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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
APPEALING TO THEIR SYMPATHIES
TALE OF TWO GOOD WOMEN AND RAGGED
URCHIN.

TALE OF TWO GOOD WOMEN AND RAGGED
URCHIN.
Two handsomely dressed women With beaming and
way by the triangle Thirty third St afternoon
last week. Goodness Enthusiastically stamped on
each womans face and their placid looks showed
that they were at peace with the world When they
rearhcd Thirty DIST. they a ragged urchn
who In the act of picking up something from the
gutter. 1t piece OF stale bread covered with
the dirt OF the street. A shudder over both
women as they the boy put the BIT Of bread
10 his mouth. It slim, shivering boy, whose
woe begone and features told of poverty that
would appeal to the stonest heart.
Poor, dear boy" said the elder Of the women,
and a crypt into her eye You do look hungry,
Indeed Have you nothing better 10 cat Than mat
"Naa-w muffin tall. num-" he replied in thin
shivering tones. Got 'Ome, no farder mudder;
gifts me lvin in de street,
"There, there, throw away that dirty bread Take
this quarter and go and get warm coffee and
ROLL replied the good woman, She felt her
kindly heart to rise up ia her throat and choke
her.
The vretched lad took the shining coin in his be
grimod fingers and bluDbelcd out his thanks. mon
the second lady fshed quarter out Of her retlcule
and gave II 10 the urchin The boy seemed overcome
by such good forum, and between his thanks he
stuffed the hand holding the two quarters into the
bosom Of his ragged shirt 1hon the two gOod
women patted the mat OF hair on his hatless feaa
spoke CHEEKY words to the boy, and resumed Thrll
walk down broadway. their hearts filled with warm
a case OF genuine distress. And the boyle went
around tho block 10 the Sxth-ave. side Of tho Union
Dime Savings hank, taking his crust Of dirty brcah
with him, and prepared 10 work his lay" again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01

A CAPRIOTE.
from her check damaSk giows,
And comes and goes,
AS fine as the pomcgranate knows
lad such light her eye escapcs
As CLEANS on grapes
That purple all her island capcs.
Her figure has the wondr0us grace
That marks her race
WellrOunded curves from foot TO faca
a look she smiles bewitchingly;
4 turn and see
Two fierce dark eyes fixed fast on me.
That smlle-that marvelled polse Of headl
sweet dream be fed
These Caprlotes carry knives. tits said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
POLICE TORTURE IN HUNGARY.

fF77II I1'0
inc tJsag, OF Budapest, has received tne ioi.
lowing auOcIous stories from its correspondents al
Az Becse. In consequence Of sheep stealing at All
Becse' the police arrested Blasius Kovacs, ana SUD
him the name OF one Cseke Cseke was arrested and
la'd on ms back Two gendarmes held his hands ana
thru kneu on his chest, while a fourth beri MN
on the soles If his feet with a leather strap I'll he
tainted. Cseke, however, would not confess 10 the
crime; so his toImentOrs stepped his feet dripping
with blood, IN vinegar and tbrashed him again I'LL
he tainted second time The next day Cseke's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
AN AUSTRIAN OPINION OF AMERICAN WOMEN.

American women, II they not always besuufuk
at least know how 70 make themselves appear 20.
Nowhere have seen many bcsntiful women as IL
America. including old with white hair.
Tho native American girl. especially II Of English
Scotch descent large and slender generally blonde
with regular features and remarkably small hands and
feet The complexion IS ofton pale; rarely do they
have the fresh color of Nennese girl. The mos
beautiful girl have ever come across In my life saw
in a Ncw.York store She an American OF Spanish
descent OF literally dazzling beauty. such had
never before encountered in life or canvas The
happlest marriages are those Of American mon h
German women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
THE BrRGLARs MIGHT DOUBT HIM.

From The Detroit Free Press.
A coored man who was evidently in poor circurn-
stances called ar a GratiOt ave- hardware store tho
other day and asked for OOrlock. and while he was
looking at a line Of them. the merchant said
You can't he afraid OF burglars :"
" But arr was the reply.
" Have you got anything 70 be stolen1"
"No. sab. Hain't got $50 worth Of stun In DO
house.
Then why do you fear burglars =
1t hain cause 'spect dcy would steal ANYTHING,
but because dOan' 70 be woke up IN the night
and sec burglar de Of dc bed an hear him say
Now Reuben. you hand over dat bag Of gold or I'll
put six bullets into ye.'
But you have no gold
OATS list II. He'd think was lynn an ehuos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
SHOT DEAD BY HER rwELvEYEARoLp LOVER.

