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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
The Late Pat McCarren.

Senator McCarren. after his fashion,
was a man Of force and ability. HIS
range was parochial. but within 1t ne
was very capable. He made a business
Of politics, and knew his business. He
knew the everyday man in all OF his
selfish instincts and impulses, and could
bend him to purpose. He had the con-
fdence Of both his employers and his
followers. He kept his word He paid
his debts He worked openly and bold
ly. His supporters said, and his OPP
ponents conceded, that he was without
cant or hypocrisy, and the praise pleased
him.
If We examine this praise in the light
of the record it is not exaltfng. Mr.
McCarren's employers were special In
terests seeking to secure or defeat legts-
lation, or to influence executives. He
had their confidence because he served
them faithfully. His followers in large
part were fioaters in large city, with
but small interest in public affairs
He had their confidence. because when
he promised them jobs he redeemed the
promise.
1t was not difficult for him to pay his
debts. His employers, who were enor-
mously rich. could not afford to let him
fall behind. His usefulness would be-
come impaired. So that when he lost
on the races, or in bucking Wall street.
he had but to confess his condition, and
the money was Forthcoming. He had a
passion for chance, and INDUCED it lib
orally. On the turf he was regarded as
a sucker" The professional sports fiat
IL. 1~5 - ell
Mr.. McCarren, as to company and in
dulgences. was frankness itself. He saw
no reason for concealments. He had
nothing to lose by the freest Of disclosures.
and he went where, and did as, he pleased.
In the everyday philosophy Of politics.
1t is held that men OF this stamp are nat
ural products of, and essential in. our in
stitutions. It IL asserted that We could
not get along without them. We allow
everybody a stake in the game. and what
is called the rough element must be herded
and branded by those who understand
how to do the work. We are told that II
there were no MeCarrens among us-they
are not confined to any party-we should
have to import some.
On the other hand THERE'S the estab-
lished fact that our principal failure so
far has been in municipal government,
where machine politics has nourished at
its worst, where private interests have
been served at the expense Of the public
interests, and where men are put up or
pulled down at the behest Of influences,
operating through agents holding public
commissions, but obeying those In whose
pay they are. Until that order of things
is cured in some way the body polite will
remain seriously diseased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Beautiful
Handmade
French
Lingerie,

HW%1 E ARE now display
NIVIl ing our new impor-
NN tations of French
Underwear. Bridal
Trousseaux, Negliges, Matinecs
and Dressing Sacques, which in
clude very handsome specimens
of Observation-Disclosures and the
daintiest creations in lace and
ribbon. direct from, Paris.
Special attention is called to
the superb collection of single
garments for those who prefer
selecting sets composed of odd
pieces, as many are now doing.
Crests, Monograms and Ini-
tials embroidered to order on
complete Bridal Trousseaux or
single garments, as desired, at
reasonable prices.
Samples of embroidery now on
exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

himself was q rufaan. and, In ADDITION,
drunkard: that good people stood In dread
Of him; that his habit was to bully anu
slug tho inoffensive; that in the anatr
which made him famous he got only
what was richly coming to him. and that
the ends Of justice were not defeated by
the failure Of the ofmcials to hunt down
his assailant and prosecute him.
Patterson, 1t appears, was Richmond
man, with a very bad record. II living
he would today be characterized as an
undesirable citizen. But there was no
way Of getting rid Of him, ana the oay
he was struck he was on the streets ter
rorixinE the town. Finally young man
of good family and standing. educated
and aspiring. took up for the town tne
bully's gage Of battle. and with wei
directed blow put Patterson out OF bust
ness. He left the matter mystery. not
through fear Of punishment. for the town
was with him. but through delicacy. he
did not care for notoriety. HIS name was
Payne. and later he came to local
prominence as a physician and writer.
Farewell. then, to another bit OF what
we call history The BILLY" Patterson
Of the popular notion disappears Those
who have grieved over an outrage per-
petrated on a clever fellow have dig
ouieted themselves in vain. The man OF
their fancy never existed. The unknown
man they have execrated was the one
entitled to their admiration. He per-
formed a valuable public service.
It is the era, however, OF the re-
Arrangement OF things. and the overturn-
ing Of idols. Many old figures have been
thrown from the pedestals. Many ne"
figures appear in their places. How iar
will the crusade go? Who knows? Inc
cry is, let no spurious hero escape. IL
any old worthy, or unworthy. Is being
unduly adored, let him be stripped TO
conform to the facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Fractional Existence.

