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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18

the doors were closed In the face OF the
mayor and his counsel. and the confnnittee
proceeded to put questions which evoked
answers SO dynamic Ia their quality that
the witness was impiored to stop replying.
The purport OF this testimony. thus mn
Willingly obtained yesterday by the repre-
sentatives of the ring. L. that under the
former police administration. before the
mayor had wrested himself loose from the
grasp OF the gang. the machine had put
the police In politics In q shameless manner:
that the director of public safety. afterward
summariiy removed by Weaver. had ordered
the superintendent to organize the police
for political purposes; that he had COM
manded that repeaters should not be mo-
Tested: that he had required the apDotnt-
ment to the force of men fresh from the
penitentiary, whose portraits hung in the
rogues' gallery.
These are things the people generally IN
derstood to be true. but they rather took
them for granted and did not appreciate
their gravity. Now they are placed on
record in a way that leaves no room for
question either OF their accuracy or tte.r
vital Importance. This situation surely
suggests that there will be great uprising
of the voters next month. II victory does
not perch on the banners OF the decent citi-
zens there is small hope for Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Fall Novelties
i'm Leather Goods.

Leather is king this season, when
it comes to Women's Purses. Shop
ping Bags, Card Cases and the
many other things that contribute
to the general utility in travelling,
shopping, etc.
New imported novelties are ar
irving daily, and never before have
we shown such varieties of new
styles and such decisive departures
from past seasons.
A few novelties just arrived in
clude-
vicuna Leather Novelty Bags. fitted with
opera glasses. fan. memo book and card
case This is the latest Partisan novelty
The new Envelope Purse, with strap
handle; also those with strap on back-in
violet, blue, green, brown and black.
Handsome Beaded Evening Bags, in deli
cate floral designs and tints, with FrenL.
gilt mountings
Beaded Card Cases and Purses, In delicate
tints to match evening gowns.
Imported Wicker-covered Cologne Bottles
and Fiasks, In white and fancy patterns.
with shaker and glass tops.
Imported Combination Collar. Gun and
Button Boxes of fine feathers.
Main floor. G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
The New York Enigma.

Who can fathom New York politics?
What combinations! What contradictions!
What reasoning! Watching a three-ring
circus Is easy and restful by comparison.
One would suppose that all who urge the
success of Tammany would oppose the sue
cess of Jerome Tammany stands for loot
and a wide-open town. We may employ
the old saw and say that while all the sup
pcrters of the Tiger are not criminals. all
the criminals are lined up for the beast.
They feel more comfortable and at home
with Tammany ir power. They like the
way the Tiger does business. All forms or
gambling flourish. Everything, as the
phrase is. goes.
Now Mr. Jerome stands conspicuously
and immovably for the law. He turns no
tolerant or forgiving eye on any form OF
graft, or any species of grafters. He goes
after and usually lands, every crook and
shady operator who offends within his
Jurisdiction. There has never been in office
In New York more vigorous or successfui
prosecutor Of lawbreakers. or an official
who held himself so directly answerabie to
the people. And. although democrat. ne
regards Tammany Hall as the sum Of the
local political iniquity.
And yet there are men and newspapers in
New York clamorous for the success Of
both Tammany and Mr. Jerome. They can
stand Murphy. and Murphy's plan to make
MCGOWAN mayor: McCarren. and McCar-
ren's plan to make F.idgway deputy mayor
for Brooklyn: but they reject Tammanys
candidate for district attorney and demand
the election Of Mr.. Jerome in the interests
of honesty and efficiency In the public sery-
ice. That Is to say. while working to in
trench Tammany more strongly in power
than ever. and thereby make 1t certain that
all existing offenses win be heightened. they
want Mr.. Jerome continued in an office
where he can promptly attend to all offend
ers.
1t is a curious combination. The district
attorneyship is an important office and
should always be filled by man Of high
character and ability, but its Importance
Is greatly increased at this time by the pres
ence of Tammany In power. Are the forces
that are trying to elect both Tammany and
Mr.. Jerome working simply with the object
OF giving Mr.. Jerome. In office. plenty TO dot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Summary Dismissal.

