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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

It was the republicans So in the south
populism languished and soon disappeared
Today everything is booming. Times are
good. and prices are high. A farm mort
gage Is almost curiosity. How will Mr..
Watson state his case? Let It be admitted
that even now there are a few ills In the
body polite. Is 1t a good time to fly from
the ills we have to those we know not OFT
We may be sure that there would be Ills
even under populistic dispensation. Not
oven with Mr.. Watson in the White House
could we hope for q state of perfect bliss
But a more interesting question still re-
lates to 1908. Shall we not have clash
between Mr.. Watson and Mr.. Bryan for
leadership that year? They are practically
in agreement on national issues. Mr..
Bryan is supporting Judge Parker under a
sort of duress. His heart is with the popu-
lists. and, beginning the morning after the
November election. he will set out to put
things in shape for the next contest. VIII
not Mr. Watson demand another try? What
a shindig that would make! The one man
like Alexander H. Stephens-skin and bones
and intellect The other man like General
Bob Toombs-rosy. rotund and rhetorical.
All should fervently wish to see such
scrap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
The Cars Son.

A news story from st. Petersburg says:
1T is believed that the car. as token
of thanksgiving for the birth Of son. will
abolish the use of the knout In the prisons"
Why not add to the order the abolition OF
the slipper from the nursery? That would
be certain to make the young man very
popular with all his subjects when he
grows up. Think of how Russian troops
would fight under ruler to whom they
owed so much The Russian mothers
might object on the assertion that to spare
the slipper would be to spoil the boy But
the jailers are certain to say that to spare
the knout will spoil the prisoner. A better
order still in honor of the child's birth
would be for the car to abolish the sys-
tenn by which prisons are filled and cruel
jailers afforded opportunity to punish help
less men and women often innocent Of the
crimes imputed to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
A Law-Breakine Judge

Judge John I. Mullins. who is a member
OF the Colorado state courts has proclaimed
himself superior to the law-making power
OF the commonwealth in the following an
| nouncement from the bench:
In private life never was a party to
the killing of man or a human being.
l shall never be judicial party to such a
killing. The state has no right to take a
life. Capital punishment in Colorado has
not deferred the commission of crime.
Murders have increased. Influential per
sons escape the gallows.
"A man having no right to take his own
life, surely the state cannot take that life
from him under the guise of the law. 1 will
do as my conscience prompts me in this
matter. 1 am opposed to capital punish
ment. While judge of the district court
1 shall never impose such a penalty upon
a defendant. If a person Is found guilty
of murder in the first degree and the jury
fixes the penalty at death 1 shall disregard
that verdict IL need be- The state does
not give life; 1t cannot take life. 1t Is con-
trary to reason and contrary to morals.
The spectacle of a judge setting aside the
established law of the state is not calcu-
lated to increase respect for the statutes or
the courts. Everything that Judge Mullins
says may be true, and yet his position Is
subversive of order and regard for the
processes of government. In his own words.
st is contrary to reason and contrary to
morals" for any judicial officer, no matter
how pronounced his views on the subject of
capital punishment. to refuse to pronounce
a death sentence. thus in effect repeating
the legislation establishing capital punish
ment The infinitely better. safer and
more logical course for man thus con-
fronted by distastefui duty and statu-
tory command is to resign from the bench.
Such judges do as much harm to the cause
Of law and order as some criminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Power Boats.

