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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Rainmakin1.

Perhaps If Prof. Carl Myers of Frank
fort, N. Y. hurries with his explosive gas
bags he may be able to lombard the
clouds in the Adirondacks in time to bring
rain on his own account. He has a splen-
did opportunity to demonstrate as a me-
neurological wizard. If he can drench
out the forest fires in the New York
mountains he will save millions Of dollars
In values and put an end to a situation
that Is seriously menacing the prosperity
OF the country. But he must hustle to
get his apparatus in shape and to pull
off his explosions before nature antici-
pates him and brings rain on her own ac-
count Four years ago he was engaged
to bang a rainfall out of the skies on q
private Adirondack preserve and had
everything ready to send up his detona-
tors when. ten minutes before the time he
had fixed for the first smash. a rainfall
began which. lasting two weeks, effec-
tually quenched the forest fires then rag
ing.
Myers proposes to send to q height Of
from 1000 to ]. 200 feet balloons of a diam
eter Of twenty-five feet filled with two
gases which In union will form a highly
explosive compound. At the right dis
lance from the earth these balloons will
be exploded by means Of an electric
spark, causing q conclusion which the
professor" anticipates will quickly induce
precipitation. This is the principle upon
which all rain experiments have been con-
Quoted In the past. It will be remembered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23


that the Department of Agriculture un-
dertook something of the kind some years
ago. but without sufficient success to war
rant it in advising the farmers specih-
cally in the home manufacture of rain.
large sum Of money was spent in the ex-
periments and little was accomplished.
Still 1t is believed by scientists that the
thing Is possible. It has always been Oh
served that heavy rains are likely to fall
after battles; the belief being that the
constant explosion of guns and shells has
caused the formation Of clouds In the
Austrian Tyrol the vine growers have for
years used explosives for different pur-
pose. When hailstorm threatens they
fire Off cone-shaped mortars pointing
vertically, and it is believed that by this
means they prevent the bombardment OF
their vines with ice from the skies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Demonstration of
"Elcaya" Specialties.

S0oNN E are demonstrating
HNI| in Perfumery De-
WNk partment the eel
Nv caya" Toilet Prepa-
rations, including Creme Elcaya,
Cerat Elcaya, Savon Elcaya,
Poudre Elcaya and Elcaya Witch
Hazel Cream.
"Elcaya" is a tree noted for its
perfume. The fresh buds and
leaves of the Elcaya tree have a
most fragrant and agreeable odor,
at once refreshing and invigorat-
ing. A paste made from the fresh
leaves possesses the Characters
tic odor of the tree and is used
for beautifying the skin and de-
veloping retarded tissues.
In the Elcaya Preparations the
leaves are scientifically COM
pounded with other pure cos
metics, rendering them truly
beneficial.
Main door. q St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Young Mems, Boys and Children's
Autumn and Winter Clothes

@HE styles designed especially boys, children
young and appropriate for the ages for which they
~ intended.
The fabrics carefully tested for color and durability
Smart patterns and coorng worsted woolens chevo
The tailoring throughout Handsome
strongly sewed resist the boy life
and both exceptional and lasting Skllful
sgners provide the first tested and durable fabrics
the other.
Complete assortments for all ages up years.
Mems Suits upo-date styles, made of all
wool materials plain colors and fancy mixtures including
fashionable shadow Coats hapey and we'll
petop with without cuffs Sizes
co. or 32 to 36 inch chest
$1,000 to $500 each.
Especially good values ait $3.50 and $500.
BOYS Twopiece Suits with knickerbocke
plain derby coats others Norfolk STYLE with
blues and browns fancy mixtures cevots
unfinished worsteds; sizes S to II.
N''''~' $500 to $l5.0o each.
Excellent values $780, $o25 and $75omany having
pairs of trousers.
Sailor Blouse Russian Blouse Suits boys
plain coors fancy effects handsomely trimmed with coored
bads enboderies Also Peter Thompson Suits
worsteds; sizes "a to II.
$500 to $1,000 each.
Specially good values at 500 and 5000.
BOYS New Overcoats Refers effects and
uptodate Styles including plain blues and grays and rich
fancy Handsome well made and well finished
Refers sizes 2 to Boys Overcoats H. Youths
Cvercoats, sizes 10 to 20.
S3.95 to $3.50 each.
Also a complete lime of Raincoats, i'm the latest
effects, and for all ages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

