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Tsi An.

Isl An abdcate2 II is unlikely. Not
until her almond eyes are closed in her last
sleep will that indomltab!e woman cease to
direct the affairs Of China OF course. un-
less meanwhile a revolution occurs or the
powers intervene As long as the present
dynasty reigns and Isl An lives she will
he the real ruler OF China. 1t cannot be
otherwise. She is too strong minded. too
smart. too intensely devoted to her theory
OF government to step aside and allow
others to manage affairs. The world at
large probably rates Isl An below her just
measure. For this. of course she Is her
SELF 10 blame. She has not adapted herself
to the conditions of the day. If she had
been n better advertiser she would al this
time be known throughout the range of
human habitation one of the greatest
women OF history.
There IS strong prejudice against Tsi
An in many quarters because she has sup
pressed the puny emperor and was at one
time violent reactionary and Furthermore
and especially because she is suspected.
with good reason. of being responsible for
the Boxer troubles OF seven years ago.
But before utterly condemning Isl An for
these courses the fact must be borne in
mind that she acted according to her lights.
Representative of an extreme type of con-
servatism. she faced new situation in
her normal character. Possibly today. with
wider experience with the western world.
she might do otherwise That she has
broadened during the past few years, since
her return to Peking, in fact. is evident
from the occasional reports OF interviews
wiki her and signs OF a weakening Of, the
old rigid adherence in the infiexibe Chinese
customs But Tsi An will die as she has
lived welded to the ceremonies and super
stitions of her race and her class And she
will die with her hand on the reins of
power
Evening star., 1907-08-15
The San Francisco Primaries.

San Francisco is soon to hold a municipal
election, and primaries were held yesterday
for the election of delegates to the party
conventions. The issues between the
formers and the ant-reformers were drawn
fairly tight within party lines. but 1t is i'm
possible at this time to ascertain precisely
what prospect there Is of such q contest at
the polls later will develop the final
trend of public sentiment. The republicans,
ii is assured, will put straight-out reform
ticket In the field. with a frank declaration
in favor OF pursuing the bribery graft prose-
cutions and proceeding with the cleaning
up of the city. The regular democratic
organization will dominate that partys
convention. The union labor party will
apparently be controlled by the adherents
of former Mayor Schmitz. whose friends
insist that he is still the acting mayor,
though in jail. This party will oppose the
prosecution of the bribery graft cases. and
it may even go so far as to place Schmitz
in nomination. II SO. there is a possibility
that the republican reform candidate for
district attorney Will be indorsed by the
regular democratic party, which should in
his election and the committal of San
Francisco to the policy of punishment and
reform.
1t Is to be hoped that this issue will be
San Francisco apparently needs one more
demonstration of the power of the better
sentiment. 1t has suffered intolerably in
purse. name and prosperity during the past
few years, and especially during the year
following the fire and earthquake, and 1t
must get down to solid bottom before it can
hope to build permanently and whole
somely. The disclosures of the bribery
and graft Investigations should have proved
cOnvincingly to all classes the utter de-
moralization of the political conditions un-
der which the city has been governed here
tofore. If in the face of these revelations
San Francisco cannot elect men who are
unfinchingly set for reform, who are be-
yond the reach of the briber. who are with
out fear In the pursuit of criminals of all
grades. there is indeed no hope for it. But
ii is not to be believed that this is the case
The evil element is nowhere in the major
ity. though it Is often most active.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Under-Cap apitalization.

