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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
A Washer Mashed.

That burning question of how to treat the
Washers" is being answered in New York
occasionally in a strenuous fashion The
latest expounder of the personal defense
theory Is Mrs Mary Grossman, of Williams
burg, which is section of the borough of
Brooklyn Mrs. Cheeseman's name suggests
that she is gifted with prowess Of a mas
culine kind, and her performance bears out
the notion. When she found that a man
was bent upon forcing his attentions upon
her the other night while she was ON her
way home she turned quickly on him and
planted her fists In his face. At this point
many women who undertake their own de-
Tense abandon the role. They faint. or
scream for help, or run away, or, II the
insulters are captured. they refuse to file
complaints. But not so Mrs. (irossman.
She kept putting her fists into the rude
mans face. backed by a surprising degree
of strength, until he fell down. When he
had scrambled to his feet he started to run
away. but here again Mrs. Grossman Diff
ferentfated from the type. She ran after
him and caught him as he tried to hide iE
the shrubbery of small park. There she
renewed the attack. a la Togo. and was
soon the admired center OF a crowd Of peo-
pie. who cheered her Justify. Then the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Governor General Wright.

Prompt denial Is given to the story that
Governor General Wright is soon to be dis
placed for General Smith In the Philippines.
No such purpose is entertained General
Wright is not only serving with entire sat-
isfaction to the President. but continues
pleased with his Office. AS Judge Taft be-
fore him, he proves to be the right man for
the place 1t has several times been sug
gested that he would prefer an Office at
home here. and might decide to come back
and try for one while his name Is up. 1t
is probable, however that there is nothing
within his reach In the political field half
so good. or in which he would serve the
country half so well. as the Office in which
he has made for himself an international
reputation. We but fairly started on
our mission in the Philippines and the OPP
portunity for a man of General Wrjght's
ability and experience grows with every
day of his presence on the scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14

negotiated for peace and the masher was
arrested. To the station marched Mrs.
Grossman. her bosom heaving with indigna-
ton and shortened breath. She preferred
charge OF disorderly conduct and the
man was locked up for the night The next
morning he was sorry spectacle when he
faced Mrs Grossman. who kept her promise
to testify against him. The judge heard
her story and his denial of any intent to be
rude, and then fined the man So putting
the amount low in consideration of his
wounds.
Mrs. Grossman might serve as an en-
enlargement to all her sex. She saw her
duty, not only to herself. but to society. and
ran the risk of ridicule and comment by
doing her own Furnishing and then by APP
pearing In court. 1t would require only a
few such cases OF drastic work to put an
end absolutely to the enterprise OF the
wretches who infest the streets seeking
chances to affront supposedly defenseless
women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Government Ownership of Railroads

Mayor Dunno having declared that the
next democratic national convention will
pronounce in favor of government owner
ship of railroads there is instantly a de-
mand for specifications. Shall the nation
become sole owner. or shall the states
share in the policy to the extent of az
quiring small roads within their respective
borders?
The Chicago leader and his friends are
not likely to go into details at this time
1t would not be good politics. and 1t would
violate the traditions. Consider the shib-
boleth of tariff reform on a revenue basis
The men who made that fight rarely went
beyond the bounds OF glittering generali-
ties. Their chief concern was to make
their generalities glitter. They lambasted
the Robber Barons vigorously and dwelt
upon the beauties of buying in the cheap
est and selling in the dearest markets.
There was never a day when their full
limitations could have been written into
law. but this did not actually appear until
after the campaign of 1892
In 1896 Mr.. Bryan fought shy of many
invitations to explain himself. How would
he go about carrying out his silver policy?
Conceding the opening of the minis to sill
yer. how long would it take with the facili-
ties at hand to Increase the stock OF metal
money to the point of relieving the situa-
ton? Mr. Bryan simply stuck 10 his cry.
The times. he said. were hard as the re-
suit of the decentralization of silver, and
not until the white metal was restored to
It's rightful place as money OF redemption
would the times improve. Here he planted
himself. and here he stood, pouring over the
proposition daily the oil of his eloquence
and making 1t smooth and shiny and aIlur-
Ing. If he had been decoyed into particu-
lars. instead of simply being defeated he
would have been overwhelmed.
Government ownership of railroads has
Its strength in It's generality. The PROPOSE
ton. roundly and broadly stated is that
the railroads in the hands Of private own
ers have been made. and are now, instru-
ments of oppression TO the people, and
that the only relief Is in the requirement
of the different properties by the people
Let the people own them and operate them
and all will be well. Beyond this the ad-
yocates of the policy are not at this time
very well prepared to go. They have a cry,
and they are not going to cumber it with
explanations or amplitications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Flag Day.

