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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

That the washington police spent busy
day last Sunday is shown by the news re-
ports in The Star yesterday. In one pre-
cinct. the first, covering half the central
downtown part Of the city, four arrests
were made for carrying concealed weapons
and one arrest was made for dischargtng
firearms in the street. This reveals two
things: the alertness Of the police and the
commonness. of the pistol-toting and razor
carrying habit. It Is a habit that should
be sternly discouraged both for the safety
Of the community and for that Of the per-
sons who carry weapons. The man who
carries weapons often gets into trouble
which he would not have experienced had
he been unarmed. So many men shoot and
slash on the impulse Of the moment, who
would not if they had time to cool off,
Despite the frequency Of arrests In Wash
ington, 1t is altogether unlikely that con-
cealed weapons are more generally carried
here than in other large cities. The pen
atty here Is much heavier than Is usual in
other parts Of the United States.
Five alleged "speakeasies" were raided
and six persons taken into custody on the
charge of illegal liquor selling. Speak
easy is a localism for a place where
liquor Is illicitly sold. Many Of these places
are hard to detect. The keeper usually re-
stricts his trade to his friends and a few
of their friends, and the place is usually
his private room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

The controversy as to the relative purity
of Alexandria county and the District of
Columbia is rapidly growing more thrilling.
If the authorities in each territory are as
efficient in police work as in literature, and
as active and vigilant, and energetic and
so-forth In depressing crime as in writing
letters and reports. the lawless element
must quake and CULVER.
A few days ago young woman and her
escort were held up, robbed and beaten in
Alexandria county. 1t was the second
crime of that kind within two Or three days.
1t was followed by the usual clamor con-
corning clues and suspicious characters. A
chorus welled up that sounded like this:
We'll lynch him II we get him. The Star
wrote a mild and modest little editorial
about crime in parts Of Alexandria county.
The editorial brought Mr.. Crandal Mackey.
commonwealth attorney for the county, to
his feet He declared. 1--WE are holier than
thou" Then he proceeded to say that there
is more crime in Washington in day than
in Alexandria county in q year, that the
liquor laws of Alexandria county are en-
forced and that the liquor laws of the Dis
trict of Columbia are not enforced, that he
knew of fifty speakeasies and fake clubs
for the Illicit sale of liquor in Washington,
that all the people of criminal tendencies in
Alexandria county came from Washington.
etc.
The statements were so startling, nay. so
unbelievable. that the Fraternal Sons Of
Jonadab rose up and demanded explanations
from the Washington authorities. The
charges of Mr.. Mackey against the good
name of this fair city aroused Commits
sioner mcfarland, who called on the chief
of police for a report. Yesterday The Star
printed the report of the chief in which
he refutes the SANDER and deals the Alex
andria county attorney this severe blow:
Il would hesitate to dignity such criti-
cism by assuming the defensive, and did not
the several derogatory statements regarding
the metropolitan police department emanate
from an official source response thereto
would seem uncalled for
The chief Of police upholds the good name
of the Washington police. Everybody in
town has full faith in the intelligence and
efficiency of the Washington police. He
also reminds Mr.. Mackey that If jackson
City and Rosslyn are pure and undefiled as
Mr.. Mackey says. they were purified by the
work of Washington detectives.
Altogether it is a pretty little quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
The Gear.

The report that the car sought the
seclusion of his yacht because he feared a
bomb from a balloon adds to situation
that was already striking for it's manifold
dangers and inventions. If he is in danger
from the heavens above. the earth be-
meath. and from the waters under the earth,
his must be the most uncomfortable of all
lives. For long time the terrorists. as
report went, refused to blacklist him. They
could see no advantage to their cause from
putting him out of the way. They &C
credited him with some good qualities Of
both head and heart. But since the dis
solution of the duma by his decree, Nicholas
ii has appeared in a new light to the revo-
lutionists, as, indeed, to the outside world,
and talk has obtained about destroying him.
Such an act, however, would be a crime
that would shock all nations, and it might
set back the cause of the struggling Rus
sian people many years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
School Grounds.

