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

ton. The latest report Of the committee
on public library Of the Washington board
OF trade makes plain some interesting facts.
According to the statistics" says the re-
port. there are much more than a million
ecoks In the semi-public libraries Of WASH
ington-about q twentieth Of all in the re-
public. end when these have been appor-
toned among the citizens after the methods
of sta-isticians. 1t appears that the District
wcrkingman has fourteen times as many
public books as the average American. And
the only difficulty IL that he cannot pos
sibly make any use of them whatsoever
The departmental libraries at the capital
contain nearly 100000 volumes, accessible
only to few employees of the government,
and Closed to them early in the afternoon.
The vast wealth of reading matter in the
Congressional Library is practically out
Of reach Of the workingmen and the school
children, owing to the hours of opening
and closing and the conditions placed upon
the enjoyment of Its privileges Not one
Of the great government collections is open
In the evening, when alone the great mass
OF the people can use the books" For this
condition there is a remedy easily within
reach, and all the legislation needed could
and probably " ould be enacted In five min
utes did Congress but realize how urgent
Is the need and how heartfelt would be the
appreciation consequent upon immediate
and affirmative response
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

In their exhaustive report upon the bill
Authorizing the Metropolitan Street Rail-
way Company to change the power by
which its cars are moved the District Com
missioners omitted to mention a surface
or less of success in Kentucky and Georgia
Motors operated by compressed air, gas, or
some variety Of gaseous vapor. are practi-
cally unknown in this country, but the
kentucky-Georgia motor has been working
for years right under our noses, as IL were
and has been deemed sufficient for all prac-
teal purposes by many people who see dan
ger In advanced ideas. A surface motor Is
what the Commissioners want to have
the Metropolitan Company adopt, and
unless the legislation recommended or
binted at is more specific than the
amended bill, the company may take
advantage of the large loop-hole Of
fered and trade OFF it's horses for light
heeled "shave-taii' mules, upon the upper
edges OF whose stubborn necks the reached
foundations Of aggressive names bristle
unesthetically. yet in accord with the
ancient and honored custom prevalent in
muiish society. 1t is true that the Metro
pohtan Company has not intimated even
tne probability of such change but the COM
panys silence on this point is ominous: it
talked OF storage batteries and forsook
them. debated on the cable system and de-
elared 1t inapplicable, discussed under
ground electricity and was dubious. The
mule as surface motor has neven been
uien'i'hed' therefore. beware of the mule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Another human life has been sacrificed
on the local grade-crossings altar, another
soul hurried to Its last account by corpor-
ate and legislative heedlessness. The de-
tails bear general resemblance to details
OF similar and equally sad occurrences ex-
cept that in this Instance 1t appears that
the victim disregarded the lowered gates
and thus became legally responsible for the
horrible fate which an instant later over
took her. But even the fact that the I'M
fortunate girl. the light of whose beauty
was so suddenly extinguished, thought
lessiy contributed to her own demise does
not excuse the railroad company for the
continued existence Of its grade-crossings
on pubic streets Nor Is Congress without
blame In the matter. Long ago the con-
trolling corporation-the Pennsylvania COM
panynotified Congress that 1t was willing
TO depress the tracks in South Washington
TO such an extent as to make 1t easy for
the intersecting streets to be carried across
with but slight change in the grade, while
thoroughfares through which the cut was
planned to be made. would be rendered safe
by sidewalks of sufficient height The COM
Tany's chief engineer went over the ground
CAREFULLY. and with a serious air that had
every appearance of sincerity caused some
or his draughtsmen to prepare drawings
olue-prints Of which were presented to the
Sente committee on the District of Column
bia as evidence Of good faith For awhile
there was reasonable ground for hope on
the part Of thousands who for years have
prayed for deliverance from the bonds
which SO grievously hamper their move
ments and which exercise such a strongly
repressive influence on South Washington
business and the southwark march of
municipal Improvement. but nothing ever
came OF the furry: the promises have gone
IN fragments to Join the millions of other
promises that men have shattered, the
blue-prints have faded somewhat, and there
Is dust on their undisturbed wrappings
Swift-moviug trains roll across the track
d1sngured park, which was designed to
stretch without interruption from the Cap
itol to the Potomac; long strings of cars
are pushed or pulled up and down the i'm
properly occupied streets: people and ami
mails are continually colliding with the in
struments of selfshness; innocent human
blood stains the rails and the ties at every
Embarrassing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Washington needs and must have a free
pubic horary-a sufficient number of east
~ procurable books to satisfy the book
hungry thousands who now suffer the
pangs OF literary and educational starvation
In the midst Of such plenty as does not exist
elsewhere in the United States. Libraries
are here Is great profusion-but not one of
these many is free lending-l library, with
reading rooms. that may be used at night
by the general public. The condition is an
astounding one In hundreds OF villages
the educational influences which the ma
tional capital lacks are continually opera
tive Aside from the great aggregatiors
of reference books for scholars London
has thirty local Libraries; Paris, sixty-four;
Berlin, twenty-five. These cities are in
comparably larger as to popula ton than
Washington, but it Is not unreasonable to
argue that We should possess public libra
r:es in the same proportion. The Partisan
figures would give Washington eight free
circulating libraries, or two for each of the
principal divisions of the city; the Berlin
proportion would give US five; the London
proportion. two. The demand for the estab-
Dshment of at least one free public library
does not come from any one class; 1t is in
the interest Of the great multitude that is
ever in search of instruction and harmless
amusement, and that makes reasonable
request in behalf OF Inexpensive gratifica-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
A Senatorial Sorrow.