Display of reverence for the nag mas
come to be regarded in this country as
more than form of superficial observance.
Thanks to the dilgent efforts of patriotic
people, the public school children through
out the country are being taught not only
the sentimental significance of the national
emblem, but they are receiving lessons IN
It's true meaning to the Individual citizen.
In consequence of the Flag day exercises
in the schools. the younger generation Will
grow to manhood and womanhood with
true conception of the government and its
functions. In the years to come they will
recognize that the flag means a great sys-
ten, founded upon vital principle of life.
The flag Is a token of personal liberty
modified by the requirements of civilized
society. 1t stands in this country for OPP
portunity and order. 1t Is reminder that
every boy has a chance to become the head
of the nation and that he enters upon his
adult life charged with responsibilities In
the monarchical countries Of the world. es-
peciaily those of the less advanced state.
the nag merely means obedience Here it
means mutual interest.
Flag day exercises are calculated to en-
tighten the younger Americans as to the
difference between a government formed
regulating the affairs of a great commu-
nifty and a government which had Its origin
in the selfish exercise OF power by one man
or a group of over-lords. But far more I'M
portant is the lesson to be taught today In
the requirement that the citizen in all his
activities of life, including the exercise of
his political principles. shall contribute to
the welfare of his fellows.
This country stands today in urgent need
of a constructive patriotism. There are
manifold opportunities for reform, for
clearing out the debris of corrupt selfish
ness, for Strengthening the principles of
fair play and good government. In prac-
tical1y every state and city there exists at
present some difficult problem. of admins
tration. some evil condition of society. some
opportunity for good work by the organized
citizens intent upon applying their love of
the flag to practical ends.
The citizen of twenty years hence may
find himself confronted with grave dangers
in his capacity as member of the body
polite. There are signs in the air of con-
ficts to come between seemingly irreconcil-
able forces The flag. standing for union.
for the greatest good for the greatest num-
Der, is an invitation to all classes to sink
their differences. to arbitrate their issues
to work out = scheme of mutual advantage
through cooperation. If the steadfast in
culcation in the minds of the youth of to-
day of the vital need of such a patriotism
can increase the number of sturdy, broad
minded and conscientious citizens tomor-
row. Flag day will be accomplishing all
that the founders of the conimernoration
hoped when they proposed that the natal
day of the national emblem be annually
celebra ted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Furniture for
Summer Use.

The city apartment, the suburban
home, the cottage at seashore or
mountains may be fitted with appro-
pirate summer furniture at quite
small expense.
In our sixth floor show room may
be seen pleasing assortments of cool
and thoroughly comfortable chairs,
rockers, settees, tables, touches,
benches, etc, intended especially for
summer use for cottage, porch or
lawn
Attention is directed to a line Of
Summer Furniture, consisting of
quite variety of chairs, rockers,
stools, touches, ETC., that can be used
equally satisfactorily in or out Of
doors. 1t is made with heavy maple
frames, with seats of fine, closely
woven cane, making very comfort
able, durable and slightly furniture,
that will last for years.
The prices are very reasonable.
Some very attractive values are Of
fered for tomorrow.
Foot Stools. with wooden frames and closely
woven tops, finished in natural oak. weathered
oak, mahogany and green.
soc. each.
Womens Sewing Rockers. with polished maple
frames and finely woven cane seats and backs.
$500 each.
Our Especial" Sewing Rocker. with maple
frames spindle backs and double woven reed seats.
Special price, 79c. each.
Regular value, $I.oo.
seven on back fastened with screws.
3H-ft. size, $I.oo each.
Ait. size, $I.5o each.
5H-ft. size, $2oo each.
Green Brentwood Lawn Benches. with bolted
frames; Aft. size.
$2.oo each.- Value, 1896.
Our Special Lawn Bench. with iron frames
and hardrock maple stats. securely bolted frames.
$3.50 each. Value, Sd. 50.
The celebrated Andrew Jackson "old Hickory
Chairs and Rockers; made with view to hard
usage and exposure; frames Of selected hick-
DRY. and the seats and backs are woven from the
Chairs, $e.75. Rockers, $3.25.
Chair and Rocker. purchased to-
gether, $500 pair.
We are also showing several pleasing designs OF
the Rustic Adirondack Birch Furniture. made with
the silver bark on; very durable pieces.
$I.25 to $I2. 50 the piece.
Sixth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
New York's Government.

