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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

close pinches. whether as result of bad
management or bad construction, or both.
cannot be accurately ascertafned. The fact
is. the motormaniacs have taken up new
toy, have forced It to an excessive develop
ment, have abandoned themselves to the
questionable pleasure Of furious speeding
and are trusting to the narrowest mar
gins to save them from death or disable
ment. They have created great force
and are feebly trying to control 1t In circum-
stances which conspire to render travelling
beyond a speed of fifteen or twenty miles
an hour hazardous in the extreme. They
are running locomotives Of great power
and comparatively little weight without
tracks or an assured right Of way. In the
face Of ordinary traffic and often in the
care Of inexperienced engineers. They are
infinitely multiplying the risks of the rail-.
which are themselves very great.
THIS trio Of bridge accidents should at
least direct the attention of the motorists
to the fact that 1t Is at the peril OF their
lives that they rush down hills toward these
narrow. rallied structures. Perhaps they
Will learn the lesson that II they wish to
be assured Of a reasonable expectation OF
motoring life. they must slow down upon
approaching bridges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Something Doing in New York.

The legislative committee investigating the
Insurance companies OF New York Is getting
warm to borrow a term from the chill
dren's playground. 1t has struck lead In
the matter of political campaign contrfbu-
tons and kindred expenditures OF money,
and it should follow It up to the very end.
How much went to the national campaigns?
How much to state campaigns? How much
to city campaigns? And who were the col
lectors. and who the dispensers? And was
legislation of any kind influenced by such
means? 1t is an interesting field. and Mr..
Hughes. the committees adviser should ex-
plore 1t fully. Too much money has been.
and is being. used in our elections. And, by
the way. a very important. and likely to
prove very exciting, election is to be held
In few weeks in the city of New York. II
possible. money ought to be kept out of
that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Dead In the Cab.

An engineer is shut within his cab on a
double-deck locomotive. hauling a trainload
OF sleeping passengers. The train is
scheduled to stop at certain station, TO
make sure Of a clear track ahead II rushes
by at full speed The fireman, at work In
his compartment, separated from the en-
gineer, investigates the reason for the con-
tinued motion. breaks through the fastened
door and finds the engineer dead at his
post. Brakes are applied and the train is
stopped and backed to the station. Here
is an illustration Of the narrow margin on
which the safety of travellers depends In
these days of rapid transit. The peculiar
type OF locomotive made It impossible for
the fireman to observe the engineer and
quickly go to his aid in an emergency. But
this disadvantage is Offset by the fact that
the conductor has, at all times, access 10
the emergency brakes Of the train. and
can set them whenever he is assured that
something 10 wrong. This happened In the
case In point.
There has been for some years q public
demand for two men In the cab" Re-
peated disasters have been attributed Il
the fact that tho enSinaAx = HEAly =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Motors and Bridges.

One of the most conspicuous specialties
In the way of motor accidents this sum-
mer Is the brldge-breaking swerve. In at
least three cases automobiles have cut ca
pers Just as or Just before they ran upon
bridges. with the result OF as many dis
asters. more OF less serious. At Newport
a car was approaching a bridge at high
speed when a tire burst, causing the ma
chine to swing violently to one side and
break through the railing. One was killed
and several were badly injured. In New
Jersey recently a motor was In the same
manner being driven at high speed toward
a bridge when the steering apparatus be-
came deranged and the chauffeur found
himself unable to guide the car properly.
although he claimed to have cut down the
speed 10 a paltry FIVE miles an hour before
the bridge was reached. The car struck
the railing with great force and the two
occupants OF the tonneau. who had thought
lessly stood UP In their panic. were thrown
over the side to the ground below, where
they were instantly killed. Yesterday in
Massachusetts, car was racing down hill
a sudden turn to avoid wagon that was
inconsiderately being driven in the way.
The motor smashed through the ratings
and tumbled to the soft earth below the
bridge. pinning the occupants beneath It,
but by a remarkable chance not killing
any. Another motor. closely following the
first, was kept ont of trouble only by the
narrowest margin.
Here then are three Instances In which the
automobile has proved tn unreliability n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Richard Croker Should Return.