Yesterdays financial news furnished a
striking illustration Of one of the i'll eff
fects Of the abouuding prosperity which
has been experienced by this country for
a number of years. An apparently thirty
ing manufacturing corporation doing a
vast volume OF business and enjoying a
great prestige as a successful enterprise,
found Itself unable to obtain further ex-
tensions Of maturing notes. owing to
the disposition OF the banks to require bet
ter securities than the borrower could
furnish. A receivership was resorted to
es means OF preventing the liquidation
or the corporation's affairs and the con-
seQuent loss OF the investment of stock
holders. The actual fact of the matter
was that the corporation has been for
some time doing business on an insufficient
capital. relying upon the floating OF loans
without issuing bonds. as necessities arose
from time to time
: The plight OF this company is by no
means unusual. The country today is full
or business enterprises which are working
along on insufficient capital. They have
been overtaken by their own prosperity.
, ana In meeting the market needs with In
CREASED production they have been CON-
,Rsusd 10 choose between the increase OF
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their capital stock and the issue of new
bonds, and the securing of funds by tenn
porary expedients. 1t may be that the
popular prejudice against over-capitaliza-
ton has deferred some of these corpora
tions from floating loans by the usual
method or enlarging the capitalization.
Thus the financial evil of over-capitali-
zation, marked by stock watering and ex-
cesslve bonding. is balanced at the other
end of the line by equally unwise financing
in the provision of inadequate capital.
The concern that over-issues stock and
bonds is often weighted too heavily with
interest charges and dividend obligations.
On the other hand the corporation that
undertakes to do business with inadequate
capital Is compelled to grapple with f1uc-
tuating money market conditions. Some
times this policy of finance Is inspired
by an ultra conservatism. One of the
minor railway systems of the north.
though doing an extremely profitable busi-
ness for many years. especially in the
mining and carrying of coal. has worked
along on a capitalization of 100000 900,
wholly inadequate to meet the require
ments of the period of expansion and
business enlargement. 1t has been COM
PEELED. therefore. to borrow money from
time to time, but without formally adding
to the fixed Indebtedness of the system,
until its floating Indebtedness some time
ago reached a total several times the capt.
talization. 1t had been for years buying
new lines and building branches without
increasing the capital stock. 1t came to
the point of acute distress and reor-
ganization was forced. Though a wealthy
corporation. it had pursued the policy of
Observation-Disclosures until it came close to
wreck
lack of uniformity in financial meth
DDS is apparent to any one who studies the
situation today. The country needs
steadying. harmonzing. 1t Is running into
extremes Its prosperity has caused it to
lose its balance here and there. and when
the pinches come, at present, 1t suffers
the consequences of bad business methods.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
The MARYLAND Republicans.

The republicans Of Maryland have re-
sponded to the challenge of their opponents
with an excellent ticket and Platform.
I Jnanimity and enthusiasm marked the pro-
Cee,iings at Baltimore yesterday. and should
continue all through the campaign If they
90. there will be a hummlng three months
in the state.
1t is good to campaign pitched, as
this has been. on a really h! gh plane. The suf-
frage is. or should be. everything. If that
is corrupted. or juggled with by partisan
leaders to obtain partisan majorittes, every
thing suffers. Trick ballots. election Off
GERS obeying bosses to whom they owe
their places fine work of every descrip-
uon intended to put voters at a disadvan-
tage are the most serious offenses against
our institutions. Tampering with the
foundation makes the whole structure in
secure.
Money graft, while demoralizing and to
be searched out and stopped wherever
found. is far from being great or as
dangerous a crime crippllng worthy
suffrage by partisan election laws, or hocus
pocus in the court. In fact, the citizen may
truthfuly apply his Shakespeare and say.
He who steals my purse steals trash. but
he who robs me of my vote makes me poor,
indeed. and strikes at the very heart of the
commonwealth.
Tine suffrage issue in Maryland sprang
from the effort of the old German -Rasin
machine TO regain lost power. Under the
election law as it then existed fairness at
the polls ruled. The confusion of voters
was not an object What was desired and
what the law provided for, was a free bal
lot and a fair count. But, at last, the old
machine which had been humping the
bumps for several years. required repairs,
and Its operators decided on juggle with
the suffrage. They would have gone even
further with the Poe amendment, but the
people most strenuOusly objected.
The republican appeal is well stated and
fully justified. There is no excuse for any
other than a fair elections law fairly admin
istered. Maryland is an old state, with a
highly intelligent and progressive citizen
ship rich In possessions and in prospects,
and influential in the council Of the nation.
She is entitled TO the best. and should pro-
vide herself with il. She should keep her
ballot boxes open. and see that the way to
them is unobstructed. In that way, and
in that way only. can she hope for govern
ment by the people instead of government
BY machine politicians.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Gov. Hughes.

