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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

One result of the work Of the Central Re-
lief Committee. and the inquiries it has set
afoot, will undoubtedly be the Strengthening
Of some of the excellent charitable institu-
tons already existing. The committee
naturally has given considerable thought to
the lines upon which 1t can work to the best
advantage, in distributing the money en-
trusted to it. 1t has found institutions in
the city already working on plans in line
with the methods that have commended
themselves to the committee. In such cases
II Is probable that the committee instead of
creating new institution will use the one
already organized as a means to carry out
Its charitable purposes In this way these
existing institutions, or some parts of them
viii become. for a time, auxiliaries of the
Central Relief Committee. Not only will
each of the Institutions so acting be
strengthened temporarily by an increase of
Its resources and by an extension of its
work, but II will also be permanently bene-
fitted by the diffusion of knowledge respect
Ing its merits and its claims upon the COM
munity. The central committee will neces-
sariy have to main tain a supervision over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

Inc announcement concerning Hawaii
contained In President Cleveland's message
mas SET the provisional government by the
ears Having got rid Of Queen Liliuoka-
IahI, tney refuse to have her back, and are
preparing for armed resistance. All this
threat of resistance need not alarm us or MT.
cleveland. especially as we now have a
cruiser of the island."-Pall Mall Gazette.
So the English cruiser Is at Honolulu to
Cooperate with the American navy in over
throwing American and civilized control
ana American business interests and in
nuencs In Hawaii in order to re-establish a
oaroarous. idolatrous, pro-English mon
archy. John Bull knows what he Is about
and undoubtedly welcomes his American
ally with joyful establishment But for
uncle Sam such an alliance in such a
cause Is most unholy and unnatural The
English may safely say that neither we
meaning themselves) nor Mr.. Cleveland
will need to be alarmed at the proposed re-
sistance Of the group of Hawaiians Of
American descent who have aspirations
toward a republican form Of government
and the supremacy of morality and INTEL
hgence on the islands. These men may be
overthrow, even murdered, with no dan
ger to ''us or Mr.. Cleveland" so far as
their own resistance is concerned. But the
American people will never permit ''us or
Mr.. Cleveland" combined or separately, to
perpetrate the outrage. For the purposes
Of this case Mr.. Cleveland and Uncle Sam
are not by any means synonymous. John
Bulls secret alliance to restore a probing
lish queen and to crush American interests
and aspirations is with Mr.. Cleveland and
not with Uncle Sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

If a recent decision of the supreme court
Of Indiana is held by courts elsewhere to
correctly state the principles of the law,
the difficulties which the saloon keeper has
to encounter will be greatly increased. An
indianapolis woman brought suit for dam
ages against her next door neighbor be-
cause he had opened a saloon, and thereby
caused a depreciation in the value Of her
property. The saloon keeper had, 1t ap-
peared. complied with all the requirements
of the law and his license had been properly
granted. For these reasons the lower court
decided in his favor. bat the persistent
complainant has finally secured a decision
In her favor from the state supreme court
The decision holds. in effect. that while the
law may permit a nuisance, those injured
by the depreciation of value of contiguous
property. should be accorded reasonable
damages. This will give a new weapon to
the anti-saloon leagues in their fight against
the saloons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

The common council Of Philadelphia has
voted In response to a popular demand to
reduce the price of gas from S1.25 to 81.
The measure has still to be passed by the
select council and to be approved by the
mayor before 1t becomes a law. 1t was
stated by the chairman of the gas commit
tee that the reduction proposed in the price
meant loss to the city of SIT, 900 In re-
ceipts. If the council believed the city could
produce and furnish gas at $1.0O Per thou
sand the figures given showed that con-
sun.ers were charged nearly a million dol
lars more than necessary. In other words,
II the gas were produced by a private cor
poration, that large sum would go wholly
to the profit account In a municipality,
where the surplus over the cost Of produc-
ton goes into the general fund and is ex-
pended for the benefit of the community, in
paying for public improvements or defray-
ing other public charges no grievous harm
Is done IL the surplus happens to be large
1t goes back to the people again in many
FORMS But in communities where gas is
supplied by private corporations and the
surplus goes into private pockets as profits,
much of 1t perhaps going out of the city
whose people contribute to it, there is every
reason for insisting upon the lowest price at
which gas can be profitably produced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