The drowning accident of Saturday
brings forcibly before the public the cues
ton of the licensing of the engineers OF
the power boats that ply the local waters.
At present no regulation exists to bring
them under the jurisdiction Of any au-
thority. They are no more within the
range of rules than are the owners and
users of rOwboats. Yet they are capable,
If inefficient, of Infinitely more mischief,
for being propelled by power they can
execute maneuvers impossible TO rowboats
and are, besides, by virtue of the character
of their fuel at all times more or less sub
ject to accident Their relation to the
rowbOats is similar to that of the auto
mobilfsts to the drivers. The former are
licensed and the latter are not. This dis
tinction is based upon the fact that tho
automobile is delicate, easily mismanaged
machine, and while the horse at times runs
away and causes damage. even as the row.
boat is sometimes sunk through the care
1essness of the boatman, yet the chances
of such rnishap are much less than in the
case of the automobile or the power boat
1t is not easy to draw a similar line of dis
elimination. however, between the man.
ayers of the various sizes of power craft
An engineers license Is required Of the
man VINO operates the machinery OF tug
boat scarcely larger than some of the
pleasure craft that are styled launches.
This is profitable subject for official in
auiry. The chief point of the case is that
If the masters of launches are placed I'M
der the range of a licensing rule. similar
to that covering automobilists. they must
answer for their conduct to the authorities
In case of dereiction or accident The
great increase in the number OF these boats
on the Potomac during the past few years
renders the subject one of pressing impor-
lance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Fools in the Surf.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
For the first time in nineteen years, At
lantic City had no drowning accident in
July. This record IS gratifying, but 1t Is
sad to relate that 1t has been broken in
the current month, while the rest of the At
lantic coast has the usual number of acct
dents. The depressing feature Is that most
of these losses of life could have been
avoided. There are some instances where
heart disease or apoplexy strikes the surf
bather, or where ordinary prudence is offset
by deep holes or other untoward and I'M
known conditions. The desire to battle in
the surf is one that Is widespread, and is
perhaps the leading attraction at all the re-
sorts, but in spite Of all the many acct
dents that have happened, of the warnings
given and of the manifest dangers, there
are those who take unnecessary risks In a
spirit of bravado and too often pay the
penalty There is no occasion for this sort
of thing. There is plenty Of enjoyment to
be secured with complete safety, and no
one need be deferred by the many acct
dents that occur every summer. The ocean
is not proper place to swim in unless one
Is an expert. The man who considers him
self good swimmer is incautious If he
risks himself beyond the breakers, for he
is apt to be seized by cramp and sink be-
fore aid can reach him. Every day at the
leading resorts can see adventurous
souls in positions of danger, and the fact
that so many escape Is a temptation to
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
The Cause of the Accident.

1t Is to be regretted that the coroner's
jury did not inquire more pointedly into
what appears to be the direct cause of the
deplorable accident Of Saturday, which cost
ten lives Its investigation was directed at
the question of whether the launch was
overloaded and was in good condition. but
1t ignored the item of her MANAGEMENT In
the vicinity OF what was or should have
been known as a dangerous place in the
river. 1t is not to urge any direct RESPONSE
bilty for the accident on the part of the
owners and managers OF the boat to sug-
gest that craft laden with people should
nave been navlgated in those waters with
extreme care. such as the testimony does
not show to have been exercised. If those
In charge of the boat knew of the proxim-
fty of the flume. with Its swift current dis
turbtng the surface of the river, they GER
tainly should have been alert to guard
against sudden swerving OF the craft, by
having her under power. even though they
were not intending to take her across the
stream If they did not know of the fiume
and its danger they were hardly qualified
to navigate the Potomac. The outlet from
the mill race is one of the best-known of
the rivers features along the Georgetown
shore, and boatmen are trained to avoid its
swift outrush. Those who undertake to
pilot passengers or guests on the surface of
the river should be thoroughly acquainted
with every place of possible peril and
should be ready for any emergency when
ever close TO such dangers.
But the question arises whether such an
outlet for water should be continued now
that 1t Is demonstrated to be so dangerous
to life. A lowering of the mouth of the
race several feet would in an probability
greatly lessen the surface disturbance If
possible the outflow should be so managed
as not to offer the aspect of a cataract at
low tide, unless 1t be deemed wiser to per-
NIT 1t thus to demonstrate its presence, and
so serve as spectacular warning to the
careful This is a frequented part of the
river. save so far as boatmen keep out of
the range of the swift current In the knowl-
edge that 1t Is unsafe. Every bit of evil
dence that shows that the launch was prop
,erly handled Saturday and that the acct
dent was, in the language of the coroner's
jury. unavoidable" strengthens the propo-
sition that some expedient be devised to
prevent similar disaster in the future by
the elimination of this danger either by
the closing the lowering of the flume or
by the planting of prohibitive guards around
the mouth to keep small boats out of the
range OF its upsetting current.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
The Anti-Imperialists.

