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Az ENTIRELY NEW PRrpAR.r,ox.

LILLY'S CARBOLATED DENTIFRICE n an en-
tirelv ner preparation. which not only whtens and
Preserves the Teeth and Gums from irritation and de
cay, but permanently Perfumes the Breath
In this lies. no doubt much Of its great and grow
ing popularity. for as there Is nothing more
than Sweet Breath IL is perfectly natural that
LILLYS CARBOLATED DENTIFRIcF. which
never fails to inpart teven under the most adverse
conditions). should be universally used
This wonderful Tooth and Mouth Wash can he had
Of all Druggists. Dry Goods and Notion Stores and
Fancy Grocers-
LILLY. ROGERS 4 Co
Patentees and Sole Proprietors
Baltimore, Md
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

ArrAraH's OPnn. HoUsE--Mrs. Jas. Brown
Potter in ZOlo's "Therese."
Nav NATIONAL THEArER.-"The VoodOo, or
Lucky Charm
ACADEMY OF MusIc.-''The Tar and Tartar. -
HsRRIs' BIJoU THEArER.-"New York by
Day"
KERxAS's LrcEun THEAIER--Hyde's Come
diana.
TBI BArTLs OF GxrIrsBuHo.-I5ths street and
Ohio avenue.
phony Orchestra Concert
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Splendid Old Goods.
These headlines would not be appropriate in
any line Of merchandise except wines and
liquors. 1t is well authenticated fact that the
older the wines and liquors are the more
they are in demand by those who know aged
ant taste and by their gentle, stimulating char
acter, with no deleterious effects after con-
vivial indulgence if taken in moderation-as
any good thing can be abused Mr. JAMES
THARP, at Sl2 street northwest, is one of the
pioneer liquor and wine merchants in the
national capital and has in his cellar some of
the oldest and most desirable goods in his line
In the city. His "Old Rye Berkeley whisky
standspre-eminent in the list of good old whisky.
oc4-tu&ftf
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A Semf-Centennial Anniyersarv

Services were held in the Twentieth Street NJ
E. Church, Sunday evening. on the occasion of
the semi-centennial anniversary of Friendship
Lodge, No. IL, l. o. o. F. The church was
filled with the members and friends Of the
Order. The exercises consisted of singing by
the choir of the church. brief review of the
lodge by the noble grand, prayer by the chap
lain and remarks by Past Grand Master John
I. Given, after which sermon on Odd Fellow
ship was delivered by the Rev. H. X. Naylor.
The services were concluded by the singing Of
the closing ode of the order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-01

THE sale Of fine furniture in the residence
recently occupied by the French legation, cor
ner OF 10Th and streets northwest, takes place
tomorrow at 10 am.
Latimer 4 Sloan, auctioneers, announce that
there are some costly and handsome pieces Of
parlor and chamber furniture included in the
sole. Also fine upright piano, some Turkish
carpets, bronzes and other ornaments, and alto
gether the sale is well worth attending. dot
PALACE ORGANS. S5payments. 1926 Pa v. -Adut.
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Art Reception at AuERBACH's Domestic
Sewing Machine Rooms, 9Th and H. Handsome
souvenirs given away. Made on the Domestic
while you wait. Admission free. Omen every
evening this week till g. mat
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Hone for Incn rahles

The following subscriptions have been re-
estved at THE STAR Office for tie Home for In
eurAbles. Heretofore acknowledged sl95 %
4 !. Britton. sl0' Mr.. Fitch, 80, friend, SlO
!. Z. 81; total TO date. s22l ~
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Mems and Boys and Children's Suits and
Overcoats at so cents on the dollar at the LON
DON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING Co., eth and G.
ste. oc91tf
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Their Growth and Their Methods Discus sed
by Superintendent Powell.

