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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
On the Rifle Range.

Rifle shots are ripping on the District
range today. The climax of the local
shooting season of the District Guards
men has been reached. During the early
summer the range was occupied by the in
fantry companies and the technical organ
liza tions in their annual tours of duty.
There was also earnest shooting by men
praCtiCinS in their attempt to make" the
brigade team. Following came the shoots
to try out the candidates who would
represent the National Guard of the Dis
trict at Camp Perry and at Sea Grit.
Since the close of the Harpers Ferry en-
Campment there has been Industrious in
dividua practice on the range by men
who having failed to qualify as marks
men. sought to better their scores. and
OF marksmen seeking the honors of sharp
shooter. and of the latter class climbing
on 10 the degree of expert by shooting
qualifying scores at 500 and 1000 yards.
Thus. during the whole season, with the
exception of camp time. there has been a
steady patter and splash and swish of
shots on the home range.
The company. battalion, regimental and
novice matches are in progress today. as
well as several matches for medals given
by individuals. The Evening Star match
will be shot Thursday
The art or science of rifle shooting for
craftsmanship depends on more than man
ual skill. should receive all the encourage
ment it deserves And this is a great deal
IT makes man reliant in the use of
arms. and here is the fundament of the
efficient soldier. 1t demands the incest
Coordination of brain and musc.e, and
tempts man to keep himself in prime
physical condition. 1t presents an incen-
tive To withstand the alleged allurements
OF liquor and tobacco. Rif1e-shooting is a
form of athletics requiring especially fine
nerves, splendid musCu ar control. good
vision and quick thinking. 1t is an OPEN
air sport The youth on the range with
good rifle in his grasp ambition in his
heart and a clear light in his eyes Is a
more manly looking fellow than the stoop-
shouldered, pale and pimp.y youth loiter-
ing around pool parlors' with a cigar
cite between his lips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Literature.

1 care not for the brief biographies OF
spinning nowadays.
The millionaires or cowboys, and the
trouble that they raise;
care not for the brief biographies Of ia
famous men,
Nor the scientific guesses that are VEN
- tured> now and then;
The. bits Of yeading matter they reluctant
ly bestow
In -acceedanee with a habit that was
started long ago:
But the articles that move me to ambt-
>, - tioR and to hope
Are those that tell Of candy, shoes and
-'- - breakfast food and soap
Who cares for little anecdotes that merely
make you laugh?
I want to read Of Oil stoves or the latest
photograph.
Who wants to read the tale of how the
hero wins the girl
When there's SO much to be learned on
49,, how to keep the hair in curl?
And the heroes that they picture are as
nothing to the man
Who invents a new-style razor or a tai.
cum powder can.
Those compositions that they print In
casual prose or rhyme
OF course. they're customary, but they're
scarcely worth the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
The Maryland Senatorial Primary.

