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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

mission consults the public interests. Sew
eral years would not be too much. The
Aldrich makeshift should serve for a
brief period, especially as there is prom
Use now of something better.
The condition of our currency has
grown out Of haste and bitter partisan
contention. We have time and again
kicked the subject about like a foot ball,
all the while adding to our confusion and
difficulties. Gold men, silver men, rag
money men. all have taken part, and all
share in the responsibility for the existing
situation.
And the business world, no less than
the political world, has divided about a
remedy. Indeed. in the discussion of the
Aldrich bill the politicians, although in
warning camps over the matter. appeared
to better advantage than the bankers and
all-round financiers. who added so many
different suggestions that the maze
threatened to become impenetrable.
AT last We seem to have made valuable
progress i'm the discovery that haste and
politics and provincialism do not mix
well with the currency problem. The
commission appointed is non-partisan it
is going to take it's time and enter into
the subject thoroughly, and it will con-
suit all the leading authorities in the
three great financial countries of Europe.
We do not know it ALL over here and
il We are to do the best by ourselves we
must learn of those who have something
to teach us.
This is not to say that the commits
sions report when made will be promptly
accepted by Congress and will satisfy
the country. 1t will simply be a report,
and it may not be unanimous. There may
be more than one report, and everything
will be subject to debate both in Congress
and out Again the business world may
vie with the political world in making sug-
gestions bearing upon what should be
done.
But the point gained is that We shall all
then be more widely advised than ever
before. and that much better prepared for
discussion than ever before. If under
those circumstances we are still beset.
and politics still DIVIDES us and defeats
a wise solution of non-political prob
lem, we shall deserve whatever We may
inflict on ourselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
The Currency Problem.

Senator Hale of the currency commits
sion. who has just returned from abroad,
says In an interview:
1.-The work Of the commission at this
time Is purely OF a preliminary nature
We were received courteously by the Eng
iish bankers, and our stay was made most
pleasant. I returned earlier than the
other commissioners 50 that ! might be
home for the last three weeks OF the
campaign In nay state, where the election
takes place the middle Of September. The
subject We were considering II a tremen-
deus one. and nothing definite, can be
said at this time.
THE drafting of Recommendations for
legislative changes In the currency and
benking system OF such vast nation as
this is to be approached only after the
most careful investigation. We devoted
our entire attention to the English system
on this trip. and Germany and France are
yet to be visited. We shall be at our
task for year or more STILL"
In Swing itself full time for the inpesti-
cation Of this important subject the com,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Vermont.

Vermont speaks tomorrow. The state
is republican. but by how much this year?
Little general attention has been called
TO the campaign, although both parties
have been busy. Everybody is SO accus-
toned to republican victories in New
England it is in the nature of news to
hear that they are not always pOrtents
of national republican success. The ques-
ton, it seems. is one of figures
For instance, We are told that if the
Taft managers are to receive any comfort
from tomorrow's result ii must show a
republican majority of at least twenty
five thousand. Anything below that will
indicate either a dangerous form of apa-
thy. or a distinct turn OF the tide Should
the figure fall as low as fifteen thousand
Bryan stock. it is asserted. will experience
a rise all over the country.
Could the republicans recover from
such q shock? 1t would depend very
much on the demonstrable cause of the
falling off of their vote. If apathy, or
overcOnfidence, explained it they could
recover. and probably would. Every
body's hustle. and especially in Maine,
would then be increased, and work would
go forward as never before. Chairman
Hitchcock would lengthen his day and
night to thirty-six hours, and sleep would
be banished from headquarters.
But a material increase of the demo-
cratic vote, showing a change from one
side to the other, would be hard nut
for the republicans to crack. Then Mr..
Bryan. would wake the echoes. We
should hear him announcing, louder than
chanticleer. the dawn of the new day,
and. Tapping his own wings. call upon
the party to flap its two wings also. He
would be In great feather. and chickens of
his feather would be apt to flock together.
Still, the republicans would keep on
keepin' on The organization Is model
Of discipline. On several occasions in the
past quarter century it showed surprising
vigor and staying power under discour-
agement. 1t rallies we'll after defeat
Tomorrow's will be skirmish engage
ment. A second will be fought in Maine
two weeks hence, and then follows the
great battle in November.
Taking the country by and large, it is
scarcely awake as yet. 1t is rubbing it's
eyes and rolling over. vermont.s will be
the first call to get up. And when the
giant does get up there should be some
thing doing. No campaign in forty years
has presented more important issues or
more attractive candidates. and when the
roar Of oratory fairly begins and the
clubs are truly afoot, we shall see that
there is abundant life in the old land yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Atlantic City Dry.