zer was making it warm daily for Mr..
Bryan, describing him as party wrecker
and a milestone around the neck of the
democracy. Today Mr. Pulitzer is. in a
way. supporting Mr. Bryan, milestone
and all. There has been no change In
the Nebraskan. He still drives that old
prairie schooner" with its canvas sides
displaying the map showing everything
republican but the solid south.
Only little more than six months ago
Henry Watterson had his thirteen-inch
.artillery shotted for Mr. Bryan, and
poured fire into him after his old-time
manner of serving the guns. And MIR.
Bryan. from his intrenchments. replied
with his best ammunition. Today Mr..
Watterson has his artillery trained upon
those who are using his former argu-
ments against Mr.. Bryan, and Mr.. Bryan
salutes Mr.. Watterson as one of his
waves over both.
Three months ago Herman Ridder left
New York for Denver resolved to stop at
Lincoln en- route and tell Mr.. Bryan
frankly that the Nebraskan should give
place at the convention for some man
who could be elected. He had no candi-
date. but feeling convinced that Mr..
Bryan could not win at the polls thought
1t his duty to the party to free his mind
to the ambitious obstructionist He
stopped at Lincoln, but instead of con-
verting Mr.. Bryan to his view, he sur
rendered to Mr.. Bryan's view. and went
on to Denver Bryan convert Today he
Is Mr.. Bryans campaign treasurer,
handling the coin coming in to aid in
Mr.. Bryan's election. and expressing the
opinion that Mr.. Bryan will be elected
Times change, and men with them.
Particularly is this so in politics. Never
was truer thing said than that politics
makes strange bedfellows. When one
surveys the national field and the differ
ent local fields today. and notes the
changes that only few months have
produced in dissolving old alliances and
erecting new ones. he finds 1t difficult
to credit what is spread as a fact before
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Infants and Children's
Coats and Caps.
mN TACTICAL garments fol
HIM fall wear, in neat and at
InN tractive styles, and al
ILL reasonably priced:

Infants Tucked China Silk Caps.
close-ntting, finished with ruche and eoc
Infants Corded Silk Caps. close-htting. trim
med with two ribbon rosetteS and finished 1ec
with footing and ribbon ties. Each...... ~
Infants' Dotted China Silk Caps. close fitting,
trimmed with double ruche Of footing and
silk braid and finished with ribbon ties. Sr "a
Children's Bearskin Coats In white. red and
brown; made double breasted with turnover col
s sat- ano Each Each i.n.o . oo
Children's Eiderdown Coats with hood and
belt; trimmed with narrow SILK braid and
pearl buttons: lined throughout with Sc ~
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Injunctions and Legislation.

