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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
John Mitchell.

Now that the fight is over, John
Mitchell should let the country know in
a formal statement just what, If any,
liberties were taken with his name while
the fight was on. He was quoted as be-
ing Taft man, then as a Bryan man,
and then as absolutely silent and neutral
between them. This, as a special, was
printed over a Washington date line in a
middle state newspaper yesterday morn
ing:
John Mitchell. who. owing to the per-
sistent false attitude of the eastern press,
IS obliged to almost daily give out a
statement as to his attitude, wires the
subjoined. in answer to reports that he
is not in sympathy with the other officers
of the Federation of Labor:
In my judgment, the election of Bryan
would be for the best interests of the
whole nation. He stands on the much
better platform and will be guided by 1t
in the event of his election. Mr.. Taft is
handicapped by the jealous advocacy of
his cause by the predatory rich. Honest
wealth and business have nothing to fear
in Bryan's election"
Nothing half SO definite had appeared
before, and the wonder is that the deliv-
erance. If authentic, did not appear
earlier and secure wider circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Charity Organization Work.

From the Newark News.
One of the most popular as we'll as
the most commendable features of
charity organization work is that it
saves the community a great deal of
money, and keeps all necessary expend-
itures in the proper and most effec.
tual channels. That it saves money Is
absolutely certain, Notwithstanding
the fact that the Bureau of Associated
Charities is compelled to ask for liberal
subscriptions at the beginning of and
throughout the winter season. Organ
lied charity work has cut of practical
~ all the professional and frat :lent
beggars who used to make a business
of working number Of church
and home circuits. 1t has applied the
money given by the charitable to suct
as are really in need of 1t. and has COM
PEELED professionals to support them
selves. 1t has very judiciously ruined
beggary as an industry and has thul
saved thousands of dollars annually
Haphazard charity, which rarely doe!
any good, has been practically abol
ished. The entertaining of angels un
awares has not been necessarily eliminat
ed, but organized charity Is careful tt
see whether the angels are real or fraudu
lent before the entertainment has gone
far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03


engine, of 1900 horsepower and capable
of developing a speed Of 10 miles an
hour 1t is estimated that within the
electric zone under the river and on
land there will be a development Of $4,000
horsepower.
The particularly Interesting feature OF
this contract Is that it is believed to De
only the beginning of an extension OF the
electrical system in both New Jersey and
on Long Island. There Is no knowledge
at present Of the extent to Wnlch the
work will be carried. Much depends upon
the success of the electric method IN the
New York terminal area. The WORK
there will be extremely difficult. The
grades of the approaches to the tunnels
are heavy, and there is complex sys-
tenn OF switching. 1t is planned to use
the overhead wire instead Of the third
rail- AS long as the railroad is held
strictly within an isolated right OF way
without grade crossings throughout It's
length. there can be no objection to the
overhead wire. Indeed, that system Is
safer than the third rail. especially IN
terminals, where necessarily the tracks
are const antly being crossed by employees.
This New York work gives additional
evidence that the day of the steam loco
motive Is drawing to a close. Many
students of railway conditions believe that
with the passing of the reciprocating en-
CINE, with it's powerful hammer-blow
thrust upon the rails, will cease a large
element Of danger in high-speed trans
portation. If the public demand for safety
can be satisfied along with an increase
of the speeds there will be every reason to
welcome the change from steam to cleo
tricity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
The Star and the Election News.

