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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
No Room Here for Crooks in March.

1t is reassuring to know that Major Syl-
vester, who, in addition to being the Dis
tricts chief of police and chairman of the
inaugural committee on public order, is
also president of the International Associa-
ton of Chiefs of Police, has begun work to
discourage all the light-fngered gentry from
visiting Washington in March. Such occa-
sions as the Inauguration of a President
always draw numbers of crooks and pick
pockets. and unless especial precautions are
taken the capital city will be Mecca for
all such two months hence. Heretofore
there has been remarkably little trouble,
however, with these artful dodgers, owing
to the elaborate provisions against their
operations. The chances are even more
heavily against them now. with the police
organizations of the various large cities
working together in close relationship and
understanding. 1t is possible for the police
of Washington to identify and arrest a
large percentage of the professional thieves
and crooks Immediately upon their arrival
and at every Inauguration several of these
fellows are rounded up and held until after
the crowds have dispersed. The word has
gone out already to the police OF other
cities to allow the news to be spread
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Seasonable Toys
and Games.

The season for buying Toys-the
holiday season proper-is over, but
we keep complete Toy Store all the
year around, regardless of season.
where will always be found full
stock of the staple Toys, Games and
Dolls; and we are always showing
something new.
For the long winter evenings,
when confinement to the house is
necessary, nothing is more amusing
or interesting, to the adults as well
as to the children, than good game.
We have particularly choice line of
games, including the old favorites
and every new one produced this
season, including Sherlock Holmes,
Bird Center Etiquette, Bunco, Mrs.
Wigs, Bourse and many others.
We are showing the new puzzle,
just out-"4 to l." very fascinating
and amusing.
Price, Ioc.
Fourth floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
The Lash and the Race Question

From the Charleston News and Courier.
President Roosevelt's suggestion that the
whipping post be revived in the District OF
Columbia for the punishment of certain
criminals has not unnaturally provoked
much comment and criticism. It has re-
manned, however, for the esteemed Hart
purposes of the President and the con-
ditions at Washington which we did not
have before. THE real reason for intro
ducing 1t (the whipping posD "at the
necessity of depressing the tendency to vio-
lence, and especially the razor-carrying
habit Of the negroes"
We had not dreamed that the eternal race
alleged movement in the interest of public
decency. The source of the suggestion be-
ing considered, there was no possible way
by which we could have imagined such a
thing. For our own part we are opposed
to the whipping post on general principles.
It existed formerly as a punitive measure
in certain southern states, but It was
abolished long since as brutalizing and dis
tinctly un-American In theory and practice
1t was not found to be door OF hope
through which any particular class of Grim
inals. no matter what their race or color.
could be tnducted Into the ways Of morality
and civic Righteousness.
We had understood that President Roose-
velt's only desire was to find punishment
that seemed to him to eft the crime of
wife-beating. This is, we believe, misdeed
that Is confined to no particular class or
nationality. To make 1t punishable at the
whipping post, unfortunate though such ac-
ton might be. would discriminate against
no one in particular. We candidly admit,
therefore, that we were much surprised.
not to say shocked, by the confident asser-
ton of the Times that ''the real reason a
whipping post is deemed necessary by some
persons in Washington rs the necessity of
REFRESHING the tendency to violence and
especially the razor-carrying habit Of the
negroes" But then these are distinctly
strange times. and one can never tell
what Is going to happen next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
The Watson Case.