These servants are terrible creatures, you
know;
What my valet may do there's no telling,
Their cupidity's quick. and their intellects
slow.
An apology oft they're compelling
Now, when mine sees a telegram lying
about
He forgets all my neckties and collars
And devotes his attention to sending IT
By which make thousands Of dollars.
Oh. what shall do with this meddlesome
man,
Who cuts such remarkable capers:
This underling churl who will rummase
and scan
My desk and my personal papers?
Education Is truly dangerous thing
When it makes of your serving men
scholars;
Some dreadful faux pas they are likely to
spring
By which you make thousands of dollars
My cup Of annoyance Is full to the brim.
1 am striving in patience to quaff it;
But I'll never forgive that malevolent limb
For making mistakes to my profit.
That l ought to discharge him, the gossips
But so sadly for mercy he hollers,
That I'll keep him. and see IL he gives an
encore
By which 1 make thousands Of dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Never has any investigation into charges
OF official wickedness revealed so much of
what appears to be horribly discreditable
fact as has been brought to light by the
committee of the New York legislature
over which State Senator Lexow presides
The evidence submitted up to this time has
silenced about all OF the many who scofred
at DR.. Parkhurst and his associates when
they gave notice of their intention to arouse
the people of New York to the true state
OF affairs that decent people unknowingly
permitted to exist in their midst The New
York Sun. which has always been a sturdy
friend to Tammany. has been compelled to
view the matter seriously, and In an edi-
tCrial today says that IL the testimony be
true, land unfortunately probability ap-
Iarently points to its truth, then there is un-
covered the foulest moral cesspool that was
ever disclosed in the history of the COM
munity." Stirred up by the revelations Of
those whom it once deemed unworthy of
oredence, the Sun says what other papers
have been loudly declaring for years past
With penetration born of intimate &C.
ouaintance with Tammany's organization
the Sun declares that IF it be true that the
police captains and their subordnates have
for years. with method and system, levied
epOA iOheiiSOAS VICE d HCEIlole tOL, tne re-
sponsibility has not been an undivided one
nor has the filthy increment been unshared"
This conclusion has been reached long ago
by great many people, but the desire to
be loyal in its partisanship may easily have
blinded the Sun to conditions that under
other circumstances would easily have been
within the range of its vision. Now that
there has been disclosure of the truth, the
Sun speaks with no uncertain tone. 1t says
that no one. however high his place, how
ever great his power. should escape. And
the measure of his punishment should be
stern: and to the nanacles of the felon
should be added such weight of infamy and
degradation that there should be no sur
viving it," Let all the country say Amen!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Handkerchief.