From The Pau NAH Gazette.
A boy only twelve years old found in the streets Of
Madrid one hundred peseta banknote. changed II at
mOney-changers, and divided the spells with another
boy. eleven years old He then bought pistol ana
bullets. and began quarrel with his playmate about
little girl OF twelve years Of the daughter OF
well TODD grocer whom he called his sweetheart. and
whom he accused OF showing preference for his COM
panion. they discussing the matter they hap
pened TO meet the girl with her female servant, and
the older boy deliberately aimed az her head and shot
her dead I'm fl of jealousy Both boys sent 10,
jail. Despite his comrades and the maids 'rvant'y
testimony, the accused says tho pistol went of sccf-
dentally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
SUSPICIOUS PAGES FoR JrwELRr.

Suspiciously low, but the Pal.is Royal hopes you
won't condemn without fair trial SEEING is
Necessary before You can give fair verdict.
Hair Ornaments. Double lin of imitation amber.
with scroll top Of roll gold silver Side Combs 20
match. Your choice here for 19c.
You may have less variety at the credit stores
marked DC. each.
LACE PlNS.-Tiny pins Of enamel with make believe
diamond, pearl and turquoise centers. FORGET ne
nots, daisies, panses. Nearly hundred styles Of
Roll Gold fancy patterns. All at Toe each. You've
been paying 2Jc all the city. They look cheap
for Pc.
BANGLES.-Seyen Oxydized Silver Bangles, con-
nected with fancy clasp, for only Toe Look like the
real at So.
GARTER CLASPS We have Oxydized Silver Clasps
up 10 % pair but ask you those at only lSc
PAIR. Compare the designs and the finish The one
real, the other imitation.
Best Yellow Garter Elastic for these clasrs
MANY THOUSANDS OF FANS.
The store looks like bazaar Of the Orient Hundreds
Of japanese Fans decorate the columns which
support the lofty ceiling OF the Pslais Royal.
SO many Fans mean wholesale purchases; wholesale
buying means wholesale prices
Fans direct from Japan to you with only the small
profit Of the Paais Royal added means Fans at whole
sale prices. Prices, D. 5, TO- 10, 20, % 30, 40 3d. Go
and soc.
The quality, quantities and variety at the prices
should be compared with the Fans offered elsewhere.
al Sail ipaS haI,v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
New EMBRorpERrEs ARRIVE.
Continued below.)

Many very beautiful patterns in 90 inch, 30 inch
and 45 inch Embroideries have been secured at 20
per cent discount
~ We hope You will ask TO see the new 45-inch
Hemstitched Flouncings offered at from 81 70 s2
yard We promise you surprise.
25e EMBRoIDERIEs FOR PIC.
OF course that's for the special sale only.
All 25c. EInbroideries for gle; not few undesir-
able styles. We offer choice Of
% styles Nainsook, = TO inches wide.
40 styles Swiss, to inches wide.
"a styles Cambria, 2 TO inches wide.
eE- Some Of the wider widths sold earlier in the
season at 35c, that you may select euabroideries
that still sell at many stores at 35c. FOR ONLY 2lc
AWARD.
IN THE DRESS TRIMMING DEPARTMENT.
Those SOC. Persian Embroideries-silk and Tnsel
Embroidered on Flannel-are reduced to SOC. yard
Corner 12th street and Penna ave-
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
A. LIsNER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

II any question is raised over the conirma-
ton of solomon Hirsch's nomination for the
Turkish mission when Congress meets next
winter, Mr.. Mitchell can be depended upon to
see his fellow Oregonian through in safety if
senatorial courtesy will do it. The Senator's
term expires in 1891, and his most dangerous
rival would have hard time in engineering the
canvass at Salem from place as far away as
the shore of the Bosphorus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
A Season FoR GrSGHAMs.
CONTINUED below.)

