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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

Business men who adhere to what may
be termed old-fashioned methods of keep
ing their accounts will watch with much
interest the workings and the outcome of
an experiment which Is to be made in the
War Department. Heretofore the depart
ment records have been kept in books. and
until recently 1t was not supposed that the
system could. to any considerable extent.
be improved upon. But Secretary Lamont.
who Is credited with possessing more than
average business ability. has been led to
the conclusion that present methods are
cumbersome. and that the card system
Is far preferable. The practical result of
his conclusions win be that. commencing
with July 1. there will be no books
kept by the Department except when
the Treasury Department or congress
sional appropriations are being dealt
with As to whether this IL a wise move
Or rot, there is division Of opinion among
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
The Cherished C.fft

On the wall. by a ribbon suspended,
1t ranks with the things 1 hold dear:
With the antlers. SO fauntingly splendid,
And the foils-which no foeman need fear
see 1t with truest affection,
Souvenir of a sweetheart Of mine.
All. that dark wavy hairs that complexion
And those eyes. which no stars could out
shine!
Twas at eve when the sun to an ember
Had REDEEMED the cloud just above,
That you sought mellow we'll remember
And murmured, Take this with m,
love"
So I cherish with sentiment tender,
Whate'er the temptation may be-
That basely suggests Its surrender,
The cigar that my wife gave to me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Our "Capitol' Sewing rlachines, $1,000 Each.
New Books.

Up and Down the Nile," . new book for boys,
OPN'e' ~o'A. - $llO
"A Pound Of Cure" . story of Monte Carlo. by
w. H. Bishops. Cloth. eoc
Out OF Bohemia" BY Fosdick Cloth. =. 81 10
Cleopatra" BY Geo. Ebsrs. volumes. Cloth
$40
Tales Of the Maine Coast" BY Noah Brooks
~'~Ns .Suc
"A Prodigal in Love-" by Wolf Cloth 81 10
Carlotta's Intended" by Stuart. Cloth 81 IS
Our Home Pets" by Miller Cloth. $500. 81 10
"A Modern Magdalene." By Verne Woods. Cloth
$l.0o
GALLERY OF Players" I'd edition. Each. ... 25c
The Wings OF Icarus," by Tadema. Cloth 81 90
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
The Campaign Season.

The candidate doth now appear, and
through the heated atmosphere arise the
scents that once again denote an opening
campaign. The voters In New England get
invited down to Swansconsett, to hunt the
clam within its bake. and few tariff les
sons take. While In the southland rears
to view the ever-welcome barbecue, where
shoat and juleps gaily mix with interesting
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

Deres fine word" said Flooding Pete,
as he laid down the piece Of paper that had
been wrapped around a ham sandwich.
OATS fine word. 'procrastinate.' VIVA,
does 1t mean?"
1t means ter put off,"
Does 1t? An ter t'ink Of Inc bein' pro-
crastinated rum six trains this week
Well, wellr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
The Possibilities Of s,.ur

Yes. Harold. there is no gainsaying the
fact that 1 love you, but a plumber is no
good at this season Of the year"
True. Maudie. dear; but forgot to tell
you that have gone into the Ice business. :.
We'll. that changes matters. of course.
In June a cold strap is very much better
than lead-pipe cinch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

1t Is said In trade circles that the pyro.
technic merchandise will not 60 as briskly
as 1t ordinarily does at this season OF the
year. When times get SO hard that the
patriotic small boy cannot buy fireworks
for the Fourth 1t IL time to pass a tariff
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Seasonable Shoes.

womens Russia Calf Oxfords. pair. So so
women's White Canvas Oxfords pair. 81. rs
womens Patent Leather Tipped and Russell Or
Children's Russell Oxfords to lO1a pair. 81 90
few pairs Of Womens $500 Grade Oxfords
square toes, at. ..................... S2Jo
I'D floor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS annex }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

MI Croker will be back to this country IL
short time. Although his stay was brief
1t caused him to miss a great deal Of yer,
interesting gossip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Dress Trimmings.
Notion Department.

SIX Hose supporters, light blue. pink. yellow,
red. white and black. with belt, pr......7a c
without belt, pr. 42c
Chinese Ironing Wax. cake. ..............5c
Curling Irons. each. .................lO TO 2sc
New Style Waving Irons. each. &c
Alcohol Lamps for heating curling irons. each 2Oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Knitted Underwear Dent.

