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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

The bill providing for the erection of a
municipal building for the District Is now
before both houses Of Congress. 1t has
been referred on each side Of the Capitol
to the proper committee and there Is reas-
enable ground for hope that before many
weeks the national legislators will have
the subject brought before them by reports
from these committees In a form that will
not permit them to ignore 1t without doing
violence to their consciences. These re-
ports, II they review the matter, cannot
help directing the attention of Congress to
the miserable manner in which the District
government is now housed, and has always
been housed, In inadequate rented quarters.
It has been virtually a homeless vaga-
bond ever since its existence. The re-
ports can hardly fail to mention the great
danger to which many of the most valuable
records Of the District are subjected by
being stored in unsuitable places; nor can
they overlook the humanity Of the case.
which demands that the officials and en-
ployes Of the District should not be crowd
ed into building where the conditions are
declared to be dangerous to health. 1t
seems probable. too. that a committee Of
Congress that carefully considered the mat
ter could hardly avoid dwelling upon the
ment OF the District, in which the nation
takes SO large & part. sheltered in a build
ing of Its own that would not suffer in
comparison with the city government build
ings erected by cities all over the land that
In point Of population and Importance can
not be ranked with the national capital.
Every consideration. either Of sentiment or
utility, Is on the side Of a new and decent
municipal building for Washington. 1t
seems hardly likely that there can be any
dispute as to the need for such building
The pending bill is the result Of long dis
cussion Of the matter. Those who might
prefer location elsewhere than in the
market reservation would not. 1t is believed.
oppose that location, II by such opposition
they incurred the risk Of defeating altogeth-
er the effort to secure the building. The
need has been 50 long felt, and is so urgent,
that citizens of Washington will not, 1t Is
believed. quarrel with Congress over any
reasonable location, so long as Congress
provides promptly for the erection Of a
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
1904 Baby Carriages.

new department, SO that only 1894 styles are
here. Late additions to stock include two good
bargains:-Six Haywood Coaches at $3.50 instead
Of S16 Haywood upholstered and finished Ike
these will cost you more than SIG ut most stores,
Investigate.
1885 instead Of Sl2 for half dozen extra large
Rattan Body Coaches, with heavy roll all around
II you buy this Carriage elsewhere at less than
$12 you will be justified In doubling all future
Douncements of the Palais Royal.
75c for Eider-down Afghans generally judged
worth 81 and only 81 for Point dEsprit Lace Para
sol Covers worth 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Bargain Table Linens.

Fifty sets. consisting of Fringed Danask Cloth
and twelve DOylies, at Sl.75, SI.9S and $3.50 the
set. These MOTTO be-repeated bargains. The
word of the importer is back of this statement.
CSC yard for $1.25 quality Fine Satin Double
Damask Only few pieces and more In sight.
Twist southwest of second floor for the
following bargains in Stamped Goods:-Damask and
Monte Tray Covers at 13c instead of 19c. Hem
stitched Squares at 19c instead of 2Jc. ii. $.
Linen Scarfs, ~ inches, 42c instead Of 59c Aprons
appropriately stamped, lie instead of 25c.
Initials stamped Napkins. Handkerchefs, etc.,
for only 3Oc dozen. Proportionately little prices
for other STAMPING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

Conversational Failure.
Don't you like Professor ThinkinsT'
asked one girl.
"Oh. dear; nor replied the other girl.
Hes so fatiguing.'
He has the reputation OF being very
brainy."
That's just the trouble. When he talks
you have to listen to what he Is saying.
or you can't reply to his remarks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Maybe.

uayDe.
The Giants are truly a glorious lot.
The country applauds when they come to
the spot
Where the bat points the way Of the
hero, to fame,
Through the arduous paths OF the ma
tional game.
So sturdy and strong. as for bases they
stride;
With biceps that Sandow might show off
with pride.
They are victors whose conquests no lin
it's confine-
Except when they play with the WASH
ington nine.
All, these men from New York! Each our
reverence claims,
And IN awe-stricken accents we murmur
their names.
We love them because of their home of
renown,
That hamlet adjacent to Hcboken town.
We love them because Of their deeds in
the past.
And the fame which will surely for CEN
turtles last;
The laurels they've won they will never
resign
Except when they play with the Wash
ington nine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
More New Suits.