Is there any good reason why Richard
Croker should longer exile himself from
the city of his affections? He has been liv-
ing abroad for several years. now in Eng
land. and now In Ireland. But his heart
Is still in America. His friends from this
side who visit him find the stars and stripes
flying over his house. and report his con-
versation full of references to old New
York days. He Is rich. but not happy where
he Is. and his old cronies would be glad
to see him back in his old haunts again.
Why should he not yield to their persua-
sions. and return?
The popular explanation of Mr. Croker q
departure was that he had found persistent
inquiries as to the sources of his wealth
beyond further endurance. Nobody was
seeking information because everybody
knew where the money had come from
As the leader OF Tammany Hall. and
very bold man. Mr.. Croker had improved
his opportunities and lined his jacket with
the usufruct OF his political influence But
the Inquiry repeated in the public prints
over and over again, Where did you get
itr' made life unbearable. and the ex-boss
packed his traps and sailed away.
But maybe IL he were now to return Mr.
Croker would not so often hear that In
quiry. The town is occupied with the per
formances Of other men. who, as Mr.. Gro
ker admitted he had been. and with less ex-
cuse than he had. have been working for
their own pockets all the time. Indeed, as
compared with some OF New York's cap
tains OF finance now on the griddle, Mr..
Croker appears almost respectable. While
gathering In shekels. he was holding no
Office. abusing no fiduciary trust. He
was simply the leader of a political Or
ganization whose votes had to be paid for
and as the leader he shared literally in
what was accomplished through the organ
ization's power. He juggled no accounts,
did nothing In the line OF "unledgerized as
SETS" drew no pay for unperformed serv-
ices. tempered with no funds In which
women and children had a stake.
The atmosphere of New York has
changed. Let Mr. Croker try 1T now.
Freed from the distinction Of being the
biggest CRATER In town. such a man should
find life there both pleasant and healthful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Canada and the West Indies.


A rather fantastic suggestion comes from
Halifax for the political Incorporation OF
the British West Indies with the dominion
of Canada, with the idea of giving stability
to the industrial development of the islands
and of affording the Canadian provinces
the tropical appanage which modern needs.
1t is urged. are making more and more
necessary. The central board Of trade. rep
resenting the local bodies in the maritime
provinces. has put forth the idea quite seri-
ousiy, and, as was to be expected. 1t has
found some favor in Jamaica and elsewhere
in the West Indies, but 1t has not aroused
enthusiasm In England, where ultimate con-
sent for such a scheme would have to be
obtained. 1t is quite aptly pointed out that
1t Is premature to talk of confederation for
a lot Of crown colonies which have as yet
shown no disposition to draw together
among themselves. Moreover. there Is not
the slightest prospect Of the early develop
ment of self-government in the islands.
where the bulk of the population Is black;
and the association of crown colonies of
this sort with a self-governing state like
Canada would present anomalies and diff
culties which will not be hastily entered
upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
The Designer
for October

Is on sale and contains among 9TH
ers the following interesting articles
1.-The Making of Collars and Cuffs, =
Chinese Embroidery" Arabian
and French Irish Lace, New
Styles in Hair Dressing Russian
Housekeeping" "a Witch Party for
Halloween" 'Jiu-Jitsu Training for
Women" THE Establishing of a
Circulating Library" Children as
Art Models" and two short stories.
Ioc. copy; Soc. year.
+, October Patterns and Fashion
Sheets are ready. Patterns, Ioc. and
&c. each. Fashion Sheets free for
the asking.
Pattern Dept. Main door, Eleventh 1T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
America and Peace.

Mr.. Bryan's letter to the President on
the subject Of the beauties OF peace and
international arbitration IL in the key Of a
good deal OF current comment Many men
are finding their pleasure over the restora-
ton of peace between Russia and Japan
qualified by the reflection that It would
have been so much better II there had been
no war at all. Why should there have been
a war; As the President found 1t possible
to bring the two powers together at the
council table after eighteen months OF hu-
man slaughter. what a pity he did not try
his hand at peace-making before a single
life had been taken! And so on
Some things are well established. Peace
Is greatly to be preferred to war. II
men would keep their temper there would
be fewer Misunderstanding. Every ma
ton. while attending to Its own welfare.
should wish for. and assist in promoting.
the welfare of other nations. The best
motto for nations. as for individuals. Is live
and let live. AS we'll accepted. however. al
are all these precepts. and many others Of
like import, 1t yet remains true that the
spirit of the world Is contest, and human
beings-especially of the progressive kind
are very human. 1t is true, moreover. that
there are some things that cannot be arbi-
frequent and the bloodier by the ''meddling
and muddling'' of those In authority whose
good nature happened to exceed their wis
dom and discretion.
The President has scored heavily in tho
matter OF the treaty signed at Portsmouth.
He moved for peace at as early day as
was possible, he moved in precisely the
right way. and the result was success. All
the world applauds. and his own country
men are giving him the gladdest hand. But
lei him not be overloaded with the duties
of professional peacemaker. Let not the
United States, through its chief executive.
become a sort of standing arbitrator among
the nations. Not only would such role
Involve In countless difficulties, but 1t
would take much valuable time from our
home affairs. We have troubles Of our
own. The worst of 'entangling alliances
would be that Of undertaking to supervise
the worlds affairs in the interests OF peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
A Hot Time In Georgia.

