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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27
Connecticut,

Connecticut in filing the vacancy in the
Senate. has an important duty to perform.
Mr.. Platt stood very high in that body,
and his successor should be the ablest and
cleanest man available. The very best Sc
lection, however. will leave the state for the
present at the foot of the class In the SEN
ate. Both of the new senators will have to
work their way up by the rule that prevails.
Ihey Will not succeed to the committee
assignments of their predecessors, which
were important Connecticut, indeed, with
General Hawley and Mr.. Plat on deck,
stood in the front rank of the states. She
was heard to advantage both in the coun-
ellis of the committee rooms and in the open
debates In the Senate, and whether the
topic was the tariff, in which she is greatly
interested, or the shaping of general legis-
latfon, the qualifications and long expert
ence of her representatives insured her
voice most respectful attention. The new
men will inherit nothing but the chairs they
occupy, and 1t will rest with them, upon
their activity and capacity for the work,
how soon, with their limited opportunities
at the outset, the state again will exert her
old influence on national legislation.
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an early day to bring on war between those
two powers. Japan, as we know, did
not funk, and war began. 1t has been the
bloodiest in history. Russia, on her side,
has employed all the resources she has been
able 20 command, both on land and sea, and
regrets that she has not been able to
double them. And yet the cars peace talk
still sounds very fresh and musical.
new navy for Russia, more powerful
than any she has yet possessed. means a
larger navy for all the other great powers.
Neither Great Britain, Japan, Germany
nor France may be expected to lower naval
estimates in the near future. Should we
lower ours? Can we afford to do so, with
all the other nations strengthening them
selves on the water? Our interests are
such. and so placed. that we must keep up
with the procession
Peace is fully as beautiful and desirable
as described. but the rough facts of this
rough world have still to be dealt with
One or the eravest features Of the present
war Is the certainty that. however it may
terminate it will leave not only scars but
running wounds. Neither of the partici-
pants will accept the result as final. but
Doth Will prepare for a second trial Of
strength. And of so serious a situation be-
tween those powers the world at large must
perforce take notice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27
Russia and the Future.

The result of Charles NJ. Schwab's visit
70 St Petersburg adds to the interest in
the far eastern question. Russia, we are
told, is closing contracts for the rehabilita-
tlon Of her navy, and her program is in
every way ambitious. She intends to have
plenty OF ships OF the latest pattern. and
some even of new pattern as yet unre-
veaIed and the American contractor has
secured the pick of the work. This looks
like business. If Russia has the money
Mr.. Schwab has the building plant, and
there need be no delay about producing the
ships.
A few years ago the newspapers of both
Europe and America were discussing at
length a story of the cars sudden CONVEX
sion TO the doctrine of a philosopher who
had appeared on the horizon over there
with a book in his hand describing the hor-
rors of war and the beauties of peace.
Under the influence OF the publication the
czar proposed a. general peace council, and
the nations responded favoraby. The talk
was soothing and everybody for the mo-
rnent felt yirtuous and comfofted- The
market for pruning hooks and ploughshares
showed upward tendency. But no nation
entered upon actual disarmament.
At this very time Russia was engaged in
a maneuver in Manchuria which, unless
Japan funked completely. was certain at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

the best af1oat. Whether the granting Of
this contract to an American bidder over
the foreign competitors will affect public
sentiment toward Russia In the United
States Is a consideration entirely apart
from the business involved, and is much to
be doubted. The American people have
served now for some years as world pur-
veyors. They have gone far afield in the
sale Of their goods. and have won broad
market because they have offered the best
products for fair rate, and with such
slight delays as to overcome many preju-
dices. If Russia Is placing her order now
for warships in the United States 1t is
doubtless because she feels that here she
can get the best and quickest results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27
The Kenilworth Pool Room.

