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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Some of the greatest blunders ever made
by men in power have materialized when
those possessed of national or municipal
authority and DESTROYS of doing right have
given way under great pressure exerted
by those who were willing TO do wrong if
the wrong appeared to be polite. 1t is
not likely, however that there will be any
blunder in the government of New York
city from such a cause. Saturday, dele
cation of Manhattanites called upon Mayor
Strong and President Roosevelt of the
police board for the purpose of insisting
that the Sunday excise law be not en-
forced. Those who were members of that
delegation will probably think twice before
repeating the experiment of bulldozing
Messrs. Strong and Roosevelt. In view of
declarations made by the city administra-
ton, 1t was, perhaps, rather surprising
that an organized effort should have been
made to bring about laxity in the en-
forcement of law. but some excuse can be
found In the almost invariable practice of
prior municipal administrations in Gotham.
There the man with pull has been able
to get about all he desired, and although
great changes have taken place during
the past eight months, the average New
Yorker has evidently failed to realize how
radical are the amendments. Mayor Strong
Is on record as sympathizing to some ex-
tent with those people who want more
liberal Sunday laws, but he made 1t very
plain to the advocates of seven-days-a-
week saloons that so long as the present
law exists 1t will be strictly enforced, and
In this he was loyalty supported by Mr..
Roosevelt Some ct the arguments used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Suit
apartment.

Three good values in seasonabie garments
Tailor made Separate Skirts. black and navy blue
camef's hair, stifened back deep hem. Each s. 90
Black Silk Waists. double twilled srrah, plated
back, full front, crush collar, extra large sleeves
arm shields. The best ever offered at S. 90
Tailor made Blazer Suits, Atwood cheyiot SERGE
navy blue and black. Jacket half lined viii. silk,
slk-.ined sleeves, wide stiffened skirt, perfect fit
ti..r' raS.i. LOU
I'D Ioor 10th st. bldS)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01


Venturesome people who have been plan
ing to reach the North Pole in boats or on
sIeds or skates will please sit still for a
season and give to three or four foolhardy
French scientists an opportunity to ap-
preach the mysterious source of terrestrial
magnetism in balloon. At meeting Of
the Academy of Sciences in Paris some
three weeks ago commission of we'll
known scientific experts reported favorably
upon q project in which the star part Is to
be taken by specially constructed balloon
There Is nothing novel in the idea, for SIM
liar plans have been frequently presented
to tie public; the novelty is in the proba-
b:lity that a fully equipped balloon will
start northward some time during the COM
ing month. The ascension is billed to take
place at Spitzbergen, whence air currents
blow steadily and with moderate speed
toward the pole throughout July. The dis
tarce to be travelled by the aeronauts Is
not very great and those who will be of the
expedition say there is only one phase of
the excursion likely to prove dangerous,
and that it to be found in the fact that
there is no return current of air. Where
the Spitzbergen zephyrs go to they do not
krow, but ignorance as to the action of
aerial motive power at the pole does not
seem to exert any depressing influence on
the enthusiastic scientists. Ii the balloon
fsts-or more properly the balloonatics-do
succeed in getting into the immediate Vi
cinity of the pole, and there is no change
in the direction of the wind, they may have
an opportunity to frighten some wandering
sealer in Boring Sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

in favor of non-enforcement Of the law
were quite direct, politically. and more
than indicated that those who were In
terested in keeping the saloons open on the
Sabbath would work tooth and toe-nail
to defeat any and all individuals who in
matter of such Importance stand In their
way. Mr.. Roosevelts response was char
acteristic: You have threatened me. That
for your threats" and Mr.. Roosevelt
snapped his fingers. Furthermore he said:
L thank you, gentlemen, for stating the
issue plainly. You want us not to enforce
the law because it would be impolitic.
That does not influence me. I am not
candidate for any office, but II were that
would not swerve me q hairs breadth.
The greatest source Of corruption in the
past was the failure to enforce the laws,
and you gentlemen come here to demand
return to the grossest corruption Of the
old system!' Boiling over with wrath. a
member Of the delegation told the mayor
that his administration in this matter
was IAN asinine exercise of official au-
tic rity." Then he continued: IF you
keep this up your administration will go
out of power with the people of the city
thoroughly disguised with 1t. The people
Would rather be governed by political
sharks than by political reform bigots."
To which Mayor Strong replied: '"The law
will be enforced even If it meant a hun
bred political deaths for me-
Leaving entirely out of consideration the
equities involved, there cannot be any
thing but congratulation for the mayor and
president Of the police board. Had they
weakened in the presence Of the 12oOoO
votes said to be there represented the
cause of good government would have
suffered more disastrous defeat than can
possibly be inflicted even should Tam
many prove victorious in the next election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
The Gentleman From Kentucky.