Ardent advocate of civil service reform
and the merit system that he is. President
Roosevelt cannot for a moment be sincerely
suspected of desiring A return to the OLD
spoiIs system because of his new order en-
powering the heads OF departments to DIS
miss incapable or unworthy public servants
summarIly His motive In thus granting
plenary powers to the cabinet officers can
be easily accepted as inspired by desire
to better the public service, by laying out
short cut to desirable ends. 1t Is not to be
denied that there Is what Is commonly
called dead wood in the departments.
clerks who have outgrown their usefulness.
who have perhaps never been really useful.
who have become untrustworthy even while
not committing acts of actual disobedience
or positive dlsloyalty. The President ap-
parently believes that the existing methods
of displacement are too cumbersome. allow
ing too much immunity to the undesirable
clerk.
But granting the best OF purposes TO this
action, and accepting established that
under the present regime this power OF
summary dismissal will not be abused, II
Is none the less to be deplored that so
striking a departure from the established
code of procedure should have been re-
BaTueQ as UeCtSSdiy II Soiiiiot uO ctpNi
wise than shake public confidence to some
extent in the civil service program of the
present administration. 1t will also dis
turb the relations of the departmental
workers. A suspicion is certain to grow
that the tale-bearers and trouble makers
and sycophants are at work to undermine
the prestige of faithful clerks.
The serious fault with the order as 1t
dc 10 tba Affords pppprtunitv for
an appeal in case OF an unjust action. The
accused clerk is dismissed. perhaps without
warning He asks for an explanation and
is referred. presumably. to the papers on
file. The departmental head has acted on
his own responsibility, and. of course. upon
grounds that he regards as satisfactory
The chances are that justice will be done
in the great majority Of instances. and that
only the actually unworthy will suffer pun
ishment But there Is at the same time
chance that slips will be made, that dismis-
sails will be ordered hastily, upon quickly Sc
cured evidence. without due deliberaton and
,,the dismissed clerk must then evoke all the
available powers of intervention to obtain
a redress of grievances
Is II desirable or necessary thus to put
heavy burden OF post-actlon disproof upon
the dismissed clerks? There is a graver
chance of unjust punishment through this
summary method than of injury to the pub
lie service through the invocation OF the
displaced method of inquiry and so-called
red tape. 1t Is seriously to be questioned
. whether the departmental work is ever ma
terially hampered by the application of the
present rules of inquiry and dismissal. The
few days of delay involved under present
rules in separating an accused or suspected
clerk from the service more easily to
be borne than the weeks or months of pain
full. heart-breaking effort by an unjustly
dismissed worker to regain his lost place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

The great interest displayed in our
Sewing Machines is a practical in
dorsement of their superior qualities
and perfect mechanical construction.
The possibility of buying a machine
of the highest grade OF production
at such moderate prices is one OF the
advantages OF shopping with a firm
which buys direct from the manufac-
ttlrers.
One of the special features of our
machines is the hghtness with which
they run, in great contrast to the
laborious efforts enforced by inferior
makes.
Fall models are now displayed,
and We would be glad to demon
strate the many virtues OF these ma
chimes, each of which is fully guar
anteed.
wv. & L. box top. $500.
$3.50. =. 80 =
Imperial" drop-head special price $1,000.
Eldredge Automatic" box top. 5000.
automatic lift, $1,000
Eidredge Rotary" drop-hsad. $500.
Hand Machines. $3.50. $1e.5D and 1880.
Necessary instructions given at the de-
partment.
Second aoor, q IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18

tons now read to punish those jehus who
fall asleep and leave their animate and
fnanimate charges to the tender mercies
Of the horses and the other traffic of the
street.
1t is always to be said for the sleepy driver
that he Is rarely a menace through fast drfv-
ing He usually holds the reins of leisurely
moving vehicle. A coal cart a brick wagon.
a heavily laden truck, these are his chief
delights. He takes life easily. He cares
nothing for the rush and rumble of the
day. He gets his load and his ticket and
mounts his seat. willing that the great
currents should surge past him, as long
as he is allowed chance to trundle along
by the curb, his mules ears topping lazily
In rhythm with its pace.
Who can really blame the driver of a
dump cart for falling asleep? 1t is against
human nature to keep awake in the cir
Gun stances. The steady rise and fall of
the shafts. the harmonious jarring of the
seat the lack of time pressure, all con-
tribute to the closing of the eyelids There
is perfect sympathy between driver and
animal The latter usually knows much
mere than@ttae man on the seat, and can
be trusted to pick its way safely.
But there Is danger nevertheless. Some
TIRES the unguided horse or mule asserts
a spirit Of independence not to be wondered
at; sometimes 1t becomes most reasonably
affrighted at the hoarse honking Of a devil
wagon whizzing past its ear. No self
respecting horse is likely to feel otherwise
tfan rebellious when one of these trackiess
locomotives flashes by. leaving its stream
of foul vapors behind. And then II the
man on the seat is still asleep there may
be trouble.
So the new law must be written. Sleep
must be formally and by judicial conven-
ton tabooed in this correction. The ruth
less hand of the policeman must yank the
ncddfng driver from his seat of slumber
and hale him blinking to a court of justice.
there to answer to the grave charge. So
ciety is too highly organized nowadays to
allow these dolce far niente methods to
continue, and with the enactment of the
new regulation will pass one of Washing
toms most picturesque features. Verify.
civilization is destructive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Roosevelt and the South.

