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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Congress - evidently under An impress
sion that it has something to do with the
government OF this country and that its re-
quest for certain informatio now in the
keeping Of another branch OF the triune
governing power Is not an unreasonable one.
These things are evidenced ~ the manifest
Impotence OF many prominent members of
the national legislature. who think they see
In the aggravating slowness OF the Presi
dent In furnishing the Senate and House
with information called for as to the deal
ings OF the administration with Hawaii an
assumption OF superiority and an appear
ance OF disdain totally out of harmony with
the American idea as to such matters.
Neither they, nor a great many people who
are Tar from being prominent but whose
votes are worthy Of consideration, can I'M
derstand why there should be so much of
mystery at this end of the Hawaiian situa-
ton. The few who pose as staunch friends
OF the administration in this matter declare
loudly that the Presidents Instructions to
Minister Willis are harmless and in no way
infringe upon the constitutional rights of
Congress; II that Is so, why then should
the President and his Secretary of State
procrastinate? If the policy of the admin
istration is something to be proud of-and
IL Is not expected that the executive power
would plan procedure likely to prove dis
sraceful-why do the officials interested
give such continuously good limitations of
conspirators?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Az was reasonably to be expected, the sea-
son Of winter racing at Ivy City commenced
with an open defiance of the law. No one
who has even the MISUNDERSTANDING sort
Of an acquaintance with the multitude that
hangs around stables and race-tracks con-
Quoted by such people as those who now
curse the District of Columbia with their
presence looked for any respectful conduct
toward the statutes so no one was very
much surprised when 1t became known that
In spite Of the fact that the management
had no license. intoxicating liquors were
sold to such as would buy. The plea of ig-
norance OF law-never possessing much
force-couid not be made, because the appli-
cant for license was especially warned that
to sell liquor pending action upon the ap-
plication was Illegal But the law was yio-
lated anyhow, and the violations took place
In the presence and with the tacit c.o1sent
q o@cefs Of the metropolitan police force.
With those who sold the liquor the courts
will doubtless make such settlement as will
satisfy good citizens, but it Is for the chief
of police and the District Commissioners to
bring these delinquent policemen to account.
III II be proven-and 1t Is believed that
proof may easily be habitat an expert
enced officer was in the bar ROOM ENJOYING
himself at the expense of the philanthropic
Engemann, the department should not hesi-
tate to act. Only by promptness and by
making an example Of the guilty can dis
eipline be maintained and respect for law be
enforced 1t is also said that another head
quarters officer was busily engaged in
endsavoring to popularize the Engemann en-
terprise by distributing complimentary ad-
mission tickets In places where the distribu-
ton would be likely to do the greatest good
TO the management. Is 1t for the perform
ance OF duties such as these that the people
OF the District of Columbia are taxed? Both
the officers must have known that the
liquor law was being violated; If they did
not then they have already demonstrated
their unfitness for detective duty. While
the one was engaged in pleasant converse
with the Gloucester exile and Che other was
scattering pasteboard favors, the crooks"
looked on approvingly and with a sense of
security not entirely unreasonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
An Exclamation.

Look here" said the kind hearted man
this is the second time you have asked me
for ten cents to help YOU to a nights Sleep
us it?' said the man who had just &C
costed him.
Yes, it is. My opinion is that you are ar
impostor.'
mo. 1 admit. kernel; no, 1 amt. / wus
dead honest. You gimme a dime. didn't
yer?''
Yes. And you don't look much as If 70,
were on the road to nights Sleep
But am. 1 invested it square. You SEE
I'm troubled with insomnia, L am, and II
allus takes three doses of whisky to max,
me -epoSeful."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
A Potent Influence.