II am afraid he leads double life,"
said the woman who always suspects the
worst.
"Nonsense!!' replied Miss Cayenne.
Hes too economical for that. He's
muck likelier to try to see if he can't do
it cheaper by bringing life down to a
seven-eighths or three-quarters basis"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Disbursement to Patriotism.

II suppose your home town is very
proud of your" said the friend.
Il don't know" answered Senator Sor-
shun1. II sometimes fear I'm not a
gladdening influence in my home town.
You see, the people who knew me when l
was a boy can't understand how the gov
eminent can amount to much with me so
prominent in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

A Detroit musician got into trouble with
the leader Of the orchestra because he in
sisted on playing the piano with his feet.
This craze for Sensational dancing ef-
fects will have to stop somewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

find revenues for the support Of the pres
emit policies. Too many men are being
withdrawn from the ranks of industrial
workers and too much fruit of the labor
OF the remaining laborers is being abb
sorbed in the maintenance and equip
ment and re-equipment Of ARMED hosts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
R4N 0gA8 has Q regular ana p0xnar
+ Asnt Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation 81 the
ether Wsshington aailies. ~ News
snA Advertising 1Esdium It has no
competitor.

am order . avoid delays on account
q ysxsonal absence lettsts 20 TN
0tA1 should not be Addressed to any
i1liv1luai connected with the once, but
a0Day 10 TN star, or to the Ed1to1ae1
q Dueiness Department, according TO
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Cheating.

Betrayed" exclaimed the arctic ex-
plorer.
whats the trouble?" asked the faith
full companion.
Some one has broken into our supplies
ana substituted moth balls for the gum
drops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

In a little while discussions OF serious
public affairs will have to be interrupted
while the family decides whether 1t pre-
fers oysters. chestnuts or sausage as
turkey filing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

John D. Rockefeller advises young men
to save their money, but withholds the
valuable Information at his disposal on
how to invest 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Pilots Safe.

From the Indianapolis News.
Arrangements have been made for the
Presidents trip down the Mississippi to
be quiet one There will be no firing
of guns or pilots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Taking the Tips

why did Doilarby sell his hotel?'
HE wasn't making money fas
enough"
What is he doing now?''
Hes luxuriating in the position OF
head waiter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

Judge Gaynor had to inquire his way to
Tammany Hall. Another innocent Brook
Ignite lost on 14th street!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

Without waiting for authoritative adj
vices, It may be announced that Mr..
Bryan will not go to New York to make
any speeches in Mr.. Hearst's behalf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

After. mailing the Stars and Stripes to
the north pole Peary seems to be in the
frame Of mind Of a man who has hit
himself on the thumb with a hammer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

The Wright brothers are fortunate in
b4ing ablA to allow the lawyers to attend
to any controversies in which their dis
coyeries may be involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

Uncle Joe Cannon insists that it merely
HAPPENS TO be his duty occasionally to
edciate as a majority leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Monday Sale of
Gowns, Drawers and Chemises
At Very Special Prices.

Women's French Handmade
Gowns, of very sheer nainsook,
with low neck and short fluffy
sleeves; deliberately hand-em-
broidered and trimmed with Ger
man vaienciennes, point de Paris
and real torchon laces, insertion
beading and ribbon.
$3.50 to $500 each.
Were $1,000 to $3.50.
Women's French Handmade
Gowns, with low round neck and
short sleeves; hand-embroidered
yoke; finished with scallopei
edge. eyelets and ribbon.
S2.75 each. Were $3.50.
Womens French Handmade
Chemises. of very soft nairsooI,
deliberately trimmed with hand
embroidery and fine laces.
S3.@5 each.
Were S5.2S to $3.50.
Women's French Handmade
Drawers, of good quality French
nainsook, trimmed with embroid-
cry ruffles and lace. :
S1.75 to S4.9S pair.
Were $3.50 to $3.50.
Third door, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

In his earlier career President DiaE
did not lean very strongly to the soft
answer policy which President Taft now
advocates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

The editors concerned In Panama libel
suits have seemed wholly Indifferent to
the wonderfully Interesting copy" trial
would have made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Unstable Regarc

The base ball umpires duty ends;
For him q quiet life draws near.
He now has time to make some friends,
The most OF whom he'll lose next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

The Indisns are increasing in numbers
In some parts Of the country. This is
testimonial to government rations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

The fact that Mr.. Taft visits q ranch
and pursues a few wildcats should
not be taken as an assurance that the
tennis court will be restored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
He Would Do It.

