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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
To Complete the Tunnel.

The unanimous report of the board of ex-
pert engineers in favor of the completion of
the aqueduct tunnel On the basis of the
original plans goes to Congress today with
the endorsement Of the Chief of Engineers
and the Secretary of War. The estimate is
that the work can be done for a little less
than s90O,0Go, and General Craighin urges
that it be undertaken at once General
Casey, it appears, does not altogether con-
cur in the proposition to complete the tun-
plan of his o"n, called a flowing con-
duit.' The board, however came to the
conclusion that no other method OF con-
Quoting the water from the western reser-
yoir to that at the eastern end of the partly
finished conduit was economically feasible
With this weight of authority it is likely
that the tunnel project Will be completed
If this should lie the ccse the government
will of course exercise the greatest precau-
ton to guerd against a repetition of the
scandalous slouching Of work by the con-
tractors or whoever may be given direct
charge of the job. In the light of expert
er-ce it sJrely should be comparatively
easy to avoid fraudulent workmanship, and
to ensure a solid, substantial construction.
No other can be tolerated. The District
has already lost enough oney on this tun-
mel. and it should now be given some re-
turn in the way of a better water service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Restore the Navy Yard.

Major Davis in making his estimate of
cost Of the proposed bridge across the
Eastern Branch declares that the govern
nent should not permit the construction Of
such a bridge, since il would be an obstruc-
zion between the navy yard and the chan
mel to the sea. At the present time continues
the major, there is no drawbridge between
any navy yard and the sea in the United
States, and thesinference is that the inno-
walton should not be made now and here
All of which is very good policy indeed
provided the navy yard exists. But the
government. in it's wisdom has changed
the old yard into a gun foundry, which re-
qulres little access to the sea, and then
only by tugs and fiat boats. 1t has never
ceased to be a source of regret to Wash
instonians that the navy yard was dis
mantled, although the Inauguration of a
fine steel working plant In a measure COM
pensated for the loss. The fact has never
become clear to the people here that there
Is not a field at the seat of government
Tor the finest and most complete naval
equipment that it is possible to assemble
and while they are grateful for the gun
shops they feel that the old yard should
have been actively maintained as we'll
Inc day for the use of such an establish
ment for the purposes OF partisan politics
has gone by, and the history of the gun
shops located in neutral territory, polite
ally, has proved that not only can these
equipments be eliminated from the spoils
system but that such a process is produc-
tive of the best results to the government
In the first place the Eastern Branch should
be dredged and improved, and the channel
of the Potomac should be deepened to per-
init the approach to the navy yard docks
of the largest vessel In the navy Then the
yard itself ought to be rehabiIitated with
dry-dock capable of accommodating any
man-of-war now in service or contem-
plated, repair shops fitted with the most
modern machinery, stores, lofts, and in
fact every item of equipment necessary for
: an establishment such as any frst-class
power ought to possess at or very near it's
capital Then with the gun shops in full
operation as well It would be the best of
policy to prevent the obstruction of the
river by bridges But until that result is
accomplished and until the Eastern Branch
Is dredSed out so as to make it possible for
such vessels to enter the stream rs would
be hindered by a draw-bridge, this Gbjec-
ton to the proposed Improvement would
seem to be rather Shadowy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
An increase of AIalarinl Diseases