New York continues to receive object les
sons in the true function of municipal gov
eminent through the exposure of the inefi-
cheney of its present political administration.
Some time ago several apartment houses, in
course of erection. collapsed. Investigation
proved that the building inspection force
had played the usual game of conducting
the most superficial and perfunctory scru-
tiny of the works. The blame for the bad
construction. while of course. primarily
to be placed on the contractors. was laid
In the public mind on the inspectors and
great hue and cry was raised. but to date
there has been no change In the organiza-
ton of the building inspectors department
The men higher up have evidently seen
to 1t that the favorites of political fortune
were not disturbed on the score OF such a
trine as the collapse OF half dozen build
ings.
Sunday afternoon a water main broke In
Park avenue and q great flood poured forth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14

into the street. Immediately below lies the
subway. which eventually received part
of the Outpouring waters. The general
manager of the traction system was soon
on the spot and exhausted the possibilities
of the telephone service in trying to find
some city official with knowledge of the
nearest shut-off valve and with the power
to turn on the water. 1t required more
thar four hours to locate a gang of water
department workers and get the broken
mafr disconnected. and meanwhile the sub
way was flooded and traffic was suspended
for nearly two days. An inquiry into the
organization of this branch of the admin
istration has revealed a state OF affairs
suggestive of the Bodybuilding scandal
The whole system is run for the pur-
pose. apparently. of giving high sal
aries to the largest possible number of 80
called workers who are in truth only idIers
There is system of supervision and no
emergency service available for such needs
as this break.
There Is at present much public indigna-
ton at the lazy. ill-organized water depart
ment employees. because New York has been
seriously inconvenienced during the many
hours of the subway tie-up. But If this
case goes the way OF past agitations there
will be no reform What can be done to a
city servant who. according to one of the
newspaper reports of the affair. replied as
follows to the traction company manager.
who with difficulty located a water depart
ment branch:
is that one Of the repair stations? he
asked over the telephone, after getting the
right number.
Yes said the voice from the other end.
What repair district is that?' asked Mr..
Hedley.
I'm from Dan McMahons district,
promptly responded the faithful hustler for
the leader of the seventeenth district"
New York Is not divided into municipal
government divisions for purposes of good
administration. Its lines are strictly ponti-
cal. and 1t Is said that they are serviceabIe
chiefly in indicating the graft currents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Six Dishonest Bankers.