yesterday Atlantic City afforded a DEM
oIstration of the fact that the excise law
can be enforced even against public opin-
ion." Gov. Fort had proclaimed his pur-
pose to resort to drastic measures if the
dispensers of liquor were not compelled by
the local authorities to respect the Sunday
closing law. He furthermore gave every
evidence Of a determination to carry out
his threat, and after q few hours of skepti-
cism Atlantic City concluded that he was
in earnest. Consequently the association
of liquor dealers decided to obey the law
and thus avoid the crisis of a bout with
the state government Word was passed
that the town must be dry ell day, and
dry 1t was, so far as the selling of
drinks was concerned. AS far as could be
learned. not a penny was spent for malt
or spirituous beverages. OF course this
does not mean that drinks were not alb
sorbed by the thirsty. Many gallons of
beer. wine and whisky were consumed
But it had been bought and delivered on
Saturday. and the hotel and cafe bars
were innocent of business during Sunday
This demonstration is significant 1t
shows the power of the liquor dealers or
sanization to abide by the law If it's MEM
bers desire. Public sentiment may be
adverse to enforcement, but if the vendors
of wet goods are so disposed, they can
stand Indifferent to it and deny the people
that which they desire This is true in
any direction. If liquor were a necessity
no force known could prevent its sale, on
any day. Being only luxury, however,
the dictum of the trade suffices to check
the traffic to any desired point.
Naturally the vendors are indignant at
the governor for his interference with
their business. 1t has been estimated that
their loss of actual profits yesterday ag-
gregated $4,000. But they are more wroth
at the local administration than at the
governor. for they feel that If the emer-
Gency had been met with more tact by
the city and county authorities the gov
ernor would not have been aroused to the
point Of open warfare against the trafac
site enterprise. now pitching into the ma
chime bosses and henchmen for their stu
pidity' in defyiRg the power of the COM
monwealth.
Gov. Fort deserves the thanks of all
law-respecting citizens for his courageous
crusade for the enforcement of the stat
utes. He Is absolutely right In his conten-
ton that the law must not be repealed
through violation. 1.-THE much-proclaimed
public sentiment exists in favor of un-
restricted liquor selling. let 1t find express
sion through legislation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Continuation of
Special Sale
Fine Silks
Is to Nearly "
Less Than Regular Prices
Continuation of

NM&1 E HAVE on display
NIVII and sale a large lot
N~ of Fine New Silks,
which we recently
purchased from the auction sale
of a prominent New York Silk
House. and are offering at Ia third
to nearly half less than regular
prices.
Don't confuse the Silks in this
sale with the usual lot of indiffer-
ent quality, bad patterns, colors,
ETC., usually picked up at auction
sales-our word for it, they are
bright, fresh, new, high-cIass goods
from the best mills. Every piece
was selected by our representative
because of its quality, coloring and
real worth.
With the coming in of Clinging
Gowns-the Directoire vogue
silks will play an important part
in the seasons favored fabrics. We
feel that we are particularly fortu-
nate to be able to offer you these
silks here at the very beginning of
the season, SO far underpriced.
Included are armures, taffetas
and chiffon taffetas, i'm black, white.
copenhagen blue, red, plum, gray,
tan, brown, castor, gun metal,
Fgreen, old rose, reseda, greenland
blue plaids. self stripes and change
able effects.
We mention a few items:
1s.inch TsHetas. in light blue. pink. copeu.
and gun metal.
soc a I'd. Values, 75c and s5c.
Armures and Ta6eta Stripes. IN navy blue,
brown. castor. green, gray. tan and white.
55c a yd. Value, $I.oo.
Chiffon Tanetas. in navy blue old rose. gray
red: plum. Copenhagen blue. red. reseda and
soc yd. Value, $I.oo.
Plaid TaRetas. in green and navy blue effects.
6oc a I'd. Value, $I.oo.
2l-inch. Black Chiffon Taseta.
6oc a yd. Value, $I.oo.
3s-inch Black Tsneta.
$1.I5 yd. Value, $I.5o
Second hoor. ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Judge Taft as Stumper.