REDUCTIONS ON SEASONABLE UNDERWEAR
wonien's Gauze Vests high neck and ribbed arms
Sizes 81 and SO. Reduced from 3Sc each to 25c
Women's Swiss Ribbed Silk Vests nile and blue
All sizes. Reduced from I5c. each to.... Soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

experts. Advocates Of the card system are
strenuous in their declaration as to its
value. insisting that great deal of time
will be saved by it. and hat consequently
the work Of the department will be salts
factorily attended TO by 4 smaller number
Of employees than the force at present en-
gagged. Those who oppose the change seem
to be well satisfied that in a little while
the new-fangled notion will work out its
own destruction. for they regard as practi-
cally valueiess a record that Ii built up Of
many thousands Of small cards. any one
or more of which can be distracted and de-
stroyed without much difnculty. The argu-
ment of the anti-card experts Is in this lat
ter respect a strong one. and one in which
the public is certainly interested. The
value OF the card system for index purposes
has long been recognized, but its applica-
ton to the construction Of what is intended
to be a permanent record appears at first
glance to be rather risky. 1t Is a theory
against the experience of hundred years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

The favorite son In politics has becom,
very common. Mrs. Lease enjoys the dis
tinction of being the only favorite daughte
now before the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

The daisies wave above him now:
The grass weeps tears Of dew.
One month ago he murmured "Is
1t hot enough for your"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

Some OF the New York politicians are
making the discovery that a profit may be
without honor In Its own police precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

Perhaps MIR. Cookers visit to Ireland was
for the purpose Of getting a good interview
with the Blarney stone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

An anarchist demonstration is the only
shadow OF argument that an absolute mon
archy has in its favor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
SHOOTING STARS.

The rare days" are in great danger Of
being overdone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

Governor Tillman is said to be after a seat
In the Senate No doubt he feels the need
of repose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
PacifylnU Him.
} mattcr?" asked his wife.

It's stranger exclaimed the irritable
man. that can't get what 1 order to
eat
What's the mattcr?" asked his wife.
Il ordered blue-fish and the waiter
brought me black bass"
oh. well. / wouldn't get angry. Per.
haps the poor fellow Is color blind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Seasonable Upholstery
Goods.

Silk Curtains Chenille Portieres, Drapery silks,
Table Covers Sink Fringes. &c.
Cross striped Silk Curtains reduced from $500
Cross striped Silk Curtains reduced from $500
silk Curtains reduced from $1,000 pair to. $3.50
Silk Curtains reduced from $3.50 pair to. $3.50
Cotton Cross-striped Curtains. 8 yards long.
fringed bottom. reduced from 81 % pair to. 80
Chenille Portieres, 8 yards long, 80 inches wide.
dado and fringe top and bottom, reduced from
81 pair to. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500
Chenille Portieres, yards long. so inches wide.
dado and fringe top and bottom, extra heavy.
duced from 800 pair to. .S4OO
Chenille Portieres, all-over patterns, heavy
fringe top and bottom, extra heavy quality, re-
duced from $1,000 pair to. 5000
Drapery Silks reduced from SOC. and 81 yard
to $50.
Gobelin Cloth, Is inches wide. fast colors. Just
the thing for cottage draperes. furniture and pill
low coverings and the like. Yard. ......... lie.
SILK Frnges reduced from 15c. yard to-. .... .1Oc.
SILK Frnges reduced from DC yard to. .l5c.
silk Fringes reduced from 37lac. yard to. .25c.
Ga Chenille Table Covers, heavy tassel fringe all
around Regular price. $500 each. Reduced from
SIPS to....-.... ...................... $i.U
"a Velour Table Covers, very heavy, reduced
from $500 each to-. -$25O
Ga Velour Table Covers. fine quality, plain cen
ter reduced from IS. each to.............S30 90
Fine French sateen 81 inches wide. reduced
from 621ac. yard to. .S'tac
Mosquito Canopies with cord and pulley.
Single bed, white, each. .................-.N23
Single bed. pink, each. .................. $l3S
"a bed, white, each. $3.50
"a bed, pink. each. ......................$.I rs
Double bed, white, each. ..................S.75
Double bed pink, each. .................-.$2.0 90
Extra size, white, each. ...................$2.X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

DIN order to avoid delays, on &C.
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed to
any individual connected with the Of
Nee, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department,
According to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
I'm Japanese Department
The Summer Reduction Sale Continues,
Necessary Articles
For the Summer Home.

