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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The Chicago Record gives list Of the
ailing heirs-presumptive to the thrones of
the old world; from which 1t would appear
that they are pretty sickly lot all around.
The Czarowitz is in the last stages of con-
sumption. Archduke Francis Ferdinand of
Austria is in a critical state from lung
disease. The young Crown Prince of Italy
Is seriously ailing. Prince Albert of Fland-
ers is extremely delicate and so, too, is
the little Crown Prince of Germany The
Prince of Wales is far from being a we'll
man. and the Duke of York has never re-
covered entirely from the effects of the
typhoid fever with which he was laid low
just about the time Of the death Of his
elder brother.
The Record might have added to its royal
sick-list the ailing young heir to the en-
peror of Japan. He has always been DELI
cate, and lately has been suffering so Sc
Verely from form of low fever that 1t
Is feared he will not survive the attack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
A Lesson in Garbage Disposal.

An extremely interesting communication
Is that-printed elsewhere in The Star
which describes the manner in which At
Iantic City garbage is disposed of; of more
than ordinary interest to Westinghouse
because TIE Atlantic City system does not
differ materially from that which it is pro-
posed to Install in the city of Washington.
The story that comes from the seashore is
not a pleasant one for 1t reveals posi-
bilities of discomfort such as Washington
has never known. The fault is probably
rot that of the systenl-although incinera-
ton Is unquestionably less desirable than
Yeduction-but rather of those who operate
the system. Furnaces that have capacity
sufficient to completely and non-odorously
destroy one hundred tons of garbage a day
cannot reasonably be expected to get rid
of even one hundred and ten tons a day
without creating a serious nuisance. The
Atlantic City method seems to be the alto
getter absurd one of insisting that 1t Is
better to partially destroy one hundred and
fifty tons a day in a furnace with a guar
anteed capacity of only one hundred tons
than to install furnace or furnaces cap
able Of disposing satisfactorily OF the whole
Of Atlantic City's garbage. OF course, it
may be that there is weakness in the sys-
tenn itself, but the shortening. If there Is
ons. cannot be located 80 long as more is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

required Of the furnaces than the furnaces
can possibly accomplish. The lesson to be


required Of the furnaces than the furnaces
can possibly accomplish. The lesson to be
learned from Atlantic City's nauseating ex-
perience is one to be needed by the local
authorities. 1t will be the duty of the Dis
trict Commissioners to see to. 1t that the
incinerating plants are fully equal to all
the demands that can possibly be made
upon them, and that the utmost possible
cleanliness shall prevail in the immediate
vicinity Of the furnaces, and, in fact,
throughout all Of the dealings of the gar
bage contractor with the sincerely-con-
cerned public. In Philadelphia the garbage
contractor has been doing his best to OBJ
vfate the erection of additional furnaces by
sratuitous and liberal scattering of garbage
wherever the complaisant authorities would
permit such misconduct, and when even
the indiscriminate scattering abroad would
not suffice, the disease-breeding refuse was
shipped down the Delaware and dumped as
Lear as possible to the city. Every pro-
vision should be made at the outset for
thoroughly efficient disposal of Washing
toms garbage; sufficient force Of trust
worthy officers should be continually en-
ployed for the purpose Of seeing to it that
the contractor lives right up to the letter
and the spirit of his agreement. The pub
lie health is too precious to be played with
even by contractor who may have friends
in high places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
The High Building Problem.


