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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
The Chicago Strike.

AS matters stand today, there is no good
reason for petitioning the President in the
matter of the Chicago strike. The difficulty
is local. 1t resembles in no aspect the coal
strike complications in Pennsylvania. They
threatened the health and comfort Of a
wide section of the country, and after
months of effort the local authorities had
proved unable to restore peace and order.
The President was entirely justified In the
steps he then took. This Chicago affair is
first for the city TO consider and then the
state Neither has as yet grappled with
It, much less exhausted its power. Both
have good deal of power, and all of it
should be employed against everybody who
tnfracts the law. Mayor Dunno is new in
office but seems to be active in the city's
behalf. He is trying to bring the two
sides TO the controversy together by con-
ferences and friendly suggestions, but there
is nothing in his attitude to indicate that
he will not If pressed take hold OF the sit
uation with firm hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

standing Of Washington as an absolutely
ideal community. The deficiencies that ex-
list are traceable directly to the neglect OF
the national legislature, which Is the
municipal assembly OF the District
Washington Is of course gratiied to md
itself growing steadily and rapidly But
1t Is even more pleased to know that the
increases which are SO regularly shown by
the counts are due In large part to the
Inflow Of a most desirable class of resi-
dents. The average of citizenship is ris-
ing constantly. 1t may be doubted II
there is elsewhere so high percentage of
literacy, 50 general public comprehension
Of the meaning of world events. or, despite
the lack of suffrage, keener or more in
telligent interest in the municipal admins
tration. Washington discusses Its own af-
fairs with far more ability and enthusiasm
and influence than the country at large
appreciates. Through its Board Of Trade,
it's Business Mems Association and It's
numerous sectional associations of citizens
1t maintains a continuous and ultimately
effective discussion of the details of gov
eminent.
The capital does not aspire to become a
vast center of population. 1t prefers to
grow normally, reaching its limits of COM
fort only after many years, and meanwhile
sending into Maryland and Virginia the
surplus of its eonntry-loving population. 1t
Is satisfied with it's modest Industrial
growth as BETTING a capital city, and as
enabling ii to keep at a high point the
standard of good citizenship which, In the
densely crowded business centers of the
country. is constantly threatened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Washington's Growth.

In another part of The Star today ap-
pears quotation from the New York
Tribune in discussion of the results of
the police census of the District of Column
tia. The Tribune is frankly surprised aud
pleased at the showing of a population of
more than go. 900, and rate of Increase
which promises a material shifting In the
city's place in the list of 1910 And 1t Is
moved to explain this phenomenon by de-
claring that no city in the United States
offers more to its inhabitants than does
Washington. and few cities offer as much
1t Is gratifying to note this spirit of ap-
probation, sign of changed attitude
toward Washington on the part of the resi-
dents of all sections. There Is no denying
or doubling that the federal capital has
been decidedly doomed in the estimation of
the country during the past decade and a
half 1t Is reaching the point at which the
wise provisions OF It's founders and builders
are developing their best results. While
other cities are struggling with difficult
traffic problems, Washington Is enjoying
what il unquestionably one of the finest
transportation systems in the world. While
other cities are choking In the chasms of
the business districts. caused by the con-
Junction of narrow streets and skyscrapers.
Washington is enjoying pure air, broad
thoroughfares, moderate-sized buildings,
numerous parks and miles of shade trees.
While other cities are tardily learning the
lesson of good streets. Washington Is
noted as one of the smoothest paved cities
IN existence.
Many other factors enter into the com
parison between Washington and other
cities, springing from the fact that here
was planned an ideal capital. with an ex-
pansive street scheme. Washington mas
often been characterized as a city made
to order" Had the orders given by its
founders been scrupulously filled by Con-
gress, had there been no long delays, and
had the public spirit of the citizens
always evoked results In works, there
would today be NO possible doubt Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Cleaning Up Alexandria County.