There was SO little question as to the
actual loss of public money through the
offerings of trusted employee of the Dis
trict government that the verdict rendered
by the jury yesterday in the Watson case
was accepted by the public as a matter of
course. Yet the defense was of a char
acter to cause some persons to fear that
a miscarriage of justice might result from
technical causes. The plea of the defend
ant seemed in effect to be Guilty but what
do you call it?'
This case has already brought it's maxi
mum of benefit to the municipality in a
Tightening of the safeguards against loss
and peculation. 1t revealed an astonish-
ing degree of official looseness in the fiscal
administration Of the District and pointed
the way to prompt and effective reforms.
It Stiffened the whole administrative force
to more strict realization of the need of
watchfulness on the part of superiors and
integrity on the part of the subordinates.
But the lesson was paid for at a high price.
In a broad moral sense the case has or
should have had a benefcent influence cor
rectively upon the community. No man
can safely live beyond his income, espe-
cially If entrusted with the funds Of other
people or other interests. Exposure, ruin
man who begins a course of little takings
to meet an emergency, promising himself
to replace promptly the distracted money
The race track is responsible for many such
moral breakdowns. 1t Is easy to borrow
a little from the cash drawer or the bank
account. The luck will turn and the
money will be replaced, and no one will
be the wiser. But the luck seldom turns,
n do no of fn f,rrt }ar
thefts In the hope of making bigger win
nings with bigger stakes.
Every employer, whether in public or
private business, should acquaint himself
with the habits of every one of his helpers
1t is for their sake as well as for his own.
1t often happens that timely warning or
a suggestive inquiry will check a career
of wrongdoing in its first comparatively
harmless stages. bringing moral weakling
sharply face to face with his peril The
story Of this local transgression, in all its
ramifications, makes an excellent text for
both workers and employers of all grades
and classes, and should be studied by them
earnestly in the hope Of lettering condi-
lions.
Meanwhile the District people are graft
fled that so fragrant a crime is not, so far
as present indications suggest to go I'M
punished by the law merely on account of
an informally or a technical flaw in the
charge. Complicated though the situation
proved to be upon expert examination
nothing was palmer than that certain
moneys entrusted from time to time to the
defendant had been stolen and the books
manipulated to cover the theft for many
months. until the aggregate of the loot
reached a total of more than $4,000. 1t
mattered not whose money it was, or what
was the name of the fund, or the official
designation of the culprit; a crime had
been committed and demanded punish
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Public Opinion Against the Lash.

washington Correspondence Chicago Record Herald
The local newspapers are filled with let
tiers from readers protesting against adon-
ton of the barbarous whipping post. The
washington Star prints extracts from the
reports OF distinguished penologists. tend
ing to show that the whipping post has
been failure in Delaware and everywhere
it has been tried.
The same grand jury that recommended
the adoption of President Roosevelt's idea
of the fiogging post for wife heaters also
officially advocated lashing men and bows
guilty of petty larceny, because it Is too
expensive to try their cases or imprison
them.
Judging from the temper of public opfn-
ion, it would be quite safe to predict that
public flogging will not be revived in the
American capital, even if = President OF
the United States did RECOMMEND it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Douglas of Massachusetts,

Let US all keep an eye on Gov. Douglas
OF Massachusetts Although hailed as only
successful man of business, drawn
rather unwillingly into the noisy and diff
cult field Of public affairs, he starts In like
an old politician. and seems to have a
plan for the future Mark Antony, 1t will
be remembered, insisted to the crowd
gathered around Caesars body that he was
no orator. as Brutus was, but Just "a
plain. blunt man." And yet he proceeded
with little address so adroitIy keyed that
Brutus and his friends were soon over
wheimed. The greatest orator in Rome
could not have succeeded better
Gov. Douglas was not elected on this
issue OF tariff revision. The poll which re-
suited in his favor resulted also in the
favor OF the republican national ticket
and republican congressional delegation
and republican legislature. But tariff re.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Chiadren's
Correct Shoes.

