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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Smokeless Motors.

The tunnel should be lighted and cleo
trio motors installed. In the news col
umns of The Star it has been said that
at the next session of Congress an effort
will be made by the District Commission
ers to obtain legislation compelling the
railroads using the Union station in
Washington to employ smokeless motors
for their trains and to require the Wash
ington Terminal Company to light the
tunnel. Success should reward the eff
fort.
Accidents have shown the need for this
Improvement. The accident at the mouth
of the tunnel last December would not
have occurred had the tunnel been lighted.
The investigation revealed the fact that
smoke and darkness prevented the train
men knowing which track they were or.
Directly after the investigation into this
mishap there was talk of having the
terminal company improve the tunnel
along the lines indicated but nothing
more came of IL. The recent fatal acct
dent where woman fell from train
and was mortally injured has again
called attention to tunnel conditions
though it does not appear that this ac-
cident due primarily to the fact tina,
the tunnel was dark.
Chicago has issue with the steam
railroads entering that city over the elm
ination of smoke in the railroad terminals
The RecordH Herald discussing the situa-
ton, says:
Zone of the first announcements of the
present city administration was that cleo
trification of the railroad terminals would
be energeticalIy promoted the only eff.
fective and permanent remedy for the
smoke evil. SO far as the locomotives az
contributors thereto are concerned. The
MAYOR and some members of his cabinet
visited New York to study the electrical
equipment of the New York Central anC
returned with decided and confident opin
ions as to the feasibility of the proposed
remedy. The railroad managers. however
treated the whole affair lightly, as some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Special Values inn
Pure Food Dept.

%n LOT of Curtice Bros.
LN Blue Label" Catsup;
Nv large-size bottles.
Special price, I7c bottle.
3 bottles for soc.
A lot of Centennial" Sifted
Peas; fine quality and flavor.
Ioc can. Value, nc.
Is cases Quaker Corn Flakes
an excellent breakfast dish.
Sc pckg. ooc dozen.
Value, Ioc pckg.
Pure Cider Vinegar. put up in
one-gallon jugs; full strength and
fine quality.
Special price, .55c gallon
Ioc rebate for return of Jug
Fifth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
The tuberculosis Congress.

Washington is soon to entertain nota-
BILE assembly-the international congress
on tuberculosis, which will be IN session
here from September p to OCTOBER Il
Remarkable progress has been mace III
mans understanding of tuberculosis, ahu'
as a consequence, of ways OF COMBATING
it. In good part this has been due 10
the concentration of thought and easy
communication of ideas made possible by
organizations of experts enlisted In the
war against the consumption scourge.
Washington as host of this distin-
guished assembly must sustain its repu-
tation for broad mindedness and hospl-
tally. 1t Is distressing. though happily
it is learned in time for correction, that
the entertainment fund is short. The
local committees on entertainment and
finance properly expect that Washing
tonians shall give to the congress a re-
ception befitting its Importance and be-
coming the good name of the city.
At the meeting of the finance commit
tee yesterday DR.. Charles w. Richardson
said that the fund obtained by the COM
mittee is not large enough to carry out
the proposed program for the entertain
ment of the visitors, even though the
program is very simple one. Less than
one week intervenes between this date
and the date set for the opening of the
congress-
Mr.. Charles J. Bell, treasurer of the
fund for the entertainment of the dele
gates, announced that the sum of 81 ,S35
has been received and that $1,000 more
will be needed to carry out the enter
tainment plans.
1t is believed that the coming congress
will mark the beginning of a concerted
campaign by city and state governments
against consumption. The medical men
ed the way, and it now rests very largely
on the laymen to carry on the fight till
one Of the greatest, If not the greatest
germ enemy of the human race shall be
driven from the world. 1t is encouraging
10 look back a few years at the progress
| made in the control of disease. In the
light of experience men are warranted
in the hope that in a generation or so
consumption will be rare is smallpox
cholera, yellow fever and other maladies
that plagued the race not many years
ago.
At other sessions OF the international
congress on tuberculosis announcements
have been made of discoveries of great
value in controlling the disease. The hope
is felt that at the coming session in
Washington some great discovery may
be announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
People the Real Boss.