From the Chicago Herald.
The fleets of all the world are witness to
the revolution wrought in naval ships by
the American monitor. All naval powers
were quick to see and adopt the armor idea
and they have ever since been engaged In
rebuilding their navies, while we have
been content to witness the results OF
their experiments until it was necessary
for US to rebuild our own navy. We waited
wisely. The great guns. many weighing
ITO tons, with which England and other
nations armed their monster ships are
now declared by Admiral Horribly to be
failures. He says moderate-sized guns OF
about twenty-five tons each are the best
This Is another American idea, developed
in our new navy. Our new naval steel
guns, long and comparatively light, are un-
doubleday the best in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Just why the American farmer should
have taken umbrage at the remarks made
by Secretary Morton In a now famous dis
cussion on oranges no one outside Of the
inner Agricultural circles seems to know.
Studied effort is being put forth to give to
the Sscretary's language meaning which he
never intended 1t to have, and this he has
explained to the satisfaction Of unbiased
individuals. That the Secretary was Sc
verely critical is certain. but that he said
anything which 1t not capable of demon
stration can easily and truthfully be denied.
To the average man 1t seems plain that the
Secretary Of Agriculture was merely adj
vising the farmer who farms to sever rela-
lions with the professional farmer-with
the men who wouldn't know rye unless 1t
had been reduced to liquid form. The
speech for which the Secretary Is now being
assailed so vigorously by many of the
oranges was made In Chicago before the
Congress of Agriculture two months ago,
and since that time the National Grange
and large number of state oranges
throughout the country have adopted reso-
lutions calling upon the President to remove
the Secretary from Office. These efforts to
bring about a change in the cabinet had
their origin and excuse In this portion Of
the Sscretary's speech:
me american farmer mas Toes 10 con-
tend with. They are not merely the nat
ural foes-not the weevil In the wheat. not
the murrain in the cattle. not the cholera
In the swine. nor the drouth. nor the chinch-
bug. The most insidious and destructive
foe to the farmer Is the professional
farmer, who. as promoter of oranges
and alliances, for political purposes, farms
the farmer. The farmers do not need to
pool their thinking faculties and their en-
srgfes with vast associations. which are too
often turned to political rather than to agri-
cultural and domestic purposes"
Such comment as that was extremely an
noying to the professional farmer, and
as that variety Of agriculturist generally
controls the oranges there was but little
difficulty In securing the passage of the
eondemnatory resolutions. An interesting
feature of the discussion is the change of
front As to corporations presented by some
of the oranges. Heretofore they have
heaped abuse upon all manner Of corpora
tons, but now they ind fault with Secre-
tary Morton because he has "shown him.
seh not only openly but extensively opposed
to this first and supreme principle and to
the great body seeking to bring the advan-
tages Of corporations to the farmers Of the
land" No matter how the difficulty may
end. the Secretary can sympathize with the
sportsman who fired at a bird and hit
and who, when informed by the cows
owner Of the damage done. called upon the
saints to witness that he had ordered only
bird-shot from the dealer who supplied him
with ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Compare goods and prices aud you save so per
cent your purchase.
l5c yard for Fancy Figured japanese Silks
Former price Zoe.
- lac: yard for art shades in China. eros Grain
TafretR and Colorec Satins
S9c. yard for art shades in Satins Such 81,
array OF shades cannot be found In any house bu,
ours "
Handsome Black Taihet or Cashmere Donnie
Shgwls. Never sold less than $40 a %
Xmas price ....................,,S lou
Full Size Crib Blanke.s In mink and blue So,
tan and white. Xmas prize. .........A. &c
X Sm Mh re;cs Wool Blankets Price s2es 81 %
IA White Wool Blankets. e1trarr IN
weight. Worth $3.50 Xmas price,. - l.. y
ia White Ai-wooi Blanket. Good 90 no
value at IS. Xmas rrice. ......... sSO.OC
l0-4 Atwood Scarlet Blnnkets full ssse 90 An
extra heavy. $50. MAS price. .'~O.f y
OUR GREAT RECORD COAT SALE
Extra force Of obliging sales people TO supply
your wants. We can Mt eyerybody-from the baby
to the mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Farmer Corntossers GrnSs.

