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Public Library Growth.

Not only is the Public Library growing
but Its growth. as disclosed in detail by the
annual report of the board Of trustees
printed In full In another part of The Star
today, is OF a character which indicates
that the community is richly profiting by
Its existence. Such an institution Is of
value only In proportion to its use. mere
collection of books is not a library in the
true sense of the word. Those books must
be read. and the reading rooms must be
well hlled and the shelves must be kept In
state OF change to justify the existence
or the library. Washington. for so many
years without facilities for free book cir
culation, Is now supplied with an increas-
ing stock OF well-chosen volumes and Is in
steadily increasing degree taking adyan-
tage of the opportunity the establishment
affords
Some of the statistics in the report are
suggestive not only of an actual increase
In use, but of more helpful utilization OF
the Hbrary's store. The circulation OF VOL
umes Jumped from the fiscal year of 1903 to
that OF 1905 by 1890 volumes. or ., per
cent, while the number of volumes had In
creased the same time Only 10 per cent
During the year the average monthly home
circulation was 36.023, as against g. 426 In
1905 while the average daily circulation
was 1889 during Inc last fiscal year.
against 1.l46 the year before. Thus the
Public Library put last year every day into
the homes of the people OF Washington !, $50
books. an unusually active circulation con-
sidering the available volumes
The nbrary's usefulness for reference
reading was even more fully developed dur
Ing the past year. the attendance IN that
department increasing 81 per. cent. from
74.296 TO 1l4.42S. Thus. although this col
lection was established primarily as a cir
culating library. yet 1t has very clearly met
q need which remained unsuppIied even
by the rich facilities Of the Library of
Congress
Most gratifying Of all the facts dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
The Cabinet in the Campairn.

Why should not the members of the
Cabinet assist in the New York campaign?
There Is more at issue in the state than the
governorship. Thirty-four members of the
House are to be elected. and the repub-
licans want to control the next, as they do
the present. Congress The administration,
In sense. is on trial. Mr.. Roosevelt has
some recommendations to make in further
ance of those TO which the present House
has responded. and republican majority
IN the stxteth House would probably meet
his wishes. A democratic majority most
certainly would not For this reason alone
every member of the Cabinet has stake
in the New York game. This is not an Off
year. even In the presidential use of the
term. for so prominent are the candidates
on both sides for the great prize in 1908
that the contest for 1t Is already virtually
under way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Mr.. Bryan and Dick Swiveller.

MI bryan Itinerary Tor the campaign IS
telegraphed from Lincoln. 1t jumps him
about in one or two middle states, in sew
eral of the states of the northwest and
then back home No mention is made of
the east, where hot battles are in progress,
and where he has some friends. What is
the reason?
1t was the famous Dick Swiveller dear
to every lover of Dickens. who on one occa-
sion. when dining with a friend. produced
memorandum book and made a note
therein. Asked as to the meaning of his
action. Dick replied: II enter in this little
book the names Of the streets that l can't
go down while the shops are open This
dinner today closes Long Acre. I bought a
pair Of boots in Great Queen street last
week. and made that no thoroughfare too.
There's only one avenue in the Strand left
open now. and l shall have to stop up that
tonight with pair Of gloves. The roads
are closing 50 fast in every direction that
In about months time, unless my aunt
sends me remittance. shall have to 20
three or four miles out of town to get over
the way
Mr.. Bryan's condition is not so desperate,
but in measure 1t resembles Mr.. Swivel
ler's He has closed a number Of states to
himself while campaigns are OPEN Free
silver played its part both in 1896 and 1900,
and anti-imperialism helped in the latter
year. In 1904 Mr.. Bryan was not wei come
as campaigner in a number of states be-
cause of the impression that his support of
Judge Parker was as hollow as Judge Par
ker's support of him had been. And now
has come his advocacy of government own
ership of railroads. which has thrown his
party In many quarters into a cold perspI-
ration. Verify. II he goes on at his present
gait. it cannot be long until upon leaving
home he will have to make a wide detour
In campaign years to find an audience Of
his way Of thinking and anxious to hear
him.
1t Is probable that even in the small Jour-
ney now mapped out for Mr. Bryan there
are places where the local leaders would have
preferred a different arrangement. Politics
Is selfish game. Men play 1t to win. and
many OF their expedients are anything but
white or clear. When a man is on top he il
very much on top; when at the bottom he
Is under a thousand of brick Mr.. Bryan's
Is what Is called a success of curiosity.
Crowds hear him and cheer him. but the
size OF the vote that follows Is not in keep
ing. And SO it Is that democratic candi-
dates In close districts where his policies
are not popular fear him. They are not big
enough to forbid his appearance, but some
would be glad to see him switched off TO
other localities.
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Senator Stone on Corruption.

