sun

What has lured or forced Judge Parker
to give over his peaceful palavers to the
surging dozens of pilgrims to Rosemount?
Excursionists were attracted to Esopus
by the prospect of IAN hour and a halfS
sail on the beautiful Hudson" the au-
tumnal foliage and the judges ever YER
nal eloquence. Driving their flocks of
constitutionalists, the Hon. Ike Hopper
of Harlem, the Hon. Bob Davis of Jersey
City and other shepherds of the people
went up the river and bathed in the
judges talks. Esopus and it's fables be-
came the wonder and delight of millions.
The idyll is almost over. Next week the
judge leaves the porch for the stump.
He whirls the breathless Constitution
through three states. He comes down
from his pastoral perch and coign of jul
dicial dignity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Specials in
PhotogI aph Supplies.

Toning and Fixing Solution; value,
zoe. At
link Washing Boxes value, 75c. At. .43c.
Glass Fixing Boxes; value, SI25. At75c.
Coxin, daylight developer; value,
soc. At ..............I5c
Dark Room Lamps; value, 75c. At. 800.
Developing Powders per half dozen. .ISc.
Hypo, 3 Observation-Disclosures. LOG.
Acid IIypo Observation-Disclosures. SC.
Rubber Aprons; value, 75c. At. ....45c.
Rubber Sleeves; value, SOC. At. 49,. .25c.
3Ax4A Printing Frames. ......... &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

ratus on the water front, utilizing the river
and harbor as a source of supply, these
great CONGREGATIONS should become 50 In
frequent as to be regarded as highly sensa-
tional. As the case now stands million
dollar fire on New York's water front Is
looked upon as one of the usual experiences
of the season Such fires seldom occur In
the foreign cities. where proper attention
has been paid to the construction of quays,
sea walls and warehouses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Two Specials in
Mems Furnishings.

The following items form part of Our regu-
lar stock and for Friday and Saturday only
are offered at specially reduced prices:
rs dozen of Mems Fancy Isle and Cotton
Half Hose.
Values, SOC. and 75c.--at 25c.
IS dozen Mems Gray Mocha Cloves one
clasp; P. K seams; self-stitched; in the
following sizes and quantities:
Size IN, I dozen; size ~, dozen; size
z34, 10 dozen; size 8, dozen.
Value ST., at Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with Ire office. but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
A Useless ENTERPRISE.

Rastus, why don't you sign de p1edge?"
Tain no USE" said Mr.. Pinkley; II
writes so bad dat if did put my name to
de pledge L wouldn be able to reco'nize de
signature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Bought and Paid For.

They are saying that you bought and
paid for your election"
That's right" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Il can look the world in the face
and say, I owe no man penny"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
The Difference.
From the Providence Telegram.

From the Providence Telegram.
Philadelphia fighter who has knocked
out forty-four men is worth $50, 900. John
ID. Rockefeller is worth $500, 600, 900, and
has gotten ii by knocking out corre-
spondingly large number of men. The
only difference is that the fellows the
Philadelphian hit were welcome to get
up again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Unanimous.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Tom Watson says he doesn't expect to
win. This makes it unanimous as far as
the expectations concerning Tom figure
in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Monotony,

The autumn days are sad and drear.
When with the world you mix
Two things are all that you will hear.
Foot ball and politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

The Standard Oil Company continues to
indicate that 1t regards an election as a
minor detail, in which 1t is not called upon
to take any active interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Sole agents for Hanan's Shoe
s'the best shoe on earth.''
A Special in Boys Hats.
Value. SIPS: at Csc.

10 dozen Boys Soft Felt Hats, in Black or
Brown Genuine Fur Felt. Alpine shapes.
For boys to ID years. This is an unit
sual bareain-the chance that seldom hap
pens twi in season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

Even at cents loaf 1t is cheaper for
some housewives to buy their bread rather
than to take chances on making biscuit
Doctors bills are so high nowadays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

AIR. Bryan doubtless feels that the cam
paign would not be so apathetic IL the man
agemcnt would allow him to ring in a few
phrases about 10 to l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Japan's Army Ration.
From the San Francisco Call.