Sateens are passe. Little worn this season. They
Will be less worn next year.
" tDdt nat import Sdteeis mart year.
THE COMING FABRIC Is GINGHAM The time
and skill of the worlds best designers depicted in
the SCOTCH GINGHAMS secured by our buyer last
week
AT pc. A YARD shown new and lovely shades
of plain Zephyrs. full :j2 inches wide.
AT Poe. AND 35c. YARD warranted real Scotch
Gingha.ns in plaids and stripes
"FhGt da improvement last gears svLes'' is the
substance Of the remarks of nearly all visitors. AND
YET A DECREASE IN PRICE.
AT 121SC. A YARD. Such Yankee limitations of the
best designs and coloIngs of Scotch that you must
not judge by looks but reckon that the Scotch
will launder and wear better. If you don't do that
you'll buy these Domestic Ginghams. Pretty effects
in sde-bands are included at l21<c yard
THE PALAIS ROYAL
Continued below)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
WARM WEATHER DREss Goops.

THE PALAIS ROYAL requests your presence TO a
special display and sale OF lately arrived novelties in
Figured China Silks. Ginghams, Cream Flannels,
White Dress Goods and Eubroderies, which are Of
fered at lower prices or to be correct. OF BET
TER QUALITY FOR THE PRICES than heretofore
offered.
Special sale prices Will also be quoted for certain lots
mention of which will be found below
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
WHITE DREss Goops.
fContinued below.)

Is il legitimate to sell certain lines at cost price,
If permanently, We think not but for special sale
occasion like this, we reply, YESi
121fc INDIA LINENS FOR loo.
You know how merchants struggle to give the
best value for 191Sc THE PALAIS ROYALS l2Lkc.
India Linen will compare with any in town that price
At Zoe. gard is cheaper than Be secured else
i1heTs, d samples tUiI prore.
Pque. Dress Lawn. Persian Lawns, Dress Linen
Nainsooks, Jones' Cambria, Check Muslins. Swiss,
Tarlton, etc. you'll find here at all prices. Probably
the low -prced no cheaper than elsewhere, but TIE
better qualities from 10 I0c, beIoc the quotations
OF the credit houses. WE KNOW 1T.
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Continued below)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

Buffalo Bill gave private view of his show
to the president, cabinet, diplomats and news
paper men in Paris on Saturday. Mr.. Cody
can give those Frenchmen several interesting
points on the way to handle the preGminaries
of big exhibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
BARGAINS.
X. GoLDscHMrp.
1OO7-lOO9 F ST NV.
GREAT UNLOADING SACRIFICE MAY SALE.

II. GoLDscHM1D.
1OO7-lO09 ST. NV.
GREAT UNLOADING SACRIFICE MAY SALE.
The Prices Must and Will Tell therefore Offer Ad-
ditional and Powerful Attractions for Tomorrow,
Gem Freezers, the best in the world. 8 qt., LES;
81 Croqget Sets for 7sc.; $50 sets for sl.1s; 81
Lawn Tennis Rackets. Poles Tennis Nets Balls. and
The Luxury Hanmocks, with stretchers. only 9sc.;
Gen'iins Mexican Harnmocks. with stretchers and
GALLON Water Cooler, only 6sc.; gallon. 81. Is;
n, 8 each French China Gold Band Cups. Saucers and
Plates, worth SO, at 81. AS
sagcers, and Plates. worth "a, At sI.ss. 0''''
Hand Painted Oatmeal Bowls, loo.
HAND, PAINTED Square Shape Meat Dishes, worth
HAND, Painted american China Breakfast Plates, &C.
! each' DESSERT Plates. &c; Dinner Plates, &c.
BABY CARRIAGES.
10 me BABY Carriages. closely woven. rattan bodies
pesS saS in the
worth H fcr ss55sse'' handsomely up
Gs i America for my price for s Morrow
ICE CHESTS
| per. worth s3.4S, for &c. as. N "''A Ae'' pa
REFRIGERAToRs.
Medium size Refriserators. with corrugated shelves
.sion H aor or ~ Sc to give
Also, w6ndrous bargains will be offered ON all my
bard wood Rsfrigerstors from the most noted manu-.
Also hundreds. Of other bargains too numerous tc
mention srs exhibited In my Window
| r. aoLpscHMrp,
IL 1oo7-l009 st NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