Speaking at Sedalla. Mo, last night, Sem
ator Stone said
IF Mr.. Bryan was defeated In 1895 he
was fraudulently and corruptly defeated
For what purpose were the millions that
were poured into the doubtful states ex-
pended? 1t was worse even than the theft
of 1875 1t was foul wrong to Mr.. Bryan
and to the country and, so far as such
thing Is possible. it ought to be rectihed. 1t
is due to Bryan, as an act of simple justice.
that he should be elected and installed in
the office of which he was frauduently de-
prived. That much Is due to him.
This is mere assertion and proves moth
ing Doubtless Mr. Stone would add that
Mr. Bryan was defeated by corrupt means
in 1900. Virtually the same issues were at
stake. and nearly all of the gold democrats
who had supported Mr. Mckinley In 1896
supported him in his second race. The re-
publican majority was larger in the second
than in the first race. and showed that the
powerful influences. whatever they were.
which had operated in the first race were
still operating.
1t Is the expressed opinion of Judge
Parker that he was corruptedly defeated In
1904. He is convinced-or claims to be
that corporation money bought the election
of Theodore Roosevelt In all probability
lently deprived of the presidency. 1t lis
due to him. that ne should be elected to
and installed In the office. Is he willing
that Mr.. Bryan should go in first on this
sympa thetic appeal, on the principle of first
swindled first served? And should Mr.
Bryan have two terms in the White House.
one for his defeat In 1896. and the other for
his defeat in 1900? That arrangement would
I>,,f hat
year heartless rivals might raise the point
of age against him.
The difficulty with the proposition that
the presidency has been bought three times
hand-running is it lowers the electorate
to a plane so base that no hope for the
future remains by means Of the ballot.
Why should not money continue to buy
the presidency? And just now that peril,
II It exists. Is greater than ever before.
Money all but grows on trees these days.
1t Is everywhere in abundance in indus
trious circles. Farmers are becoming plu-
tocratic. and the savings banks show that
the wage-earners are prosperous. AS to
plutocrats proper, they roll in wealth.
With a corrupted and corruptible elector-
ate to work on. what is to prevent cor
ruption again in 1908. and as long as the
abundance of money holds out?
Mr.. Stone in this matter deals in old and
discredited stuff, and probably only for
campaign purposes. If. as Judge Parker
insists. the Roosevelt election was bought.
then Missouri was bought. for she voted
the republican national ticket for the first
time that year. Does Mr.. Stone agree to
that? Certainly not. Missouri. he will tell
you. was not then. and is not now. for
sale. Neither was the country for sale In
1895 or 1900. nor will it be two years hence.
Mr.. Stone should give us facts, or give US
a rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Save the Rabbit.
m the New York Tribune.

from tne new 1Ork Tribune.
The sufferings of the hypothetical rabbit
are again becoming acute. In the "physi.
ology and hygiene which was part Of the
curriculum of high school boys and girls
twenty years ago the Juvenile mind was
shocked to learn that IF drop of nico-
tine were placed upon the tongue of q
rabbit the animal would expire Immediate
ly in great agony" And now. just as we
had almost succeeded in forgetting the
tortures Of that unfortunate animal. an
telling us that IF drops of water con-
densed from the atmosphere were collected
from the walls of close room and inject
ed into rabbit the creature would die in
agony" Is 1t not high time for an en-
lightened public sentiment to check this
reckless inliction of pain upon the harm
less creatures OF the scientific imagnatio :?
If nothing more can be done. at least the
offenders should be forced to vary the sub
tects of their hypothetical cruelty. Let
the long suffering rabbit have a rest!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Housekeeping Helps.

