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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

1t did not need the testimony OF expert
noses to establish the fact in the public
mind that smells and odors abound in the
official home OF our national legislature.
Still the visit of inspection, made recently
by the House subcommittee on ven
tiiation. through the Capitol building serves
to give emphasis to the unsanitary condi-
lions which have existed for some time A
good deal OF stress seems to have been laid
by the committee on the discovery of rooms
in the basement filled With Wondering
masses Of books. No doubt these collec-
tons of unappreciated government liter
allure are source OF atmospheric corrup-
uon So are the filthy floors Of halls and
Corridors But heaped-up piles Of books in
damp underground places and the accumu-
lation OF rubbish are only incidents in a
system which results in keeping our public
buildings in far from cleanly condition.
There Is sufficient money Appropriated by
the government. each year, for the specific
purpose OF having the corridors Of the
public buildings scrubbed and the rooms
and hooks kept sweet and clean. But this
money Is commonly not properly spent.
There are several reasons why it is not.
Perhaps the leading one Is the custom
which has probably prevailed since the es-
Enlistment OF the government, of paying
political obligations with places on the
labor force of some government building.
1t cannot be expected that a man who has
spent his time in keeping up the political
fences in some ward or district should
know much about scrubbing floors and
cleaning spittoons. This expectation is, as
a rule. realized. and the political 'laborer''
either does no work or Is assigned to some
other duty. But in the event that genuine
laborers are appointed 1t frequently hap
pens that those in charge of a building do
not appreciate the importance to the health
and comfort OF the occupants of clean, well
busted halls and corridors. The same ap-
proximate care and attention which a good
housewife gives to the home, should be
bestowed on the care of the Capitol build
ing, as well of all public buildings and
this would result in vastly improved hy-
gienic conditions. The constant use of the
scrubbing-brush and plenty of soap and
water, the strict abolition of "catch-alls'
In halls and corridors, and the cleaning out
OF all rubbish, would in a short time make
an improvement Of fifty per cent in the
hygiene of the Capitol building. The eff
cacy OF this simple plan has been tested
in some of the large public buildings in this
city and abundance OF evidence can be Sc
cured Of the practical benefits secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09


Monday Is District day In the House of
Representatives. and reasonable probabili-
ties point to a continued consideration of
the bill granting to the Belt Railroad Com
parry extension privileges of great value.
The measure in its present shape does not
deserve the support Of a single vote-the
question of route not being touched upon
Tor the proposition is to permit the use Of
horses as the motive force. Washington
has more than enough Of horse-car lines; it
protests against any increase In the mileage
motor when there are 50 many improved
methods easily within reach 1t has been
claimed, and the claim will doubtless re-
appear on Monday. that the Belt Line,
though owned by the rich and powerful
trolley syndicate. is too poor to expend the
money which a first-class and unobjection-
able variety of motor would call for. That
the sake Of argument. admitting 1t to be
30. then 1t is fair on the part OF the city of
washington to contend that a company
which admits its poverty to be so great as
to prevent a undermining of its equipment
Is too poor to build and operate new lines
congress was not slow to insist that the
Washington and Georgetown Company.
which afforded direct communication with
the departments. and was therefore a great
Congressional convenience, should substi-
tute the cable for horses. VIII not Con-
gress be as mindful of the interests of the
general public as it was of it's own comfort !?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Hats and Horses.

> Lord Rosebery Is a very remarkable
rian," said the caller
Yes" replied young Mrs. locker. little
doubtfuHy. He must be-" 81.
You KNOW, the caller went on in a
patronizing tone, "he won the Derby"
Did he? Well. / don't see that it's so
much to win derby. Charley won two silk
Eats at the last election"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Black Goods Specials

Black Wool Batiste, the coolest fabric for sum.
mer wear, 40 inches wide, at 49e., e2lac and ,5c
the yard.
at 81. ON special price. 75c
Atwood Serges From SOC. to. s1OO
Atwood Henrietta. From 33c. to....sI 2o
Black Mourning Wells. From SI25 SO 20
We make speciality of Black Goods and at the
present reduced prices can save you considera BILE
We sell nothing but the kinds we're willing To
stake our reputa ton on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
''If you see 1t in our ad., it's so.''
johnson
And
Luttrell,
rs MARKET SPACE.
Where Everything
Don't End i'm Smoke.
That's good place to 60 at any time, hut par
ticulary to do your trading in Dry Goods. Now, If
there is one thing We pride ourselves it is the
truthfuness Of all our advertised statements.
You will find always what We offer as We offer it.
We honestly consider our customers interest In
with own.
Below we quote a few of
the many great values for
rIonday and all the week:
Ladies' Goods.

