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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Pittsburg and the Tariff.

A yoice-a republican yoice-from Pitts
burg demanding tariff revision2 Surely the
standpatters will not reply with the charge
of heresy to that. There are no free trad
ers In Pittsburg. but only good, solid pro-
tectionists; who know the value of protec-
ton and want the policy maintained. And
they also know that 1t Is an injury to pro-
lection to invoke 1t where 1t is not needed.
and continue 1t after 1t has done Its fair
and perfect work.
The Star likes the presentation of the
question by the Pittsburg Gazette all the
more because 1t Is in line with what The
Star itself has repeatedly urged. Now, as
the Gazette asserts, Is the time for the
work Business Is brisk. Labor Ia en-
ployed at good wages. The party of pro-
lection Is in power. with a large majority
both In the Senate and in the House. Cap
ital could not possibly take alarm. The
thing for the republicans to do therefore Is
to overhaul their own work in the spirit in
which 1t was first performed, and bring
the Dingley law up to date.
1t might not be well to adopt the Ga
zettes suggestion and pledge the new
work to an existence Of ten years. The
Dingley law outgrew itself in less than
FIVE years 1t was enacted in 1897 and in
the fall Of 1901 Mr.. Mckinley in his Buff
falo speech declared for limited revision.
1t might be therefore that a revision now.
well executed, would bring as satisfactory
results, and as speedily, as did the orig
inal law; and in that case the party Of
protection. If still in power. could. and
should, revise the revision. The country
is growing very rapidly. and its laws must
be adjusted to its growth.
If the standpatters. succeed in defeating
revision at the coming session of Congress
that Issue will Of course enter into and it
may dominate the congressional elections
of next year And then, as the Sixtieth
House will assemble on the eve of a presi-
Dental campaign. they will insist that the
party should take no action at such time
for fear of the result at the polls. With
your typical standpatter all seasons are
alike inopportune for tackling schedules In
which he is personally interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Judge Penfeld.

Judge Penfelds mission is an important
one, and we may all wish him. success. Va
rious reasons have been advanced why our
trade with our neighbors to the south in
this hemisphere is not larger. and various
means have been proposed for making 1t
larger Somehow we feel that we should
supply those countries with all they now
buy of Europe. 1t is a problem well worth
working out, and Judge Penfield is the man
who should be able to go to the bottom Of
It. We have something for all countries,
north, south. east and west. but surely
those that lie nearest to us are the ones
we should the most easily succeed with.
But, as a matter Of fact, they are the
ones with which. so far, We have had the
least success with Maybe now that We
are going into matters systematically we
shall remedy this.
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this latitude to enable residents Of the
American cities to sleep. suondly at night
without fear of being suddenly dropped out
of sight In a assure or crushed under erum-
bling wallis. This faith was rudely shaken
by the Charleston disaster. That shock oc-
CURED In the night. being felt at Charleston
at 0:51 o'clock. and within few minutes of
that time throughout a Wide area, authentic
records having been made as far away as
Toronto. Canada. and Dubuque. Iowa 1t
was distinctly felt in this city at 9:53 pm.
There are records of more or less violent,
though not disastrous earthquakes In this
country running as far back as 1888. There
was an especially severe shock in 1883. as a
result Of which river courses were changed
and buildings were damaged, though no
lives were lost. This was then practically
virgin country and so thinly settled that the
earth might yawn at almost any place with
out affecting the Inhabitants. memorable,
shock occurred In 1927. with many peculiar
Accomplishments. such as violent roaring
sound and the upheaval of vast quantities
OF foul-smelling sand. 1t is said that the
jewellers in the region Of Massachusetts had
what might have been taken as a warning
OF the coming shock through the impregna-
ton of the water of wells with distinctly
bad taste and odor, suggestive of the neither
region.
One of the worst of the North American
shocks precedent to that of 1856 was felt in
New England and the far northeastern pro-
lection of the continent in 1855. This was
tremor radiating from the center OF the
earthquake that visited Lisbon and de-
stroyed 10000 lives. In 1911 the entire Mis-
sissippi valley was visited by severe symp-
toms of the shock that was central appar-
emily at New Madrid, Mo-. and which
seemed to find its greatest area of manifes-
tation to the east of that point, reports COM
Ing from as far out as the Azores. On the
Pacific coast there have been several severe
earthquakes, three occurring comparatively
close together, in 1865. 1868 and 1872. with
considerable destruction of property and
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Women and War.