From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The example of Chicago and Boston in
the matter of the high building problem is
tc, be followed by New York The question
of limiting the height of buildings in that
city Is to become prominent subject for
discussion at the next meeting of the ieSis-
lature. If every owner of a lot were to
erect a high building, the streets would
seen become mere canyons, preventing the
circulation of air and the penetration of
sunlight and becoming menace to the
general health. Artificial light, of any
kind, is injurious, not only to the eyes, but
to other organs OF the body. This results
partly from the increased heat thrown off
by the artificial light, and partly from the
absence Of sunlight. PSYCHOLOGISTS find
that direct sunlight Is the most deadly en-
envy which germs encounter. Millions of
acteria, which might otherwise reach the
human system and set up diphtheria, ty-
phoid fever, scarlet fever and other conta-
gious diseases, are killed by short eX-
posture to the direct rays of the sun. The
city of Glasgow. Scotland, has a law pro-
Eibiting the erection of any building which
is higher than the street on which 1t abuts
Ii the building be set back from the street
line, the distance it has been set back is
added to the width of the street in deter
mining the height of the building. Where
the buildings face public square in which
the clear space is above eighty feet, there
is no limit to the height imposed. In Mar
settles, France, buildings in streets thirty
nine feet or more wide are limited to a
height of seventy-seven feet; on streets
less than twenty-five feet wide the height
must not exceed sixty-ffve feet. In Rouen,
France, the limit is sixty-five feet on streets
thirty-nire feet wide or more While En-
glish cities do not theoretically limit the
height of buildings, they do SO practically
by prescribing the thickness of walls nee
essary for each ten feet in height. The
greater part of the area of the lower floors
of very tall buildings would thus be occu-
pied by walls ard piers. The owners of
high buildings in New York are leasing or
purchasing adjoining properties in order to
preserve for their tall structures the bene-
fits of unimpeded air and light. One big
building CT twenty stories has secured
lease of all the land Immediately surround
ms, Ii for a tenn of niuctY-nine years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18


Both the Metropolitan and Belt railroad
companies seem to have contributed to the
collision which yesterday evening took
place at 9th and P streets, and it may
even be that the District Commissioners
have some accountability in the matter
The Metropolitan's contribution was the
higher rate of speed than that permitted
by law and failure to stop it's cars before
crossing the tracks of intersecting roads
The error on the part of the Belt driver
was failure to recognize the Metropolitan's
right Of way, combined with the folly of
taking any chances with horse-car when
a rapidly moving electrician Is in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of the crossing. The gen.
eral confusion which seemed to prevail
was assisted by the complete absence Of
municipal regulation as to Whether me-
chanically-propelled street-carA shall stop
on the near or far side of the crossings;
subject which has been before the Com
missioners for some time, but which seems
to be too weighty to be readily disposed
of. Whatever preventative may be decided
upon as most likely to obviate further col
lislons ought to be formulated and applied
with all promptness. The smash-up which
took place last night was wholly excuse
less and there should be such municipal
regulation and enforcement as will render
well-nigh impossible any more occurrences
Of the nature very properly complained of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The Stars special correspondence from
Honolulu. published today. will doubtless
attract more than ordinary attention, for
1t deals with the epidemic of cholera now
causing so much of apprehension at the
capital of the Hawaiian republic. People
generally and medic al practitioners es-
pecially will be interested In the story
which Is told by one who is in the midst
of the plague. Ths probable origin of the
trouble and the manner in which 1t became
disseminated are food for thoughtful con-
temptation even by residents of Washing
ton. remote though they appear to be from
such scourge as now afflicts Honolulu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
A Few More Poles to Come Down.

A Few More Poles to Come Down.
Now that the trolley poles and wires have
been removed from New York avenue,
there remain within the city only the few
other such distractions maintained by the
Georgetown and Tenleytown road. When
the company operating the road in ques
ton installed its plant Georgetown en-
1oyed the dubious privilege of legislative
existence to a considerable extent distinct
from that of the city of Washington. but
action by the Fffty-third Congress was to
the effect that from and after the pass
age Of this act all that part Of the District
Of Columbia embraced within the bounds
and now constituting the city of Georgetown
:" shall no longer be known by the
name and title in law of the city of George
town, but the same shall be known as and
shall constitute part of the city of
Washington. the Federal Capital: and all
general laws. ordinances, and regulations
Of the city of Washington be, and the same
are hereby, extended and made applicable
to that part of the District of Columbia
formerly known as the city of George
town." Yesterday the District Commission
ers granted permission to the Georgetown
and Tenleytown company to extend the
single track at its present terminus on
Thirty-second street to the river, stipulat-
Ing, though, that no additional overhead
wires shall be erected. Strictly speaking
the stipulation was entirely unnecessary,
Tor the laws prohibiting the stringing of
overhead wires within the city limits are
ample, hut 1t was quite proper for the
Commissioners to sound a warning note.
1t may be that the Georgetown and Ten
leytown company has in mind a moderni-
cation Of Its method of car-propulsion, but
the chances are that the company calcu-
iates to continue operation by overhead
trolley until Congress specifically provides
that 1t meant precisely what 1t said when
have no place within the boundaries of the
national capital That Congress will again
and soon give utterance to its views on this
subject Is one of the easy probabilities, for
the spirit of active opposition to the over,
head trolley has vigorous life and will not
be satisfied with what has been done or
New York avenue. Sensible effort on the
part of the Georgetown and Tenleytown
management would be such as looks to
speedy substitution of a satisfactory I'M
derground system for the obstructive nuls-
ance which now hampers traffic and threat
ems to develop at least two or three vari-
cites of unnecessary danger on two of the
busiest thoroughfares in the west end
That the poles and wires will have to come
down in the near future is certain: the
only thing to be settled is whether the
company will voluntarily make the i'm
provement or will it insist upon Congress
exercising its compulsory power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
She Was Lost.