When the Indictment returned yesterday
against the four bookmakers at Ivy City
comes to trial. the interesting question will
be decided, as to whether betting on horse
racing. a. 1t Is done through professional
bookmaksrs, Is gambling. as contemplated
IN the general law relating to gambling
games and gambling devices in the Dis
trfct. II a man has table with a set of
circular grooves In 1t and sets a ball in mo-
ton. and money Is staked on the chances
Of that ball stopping at one place or anoth-
er. he undoubtedly becomes liable to punish
ment under the gambling laws. Suppose.
then. a man or set Of men have a race
track, and start horses around for the pur-
pose Of having money staked on the chances
OF one horse or another crossing the line
nrst and have at hand for the purpose all
the paraphernalia Of bookmaking. Does
this constitute gaming device? In the case
OF legitimate horse racing. instituted purely
from the love Of sport, at seasons when
there Is some popular demand for such
pleasures. when the racing involves no
cruelty to the horses, and the betting be-
comes mere incident. such a course as
that taken by the District Attorney in the
Ivy City case might be regarded as un-
necessarily severe. But the Ivy City case
seems to have no redeeming feature There
Ii no reason for horse racing In this lati-
tude at this season. except to afford a
means Of gambling. The fact that the ar
rest and indictment of the bookmakers
causes a suspension of the races furnishes
very conclusive evidence that the races are
run solely for the bookmakers, or other
wise for gambling purposes. Whatever view
may be taken by the courts as to the ap-
piication Of the gaming law to the case,
there Is little doubt that the general senti-
ment Of the community will sustain the
District Attorney in his effort to rid the
city OF the curse of winter racing, which
threatens to fasten itself upon the Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

To reduce stock At once We have made sweepine
reductions in Dressmakers' Findings ond Notion
Of all kinda To dressmskers any other users
OF notions tnis sale OF great tmportance-it
saves you money. See our show window II VIII
be Of advantage to dressmakers to send US thei,
bustness cards name and address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
the expenditure of the money entrusted to

the expenditure Of the money entrusted to
1t, in order to prevent wasteful Implications
but undoubtedly most of the good work
which it has set out to do and which 1t will
do. If the response Of the public to the ap-
peal for funds IL liberal win be done
through agencies already existing. Several
organizations in the city have already or
ganized efficient corps Of visitors. and their
members are experienced in dealing with
the calls OF poverty. All such agencies will,
If they are available, undoubtedly be en-
ployed by the central committee. The pro-
posal to establish an eating house or q num-
Der Of them where needy persons can get
meals. either free Of cost or for q nominal
price. has met with favor. Such an estab-
hshment seems to be furnished to the COM
mittee. ready made. by the eating room
opened by the Central Union Mission. which
can be easily enlarged 50 as to meet almost
any demand. So in other respects. 1t is
found there are Institutions already well
equipped to do some part Of the work which
the committee has considered necessary for
the public welfare. By making use of them
the relief fund can be more promptly ap-
piled than would be the case If new agencies
had to be created. AL agree that the plan
Of giving relief through employment where
possible. is the best, and many suggestions
are made to carry out this idea. The man
who is given work suffers no loss of self
respect. such as il likely to follow the re-
ception of alma The giving of aims out
right IL likely to increase the numbers Of
chronic paupers. What the unemployed
workingmen ask Is work not aims, and
efforts will be made to provide work. The
unemployed and destitute women should
also be considered and some plans made for
their benefit. One suggestion made in to-
days Star by the president Of Wimodaughsis
deserves consideration. This Is to establish
a general mart or exchange. where women
who seek employment either at their own
homes or in the houses of others, would
meet the women who are able to give en-
pioyment. and who in fact often seek for
some special service and are unable to find a
woman competent to undertake it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
Linens,

A lot Of So Arl-linen Napkins, soiled Were
N62 and xl.15. Choice. .SIl5 doz
IL eoc. and 1Sc. Colored Border Tray Gov
dcz. 15c. All-linen Huck Towels . .I2sc each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

while no one will rejoice in the misfor-
tunes of another nation. there is a bit of
comfort In knowing that a review of the
years trade in Great Britain shows a great
falling OF. and that the Industrial situa ton
there Is gloomy. The comfort comes from
the fact that this state of affairs in Eng
land offers evidence that the depression of
business and stagnation Of industries in
this country Is not due wholly to something
vicious In our own business and industrial
system There may have been some things
In our legislation that aggravated the COM
platnt but hard times appear to have been
the common lot of manufacturing. CONNER
cial and agricultural people all over the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