A gratifying disposition is in evidence on
ibe mart of the residents of Prince George
county. MARYLAND to prevent, if possible.
the establishment of a race-track pool room
near kenilworth. just across the DISTRICT
boundary. The Star has lately told of the
enterprise of certain unidentified persons in
rushing work upon a structure that Is
clearly intended for this purpose. A BELIEF
obtains that they are the same persons who
have been driven out of Alexandria county
by the vigorous action of the citizens OF
that jurisdiction. " hen they agreed, under
pressure to abandon their establishment at
St Asaphs. 1t was currently accepted that
they would not wholly abandon the local
field, but would reappear in some other
part of the territory which surrounds the
capital The activity at kenilworth suffices,
perhaps to answer the question of their
whereabouts and their plans.
The laws of Maryland would seem to be
sufficient, If vigorously enforced, to drive
these people out of that state. They are
engaged in a game which is condemned by
The law-ablding. honest, progressive citizens
of the community. Their purpose is to
offer the residents of Washington an oppor
tunity to risk their money on horses racing
Mt distance. If they succeed In maintain
Ing an establishment in Maryland close to
the line. they will take out of the pockets
of the Westinghouse many thousands of
dollars each month, for 1t is well known
that they ruin their game with the chances
strongly in their favor. The passion for
gambling on horses is so strong among
certain people that the virtual certainty of
loss in the end is no deterrent, and great
evil spreads from this habit
Every business in the city who en-
ploys assistants is concerned in the sup
preston of the pool-room evil IN this vicin-
ity, for as long as there are opportunities
close at hand for the placing of bets there
remains possible threat against the cash
drawer and the welfare of the employer.
Apart from the moral considerations in
volved. the resumption of business by these
persistent gameSters is a direct menace to
the welfare of the entire community. There
is therefore a strong feeling in the District
against all such enterprises, and in every
crusade which has been conducted by the
people of Virginia and Maryland against
the unlawful places just across the border
the citizens of the capital have co-operated
zeslously and effectively.
Heretofore the attempts of the pool room
men to locate in Maryland have been frus-
trated At Wildwood their game was
DiOhtH up ny AiIc duOplIOu VI utltCl anu
somewhat novel methods. 1t is to be hoped
and believed that the moment the Kenil-
worth rooms are opened for business the
residents of that region, alert to the fact
> that such an institution will seriously dam
age them financially as well morally,
will take proper and vigorous steps for the
suppression of the nuisance. There is evil
dence of a hearty willingness on the part
of the judicial officers to do whatever is
necessary and lawful to Illustrate this latest
attempt to gain a foothold in Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27
Silk Waists.

Lightweight Taffeta. Peau de Sole
and Peau de Cygne Silk Waists; some
with small tucks, some with large tucks,
some trimmed in lace and medallions,
some tucked some piped in silk with
vest front, some box-pleated, some latest
yoke effects; newest shades, including
the pastels. Worth s.. Green So AZ
TICKET 1TlC6.
Ten Jap. Silk Waists: plain and lace
trimmed; full lego mutton sleeves; all
sizes up to 40. Worth $3.50. CT ME
Green Ticket Price. ...........p 10
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Altogether Incredible,


This narrative of the bribery of Mr..
Loomis is affected with seven elements of
improbability that, in our Judgment. make
it altogether incredible: ], The New York
and Bermudez Asphalt Company would
not have bribed or attempted to bride the
United States minister to Venezuela. g
The United States minister to Venezuela
would not have accepted bride from the
asphalt company. 3. Had the asphalt com
pany succeeded in bribng the United States
minister it would not have paid him by
check. A, If such bribe had been accepted
and such check given, the check would
not now be in the possession of President
Castro. If not long ago destroyed 1t would
be among the Cancelled vouchers of the
company. The statement that 1t was found
among the asphalt companys papers by the
receiver appointed by the Venezuelan courts
is too fiimsy for belief. 8. If such a check
were in the possession Of President Cas-
tro he would long ago have made the
story of 1t public. g, This scandalous
charge. it Is alleged. was laid before the
State Department by Minister Bowen, vet
Mr.. Loomfs still retains his Office of as
sistant secretary of state, which is about
the strongest possible presumptiye evil
dence that Secretary Hay and the President
believe him to be innocent, and, Of course,
it Is not to be supposed that they did not
investigate the charge. Z, This Is Just the
sort of calumny that the underlings of Cas-
tro would invent to gain a supposed ad-
vantage In the controversy with the State
Department over the rights Of the asphalt
company.
The Venezuelan capital has for some
time been a hotbed of passion and resent
ment against the United States. Minister
Bowen and President Castro are not on
friendly terms. and Castro's behavior to-
ward the United States government has
been about as disrespectful as he dared
make II, and he is not exactly a prudent
person. There is what might be called
a natural probability that out of the dislike
of our State Department and of Assistant
Secretary LOOMS such ISLANDERS would be
1erminRt0d
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Russia's Big Naval Order.