A child's foot is very prominent
part of his anatomy. They are al
ways in evidence. For this very rea-
son they should be properly shod.
Some parents think that any kind OF
shoe is good enough. A very
wrong idea. Shoe the child properly
that is, buy good, reliable shoes
shoes made of the best materials, on
proper-ftting lasts-and thus insure
the child against foot ills in after life.
Our shoes are all made on Com
mon Sense lasts.
Misses, and Children's Dongola Kidskin Lace
and Button Shoes. patent tips and tips of same:
also Box Calfskin Lace Shoes; sizes SA O.
:" wy ak 1890. W %
Sizes II to 2. Pair. ST. 50
Misses, and Chiidren's Ideal Kidskiu Lace and
Button Shoes. Goodyear welt sole, spring c. ~
heel; sizes S1a to 1014. Pair. p<.oO
Sizes II to 2. Pair. ................p <. ~
Misses Ideal Kidskin Lace and Button Shoes
half heel Goodyear welt sole, cloth 60 ro
dull kidskin tops; sizes II to 2. Pair. P<.oO
Little Gents OIL Grain Lace Shoes, half heel
black and tan; for hard wear; sizes Is 60 ~
10 = Pair-. W ~
Boys and Youths OIL Grain Lace Shoes in
black only; very strong and durable; O. ~
sizes loHs 70 o1s- Palr....- .TO'oo
Boys and Youths Dongola Kidskin Box Calf
skin and Patent Coltskin Shoes; sizes G. ~
Third door. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
"Oakdaae" Pretzels
and TwigS

appeal to every one fond of a really
good pretzel.
These goods are produced by the
Oakdale Baking Co. of Philadelphia,
and are made from the best of white
winter wheat and pure leaf lard; are
packed, Immediately upon removal
from the ovens, in a neat and Clearly
manner, and are deliciously crisp and
brown.
We are showing them in several
shapes and sizes, and invite you to
sample them freely.
Fifth floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
A Public Benefactor.

Bliggins bought new umbrella
That was many years ago.
Bliggins was as proud Teller
AS the neighborhood could show.
Bliggins lost It; some one took 1t.
Bliggins bought another straight,
But some rogue contrived to hook 1t.
Still another met Its fate.
Like an honest man still trying
An umbrella to posses,
He kept buying, buying, buying,
Evermore without success
If Philanthrophy's commanding
Its just share in earthly fame,
Bliggins' statue should be standing
Somewhere in the Hall of Fame
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
"Top Notch
Milk Bottle Opener.

A new and very clever invention
for removing the cap of milk bottles
without splattering the contents or
injuring the cap or bottle.
The bottle can be closed again
after using the amount of milk re-
quired, thereby keeping the milk
pure and fresh. It's simple, easy to
handle and its cost is but trifle.
sc. each.
Fifth floor. Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
"Apitezo,"
the Iron Food.

Is being served in our Canned Goods De-
partment Apitezo Is the latest product OF
the American Cereal Company of Chicago,
manufacturers of Quaker Oats, Pettijohn's
Breakfast Food, etc. 1t is most delicious,
wholesome and substantial. and contains
Plant Iron. which makes red blood. We are
demonstrating Apitezo on fifth floor. Do
not fail to try this remarkable food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
SHOOTING STARS.
Change.

do you think this weather will ever
changer
tSure," answered the morose citizen.
It'll probably be worse before night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

through the purlieus where the thieves
gather that the climate of Washington Is
unusually unwholesome for them In early
March, and this warning will doubtless have
its good effect in reducing their attendance
at the Inauguration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Black Cotton Sox,
3 Pairs for SOC.

Mems Fast Black Cotton Sox,
medium weight, fine gauge. Not
our usual twenty-five-cent grade, but
the kind many houses sell for
twenty-five cents. All sizes from
oH to II, inclusive.
An exceptional value at the price.
Main floor, r st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

: Cambria Gowns, fine quality,
square neck, trimmed with hem
stitched tucks, beading and
ribbon. Each. -. SOC.
Nainsook Drawers, good quality,
wide ruffle finished with lace inser-
ton, edging and two rows OF
featherstitching. Pair. ...... SOC.
Cambria Long Skirts, umbrella
style, deep lawn founce finished
with two clusters of tucks.
Each. .............. sue.
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

If Rojestvensky had a ship sunk by a
collision with rock it will be another pre-
text for his claiming that the Baltic fleet
faced its periIs, even though too late for
the fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
THE EVENING STAR has Q regular ana
permanent Family Circulation much
more than the combined circulation Of
the other Washington daiIies. As .
News and Advertising Medium Il has
no competitor.