Wire Dust Beaters. for rugs, etc. Each &c.
Adjustable Sham Holders, for metal beds.
Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. soc.
Bissell's Best Grand Rapids Carpet Sweep
ers. Each. ..-......-......-.....$2. so
Black Hair Radiator Brushes. Each. sc.
Solid-back Fiber Scrub Brushes. Each loo.
Tissue Busters. Each. ...................5c.
Cocoa Door Mats. Each. UP
Folding Metal Door Mats. Each. 81 and UP
Choice Quality Fancy Shelf Paper. Sc
wards for. CSC.
Ironing Wax, pieces for. &c.
"Ching Fow" Furniture Polish. Bottle BIC.
Jordan's Wax OIL Polish. Can. &c. and up
Solorine Metal Polish Can. .15c. and up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
New Brilliant
Gut GLASS.

We are showing a complete line of the
newest designs and cuttings OF choice quail
lily American Cut Glass, which is conceded
by all experts to be the best in the world
The new effects have an unusual brilliancy
and are no more expensive than poorer
styles Of former years. Our present stock
offers the best possible opportunity to Sc
lect a gift for the fall bride We quote a
few items and invite inspection.
New Cut Glas. Celery Trays. each. $2.75
ea ss" Cut elias. on or vinegar ornet', $I.o5
New Gu. Gl.s. Salad Bowls each SAYS
each s" ~. GLASS Handled onve Dishes SI25
New Cut Glass Water Pitcher. each $500
New Cut Glass Spoon Holders. each $3.50
New Cut Glass Table rumbl.r. DOZEN $500
New Cut Glass Fruit Dishes. each SAYS
We call especial attention to the
collection of gift glassware on two
center tables showing the best pos
sible values at
$2.75 and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Linen Pillow Cases.
Blankets and
C0rmfOrtableS.

Several lots of Blankets and Com
fortables that represent important
economies.
Comfortables for double beds,
$1.oo, $I.5o, $2.oo each.
Wool Blankets for single beds,
$500, $3.50, $500 to $1,000 pair.
Wool Blankets for double beds,
$500, $500, $3.50 to $4,000 pair.
Second floor, Eleventh Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
SHOOTING STARS.
A Theory.

How did the Russian alphabet come to
have so many letters?"
"Oh!" answered the man who Is never
pleased, Il suppose some spelling reformer
came along and put few extra kinks into
the alphabet underline impression that he
was simplifying it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Red Tomato
MaYOflnaiSe Dishes.

We have just received another shipment
of the bright red Tomato Mayonnaise
Dressing Dishes in three sizes. and would
recommend an inspection OF these. as 1t
may be some time before we can obtain
another shipment. They come complete
with Saucer and Cover and are reasonably
priced.
$50, CSC. and $I.oo complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Fall Dinner
Set Sale.

We call especial attention to our Fall Din
ner Set Sale and invite an inspection of our
complete assortment of Open Stock pat
terms, which come in great variety of deco
rations and shapes. and are moderately
priced, ranging from 81. 80 to $4,000 per set.
You can select just the pieces you actually
need without paying for useless pieces often
found in complete sets. We call attention
to the three following complete dinner set
specials:
.1oopieee American Dinner Sets. dark Sc. 20
blue border design, per set ......-..-..-
1OO-piece American Porcelain Dinner Sets. in
dainty aS s green and nd pink pattern and with 1895
100 piece German China Dinner Sets. In choice
pink floral border design and with dainty SIJ0c
thin tea cups and saucers. per set. ..... TS0
100 piece French China Dinner Sets in
g.. dainty pink and green floral design. per $I7.o5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Made-to-Order Window Shades.

The present opportun time for the placing of orders for
madeo-ordr Window Shades All shades made here the
premises and are fully Workmanship and material We
parent and Kings Scotch Holland Cloths all the
improved Hhorn rollers and finished with stitcwh
likely rip the straight stitch
postal or phone message will bring take
and give estimates
fool G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

Cuba cannot expect to meet every addi-
tional expense that may be incurred by
merely putting up the price Of cigars. Only
beef or a coal trust can work that kind OF
a combination with complete success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
The Candidate.