In passing through Ohio on his way to
the fishing waters where he is to spend a
week. Judge Taft tried his hand-or
tongue-at short addresses from the rear
platform of the railroad COACH and liked
the experience. And the crowds liked
him. He aroused enthusiasm, and made
some excellent points. Straightway it is
suggested that he should repeat the per-
Torrance on an extensive scale. taking
flyers here and there in doubtful states
and adding to the snap and ginger Of the
campaign.
1t is a good suggestion. The republi-
can candidate has the full equipment of
a successful stumper-good looks. good
nature. evident sincerity. a plain and d.
rect way of stating his case, and respect
for himself and others. There is nothing
Of the bisot or the narrow partisan in his
composition. He knows how to make
friends. and makes them.
Such a candidate, at this day and with
such man as Mr.. Bryan opposing him.
should not be required to keep to his
front porch. AS Mr.. Vanderbilt said about
the public, which at that time was in his
way. dignity be blowed, Judge Taft has
all the dignity he needs. and will sacrifice
none by going out to meet the people at
their homes. If votes are to be made in
that way he can afford to make them.
There comes UP the question, Are votes
ever made in that way by a presidential
candidate? Mr.. Bryan's case is cited. The
great hurrah he raised both In 1895 and
1900 did not capitalize in election. While
that is true. we may consider what would
have been the effect of front porch cam
NO ton I, to
from Chicago that year and confined his
efforts to interviews with party leaders
and newspaper correspondents in his IL
brary, and addresses to visiting delega-
tions delivered from his front steps, would
he have poiled six million and a half
votes? Not likely. Conditions were such
that his side needed a stirring UP, and
he stirred it up.
1t is to be admitted that there is a diff
ference between the two cases. Judge
Taft is more of a national figure now
than Mr.. Bryan was in 1896. AS the re-
suit of eight years service in national
Office the republican candidate is one Of
our leading national figures. And yet
personally he is much of a stranger to
the country. Comparatively but few peo-
pie have seen him, and very many, we
may be sure. would like to see him.
Danger in stumping? There may be.
But there is danger in everything. Judge
Taft has shown himself to be a very
ready man. No democratic heckler primed
for the job would find It easy to confuse
or trip him with questions. The republi-
can managers should consider this. The
campaign, after a bit, will warm up, Of
course. but Judge Taft should stand a
watch at the furnace doors-should do
his share Of the stOking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Weeks for $l.W.

AS the price of Harper's Week
ly is ten cents a copy and $500 4
year, this, you can see, is an ex-
ceptional offering.
Harper's Weekly has recently
been greatly enlarged. 1t has
more and larger pictures and car.
ICONS, more stories, two pages OF
humor, and is altogether better
than ever before in its history.
During . Presidential Cam
paign, Harper's Weekly is always
immensely interesting-more so
than ever this year.
Send $I.oo for the twenty
weeks subscription without de-
lay. This offer will be withdrawn
on September 90
nssk Dept. Main asor. Testb ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Lincoln Debates Revived.
ON the Philadelphia Inquirer.

