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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

As the weather warns up little the
thousands of Washingtonians who do not
patronize summer resorts outside of the
District of Columbia will spend a large
proportion of their leisure time out of
doors; most of them on the steps in front
of their respective residences. That the
thousands of good people who thus seek
comparative comfort should be undisturbed
will hardly be disputed. That they should
be compelled to suffer through the careless
economy of street-sweeDing contractor
Is cruel to the individuals and discreditable
to the city government. Yet everyone who
has tried to find a cooler atmosphere on
the street than has existed within the
house knows that with more or less fire.
quency a street-sprinkler parades past as
rapidly as the driver can consistently make
1t Co. leay ing behind it two narrow strips
Of moisture Which disappear almost en-
tirely before the first of battery of horse
sweepers comes along, to drive people into
the heated shelter of their residences. The
contractor will probably regard as imperti-
nent the suggestion that he discard the
machines he now uses and substitute for
them some Of these sweeping machines
which collect the dirt and dump it in little
heaps at stated distances: machines that
cause the public no annoyance whatever.
The contractor may. however, regard as a
not unreasonable suggestion an appeal that
calls for a more liberal use of water than
Is now the custom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

In his recent orders extending the bene-
fits of the merit system, known as the
classified civil service. over the places in
the Agricultural Department which have
heretofore been filled according to the
pleasure OF those in temporary possession
of the appointing power. President Cleve-
land has once more accumulated his firm
belief in the propriety of having the
business of the government transacted
by business men selected in accordance
with business methods This praiseworthy
step Is doubtless but one in the rapid pro-
gress which is being made in the work of
so extending the rules of the civil service
that they shall embrace and protect all the
employees and officials of the government
other than those who are directly con-
Bected with shaping the executive policy
Of the nation. When all this has been ac-
complished-and the end does not seem to
be far away-its benefits will be seen not
only In more economical and more cor
rect transaction of public business, but it
will be felt in improved political conditions
In the new era parties will look for live
issues, and, free from the covetousness of
spells. will forget that they ever fought
for patronage. and, being victors, quar-
relied afterward among themselves over the
division of the plumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
bounds that are prescribed. Some of these