Mr.. Corbett and Mr.. Mitchell continue to
receive ovations. and to be worshipped al
heroes In whatever part Of this broad land
they may happen to turn up. 1t is very
natural for Americans, however much they
may condemn prize fighting. to have a sort
OF sneaking desire that Corbett should win
the fight If it comes OF. Corbett himself
seems to have no doubt Of his ability, and
expresses q patriotic desire to thump the
English champion very badly, Just to please
the American public. But there is stin a
possibility that the governor of Florida will
succeed In preventing the fight, in which
case the six months Of buster will end in
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
A Lesson for Mr.. Cleveland.
From the San Francisco Examiner dem,.

Mr.. Cleveland has won his greatest sue
cesses through his habit Of planting him
self in a certain position and leaving the
country to come to him. In several con-
spicuous instances he has done this when
he had the good fortune to be right, and the
happy results have led him to believe that
he can do the same thing under all circum-
stances. He overlooks the fact that what
he can do with safety and honor when he is
right. may be disastrous when he Ia wong
If the Hawaiian incident can teach him a
wholesome respect for public opinion he will
not have found the unpleasant experience
altogether a misfortune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
STOCK-TAKING REDUCTIONS IN
MISSES, C1oAKs. JACKETS AND DREssE

Anwool Tan Mixed Cheviot Gretchen Cloaks,
with adjustable military cape. Sizes 10. IL and
IA. Reduced from $3.50 to ..................$5
lot Of Atwood Refers, plain and mixed eff
fects, some with wide sailor collars, others with
ruffe cape. Sizes 4 to L. Reduced from $40
Atwood Rough Cheviot Double-breasted New
markets, tan and gray mixed effects. triple ad-
Unstable capes Sizes 16 and IS C32 and "a bust
peasure). Reduced from $3.50 to-. ........ $50
lot Of A1l-wool Jackets, navy blue and tan,
some with full runie capes, others with rolling
storm collar Sizes II, IA and 16. Reduced from
India silk waist, serge suspender straps hand
somely braided. Sizes 10 aid II. Reduced from
cd floor .11th st. bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
srOCK-TAKNG REDUCTIONS N

MEMS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
CLEARING SALE MISCELLANEOUS LOTS OF
MEMS UNDERWEAR
Displayed on center tables in front Il Under
wear counters.
Lot 1-white Merino Drawers. Sizes 80, ~ ana
10. Reduced from 80 to-. .2oc.
Lot 2-Merino Shirts and Drawers, camels hair
color Drawers, sizes 81, "a. 80. b and ~.
Shirts sizes IS, 20, 42. - and a. Also Natural
Colored Shirts and Drawers. Drawers. sizes "a,
&c. 20 and 4s. Shirts, sizes Ss. q and Oh. he
duced from 80 to. ......Soc.
Lot s-whits Merino Drawers. Sizes 80 to o.
Reduced from 81 to. ...................... DUO
Lot Ribbed Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers.
All sizes. Reduced from 81 to...............oo DOC.
Lot 5-Heavy Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers
Shirts sizes 40, ~, ~ and 40. Drawers, sizes
80 81 "a, 80, IS and 10. Also Heavy Ribbed
Cotton Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers. All sizes.
Reduced from 81 to...........--........... .1sc'
small lot Of Teck and Four-in-hand Ties,
slightly mussed. Reduced from % to-. .12hc.
small lot Of Teck and Four-in-hand Ties,
slightly mussed. Reduced from 20 to....... .2oc
dozen Unlaundered Shirts, plated bosoms
Sizes IA, 1914 II and 17h- Reduced from GA
Toe. and 81 to. .osc.
s dozen Twilled Cotton Night Shirts. Sizes IA
to IT, Reduced from IS to-. oOc
20 dozen Turn-down Collars. All sizes from IA
to II. with the exception of Is. Reduced from Is
to 1Sc. d for ooc
DIST floor. 1000 3 st. door,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
ETOCK-TAKNG REDUCTIONS IN
ART NxrpIEwoRk DEPARTMENT.

