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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Yesterdays race makes 1t certain that.
barring accident. the new yacht Defender
will compete with Lord Dunraven's Val
kyrie III for a trophy which, since the days
CT the famous old America, has been con-
tinuously in the possession of Americans;
a trophy which represents superiority of
yacht construction and yacht sailing. Year
after year the princes among British
sportsmen have sailed their racing craft
across the Atlantic for the purpose of ad-
roinistering defeat to their Yankee rivals
and have returned laden with disappoint-
ment. Each succeeding British boat has
been more speedy than its predecessor. but
there was just as much improvement on
this side of the water so there was no
change In the general result This year
the defeated Lord Dunraven Is coming over
with boat that is unquestionably the very
best yacht ever turned out Of a British
ship-builder's yard. and to meet that yacht
three wealthy Americans have provided in
tile Defender a racing machine still lack
Ing development, yet even at this time be-
lieved to be superior to the Dunraven boat
on which SO much of English money will
be wagered. Yesterdays contest with last
years winner-George Gould's vigilant-
seems TO have satisfied the experts that In
every respect the Defender is much the
better boat than the Vigilant, although the
Visilant is considerably more speedy than
1t was last September. In all sorts of winds
the Defender was quite up to the expecta-
tons of its owners and builders, and did
especially well in what is already being
termed Valkyrie weather, which, being in
terpreted. means a smooth sea and very
light breeze. Experience acquired yester-
day indicates the possibility of a consider
able increase in the Defenders gait the
changes will at once be made, and, COIN
cidentally, there will be sufficient exercts-
ing of the Defenders crew to bring that
body of seamen up to the standard of ex-
cellence which is common on the Vigilant
Nautical prophets, who, by reason of their
successful forecasting in seasons past, are
entitled to every consideration, seem to be
satisfied that, as the result of increased
smartness of the crew and a few minor
changes, the Defender will break every
yachting record over a thirty-miIe course
and be triumphantly victorious over any
thing that comes from other waters to
contest for the great yachting champion
chip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

The new chief of detectives in New York
announces that he means 10 entirely free
that city of professio nal criminals, whether
they ply their trade there or not. Whether
he will be able to permanently enforce this
policy, even If 1t be successfully inaugu-
rated, remains to be seen. Undoubtedly,
however, ne will undertake to make his
promise good, for while at least. This
action means large accessions to the crimi-
nal classe1 of other rear-by cities, and
Washington will be pretty sure to get a
portion of the exiles. Forewarned is FORE
armed. Our police authorities should be on
the lookout, and prevent a single one of
the criminal overflow from gaining a foot
ing here. 1t is a great deal easier to keep
out dangerous characters than to root them
out after they have found suitable haunts
and make the acquaintance of congenial
confederates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

All sorts of reasons are being given for
the political revolution which has been
wrought in Great Britain during the past
week. Some of the important changes have
been accounted for by local causes. but the
minor differences of opinion existing in
each of the constituencies could not pos
sibly have accomplished the tremendous
upset which has for awhile stunned liberal
ism and made the conservatives nosily
triumphant. 1t is to be presumed that the
defeated candidates know the nature of
the power which struck successfully so
many heavy blows, and they, according to
one of the most observant London CORE
spondents, assert that their overthrow was
brought about by beer. The liberal party
has for many years leaned decidedly to the
side of temperance in the matter of intoxi-
eating liquors and the tendency in that
direction has lately been much more pro-
nounced than ever before. OF this fact the
conservatives naturally took advantage and
as conservative administrations have al
ways been friendly to the liquor interests
4 sharply defined issue was forcbly pre-
scented. The testimony of the liberals is
that the lower classes rallied vigorously
to the support of the liquor-sellers, some
thing which the lower classes, as they are
called, have never dore before. Then
thousands of middle class liberals de-
serted their party because they We're stock
holders in the recently organized brewery
companies and could not, therefore, AFFORD
to support a party which, if it had the
power, would be likely to legislate adverse
ly to the financial interests of all who are
concerned in the production and dispose
of Intoxicating liquids. This theory of lib
eral defeat seems to be reasonable, but il
does not entirely account for the manner
In which liberal candidates were knocked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