When 1t was announced that the govern
orship Of Georgia was being sought by three
prominent journalists. The Star congratu-
lated the people of the state on the pros
poets OF an intellectual campaign. and the
certainty of securing q good official, no
matter what the result at the polls might be-
But the judgment. 50 far as the character
of the campaign Is concerned was hasty.
Mr.. Hoke Smith and Mr.. Clark Howell, two
Of the candidates. are mauling each other
In the flercest spirit. and in the most or
binary fashion II they had been brought
up in the school of ward politics. instead
Of In the fowery paths OF newspaperdom,
they would not be disporting themselves
differently. For an instance. Mr.. Howell
charges. and proves. that while Mr.. Smith
was Secretary of the Interior he appointed
q number OF negroes to places under the
government. several OF them children OF
Bishop Turner OF the African M. e. Church.
Why. certainly. But what was Mr.. Smith
to do7 He was playing the game OF fol
low my leader" and his leader was ap-
pointing negroes to office. Mr.. Cleveland
had received many negro votes in the states
where such votes are counted and he was
here and there rewarding those who had
supported him. Was Mr.. Smith to rebuke
sitting? Was he to turn his back on the
Georgia negroes when his chief was giving
the glad hand to men Of the same race
who lived IN New York? And did Mr.. How
ell rebuke Mr.. Cleveland at that timer
Surely there is not a governorship Of
Georgia in such an issue. In all the middle
and eastern states the democratic mana
gers solicit and receive votes OF negroes.
Mr.. Cleveland profited. and paid his obli-
cations. Many negroes supported. Mr..
Bryan in both of his races, and had he
won he would have appointed negroes to
office. There were negro votes even among
the few that were cast last year for Judge
Parker. and they were most welcome. Why,
even now the negroes Of New York city are
asking a place on Tammany's ticket. in
recognition OF the work they are prepar-
Ing to do for Mr. Mcclellan.
Mr.. Smith when in office simply played
the game. They all do 1t. The howl and
growl about negro domination is about the
shailowest of our political tricks. Probably
Mr.. Smith has. In time, mathematical the
opposition for its negro appointments. and
now. amusingly enough. his rhetorical
chickens have come home to roost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Sickness Of Baron Komura.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The sickness Of Baron Komura will be
the occasion for general sympathy and re-
greet. 1t has been suggested by some Gym
ical persons that 1t may not be so serious
as has been made to appear and that 1t Is
being utilized as an excuse for the baron s
delaying his return to Japan until the dis
appointment caused by the terms Of the
peace treaty shall have had time to sub
side, but there Is no reason to suppose that
there is the slightest basis for this conjsc-
ture. Although he lacks the stature which
gave M. Witte such a substantial advan-
tage Baron Komura showed during the
progress of the negotiations that he Is by
no means deficient in nerve, and If an un-
pleasant reception Is awaiting him on his
arrival home he may be credited with q
readiness to face it at the earliest oopor-
tunfty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

blunder or TO fall physically at any mo-
ment. He is under an intense strain and il
permitted and sometimes required by the
company to work overtime. He Is peculiar
ly In need OF an understudy. to note his
failings and to apply remedies In case OF
slip. After several bad accidents had
happened in New York harbor. caused by
the sudden illness or death OF ferryboat
pilots, a law was passed requiring the en-
ployment Of extra men In the wheel houses.
and the same requirement has often been
discussed with relation to the railroad pas
senger service. Fortunately the death OF
the engineer on the Erie road did not re-
suit In an accident, but the very escape
from mishap serves as a warning. far more
satisfactory than though 1t had been ac-
companied by a heavy loss of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Rugs Repaired
and CleanSed.

The season is near at hand when
you will need your Oriental Rugs
and Carpets. Are they all in good
condition for immediate use! If
you have any rugs that need atten-
ton in the way of repairing, clean
ing or stretching drop us line and
we will call and cheerfully give an
estimate.
We are in position to do expert
work, as Our Armenian weaver is a
specialist along these lines.
Rug Dept. Fourth door. @ Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Furniture Repaired and ReuphoIstered.

time left in which to have the
4 and dingy furniture before the tall
~ house readjustment
facilities for doing this class of work unsurpassed
premises thus enabling the work
We euphoe and refni furniture of
how deliberately carved or how intricate
be the uphoering
Paraery Floongs and laid Floors Staways Waxed
desired together with hair lsh-
polished which be done well at
house. wish thus avoiding the risk OF mrng damaging
which very often happens in transportation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Secure.