Gov Hughes it is announced. will visit
number of county fairs and give his constit-
uents an account up to date of his steward
ship. 1t is good idea. New York Is very
much interested in him and his perform
ances. and should be kept well advised at
first hand of what he is doing and It's
meaning. The county fair is wholesome
praiseworthy institution. Its patrons as a
rule have something to show for their part
in life. They have a stake in the game
They want good government. and are the
men to help provide it, They voted in large
numbers for Gov. Hughes. ana while he
keeps their confidence and support he can
not be easily put at a disadvantage by the
professional politicians. Next year? Well,
il Gov. Hughes wants the support of his
state in the republican national convention
this swing around the circle will do him no
harm.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Parks in Cities.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.

FROM the Columbus Ohlo state journal.
Only a few years ago. comparatively
spea king, the great discovery was made
that play is not only good for children. but
that it actually has an educational value.
Young folks need play in order to be
healthy. wealthy and wise. Hence the
playground movement was started, and all
cities of considerable size now have large
open tracts for the special qualification of
the play impulse" as the educators call
it. Now, at last, in our very deliberate
progress. 1t has been discovered that play
Is good for grown people. too; and. more
over. that. like children. they absolutely
need play. Coed. healthy, clean amuse-
ment of some kind or other Is necessary to
the we'll being Of community. Base ball
parks. theaters. etc, are important ele-
ments in public life. and ought to be re-
garded as matters Of public interest and
discussion. In order that they may be prop
erly regulated. and diversions of right
character offered in them. But of all the
amusements which young people or grown
people need. those which take them out of
doors are the most necessary and the most
beneficial.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Luke E. Wright.

Former Ambassador Luke E. Wright has
left Japan for home, and it Is mentioned
that his departure was regretted IJndoubt
edly. Gen Wright served we'll in his nos,
there. as he had previously done in his
post In the Philippines. His career abroad
illustrates our resources as people as we'll
as that of any public man OF the day He
was chosen from private life-was q lawyer
in good standing at the Memphis bar when
the Presidents attention was directed to
him. He accepted Office, with some msgiv-
ings as to his capacity for the work in
the Philippines. 1t was said. But he met
the requirements capitally, and had proved
SO capable he was appointed to succeed
Judge Taft as governor general when the
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Cremation and It's Advocates.
'rom the Boston Transcrint.

While no very recent records have been
made public with respect to the increase of
cremation of the dead, there can be little
doubt that public preference for this method
is growing in an ever-enlarging ratio. This
preference is also assuming a more prac-
teal character. Probe the individual opin-
ions of almost any enlightened company
and 1t will be found that many as every
other one, and perhaps more. will pronounce
in favor of cremation rather than sepul-
ture; but comparatively few will make
their choice so strong and definite and well
understood as to receive the benefit Of II
when their time comes to require the final
offices OF earth This Is because of the in
convenience in most places, the wishes OF
friends and the force, II not the tyranny, OF
a custom anchored in the ages.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
A Fault of Manner.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Every act Of President Roosevelt in rela-
ton to the enforcement of the laws affect
ing corporations and the industrial life of
the nation has contemplated the bringing
about of conditions under which property
would be more secure, enterprise better re-
warded and prosperity more widely diffusei
and more permanent. Neither his actions
nor his utterances have been calculated to
excite alarm by suggestions Of a fippant
spirit and feeble sense of responsibility.
Such having been the Presidents own con-
stant mood and conduct. he cannot have
been agreeably impressed by the tone of re-
cent illusions emanatng from the Depart
ment of Justice to its possible future activi-
ties. We have no idea that Mr.. Bonaparte
has sought to create apprehension and
arouse resentment. but he should reflect
that this is time when serious citizens are
certain to be displeased and grave anxieties
to be deepened by precisely such utterances
from high official source as those which
have been attributed to him within the last
few days.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Bed RnamkeHs