TIE ANNUAL REPORT OF TIE SUPERINTENDENT
PRESENTED TO THE SCHOOL BoARD-CHASGEs
MADE IN RECENT YEARS WHICH ARE BELIEVED
To HAVE BEEN BENEFICIAL
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1Oc. Royal Headache Powders.
Headaches cured "while you wait" Druggists
eul2
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Furniture, Drapery and Upholstery
Goods.
THOMAS d. SINGLETON, AIS eth ST. NV.
In looking about to furnish your house don't
forget that you can always find a large stock to
select from and prices reasonable. While 1
have been obliged to dispense with the Carpet
Department for this season, our stock of Fur
niture, Draperies, Lace Curtains, Upholstery
Goods, &c, is much larger than we usually
carry and we feel sure Of suiting the majority.
THOMAS ID. SINGLETON,
oc3l-St AIS It'll st. NV
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w HIrE. SporrEss Arms.

Soft. white hands. shapely nails. an unblemisbed
skin and luxur.ant hair are produced by the cele-
brated CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others fail
In facial blemishes or the severest hrnors and dis.
eases of the skin and scalp. with loss of hair even
when scrofulous or hereditary they are equally sue
cessful. Sold everywhere
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PIANOS FOR RENT. 1925 Pa. ave.-Adrt.

paris SALON. "-HYaIENIC FACIAL MASSAGE
This is the true and scientific method of i'm
proving the complexion. Tan, sunburn, blem-
ishes, liver spots. 'come dOnes" and facial
disfgurements removed and the complexion
radically and permanently improved. Second
floor (take elevator, Mertz building, 18th and
Z sts.-Adrt.
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100, 900 Feet Felt Weather Strips at
cents per foot. Saves fuel and keeps out cold
dust and rain. CHAs. I. CARTER 4 Co., Hard
ware, COG Pa. ave. NV. oc29-3t
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FoR WALL PArrR, Window Shades. Room
Moldings and Interior Uniting and Decorating
no 20 r. W. HENDERsoNs.
llI3 + ST. NV.
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ToR ONE DAY ONLY. WEDNESDAY,. JULIUs
LsxssrKSH. at the New York Avenue Rink.
will sell IS Plain Chenille Curtains, with heavy
knossed fringe top and bottom. for SI25 per
pair. and is. Chenille Loops to match for $50.
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Greatest Bargains Ever Offered

The entire stock Of Fine Taior-made Cloth
ing will be closed outat GO cents on the dollar.
LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING Co., 7th and
G sts oc2I 20
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s: Heller. 40 eth st. w., is making . spe-
cta!ty In Ladies and Children's Hair Cutting
and Shampooing; also cures Dandruf oc7-tr
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CARPETS CLKlxED by the EMPIRE CARPE1
wonKs. LESS Mass. ave. n W. are made moth
proof free Of charge. Telephone ASS 2
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.
vrrycAsr I'LL Pm. wEDx

yrrycAsr I'LL Pm. wEDSTsDAY.
For the District Of Columbia. generally fair.
.Sllowed By showers "Wednesday afternoon, south
winds.
For Maryland and Virginia. fair followed by
sh0w-rs IN western portion. south winds.
CONDITION OF Tue wArER
Temperature AMI condition % water y. 2
an. Great TlIl-. temperature. -. condition,
D. Receiving resery or. temperature. -. Con-
diiion at north connection. 30. condition at
south connection. SO distributing reservoir
tsmperature % condition at inhuent gate
house. 50. saiuent gate house. IS.
High tide. Low tide.
AS an as pm 1lOl am IL sc pm
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" VOC FISp your teeth troubling Won try
that superb article. Minot's Dentifrice. the best
tooth wash and mouth tonic known 25c.
everywhere.
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LECTURES.
GAILLAAD scaooL or LANeu,eKs.
EXCURSIONS. &c.