It is announced as interesting informa-
ton that one-ninth part of the gum used
on the back Of United States postage
stampo Is pure alcohol. These New YORK
ers who seem to regard dry Sundays
with so much dread may be suspected or
being the persons most deeply interested in
this fact The desperate individuals who
must become more OF less intoxicated on
Sunday OF be miserable had better, how
ever, geek medical advice before they set
tie down to the cultivation of postage
stamp Jag" for the other eight parts OF
the mucilage consist of one of acetic acid,
two of dextrine and five of water. The
bbulously Inexperienced, disregarding the
acetic acid and the dextrine, will at once
note the undue preponderance Of water
and may, If political organization Is ef-
fected in tehalf Of the movement, improve
the quality of the new tipple by insisting
that the stamps would be much more ad-
hesive were the quantities of alcohol ana
water transposed. Should partisan activity
go successfully thus far, 1t might be that
even the thirsty New Yorker would gaze
unconcerne6ly on the barred sfde-doors OF
saloons his solace being found in the chew
ing of one, two or three or many postage
stamps. The stamps consl med would OF
course be CT the one-cent variety because
there would be no advantage whatever in
purchasing stamps of mere valuable de-
nominations, the mucilage being the same
on all of them. Just what the cost of
stamp-intoxication would be cannot al this
time be estimated, but all the probabilities
are that 1t would be much too expensive
for the average citizen; to say nothing of
the annoyances consequent upon stray
fragments of Benjamin Franklin's ultra
marine visage wandering into sensitive por-
lions of the consumers anatomy. The
topic is one that offers ample opportunity
for discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Massachusetts is trying to find some
method by which tramps may be made to
work. This implies a process of extinction
somewhat similar to that now in progress
with the American Indians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

DR.. Depew is no less at home with the
English journalist than with the American.
He possesses in distinguished degree that
supreme quality of modern craftsmanship
the art of being interviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

In cid times 1t was the candidate for
public honors who strove to make himself
prominent through political debate. Now
a-days it is as often as not the candidate
for notoriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

There was a great squirt Of energy some
time ago toward the removal of the barber
poles. 1t now has an opportunity to give
itself full play with reference to the trolley
poles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Germany's doubts as to American food
seem peculiarly unkind when the gentle
trustfulness with which we accept the i'm
ported FraEkfurter sausage is considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Rider Haggard will be compelled to go
on composing fiction for the publishers in
stead of for the parliamentary reporters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

There were eighty-one men employed
upon the city pos t-ofce building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Superstitious Kentuckians will probably
be impressed by the fate of the police boat
"Joe Blackburn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Batiste Plisses - light and dark
grounds-handsomely patterned. Reg
ular at 1Sc.-Special at 121ac. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

2S-inch Plain and Fancy Striped
PiGue Suitings-light grounds. Regu-
lar at 15c.-Special at 123ac. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

2S-inch Green and Pink Striped
Duck Suitings-only about four dress
lengths In both together. Regular
10c.-Special at 10c. u yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

4o-inch Batiste Lawns-striped pat
terms on Pink, Blue, Black and Green
grounds. Regular at 1Ic.-Special at
1212c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Zephyr Ginghaps-what remain Of
the best. Regular at 16c.-Special at
121ac. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

36-inch Cambric Shirtings-nearly
hundred patterns If not more-but
not much of any one. Special at
12311c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

2S and 30-inch Corded and India
Dimities and Lawns - figured and
striped on light grounds. Regular at
12hc.-Special at 10c. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

General Master Workman Sovereign and
Coxey might collaborate on a national cur
rency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

DIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Dcpnrt-
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
SHOOTING STARS.
The Troll

The Trolley.
Truly, I'm a wonder
If terrorize the town;
If l scare the population
From the big officials down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
Summer COnveniences
And Necessities
For getaways or stay=at-
homes.