80 dog. Swiss Ribbed yests-the regular Csc.
quality at lie. each, or 3 for. soc.
Is dozen Rchelisu Ribbed Vests, actually worth
4Oc., at only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. DC.
40 dozen Real French Isle Vests, actually
worth 60c., at 25c. each or 3 for ........ 81 90
Chidren's Isle Ribbed Vests, worth 25c. Toe
ChidreE's Lisle Vests, worth S5c.. at.....- .19c.
The celebrated ]. b. Corsets, worth 81. Our
special price for Monday and all the week. .63c.
cases Of summer Corsets, worth 75c., at. .49c.
75c II. x G. CoFsets. Special price ........ SOC.
S1.00 Corsets all makes, Including, Thomson's
Glove-ftting, H. 4 y. and II. & g., at..... .79c.
Navy and Black silk Belts, with silver buckle,
an especially good bargain .25e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
A Good Thfur

What is your opinion of rapid transit on
the Metropolitan street railway line?"
1T will be a great thing" replied the
enthusiastic man. Il don't know of any
enterprise which is so fraught with benefit
Yes, sir; 1t will be a great thing-for pos
tefity."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

If the Senate keeps on with its periodical
investigation of newspapers 1t may reach a
point where it can gracefully relinquish its
present ostensible duties and establish that
much discussed possibility in education, the
college of Journalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
In the Musfc Sfor.

do you know anything about Scraps
from the OPERA" said the young woman
who plays the piano.
No. replied the new clerk Il didn't
know the prima donnas had quarreled
again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
An Inapropos Phrase

What Is the matter?' said the slangful
commercial tourist to the western farmer
Hard times struck you? Can't you raise
the wind?"
Il sh'd say 1 could" was the reply In
tones OF scornful Indignation. Cyclones is
about the only crop we git around here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
2Qc. Each.

Good White Jean Drawers at only .........., 25c.
Best Tailor-made Jean Drawers for.......... 4sc.
30 dozen Mems Night Shirts. a quality never
before sold for less than 75c.. at......... sc.
20 dozen Striped Zephyr Outing Shirts. worth
CSC, at 85c. each or for .........-.....S1.O 90
Is dozen Full Regular Made Half Hose, In
stripes solid tans, yrays and fas; black,
worth 2oc., at. l2Ixc
% dozen Summer Suspenda:s, worth 5Oc., at. DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
SHOOTING STARS,


whats the matter with your asked the
hanging-basket of the mercury in the Their
mometer. Got a chilli"
NO." was the reply. I'm just trying to
go up and down fast enough to keep track
Of the changes in temperature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

Couldn't you give me an engagement
after have studied some more?' said the
young man who sings
Possibly" replied the manager.
And could you-could you let me have
ten dollars on ACCOUNT"
I'D like to, but it's out of my line. am
not prepared to discount promissory notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
By the Base Hall P,nxer

OF all sad words of tongue or pen.
To me beyond a doubt
The saddest known to mortal men
Is that explosive "Outw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

New York policemen are attracting at
tention for the manner In which they chew
gum. Possibly it is for the purpose of
keeping themselves from talking any more
than is absolutely necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

The Progressive American Party, just or
ganized in Pittsburg. will doubtless prove
to be an institution Of glorious patriotism.
But Its initials are strongly suggestive of
the watchword of the older organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

1t Is somewhat remarkable that miners
or any other class of working men would
rather work for professional agitators for
nothing than to work for their would-be
employers for pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Wool Dress Goods
sEASONABLE BARGAINS.

"s-nch Atwood Storm and Surah serges and
Henriettas. Reduced from SOC. to. Zoe
pc. Blue Storm Serge, 4e-inch, at h5c
oL-lhch Blue Storm Serge, worth 81, at 7Sc
l2o Colored Silk Lansdowncs Now 81 10
All Novelty Dress Goods at greatly reduce,
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
BLUr1 Bros,
743-45-47 9Th St. S. e.