The tone Of the democratic press in the
west and southwest. since Gov. Hill vetoed the
saxton ballot reform bill, conveys a warning
to the national party convention of 1892 that
there is muswump element getting ready to
bolt the democratic ticket if the governor
name heads it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

Georgia holds a convention this week TO de-
wise methods of improving the roads of the
state. The keen appreciation shown by Geory "a
OF one Of the greatest material needs OF tho
whole south, and the organized etfor. To ac.
complish reform i'll this respect indicate tina.
the state intends to keep well to the front in
the march of southern progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

~ No other paper published has anything
like half as many readers in the city Of WASH
ington as has The EVENING STAR, and no other
one has yet supported its claims by an afadavit
Of iu circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
CREAu Wool DREss Goops.

Two very stylish effects, in Cream Cloth-fnsh, En-
glish Serge. with wide side-bands Of combination
colors, are offered during this sale at Csc yard
See the qualities offered at aforementioned prices
If in doubt, ask for samples and compare with goods
offered elsewhere at the same prices. Do So and we Il
see you again at the Palais Royal.
40-inch Cream Nuns Yelling at SOC.
40-inch Cream l-WooI Albatross at SOC.
40-inch Cream and White Cashmeres at 5Oc
40-inch Cream All Wool Serges st 5Oc.
40-inch Cream and White Cashmeres at Csc
40-inch Cream All-MOol Mohair at Csc.
40-inch Cream Cloth Finished Serges at Csc,
40-inch Cream Jacquard Figured Flannel at soc
4o--nch Cream Figured Wool Mohair at Soc
40-inch Cream SILK Warp Henrietta at Soc.
46-inch Cream Atwood Henriettas at 9Sc
46-inch White aud Cream Summer Broadcloths at
Sl.00.
THE PALAIS ROYAL
CONTINUED belowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

Considerable surprise is manifested by sundry
northern newspapers at the establishment of a
Grand Army post in Charleston, S. c.. and vet
there is nothing wonderful in it. Even as long
a. twenty-four years ago there were enough
Union soldiers in Charleston to have estab-
hshed several posts. They had hard time
getting there, but they got there all the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

The Senate OF the United States is appre-
ciated at its value only when compared with
the English house of lords on the occasion Of
the periodical attempts to abolish the latter
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
4 HuxpRrp Styles Or RrLrs-

The English silk Cricket Belts are here a; 3gc
apiece Fancy stripes in blazer effects are shown as
well as the less conspicuous styles.
In Leather is shown Antelope Skin, real Alligator
and Seal. Some of Basket pattern are new and novel;
Prices, p -, 30. Co. 80, SIC, 81 sl}5, Sl30 and
500. The more expensive have elaborate Silver
Clasps
The "Palais Royal Price, for the usual CSC Canvas
Belt is zoe
The more expensive Belts from twenty-five to fifty
cents below credit store prices. Velvet Belts with
large and beautiful Silver Clasps for So Antelope
Belts III all shades Of Browns, Greens, Grays Tans
&c, only Sl.35 each.
CHATELAINE BAGS.
The Bags to be worn with above-quoted Belts are
shown with elaborate silver trimmings. Antelope
Bags, S1.S9. Velvet BAGS So Seal BAGS with straps
or nickel Chain attachments, only 9sc. each.
Hrlce surprises below
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

In spite of the terrorism which the nihilist
propaganda is once more endeavoring to exer-
else in Russia, the list of gentlemen willing to
step into Minister Rices official shoes gives no
sign Of shrinking. These aspirants for diplo-
matte honors doubtless reason 'twere better to
have gone abroad and been blown up, than
never to have gone abroad at ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

Even Lord Lonsdale does speak disrespect-
fully Of the north pole, he deserves credit for
knowing enough to come back without waiting
to be sent for, as most Arctic explorers have
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
Oua LAST HAun-A BIC CArcH