The annual report of the committee on
public health of the medical society shows
very conclusively that there Is a marked
Increase in the prevalence of malaTial dis
eases in certain sections of the District.
This brings to the front again the old qt;es-
ton OF how best to fight this dreadful in
fluence that once gave Washington a most
unenviable reputation throughout the coun-
try. 1t as thought by some when the
Potomac flats were reclaimed that the prob
lem had been mainly solved. but 1t was
overlooked by the legislators then that
there was rapidly developing on the south
ern and eastern edges of the city condi-
ton tnat was as bad, If not worse, than
that which called for the expenditure of
millions On the other water front. The
greater body of water in the Potomac
served to make the marsh that has been
transformed into the foundation for a
beautiful park far less dangerous than the
mud fats which are today breeding pesti-
leree along the shores of the Eastern
Branch, for the latter stream is so small
and sluggish that 1t is capable only of COW
ering and uncovering the mud that now
produces such appalling quantities of dis
ease germs Reports from the public insti-
tutions located on the river side show con-
clusiyely that the increase in malaria and
the kindred ailments can be traced to this
cause. For instance, 1t is developed that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Fit. Myer and the Washington barracks
have led all military posts in the country
in the percentage of ma1arial diseases dur
ing the year just past. There has been
steady and startling increase of malarial
diseases at the navy yard since 1890. At
st. Elizabeth's maIarial diseases have more
than doubled in the last three years and
the same is true of the Washington Asy-
lum. 1t is worthy of note In this connec-
ton that there has been a material increase
in these diseases since partial improve
ments were undertaken in the Eastern
Branch. All the authorities are agreed that
the conditions were better before this work
vas undertaken than they are now. The
complete effacement of the mud flats, the
reclamation of the lands now subject to
periodical overfiows and the combining Of
the waters of this sluggish stream within
deep and relatively narrow channels are
measures of public necessity that should
not be delayed another season. Indeed the
work on the Eastern Branch should have
been undertaken simultaneously with that
on the Potomac. The city has lost time
and lives in this separation of the two
parts of the plan. The medical society's
committee believe, too, that the already
reclaimed flats on the Potomac side should
pC Spccuily lutO
a grass-sown park, which was the original
Intention when the flats were reclaimed.
The committees report, which was
adopted by the medical society as it's own,
goes very generally into the matter of the
District health and gives evidence of close
research and public-spirited investigation.
1t makes valuable document and an I'M
usually strong contribution to the literature
of the hygienic conditions of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
MIR. Bayard's Speeches.

From the New York Herald.
The correspondence just sent to the
House shows that Mr.. Cleveland has done
practically nothing in the Bayard case, and
that the explanation which Mr.. Bayard
offers does not mitigate his offense.
Mr.. Bayard seems to assume that he
clears himself by explaining that his Edin-
burgh speech was delivered before an in
stitution purely literary and scientific,
wholly Unconneeted with political parties"
and before which addresses had been de-
livered by two of his predecessors without
the propriety thereof being called in ques-
ton. He oyerlooks entirely the vital fact
that the offence for which he has been
properly called to account was not simply
the delivery of a public address, but the
utterance of demagoglcal harangue Witty
ing the country and people whom he rep
resented and discreditable to an American
ambassador speaking before IAN institution
purely literary and scientific
Not less unsatisfactory is Mr.. Bayards
explanation of his offensive Boston speech.
In neither case do his excuses excuse. His
offence Is too fragrant to De overlooked by
the President or by the House If Mr.. C1eve-
land fails to take proper action. 1t Is now
high time that Mr.. Bayard be recalled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Convincing Figures.

The Medical Society of the District last
night adopted strong resolutions looking
to the betterment of local hygienic condi-
lions by an extension of the sewerage sys-
tenn and the provision of a better water
supply. 1t was shown that Of the 54,272
houses in the District in July, 1895, 10,U67
were not supplied with Potomac water for
any purpose, and II, 453 were not supplied
with the river water for domestic purposes;
also that $4,000 houses have no sewer con-
lection, or nearly one-fourth. 1t was point
ed out that these statistics indicate beyond
question the grave possibilities for disease
and epidemcs that exist today and form
a strong argument for public improvements
that are virtually essential
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Her Sentiments.

ooh, do not praise my eyes," quoth she
Nor sing of how they shine,
When you, fair sir, address to me
Your gentle valentine.
But tell me that they shall not shed
Whate'er they have of light
In vigils lorg when we are wed
And you go out at night.
"And rhyme not of my pearly teeth
In soft melodic phrase,
Nor call my lips a posy-wreath
Where bees might yearn to Craze.
Another thought enchains my soul
VIII you the tribute pay
Unto the charms you thus extol
OF three repasts per day."
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SQuQndered.