When Banker Bigelow of Milwaukee, who
stole 81 100000 reached Leavenworth. Kan,
to be put In the federal penitentiary there,
he found group of five other banker-de-
fauiters Of various grades. This there are to-
day six men in this one prison who have
stolen funds entrusted to them. They are
presidents. cashiers and tellers. Their
tempta tons were too strong for resistance.
Some played the races, some the stock
market. some merely lived too fast" They
differed from thousands of other men in
mercantile and professional pursuits only
in that they had the opportunity to steal.
Other men are assailed by the desire to get
ahead faster. They think they can beat
the professional gamblers at their own
game, at cards or in the pool rooms, or
they are persuaded that they know more
about the stock market than the men who
lie in wait for just such outsiders to fill
their own pockets. Or they try to put on a
bigger front than their incomes warrant,
seeking higher social levels than they are
naturally entitled to. Perhaps they have
had extravagant wives and children and
have been too weak to Withstand their de-
mands AT all events. there Is today in
almost every walk of life a steady pull for
more income Some men are content to get
1t slowly, by natural means of promotion
and profit. Others want 1t In a hurry,
want 1t by tens of thousands or millions.
They are impatient of the restraint of slow
progression They want to advance at one
step from the street car stage to the fifty
horsepower touring car from the excur-
sion steamer to the private yacht. from the
five-thousand-d dollar residence to the hum
Observation-Disclosures city home and cor
responding country villa, from the summer
vacation at the seaside in hotel rooms to
the grand tour of Europe and other parts
of the world. In short, they want to go
forthwith from the ham, and-eggs condition
of life to the terrapin- and-champagne
scale. But of the great majority of men
who wish for such transformations. only
a few entrusted with the funds of
others, and have to fight their temptations
at short range, wrestling with the desire
to get rich quickly by the use of the banks
funds.
Are these half dozen prisoners out in
Leavenworth to be regarded merely as ex-
ceptionally unlucky men, whose stock tips
went wrong whose horses never won,
whose extravagant habits were too strong
to be cured? Or are they representatives
of the type of pilferers. who. taking little
and winning with this help, took more later
and won again, and then took regularly
and eventually lost all? The taking habit
grows insidiously. 1t is relief to feel that
there Is not much undetected taking going
on in the banks. and that sooner or later
the pilferers are found out. or disclose
themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Boys "Play" Suits.

Attention is called to our line of
Boys PLAY" Suits, for vacation
days, also for morning wear at sea-
shore and mountains. Sturdy suits,
made in manner to withstand the
wear and tear of the average Ameri-
can boy.
Cow Boy style; sizes to 12-75c. each.
Russian style; sizes 3 to $500 each.
Rough Rider" style: sizes 3 to PSI %
each.
Childrens Overalls. 29c. and soc. pair.
The best grade of Linen and Crash Pants;
sizes to 1850. pair.
Fine White Duck Pants: sizes to 16-69c.
pair.
special lot of Boys Russian Suits, In me-
dunn and dark effects; also some plain whites;
sizes to 10.
Special price, $I.25 each.
Better grades of Wash Suits. in all styles
Sailor. Russian. Bishop. Elton Collar; all glasses
$I.5o to $3.50 each.
A special lot Of Elton Collar Sailor Suits. with
bloomer pants; best make. elegant materials; sizes
to II.
Special price, $2.68 each.
Worth up to $500.
Third floor Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
From the Seed Of The Hague.

From the New York Times.
Whatever may be the outcome of the
steps toward peace which President Roose-
welt has taken, 1t Is matter for thank
fulness that he was greatly aided in taking
them by the attitude of this country with
regard to The Hague convention and the
system set up In connection with that con-
vention. That simple fact is a conclusive
answer to the stock objection to efforts
toward the peaceful settlement Of interna-
tional differences. namely. that they are
essentially visionary. In this case at least
such efforts. crystallized in the arrange
ments and agreements Of The Hague. made
1t possible for the ambassador of the
United States to approach the car as a
matter of conceded right In the perform
ance of recognized function. and they also
made 1t possible for the car to listen to
the friendly message the ambassador
brought from the President without the
slightest risk Of seeming to show to the
outside world weakness or lack Of self-re-
spect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
The WISCONSIN Peerless"
Refrigerator.

Especial attention is directed to
the Wisconsin Peerless" as being
one of the most perfectly constructed
Refrigerators on the market today,
besides being one of the most eco
nomical. Made of thoroughly sea-
soned and selected ash, insulated
with mineral wool and lined with gal
vanized steel; fitted with Slated
shelves, removable drain pipe and
drip cup. all-metal ice rack and re-
movable sides to ice chamber, with
direct communication from ice cham
Der to provision chamber, thereby in
surfing the best circulation possible.
Made with seven insulating walls and
finished with brass trimmings.
No. x-4o lbs Ice capacity. Ylo.oo
No. xx-55 lbs. Ice eapacity. $1,000. %'<.oo
No. xxx-so lbs. Ice csrseity........ $a4'5~
Sixth Aeor. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
A Boy and a Girl.

