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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

There is a decided annexation ripple in the
tide Of affairs. Among other things the annex
alton Of Canada and the Sandwich Islands to
the United States and Of Brooklyn to New York
is talked of. The District of Columbia may
yet devise some way of annexing jackson City
TO Washington and SO bringing it under actual
legal restraint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

And now we are beginning to hear from the
astro!ogers who predicted that Mr.. Blaine would
die before January 2S 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

The st. Paul Dispatch refers to the Panama
canal as a sewer. This is an insult that every
useful and reputable sewer will be justified in
reseating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

A Texas iIdge is said to have fined Q lawyer
for punching another lawyer in court. In order
that the scales Of justice might evenly balance
the Judge then fined the other lawyer for not
punching ack-ChicGgo Nail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

Mr.. Carnegie's statement as to his powers at
Homestead would indicate that his authority
does not extend greatly beyond the right to COL
lect dividends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

Queen Liliuokalani can at least congratulate
herself that she no longer has to afix all those
sylables to ROYAL documents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

When Carlisle and Lamont dwell fraternally
in Cleveland's cabinet Kentucky journalism will
probably stop making filings at New York's law
lessness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
SHOOTING STARS.

Johnny. said that young mans father,
what made you shout amen right in the mid
die Of the superintendent's speech?'
81 thought maybe he was trying to think Of
the word and couldn't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

S:etson-I should like to know what woman
it was that wrote this anonymous letter.
Judson-That letter was never written by
woman.
Stetson-How do you know?
Judson-Tbere Is no postscript-Neu York
Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
A Lusfifiahle DisfruAt.

Ger. Butler left no will. which shows that
even that shrewd old lawyer had no faith in his
ability to construct one that could not be
broken.-Omdhd Bee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

The Khedive of Egypt is a very young man;
too young to realize that it is very unsafe for
monarchs to try to govern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

Queen Lii failed TO profit by the example Of
unobtru-iveness Get by Queen Victoria She
wanted to be the RICH, bower as vel! as the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

The small boy may yet be able to use his
sled on Pennsylvania avenue by equipping II
with a sail and a rudier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

The newly elected Senators viii be glad to
learn that Did tea will kill cholera bacillus in
less than an hour.--Detroit Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

The Coal and the Mercury.
Recent experience demonstrates that the
nearer the mercury gets to zero the farther the
coal bill gets away from it-Aaanta journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
INCONSISTENT

INCONSISTENT.
When the boarding house soprano tries to
scramble up the scale
He stays awake all night with indignation.
But when ne seeks the opera he slumbers with
out fail
Till the loud finale filings its last vibration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
How IT LOOKS To Me.