Ever since, and perhaps long before. the
DAYS OF the Trojan war women and war
have been In close communion as cause and
effect. History records the death OF mill
lions Of men in conflicts precipitated by
feminine jealousy and the championing OF
woman's rights by militant males. Nor has
the world changed much In this respect.
The same spirit prevails today as OF yore.
even though entire nations may not go to
u ar because OF their Jealousy regarding the
GOOD looks OF some worldly divinity in pet
ticoats. At least whole towns do wage
fierce battle on this score, as the following
news dispatch from the teeming metropolis
Of Stroh, Indiana, attests:
Candidates in a beauty contest were the
innocent cause of big riot, in which ~
men were injured. many of them seriously.
The contest was held here. and the town
was represented by three charming dam
sells. The neighboring town. Elmira. en-
tered q comely matron and lovely maiden.
The decision was to be reached by votes
Elmira Is a larger town than Stroh. and
practically the whole population went over
and voted; but when the ballots were count
ed II was found that one Of the Stroh candi-
dates had won. The Elmira contingent
charged ballot-box stufflng. two men being
specifically accused of the offense. Argu-
the whole male population of both places
were fighting with fists. sticks and stones
The fight ragged up and down the main
street. Shots were fred, and three men
were hit. The beauties ran to cover and
telephoned for assistance. The battle went
on for about an hour. when the Elmira'
men. carrying on their wounded. returned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Japan.

The Item of most Importance in the news
from Japan Is that ascribing to the party
out OF power the purpose to ask for power
on a condemnation of the terms of the peace
treaty II this Is true the world will regret
It and Japan will be the loser
That the Japanese government scored at
Portsmouth in renouncing an indemnity In
the interests OF peace is to be read In all
the weightier comment of the hour. She de-
lighted her friends and disappointed her
enemies. The latter. had she held out for
continuation of the war. would have quoted
the decision as proof of their charge that
Japan was not q true representative OF CIV
ilization; that the yellow peril was now
manifest, and might be expected to spread
like prairie fire.
But Japan rose to the occasion. She JUS
titled all that her friends had claimed for
her on the score both of civilization and far
sightedness. She halted after series Of
triumphs In the field of war. both on land
and sea. that had electrified the world. and
when her dispositions showed that at the
word. those triumphs could be continued.
In that act she stood for as fine a spirit as
any nation In any age ever manifested. In
Great Britain and in this country, where
her welfare has been particularly dear to
the popular heart she was enthusiastically
applauded. Her elder statesmen. It was
agreed. had shown the highest wisdom.
Now II the japanese people should reject
all this. by turning out OF office the men
who wrought 1t. they would chill their best
friends everywhere. Their enemies would
play upon the act as a warning, and might
be expected. for a time at least, to make
some capital out of 1t.
The work of the mob in Toxic is of little
consequence. 1t signifies nothing except the
presence there. as In every capital, OF many
noisy fellows eager for racket and Wiling
to utilize any passing discomfort for their
purposes. But II the present government IN
Japan should give place to one organized
on the basis of disapproval Of what Japan's
friends elsewhere warmly applaud, the
glories Of a great war and OF great peace
would, in a measure. be dlmmed. and her
champions filed with regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
EARTHQUAKES.

The Italian earthquake was of proportions
to arouse fears lest the subterranean forces
are preparing for further outbreaks. There
have been several severe quakings in va
rious parts of the world recently, but none
destructive of life until this shock In SOUTH
ern Italy. The reports from that stricken
region are incomplete. but at present ind,-
cate a great disaster. with a loss of life
mounting into the hundreds and a property
destruction OF such proportions that great
suffering will probably occur later in conse-
quence.
This may, Of course. be a mere isolated
Instance OF earth settlement. in which case
no subsequent developments need be feared
But II It Is the result OF volcanic activity
there is likely to be chain of similar hap
penings and perhaps an outbreak of erup-
lions following the recent activity OF Strom-
boil and Vesuvius. There Is a close con-
nectson between the two phenomena
This section of the world is comparatively
free from seismic disturbances. although
many have been recorded. The Charleston
earthquake OF August 81. 1886. was the Sc
verest visitation ever known In the United
States The tremors OF that quake were kei<
at long distances from the center of dis
turbance. Occasionally earth tremblings OF
O minor character are noted In various parts
OF the United States Not long ago there
was slight shock at Portsmouth, N. H.,
during the peace negotiations But the abb
sence of volcanic influences greatly lessons
the percentage of these dreadful expe-
Fences.
Since the Martinique disaster there has
been more apprehension in this part of the
world than for many years previous but
without especial reason. save so far as the
West Indies are concerned. The elements
that make for great seismic commissions are
far enough distant from the mainland In
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olden Grace and Dignity.
From the Baltimore Sun,

Dancing, 1t seems, Is not what II once
was, and even the waltz has deteriorate ted
People romp and call 1t dancing, to the dis
gust of those whose memories recall the
grace and stately dignity of the movements
of former times. Today" says Prof. -
Bowen at the convention of the American
professors Of dancing. dancing consists
mainly of jumps and jerks. Grace and
dignity have vanished from 1T and the two
step Is responsible" 1t is proposed to aboI-
ish the odious two-step and bring back the
minuet; but this. we fear, is as impracti-
cable as Ii Is to bring back the grace and
dignity" that characterized the manners
OF serious people 100 years ago. The pres
ent age els averse to many things that
pleased the fathers and grandfathers. 1t
ments In a touch-and-go spirit. The drama.
the poem, the novel-all are said to be de-
cadent. Like manners, they have been alb
breviated The two-step may be sad
enough. but 1t has the merit OF being In
accord with present tendencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
The Hello Girl.
From the Jersey City Journal.