This is the string attached to Gov. War
nelds announcement of his candidacy for
the Senate:
Flrst-That definition of a democrat
entitled to vote at the senatorial primaries
be agreed upon.
Second-That the several candidates
Tor the Senate agree among themselves to
adopt the plurality plan
Ihird-Ihat the limit of expenditures
IN the primary campaign shall be 81 900
ana that all other contributions in the
general campaign shall be made known to
olner candidates for the Senate upon re-
quest
Fourth-That each candidate shall have
the power TO object to judges and clerks
ana. upon objections, new judges and
clerks shall be substituted"
Gov. Wariield is a serious-minded man
and undoubtedly wants to make the race
for the Senate. Otherwise these condi-
lions might strike the public as a drou ef
Tort on his part to have little fun with
the subject.
Item one. What is a democrat? Every
state in the Union is working on the nnz-
gle. The New York World has opened it's
columns to d symposium and MANY an
sWers have been submitted: hut nohodv
anywhere is the wiser Many men of
many minds. Many democrats of many
claims. If these senatorial aspirants in
maryland can solve the problem they will
lay the whole country under obligations
4he question piques the national curiosity
Item two. Gov. Warfieid has already
Deen turned down on the point of making
Tue primary genuine The machine wants
the matter thrown into the legislature
Where II hopes to be supreme, as in the
past Had the state convention cared to
90 SO. II might easily have provided for
d primary taking the popular sense of the
party as To the two senatorsh hips Rut
TWIST was given to Gov. Warfeld's prom
osition. then submitted. which changed it's
Character completely. The machine wants
primary only in name
Item three. The figure as TO expenses
is small, but it should be sufficient What
Is troublesome is the proposition about
exchanging lists Of outside contributions
Imagine Mr. Talbot communicating with
John walter Smith and John Walter
smith with Mr.. Talbot on that point
here the suggestion becomes strong that
there Is a rich vein of humor I'm Gov
"arhe.ds composition. Consciously. or
unconsciously, he is having fun with some
people.
Item four relates to a minor but not
uhimportant matter which might be ar
ranged easily among candidates trustful
OF one another.
only month remains in which to make
this race Is the time sufficient to secure
an expression worth while? Or shall wA
see In case of democratic legislature a.
o!d-time contest at Annapolis, such as
took place before the pan of appealing
directly to the people found Judgment and
approval in the country? What saw his
rivals TO Gov. Warfeid's conditions?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Is the Cranberry Deadp

The friends of cranberry sauce will
heave signs of sorrow and turn blue with
anguish-f that is the color of anguish
when they learn that the cranberry crop
is short. KILLED by the FROST is the
epitaph suggested by the press reports
from the berry boys of Ocean, Burlington
Camden and other bog counties of New
Jersey. Surely frost will have many sins
to answer for unless it is libeled by the
crop reporters. Frost has always been de-
pended on to put the strawberry. peach
and corn crops out Of business. but 1t is
charging its sphere of action when ii
goes after the cranberry crop.
1t is hoped that the reports from the
bog districts are untrue, that Jack Frost
is not guilty of assassinating the berry,
and that the sauce will glow as bright
and red as ever on the Thanksgiving
table. The world ought not to be incon-
solable even though the beautiful berry
has persisted, for, deprived Of turkey and
cranberry sauce, the human race can fall
back on roast pork and apple sauce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

He is even furnished with daily news
paper print. with news of the vessels
company and of the world.
But this is not the limit of ocean steam
ship development. Now comes a PROPOSE
ton, by one of the leading theatrical
managers Of New York. to supply the
large lines with dramatic performances,
so that the sea-goers may have frst-class
entertainment going and coming. The
idea Ia -inchoate as yet, but it viii prob
ably develop rapidly as soon as the COM
merciaI possibilities are ascertained.
; Hereafter the ocean-liner stand may
be one of the regular assignments Of a
thespian. Companies organized for sea
service will probably be chosen with es-
peciaI reference to their capacity for
maneuver4ng gracefully In a gale. The
ls- ling lady must be immune from NAL
der mer and the first Juvenile must be
able to stand steady while he tells Of his
love. The low comedian. however. may
be assisted by the fluctuations of the
stage to bring laughter to the lips Of en-
tertainment- jaded spect- tors. The SOU
brette must be gifted with tripping toe
that will adjust to the inequalities Of q
heaving platform.
"On the road" may give place in
theatrical parlance to ION the pond" 1t
is already whispered that hereafter 1t may
be the practice of New York managers,
importing London or Paris successes, to
conduct their dress rehearsals on steam
ship stages on the way over. Performed
for five nights with great success and
perfect equilibrium on board the steam
ship Speedana" would have a smart
appearance on the three-sheet posters.
The advertising possibilities of the scheme
are endless.
- But a word is to be said for the sea-
goer. He is surely entitled to protection.
Sometimes. even in these lustling days,
he crosses the ocean to be quiet, to rest
mentally. to forget the ordinary affairs
of life, and to such as he a dramatic
show would perhaps prove a jar and
nervous strain. The day may soon come
when all steamships will be divided into
two grand classes those that provide
theatrical entertainment and those that
do not --
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