bounds that are prescribed. Some of these
bounds are absurd, and are the results of
serious accidents that have occurred.
Others are well ordered. as they relate to
places where fast riding may be dangerous.
There is much in the German system that
might well be adopted in American cities.
Bicycling has here grown to enormous Tro-
portions, and the day does not seem to be
far distant when the streets will be so
filled with wheels that ordinary carriage
travel. Tot to speak of pedestrianism, will
Washington, however, will always be diff
ferent from that in New York, for the vast
extent of the smooth streets here will tend
to make bicycle riding more a matter Of
business than of pure pleasure, as it Is
bound to be in city where the asphalt is
a luxury, and does not extend sufficiently
downtown to enable the wheelers to reach
their shops and offices by that means.
Yet Washington needs some restrictive
measures. and it needs them Immediately.
Searching is becoming too frequent and too
reckless on the Avenue. Other streets,
too. are chosen by the foolish riders who
seek to exercise their muscles at the ex-
pense of the more sedate portion Of the
population. The suggestion has already
been made in The Star that the police
force might well be equipped with squad
of fast riders. to chase and capture vio-
latCrs Of such an ordinance as should be at
once drawn restricting the speed of wheels
to the point of safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Americans may be disposed to sheer at
the action of Queen Victoria in granting
yesterday to four distinguished English
men the honors of knighthood, but for
some reasons it is to be deplored that 1t is
not possible for this government to in
some fashion distinguish the men of gen.
ius whose works entitle them to marked
recognition. The title bestowed upon
Henry Irving, William Howard Russell
better known in this country as Bull
Pun Russell-Walter Besant and Lewis
Morris is small matter. 1t carries with
1t no added emoluments. no special privi-
leges that to these men Of wide profess
sional notoriety and repute mean anything.
But in the eyes of the English people, &C
oustomed as they are to these gracious acts
on the part of the crown, this tribute of
aristocracy to genius is of consequence.
Unquestionably it is a valuable part of the
English system of royalty, because these
occasional openings of the door to the
titled ranks to men of great prominence
tends to bring the people in closer touch
with the aristocratic classes, and to neu-
tralize the natural tendency of the yeo-
many to antagonize the men whom chance
and favoritism have placed above them.
A great actor. great journalist. great
anu II great poet nave now DeeH
chosen to represent the people in this priv
LEGGED class. They are leaders of their pro-
LESSONS, and their skill al d genius have
given them a worldwide reputation. In
America there is just enough respect for
greatness to make the hearts of most
people glad that the titles have been be-
slowed, and it is probably true that these
same titles. though they may be scoffed
at by some, will lend even greater interest
to the achievements of Irving. Russell,
Besant and Morris. In. America there is
no such opportunity for the government
to recognize and reward success. There
is nc system of medalling, no official Ma
tional Academy, no title that can be be-
slowed. The true spirit of democracy pre-
walls. and to some it brings no regrets,
but there are times when 1t would seem as
II democracy might yield little and lose
nothing by granting to the men of I'M
questioned ability, whose names have risen
to the top, some signal mark Of distinction.
Congress sometimes thanks great soldier
or sailor, but these honors are soon for
gotten, except by the recipients, and there
is little to mark them in history save the
bare record Of the event In the annals of
the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Within few days members of the Dis
trict National Guard who are in private
employ will begin to ask their employers
whether necessary permission will be
given them to go into camp with the
brigade at Fort Washington next month.
Because conditions in the District of Co.
lumbia have been phenomenally peaceful
it is undoubtedly true that a considerable
proportion of the community is without
any realizing sense of the value of the
organization as to the efficiency of which
there would, in time of trouble. be many
questions asked. Deriving but meager
support from Congress-practically nothing
more than armory rent--the District Ma
tional Guard has. through the fidelity of a
few of its members and a small circle of
friends. achieved military reputation of an
exalted sort and is unquestionably a solid
body of soldiery. whose effectiveness needs
hut to be tried to develop the reality of
its existence. 1t is therefore only little
thing that the community asks of en-
ployers whose wage-earners are members
OF the guard when it requests those who
have the power to grant the employees
leave of absence for the short period
every waking hour of which will be used
for the practical betterment Of this citys
volunteer military force. Viewed narrow
ly. the suggested investment can hardly
be otherwise than a good one, for in the
vast majority of Instances the trained SOL
der is of greater value than his wholly
unframed fellowman-other things being
equal-in almost any capacity and in any
Itation in life. Broadly. it is the duty
of every good citizen to assist in the MAIN
tenance of a police re5erve-for that is all
the National Guard is-upon which the dis
tressed public may call in time of need.
When the Coxey horde was moving in this
direction. the residents of the national cap
ital were quite anxious as to the condi-
ton of the brigade which. in the camp.
On the drill ground and on the rifle range.
has won so much of distinction. Com
mencing June Is. there will be ten days
evolutionary activity at Fort Washington.
To the success OF the solid work there to
be DONE every citizen should deem it his
duty to contribute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Pressure is being applied to President
Cleveland to make Of him financial peace
maker or COMPROMISED. He would not be a
success in that role. His financial policy.
which has won him the confidence of the
business interests of the country, has been
bold and uncompromising in matters Of
principle. 1t is not likely that he will
weaken now. 1t might be well If the OPP
posing forces on the money question could
discuss the issue without calling one
another hard names, and a compromise
upon this point might be effected. But at
the present juncture 1t is hardly likely that
either side would surrender through COM
promise any principle for which it is con-
tending with strong hopes of full success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
A Natural Curiosity.

Charley, DEAR said Mrs. Hunnimune,
81 don't think I take enough interest in
things that men care for. Won't you tell
me something about base ball?"
"Of course. Anything that 1 can"
i've noticed that sometimes when club
gets beat it's because the umpire doesn't
do right"
Yes"
"And sometimes because the weather
isn't right"
Yes"
"And sometimes because the audience
doesn't do right"
Yes"
well, Charley, dear, what I want to
know is what the players have to do with
the game?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
A Reception.

Oh hasten we beg of thee, garlanded June.
The sweet meadow Ministries a welcoming
tune
Already rehearse, for the cricket and bee
Have gay matin melody ready for thee.
And the freq in the pool sounds his res
cnant bass,
Encouraged by smiles from the moons
CHEEKY face;
light tinkling treble ascends from the
shade
Ard strange harmonies blend in the soft
serenade.
The butterflies wait in apparel most gay
To show the respect that a host ought to
pay.
The committee is ready; the bands are in
tune;
So hasten, we beg of thee, garlanded June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

The free-silver men think it very hard
that those whom they have playfully desig-
mated as the Shylocks and blood-suckers
of Wall street should make unkind allu-
sions to the selfish cupidity Of the silver
mine owners and the ignorance of fiat
money demagogues and disciples. And all
the financial trmmers and compromisers
are of the opinion that if the controversy
has reached point where the sensitive
free-silver men are beginning to be abused,
it is time for the campaign of abuse to
cease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
The Deadly Biscuft.