From the Detroit Free Press.
With so many other explorers declining
why doesn't DR.. Cook ask Mr.. Roosevelt
to come home and climb Mount Mckin-
ley?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

The further Jerome can retire from a
position OF influence the better Harry
Thaw will like it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Imitation Fur Cloths.

We also showing in connection with the black dress fab
rich assortment of Handsome Cloths,
closely initiating including Broadtal Caraca Baby
Lamb and Astrakhan Very fashionable for women
coaks capes ETC.
Seondh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
We Are, at This Time, Exhibiting
Fall and Winter Merchandise


novelties, which invite inspection.
evening" Novelties in Dress stu Silks
Gloves Neckwea and Hosiery Mems aberdasher Mems
Toilet
Pictures Glass sva chinaware, Clocks
Objects Novelties not often
establishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Demonstration
of the
Lilly of France"
Corset.

Nc,oN1 + ARE now having
XINI in our Corset De-
WNl partment a special
demonstration of
the Lily of France" models.
These corsets are made after the
latest imported designs. yet mod
flied to meet the requirements of
the American figure. The mate
rails are the very best and they
are boned with walohn. which is
the acknowledged best boning
material now in use-being su-
perior in many respects to whale
bone.
Miss Meskill, an expert filter.
is with us for limited time, and
would be pleased to receive our
patrons and demonstrate the
merits of the various models OF
the Lily of France" Prices
range from
$500 to $500 the pair.
Third door, Eleventh ct.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-07
ASTOR MAKES SON
WALDORF AN EDITOR

LONDON, Jan. 6.--That society
which is Bohemian enough to be In
elbow touch with the Bohemia that
is Of Fieet-st Is much amused TO learn
that Waldorf Aston. Jr., has been ap-
pointed editor OF his fathers Pail Mall
Gazette, TO succeed Sir Douglas
Straight, Que Of Londons veteran ed
itors
Young Astor knows nothing about
journalism. even OF the London vari.
ETY., but London society thinks he 10
leaning rapidly, because the Gazette
came out with this novel notice at the
TOD of the editorial column this week
The editor is at home to call
ers between 80 and 1850
daily.
London wonders what would hap
pen TO the new millionaire editor Il
some low perSon were rude enough r.
call az the once after 1880 with q
real live news item. Meanwhile As
tors Pail Mail Gexette's circulation
/ continues to decrease, II has one ol
the smallest circulstions possessed yby
an rsspsctable two-cent paper pub
lizhst b London
The Detroit times., 1909-01-07
Crashes Through the
GATES in Front Of a
Train and Is failed

CHICAGO, Jan. 6,-Orit of the OBJ
livion into which a baptismal circum-
B stance had cast him during his early
1ifs John Smith sprang into the vor-
tex of publicity as the prime expon-
ent OF the raging mania. "Furore
transitoria" which means going
some ..,te-
Il all came about in q little auto
junket In which Smith--whose real
name Is John l.. fact that may or
may not lend additional significance
..-crashed through the closed gates in
<Gront of q moving train, took shot at
r. kindly mentioned rescuer and then
Kidnapped tour policemen who tried to
intercept him
AL this according to a charge on
which Smith, who is a patent medi-
cine manufacturer was to be arraign-
ed today In South Chicago and To
which he was expected to enter the
plea of "furore transitoria."
Smith was finally overpowered by
his captives after a struggle In which
the machine was driven into a ditch
and wrecked At the South Chicago
police station he was booked on the
three-fold charge OF assault with a
deadly weapon, resisting an offcer and
driving an automobile while intoxi.
Gated. Joseph Durawa, the chauf
four, also was arrested on a charge OF
disorderly conduct.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-07
|DOsEvELT HAS NO
R|GH7 TO OFFICER
ON TRIP
|1pREsgNJATivE' MANN SO De.
clARrp TN sErrRsINo TO
& ArRicAh 80 IouR--No- RIVERS
ASo HAssoR sill.