CHINA WARE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Trunks and Bags.

effort
Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Girls Popular-Priced Summer Guimpes.

White India Lawn Guimpes. open-work Jokes
trimmed with embroidery. full sleeves collar and
cuffs Of embroidery. Sizes Z to TO- Each. .o0c.
Ut. buildingD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26
Girls Popular-Priced Summer Waists.

Fine White India Lawn Waists, tucked, hem
stitched and embroidery trimmed. few Of each
style in sizes 10 to l6. Each. .T5c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

White Swiss Lawn Guimpes. tucked Jokes. full
sleeves, embroidery trimmed. Sizes Z and g.
Iach Zoc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

| Domestic Bingham Dresses in pretty stripes. full
SKIRTS deep hem. trimmed waist. Sizes 10. u and
IA. each. Observation-Disclosures. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-26

Very Fine Percale Waists. in dainty stripes.
made with yoke back and full front. Sizes 10 to
10. Each. 81. 90
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
FOUND GUILTY.
"Bunko'' Kelly Declared to Be the
Murderer of SayreS.


PORTLAND. Or. Dec. 1.-THE trial of
Joseph (''Bnnko') Kelly for the murder
of George w. Sayres, September &c, was
completed to-day by the jury rendering a
verdict of guilty of murder In the second
degree.
1t took tho jury twelve hours to agree
upon verdict. The first ballot stood eight
for murder in the first degree aud four for
murder in the second degree. The evil
dence in the case was mostly circum-
stantiaI.
The murder Of Sayres was one of the
most cold FLOODED ones in the history of
this city. On the night of September 26
he was called from his house at Fulton
Park about o'clock. Nothing more was
seen Of him until few days later his
dead body was found floating in the river.
Suspicion was directed at once toward
'Bunko" Kelly, who. with several others,
was placed under arrest. All except Kelly
were subsequently released.
Kelly's arrest was followed Dy that of
x. n. Sleeves, well-known lawyer of
his city. whose trial begins tomorrow.
1t is charged that Sleeves hired Kelly to
put Sayres out of the way for money
consideration. The motive is found in the
fact that Sleeves was an attorney in some
lawsuits in which he was opposed to the
interests of Sayres.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
BRAND THE CLAIM AS FALSE.
Worlds Fair Officials Expose a Pre-
tender TO an Award.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 13.-One of the odd
results of the Worlds FAIR is the claim
now made to awards by some who were
not even exhibitors. Officials of the expo
sition have not as yes taken final action in
the matter. believing the quick wit of the
people will detect the spurious claims.
But to the case of New York baking
powder, that has been widely advertising
an award, the attention of the Chief of
Awards for Agriculture has been directed.
He brands the claim OF this pretender as
false. declaring Neither the records of
this department, nor the official catalogue
OF the Worlds Columbian Exposition shew
that this New York Company was an
eelve an award at the Worlds Fair"
Those who fairly won their honors at
the lair seem disposed to treat this fraud
as any ntner fraud should be treated. The
Price Baking Powder Company of Chi
cago,. having received the highest award.
say they are convinced their claims, and
those of all other holders Of rghtful hon.
ors, will be fully yindicated by the public.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
The Members of 1t Are Satisfied With
Their Work.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 12.-The State Board
of Equalization has made report to Gov
ernor Markham concerning its labors dur
ing the past year. Among other things, the
board says the low prices realized from all
kinds Of farm produce have affected real
estate values to an extent, and will. no
doubt. be manifested in the assessment
rolls for the ensuing years.
The board explains why it reassessed
the railroads. The report says: "Iu re-
gard to the reassessment for 1887, the
same original reason existed as for 1886, he
difference being that judgment had been
entered in the SUPERB. Court declaring the
former assessment legal. but the action
was on appeal to the Supreme Court. If
the board did not assess at this time, the
State would have TO do without the use of
the money for an indefinite period"
The report says that the loanlng of
money by State institutions places the State
in competition with the business of backs,
disturbs the revenue system of the State
and various counties and introduces an in
equality between counties in respect to the
burden Of taxation. The report says it is
10 be hoped that the coming Legislature
will submit an amendment to the const-
tuition exempting mortgages from taxation.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
NEITHER HAD BEAUTY
But There Was Any Quantity of
Blue Blood.
The Marriage of Prince AdoIphus
of Teck and Lady Margaret
GroSVenor.