Women said Mrs. Meekton, earnestly,
ARE coming to the front. They have been
downtrodden long enough"
What are they going to do now?" asked
her husband, apprehensively.
DO? They'll do what the times call for.
They'll march on the foe and destroy 1t
with gunpowder, If necessary"
well" was the meditative reply, 81
don't quite see the need of their takin' to
gunpowder. Not when some of 'em are
gettin' such terrifyin' results with bakin
powder"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

local weekly paper devoted to insur-
ance, real estate, financial, commercial and
industrial matters. is Business Washing
ton" the initial number of which made it's
appearance yesterday. The new publica-
ton is filled with interesting reading mat
ter and is attractive in appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Their, were eighty-four men employed on
the city post-office building today--no in
crease over the small force of yesterday.
At the slow rate of progress made all the
probabilities are against completion by the
year 1897, to which the supervising archi-
tect's office is, by the carved date on the
front of the building, pledged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Mems Department

75c Palais Royal Dress Shirts. .69c
50 80 Imported silk Neglige Shirts. SO. 10
s1.75 French Flannel Negge Shirts. 80
s1.5O Imported Madras Negiige Shirts. b
81 Madras and Percale Neglise Shirts. soc
75c Sateeu Neglige Shirts. soc
81 Summer Wool Shirts and Drawers. ......... soc
Toe Hand finished Bal Underwear. ............. 69c
oOc Balbrisgan and Merino Underwear. .....44c
81 French Cambria Nightshirts. soc
81 Summer Muslin Night Shirts. ..............7 Toe
soc Best French Isle Thread Half Hose. .4ic
35c Sk-plated Half Hose. ....................2 BE
&c Half Hose, pairs for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Isl
1Sc Half Hose 9 pairs for. ..................Io
Toe Office Coats, perfect fitting. .69c
soc Japanese SILK Handkerchief. ............ 39c
Toe Jap Handkerehiefs, with initial. .........6 Csc
25c Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. ................22 DE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Trimmings, Laces, Notions.

35c yd Jet Edge Trimming. Best ....-..... &c
soc yd Cut Jet Band Trimming. ............ i2c
45c yd. Jet Points, inches deep. .Ssc
$50 Jet Chain Effect Blouscs. Isl
$3.50 Ostrich Feather Collars. III
$500 Ostrich Feather Boas. -.....A
l2c yd All-siIk Dresden Ribbons ..........s BE
19c yd Satin ami e. G. Silk Ribbons. .loc
pc yd. All-linen Handmade Torchon Laces .loc
?5c yd Black silk Bourbon Laces. &c
Id per cent discount all other Laces, Nets aid
Chiffons.
soc yd veilings. All styles. ......... sic
l2c yd. Cambria and Swiss Enlbroidcres. .... Sc
10 per cent discount all other Embroideries,
All-oves, Tuckinss, etc.
lie yelveteen Skirt binding, yards. ........ 1Oc
12c and lie Gum Dress Shields. ...............9 DC
25c dozen spools Black Sewing Silk. ........ .2lc
15c White Cotton Tape. SO yards. DC
25c Sweet Bcryl Soap. Three cakes. ......... .19c
25c An-bristle Hair Brushes. SUPERINTENDENT Gle
Toe Patent Sitting Box Talcum Powder. &c
25c bottles DuPont's Triple Extracts. ........ Gle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Experience Is a teacher rare;
The festive youth. they say,
His hat of straw declines to wear
Until assured this weather fair
Has really come to stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Work on Mayor Pingrees potato patches
at Detroit, Mich, began in earnest the
other day. About 200 acres have been
plowed ard four car loads of seed potatoes
purchased. About 200 families have ap-
piled for land to cultivate. Each head of a
family will be assigned one-third of an
acre and given enough potatoes and beans
to plant it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
SHOOTING STARS,
A Consideration

well, old man," said Cholly's friend,
aren't you glad you don't have to pay any
income tax?"
why, WEAKLY, I couldn't expwess an
opinion offhand. you know. Does the
Pwince of Wales pay any%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

