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Evening star., 1896-10-27
The True SDirit.

The American people, as rule, not only
love. but demard, fair play. 1t is one OF
their most striking characteristics. 1t Is
at the very root Of their institutions. With
out 1t, popular government would be i'm
possible. Consequently, communities which
exhibit the possession of this principle are
the most progressive and the most highly
respected. Those which show a lack Of
it. or only a feeble expression Of it, pay a
very severe penalty.
The town of Covington, KY, has discov-
cred the truth OF this. 1t seemed light
matter there last Thursday night for q
herd of hoodlums, fortified for the infamy
by liberal indulgence in mean whisky,
to grossly insult ore of the foremost men
in the country and resident of the town;
but the community has been aroused to a
different view of the matter since. 1t Is
eager now to record and widely advertise
its condemnation as a community of the
disSraceful proceeding. 1t promptly heard
the very next day not only from it's sister
cities and towns throughout the state, but
from every section of the country at large
how such conduct is viewed, and 1t has
hastened to disavow it.
AT other appointments in the state where
he has since spoken, Mr.. Carlisle has been
most cordiaily received he spoke yeSter-
day in the metropolis of the silver sec
ton, and had a fine audience and a most
respectful hearing. The better element of
the opposition was at pains to see that
nothing should occur to bring reproach
upon the town or the cause there. 1t was
doubtless glad to join with the sound money
men of both parties in preserving order
and guaranteeing free speech.
May We not read in this the temper of
the country respecting the assaults that
have been made in this campaign on the
institutions of the country? 1t seemed
light thing at Chicago to make the Su-
preme Court, the credit of the country and
the merit system of government employ,
targets for partisan abuse. 1t seemed
light thing when the campaign first OPEN
ed for reckless spouters to hCrl the bad
and to impeach both their private and
official conduct. But are there not sure
signs that the country is Iesenting this? Is
there not ground for believing that on No
vember third the most emphatic protest
will be registered against campaigning
waged upon plane so low?
Government by party is, of course,
necessity with Us. and party contests call
for spirit and directness. But they never
in authority. or for the melting of men to
acts of violence or hypocricy, and whoever
INDUCES in such abuse, or in agitation with
ytolerce as its object deserves the most
stinging rebuke that can be administered.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

all the more weight the more closely they
are examined. 1t Is the capital of the
country, and that means much. It Is the
centre Of the political life of the country,
and, as the people are the government. the
great questions Of government may be
studied here as at no other point.
We are speaking of education In its broad
and practical sense. The polishing of a
closet philosopher Is one thing; the equip
ping of young men for the activities of
everyday life Is another thing.
Let US consider the case Of a young man
who aspires to a place at the bar. In addi-
ton to the usual lecture course, he has the
opportunity of listening here to arguments
before tine highest court in the land by
the leading lawyers Of the lard. He may
study both their matter and their manner.
and profit by both. 1t is most important
extra" and free Of charge.
Nor are these advantages of value only
to young men of professional aspirations.
The young man Of business no less than
the young lawyer, the young physician. the
young priest or clergyman, the young jour
nalist, will find himself the better prepared
for his duties and with better under
standing of his country, by an acquaint-
ance at hrst hand with life at the coun-
u
public servants in the conduct of public
affairs.
complete enumeration Of the endow-
ments supplied by the government to the
cause Of education at it's capital cannot be
made, but even an imperfect list shows the
tremendous advantage enjoyed by Wash
irgton in this particular. In libraries. muse
ums, art collections, laboratories and other
scientific workshops, and in such govern
ment institutions as the Smithsonian, Naval
Observatory, Fish Commission, Geological
Park and Botanic Gardens an aggregation
Of facilities is offered which cannot easily
be surpassed. The total value of this public
educational system unnamed save by the
titles known to appropriation acts, is broad
ly estimated at $3OOOO.OOO. and in round
numbers the nation pays $4,000, 900 annually
for its support.
The foI ndations are here for splendid
things In the line of education. Washing
ton is the most beautiful city in the coun-
try, and is the pride of the country. It's
government is good. and its representative
life clean and healthy. Nowhere, indeed,
is the Intellectual atmosphere more bracing
for the ambitious youth, or are the oppor-
tunities within easier reach for his full
development, than in the city of Washing
ton.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
FOrebOdings.

