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strange pranks. How Infinitely moro
true TO type would be such crime OF
emotion than a vulgar seizure OF this
priceless canvas for base gain. How
much more difficult to trace, and there
fore more Interesting in the pursuit! For
a theft Of this kind. inspired by no gross
hope Of pecuniary reward. would leave
fewer traces than even the professional
taking Of the canvas for a ransom. No
anonymous announcement could be ex-
pected. Arsene Lupin leaves his card at
the scene Of his exploits. writes his name
upon the walls In red chalk. Not so
with the supposititious lover thief. He
comes In the night. he takes the can
vas and he vanishes without a trace.
But stay. Is there a finger print some
where? Out with the microscopic Care
fully examine every scrap of the paper
stuffed between the glass and the stretch
ing frame. scrutinize every square cent?
meter Of gilded wood. Is science to be
balked by a fanatic? Has the world
famed French genius for the discovery
of crime come to an impasse? But no.
There must be q way to find Mona Lisa
France shudders at the possibility OF
failure.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Good Construction and Fires.

Yesterdays fire in one OF the large
stables OF this city illustrated clearly the
advantage of substantial construction.
Though an immense mass Of forage
was ablaze in a few minutes after the
starting of the fire, and flame of tre-
mendous volume and heat resulted. 1t
was fought successfully by the fire de-
partment because of the solid character
OF the building. Eighteen years ago the
predecessor of this structure was de-
stroyed by fire which proved highly
disastrous, causing a heavy loss Of
property. me destruction of 100 horses
and the loss OF three human lives. Last
evenings fire was confined within the
initial premises and the loss was kept
10 a low point, every horse and wagon
being saved without injury. and the only
ones hurt were a spectator and volun-
teer helper, The contrast between these
two blazes carries an impressive lesson
and fully justifies the insistence by the
local authorities on good building meth
ods. Washington's comparative immunity
from disastrous fires Is attributable in
large measure to the excellence of the
construction here. 1t is true that there
are exceptions and that fire traps exist
here and there In the District, mainly
relics of the days before the building
regulations were founded upon a full un-
derstanding of fire risks. Thanks to the
superior re-fghting force here organ
ized and maintained. and in part to the
wide streets permitting the rapid an
swering Of alarms. few fires. even in the
places of greatest danger. reach to the
extent Of causing a loss of $4,000. II
the city were equipped with a high pres
sure service such as Congress has been
tmportuned for years to authorize. IT
would be ideally safeguarded against
confagration. Low as the average fire
| loss is In Washington. 1t would be ma
| terially reduced by the installation Of a
high pressure system In the business
section. probably In sufiicient amount to
pay for the cost OF installation in a few
years. while permitting a greatly i'm
proved system Of fire protection over the
| entire District by releasing for service in
the residential section the steamers now
Evening star., 1911-08-24
The Search for Mona Lisa.

France is pursuing the thief of Mona
Lisa with characteristic zeal and inge-
nuity. The case appeals peculiarly TO
the French temperament, which loves
mystery, and especially mystery in crime.
10 commonplace burglary could possibly
stir the nation 10 the extent OF the
seizure from the national gallery OF its
most famous painting. canvas beyond
price. The accomplishment OF the sup
posedly impossible and the obviously
truitless theft OF such noted work of
Art has naturally set to work all the ira
ditional detective talents of the French
people. and now Paris is bubblng with
excitement over clues and theories that
are being pursued eagerly with great
display OF partisanship.
II is quite likely that in short time
Paris will be divided into rival camps
those who hold that Mona Lisa was
stolen by a real thief holding the cam
for ransom. opposed strenuousiy
and volubly by those who maintain that
IL was taken by AN erratic presuma bly,
one who had fallen under the charm OF
the smiling face. and desired the paint
ing for his own. The latter appears to
be the favorte hypothesis at present II
Is calculated 10 command the sympathy
OF the French people Consider the ele-
ments Of criminal romance involved, An
unbalanced cmotionalist. perhaps a poor
painter, a deniZen Of the Latin quarter,
himself an aspirant for fame and an ap-
pTeciator of the greatness OF those who
have arrived in the past standing day
after day before Mona Lisa, thrilled by
her beauty and fascinated by her mys-
terious expression. dreaming OF her un-
I'll she becomes living influence. writ
ing letters TO her at the Louvre in terms
of warm endearment and respectful ed
miration, gradually conceiving the plan
OF her abduction, working upon II craft
iry with the ingenuity of the disordered
and the persistence of the infatuated, and
finally carrying out a long cherish ed
scheme and taking the painting TO some
obscure garret. 10 be hidden tremblingly
perhaps in a recess under the floor and
to be taken out in the dead of night and
admired by the light Of fiickerins
CANDLE
Nothing more likely. Such things have
happened. and especially In France,
where the artistic temperament plays
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Choosing q Jury.