In his letter to Senator Knox the Pres
ident has invested the so-called injunction
issue with new meaning and Importance.
1t comes late in the campaign-at the
eleventh hour-but it should serve the re-
publicans a good turn, for it goes to
; the very root of the matter involved in
the support of Mr.. Bryan by Mr.. Com
pers.
The President is safe in his assertion
that the anti-injunction plank in the Den
yer platform is in itself vague and of
doubtful value. 1t may mean something
or nothing. A spellbinder soliciting the
votes of union laborers for Mr.. Bryan
may upon his own responsibility explain
it as the last and only thing necessary
to the complete achievement OF union
labor's desires lawyer speaking upon
the responsibility of reading and knowl-
edge will say-as the President has said
that 1t is worthless except as promising
certain legislation, and that such legisla-
ton IL enacted would be declared uncon-
sttutional by the Supreme Court.
The question is, therefore. has such leg
islation been promised? Do Mr.. Bryan
and Mr.. Gompers understand each other
as to details? If elected President will
Mr.. Bryan use the great influence of that
office toward securing such enactments
as Mr. Gompers has publicly confessed
he desires in the interests of organized
labor?
Mr. Gompers has left nothing in doubt
SO far as his attitude is concerned. He
has expressed his purpose and wishes in
the clearest terms. He wants legislation
which, as the President puts 1t, will le-
galize the black list and the secondary
boycott, and enable him and those who
hold with him to enforce demands on
third parties-merchants and others who
may have had no part or lot in contrO-
versies between employers and employees
terminating in strikes. 1t was such a
proposal in substance that Mr.. Cannon
as Speaker of the House rejected, and
thereby incurred the hostility of Mr..
Gompers.
The black list and the boycott are ugly
weapons. un-American in the opinion of
some of the ablest leaders of labor, who
see that If legalized for one side they may
be for the other. and that battles fought
without restraint with such weapons
might become destructive Of the best in
terests of the people in general
But such legislation. the President holds,
could not stand. The Supreme Court
matters to a most embarrassing shape.
Long agitation brought to the ground in
that fashion would tip afresh the arrows
aimed at the bench. Too much already
has been said against the courts, and
with the most extreme of the utterances
Mr.. Gompers is associated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Secretary Metcalf should, by a plain
statement of the case, set at res; all
fear on the part of the business men and
mechanics of this city regarding the pos
sibility of reduction Of work at the
navy yard by transferring to private steel
plants some of the guns now in course of
construction here. 1t has always been
understood to be the policy of the gov
eminent to develop the naval gun foundry
In this city to a capacity equal to all the
needs of the navy. Additions have been
made to the plant from time to time
which have appeared to meet all require
ments The fact that few months ago
many OF the workmen at the navy yard
were laid OF owing to lack of work for
them may be accepted as proof that this
establishment is today more than equal
to the requirements of the government To
yield to the request Of the steel manu-
facturers for transfer Of work would be
5usti1able in no view of the case
This matter is to be regarded prima-
rily from the point of the governments
interests, which. however. march with
those of the District. 1t is to the ad-
vantage Of the government to develop
here community of expert steel workers
upon whom it can call at any time for the
skilled labor necessary at the gun foun-
dry. To the extent that these men be-
come permanent residents of Washing
ton they more fully meet the requirements
of the great machine shop at the navy
yard. Indeed, it Is believed that the
efficiency Of this foundry, which is noted
throughout the world. is largely due to
the permanence of the force manning it.
1t may be that the government desires
to encourage the private steel manufac-
turers to maintain their plants at high
efficiency in order to utilize them in case
OF emergency, but this cannot be done
by taking away from the work here
without weakening the local institution
If the present proposal is acceded to In
any degree. there will be inevitably some
shifting of the machinists, perhaps to the
favored points, perhaps to other places,
and not all of them will return to Wash
ington when the gun foundry is restored
to full capacity. The government will in
evitably lose by the transaction.
This is putting the case on its highest
possible plane Of consideration, that of the
governments welfare. Locally. the propo-
sition is to be resisted by every means
dValIaDle IL StrlKeS AT the prosperity
of the District. The men who have been
brought here or trained here for the gun
foundry work form a valuable part of the
capitals population. They are indus
trious intelligent. prosperous people. and
anything that affects their we'll being has
bad influence upon the business COM
munity. 1t is to be hoped that the rep
reservations of the citizens who assembled
the other night to consider this question
will have convincing weight with the off,
Gals of the government and that instead
of contemplating transfers of work from
this plant to others, the Secretary of the
Navy will move vigorously in the direc-
ton of the further enlargement of the
Washington gun foundry, to the end that
there may be no possible need in the fu-
ture of reliance upon private mills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Silence the Useless Noise !!

From the New York Herald.
1t is the duty, and it is within the
power, of the aldermen to enact a safe
and sane, a fair and square. ordinance
that shall relieve this city of the intoler-
able and needless noises which af1ict 1t
by day and by night. For years there has
been a constant protest against the bed
lam New York has become. and an in
sistence that the aldermen can. should and
must put stop to the nerve-racking.
brain-wearing conditions. 1t is not a
matter of class nor Of section. ALI condi-
lions Of men and women. the poor as well
as the rich, are represented in the prac-
tically universal outcry that has been
raised; from the tenement district as well
as the more pretentious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Ex-senator Blair's Statement.