ICE CREAM FREEZERs.
We vii offer, long as they last. the ersatees
bergsins shown In FREEzERS We hands
HoUsEFTRNIsHrNG DEPARrkESI
Arctic Freezers 2-quart. l.9.
Arctic Freesers. squsrt. sl.4e.
Arctic Freezers. 4-ouart, ST. -
Arctic Freezers. 0-quart. s.. -.
Blizzard Freezers, 2Quart, 81 So
Blizzard Freezcrs. a-quart. siIee. -
Blizzard Freezers. 4-ouart, Si.9. a
Blizzard Freezers. 6ousrt. e2-O.
Gem Freezers, 2-ouart, e1.<e.
Gem Feezers, s-ouart. C.1e.
Gem freezers. 4Quart, $3.50.
Gem freezers. 6-quart, lie.
soc. Heavy Opaque window Shadss gDFfnG -
srs; a, lures complete Special sale. 2sc.
shade cloth. Estimstes freely given.
WINDOW SCREENS WINDOW ecRERN
S5c. Window Screens, adjustable, ft any -
window. Special Sale, Ice.
sl.25 Heavy Screen Doors complete Artursa, q
Ss.9s Columbian semi-porcelsin white pscao1st
Toilet Sets, 10 pieces. Special Price, e2.0
SOC. Pressed Table Tumbles- Special Ma Nc
eoc: Lead Blown Table Tumbisrs Special ss,>
29c dozen
81 Fine Engraved TunSlsrs- special sa,s. -.
dozen.
81 Fine Blown Initial rumbisnL essael
Sale. Soc. dozen. (only sas dozen to sseA sus-
toner)
MATTrNcs, MATTNcsi
35c. Best Quality Seamless Fancy Mating. 20
different patterns TO select from. Special saAs NC.
yard
Doc. Best Quality Cotton warp Seamless Es.y
Mating. 25c. yard 100 different svisa An sss
latest wceves.
Use. japanese Fancy Seamless Mastias. - -
Ao-yard rolls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

1t Is to be hoped that rapid transit re-
FORM will not be embellished with SO many
provisions looking to perfection as to leave
the movement hopelessly handicapped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Innings and Dress
makers
ESSENTIALS AT OUR Usual Low PRIC
Umbrellas
AND PARASOLS LOWER THAN EVER.

AND PARAsOLs LOWER THAN EVER
$3.50 Navy Blue Silk Gloria Umbrellas 2e-inch.
with natural wood handles. I'll 10
Sl.2o Black silk Serge Umbrellas . Csc.
tl.5O Black and Navy Gloria Umbrellas . 81 Is
$500 Navy and Garnet SILK Gloria Umbrellas
with Dresden or natural wood handles 81 81
White silk Coaching Parasols, worth 90.
at IL
white silk Parasos, with ruffe now 81 20
Zo-inch Close-roling Umbrellas at. 81. so
you are In need Of an Umbrella or Parasol
TN pay you to see our stock and the extremely
low prices we're selling reliable ones at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
SPECIAL SALE OF
Cotton Dress Goods.

100 pieces of Yard-wide Figured and Striped
Irish Lawns, extra value at. &c.
2 cases Of Printed Berkshire Lawns Figured
Batiste and Pongees RedTced to........... Sc.
New Printed Jaconet Duchesse at. 12lac.
New Printed Indian Dimities at. .I2Isc.
New Figured and Striped Ducks at. .lo,.c.
12isc. 'Toile du Nord'' Dress Ginghams at. .slac
French Dress Ginghams. worth 1Sc., at. $50. lie.
Csc. Scotch Zephyr Ginghams at...........1Ic.
Tafreta MORE, the newest and prettiest cotton
material yet produced. In black grounds, with neat
colored figures and stripes, .Isc.
Csc. Lace-stripe Black Organizes. with colored
figures these, too, are newt. at............1 5c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

When the tariff debate is ended, who is
the Senator who will stand pro1dly forth
and exclaim. in tones which echo around
the earth, II talked the raost''7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

All that remains for Lord Rosebery to do
Is to show that he knows as much about
craftsmanship as he does about horse rae
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

Mr.. ]. J. Van Allen will return to this
country presently. He should be received
with hearty welcome and honored as the
man who came nearer being sought by the
sf1ce than anybody else in modern politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

New Orleans Is having trouble with her
city council, but manages to be thankfu
that 1t is not the Malta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
New Silks,