Please don't think can afford to always offer
such values these late arrivals will work future
harm for
$4.9S for Serge Blazer Suits, In navy and tan
Sizes 80 to A. Guaranteed worth 81. 80.
69c for Laundered Percae Waists, in correct
stripes. Guaranteed worth 81.
s9.9s for English Covert Cloth Suits that
perior to any heretofore shown here at the price.
UOne-third of the price marked the Wrap
you select We have Jackets from 81 to SIS.
Capes from $50 to $50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

Everyone who has enjoyed the pleasure of
acquaintance with Editor Frank Hatton Of
the Post. will regret sincerely the affection
which has befallen him, and will join with
The Star in hoping that he may speedily
be restored to health and friends and ac-
tive newspaper work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Rain or SUN Umbrellas.

The new supply enables US to offer best quality
Changeable Silk Umbrellas for $3.4s that are iden
teal to those previously sold at $3.50. Note that
the colors are guaranteed not to be affected By
sun or rain. that the improved paragon frames are
In gold and black and that the sticks, extra cover
and silk tassels are superior In every respect.
OAmong the new Parasols are Carriage Shades
for $1.19 that until now were judged worth 81. %
They are silk lined and have shirred RUNE and seal
loped edge, having the effect Of two rut11es.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

The proposition advanced by a Washing
ton merchant in communication to Pro-
gress, the advertising journal published in
this city, Is entirely in accord with the
doctrine which The Star has persistently
preached The wide-awake merchant in
question suggests that the Ad-writers' AS
ISOLATION appoint a committee of three or
five members to investigate as to the cir
culation Of this clty's daily newspapers
and thereby obtain information of value to
those who invest large sums In newspaper
advertising. and who therefore are entitled
to all information as to the probabilities
OF their investments proving profitable.
This idea has been endorsed by the Times,
and The Star deems 1t but fair to believe
that the other daily journals will speedily
fall In line. For many years 1t has been
the practice Of The Star to print once a
week sworn statement Of its circulation
for the six preceding days of publication,
and 1t must be remembered that the word
circulation" when used by The Star has
reference only to the number of papers
actually sold. delivered. furnished or mailed,
Tor valuable consideration, to bona fide
purchasers or subscribers; that none of the
copies counted In the circulation-totals
were either returned to or remaining in the
SAA<~o oAooAd. ~ ILLS pTdCtlC6 Oh MAKING
Its circulation a known quantity, The Star
has been locally alone. in spite Of the fact
that either silence or vociferous general
statement Of totally irresponsible sort
could not but be unjust to the business
man who purchased space in the columns
or Washington's daily newspapers. The
Star sincerely hopes for the appointment
OF the committee Of ad-writers-the men
who would naturally represent the big
gest advertising houses in town-and for
the most searching sort Of an Investigation.
The Stars books and Its premises are wide
open for inspection, and the committee will
have as many opportunities to see for itself
the real situation as 1t would have were
its members possessed Of proprietary in
terests. No test will be too severe, no in
Qutry impairment The committee will see
that The Star has spoken truthfully as to
its own peculiar and locally supreme value
as an advertising medium; that its circula-
ton Is entirely Of the '.paid-for'' variety;
that 1t does not scatter abroad thousands
Of gratuitous sample copies: that its aver
age circulation Is reasonably believed to
be much more than the combined
circulation Of the other Washinyton
dailies. and fully five times that of its
afternoon contemporary. The Investigation
cannot come too soon nor be too rigid to
please The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Note These Prices.

Taylor's English Pins, all sizes, Toe paper. .....
Taylors Hairpns for Sc paper. 10 yard pieces
Of Cotton Betting for sc......4-yard pieces Black
velveteen Skirt Facing for 1Oc. -. Dozen spools
OF Royal Sewing Silk for only Csc. 10-ysrd
pieces Silk Taffeta Ribbon for 10c. 80. Feather
stitched Braid. &c instead Of 1oc piece. Bone
Casing in all coors. for only &c piece. Fancy
Stitched Betting for 25c piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Expensive.