IT am lost!' she exclaimed in a tone of
terror
Fear not, fair one," said the hero, who
had not rescued anybody for three or four
chapters, and was beginning to feel lonely,
II will protect you"
81 don't want protection" she answered.
What want is a map and compass and
a guide book. I have just come from Bos-
ton, and the streets here are so straight
that am utterly confused"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
The time for ladies to supp

The time for ladies to supply
themselves with stockings and I'M
derwear.
U25c instead of SOC pair for Fast Black Silk
Dye Onyx Hose, with double soles and extra high
spliced heels.
1925 instead Of 35e and 49c pair for combina-
ton lot Lisle Thread Hose, fast black and fancy.
U25c instead of 3oc for Autumn weight Jersey
Ribbed Vests and Pants. Ladies' and Children's
sizes.
O'6Sc for combination lot Of Cambria and Cot
ton Undergarments, including the Hoffman Bridal
Trousseau stock. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The Opening OF a Feud.
Il done tole de folks on Turkey Level
dat dey orter git yoh ter settle in dab
neighborhood." said Ebenezer Crow.
"Whuffoh?" asked Erastus Pinkley.
"Dey wus complainin' dat CHICKENS done
got so common dat dey couldn' git no price
fob 'em. an tole 'em dat eff dey'd only git
you in de place dey'd be purity sho' ter git
skyahce ergin."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
Here Again.

The melancholy days approach
When woman will declare-alack!
That she has not thing to wear
Unless she has a seal-skin sacQue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
Riparls
t @bualeS.

W. C. Lloyd, workingman. living
at No. 60 White avenue, in the
18th ward, Cleveland, Ohio. first
bought Ripans Tabules of Benfield.
the druggist. In an interview had
with him on the Sth Of May, 1895.
by a reporter named A. r. Calhoun
residing at 1877 East Madison avenue
Cleveland, Mr.. Lloyd said that he
was at present out Of job, but
expected to 60 to work next week
at the Bridge works. Anyway.
have the promise Of job there"
were bis words. He bad been out Of
employment rince last fall. We
will let him tell bis story in his own
words: Work was a little slack,
and 1 was feeling 80 bad that
I concluded to lay of for a few
days, and when returned my place
was filled. so I've been out ever since
I don't care much. though. I've
been gaining right along by my rest
and treatment. Last fall went to
q doctor who WINS recommended to me
as a good one and with quite
reputation. He gave me medicines
Of all kinds sSr nearly SIX weeks,
and got no benefit that I could sec.
In fact, I don't believe he knows
what is the matter with me. A
friend of mine called one evening
and told me he had been using
Ripans Tabules for a short time and
had never found anything that helped
his stomach and liver troubles as
much as they did. He handed ne
q circular about them, which read,
and concluded that they were just
what 1 needed and would lit my case
exactly. I dropped Or. - at
once, went over to the drug store
and got q 50-cent box Of them, out OF
which took two n day for awhile,
and within three days noticed and
felt much improvement. That was
about the middle of December.
Last February I got another small
box Of the Tabules and took part Of
them only, as was feeling so much
better that didn't think needed
any more. The rest of the box
gave to John c. the other day.
II had heard Of them at the time
stopped work i could have saved
my doctor bill, and, better than all,
probably kept right on with my
work. But 1 do not begrudge the
time lost hor the doctor bill, as I
feel am well paid for having Learned
of the Tabulss. I now feel no pain
whatever In my stomach, liver and
bowels active and regular, and eat
like a well man should eat"
ans Tabules are sold by druggists, or by
price go cents a box) is sent to The Z
ical Company, No. ~ Spruce ST., New u
nile vial, 10 cents,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

