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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
GhouIs.

One of the most distressing features OF
the San Francisco disaster is the tendency
of the lower classes of people to loot the
helpless victims OF the visitation. These
creatures are comparable with the iiends
who follow army. robbing the dead and
even the wounded. sometimes killing those
who lie helpless on the field for the sake
of their trifiing belongings. They are be-
yond the pale of human tolerance and de-
serve the death which is occasionally melted
out to them sunimarily. Already from San
Francisco come reports of the shooting of
yandals by the soldiers. a necessary duty
well performed.
Another phase OF scoundrelism Is the
gapacity of the drivers of cabs and other
vehicles. vino charged outrageous prices to
carry people from the scenes OF danger to
places OF comparative safety. The 1hOuIs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Gorky.
From the New York World.

FROM tne NeW YORK World.
Maxim Gorky has reason TO be bewiIdered
at his reception IN America He was
heraIded as revolutionary He was known
to hold revolutionary opinions upon o,res-
tons or government and equally uncon-
ventional views upon social questions His
domestic arrangements were an open
secret.
so long as Gorky was known merely as
political revolutionary he was welcomed
with effuslon. SO soon as he was shown
TO be living in unconventional private re-
Iations-not so soon as this was known but
so soon as II was prInted-he was bounded
from hotel to hotel. deserted by those who
had most enthusiastically befriended him
and fairly driven TO take refuge In con-
cealment.
Americans are right IN reverencing the
marriage institution. The family is the
basis of the republic and the unit of So
ciety. But 1t is too firmly intrenched, too
strongly guarded, to 30 successfully assatl-
ed by one revolutionary agitator or en-
dangered by free speech and fair play,
Those who welcomed Gorky, knowing his
opinion. and who spurn him now are at
the least guilty of inconsistency. Consider
ing the tolerance that domestic irregular-
ties so often find. may there not also be in
this change of front something Of n.y.
pocrisy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Bigelow.

Poultney Bigelow has returned from Pam
ANA, where ne went to see if the things he
saw, or thought he saw, on his first visit
were still to be seen. The length of this
second visit is not announced. Maybe It
was longer than forty-eight hours. Nor is
1t announced how well satisfied Mr.. Bige-
low is with his second inspection OF
the canal situation. But of course we shall
get all Of this soon. II is TO be assumed
that he Is still alive to his obligations to
the public. and either on the lecture plat
form or through the press will enighten
the public about the whole matter. In
structed by experience, Mr.. Bigelow will
probably put both his imagination and his
rhetoric in restraint. and give US u story
this time not open as the former one
was to the questionings OF officials and the
amusement of the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
America and China.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
In spite Of all that has been said on the
subject 1t may be set down as certain that
there is no purpose in America to invade
China and that no intelligent China man
even suspects such a purpose. Possibly
some occasion may arise for protecting our
own people In China, but that might arise
at any time. The chances are largely that
IL any of the troops which we have sent
to Manila lately enter China at all it will
be with the assent of her own government
The reason for SO thinking Is found In
the general condition of that government.
The ruling dynasty Is Manchu and ever
since 1t conquered the throne there has
been, in the southern half of the empire
especially. bitter hostility toward it. The
whole Chinese people saturated with
two strong motives. One is this hostility
to the Manchu rule and the other is hatred
of foreigners, meaning especially Euro
peanS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

prey upon the dead. but these men prey
upon the iiving. It would seem ~ though
in an hour OF terror all men would feel q
common impulse ot cornradesf1ip and scorn
to profit by the distress and necessity OF
the less fortunate. But the greed for gain
70 evidently too strong In some cases, and
some Of the stories told of business shrewd-
ness while the buildings crumbled and the
fires ragged are shocking in the extreme.
OF course, when comparative order pre-
walls these matters will be regulated to q
degree Which prevents crime or extortion-
The hope cannot be suppressed. however.
that those who have benefited precuniartly
by the visitation will be marked for later
ostracism. Such men are unfit for human
association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
The Star and the Relief Fund.