22inch Striped Surah Silks in blue and bla.k
grounds. with pin stripe. Value Toe. At. go =. 4oc
24-inch Striped and Figured Surah Silks Actual
valne 81. Our special price. soc
2l-inch Changeable Surah Silks for Ladies'
Waists. Reduced from 75c the yard to- Soc
All our 81 Printed India Silks are now CSC
2+fnch Black Broche India silks at. fac
24-nch Black Broche India Silks; also Taffcttas
imported to sell for $i.25. Now. SIC
24-fnch All-silk Black and Colored Indias, which
22-ihclr Black Rhadane, worth 81, at. Use
24-inch Black RlladAme, worth 81. % at 9s,.
And hundreds of other extraordinary values
which space prevents enumerating.
PERSONAL MENTION
Messrs. Levi X. Donavin and Brook Craig for
nierly with Johnson Garner Co., now with
us, and will be glad to have their friends and
patrons give them q call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09

There are few cases Of misplaced sympa-
thy more siaring than those to be found in
the Sympathetic strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
DOrnneSticS.

Best Yard-wide Androscoggin Cotton. ...... .6lae.
Best Fruit and Lonsdale Cottons. ......... The.
1000 yards OF Domet Flannel. In lengths from 5
to 10 yards, worth Toe. yard, at. Sc.
Good Quality Apron Ginghams now. .......3Ic.
Best Lancaster Apron GiLghams only. ...... &c.
Best Light Calico Prints at only. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
ITEMS Goods.

8 cases Of Mems Balbrggnn Shirts and Drawers.
extra make and finish. These goods usually sell at
soc. We shall offer them Monday and all the week
at
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-30
The Case OF Impostor Braekhua.

TACOMA. Jan. .2a-TSpscial. Mrs. Louis
Haga. = Norwegian. and one Of the many
OF her nationality who believed In the
assurance Of the Norwegian ministers of
the Northwest that Edward Braekhus,
while in an alleged preaching trance, was
filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke
direct for God, has gone violently crazy.
There are several others who have been
greatly ssxcited a. result of Braekhus'
trance preaching. and As . result there is
much indignation felt among Scandi-
navians. Mr.. Hags at first took O deep
interest In Braekhus' preaching and
seemed to believe in him. but nov that his
wife has gone crazy he is opposed to
further preaching by Braekhus as the
agent Of the Holy Ghost
Braskhus Is now at Kent, and expects TO
preach at Seattle. He now says he does
not expect to live very long, but while he
does live he 10 going to allow God to use
his body to speak the words of the Holy
Ghost to the people. Some days Braekhns
does not eat anything. His religious
spells began with fits. Besides speaking
for the Holy Ghost to the people, Braek-
hus has essayed to lecture the clergy,
which seems to impress those who believe
in him that he is no imposter. One OF
those who want him silenced now before
more people 60 crazy claims that Braekhus
iS n aham
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-30
TACOMA BuRHsu OF TIE Posr-IsrEIIs-
sEseEa, fiis PacIrrc AyExrE
TEoass Saxxoxs, MANAGER
THEY DEMAND MONEY.
Depositors of Merchants Ma.
tional Threaten Violence.
AN oRTINc BANKER INDICTED.
The Mfegovsrnment Of Taeoma-ssl aries
% Ceuseiinsn-wassr supply
From Lake Kapoassn.

IseoSs. Jan 2a--ISpeesai. Mach anx-
iety has resulted from the statement that
some Of the depositors of the Merchants
National hank would do violence TO some
OF the officers of the bank If the grand
jury tailed to indict, and the money which
they lost In the bank was not returned TO
them; also that those of the officers of the
bank who had transferred their property
In order that IL could not be taken from
them By virtue OF the assessment of the
capital stock made by Comptroller Eckeis
in order to settle with depositors. shall be
compelled. upon the threat of violence. to
return the same and place 1t at the dis
posai Of the depositors in adjusting their
ciasms. Depositors who were understood
to have made these threats of violence say
they will do nothing until the grand jury
concludes Its labors, and simply insist
that II their claims are not paid there will
be trouble. Others are willing to wait for
the Federal grand jury TO deal with the
matter. and viii not be disappointed If
the county grand jury fails TO indict.
Cashier and Manager Warrington. of the
defunct Orfing state bank, which the
Posr-IsrELLisEscER stated yesterday was
being Investigated. has been indicted by
the grand jury. charged with embezzle-
ment The court was not in session today
owing 70 the death of w. II. Calkins, and
the same vas not presented in open court
When the bank closed a couple of years
ago President Harry Ball. of the National
Bank OF the Republic, of this city, was
president of the Orting institution. II
was believed at that time that there was
5000 in the orting bank, but Receiver
Board reported less than 500.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-30