A man accused OF murder In the first
degree in Virginia stood yesterday before
sixteen men who had been tentatively
chosen to try his case and exercising q.
privilege accorded him by the law struck
four Of them from the list OF jurors
Against no one of these four was any,
thing known to justify suspicion that he
would not try the case fairly and without
prejudice. The prisoner followed an un-
defined impulse of personal preference.
One of the four rejected was an old man
with stern face and harsh eyes, a square
faced man. evidently OF an uncompromis-
ing disposition. Another was young
man of about the prisoners age with q
tendency to smile at the proceedings. The
other two were men of no particularly dis
tinguishing appearance, commonplace and
unintelligent.
In a few days, perhaps, 1t will be known
whether the Judgment of this prisoner.
fighting for his life. was correct. The
case against him is founded almost ex-
clusively upon circumstantial evidence.
The verdict will probably be based upon
the Interpretation Of certain facts and
choice between conflicting evidences
pointing to or away from the accused. 1t
a high order Of intelligence, perhaps with
some confusing expert testimony to be
heard and weighed. No one can look into
the minds of the twelve men who have
been finally selected and estimate their
attitude upon the v.rious questions that
will soon confront them.
Obviously the prisoners hope Is to find
all twelve men convinced of his innocence
but he has a chance for a disagreement
Is there one OF the twelve who can be
persuaded Of a reasonable doubt? Who
knows which OF sixteen talesmen would
cling tenaciously to such a doubt against
the opportunities OF the more aggressive
members Of the jury?
The scene in the Virginia courthouse IL
lustrates dramatically the essential un-
certainty Of trial BY jury. 1t has become
an adage in criminal Jurisprudence that
no one can tell what twelve men will do
when they have been sent out Of the
courtroom and locked up to agree upon a
verdict. OF the twelve there is almost
certain to be one who is a natural leader
Of men. aggressive, perhaps dictatorial
and maybe overpowering in personality,
who has become convinced OF the guilt or
innocence of the accused. and who pro-
ceeds to argue with his fellow jurors Wig
orously in favor OF his theory OF the case
Such. men carry with them the less as
sertive and more dependent members.
When one Of these active. partisan spirits
is found on each side Of divided jury a
mistrial is practically certain to result.
Thus it is quite as important for the ac-
cused to retain in the jury box a man Of
strong character as to eliminate a pos
sible antagonist.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Tariff Experts.