what do you think of my speech on the
Venezuelan question: the statesman in
quired of his wife.
lit was pretty good, but it seemed kind of
a waste to me-
Nothing is wasted that is said or done
in behalf Of ones country"
mo, suppose not. But some of that talk
would come in mighty handy for the Fourth
of July and it might be a good deal more
appreciated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Europe is making the discovery that the
drift of events as we'll as the drift of senti-
n.ent is in favor of self government by all
people. The difficulty which Spain has been
having with Cuba is emphasized by the
care which England is compelled to exer-
else, lest while operating in one remote
portion of the globe she be attacked in
another. The task of holding countries un-
der control at lorg range is one of con-
stGntly increasing difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Wanted n Change.

The two small boys who wanted to fight
Indians had gotten some distance from
home The romance had dwindled and a
encouragement which neither liked to con-
fess had taken possession.
Look here" said one of them at last
1--WE teen playin' I'm Sierra Sam for two
days, now haven't To-
Yes" was the reply.
''Well, I'm kind O tired O. that game.
think I'll play I'm the prodigal son."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

"Jim,' exclaimed the Foggy Bottom ma
iron, ''yoh done promised me dat yoh WIS
gwine ter let politics alone
well, spos'n 1 did, was the somewhat
sulky reply.
''Whah yer gwine tonight?''
Gam gwine no whah in puhtickler."
"'Deedn I knows whah yoh's gwine. I
knows de signs. Yoh's gwine ter de meetin',
fob sho. When 1 sees er razzer an er flask
an er set er resolutions in er mans overcoat
pockets 1 knows is business ebry time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

The Herdic company would add to its
achievements if it could do something to
suppress the individual who carries ex-
piring cigars and who expectorates promls-
cuously and Lavish ly. 1t is not an agree
able topic for discussion, but the nuisance
has assumed proportions and is fraught
with dangers to health which make it a
matter for serious consideration,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
A Recitation.

Under the spreading chestnut tree
The village smith he stood.
A smile he wore, the which to see
Refreshing was and good.
And as the fruit above him shook
He said in tones of cheer,
'You see whene'er on me you look
The greatest chestnut here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

The English idea seems to be that wher-
ever there is a boundary it is just as well
to get up a dispute over it and trust to
luck and superior numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

The Political proceedings in the District
have developed the fact that there is IL
great deal of genuine oratorical talent
running TO waste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

There is no use in trying to disguise tie
fact that Mr.. Bayard will never make the
hit with American audiences as an after
dinner speaker that Mr.. Depew has scored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

The re is strong feeling to the effect that
talk is not nearly as cheap as it ought to
be when it comes to telephone service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
SHOOTING STARS,
A Chance.

In leap year every youth a new
And jovial ditty sings.
Perhaps he'll now get back few
OF those engagement rings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

The Eastern Shore law has been OBJ
liberated along with lot of other ectional
traditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

u soc for Ladies' Csc Kid Gloves. We keep III
the standard of the Csc Gloves 10y separating thos
any way Inferior and quoting great reduction il
price-39c pair tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

EEI ds of best selling pieces of best Embroil-
cries to go like this: Sc I'd. instead of &c and &c
for tlcse 1 to inches wide. 19c I'd. instead oil
25c. 23c, 35c and 33c for those 3la to inches
Wild
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

U17c pack for the Treasury Playing Cards
The best made. Sold here regularly at Pie, else
where at pc pack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Ey$1.25 for the 81 40 Gloria Silk Umbrellas
Those for ladies with Dresden. enamel. crystal
mosaic, miniature. natural wood and limitation
ebony handles. These for with crook, straight
and knob handles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

