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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
Never Failed

WE have never failed to cure a man who has
~ tahth the Morrell Cure faithfully. bur
PecIed. Doctors often treat persons for tvdIoid
a, , ana cure them, but no doctor can assure
, ln LA, rnat ne can never contract the disease If
Tbis VI lnt men We have cured. Remember
Thn', 70 cure men We must have men To cure.
riLf al Iue horrel Cure has proved itself "all
kssn, t.ougn some OF its patients have failed to
dri, GUY OF nau company, and have gone To-
pR,lnkiihg, Fun particulars free d. L. GRIGGS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25

We love in others what we lack ourselves,
And would be every thing but what we are
r. H. StOdddrd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Women Ollie LABEL, Mrs. Estel Ormsbee
Men-Barney Cook, Luman A. Hackett, Oscar
+. Ovitt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
Who Told You !

w HO could it be that said there was No mon,
in,' III own So sure 20 do a good lob in plumb.
LIZ LIZ as johnson: l have alv avs on hand H.,
doin%, % DH couplings and all the "hNings' fur
tbIS JDp lh steam, water or gas uipiH5 and
~orE "n' employ me will tell YOU how I DO The
VIA. A. y. JOHNSON. Shop on Flat Stre,r ''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
Carpet and Blanket
Department,
II BASEMENT

Fifty pieces all-wool ingram and
tapestry carpets at 50 cents, worth
O.; 20 pieces Kensington art Kid
derminster at IS cents, worth 70;
IS pieces Agras at IS cents; worth
90 cents; 20 pieces best five-frame
body Brussels at 9S cents, worth
SI.25.
Mattings, oil cloths, Smyrna and
Brussels rugs, door mats and blank
cts at an important reduction from
regular prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25

LosT-On Westminster street, seal skin glove
The finder viii please leave it at J. G. Day & Co 5
store and be rewarded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
FURNITURE

ana other goods of usg We want 10 call
we are making ''O' 'ua'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
The "Endless Chain"

1t is evident from the report of the ways
and means committee of the House pre-
sented today by Chairman Dingley that
the contentious of the President and Mr.
Carlisle to the effect that there Is no need
of legislation to produce additional revenue
ore by no means accepted, and 1t Is sought
to be proved that the endless chain of
which the administration complains as be-
Ing the cause of the financial difficulties is
itself the result of an insufficiency of the
revenue which makes it necessary to use
in payment of current expenses the legal
tender notes redeemed by the gold obtain
ed by bond issues. Thus, says the report,
the treasury itself Is supplying additional
means to draw gold from the greenback
redemption fund and the charge is fatty
made that the proceeds of the bond issues
have gone to supply the deficiency that has
existed between the receipts and expend-
lures of the government. 1t is admitted
by the administration that there has been
an insufficiency of revenue in the past, but
II Is estimated that the present tariff law
will work out its own salvation in the COM
Ing fiscal year, and more than meet the
necessities of the government. This is, Of
course, a matter of hope. The republicans
of the House refuse to accept that hope
and insist upon making sure that the
revenues Of the government shall be suffi-
Client. They propose system OF present
relief that to their minds seems adequate.
The Presidents idea of the situation is that
there should be a complete and final re-
demption of the troublesome notes by a
bond issue of great size and he persists in
entertaining the belief that the Wilson,
German tariff act will meet the necessities
re ha outcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
DunraVen Again,

Duaraven is here again. He has brought
his pockets full of Administrations in
their quaint lingo usually call them al
fred davids''-and with him came noted
lawyers prepared to prove that black is
white, that American yachtsmen are
crooks and that there is no honor save in
Britain. The yachtsmen of America are
not shrinking from the test of honesty
They have appointed a committee of in
vestigation that commands respect the
world over for the high character of the
men composing it. The forthcoming trial
for such 1t really amounts to-will probably
engage the widest attention, and the YER
dict will be awaited with eager interest by
even those who never saw a yacht in their
lives and who do not know a spinnaker
from a taffrail. 1t is almost an interna-
tional question that has been thus brought
to an issue. Nobody believes here that
Dunraven has shadow of a case He
showed the slight Importance which he
attached to his alleged belief that a fraud
had been practiced upon him by racing
with the VaIkyrie after this alleged belief
was formed. He ought to have fought this
issue to a finish then and there. By post
poning the question and raising it afresh
at this late date he puts himself on trial
on the charge of spiteful and inexcusable
SANDER as well as the American yachts
men on the charge of fraud. The verdict
will establish either that he is a contempti-
BILE BLACKBOARD or that the accused are
crooks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