Colonel" said the interviewer.
what can 1 do for your inquired the
democrat from Kentucky.
II want to know your views on the cur
rency question:
The colonel looked thoughtful and i'm
pressive, and then murmured:
Young man, come and have a drink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
A Lovcr,s Admiration.

my dear fellow" said one foreign noble
man to another, II have just met your
American fancee. 1 want to congratulate
you. lou have a prize"
YES" was the complacent reply; land
the beauty of 1t is that she's a cash prize"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Sunday School
Lessons

FOR JULY WILL BE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.
The Practical Lesson Commentary las four pages
devoted TO each lesson. Practical Survey Practical
Application, Blackboard Exercises, Primary Teach
Ing, &c. Cloth. Observation-Disclosures. .25c
Peloubet's Notes, complete. Observation-Disclosures. .S5c
Sermons by the Monday Club. >. .......... 81 90
The Triple Tradition of the Exodus, or Higher
Criticism on S. S. Lesson Topics. Cloth. So 10
Drivers Introduction to the literature Of the
Old Testament Cloth. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

The idea of holding a convention of the
country's great poker players in Phila-
delphia is an Interesting one. But it would
be more practical to hold it here while
Congress is in session, SO that they could
save railway fare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Col Warning of New York states that he
can clean asphalt for two-thirds the cost
of cleaning granite blocks imperfectiy.
This affords a new assurance that Wash
ington's magnificent system of paving is
an economy as we'll as a LUXURY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Mr.. George Vanderbilt's expenditure of
100000 for a tennis lawn does not carry
much surprise to the suburban citizen
who has had occasion from time to time
to hire a man to do little sodding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

The great rival to the man who rocks
the boat has appeared in the citizen who
Pays no attention to the mo smoking
sign in the fireworks store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Wornler's
Hose.

100 dozen Women's Fast BLACK Cotton Hose dou-
le soles, high spliced heels. drop stitch. Regular
2Jc. quality. Per pair, 21c. 70 prs. S1.00l
100 dozen Women's Fast Black Cotton Hose, full
regular made. double heels and toes. Per pair,
15c. e prs. 25c.)
DIST floor. I'd annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Didn't Notice 1t.

people talk a good deal about how hot
1t is" said the man who is out of politics.
"Of course they do, at this time Of year"
"Weli, maybe they're right. But I don't
notice it. After the way 1 was showed
under last election, Tn chilly yet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Mr. Croker has weathered many storms
Of abuse without much display OF feeling.
Gut when his character as a turfman is
attacked, he Is sensitive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Its Value,

How much was that diamond garter
buckle you had stolen worth?" inquired the
theatrical interviewer.
Seventeen columns" was the actress
absent-minded reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

The beauty about an Americans COM
pliment to British Institutions is that there
is no likelihood of his being called upon by
the United States government to make a
retraction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Fcrty-three men were employed upon the
city post-office building today. They are
doing what they can toward completion,
but that, unfortunately, is not much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Lots of variety among these 8 styles
enough. we think. to suit every caller.
The S22 Chifoniers for $14 are of solid
quartered oak, prettily carved. They have
4 large drawers. small drawers and bonnet
tox. French bevel plate swinging mirrors.
The SIG Chiffoniers for Sl0.J0 are OF
solid quartered oak, polish finish. They
have large drawers, 2 small drawers and
bonnet box.
The $40 Chiffoniers for S11.75 have )
large drawers and small drawers, French
bevel plate swinging mirrors.
Built of solid oak. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

How fishers differ as they wait
And for a Eibble beg;
Some use an old til can for bait
And others use q key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Likely to he Gratined

II want to be an angel"
How sweet the soft notes thrill.
She rides upon a trolley car
And probably she will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

The death of two South Carolina citizens
Is due to the fact that they did not know
enough to come in out of the moonshine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Not Inherently Improbable.

