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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

There Is considerable doubt whether the
law as it stands will permi: the Commits
sioners to incorporate In contracts for
work for the District a clause requiring
that contractors must pay to labor the
maximum wages prevailing in the District
II may need legislation to accomplish this
much desired object. and it appears prob
able that the committee representing or
ganized labor will have the help of District
officials in an effort to secure such legisla-
ton. 1t is held by the workngmen that
such a law would be safeguard against
shoddy work and prevent many abuses
besides securing to the efficient artisans
OF the District work that would other
wise go in part, if not entirely. TO cheap
and inefficient laborers brought into the
District for the profit of contractors So
much may be urged in favor of law
making this requirement that Congress
would probably not long delay favorable
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

The citizens of Washington responded
readily to the call that was made upon
them Saturday for an economical use of
the Potomac water. and, thanks partly to
the general compliance with the call of
the authorities, and partly to the action
of nature. the danger is happily
averted. Once more the city is on a full
supply and in few days both the reser-
voirs will he running at the limit and
thenceforth there will be no grounds for
fear of a similar Six days supply
will then be stored in the two great basins,
enough to tide the community over almost
any happening that might cause a particu-
larly heavy drain upon the supply. For
tunately there was no great conflagra ton
during the period " hen the water was low
else the result might have been different.
The pre- mptness with which the accident
was attended to shows that the force in
charge of the aqueduct is ever alert and
ready to act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

If the fifteen thousand members of the
Brotherhood of Tailors now on strike in
New York and Brooklyn have forsakon
their employment for the purpose of rut-
ting an end to the "sweating'' system thew
deserve the support of every humane man
and woman in the land. Investigators have
reported adversely as to the evil against
which the strikers are so vigorously pro-
testing and there has been in recent Years
a tendency toward organization for the
purpose of removing every reasonable
cause of complaint, but the general public
has after all. only the faintest sort of an
idea as to the awful realities of a system
which is grounded in selishness. and which.
by its existence, forces to untimely death
a large proportion not only of those who
toll under its horrible conditions but also
of those who purchase the garments that
no decent person would knowingly wear.
Before a New York assembly committee an
investigator recently testified that the
workers in the sweat-shops were crowded
together so that they had scarcely elbow
room, while the dirt was almost indescrib
able. Some of the corridors and stairways
had not been cleaned for months. Toilet
conveniences were almost unknown, and in
rome of the limitations thereof which were
seen was there any consideration for sex
The number of hours of labor was practi-
cally without limit for the pjece-work prin-
ciple is the main feature of the system: It
is therefore common for the poor slaves to
be steadily engaged from sunrise un til after
dark. The average of earnings is extremely
small. according to the testimony of a num-
her of the EMPLOYERS. one of whom-a
shirt manufacturer said he paws 331a cents
a dozen for sewing shirt fronts and collars:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Don't you think that this is rather
peculiar law said one member of the
legislature.
Yes" replied the other, with a yawn.
Il don't know but it is. But Well rush 1t
through and get home"
But it'll cause no end of kicking and
confusion"
well, that's none of our business. That
trouble belongs to the fellows who come
along and try to enforce it,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

The death of the three boys who were
killed by train Saturday night on the
Washington branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad was one of the saddest of
the many tragic occurrences that have
taken place recently in this region. 1t is
evident that no blame can attach to any of
the railroad employees; death came to the
youthful trio as the result of thoughtIess-
ness such as might perhaps be expected of
youngsters whose minds We're at that time
fun of other matters than their own safety.
The lesson taught is that of caution. 1t is
always dangerous thing to trespass upon
railroad right of way. but throughout this
country that variety of trespass has de-
veioped into Il custom which annually re-
suits in large number of unnecessary
fatal casualties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Out in Cleveland, Ohio, municipal matters
must be in strange hands. For several
years the city authorities have been using
moral suasion for the purpose of convlnc-
ms the various electrical companies that
all wires should be placed underground
Persuasion failing to work the changes
deemed necessary, the companies We're at
last officially notified that the further
existence of poles and overhead wires IN
the city would not he permitted. To this
notification the telegraph and telephone
and electric light companies-followng the
example of similar corporations elsewhere
paid no heed whatever. Under those cir
ccmstances the proper course for the local
powers to pursue would ne to give the
companies information as to their alleged
Intent to remove the distractions where
upon the companies would, of course, APP
peal 70 the courts for Intervention of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