The ant-imperialists are in state of
mind. Judge Parkers reference to the
Philippine question Is far from satisfac-
tory. The more they reflect on 1t the less
they like it. Some OF them fear he Is not
sound on the goose. Others. willing to &C
cept him as all right at heart. are yet
wondering at his failure to speak more
clearly The suspicion that he Is trimming
for votes on a matter so important dis
tresses them. If he meant scuttle, they
ask. why didn't he say SO? If he didn' t
mean 1t, what Is the difference between his
position and that of Mr.. Roosevelt? A
small section of Boston is greatly dis
turbed.
In this. as in other matters. Judge Parker
has given evidence that he Is a politician.
His failure to speak clearly was calculated.
Statistics did not warrant an extreme in
depreciation of the Philippine plank of the
st. Louis platform. The fact is that the
number of men in this country who adyo-
cate an immediate withdrawal from the
islands is small. There are a great many
who are willing to juggle with the question
In order to make an issue with the admin
istration for campaign purposes. and Judge
Parkers remarks were addressed to them.
The Atkinsonians, he could see, could do
no more than growl If they found little
comfort with him they could. find none at
all with Mr.. Roosevelt
Still. cloudy as Judge Parker leaves the
question, the st. Louis pronunciamento
contains the germ of much possible mis-
chief. The more impatient of the Filipinos
are certain to misinterpret it. Judge Parker
and his friends are today acclaimed by
them as the representatives of the policy
of scuttle. and they will expect something
immediate and tangible In that direction in
the event of a democratic triumph in No
vember The junta at Hongkong. we may
be sure. is more alive than for several years
past. Visions of separate government
and separate flag are dancing before
those Oriental eyes, and schemes in accord
ance Herewith are now afoot.
But, no matter what the November result
may be. the stars and stripes will not be
lowered in the archipelago. The far east
ern situation was sufficiently delicate be-
fore the war between Russia and Japan
began. To talk about a Filipino republic
In that quarter of the world now is
criminal sort of nonsense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Polluting the Potomac.

Far more serious than the complaint Of
the boatmen of the Potomac that the dis
charge of gas tar and other refuse into
the stream Injuries their boats and spoils
their pleasure Is the charge that these
substances cause the death of the fish in
the stream and seriously menace the pub
lie health. The reports now in hand indi-
cate that conditions in the Eastern branch
are very bad indeed. with thick substance
settling on the bottom and an oily scum
floating on the surface. 1t Is no wonder
that the fish are found dead by hundreds
along the shores, and that their decaying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
A Shifted Preference.

1 don't care fob desc early birds a singin
in de trees;
I don't care fob no mockfni bird a-swingin
at its ease;
1 used to banker for EN-, but de music dey
has made
1t ain no compensation fob dis ninety In
de shade.
know dat 1 was sighin' fob de roses an
de June.
But I didn' name July an Angus when
sung dat tune; 80
likes de bees an butterflies an all dat
kin O. stuff,
But goodness. gracious, honey, I knows
when rs had enough.
doesn want no whip-poor- a singin
at a star:
tells you. mistuh song bird, you's pest
OATS what you are.
But rs waitin' an rs longin for feather.
ed friend or two,
rs wishin' for snow bird, If it's all dc
same to you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

bodies, adding their odor TO thoss q the
wastes themselves, render the atmosphere
of the vicinity dangerously strong at times
While there might be question as to the
power OF the Commissioners in the regula-
ton of the production and disposal OF
these wastes so far as the comfort Of the
canoeists and other boatmen Is concerned
there can surely be no doubt of their power
to abate so fragrant a nuisance affecting
the public health. The river Is no place
for such refuse. and II another way to dis
pose of 1t cannot be found its production
must cease. It Is. however, unbelievable
that there is no other outlet for the value
less by-products OF the manufacture Of gas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