MANCHESTER, Dec. Fin the private
chapel at Eaton Hall. Prince Adolphus of
Teck, brother OF the Duchess of York,
was married to-day TO Lady Margaret
Grosvenor, the third daughter of the Duke
of Westminster. The wedding is regarded
as a great social event of the year.
The ceremony was conducted by the
Rev. G. a. Robins. vicar of Eccleston,
Chester. the Rev. Canon Gerris, chaplain
of the Duke Of Westminster. and the hon.
Andrew E. Carr Gynn, whose wife, Lady
Mary Carr Glynn, is first cousin of the
bride. DIR. Bridges choir rendered the
musical portion OF the service, which was
fully choral.
Although the wedding WAS considered a
more private than public affair, there as
sembIed in the chapel of Eaton Hall a
most distinguished company. In pew
facing the altar were the Duke and
Duchess of York, the Duke and Duchess
of Teck, the Duke of Cambridge aud the
Duchess of Westminster, and among the
general company were Mr.. and Mrs. Glad
stone and their daughter. Mrs. Drew.
Prince Adolphus wore the uniform of
his regiment, the Seventeenth Lancers, In
which corps he holds the rank of lieuten-
ant. and, though not over handsome, he
looked exceedingly well. he is a dark
man, of distinguished bearing for his
years, which are 81. He was attended as
best man by bis brother, Prince Francis,
two years his junior. who wore the snowy
uniform Of his regiment, the First
Dragons.
The bride. who entered the chapel on
the arm of her father cannot he cIassed
as beautiful woman. Her face is rather
heavy. and much resembles that of her
mother. Lady Constance Gertrude Leve-
son. Cover. daughter of the Duke of Suth-
erland; but her beautiful complexion and
blue eyes redeem the plain outlines of her
face. Lady Princess Adolphus of Teck is
five years younger than her husband, aud
is said TO be very clever and accomplished.
She was attended by six bridesmaids, all
chosen from her family.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
LOSING HIS GOLD.
Secretary Carlisle Meets Disas-
trous Day for the Reserve.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The net gold
balance in the treasury to-day received
heavy shock by the withdrawal of
So, 10000 from the sub-treasury in New
York, which leaves the true net balance
S1O3. 37S.4 75. OF this amount withdrawn
10 day only 81. 100000 is thought to be for
export
The full tide of gold expor tation seems
to have set In, and when it will cease is
problem which the treasury officials do
not care to discuss. So far this month
and during the last of November with
drawals have been reported every day, in
sums ranging from $460 S2 to So, lac, 900.
The amount of these Withdrawals in ex-
change for United States notes and treas
ury notes are given by days as follows. the
Withdrawals, however, actually having
been made two days previous to the dates
given: December /, $46.0S2; December 8,
$68S. 455; December 4, 1927. $50; December
8, 1921, 65S; December 6, S1,662. 18S; De-
cember Z, S1,16S.737; December s, $1,313,-
0o4; December 10. $1,794,172; December II.
$S47,e2 December II, 81. 1862, 7O4.
Yesterdays report has not yet been re-
ceived, but to-day's returns of $3.50, 0G0
makes the total Withdrawals since Deem
Der L S12. 702.60S. Next Fridays report
will show the balance still further reduced
to $1o3, 27S, 475 or less.
The cash balance in the treasury was
S155,571, 1872. So far this month the expen-
ditures of the Treasury Department ex-
coed the receipts by 81 204, $50. making the
total deficit since july l. 1894, the begin
ming Of the fiscal year, SIG. 1885, 45.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
Because His Salary Was Not Large
Enough.