BY the time that darkness has settled
over Washington this evening election re-
turns will be received from some Of the
city precincts in eastern states. particu-
larly New York. The Star will begin to
show the bulletins as soon as the condf-
tons permit. IN all likelihood by g
o'clock it will be dark enough for the
stereopticons to illuminate the screens suf-
ficiently to enable the returns to be read.
BY $50 the returns will be coming fairly
freely and by o'clock the display will
be under full Roadway.
The Star invites all Washington to
come early and to stay late tonight. 1t
may not be necessary to remain after
midnight in order to learn the general
result on the presidency. But to what
ever hour 1t may be. necessary to con-
the interest of the public, The Star will
continue to work the stereopticon. 1t
may be that the vote will be so close in the
pivotal states as to require the main
tenance of the bulletin service until the
dawn. Possibly by 10 o'clock all that will
remain to be known will be the exact plu-
rality of the winner In the electoral col
lege. the complexion of the House of Rep
resentatives and possibly the choice for
governor in some of the close states.
AS stated yesterday. The Stars bulletin
service this year will exhaust the pos
sibilities to give the people Of Washing
ton the fullest, quickest and most &C
curate display Of news. In addition to the
stereopticons which will fash the returns
upon the great screens in front Of the
building. together with appropriate por-
traits and cartoons, there will be attach
ed to the screens a device to enable the
onlookers to keep the score of the cleo
toral college. AS rapidly as the states
fall without question into the Taft or
Bryan column their names. together with
the number of electoral votes each casts
will be displayed on the boards.
For the benefit Of those who cannot get
to the front of The Star building there
will be extra editions giving the fullest
obtainable. details of the count. and final
ly the results will be flashed from the roof
by means of powerful searchlights in ao-
cordance with a system of signals explain
ed on another page.
The Stars object in making all these
arrangements is to give the people of
Washington prompt and accurate in
formation regarding the election. which
means 80 much to them both individually
and collectively. Although they do not
cast votes, they are dependent in greater
degree than any other group Of people in
the United States upon the outcome OF
todays balloting and The Star feels that
here Of all cities the returns should be
given the widest possible publicity and II
bends its energies to this end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Continuation of
Special Sale of Rugs.

%n CONTINUATION of special sale of last week The
1EO1l prices about fourth less than usual In the
A they patterns which the manufacturers for
another, have discontinued making; and while
large variety of designs and coongs select FROM they
can only be secured in the sizes mentioned below.
New perfect goods in desirable and most excellent
values:
11.3xl5 fit. Wilton Rugs, 10000. Value, S67.50.
1l.3x15=ft. Administer Rugs, $4,000. Value, $50
1O.6x13.6=ft Administer Rugs, S35. Value, S45.OO
9x12=ft. Wilton Rugs, S35.00. Value, $3.50.
@x12=ft. Body Brussels Rugs, SIS. Value, $4,000
9x12-ft. Administer Rugs, $3.50. Value, $780,
9xl2-ft. Brussels Rugs, $1,000. Value, $4,000.
8.3x1O.6=ft. Administer Rugs, $4,000. Value, SIS.
6x@=ft. Administer Rugs, $500. Value, $4,000.
6x@=ft. Administer Rugs, $780, Value, $3.50.
3x6=ft. Administer Rugs, $4,000. Value, $500.
3x5.3-ft Wilton Rugs $685. Value, $500.
27x54=inch Administer Rugs, $3.50. Value $500.
@xl2-ft. Fiber Rugs, $500. Value $1,000.
1Sx36=inch Saratoga Bath Rugs, ST.. Value, S1 rs.
24x48=inch Saratoga Bath Rugs, 81. Value, SIPS.
30x6O-inch Saratoga Bath Rugs, So. Value, $3.50.
36x72=inch Saratoga Bath Rugs, So. Value, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Rainbows and Chasers.