There's one thing" said Mrs. Corntossel
to her visitor, that L kin say about my
Josiar. He don't low the grass ter srow
under his feet"
rs tibet So" was the response in a tone
OF some surprise. II spose you know
though i mus say / never regarded vel
husband es much of hurryer."
"Thets just what 1 meant when l spoke
about the grass. I've bin tryin' fur eigh,
year ter git him ter sod the door yard
without any success at all, an 1 reckon
tibet it'll be ez bare ez a brick yard till We
move err de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
A SOuIless Citizen,

Aren't you glad to see Christmas coming
around again." said the jolly man to his
grumpy neighbo-.
Yes was the reply; Il s'pose I'd rather
hear Christmas carols for awhile instead of
After the Ball."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Not All Gone.
From the Omaha Rec.

From the Omaha Bee.
Nebraska still Offers Inducements for the
settlement of desirable immigrants within
her borders. People desiring to improve their
economic conditions cannot do better than
TO seek comfortable homes on Nebraska
farms. The next year is bound to witness
an increased immigration, accompanied by
a rise in farm values all along the line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Even MI Holman would hardly object to
tne purchase OF new desk with more
pigeon holes in 1t for Mr.. Gresham. consid-
srinS the difficulty the latter appears to
have In keeping the run of the records
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

1t is said that the President was very i'm
patient with Congress for its procrastina-
ton In connection with the silver iegisla-
ton. Congress now takes it's turn in being
impatient in connection with the requests
Tor Hawaiian Information
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Pictures==Pictures

AND THEY ARE BEAUTIES TOO.
All Pictures that selling from 81 As no
to SS.4s We put the choice at. SSC
All Pictures that selling from ,p1 no
sSos TO 80 We put the choice at...... - Loo
We think our Easels are the cheapest ever shown
In this town. Is there any nicer present than q
Water Color, Steel Engraving an Etching. with
a fine Easel. to give a friend at q small costl II
there IL don't know Ii.
While you are buying all these knick knacks and
other presents you cannot afford to neglect the
kitchen, where all the goodies are prepared for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

acclimated yet whose dwarf growth will
annoy beyond the powers of fitting descrip-
ton. II the nation needs greater revenue
and 1t seems now a. though 1t does-why
should the committee on ways and means
overlook taxable material which II con-
tinually under its nose. There are three
clear lines on which the committee could
safely move to the relief Of distressed
treasury and without doing any one the
slightest injustice. An increase in the tax
on whisky would yield a great sum without
perceptibly burdsning any one. although
there il no reason why the burden should
not be made heavier on q iuid that in
30 many cases works evil. Whisky can be
Justly classed as q luxury, and II 1t should
be made Q little more expensive there would
be no harm done. Then there Is another
beverage that offers excellent opportunity
for taxation--beer. The present tax Of 81
per barrel produces about $32.O00.00O and
does 1t easily. An increase OF q would
produce 100000 additional and without
working any real hardship. The extra dol
lar per barrel would mean that each glass
CT beer would cost one-fifth Of q cent more
than 1t now doee-a sum too small to either
change the price to the consumer or to
Justify the introduction Of smaller glasses.
Inc brewers prontS would De QlmlnlSneQ 10
the extent-for the whole country-of some
ching like S16,00O.O0O. for the brewers would
probably call upon the retailers to shoulder
one-half Of the increase. The retailers could
well afford to do this for their profits are
much larger than those common in other
lines Of business. An inheritance tax would
be easily coiiectable and would not be felt
as burdensome. Those who expect to have
property to beuueath would offer no obiec-
tion because their personal interests could
not possibly suffer, while the beneficiaries,
as rule, are 30 glad to set whatever is
willed them that they are content to yield
to the government small percentage Any
or all Of these propositions are preferable
to the income tax idea. which is objection
able and unpopular in itself. and which is
politically dangerous as the recognized pre-
cursor Of free trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Niidwinter Heat,

Oh Sun, We beg to be exempt
From these untimeiy radiations,
Lest you all ruthlessly should tempt
The microbes form their hibernat tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
SHOOTING STARS.
Happy Nam.

But yesterday the world was sad,
A place devoid of peace or fun;
But now it seems serenely glad
He has his Christmas shopping done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

1t Is very doubtful whether the young men
from whom the greatest objection to an
inheritance tax would be expected can stir
up enough energy to contribute materially
to its opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Evidently an Importer.