From the Journal of Commerce.
The story that a silver mining syndicate
is backing the free-silver agitation with
funds Is not inherently improbable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

There is no doubt about DR.. Depew's
being what is considered in the social world
an eligible parti.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

England has settled down to the conclu-
sion that the Rosebery crop Is failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Flags for
Independence Day,
MADE OF BEST WOODEN BUNrINGs.
Ham1rmocks,
Outing Goods

Excelsior" Woven Hammocks with pillow and
spreaGer. Each. .o9c.
Excelsior Woven Hammocks, large size, AS
sorted colors Each. .SloV
Mexican Grass Baby Hammocks. Each. 80. .39c.
Hammock Spreaders. Each. DC.
Hammock Ropes. Per pair. ............. loc.
Hammock Hooks. Per pair. .............. .15c
Wright & Ditson's Championship Tennis Balls
1898. Each. 'o'c
Tennis Poles. Per pair. zoe
Guy Ropes and Pegs. Per set. .............. DOC
Canvas Racket Cases. Each. DOE
Gem Dry Court Markers. Each. ........S l.9o
Tennis Forks Each .......................6 Soc
Victor Tennis Rackets. Each. Toe
Newport Tennis Raekets Each. ......... 81 80
Berkeley Tennis Rackets. Each. ......... 80
Columbia Tennis Rackets. Each. ........ 81 95
Croduet Sets. Each Soc
Better Croquet Sets, up to. ...............SJ $500
Spalding's Eureka Base Balls. Each. Zoe
Standings Boys Professional Base Balls Each,
SOC.
Spaldng's Official League Bsse Balls. Each 81 90
Spa!dinS's Boys Bats. Each. sc.
Spalding's Antique Bats. Each. .............2 5c.
Reachs Wagon Tongue Bats. Each. ........ soc.
League Model Bats. Each. ...................9 DC.
Catchers' Mitts. Each. .25, 80 and 95c.
18th foCr- 10th ST. blds.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

LANTERNS PAPER NAPKINS, PARAsOLS.
LAWN UMBRELLAS &C., AT HALF PRICE TO
CLOSE
Japanese Dept. Sd floor. .tst annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
The Present Need.

From the Detroit Tribune.
What Russell Sage needs now Is some
body he can pull between himself and A1r.
Choata.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Bon Marche,
3HA, 3H6 & 3HS 9TH St.
ANNUAL
Mild
SUMMER
SALE OF
MUSLIN
Underwear

After months Of extensive preparation
and heavy buying direct from the manu-
facturers We are now ready to inaugu-
rate our annual midsummer sale" of
Women's Muslin Underwear. As you
already know, we Sell almost as much
Underwear as any other two stores.
We sell better Underwear and sell 1t
lower. Never since We began have We
offered such extraordinary bargains as
are now on sale. During these AN
NUAL SALES" we do not attempt to
make profit. Our object Is to dis
tribute thousands of dozens of pieces
lat cOst"-just as an advertisement;
trusting to your future trade and good
Will to see us through. These mills buy
Muslins and Embroideries by the thou
sands of pieces and make garments by
the hundred of thousands of pieces,
hence We can sell you the ready made
garment for less than you would have
to pay for the muslin and embroidery
at retail. Home Underwear making is
now an absolute extravaganza.
so feet of shelving and so feet of
counter are filled. Ten large 6-foot
center tables are also piled mountain
high. We are determined that this sale
shall eclipse anything ever attempted
in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

Matilda said the Boston man, you
are passing a good deal Of time on the
bicycle
What of it?''
Nothing in particular-only-er-t is
to say-do you think that the wheel is
properly woman's sphere?"
"Of course l don't" was the decided an
swer 1T isn't sphere at all. It's a cir
conference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Fashionable Silks
Reduced to Close.