We have all felt at times that the tele-
phone still lacks a great deal to be per-
feet machine, that there is inattention poor
connection. needless delay and sometimes
almost impudence in the telephone service.
but how few ever feel that 1t Is not an au-
the voice they hear answering their impa-
thence Is not a part OF the machine, that
there Is a personal equation to be consider.
ed, a woman away or somewhere in the I'M
Identified central who has feelings and
self-respect, just as other women have; q
woman who will recognize a cross tone Just
as quickly as IL she were visibly present.
and woman entitled to respectful treat
ment, just as much as II she were in her
own home. The fact that you can stand
miles away and talk into her ear does not
detract from her right to the kind word and
civil treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Wisdom of the Japanese Course.

I'VE"
Japan has gained all and more than she
set out to gain and II war was not to
be continued for the sake Of war it was
time to make peace. The elder statesmen
and the members Of the Katsura govern
ment, although now abused. will doubtless
live to see the wisdom Of their course rec
ognized with public congratulations that
they rather than the unthinking Japanese
fre-eaters were in control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

home. Though beaten In the beauty show,
they won In the physical argument
Let 1t not be said that all chivalry Is dead.
or that the world has become prosaic. Here
we have q shining example of that ancient
spirit that made crusaders and knights err
rant and troubadours. Blue jeans and Sun
day-best clothes are perhaps less pictur-
esque than the shining armor of the lance
bearer Of old, but they are much more COM
Portable costumes. even for fighting pur-
poses. and the heart that beats inside is
Just the same old organ that 1t was In the
days of the Ivanhoes and the Rolands and
the divers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

People who favor physical culture on The
ground that 1t promotes beauty and mental
refinement are not laying any great stress
on the two young men who fight today
for a purse of $4,000. 1t Is another case
of the whitening touch OF commercialism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Reflections of a "Rooter.

When a man makes hit it's the summit of
JOY
To sit on the bleachers and yell.
The veteran gray and the freckle-faced boy
Find pleasure that tongue cannot tell.
In watching those others that meet in
the fray.
Let them strive as they may to hold foe
men at bay.
The highest and truest enjoyment, they
say,
Is to sit on the bleachers and yell.
The man who is earnestly striving in life
Doesn't sit on the bleachers and yell.
It's the man who Is merely overseeing the
strife
Who is laughing and dining so we'll.
Full often 1t seems at the close of the
game, :.
When victors and vanquished are weary
and lame,
That the luckiest man was content, with
out fame,
To sit on the bleachers and yell.
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No Way Essential.
From the Boston Transcript.

from the Boston Transcript
The exclusion of Russia from Manchuria
the recognition of Japanese primacy in
Korea, were the fruits sought by Japan In
war. whereas an indemnity could be but a
fruit of diplomacy and in no way essential
to confirming Japan's triumphs in the field.
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Certainly He Will.
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
1t showed the right spirit in Mr. Bryan to
commend Mr.. Roosevelt and give him Just
credit for the result at Portsmouth. But
will Mr.. Bryan insist that In the Presi-
dents efforts for peace he has only adopted
well established democratic principles?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

Insurance investigation gives the policy
holder the satisfaction of knowing what
can be done with money by men who are
not as conservative IN their investments as
he is.
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His Share in the Gaiety.

do you think you will pay much atten-
ton to social matters this season."
NO" answered Mr.. Cumrox. II won't
pay attention. I'll simply pay bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

An actress who is charged with bigamy
says that her second marriage was an
accident. Anybody as careless as that
should keep diary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

Kentucky fails to see how Kansas can
undertake to hold a corn carnival while the
corn is still in the crude state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

A New York man paid his divorced wife's
almony In mining stock. 1t is no wonder
she wanted a divorce from a man as tricky
rs that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

The humorists who visited Mr.. Rookie
Teller in Cleveland are not the naughty
boys of the press who have been making
fun of his money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

Tom Lawson has demonstrated that
man may enjoy wonderful amount Of ex-
element and notoriety without running
for office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

The Japs seem anxious to demonstrate
that their fighting qualities are not for
export purposes only.
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Efectually Provided For.