Washiugtons interest in the regeneration
of Alexandria county has been both self
ish and sympathetic. Furnishing the
greater part of the funds drawn In by the
pool rooms and other gambling joints, II
regarded those establishments as dlrect
menace to It's financial and moral welfare
The saloons of Roslyn and Jackson City
were also a serious nuisance for they &C
commodated the lower tastes of a disor-
derby class and developed evil conditions
on the direct approaches to Arlington ana
Fort Myer. so much visited by tourists. On
Sundays too, these saloons, by reason OIL
a weak law enforcement in the county
were kept open. and thus to some degree
the well-enforced excise laws of the Dis
trict were nullified.
Thanks to the vigor OF a new county ad-
ministra ton, the gamblers have been forced
to leave the southern side of the river ana
now the court has ruled in manner to
promise the complete closure OF every sa-
loon in that Jurisdiction
The news of this action. printed in yes
terday's Star, was highly encouraging to
all advocates of good government In the
regions surrounding the capital and to
those Washingtonians who are now or
who wish to become residents In the county
during at least part of the year.
II this latest ruling is maintained and
the law as thus interpreted Is vigorously
enforced there will soon be substituted
for the former demoralizing conditions an
era OF decency and order in the Virginia
area Immediately adjoining the District.
No longer need there be degrading condi-
lions on the high road from the city to the
national cemetery at the very gates of
the military post both of which of in
structive interest to all visitors to this
city. 1t will be possible for tourists to in
spect both of these points without being
subjected TO disgusting sights or unpleas-
ant personal experiences. 1t will be pos
sible for self-respecting home-seekers to
establish themselves across the river with
out being required to buckle on armor and
enter the lists to fight desperately for law
and order.
The good effects of a clearing out of
the Alexandria county saloons cannot easily
be overestimated. The struggle. Of course,
does not end with the rendering of a judi
cial decision. The liquor sellers, 1t may be
expected. will not yield without con-
test They will probably undertake to
keep open in defiance of the law. or. when
all legal remedies are exhausted and the
vigilance of the officials is demonstrated,
they may try to sell secretly. Against IL
lct selling the county officials must be
sharply alert. But even with a certain
percentage of such traffic, the county will
be distinctly benefited by the change Of
conditions No longer will the groggeries
stand on the very threshold of the capital
city and encourage the assemblage Of dis
orderly crowds. The soldiers at the mill
tary post will no longer be tempted on their
way to and from the barracks. And 1t
should not be difficult task, in SO small
O jurisdiction, to keep the Illicit selling to
q point so low as to be practically insgnifi-
cant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Africa and the African.

Bishop Turner of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church is still advising his peo-
pie to emigrate to Africa. He deals only
in generalities. America, he tells his peo-
pie, Is the white mans country, devel-
oped by him, governed by him. and certain
always to answer his authority. If the
negro would rise in the world he must go
where opportunity awaits him, must re-
turn to his old home. and employ there for
his own good and the good of the natives
the knowledge and capacity he has ac-
Quired here. In Africa he will have fine
field, and be unhindered.
One can but regret this sort of talk from
such a source. Our race problem Is diff
cult enough as 1t stands. The politicians
have made a sad mess of it. And just now,
with the south reaching out, for the first
time Systematically, for white labor from
Europe, 1t behooves the negro to steer the
best course possible and exert himself to
the utmost to hold his own and improve
opportunities where he Is. Booker Wash
ingtons advice-always goods invalu-
able to him today. Now is the accepted
time, and this the appointed country. for
the negro who has enjoyed the white mans
civilization to profit by it right where he
lives He is not strong enough to become a
missionary 10 Africa, VI ~ any othcl SOu"
try He is a mere beginner, and has a
world to do to make his own way in land
flowing with milk and honey. What would
he do in any section of Africa, ignorant of
the country and of the native tongues, and
without means to acquire a home or till
the soil?
And how could he get there? Where are
the ships to transfer millions Of people
such a distance? And what portion or por-
tons of Africa is Bishop Turner's eye fixed
upon as the theater for the mighty work OF
his people? Africa is not dominated by the
negro as America is by the white man, ana
never will be- In time the white man is
likely to perform many of the wonders
there he has performed elsewhere. He is
the wonder-worker. the empire builder, and
every foot of African soil may be under
his control before the twentieth century
expires. His is the great power there now;
and once he starts he never rests.
Bishop Turner says that the negro prob
lem is not for a decade. but for centuries.
That is true, and it is that fact which
should hearten the worthy negro in his
efforts to better himself here. If his foun-
dations are properly laid, and laid deep
enough, and his descendants are instructed
by them and improve upon them, the con-
dition of his people two hundred years from
now will be very different from what 1t is
today, and their reward for what they have
done ample.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
An Opinion Reserved.

"Do you believe in government owner
ship?"
THAT depends" answered the trust mag
nate, Ion whether you mean that the gov
eminent ought to own us or we ought to
own the government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Silkateen. all colors; sc spools. DC
Sale price. ...........'.......''
Best Serge Betting; black and white:
1O-yard pieces; worth Toe. Sale SSC
price. ..-.-........'..'..
Columbia Hooks and Eyes. all sizes;
black and white: worth &c card. Re
Sale price. ..................''''
Windsor Hooks and Eyes; all sizes;
black and white; worth SC card. Re
Sale price ........................
Hooks and Eyes (hump kind: black
and white; all sizes; worth &c &
card Sale price. ...................
Hook and Eye TAPE; black. white,
and gray; worth 25c yard. nIC
Sale price. .-................
Linen Corset Laces Is YARDS; &c
best quality; worth 1Oc. PAIR.
GEM Pins: all sizes; worth &c Re-
paper. Sale price. ..................
Pinbooks assorted pins; worth DC
&c. Sale price. .....................
Safety Pinbooks, assortment OF
common and safety pins; worth Sc
15c. Sale price. .............
Treasure Safety Pins; all sizes; Do
worth DC. Sale price. ...-..........S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