Inc uulhS unO Losses OF N Str1ke.
Just why the Union Traction Company of
Philadelphia required week to see the
justice of the claim made by it's employees
that their grievances should be given a
respectful hearing is one of the unsolved
mysteries Of business" The strike comes
to an end with the men winners of their
main contention, the right to belong to an
association, and the privilege of being
treated with human consideration by the
corporation. The company gained nothing,
1t lost thousands of dollars through the
stoppage of traffic. and it is now embar-
raised by the equitable obligation to retain
in its employment numerous green hands
unfamiliar with the city and in many cases
with the business. The strikers have lost
a weeks wages, and some Of them have
lost their places. OF course, the men are
proportionately greater sufferers, and their
victory has been a dear one, but wherein
lies the advantage to the company? 1t
has paid heavily for it's privilege of refus-
ing the original request of the men for an
arbitration of differences, and it has abso-
lutely nothing to show for the past week
except a lot of damaged rolling stock. The
strike, which teaches that public sentiment
Is a powerful factor in the solution of all
such difficulties. Unques tionably the road
entered the contest under the disadvantage
OF being unpopular The transfer dispute
was an active factor in making enemies of
thousands of patrons, who welcomed the
prospect Of row between the company
and the men, because they had grievance
themselves. Thus they gave their support
and the encouragement of their sympa thy
to the strikers. who We're emboldened to
stand firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
rice from $3.50 to $500 day. 1t is said,

price from $3.50 to $500 a day. 1t is said,
too, that the plan of the hotel managers
now Is to furnish the sleeping rooms Of
their establishments with from six to ten
cots each and to charge from $ to Sc a day
apiece for single cot, thus giving daily
revenue for each room of from $50 to $50.
Doubtless other commodities will be
charged for at the same exorbitant rates
and the present prospects are that the con-
vention will be one prolonged act of high
way robbery. 1t may be that this Is an ex-
aggeration. and. as the information Is
printed in New York paper. it is barely
possible that 1t is intended to boom the
for the democratic convention
by advancing the suggestion that New
York would be far above such sordid doings
and such greedy actions. Nevertheless the
experience of the past is that the people
who go to national conventions are usually
treated as legitimate prey by the vendors
in necessary commodities in the great cities
that are chosen by the political managers.
The remedy for such extortion would
seem to be the definite selection for all time
by both parties of a single city-Hke Wash
bonifaces, in return for the
privilege of continued patronage, would
contract to maintain a just and even sched-
ule Of prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Cheaper Telephone Rates.

A grist of bills pertaining to the local
telephone rates has already been ground
out in Congress, five in the House and one
In the Senate, and there seems to be de-
termination on the part of certain legis-
lators to take up this matter seriously and
to reach some sort of a conclusion at this
session. The telephone users believe that
the present rates are too high, and there is
q strong sentiment in favor of legislation
which will result in a reduction Of the
cost to the subscriber. The chief obstacle
to remedy in this matter is the fact that
a telephone service is necessarily monop-
oily, and that competition is burden
rather than a benefit to the telephone
users. the value of whose outlay depends
upon the completeness Of the patronage
accorded to the company to which they
individually subscribe. The commodity
offered by the company is not a single
instrument, but a wide circuit of instru-
ments. and each additional subscription
adds not only to the income Of the COM
pany. but to the advantage of the sub
scriber whose service is thus widened.
Hence, the business must remain
monopoly unless the citizens are to be
compelled to subscribe to all the Compel
ing companies. in which case the burden
would be heavier than ever; or unless the
competitors established an exchange,
which is not probable: or unless the COM
pany able and willing to give the best and
cheapest service can soon after Its estab-
lishment secure the subscriptions OF all or
nearly all the telephone users. AS these
three contingencies are remote the remedy
must be sought in different direction.
Does 1t not lie In an act which definitely
and finally fixes maximum rate of rental
lower than that which now prevails, ard
so compels a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS company
to comply with the modern conditions Of
supply and demand? The local company
answers that such legislation would lie
unjust to Its stockholders, who now receive
only four per cent in dividends upon the
capital. The corporation presents figures
to show that 1t has gone to enormous ex-
pepse In supplying the field with instru~
ments; that 1t paid very high figure for
its property, and that 1t has been obliged
to place a great fund in the laying of I'M
foreground conduits to comply with the
local law And all of these OUTLAWS are
now Jumped, classed as capital, and the
return from the service, which amounts
In the aggregate to an exceedingly large
figure. is called an income upon the basis Of
this sum- The question to be determined is
whether the people of the District, who re-
gard the telephone as a necessity. should
now be compelled to furnish satisfactory
returns upon a stock based on the mis-
takes or misfortunes of the early managers
of CT investors in the company, when it
has been demonstrated in many cities that
the telephone service can be given at
cheaper rate than is here charged, and yet
afford a handsome profit under judcioGs
management to the investors?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

