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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
OYerheaI Wires.

1t is high time that official attention was
called to the gradual divergence from the
idea that there should be no more electric
wires strung overhead in the city of Wash
ipgton. The resolution introduced in the
Senate Thursday by Mr.. Gallinger cites leg
islation and resolutions that are convincing
proof of the fact that Congress does not de-
sire an increase Of the unsightly poles and
wires, but on the contrary wishes them
eliminated. They have grown in size and
numbers, however, in spite of the intent of
the law. until the question of an immediate
abatement of the evil comes squarely to
the front once more. Unquestionably the
underground system of transmitting electro
Cal currents is safest and slightest. The
city cannot hope to be modern in all of it's
equipments until every wire Is buried and
all evidences OF the old time when telegraph
poles were regarded as ornamental signs OF
prosperity have been destroyed. Senator
Gallinger has oper ed up a lire of inquiry in
the present case that may proftably be fol-
lowed, and that may lead to excellent re
SultS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
The Panic in Stnnh0uI.

The quick development Of a panic in
STEAMBOAT recently. caused by a most trivial
occurrence when compared with the mo-
mentous events that are now centering in
that vicinity. shows how inflammatory are
the conditions in that densely populated
community. AS was developed, there was
tians and reign residents. but the tidings
that there had been firing in the street
spread terror among thousands and caused
at once the beginning of preparations for
resisting attack. Constantinople Is today in
a tremor Of anticipation, and 1t is as
though 1t were undermined by tunnels
filed with powder. toward which a spark
is steadily creeping. News has come down
from the provinces that the Kurds and
other warlike tribes of the semi-civilized
regions within the sultan's domains have
planned a raid on Constantinople, in the
hope of securing valuable booty and plum
der. Pillage is the progHUm. The foreign
powers have not yet been able to restore
peace or to persuade the sultan to take
effective steps to reform the situation.
although authentic statistics are not avail
able, 1t Is stated that the number of slain
so far reaches an appalling total. in the
vicinity of one hundred thousand souls.
There Is the strongest excuse for foreign
Intervention, for the sultan has not kept
his promises and has given evidence of a
total incapacity to restore peace. His min
istry Is disorganized, his grand viZier
frightened. his palace infested with spies
and conspirators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

reduction system which converts gar
bage into marketable products has two ad-
vantages over a cremation system which
merely makes ashes of it. FIRST, the dis
posal of the gart age becomes profitable,
and by reason of the money thus saved the
municipality can afford to require the most
expensive and most effective receptacles
for the garbage, and it's transportation in
these receptacles to plant outside of the
city's limits. The city and the contractor
can afford to abolish the leaky garbage
cart, and to treat the garbage at a remote
spot, where the roses of citizens will not
be offended. Secondly, since the contrac-
tractors profits will be larger in proper
ton to the amount of garbage which comes
to his factory as raw material, an induce
ment is offered to make the collection Of
the garbage as frequent and as thorough
as possible. A reduc ton system thus in
sures greater cleanliness and greater
healthfulness to the city. The Star favors
a reduction plant for Washington's gar
bage disposal. situated in the District
on the Potomac across the Eastern Branch,
or, If that be possible, in Maryland or Vir-
g!nia, on one of the local lines of railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14


committee may decide to ignore~the Gus
tom by virtue of which the administration
party always holds the earlier of the two
presidential nominating conventions. 1t is
strange that the republicans did not recog-
nize the unquest1onably strong influence
that has been brought to bear in the past
few months in behalf of a shorter cam
paign. but now that they have ignored it
the only means of abbreviating the cam
paign is for the democrats to choose date
later than that fixed by the republicans.
The theory on which the administration
party holds the first convention is that the
party In power should present its candidate
ard state its principles, in order that the
opposition may have the opportunity to
draw the issues and to name a candidate in
sympathy with principles antagonistic to
these of the administration. The need for
that plan has. however. largely disap-
peared of late and in the present case the
public issues are faint and poorly defined
between the plinistration and the party
in opposition. This fact is demonstrated by
the various treatment accorded to the Pres
dents message by the partisan press of
The country, as summarized by Public
Opinion in it's latest Issue. Noting the fact
that the Presidents attitude regarding the
Venezuelan matter Is generally approved it
points out that his references to Cuba
brought forth both blame and praise from
democratic as well as republican papers.
1t continues: But when we reach the
financial situation and the radical remedy
which he proposes We find the newspaper
comment of such a character that it would
often be impossible to tell from the nature
of the comment. whether the President and
the newspapers belonged to the same or
opposing parties. This of course simply
means that upon financial questions the old
democratic and republican party lines have
grown dim almost to the point of efface-
ment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Fnst Enough for Washington.