city vas tending toward bankruptcy,
values we're derreciating at . rate that
would not leave a5 cents on 81 year hence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-30

soaa omaha this morning. and declares
Yes. tnere viii be no general cut in wages
- mat system. The alleged reduction Is
no'nfng more than "A equalization Of
wages. which has been contempt ted for
some ane- On some divisions the mea
n.se been allowed more mileage than they
we're actually entitled 20.
eaffEssE, Jan IA petition vas fled
"a the United States court here today by
'ae leceivers Of the Unson Pacific system.
praying for permission to adopt . new
s .. Of wages TO be paid employees in
wyoming. The petition il similar 10 the
one granted By Judge Bundy Al Omaha
saturday, applying TO the Nebraska lines.
ne matter viii be taken up by Judge
kiner tomorrow.
prsyrn. Jan. @-Applicssion was made
70 Judge HsiIett today on behalf of the
hnighfs OF Labor for hearing before an
order II made reducing or readjnssing the
wages OF Union Pacific employees and for
bidding them 60 strike. The Judge PROM
'sea the employees that they should have
an opportunity to be heard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-30
Special Pens Provided for Them In
Applying for kegistration.

Nearly 700 Cinnamon in Western Wash
ington have thus far availeo themselves of
the privileges of the McCresry lay and
applied for certificates of registration to
Maj. Harlan, deputy collector of internal
revenue In this city, or 10 Deputy L. u.
Kingsbgry. OF Tacoma As there are no
Chinese In Pierce county, Mr. kingsbury
10 travelling from town to town and re-
ceiving applications from ali Cinnamon
who wish TO register. Thus far he has
been at Olympia. Oyster bay. Port Towns
end. Hsdlock. Chehaiis, South Bend and
Bacoda, and has registered SSo Chinese.
including one woman In this city Maj.
Harlan has now taken the applications of
so Chinese, including two women.
An interesting feature of Chinaman's
examination is the afii King of his sigma
ture TO the application. A fair proportion
of them sign their names in English. but
most of them make Chinese characters
An ordinary steel pen IL not tit for
this work. and both deputies have secured
Chinese pens for this especial purpose.
These pens consist Of piece OF q bamboo
stick about as large as lead pencil, the
end of which has been cut and carefully
frsyed 50 that IL comes TO q soft point like
a small paint brush. Indian ink is used
with il. The Chinaman holds this pen so
that IL is exactly perpendicular TO the
paper, and without resting his arm, except
to support the elbow with his other hand,
makes the complex characters quickly and
neatly. The very nature of these char
acters and their heavy shading renders an
ordinary pen unht 10 make them with.
Mai Rarlow says that those Chinese who
are BEST educated make their characters
smaller and use less ink than their unedu-
Gated eountrymen. All are able TO write
their names or make characters which 10 a
Chinaman represent themselves. while TO
a white man they seem Ike several hens
tracks GA the same SPOT. A Chinese
woman who went TO the ofses the other
day was unable 10 write well aud her hus-
band held the upper end of the pen and
hAlrad 10 Hirn her name.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-30
THE JAcksoNvrlLE rrGar.
Prosecution to BE Pressed. hut Bovdel
Promises More Battles

PERSECUTION TO Ne Treseed. but b0W0eU
Promises More Battles
JACKSONVILLE, Jan. - The Law and
Order League has resolved 20 make it
lively for the principals and aiders and
abettors in the Corbett-Mitcheil tight. The
local agent of the league says that
they hold that the injunction
granted by Judge Call was an
evasion of the prescribed status, and
II the state authorities do not soon bring
the matter I'D for review in the supreme
court the league will do so. The interna-
tionai league has placed ample fund. at
the disposal of the local agent for this
purpose. and has given instructions that a
suit be pushed forward at the first sign OF
weakening on the part of the state. The
league is determined that such an exhibi-
ton as took place Thursday shall not be
repeated, if means can be found to pre-
vent il.
Bowden. manager of the Duval Club,
denies emphatically that he has left the
Duval Club, and says there is not q word
Of truth in the statement that the club has
disbanded: He says. s'we have found
prizefghts not against the laws. and alter
all this trouble and expense it would De
foolish for me to pull out"