What do you expect to bring forward in
this Congress said one new member to
another.
Absolutely nothing" was the reply.
But are you not going to try to write
your name on the immortal scroll of fame +?
Don't you realize that you were sent here
by your constituents to see to it that these
other fellows don't let the ship of state
drift onto a sand bar?
MY dear friend, don't bother myself
with reflections of that kind My wife,
who is discerning and practical woman,
once made remark to me during house
clearing time, which has assisted me on
many occasC u.s."
What was it?'
she said that next to genuine hero
the man to be most admired is one who
knows how not to get IN the way"
Holiday Decoration.
'She likes me WE'LL" said Cholly,
Upon the festive scene;
She says l am so jolly
Because I'm evergreen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

Most seasonable and best bargains
are the I2-button White Suede Kid
MousquetaireGloves at$1 IS instead
of So pair. Warranted-tried on at
our risk.
On Doll Table.
finest Dolls brought to washnston Gt such no '1 s
the fate Of these twenty three best Dolls
Prices were..... sl2.9s s1o.es $3.50 $3.50
Prices now. ss.ss $3.50 $500 500
Prices were..... $3.50 $500 $500
Prices now. $500 s225 sl.ss
On Center Table.
On table near center of first floor you'll find Zoe
Pocket Books at Ale and the CSC Books at SIC
for choice.
Near nth St. Door.
po., big table as filled with Calendars Cards and
price marked on those selected.
The Ribbon Table.
Sc, &c and lie yard for the Ribbons on center
aisle table Used in display Some slightly soiled.
Bargains all.
Cups and Saucers.
On table near elevator are Art Cups and Saucers
worth up to 81 at 25e, 2sc and soc for choice.
See These Work Boxes.
:, SOC instead Of 81 each for CHARTERED Oak Work
The Mems Table.
Doc scarfs for 25c, and Csc Scarfs for 15c. On
table at l1th st. entrance.
The Toilet Cases.
Last of then go bargain table. Some are
real alligator, oilers calf-all fitted with superior
toilet articles.
were........ $500 1926 s2.2e s1.as
To be-. $3.50 SECS $50 csc.
Mems Shields.
table filled with 1sc, &c and &c Dress Shields
Rubber. Silk and odorless Fiber Shields in sizes
Nos. 3, 4, and 6.
On Another Table.
Ladies' si75, sl.ss and s. Is Umbrellas some
And Best Umbrellas.
The best English Spittlesfeld silk Umbrellas.
si.as from s., $3.50, S, $3.50 and So.
At G St. Door.
Theren be Sterling silver Nail Files Glove Hooks.
with buckles. smokers' Sets Photo Frames Match
Boxes, Pocket Books, ETC., etc.
On Another Table.
To right Of G street entrance will be a table
filled with broken lots of Ladies' Hose at 49c
for choice. Ea .y visitors tomorrow will secure 81
Silk and Isle Hose.
Handkerchief Table.
Haudkerchiefs used in window display to he
placed on tables and ticketed as follows; &c in
stead Of 12l2c 1Sc instead of 25c and 35c. 80.
S5c instead of SOC.
Neckwear Table.
1Oc for Silk Windsor Scarfs. Three for a quar-
ter. Some slightly crushed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