The Commissioners are wise in hesitating
before granting to the Metropolitan railroad
the desired permission to increase the speed
Of the rapid-translt cars on that line from
nine to twelve miles an hour. In the light
Of the Brooklyn experience 1t would be eX-
cesdingiy undesirable to allow the street.
cars to run at high rates of speed and the
local record. rs far as accidents are con-
esrned, has amply justified the wisdom of
requiring the comparatively low speeds.
Washington has had enough experience
with grads-crossings to make its citizens
shrink from the prospect Of the creation
of IN infinite number Of such dangerous
points In It's thiokly populated sections and
Twelve milos an hour Is approaching pretty
close to the steam railroad speed within the
City limits, Every mile added to the speed
OF car beyond a certain reasonable limit
Of safety adds dlsproportionately to its
danger aud to the difficulties Of insuring its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
The Garbage Question Again.

A strong protest is heard from large
number of property owners of the north
western section against the location of the
second garbage crematory near the corner
of Path and N streets. the site which yes
terday received the approval of the Com
missioners. The petition for a change is
signed by some of the most influential citi-
Gems of the District, and they represent
that the location of the crematory at the
point named would greatly reduce the
values Of property in that vicinity and
seriously affect certain public interests, in
Guiding a foreign legation, a government
bureau. a hospital and two schools The
development of this vigorous sentiment
places the authorities in a somewhat en-
barrassing position There Is no certain
proof that the crematory proposed to be
constructed at oath and streets will be
any more of a nuisance, menaclng health
and comfort, than that which is being
built at the foot of South Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
white,nw Reid winterIns in Arizona.

From the Philadelphia Ilmes
Whitelaw Reid. owner and editor of the
New York Tribune. is spending the winter
quietly with his family at Phoenix Arizona,
where he has rented house and found the
climate Unexpectedly agreeable. In a let
ter to the Times. speaking of the Arizona
region, he says: Eastern folks will have to
form new ideas of Arizona. 1t is. not merely
a land of tarantulas. Apaches and cactus.
1 am keeping house here with great COM
fort, in a weil-huilt brick residence. with
hot and cold water, electric light and tele-
phone. and the climate is really better than
that of Cairo" The friends of MIR. Reid
will be gratified to learn that his health has
greatly improved since his visit to the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Going Into Training.

What are you going to do with yourself
during the Christmas holidays?" asked one
member of Congress of another.
II going to devote that period Of
leisure, with all the application of which
am capable, to practice of the role, which, in
common wit my associates. l am expected
to perform in public affairs"
Indeed? WHAT are you going to do?"
absolutely nothing, SIR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
A Practical Critic.

Hold up" said the boy who was leading
several urchins in the rehearsal of Christ
mas carol
Il thought We sang that pretty WELL" said
the lad with the loudest voice.
That's just where the trouble is. If you
do it as well as that they'll just let you stand
around and sing all day. Nobodys goin'
to make you any Christmas gift to get you
to stop that kind of singing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Pigeon-fole yer papers,
Change yer style of talk;
Legislative capers
Is deprecated stock:
Once they was expected:
Aren't any more. =
Christmas is elected
And Kris Kringle has the floor.
Drop these questions murky
An diplomatic frills;
Pass the pie an turkey
Stead O passin' bills.
Don't We git detected.
Fur Peace is bound to score
When Christmas IS elected
And Kris Kringle has the floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Miscellaneous Bargains

