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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

In fairness to a great many pea ceably
disposed citizens. the District Commission
ers owe it to the community that they
take speedy action adverse to the enter
prising persons who are engaged in oper
atirg 'merry-go-rounds'' within the city.
Opposition to such forms of amusement
amusement which is doubtless enjoyed by
a considerable percentage of the popula-
tion-is quite reasonable; for there gather
around them multitudes of persons whose
inciinations are toward disorderly and i'm
moral conduct and who frequently permit
their inclinations full sway. In the days
lcng gone by when these flying horses"
were patronized by children and were
found mainly ut places of summer resort,
they were probably unobjectionable. but IN
the midst of such city as this they are
entirely out of place and are prolific
sources of real annoyance to people who
deserve some consideration from the au-
thorities. Not the least of the annoyances
attendant upon the nightly performances
with which some portions of Washington
are afflicted are the never-wearying hurdy
gurdies which grind out for three or four
hours at / stretch tureless parodies on
threadbare airs with an iteration proyoca-
tive of profanity and likely to drive ner-
vously-incllned people to undue indulgence
in intoxicating liquors. There will be
plenty of applause for the Commissioners
If they will raise the license fee to pro-
hibitory figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Perhaps some of the advocates of the
free coinage of silver in the ratio of 16 to
1 may feel disappointed because the Ohio
democratic convention declined very en-
phatically to daclare in its favor. AS a
matter of fact the convention could hardly
have done otherwise than 1t did without
putting itself en- record as an extremely
foolish assemblage. Having no direct local
interest In the production of silver ore, the
democrats of Ohio had no cause for move
ment toward decentralization of the national
money system. Senator Brice's remarks on
finance. which were well received by the
convention. were just what might reason
ably have been expected from him as a
shrewd political manager. Said he:
Il come to urge the party in Ohio to stand
on the platform Of 1892, on the money aues-
ton; to let the currency remain as it now
IS, and not to change our ground without
full elaboration at a national convention
and deliverance from that body / come
to urge that declaration for free coinage
would be foolish, because it would be an
impotent, an idle declaration. 1t would
separate US from the national democracy
1t would drive from our support thousands
hundreds of thousands of men who other
wise would act with Us A declaration in
favor of free and unlimited coinage of sill
Ser-1G to made by this convention would
have no pra ctical effect. and it would mean
an abandonment and disclaimer of the
splendid results of your democratic admin
tstration.'
The national convention is undoubtedly
the better place to settle the financial differ
ences of opinion, for there the central
forces of gold and silver will-no matter
what Is done by county and state conven-
tions-meet in decisive combat. In postpon-
Ing the day of settlement. Senator Brice
al d the democrats of Ohio follow the ex-
ample of Senator Sherman and the repub-
Leans Of the same state. If it were not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

The number Of entries announced for the
Potomac River Regatta which will take
place next Saturday afternoon is surpris-
ingly large, and the committee which has
had the preliminaries in charge deserves
much credit for its energetic and effective
labors In making the local aquatic event
of the year successful, as it cannot fail to
be now. There is no more healthful, in
MIGRATING, clean and honest sport than
boat-racing when it is managed by gen.
tlemen. and the regatta on Saturday will
probably have the good effect of stimulat-
ing renewed interest in boating as a
paStime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