Like the snowf1akes in November, thet jes'
shine bit an die,
Like the f1eecy cloud thet fingers on the
summers azure sky,
fades away,
This presence so delightful jes' afore elec-
ton day.
win miss the fiowin' language an the
fine, familiar air
Thet made me feel thet folks is free an
ekil everywhere;
lonesomeness'll ketch me, an I'll vainly
wish ter see
The man who wus SO anxious ter be shak-
in hans with me.
The old-time frien's is better'n the new
thet ye kin win;
The ones thet knowed We man an boy. an
stuck through thick and thin
1t isn't them ez fatters ye tibet rely means
ye well.
But the feller thet comes at ye weth the
solid truth ter tell.
Still. it's nice ter find perliteness, an
can't suppress a sigh
Ez see the time allotted ter campaignin'
slippin' by;
An I grieve about the future, when the
sunny smiles will fee
From the man who wus so anxious ter be
shakin' hans with me.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Overwhelmed by Fate.

The villain was foiled at last.
1t was worse by far than the dramatist
intended or the audience suspected.
Just at the moment when his power SEEM
ed unassailable; when he was in a position
to taunt the heroine with unkind remarks
about a lover, his face blanched and his
step became unsteady. His discontinue
was complete.
An envious rival had sewed up the pock-
cts of his trousers, that he could not
put his thumbs into them when he swag-
gered.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
An Enforcement.

Farmer Corntossel had made a visit to a
penal institution ard was telling his wife
about 1t. ~..-.'-
Mandy he said. Pm mighty glad O.
one thing, an that Is that our boy Josiar
plays foot ball. I useter think 'twus a
leetle rough. But there amt nothin' like
outdoor exercise fur givin' moral tone"
"Whut put yer mind on t. that?"
1.-THE trip 1 jes' TUX. looked them con-
victs ever, an I could tell by their hair
thet there wusn't single foot ball player
in the hull lot
Evening star., 1896-10-27
His Comment.

81 always did dislike men who have no
ear for music,'' said one girl, "and now
dislike them more than ever. Charley
Nairgo called to see me yesterday evening.
At II o'clock I went to the piano.
"And played Home, Sweet Homer" said
the other girl.
Yes. First I played it as a ballad. He
didn't move Then 1 played 1t as a waltz
and next as a two step and then as jig"
"And what did he dor
'He said. Gracious, Miss Jones, what a
jolly lot of tunes you know! And all of
them so different!
Evening star., 1896-10-27

The theatrical managers who are now
bidding for Mr.. Bryan do not seem to re-
alize that if he desires to enter that field
the silver interests can give him more for
his services as press agent than any dra-
matte organization can afford to pay.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

By not naTing some of the disputed
states which they are sure will go for Nc
kiniey, the republican managers have prob
ably prevented MIR. Bryan from materially
changing his line of march.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

Senator Tillman's effort to bring I'D Ma
son and Dixon's line as a successor in pop-
uiar interest to the Schomburgk line mas
all the symptoms of fiat failure.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

Sir Julian Pauncefote has declined to be
interviewed He is not taking the remotest
chance of getting mixed up with an Ameri-
can presidential campaign.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

Mr.. Bryan would very much like to know
positively whether this is q debut or a
farewell tour.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

Mr.. Jones' action in calling Of the Ken
lucky eggsters came too late to prevent
the episode from influencing the minds of
people who want fair play.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

The statisticians will suspend labor for
few days, and save their strength to tell
just how it happened.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

Il may be fortunate that it is gold. and
not wheat. that constitutes the temptation
to Great Britain in Venezuela.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

1t is melancholy to note Mr.. EIiiTs alb
sence from his usual place in the foremost
row Of campaign rooters.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
In Autumn.

The poets lot would happier be
If he could sometimes turn is
Attention from the thoughts that burn
To firing up the furnace.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

At present Mr.. Watson Is unable to see
how this country can possibly be saved.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
Tho RuJsny p,..,on

The Ruling Passion.
What will Senator Sorghum do If he's
defeated?"
oh replied the rural constituent, hell
git ready ter run agin'.'
"And what course will he pursue If he's
re-eleeted?"
agin' .
Evening star., 1896-10-27

There were but GO men at work on the
city post office today.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

D$1.19 for the $40 Comfortables, covered
with satine, In artistic effects Filled with pure
white cotton.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

D99c instead Of S1.4S for Genuine Msrseille.
Spreads, and Soc instead of Csc for limitations
hemmed, ready for use.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

Choice of material. that serve
equally for entire dress or a skirt.
40-inch Black Brilliantine. 42c. Was Soc yard.
50-nch Imperial Serge. 42c. Was soc yard
45-inch Storm Serge. 42c Was 50c yard.
4O-nch Black Henrietta. 42c. Was SOC yard.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

O47c for those TIC Ederdown Sacques All
colors still here in small Sizes but less variety In
larger sizes.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

O6Sc for the 81 Nv. B." Corsets, made Of
linen coutil and French satine Gray and black.
Sizes 1S to 80. Third floor
Evening star., 1896-10-27

$4.44 for S. Quilts.
Eiderdown Quilts, guaranteed
odorless and warranted not to shed.
See samples in G st. window.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
P Pa,a1s r Royal.