The news that the car has given con-
tract to an American shipbuilding firm for
the construction of number of high-power
battleships for Russia's new navy is calcu-
lated to make Europe sit up and take no.
tice, especially as it is claimed on the part
of the American bidder for the work that
he can create vessels of 20 per cent higher
efficiency than any now existing. and as 1t
is intlmated on the part of Russia that this
work is to be spread among American yards
In order to cultivate "closer commercial
relations between the two countries"
1t is not to be questioned that the Amer
lean yards can do as good work as any in
the world, and there is a belief In this
country. although the absolute proof in war
is lacking, that the American war craft are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27
MUSLIN Underwear.

Odds and ends in Childrens Hemmed
and Tucked Drawers; nearly all all ~
sizes; worth l5c.-G. L. D...... OZ2So
Odds and ends in Ladies' Cambria Cor
set Covers; mostly small sizes; low R~
necks: worth 12kc.-G. T. P......... wv"
Lot of Soiled Skirts made of cambria
in variety of styles. One with deep
founce trimmed with rows of Torchon
and Val. lace; others with Mechlin lace
trimming; worth 81 and $I50- MMC
Lot of Muslin Gowns; Jokes of lace
and tucks; generally priced at 22c
50c.-G. I. P..... OO'
Lot of Muslin Drawers with ruffles on
bottom; umbrella style; also Cambria
Corset Covers, hemstitched ruffies, and
Childrens India Linen Skirts; 4 Sc
all worth 25c.-G. T. P....-........
Odd lot of Childfen's Ferris Waists;
made of cambrlc,s full front, trimmed
with lace and ribbon; worth SOC. Doc
e. T. p. :. ...as5...................A> Ss
Ladies' Muslin Drawers-about fifty
dozen; umbrella ruff1e with four-inch
lace; ruff1e, tucks above; worth OEc
39c.-G. T. P.................... .SOS'
Odds and ends left from our recent
sale of corset covers drawers, gowns
and skirts Goods trimmed deliberately
in fine laces and embroidery; many
garments worth up to SIG. L. p. mOC
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EnnbrOideries.

All-over Embroidery for the all-over
waists; in the new buttonhole. bowknot,
French knot and scroll applique pat
terms; 81 inches wide; worth A0c
75c. G. T. P. Observation-Disclosures. F>So
Fine Edge Bmbroideries to match all
over waists; neat patterns In French
blind work; 4 to 13 inches wide; 1Ec,
worth 25c. a yard. G. L. P. ho|So
Band Inserting Embroidery Applique;
large flower, bowknot and French pat
terms; to inches wide; used for strip
ping all-over waists; worth 25c. n \ ~
a yard. G. T. P................ So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27
A Smile.