One hundred artisans and laborers were
employed today on the city post-oftice build
ing. Only one hundredt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
SHOOTING STARS.
He Got Out of 1t.

do you mean to tell me that he's really
anxious to fight me?" said the pugilist.
That's exactly the situation" replied his
manager.
well, we'll declare the match off right
here. hate that fellow so that wouldn't
give him the satisfaction of a fight with me
-see?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

xFLANNELS.

We say what patterns shall
be executed for this stock Of
ours. They are truly to or
der made. We select first
the cloths-then the pictures
we want worked up in the
silky threads. We know,
too, where to go to find the
clever fingers that'are inspired
by genius. We must have
the best-following out such
lines.
A. Cream, wit! embroidered edges
-65c., 75c., 81, $1.25, $3.50, 81 and
$3.50 yard.
~ Cclored Embroidered Edges-$1
ylrl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
A Study in Slowness.

I'D like to have letter mailed in the
new post-office," said the octogenarian,
''but 1 don't see how I'm going to manage
it,"
TN tell you how" replied his resourceful
friend. Just give the letter to a district
messenger hoy now and he'll just about
make the connection,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The Emperor of China continues his
studies of English. but it is feared that he
began little too late in life to reap any
practical benefit from his acquaintance
with modern civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

Some time the schools will open with
ample accommodations for all the children
who have right to be considered in that
connection. 1t will be an occasion Of glad
surprise in many cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The autumn calm Is disturbed only by
the apprehension that this government
will do something that it should not during
the absence of M. Bowler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The disappearance Of that back-numbey
In street-railway transit, the trolley-pole,
marks another stride In Washington's
progress as a municipality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

So long as Dunraven refused to sail it
over. he should take the trouble to think
1t over before he expresses himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The collision between the cheap publish
ers and the train-boys to mix the public
on the financial question has lost about all
the force it ever had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

Senator PETER Is doing his best to keep
up the Journalistic reputation Of Kansas
as an always reliable territory for the
production Of freak interviews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

1t would bs a good idea for British
yachtsmen hereafter not to postpone the
appearance of the mascot until after the
boat Is built
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
ON Second Floor.
Five lots of the me-

Five lots of the new autumn dress
fabrics at 75c instead of 81 yard.
1.-45-inch-wde Bourette Suitngs In ultra stylish
rough effects at 75c instead Of 81 a gard.
2.-50-inch- wide Armure Suitings, in new and cor
rect browns, greens and dark blues, at 75c instead
of 81 yard.
3.-45-inch Fancy Check Cheviots, the English ia
yorite, in reds, tans, browns and blues at 75c In
stead of 81 yard.
4-54inch Clay Diagonal Serge In navy and black.
Think Of this popular fabric at 75e instead Of 81
yard!
5.-The To-be- much-worn Scotch Plaid Silks at
75c instead Of 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

Some people picks de autumn leaves
A-swingin' FUN de tree,
But in de decorative line
De ,possum jes' suits me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The reed bird and the oyster have ap-
peared as the always reliable heralds Of
the college yell and the football hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
ON Fourth Floor.

The last chance this season to
buy lace curtains at much less than
prevailing prices.
D40c, SOC, SLAB and 1925 pair for Lace Cur
tains worth from 75c to 1925 pair.
U$2.25 $3.4s, $5.9s and $7.9s pair for Real
Irish Point Lace Curtains worth up to SO pair.
U$2.4s and S29S pair for Chenille and Tapestry
Portleres worth up to s. pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
Bargains among the mems

Bargains among the mems au-
tumn furnishings.
soc instead Of $1.50 for English Tan and Fawn
Medium weight Wool Shirts and Drawers.
Zoe for new Silk Knot and Four-in-hand Scarfs
that look worth twice the price.
75c pair for the improved Worsted Bicycle Leg
gins, to be socks or hose.
6Oc for six pairs l2hc Fast Black Hose, or 81
for six pairs 25c quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

36-inch Double faced Nderdown.
No doubt that this is BEST-75c.
yard. Might not think SO from the
price, but look at the quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
3EIDER-
3DOWNS.