They are always busy at the
Palais Royal" is an expression
coined of the dull times, when to be
busy is an exception to the rule.
And the Pa1ais Royal is always
busy because dull times make
people carefully seek the best shop
ping place.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

069e for the Soc Flannelette Negligee Gowns
Yoke back and front. Turnover collar and cuffs
Evening star., 1896-10-27

O2Sc for Browns Packet Fastener and War
rens FeatherbOne Bustle. Ladies here tomorrow
to demonstrate their superiority.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
WelVetS cut.

For day we shall offer 18-inch
black Croise velvets- heavy
quality-which is worth 6oc. a yard
for
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A Suggestion.

Now that the soc Black Wool
Dress Goods are reduced to 42c yard
and Linings may be had at proper
tionately little prices, we suggest for
you an extra Dress Skirt-for only
$2.I7.
yards material at 42c. 81. .6S
yards Linen Canvas. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "a
yards Skirt Lining. Observation-Disclosures. %
Total cost 81 II
Evening star., 1896-10-27
Suit for $4.46.

Waist Of all-wool cloth, with cor
rect tight sleeves and laundered
linen collar. Skirt of storm serge
with 9 cores, lined throughout.
D$1.4S for the Waist, in black, navy. green
garnet. gray. red. $2.0S for the Skirt, In black
and navy. stylish suit for only SAG.
And here's Suit for $7.46 that is
much less than the actual worth.
D$2.9S for Waist of boucle cloth, in red and
navy plaid mixture. $4.48 for Tailor-made Skirt
Of black Or navy dias,nal cheviot.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

D37c for the 48c Black Cloth Overgaiters. I
sale in Hosiery Department.
Evening star., 1896-10-27
[OCe

54-inch Olive Green and Black
and Cardinal and Black Niggerhcad
Beaver, the SWEETEST Cloaking Cloth
of the season, the very latest thing
for ladies' and misses jackets and
children's gretchens. Worth 1898
yard.
Evening star., 1896-10-27

U27c instead of 35e for these Heavy Ribbed
Vests and Pants. Regular patrons know them to be
the best 3oc garments today in Washington
Evening star., 1896-10-27

~ 44c Tor the CSC Ribbed Merino Union Suit
Two garments in one Once tried always worn
Evening star., 1896-10-27

D6c yard GOc dozen for 7c Velvet Corduroy
Skirt Binding
Evening star., 1896-10-27

D$1.48 for the 1.79 Moreen and Sateen Skirts.
Umbrella style. Corded rufne Velvet binding
Evening star., 1896-10-27
BIC Saved YOu.

049c instead Of Csc for the we'll known
Health Undergarments. Of natural and white
wool. These ribbed vests and pants fit like a
glove. assuring comfort as well as health
Evening star., 1896-10-27
soc. yard.

S6-inch All-wOol Storm Serge-black or
navy. as you wish, which has been selling
at 29c.-nOw down to
Evening star., 1896-10-27
33C. yard.

46-inch Black and Navy REDEEM Serge
"a stun made for our exclusive sale by
one Of the leading make rs. Could be sold
for Csc. us well as
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25c. yard.
zoe. yard.

46-inch Silk-finished Henrietta, which sold
for dollar yard not long aso-is now Of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-13
HE LEFT TOWN QUIETLY.
A HoteI-Beat who Tried to Work the
Masons.