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-rhe presi
loDt came IN for criticism today when
~ house was considering The bill foI
~ retirement Of army, navy ana
nos1as ofioert. The BIN provided
lat Nxaor Mears be placed on the rc'
I'D list with the rank OF lieutenant
to1cnos. 50 snreefourths pay. Tine
roeidcut hsr ordered Major Mears 10
opors 20 hin after his retirement
2IHg<kk me view, IL IL said, OF making
nwsna smants for the presidents hunt
~ trip 20, Africa
h REPRESENTATIVE Mann, or Illinois.
ELK exception TO the bill and declared
|hat an ax,presidept had no right TO
lave an army officer. whether on the
|1urired list or not, detailed for any
oh duty as that suggested by the
'mrostdent Representative Hull. N
Iowa, agreed with Representative
nFann and insisted that such action
g<9as without precedent.
There will be no rivers and harbors
|nppropriatiou bill presented tho
h0use at this session OF congress. a
meeting OF the committee was held
46is morning and II was decided that
ne presentation of the bill would De
.unwiss in view OF the shortage In the
1roasury department..
Some of the house leaders favored
<he drafting Of bill, but their earn
6et pleas were fruitless in changing
the minds OF Chairman Burton and
nther members Of the committee.
The senate committee on immigra-
t1on is ignorant of the charges against
Commissioner Watchorn,
of New York. Senator Dillingham;
Gays he knows no cause for the with
drawal Of the nomination from the
senate yesterday BY President Roose-
'velt. Whatever charges are lodged
ogainst the commissioner are In the
hands of the president.
In response to the Aldrich resolu-
hon. President Roosevelt will, some
time this afternoon. send to the sem
nts committee on appropriations the
report of all departments that have
Employed secret service or other do
tectives during the year 1908.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-07
STORM SWEEPS
WESTERN MICHIGAN

MUSHROOM. Mich. Jan. 6.--(Spe-
cial )--Western Michigan is In grip of
blizzard today. The temperature has
fallen IS degrees In Is hours. People
were wearing near-summer clothing
yesterday, but today are nearly freez-
ing. The United States government
dredge Gillespie is battling with the
waves and terrific snow storm of
1ruskegon harbor today. The boat
came to the channel TO dredge and the
storm caught her in the middle Of the
channel.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-07

WORKS at Hyoso has jast corr.
,'esst the arr modern locomotive ever
boih N Japan.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-07

Wash DRESS FABRICS |
For the Spring of 1909
The Fat, these aa ss O Ssr
dsntiness OF And hunarsds
Of pstsrns being carried for scw
gowns for the bright days
English Madras Cloth 800
Finest Grade with embroidered inquired denTns aue a bse
yard tsusiiy Asssse Use OF e0'0'' ''''"''
Plain French Linens
In the soft wesves IN plain shades Of rose inches vide
pure linen and only sss a Yard Usually
English Zephyr Ginghams ..-
Perennial a,Sres with women who VII be more b men in
their dainty coiongs These Usually Sec'
Plain Dress Linens
Irish silk finish that retains it's iuer after lann
olive navy and tan Extra value at ssc yard Usually
French Ginghams
selection OF $50 new patterns ,nadpF f.1eS strp;s
all shades. Only a yard Usually
St. Gall White Swsses
Beautifully sheer and fine in dots figures stripes and checks
workmanship; Fine for waists and Specially priced
English White Madras
large variety OF effects Special yard Usually e5c
White Nainsook
wds OF & and soft texture suitable for un
White Nainsook
40 inches vide. Of light weight. evenly IFao
English Long Cloth
YARD vide nns English Long clGts u yaraSso the pss
IIl1c a yard Usually I5c.
White Waistings
English wssves soft hnh , In ngufss stripes checks in
shirts Special soc yard Usually aSc,
Evening star., 1909-06-01

puZzlen i hookke any
oft lesofp profit loss a
i because to
il looked as i mi a
iuuor mnlntng a
he he
ilprce no mu
PUZZLE SUNS
r--ear-p lum hug
Evening star., 1909-06-01
THERArEUTISTS.

CLINIC OF SUGGESTIVE THERAPEUTICs-
ROBERT ERSk1NE CAMPBELL. c: o.. g
eases like rheumatism catarrh. Gastritis; Of
obscure pathology. ike staEmeriny. chorea. cpl
lepsy. neuralgia: Of nervout origin. like alco
holtsm and moral perverslohs. yield. Booklet.
my5-tf,7
Evening star., 1909-06-01

COOL. WELL FL RNISHED ROOMS; sun
rates: telephone. 1910 18th ST. NV.
,roa
Evening star., 1909-06-01

very desirable two-rnnm apartment. located
the down town business section. newly
painted and papcrrd: heat aud janitor service.
This Is very cheap at $500 Don't fail TO
ii.
No 1n11 ii STREET NV.
my29-5i MOORE * HILL Inc. 1.,.3.3, {, N. W
Evening star., 1909-06-01
MILLINERY.