Manufacturers seconds of fine,
fluffy Wool Blankets. at an average
saving of quarter to third on
regular prices. Seconds" are goods
that are not strictly perfect. In this
lot of Blankets the imperfections
consist of either oil spots or small
snags, made in carding, which are
very slight and less noticeable than
ever Sizes for single beds, three
quarter beds, double beds, extra
wide beds, twin beds, cribs, in
white, scarlet, gray and fancy
plaids.
ia, $3.50 to 1915 a pair
12-4. $500 to 800 pair
42x55-inch Crib Blankets 1925 and s. so
a pair.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Infants Department.

3 Infants Persian Lawn Long Dresses. yoke OF
lace insertion. beading and Misunderstanding; skirt
trimmed with tucixs and rufhe OF embroidery. Re
duced from $3.50 to $500 each.
Infants Persian Lawn Short Dresses. yoke OF
lace insertion and tucks finished with lnce-edged
ruffie Reduced from rs to 50. 10 each.
@ Children's Coats of dotted swiss and lawn.
trimmed with lace insertion and lace. and rune
of scalloped edge Reduced from $3.50 to $4O0
each.
Children's White and Colored Piaue Coats.
cape and Russian STYLES; trimmed with embrod-
cry and scalloped edge. Reduced from $500 to
81 so each.
q Chillren's India IAnon Dresses. low neck. ber-
tina trimmed with rufhe Of embroidery. Reduced
from 81 so to 81 20 each.
Third door, Eleventh st.
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EIomsefmrmishing Dept.

Soft. length Garden Hose slightly defective
reduced from 81 90 TO 500: soft. length.
duced from $500 to $50; l5-ft. length reduced
, Jspanned Bread Boxes dented. Reduced from
soc TO :}0c each.
2 Copper bottom Wash Boilers. dented. Reduced
from 81 so to 81 90 each.
Bristle Floor Sweep. reduced from 81 50 to
81 90: reduced from 81. 10 to 81 IS
. Brass Bird Cages shOpworn. Reduced from
s.. I5 81 IS each.
3 Nickel-pIated Paper Holders Reduced from
81 90 to T5c each.
8 Nickel plated Soap Dishes. Reduced from 81. 90
q Csc each
Nickel pla ted Tnmbler Holder. Reduced from
81 % to 15c.
| Nickel-plated Soap and Tnmber Holder. soap
dish missing Reduced from s.. so to Si.W.
Nlckel-plated Tooth Brush Holders. Reduced
from Csc TO 45c each. .
. Enameled Ware Pitchers. Reduced from Sl30
10 75c each. .,
8 cans Krupps Silver Polish. Reduced from 2os
l5c
Fifth floor. Eleventh 1t.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
China Department.

Decorated ~ AUSTRIAN China Dinner Set. Re
duced from $3.50 to 50. 10.
> Daintily Decora ted French China Meat Dishes.
Reduced from 81 90 TO 81 so each.
l Daintily Decorated French China Soup Tureen.
Reduced from 50. 90 to 81 .e6.
Richly Decorated French China Chop Plate.
Reduced from $500 to s.. so.
I Daintily Dccora ted French China Covered Dish.
Reduced from $500 TO $l.95.
3 Odd Decora ted China Breakfast Plates. Re
duced from 75c to S5c each.
Imported Decorated Sslad Bowl. Reduced
from S5 20 to S3.5 80.
/ Imported Decorated Fern Dish, damaged. Re
dueed from Is 90 To 81 so.
Fifth door. G St
Evening star., 1907-08-15
N Irph01sterV Department.