From the New York Sun.
History may as we'll be put straight now
as later. Gov. Hughes was not renominat-
ed by the Intervention of President RoOse-
welt by Mr.. Roosevelts influence, per-
sonal or official He was not renOminated
by the submission of Herbert Parsons
and some of the other bosslets to the
Presidents wishes. He was not renomi-
mated by anything the Secretary of State
of the United States said or did at Sara
toga. He was not even renominated by
the suspicious hostility and acceleratinS
resistance of Tim Woodruff and William
Barnes. il. All of these things were re-
suits and incidents, not causes. They
We're results and incidents of Gov.
Hughes strength with the people. recent
ly manifested in ways unmiStakable to
the perceptions of the shrewder of the
machine politicians, but ignored or mis-
interpreted by the more obtuse and fat
witted. This triumph of unorganiZed pub
lie sentiment over all the elements and
factors usually decisive in a political
convention is marvellous. The nominal
ton is dictated by a boss. but for once
the boss debating the nomination is the
boss intended and indicated by the spirit
of our political institutions-the people.
There never was anything quite like it
before MAY there be much that re-
sembles it hereafter!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

see only BRYAN in the cracker common
wealth And they see him there today.
Georgia is always regular. Nothing could
turn her from the Denver nominees. Lit
tie Joe Browns may come and Hoke
Smiths may go. but democracy goes on
without interruption.
AS compliment Mr.. kern's visit to
the south will be deserved. But in poll
ties compliments. while magnificent, are
not always war. Mr.. kern's time Is
limited and all of his visits should bring
in something substantial He should be
distributed through the debatable states,
armed with his best speeches, and In
structed to play upon the voters in every
agreeable. vote-getting way. Time spent
in territory already clinched for the ticket
will be time wasted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Sewing Machines.

~ EWING Machines in the
N<N latest improved designs
~ and handsome woodwork,
and all ball-bearing. Made
by the most reliable manufacturers
and up-to-date in every particular.
They are easy to treadle, practical
~ noiseless and self-adjusting.
Each machine is complete with a
full set OF the most up-to-date
nickeled steel attachments and I'M
reservedly guaranteed for ten
years.
$500 to $4,000 each.
Hand Machines, $Io.5o each.
Necessary instructions given at
the department.
Satisfactory arrangements can
be made at the department for par
tial payments.
Special attention is called to the
Griest Self=slnortenir1g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
A SPECIAL OFFER,
Harper's Weekly for
20 Weeks for ST. 90.

%n MOST attractive and ex-
lMl ceptional offer for linn
NV tied time. From now I'M
til September 80 we will
receive subscriptions for Har-
per's Weekly (for 20 weeks) at
exactly half price.
Harper's Weekly has recently
been greatly enlarged. 1t has
more and larger pictures and car
toons, more stories, two pages of
humor, and is altogether better
than ever i'll its history.
During a Presidential Campaign
Harper's Weekly is always inn
mensely interesting-more so than
ever this year.
Send for the twenty weeks sub
scription without delay. This Of
fer will be withdrawn on Septem-
Der 80.
Sl.W for 20 Weeks.
Book Dept, Main floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Belt Coupler.

A remedy for loose machine belts
simple little device that requires but
a moment to adjust. and which saves a
lot of worry and trouble. In word. az
means of coupling the ends of the belt and
of constantly maintaining the proper belt
tension 1t Is perfect and leaves nothing to
be desired; and next to oil. it is the most
important factor I'm solving the problem
of the light-running machine 1t also
strengthens and perfects the machine at
its weakest and most important point
Price, 35c each.
a. ef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Too MANY Tips.