We are within few hours of the cleo
ton result, and yet with the most puzzling
figures before u.s. The two leading man
ayers are at least fifteen hundred thou
sand votes apart in their estimates-or
profess to be. Both are solemn In their
reservations. Mr.. Hitchcock sees mat
tiers all one way. Mr.. Mack sees them
the opposite way. Each candidate adopts
his managers estimates. Judge Taft Is
in Cincinnati impressed with his pros
poets. and Mr. Bryan is at Fairview wait
ing for victory
Some years ago the phrase rainbow
chasing was coiAed. 1t had a run, and
ii Is still in use. The author is unknown.
but should be discovered and honored
with monument. He minted better than
he knew. For nothing so we'll describes
the extravaganza of politicians seeking
advantage by the use of tall claims and
round numbers. Although so often ex-
posed, the trick, whenever attempted,
commands attention, and often finds VIC
tins.
In the two previous Bryan campaigns
the late Senator Jones of Arkansas was
manager, and wore the tag of the rain
bow chaser. He had an uphill task. and
used all means to inspire confidence in his
candidate and in the candidates pros
poets. Being a philosopher as well as poll
tician, he bore all raillery with quiet good
humor. and laughed over the quips at his
expense as heartily as the other fellows
lie chased rainbows and votes with great
industry, and kept up bold front to the
end.
But since then he has been completely
eclipsed in that line. His successor, Mr..
Taggart, made a new record, and now
Mr.. Mack has thrown Mr.. Taggart 20
the shade. That is to say, Mr.. Mack as
a claimer occupies new eminence at
this hour. He looks like a rainbow
chaser of unequaled capacity. But If Mr..
Bryan wins, why then of course 1t will be
different. Mr.. Mack will assert-and his
assertion will be allowed-that he had all
along full, If secret, warrant for every
forecast he made; and a tall feather
visible from every point of the compass
will wave from his cap.
A young man. hat in hand, was setting
out for his sweetheart's home, where he
had an appointment to meet her father to
ask for her hand. clustered, and a little
uncertain about his reception and the
result, he turned to his uncle for few
suggestions. The uncle canvassed the
case with him, and showed him how to
state it to the best advantage. Then he
turned questioner:
What are you going to say If he gives
his consent?'
.'Oh. 1 can manage that. All 1 want
is his approval"
But what will you say If he refuses -
Heavens! / hadn't thought of that.
I'm afraid I shan't have voice enough
left to say anything
If the country accepts Mr.. Macks can
ddate he can manage all of his fore
casts very well. He has only to smile.
and say that he is very much obliged for
the support he has received. and express
the hope that all may go we'll with
everybody. But If the country rejects
Mr.. Bryan? WIFI Mr.. Mack have voice
enough left to say anything? 1t will be q
trying situation for even a seasoned New
York politician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Electrifying the Railroads.

A contract has just been signed for
completing the electrincation Of the Penn
sylvania terminal In New York city, the
work to cost 100000. The contract calls
for the establishment of the electric sys-
tenn over the Pennsylvania lines from
Newark. N. j., to Jamaica, L. 1. Thus
by means OF the new arrangement all
trains going into and leaving New York
over this road will be operated by cleo
tricity. The plan is to use a motor,
built something like the present steam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Certainty.

Politics is mighty fine
If you once kin git in line,
Sailin' onward, at your ease.
Same as in a summer breeze.
Sometimes there will come a sQuall,
But the harm 1t does is small:
Some harsh words an repartee-
Then all quiet as kin be.
Once you are a candidate,
Peerless leader, proud an great.
Then your future is assured
An your place in life secured:
Got a good job if you win;
If you don't you run ag'in!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
The Conscience Vote.
ON the Baltimore American.

The conscience vote in our popular
elections is sometimes referred to in q
way seeming to indicate the belief that
the moral purpose vote is isolated and
limited-a sort of Saving remnant in
our electoral system. There is, of course,
a very large vote that swings with either
of the two leading parties that Is simply
g. traditional or clan-cry following. But
evidence grows more and more impress
siye that there Is a very large electoral
uuota-Iarge enough in national elections
to constitute the balance of power-that
weighs and balances the right and wrong
Of the situation presented and swings ac-
cordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Dainty China, Brilliant Gut
GLASS, Imported Basketware
and Modern FIOmsefurmishimgs

~ UR VAST modern fifth floor departments
AN peey stocked with the choicest of
~ the leading manufacturers of England France Germany
and Austria we'll the best makes of domestic goods
Buying direct from the factories and bringing
ported goods direct through the Georgetown house.
abe offer the and best designs the lowest possible
prices consistent with first quality.
Never before offered choice collection
select
and comprehensive found any largest of
the world.
Among the following will be found many excellent Values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
French China
DinnerWare Special.