lO-4 Mercerzed Tapestry Table Cover, In green
and gold; fringed all around: slightly soiled Re-
ducei from 81. 90 to 81. 80.
so yards Al-slk Drapery Fabric. in red and gold
suitable for portieres, overiraperies, etc Reduced
from 50 90 to 81 so yard.
$50 yards 50-nch Furniture Fanics. consisting
81 So so. $3.50 and 81 90 to a5c. IS. So
and $500 yard.
rs short pieces Furniture Fabrics. manufacturer
samples. IN IL TO 3-yard lengths, consisting Of
tapestries. damasks and velours. Reduced from
So. 80, 500 $3.50. $3.50. $500 and $3.50 to 81. .25
81 T5 $500 81. 90, 81. 90 and 800 piece.
Is Adjustable Hardwood Window screens: size
1S132t, Inches Reduced from 25c to 15c each.
Is Adjustable Hardwood Window Screens: sizes
24x28 and 30x26 inches. Reduced from 3Oc and
iGc to 25c each.
Fourth floor G. st,
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargains i'm
Linen DeDartmemt.

A small lot. Full Bleached Hemstitched
Damask Pattern Cloths; size 2x21s yards.
Special price, $3.50 each.
10 dozen Bath Towels subject to slight
imperfections. such as small oil spots, un-
even hens, etc. Sold In lots Of six.
$I.5o, $I.75, $500, $2.25, $2.75 and
$500 the half dozen.
Worth half more.
dozen Hemstitched Damask Doylies, Is
inches square; hemstitchng slightly irreg-
ular.
$2.75 a dozen. Value, $3.50.
500 yards White Madras, suitable for
waists and gowns, in seven pretty figured
designs.
25c yard. Value, 4oc.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
The Family Autocrat.

When from the seashore she returns,
Belinda will display
The cruel suns relentless burns
In a contented way.
Her freckles all disiguring
VIII be possessions dear;
And photographs with her she'll bring
or friends in costumes queer
That sunburn was alas no joke;
She almost wept with pain,
And fathers very nearly broke
From the financial strain.
But who shall murmur and be sad
Ger time and money lost;
If 1t has made Belinda glad.
The trips worth all 1t cost.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Coat and Skirt Dept.

2 women's white Cannon Cloth Coats. ~
length: aemt-ntting: sizes "a and 80. Reduced
from 81 no to s.. so each.
Nomen's Tan Covert Cloth Coats. tight fitting;
sizes 81 and So Reduced from - 80 TO $500 each.
tixht.Atting; size 80 Reduced from $3.50 TO
$S73.
women's Tan Linen Coats. "a length; semi
fitting; sizes 3S aud 40. Reduced from $3.50 TO
s.. 90 each.
/ women's Black Tnneta silk Jacket plated
front and back Reduced from $25 90 to 5000.
women's Navy Blue Figured Mohar Skirts.
plated style with two folds: 39-inch length. Re-
duced from SO 90 TO 10 each.
women's White Cannon Cloth Skirts. plated
and trimmed with brsid 10 and Al inch lengths.
Reduced from 81. 80 to $3.15 each.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Clearance Sale of
Mems Neglige Shirts.

We are offering several lines of
Mems Colored Neglige Shirts at re-
duced prices Included are shirts
of madras and percale, with plain
and plated bosoms, and attached
and separate cuffs, in a variety of
neat light and dark striped and fig
ured effects. They are all this sea-
sons goods, the product of the
leading makers, and at the new
prices are most exceptional values.
$1.oo and SIPS Shirts, 85c.
S1.5o and $500 Shirts, $I.I5.
Main floor. st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Black Dress Goods.