And twas a good one. Four lots Of strictly uRrooi
Cheviot Sack Suits were thrown on the market las,
week There was 4 scramblins after them-bu. we got
the plums. No. technically speaking they're not fine
suits. They make good competitors for most of the
loudly-trumpeted $40 grades though Wen match
these with any them OF course they're not equal to
suits ,oere selling at s10you find very few that are
And then again. we're not going to ask you $40 for
these-only $3.50. Think of it for a moment-s7.5o
for a full, regular-inade suit that saks & Company
guarantees to be STRICTLY ALL wooL-EvERY
FIBER.
-Four lots-a different pattern in each lotto select
from. All sizes from 33 to 42-none larger and none
snaller-but all sizes inclusive. Half lined and full
lined.
wewent through them thoroughly before we bought
them They're weii-made, neatly trimmed and cut on
good stylish patterns-and we're sure they'll fit prop
ery If advice is GOOD anything to you take it
and invest 81 of these suits-Put it right on
andlet it commence its work. For general, knock
around they'll keep pace with some OF their more
expensive cotemporaries.
Lot 4Is4-Its neat mixture with decided stripe
not loud, but nobby.
Lot Ss7O-Is moderately dark gray mixture with
Lot 9O01-Patteruei after the aboye-but lighter in
its general appearance and with a single check.
Lot ia very dark Brown ground overiaid with
light stripe.
There's not one of these four patterns that's not
stylish None Of them are loud but you'n like them
better that account. Neither are they SO sobre as
to be goomy-but sort of half and half that makes
them taking.
$7,50-four lots-limited number-Now or never if
you want one.
sAKS AND COMPANY
BARGAIN ANGLERS,
300 TO 3os SEVENTH STREET
my2O
MEMS OUTING FLANNEL SHIRTS, 39c. TO
Nh $50, An immense assortment to select from.
Mems Windsor Ties DC. BLUM'S.
my1S-2t' 745 and IA sth ST. s. e.
GoLD-TJP GLORIA 26 INCH, SI.19 MEMS
house a9nfY d sr has G suit No
DOUBLE COMBINATION, IL til st ,se. mylS-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
THE PRoeREss Or The AGE

is NOWHERE MORE OBSERVABLE NOR PRODTC-
TIVE OF GOOD RESULTS THAN IN THE MANU-
FACTURE OF SHOES THE GENERAL USE OF
LIGHT-COLORED LEATHER Is AN ADVANCE
MENT IN POINT OF SERvICEABILITY AND
ECONOMY THAT EVERY ONE WHO CONSIDERS
THESE TWO ITEMS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE.
RUSSET LEATHER IS MADE OF GOAT SKIN
WHICH IS TANNED WITHOUT OIL. MAKING IT
AVERY LIGHT AND'sOFT FOOT COVERING FOR
SUMNER THE COLOR Is MORE sERvICEABLE
THAN BLACK BECAUSE IT DOES NOT SHOW
DUST NOR CRACK AND LOOK AS SCUFFED AND
SHABBY AS THE SAME AMOUNT OF WEAR ON
BLACK SHOES WOULD PRODUCE. THEN, TOO.
THE BEST QUALITY OF RUSSET SHOES COST
LESS THAN THE SAME QUALITY OF BLACK BE-
CAUSE THE COST OF THE MATERIAL OF WHICH
THE SHOES ARE MADE Is LESS. THE CHEAP
RCSSET SHOES ARE GOOD FOR NOTHING, AND
WHEN THE BEST ARE INEXPENSIVE 1T Is THE
MOST ECONOMICAL TO BUY THE BEST. MOST
PEOPLE WEAR Low SHOES IN SUMMER, BUT
THERE ARE MANY WHO PREFER HIGH BUT
TONED BOOTS. INDEED EVERYBODY SHOULD
HAVE ONE PAIR OF HIGH SHOES, FOR THEM
WE HAVE A VERY STYLISH BUTTONED RUSSET
BOOT WITH PATENT LEATHER TIP. IT Is OF
THE BEST QUALITY AND WARRANTED TO GIVE
ENTIRE SATISFACTION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
Is TINS Nor Trrr,

mss.
Without bad debts 70 trouble without the great ex-
pense attending the keeping and collecting Of SIC
counts" and with the sales OF each day always in
hand and not on DC books only, the ''Palas Royal
is enabled to buy more advantageonsy and sen at less
profit than its neighbors who credit
The few special prices advertised TO meet the alas
Royal prices must not De taken as criterion Of THE
AVERAGE PRICES OF THE CREDIT STORES.
WHICH MUST BE HIGHER or the credit system
would cause financial disaster.
illustrations belowD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20
A PERFECT JAM.