One Of the comments made on American
schools by the commission of British educa-
tors was that the school buildings seemed
to have too little land around them. An
American school building for the shelter Of
1900 children will be put up with no more
land around 1t than an alley strip. This is
too bad. but the problem presents many
difficulties. School buildings for the great
est convenience of the greatest number are
constructed near the center Of the districts
they are to serve. 1t often happens that
land there is of immense cost II the nei0a-
borhood children are to be provided with
class room there can be no land around the
school, and II land Is to be used for play
ground and garden there will not be class
room for the children.
1t may be said that every American city
Is rich enough to buy enough land for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
The New York Primaries.

The victory of Herbert Parsons over
Qugg and Odell in New York will make
for good things 1t is in the interests or
clean politics and the nomination Of a
strong ticket at Saratoga next week. Mr..
Roosevelt shares literally in the achieve
ment. He gave his Endorsement to Mr..
Parsons efforts. and those who took that
side did so with the full realization that in
a way they were holding up the Presidents
hands. They could not have been better
employed. To rescue the party at this time
from the clutches of the men who had
brought 1t into discredit for selfish ends
was work to which they properly set their
hands with energy. If at Saratoga this
work is completed. and the nominations
are worthy of the occasion, success in No
yember, with the democracy divided and
demOraliZed. should be substantial if not
overwhelming.
The defeat of Quigg and Odell was thor
oughly well deserved Through the for
mer, Thomas F. Ryan, democrat. has had a
good deal to say about republican affairs
in New York, while through the latter,
corporation influences have had their say.
And yet the republican party, through both
the President and Gov. Higgins. has been
battling for reforms in state, county and
tSitS CoiCeIIS. Inc pOlnt at last was
reached where one side or the other must
go down; and the good side triumphed
Murphy's victory over Mcclellan is not
pronounced. but it will add to the embroil-
rnent which comes to a head at Buffaio
next week. McClelan's position was weak,
In that in the name of decent politics he
was fighting this year the man who last
year and before that had been his own
campaign manager. There had been no
change in Murphy except in his attitude
toward Mcclellan, and that had not pro-
ceeded from any principle at all. They
had squabbled over patronage, with pofiti-
cal control and not the public interests in
view, and now they were settling the mat
ter at the primaries. 1t is not surprising
that Murphy won. 1t is rather appropriate
that he should maintain, for a time at
least, his hold on an organization of which
he is most fit representative or such
Is the kingdom of Tammany. When a man
of McClellan's position and personal char
acter becomes the fgurehead for such an
outfit he invariably loses in the end. 1t Is
fate. 1t Is written. o.. $50.
What will Murphy do at Buffalo? Does
1t matter, so far as November Is con-
cerned? If he goes against Hearst, will
not the Hearst following in Tammany re-
sent 1t at the polls? If he supports Hearst
and assists in dominating him. will not con-
sentative democrats by the thousands go
over to the repubHcans2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

school grounds. This may be true. but the
fact is that many cities will not spend that
much money. In every city where It Ii
practicable either because Of the cheapness
Of land or wealth OF the community, ample
school grounds should surround the school,
house. Play is necessary to the child.
In cities where school grounds are insult
ficient the school authorities are doing their
best to provide roof Fairgrounds and to
promote the cause of public Fairgrounds in
sections non-contiguous to the schoolhouse.
Washington should keep we'll in the lead
Of cities In providing play places for chill
dren both in the form Of school grounds
and public Fairgrounds.
In the matter of school gardens the idea
is fixed in the public mind that they are a
good thing. knowledge Of plant life Is
valuable in itself, awakens interest in the
things Of nature, induces thought and Is
most apt to have good influence on the
character. '--z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
The American Girl is All Right.