best to delay the conflict, then Sherman
would never have advised delay and Brice
"a keen, practical finapcier-would have
There Is intimation that when the demo-
Gratis get together next year to nominate
their presidential preference there will be
compromise reasonably satisfactory to the
east, west and south-to which matter at
tention Is paid in the news columns of The
Star-but meanwhile those democrats who
are willing to be known as sound money
men will make their campaign standing on
the financial plank of the platform of 1892,
which declares:
1--WE hold to the use of both gold and
silver as the standard money of the coun-
try, and to the coinage Of both gold and
silver without discriminating against either
metal or charge for mintage, but the dollar
unit Of coinage for both metals must be Of
equal intrinsic and eXchangeable value or
be adjusted through international agree
ment or by such safeguards of legislation
as shall insure the maintenance of the par
ity of the two metals and the equal power
of every dollar at al! times in the markets
and in the payment Of debts: and We de-
mand that all paper currency shall be kept
at par with and redeemable in such coin. "
The sentiments expressed will, If prac-
tically applied. give to the people of this
country about all the financial program
they are looking for. A principal source
of the business disorder which even yet
prevails is to be found in the fact that
We run too heavily to platforms and are
quite careless as to the treatment of the
platforms after the elections are over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Everybody in Washington outside OF the
gas company wants cheaper gas. The Com
misstoners yesterday voiced the universal
sentiment When the next Congress as
sembles 1t is well understood that the ir-
repressible conflict in recent Congresses
over the price of gas Is to begin again
But the community ought not to be COM
PEELED to wait for cheaper gas until Con-
gress can be induced to pass compulsory
legislation. Some months ago there was
intimation by persons who have large finan-
cial interests in the Washington Gaslght
Company that during the present year.
and probably prior to the assembling of
the Fifty-fourth Congress. the company
would voluntarily reduce the retail price
of the illumiratin fluid which 1t furnishes
to practically all the homes in the CITY,
Up to this time there has not been any ap-
parent movement in the direction of that
implied promise, and now that the warm
weather is here many of those who will
reed to re- consulted before the company
can take action are only in town occasion
ally But neither the hot weather nor the
press Of other business should influence
the responsible stockholders to indulge in
unnecessary delay. The Star has again
and again shown conclusively that the
demand for cheaper gas is reasonable, and
with that view there was said to be dis
position on the part of the gas company's
board of directors to acquiesce. 1t was
pointed out that of the several reductions
which had been made in the price Of gas
nearly all had been voluntary on the part
CT the company. OF course, the company's
percentage profits will be reduced by
low ering of the rate. but the reduction will
not be so great as a superficial glance at
the situation might indicate. for lower
rate inevitably means greater consumption.
and greater consumption is necessarily at
tended by more profit. If those who con-
troll the affairs of the gas company are
wise-and experience has demonstrated
more than once that they are not lacking
in keen business sense-they will carry out
the partially formulated plan to which
reference has been made. By so doing they
will probably prolong the company's exist
ence for in the, near future there promises
to be. the whole country over. vigorous
agitation in behalf of municipal ownership
of Illuminating plants whether gas or cleo
trio. and this warfare will be the most sue
cessful wherever the prices are most ex
tortiOnate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

In the absence of direct and specific ac-
cusation Librarian Spoffc rtAs integrity does
not need even to be defended in this COM
munity where he is known and honored.
When there is authorized official statement
as to the complication of accounts which
just now perplexes both the Treasury De-
partmert and the librarian, the public will
probably discover that the whole trouble
has its origin in that peculiar form of
economy which SO frequently moves the
government to call upon one man to do
two mems work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Altogether extraordinary and inexcusable
has been the inactivity displayed by the
municipal authorities in the matter of the
trolley poles and wires which the Ecking-
ton Street Railway Company is permitted
to maintain upon New York avenue Con-
gress gave especial consideration to the
petitions of this company for further delay
in removing the unsightly, obstructive and
dangerous nuisances and concluded that the
best interests of the city would be served
by declaring in a plainly-worded statute
that the poles and overhead wires should
be removed at the beginning Of the present
fiscal year. Ample warning was given the
company. SO that it might have equipped
the road with modern and altosether
unobjectionable motor had it been so in
clined. But the company was not in a
hurry to obey the law; 1t was sullenly de-
fiant for awhile and then. through its
chosen representatives. declared fatty that
it would exhaust the last one of the laws
delays before it would do the righteous
thing. Defeated in two encounters, the
company is now wholly at the mercy of the
District Commissioners so far as the main
tenance of trolley poles and wires is con-
cerned. What are the Commissioners doing
to compel speedy compliance with the law?
They have the power to cut down the poles,
and they also have the power, through
accumulated pol!ce-court prosecutions, to
force the company itself to remove the
poles. Probably the threat to take either
of these legal steps. and certainly the be-
ginning of police-court prosecutions, would
speedily force the company to action sat-
isfactory to the community. President
Newbold in his interview. printed exclu-
sively in The Star. indicated that the new
management had the means and the dis
position to harmonize promptly with the
law and public sentiment. General Man
ager Gray in his letter to the Commits
sioners, also printed exclusively in The
Star, repeated in general terms some of
Mr.. Newbolds assurances. The people of
Washington expect the Commissioners 10
make prompt use Of their own powers and
of the corporations good intentions. and
to effect an immediate capitalization Of
verbal pledges into definite, binding action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Never Pleased.