Too Many TIPS.
$50 you're looking for work again"
''Yessah,'' answered MI. Erastus Pink
ley.
Il thought you had job with a tailor"
"Yessah. 1 thought 1 was gwineter
make my fortune out o dat job. De tailor
would stan customer up an take out
tape measure an begin to call out num-
bers.''
"Of course"
Il followed i'm as long as I could.
But, deed, boss, my salary warn't big
enough to play all dem policy gigs!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Solid Mahogany Armchairs. full up
holstered leather seat: suitable for library.
SI2.oo. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany Turkish Chairs, upholstered
in best leather; large size.
$27.5o. Value, $500.
3-piece Parlor Suites, upholstered in silk
material.
1875. Value, 5000.
Solid Mahogany Buffets, Sheraton de-
sign, Berkey & Gay make.
$63.75. Value, $4,000.
Large Old Oak Bullets, Sheraton design,
Berkey & Gay make.
10000. Value, $1,000.
CHARTERED Oak Dining Tables, pedestal
base, claw feet.
$3.50. Value, $3.50.
Mahogany Library Tables, oval top. dull
finish.
$23.75. Value, $1,000.
Box Couches. fitted with best springs:
dustproof bottom.
$II.65. Value, $I4.oo.
Box Couches, fitted with best springs;
cedar-lined dustproof bottom.
$I4.5o. Value, $17.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Competition for Talent.

what we need to beat the corpora
tions," said the reformer, lis strong,
brainy men who can be depended on in
every emergency
YES answered Senator Sorghum: 'but
every time such man is discovered some
corporation is sure to want him on it's
pay roll at fabulous salary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Sc STAR has q regular and perma-
lent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington datl1es. A. . News
and Advertising Medium II has no
competitor.

Gin order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAB. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according 30
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

A London publication criticises the way
Americans enter fashionable hotels. The
interviews Americans have with the hotel
cashiers on leaving are, of course, all
right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
COMPACT Facilities.

"Why do you favor a highly centralized
form of government"
Because" answered Senator Sorghum.
cts more convenient
But think of Rome.'
That's just the point. Those old Ro-
man orators got up into the Forum, made
speech and went home to dinner salts
fled that they had reached their constit-
uents. They didn't have to struggle with
mileage books and sleeping car berths.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

weathered Oak Dining Room Chalrs'
cane seat.
$500. Value, $500.
Reception or Bedroom Chairs and Rock
ers to match. rush seat.
$3.o5. Value, $1,000.
Large Solid Walnut Armchairs, box seat.
S3.95. Value, $3.50.
Mahogany Desk Chairs. neat design.
5000. Value, $1,000.
Solid Mahogany Bedroom Chairs. colo
NAL design.
$500. Value, $1,000.
Solid Mahogany Hall or Library Chairs.
$500. Value, $500.
Hall Chairs. leather seat and arms;
hand-carved back.
$3.50. Value, $500.
Solid Mahogany Hall Chairs. leather
seat and back; fine shand carving.
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak Armchairs. full uphol
stored leather seat; suitable for hall or
library.
$1,000. Value, $3.50.
Sixth door, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Fine Paper Hanging,
Frescoing and Interior Painting,
Relief Work. Etc.

We also thoroughly prepared for designing and making
Fine Draperes and anggs Fine Furniture Fur
rsng and Laying Fine Carpets and Rugs Rensng Floors
Furniture Laying Hardwood Floors Making and Hanging Win
dow Shades and Lace Curtains We shall strictly adhere
lowest prices
NOTEThis branch of business under the personal
pervision of Mr. McC who experience
this class planned the decorations of of the
finest homes the city He will be pleased consult with
patrons regarding any class Of Interior Decorations.
We showing complete line of Readynlade Win
dow Shades regular stock Shades made of the
color Opaque CLOTH good spring rollers all
able colo 25c EACH Shades made of Holland CLOTH mounted
good spring rollers the desirable colors, CSC
Fourth or.G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Bower Bills Suspicion.