A dispatch from Cleveland. Ohio, contains
this announcement:
1.-THE Cleveland public schools are going
into the wifemaking business. Girls will be
taught how to sweep. to COOK. to economic
in hous hold expenditures, to make their
own clothes. to take care of babies and to
care for their husbands when they come
home sick. Those back of this movement
for the welfare of husbands are Superin-
tendent Elson of ClevelandS public schools
Hicks, whose ideas will be embodied in the
new Tech High School"
There is something pleasing and much that
is displeas sing in this information. 1t savors
of the suggestion that the girls are not al
together satisfactory just as they are, and
that they do not already make the best pos
sible wives. This is gross calumny and rash
Misrepresentation.
American men are perfectly satisfied with
the American girl. whether she knows or
knows not how to sew on buttons or make
apple pie. The American girl may not
know at the outset how to run a fiat on the
irreducible minimum basis but she is an
apt scholar. and nearly always makes good
The unappreciative Cleveland pedagog
further says:
THE average girl who marries nowadays
Is pitiably ignorant Of the duties the aver
age man expects her to perform as his wife
She must learn Of the care Of little babies /"
OF course she must!
That married mans life must have been
very unhappy!
1t would be more sensible II the Cleveland
school authorities should seek to teach
young men how to make good husbands
than to teach the girls how to make good
wives. Young men need a great deal Of in
struction along these lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Free Music.

Washington owes thanks to the military
musicians of the Marine barracks. WASH
ington barracks and Fort Myer for the ex-
cellent music furnished the citizens this
summer Free music. good and varied in
Its character and excellent In its rendition
has become a feature of capital life. 1t
has provided high-class entertainment for
ali persons who wished 1t, has broken the
monotony of the summer weeks and has
consoled thousands who have preferred
home In the hot season to a summer re-
sort or course, the military bands have
given cheer to other thousands who have
spent brief vacations out of town. And
the open air concert season is not yet
ended.
The free concert given by a capable band
and conscientious bandmaster is HUI
manizing and instructive. The poorest per-
sons may hear the best thoughts Of the
masters The local bandmasters have not
surfeited the taste with overdoses of music
that is beyond the common understanding.
No effort has been made to have Washing
ton go In rapture over musical mathemat-
les The programs have been replete with
the music OF emotion. And so. far as the
populace goes this Is the kind of music
needed. Perhaps after all 1t Is the only mu-
sic that Is truly music. The greatest classi-
cists wrote that music. 1t Is the only mu-
sic that lives or does good to the world.
Take the program of the Engineer band
at Franklin Park yesterday afternoon as
an example. Wagner was there in. the
Tannhauser march. Everybody likes Wag-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Government Ownership.

The thought of government purchase and
Ownership of the interstate railroad systems
of the United States seems like a page out
of dream book-a socialists dream book
An irreverent man might say 1t listens like
4 pipe-dream." 1t is a dream that of
course, like other dreams. may at some time
come true. but there is this consolation that
when it does. the world will be better pre-
pared for it than now.
s Even If the weight of intelligent opinion in
this country were not set against such a
rash extension of government authority and
such a serious contraction of the field ofvin-
dividual endeavor. there are authorities on
the law who hold that an amendment to the
Constitution would be required. 1t is DIFF
ficult thing to amend the Constitution. 1t
can only be amended in one way and the
way is provided as follows:
THE Congress. whenever two-thirds of
both houses shall deem il necessary shall
propose amendments to this Constitution
or, on the application of the legislatures of
two-thirds of the several states, shah call
for convention for proposing amendments
which, in either case, shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of this con-
stitution, when ratified by the legislatures
of three-fourths of the several states, or by
conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the
one or the other mode of ratification may
be proposed by the Congress-"
The Constitution of several states might
have to be amended. Senator Daniel point
ed out that at least the constitution of Vir-
ginia would need amendment. for it pro-
vides that:
Neither the credit of the state nor OF
any county city or town. shall be. directly
or indirectly. under any device or pretense
whatsoever, granted to or in aid of any
person. association or corporation; nor shall
the state or any county. city town sub
or obligations of any company. association
or corporation for the purpose Of aiding in
the construction of it's work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