Dainty and flmy beauties Of Chiffon and Mouse
laine de Sole, in white and delicate shades of pink,
blue and yellow. Many styles and prices between
these extremes:-1Sc to 81.
Real Duchess Lace Handkerchiefs from SOC to
$3.50 each. Ask to those at ST. $1.35, 81. so,
81 and $3.50.
Very Sheer Alllinen Handkerchiefs, with in
sertion and lace edge The best and prettiest ever
offered for 25c.
And see these dainty Swiss Handkerchiefs, with
fairylik embroidered borders, &c. You'll wonder
at the prce-25c.
The ordinary 25c Scalloped and Embroidered
Handkerchiefs for only 1Sc 3 for soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Miscellaneous.

Fine Spun SILK HOSE. boot pstten8
Cblack boots). Were $3.50. NOW sl.25.
Isle Thread Snk Plated HOSE. In slate
gray. yellow, red and cream wer $50
NOW IS CENTS.
All-silk BELTS. black. white and navy.
To close, 10 CENTS.
Best Canvas TENNIS BELTS. everywhers
Is cts, what we have. Is CENTS.
All 25c. LEATHER BELTS. Cent?
All 25c. Pure Leather and AlligatR
PURSES. IL CENTS.
All SOC. Seal and Alligator PURSES an
Pocket Books. 80 CENTS.
All Fine Seal and Alligator POCKET
BOOKS. ranging in price from IS csnts 70
IS, Is per cent less THAN MARKED PRICE
Beautiful Feather and Gsuss FANS, al
kinds. AT AND BELOW COST.
All Sc. STICK PINS. CENTS. Al loc.
ones, CENTS.
Real Sterling Silver HAIR PINS, nice o.
sortment, BELOW COST.
Ladies' Gold and Silver OPERA CHAIN
that were $50. es CENTS; that were %
and sl.25, IS CENTS.
Colored SIX UMBRELLAS Of every de-
scription, that were SITS. TO CLOSE. 81.
English Gloria silk UMBRELLAS. 26-inch
Paragon frames, every sort Of handle, that
were s2.2s. TO CLOSE, 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Ladies' Wear,

Fancy Colored Laundered SHIRT wAIsr3
with rolling and standing collars. Were
sl.25. FAREWELL PRICE. 81 CENTS.
Navy Blue and Black SHIRT wAIsI0
rolling collars, full sleeves. Were Sl.oo.
FAREWELL PRICE. As CENTS.
WAISTS. made Of elegant quality French
Dimity, high sleeves, rolling collars. Were
$3.50. FAREN ELL PRICE, ss CENTS.
Plain Black Satin WAISTS suitable for
mourning, very neatly made. some with
full fronts, others with fine plating. Were
s1.50. FAREWELL PRICE. as CENTS.
SHIRT WAISTS OF white Irish Lawn. with
black scarlet and blue figures. full fronts.
yoke backs. rolling collars and cum. Were
IS cts. FAREWELL PRICE. Sc CENTS.
All our PERCALE WRAPPERS, which
were sl.25. sl.35 and $50. FAREWELL
PRICE, 9s CENTS.
OCHH.DREN's GrNGHAM DRESSES n
about oNE-HALF REGULAR PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Another Army,
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Another commonweal army, consisting
of several men and a large-sized boy. has
started for Washington. 1t marched from
the corner of 47th and Page streets Chi
cago Saturday night-or Sunday morning.
according to the best Information obtain
able and Is now bearing down on the capt.
tai with the stern resolve to stay there
until II gets $500 OOO, 900 in greenbacks or
gets kicked out The name of the general
in command is not known at this writing
but Commander Coxey is requested not to
finish his book until he hears from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Summer JeWelrV.

The sweet girl graduate looks bewitching when
adorned with these simple ornaments. For instance,
the Silver Belt Buckle. Here from 25c to ST. IS
each. Only 39c for the large plain Buckle, and we
will artistically engrave your monogram free OF
charge.
And here the latest style of Silver Sword
Pins at only l9c.
Only lie pair for choice of those Silver and
Enamel Link CIr Buttons. Positively worth from
25c to soc pair.
thousand and one new and beautiful trinkets,
collected for you. Please show your apprecia tion
by looking, at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Ladies' Underwear.