1t is not so easy to stampede the Ameri-
can public people have seen fit
to assert. 1t will follow any theorst far
enough t. comprehend his ideas and then
if they fail to satisfy the requirements of
common sense it drops them with dull
sickening thud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Hit mus be heap of expense ter keep
sech er lot er chickings,'' said Erastus
Pinkly, as he stopped at the gate to cast
glance at Farmer Corntossers poultry
yard.
"Oh, not such greddeal," replied Farmer
Corntossel
What am de principal items OBJ ex-
pense?'
Powder an shot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
SHOOTING STARS.


When he calls her My angel" and she
calls him Dear
That is, when they do SO where people can
hear,
Twill be better for you if you make your
adieu,
For they're sure to fall out in a minute or
two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Nature" said Urcle Eben, "doan' nebber
bestow all her gifts one indivijjle. De
iightnin' bug ain got no singer, an de
skeeter ain got no lamp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Today-three years, five months and
twelve days since the commencement of
active operations-there were only eighty
men employed pom the new city post-efIice
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
ThGuEhlleSS.

Don't you find it rather lonely here?"
asked Cholly, with nobody to talk top
Yes she replied, with a vacant look
into space, land it's getting worse every
minute"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

If Senator Brice has to watch Congress-
man Johnson, and incidentally keep one
hand on TIE political pulse of Congressman
Sorg, he may come to feel that the glories
of public life do not compensate for its
Worriments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

With Atlanta booming the exposition and
Texas corralling the prize fight, there is
no excuse for any suspicion that the south
is not right in the swim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

1t is evident that Tammany entertains
hopes of getting into New York politics
again by the speak-easy method.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Secretary Carlisle declines to assume the
attitude Of man who has one kind of
views for publication and another for pri-
vate circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

IT'S now the folk who live to kick
One simple song rehearse;
ITS hct as blazes in July
And in August it is worse"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

The sea-serpent is doing his best to re-
lieve certain summer-resort apathy that
has taken hold Of the times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
He Generally Escapes.

These sad injustices of Fate
How often are they found!
The man who rocks the boat Is not
The person who gets drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

The snapshot interviewer is becoming
almost as deadly as the instantaneous
camera fiend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
Down Upon the Suwanee.

from the Atlanta Constitution.
They are running excursions to a Greek
play at Suwanee The fellows who toll in
dialect, however, can't afford these luxu-
rieS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

Jackson Hole has demonstrated that i,
is several shades worse than Jackson City
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

No matter where it manifests itself the
career of sugar is beset with vicissitudes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
IN TABLE DAMASE

IN TABLE DAMASK
BY the yard
We offer
81 inch Bleached-50c a yard.
Gs-inch Bleached-85c and Toe. q
yard.
72-inch Bleached-S1 to 81 a yard.
W-in"h Bleached-$2 and $3.50 a
yarl.
81 to 72-inch Cream-5Oc. to 81 q
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

1 IN HUCK TOWELS
We offer
!. 1sx3G-Pure Linen. with White and
: colored bor'lers-a big value for 12Jac.
: 19x4O-PLre Linen, with White and
colorcd bordars-cr inged and hemmed-
Zoe.
0x4O-Pure Linen-White and COL
: "red borders-fringed and hemmed-
. 25o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
IN NAPKINS

IN NAPKINS
We offer
5-s-si. SIPS, $3.50, 81, $3.50, So
to IS dozen.
3-+$2, $3.50, 50 to SIS a dozen.
1880 to $50 a dozen.
SIS and 3-4-Cream-$1.5 so to $3.50
dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
Trunks.
HannnnOckS.

WOVEN BED HAMMoCKs, IN PRETTY DE-
SIGNS; GOOD AND STRONG; COMPLETE WITH
PILLOW AND SPREADER. WORTH S1.25.
soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
A Special.