Hand-embroidered Center Piece. Reduced from
ID
Hand embroidered Table Cover. Reduced from
Hand embroidered Serviettes. Reduced from
4, 5o Soc.
/ Handdrawn Doyle. Reduced from $1.1O to Toe
Hand-embroidered Handkerchief Box. Reduced
from 70 IL to- .......................5O SOC.
1 Hand embroidered Handkerchief Box. Reduced
from $3.50 to. Observation-Disclosures. Soc
Drawn Tray Covers. Reduced from $12 to 76c
A lot Of Sofa Pillows covered with China silk.
Reduced from 95 to-. .oOc
lot of Linen Floss. Reduced from &c.
to &c. skein
I'D floor .,......................10 10th ct. bldG)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
gTOCK-TAKNG REDUCTIONS N
CUTLERY DEpARrxENr.

1 Ccse Carvers, three pieces, ceiuloid handles,
silver caps and ferrules. Reduced from SIT
One Case Carvers three pieces. stag horn ham
dies, silver caps and ferrules. Reduced from SIS
10 ..........-............ .$iO
One Case Handsome Carvers, knife, fork and
steel. ivory HANDLE silver caps and ferrules. Re-
ouceo ~ 70. $lo.oO
Two Manicure Sets handsome cases, Joseph
Rodgers & Sons. Reduced from $12 to. ........$9
Eight French Round Shaving or Hand Mirrors.
Reduced from e ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 rs
Seven French Round Shaving or Hand Mirrors.
Reduced from so to ....................&1-2 Is
small lots Nickel-plated Scissors, AZ to 9
inches long. silverplated rustic handles. Reduced
Cutlery Dept. LIST hoor. ......1st annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
A Calculating Sinner

Il hope you will have happy New Year, "
said the genial man.
Well was the reply. you know I'm 60
ing to swear off,"
That won't prevent your having a happy
New Year. will it?"
1T depends. If swear OF in the morn
Ing 1t Will. but If wait till night. don't
know that it win make so much difference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
STOCK-TAKING REDUCTIONS N
Fun DEPARTMENT.

Nutria Cape, % inches long Reduced from
s25 SIS 90
Genuine Otter Trimming inch wide. Re
duced from $3.50 yard to-. .$25O
Nutria Edging, one inch wide. with gimp head
ing Reduced from I5c I'd. to................ Soc.
Brown Opossum Trimming. one inch wide, satin
lined. Reduced from SIPS yard to. ..75c.
(3d floor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10th st. bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
sTOCK-TAKNG REDUCTIONS IN
BoYy CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

3 and Z. Reduced from $3.50 to................$5
Brown Cheviot Cape Overcoats. Sizes and q.
neuuceU IrOm 20 .$SSO
10 Long. Wide Collar listers, brown mixed.
black, and gray mixed cheviots. Sizes 9. Z, o
and IL. Reduced from $S.75 to..........-.....$5
A lot Of Turkish Fee Caps. Reduced from so.
15c. and 81 to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sc
Odd door. 10th st. bldg)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

1t seems to depend just now a good dea
on the source of ones news whether one Is
to believe that the Brazilian revolution Is
about collapsed. or whether he is to enter.
tain the opinion that Peixoto's government
Is In the last ditch. Perhaps both parties
are whistling to keep their courage up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

There are numerous news paragraphs
from various parts Of the country concern
ing troubles which arose from the neglect
Of Santa Claus to visit ministers whose
livelihoods depend entirely on their pro-
fession. There is a brilliant opening for
New Years reform in this direction for
many congregations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
Learning by Experience.

well" said Farmer Corntossel, II never
realized till now the full meanin' Of the
talk about empty compliments"
'Whuts the natter" asked his wife.
Tho storekeeper at the station gimme a
jug last night, with the compliments Of the
season. but I'm doggoned eff he didn't 20
an forgit to put any cider into it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
ETOCk-TAKING REDUCTIONS N
FINE BED BLAskErs.

pair ia "F1cur City" Atwood Blankets. Re-
duced from $1l to ...................... IS
1 pair ia Falls Of St. Anthony Atwood
Blankets. Reduced from $3.50 to. So. so
1 pair Ia .Lyndale" All-wool Blankets. Re-
duced from $3.50 to IS. Is
peir Ia Hiawatha' Atwood Blankets. Re
/ pair 12-4 white Cloud" Atwood Blankets
Reduced from $l1.oo to. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IS
pair 12-4 "Falls of st. Anthony Atwood
Blankets. Reduced from SIG to. .$I1 80
ca moor ....................... .11th st. bldG)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
srocK.TAKNa REDUCTIONS IN
BICYCLES.