These are for children. and are very
dainty and pretty
Made of heavy tafreta silk In colored
effects.
The handles are such as will please any
child.
This is an All-silk Umbrella. and is
usually sold at 81 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
SHOOTING STARS.
Determination.

why is 1t that when man once gets
to running for Office he never gives it up"
Its human nature" answered Senator
Sorghum. IF you go fishing the fact that
you don't get a bite doesn't deter you from
going next day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Mr. Champ Clark's threat of personal
violence to. an auditor who charged him
with being untruthful will annoy Senator
Tillman. whose latest public utterances
were distinctly in favor Of harmony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
A Correction,

"Ethelinda's sutton represents one of the
best families in Europe" said Mrs. Cum
rox.
mo, he doesn't" answered her husband.
1--WE heard about that family an it's a
purity good one. He misrepresents It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Professor Wiley may yet find 1t desir-
able to organize a class Of subjects that
will show the precise effects of a meatless
diet Habitual vegetarians would of course
he Ineligible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Cut It Out.

From the Syracuse Herald.
The presidential campaign gives promise
of being rather dull, but that is no reason
why effort should be made to inject the
Sampson-Schley controversy into It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Modern LUXURY.

I don want silks nor diamonds :
To satisfy my soul;
I only wants a pound O. meat
An a half a ton O. coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Colorado Enthusiasm.

From the Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Denver democrats are going to hold
a ratification meeting over Parker and Da-
Wis. 1t is safe to say that any enthusiasm
in Colorado over this ticket will have to be
carried to the meeting in bottles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Mrs. Goelet has learned that one can get
more notoriety out of jewels that are not
lost than from real robbery. Almost any
actress could have told her that and saved
the annoyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

New York Is beginning to be apprehen-
sive that the banditti of Italy have de-
serted the Apennines and have made the
American metropolis headquarters for
their kidnapping operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Mr.. Bryan looks kindly upon the United
States Senate as place where man fire.
quently gets a chance to talk without any
fear of being stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
39lUmbrellas at S1.48LUmbrellas at ST. 80
Umbrellas at ST. 80

These are seconds" but the imperfec-
tons are slight. They are Mems and
Women's All-sHk Umbrellas.
Those for women are in black and col
ors Natural wood handles with sterl-
ing silver and gold-plated trimmings.
Those for men are % inches and Of
tape-edge silks.
Regularly sell at s. to S..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The sultan fails to see why any offense
should be taken because he follows his
invariable custom of never yielding any
thing except under protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
A Natural Mistake.

'Tm afraid that Bliggins' new baby has
turned his head. He does nothing but
talk baby talk all day"
That's all right. 1t isn't taby talk. Big
gins is composing the words for a popular
song"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

1t is quite possible that some obscure
future anarchist has also been recently
born in Russia whose object in life will be
to throw q bomb at Alexis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The Juvenile King of Spain will regard
the Russian heir with interest as a royal
youngster who has more trouble in pros
pect than any other monarch in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The Russians declare that they can pro-
long the war indefinitely. The Japanese
will hardly quail before the prospect of
winning an Indefinite number of victories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
NOTIONS.
Save by Buying Tomorrow.