IL seems almost certain that on the
tariff question we are approaching con-
test between experts. Just as in some
recent murder trials We saw prominent
alienists pitted against each other, some
testifying for and others against the ac-
cused so shall We see prominent tariif
statisticians and so-called authorities in
opposition camps next winter when Con-
gress resumes consideration of tariff re-
vision.
The public is not advised of the sources
OF the information Mr. Underwood and
his friends accepted when preparing their
tariff bills. But they had assistance. of
course, and from men whom they con-
sidered competent for the work. There
is probably not majority member or the
ways and means committee who, unas-
sisted. could have framed either the wool
schedule. the so-called farmers free-list
bill. or the cotton schedule which the
House passed. Tariff experts must have
been employed 10 supply the figures and
put those measures into shape
And yet the President In his vetoes
picked those bills TO pieces and con-
dernned them He spoke with emphasis
IS to the farmers free-list bill, declaring
that il had been so loosely drawn ii
could not il enacted into law be executed
without heavy loss of revenue 10 the gov
crnment and injury to the very interests
i proclaimed friendship for. OF the cot
ION bill! and its amendments he all but
naoe sport. In his eyes the work repre-
sented not only haste but ignorance. and
he was surprised that II had been ac-
cepted by either house of Congress.
Now the President, who is not a tariff
expert, saw all this with the assistance OF
experts. He leaned upon others fer de-
tails. and was satisfied with the informa-
ton supplied. And his advisers were no
more known than Mr.. Underwoods.
But Lext winter the Presidents ad-
visers will be known. He will base his
recommendations upon .he information
collected by the tariff board-a tribunal
created by Congress, and composed of
men of national reputation. IL Mr. I'm
derwood and lis friends reject the board S
work and the Presidents recommends
tions based upon il, upon whose expert
advice will they lean? Who are the men
dependent upon TO supply them with facts
and figures for combating those of the
tariff board?
After ALL the whole matter will be with
Congress. Experts may come, and ex-
perts may go. but Congress goes on for
ever. 1t is the body charged under the
Constitution with levying taxes, and the
power is the greatest IL possesses. II
needs advice on the subject and has al
ways obtained II. but it never has parted.
and il never should part, with any meas
ure OF its responsibility to the people in
assessing them for the support OF the
government.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Specials in
Women's Underwear.

Women's outing Flannel Short Petit
coats. pink-and-white and blue -and-white
striped effects or plain white with rune,
finished with scalloped edge.
Special price. soc.
Women's French Nainsook Drawers,
some with hand-embroidered and seal
loped ruffles, others with ruffies finished
with hand-embroidered scalloped edge.
Special price, aoc.
And these remnants:
3 Women's Low neck and Short sleeve Main
sook Nightgowns, some lace trimmed others
with colored sailor collars and turn-back cuffs s.
69c. Were $l.00.
Womens Cambria Corset Covers. low neck,
tight fitting. 25c. Were 15c.
: pairs Women's Camhric Drawers, trimmed
with embroidery ruffies, 73c. Were $1.OO.
4 pairs Women's Cambria Drawers. 2oc. Were
SOC.
women's Nainsook Combination Suits, lace
and embroidery trimmed. 69c. Were 800.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1911-08-24

effects; sizes 10 Il. Ss.a5 We're $3.50 and
$500.
10 Girls Lawn Dresses. In screral attractive
fwo- toned pIsids; :. sleeves and large ssilar
collar: sizes u 20 Ia. $50. Were 81 -
Misses Kimono-stye Lawn Dresses with
full plated skirts. lavender and gray eolors;
sizes Il ard III. 81. "a Were S1.oa.
A small LOT Nomen's and Misses Gingham ani
Lawn Dresses. stripes. checks and figured -
fects. with Dutch neck and 2. sleeves. SIS.
Were s.. on and 81 ~.
small lot Girls Percalc Dresses. both high
and low neck effects. In plaids and figured de-
signs: sizes q In II. 81 %. Were S2.25.
A lot OF wognen's and Misses SNea .crs In
plain red white and gray. high and neck
styles soied and mussed from constant dis
Third floor. q ST.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Special in
Irish Dimity.