A LOT OF PRINT AND LAWN WRAPPERS OF
VERY NEAT AND TASTY DESIGNS. WORTH
79c., soc. and Csc. PICK EN- OVER AT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

, IN DAAIASK TOWELS
. We offer
; 2Ox42-Pure Linen with colored bor-
ders and kuotted fringe ends-a 4Oc.
! value for Csc.
. 22x5O-Pure Linen, with plain white
. and colored borders. hemstitched, with
. knotted fringe and open work. A
; bunch of Soc, 62hac. and 75c values
for 39c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
Uphols

A FEW ODDS AND ENDS, CULLED FROM THE
VARIOUS COUNTERS OF THIS DEPARTMENT.
1000 OPAQUE WINDOW SHADES, 36x72
INCHES; FIXTURES COMPLETE. REGULAR 75c.
VALUE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29

BLACK SATIN SKIRTS, LINED THROUGHOUT,
VERY FULL SWEEP AND FINISHED WITH
UNDER VELVET BINDING. REAL PRICE, $1O5O
Now $6.08.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
IN DOYLIES

IN DOYI.IES
We offer
Plain White or with colored borders
SOC. to IS q dozen.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21

him in doing it. Then followed aft
davits from these two sneaks. The
wall-eyed sneak who had worked for
me, setting type and running the press
Tor three weeks. made an affidavit that
the circulation of the Moose was sixty
seven copies by actual count, free list
and exchanges included
Was it the TRUTH" asked one of his
auditors
We'll. supposing it was" he said,
pulling his feet off the extra chair. and
there was a CLEAN in his eye thai
caused his auditors to straighten I'm
and draw their chairs closer.
THAT amt the point" he went on.
While was oiling my gun the coroner
came in grinning, and knew was too
late.
Your esteemed contemporary" he
says, "has already referred that chick.
en-breasted register to me for an in
quest as to cause"
well, haven't had any trouble with
registers since. and. as said, the Moose
is doing nicely with public printing
But | felt cut up over that affair for q
while. You see our esteemed contem.
porary didn't have as good a case
against that register as did by eigh,
copies"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21
The Law of Sex.

An English author. G. r. Stark
weather. thinks he has discovered Il
great Law of SEX" of which the fol-
lowing is summary: If the husband
is mentally superior to the wife. the
family will consist mostly Of girls, and
vice versa. Dark complexion is super
Tor to light. dark trees and plants are
the most hardy and dark horses the
best. A square forehead and promi-
nent veins indicate superiority: large
prominent eye (Which usually accom-
panics conversational powers) is the re-
verse. But the best indication of SUI
periority is large and prominent nose,
Roman or aquiline. full a third the
length of the face. Philosophers,
lawyers. editors, poets. literary men
and brain workers generally. have ii
large excess Of daughters. Wine mer-
chants. innkeepers. small retail deal
ers. orators. physicians. and musicia rs.
haze Il preponderaBce of boys. Clerg, =
men appear just to struggle through the,
ordeal without mourning the stigma OF
irferiority, being equally intelligent.
sober and moral with their wives. and
producing an equal number of boys and
girls.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21
BARTER AND EXCHANGE

Moses was offered gold and silver in
the wilderness.
The Greeks, Modes and persians
were users of coins.
The government banks of England
yield an income to the government OF
$500, OOO, 600 a year.
The first Roman coin was of conner
and weighed pound.
Both gold and silver will hide their
heads when trouble comes.
Some men go blind looking for prin.
ciple.
Overproduc.ion is natures generosi.
ty. and can that be crime?
In Bible time an ounce Of silver was
worth half an ounce Of gold.
India has $500. 900 900 of silver. which
England says is not money.
The trade dollar of 420 grains vas
simply a medal. legal tender for moth
ing.
Isaiah called those wicked whit
weighed silver with which to make al
Idol.
Joseph was sold by his brothers I,
the Mechanics for 20 shekels Of silver
Tom Reed says "a statesman Is
dead politician"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21