Balance of 700 yards Printed Pongee and japanese
Silks in choice AMI pretty designs. Formerly 80
and CJc. per yard. To close. .23c.
Balance of the original TaTeta Plisse. the ideal
fabric for waists. Light and dark colors For
merry $3.50 and $l.75 pei yard To close. 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

-rEore of the now fla
mous 5000 CHEFFONIEPS
that we've been selling fas=
ter almost than we could
get them, at $3.50. They're
solid oak-H1ave s drawers
carved top. Are hand
some. Several came yes
terday.
. Another CFIEFFONTEP
''hit'' is the purchase we
made of a factory full a
few days ago. Many pat
terms. All of solid oak.
They're selling this way:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
All Day Saturday.

T1 HE RETIRING SALE in
augurated by us Saturday
morning, June 20, attracted
the largest crowd ever gath
cred together in any retail
store In Washington. The store WIS
packed solid all day, and the doors
had 10 be shut at frequent intervals
during the day 10 keep out the i'm
mense throng which was waiting
the sidewalk. The prices quoted were
the lowest prices quoted in
Washington for the quality of
goods. great many of the lots have
been entirely cleaned out. but there
is still left good picking In the ma
torjtr of tba Iinss Tor .t,o.o ,r,,, III,
come at once.
Many who came Saturday were not
waited uIon, for which We crave
your kind indulgence. as the crowd
WIS far in excess of our greatest ex-
pectations. BY the addition of y
more salesladies we hope to be able
by tomorrow morning to give every
body who comes their due share Of
attention.
1t is impossible at this writing to
give any additional prices, as the
doors are closed and the store is
crowded full of eager buyers who de-
mand all of our attention. We will
work all night tonight to get the
goods on the ccpnt.r and ,,arto5 o,,,
arranpad for vorr ,nsno,,;o, r,osa.,-
nornipp md tia ao.,rs ,,,,, NO., D.,
opened fo- business until 10 o'clock.
few more days of such prodgious
selling ard the store will be empty.
Do not put of your buying. You had
better cone tomorrow IL you want
80 any of the good things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Moses Corner.

LA RENE FURNITURE POLISH we
consider better, without exception. than any
other made It's discovered by lis,
put up by US. backed up by our guarantee.
If 1t doesn't suit bring it back aud get your
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

gin order to avoid delays, on &c
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01
Special
Corset Sale.

The remainder of the manufacturers samples at
special prices. Popular makes; long, medium and
short; white, gray and black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-01

4tE1 of July
Decorations,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-03-14
Fiat Money.

Mr.. Bryan,sof Nebraska, in his very
entertaining address at Walking Hall
Saturday evening, challenged the
statement made by Col A. X. Mcclure
at the same place three night previous,
that the silver dollar was sustained at
value nearly double its bullion rating
because it was taken in exchange for
gold by the government. Mr.. Bryan
gave as the true reason for the superior
money value the legal tender quality
given it by the government.
When this conclusion is reached
the point is touched to which the
teachings of Mr.. Bryan's school of
finance invariably lead, that is, fiat
money. If the government by simply
investing the Silver dollar with legal
tender quality endows it with a pur-
chasing power double it's intrinsic
worth, why should a metal go dear as
silver be selected for the purpose?
Why have any metal coinage at ell?
Mr.. Bryan in this declaration places
himself on the platform of the green
back iefationists.
1t is strange that Mr.. Bryan did not
recognize the inconsistency of this
statement with the free coinage peo-
Piles contention that the existing
silver dollar is not money. The ele'
quent young Nebraskan went to some
trouble to endeavor to prove that the
treasury statement concerning the
amount of gold in the country was
overstated, and he dwelt with
emphasis on the alleged evil of con-
dition that furnished such q slender
basis for money supply. yet in de-
claring that the silver dollar is indie
pendent of gold in its purchasing pow
err he makes the six hundred million
dollars of silver currency basic money
IN itself, and as that is many times al
much silver money as the country evel
had before all his arguments abou
the evil that has come te "demoneti
zation" at once fall to the ground
Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-03-14

/ am delighted with my success sell
ing Dish Washers in the last six
weeks 7 made 1884 and was sick part
of the time. | Thick this is pretty
good for an mex ,efrnced lady. | am
surprised there has never been,a good
Dish Washer put on the market before,
as every one seems SO anxious for one.
1t certainly ia a popular demand that
is unsupplied, and that means big
money for the agents that supply the
demand. ! believe that any woman or
man can make from IS to $12 a day
anywhere in this business, and by
Addressing the Iron City Dish Washer
Co Il b. Pittsburg, Pa, you can get
full particulars. 1t simply requires a
little push. You can't expect to make
money unless you try. | would like
to have the experience of Others of
your readers in this business.
M. FRANCIS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-03-14
"EARNE ~ WILLIE"
The Young Georgia Author Coming t.
Entertain Our People.