From the Chicago Evening Post.
Bombthrower Valiant can hardly keen
his place as true anarchist hero IL the
report proves correct that he once did
some honest work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
For instance

Or
Like
This,
Poetry which is
A sight easier
Than that
OF j. Milton, who made a fuss about lam
bics and hexameters and such!
Oh, let me be poet of the free-and-easy
school,
Let my pages be
An archipelago Of islands Of type sprinkled
Upon a sea of paper
For it's the only kind Of poetry
/ can writei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Anarchist valiant is quoted az saying
They had better guillotine me-" This is
probably the only really patriotic sentiment
he ever uttered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
We Are Selling

Our line Of Dresden. Carlsbad and Crown Ware.
such as pedestal ornaments, mantei decora tious
and useful table ware. 80 per cent lower than any
house in this city-that makes a speciality OF these
goods-and our selections are Of the newest pat.
terns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Liiiuokalani doubtless feels that it is very
hard for queen to be out of work when
the panic has made employment so scarce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
EXrcrfence.

1T Is too bad said young Romeo Jenkins
to the jewellers clerk. that girls get en-.
gagged so frequently nowadays"
"Oh,well," was the reply, 1T doesn't really
make any difference when the right young
man comes along"
Il know that. But they get to be such
terribly good judges of diamonds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Tragedy

The servant girls gone; she has left US in
grief
And lifes full Of sorrow that knows no re-
lief;
The piano it is that has brought us des-
pair
She wanted an upright and ours is o
square!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Mr.. Blount is in great danger of assuming
the painful attitude of a man who was
hoisted by his own paramount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

The administration can surely count on
the enthusiastic support of Anthony Com
stock since the publication for COMPRESSION
al use of the carefully expurgated Hawaiian
report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

There Is for some reason much less hest
tation about smashing provisional govern
ment than a trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
NOW, CHILDREN!

Here's q very pretty Doll. "dressed to kin"
and as cunning and roguish As she can 12,
Here's DOH whose dress cost at least SO cents.
and the little lady herself At least u - -
II. Doll. Dress and ALL ..-............-... OOC
Here's Large Doll. II inches tall. with a
t bisIne head; a.. pretty face Pesrly white 69o
light or dark curly hair,-a sleeping beauty who
shuts her eyes when you lay her back ard
wins at you when she sits up1eE dress neaains
give the little ''frt' away for 80 cents. COC
Here's q full-grown Doli.of-the-world- with real
human hair. kid body, shoes and stock n &,
Here are CIoth-bound Books. beautifully illus
trated. in boxes containing 10 books BY various
authors Uhe best, Of course). Sunday e Ok
school reading among them. ....-..-.. ." %c
Here's q magnificent lot Of the Household En-
down to 30 cents. wonderful bar CO.
gain .......-......-.......... ccC
Here's Redpath's History Of the Q1 90
United States cloth bound. ......-... SAsOc
Here's a lot Of Story Books. full of nice
Books. with colored title page. dollars g
worth OF fun. -....-.........-...... w
Christopher Columbus I'm 2oopare edition.; the
most authentic story written Where's the 40
worlds fair now!... OOS
A lot Of Arctic and Tropical Works. in 60
cloth. A cold price,. ..................... ocS
Girls Books of Treasures" bound I'm q O
cioth -..---...-..- ...........-..-..... Wv
lot Of Books Of Adventures tbat'u drive
the boys Wild With delight. Hurry and get q q -
one!- OOS
Here's Santa Clnns' Surprise Nursery T1ay
Tip Day" and dozen others. asO2,
large almost rs q blackboard ..--.-..-. Sco
Here's q hundred wash Sets. Tub. wash- q
hoard Ringer. Bench and Clothes Horse. ALL. &c
Here are the Brownie Tenpins. very popu- 2 2.
Here's the L. s. Cruiser Detroit" II she
were the baltimore she'd be worth x q :
double ...-..---.. -.-.....--.-.--.. 49,
Here's lot Of Solid Oak Desks. with 90
Here's Combination Wardrobe and Bed %.
stead, soiN dAk. -...-...........-.. Wv
Here are Mechanical Carcusals. A cheap q
Carousal. indeed, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c
Mechanical Bicycle Riders; must have q
fallen OFT on a down grade .............. AcS
large line Of Handsome Plush Photograph Al,
buns.
These are only q few Of thousand and one
other presents, such Drums, Magic Lanterns,
Games. Soldier Outfits. &c.
300
Bias Ends of different kinds of Silks. for art work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Controversy fingers as to whether the
Queen of Hawaii fell down or was pushed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
A Practical Critic.