1t Is certain that Coxey, the commonweal
man,
Would have stuck. with his present up
rising,
In some faraway place.
If he paid for the space
That's devoted to his advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
The New Skirts.

For another illustration of the fact that the
Palais Royal If first with latest novelties the
new Hair-cloth Skirt, designed by a leading Paris
modiste. The plain front, pleated back and full
bottom a Perfect draping Skirt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

There Is no desire to hurry Col Coxey in
his Journey to Washington. but it is only
fair to admonish him that he Is missing
some very good base ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

The good roads agitators having dis
covered by actual experience the bad con-
dition OF the highways will be particularly
reluctant about undertaking the return
trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

DIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed to
any individual connected with the Of
fee. 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, 1894-04-25
Handkerchief Bargains.

For Men:-50 dozen White and Colored Hem
stitched Border Handkerchief at 13c each which
are sold for 20c at mems furnishing stores. For
Ladies:-25 dozen Scalloped and Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs at &c. An idea of their actual worth is
learned when you read that the 35c Handkerchiefs
here previous TO their arrival have been necessarily
reduced to 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

The peculiarly hopeful feature of the
Wellman polar exploration. now fully under
way. is the fact that an effort has been
made by the travellers to carry their own
relief expedition with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

DIR. Parkhurst's reform movement in
New York keeps him SO busy that he hasn't
even time to write a book about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
The New NeckWear.

80 dozen best quality French Percale Chemisettes
and Cuffs at only 4Sc set. Black and white and
colored stripes, which the latest from abroad.
The best recommendation for the Point
venise Lace Yokes is the that those previously
here have to be reduced to 81. % from SECS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

The Princess Colonna declares that she
and her husband are neither divorced nor
reconciled. This permits the experts in
rumor to continue, entirely unhampered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Sarcasm.

He was very impatient man, and he
did not think the train was going fast
enough, by any means.
Conductor" he said, did you say this
train was going to Cincinnati?'
Yes"
"Sure?'
Certainly
WELL it may; but there is only one way
OF getting 1t there that can see.'
what do you meanT"
Il mean that If you want to get this
train to Cincinnati, you'll have to take it
apart and ship it as freight over the other
road"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
The Reason,

The Reason.
What makes SO many people move on
the first of May?'
TITS the love of variety. They like to
experience new kinds Of domestic discom-
fort"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
600 Novels at Qc.

A new supply. consisting of 900 Novels publshe,
to sell from 25c to SOC each. Many titles neve
before here. Marie Coreli and other popular au
thors are represented. Choice for Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

Mr.. Coxey's motto is faith. hope and
Justice" The towns en- route are enjoying
a monopoly of the charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
The New L,aces.

The scarce Insertion Laces are now here Of best
quality and at less than heretofore prices:-Point
Eense. In ecru and butter shades, x to 8 inches
wide, &c to 25c yard. Black silk Bourbon Inser-
tions, Y to inches lie to 35c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.

Couldn't Mr.. Coxey's band play There's
no place like homer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Warranted Kid Gloves.

Every pair tried on at our risk. All the very
latest styles and shades. Better quality and
greater variety Of sizes usual at the prices-
81, $1.25 and $1.50 for the Ladies' Kid Gloves.
81, $3.50 and $1.75 for Mems Dogskin, Kid and
Chevretts Gloves. 81 for Misses and Boys Kid
and Dogskin Gloves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

every trolley-pole. How those promises
have been fulfilled can be seen by anyone
who cares to examine New York Avenue
for himself The day of cobble-stones and
horse railroads has gone by and If corpora
tions will not move UP to the times Of their
own accord, they should be prodded by the
local legislature. which is the Congress of
the United States. The excuse offered for
cobble-stones on New York Avenue is the
fact that the poles and wires must come
down not later than July 1, 1895, and that
1t would therefore be causing the company
unnecessary expense to compel 1t to repair
the asphalt to any considerable extent 1t
nay pertinently be asked why the company
has not made ostensible preparation for the
change which the law says must take place.
Why has 1t not, instead Of filling in be-
tw cen Its tracks with cobble-stone, put in
the conduits necessary for the operation Of
one of the underground systems which are
unquestionably destined to drive the over
head trolley out Of existence7 Does the
company propose to operate its overhead
nuisance until the last moment the law al
lows and then put on a horse-car service7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