AAOW Al LOOKS 10 N1E.
tend the price Of 25 or 50c. article, and in
the same honr buy Furniture. Carpets, &c. on
credit-no. that's not the word-iastGtinaeat. No
credit aboutit ask the same dealer to lend you 50c
and you will ind out. They always pay about so per
day when would pay sS for a siI-foot Dining Table
on installment when could buy the same Is cash
People say want the table, &c. and have only few
dollars. would eat of kitchen table and get the
other next peek and save 81 certainly il I could not
No one can prosper as lonx AS they pay 81 for IS.
Ihey can make a big show for a while. but pay day
must come, and many times the goods ''Dulledb
away and the poor women and children cling their
beds and with bitter tears watch the hands that drag
their beds away. How much better pay as you 20
and il necessary slow and feel that no matter who
knocks at your door do not fear tie collector &C.
Don't stop minute. read my prices and make your
si1,fcot E1tensicn Table. oak e. 90; Folding Bed.
$l2 50 to t3S Spring Roller Shades. 5c SIT Cur.
tain Poles. Ice ; Solid Oak Cane-seat Chars q for
20; Common Kitchen Chairs, dark IS cts Pure
Elder Down Quilts s5 95 China Silk with silkalIne
lining. 80. IS; Roll-top Desk and Book Case, S2o
polished oak w.
We can't name sec. 600 worth of new, crisp. quick
selling goods. but we can show them We only ask
you to come and see. -
N. C. GRAsTY,
Double Stores,
Furniture. Carpets. China. Glass, Tin Ware ke
Cheap for cash
15lO.l2 ath st. n w.. bet andQ Q.
Don't doubt till you try.
Cotton-top Mattress. single. g.; double 40 ~
Medium Mattress, good tick. &c, 81 so: Upbol.
stored Cots, 81 %; Hair Mattress. eS. 80. &c
Come and see. ian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
. EARLY ROSE. FASHIONS.
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ut is sprins-like already a. the CHALLIs and
II LAWNS can make it. Their presence seems to
II have IuIled winter into drowsy stupor. The
waking will only be long enough to catch up with the
fight Of tme-and to leave the world to the enjoy
men. O, IN. m,,a., .s.so, Ssssss'
azsss@
CoaIing faf hions-these new ones. fSs<ssa. !
They have far the lords OF their
ionthat they have been started out in ample
Then again. the needles have go. to Ay-and the
shears have got to shape-5efo-s they are ready to
serve you-snd all that takes time. So i. is not too
early to heed the temptations art has put your way
You viii find cur SECOND FLOOR full of them.
May-day show. The winter styles have almost
all been banished-and in their stead the CHAL-
LIS. CREPE TRIANoN. LINENS and LINEN
LAWNS.
The CHALLIs came from France-color and
designs have met In novel union-and pleasing
variety.
s2-inehes uide.
80 CENTS YARD.
We seek TO control the patterns grant an
entry to. Many Of them are Of amer grade
than most that lands on these shores-but we
are modest in our askings.
5s-inches ride.
6ok CENTS YARD
What Is CREPE TR1ANON? If you want to
see popularity grow watch it. II Is an ail-tcoot
crepe with leaf and flower patterns thickly
scattered on Cream, Navy Blue, Tan, Black
and such like grounds.
2S-iaches ride.
15 CENTS YARD.
What new designs there be in LINEN
LAWN Why the novelties that are crowding
our counters now will put the past to blush.
St-iaches ride
30 CENTS YARD.
II doesn't take very keen perception to
catch the drift of favor that will run straight
for the PRINTED LINENS for Shirts and
Waists as soon as the sun begins Ito warm
things up" In anticipation we have collected
some besuties-striped and figured effects on
White. Navy and Light Blue grounds-as new
and odd and unique as genius can contriye.
Regular III rlith.
so CENTS YARD.
Now don't say is too soon to think of these things
You read the last chapter of story and absorb
the whole narrative-some of the choicest bits of
mental feast sewed in the opening passages-dtto
fashion. good novelists We are forever news-
and you do not digest the edition of artistic creation
from the beginning. you may skip the gems. Few Of
our lines are duplicatable. Today they are within
reach-tomorrow they may be gone.
PERRrs
NINTH AND THE AVENUE"
1S4o It'll Telephone o95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

The early bird gets the worm" unused the
big fowl I'm Just hang round in leisurely
way till he does, and then I'll take it away
from him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
s. s. Is W T.. SsSS / il - -

PRESERVE list the regular prices on all goods
thandh
esasouven OF Opening"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30
TurspAr. WEDNESDAY AND THuRsDA,
944 La AVE. NV.

We are confident that our patrons
appreciated our resent '.3-DAY SALE
Their generous response is undeniGblo
evidence.
For the bsnest Of those who were IN
able to attend we shah bold another
Shay Sale." beginning Tuesday
morning and continuing until store
closing Thursday.
Hotel proprietors and boarding house
Keepers should lay in a Supply Of gro
ceries for inauguration week.
By scanning the following list you will
readily see that we have cut the prices,
in many instances iOtceT than erer be-
fore.
OF course these prices are for cash
only. We don't DO a credit business
Orders delivered promptly to all parts
Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-30

FLOWERS. RIBBONS AND FEATHERS
Ten per cent discount-ons-ssnsh Of the amount Of
your purchase to Be fsturnsdyou.
(Contjnvsd abope.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