Hattie's favorite Shirt waist
Shields, all sizes. DE-,
Special, 3 pairs for ZO(s
The Countess Silk Founda-
ton Collar in all sizes.
Regular price. 10c. Sc
Special at. ONs
Girdle Belt Foundations in
nearly all sizes. were
lac. and 15c. each. Ec
choice. ................. SSs
Dress Shields In all sizes.
Can be washed and ironed.
Worth 15c. to 30c. While
this lot lasts, 10c. Dr.
a pair; 3 pairs for ZOSs
Ladies' Sanitary Belts. all
sizes, each one in a box.
Regular price. 19c. 10c
Special. W.
Ladies' Hose Supporters,
made of extra fine quality
Isle Elastic, IA Inches
wide, worth 75c. Rdb~
pair. For. 0VSs
Plain Silk Elastic in %-yard
lengths, all widths; black
or white. Worth 15c. to
30c. per yard. Special 81
price for &-yd. strip o.
Busy Hook and Eye, war
ranted Rust Proof. All
sizes. Regular price. 1Oc.
card. Special. 8 Dr.
cards for. AO&s
Kirby Boards Black Toilet
Pin Books. Regular e.
price, &c. Now, 2 for OCs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Raisouli has evidently decided to leave
the Sultan Of Morocco in at least a nomi-
nal and temporary possession Of the gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The Igorrotes have done their best to re-
lieve by means of courageous example any
embarrassment ever felt by the shirt waist
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

1t will be a sorry day for the country If
the cost Of beefsteak and anthracite coal
ever becomes a direct political issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Bishop Potter has not been as fortunate
in diplomacy concerning the prohibition
question as General Miles was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

1t is always a good rule to bear in mind
when going on the water in a boat that no
craft is safer than the man in charge OF it..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The gunboat Dubuque did not get named
until after she had taken the water, but
she seemed to float just as well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The shipbuilding interests may as well
be looking for orders for a brand-new sup
ply of war vessels from Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Candidate Davis should at least do as
much as Judge Parker in the remuneration
line and disclaim all ambition for second
term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Not Yet.
from the Topeka Herald.

From the Topeka HerhId
Judge Parker was notified under a big
tree. But this, we are assured by the DEM
ocrats, does not mean that Judge Parker
means to take to the woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

The Baltic sea feet appears from the
dispatches to have made it's daily departure
from the Neva for the far east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Extra Long Hat Pins with
large heads. in jet. matt
or white. Regular price,
&c. each. Special nno
" dozen. ........ u W.
Climax Gold Eye Needles. in
all sizes: worth sc. 1c
paper, for. H.
Sanitary Safety Pins. In all
sizes. black or white. e.
Special. 2 dog. for. :. O$s
Turquoise Pin Books, with
200 Pins. assorted IN
sizes, for. ....... u w.
Featherstitch Braid in as
sorted patterns, six yards
to a piece. Regular E~
price, 10c. Special at. eS%s
Tubular Shoe Laces, extra
heavy. In A, "a.
Ga. Special price. m,
per dozen.......... II w.
Extra Wide Silk Tie Laces,
y length. Were I'm
Zoc. pair. Now. -. u w.
Rubber Heels. Regular
price 2oc.; now, a nSc
pair -............ u IN,
She'll Goods, 1Oc.
25c. Side Combs in shell
color only, ASSERT IN
ed styles. ..........R WCs
25c. Back Combs, nMc
assorted styles. for u w.
25e. Pompadour Combs.
in two sizes. dnc
Tor. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

China has an occasional Boxer uprising
merely to remind the world that 1t is still
on the map. -.---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Sizes for Men and Women.
Made of tape-edge union taffeta.
The handles are long sterling silver and
pearl. gold-and-pearl, burnt ivory
and pearl
Those for men have heavy horn and
lockwood handles, sterling silver trim
med.
Regular price, 8 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Umbrellas at csc.

Mems and Women's Umbrellas Made of Union taneta:
many with cases and tasses Some cplored among
those for women The handles sterling
sterling trimmed horns plain lockwood effects
Regularly sell from 81 81 So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Coincidence.

Charley. DEAR" said young Mrs. Tor
kins. didn't you say you lost your money
on a ten to one shot?"
Yes"
'Well, it's too bad! You aren't any
luckier at craftsmanship than you are at
horse racing, are your" .-,r-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Tammany and Parker.
From the CT,

From the CIeveIahd Leader.
Tammany is purring around Judge Par.
ker now, but will the big cat scratch or
election day?