San Franclsco's catastrophe Is of ma
tional character Everybody will give to
the fund for the relief Of the hundreds
Of thousands of homeless sufferers from
EARTHQUAKE and fire. In order to facilitate
the collection of these contributions the
Star will receive all sums which may be
sent to II and will promptly acknowledge
them and forward them to San Francisco
through the local agencies regularly
designated for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

The reports from San Francisco ne tho
scenes attending the earthquake and the
subsequent connagration are becoming suAs -
ciently coherent and consecutive to permit a
fairly clear conception OF the early morning
picture In the stricken city. 1t was really
OF a character 10 battle description Peopie
OF all ages fleeing IN scanty clothing from
their trembling or lettering dwellings
mothers clasping babes to their bosons
fathers guiding families. some perhaps with
a few pitiful bundles OF belongings In the
streets they found no comfort or assurance
or safety. Behind them were the auaklng
walls Of the houses they had Just left.
before them the shivering frames Of scores
OF other buildings. under them the quaking
earth. Up from the broken ground. through
yawuing pavements. came volumes of gas
from broken mains.
In the slowly tightening darkness they
Groped their way TO the parks. a panic
stricken mob The cries Of women and
children and even OF men arose to punctu-
ats the tumult. constantly swelling In
volume. From the heart OF the business
district burst the flames OF the con-
hagration which was speedily growing In
force 10 destroy a great section OF the
city. Rumors spread faster than the fire
4 AO h4SAt beNdiHe III some places u 5tan-
tede The people were transformed into
mindless creatures. without aim or thought.
Tith only the blind instinct of self-preser-
Walton and without the sense to insure It.
IL Is estimated that many died OF fright
Some went insane Shocking tales are told
or the rawlings OF these demented ones
And meanwhile the flames sweIled in
volume and appeared quickly In different
places. The city had become pit Of tor
ture. veritable hell
/ 1T is impossible 10 conceive such a scene
In all its significance and dramatic aspects
No degree of civilization can offset the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
The Old Story.

It's jes' the same old story
That's told US every year
OF the Maytime's gentle glory
An the skies SO blue an clear;
How youth an sprfngtime triumph
Over winters suilen looks;
It's Jes' the same old story
Like the ones Tvs read in books.
The robin Is the poet
That salutss her with a song
As May. the gentle heroine,
Is petted by the throng.
The flowers are the pictures
That reflect her loveliness;
Its jes' the same old story,
But it's purity good, --aess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
San Francisco.
From the New York Sun.

San Francisco has had great fires before.
particularly in the early days OF its Amerf-
can history and the earthquake In 1868
did a good deal of damage. but such expert
ences are dwarfed by the double calamity
that has now befallen it, the record OF
which Is not at this writing complete. To
the westernmost of the great American
cities In her time of need sympathy and
assistance In more substantial form will go
forth promptly from all parts of the union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any indiv1dual
connected with the ONCE, but simply 70
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or 5usi-
ness Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
A City Stricken.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
Today the feeling of which the people of
this country are conscious toward San
Francisco Is an infinite pity. Later they
will do ALI In their power to aid the stricken
city but now they can only express a sense
of horror at the evil that has come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Disapproval.

What are your impressions of America
You are a down-trodden people" an
swered the European revolutionist. You
not only have laws. but you actually seem
to enjoy obeying them!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
The Catastrophe.

From the New York World
The catastrophe that has befallen San
Francisco battles description, staggers i'm
agination. In violence and extent 1t is the
tisost disastrous visitation by earthquake
that any section of the United States has
ever undergone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

The insurance companies will suner
through the San Francisco disaster. but Il
is little difficult to work UP sympathy foz
an insurance company just now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Some of the men who can remember
when they were populists are beginning to
wonder whether 1t would not have been a
good thing to have some of their ideas
copyrigh ted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton have earned much approval by not
endeavoring TO contribute any complica-
lions to the railway rate discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Eyentful Times.