30 The President is of today on his southern
journey. and will be gone two weeks. He
will see something of Virginia. North Caro-
lima Georgia, Florida. Alabama, Arkansas
and Louisiana by rail, and then spend
few days on the sea en- route home. Prep
arations for his entertainment show an &C
tive interest in the man and his Office on
the part OF both officials and the public.
and II the weather conditions are favorable
he should have a most delightful time His
own spirits are probably high, and 50 siren
uosity will meet strenuosity. And when
that occurs. then comes the tug of enthu-
siasm and good feeling.
In much Of the comment on this subject
there is the suggestion that the Presi-
dent to use Mr.. Bryan's phrase. will be
travelling for a fortnight through 'the en-
emy's country The reasoning is simple.
The President is of northern birth. and
partly of northern extraction. He is in
tensely republican in his politics. His SYM
pathies are ardentIy with the men who
saved the Union. Having entertained
Booker Washington at his table, he has
shown that he does not subscribe in full
measure to the race feeling which controls
the southern whites.
Seizing upon these things, the machine
politicians of the SOUTH largely for partisan
purposes, have for several years infiamed
the sentiment of their section against the
President. and invested him with qualities
to which as a matter of fact he is an entire
stranger. They have represented him as a
boisterous agftator. seeking only his own
glorifcation, and willing in pursuit of that
to overturn local conventions and offend
local feelings anywhere. They have been
firing at a man Of straw OF their own con-
struction. and IN a boisterous way agitating
for advancement themselves
1t is TO our credit as people that this sort
Of thing can have but temporary IL any.
effect. 1t will not bear calm and fnteIli-
gent inspection. Bunco. like murder, win
out The exposure is sometimes slow but 1t
comes The DOGGY Roosevelt OF the machine
politicians has departed. The real Roose-
welt Is now on view. and the south is no
more the enemy's country to him than
any other section. The play is played out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Philadelphia,s Corrupt Police,

Philadelphia is experiencing almost daily
sensations. Monday night 1t was treated to
an eloquent and stirring discourse by Gov
Folk of Missouri on ring smashing, and
later TO demonstration of popular indig-
nation In mob form. Yesterday Ii was en-
tertained by the spectacle of an aidermanic
Investigating committee representing the
corrupt republican organization utterly
confounded at secret session by the testi-
mony of the police superintendent. whom
Il had summoned In the hope of obtaining
denunciatory evidence against Mayor
Weaver.
The appointment Of this aldermanic COM
rnittee was maladroit effort on the part
OF the ring to flank Mayer Weavers posi-
ton. 1t has remained qaiescent for two
months after creation. evidently waiting
under orders for an opportunity to strike.
That opportunity seemed to offer yesterday.
The police superintendent was summoned,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Now for Indian Summer,


1t is an ancient rural saying in many OF
the states that no real Indian summer can
fall upon this temperate zone until after
that first furry of snow which Is called
"squaw winter" We have had the furry,
and 1t has been more widespread than is
usual for primary attempt. 1t is not sur
prising to be told Of an occasional snowfall
in the mountains at this time of the year.
but It sounds like a Munchausen tale to
read of six inches of slushy imitation fall
ing on the lowlands of eastern Ohio and
western Pennsylvania, and of frost as far
south the gulf states This frosty snap"
which has afforded so many premature
shivers is merely q kindly activity of nature
to delight every eye with the gorgeous col
ors of autumn, which In ne other region Of
earth come quite so binding and battling as
in this zone between the extreme north and
south Those scouts upon the frontiers OF
the seasons--the poets and landscape ar
tists-haye brought to their city headquar-
tiers the exciting news that the trees are
putting On their first bushes on account of
the embrace OF autumn. That is the poets
way of stating II. The artist Is speeciless
in such presence, except with the brush
and pigments and canvas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Hunting Requisites.
Shotgun Shells, loaded with
smokeless powder.