1t was certainly unique for the people
OF Freeport, Ill, to insist on a semi.
centennial celebration Of the great de.
bate in that city between Lincoln an6
Douglas. when each was contending fol
the senatorship. No more historical
event in politics has occurred in oul
history. 1t was at Freeport that the
success of the republican party in 1856
and the candidacy of Lincoln were made
possible. Without that debate it seems
as certain as anything that never hap
pened can he that Douglas would have
been elected President in 1860 by &
united democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
The American and the Law,
rom the Philadelphia Ledger

The President of the United States is
forceful personality, and in his mani
fold exhortations to the public he has
not only called attention to many grave
evils. but has actually SO stirred the
nation that action has been taken along
the line Of progress in many directions.
to have given much emphasis or
thought to the greatest subject Of all
the lawlessness of the average Amer
lean citizen or bodies of citizens; their
impatience Of restraint of all kinds
their ready resort to violence on all
occasions; their disregard of orderly
processes; their contempt for the
authority of the state, the decisions of
courts. the majesty of the law or the
sovereign will Of the whole people as
expressed in statutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Bryan as Campaigner.
From the New York Times.

Mr. Bryan dearly loves the excitement
the travel. the hard work of a political
campaign. He is second to none as an
efficient campaigner. His program for
September reads like the itinerary Of a
lone -niSht STANG theatrical troupe
From the 9Th to the eSth he will sleep
and eat ION the road" and probably make
q strong personality. his years before
the public have transformed him into a
hugely popular parsonage. whom people
want to see and hear, irrespective OF
political inclinations: his oratory is al
ways effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
A Theory Accepted.

'You say de world owes you a Twin %
said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
"Das what I done says?' answered
the young man who has been dabbIing
in amateur economics.
well. den you jes' run along to de
world an collect yoh Twin an stop
tryin' to borry money FUN me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Half and Less Than Half Prices.

This is opporune sale, coming it does when
planning reurnsh homes for fall and winter Nothing
adds to the furnishing Of houseakes Of house home-so
much a. attractive and appropriate pictures.
In this sale you will find pictures suitable for Paro Drawing
Room Library. ben Dining Room, Bed Room. Nursery Hail.
The quantities most generous but very few duplicates
sale of kind pictures The goods
high standard-he actual You
better opportunity money pictures.
See display in Eleventh street window. -
FOURTH oer7 eutht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Periodicals and


mn ERIODICALS and Mag
HIM azines are more attract.
M~ i've than ever. A visit to
m this counter will UNI
doubtedly prove a revelation to
persons who are not in close
touch with the publishing world.
Not only are the old and relia-
bic. Periodicals holding their own.
but in many cases there are mark
ed improvements, not alone in the
class of reading matter. but in the
manner in which they are pre-
scented to the public. And there
are scores of new ones. recently
published, which are genuine adj
ditions to the literary fold.
The September Magazines are
now on. sale.
Subscriptions taken for all
Magazines and Periodicals pub
lished, and careful and prompt at
tention given to orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
A Scattering Clientele.

do you think people will take kindly
to your ideas of REFORM"
Il don't know answered Senator
Sorghum. Zone trouble about being
reformer is that there are so many diff
ferent kinds of reform wanted that
your audience is necessarily limited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
A Solemn Question.

"A woman can never love a man un-
less she also respects him.
In that case" answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker, why does she show her affec-
ton by hauling his necktie into place
as II he were lay figure or dry
goods store dummy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Vocal Energy.

The base ball game must fade ere long
But our enthusiasm great
will still be liberal and strong.
Well holler for the candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
A Pictorial Traitor.

'Smiggs never talks about people,
NO" answered the man who is re-
luctant to praise; "he never talks about
people, but he takes snapshot pictures
of his friends and shows them behind
their backs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

OIn order TO avoid delays On account
Of psrseaal absence letters 70 TIE
STAB should not be addrsssed to say
Individual connected with the once. but
simply to TIE star, or to the Editorial
OF Dusiness Department. according 60
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
September Sale i.
HiQh=Grade Pictures.