MOUNT VERNON.
HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON
steamer MACALEsr TER at 10 a m daily Cerc.pt Sum
day.. returning to the city ny . sopm
Ihh DIRECT ROUTE e. No FFRRllNG NO
TRANsFERs-TEE QUICK ROUTE
FARE ROUND TRIP. &c CHILDREN. soo
esPLtasE NorE--By the 10 a m. trip os the
steamer Macalester 90 Mount Vernon and nv this
direct route only the ticket covers the entire r,uni
trr 70 ana nc udtnc admission the nansiCn all
from vexstious transfers annoying ertra cost u
purchase of additional ticket % adnission De-
shuil nfteen mile THY down the famous blue pots-
ac Without chanse or transfer extra chAree
ton. &c.
Steamer Mscalester 10 river landings a. far down a.
osnont daily except Sunday st 10 m Freiehts
ana passengers oc2o-tf
H. VERNON. TOMB OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MT VERNON
ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY
Picturesque and R-autiful Route
New ard MAGNIFICENT Cars now running daily .r,u
ALEXANDRIA direct 10 the Gate OF the MANSION
oppcrtunity TO visit CHRIST CHURCH. MAR
SHALL HOUSE. BRADDOCK HOUSE aud othsr
places OF historic interest In ALEXANDRIA
Take ferry steamers foot Of 9TH st. Special exrur
sion ticket. Doc. entire round trip.
Connecting also with train. Of pennsvlvsn,. r.n
road Al Alexandria Take cars at 9TH street depot
In Difference the wishes Of the ladies' NJ ye-,c,
Association cars stop on SUNDAY at LATHE Hunting
creek. mile this side of Mt Vernon the srounds
being closed on that day.
ee26-tr IA REED. supt
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CITY ITEMS.
Remember No

There can be only one dealer in each COM
munity who quotes the ''lo,cest'' prices on Fur
niture. am that dealer. but do not sell so
per cent lower than others. Time" payments
suit me.
JOHN RIDDEN. The Accommodation.
1t 5l3 Seventh street northwest
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Tharp's Elegant New Store and IL
SDlendi5 Old Goots

Phillips Digestible Cocoa, the onl,
Cocoa with rich chocolate favor. Z
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ExcHLLExr Solid Oak Sideboards beveled
glA--, one drawer. lined, large size and hand
polished. worth go. only sII50 at CRAIG &
HAADIxo's 18th and r.
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FIVE NEW DWELLINGS IN TAKoMA PARK
for sale as special bargains; only three blocks
from station; all m. l., hot and cold water,
sewerage, electric lights, sidewalks. Also beau
tiful building lots b. F. Gilbert, go F street
northwest. -Adrt
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HaSp-oxK eco Wilton Rug Couches, trimmed
with siik plush and deep fringe. for sl6-25 at
CHArs A HanDrxa's 18th and Z.
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He Had an Unregistered DRUG Clerk.

To-day in Judge Aillers court Mr. Albert
Hsnder.hoti. the druggist was charged with
violating the pharmacy law ia having in his
employ Frederick J. Crosse an unregistered
pharmacist
Mr.. Hendershott admitted the facts and
claimed that he could not get a registered
pAsrm~eist-
Druggist Elliott. who Is secretary TO the com
Dtssioners OF pharmacy. gave evidence and he
md that the clerk. Mr.. Crosse. had failed To
0Aks the average at his examination.
Mr. Hendershott .aid that when the law was
Enacted there was no such thing a. the metre
eystem and he said that the candidates are
elossly examined in that system and they are
unable 20 answer the questions
Ihs question further discussed and
judge Miller said that the Law was an excellent
60
Mr.. Hendershott said that the prosecution
- tbs result OF bis refusal 20 sign paper tina;
vas sent TO him.
Judge Miller hned him the lowest fine pro-
vsAsd BY lAv. s25. which was paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-01

Razors! For perfect ease and comfort in
shaving--"TheJ Jubilee" WAIFoRp's Az Pa ay
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Julrus LAxsBrRaH il selling 6-foot Solid
Oak Dining Extension Tables for $3.50 Of the
New York Avenue Rink Worth SO.
Coop GooDs and keeping faith with the pub
Nc always produce generous results. Our re-
cord 10 that of . Progressive Hardware House.
In preparing for the cold weather there are
numerous little articles needed IN every we'll
regulated household, such Coal Holds. Ash
sifter. Table Cutlery. Step Ladders Hammers.
Weather Strips. &c. &c. We have them IN end
Less variety and at prices that will astonish you.
Good delivered promptly.
CHAs. L. CARTER h Co.
COG Pa ave. NV. doors from 9Th ST.
FoR ONE DAY ONLY. WEDNESDAY, Julius
LAxssuRoH at the Rink. will sell $3.50 Imita-
tion Brussels Lace Curtains for s2.6S.
1rSs. ammunition, speaking tubes. 1906 Paave.
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ELECTRIC LioHrs. wiring. &c. J. II. KUEHLINo.