De way dey keeps spielin' on Bryan an
Taft
Is gittin' me bruised, though at foist I
just laughed.
You'd t'ink dat dis Bryan had been put
across
At a hundred to one. He amt even a
boss,
An Taft, from de pictures he gifts in de
press
You'd t'ink was a star in base ball-noth-
in less!
Dey never got into de ring wit de mits;
Dey never sung songs nor made vaude-
vile hits.
Say Amt it some kind of a government
graft,
Dis free advertiser fur Bryan and Taft?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Candid Retrospection.

wise me to keep a diary"
by all MEANS answered Miss Cay
enne. Its good discipline. and yet sooth.
ing to self esteem. There's nothing like
diary to convince you that you aren't
near as silly this year as you were last"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Mr.. Taft is fifty-one years old today.
And his record shows that in spite Of his
reputation for personal geniality, he has
not wasted any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

An inventor claims that he has a ma
chine that will enable people to hear fish
talk. After Stuyvesant F'ish's demonstra-
ton Hartman will refuse to subscribe
TO any stock in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

George B. Cox OF Cincinnati may not
like some of the features of current poll
tics But he does not quite see why that
should lead him to re ire from business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Another.

The leaves all turn, to fairy gold.
Whose brightness swiftly will forsake
The scene as skies grow black and cold
It's just another nature fake!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Oklahoma is not criticising Mr.. Bryan
for assuming something of a my policy"
attitude toward government guaranty of
bank deposits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Washington's place in second division of
the base ball schedule does not promote
any overconfidence on the part of clubs
that are compelled to meet it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Mr.. Clifford Pinchot has been absent
from the city-possibly engaged in putting
out forest fires in Wisconsin and Min
neSOta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

If Gov. Fort will be patient and let the
climate do it's work, perhaps Atlantic
City will quiet down on its own account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

1t must be admitted that the prohibition
party managed to put its platform into
far more terse and convenient form than
those of the larger parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Very Steady.

From the New York World.
Maine seems to have lost the habit Of
going ''hell-bent" for anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

The young Turks must impress the sui
tan as having strain of bantam rooster
in them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

A photograph has been taken of Mr..
Hartman at leisure. 1t must have been
a snapshot with an exceedingly swift ex-
posure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Hearst Initiated.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
In starting an Ananias club Mr.. Bryan
has taken one idea from Mr.. Roosevelt
anyhow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

France is hearty in applause of the
Wright brothers in spite of a suspicion
that America kept the best airship for It
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Cruel Fashion,
From the Toledo Blade.

From Inc TOltuO bIdue
Small hats are said to be in fashion
now that we have just begun to know
how to dodge the big ones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Kern in the South.

Already people are wondering what the
1909 model of airships will be like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
New Department of
Interior Decorations.

em7N CONNECTION with Upholstery and Drapery Depart
Ill have added complete line of the best Foreign
LII and Domestic Wall Papers, thoroughly equipped
rscass all orders for interior deco
rations including
Fine Paper Hanging,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Special Values i'm
White Goods.

~ LOT of Lawns and Main
lMl socks, in plaids and
Ak checked effects, suitable
for school aprons, etc.
Special prices, 121ac and I5c yard.
1000 yards 27-inch Mercerized
Cheviot Waistings; heavy weight ;
good quality.
15c yard. Value, 4oc.
A lot of Mercerized White Fig
ured Poplin Waistings; attractive
patterns excellent quality.
25c a yard. Value, 4oc.
Second door, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Wake Up.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
If China wants constitution she should
stop lying in bed smoking opium pills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Our Annual September
Sale of Furniture

OIL q IGGRADE Furniture perfect every detail artistic
Il design, superior in materials and workmanship
Ou y rs to so Per Cent Less Than Regular Prices,
be degaded in this day of expensive furnish
Furniture that cheap made and of inferior materials
price economical it must be
placed simply endues salts
Now goods that offer the products of the best
and to their standard Of excellence
and a. WELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16

Of especial interest to wornel
young ladies preparing for collee
The following are among til
Womens Messaline Silk Waists, with
handmade yoke and long sleeves; white
silver blue and black.
$5.75 each.
Womens Taffeta Silk Waists. in pretty
brown-and-b plaids, trimmed with satin
and gilt buttons.
5000 each.
Women's Net Waists, white with large
dark blue or green embroidered dots; Irish
crochet lace Jokes and collars; long NOUS
quetaire sleeves.
$3.50 each.
Third floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Sale of School Supplies and Appare
4 until $50 pm.