years democratic nomination. 1t proved
to be a readable announcement. and was
widely copied. Some of the compliments
paid the distinguished Ohio lawyer must
have been very gratifying both to him and
to his boomers. Judge Harmon himself
of course treated the matter with re-
serve, but left no doubt in anybody's
mind that il there was clarion call to
duty he would respond.
But in the name Of the prophet! Why.
un ,ess the purpose was malicious. should
anybody have tagged him with Wall
street? Why bring him forward as the
friend of P erpont Morgan? And why tell
the story of his frequent visits to New
York for consultation about a railroad
which is known as a piece of Morgan
property? Any delegates IN that for
Judge Harmon. either in New York. or
Ohio. or anywhere csc? Not one II
he was a possibility before. he is no
longer one A friend of Plerpont Morgan.
Endorsed by Wall street. would be queer
candidate for the democratic party to
put up for the presidency.
Thus one by one the favorite sons "men-
toned" for the embarrassment of Mr.
Bryan "wither away like a leaf on the
Tree. JuuSe 1TdS - uidNdAihbiO. NSi'eI
tor Culberson refuses to be used. Tom.
Dick and Harry belong in the lightweight
class, and have only to be mentioned
to be rejected by an intelligent public
opinion. And now Judge Harmon. an
able and attractive man. is disposed OF
by this New York story. All. where shall
Miss Democracy seek, all desolate then,
the magical charm her bliss to restore?
1t Is Bryan again. if he but says the
word. The stars in their courses are
fighting for him. His enemies in his own
party tackle him in vain. He goes into
Kentucky, where Henry Watterson daily
condemns his doctrines. and Mr.. Waiter
son, for the party's sake, must welcome
him. He trips up Roger Sullivan in ILL
nois. In fact. he does about as he pleases
everywhere. Truly. an unusual man, even
If he never reaches the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
The War Scare.

AS a feature of the scare news over
1.-THE war with Japan" it is mentioned that
work on the defenses in the Philippines
is proceeding under rush orders. and that
the army in the islands is ready for
action. The strategists who are busy in
New York, San Francisco. Berlin. Paris
and Manila are determined that we sha.l
not be caught mapping Enormous guns
are being mounted daily. and everything
put In sn.pshape for receiving the enemy.
And all of this goes forward, of course.
under the secret understanding with the
kaiser that we shall not be injured on
the Atlantic side II he can help 1t. So
why should anybody in this country feel
uneasy? While these strategy boards
continue alert all will be safe with US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Accident to the Harmon Boom

This from New York paper about a
good man and his boom makes melan-
choly reading:
There was report yesterday that GER
tain Wall street interests were throwing
out lines to see what chances there might
be to have the New York delegation to
the democratic nationa convention in
structed for ex-Judge Judson Harmon Of
Cincinnati. In casting about for some
candidate to oppose Bryan. or some man
who might be as radical. 1t is said they
have turned to ex-Judge Harmon and
feel that there is possibility of getting
for him not only the Ohio delegation, but
also the delegation from this state.
''Ex-Judge Harmon was United States
Attorney General in the second Cleveland
adm u'etra ton. He Is a personal friend
OF j. P.erpont Morgan. and is now en-
gagged as receiver of the Cincinnati, Ham,
flton and Dayton railroad, a Morgan
property In that connection he has made
frequent trips to this city for some time !"
The Star was the first newspaper to
record the fact that Judge Harmon's
friends thought him Of presidential size
and might present his name fer next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Mid-Ocean Dramatics.

Transatlantic travel is no longer. in its
most highly developed aspect. a mattes
of ease and relaxation. of freedom from
social conventions and immunity from or
binary world cares. First Of all. the mod
ern steamship Is developed in speed until
the time consumed in crossing the ocean Is
cut down to Ave days. Everything is be-
Ing sacrificed to speed. A tourist barely
gets his sea legs on before ne has to walk
the gangplank The wireless keeps him in
touch with the shores. and he knows
about everything that Ia happening be-
yond the watery horizon. He cannot es-
cape from market fluctuations or poiiu-
cal sensations. He Is thrilled with news
of victory In war, saddened by disasters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Lusitania Coming Fast.