TRAVELLING GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Club Reorganization alligatOr-11-in. Each .S5c.
Grain Leather Bags-10-in. Each. 81. %
Sole Leather Suit Cases-20-in Each. So. so
Canvas Telescope Cases-or Carry-alls-
Steamer Trunks-2s-in. Each. ........... s. SO
Trunk Straps-extra heavy. Each. .25c.
Tourists Folding Cups Each. $1,000. .25c.
Excelsior Woven Hammocks, with pillow and
Hammock Spreaders. Each. .................5 sc.
(4th floor ..,,,,..,,..,.,,1Ot 10th ST. bldg)
JEwELRY DEPARTMENT.
Sterling Silver Shirt Waist Sets Each. :. =. Toe.
Sterling Silver Belt Pins. Each. ........... Csc.
siver-plated Belt Buckles, with Silk Belt.
Sterling Silver Hat Pins Each. ............ .35c.
God-plated Hat Pins. Each. ................25 c.
Shell Side Combs. Per pair. pc.
Qst floor .............. 1lth st. bldg.)
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES DEPARTMENT
W. & LIS Cologne, best. Per 4-oz. bottle. .3Sc.
Imported Violet Toilet Water. Per bottle. use.
Pure Distilled Witch Hazel. Per bottle loo.
Imported Farina Cologne. Per bottle. 25c.
Mime. Dupont's Almond Meal Per pckg. .15c.
Imported Strawberry and Lettuce Soap. Per
Imported Strawberry and Lettuce Soap. Per
Jack Rose Soap. Per cake. Observation-Disclosures. &C.
English Bristle Harbrushes wood back Each,
| Csc. to So 90
English Briste Toothtrushes. Each. :. 10 to 25c
English Bristle Nabrushes. Each .25c. to Csc
Bath Brushes, long handle. Each. soc. to 81 so
Bath Brushes, with strap. Each. 80 and l5c
ust hoor lin 81. DidsJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

The MOurnful CONFEDERATION.
All, this dolce far niente, with its leisure
hours a-plenty,
When the mercury is rising in the glass.
All life's torrid griefs forgetting In the
oscillating netting
OF the hammock as it sweeps the waving
grass.
How we generously pity those who simmer
in the city
While we quaff the breezes from the hill
or bay;
Oh, this dolce far niente! But, alas, it
costs you twenty
Every day the gentle landlord lets you
stay!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
An Example.

''There's Eothing new under the sum-" re
marked the blase man.
NO" replied his critical friend; INC
even that remark"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Jaconet Duchesse Lawns - striped
and figured OH Pink, Blue and Vel
low grounds. 81 inches wide. Reg
ular at l2lac.-Special at Toe. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
Slightly Conflrmntory.

do you believe in reincarnation? asked
the mysticist.
"N-no," was the hesitating reply; al
though 1 must say that there are some
things that point to the truth of the theory.
Every time Spain kills a lot of Cubans they
all seem to turn up again"
Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, "de tre-
MENUS se'f-esteem dat er man gifts am in
tiahly due ter de fack dat he am er bad
jedge oh character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

Organdy Beauvais Lawns-Parisian
patterns on Green, Blue, Lavender.
Fink and Yellow grounds. Regular
at l5c.-Special at 12Iac yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
HousEFURNIsHING DEPARTMENT.

Copper bottom Wash Boilers. Each: SIC.
Galvanized Iron Refrigerator Pans. Each. .19c.
I0-qt. Tin Dish Pans. Each. .,.......... Toe.
2i-in. Fancy Japanned Trays Each. lie.
Granite Iron Tea Kettles. large size. Each soc.
2-burner Nickeled Gas Stoves: Each. 800. .69c.
Red-bordered Cocoa Door Mats Each. lie.
Bisses Victor Carpet Sweepers. Each. 81 so.
Electric Hoop Cedar Pals. Each. .......... .12c.
Nickel-plated Towel Racks Each. ...........6 &c.
Imported Lemonade Straws, per bundle. .15c.
Polished Steel Lemon Squeezers. Each. go. .10c.
Hard wood Lemon SIueezcrs Each. loo.
Steel Ice Picks. Each. .10c.
Ice Clippers. Each. lOc
Ice Scrapers, for snow balls. Each. Hoe.
Planshed Lemonade Shakers. Each. zoe
Round Dish Covers Is in set) Per set. .39c
Oval Dish Covers. Each. .15c
Jnpanned Water Coolers, 6-qt. Each. .95c
Nursery Refrgerators, oak grained. Each 50. As
Bedding New Perfection Refrgerators. Each. So 95
The Blizzard Ice Cream Freezes' sat Ea.. 50
We also have the white Mountain" Gem
and Magic Freezers.
18th floor. .............: ....... .11th st. bldg)
BLANKETS CI.EANSED, 75c EACH; $3.50 PER
PAIR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

William" she said. severely, Il am sur
prised that you should so far forget your
self as to bet on a horse-race."
IT haven't been betting on any horse
race" was the reply. You wrong me.
What bet on was the probable intention
of the horse-owners."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
NOTION DEPARTMENT.