own sons and distinguished visitors on the
stump. and hospitality offered to discus
sion from every quarter. The questions OF
the hour that are now shaping themselves
are of the greatest moment to her, and at
feet her agricultural, Industrial and COM
mercial interests" Why should she not de-
clare herself in her state conventions and
elsewhere in favor of policies which her
captains of industry recognize and proclaim
as vital to her material well-beingf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Pin sheets, 400 count, worth IT.
&c. Sale price. Northumberland NJ
Pin Cushions, large; worth No
1Oc. Sale price. Observation-Disclosures.
Whalebone, 36-inch strips; dOc
worth Soc. Sale price. $500. ~
Prussian Binding Gall silk: ngc
worth 19c. piece. Sale price. Nv
Chicbones, all lengths; nOc
worth 15c. dozen. Sale price. ~
Glycero Gilt-edge Shoe Pol uEc
fish; worth 25c. Sale price,. no$
Fancy Imported Elastic, ali
colors; worth 25c. yard. Sale ddoc
price. ...........
Girdle Forms; all sizes and
styles; worth 19c. Sale Or
price. ........-..
Spool Holder and Pin Cush-
ION combined; worth 25c. 49,
Sale price. w
Asbestos Iron Holders; worth r.
DC. Sale price. wv
Scissors; good quality; worth 81
1Oc. Sale price. ..................O Wv
Machine Oil Twill not gum; 3c
worth Zoe. Sale price. Wv
Mercerized Corset Laces; all z,
colors; worth 10c. Sale price. ~
Kleinert's Hook-on Hose Support
ers: all colors; worth 25c. Die
SAFE price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
The Vice Of Idleness.
From the Portland oregonian.

OF all vices to which young men become
slaves idleness is by no means the least
It is a vice easily contracted in youth and
hard to throw OF in manhood or old age.
Unfortunately it Is not generally looked
upon as an evil in the sense that drinking
gambling and debauchery are evils, yet its
influence is no less certain In breaking down
character and sapping physical and intel
lectual strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Japan may be of the cheerful opinion
that Russia's policy of uniting Its battle
ships will assist in bringing matters to a
prompt finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
A Hard Fate.

Still at the worlds unequal way
Must Justice look askance.
The umpire gets the smallest pay.
And takes the biggest chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

If the officers of the Equitable want to
know what real trouble is they should ar
range to be present when the car calls a
cabinet meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

The actor who appealed to the railways
to provide facilities to save him from
westerns slrotels need not expect western
hotel clerks to advise people to go to see
his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

A large number of Disconnected house
holders are now going to some trouble to
learn why the previous tenants vacated
the premises they are about to occupy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

By attending service in their hunting
clothes the presidential party afforded
contrast to those who may have attended
church to display their Easter attire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Boston will have to brace up or its ball
club will become almost as sad an exam
pie of departed glory as John L. Sullivan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Even Tempered.

'Ts your husband an even tempered
MANI"
eyes," answered Mrs. Corntossel. Hes
right even-tempered. He's jes' about as
cross one day as another"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Building the Panama canal seems simple
enough to Chairman Shonts. man al
ways enjoys a certain advantage when he
approaches a job with confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Hat Elastic. 12-yard pieces: No.
worth 35c. Sale price lAS
Silk Elastic; fancy friu: garter
lengths; worth Csc. Sale nOc
SS
Dressmakers' Pins, h-lb. boxes.
best quality: worth sc. no.
Collar Foundations; all sizes: white
and black; worth 1Oc. Sale A,
pitce- ....-.-. -.................V w
Stocking Darners; worth SC. ..
Hairpin Cabinets. assorted: D
worth &c. Sale price. DC
Featherbone. Warren's
cotton. dozen yards. Sale nd,
PRICE. ..!-.-..-........
Velveteen Skirt Bind
ing, 5-yard pieces; worth Nd,
25c. Sale price. .-..........HA 81
Janowitz Duplex Bones;
worth 25c. Sale price, 49,
uoZeH- ...................
Richardson's Sewing
Silk, all colors; worth 1Oc o.
spool. Sale price, dozen. OOS
Kid Curriers'; worth 1Oc A,
dozen. Sale price. ~
Velvet Grip Hose Sup
porters, all sizes: worth nOr
15c to zoe. Sale price. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
SHOOTING STARS.
A Mistake.

"Geniuses are seldom understood"
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. "But
that fact has led many a misguided per-
son to pose as a genius when he is merely
q social misflt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

All Insurance people will agree that it
is better to be quarreling over a surplus
than over deficit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

If Miss Patterson had been satisfied with
plain "Ann Eliza" she would probably have
avoided much regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Her Mind Easy.