Boys 24-inch Junior =" Bicycle. from the
Western Wheel Works. Reduced from SIS to SIS.
Boys 24-inch Bicycle, pneumatic tires. Re-
duced from $S5 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 75O
Boys 2e-inch 'Cinch" Bicycle. cushion tires
Reduced from $40 SOS. 90.
Mems 3O-inch Bicycles. cushion tires. Re
duced to....................... .$SS.oo.
l4th 10th st. bdg.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
sTo0-TAKING REDUCTIONS IN
CH11nREx,s Mus11s UxpERwrAn.

small lot Muslin Drawers, with tucks and
rufie of embroidery. Reduced from Sc. pair 1sc
small lot Of Infants Secaues, hand knit, and
embroidered cashmere, slightly soiled. Reduced
1 Changeable Blue and Old Gold Taffeta Silk
Skirt, with two wide runies and dust ruffle. Re
duced from $1,000 to-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

Rio doubtless comforts herself with the
reflection that bombardments are much
less likely to entail serious consequences
than the anarchist demonstrations which
have been occurring in European cities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
A Sweeping Indictment.

chickens is one Of the original members
Of the Authors Club, isn't hep
NO" answered the man who sneers.
None of the members of that club are
original
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
STOCK TAKING REDUCTIONS IN
SHAWL DEPARTMENT.

Large Double Paisley shawls. select patterns
Tan Checked Cancels Hair Tourists Shawl
frtnged all around. Reduced from 1850 to. So Z.
Cardinal China Silk Scarfs, handsomely EN-
orOidered. Reduced from IS to...........$2 3,
Fancy Striped SILK and Wool Shawls slight!
lot Of Medium Weight Plaid and Checke,
Shawls. nearly all in light colors. Reduced from
$50, "a. $3.50 and S. to............S2 s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
srocK.rAKINa REDUCTIONS IN
Rusks.

Fine Rattan Trunk, oilcloth eover. leather
bindings, SO inches. Reduced from $3.50 to. $40
2 Waterproof Canvas Trunks, Iron bottom sooo
lock- &C., 2S inch. Reduced from 50 to. .....$l.sS
Oiled Canvas Trunk, Excelsior lock, steel
bottom, &c. Reduced from IS to...........$ 3.4o
(4tb floor 10th ct. bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
Receiving Cnlla.

DO you expect to receive calls on New
Ye,r day." asked Willie Hicollar
Yes" answered Mamie Hollerton; "I'l
have to. The telephone exchange where I
work wouldn't give me the day or Isn't
il mean"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
Millinery Department.

Deep cuts in desirable Millinery. All Trimmed
Hats and Bonnets at half marked prices
81 Untrimmed Hats, all colors. .l0c.
$1.25 and 81 so Finest French Felt Hats, good
shades and shapes ...............-.......25 sc.
Choice Of q lot of Fine Wings and Fancy
Feathers. Worth soc. to 81 q. 49,. 8 and loo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

Governor Waite will have to display a
great deal of alert ingenuity If he pulls the
impeachment fuse out of his extra session
bomb she'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
DOmeStics and Innings.

90 remnants Of Fruit Of the Loom Cotton.
--o 70 ~ !arus. .1lsc yard
90 tenants OF loo. to pc. Fancy and Plain
q remnanfs C. .12hc. yard
X =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

The people who. at Ossian. Ind, under
took to blow up a saloon. differ radically
from DIR. Rainsford in their methods O,
elevation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

One of the sad things about life Is the fact
that man can never make an after-dinner
speech with anything like the demonstrative
eloquence that he uses in debating a letter
to his stenographer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

Mr.. Croker neglects to make 1t clear
whether his willingness to let 60 comes
from patriotic repentance or mere safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

1t Is sincerely hoped that the Presidents
achievements will be much more satisfactory
as a duck hunter than as a throne restorer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
Same Old Story

It's now We hear 'em talkin'
Bout cuttin' Of the Ice,
But no one never says a word
Bout cuttin' Of the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28

In the discussion of tariff measure at
this critical time brevity is the soul Of
craftsmanship as well as Of wit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
SHOOTING STARS

Next week Congress should hang out q
busy day" sign and mean It,