G1In order to avoid delays o, 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 Bust.
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
ANNOYING.

''Why do people object to getting fat?'
"Well," answered the slightly ponderous
persol., when you get little place In an
apartment building that just fits you it is
very annoying to have to move because you
have outgrown it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Correct
COrsets.

Your modiste will tell you how
necessary it is for you to have the
right corset-the one made, as it
were, for you, for without the corset
that properly fits, the gown worn
over it will prove failure. Recog-
nizing this fact, we feel that too
much importance cannot be attached
to correct corseting.
The corset of today is the evolu-
ton of ideas founded upon hygienic
principles, and we believe in tin its
wonderful possibilities as an aid to
securing correct figure and in its
capacity to assist rather than oppose
nature in the development of
healthy, normal physique.
Some excellent domestic makes:
Thomson's Glove fitting Corsets, c,oo
straight front dip hip. ...................PI.o w
Girdle Corsets Of wide tape. ....... S1 90
r. G. Corsets, long. medium and c.
snort. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ph'OS
P. n. Corsets, straight front, dip hip, q, ~
elastics attached. ..................,., pl ~
c. B. Corsets. straight front, dip hip. poo
]. B. COrsets. straight front. dip hip, q, ~
elastics attached. ....................... p5.OO
Bon Ton Corsets, straight 'front.' dip d. -
hip, elastics attached. ..................p >5-SO
P. D. Corsets, straight front, dip hip 50
Latest Style Bustles. Each. ~. W SOS.
Third door, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
In Congress.

He tried to earn all he was paid.
OF industry he showed no lack.
So many enemies he made,
His district never sent him back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Delicacy.

els Mr.. Cumrox going to have his por-
trait done in oil?''
mo" answered Mrs. Cumrox, 1--WE feared
it might not be in good taste. You see, oil
is where Mr.. C. made most OF his money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Some of the Russian editors Will De
tempted to move over into Germany, where
the attitude toward the press is more
1enient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Ambassador Choate will be glad to get
home. When America really has use for
a man, he is not likely to have any
preference for living abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

DR.. Parkhurst has SO little criticism to
offer that it is question whether he finds
things improved or has become reconciled
to the inevitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Waiter Raker's Cocoa TIC.
Walter Bakers Chocolate, cake. Ice.
Cox's Knoxs. Cooper's Plymouth Rock sad
Chalmers Gelatine. pckg. ..................1 Ice.
Imported Malaga Table Raisins. 1b. zoe.
New Mixed Nuts, lbs for. 25c.
English Walnuts, 2 lbs. for. csc.
Edam Cheese each. Observation-Disclosures! 5e.
Pineapple Cheese, each. ....................:3 BIC.
Dates Observation-Disclosures. lee.
New Cftron, H. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
New Orange and Lemon Peel. Id. Acc.
New Pressed Figs crown, Id. 15c.
New Protobea Figs twhole), ID. ............. lie.
New Pecan Meats, Observation-Disclosures. soc.
New English Walnut Meat, ID. ............ 4oe.
New Jordan Almond Meat, Id. zoe.
p & F.'s Fancy Table Syrup. bottle .35c.
p F's Molasses quart ................. 1lc.
alto brand Asparagus. eau. Zoe.
DURYEA'S and Premier Corn Starch. Tspioca.
Sage and Farina. pckg. ......................s Sc.
Durkee's Salad Dressing. bottle .2ac.
Lee & Perrin's Worcestershire Sauce. bottle 23c.
Ivory Rabbits, octagon, Kinks oieine and
Benzinated Soaps. cake.
Fifth floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Tom Lawson is predicting all kinds of
bad things for Wall Street, with the assur-
ance of a man who knows he is on the
safe side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Cambria Short Skirts, good quail
lty, trimmed with tucks and en-
broidery, or lace insertion and
edging. Each. SOC.
Fine Nainsook Corset Covers
round neck, trimmed back and
front with two rows of lace in
sertion, beading and edging.
Each. ...............5 SOC.
Fine Cambria Chemises, round
neck, trimmed with lace or embroid-
cry, edge finished with bead
ing and ribbon. Each. soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