Life insurance has preserved many fam
lilies from the possibility of want" said the
persuasive agent.
YES" answered the reluctant listener,
especially the families Of large stock
holders"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

1t Is about now that the hay fever SUI
ferer is embarrassingiy confused with tho
man who is trying to work a double va
cation allowance.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Not a Peace Optimist.

''Why don't you and your next-door neigh
Dor quit quarreling?" asked Mr.. Dolan
Couldn't make peace bechune yez?"
What's the good?' rejoined Mr.. Rafferty,.
at 'ud be like the Russians an the Japs.
We'd quit quarrelin' across the fence an
go to fightin' among ourselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

Mr.. Jerome Of New York has sore throat.
The constant speechmaker Is one OF the
unrecogndzed martyrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

number OF Japanese citizens are angry
enough 20 join China in any kind OF yell
low peril enterprise that may suggest itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

Few men have paid as high price as
Addicks paid for the mere privilege OF be-
ing considered a senatorial possibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

This Is the season when the householder
Is in doubt whether to buy Ice or coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

The novel has much to answer for. Every
man who attempts burglary now tries to
pose 8 a Raffies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
An Adape Disputed.

"a burnt child breads the fire. said tho
ready-made philosopher.
Il don't know about that" answered the
man who always contradicts. 81 see that
Russia wants new navy"
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Beams, Motes-Stones, Glass Houses
From the New York World

1t will not do to grow too indignant over
Japanese mob, when Texas mob within
few hours solemnly votes to burn a negro
alive and thousands OF persons stand by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
Morocco.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The Sultan OF Morocco has good reasons
for believing this II the open SEASON for III
timatums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09
FAMILY Trouble

Father plays the horses,
Mother plays bridge whist,
And pork and beans is all there Is
Upon the dinner list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-09

windsor Chairs and Rockers to match
5000. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Library Tables. with drawer; size
$4,000. Value, $4,000.
Golden Oak Library Tables. with drawer; s'.s
2Sx42 inches.
$3.50. Value, $1,000.
Golden Oak Hall Racks. SIX hangers. mirror. um'
brelIa receiver attached.
$500. Value, $1,000.
Oak osucns:; green velour uph0l''eFins' spring
$1I.os. Value, $500.
Genuine Leather couches. large size.
$38.75. Value, $1,000.
Golden Oak Side Tables. with drawer; size 1885
inches; Grand Rapids make.
$I67s. Value, $500.
Solid Mahogany Side Tables. with drawer; 's''
1886 inches.
$500. Value, $1,000.
VERY Handsome Golden Oak Buffet. carved feet;
size 24x50 inches.
$1,000. Value, $500.
solid Mahogany Buffet. similar to the above.
$500. Value, $4,000.
Very Fine Mahogany Davenport. neatly uphoi-
stored.
$23.75. Value, $500.
Mahogany Davenport. upholstered In green velour.
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
Solid Toens Mahogany Arm Chair.
$500. Value, $1,000.
womens Bird's-eye Maple Writing Desk. neat
design.
$500. Value, $1,000.
Sixth noor.
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stock is offered at 1919 to 50 per
y attractive, are ready for Mon
; Chartered Oak Dining Room Chairs. full leather
$500. Value, $500.
Satin Bird's-eye Maple Writing Desk, eight con-
venientiy arranged drawers.
$1,000. Value, $500.
Handsome Mahogany Bric-a. Brac Cabinet. with
$22.5o. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Sewing Table. drop leaves, oval shape
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
Genuine Leather Couch. funcy head.
$1,000. Value, $3.50.
swell front, French legs
$500. Value, $500.
Solid Mahogany Chtnonier. to match the above
SAILS. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany ohirOnier. i've drawers. swell front.
French legs. oval mirror.
$23.5o. Value, $500.
Dainty Birrs-sye Maple ohinonier. serpentIa.
trout, French legs.
$4,000. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Chiffonier. neatly carved. oval mirror.
$I7.8s. Value, $4,000.
Bird's-eye Maple Dresser, swell 'front.'
$Io.75. Value, $1,000.
Very Handsome CHARTERED Oak Chinonier. hand
carved. swell fnopt, claw feet; Nelson q Matter
$4,000. Value, $500.
Chartered Oak China Closet. claw feet.
$I7.25. Value, $4,000.
Oak China Closet. swell mont Autsd pillars.
claw feet.
$eo.75. Value. $4,000.
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September Sale Of Furniture
1914 to so Per Cent Below Actual Value.

again of September Furniture Sale to
MINI continue throughout the month In this department
NIlll which occupies the weghted sixth and
WV seventh of the street building displaying
rich of furniture for in the housebrary
paror living dining study, den Office
many beautiful pieces useful and dec
oave in designs which quite have else
where They fashioned the best materials be had the lead
ing factories country than which there better
And to the goods of such merits
been marked so low stock offered 1919
below the real value.
These and values equally attractive ready for Mon
dawes