HERE ARE FEW SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY
ASSIST YOU IN MAKING YOUR SELECTION:
Towels are always acceptable. We have some
special bargains at 12l2c., l3c, he. and DC
each.
we advertised at 81. %.
Then, we have Warm Underwear and Hosiery for
Women, Men and Children. All grades, from the
cheapest to the best made.
How's Breakfast Shawl for grandmother: Good
on. here from SOC. "a 81 each.
Or how would Eidcrtlown Comfort suit? We
are Offering the Sc p ones for $49S.
For the men who are exposed tc the weather
Cardigan Stockinette Jacket would be a welcome
gift. We are closing them out at cost prices
Some low as 81 and up TO So
II you have an idea of giving Lace Curtains We
offer you an exceptional opportunity. Some as low
as 81 the pair and up to $l5.
The usual holiday courtesies will
be extended. Goods laid away and
delivered the day before Christmas
if desired. All goods boxed suitable
for presentation when practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

The accident by which the Prince of Wales
while shooting got several grains of powder
in his eye gives rise to a fear that we may
Il Sc some of our anglomaniacs il they are
rot very careful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
A Holiday Disadvantage.

It's real mean" she sobbed; II ought to
have had a college education like those
girls"
why. what's the matter, dear?' asked
her mother.
Il had to give up and let them pass me in
the crush for the bargain-counter, just be-
cause they have studied football and
haven't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

The prisoners who blew up portion of
the Jail at Springfield, ILL.,, deserve no SYM
pathy whatever. There is no excuse for
their not waiting with little patience for
Mr.. Altgeld to pardon Them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

1t would naturally occur to some of his
associates that the President has by this
time done quite enough to convince the
fishermen and huntsmen Of this country
that he Is with them heart and hand.
There are, however, other voters in this re-
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Japan and Russia are talking Of a meet
ing in Korea. and the King of that country
Is too much scared to issue proclamation
forbidding the fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Maj. Mckinley is Of the evident opinion
that the man who hustles around and trims
his own Christmas tree Is the one most
likely to get 1t decorated to suit him. 0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

The reported order by the coal barons for
the mining of less fuel means, If true, that
a number of men are to be deprived of
work in order that other men can be de-
prived Of more money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Possibly the gentlemen who want to do
something to MT. Bayard do not realize
that this might be construed as another
insult to Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Barbara Aub thinks 1t Is a poor confess
sion that won't work almost any way at ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Up to the present time Mr.. Reeds fragile
and ornate gavel has been quite sufficient
for all occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

One hundred and four men were working
on the city post-of1los building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Silver filagree articles.

Silver filagree is as beautiful as the
designs Jack Frost paints on the
window panes in winter time. But
these articles are not real silver, only
silver plated. They will not tarnish,
however, because white metal is UNI
derneath the coating of pure silver.
Csc to s2T5 for 20 kinds Jewel Boxes.
$1.19 to 81 80 for Mems Scarf Boxes.
aSc S2.9S for the Glove Boxes.
sc to 81 80 for Cologne Bottles.
25c to Csc for Photograph Frames
Il They large size and finished in superior
style-the boxes lined with silk: the photo frames
fac SMILES Of expensive Louis XVI designs.
Everything from a 25c manicure
article to a SEQ toilet set, all fac-simi-
les of the most expensive and latest
designs in real silver.
DCome and see how much better than you
think arr the 25c articles:-the 25c Thermometers,
PAPER Clips Trays. Pen Racks Match Boxes, Jewel
Boxes. Whisk Brooms, Tape Measures In case,
Manicure Articles, Smokers Sets, Ash Trays, CAL
E:Iearn IL the $50 Candelahra, Toilet and Maai-
cure Sets do not cost YOU from SIS to $50 at the
silversmith's.
ESee II any establishment in town has half the
variety between the price extremes quoted above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

"Doan' do uffin' by halves" said Uncle
Eben; 'er snow-stoh'm amt has so on
poplar eff it hobs out long 'nough ter make
sleighin'." -...- ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
OPEN EVENINGS TILL CHRISTMAS.
johnson
AND
luttreQlo
7H3 Market Space.
Practical Presents.