Imported Irish Dimity in desirable c.
ors and patterns and in lengths suitable
for children's dresses, kimonos. wrappers
and womens dresses.
I2Lc yard. Regularly 25c.
And these remnants. In lengths from "a
to yards:
Printed Batiste Lawn. Sc yard. Was 12lac
Lawn and Batiste. Zoe yard. Were 15c and lSc.
Printed Percale. Zoe yard. Was l2l-c and l3c
Samson Galatea, 12Lac yard. Was l5c.
Ivanhoe Zephyr 12iac yard. Was 15c.
Himalaya and Durbar Cloths l5c yard. Were
25c.
Mercerlzed Poplin. 15c yard. Was &c.
Costume Chiffon and Mousseline. DE yard.
Were pc.
Imported Glngham. 2oc yard. Was ne.
Imported Cotton Wolfe. lie yard. Was 2oc.
Seersucker and Gingham, loo yard. Wers
l2hc.
Second floor, q St
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Special in
Women's Lisle Vests.

40 dozen Wonen's Swss-ribbed Lisle
Thread finish Vests. low neck and no
sleeves; excellent quality and perfect fit-
ting.
Special price, zoe each; 3 for soc.
And these remnants:
IS Women's Subscribed Combination Suits.
low neck and knee length. l8ce-trimmed draw
ers: size :, 15c. Were 81 .25.
1. Women's Medium weight Combination Suits.
high neck long sleeves and ankle length; size
B. sJc Were Soc
IL pairs Umbrella Drawers, lace trimmed;
size g. 19c. Were 25c.
Main floor, 81.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Special in
Children's Drawers.

Children's Cambria Drawers, tucked and
trimmed with ruffie of embroidery; sizes
to II years.
Special price, &c.
And these remnants:
10 Infants Fine Quality Reuben Shirts,
soiled PC. Were 60c
10 Infants Nainsook Short Dresses, 35c. We're
zoe.
. Children's Fine Black Straw Mushroom
Sailors, 81 90 Were 1915.
Children's Tan Rep Auto Bonnets. trimmed
with shirred ribbon. 81 90. Were s.. I5
3 Children's White Pique Bonnets, trimmed
with embroidery and ruching. ribbon rosettes
and ties. 81 90. Were S1.Io.
Third floor, RI.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
No Free Press in Cuba.
From the ItIca Observer.

The fact that President Gomez has
deported two editors for making ad
verse criticisms Of his administration
may or may not encourage other Gu
ban editors to do the same. Some
times this policy reacts upon itself
with disastrous results. What the ulti-
mate resulted may be depends very
largely upon the spirit of the Cuban
editors. 1t will be sad thing for
Cuba when the press is brought under
a subjection to the government that
will make dangerous any criticism of
the manner In which the government is
conducted. President Gomez may well
consider this potent fact
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Annual Reunion.

Said the mosquito to the fly,
We've got to go.
Through many years that have gone by
They told US SO.
So let us meet in sadness here
Our woes to tell.
And drink another draEght Of cheer
And say farewell
They've sprnkled US with kerosene
Each mortal goes
Well armed to end our lives serene
With cruel blows.
And every year we meet again
At some hotel
Our difficulties to explain,
And say farewell.
Next year. when autumn's drawing
nigh,
And one year thence
And decades after that we'll fly
With zeal intense
Unto this spot with sad surprise
To hear the bell
That science rings for our demise.
And say farewell"
Evening star., 1911-08-24
And these remnants:
Travelling Goods Department.

/ 24-iuch Light weight Suit Case. suitable for
women $3.50 Was $l5.o0.
a0nrh Black Warus Leather Bag. $1,000.
Was $500.
ls-inch Genuine Walrus Bag. fitted with
toilet articles Sits. Was $500.
2 Steamer Trunks, vulcsnzed hber;. 80 and
"a inch sizes. S5.95. Were $500 and 81 90.
1 30 inch Three-ply Basswood Dress Trunk,
$500 Was $22.oo.
42-inch Basswood Skirt Trunk. $1775. Was
$4,000.
/ 36-inch Sole Leather Trunk, two straps,
$IS75 Was $500.
1 1hree-ply Eastwood Bureau Trunk, $ls.io
Was $1,000.
Basement Equitable building.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
And these remnants:
Friday Specials in
Linen Department.