62-cent White Lisle Vests. neck, -
sleeves. FOR s1.O0.
All Pure SIX Vests. In black and cream.
with high necks and long sleeves, that were
s4.25, NOW $3.50.
silk Combination Suits, with low uecks,
no sleeves, ecru- Were s4.25. NOW $3.50
EACH.
pairs Pure silk Swiss Ribbed Cream
Drawers, that were ss.75. NOW $3.50.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Union Suits. In
natural and cream, with high necks and
long sleeves, % wool. non -shrinkah1A
Were 81 FAREWELL PRICE. sl.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Did Not Fully Explain Himself

Did Not Fully Explain Himself.
I'm afraid / did wrong to give that
mendicant money" said the man who is
kind-hearted.
What story did he tell?'
He merely said he wanted enough to get
him a nights lodging. But there were GER
tain peculiarities about him which, on re-
Election, lead me to suspect that he meant
enough intoxicating liquor to secure him a
nights lodging in the station house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
White Skirts.

Cambria, Nansook and Linon, trimmed with
laces and embroidery. Specials are:
81 quality Skirts. embroidered founce, cluster
tucks, for SOC.
$1.6s Cambria Skirts, with Val. lace founce and
insertion, for 9Sc
$2.25 Cambria Skirts, prettily trimmed with Val.
and TorchOn laces and Nainsook embroidery, for
$3.50.
$4.6s Skirts, with Florentins lace hounces, for
AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

1t has been stated on the strength of
proofs furnished by Holland, that dogs sup
ply motive power more cheaply than
horses do. The economic street railway in
stinct which hungers for the overhead
trolley may yet develop a desire to equip
the streets with dog railways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
White Gloves.

A feature of the Palais Royals Kid Gloves is
the assurance OF 4 perfect lit, the outcome of an
unusually complete collection Of sizes. The guar
antee that goes with all "Palas Royal Gloves
assures the desire to ft them our risk and not
allow you to leave the store with Gloves showing
the slightest sign of defect.
s-button Undressed Kid Mousquetaires, 81, 81. 25,
S1s5; 12-buttons, $2.25; 16-buttons, $2.75; %
buttons, $3.50.
White Mianese Silk Gloves, so and CSC.
White Silk Mitts 5Oc Csc 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

The fact that Lord Rosebery can be a
successful horse-racer and continue his po-
htical career will doubtless cause some
pangs Of professional jealousy to throb in
the bosom Of Richard Croker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
White NeckWeane.

Neckwear is hardly appropriate name for the
new pieces that include dress fronts. See the
Swiss Fronts at only Csc aud CLEAN ideas from
these more expensive imported Fronts.
Note quality of these 25c Japanese silk Windsors
The Lace Department also furnishes hints that
include bargains in the most choice goods The i'm
porter's loss brings you two-tone Point Venice
Laces, worth up to Sl.75, for only zoe yard and a
goodly variety at 25c yard which includes not few
pieces worth zoe yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Not After Mfnnows.

They were discussing a man whose flnan-
cial methods had been called into question
Why" exclaimed one man, he wouldn' I
steal as much as a dollar"
The other reflected a moment and said
II guess you mean as little as a dollar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
The Graduation Lasa,

With Sraces rare she gaily goes
Upon the stage to show 'em,
Her essay is first-rate as prose,
But her dress is just a poem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
SHOOTING STARS.
FnPffAaA.

In calm content his life Is passed;
He doesn't lose friend,
With a good umbrel to use himself
And another one to lend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

As a composer the German prince Is a
success. With his musical abilities and his
occasional belliserent moods, it is evidently
only an accident Of birth that he is not a
prima donna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
A Question of Comfort,

From the Louisville Courier Journal
1t Is suggested that the hot weather will
make the Senate little more disposed to
hurry with Its work. Nothing can be
counted on to have much effect upon the
Senate except consideration for the SEN
ate's own comfort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Moderation.

The rain that falls on the asphalt pave
We greet with a joyous thrill:
1t doesn't make ice as II used to do,
Nor go up in steam as it will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

There seems to be an impression some
where that gas could be used for running
street cars in this city more satisfactorily
than 1t is for Illuminating purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Summer Dress Goods.