Thousands of Bargains may be
had here for Christmas giving at i'll
connparably low prices. We do not
deal i'll the ornamental, i.e., the
things of no practical Use, but, if you
Want the useful and ornamental
combined, we can supply your every
want.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
fire. - Wilmarth & Edmonsion.
. -t Gro, kerry, &c, 11u5 Pa. ave.
Open Evenings.
Popular Gifts.

Here are few suggestions pick
ed haphazard from the thousand and
one equally appropriate Christmas
presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Bargain Spots.

Small manufacturers of Jewelry
come here in time of need because
we are always willing to make cash
payments if bargains are to be Sc
cured.
1.-THE following articles thus bought, and
are be sold at very much less than their actual
worth:
cheap at 81.
S439 for Sterling Silver Sets comprising bonnet
brush shoe horn and boot hook inclosed In velvet
lined case. SO at the jewelers..
S1.4S for Shell Hair Combs with sterling silver
trimmings. Cheap at 81.
Sl.25 for Mems Pocket Sets, comprising sterling
silver comb, nail file and mirror, all In real leather
case. Cheap at 81. ~.
sl.6s 81 - and sl9S for Sterling Silver Bonnet
Brushes I'm vc,etlined case. Made to retail at 81,
s. - and $3.50. a.,
S1.25 for Ivory Shoe Horn mounted in sterling
silver. Actual value g. 80,
Csc for Sterling Silver Pocket KNIVES with iouf
blades. A bargain at Sl.JO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
10 to IS Karat Gold Articles.

Mems Scarf Pins. SOC to IS.
Mems Shirt Studs, 81. IS to $4.75
Mems Cuf Buttons, 81 IS to SO.
Lockets and Charms, 9Sc to Sc. 9S.
Ornamental Seals, 81. IS to "a. Is.
Lace Brooch Pins 81 81 to $35.
Eyeglass Chains, 81. IS 10 S4.T5
Short Neck Chains, IS to $3.50.
Long Watch Chains SO to SIS.
All size Thimbles $19S TO so.
Ladies' and Misses Rings, 9Sc to 81
Babies Rings, 4Sc to 9Sc.
Babies Button Sets $3.50 to 81.
Babies Pin Sets, SECS to $3.4s.
DThe expensive pins and rings are ~
with real diamonds and pearls.
OInitials engraved free of charge On sleere
buttons etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Handkerchief.

THE LARGEST, BEST CHOSEN ASSORTMENT
WE EVER KNEW OF, AND AT PRICES THAT
ARE REYoIITIONIZING THE TRADE.
Ladies' Swiss Embroidered Handk erchiefs at DC +,
121sc., lie. 25c and 35c. each
Ladies' Linen Embroidered Handkerchefs at Soc,
Toe. and 81 each.
Ladies' jap Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 22c. each
Ladies' Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, at 1Oc,
12Hc. and 25c.
Children's Initial Silk Handkerchief, at &c.
Worth 19c.
l2l1c Mems Colored Border Handkerchiefs for Toe.
Mems Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, at 12Rc., 20c.
and 25c.
Mems Pure Linen Initial Handkerchief at Csc.
and j0c.
Mems Jap. Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, at DC,
:s9c. and soc. Value SOC, SOC. and 75c.
Mems Mufcrs from 21c. to $2.5O each.
IIANDkERCHIEFS BOXED SUITABLE FOR
PRESENTATION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
SHOOTING STARS.
An Apology.

Mr. Bayard of course in this country was
born:
The fact may as we'll come out fiat; -
But let US remember. nor hold him in scorn,
That he really couldn't help that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Half u dozen miscellaneous examples Pearl
Opera Glasses at 81, Glove Buttoners at q cents,
Nail Files at so ceEts Scissors at ST. Satchel Tags
ut so cents, Mastaehe Combs at IS cents. The
butchers, files, scissors, tags and combs all
heavily mounted in sver-sterln; silver, mind
yo"' -; 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

0ln order to avoid delays, ON nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
10 any individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
A, .Q8c each.

1O-karat Gold Scarf Pins, Lace Pins, Baby Ring,
Heart Lcckets, Tie Clasps. Shirt Studs, BABY Pins.
Earrings, Toothpicks. Jewellers unbushngly asS
you up to $3.50 for Identical articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
FOUND!