A lot Of the new shades--quality
for Wrappers. Sacques and children's
wear-25c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
Bedwear, among which are the
following bargain lots:

following bargain lots:
No. 1.-Full-size Comforts, filled with best white
cotton. covered with silkoline. ...........$1.49
No. PLOT size Silver Gray Blankets. Cheap at
SIC pair. .19c
No. 3-3-4 size White Crochet Bedspreads In Mar
settles effects. Worth 76c.. Observation-Disclosures. SOC
No. 4.-9G-inch Genuine Lockwood Sheets hemmed
ready for use. .3oc
No. 5.-The Ready-to Pillow Cases to match
the sheets. .11hc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

Three little tables containing
three big bargains.
English Tan Kid Gloves, with four big but
tons. at CSC instead of 81 pair.
2-New lot Of Fine Cut Jet Edges for dress
trimming. to 3sc yard; values 1Oc to Soc.
3 Ladies' and Mems Reliable Silk Serge Um-
brellas at 81 60 instead of $2.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
|GERMAN
*FLANNELS.

Gems of the ''Fatherlani'
acteristic and Representatives,
and plai,is-shaded right. As hon.
estly woolly Us the nation that sends
therl-371zc. q yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

SO inches wide-aLd bettcr-5Oc. q
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
1t would pay you to
look and examine our
stock of Dinner, Tea and
Toilet Sets before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
School Supplies.

Only three days more Of vacation. The wants of
the little people in this line numerous, but We
can fill them at a very small cost.
Lunch Baskets. A beautiful line Of great va
riety, Toe, 15c. and 25c.
LeItherOfd Lunch Boxes, 15c., 19c. and &c.
Book Straps, single, Sc.
Book Straps. double, with handle, 10c.
Pencil Boxes we'll nade and durable, &C., 1Oc.
and 1Sc.
Geographical Globes DC
SLATE PENCILS, 1c. A BOX.
Slate Pencils in box. covered with nag
paper. Observation-Disclosures. 1c.
School States. bound and wrapped. ........... Sc.
Same quality. larger size. Observation-Disclosures. Sc.
Double States noiseless. ....................15 c.
Slate Pencils In wood. Observation-Disclosures doz
Lead Pencils, rubber tips. Sc. doz.
Standard Pencil and Sharpener. .............. &c.
Adjustable Compass and Divider, with extra
leads in a neat box. .25c.
Large Pencil Tablets 100 sheets ruled paper &C.
PapOOse Tablets, paper doll covers. .......... &c.
Rulers, polished hard wood. ............... &C.
COlored Crayon Pencils, 6 in a box. ....... Sc.
COlOred Crayon Pencils, u In a box. .1Oc.
Composition Books, 100 pages. .............. Sc.
Slate Erasers with ssonge. &c.
PENCIL Erasers .................... lc TO lOc
carter Ink. ........................ &c.
Staford's Ink NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc.
Examination Paper. .....................16c loo. Id.
Colored Pastel Crayons. DC. box.
Steel Erasers bone wood handles. .25c.
SCHOOL BAGS.
1Oc Woven Cord Bags. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. &c.
15c. Macrame Cord Bags. Toe.
25c. Lined Bags with drawing strings. -. foe.
29c Initial Cloth Bags. ....................2oc .
400 Lined Initial Cloth Bags. .39c.
Csc. Macrame Double Bags. .S.............75 c.
15c Enameled Cloth Bags. .1Oc.
Csc Enameled Cloth Bags. .19c.
Soc Canvas Enameled Cloth knapsacks. ACC.
CSC Leather knapsacks. ................. .Ssc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

The rS95-'96 improved "W. B."
Corset is to be advertised tomor-
row from Bargain Table No 4.
DOne hundred pairs are to be sold at &c in
stead of SIS pair Choice of those made of
white sixteen and black Italian CLOTH Sizes IL to
&c.