What e'er the question he expounds
With eloquence SO frank and free,
While making his campaigning rounds,
The answers always Vote for me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Standardization
1 good huSband?"

What is her idea of a good husband?"
asked the woman who was making tides.
Her idea of a good husband" answered
the one who was embroidering. lis man
who can't afford to smoke cigars or go to
the races because his wife plays bridge
whist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

1t has been alleged that some British So
ciety people play leap-frog. This Is a
calumny on the face of it. The British tenn
permanent could not endure any pastime
half so animated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

The lucid eloouence OF Mr.. Charles E.
Hughes may yet tempt some susceptible
auditor to propose three cheers for the cor
porations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

The opposing candidates in New York fire.
quently feel like calling in General Bing-
hams aid to express their opinions of each
other.
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Genuine English
Ton Dnfc

We have just received a new importation
Of plain black English Tea Pots and also
several styles with rich decorations. The
practical ilousekeeper knows that nothing
makes better tea than a genuine English
Tea Pot. They me-in several sizes and
shapes, and are reasonably priced from
&c. to 7sc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

candidate can always soothe his con-
science more or less with the reflection
that no ante-election program was ever vet
fully carried out.
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Polite Custom.

1T isn't good form to talk about money
in society,"" said the punctilious woman.
NO" answered Miss Cayenne; but 1t
isn't customary to stop thinking about it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

Automobile racing has experienced a
severe blow. owing to the fact that a cor
oner's inquest is so likely to distract inter-
est from the decision at the judges stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

The sheriff at Hackensack is to sell the
Joe Jefferson home at Hohokus New Jer-
sey nomenclature is. after all, quite as pic
turesque that OF the far west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

In the old days OF Texas such remarks as
have been exchanged by Bailey and Crane
could never have passed without a gun
NAV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Another Instance.

When rich men are abused SO much why
does everybody want to make a fortune?'
Il don't know" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. unless it is another case of misery
loves eompany'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

The insurgents in Cuba should have no
hesitancy about making up their minds that
it is better to be disarmed than to oe dis
abled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
More -Eoolishness,

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
The man who committed suicide because
the American automobiles lost was even
more foolish than the ones who loafed In
the path of the machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

Mr.. John d. Rockefeller may be unfortu-
| nate in the fact that his early career could
| not be nodded by the good advice which
| his son gives his Bible class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Once More to the Fore.

The claim of city official that Chicasos
population Is far In excess OF 20OO 600 Will
douhtlesA be sat dawn In Gotham a. proof
positive that the London chemist IL correct
who asserts that everybody In Chicago 10
crazy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

Mr.. Bryan In more passive way is as
much interested in what the New York
campaign may develop as Mr. Roosevelt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

If the way to keep peace is to learn to
shoot the bad craftsmanship Of the Russian
terrorists becomes doubly reprehensible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Muck Makers.
From the Kansas City Times.

from the Kansas City Times
As long as the disposition prevails. to a
considerable extent, to find more fault with
muck rakers than with muck makers there
ought to be employment for the muck
rakerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

II stands for Hearst" for Hughes"
and for one or two other things that are In
evidence in the New York campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

The reckless coachman has been respon-
sible for a remarkable number Of matri-
monial smash-ups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Just the Same.
From the Portland p

From the Portland Press.
The first victim Of the hunting season
In the Maine woods was mistaken for q
bear instead Of deer, but he is just as
dead as If 1t bad been the other way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
The car of all the Russias would greatly
appreciate it If one OF them would be quiet
for a short time and allow him to patch
up his nervous system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

We offering special value Box Couche all handmade in
work fitted with steel springs and covered
with the quality denim selection large
and varied stock
Special price, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
New
,Uardinieres.

We call especial attention to the recent
importation OF Jardinieres decorated in
French Garland effects and In green and
blue coloring. which are especially suitable
for indoor use and are reasonably priced
from
soc. each, up.
Fifth floor. s~'W--, ~ =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
New Gold
glassware.