whats the matter with you and Binks?
You used to be very chummy'
Yes. But I found him too hard to get
along with at this time of year. When it's
hot he says that this internal climate
isn't fit to live in, and when cold wave
comes he kicks and says it's unreasonable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

'Its an ill-wind that blows nobody good"
said one push-cart man.
whats tremblin' in the atmosphere
now" asked another
Work. Eff Secretary Morton keeps on
payin' off in silver coin we'll have all we
can do twice a month wheelin' the clerks
salaries to bank"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Bon Marche,
3I4, 3H6 & 3H8 9TH St.
GRAND
Chances
To Invest
PrOfitably!

Speaking to the wise, shrewd
women investors: today. We
have but one object only from
now until the fall season begins,
and that is, not to lose too much
money-for lose we must. If
each one of these losses will re-
suit in our securing your future
good will and patronage we will
count them profitable invest
ments.
Looks as though a heavy
wind had blown through the
Straw Hat Department. The
heavier buying wind sure to be
raised by these attractions
should clean out the department
by Saturday night.
But 15c. for your choice of %. 80, so
and 6oc. White Straw Sailors, newest high
shapes.
But 39c. for your choice Of Toe, 81 and
$1.25 Straw Sailors, white, brown and navy.
But pc. for your choice OF Leghorn Flats
that We're 80, Csc. and $1.25, plain and
fancy edges.
But lie. for your choice Of table full
Of Fancy Straw Hats and Sailors, in white,
butter and black, that ranged from csc.
to $2.25 each
Uiear 314 cntrance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

When will the management of the Eek
ington road bind itself to begin excavation
for its underground electric system within
the city limits?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Newark, n. j., has declared decsively
against the trolley car. She has taken
warning by the example Of Brooklyn, and
proposes to be a place to live in; not a
place to die in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Silk Teck Scarfs, in light and
medium effects, that were 47c.,
will go tomorrow for 23c.
Center aisle, 3l4 entrance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

No wonder the British lion roars savagely
over the idea of his importers getting the
worst Of the bargain in dealing with the
United States government. The thing Is so
contrary to all precedent that it must seem
like impertinence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
A Confident Assertion.

Fron the Chicago Intef-Ocecn.
There is talk about the President calling
Congress in extra session in October. Such
people don't seem to know that October is
the best fishing month of the year. There
will be no Congress in October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
A Pennsylvania Ballad.

He was in the game to stay,
Matthew Quay;
He hadn't much to say,
Matthew Quay.
He let 'um all hooray
In the old familiar way,
But he's cashing chips today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Now gentle woman to the wind
Her ancient prejudices filings.
While men stand by and gaze to find
The latest styles in trouserings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

1t is to be regretted that the Chinese in
China have not the disposition to fight it
out among themselves that they manifest
in this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

The New York newspapers have taken
Theodore Roosevelt's picture off the first
page long enough to give the sail boat
celebrities a chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

1t is too often found that in spite Of the
representations of garbage contractor the
garbage goes on expanding just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

de fac" said Uncle Eben. dat some
men gifts erlong by jes' pertendin' ter be
wise shows whut err good ting wisdom
rally mus be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

A State Department to be efIicacious
should have other virtues than that Of for
bearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