He learned to play at tennis,
He had won full many match:
On the ball ground he was famous,
He could pitch and bat and catch:
He could box and throw the hammer
And at wrestling he was good;
He was thoroughly athletic
But his father chopped the wood.
She was well informed on ethics.
She could formulate a plan
Which would show US all our duty
To our struggling fellow-man.
She could write on household topics
In a manner hard to beat:
She embroidered fancy pillows
But her mother cooked the meat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Also Fine French Mousseline
White Goods
Department

Second floor, Eleventh ST.
Showing all the wanted fashiona-
BILE materials. embracing an extend
ed range of exquisitely fine and sheer
weaves, eminently suitable for COM
mencement and graduation frocks,
bridesmaids gowns and general mid
summer wear. Many are of our di-
rect importation and cannot be Sc
cured elsewhere.
Beautiful White Dotted Swisses,
from St. Gall, Switzerland,
At Special Prices.
I7c., 25c., 35c. to SOC. the yard.
Pin Dotted Swisses, $50, 371zc.,
SOC. to 75c. the yard.
Figured Embroidered Swisses,
SOC, 6oc. to 75c. the yard.
Embroidered Nainsooks, 85c. and
ST. 90 the yard.
Swiss India Linons, 48 inches
wide, 37Hc, 4oc, 45c. and soc. the
yard.
Specials:
100 yards White Checked D,mity Lawns these
hive been very scaree); 80 inches wide.
I5c. the yard.
1900 yards 40-inch White India Linon sheer aud
fine.
I5c. the yard.
1900 yards 4o-inch Persian Lawns. very good
quality and quite sheer.
I2Hc. the yard.
1000 yards White Pique with white satin
stripes: 81 inches wide.
I5c. the yard.
Regular Price, soc.
1000 yards 36-inch Linen-fnsh Sultng, pure
white. and superior quality
lac. the yard.
Now offering our remaining stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Human Nature.

I'VE tried a new experiment in our town."
said the man with silver-rimmed spectacles.
I'VE thought that the tendency to vanity
was SO great that there ought to be some
reward for people who were capable of
standing aside and rejoicing in the success
of others. So we organized a society and
arranged for the presentation of modesty
medals
How did it work."
Badly. AS soon as a man won one of
the medals he would swell up and get so
proud that we'd have to take it away from
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Women's Voice.
From the New York Sun.

Women spend years In learning to play
a musical instrument. in polishing their
manners and in studying the mysteries OF
dress and fashion. yet their voices are left
uncultivated. though on these depends In
highest degree the charm of social inter-
course. Go into a drawing room a din
ing room crowded with women and the din
of the vocal discord Is distressing, yet
all this is conquerable by education, and
the conquering of 1t is one of the most i'm
portant functions of education. The mu-
steal instrument most carefully to be cul-
tivated is the human voice, from the ear
lest childhood to maturity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Demonstration
of. "Egg-O-See."

"Egg-o-See" Is healthful cereal prod
uct, manufactured with every possible
sanitary precaution. of selected pure faxed
white California wheat and filtered water.
1t is a dainty delicious food, paiatable. nu-
tritfve and perfectly digestib1e: can be
made up In numerous appetizlng forms ana
eaten with relish at every meal
Price, Ioc. package.
Visit our Canned Goods Department and
try sample
Fifth floor. Tenth 1t, s~a.sa 7s5+.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
"AltamOnt"
Table Water.

A natural mountain water OF remark
able purity and softness. free from or
ganic matter and disease germs, and pos
sessing none of the Objectionable mineral
properties found in most bottled waters
We are prepared to supply "Altamont'
Water in demij0hns. bottled at the springs.
provided with the convenient fitting frames
that permit of easy handling,
S Gallons, soc.
A descriptive booklet Of "Altamont' Wa
Ter. containing numerous analyses by prom
inent authorities. will be gladly mailed
upon request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
Mems TWo=Piece Negligee Suits

For popular. They man
needs and to have with the coming of season
Tor the that they give such lot of Thin light,
weight cool and quite good looking and they don't much
Prices, $3.50 to $500.
Special attention called to $3.50 $500 Suits
Mems Straw Hats i'm every desirable shape and
braid Stiff Straws have the patent sweatbamd..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A Theory Demonstrated.

DO you believe that any one can put
people to sleep by means of hypnotism?"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. Mr.. Dull
boy was talking about it yesterday. felt
sleepy before he had spoken twenty words"