"TOld You &c."
South Car lina's goin' it
Told ye so at first;
Nothtn' stirs a Teller like
Accumulated thirst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

NOTHING Is so SUCCESSFUL AS SuCcESa~
As IL with ''st. Elmo 80 it will he with
del Ray" The lots will sell like hot cakes,
and the opening day will be saturday, May 5.
WOOD, HARMON & CO..
IL g. 18th st. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Fleeting Silk Bargains.

SOC yard for choice of 80 pieces Of delicately
beautiful and superior quality Wash Silks.
7sc yard for three pieces 81 quality Black Jap
anese Silks, 81 inches wide.
4sc yard for Soc best quality Swivel Silks, in
polka dots and stripes Of charming pinks, blues &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Nucleus for Another Army.

From the New York Recorder.
II the Giants cannot play better ball the,
had better join Coxey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25

Palais Royal,
G Street.
New Goods.
The following are added
to stock because secured to
distribute at less than reg
ular prices:
Ladies' Black and Tan Shoes, with latest style
large buttons and wing tips. $3.50 quality fol
$3.97.
Black and Tan Button, Lace and Juliet Shoes
and Oxfords. Guaranteed $3.50 quality for $297.
Real Kid Shoes. high and low, only SAT, and
superior to the advertised So bargain" Of lead
ing competitor.
Black and Tan Oxfords at $1.47, superior to
those previously sold here at $1.97.
OThe above Shoes come tn all sizes, 90 that
comfortable at Is assured ladies with unusually
small large and wide or narrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
Sacrifice Prices.

Here are items interesting ana important
enough TO attract buyers from the outer.
most parts Of the District:
Fine French ORGANDIE DRESSER
trimmed in fine needlework ,sizos for p 4
and years.. Were $4.25 each. sAcRI.
FICE PRICE. s1.ss.
Fine SCOTCH GINGHAM DREssEs AN
2-year size, made French slip style, were
N-2o. SACRIFICE PRICE. IS CENTS.
GlNGHAMs. trimmed with white en-
orOidery, very full sleeves, were Sly.
SACRIFICE PRICE. 0s CENTS
10 SCOTCH GDGHAMs. white sleeve.
and embroidery, guimp trimmed with an.
embroidery, were sl.s7. SACRIFICE PRICE.
&l.29.
10 AMERICAN GINGHAAfs trimmed
wide plaits and feather stitching, very fun
sleeves, were $l.0o. SACRIFICE PRICE. 50
CENTS
One lot WHITE CAPS. that were 80 Is N
N.oo. SACRIFICE PRICE, 50 CENTS.
Another lot that sold for from 81 75 N
6s cents. SACRIFICE PRICE. 30 CENTS
Fine six Null BoNNETs, were "a.
SACRIFICE PRICE. sl.ss.
Long White Piaue COATS. trirnm,d
with elegant heavy French embroid.ry.
large pearl buttons. were s5.75. SACRIFICES
PRICE. s2.ss.
IL Cloth KEEPERS. trimmed with braid
and buttons. were 81. SACRIFICE PRICE.
$1.4s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
A Grand
Clearing Sale
I'm Our
Infants Dept.

Begins here tomorrow morning. As our
new goods are arriving daily. we feel the
need OF more room. Hence we have de-
termined 10 clear out all odd sizes of In
fants' and Childrep,e Coca. q,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-12
JACKSON REFUSES.
He Positively Will Not Accept the
Terms Offered by the Sioux
City Club.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE conference
to-day between Mr.. Edward Lloyd
Webster. of the Sioux City Athletic
club. and Peter Jackson, the object of
which was to have Jackson sign the
articles Of agreement for fight with
Corbett. which articles have already
been signed by the latter, ended in the
refusal Of Jackson to put his name to
such an agreement.
II would not sign those articles il
$4,000 were at stake" said jackson.
They are too vague. will fight Cor
bett within three months for our side
stake and any purse you offer, provid-
ing you name the positive date and
location Of the fight before signing the
articles, or will fight him before the
National club of London, on precisely
the same conditions"
Jackson held that the articles were
not honest and that they were drawn
up in Corbett's favor, without consid-
Grafton of himself. "You do not specify
where the fight Is to be held and may
compel me to fight in the woods or in
barge in some river" He expressed
his doubts as to the existence Of the
Sioux City Athletic club. The weight
Of the gloves, he claimed, was also fa-
vorsble to Corbett and unsatisfactory
to him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-12
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