We offer lot Of Samples Of French
China at very special prices.
They represent pieces needed for daily
use. and are shown in q variety of shapes
and decorations.
French China Covered Dishes.
$I.oo each. Values, $500 to $500.
French China Sauce Boats.
85c each. Values, $1.5o and $500.
French China Covered Vegetable Dishes.
$500 each. Values, So to $Io.
French China Platters.
85c each. Value, $1.5o.
$1.5o each. Values, $500 & $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Last Chance.

Father" said little Rollo, what Is
an electoral coIlege?''
TITS last chance. my son. for such
able and esteemed members Of society
as didn't get On q notification committee
to come forward and prove that they
are really prominent citizens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Undattered,

Think how wealth is f1attered and
fawned upon"
1T is. chi" replied Senator Sorghum;
"have you ever noticed the icy reception
accorded a corporation king when he tells
some candidate he is going to vote for
him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Special Value i'm
Irish Point Curtains.

A lot Of Imported Irish Point Lace
Curtains. from one of the best makers
Made of fine quality net. with rich Dor
ders and plain centers; also in the popu
lar colonial designs. White. cream an(
Arabian color.
$3.75 pair. Value, $500.
$500 pair. Values, $3.50 to So.
$500 pair. Values, So and $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Special Value i'm
Novelty Curtains.

100 pairs Novelty Curtains. for bedroom
and boudoir. made of plain scrim. with
applioued cretonne borders finished with
cut edging. in pink. blue, yellow. green.
etc.: 3 yards long. They are subject to
now1se affect the looks or wear.
$500 a pair. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

fEIn 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 to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
New Cluny
Lace Curtains.

New Cluny Lace Curtains-very durable
and desirable curtains, made of the best
cable net finished with rich linen lace
edge and insertion. Sill and full lengths.
White and Arabian color
Sill length, $2.25 to $3.50 pair.
Full length, $3.50 to $500 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Republican confidence is such that lead
ers of the party feel fully prepared to in
dorse Mr.. Gompers' declaration that he
expects TO hold no office under the next
admnistra ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Candidate Chain will be game enough.
no doubt, to ring for pitcher of ice
water and drink to the health Of the
victor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Senator Depew is to address a press
agents banquet in New York. He ought
to be able to give the boys few points
about their own business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Fresh Child.

Young man. said Mr.. Bluffkins
when 1 was your age I always stood al
the head of my class"
Well" answered the fearfully preco.
cious boy, maybe teachers were easier
to fool then than they are now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

1t has been difficult for Hearst's enc
mics to get back at him, owing to the fact
that his candidate had no show in the
first place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
New POrtieres.

Our stock Of Portieres Is larger and
broader this season than ever before. and
includes reproductions Of handsome
French designs. of plain and figured reps.
armures. velours and silks, with corded.
bordered and lace edges
Reps, $500 to $12.5o pair.
Armures, $500 to $I1.oo pair.
Velours, $3.50 to $3.50 pair.
Silks, $500 to $500 pair.
Special:
A lot of Figured Armure Portieres. in
rich greens and reds, finished with
French tapestry borders.
$500 pair. Value, $3.50.
5000 pair. Value, $500.
Special Value i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

The Speech That Counted.
Father heard the oratory
BY the various men of note,
But it's jes' the same old story
Mother told him how to vote!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Whatever the result, Mr.. Taft and Mr..
Roosevelt will deserve credit for some
fine team work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Some of the campaign statistics are SO
extremely conservative that they look
as if they had been simply lifted out Of
a scrap book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Arrangements might be advantageou
made to have the night riders brought
into relations with few able bodied
Rough Riders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

AS soon as the people at % Broadway
have time, they should go to work on a
tirst-class cipher code.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Nobody will observe the returns from
Ohio with any deeper personal interest
than Senator Foraker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03


~ that
o
You to nspetth eseandoth eatil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
New Scotch
Madras Curtains.