julius LASsBURaH i selling the usual s2S
Folding Beds for s22 30 at the Rink.
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Lace Curtain Stretcher,
Another lot just received These stretchers
have given universal satisfaction. and the de-
mand for awhile was greater than we could
supply. THOMAS d. SrSGLEroS.
oc3l-9t aI5 7tb 81 N "
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$50 More of Those Fine 81. 80 Saxony
Wool German Hand-Knit Jackets. selling SC
rapidly at sl.49, at AUERBAcH's. 18th and H
Domestic Sewing Machines and Pattern Rooms
oct25-eod24t
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Lace Curtain Stretch

Purest Oils down. You've q Co., ia K st.
oc20-eo6t
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FtkE, HEI8t IOIr AND1-
The regular 60-cent kind for IS cents. TRf-
Gee, IS cents per pound. II you're accustomed
90 the best Candy you eat the kind made by
sHkErz, Candy Maker. 10Th and SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-01

do not go travelling without a bottle Of Sal
walton OIL 1t cures bruise at once 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-01

WooDs CO.. bankers. pay interest at the
ne Of per cent per annum on certificates Of
esposit. payable on demand Special rates for
06s depo~itsL-Adct
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Button Holes Made to Order at Domes.
tic Sewing Machine Rooms, It'll and II. Met
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CnAio q H,zDrxo will sell tomorrow 100
ool1d OAK high back rockers. seats upholstered
IN figured -ilk tapestry and silk plush, at the
~ price Of las each--Adrt
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GrSs for hire. J. Ii. KUEHLISo-
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Elixir Babek cures all malarial disaasa.
None Name It But To Praise.
Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. g.
A marvel Of ightness and swiftness.
JAZZ Office 437 9th st. n, w.
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BRADBURY PIANOS. Sl0payments. 1925 Pa ave.
A1rI
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PuRE. Delicious CANDY.

cHn. x,Sprn's Gold Medal Whisky.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
SIKIscH.


nj hiZkhoTT MUSIC HALL NikiscH.
TONIGHT
b soosTTooNN
syNpuoSy nScurSrp, , 49,
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Mr.. ARTHUR NIKIscH. Conductor
FIRST Grand CONCERT.
THIS (TUEsDAY) EVENING, ATS
solois;s
MISS EMMA JUcH.
Program:
s 49, !ic isnnn h x,; M.gner.
Queen Nab sgherIo. from the symnhcny Romeo
song; Win orchestra, ''Lorsley" Ii-rt
Enllle sauret
TeSets MIN th rss minoI No. :. ;, human
M sa,%'o. Music Store. ''O VI ' -
ocpa@ q. rims 49,.
,,oor .
.ry "A C. y.
wi NIL NAVY
c. c
COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB.
rHI-RsD,y Sovrxprp 500,
"
-'''''0"' i'''iua'he grand stand DO cents
Game called promptly a. AIS pm. nI-2s
VERNAS's Ty9FTT,I TI,f ,57rx,77ss---
N PennsviXsn,. ~, :. Al, Ed H..
- -. - anu L''hs
THIS wEEK-MATINEE THURSDAY
Direction Of Hvse anS R from
mr.. James HYDE Theaier. Brooklyn
MISS HELENE MORA
me fanlous emale Barytone.
E,ekl MeeA-i.ose Hi English Folly Co. ocs1l ct
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LosDos Corom sYsuP. A magical remedy. IOe.
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STAGE EXCURSIONS.