do you think my play would take?" ask
ed the wouldbe author
Yes" replied the manager; ''it woul
take $4,000 to produce it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

From the Chicago Record.
o poetry!
o beautiful poetry of the up-to-date SCHOOL,
Poetry you needn't rhyme
And goes in any shape
Like
This,
For instance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Coming Joyful I;
Holidays,

We have made quite a
BLUE AGATE AND GRANITE WARE.
And the hundred cases that We got a fortnight ago
have been reinforced with fifty more-so you car
see that prices this ware are driving cheap
tin stun clean out Of the house. The prices we
gave you are still the same, although they are
worth considerable more. but when we place q
price on article today and they 20 clean out OF
sight tomorrow our first figures must remain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Ihese are merely hints to turn your thoughts TO
the most extraordinary and irresixihie, uryaips
ever offered this any other citys--t
$lSO Bengaiine, In plain and ftwo-tonc cA
eA'eNne' -Nnas ....-.-.-.....-- ~. $50. VOC
loo yards Of Fancy Silks-Tarten Plaids. Satin
Duchtsse. ChAngeable Tanetas, Fancy Surahs
Black Gros Grain, Rhadames, Armures SO
and Faiiie Francaise. Xmas price. $500. CJC
is Handsome Black sir Dress We have
Black Satin Duchesse. Black Gros Grain, Black
Armure, Black Satin Bfocade, Black 90
faiiie " quality. Xmas price. CCC
Just received another lot Of SIX Corners for
fancy work or doll dresses. for loc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Presents.

OUR ANNUAL BOOK SALES Al
TRACT THE LARCUgT AND MOST
INTERESTED CROWDS or TUE
YEAR WE ONLY KEEP a BOOK
STOCK DURING TEE MONTH OF
DECEMBER. AND ARE THNRE-
FORE N A POSITION 10 oITER
YOU ONLY NEW AND FRDSH
LITERATURE. OUR PRICES ARK
HURRY OUT PRICES. NO MAT.
TEH WHAT STOCK WE Buy IT
MUST BIZ SOLD OUT DURING
THIS MONTH. SOME BCY BOOKS
TO nEPLESfzH THEIR LfBRARxR.
OTHERS 10 PRESENT TO oOAsE
ONE. IN EITHER CASE YoU BUY
BOOKS FROM Us MUCH BELOW
THE PUBLISHERS PRICR-wHlcH
rs CONSIDERABLY. ror Can
SELECT ANY BOOK or, SIT or
BOOKS AND WE WILL nExvRR
THEM ANY TINE roc SPECIFY
DDynn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
300

Bias Ends of different kinds of Silks. for art work
or doll dresses.
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-25
STREET RAILROAD CHANGES.
Citizens Officials Have Nothing to Say About
What May Be Done.

They have folded their tents like the
Arabs and have SILENTLY stolen away" is
about oil that can be said of the recent
visit of the street-railws sy maapa tes to this
city. Affairs at the Office of the Citizens
com pany were going on with their accus-
toned smoothness yesterday. President
Mason was found in close consultation with
electrician Jewell over the plans for the
proposed power h0use aud said that that
as present was occupying all of his siIDe.
HAS any knOwled ge or intimatIoD of any
changes in the company come TO you'll" was
asked of him.
None whatever" ho replied.
He said that there was no day set for an
other meeting of the stockholders. and
that he did not know that any in the i'm
mediate future was cOntem plated.
I'VE have not yet decided upon the loca-
tion OF our power house. and that Is occu-
Dying all OF my time together with letting
contracts for material. just now."
Other members of the directory who
were seen had no more to say than they
had the day before. and it IL not likely that
there will be any further developments for
the present