Sl1lOkC3SSS poWdSa.
Special price, $2.25 per hundred.
Forehand Single barreIed Shotguns.
with blued steel barrel, automatic
etector, rebounding hammer and pistol
grip. Each. 400
Single-barreled Shotguns. bored for
nitro powder shells, with automatic
Iaclede Double-barreled Shot Guns,
with twist figure steel barrels, back
action locks. extension rib and pistol
HARTFORD Double harreled Shot
guns with genuine laminated steel bar
rels, bar locks, double bolt. matted ex-
tension rib, low circular hammers and
full pistol grip. Each. 90
Cornell Double-barreled Hammer
less Shotguns. with London fluid steel
barrels and selected walnut stock 90
Parker.s Hammerless Shotguns,
5000 grade. Each. ................. $500
Imported Corduroy Hunting Coats.
with six outside pockets and three
large game pockets. Each. So. I5
Imported Corduroy Shell Vests.
Each .........-- .......-..........-... 81. 90
Corduroy Hunting Pants. Pair. SO. so
Heavy Khaki Hunting Coats. Each. 90
Lightweight Hunting Goats. Each .I5c.
Canvas Shell Vests. Each. Toe.
Heavy Canvas Pants. Pair. Doe.
Khaki Hunting Pants. Pair ....-.. so
Heavy Canvas Leggins. with strap
or lace. Pair .......-...........-.-5O SOC.
Black Leather Leggins. Pair. 90
Canvas Gun Cases. Each...., .6Sc.
Heavy Canvas Gun Cases. leather
bound. Each. ......-............. 81. 90
Fine Leather Gun Cases. Each. S. 50
Powers Brass Cleaning Rods. Each. 81 %
3-1ointed Wooden Cleaning Rods.
Rubber Recoii Pads. Each. Toe.
Maia floor. Tenth ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Mems New
Rain Coats.

OIL T took twenty-five years t.
develop and perfect the waite
lW proofng process known as
"Cravenette." This perfected
process is valuable part of all our
Mems Rain Coats, rendering them,
in the first place. rainproof, and in
the second place, being cut and tai
lored by the most modern methods.
makes them stylish, dressy and good
looking
Rain Coats serve a two-fold pur-
pose. When not protecting the
wearer from rain, they protect him
from the cold. The early autumn
mornings and evenings require some
additional clothing, for which tile
heavy winter overcoat is not suited.
A lot of new styles just in all
good colors, attractive designs and
splendidly tailored. AS a fall coat
they are quite proper. Prices range
from
$1,000 to $3.50.
Main floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Wake Up!

1t is a strange fact that In all the
long course OF the division and subdivision
Of the degrees OF human misconduct no
such misdemeanor should ever have been
formally and officially defined as that OF
sleeping while driving There has been
no lack OF definition and regulation in these
past few decades OF city evolution. Pretty
much everything OF an improper or dis
agreeable or obstreperous nature has been
prescribed. Much has. 1t is true, been left
to the range OF "disorderly conduct" That
useful phrase has been stretched TO cover
a multitude OF sins. until the public pa
tience has been soreiy tried. Now the
municipal fathers discover that there is
no possible way - the laws and regula-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Books for Bows.

Four In Camps story of summer sdvsb,,-.s
~ "a me New Hampshire woods By Ralph Henri
frat'ons. ........ ......... ...-.....'.. SI.I5
shoulder ARMS tale OF two soldiers. sons I'm
Pages and many Illustrations en.. ..o $I.I5
The Winning Run. or the Base Bali BOYS of
healthy sport BY Capt. Ralph BoDehiif fha 90
The Boy Lincoln. or the early days OF
trs lions u' mus $I.I5
h, fid E Joe or the adventures OF bright boy.
trr lions '. ~ mus SI.oO
The Minute Boys OF the Mohawk yaliey-a
luton, by James Oils ....... 81 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
The Perpetual Candidate.

He's running for an Office,
He started long ago,
His pictures on the banners
And his pace is never slow:
His fingers all are twisted
By the handshake's constant clutch,
And his legs are getting wobbly
Cause he's had to run so much.
Successful or defeated
He's never satisfied,
To keep before the public
Is his one especial pride.
He's made a lot OF speeches.
But there's nothing he has done.
He has no time for working
Cause he's always on the run
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
New Books
For Children.