The great turbine steamship Lusitania
Is now breasting the Atlantic on her
real trial trip. A wireless message pub
lished in The Star last evening said that
from Daunts Rock. Ireland, to a point
257 nautical miles west the ship had
made % SO knots an hou-. The wind was
from the west. rain was falling. and a
heavy sea was running. The conditions
were not best for speed but the belief on
board was that the Lusitania was trying
for the blue ribbon of the seas. There
was marked vibration aft.
1t is the understanding that the subsidy
of $4,000 granted to the Cuna-d Com
pany by the British government under
certain stipulations hinges in measure
on the conduct of the Lusitania on this
trip. Under the terms of agreement be-
tween the steamship company and the
British admiralty the amount named will
be paid yearly if the company gives evil
dence that the steamers Lusitania and
Mauritania maintain an average speed
for the transatlantic voyage of twenty
four and a half knots an hour. If they
fail to maintain that speed but maintain
an ave age of twenty-three and a half
knots the subsidy will suffer a reduction,
and if a speed of twentyethree and half
knots is not maintained no subsidy is to
be paid.
Without doubt the Lusitania on this
voyage will show the world the greatest
speed she is capable of. barring mishap.
1t may be that her machinery Is not yet
at It's maximum power. but that the
highest present efficiency will be shown
ought not to be matter Of conjecture.
No information to this effect has been
made public by the company, but it must
be that her bunkers are filled with choice
steaming coal and that her furnaces are
being served by a full complement of
picked stoke-s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Housekeeping Supplies.

HE several departments which contribute the Requisites and
4 Helps for Modern Housekeeping spendidly
~ pared the demand, how for Upho
stery Curtains Rugs Beds and Bedding Table and Toilet
Linens Furniture Pictures China Crockey Cut and Pressed
Glassware Fancy China Sverwar Lamps and Elec
oers Baskets Gas and Oil Stoves Bathroom Accessories Kitchen
Utensils Pure Foods every article that enters the conduct
of the home, the hotel the boarding house the cafe
In the selection of these several classes of home needs only stan
ad goods consderethe that not only look WE'LL but al
ford the service you require and have right to expect
No how tng the article it must be the best OF its
kind to find place in stock. .-,y- @n
We ask your inspection of New Fall Stock which the
brightest best and most all round satisfactory we have ever assem-
bled.
absolutely the lowest for grades of goods
Exceptional being offered the OF
Housekeeping Supplies and visit just will prove both interesting
and profitable to housekeepers and home makers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Linens for the Housekeeper
+ m broi d ere d Linen Pillow
Cases, 45x3o inches,
$3.50 per pair.
Madeira Hand embroidered
Luncheon Sets, consisting of TWEEN
ty-fve pieces.
$1,000 per Set.
Hemstitclied and Embroidered
Linen Bureau and Buffet Scarfs.
$I.eo to S375 each.
2ox2o-inch Damask Napkins
attractive patterns.
$500 per dozen.
22x22-inch, $500 per dozen.
Specially Displayed:
200 dozen Fine Danrask Nap
kins, 22x22-inch.
$3.50 per dozen. Value, $500.
"Old Bleach" Towels, hemmed
and hemstitched.
$3.75 and $500 per dozen.
Japanese Hand-drawn Linens,
I8x54-inch Scarfs,
3ox3o-inch Table Covers,
$500 each.
Damask Table Cloths, excellent
quality, five attractive new designs.
2x2 yards, $3.50 each.
2x2H yards, $3.50 each.
Second floor. Eleventh St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
TimiditY.

So you don't want to own the islands
on which you live" exclaimed the phi
lanthropic citizen.
No" answered the Filipino. I'VE don't
care to possess real estate yet We can't
afford to pay taxes yet, and we're not
smart enough to dodge EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Unmoved.