China claims the oldest civilization in the
world. Adopting this view. there is no
doubt about its being in Its second child
hood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Your Handkerchief ought
now to be pretty well fruit
stained. Here's a chance to get
two new ones for the price of
one.
25c. Embroidered Handkerchiefs, white
and colored embroidery, 2 for 25c.
Mems Colored Bordered Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs at &c. No need to tell how much
they were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

From the Boston Globe.
If the missionaries in China could only
disguise themselves as japanese warriors
they would be perfectly safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Notice if your size Corset is
in this lot Of SOC. ones for 27c.
Coutil, white and gray, sizes IS, %, %,
"a, %, &C. 20 and 80.
Second floor, center)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
About a hundred left of a GER

About a hundred lett OF a GER
tain style of 75c. Gowns
enough for half a day-57c.
Made extra long, with "V"
neck Of E rows of embroidery
inserting and ruf1ing.
Second DOR, center tablel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Ripar1s
t abuleS.

Mrs. Margaret Treadwell Of Milburn,
Long Island, in an interview had
with her on the oath day Of May,
1885, said: Two years ago I had
the grippe and since then have never
been real smart. Nothing that I
ate seemed to set well on my
stomach. 1 amt been much of
hand for doctorng, but 1 tried different
kinds of herb teas, but they didn't
seem to do much good-Catrip was
the best, but 1 got Kind of set
against that. One day a lady asked
me IL would try some of her
medicine-Ripans Tabules she called
them. They seemed harmless like.
and Richard he took some, too, and
whatever they are made of don't
know, but they beat all the herb
teas, and we amt felt so well in years.
We work on 1.-THE farm all day now
and eat our three regular meals,
and all kinds OF victuals seems to
agree with u.s. My advice is
don't bother with herb teas when
you can get these Ripans Tabules,
and don't hesitate, as 1 did, about
taking them They won't hurt YOU.
(sgned, '.Mfs. MARGARET TREADwEIIA"
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists, by mail
IL the price go centsa box, is sent to The Rpan
Chemical Company, No. ~ Spruce St., New York
Sample vial, 10 cents. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
A Musical Stayer,

What! Are you singing here again."
exclaimed the discouraged citizen.
You can wager that 1 am" replied the
heartless mosquito. "And that isn't the
worst of it. It's my farewell appearance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Another loss-the dollar g.
button White Mousquetaire
Gloves at CSC. per pair. Cake
of Chamois Washing Soap free.
Cleft side s14 entrance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

The Carnegie establishments are singu-
larly fruitful in explosions of all kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

The makers losses-not us.
I2S dozen Children's Fine Rib
bed Fast Black Hose, all sizes,
from E to 81. Made to sell for
15c. But &C. pair.
Cleft side, middle 316 entrance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

What age is your boy? If 4,
E, 7 or 8 years you can buy him
soc. Percale Shirt Waists for
27c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

These Ginghams make excel
lent winter house dresses for the
children. Sizes are broken-so
nearly half price.
zoe. Bingham Dresses for 27c.-1 to 4
years only.
$l.4S. $1.75 and S1.9S Bingham and Lawn
Dresses, 9ic. Sizes to ii years only.
Second floor, 'front.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
SHOOTING STARS.

1t looks as If Holmes took the precaution
meyer to travel without an alibi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

If you are one of those wise
women who buy at the tail end
of the season for the next, or
one of those who wear the same
weight underwear all the year
round, you will revel in these:
Soc. Fancy Isle and Cotton Swiss Vests
at 29c.
Soc. SILK Vests, in pink, light blue, ecru
and lavender, at 39c.
First floor, center BIG entrance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