% connection with Furniture Sale will naugurate
III Tuesday) September Sale of Higi-grade Pictures
Kl sale which the future will be
Wishing make this first September Picture Sale great
that will always remebewe gathered
with and discrimination variety of Pictures including
Oil Paintings Water Colors, Old French Prints Pastels Hand
coored Photographers Carbons We have had them
somey framed and offer them in this September Sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Affinity Earle's constant reference to his
artistic temperament calls attention to the
fact that he has not yet produced any
works of art that have caused the public
to take especial notice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
The Grand Army.

Prom the Baltimore Ameriean.
Toledo has been captured by the Grand
Army and will do all honor to the vet
Grams this week. Thinner grow their
ranks every year, but every man of them
u patriot tried and true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

No greater tribute to Mr.. Roosevelt's
iniative energy could be paid than the as
sumption that he will have to leave the
country in order to keep from being
asked for advice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Alaska is still rather neglected region.
But wait until few centuries hence 1t
becomes the center Of the continents coal
supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Harry Thaw's mental condition does not
prevent him from taking an active in
terest in the financial side of his case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

The principal vice presidential candi-
dates prove that while the two great par.
ties may have common ideas as to ma
tional policies they differ greatly on the
subject of whiskers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

A ten-minute speech that is not good for
an hours applause is regarded as a fail
ure in this era of vociferous enthusia SIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Discoveries of fake hold-ups for moving
picture purposes tend to further shake
public credulity. 1t is literally true that
a man cannot believe his eyes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

In little while the we'll behaved canine
will no longer have to be muzzled because
of the sins Of his ill-tempered relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Complaints from the Japanese about
taxation should be a pretty reliable indi-
cation that no reckless wars will be
speedily undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

A few more August cold snaps will
cause the soda water dealers to wonder
whether they cannot make arrangements
for some sort Of subsidy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

After the offers to take the stump for
Mr.. Bryan are all in. volunteers with sub
stantial campaign checks may be heard
from. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Freshets have washed away all remem-
bfance Of the droughts of earlier summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

Cuba has made progress in other re-
spects that encourages hopes of its speed
lily learning to conduct an orderly election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

The Young Turks are either remarkably
game birds or colossal nature fakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
A Special Offer.

A most attractive and eXcep-
tional offer for a limited time.
Harper's Weekly for 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
Fifth Annual
September Sale of
qfmrrottmre.
as to 50 Per Cent Below Actual Value.)
as to 50 Per Cent Below Actual Value.)

q IGHGRADE pieces of Furniture the products Of the lead
~ ing manufacturers of the north and have been
W gathered together in broad artistic and useful colec
which characteristic of the intent of this that
shall buy what fits their needs and that the purchase
shall real useful ornamental in the home We
earnestly desire patrons take advantage OF interest
their selections and the its and counsel
in the working out OF happy results in their housefurnishng
Among the articles included in this sale Dresse
Choners Commodes Washstands Beds Cheval Mirrors Bed
Chairs and Rockers, Toilet Tables Bedroom Suites Buets
China Cabinets Extension Tables Serving Tables Dining Room
Chairs Dining Room Suites Two and Three Piece Paro Suites
Odd Paor See Odd Paror Chairs and Rockers Paror Cab
Roman Chairs Gilt Chairs and Settees Parlor Tables Hall
Mirrors, Hall Seats Hall Racks, Hall Chairs Hall Tables Library
Tables Women Desks Bookcases India Seats Turkish Leather
Chairs and Rockers Weaered Oak Chairs and Rockers and Set
Morris Chairs Leather and Box Couches oak mahog
any mahogany brdseye maple weathered oak and all the
popular woods.
Furniture Department conveniently located the sixth
and seventh floors of the street building thus aordng ample
space and light display the best advantage this stock
And in past have been able to bring together
such choice variety of rich artistic and hggade pieces
and which offer average saving of 50 per
and in instances Is cent regular prices
Today speak Of Furniture for the Dining Roomhe
all others which the careful housekeeper takes the
most pride in