The Bishop OF Cottontown." by John Trofwood
Moore powerful story OF life In the cotton mills
written, with drama, honor and pathos ST Or
combined. .....,.
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minute analysis Of life In an old southern ST O8
city. ...------..-....-
"Altou of Samasco" by Harold Bindioss
thrilling story Of love- intrigue and hatred ST re
In the far north land OF Alaska. .---....-.
sHTne Awakening OF Helena Richie. BY Mar
earet Deland. A purposeful story Of the creator
Of s.Old Chester Tales" and DIR. Layen- ST Or
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s.The Treasure OF Heaven" By Marie Ct o2
CoreiU romance Of riches. ........... To
"P.rty Leaders of the Time" By Charles W.
Thompson and others. wonderfully attractive
book Of men and Affairs at Washingtoo. CT 1c
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of .'yesty Of the Basins" Cape Cod Folks and
Oics story Of life in Nova scotia Pills
..M,s. Frances Baird. Detective BY Reginald
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with the unraveifng Of q psofound mystery CT m
at q woman's hands. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
collection OF good poker stories. $1,000. PA.A9
tsThe Tides q Barneeat," BY r. Hopkinsoa
Smith. A stirring and Romantic story OF the Jsr-
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sStep By Step,'~ By Georxis Sheldon book IN
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Main noor. Tenth q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Fall Opening
OF
Art Pictures,
Picture Frames
and MOuldingS

%n TTENTION is invited to
lMI our Picture Department,
| 1\A which is now one of the
most interesting in the
house, and contains every popular
subject, copyrighted or otherwise
everything that comes under the
| head of "Art'-pictures, oil paint
ings, water colors, pastels, photo
graphs, photographers, imported
prints the modest reproduce
tons to the masterpieces themselves.
In the large number of pictures of
all kinds, in all treatments, there
may be found those suitable for
Parlor, Hall, Library,
Dining Room, Bed Room,
Nursery,
School Room. Club Room,
-. Den,' Study, ETC. q; +
We are also displaying our entire
new line of Picture Frames and
Moutdings for fall and winter, and
never before have we shown such
large, complete and diversified as
sOrtment.
The stock was selected with I'M
usual care and judgment and the
vast variety embraces every conceiv-
able fancy in this line-rich, odd and
artistic effects,
The ever-popular Ready-made
Frame is shown in every imaginable
shape and design-round, oval,
square, oblong-gilt, gold, silver and
a unique assortment, of wooden ct
fects, in black, brown, green and
natural oak in fancy colors. II
Mouldings are here in over six
hundred different patterns, including
shapes and effects to harmonic with
any picture or wall surrounding.
We have on the eighth floor our
Picture Frame Factory, which is one
of the most complete in the country.
Our mechanics are skilled workmen,
who know their business, and they
are supplied with all the proper ia
cilities and up-to-date machinery,
thus insuring our patrons perfect
satisfaction.
We await your. inspection of the
new stock.
We have purchased for this OPEN
ing several lots of pictures, which we
offer at the following special prices:
A lot of the popular Harrison Fischer Pic
lures in narrow black frames; size 1ox2o.
Special price, csc. each.
A lot of Howard Chandler Christy Pic
lures; small coiored subjects. in narrow
black frames: size 10x12.
Special price, soc. each.
A lot Of fancy heads-"Girls:" pretty col-
ored effects. in fancy gilt oval frames
Special price, 6oc. each.
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
| New Gloves
For Fall.

@HE New Gloves for
4 women's fall wear are here
~ in generous assortment,
and daily additions are
being made to the stock. Notable
among those Just opened are the
new Ten-button-1ength Pique Bar
ritz Walking Gloves, in the "leath-
er" shades, which are very smart
for wear with street dresses.
$2.oo the pair.
Main door q at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Politics.