In another part Of The Star today ap-
pears a statement by ex-senator Henry
w. Blair of New Hampshire on the
subject of the status of the people of
the District which should be read
thoughtfully by every citizen Of Wash
ington.. While q member Of the upper
house Mr.. Blair paid close attention to
the Districts needs and ably assisted In
Its development as a model municipality.
Convinced Of the anomaly and injustice
of the continued exclusion of the Ameri-
cans of the District from representation
in Congress and the electoral college, he
proposed in 1888 constitutional amend
ment to cure the defect, and urged its
adoption in able speeches. Since his re-
tirement from official life he has made
this city his home and has never tagged
in his interest in its welfare. He is thus
well equipped for a contribution to the
discussion. and his statement possesses
in consequence an exceptional value.
1t is significant that Mr.. Blair advo-
Gates no particular form of local gov
eminent for the District. holding that the
main purpose is to secure national repre-
sentation. Regarding the various propo-
sitions for change in the process OF
District administration he says:
Il do not think any change Is worth
the powder necessary to blow up the ex-
listing state of things which does not &c
to the bottom of the difficulty and confer
upon the citizens of the District of Co
lumbia their equal share of sovereignty
as American citizens, including the exer.
else of the right to vote. not alone in Their
municipal and local concerns. but also In
the choice of the national legislative and
executive power, thus giving to the people
of this District full participation in the
workings of the government by which
they are controlled
This states the case fully, In terms t.
appeal to all pubiic-spirited washing.
tonians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Inadequate Supply.

MY mind is in confusion
And my lot is very sad:
What one man says is very good
Another says is bad.
One speaker shows a hero
Who is fine as he can be,
And then another comes along
And proves that he's N. G.
I formulate program
For next election day,
And then some speaker tells me
Should vote the other way.
I'm open to suggestion.
AS I have been Of yore;
But to express my feelings
Should have two votes or more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
THE STAR mas q regular and perma-
nens Family Circulation mnch more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. A. Q News
and Advertising Medium IL has no
competitor.

eFIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO THE
STAR should not be addressed 70 any
individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to TIE STAR, or to the Editorial
o. Business Department, according TO
senor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Brvan's Editorial Value.

The proprietor of Denver paper says
that some months ago he offered Mr..
Bryan the editorship at salary of
$4,000, that the offer was refused and
that It will be renewed If the democratic
candidate is defeated In November. But
why should Mr.. Bryan accept such q
proposition when his own paper is making
$4,000 q year?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

In the present prejudice against any in
reference In politics by wealth a cam
paign treasurer can derive especial soiac<
from the reflection that poverty Is nj
disgrace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Pure Food
Department.

Colonial Pasteurized Butter, received direct
chandop Olive OIL imported from Bosde g :.
enew pack Pure Fruit and sugar
JAMS 5ar 2S ss, soze s,,.. ic 90
Queen and stuifed Dives Dive bottle. .ioc to Sc
Choice Layer Or Whole Figs, lb...... .Isc
Fancy Evaporated Apricots. ID. &c
New Crop Pure Maple Sap Syrup. pint. pc;
aq PURE Strained Honey bottle. .ioc and 5: Sc
Choice Eating Apples; basket :;;:: 9oc to 4oc
'V Choice Windsor Grape Fruit each 7c to isc
California Tokay Grapes. ID. l0c
Cape Cod Black Cranberries quart. . l2c
Daney's Non-slcoholic carbonafed Apple Juice.
c Tryphosa and Imperial Table Jelly. wine e and
fruit Biaad ee srom. and
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Bufnha%s Highly Concentrate Clam b sog L
'' QUAKER Oats CO.'S Corn and Wheat Fakes ss
peoa9 Quaker wheat Berries, peis, 7c; dozen Se
Whole Wheat Flour. lb., DC; 25 lbs. -. .$I.OO
Nabob Prepared Pancake Flour. pckg. -. Zoe
Helms Baked Beans. can. :. loo. i5c and soc
New York Fun Cream Cheese. mild. h.. aSe
'D :TRslisman;' Pure Georges Goldfish, boneiess
III Pure Cider vinegar. full strength and ii1s
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Curtice Bros BLUE Label Catsup. large bot
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Fifth door. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Perhaps the mikado's dignified seclu-
sion has happily prevented him from
hearing anything about Capt. Hobson's
apprehensions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

The usual fears are entertained that
Tammany's conscience would permit it
to sacrifice the national democracy for
the sake of saving the local ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Politics and Sport.