10 High grade Double Damask Pattern
Cloths, made by the most noted Irish
manufacturers Sizes 2L4x24, 21ax2k and
oIbx3 yards These are damaged. $500
each. Were $3.50 $500. $3.50 and 5000.
80 yards All Pure Linen Suiting. plain
shades of purple and garnet.
sc yard. Value. 25c.
Is 12-yard bolts of Longcloth.
S1.00 piece. Value, S1.35.
Second floor, + st.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Immigrants and Cash.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The edict Of immigration Commits
sioner Williams. at Ellis Island, that
every newcomer shall be able to show
at least SIS on landing has been
abolished by the authorities In Wr,sh
ington. 1t is concluded that an inn
migrant possessing even less than this
sum for himself or each head of his
family might prove more desirable
than one with a thousand dollars.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Recall Troubles.

From the Indianapolis Star.
The recall system, with the necessity
of examining every petition In order TO
eliminate fraudulent signatures. must ne
rather expensive. And when 2,37S Illegal
signatures are found In a list OF 4.J47,
as in Seattle, IL looks as IL an era OF
honest politics did not set In with the
adoption Of the system.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Special in
Valenciennes Laces.

Valenciennes Laces are being extensive
ly used on all outer and un4er apparel for
women and children. hence this sale is OF
greater Importance than ordinarily.
Both edges and insertions in widths
from n to 4 mathematical and odd pat
terms.
Special price, 6oc dozen yards.
Also Cotton Cluny and Torchon Edges
and Insertions, very pretty and attractive
for underwear.
Special price, &c yard.
Main door, G st.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Special in
Wornen's Low Shoes,

Final clearance of Women's Pumps and
Oxford Ties-a small lot of about ~ pairs,
made of gun metal calfSkin, patent colt
skin and a few tans These are small
sizes remaining from several of our choc-
est lines, the combined lot including
these: 4, AZ ) and 5is AA: Z, 3is. and Az
A; lh. 3. 3is and b; 212, > and -. I;
~ and d.
S1.O0 the pair
Were $500, $3.50 and 500.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Col. Bryan on Col. Roosevelt.
rom the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.

Accepting the most charitable view
OF the subject, Mr.. Bryan is convinced
that the steel trust put one over on
Roosevelt when the Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company was absorbed. Anyway
Bryan thinks 1t was a spectacle for gods
when the government Of the United State
had to enter into a dicker with a corpora
ton to stop threatened panic. There
will be a general feeling throughout the
country that Bryan's little hammer hit
a nail in that remark.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Specials in
Bows Clothing.

Boys Clothing.
A lot of Boys AH-wool Suits, in light
and medium weights of brown. tan and
gray mixtures; Norfolk Jackets and knick-
erbocker trousers. sizes to II; doubie-
breasted style, sizes s to II.
$500 each.
Were $3.50, $3.50 and $1,000.
Washable Russian Blouse Suits, in blue
and tan: both plain and striped effects
Sizes 2la to I.
Were S1.95. $2.25 and $2.93
Washable Sailor Blouse Suits. in plain
colors and neat striped effects; sizes D to
10.
$50 each.
Were $195, 81. .2o and $2.95
And these remnants:
% Fine Atwood Suits. double breasted style
in neat and attractive colors and patterns sizes
o to II, $3.50. Were 90 and $12.50
IS Double breasted Suits, light and dark pat
terms: sizes 6 to IL S315. Were $500 and $500
Is Double breasted Suits; sizes TO IL. $2.5o
Were 81. .75 and $500.
Dark Gray Raincoats; sizes IL and l3, $500
Were $1,000.
White Duck Coat Suits: sizes and 4
White and Gray Mohair suits; sizes ga. =
and q. $50. Were 500
20 Golf Caps. all sizes. 2.,c. Were JOc.
Is suits White and C0lored Madras Pagamas
size 10. IJc. Were I.J and $l.JU.
Third floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star., 1911-08-24