4-OEly &c yard for Sc Dress Ginghams-1S9J
designs, but many prettier than the 1896 effects
here at Zoe yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

yS6.4S for combination lot of ladies' Mack
iTfosles worth up to SD. The imported golf
capes. A. inches long. well-known Sl2 garments
And those English Cashmere Mackintoshes. with
single and double capes. plaid and plain Innings
POPULAR garments at IS and $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

uENUion Department for 15e Curling Irons at
Zoe. for 25c Waving Irons at 1Sc, for 39c Silk
Hose Supporters at 23c, for Toe kidcoyered Dress
STAYS at &c dozen, for Zoe Tooth Brushes at &c,
Tor lOc ..IIa,dy'' Scissors Sharpcncrs; at 1c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

% 21c for combination lot of jewelry worth M
10 soc. Rhinestone Buckles, Fins and Earrings
Sterling Silver Lace Pins Sleeve Buttons and Mani
cure articles: best Plated Match Boxes and Smok
cIs' Sets Choice for pie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Gy'Silk Laces in white, black ard colors, II
Inches wide. Suitable for lamp shades, etc. Hal
price-12lsc instead Ct 25c yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

U'Warranted very best silk Ribbons. All
widths, in white AID pLk only.
Were 80. Toe. 15c. PC. 35c. 45c, Coo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

g6c instead of &c qure for Dcmings Tinted
Writing Paper. and &c for the i5c quires of NOR,
and Gros CLAIM Finish rapcr-the latest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

u SOC for the Ladies' Csc Kid Gloves. All &C
end sizes, with correct Dig pearl buttons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

q 15c pair for Combination lot of Ladies' %
Hose. Fast black and fancy, all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

DS1.9S for choice of the Ultra Fashionable
Cloth Box Coats that sell at $500 and of tn,
tLree-quarter-l myth Coats that up SIS
each. No errors 1.9S for SIS Coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

3-Only 75c yd. for the Fashionable Boucle
Suitings-thc 81 and 81 % qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Gy5c for choice of a table full of Purses hereto
fore sold at Toe. 15c and 19c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

| tee for zoe Quality Birds, Wings and Fancy
| Feathers. Black and colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

C-531c for half dozen Cups and Saucers. half
dozen Dinner or Soup Plates. large Meat Dishes
and Covered Vegetable Dishes. This is less than
half usual price for this decorated English china.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

U'79c for the CSC Wrappers. in colors and
mourning effects. Newest. latest and best 81
Wrappers. Sizes 81 to 46.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

| D7.9S for the $40 Satin Brocadc Skirts. --latest
and best in every respect. Hair cloth back, best
percaline hning, velvet binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

few yards remain viii he only 15c ward for
choice. Bonds and Edges, worth up to 81 yard,
for only 15c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

2-Ouly 25c yd for choice of the Combination
lot of Soc Wool and Silk and Wool Suitngs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Let it rain-when reliable I'm
brellas and Mackintoshes can be
bought like this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

0F69c for choice of Combination Lot Corsets
worth 81 to 81 so pair. A chance of saving from
Doc or more, if you wear 'R. Ca Royal Wor
ctster'' Thomson's Glove-fitting Corsets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

LESBOS for $3.50 to s15 Cloth Costumes. The
waists not the latest style, The skirts are
| alone worth 81 to 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

U2c I'd. TO- tie &c to Toe Braid Trimmings.
GFThe last of the Hand made Linen Torcho
Lacas and the Wash Point de Paris Iaces at 12IS
Csc I'd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Only 59c I'd for the 75c Black Tafreta Silks
with DIR, sden figures in blue, yellow, red, old rose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

D7c yard for Toe Quality SiIkaline. Artistic
d. signs and beautiful shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

y15c for 24c Tin Chamber Pals, with cover
iapanncd. in assorted coOrs. 1O-luart size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Ey29c for the 39c Quality Chenille Table Gov,
you IL find on fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