The railways can face the future with the
encouraging remembrance that they have
weathered q vast amount of legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Mrs. Chadwick says it will take months
to tell her story. 1t looks like hard times
ahead for the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Gov. Douglas will hardly find 1T worth
while to attempt to say much about de-
mocracy in his present official associations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Our january Sale of
f1uslim Underwear

Began the fourth and selling has been steady brisk vet
each succeeding day the long tables newly laden with bright
fresh goods stock selected with such
able garment allowed become OF it. Welmade literally
underworld superior muslin moderately priced.
We submit today half dozen fifty cents and
call special attention to the excellence the style CLOTH the
and the careful which
n better garments made the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

1t would be disheartening to find Alton
b. Parker getting entangled in the
iniquities of local politics In New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Gen. Stoessel will wait and see whether
the ST. Petersburg officials handle their
local difficulties as well as he handled the
situation at Port Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

mighty few people, said Uncle Eben.
sis as good as dey pertends to be, nor as
bad as DER enemies represent EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Senator Depew in discussing the beauties
of optimism should bear in mind that the
man who wins is nearly always an opti-
mist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

The discomfort due to the Asiatic war
compels the GEAR to realize that nothing
fails like failure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Colonel Bryan has been hunting. He
can enjoy the recreations Of President If
not the honors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

The Watson trial proved departure
from the hung-jury custom that has been
coming so rapidly into vogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Russia is at work on new navy. 1t
might be a good idea to brace up the
militia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Unless he does something in finance soon
= Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan will be known al
most exclusively an art connoisseuf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Infants Practical
Endorsements.

Attention is called to some prac-
teal and inexpensive clothing, for
Under wear. Muslin Drawers, Cam
brio Waists, Muslin Skirts, Muslin
Gowns, Cambria Drawers, ETC., rep
resenting the best values obtainable
at the prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06

Port Arthur.
From the Chicago Post.
Jiu-jitsu wins again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-06
Woodward s Lothrop.

Fifth floor. Eleventh st.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-15

has particularly sweet, gentle manners,
though ne rides bicycle an6 is devoted
TO dogs and flowers.
Speaking of this his sister says: ut
would be hard to tell which he likes the
nost-music or flowers. He viii spend
al his money on flowers, and do all
sorts of imprudent things for the sake
of his music One day during a dreadful
snowstorm he had a practice at the
church, and it seemed impossible to
keep him at home, although he had
bad cold. So we sent out for a carriage.
and, of course, it took some little time.
All the while / had to be most positive
in refusing to allow him to start out be-
fore it came. Next to music, | think he
likes arithmetic and history, though
until quite recently he has disiiked the
former, because [ suppose he has just
begun to understand it. During the
summer months the whole family go to
Canada, and Harry spends the holidays
fIoliching like other boys. Music and
books are forbidden. so he takes long
rides through the country on his wheel,
goes boating and fishing on the lakes,
o., runs wild through the woods with
mis- dogs. Each fall he. comes home
trifle taller and healthier looking, ready
to work hard with his music and books"
At the Christmas service of Grace
church he sang a solo: Hear Ye. o
Israel" 1t was the first time the piece
had ever been sung by a boy. and had he
never done anything else the rendition
of that piece would have made him IA
nous.
His salary is ten dollars per week; his
chorister clothes are given him, as well
as free tuition in music.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.