There was time when 1t looked as
though the city of st. Louis. having Sc
cured the republican national convention
for 1896. would seek the democratic as WELL
but later Indications are that this plan has
been given up and 1t now appears as
though the people Of the Mound City were
agreed among themselves to make enough
out Of the republican gathering to compen-
safe for the loss Of the other. Reports
come from there that the prices for hotel
accommodations have been inflated to al
most incredible figures and the gouging
process which so often marks the great
political assemblages of later days is very
mech in evidence even at this early date,
six months in advance of the convention.
II is estimated that the Mckinley and Reed
arrangements will be taxed no less than
10000 apiece for the accommodation of
their boomers. Parlors for use at the head
quarters Of the various candidates range in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

The fact that an anxiety to avert war
is expressed both in England and Amer
lea is hopeful and pleasing indication of
progress toward universal good feeling
But 1t does not bring the millennium quite
close enough to justify an effort to get
along with a feeble navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

Possibly England would like very much
to have things so arranged IN some way
that Mr.. Bayard could act as the third
commissioner in the Venezuelan contro-
yersy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

1t is very possible that the President was
without any great hope of escaping small
hail storm of lingo" epithets when he de-
cided to take a firm stand on the Monroe
doctrine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

What with looking after the country's
fame and the country's cash book, this
Congress is likely to develop more activity
than was at first expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Larger.

Amid his numerous Christmas cares
No wonder Sanity grieves.
Instead of hose, the girl who knows
Hung up her flowing sleeves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

1t is not often that the meteorological
conditions have seemed to bring Santa
Claus and the Queen of the May on quite
such intimate terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Soiled Blankets.
Third Floor.

25 per cent discount on Fur Gar
ments - one-quarter off marked
prices.
Three Racks Full.
Fur Coats ana Capes are here from Sl2 to SEQ;
Velvet Capes from so to S65; Electric Seal
Capes s25 to Si5; Seal Plush Capes. Sl2 to $50.
One-quarter OF the price marked on the garment
you select.
The Corset Table.
Fifty-six pairs fine Corsets reach this bargain
table. Slightly soiled Corsets, to go as follows
81 25 for $3.50 TO $3.50 'P ID" and other Corsets.
Only Toe for 81 to 81 Corsets all styles
Silk Skirts Cheap.
Last Of the Black and Fancy Silk Skirts at
81. 9S instead Of s. and Sc each. Only S1.9S for
the 81 Changeable silk Skirts.
The Knit Skirts.
Those Of the 81 and 81 Is Knit Skirts with signs
OF the holiday rush are to go on bargain table at
soc for choice.
The Paris Aprons.
81 Aprons for 49c-but some have not been
handled like such dainty beauties should be.
Children's Table.
$3.50 for White Ederdown and Lamb's~o
Coats, &c 5-year sizes. Were sos to %.
Slightly sciled, but can be cleaned for twenty-five
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

1t looks as if a number Of persons of en-
terprise were in active training to claim
the credit for having averted 1.-The war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

Only seventy men reported for duty on
the city post office building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Second Floor.

Short lengths Evening Silks that
have sold up to $I.5o are reduced to
SOC, 75c and CSC yard.
Soiled Blankets.
Those showing signs of handling ARE pairs
California Wool Blankets reduced to $3.50 from
$3.50 pair. 5 pairs reduced TO $3.50 from SIS
pair. 1 pairs reduced to IS. % from 81 pair.
Nderdown Comforts, silk covered, reduced to SO
from S12.
Table Linen.
Short lengths to be thrown a bargain table
at is per cent discount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Today, Friday and Saturday
A Remnant Clearing Sale.

oing and hurrying of the Christmas trong
has passed through damage by dust and beakge
able of things scratched mused mrched
or Clipped handling and displaying They
they'll FETCH and the prices have put the
four gathering will sell them quickly
tween the New Year remnant
buyers.
I'm Connection With Our Remnant Sale
We Offer the Following Special Bargains:
Bargain No. I-Wor1er's Winter Coats.
left from last little longer years
cut elegant rough large sleeves through
with silk Sizes 81, "a and SO only.
S6.z5 EacE-Fornler Prices, $4,000 and S2Aoo
BARGAIN No Gag YARDS BLACK TAFFETA PLISSE
original and beautiful imported silk fabric for Waists Sleeves
Trimmings, ETC.
75c. the Yard-Former Price, Sl.5o.
BARGAIN No $50 YARDS FANCY TAFFETAS BRO
CADES Lengths from yards-or Waists, Trimmings Sleeves
roc. the Yard-Former Prices, zsc to SH.6s.
Woodward & Lotf1rop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
The Adden dunn.