U$5 for the Misses Cloth Gretchens. This
seasons styles Sizes to IA; values, IS to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

$1.25 for the S1.49 Gloria Silk Umbrellas, wi
natural wood handles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

U5c for Childrcn's Sc Books. Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

VS1S66 for the SIS Seal Plush Capes plain
and fur trimmed Brocaded silk linrg.
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To be 80. &c. sc. 13c. lie. 25c. SOC
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? allah, Royal.
G and Eleventh streets ...............AL isner

Sorry to write that Friday is get
ting to be the biggest day of the
week here:-The day of biggest
sales and of least profits. Tomor-
rows prices:
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For Mem.

soc for the S1.5O Natural Wool and Fawn Cash
here Shirts. Sizes 81 to 4S
29c for Big Mems 75c Canton Flannel Drawers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

secs lot to be 81 9S for choice
$i.9S lot to be S1.6S for choice.
$1.4S lot to be $1.25 for choice.
Csc lot to be roc for choice.
U21c for regular stock of Ladcss3 SOC Canton
Flannel Drawers with cambria rufiie. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
For Women,

Thank the rain for the fact that
some of the Holman Underwear
samples will be here tomorrow morn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

D$5 for Misses IS to SIS Cloth Gretchens
Sizes to IA years. This seasons styles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
HIGH HAT LAW ENFORCED.

New Orleans, Sept. 15.-Mr. Henry
Greenwall. the prominent manager of
the Grand opera house, returned to
this city from New York last night TO
resume the management of the Grand.
He has been absent from the city for
some time and returned in very good
health and was greatly benefited by
the trip. He will assume the man
agement of the Grand Immediately
and will see that the season is car
ried out without any break, and that
the high hat law is especially enforc-
ed by the ushers and strictly obeyed
by the audience.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
CRISP is WELL.

Washington. Sept 15.-Hon. Clark
Howell, of Atlanta, denies the accu-
racy of the published reports tending
to how that the health of eX-Speaker
Crispi is such as to alarm his friends.
'Mr. Crispi spoke in Rome, Ga, last
Friday" said Mr.. Howell, and was
in my office the next day, on his way
TO Americas. He was in his usual
health. but was little more fieshy
than when he left congress, owing to
the rest he has enjoyed. For the past
five years Mr.. Crispi las ben unable
TO. stand much excitement and has
been quite fatigued for a few days
after making a big speech. Beyond
that. however. his health is as good as
ever"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
AGAINST MERGENTHALER.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The commits
SiOner of patents has reversed the de
cisiOn of the eXaminers-in-chief in the
case of Scudder VS.. Ottmar Mer
genthaler, as to priority of invention
in the line-casting machines, and a.
warded the case to Scudder. He
finds that Scudder conceived the in,
ventiOn as an organized product of
the intellect as early as May, 1890;
that he proceeded thence, under all
the circumstances of the case, with
reasonable diligence to the construc-
ton of his complicated, costly, but
entirely successful second machine in
October, 1892, and, therefore, priority
Of invention is awarded to Scudder
and the decision of the eXaminers-in-
chief is reversed"
The patent, it is said, by one Of the
parties interested in the case, is for a
minor part of the type-setting ma
chine, and the decision will have no
practical bearing upon the situation
until after the expiration of the basic
patent of the Mergenthaler machine
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
Mishap to Fruit Dealers.

Miguel Undo and Francisco
Flores, merchants OF Canada
Verde, were in this city Saturday
last and purchased two barrels of
apples, several boxes Of grapes and
a large quantity OF other fruit to
be taken home with them for sale
during the Independence festivi-
ties there this week.
They started home with them in
a wagon drawn by mule team,
Sunday. When they reached the
Calavaras creek the rains during
the day had swollen the stream
greatly and when they attempted
to ford it their wagon was over
turned by the current and all their
fruits were washed down the
stream and lost. 1t was only by
good swimming and the greatest
exertion that they saved their
team and wagon.