A campaign of education, in these days of
literary abandon, consists largely in assist
ing the popular mind to unlearn a lot of
things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

The resumption of the usual concerts by
the Marine Band will be a matter of pop
ular satisfaction in this city. The organ
ization is one of which everybody has a
right to be proud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Justice Field will stay in the Supreme
Court to oppose the income tax as long as
his strength lasts. and in addition will take
exceedingly good care of his health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Colorado is disposed to regard Secretary
Carlisle as one of the most formidable
bears the silver market has encountered in
wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

1t is seldom that a defunct law leaves
mementoes SO pathetic and numerous as
those of the income tax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Millinery Department.

81 80 Trimmed Hats, all styles. SO. %
soc for trimming hats with materials purchased
here.
81 Is Leghorn Flats. Fine quality <..........S 81
50 Leghorn Flats Best quality. 81 .a5
37c Fancy Braids all styles. BE
4Sc punches Flowers all styles. .3Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

The government printing Office ought to
be place where the good printers go; not
. political asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Underwear Department.

81 Cambria Gowns. Latest Empire style. TIC
81 Umbrella Skirts, Marie Antoinette style. Tic
CSC Cambria Corset Covers and Drawers. .I6c
SOC Ventilating Corscts Warranted. .S9c
Toe Ventilating and Coutil Corsets. .65c
1Sc Fast Black and Fancy Hose. ........... .12I5c
2Jc Fast Black, Russell and other Hose. .19c
35c Fast Black and Fancy Lisle Hose. DC
SOC Fast Black and Fancy Lise Hose. .;:9c
SOC Fast Black Silk-plated Hose. .............44c
10 per cent discount American Hosiery Co. s
Summer Underwear and Phyllis Suits and Tights.
1Sc Swiss Ribbed Vests, white and colors. .1:lAc
25c Ribbed Vests, all coors. .ISc
25c Ribbed Isle Vests, worth 35c. .22c
35c Ribbed Lisle Vests, worth 4Sc. .29c.
49c Silk and Isle Vests. all colOrs. 44c
Toe Silk Vests, fancy trimmed .............. SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

Both sides are quoted as saying that the
result of the Virginia election might have
been worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
A Chance.

eff I could run across a horse called
Money" said the gloomy man at the
races, I'D bet on it,
"Why?"
Because that's the only thing that's
sure to go fast around here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25

10 per cent discount on all Black Silks and Black
Wool Dress Goods.
81 so yard Fancy Silks, all cOlors. 81
81 25 yard Fancy Silks, all styles. 90
81 90 yard Fancy Silks all styles. soc
soc yard Fancy Silks, some worth I5c. soc
soc yard China Silks all coors. ...44c
39c yard All-wool Navy Serges. .S3c
81 yard Mohairs, all colors. .S9c
6sc yard Mohairs, all colors. .59c
371ac yard French Challies. all styles ...... BE
o. rard Scotch Iappets like Organdy .21c
5O. ward White Organdy, 6S inches wide. .36c
~. yard Swiss Mulls white and cOlors. &c
25c yard Imported Irish Dimities. ...2Oc
loo yard Ginghams, all styles.
SOC yard Dotted Swiss, very superior. .SSc
15c yard India Lnon. 81 inches.
DC ward Persian Lawns. extra sheer. Use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
HousefurmisHning DENTS.