12iA-cent MORE Satines in colox.
FAREWELL PRICE, 81 CENTS YD.
12ls-cent Printed Ducks. FAREWELL
PRICE. 81 CENTS.
Half Wool Challiee. Were 12n and 10
cts. FAREWELL PRICE. 81 CENTS.
40-inch Irish Lawns. Were l2n ,es.
FAREWELL PRICE. 81 CENTS.
=, 20 and ls-cent Striped aud Ffgurel
Lawns. FAREWELL PRICE, l2Is CENTA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Similar Tastes.

THE Senator is very Industrious" said
one of his employees. HE reminds me so
much Of the busy bee that poetry talks Of"
Yes" replied the visitor. he does me-
too. Especially in his appetite for sacchar-
inc substances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

From the Chicago Times.

FROM the chicago Times.
Queen Victoria Is said to contemplate
the purchase of villa near Florence for
Princess Beatrice. She should Join some
good building association right away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Candied Conscience is said to be one Of
the choicest CONNECTIONS known to modern
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Italy has distinguished herself beyond all
the other countries of Europe by the vol
ume Of her crisis product
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Safe deposit companies should provide
specially fortified compartments for sena-
torial kilograms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

| An electric railway system should be
neither overhead nor underhanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
The Chilly Season.

From the View York Press.
Recent frosts in northern New York have
killed the small fruits as dead as MI.
Flowers boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Time is money. And q dollar q day is
not a reasonable ratio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Dress Goods

Cream and White Cotton, Wool, SILK and wool
and All-silk Fabrics Of every description. At some
prices unusually good quality is offered. Ask to
see the goods marked % and you will learn Of
these bargains.
TIE WHITE silks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06

Yin 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
flee, but simply to THE STAR, or to
tbe Editorial or Business Department,
according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
Sweet Perfumes.

For the commencement you afford to be
extravagant. You must have the latest and best
For the head is Ed. Piraud's Extract Vegatal, Soc
bottle. And here is his Aurora Eau de Cologne for
zoe bottle. Here. too, Roger Gallet's Opopo-
max rightly termed Essence Delicia, 15c bottle.
Dellettrez's Virgin vioets is in small bottle and
yet the price is I5c. And here is Lilies of France
concentrated essence, cheap at 81 bottle. So is
Crown Crabapple Blossoms at 81. Plnaud's Violet
Water at 92c is expensive, but it's the best in the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
The "SailOr'' Hat.

Nine-tenths of the graduates will wear straw
Sailors and that the majority making a
selection at the Paais Royal is very evident. 4sc
to s1.75 the price extremes for this gathering
OF Sailors that bewilders because OF quantities
md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
You
Been Here?
We're Selling Out
AT Cost or Below

EVERYTHING N STOCK. Not one arti-
Gle reserved. Everything soesl And It's
one Of the finest stocks in America that's
offered you-nct a Cheap John stock
bought up from remnant counters for a
'hurrah" sale. No trash here-no old
stock-no profit. Come. and stay all day
IL you like-see all that's to be seen-buy II
you please-you won't he importuned.
What you buy you get at a FAREWELL
PRICE, price never again to be equslel
Here are more IDEAS:
The advocate., 1894-11-28
Mrs. Hawthorne's Happiness.

/ am glad you can dwell upon my LOT
with unalloyed delight" for certainly II
ever there were feliCitous one it is mine.
Unbroken, immortal love surrounds and
perVades me. We have extraordinary
health, in addition to more essential ele.
ments Of happiness. My husband tran
sCends my best dream, and no one but ]
can tell what he must be, therefore. When
have climbed up to him, think l shall
find myself in the presence of the shining
ones, for can only say that every day he
rises upon me like sun at midnoon. And
then such children, and now the prospect
Of means to buy bread, and q little cake
tool have written on, and the sun has
set, and the moon has risen and reveals
the fine sculpture of nature. Una and Ju-
liam and Baby Rose are all in profound re-
pose. Not a sound can be heard but my
pen strokes and the ever welcome voice OF
the cricket, which seems expressly created
to announce silence and peace. If mur.
derer would compose his ear sufficiently to
listen to the chirp of a cricket, do you
think he could then go and kill his broth
er? believe he could not, but 1t needs a
sense unthickened by outrageous passion
to hear Gods criokets 1t even needs
mind unburdened with oare.-From ''The
Hswthornes In Lenox" in Century.