We have just received through the
Georgetown custom house several cases of
choice quality imported Gold Cut Glass
ware. The shapes and patterns are artistic
and the workmanship perfect in finish and
detail. This ware makes a dainty and ap-
propriate gift always appreciated by these
Of good taste and refinement. Some of the
richer pieces are only one-of-a-kind, which
enables you to offer a gift without a dupli-
cate In Washington.
We quote a few items from a large and
varied assortment:
New eo,dw.re Handled Naples each SI.25
New Goldw.re Salad Bowls. each $500
New eoldware Vase. each $3.50
ea ss" ooid"are Footed Bon Bon Dishes. SI.5o
New Go,dware Footed comDort, each $50
New Goldwsre Heart Shape Naples G, ~
each -
New eoldw.re cand,e.ttet.. each. $3.75
New Go,su,r. sbsrns, cu,. done, $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Handsome New POrtieres.

Mercerized Tapestry Portieres, in
all the latest colors and designs, fin
ished with corded or bordered edge.
$500 to $1,000 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
New Japanese
Breakfast China.

We call especia! attention to the new
Heron" pattern, dainty Blue and White
japanese China, which we are now show
ing and which is especially suitable for
breakfast use It is decorated in covered
design of small herons and is much so-
preciated by lovers of Art Breakfast China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Jacquard Blankets
From Austria.

Jacquard Blankets
From Austria.
These blankets are in beautiful de-
signs and eolorings, and are used
for couch covers, bed comfortables,
bath and lounging robes. They
measure 72xoo inches.
$2.oo each.
Atlantic Mills
Muslin Sheets.
1000 Double Bed Sheets, made
of Atlantic Mills muslin, generous
8Ixoo-inch, 73c. each.
81xoo-inch, 8oc. each.
Pillow Slips to match,
221zx36-inch, 15c. each.
White Goods Dept.
A fortunate purchase enables us
to offer
5000 yards
4o-inch White Lawn -
i AT I5c. yard.
This is the same superior quality
we have sold for number of years,
but, for certain market conditions,
we have not been able to get for sew
eral months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Couch Covers.

Single and Double-faced Tapestry Couch
Covers, with and without fringe, of real
Bagdad and French Tapestry.
$3.50 to $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

Extra Heavy Duplex Verona Por-
there's, in red and green, rose and
green, rose and mode and reseda
and rose. An elegant portiere.
$4,000 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
Linen Bureau Scarfs.
Fourth door, G ut.

Linen Bureau Scarfs.
1000 Hand embroidered and
Hemstitched Linen Bureau Scarfs,
size 18x54 inches.
SIPS each.
Linen Pillow Cases.
Special offering of reliable quail
ties at less than prevailing market
prices.
22Hx36 inches, $1.25, $1.5o, $I.75
and $2.oo pair.
25x36 inches, $I.5o, $2.oo and
$2.5o pair.
27x36 inches, $2.oo, $3.50 and
$500 pair.
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$3.50 to $I2,oo a pa
ne Curtains.

OIOSS-SlI1pe Gun ldl1IS.
An extensive line Of rich colored effects.
suitable for college rooms and dens. Full
line Of colors.
$I.oo to $3.50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

lot of KAYAKS, in rich and effective
patterns; sizes 7.10X3.7 to 1O4x3.9 IT.
$500 each. Value, $500.
A lot Of Extra Fine Sennas, Sarouks and
Bokaras.
$4,000 each. Values, SIS and $50.
A lot Of Fine Cabistans and Daghestans.
in various sizes, and in very rich and beau
tiful colorings.
$1,000 each. Value, $4,000.
A lot Of Fine Mousouls, Shirvans and
Bellochistans. in deep rich colorings.
$3.50 each. Value, $2I.oo.
A lot Of Fine Hammedans. in heavy
weaves and bright. strong colors.
$500 each. Values, $40 and $I2.
Fourth floor G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

Upholstery Fabrics.
We are offering an exceptionally good
Upholstery Fabric in light medium and
dark effects, suitable for general upholster-
ing.
Special price, $I.75 yard.
Other fabrics up to $4,000 yard.