This world" said the philosopher, SIS
but feeting show
yes" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes
"and to carry the smile still further, some
of the most inferior performances are get
ting the most money"
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ExcuSable,

at seems to me that Bliggns doesn't
know his own mind
well, you can't blame the man. He has
been on the jury and has listened to argu-
ments of opposing lawyers so much that he
doesn't feel sure of anything.
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The Difference,

The poor grand juror, day by day.
Must toll without cessation.
The man he's after goes away
And takes a nice vacation.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Speeches.

do you think that a mans political In
fuence depends on his ability as a public
speaker
Not altogether" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Il have found that the speeches
which sometimes counted for most were
made in the strictest privacy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

A decision by the Post Office Department
that employees VIII have to refrain from
political activity VIII make life rather
rnOnotonous for some of the rural post
masters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

Despite the weather uncertainties. the
prophets may go 50 far to assure the
public that several months will elapse be-
fore any more snowstorms appear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

The pawnbroker who figured in the Nan
Patterson case concluded that there are too
many Smiths to permit a man to take
chances in Identification
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

An election in the Equitable Association
is likely to be almost as exciting as an
election in Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

! DR.. Washington GLADDEN. still hopes TO
make his command of language prevail
| over Mr.. Roche fellers command of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

Possibly Mr.. Bryan is waiting for Tom
Watson to exhaust his literary inspiration
before trying to reorganize the democratic
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

Milwaukee has demonstrated that it takes
something more than the restraint of Mrs
Chadwick to make all banks absolutely
ca 70
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1t Is feared that some of the railway men
will take advantage Of the Presidents Col
orado trip to push through a few merger
schemes
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Pennsylvania declines to exhibit any sur
prise at the discovery of harmony in the
republican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

President Morales finds his government
in the position of a man so deep in debt
that there is no use of worrying any more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

The beef trust men are too busy taking
care Of their own books to think Of found
ing any public libraries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

The teamsters strike is over and Chica-
COS moving season will progress as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-27

Oyster Bay is now brushing up and pre-
pairing to be something of miniature me-
tropolis again.
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Opportunity.

$50 you got the worst of the transaction
as usual"
YES" said the financially ambitious
youth.
vantage of your opportunities
Il can't manage it. The other fellow
invariably gets the advantage. I always
seem to be the opportunity"
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Versatility,

Is done mos ev'y kim O. work; 1 useter
drive dray;
An once 1 done KEEP shovelin' coal clean
through de blessed day.
rs lookn' fob experience, Is waitin' fob
to git
A chance at sumpin' what 1 nebber amt
attempted yit.
Is follered up a mule along de towpath
day by day;
rs druv a truck an rassled wifi de baggage
on a dray;
But dars jes' one occupation dat thinks
would suit my style
I'd like to try job O. millionairin' fob
awhile.
Dey tells me OATS about de hardes' labor
dat dar is.
But 1 bet it ain sufficient to give me no
rheumatic.
L been a-cuttin' corn so much reclkons
'twould be strange
If l couldn' stan de strain O. cuttin' cou-
pons fob a change.
I doesn' ask fob idleness. 1 only wants
to try
My han at every kin O. work dat comes
a-passtn' by.
1 merely names my preffunce. an it ain
no cause to smile
I'd like to try job O. millionairin' fob
awhile
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Underwear and Hosiery

Solled lot of fine lace and Isle thread
vests, trimmed with silk tape in neck
ana armholes; worth SOC. e. 7. nm
Fifty dozen Swiss Ribbed Vests with
drawing tape in neck and arm XVI
holes; worth 1212c. G. T. P. O12Ce
Odds and ends in Black Lace Isle
hose; boot patterns; regular made; sizes
to Sls; worth 25c. c. T.
P. ................. SC.
Children's Nazareth" Waists. with
6 Sisaosed roy g # +. buttons p full l1hc.
Fifty dozen imported All-over Lace
Isle Hose; full regular made: Herms
dorf dye; worth SOC. a pair; 4 DIN,
pairs for dollar; each G. T. D.. .AYSo
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Wrappers and Waists.
Belts.