In expressing himself about conditions
in Great Britain. Mr.. Gompers should
take care not TO place himself in a posi-
ton where he can be reached by one OF
those English judges, who delight in
summary procedure
Evening star., 1911-08-24

OIn order to avoid delays account Of
PERSONAL absence letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any individual connected
with the once, but simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or Business Department accordin:
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Friday Special
Clearance Books.

Our annual clearance sale of a years
accumulation of Books covering every
branch Of literature, many of them in ex-
pensive editions. which have become
soiled and defaced from handling.
These have all been gathered together
and marked at the
Special price. 10c copy
Note-Owing to the exceedingly low
price we cannot accept for exchange or
return any book after having been sold.
Main floor Tenth ST.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHuANDER JOHNSON.
The Obscure Expert.

THE people who do the real work are
not always conspicuous said the ready
made philosopher.
That's right replied the man with
the frivolous hat. THE best photograph
er at a picnic always has to manage the
camera and never gets into the picture" :"
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Leconte.

From the Boston Advertiser
President Cincinnatus Leconte of Haiti
is feeling rather comfortable and secure.
now that the United States has recog-
nized his government. He has been given
the national salute by two American
scout cruisers Yet there are people who
continue to wonder whose treasury
financed Lecontes expedition which land
ed that exiled gentleman in Haiti at ex-
actly the psychological moment.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Corset Department.

pairs Parame Corsets, medium high bust
and long hip; sizes 81 and 30. 30 pair. Were
$3.50.
pairs Psrame Corsets. high bust and long
hip: sizes 20 TO 81 $3.50 pair. Were S16.J0
q pairs Parame Corsets medium bust and long
hip; sizes 10. 81, p and 70. $50 pair Were
$500.
s Brassieres: sizes 3s 40. A and 40, soc each.
Were 50c.
Third 6oor Eleventh ST.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Republican Insurgency in 1854
From the Hartford Courant.


The republican party had an experience
with radicalism and insurgency in 1864.
The Bournes and La Follettes of that
time were as angry with Abraham Lin
coin as their successors are with William
II. Taft. He wouldn't do what they or.
dered him to do. Away with such a
conservative and reactionary, They Ge-
clared political war against him; Wendell
Phillips and Frederick Douglass said Il
was the right thing to do. They flocked
off by themselves to Cleveland held a
convention. made a platform, made a
national ticket. One OF the platform s
planks was direct election of President
and Vice President by popular vote. The
names on the ticket were John c. Ere
mont and John Cochrane. Two months
before the election Gen. Fremont and
Gen Cochrane took their names off the
ticket, and nothing more was heard OF
the great radical insurrection of 1864. 1t
silently petered out. Abraham Lincoln
was reelected.
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Mems Furnishings Department.

Navy Blnc Wool Bathing Suits. high neck
and long sleeves: sizes 80, ~ and AZ, 81 90.
Were $500.
dozen pairs Plain Colored and Fancy Lisie
Thread Hosea makers sample line: sizes 8 to
IL. 25c. Were :ljc and soc.
Light weight SIX Madras Beach Robes tan
and lavender. 500. Were $50.
30 -Four hand Wash Ties. white grounds
with self figures and stripes. FIR &c. Were
25c each
is India Crepe Undershrfs: sizes IL, 81 and
46. 35c each: :: for 81 90. We're ,oc.
Main floor, + St
Evening star., 1911-08-24
Choice Engravings.

America Is not deficient in patriotism
nor in love Of art said the CHEEKY
citizen.
No" replied Miss Cayenne. But. just
the same the general eagerness to pos
sess twenty dollar bills is not due entire
ly to the fact that George Washington's 5
picture Is on them.'