AZ yds 54-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
So .G3 to s. 80 for pee.
Is. yds 54.inch Herringbone Cheviot. reduced
from 81 IS to Sd. so for pee ~ g.,
Al yds. 42-inch Wool Panama. Reduced from
81. 30 to So. 90 for pee. 49, oo
) yds 44inch Stripe voe. Reduced from $500
to $500 for pee. 49, 49,.
yds a. inch Wool Batiste. Reduced from
81 % TO s.. .O0 for pee. -
: yds "A inch SILK and Wool Eolienne. Reduced
from So % to S4.00 for pee. a.
3 yds. 44-inch Wool Panama. Reduced from
S. 90 to 81 100 for pee A. IN
5 yds. 46 inch French Serge REDUCED Hom $o'Vo
to 81. 90 for pee.
Second floor, G. St
Evening star., 1907-08-15
WOmen's Suit Dept.

l Women's Rlue Figured Linen Coat Suit hip
length coat. plated skirt: size 36. Reduced from
S2l Ou Ia $3.50.
Wom"n's Linen Coat Suit. white with hairlins
stripe hip length coat full plated skirt: size 30
Reduced from S2l 90 to $3.50
. Womens white All-linen Eton Suits. trimmed
with braid; sizes 10 and IS. Reduced from $3.50
TO $3.50 each.
women's Light Pink Linen Etou Suit, trimmed
with braid: size 30 Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
9 Women's Black and White Check louisine
SILK Jumper Suits with sun plated skirt: sizes
80 and IS Reduced from S2i % TO Si2.50 each
won,en's All-wool Plaid Jumper Suit. lumper
trimmed with taYeta silk. plated skirt size 80.
Reduced from $3.50 20 $i2.50
10 Women's Lawn Jumper Suits, In blue and.
white and black and white striped effects; all
sizes Reduced from $5.75 to $2.90 each.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Shoe Department.

16 pairs Womens Patent Coltskin oxford Ties
Blucher crt. Cuban heel. welt sole: sizes I to
8HAA-3 81, 4 and 6laA-1B-21a. 81 and &c
2L and 5hD. Reduced from $3.50 to 50 25 pair.
16 pairs Women's 3-eyelet oxford Ties patent
coltskin vamp dull kidskin quarter. plain toe.
Cuban heel. welt sole: sizes g. 81 and 6A-2l4. 3,
4. and 7B-3 and &c; 2@. 3. 4, 6la and 3D.
Reduced from 81. 90 to S2.25 pair.
IS pairs Women's Dongola Kidskin Oxford Ties.
turn sole patent tip and tip. Of same: sizes 4AA-
80. and slaAa2 B. 3l2 and 4b-2ls and I'D. Re
I pairs ChiIdrens Dull Calfskin 1eyelet Sailor
Ties. spring heel: sizes IL and l2Ao9 9h, IL
Third foor. Tenth st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Alcoholism in France.
From the New York Times.

France enjoys the reputation Of temper
ate country. 1t has often been cited an
example in favor Of Jefferson's generaliza-
ton: No nation Is drunken where wine is
cheap. and none is sober where the dearness
Of wine substitutes ardent spirits as the
common beverage of the people" AS against
Spain, and even as against Italy. France
enjoys the further advantage that her wines
are Of less alcoholic strength than theirs
Recent investigations. however, indicate
that France is losing absolutely, f-not rela-
lively. its enviable reputation for sobriety
and Is increasingly taking to ardent spir-
tie
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Book Department..

$50 volumes Standard Rocks. in assorted titles
suitable for Sunday school libraries: good binding;
clear print. Reduced from 25c to 1Oc volume.
10 copies Webster's American Dictionary New
Century edition.: revised and enlarged with pro-
nouncing vocabularies of Scripture. Classical and
Geographical names and Lexicon of Foreign names:
800 iilustra tions good leather binding. Reduced
from 81 30 to 81 90 each
9 copies Lnwney's Cook Book. illustrated In col
ors. Reduced from s.. 90 to Soc each
Main floor. Tenth st.