The Young Georgia Author Coming to
Entertain Our People.
Many Of our people will be delighted
to learn that Earnest Willie" Of Geor-
gia, is coming to johnson City next
Reports from the papers and personal,
say he fairly swept our neighboring
towns Of NOISY Greek, Newport and
Morristown, drawing the people like
Bob Taylor and Burdette. The lee
tire will be given in the Baptist
church Monday night, March Is The
admission is very low only 20 cents.
Children, 10 cents. Double tickets for
lady and gentleman, 40 cents.
The circulars announce that this
will not be regulation lecture, but
will consist of readings and recitatiohs
blending the earnest, the humorous
and the path etiC-all original produc-
tons of the young author who was for
80 many years an almost helpless Grip
pie The following press comments
are from places where he is most
widely known:
The Sunny South: Earnest VII
lies" speech was the event of the day.
Like Alexander Stephens, he sat 10
his chair, and with stream OF natu-
raj elcquence. he moved, and stirred
and thrilled his audience.
Macon TeIegrdph: The people had
been led to expect something better
than the ordinary lecture, but they
were not prepared for the feast which
Mr.. Upshaw spread for them. Like
James Whitcomb Riley, he recites
his own productions, and does it with
\ natlIralness that is charming tn
listen to.
A Mercer University Student: I'll
declare |! feel like | got too much for
my money. l ought to have paid a
! dollar. | saw one man laugh till he
cried, and another cry without laugh
ing ] never enjoyed anything Of the
kind so much in my life.
Sometimes he speaks from his rolling
chair and sometimes he rises on his
crutches and in impassioned elOquenct
lifts his audience with him. They
say Earnest Willie's" entertainment
is "new thing under the sun" anC
our people can not afford to miss it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-03-14
AN A6ED LADY DEAD.
Mrs. Hodge, Mother Of our TOwnsman,
Passes Peacefully Away.

Mrs. Hodge, mother of our towns.
man, Deputy Clerk and Master O. w.
Hodge, died at her home in Sullivan
county Tuesday afternoon. The sad
news of the death was received by
messenger yesterday morning, who
came to summon Mr.. Hodge to the
scene of death. Mrs. Hodge was a
very old lady, having passed her 9Th
birth day, and died of progressive pa
ralysis. While her death was not un.
expected, it was not looked for so soon.
She leaves u husband who is eighty.six
years old and In good health. Mr..
Hodge was born on the old home
place and has lived there all
his life. His father moved
to the place in 1870 when, he was
twelve years old, with his father from
Ireland. 1t will be seen that three
generations of the family have lived
upon the old place, G. W, Hodge rep
resenting the fourth generation.
Mrs. Hodge, deceased, was life long
member Of the Presbyterian church
and had been a worker for the Lord.
She has one son who is a Presbyterian
minister. The funeral, which occurs
today, will be largely attended by
neighbors from the surrounding coun-
try. The remains will be inferred in
the old graveyard IN the place. THE
COMET joins the Johnson City friends
in extending sympathy to the bereaved
relatives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-03-14
LEACH & WALTERS.
A New Meat Firm Both Members
Now In Jail.

Last Friday, Will Leach and Daniel
Walters we're arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Campbell on a warrant sworn
out by Ellen Mcdaniel charging them
with taking some bacon from her
smoke house near this city. The par
ties waived examination, and, in de-
fault of bail, are now in Jail awaiting
trial at the next term of circuit court.
Will Leach took prominent part in
detecting the boys who attempted to
enter the Watsuga Bank some time
ago, and has been looked upon by a
class of people as detective end fear
ed accordingly. His arrest on the
above charge created no little surprise.
Walters is said to be q harmless sort
# fellow and not responsible for his
lptH