What though our cherished prospects go
astray,
Ere long once more we'll have the foot
ball game;
Though disappointed on election day,
We can keep up the cheering, just the
Samei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Mr.. Reosevelt's recent letter displays a
cool, concise logic worthy OF a mind
Trained in the law. 1t Is such letter as
might have been written by Mr.. p. Z.
Knox to himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

1t is not too early to predict that the
Outlook will favor Taft as the presiden-
tial candidate in 1912
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

1t would be a disappointment to find
that Mr.. Grosvenor has given up CAM
paign prophecy and is content to drift
into the I-told-you-so class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Nothing has been shown to indicate
that 1t was Richard Croker's 1000 Bryan
contribution that prejudiced King Ed
ward against American wealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Abruzzi displays a manful and credit
able determination to keep out Of politics
as far as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Samuel Gompers not only believes there
| is going to be landslide, but strongly
suspects that he Is the man who started
| II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Encouraging.

Rrom the Boston Herald.
The idle cars continue to decrease in
numbers. One of these fine mornings we
shall wake up and read about q shortage
of TRANSPORTATION facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
The Silent Vote.
From the Indianapo

From the Indianapolis News.
What principally disturbs the sleep OF
the managers. however. is the distressing
noise made by the silent vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

The night rider question in Tennessee
has become far more important than any
political issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Hisgen has asked Bryan some questions,
thereby manifesting a disposition to get
into the campaign personally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
American Dollars.

From the HOUSTON P06t
One writer calculates that Americans
this year have spent 81 $1,000 In London.
That's a pretty substantial reason for
"Hands Across the Sea"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
HiRher Power.
R,chmond Times.DisDatrh.

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Hardly any power Is 80 exalted that it
does not bend the knees to a higher one.
Where there's q czar there's usually q
czarina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

A week from Wednesday the explans
lions will be due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
Barred

Barred.
$50 you are never going into politics?'
Never"
"Why not?'
For two reasons. I'm not rich enough
now to give the time to it. And when ]
am rich enough IN inevitably be under
suspicion of doing business with some
trust"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

Tom L. Johnson is doubtless convinced
that municipalities are ungrateful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23

"Riches." said Uncle Eben. 'is greatly
to be desired. But riches hab wings an
jes' look at de accidents dat happens to
some O. deshere flynn machines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-23
WOrmen's Practical
Outing Flannel Garment.

~ EVERAL items in Outing
~ TomssLe es ~nst pss tG'
coats, Dressing Sacques,
Kimonos. New goods, new styles,
new designs. Warm and COM
Portable. Slightly and very ap-
propriate for this season of the
year.
Also Bath Robes, of eiderdown
and blanket cloth, in large va
riety.
WOmen's Outing Flannel Gowns. in gray
pink and light blue striped effects; high roc
neck and long sleeves. Each. CO~
Women's White Outing Flannel Gowns, high
neck. long sleeves: made full and long and nm
with embroidered pink blue scaIloped CT m
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Women's Outing Flannel Short Petticoats. in
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Women's Outing Flannel Dressing Sacques
styles. colors and trimmings. Each. @I.OO
Women's Heavy Outing Flannel kimonos, in
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with viii wide plain color borders Each $I.5o
Women's Eiderdown Bath Robes. in gray. red,
light blue and pink, with crocheted S3 IN
edge: finished with heavy cord. Each. Po'oo
womens Heavy Blanket .e Cloth. Cloth Bath sa Robes
ished with rich borders and satin Go IN
bands Each .................. w.
Third floor. Eleventh st.