NOTION DEPARTMENT.
Shell Hairpins. Per Dozen Observation-Disclosures. .25c
Alcohol Lamps for heating curling irons. Ea zoe.
Clintons Skirt-supporting Pins. Each ....... sc.
LOie Fuller Hair Crimpers. Per set. ...... 15c.
Linen Tape, u to 1 in. wide. Per pc.5 6 and &c.
Hair Waivers Each. .......................25c .
Woven Initials Per gross. ............ Zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

She sroiled-alas, how women love
To spite mans festive humors-
That joke on little bathing suits
When Susie put on boomers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
Ready
Muslin Sheets and
DS1NoyU CaSas

FllAOW SdSGS
At prices perhaps never be-
fore quoted for same brands
of cloth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

$3.50. SOME HAVE BEEN $1,000.
Children's Trimmed Hats.
HALF DOZEN OR so REMAIN.
7gc. HAVE BEEN ST.. so to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
P rais Royal
G AND 11TH STREETS, A. L1sNER.

AND 11TIi STREETS, A. LIsNER.
"YOurS is the busiest
place i'm town."
Told SO yesterday i'm these
exact words. Told so i'm
substance a hundred times
of late. It's because of
complete stocks and relia=
BILE advertising being the
exception to the rule just
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
Consistent Concessions
PE5jRRY's.

Even the Domestic
w a s IN a bles N ave
reached the crisis
when worth prices give
way to bargain prices
Now is the time when
you can really figure a
dollar as being worth
nearly two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23

We close at pm. every evening-and
Saturdays at l o'clock-until September
first.
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-11

conductor, by this time badly frightened,
promised to get him tickets or passes ali
one subsidized. And to the end of that road
the conductor. having replaced the dear,
departed hat, maintained an humbly
apologetic tone that would have wrung
tears of blood from a stone.
And it was only bluff after all, so
we'll carried out that the conductor was
completely taken in, and the rest of us
rubbed our eyes and wondered whether
the lmpecunious Ones attempt to touch US
was not after all dream.
Later on, travelling over that same road.
told the conductor how he had been
worked. And he said he knew it, for short
~ after that trip he had received a letter
and a check, the former confessing the
fraud, the latter paying him the full price
of the passage. And he added That fell
low was a genius. If he had made fuss
at first about his tickets I'd have been
onto him in a minute, but his tickets We're
forgotten. 1t was his nerves, his health, his
heart, his hat that We're of Importance.
And &c think that he had no nerves. nor
health, nor hat-nor heart. o, 1t was wick
ed! But that man has missed his vocation.
He ought to be on the stage
And" said the drummer, throwing away
the stump of his cigar Il thought so, too,
for that was the prettiest game of bluff I
ever saw and speak from a large and va
ried experience "-Chcago Tribune.
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-11
A CASE OF NERVE.
Dodge of an Impecunious One Upon a
Railroad Conductor.