'"These are most eventful times" said one
citizen.
IT should say So answered the other.
zone day Washington wins a game from
Philadelphia and the next there IS an
earthquake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
A Conversational Predictton.

When summer mood grows fierce We'll SEE
Their care from present issues turn.
The question of the hour will be
How can we manage to ADJOURN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

The obloquy which has been heaped on
the man with the muck rake should not be
allowed to discourage the street-eIeaning
department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

The mystery which surrounds volcanic
eruptions and earthquakes Is another re-
minder OF how little science knows. after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

DE world owes you hvin'." said Uncle
Eben. but you's gotter make some KIM
Of a shown to decide whether it's gwinter
be cold n1ush or peaches an cream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

In a coal controversy the consumers are
expected to contribute the spells which be-
long to the victor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Chiadren's Department,

Lot OF Children's Null Hats, pleated
ruffieS around brim, trinaned with lace;
embroidered tops. large bow in 1Emr
front; worth SIG. T. P........ S$Ss
50-dozen lot of Children's Embroidered
Hats; full embroidered crowns with en-
broidered rufties; sold usually AOc
for SIG. T. P..............,...... rSSs
Lot of Children's Madras Dresses,
made in Russian style, trimmed with
piqUe; another made of striped madras;
yokes of white pique. with ruffies around
yoke finished with braid; worth gOc
75c.-G. T. P................ O>Se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

30C., 4OC. and soc.
Dress 4 90
Goods 0OV0
FIFTY PIECES OF WOOL
DRESS GOODS, including Gray
Suitings, Tan Suitings, Fancy
Mohair Suitipg, Gray Serge, Gray
Mohair, Arnold's Beige Suiting,
Shepherd Checks and other wool
goods-not small remnants, but
cut from full pieces-goods that
have been selling all season at
800, 49c. and soc. a yard. Plaids,
checks, stripes and fancy mix
lures, also invisible checks. Com
mencing at 6 tomorrow morning
until every yard is sold-your
choice, per yard, 1Sc.
Atwood Cream Albatross, rs inches
wide; extra good quality; sold gem
orally at soc. yard. Special 3Zo
All-siik Shepherd Checks; the very
latest silk novelties in black, white,
pink, Light blue, gray and cream checks.
Prettiest dress silk sold 75c. a Roc
yard-one day. ....................O >No
22-inch wide Natural White Habutai
SILK; several of our patrons were UNI
able to secure a portion of this silk
the last time II was adver-
tised at the exceptional price \ z3/o
Observation-Disclosures. 1870.
Large assortment of All-silk Louisine
usually sold at 5oc. a yard-pink, light
blue, reseda. green, navy, old rose,
Nile green, cream, etc. Spe- . n
cial for one day only ATT. NOSs
Our regular Ice. yard quality of fine
combed yarn White India Linen; we
have only a limited quantity OF this fab
IL yards to one person. Per yard Oez1Ss
blue, brown, pink, green and fancy
checks. Perfect goods. not seconds. Sold
eyerywhere at &c. yard. spe- 3:3AC
64-inch wide Union Table Linen: F'eur
and other desirable patterns; standard
yard-for one day only e9Nt~s
Regular zoe. quality fine French Fig
ured Organdie; fifty different designs,
including the celebrated Dol nnE/c
ly Warden effects. @. T. p. /2~'
800 pieces of best ohamois-finished
English Longcloth; full ~ yards to each
piece; sold generally for $3.50 0zC
per piece Tomorrow special at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
A Theory Of Taxation.

Are you in favor of taxing inheritances?'
"Of course I am answered the frankly
selfish man. I'm in favor of taxing every
terest in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

This Inheritance suggestion gives add
oonal point to the proverbs about death
and taxes being inevitable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Notions.