We don't know of another
such Mems Furnishing Depart
ment Most Of the exclusive"
dealers would find it profitable
to buy of lis to sell again-were
we to sell them. Here's reason
for the big business:
The SOC. Suspenders, upon which we have
had such rum at 29c., will be closed at
23c.-having but a few dozen pairs left
Lightest and strongest Suspender made
Black and gray-self and colored embroid-
cry.
Chance to save SIC. by buying Percale
Dress Shirt, unlaundered. Newest Shirts
out; white, with cOlored bosom, open in
front and finished with detached link cuffs.
Worth dollar If laundered Our price,
43c.
Mems Half Hose; fast black, tan and I'M
bleached. Exclusive" stores 19c. grade
lie.
First floor, right side 316 entrance)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

We propose to make a clean
sweep of the Strictly Summer
Jewelry in the next few days.
Three or four of these little
Jewelry "Nic-Nacs" can now be
had for the usual price of one.
A big table full of Shirt Waist Studs,
Link Sleeve Buttons, also Side Combs, Stick
Pins, Hat Pins. Rhinestone Buckles, Belt
Pins. &c. Hundreds Of kinds. We're 10, 10
and Csc. Choice, SC.
About 3T5 Shirt Waist Sets, comprising 3
Studs, a pair Of Link Sleeve Buttons and
Collar Button, in silver, gilt. pearl, ebony,
stOnine, &c. 25c. and 35c. SiaJs. Choice,
Ice.
About $50 Shirt Waist Sets, newest design
in sterling silver and gilt, plain, chased
and enameled. About 60 kinds. Were 5Oc.
Choice 33c.
First floor, center arch.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

A table full of Belts. 2 lots.
Too cheap.
pc. Belts for 1Oc.
49c. Silk Belts, DC.
First floor, center 316 entrance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

Second floor, left side J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
t able No. H2.

U G8OES I NOo U<8e
ss ssS nt to sao9 Ffis Table S Cents
Csc Holland Window Shades with 1C
spring rollers ard fixtures complete for IoA.
Csc Oriental Cushions for..... 9 Cents.
35c Adjustable Windowe
Screens, 24x36 inches, for. IL NeHIS.
soc BrIsseline Rugs, reversi- r4.
BILE and fringed for. 81 SCHtS.
UIce Cream-none better than here--Frlday' 5
price, Sc plate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Table No. IO.

Sc Alliinen Crash, 16s .vI
inches wide for........... o tents q.
Soc Turkey Red Damask,
60 inches wide, fast color, Ca,+e Va
$1.25 Bleached Linen O. C
Napkins, 5-S size, for.... 90 tents DOZ.
vic; e India ID. Linon' 80 inches Cents Yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Table No. Id.

1Sc Ladies' Fast Black Rus
set and Balbriggan Hose for.
1Sc Children's Fast Black and
Rlfsset Hose for. ...............l !
1Sc and 25c Children's Half
Socks In white for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Table No. Ig.

w sG ana Ties iel ie epsth for s Cents
1Sc and 12tac Ladies' Swiss
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 200 C4.
styles WI ~
1Sc and 12kc Mems White
and Colored Bordered Handker- C
chiefs for. SCHtS.
22c White Oriental Laces, ra,+. Vi
inches wide, for. ........i ~ SChlo VI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
t able No, M.

Table No. III.
39c quality Atwood Cash.
meres, 80 inches wide, in
cardinal, garnet, light blue,
pink, yellow and Lavender, ro.x vi
Remnants of 39c to
Csc Wool Dress Goods
Serges, Fancy Cheviots,
Covert Sutings, Plaid ~ r. VI
and Check Suitings-for ~ " zSN IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22

GA entrance. center aisle.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
Table No. l3.

4Sc Sorrento Cloth Table Cow
ers, tinted, 1 yard square, linen Ca,+e
fringe all around, for. ......... <4 SChtS.
25c Stamped Sorrento Cloth T, C.,4.
Table Covers, l yard square, for NClitS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-22
t able No. 3.

19c remnants of Satin Stripe
Fancy Al-silk Ribbons for.
Soc Pure Silk Betting in Ores
den effects, all colors, 2 and "a
inches wide, for.
Toe Milan Trimmed Sailors In
black and navy for. ...........