He sat in the hotel smoking ROOM The
air was blue but the men We're happy
his legs, thrust his hands deep into his
pockets. and between the puifs spun TINS
For dead cold Icy nerve ], had always
thought we travelling men took the cake. l
thought our right there was none TO dis-
men. But the prettiest game of bluff /
ever saw was put mp by man who was
neither a drummer nor a reporter: but
merely an oyerworked bank clerk who
had applied for leave of absence ana
gone south to reeHpefate and re rnived had efawn nnf
to exceed it, Foolishly he had neglected TO
buy an excursion ticket, arguing that he
And then. as matter Of Of course, course he ns
dreds of miles from home. ticketless and
frlendless,, and well nigh penniIess., His
him and he must be identified,
"Al this ! learned later on, My ac-
on on one ne of the Southern, roads when he
him home, I had already been touched
every confidence in his prohity, declined
the honor he would do me. He tried sev-
eral other passengers with like result;
promise not 10 interfere with any game
- "Presentiy 'r The the conductor came along.
The Impecunious One, his hat cooked over
one eye, was peacefully sleeping in one
window. The conductor shook him, gently
at first so that he stirred and his hat
dropped further over his eye, but he did
not wake: then more roughly, saying:
Come, sir, your ticket, please
"At that the Impecunious One awoke
with big start His hat flew out of
the window and he flew into a great rage
He swore at the conductor, abused him up
and down, him and his forefathers unto
the third and fourth generation. What did
Didn't he know that rest was invaluable
To an invalid? That such a sudden, rude
awakening might be fatal to weak
heart? Were his nerves of no account?
And now he had lost hrs hat, and would
catch his death of cold. 1t was out
"rhe conductor bowed before the storm
and when il had somewhat abated offered
10 replace the hat at the first stopping
place: And now. sir. let me see Your
THE Impecunious One felt in all his
pockets; went through them all again with
a bewildered air. Finally he broke out:
Why you blankety- blankety idiot, you,
all my tickets not only on this road, but
straight through TO Chicago We're in the
of the window IN In a pretty pickle now.
l haven't enough with me to buy a fresh
set. This piece of idiocy will cost you
your job III report You to the company
anu teaeh you TO be more careful how
you startle nervous man.
THE conductor tried to soothe him; Of
fered TO take him through to the end of
his division. But the Impecunious One
would not be appeased. Much good 1t
would do to be landed in some little. near
miles from nowhere. He wanted to get
through TO Chicago. He must get through.
He had an appointment there that was
NORTH tReussada et 6allayA Glaallx tha
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-11
BEATING THE ANTI-GAMBLING LAW
From the Indianapolis Journal.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
For months a thousand fertile minds
have been busily at work attempting TO
devise ways and means 10 get around the
| Nicholson law Many saloonkeeprs and
patrons of saloons have lain awake nights
| figuring on how 10 dodge this law. A sa-
| loonkeeper in Delphi claims to have dis
covered way OF getting around one of the
rough corners.
1t will be recalled that the law provides.
among other things, that no games of
which means that dice boxes and other sim.
liar devices have to go, The dice box was
supply the deficiency and not violate the
law was one OF the questions that vexed the
OF the Delphi man, and the dispensers of
liquor IN this city have provided themselves
The plan of operating It is as follows;
say Two men enter a saloon for the purpose
of regaling themselves and desire TO decide
with the "hOuse'' which of the three SHAH
set EN- up" Three Jumps of sugar are
produced from behind the bar and lump
each of the others. The fellows lump up
on which a fly first lights decides that he
claim that this is not game OF chance
IN the strict sense of the word, and that the
hy is the guilty party, They allege that
the fly does the rest. Heretofore all sa-
looms have kept up screen doors and wins
dows fol-, the purpose of keeping out flies.
tive fly will be made welcome The more
flies the more rapidly Will business 20.
one saloonkeeper In town has been de-
tected in attempting to ''cold deck" his Gus
toners. He has one loaf of sugar that he
sets Ior himself touched with turpentine.
light on turpentined sugar, and he had a
sure thing. In the winter time, when the
flies have disappeared, the cockroach will
take his place. Heretofore the cockroach
has been the bane OF the average saloon-
keepers life- Henceforth every encour-
agement will be given them TO produce ana
multiply. The saloonkeepers are now fig
uring on educating flies and cockroaches
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-11

,,Demaris," he said, and all his heart
it?" oh, my dear, iii 20 If you send me !;
but III never come back aga againrneyerm orsNs s,o
said yary eoldly, without emotionI''Yes.
go. You've, been good to me- but-it's all
He dropped her hands without word
and went.
She did not look after him, or listen to
his footsteps She went to the cellar with
Nelly TO get the kindling wood, which she
arranged in the stove ready for the match
Then she went into her mothers room.
She looked pale in the fiickering candle
light.
You get TO bed and rest / know you're
all tired out-plowin' ever since sun-up;
l amt a bit sleepy. 1 couldn't sleep I l
She mostened her fingers with camphor
and commenced bathing her mothers
brow.