All the wealth of establishment
seems to be lavished upon the books
tor young readers, not only in the
matter of Illustrations, which are
very attractive, but also in the mat
ter OF type and paper as we'll as bind
lngs, so that books for children are
frequently. from the booknakers'
standard, works of art.
Our fall assortment is complete
and several of the new titles are con.
tanned in the following list:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18

nlands on our food depart
ment.
A number OF foods are manufac-
tured specially for us.
The woodward & Lothrup coffee is said TO be
one Of the finest cofIees in this market For
purity OF favor and strength IL unrivaied.
The Woodward & Lcthrop Queen Coffee Is widely
popular
Our Leverings coffee has delicious favor. ana
Is In much favor
We have secured for patrons the finest ana
purest olive oil; also stuffed and plain olives.
These are superior In favor well sise.
Our supply of jeIlies includes all the ceie-
brated makes. Tryphosa retains great popularity.
being ms beautiful as Il Is good
Pulled Rice is a new candidate for favor. and
on account of its many rare qualities viii be in
mush demand.
Bean meal is coming into favor being consid-
cred not only pare food. bot delicate, digesti
bic, heaithftd. pslstsble and nutritious.
A new departure. that Is giving great pleasure
to patrons of the food department, Is the
cake section. Here baked every day all kinds
Of most delicious cakes-white. gold. English
walnut Jelly. rsisin, devil and gingerbread cake.
and indeed every cake known to eoRnoisseurs.
They are sold hot II desired. and ALL hot or cold.
are perfectly fresh. Only the purest Ingredients
are used IN making the Woodward Lothrop cakes.
they 81 ssc ad .assn
Counting the cost Of bone baking. these eases
actually cost oar patrons less than sa they saS hsss
Al airy time and standing orders win - leasseuev
niled with only frssh eakss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Magnificent
Evening millinery,

~HE superb display Of
n French and American
" Hats, in our green and ma
hogany salon, is augment
ed daily by newly trimmed models.
Evening Hats are in great de-
mand, and besides the imported
ones those of our own creation are
very popular. Our millinery work
ers have been busy getting ready
for a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Editorial Explanation.
From fhe Admin (Ga.l Enterprise.

From the Atlanta tGa.) Enterprise.
We announced early last spring that here
after we would only accept subscriptions on
a cash money basis. but the keen weather
warns us that winter is approaching and we
are constrained to recede from our former
position and to say that We will now ae-
cept from subscribers-new and old-weod,
groceries. cows. hogs. turkeys. corn. cotton
and any other little odds and ends that
we can get. but we can no longer give town
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Books for
Small Bows and Girls.

Big Jack. the story of horse and other
true stories of horses, by Gabrielle f.. Qr~
Jncksoh
Little Comrade. the story OF cat and
other animal stories. by Gabrielle Z. Qcc
.
Tommy Joyce and Tommy JOY, by CT oO
Harriet a Cheeyer. --....-.-.. pA'OO
Little Grandmother 10. by Amy f. Roc
biaDcnaru
J. rss oqlSnrn frii a S 8sc
The Old Monday Farm. by Louise Z. 6oc
Mr.. Penroifers' Fairy Grandmother, by aor
Amy Woods. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Main fcaf Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Books for Girls.

=, Little Miss Robinson Crusoe. by Mrs. CT M,
George Corbett. with many illustrations. 9l-OO
Little Miss Sunshine story about Gosh Darn
many cOiored illustrations .ae..on WIN $I.I5
The Girls at ST. Gabriel's. or life at a
t,ations A.."n mus 90
The Heart Of a Girl-fhe inner story OF an
Gardner 81" mt. :, mum o'n SL.I5
The Armstrong; girls story told in orc
form Of letters. by Laura E Richards. -. ~
mono ns htass.Douna box BY Evelyn Ray. SIoo
''s csee ssan OF Fiat street by Harriet $Ioo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-18
Stamped Flannel kim0a1a
Dressing SacQueS.

A novelty, just5received, made of
excellent quality, flannel, stamped
ready for embroidering, in red,
white and pink can be worked with
silk or cotton.
SI.oo each.
Also a lot of Stamped White Lawn
Kimonas, very dainty.
75c. each.
Art Dept.-Main floor. st.