burglar proof as the great New York
Clearing House safe, according to the
builder. They are double. and it would
take an expert safe breaker at least
twelve hours to gain an entrance. On
the door fronts are lions heads and
grille work. The name Charles I.
Yerkes" is carved above tic portal.
William H. Webb has carefully
planned his tomb. Mr.. Webb made the
greater part of his wealth in shipbuild-
ing. Not long ago Mr.. Webb erected on
beautiful spot on the banks of the
Hudson an academy for the training Of
the youth of the country in the art Of
ship construction. This academy and
it's endowment cost him $4,000. 900.
There are a series of beautiful bronZes
in Mr.. Webb's tomb. showing the differ
ent stages of the shipbuilders art. and
bronze models of some of the great war
ships launched at the famous Webb
ship yards, on the East River near
Sixth street.
The Webb mausoleunl is 90 by 10 feet,
and has ten separate tombs. The en-
trance is through massive bronze doors.
of which it Is said there are none more
beautiful in any mausoleum. The in
terror is artistically adorned with fine
marbles and stained glass windows Of
great beauty of color lend additional
richness to one of the most refined and
beautiful examples of mortuary archi-
lecture in the world.
What is perhaps the largest and most
imposing mausoleum in this country
was recently completed at Salem Fields
Cemetery Greenwood. l.. l.. for Banker
Jacob Schiff. Mr.. Schiff is known
chiefly for his philanthropy. He gives
many thousands annually to charitable
institutions, and his $4,000 gift of Il
fountain for Rutgers square was re-
Gently accepted by the Park Commits
sioners for the city. Mr.. Schiff's mali
solem. in which will also rest the men,
bers of the Loeb family. to which dir.
Schifr is related by marriage. is in a
purely classic design, executed in gran
lite, and it cost very nelr S1S0.0O0. Ii Is
SO feet by ii feet and 80 feet high. In
addition there is a grand colonnade en-
both sides, leading to the massive
bronze doors. The mausoleum walls
are absolutely proof against body
snatchers, for it would take them sew
eral days. it is claimed, to chisel
through the granite blocks weighing
10000 pounds on the average. The in
terror is decorated in most artistic
! manner. This grand tomb is nc "
empty
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21

When that great philosopher. DR..
Chauncey II. Depew. seeks his las rest
ing place, it will be in handsome
mausoleum erected at Peckskiil. Over
the entrance is DR. Depew name. ana
since its completion, about six months
$50, it has been visited b. numerous
tourists. DR.. DepewS wife now rests i'll
this beautiful tomb. 1t is purely ciasoi-
cal in design. The roof is formed CT
two mammoth pieces of granite, weigh
ing together about 100 900 pounds. The
interior is artisticallv finished in sew
eral varieties of marbles and contains
twelve catacomhs. The bronze double
doors are exceedingly neat in design.
DIR. Depews mausoleum cost hin about
$50 900. The entrance faces the west.
and it is in one of the most beautiful
from Peekskill.
The friends of DR.. Clark w. Dunlop
claim that his tomb. just completed in
Woodlawn, is the handsomest one in
the country. 1t is octagonal in shape
and OF Moorish design. costing about
$1,000 including the lot All the in
terror walls are of costly marbles in sew
eral varieties. There are three large
stained glass windows and the floor is
| executed in mosaics. There are bronze
portrait medallions of DR.. Dunlop and
his wife. There are only two vaults in
the tomb. The tomb is of granite and
there is very elaborate carving about
! the entrance. There is twenty-one feet
Of granite approach, one large platform
stone being II feet by II feet and weigh
ing 10000 pounds. The total height of
the mausoleum is forty feet. 1t is I'M
occupied.
| There Is one silent tenant now in the
recently completed mausoleum planned
by banker Giovanni p. Morosini, the
body of his wife. This superb temple OF
the dead is in the form of the Greek
cross, and is of a modified type of the
Byzantine school of architecture. The
Morosini lot is 1000 square feet and this
beautiful work OF art occupies the CEN
trail space. Mr.. Morosini studied out
every detail with the greatest care in
company with a prominent firm OF
architects. Two lions couchant. resting
on blocks of granite, from which they,
too. are carved. flank the doorway to the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21