lumber of new fall styles in Wom-
ses, as they are now termed. They
from anything heretofore shown.
pretty. They consist mainly of
nd other rich silks, and show the
tnings. Some very elegant effects
l planning autumn wardrobes and
e.
e prettiest:
Womens Chiffon Taffeta Silk Waists. in
twO-toned gray effects. with black satin
stripes: trimmed with satin and cut steel
buttons.
$8.75 each.
Women's Tucked Net Waists, in brown.
dark blue and black, trimmed with satin
binding and finished with tie; long sleeves.
$1,000 each.
Women's Handsome White Messaline
Satin Waists. with yoke and cuffs Of
mechlin lace and fine tucks: long sleeves.
$1,000 each.
Daily picayune., 1908-09-14
cense and Amendment 10.

cense and Amendment 10.
 Parker Sullivan will not teach at Pine Grove but leaves for Dunklin. Okla, to take charge of the Dry Goods store of Sam Jones. formerly of this place.
 MT. Pat McGrory has a posit ion as superintendent of a rail- road in Texas and will leaue soon to take charge.
 Mn rain here yet!
 The death of little Miss Myr- tie Landers Saturday was very sad. She was sick only three days and was such a bright, pret- ty child. Her bright face will be missed from her desk this morning. She was the only daughter.
Daily picayune., 1908-09-14
EMMETT.
Ali Galloway leaves today fo a prospectory trip to Texas.

Ali Galloway leaves today for a prospectory trip to Texas.
 Mrs. Dora Clark and daughter of Bierne left Sunday morning for home after a weeks visit here. Mrs. Clark has not been here since she left, a bride. twenty years ago.
 School opened this morning. Mir. Crump came in some days ago and is boarding with Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Hartsfeld came in Saturday evening. MT. Cal houn has been busy getting things in order. We expect all the ladies to be present at the opening and the men to vote for Amendment 9 and against li-
Daily picayune., 1908-09-14
ELECTION PROMISES
 TO BE A QUIET ONE
Over the State and License the Only Im-
 p0rtant Feature.

Little Rock, Sept. IA. Election day dawned fair after night of continual rain, and reports from over the state give the same at- mospheric conditions, with a few exceptions, where a drizzling rain is falling. From the inter- est manifested here, the vote boiled will exceed materially the number of ballots cast in t h e Democratic primaries in the spring. The Republicans and Prohibitionists are working ex- ceptionally hard, with little pros- poets for success by either. The anti-prohis are claiming a plural ity of 2,0oO, though it will hard ly be that large. The election so far has been an orderly one, all saloons being closed tight, and there being no disturbances at the polls. Under instructions from Sheriff Kavanaugh, the electioneers are kept 100 it. from the polling booths, and this has prevented clashes between the prohis and anti-prohis.
 The poll tax requirement. is not being enforced in any of the To- cal wards, and many negroes have voted. but many of them have voted the Democratic ticket straight, and the majority have voted for license. Another sur prising thing about the negro vote is that the majority have voted for Amendment No. 9, which makes a poll tax receipt a requirement. of a voter. From all indications, even Little Rock is overwhelmingly against Amend ment No. 10. Liquor men are today claiming at least 25 coun- ties of the state will be wet after today.
Daily picayune., 1908-09-14
SCHOOL OPENS WITH
 LARGEST ATTENDANCE
In the History of that Insti- stution-T Teachers and
 Pupils Enthusiastic

The Tom Allen High School orened this morning with the largest attendance in the history If the school. Col. Hamby, chair man oJ the board, made a splen- did talk to the children and the teachers. Col. Haynie also ad- dressed the school.
 There were several medals of fered to the pupils this year for different departments of work, by Col. Hamby for the board, by MT. Haynie, Dr. J. s. Chastain and Hon. T. c. McRae.
 Prof. Dunaway has offered a a half holiday in each month to all the students who do not have tardy mark. The school starts out this morning under the most favorable auspices and with a hearty cooperation on the part of the parents and students. We see no reason why this should not be the best year in the his- tory of the school.