How fair the gold Of autumn shines
Where wooded heights are cleaning;
No more the weary world repines
Or summers sordid seeming.
The year has boarded day by day,
TIL in an impulse tender
It turns and. generously gay,
Endows the world with splendor.
Here Is one blessing fair and true
AS ever fancy painted.
We welcome autumn's gold anew.
We know it isn't tainted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Window Shades to Order.

with other plans for fall renovating
l Shades windows We mention it thus
k nows unhurred time the preparations
- for them under
special features about madeoorder Shades
only very best Opaque Kings Scotch
cloths the highest grade of spring roll
and the zigag stitching stitching being done ma
which the shade from cutting to be the case
where the ordinary straight stitch is used.
popular thing this the shades made OF
fine cambr richly They handsome
ance, colors fast, and they excellent for
A postal phone message will bring to take
your windows show samples and make estimate
fool G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

1t will soon be necessary to contradict the
impression among some Long Islanders that
Oyster Bay is the capital of the western
hemisphere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
As He Saw It.

80 they insisted on jury trial for that
horse THEIR said the tourist.
Yes" answered Three-fnger Sam. II
don't wonder some Of those Panama canal
people are complainin'. The trouble with
this government is too much red tape"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

After reading the investigation reports,
many policy holder concludes that life In
surance is q game which nobody really I'M
derstands except the man who owns the
layout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Our System of
Cleansing Blankets
and Lace Curtains

Is the best ever DEVISED
The charge for cleansing
Blankets is Sl.O0 per pair.
For cleansing Lace Cur-
tains, 75c. and $l.OO per
pair.
Goods called for and de-
livered without additional
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

The Chicago woman who, after being
married six times. declares that marriage IL
hopeless failure probably knows of six
men who have shared her views
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

So far as any restoration OF his popularity
Is concerned. Chauncey M. Depew may as
well figure the money returned to the
Equitable as a clear loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Comparison.

Once again is youth commanded
To the college to repair.
Art is long" but. to be candid,
Not as Nng as foot ball hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Mr.. Rockefeller has shown New York that
1t Is possible to prevent the saloon interests
from running a community But II took
millions OF dollars to do It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

The manner in which the boycott devel'
ored and passed away without any atien-
ton from the authorities confirms the re-
ports that Chinese official life Is massive
s:necure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

1t Ia to be expected that the President
viii bring Mr.. Bryan back to political ex-
istence by doing something of which the
Nebraska orator can oCnscientiously disap-
prove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

New York strives to please. People who
have been made timid by recent events
about riding on the elevated railway may
stiu md horse cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Chairman Shonts is beginning to believe
with the man who drives the mule that II
Is hard to work on a canal without a vo-
cabulary Of explosives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
The Great Butter-In.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The President has thanked the kaiser for
the assistance rendered by him In promot-
ing the peace. This is probably the first
time the kaiser has been thanked for not
butting In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Indiana,s state auditor made a haul al
most big enough to justify him in claiming
to be frenzied financier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Whatever faults the government printing
office may have. 1t never got mixed up In
the remotest way with any fads and fancles
schemes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
The Autocrat.

II suppose you can go where you like
whenever you like In your new motor carr
MY friend" answered Mr.. Scudds, you
mistake. / am merely the owner. I am
. not the chauffeur"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

1t would be Interesting II some misguided
Kansas orator would try to make free
silver speech during the corn carnival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Panama the Place.
From the Chicago Tribune.

1t Is given out that Mr.. Bryan expects 10
''unearth something In the Philippines.
Mr.. Bryan ought TO go to Panama. That
part of the world Is fairly aching for the
. unearthing process to begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Russia is making ready to rebuild its
navy and strengthen its army. 1t Is a little
early to get back into war paint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Stationery
October Weddings

NW&1 e invite attention
NINIl to our facilities
WV for the prompt
execution of Or
ders for wedding invita-
tions, marriage announce
ments, at homes, cards for
all social functions and
public ceremonies.
Careful attention is
given to the cutting of dies
for ciphers, monograms,
house addresses or heral.
die devices and to the
stamping of same on the
prevailing fashionable pa
pers.
High-grade work at con-
sistent prices.
Charming new imported
novelties for Wedding
Gifts are here now and
arriving daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Norway has Its independence. but does no
seem to know exactly what to with 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Clothes Connection.
From the baltimore American.

The straw hat and the overcoat came
very near collision as the one haztened
out and tina nAhe@ ~ AAfa Heaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

Some men," said Uncle Eben, "'pears tc
git so much fun out O teIlin hard luck sto.
ries dat 1t don't seem like 1t was dom EN-
any favor to hep 'em along in life.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
SHOOTING STARS.
Avoiding q Risk.

You are not going to make any
speeches?" said one member of the legisla-
ture.
NO" answered the other. TT takes a
lot Of time and thought to get up speech
and there is no telling what is being done
while your back Is turned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

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Cravenettes, Venetians,
French Foule, Crepe-Egypta.
Henriettas, Eoliennes, Panne Cloths, Cheviots,
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