New Scotch Madras Curtains. in q
complete line Of colors and attractive
designs. Desirable for side draperies over
lace curtains: also window hangfngs for
Libraries. dining rooms and dens.
$500 pair.
Also a large line of Madras Curtaining
in white ecru and colored effects, suit
able for dining room, library and hall
hangings
White and Ecru, 3oc to 75c yard.
Colored Effects, 75c to $I.5o yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

Diaz will proceed to demonstrate that
he can hold an election without half this
bother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

By merely announcing which way he
would vote Rockefeller caused almost as
much excitement as Hearst with all his
letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
New Draperies, Curtains and
Upholstery Fabrics.

UR LINES of Uphostee the largest richest and
kNV artistic Qrom every standpon) that have
W sembed Included Lace and Muslin Curtains and Cur
tainings in all the staple besides many novelties
Drperes Wall Coverings and Furniture Coverings in rich and
attractive designs and coongs Porees quantity quality
before here Also choice and complete lines of Couch
Covers Table Covers Cushion Covers Bed Sets Piano and Man
Scar Box Couches Willow Circassan Walnut Furniture
First quality goods of standard makes the latest effects
tractvely low prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Cash Them First.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Never count your election bets until
they are Matched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

BY this time Castro should have one OF
the finest ultimatum collections extant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Brilliant
Cut GLASS.

Dainty new patterns of unusual brill
liancy. The showing this fall is more
comprehensive than ever and offers a
wide variety of selection.
ea sS' elias. oe.er, Trays SAYS and up
cr 1st e esss. ON {" .ines.. $I.o5 and up
ea cHt Glass Salad Bowls. S2.75 and up
Dishes, ' eseh. h.no.co n0noon SI.oo and up
ea sS. o..s. "a'e. t.cns S275 and up
dozen zen "..'' a.er uD. S2.75 and up
eac oh. e.ass ..a.. piAnes $3.50 and up
se su' e s.ss. sugar ana cream $500 and up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

From this until 1912 will look to many
citizens like a good, long vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Curtain Nets.

A large and varied line of Curtain Nets
plain and figured. in white, ecru, ivory
and butter. suitable for the dining room
living room, library and hall. Very ar
tistic when treated with q lace edge to
match.
4oc to $I.25 yard.
Fourth door, g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Best In tho World.

From the Brookyn Times.
There should be a fortune waiting for
Mr.. Bryan at the close of the campaI IN
as q professor of voice culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
PITY the Contributors!

From the Rochester Herald.
When T. the r. gets on the job. the Out
look will know what to do with the people
who contribute nature fakes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03

II allus votes" said Uncle Eben. But
l long ago got over lookin' at dat ballot
like 1t were a sure-thing lottery ticket.
loaded wifi affiuence fob my special ben
eft"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Eve Of the Election.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Now look for continued and uninter.
rupted work from that grand old phrase
1.-THE eve Of the election"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
French China
Cracker Jar Special.

A lot of French China Cracker Jars, IL
a variety Of choice decorations. shape!
and sizes. richly traced and gold slip
pied.
$2.oo each. Values, S. and 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
Special Value i'm
Couch Covers.

A lot Of Imported Couch Covers, in one
Of "a kind designs: some with plain Dor
ders; others fringed. Included are a num-
Der of rich and artistic effects never be-
fore seen in this country.
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
$500 each. Value, 5000.
$3.50 each. Value, SLIGO.
$1,000 each. Value, $500.
In connection with the above we call
attention to a line of Velour Couch Gov
ers. in exact reproductions Of rich Ker-
manshah Rugs.
Special price, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.

Tomorrow will be explanation day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
This Years Campaigning.

II is all over except the stereopticon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-03
BY the Yard.

New Silkolines. Cretonnes Denims. etc.
in a full range of colorings and designs.
suitable for covering down comforts
cushions, utility boxes, etc, also desirable
for bed draperies, etc.
Silkolines, 121Ac yard.
Cretonnes, I5c to soc yard.
Denims, csc to 35c yard.