At oo4 Ninth Street northwest, a
jewelry establishment wherein
Christmas presents worth talk
ing about may be procured at
prices SO low as to make even
successful theft inexcusable and
prohtless, p 1t used to be that
cheapness meant inferior quail
tiles, but conditions have
changed | at;ely. . Nowadays,
when a reputable dealer-such
as E. G. Hines, for instance
offers his customers the advan-
tage of cut prices it means that
he has purchased shrewdly and
wilt be content with modest
profits. Among the specialties
at sNo. 6o4 are Watches and
Diamonds, but there are 9TH
eTS.srs-
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83c.
For SLIPS Kid Gloves.

80 dozen Ladies' Four-button Kid Gloves in new
shades of TAM russell and black, regular LIS
value, for SIC. the pair. Sizes 5Is to ~.
IIatcs Foster Hook and Button Kid Gloves at
5sc. and SlG the pair. Glove stores sell these at
81 80 and S.
Mems and Boys Warm Lined Gloves, in cloth
and skin. fur tops and plain, from 25c. to 81 so
the pair.
Ladies and Chdrcn's Worsted. Kid and Silk
Mitts, from l5c. to zoe the pair
Adler's Kid Gloves for Men at 81 and 81 so pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
Christmas Gloves.

WHAT'S MORE APPRECIATED THAN GOOD
PAlRSDF GLOVES? WE HAVE THEM IN GREAT
vARIETY-FOR WOMEN. MEN AND CHILDREN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
LAND OF THE KICKAPoOs.
The Opening Proved to Be a Tame
Affair.

The much-talked-of opening of the Kick
apoo Indian reservation to settlement
Thursday was after all a rather tame affair.
The intending settlers, who had come with
the idea that several hundred square miles
of land would be thrown open, discovered
that but 10000 acres were available, and
that of this quantity probably one-half
was fit for nothing-not even grazing. Then,
too, it was notorious that the reservation
swarmed with "sooners," who would be
ahead of those who waited for the official
opening Of the reservation. Because OF
these facts hundreds of boomers did not
attempt to join in the rush across the
border.
There was no disorder and no drunken
ness and all the stories in circulation to
the effect that bands of desperadoes would
make trouble among the boomers proved
to be entirely without foundation.
Every claim within five miles of Choc-
taw has at least twenty-five claimants.
There will he work for the courts In de-
Gliding these contests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Naval Orders.

Ensign R. ]. Hartung has been ordered
to the Bennington. Lieut.. d. p. Menifee
has been detached from the Yorktown and
ordered to the Petrol. Ensign G. W. Brown
detached from the Petrol, ordered home
and granted three months leave. Passed
Assistant Engineer w. H. Chambers has
been detached from the New York navy
yard and ordered to the Columbian iron
works. Baltimore, to inspect the machinery
for the three new torpedo boats. Chaplain
J. S. Wallace has been granted one years
leave of absence with permission to go
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-25
Virginia Hot Springs,
Warm Sulphur Springs,
Healing Springs,

2,4OO to 2,6OO feet elevation in the Great Warm
Springs Valley. Reached By the
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY,
TO 81 HOURS FROM WASHINGTON.
VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.
Most complete bathing establishment and pleasure
resort In America. Delightful climate and mag
nificent mountain surroundings. Baths from flow
ing hot springs which rank with the most effective
and the most celebrated thermal waters in the
world.
WARM SULPHUR SPRINGS.
Five miles from Hot Springs. Swimming pools of
natural warm water, affOrding the most luxurious
bath in the world. Hotel and cottages conducted
as a frst-class family resort. Prices moderate;
surroundings delightful.
HEALING SPRINGS.
2h miles from Hot Springs. Valuable medicinal
waters. Good hotel and cottages. Quiet and pic
turesque surroundings.
For terms. descriptive books, &c. address FRED
STERRY, Manager. Hot Springs, Bath county Va,
and Warm Sulphur Springs, Bath county, Va.
A. NJ. STNiSON. Manager. Healing Springs, Bath
county, Va.
at Chesapeake and Ohio offices, 513 and 1421 Penn
sylvania ape-3m