Ladies' own materials used. Feathers dyed,
cleaned and curled. Miss HEFFERMAN. 6r<
Of. NV. Phone Main 1852. my690t,t
Evening star., 1909-06-01
FOR RENT-ROOMS

s1I ST. N.W.-FARLOR FLOOR OF THREE
rooms. kitchen.tte. porcelain hath. phone:
ie1
Evening star., 1909-06-01

REASONABLE-TWO LARGE HALL ROOMS
one back room: modern improvements. Soi
1Ith NV the Carlin my30-:stt
Evening star., 1909-06-01

FOR RENT LARGE. NICELY FURNISHED
room: elevator and electric lights: second floor
~ he Rnralfnn 91S NJ lel-Hf
Evening star., 1909-06-01

WANTED BRIGHT ACTIVE RoYS; 16 AND II
years Of age. bundle Wrappers. floor boys.
etc. ArPly I" SUPT.. WOODWARD & 10
THRnP. my3l3t
Evening star., 1909-06-01

1910 PARK RID. ROOMS. FIRST FLOOR
suitable for doctor: one southern exposure: -
floor. hy owner my.'0- 81
Evening star., 1909-06-01

FINE RUGS FROM YOUR OLD CARPETS
Call write for circular. 1905 NV. Carpets
oriental rngs reftted. repaired. ORIENTAL
FLyFF RUG WORKS. Phone Main 6343.
myl-?Ot.4
BEAUTIFUL RUGS WOVEN FROM OLD CAR
PETS: RIG AND CARPET CLEANING A
SPECIALITY THE WASHINGTON RUG
WEAVING co. OFFICE AND WORKS. 931
5TU ST. NV. PHONE MAIN 1875.
p1i-90t.5
Evening star., 1909-06-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN TUE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict Of Columbia Ada ii. Martin et al. COM
plainants VS.. Phillip L. Fenwick ct al. de-
Enthusiastically No. 2s164.-This cause he ne
referred TO me TO state the account of the
trustees and distribution of the fund in their
hands. l will proceed with the said reference
on "Wednesday the second day II June. l9fa.
at 10 a m ut the auditors rooms in tho T.. :.
courthouse Washington. d. c. All persons
having claims against the estate Of Petronills
NJ Fenwiek deceased notified to present
the same with The proof at the said time and
place. JAS q. PAYNE Auditor. my1s c5jel
Evening star., 1909-06-01

3451 14TH ST N.W.-LARGE AND HAND
somely furnished rooms: bath same floor:
new house: private family: very reasonable:
board close by. jel-It'
The newspaper., 1909-10-01

lateral advance was TO place as great
distance as possible between him
and the girl before the clash. Yet in
stinct kept him moving along his
spiral course. on the chance that he
might catch his foe OF his guard
suddenly the lion half rose and
stretched forward. smiling There was
an uneasy whining note in his growls
nlt kc let the club slip from beneath
HI arm and drew his bow until the
arrowhead lay upon his thumb. His
outsiretched arm was rigid as a bar
Of steel So tense and ert were all
his nerves that he knew he could
drive home both arrows and still have
time TO swing his club before the
beast was upon him.
\ pun OF wind struck against his
back and swept on the nostrils OF the
lion. laden with the odor OF man. The
beast uttered short. startled roar.
and. whirlinG about. leaped away into
the jungle so quickly that Blake's ar
row flashed past a full yard behind.
The second arrow was on the string
before the first had struck the ground.
But the lion had vanished in the grass.
With yell, Blake dashed on across
to the nearest point OF the jungle. AS
he ran he drew the burning glass from
his fob and Tipped it open ready for
use. II the lion had turned behind the
sheltering grass stems he was too
cowardly TO charge out again. Within
a minute the jungle border was wall
of roaring flame.
The grass. long since dead. and
bone-dry with the days OF tropical
sunshine since the cyclone. flared up
before the wind like gunpowder. Even
against the wind the fire ate its way
along the ground with fearful rapidity.
trailing behind II an upwhirling vor-
tex of smoke and flame. No living
creature could have burst through
that belt of fire.
A wave of fierce heat sent Blake
staggering beck, scorched and Bills
tered. There was no exultance in his
bearing For the moment all thought