SILK Thread. Bedding Bros. best
50-yard spools. ......-.. &c.
Clarke's best o. N. T. Thread
black, white. 1S.
Tubular Shoe Baces, all sizes;
pairs IOf- ..........--...... .'.-'....''.' &C.
Silk Tie Laces-25c. Quality-per pair &c.
Pad Hose Supporters-all colors-5oc.
Quality-per pair. .....-.............,2o c-
Pearl Buttons-all sizes-10c. quality
per dozen. ,......-.-.........--.... &C.
Angora Braid-black and colors-
Whalebone Casing, all colors-per
YARD L.
Lightweight Dress Shields; per
pair iOC.
Stockinet Dress Shields; 16c. quail
lty 80.
Safety Pins; sc. quality-per card. &c.
Patent Hooks and Eyes-black and
white, per card. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1c-
Machine OH-hnest qualfty-per bot
tie ---..-....-.-,-...- -..-......'-.s....' DC.
Shoe Polsh-25c. kind. ................ Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

San Francisco II too good an American
town to be disheartened even by the fear
full calamity which has overtaken it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Col. J. Ham Lewis always manages to
have enough trouble on hand to prevent his
being lonesome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

some OF the advertisement writer's had
Int that simplihed spelling idea into prac-
tee long before Mr.. Carnegie thought Of IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Manners in Baltimore.

From the Baltimore Herald.
The only time q man never turns to look
at a pretty woman on the street Is when
he Is on his way to his own funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Castro possibly thinks 1t is about time
for him to retire and enjoy some OF his
hard-earned perQufsites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Nobody seems to have the slightest fear
that there is danger of overworking the In
terstate commerce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Dowie realizes that 1t will take something
more than scolding to scare some Of those
Zion City insurgents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

There is faint danger that the Senate
may be defended too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Almanac Get. Twisted.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Thirty inches OF snow In South Dakota.
Don't they take the Almanac up that way7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Lace BARGAINS.

Torchon Laces, Edges and Insertions;
about one thousand yards of lace that
sells regularly at &c. yard 0Z5C
to close 'em out. ..................S 20
Valenciennes Laces both edges and in
sertions; ten styles to be closed DE-
up tomorrow. G. T. p, per yard. 80
Net Top Sleeve Laces, in white and
butter; 3 to inches wide: spe-
ctal values tomorrow at 25c., d6Df-
lie and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Umbrella Section.

We have secured from large Umbrel-
la manufacturer 500 sample umbrellas;
handles are large princess, sterling sill
yer. pearl and silver horn. Roman gold.
gun metal, lockwood, silver trimmed.
ivory and other pretty effects that sell
usually upward from s1.50 to mQ~
$3.50. Your choice tomorrow. >OSs
Regular 81 Silk Parasols. made OF
white silk with Persian hemstitched
borders; large variety of nat ca pm
ural wood handles. G. T 2 " 10Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
SIPS and ST. 80
Wrammers. SOC.

Odds and Ends of Percale Wrappers
In a number OF pretty styles; no two
alike; all have ruff1es on bottom; most
ly ell sizes in the lot; remnants left
from recent sales of wrappers E6No
worth Sis up to s1.S9-G. 7. p. 0>S'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Sale of COrsets.
Spring Waists.

.
Lot Of White Lawn Waists: one style
with panels of Swiss embroidery and
tucks forming yoke; other equally
pretty styles. some with all An,
over tucks; worth T5c.--G. T. p. T$Ss
All the s1.25 and s1.39 Waists In eight
different styles-Swiss embroidery and
fine lace trimming; yoke effects with
side pleats and medallion CEN 2@c
tiers; all go tomorrow at......... OC\s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Sprng-weight Jackets Saline Romaine
strapped talor-made and
colaress; tailored the
styles Worth S7.95. Special, "a 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
Csc. Writing Paper, 1Oc.