De cullud folks ain worried bout de daily
bill O. fare.
Dey cooks an does de waitin' so dey
mostly gifts DER share;
Dem big monopolies, dey makes new
trouble every day.
But de white folks dey done staht 'em
so jes' let de white folks pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

The distinguished German savant who
bluntly asserts that women are a nui-
sance in public life must have become
involved in some of the pink-tea compli-
cations that occasionally unsettle diplo-
macy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

If WI Ting-fang's interrogative mind
could be turned loose on some Of the in
designations in this country he might
prove a valuable acquisition to public
affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Is In order to avoid delays on account
OF personal absence letters TO TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Had Not Thought Of It.

From the Chicago Tribune.
1t will irritate Poultney Bigelow to learn
that the Panama canal DIS too narrow. He
had not thought Of that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Nothing that may occur at this late day
can be construed as affecting the fame OF
John Paul Jones or the esteem in which
his memory Is held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

There was a day when an indignant
Mississippi steamboat man was cons d.
cred something fierce. But presidential
passengers wrath. while possibly less
vociferous. Is more potent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

New flying machines are constantly in
vented. But the most interesting feature
OF the description is invariably the ex-
plantation OF why they are not practical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
How Old Is AnuP

From the Detroit News.
Annie Besant's declaration that she re-
members previous existences threatens to
| revive the question, How Old Is Amp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Another Form of Usefulness.

Education is a great thing" remarked
the serious man.
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax;
some of us rich men wouldn't know what
to do with our money if it weren't for
the colleges"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

That report about George Washington
lodging his taxes comes too late to war
rant any Effort to put him in the unde-
sirable citizen class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

The wave of prohibition in the southern
states opens up the way for almost any
kind of political prophecy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Known How II Ia

From the Detroit News.
Fairbanks can now understand how
Blaine felt when a lot OF preachers got
mixed UP In politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
SHOOTING STARS.
The Courageous Backer.

who plays the part of the hero in your
new drama?"
And the author, whose mind. was else
where. replied:
1.-THE man who is putting up the
money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Judge Parker has some interesting
ideas. but Is still lacking In the instinct
for going after a topic before it gets
cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

After all, the word 'milksop'' is an i'm
provement on "mollycoddle." 1t doesn't
take so long to say 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
$l.o5 each.
New Japamese Gongss

We have just received a large importa-
ton of choice quality Japanese Dinner
Gongs. which come in strings Of 3 to I
Gongs in graded sizes, and arranged so as
to give musical tones when properly
struck. The new designs are unusually
attractive and the prices very moderate,
varying from s1.0O for the smallest set Of
3 to $50 for the largest set of T.
We call especial attention to the set we
are offering at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Question of the hour: How soon is bear
meat going to be cheap enough to affect
the cost of beef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

The Japanese have discreetly refrained
from allowing the cockta to play a con-
spicuous part in the hanquats to Mr.. Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Econonny.

Cant you get your husband to practice
economy
81 don't like to mention the word" an
swered young Mrs. Torkins. When he Is
saving up for the races Charley thinks
OF nothing but economy. He isn't content
with practieing it. He wants to give les
sons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
$I.25.
New .Uardimiereso

Our Jardiniere Department is replete
with Jardinieres in a great variety of
sizes. shapes. designs and colorings. We
have never shown such rich assortment
to select from They range in price from
25c to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Lunch Boxes and Baskets
For school use. In variety of sizes and
Gas, Electric
And Oil Hammsa

New patterns are now displayed for the
first time. Practical and effective ideas in
lighting devices at most reasonable cost.
Electric Portables, from. ......... $2oo up
Gas Portables. from. 75c up
OIL Lamps, from. .................. I5c up
Glass Shades. in a variety Of ef- oro,o
fects, each, from. ....................S ~ uP
Nantes, rings. burners, wicks, tubing
and all appurtenanceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
The Boston and Maine.


Gov. Floyd of New Hampshire declares
his state Is the best governed in the
Union and the Boston and Maine railroad
bushes with pleasure.