| The resolutions sfopted by the convention
Of the Republican eiabs at Louissille amid
great enthusiasm hare the right ring in them
and are simieabiy cab aiated 10 excite en-
shusissr, among all u so have the welfare
| Of the gepasliean party at heart. The res
olufions IN fnii are AZ follows, the report
being adopted section by section
| We, representatives. Of the kerubiiesn
clubs Of the [ uiteI States IN national con
| vsntion assembled, rssfsirm devotion 10 The
principles Of the Republican party ~ ennn-
GATED by the national Republican conven-
ton in 1892. We point with pride To the
passage Of the general law for safety of
life and limbs Of railway employees upon
the recommendation Of President Harrison.
by Republican Congress, in conformity
with the expressed pledge Of national Re
publican convention
We declare that We are heartily IN sym
pa,hy With every legislative enactment,
which will promote the interest. Of wage
Garner. and tends to equalize condi,ipn-
and harmonic the relations between labor
and capital. always regarding the moral
and material welfare of the great body Of
pfFptf A. FtltihfJ ohjt'rbPN ~ Nv tAsaAH''
and recommend "a one OF the most effective
means to attain this end the establishment Of
a system Of arbitration for the adjustment Of
differences arising between labor anil espi'
tai
We declare faith in the genuine secret bal
10, laws fortified by efficient acts for the
suppression of corrupt practices IN elections.
We demand the enforcement of existing
laws by duly constituted officers of law. de-
mand the abolition Of a system of private
armed forces Represented by finkerton and
like agencies We demand suppression of all
public gambling whether IN food products
or by means of lottery tiekets We heat,'
y urge an amendment to the constitution
making the President ineligible to second
term.
We recommend to the favorable consid-
Grafton Of the Republican clubs Of the
United States "a matter OF education, the
qnps tion of granting to women OF the state
ami nation the righ, to vote AZ all elections
On the same terms aud conditions ~ male
ciileDs.
The foreign policy of Ben lamin Harrison
and James G.. Blame deserves and receives
tho CONNIE n,iatiou of all Anne icans " ho be
iieve in preserving the rights and dignity of
| the 1ted States and IN extending the scope
| OF Hs influence. In accordance with that
policy. We reafiirm the 5etcrmin alton 10 en-.
courage the enforcement If the Monroe
doctrine not only ~ II applies to North
| and south Americs. but also to those
tslan ds IN the Atlantic and farihc. which
are or NAV become necessary 20 the proter
ton of our coast hnc and our trade. When
the American tlsg covers American Interests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

While experiencing natural pride IN
their unparalleled achievements the Amer
can people seldom become so hlinded with
coneeit. ~ to overlook their needs. or to
disfegHrd their deficiencies. our people
have never been urrccertire of beautiful
things hu, in their earlier history there
seemed To be but lttie opportunity for eul-
tivasing this taste or for creative art. In
deed the stride that has hccu made IN
American art during the past few years.
- 10 shown by the Columbian Exposition,
10 very noticeable and has
called forth much favorable
criticism. The need of sffor,ling our child
rem artistic surroundings and intoxicating
and cultiyating IN them the love of the
beautiful il v i.ely recognized in our b,s,
schools and is being more and more sr-
pfeciated IN those districts farther assy
from the centre. Of learning
The Programmes of the exerc SEES FIR
celebrating Arbor day in the Maine schools
&c are pleased to note provided in u,sns
instances for planting trees and .hrubhery
about TIC school grounds Expcrience hss
demonstrated tina, where ,feser b 8
arc laid out on school ground.
and the children are employed in caring for
them there isn't the slightest danger ths,
even the toughest boys will disturb and dc
strcy them sua the refining influence is
appreciate.
Abraham Lincoln is reported as having
said: "Die when may, wan, il said of
me BY those who knew me best that I al
vays plscked the thistle and planted a
flower where thought flower would
grow"
vas inieed rugSrd race that went
forth ffon the shabby. uncou,h schcel.
hcase of she New England dis,ric,. Ru,
thaa they have ,hrived is no arSumen, to
prove that the results would not have bee
Aesaef \ shose school hoa,es eoull have been
'scsaed ash saofe pleasant surrounding
inseea4 Of On she most haren spo, in the
efleAssfhosi. - was soa Frequently ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

Prof. Edward A. Ross, Of Cornell I'M
yersIy, IL the author of recent mono
crap, entitled "Seligmans Shifting and
Incidence of Taxation" published by the
tmet lean Academy of Political and Social
Science.
The May Forum contains unique articles
nv eminent writer's on three topics of vitality
ahso' hing interest MoDsipnor Satolii's Mis-
sion 20 America the Toledo Labor De
cisions aud the Russian EStradition Treaty
In The Pope in Washington, BishoI
John II. Vincent rceites the dangers which
the Protestant clergy apprehend from the
extension to this country of the personal
r.p power Leonard Woolssy Bacon, il
An American NiCsrov from the Vatican
discusses from liberal standpoint the effect
on American institutions Of Pope I.eos at.
ttuic toward the United States: and Dr
Jane. r. I.oughlin, chancellor
of the rh,liocese of Philadelphia
AMI associate editor Of the American Cath
ole REVIEW. in Rome True Ally of tho
Republic" dctines aud defends the Catho
liz attitude. Dr. j. NJ. Rice continues hi,
educational articles with All expert repor
On the public schools Of Minneapolis and H.
Porte and the Cook County Normal School
ana y rscy sketch of Scientific Cooking
STUDIES in the Now England Kitchen" b.
Mrs Ellen n. Richards founder of tn,
kitch II, appropriately rounds out timely
varie !. and interesting literary hil-of-fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