"A HERFECT JAM.
IF ANYTHING SHOWS THE GENUINENEsS OF
OUR ADVERTISED BARGAINS THE CROWDS IN
OUR STORES LAST SATURDAY SHOULD con-
VINCE THE MOST SKEPTICAL THAT WE MEAN
WHAT WE ADVERTISE.
OUR SPECIAL REDUCTION SALE OF BLACK
GOODS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE BALANCE OF
THIS WEEK ONLY. as WE NEED THE ROOM
FOR THE PROPER DISPLAY OF OUR ENORMOUS
STOCK OF TAN COLORED HIGH AND Low CUT
SHOES WE ARE COMPELLED TO SACRIFICE
MANY OF OUR BLACK GOODS
GENTS, DO YOU APPRECIATE A BARGAINs
IF YOU Do, STEP IN AND SEE THE
MEMS KANGAROO HIGH AND Low SHOES
NOW OFFERED AT $3.50
MEMS FINE CALF HAND sEWED, WELT
LACED, NOW $3.50.
MEMS CALF SEAMLESS Low SHOES, NOW So
THE LADIES, WE KNOW, ARE ALWAYS ON
HAND WHEN WE ANNOUNCE ANYTHING PRICE
WORTHY IN THEIR LINE, AND THEY'LL BE
DELIGHTED TO KNOW THAT WE ARE SELLING
THIS WEEK:
LADIES' HAND-TURNED, FEATHER-wEIGHT
BUTTON BOOTS AT $50.
LADIES' FINE, PATENT TIP SUMMER WEIGHT
BOOTS AT $3.50
LADIES' SERGE TOP, KID FOXED BUTTON, AT
$1.25, AND THE BALANCE OF THOSE EXQUI-
SITE PATENT-LEATHER TIPPED, HANDMADE
TIES, AT $40 TOGETHER WITH MANY OTHER
EQUALLY INTERESTING BARGAINS WHICH WE
CANNOT ENUMERATE FOR WANT OF SPACE,
WNI. HAHN & cos
RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES.
Main Store, SIG Seventh ST.
West End 1922 Pa. ave.
! Capitol Hill, 231 Pa. ave.s.e.
my2O-eo
SA DOZ. MEMS GENUINE MACKINAw STRAW
cO Hats, 4Yc. This is sample lot, and not one
worth less than 81. Cal early and get choice.
BLUMrS, 40 and I47 9Th St my1S2t'
nUR MATING SALE HAS PROVED SUCCESS;
~ % rolls sold in week. How could il be other
wise at the price sell: KAUFMAN'S DOUBLE
COMBINATION, nth ST. Sc. myIS-:jt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-20

The April number of the Volapuk paper pub
Iished at Constance by Schleyer. the inventor
OF the proposed universal language, records
the end of the first ten years of the existence
of the language, the publication of the hun
dredth number of the paper, and the issuance
OF the thousandth diploma to teachers of the
language. Schleyer says. editorially: Il look
back on these first ten years of Volapuk with
mingled feelings; first, with great joy over
the remarkable spread of Volapuk on
the whole earth. and because of the
beautiful literature of our young universal
language of only ten years growth but. second,
also with touch of sadness, because these
very years have been years of hard work. years
OF deprivation, of sickness, of fluctuations. of
poverty, of strifes. of scorn-few, indeed, will
believe the hardships l have endured" The
language whose invention caused Schleyer to
be derided as a crank has of late grown re-
markedly in favor even among the English
speaking peoples, who have been repealed by
certain peculiarities of Volapuk, especially GER
tain difficulties in pronunciation and who have
been the last of the leading civilized nations to
take up its study and use with earnestness.
English Volapuk dictionaries, and hand-books
have recently been published, Volapuk news
papers are printed in this country and books
of TRANSACTIONS into Volapuk appear from time
to time. The latest publication of this char
acter is a translation of the Proverbs of
solomon into the universal language, and the
words of the man of wisdom now address them
selves to the Volapukist, whether he be a
Chinaman or an American. The advantages of
simple, common language. by means of which
the whole world may communicate. without,
however, the surrender of any of the existing
languages, are so obvious that the general use
for international communication of yoiapuk or
a modified Volapuk. or a substitute of some
sort for Schleyer's language, is among the
strong nrnhahilities nf thu fntrrn