&c Straw Stoop Seats 16 inches diameter ?,
I9c Wire Window Screens, self adjusting Isc
19c Mexican HammOcks, full size as
S2.2o Wicker and Wood Porch Rockers 20
$l9S Mahogany Rockers, deep sea large arms 81 ~
&c Ruined sateen Cushions. 1Sx1S. ......2 4c
G1c Brusseline Rugs, 27xt0. .... ii.
l2tac yard Dotted Swiss, sc inches wide ac
81 70 japanese Rice Portieres. . ~
*o..o Leonard Upright Refrigerators a5
$29I Chest Refrigcrators, zinc lined 50 IS
A'c Galvanized Iron Refrigerator Pans. II.
Sl-29 Water Coolers, 2-gallon size. asc
S9c Star OH Stove, burners. ...... eac
ST. Best Gas Stove, double burners eSc
15c China Fruit Platea decorated a.
soc China Berry Bowls, decorated 3ac
ace Cuspidors, the new style. ......, 20.
So.9S China Chamber Set II pieces, jar. II
s"-'o Chiha lea Set, o6 decorated pieces So As
$69o Dinner Set, 100 decorated pieces 81 q,
SIG Carlsbad China Dinner Set compIete sI2 o.
Soc yard Linen Table Damask, 6S-inch ,ac
sl.'o dozen Table Napkins, y size .....s1.39
lie Huck Towels. size 19x3S. Ioc
2oc Damask Towels, size 25x54. %
$3.50 Linen Sheets, 21sx21a yards .......s4os
Toe White Bed Spreads, full size FAC
Toe Linen Lap Robes or Busters. ........ 55c
Csc Stamped Linen Scarfs, 2Ox70 inches 45c
Toe Japanese Goldembroidered Pillow Tops. . 69c
ST. Embroidered Denim Table Covers. 20
lO per cent discount on fine Hemstitched Linen
Scarfs Tray and Table Covers, and 20 Der cent off
marked prices Of the Hand-embroidered Center.
pieces.
Chi1dren's Departments.
soc. 75c and Csc Null Baby Caps. SOC
25c Null Caps, styles. DE
Csc Cloth Refers to years. 75c
SOC Boys Shirt Waists. Numbered. 74c
SOC Boys Shirt Waists, unlaundered. 42c
25c Silk Windsors, newest effects. 21c
1Sc SILK Windsors, full size ..............12Ihc
1Sc Fast Black and Tan Hose ....,,...1o Ihc
&c Fast Black Hose, double knees. ......2 pic
25c Ribbed Vests, all Sizes ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Use
&c Handkerchiefs, new styles. .............4c
DC Superior Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. 22c
25c Silk Fans, hand painted. ........,ol Ole
soc Boys and Girls Percale Blouses. 39c
10 per cent discount Small Chidren's Short
Coats and Misses Duck Suits
15c Boys Blouse Duck Suits, 4 to 12........59c
10 per cent discount all Baby Carriages
DC Story Books worth soc. 1sc
81 Books for Csc and soc Books. ..............Sfc
10 per cent discount Shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
S'Opemimg'' Souvenirs.

The new seasons goods at the wholesale
prices. The list below includes mention of
goods costing i'm dollars--hundreds of thou
sands; i'm time--montf1s of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Ladies' Depts.
DRESS GOODS.

DRESS GOODS.
10 Der cent discount on all Black Silks and Black
Wy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
DerrllareX
Toilet Soap, 25c.

Absolutely Pure Soap. made ex-
pressly for the hygienic care of
the skin and flesh. 1t is perfectly
neutral, non-irritating contains
neither alkali nor fat and cures
eruptions and promotes beauti-
full. healthy complexion. For sale
by w. s. Thompson, 7o3 18th st.
L. l.. Mertz, 18th and +; g. G.
Z. Simms, 18th and y. Y. ave.;
Ogram's, 1211 Pa. ave and 18th
and II sts.: Acker & Kenner. 1 400
Pa. ave-; Henry A. Evans. 1913 +
ST.; Ii. A. Johnson. l22l n. ].
ave-, and others. Manufactured
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-12-05

Two weeks ago our esteemed fellow
townsman, Major Gilroy, lost control Of
himself while speaking of Colonel
Baker, another esteemed citizen, and
characterized him as liar and horse
thief. When the colonel heard Of this
language he lost his usually placid
temper and called tho major cow
stealer and u bigamist. Then both sent
word to each other that they would
shoot on sight and during the next ten
days the public momentarily expected
to hear of tragedy We seldom med
die with such affairs, but in this case
we were requested by numerous friends
to endeavor to bridge the chasm. Three
days ago we bridgcd it. We got the
colonel and the major together in Jim
Bucks saloon and dislrmed them as u
starter. The major had called the colo
mel liar and horse thief.
We have tie records of both men, and
it took us only "A minute to convince the
colonel that he stole horse in Indiana
in 1887 and that his general reputation
around town was that of liar. We then
turned to the major aud satisfied him
that he stole COW in Illinois five years
ago and that he married second wife
in Nebraska last year without getting a
divorce from his first. Both gentlemen
had told the truth about each other,
and as soon as this fact was apparent
they shook hands and made up. There
will be no shooting-no gore. The
horse thief has forgiven the COW stealer,
and the bigamist has extended the hand
of peace to the liar. 1t is well.