Portland Oregonian: c. H. Hubbard.
alias Alex Frazier, hailing from Nom
tana, and an arrival in Portland Dec.
"a, has escaped the consefuen OF
questionable practices by quietly leav-
ing the city, wednesday night. on the
steamer for San Francisco.
On his advent in Portland. HuSf a d
claimed TO be a mining man and Ma
son IN high standing. he was man or
good address, a smooth and oily talker
and. TO create a good impression, after
registering at a leading hotel he dis
played a number of drafts which ne
proposed to put in some bank for col
lection. He seemed in no hurry to
leave, but. after the first week had
passed, the chief clerk at the hotel
looked at him in a sort of why
don't-you-pay way that evidently
gave him some uneasiness.
Tuesday morning Hubbard called on
Francis Sealy of Sealy. Mason & Co.,
229 Yamhm street, who is also a mem
Der of the Masonic relief board and.
identifying himself ats a member of the
order, stated his name TO be Alex Fra
zier; that he was in financial distress
and wanted temporary assistance. AS
an excuse for being broke he said that.
through some mistake, his mail had
been sent direct to California, where he
was destined and thus left him without
funds, and any favor shown would be
greatly appreciated.
Mr.. Sealy was willing to extend fra
ternal assistance to deserving broth
err. but the relief board is governed by
certain regulations which had to be
observed; so the man was told to call
the next day. after assuring Mr.. Sealy
he had enough money to carry him
through that ZENITH of time. On the de-
parture of Hubbard, Mr.. Sealy at once
wired ITO Billings, Mont, which place he
gave as his home. inquiring as to his
standing and identity, and in a little
while received the reply that Frazier.
the man inquired of, was then In BIZ
lings and there must be something
wrong.
Wednesday, Hubbard kept his ap-
pointment with Mr.. Sealy, expecting to
get some money; but instead he was
shown the telegram from Billings. He
insisted that there was some mistake
and that he could not understand how
such a thing could happen, and he ask
ed Mr.. Sealy again to wire to Billings
in order to have the matter straighten-
ed out Mr.. Sealy did 50, and received
full corroboration of the first dispatch
but there was no Mr.. Frazier" to call
on him yesterday morning, as he had
promised to do. Hubbard had gone
back to the hotel Wednesday night and
was met with the same inquiring look
from THE clerk. He went up to his
room: then, descending by the elevator
shortly afterward, left the hotel, leav.
ing as the only souvenir a two weeks
unpaid bill. He was a passenger on
the outgoing steamer that night foi
San Francisco, where he will attempt
likely, to work the same game. II he
does The will meet with a frigtd recep-
| aion from the Masonic relief board In
that city The board in this city vii
| notify it's fraternal brothers in Sar
| Francisco of the true character of Hub
Nf-az taF- ND
apply for relief, ne will likely find 1T
| in iail,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-13
A Bitter Political Fight.

Cincinnati, Jan. 12.-The Commercial
Gazette's special from Frankfort, KY,
saws: Since the nomination of Sena-
tor Blackburn by the democratic eau
Gus and of Congressman Godfrey Hun
ter by the republican caucus, there is
a bitter political fight for the election
of senator. Blackburn and friends are
ATTENDING the burial of Representative
Wilson. Hunter has had an all-day re-
ception and received hundreds of con-
grarulatory kilograms.
The law provides for balloting on the
second Tuesday after the assembling of
the legislature. Blackburns friends say
There will be mo joint ballot Tuesday.
Jan. 81, If filibustering will prevent It..
The special election for Wilson's sue
cessor win be Jam 20. The Blackburn
men will have the new democratic
members here Tuesday, Jan. 2l. They
insist that no ballot will be taken till
he qualities. Meantime all interest CEN
tiers in the committee considering the
| contests for the seats of Kaufman and
| Tompkins. both democrats. The atti-
tude of the two populists is also still
watched Without the populists and
with Wilson's place filled. there is tie
between the republicans and demo-
/ Gratis.
The committee on elections was Sc
! lected by lot. Whatever may be the
finding of the committee, the fight will
| be on the adoption of the committee's
! report. If the two democrats are I'M
seated. Hunter will have no further
1 trouble. but the indications are that
there will be a long struggle. Black
| burn men decided and have announced
| thar they will flibuster on any at
tempt TO consider the report ON contest
I ed seats previous to Wilson's successor
being seated. There is no doubt about
a free silver democrat being elected In
Wilson's place. from Nelson county.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-13
CAMPOS WIRES.