THE SOUTHERN TALLY-Ho COACH LINE ST.
G., is 5 :, M daily Arlinston. soldiers. Home
round trip All visitors should ride our great ir-
inland tally no s.sans
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a a; pi ksg 1eH, NV. :"
L!IIIL!!T!!II :: =: + E. +. F f.. F
:: :; = :: Fl E. :; +! +.
s'2 ii hut
= *H*H1 = D. \ ! 49,
s a. HSR IRs 8 e. S:a
In Our ANNEX.
Our 5Oc. Atwood Fancy cheviots. ............SSc.
Our Soc Atwood Colored Storm serses $500 SC
Our 29c Wool Storm serges. .ZZC.
Our ooc. Half-wool English suitinss. ,. i Sc
Our 59c. Atwood Henriettss. in colors 4OC.
Ounce Atwood Black Henrietta ...... DOC
Our SOC. Atwood Fancy Paids. .CSC
Our 81 50 Atwood Novelty c.oakins. S11O
60 inches wide. III
A BIG DRIVE
In
No1r1soHAn LACE Cgng q Ms .,,,
SS-other goods. and on
hat ma
- - snsaifs 'iins in thu
No. 457. 75c Lace Curtains. per pair. .OSc.
No. 47s. Ell 10 Lace Curtains Per pair. SSC.
No. 1000. sl.25 Lace Curtains. per pair. ..SOC.
No. 4sow. also Lace Curtains. per pair y Lily
No. $50 81. 4s Lace Curtains. per pair. - l.LC
No. 4O02. o. 50 Lace Curtains. per pair y 80
No. 4s4. 81 80 Lace Curtains. per rair. - .CO
No. 1000. 81 25 Lace Curtains. per pair - L .OJ
No. 4oo.. So. As Lac. Curtains. per pair. Sl.89
No. sa5. e.. 90 Lace Curtains. per pair. $3.50
Every pair full length and width.
FROM THE DIFFERENT
PAnrs Or The STORE.
Our 81 Colored silk Faille .OSC.
Our So. silk-faced Colored velvets ........4 400.
Our 75c. cocaue Feather Neck Boas. Hoo.
Our ell Knit Fancy Short Skirts. .........O SC.
Our 7oc. White and Drab Corsets. OSC.
Our Csc Table onelosA lie.
Our SOC. Damask Bureau scarfs. .............OCC.
Our lsc., Ladies' silk Hd'kf. scalloped I 81
Our 35c White Metal Frames .............. lSC.
Our Soc. Mems Initial silkHandkerchiefs y C.
Our 3oc silk-faced suspenders.. L &c.
Our So. Hali-wool LADIES' Cashmere a O
Vests and Pants ....;.............f &c. EACH
~. 9q W e. a,rS;I, finished Elan 70
Our loc. Fancy Shelf oncloth ..... DC.
Our 19c. Mammoth Turkish Towels L &c.
Our 29c. Satin Huck Towels. 4o-inch long. . L &c.
Our SOC. Ladies' Corduroy Ribbed Vests m DOC
Our 12,<c Fancy Dress Braids. in colors...SC
Our SOC. Mems Extra Long Night Shirts w QUO.
Our SOC. Infants Lonx Slips, with en- OS
ofoioefeo eose AOC.
Our 29c. ladies' Fine Balbriegan Hose. .ZlC.
1000 bottles Of Forest Flower Cologne DC.
This comprises onr Sacrifice Sale for this
DO NOT FAIL 70 ATTEND.
"A
"A
AAA 80
Is 4 W. H#HH All.
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ElrcrnIe BELLs. burglar alarms. 12O6 Pave.
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PALACE ORGANS. $5payments 1925 Pa -Adut.
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HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS.