The Japanese government took the re-
suits OF scientific study and practically
applied them to the army ration. In that
way ration was devised that sustains
the health, strength and endurance of
the Japanese army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

Tom Watson will be disposed to insist
that having after much speech-making
been defeated for the presidency, he is
just as great a man as w. ]. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

If Mr.. Rockefeller is pressed much fur
ther for his political views he may make a
draft on his birthstone mountain in Mexico
to help him express his feelings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

There will be a little more speech-making
in spite of the fact that nearly every man
who is going to the polls has long since
made up his mind how he is going to vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

New York will never feel quite sure that
Mr.. Bill Devery is not going to break into
politics again until he goes over to England
and settles down on a farm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

It may be true that Chicago physician
changed a bad boy into good one by
surgical operation. But the switch will
continue to be regarded as safer than the
1rnif
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

1t would be wise in equipping a Russian
battle ship to put the ammunition and
the vodka under time lock-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

If Mr.. Davis does not carry West Vir-
ginia he is very likely to ask Mr. Elkins
for an explanation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

Chicago and Buffalo are now taking a
friendly interest in the ledger of the St.
Louis exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
What Are Thew?

From the Boston Transcript
The socialist candidate for governor
says: I'VE are not politicians" AS you
certainly are not statesmen, what is your
particular genus?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Speak Up, Judge.

From the Chicago News.
If Judge Parker is so sorry for the poor
disfranchised Filipino he might promise to
see that the fourteenth amendment Is en-
forced IL he Is elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

IL the Baltic feet can be terrorized at
that distance, it looks as if the japanese
navy had easy work before it.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Requirements.

You don't belong to one of the Oldest
families, do your" said the supercilious
woman.
NO, answered Mrs. Cumrox; but after
we get the girls married we expect to have
several of the oldest families belonging
to u.s." -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Very Good Imitation.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
If we have not been enjoying Indian
summer this week we have had q salts
factory imitation of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

New York has its subway, but the pre-
historic horse car is jogging along many
of its thoroughfares, just the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

De easiness wifi which some people is
Fooled, said Uncle Eben, lis what temps
many man dat might be honest to go
astray.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
A So and $3.50 Hat for Men at Sl.85.

For today and tomorrow only. offering high grade
stiff Hat at this big price reduction The assortment incds
of Blacks and the various shades the
Neutrality-suspicious. conservative All Sizes Every Hat
perfect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Apparel for Young Men.
us to 20 years.) I'd Floor.

In fashioning our garments for Young
Men we have left nothing undone toward
pleasing his fancy either as to fabric or the
cut of the garment. Our stock affords
ample variety to satisfy his diversified taste
and at price that will allow him full
scope for the practicing of economy.
The following items intimate the values we
offer:
A Young Mans Black Thibet or Fancy
Mixed Cheviot Suit-double or single
breasted mode1s-in extreme or conserva-
tive cut has broad shoulder effect and
loose hanging back coat; Trousers are cut
after latest patterns. Sizes 81 to SO.
Special at $1,000.
A Young Mans Overcoat in the belted or
plain effect, Of Black, Oxford or Fancy
Mixture Cheviot; has broad shoulders and
of generous length and fullness. Sizes 81
to So.
Special at $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Specials in Boys Apparel.

Our Boys Department affords the finest
Clothing in the country = and at prices
much lower than can be had elsewhere. We
court comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Bows Knee Trousers.
Special at soc.

These Knee Trousers are fashioned OF
good, serviceable Atwood cheviot, in plain
blue, black and fancy mixtures; all seams
are taped patent Wristbands. Sizes 3 to 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28

TIE EVENING STAR has a regular and
permanent Family Circulation much
more than the combined circulation Of
the other Washington dailies. Az q
News and Advertising Medium It has
no comr etitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Boys Double=breasted Suit.
With Extra Trousers, $3.75.

Boys Donble-breasted Knee Trouser Suits
of Atwood fancy cheviot; Italian lined;
silk sewed; trousers have taped seams and
pat Wristbands. Sizes 7 to 10.
SDeciaH at SS.z5.
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A Special in
Mems RainCOatS.

For Saturday only we are offering the
we'll known Hodgman Heavyweight
Raincoat at special price reduction. Your
choice may be had in either dark or light
English gray tweed with or without belts;
all sizes.
Value, S25-at Sl5.75.
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Boys Novelty Suits.
Special at sos.

Bows Russian Blouse or Elton Sailor Suits
of Fancy Mixture Cheviots. Russian
blouse has linen collar, silk tie, leather belt
and bloomer trousers; sizes 2H to E years.
Elton sailor has linen collar, silk tie, brass
buttons and bloomer trousers. Sizes 20
10 wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
Bows OVerCOatS.

Boys Navy Blue and Oxford Frieze Over
coats: Ill wool and fast color; faced bot
toms: velvet collar of extreme length and
cut full in broad shoulder effects. Sizes
:, to Io.
Special at $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-28
A Special in
Mems Trousers.

For Saturday only, we place on sale linn
tied number of Atwood Cheviot Winter
weight Trousers. The assortment includes
variety of light and dark fancy mixtures,
plaids and stripe effects. Extra well fash
toned and made to wear All sizes.
Value, S3-For Saturday, 81.