Insurgents Murder Children, Burn De-
fenseIess Men and Commit Other Deeds.
Havana, Jan. 12.-With the exception
of the engagement between Spanish
troops and band OF 500 insurgents at
Managua, IL miles southwest of Ha-
wanna, there is nothing important TO
chronicle in tine movements of the In
surgents. The attack on Manague re-
manned In doubt at the last accounts.
1t was being held by volunteers, but
regular troops were dispatched from
here to their assistance. 1t Is reported
that the insurgents have burned sew
eran houses and killed "a number of de-
fenseless children.
AT Bames the insurgents have plum
dered and burned the stores. Three
clerks were burned and the mayor was
killed. The stores in the villages oil
Cfdra and Santa Anna have also been
plundered, and in the Cardenas district
the fields of Cimar have been burned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-13
VERY BLACK NIGHTS
The City Has Been EnvelOped il
Dense Darkness.
BUT LIGHT IS ON The WA
And Every Nook and Corner OF the
Townsite VIII Be Illuminated
Tho Changes at the
Power House.

And II came to pass in the nrst
month. on the twelfth day OF the
month in Grover the First's second
reign. in the year 1896, that in the city
which is builded in a valley in Mon
tana. even the Warm Springs canyon
that darkness came upon the land.
And there was thick darkness over
the land of Anaconda, even the dark
ness which might be felt.
Now the people had done no evil, Tor
every man had paid all that he owed
and the rulers of that city had done
righteously, nor was there aught amlss
in any man, for II was beyond the
power of man to avoid, and the dark
ness came.
They saw not one another and went
about the streets with lanterns whlch
verify made a light unto their feet, out
no further.
In the houses Of the children of the
city there was q gathering together OF
the lamps and the candlesticks, ana III
all the houses of the wise there was
light, but in the dwellings of the fool
ish there was neither oil nor tapers.
and they would fain go to the house OF
their neighbors.
The prophet of the mighty, he that
saith let there be light and the light
cometh rent his cloak, for he was SAD
He had prophesied even from his nab
itations where the lightnings ana the
thunders are hid, that there should De
light from the going down OF the sun
to the rising of the sun upon this night
and that the night time should be like
unto monday.
Wherefore he smote upon his breast
and cried out in a loud voice, Woe,
woe is me, for i am undone. Verify. i
shall not partake of food nor sleep, till
j do this thing"
So he went forth in the land and
gathered in the machinists and the
skilled men with tools, and they toiled
under the prophets direction from the
rising of the sun to the going down
and from the going down of the sun &c
it's uprising so that darkness might not
again prevail
Lo, these men of might and skill did
accomplish much by their labor. The
engines were set in order and the word
of the prophet was fulfilled.
At the going down of the sun upon
the following day there was light in
the dwellings and upon the highways
and all of the people rejoiced and were
exceeding glad
They praised the prophet who Il
called Holmes. and said his work wa,
good, for the light. which lighted tn,
city was better than the light of thu
Philistines or any other light upon tn,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-13
HAPPY METHODISTS.
Nearly 40 Additions to the Church-sun-
nd la ms

Nearly 40 Additions to the Church-sun-
day school aud Lesgue.
The turnout and interest manifested
ait the Methodist church yesterday
shows good results of the union revival
services recently brought to a close. A
great deal was expected of these meet
ings and much has been accomplished.
At the morning service In the Nj. Il.
church yesterday the spacious edlnce
was completely filed. The words OF
the pastor were based upon The BOY
hood of Christ" and were listened 10
with undivided attention At the close
of the sermon Rev. Mr. Avis invited all
who desired to become members OF the
church to come forward, and Is re-
sponded This was followed by sea-
son of Handwriting and greetings OF
welcome and goodfellowship were eX-
changed. The Sunday school, whlch
followed, showed the largest attend
ance on record, 211 being present and
it was wish great difficulty that adj
We're divided into classes for the dis-
cussion of the lesson. The teachers
have been thoroughly enthused in be-
half of their work during the revival
meetings, and the same spirit prevails
TO a greater or less degree among the
scholars.
The evening service was repetition
of that in the morning. both in point
of attendance and interest. The sub
teot was Profit and Loss. The lie OF
"a man was likened unto the manner in
which a record of business transactions
are kept in the books, indicating at the
close of the year. or ait the close OF lie
--the profit and loss. Eleven additional
members were added, making total
for the day of 80, the large majority OF
whom are young men. More are yet TO
come, and as a result, a compact and
powerful church body will be built up
The church boasts a Jealous and ever
growing Epworth league, and expects
to have the banner league of the state
I'm a short time. The brightest and
most hopeful young people in the city
are members of 1t. Their dnitiatory So
cial will be given Thursday night OF
this week in THE church at p. m.
when a musical and literary pro-
gramme will be rendered and refresh
ments served