All courageous and sincere,
Patriotic, too,
Striving to efface the tear
For each suffering mortal here
Giving toll its due.
Fearless. frank and generous
Peerless, undismayed-
That's US!
Now behold the other side,
Secret, dark and vile.
STEPPED in avarice and pride.
Wealth and power misapplied.
Plundering with a smile.
SCATTERING Freedoms priceless gem.
Sneering as we strive to stem
Fierce corruption's tide
That's them!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

~ UR Sewing Machines are the
NW most perfect and complete
NY productions on the market
today. They are made by
picking the best points from all
other machines, and they are COM
plete with every new device for con-
venience and fine work. They are
easy running and splendid working
throughout.
They are made in quite a number
of models, reaching from the perfect
machine with the least cabinet work
at $500 to the fine Automatic
Drop-head Machine in desk cabinet
case at $4,000.
If you are interested in getting a
new machine we would like an OPP
portunity to demonstrate the SUI
perior merits of these machines.
Second floor. @ 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Not Complaining.

Don't you wish you had had the educa-
tional advantages you have given your
son?'
IT dunno as 1t makes much difference
now" answered Farmer CorntosSel Il
might have enjoyed them some years ago.
but L m too old to play foot ball or row a
racing shell now. So mebbe It's just as
WELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
Is Hearst . Democratp

From the New York World.
II Mr.. Hearst Is a democrat, then other
great democrats from Jefferson down must
have. been something else. The Hearst
economic gospel belongs to a party of semi
socialism. 1t has far more In common witt
the centralizing policies of the republican
party than with the individualistic ideals
Of Jefferson's party. But Mr.. Hearst is moi
worrying about democratic principles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
New Models i'm Partisan COrsets.

TTENTION directed showing French Corses-the
mi Sapphire the Lily of France the Parame Expert skill in de-
Wv signing manufacture could go further producing
perb than it has these finished models that
body that there the latest and best along their special lines in
the world of fashion that Paris typ6es.
evening of white and coored
fancy out embroidered batise fancy broche
garnshed aces chffons, embroderies and ribbons
The models await your inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
SHOOTING STARS.
The Other Side of the Case.

you will admit that a man In public
office ought not to devote himself to money
making"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum; "but
at the same time call attention to the fact
that no one gives man rebate on either
the luxuries or the necessities Of life simply
because he happens to be patriot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

1t is curious that the New York inter-
viewers always take 1t for granted that a
man who has been a week or two at sea
must know more about American politics
than one who has spent his time here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

The advocates of coloring matter in food
stuffs claim that the public demands 1t.
The book publishers and theaters can tes-
tify that the public, demands many things
that are not good for It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

London critics afe indignant because a
manager wants them to wait week be-
fore reviewing a new production. In the
case Of the average performance it would
be favor to the critic to let him wait
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

Mr.. John D. Rockefeller with golf. new
book and several indictments on his hands
would be a busy man outside of his enor-
nous commercial responsibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

Raisuli breaks into every public occasion
with the air of a man who considers HIM
self the most important parsonage In Mo-
rocco. And the sultan. apparently, does
not dare to resent It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

=: Mr.. Bryan is willing to admit that the
administration has scared the trusts some,
but continues to think he could scare 'en
even more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

# there are as many microbes in old
paper money as scientists claim, it should
unquestionably be burned and not macer-
ated.,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

The Greater Washington movement does
not consist merely in absorbing few UNI
important suburbs into the directory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
$3.50 a pair.

Particular attention Is called to our show
ing of School Shoes for Boys. Girls and
Misses. All the well-known high-grade
feathers are used In their construction: they
are made on up-to-date lasts and combine
style, perfect at. comfort and durability.
Sizes E to 8, $I.oo to $500 pair.
Sizes 81 to 1917, $I.35 to $2.5o
pair.
Sizes II to 2, $I.5o to $500 pair.
Sizes aH to 81. $500 and $500
pair.
Third door. Tenth q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19

Some; of the Russian agitators would
rather have the excitement of throwing
dynamite than any constitution that could
be devised.-n.4 49,. 49,