The fair will hs held at Frrsquo Isle
SEPT. 9Th. 18Th and 18th.
Such Of our farmers "a lrln't rush their
sesd tito the cold ground because the sea
son WAS late will reap the better hsrves,s
this fall.
The Rocklsni Creamery is now making
ahou, 1900 pounds of butter per week. The
number nf COWS contributing is Increasing
daily, and III" manager expects 10 make
from s7tD to 7Dan pounds during the MONT,
of NAV. Thus far there has been gam
of 100 pounds = month over the CORES
poudiug months last season.
REM Fhtihrouk of Rntklsn has n COW
that in ~ DAYS gave 1858 pounds of milk
an average Of - qusr,s day. In ten day $
she gave SOC pounds of milk. She gave
t1ts quarts of milk last year. and this year
promises tp jo better. tn. "a davs men
iiane'l above were FROM Dec, II 10 MARIE.
Thu milk is described rs very rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

ease. Necessity drives out oshef coasd-
essdons md to those vho best meet Il il
de most credit due. Bot necessity docs
noe drive - hard - Il did fifty years ago.
II our children stand fasossbly in the
community n which they are 70 live i
behooves u 70 provide for them every pos-
sible means TO cultivate their appreciation
Of the beanfffai their kno~Iedg~ of Art and
feAnemen, FjrS be sure the schoolhousss
sre kept in sanitary condition and sher
zee to il that the roorss, the grounds and Ill
the surroundings are made ~ pleasant and
artistic - possible Ard you viii be sur
pFised 10 see hew easily and a: hat small
expense these conditions msy he brought
about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

In the May number Of The Arena, WIN.
Ur'iwsy Partridge has a leading ar,iels on
a mefican School OF Sculpture" which will
prove attractive reading whether one is q
STUDENT OF only IN aimirer of the fine arts.
Helen Csmpbei completes part second of
beT strong article az Women Wage Earn
ers.s Frederick l.. Hoffman liss telling
chapts on '-Suicides and Modern Civiliza-
ton and Louisa Chandler Moulton contri-
butrs -Four Strange True Stories The
frontispiece of this number being fine
steel photograph of this charming writer.
Numerous other Interesting articles go Ia
make up \ most desirable number of thi.
popular magazine. Arena Publishing 90.
Coiiey square Boston. Single copies ~
cep's, $500 per year.
There is the customary variety and an
am ndance of good fiction in the Jun,
number of Short Stories The eel,
brsr-d iiungsrin Manrus .|oksi il represent
ed ~ powerful though gloomy tale caile,
The House of Death There are othei
stories of interest by Alphonso Daudet ,.Iohr
Strange Winter and others. - Curren,
Lite nature Publishing Co, J2-jl Lafayeti,
Place. N. 4
In the Social Economist for May we are
givs y comprehensive flea of The Eighl
Hour Movement in England, by John Rae
Msuy Will he surprised to learn that th'
que ion was first agitated as long ago AZ
81, and by employers instead of lsborers
and moreover that it was defeated by tn,
indifference and the divided opinions of the
working class This movement now, how
ever says Mr. Rae, lis. like most o
the leeper modern movements, common Il
all nations II is a movement of the work
Jog class ths time. Their heart is in i
mor.' than 1t can he remembered to hav'
been in anything else before. They ma,
he divided little at present about takin,
the political high road or the pathways o
trade organization, hut there is no division
about where they are going or about thei
purpose of getting there and their effort
are not likely now to cease until the pres
cot generation sees the eight-hour day drwl
on very workshop in the country. Fo
much has happened since 1888. Schoe
Social Economies, ~ Union So, n. Y
Single copy g, cts. 81 per year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13
PRESS COMMENTS.
Nave Gene 10 Stay.