Directum is at Hartford, where he will
90 in training for the great stallion race at
Mystic park Sept. 20.
cinder filling Of Franklin field, the new
Pennsylvania.
This weeks trotting meeting at Fleet
wood park will probably be the last big
meeting at that place. as the ground will
be cut through before next year.
Coxswain G. Il. Perkins, Of the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania crew, and Cap
tain G. M. Coates, Of the track team, are
members of an exploring party now in the
wilds Of Labrador.
A match has been arranged between the
American middle-weight Frank Craig,
and the Welsh champion, OBrien. The
fight will take place in October IN the
arena Of the National Sporting club, Lon
don, Eng.
George Green, young boxer whom
Champion James Corbett brought out
some time ago, won the championship of
the Pacific coast on Thursday night by de-
feating "Spider" Kelly in fourteen rounds
at Como, Cal.
It Is proposed that at its next annual
meeting the Intercollegiate Athletic Asso-
citation send q challenge to Oxford Camb-
ridge for an annual meeting between the
winners Of the Berkeley Oval meet and the
American college championship.
Four six-round glove fights have been
arranged for the opening Athletic club.
Schoolkill Navy, boxing entertainment ON
September 81; Black and Foley are
matched at $50 pounds; Leonard ana
Moore at l25 pounds; Bachman and Han
Ion 1lS pounds; and Burke and Boyle at
10S pounds.
Fred Woods has written to the New
York SUP, challenging Jack Dempsey,
Frank Craig, the Harlem Coffee Cooler,
Mike Dunn or any $50 to 154-pound man
in the country. Woods can get match
nearer home, as the Cuban Wonder will
meet him IN any kind of contest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-12
.; Hazleton, g. At Philadelphia-Read.
ing, s; Philadelphia, 6.
eLINrs FROM THE DIAMOND.

The New Yorks have arranged to play
game in Toledo on Sunday, Sept 80.
According to the Baltimore Sun Anson
has offered to trade Hutchinson for Staley,
OF Boston.
Sullivan and Cuppy, of the Clevelands,
use a glove on the left hand while pitching
80 as to handle hot grounders with safety.
Denny Lyons will not be able to play
again tins season on account OF sprained
ankle. Denny has signed st. Louis con-
tract and will be with the team next sea
son.
Jack Stivetts' biceps measure seventeen
inches. His arm is muscular monstrostty,
and physicians who have examined him
say he will last longer than any pitcher in
the game. Stivetts, however, is not 10
love with his work. He says that bs pre-.
fers playing the outheld.
In the New York Cleveland game of last
Thursday, in the fifth inning, McAleer
tried to initiate McCai thy's famous trap
ball trick in the outfield. and made mess
Of 1t. Clark was on second and Tiernau
on first, with one man out, when Davis
sent short fly to McAleer. The latter,
instead of trapping" the ball, hold it
momentarily, and then dropped it. He
then threw to Child, who touched Clark
and the bag and made claim Of two out.
Hurst, however. declared Davis out as
McAleer had held the ball momentarily.
Foreman, of the Toledos, almost started
riot at Grand Rapids by throwing ball
into the grand stand at boy who had
guyed him. The ball narrowly missed a
lady, and almost in an instant a rush for
the field was made by number Of men
bent on teaching the irate pitcher lesson.
Before they could 60 too far, however,
they were pacified, The spectators did
not forget the act notwithstanding, and
mob waited for Foreman after the game
1t might have gone hard with him il the
Toledo players had not left the park by
roundabout way.