DO you expect Charley to catch any
thing on his fishing trip?" said young Mrs.
Torlkins mother.
NO" was the reply. Hes been vacci-
mated and took ten grains of quinine before
he started
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Turpentine Octopus.

From the Kansas City Journal.
: Trust-bustfng has found Its way into the
south. The people Of North Carolina pro-
pose to pitch In and knock the tar out of
the turpentine octopus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Mr.. Grosvenor is allowing Secretary Shaw
to monopolize prestige as nations mathe-
Tnatjcfan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Castro refuses to believe that situation
is serious until something happens to stop
the profits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

So long as the navy stays out Russia will
be- worried by coal bills regardless of thu
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Wheat outpour.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
John w. Gates wants to know where all
the blamed wheat In evidence at present
came from. anyway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

If Debs has 100000 followers, as he
claims, he is in a position to start a mag
aZne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Miss Mae Wood Is evidently determined
to have the last word If possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busd-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Pad Hose Supporters. fancy frill
elastic: 4 straps: worth &c. 1 Dc
sale price. ....-...-.....
Parabola Gold-eye Needles: r.
worth sc. Sale price. wv
Emeries. best quality. worth Re-
1Oc. Sale price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Barbour's Linen Thread, all num-
bers, worth 10c SPOOL Sale 81
price. .......-....-......-
Horn Hair Pins. worth $50 Hoo
dozen. Sale price. ~
Snap Fasteners, worth 100 r.
dozen Sale price. ...................
Hair Nets. all colors. worth No
Toe. Sale price. ......................1S
Star Alpaca Braid. black and col
ors. 5-yard pieces. worth 1oc. II
sale price .....-...--.....
Kimsey waist Former. n6Nc
worth 25c. Sale price. AVS
Geneva Silk-finish Thread, IL
worth loo. Sale price. ~
Gum Tissue (for mending). 70
worth 10c. Sale price. wv
Laundry Wax, with wood D,
handle. worth lie each, 8 for. ~
Mourning Pins. 40 count, jet ~
and mat, worth &c. Sale price. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

De Long Hump Hooks and Eyes, all
sizes; warranted not to rust; Mc
1Oc. everywhere. Sale price,. Wv
Basting Cotton Oixie), 500-yard
spools (NOT THE USUAL CHEAP
SALE COTTON); sold every ON/
where for sc. Sale price. SZ2S
Clark's 2OO-yard Spool Cotton: all
numbers; sold everywhere
for SC spool Sale price. 1OIZc
Shoe and Button Thread, black
only; Sc spools: 1907 yards. VHZC
Sale price. IL
westerly 2OO-yard Spool Cotton; all
numbers; worth &c spool. Sale DC
Linen-finish Thread; all numbers,
black only; 20 spools. Sale DC
price, 3 for. ...'.......'.
Sewing Machine Cotton, 100 yards;
all numbers; white only; 4c De-
spools. Sale price.
Kerr's Luster Twist, 300 yards;
black and white: all letters; &c
l2c spools. Sale price,.
Darning Cotton, black and Nc
white: &c spools. Sale price,.
ANGORA BRAID, 5-yard II
pieces. Sold everywhere for 1Oc. ~
The broad ax., 1905-12-09
FREDERICK DOUGLASS CENTER,
so32 WABASH AV.
Dec. Is. Friday, Fast.

Sunday 8 p. m. Mrs. WOolley will
speak on Eating with Sinners.
Monday evening s p. m. The Mems
Forum meets. Subject for discussion,
The Presidents Message.
Wednesday p. m. Prof. W. Thurs
ton chief Probation officer Of the Ju-
venile Court viii speak on the Needs
of Cooperation in work for Colored
children. Club women, teachers and
parents are cordially invited.
Thursday evening p. m. The class
is Sociology meets.
The class made a very promising
beginning two weeks ago and 1t is
hoped the interest will increase. All
are invited.
Friday evening p. m. The Young
Peoples Lyceum will meet.
Saturday morning at 10 a. m. The
children's sewing class meets.
ID"
The broad ax., 1905-12-09

ure to another City but He is only
FULFILLING the command Of Him to
60 We into all the World"
The Priest to succeed Father Leal-
ted Is reputed to be man OF great
ability as a preacher and a church
builder, a man Of means and a thor
ough Catholic the Bishop says he is
one of the finest Priests in the Unit
ed States we do not know just who He
is though there are Just about five
who we would be glad to get. There
is work In Chicago for at least three
missions the Sunday School is pre-
pairing for a joyous Christmas and
the choir hopes to render monks full
mass at the Celebration Christmas the
hours of Service will be announced
later as we expect the new Priest by
next Sunday.
Dec. 10. End Sunday in Advent.
(Color violet)
Dec. Is. Friday, Fast