\ little seven by nine editor prstes about
the inability Of woman 90 transact bgsi-
ness, and refers to the ladies Worlds Fair
commission to prove it. He had better
come and see. No part of the grea, ex-
Pc .ition has been run more economically
aHl with greater success. and the world has
never before witnessed such an exhibition
Of ~omans haDbi~ork.
Women are here ami have como TO stay
a. the co-~orkers With men in Iitersturr
art, science, and all that enters INTO the
highest interest, Of the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

There will be more than general interest
In the coming general assembly of the
Presbyterians at Washington ~ there will
probably come before that assembly two
great and fundamental questions of religious
doctrine in the discussion Of The theory Of
Dr. Brgss and his school Of Biblical
scholars ~ to the origin of the Bible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

That vas definition TO be remembered
which Mr.. Clarksop gave Of Republican,
ism al Louisville principle Of political
action that respects itself. love, the Re
public and It's fellow men, never haul.
dow the American flag, reycres tod bate
treason and tyranny. defends the weak
and despisrs ingratitude either in political
parties or in nations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

Greece must be in desperate condition
financially Judging from the resignntion of
Mr.. Tricoupis, the minister of finance, and
judged to be by far the sblest manager Of
the Greek treasury there has been for
years, He was called TO this position for
the very purpose Of saving the country
from bankruptcy and his resignation ap'
pears to be confession that he - unable
70 cone With The difiiculilc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

A Weld sport4man ia receiving eonrrst-
ul,,,nns n, , fine shot H.. sas dressing
,or church and nm hacking our the window
saw '''s wa. .''e ~ ~" - ~.
IT,, -, Il. ,r,,,, H.,
-,,..,t,. -. .,,,,;,, -. al ''o,,,,,,.,
Wy 1919, s., ~.
Wv ,',',-.',.i.,;,.,, ,,;.,,,a,s ,,,,',,,
-, 't,,l,.t,
'i,,,hs. ,,,. - ,,,I n,
IL e. -, ~.
,',, ,.,,..a $50 ~, ~ ancts -, Waid
''f' 'u'''' ""' ~
"lo'"o' g''hns s''S''e - nav" w y, 's
the Suburbs ct belfast, was on nshlng
ses that had just come N aud hal lively
i.h in the well winning about. GRACIOUS
earth. exclaimed the visitor, I'D give a
| dollar to catch one OF them feliers The
skipper allowed that he might catch one for
q quarter and baited line for him The
farmer got ONO the vessels deck AMI be
gan fishing IN the we'll for the cot hsh.
was .uusl to tn, umi legs nj a mule for
tn. farmer went hval over heels into the
we'll amongst the fish He could not
howled worse If h, hal fallen among sharks
| tlt vac finally landed en- the deck by the and
of thos. poles with hooks on the en- l.
| There are "ccas'"oS when person
needs physique TO accompany hts net, =
Mr.. G. y. Humphreys OF Madison seems
Ia he so blessed for when onv day this
week the back of hls coat caught on some
shatung in the pulp mill he made such a
powerful spring forward as Ia tear of all
his coat eS,.r, the cnil'r AMI sleeves and
sase,i himself irom fearful death
!
OK" hessh ana n"'NSP''' '"''ii'" '''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

The appearance of Queen Ntrtora this
week on the occasion of the opening of the
British Imperial lnstitutr was no, only one
Of the most hrillian, and imposing of her
public appearances bat probably her last,
The British Imperial Institute 'sa fitting
monument of the grandeur Of the victorian
empire Our free traders should take note
Of the fact that no foreign materials enter
into the construction of the magnificent
pile. Even the key given to the Queen to
make the formal opening was of gold AMI
diamonds and precious stones from the
British colonies. mike mos, of England :
monuments the Imperial institute stands
for peace and learning and genuine human
progress, twas betting that the opening
Of such an institution should he the closing
public function of the Victorian reign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-13

II came out In legal question before the
court the other day that Edward $. Stokes.
who hai murdered Jim" Fisk and escaped
paying the deserved penalty. hy light sen
tence, wa. psr'ioncd in leSi by Cleveland,
then Governor of New York Stokes had
served bis trivial =, ntence but the pardon
granted by Cleveland restored 10 him the
rights of citizenship. OtherSlse he would
have been eivily dead But Cleveland re-
stored him to Tammany circle and emolu-
ments. Why lid honest Grover do tina,
except to curry favor of Tammany? And
Why vas the pardon kept secret and not en-
tered upon the records II these facts 10
not SAVIOR of base political bargain we
know nothing that could.