SPOKANE, WASH, Dec 12.-For more
than a week Expert w. Craigin has been
going over the books of the County Clerk,
Charles o. Downing, and he has completed
MS iabors sufficiently to charge hereto
fore trusted County Clerk with being q
detauiter to the extent OF $4,000, perhaps
more. The original entry book. which
would have shown the exact amount of
his populations. has been destroyed aud ii
VIII require an immense amount of work
TO discover the exact shortage. There are
1000 entries and 1t will be necessary to
verify each entry before the exact amount
Will be made known.
When the County Commissioners con-
fronted him with the information of his
shortage, he coolly said that he had been
taking small sums of the county's money
ever since he went into Office. and the
only excuse he offered was that his salary
was not sufficient. and that he was obliged
to have little spending-money He has
always borne an excellent reputation. and
occupied prominent place in secret So
cieties and military circles. He is CON-
mander of Troop D of the National
Guard.
At meeting of the command a few
nights ago he told pitIful story of his
shortage. claiming that it was taken By
some one else. His company voted to
tsrn over 10 him several hundred dollars
due them from the State with which to
make good the deficit. A warrant was
sworn out for his arrest and this afternoon
he gave himself up. His bond was fixed
at $4,000 for his appearance for prelimi-
nary examination,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
WAS NOT BROUGHT UP
Congress of Supervisors Did Not
Discuss State Division.
1t Was Believed That the Dele
gates Would Not In
dOrSe 1t.

Los ANGELES. Dec. 12.-The Congress
of Supervisors from Southern CALIFORNIA;
seven counties to-day was called to order
by E. S. Field. one of the local board, who
was finally elected chairman. F. E. Davis
OF Santa Barbara was installed as score
tary.
Chairman J. Yoch of the Orange County
delegation moved that permanent organ
iZatiOn be effected to consist Of the chair
man or some member OF the Supervisors
to be selected by the board in each county.
The seven men selected are TO represent
the several counties and act for the inter
ests of all The seven counties comprise
Los Angeles. San Bernardino. Orange,
Santa Barbara, Riverside, Ventura aud
San Diego.
The resolution caused considerable dis
cussion. but was finally adopted. The
members selected by the several counties
are: j. w. Cook. Los Angeles; A. B.
kuggles. San Barnardlno; S. Armor.
Orange; A. S. White. Riverside; f. E.
Davis, Ventura; g. c. Welch. Santa Bar
bara: j. P. NJ Rainbow, San Diego.
These gentlemen will constitute the
supervisnrial congress of Southern Cali
forna and their efforts will be directed to
furthering the interests of this section OF
the State as regards immigr alton, COM
meree, harbor, the Nicaragua canal.
etc. The first meeting of this new
organization will be held in the rooms
of the Supervisors of this county next
Thursday morning, when it is expected
that numerous bills will be prepared for
consideration by the Legislature.
Mr.. Lord of San Bernardlno to-day
spoke at some length upon the repeal of
the County Surveyors bill.
A resolution by A. G. Mason of San
Diego was adopted. sustaining the new
road law and discOuraging the proposition
to repeal the law and return to the old
road overseer system.
a resolution submitted by r. II. Youn q
of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce
was Their adopted, urging the assistance of
all citizens to tbs utmost extent of their
influence and power in the early construc-
ton of the Nicaragua canal by the Gov
eminent.
The State division resolution prepared
by Delegate Mason and the matter of har-
Dor location were not brought up, his
colleagues insisting that he let the matter
pass. Mr.. Mason was anxious that the
resolutions be Endorsed. but in view of
sentiment expressed by majority Of the
delegates he saw it would be useless to
urge ii.
visit to the Whittier Reform School
resulted in resolutions being nassed, m
menting on the management of said in
stituuoD, and a pledge to its earnest
support.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
DEBs ON GOMPERS.
The A. r. u. Leader Did Not Ask for
Helm,

CHICAGO. Dee. 12.-1he board Of direc-
tors OF the A. r. q. began It's regular
quarterly meeting this afternoon. TIE
reports showed that a number of local
unions were in a demoralized con-
dition owing to the strikes OF last
summer. but the officers say they are moro
than satisfied with those found 10 De in
tact. The difficulties between President
Debs and President Gompers appears to
be increasing. Debs to-day gave out the
following statement:
"Gompers' statement that l asked him
to aid in the strike is a mistake. Gompers
was asked to attend conferences OF all
labor leaders in the country. 10 be held in
Chicago to discuss the strike, but re-
fused to come. Later his own organi-
cation in Chicago met and ordered
him to come. Hs came because he was so
ordered and not of his own volition. A.
no stage of the strike did L ask him to
strike. When the conference was held
here l discussed the situation, but made
nj request for assistance, and If Gompers
says otherwise, | can disproye it.