The accommodations for the high schools
have kept pace with their growth. With the
exception Of the business school, which must be
provided for, but which at this writing is we'll
accommodated at the Miner building, our high
school buildings will be ample for another de-
cade even il the city continues its present rapid
rate OF growth. Congress has shown az grea,
liberality ip,providing homes for these schools
az it has shown in the provision for the lower
grade schools |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-01

HOODS PILLS do not weaken. but aid digestion
and tone the stomach. Try them. 2oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-01

use use use use use use use use
use use use use use use use use
use use use use use use use use
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AS an as pm. I1Oi am. ns6 pm.
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MONT SCHOOLS EsrAB1IsHEp-

simultaneously with what has been done az
set forth in the foregoing remarks, night
schools were established in nearly all parts Of
the District. These schools have added to
the expenditure for school purposes, but
have afforded opportunity fer improvement
and education to a large number Of per-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-07

The deash Of the venerable Whittier touches
the great heart Of humanity The Quaker poet
was the nIoss humane and philan.hropic singer
of his times AMID TIE many illustrious ores
whose mission i. has been to unbind the
shacAles Of the oppressed and soothe the sriefs
of The afflicted Not one Of the most imagina-
tive of AIaeries.I. poets, he has ever been re-
garded one OF the loftiest in sentiment and
one of The truesf Ia inspiration. Some of his
poems are exceedingly beautiful and all Of them
bear he impress q: pure mind and a manly
heart No American poet, not even Bryant.
II mo-c Isverenli!fy religious in the deep but
clear eur.SH- Of his verse Perhaps he resem-
bles BRYANT nio., nah Longfei.Ow. Lowell and
Hollles. whose ~ e Is richer in imagery and
hnm.a i"arHiag. To his ccURtryme2 Of this
generation and he last he las been the great
auti-s.avery bard. But he left no rsncor after
the contest closed His a. the noble warfare
for principle a.i.d Contained no element of
personal anirosity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-07

Judge Miller l. doing good work in Kidding the
city OF crooks II Is ore Of the preparatory
steps for ti.e g. A. d. encampmeut. Today he
held a 'hief in $1,000 for stealing a diamond
from a strangers shirt bosom. Another man
was held ia sI.oCO For robbing and a case Of
assault broughta penalty of one wears imprison-
ment. A warning Is thus served Of what is in
store for those who expect TO take advantage
Of the encampment to profit by criminal prac-
tees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-07

Tonight observations Of the planet Mars will
be stopped for awhile. interest in the political
situation will b. checked. even anxiety on ~
count OF the cholera will be forgotten. in fact
the world il expected to stand still until II -
determined Who IL the better man-Mr. James
Corbett or Gr. John l. sullivan IL is shock
To mankind's spiritual sense 90 find that the
combative instinct which fixed the supreme
test Of superiority with savage ancestors
still turks in our compositio- and needs only the
opportunity To unreserye,ilv manifest itself. be
entire country is transferred into immense
amphstheater and the successive steps of the
combat are. through The perfection of modern
invention to be brough. vividlyto the mental
eyes Of al enormous body Of eager spectators.
II is an old gladiatorial combat on a mammoth
scale. II is easy to phiiosophise and excuse this
interest 1t Is not a mere punching contest,
nor an effort to kill or infict injury. On the
contrary, such safeguards have been thrown
about engagements Of this kind that serious
hurt IL improbable Many people hear the
Marquis of Queensoury London prize ring
rules mentioned with profound sense OF dis
approval. But they in reality gratifying
manifestations Of humane sense. They
rednce the prize fight to contest OF skill
and endurance. IL Is not nearly so brutal
~ the srenic contests Of other civilizations.
The ancient glove cestus added severity 20
the blow: the modern glove softens the stroke
Of the bare knuckles. The boxing contest of
TODAY is = compromise between the successors
Of the delighted spectators Of gladiasorial COM
bats and those who teach the new civilization
that wonld expel entirely from mankind the
brute instinct that delights to fight and to wit
ness fighting. But while the world may wink
nj boxing encounters on the whole an i'm
provemsnt in the form that human fighting has
taken from century to century. there is no Oeea-
sion to idolize OF honize the professional prize
fighter. lie may be interesting an extrao-di-
nary aggregation of muscles. just as race
horse would he. But he is an exponent of brute
force. pure and simple. in an age in which mere
brute force no longer dominates mankind. His
day has passed. Once he might through physi-
cal proves have cut his way toa throne. Lack
ing the kngly knighuy vanish he il nova
DAYS recognized and stigmatized as a brute.