Writing Paper In one-quire boxes;
high-grade linen finished paper and en-
veIopes to match; regular 25c. G6bc
goods-G. 7. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. AOS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

"a new shipment OF Plain Cloth and
Brilliantine Skirts, in gray black. blue
and plum. They are made of the finest
quality materials ever offered at the
price. Cut circular style. with three
folds around bottom. Some are Killed;
they are in all desir- ~
able lengths. These ~ < 4
garments were made oVOo n O
to sell for So. G. Il. P.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
$685..
Suits Worth SIS.

In this first lot OF this purchase
are Elton and Pony Suits, in i've pretty
shades OF gray. The Etons have silk
inlaad collars and vests, and are finished
with braids and buttons. The Pony
styles have strap seams and are made
collarless. These suits are every one
of them worth s1o-sale price tomorrow,
1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19
2Sc. Ruchings, Sc.

Neck Ruchinga; great values In regu-
lar neck lengths: all colors: the same
quality that sells regularly for &c
Csc. a yard-per length. .-....--....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-19

Cloth and Brilliantine Skirts; blue,
gray, plum and green. Cloth skirts are
made with inverted kilt bottoms. fin
tshed with strap and buttons. Brillian-
tine-one style with two box pleats down
front, finished with side tucks. Other
style tucked founce
forming panels. Fin a. - @e
lengths Issf ST. Worth Worth 81. QAo Il ~
The Washington times., 1906-03-19
THE TOILET TABLE

Face powders do not injure the skin.
They help and protect II. But. OF course.
they must be removed every night. Use
a face cream for the removal OF the
powder Powder is good for all those
who are out in the sun a great deal
Rubber gloves should not be worn a.
night They can do no good and can
inJure the skin Kid gloves, with the
tips OF The fingers cut OF 90 give air are
excellent. They must be large size.
A paste for scars IS made Of One-hslf
en- ounce OF lanoline, one-Quarter OF an
ounce OF bOrate OF sOlium and One-Quar-
ter OF a dram OF salicylate OF sodium.
Apply night and morning with gentle
friction
Peroxide. combined with ammonia.
may affect superhuOus hair after a time
by drying 50 as 10 Kill il Such a result
is by 10 means sure however.
a daily application OF one OF the fol-
lowing simple remedies win be found
effective in dispensing warts. Touch the
wart with a little nitrate OF silver
lunar caustic): or with nitric acid. The
lunar caustic produces a black. and the
nitric acid a yellow stain, which passes
of in d short time.
The Washington times., 1906-03-19
WINDOW CURTAINS

II the curtain is opaque and heavy II
VIII be found advisable TO have trans
parent. inconspicuous gauze drapery
next the glass 20 soften the outline
These sheer easement hangings general
iy are draped the heavier ones never
The newest material used In bedroom
is the printed linen known as the Aber-
deem linen. II comes IN quaint Gothic
and Old English designs. and the colors
are wonderfully soft and artistic. A
stripe with the English rose as the mo-
tive is attractive either in green and
blue or in green and old gold.
The Persian cottOns at 35 cents a yard
are most attractive and unusual in the
old fashioned blues and greens OF our
grandmother patchwork quilts
Experience teaches Us that 6OWered
pa pers require the contrast and repose
OF plain curtains. while plain papers fur
nish an agreeable background for the
gayly-howeTed materials
The reps OF different qualities, cotton,
wool. and silk alike. all hang with a
peculiar sOftness and grace There are
fascinating weaves and colors in tne
cotton tapestries
There are some striking designs in
dark rich colors in the liberty cretonnes
and linen taffetas which would be eX-
tremely effective in a library or dining
room combined with a satin or self
toned paper.
The sheer curtains are made OF net
figured or plain, or some of the attrac-
tive musIins. A rule which is not at all
arbitrary but which often is observed is
that of using net downstairs. and the
less expensive nuslins upstairs. The
curtains usually are ruffied. sill length.
and draped at the middle sash with a
hand of the same material Whether
they shall be crossed at the top or
simply hang from the center is for the
most part a question OF taste an1 Of
the proportions of the window. A grace
ful draping may or may not demand il.