Miss Bobleigh says she dreamed of me-"
said Willie Washington.
'Indeed?"
Yes. And she also says that's the last
mince pie she's ever going to touch.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
The Social Season is Here,
And With III Comes the Demand for
Evening Clown Stuffs
All=WOO1s.
At 3zIc. per ward:

Aal=WOOls.
AT 37Ac. per yard:
3s-INCH ALBATRoss, LIGHT PINK, LIGHT
BLUE AND CREAM.
AT soc. per yard:
45-INCH HENRIETTA, SILK FINISH: LIGHT
BLUE, PINK, MAIZE. LAVENDER, NILE
AND CREAM. 80
At SOC. per yard:
42-INCH CREPoN: LIGHT PINK, LIGHT
BLUE. NILE AND MAIZE.
AT z5c. per yard:
45-INCH HENRIETTA, CREAM, PINK AND
YELLOW. EXTRA FINE
AT 5000 to S2.75 per yard:
BRoADCIOTHs IN ALL EVENING TINTs.
FOR OPERA AND VISITING WRAPS AND
GOWNS.
DIST floor. 10th st. bldg)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Fourth Floor.

One-of-a-kind pieces of Furniture
are again price lowered.
DReception Chairs. Rockers, Book Cases,
Tables, etc, at quick selling prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Didn't Seem Right.


She had consulted one of his personal
friends who knew mis- tastes, and under
his direction had purchased him a box of
cigars.
Now, dear" she said, you must smoke
one of them"
He reluctantly did SO, and then, with a
beatific smile, laid 1t aside.
Il can't smoke that now he said.
isn't it good?" she asked in dismay
ITS splendid" he answered, with sincere
enthusiasm. I'D get all out of touch with
the holidays if 1 smoked it. 1t doesn't
taste a bit like Christmas"
After.
Torn tissue papers that nestle or soar
There from the holiday heap;
Gay colored strings that entangle the
more;
Fairy-land heroes that f1aunt DER the floor
Nodding to shadows which Turk at the
door
Johnny-boy's most asleep.
lettering tapers of blue and red,
Struggle their posts to keep,
Mid the waxen currents they bravely shed,
And the Noahs ark and the purple sled
Make pillow fine for the flaxen head
OF Johnny-boy, fast asleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
On AnOther Table
Handkerchief Table

To right Of G street entrance will be q table
filled with broken lots of Ladies' Hose at ACC
for choice. Ia ly visitors tomorrow will secure 81
Silk and Isle Hose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

The end of Jewelry counter to be filled with odd
pieces worth up to Csc only 23c for choice.
There'H be Sterling Silver Nail Files, Glove Hooks,
Paper Cutters. Playing Cards in cases. Carriers
with buckles, Smokers Sets, Photo Frames Match
Boxes Pocket Books etc. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

Haudkerchiefs used in window display to he
placed tables and tcketed follows: &c in
stead OF 1212c. Use instead of 25c and &c.,.
SIC instead of Soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
First Floor.

Most seasonable and best bargains
are the I2-button White Suede Kid
MousquetaireGloves at$I. IS instead
of So pair. Warranted-tried on at
our risk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
At 5000 per yard:

SPANGLED NETS; WHITE AND COL
WHITE AND SILVER, BLACK AND COL,
BLACK AND SILVER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

AT Shopper yard:
72-NCH BRUSSELS NET; WHITE. CREAM,
BLACK. LIGHT BLUE. CARDINAL AND
MAIZE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

AT SH.oo to $500 per yard:
PINCH JElTED NETS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
Neckwear Tab

1Oc for Silk Windsor Scarfs. Three for a quar-
ter. Some slightly crushed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26
AT SH.2S per yard:

PRINTED CHIFFONETTES. FLORAL DE
SIGNS; PINK. BLUE NILE MAIZE AMI
WHITE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-26

The best English Spttlesfeld Silk Umbrellas,
showing signs of the holiday rush, reduced 10
81 .9S from 81, $3.50, IS, s.. 80 and SO.