Belts.
New Military Patent Leather Belts;
leather strap with harness buckle;
leather lined; all sizes and extra De-
sizes; worth 49c. G. 7. P........ .ZOSo
Children's New Deep Leather Belts,
with double buckles, for Buster blouse
suits; tan, red brown and
black; double lined; worth 39c. OSr
Summer Bodice and Girdle Belts:
shirred. pleated. boned; worn both
back and front: some with handker-
chief-finshed front: dip and straight:
all new light shades; pink. iris,
navy, green, brown and black NCOc
G. T. p. wv
8 dozen Black and Brown Watered
Silk Belts, 21a inches wide,
with nickel and black buckles; Al ~
all sizes; sold for 1Oc. G. T. P. uSo
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CN1ildren's Department

SAH . department..
Odds and ends In Children,s WHITE
lawn Dresses: long waist effect. tri,no
med with fine tucks and emhro,der,,.
sizes to Il years: worth 81 nn
,, LOT OF White Lawn Dresses in five
teieht styles; one with lace bertba
alia yoke trimmed with lace insertinn
anu s tueks: sizes 4 to Ii years; mo
"o' III si'oo' u. l. P.............. YSSe
oods and ends in ChiIdren's Percara
dresses. One Mother Hubbard stvie
with lace trimming, all colors and sizes
liners trimmed with braid NJ
sizes to II years. G. T. p. ZSC.
ODDS and ends In Children's Wool
Reefers; round yokes trimmed witb
fancy "a braid and lace medallions: worth
Si-eD' sizes 1 to years. G. 90
L. P............ .................... SSCs
Lot OF Children's Slightly Soiled Caps.
IN close-htting and high front Dr.
styles; worth SOC. to 81 G. T. p. ZSC.
Lot of Children's India Linen and
Cambria Skirts, with wide ruffies ON
bottom. trimmed with fine 10
tucks; worth Soc. G. T. p. LOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Ware & LeIand's Market Letter.

Outside conditions continued to be against the cotton market and there seems sharp reaction during the early trading this morning, during which time several thousand bales of cotton held by commission houses, came out on stop-loss orders
 Liverpool broke sharply. and, with call money quoted at 100 and over in the financial districts. many Wall street houses having cotton took advantage of the high money rates to sell out cotton and use their money in other directions.
 On the break operations showed that shorts were covering cotton sold around 12 cents and the demand soon caused rally of 1s or 14 points, The break was due In great measure to weakness In Liverpool on the one hand and to the Tightening of the load on the part of two or three houses long on a considerable line of cotton.
 One house was credited with selling something like 25O00 during the early break and this led to the short covering on the part of many who sold yester- day
 Being a holiday season and the fever ishness existing in security circles lend ing outside influences against advancing prices. 1t has not been surprising that the market has slipped off in this fashion. There seems to be nothing in the gen eral situation to warrant the belief that we are about to see radical change In the market, though the quantity of cotton for sale on any rally leads to feeling that we may have lower range of values till after January cotton has been looked after and the trade has some more defl nite idea of the size of this years pro duction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
IRREGULAR BUT
 SHOWS ACTIVITY Late Session Firm on Covering by Shorts CLOSE AT NET ADVANCE Wall Street Bulls Were Buying During the Afternoon, Which Easily RaI-
 lied the Market-Sales
 45o,ooo Bales.
CLOSE AT NET ADVANCE

New York, December 2S.-The cotton market was somewhat irregular but ruled more active than previously this week and during the late session was quite firm on covering of shorts and a renewal of Wall street demand after the decline on money rates. The close was at a net advance of 14 to 15 points. Sales were estimated at 450. GOO bales.
 The opening was barely steady at a de- cline of to points in response to lower cables. The high money rates ruling early in the day seemed to be bringing out more Wall street cotton and during the early session the market eased off to a net decline of about to 10 points. Around Il O1 for March or within 1 point of the previous low level of the month, better demand developed and the market slow ly rallied. Most of the support came from the covering of shorts who have been influenced by a desire to even up before the approaching holidays and dur Ing the middle session the market con- tinued to present a holiday appearance. In the afternoon there was little de- mand from Wall street bulls and with shorts continued buyers the market ral- lied easily and closed very steady within a point or two of the top.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today, fl POT bales against 25.Oo7 last week and 4O,- 364 last year. For the week (estimated) 200, 900 bales against 2416 6s4 last week and 238, 764 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans S997 bales against i2,76S last year, and at Houston, 75T bales against 5i63 last year. Futures opened steady.