right and left. The foundation for the
structure is of solid rock. 1t would be
an almost impossible task to tunnel
through it. Every precaution is taken
against body snatchers, and it is Mr..
Morosini's intention to keep constant
watch In front of his tomb. Jay Gould S
tomb in Woodlawn is now closely
guarded by two former policemen night
and day.
William p. Foster, who has recently
finished a million dollar mansion in
Riverside Drive, can now admire the
grand mausoleum just completed for
him in WoOdlawn. 1t Is an imposing
structure of Moorish design and cost
about 100000. There is series of
granite pillars supporting the roof,
which weighs close to 100000 pounds.
There are four grand stair cases leading
to large sarcophagus in the center.
The name Foster is cut in the stone
over the entrance porches.
D. o. Mills has had a S50.OOO mauso-
leum built at Peeksxill. 1t is classic in
design. The William c. Whitney mauso-
leum is not only one of the most beau
tiful and commanding in Greenwood
but it is said to have the finest location
of any tomb in America. 1t stands on
the crest of Ocean Hill. in mammoth
lot. Mrs. Whitney lies there.
One large firm of architects which
makes speciality of this class of work
is busy all the time designing and SUI
perintending the erection of houses for
millionaires after they shall be dead
The list of those already built might be
extended far beyond the limits of read
ers' patience.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21
AMERICAN TUEOUOlSES.
One Gem which Ages Ago Was Mined
by the A=tees.

by the A=tees.
Although the United States cannot
claim to be considered one of the
great gem-producinS countries of the
world. almost every known variety Of
precious stone has been found within its
limits Few gems, however. are com.
mon enough to be OF decided common
cial Importance and systematic mimi.
is rarely carried on. The only exception
to this is afforded by the turquoise. The
last edition to the Mineral Resources
of the United States" gives the value of
the rough gems of all kinds produced
here during 1898. as amounting to $26i-
O41-of which SLAB, 1856 goes to the credit
of the turquoise mines.
Almost all of the American turquoise
come from Santa Fe County, New Mex
leo, or Mohave county, Arizona.
AS in Persia. the turquoise. both in
New Mexico and Arizona, occurs in
veins permeating volcanic rocks, a vel.
lowish brown trachyte being the com.
monest matrix. The Pueblo Indians
find them an easy way of making
money, as they can be obtained with liz
tie trouble, and, after being subjected
to rough grinding, can be readily sold
to travellers. Formerly, when the In
dian was more unsophisticatod, choice
stones could be obtained from them at
the outlay of few cents, but of late
years the sellers have begun to realize
the value of their goods, and now few
real bargains can be secured.
Tae ancient inhabitants of Mexioo
mined the turquoise extensively. ana
the invading Spaniards found it large
! ly used to incrust human skulls, and
! also to inlay mosaics and to decorate
obsidian ornaments. Traces of the old
mines can be found to this day, and
rubbish heaps are common in the tur-
! Quoise district. In the Arizona mines
| they tell how, on tunnel being run
| through a turquoise deposit, the miners
came across the remains of more
| ancient tunnel. it's top and sides rent
! and caved in as if by an earthquake,
while in small space, three or four
/ feet each way, was the skeleton of the
unfortunate Aztec, who had been i'm
! prisoned there by the falling in of the
roof. In one hand the skeleton still
clutched the handle Of his old mine
hammer, and at his side was leather
bag containing. as the discoveries
found, several choice stones. 1t only
shows that in the old days men would
take as big risks in search of treasure
as they will now.
Another tale of turquoise drifts up
from Yucatan. 1t tells of an idol in an
ancient temple around whose neck.
arms and ankles are hung strings Of
magnificent turquoises, while each Of
its eyes is a SINCE large stone. The
narrator, a Mexican miner, claimed
that these eye stones We're about three
inches in their largest diameter. There
is something in this story irresistibiy
suggestive of Rider Haggard's idols
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-11-21

A certain minister in the city is the
father of very bright youngster who
has the bicycle fever. The minister had
occasion to leave the city few days
ago on a short trip. and the first night
after his departure the little fellow was
saying his prayers as usual and wound
up without making any reference to his
father His mother softly stroked his
curly head and asked: You are not
through, are you?" why. yes" an
swered the yOungster: what else must
pray for?" For your papa's safety"
replied the mother. The youngstez'
sprang from his knees in surprise and
cried: why, mamma. l didn't know
papa had a safety"'-Louisville Com
mercial.