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Evening star., 1896-12-10
A Partisan beginning.

Senator Aliens assumption of leadership
with regard TO the DingIey bill hardly COM
ports with his expressed desire to see the
countrys distresses relieved. There ap-
pears to be more politics than business
about his attitude.
The responsibility is with the republicans.
They have shown no desire to shirk it.
ON the contrary, at their caucus, held the
day after Congress assembled. the repub-
lican Senators promptly took the Dinsley
bill under advsement. An early report
vas fairly TO be expected. But before any
investigation of the situation could be
made. Mr.. Allen comes forward now with
a motion designed to take the whole mat
ter out of their hands and throw the bill
as a bait of raw beef into the arena OF
partisan contention.
The Nebraska Senator opposes the bill in
its present shape. In fact he was a mam-
ber of the free coinage coalition which
hung the bill up at the last session. He
declares that the bill could be put into such
shape as TO secure his vote Doubtless
But. in that shape. could any republican
afford to vote for it? The republicans have
received tie commission to do the work
1t is for them to decide whether the work
shall be done now or later. Three months
time ought not to disturb Mr. Allen. Par
ticuiarly as he is partly responsible for the
eight months delay already experienced
under the coalition vote which refus I'd the
til passage last spring.
Mr- Allen is evidently not in agreement
with those popuiists who have expressed
Willingness 10 give the republicans full Gp-
Ior-unity 10 show their hands and stake
OUT their own course. There are men of
that party, like Mr. Skinner of North Caro-
lima who concede that the November re-
sult means full republican opportunity as
Vel as full republican responsibility They
state the case very frankly. They are will
ing that the republicans shall devise their
own means of relief, and put their plan into
operation. If it works to the countrys
benefit. well and good. The country's bene-
fit is the common desire. If the plan fails
then the republicans fail, and the way will
be opened for the success of some other
party.
This spirit ought TO control the action
of every man in opposition at this time.
Opposition having for It's purpose only the
putting of the republican party in a hole
hardly measures: } TO the requirements of
the case. For iIIasmuCh as the republican
party has just been voted into power, the
putting of it into a hole would be to put
The country also into e hole-into a deeper
hole even than that il has been occupying
for four years past.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
4 Suggestion Merely,


No doubt. oh. man of state
You've a sense of duty great
As you amble up the avenue, the Capitol to
seek;
OF course. you have scheme
That would make this life dream,
And relieve us of the ancient ills we suffer
iE week.
But, remember. everything
Has its time and ere you bring
Your intellects to bear upon the tariff and
finance,
Give attention to the fact:
1t would seem a gracious act
To be little modest and give Santa Clans
a chance.
You may hold the public ear
All the rest of the long year
With your bubbles in the forum and your
sQUabbles at the polls.
There are others now who yearn
To come forth and take a turn
At relieving the distresses of this ereat
world as 1t rolls
So. with feelings of respect,
1t Is sought to here direct
Your mind to a suspicion that 1t IS likely to
enhance
The esteem in which you stand
Mongst the people Of this land,
Ii you'll be a little modest and give Santa
Claus a chance.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
The Domestic Tyrnnt.

A nation in decay is very much like an
individual III decay. The same humors, the
same excesses. crop out, and call for the
same redresses on the part of those upon
whom they are visited.
1t is often the case that a man in misfoc-
tune, whether because of his own or some
body else's fault. infiicts upon his own
household the passionate resentment he
feels against fate. He becomes hard and
uncompromising in the treatment of his
ia nily. and nuisance where he ought to
be guardian and bencfactor. There is no
earthly excuse for his conduct. The men,
bers of his family may be absolutely inno-
cent of any part or lot in his downfall.
But that makes no difference with him.
He cannot survey himself in his altered
state without holding somebody to account,
and he selects those who are the most
helpless and the most easily within reach
If they protest. and protest with energy.
that serves but to increase his fury The
man who has to be put under bonds pub
i1ciy 10 keep the peace under his own roof
doesn't deserve to have a roof, and rarely
stands to his obligation
How completely Spain stands in this
relation to Cuba. She was once a proud
power-ha ED her head up among the nations
and was respected. Then she began to go
DOWN hill. Historians are not in agree
ment as to the carse. But the fact is past
dispute One after another of her colonies;
rebeiled and freed themselves from her
rule until now only two remain, and both
are in revolt. She has grown hard and un-
compromising with them, and has been
visiting on them the utmost severity of her
bitter and reduced state. Neither Cuba
nor her Philippine colony is in any respect
responsible for her seedy and disheartened
condition. But both have been catching
1t just as though they had brought it all
on. They We're within reach, and they ap-
peared to be helpless, and so SPAIN who
should have been their guardian and bene-
factor, turned prosecutor. and has been
making life burden to them, the members
of her own household.
Cuba has appealed to mankind, but par
ucuiarly TO her next door neighbor and
friend the United States, for protection.
She ought to receive it. She ought to have
received it long ago. Spain now talks about
doing better toward Cuba in future 1t is
all talk. This public exposure of her con-
duct has served but to make her the more
bitter i'll her heart against Cuba, and the
more certain in case her authority is re-
established there to be severer than ever.
Her bonds for future good behavior ought
not to be taken. She would not respect
them.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
A Bitter Complaint.

Two of three young women who are in
terested In art were discussing the other.
Did you ever see anything like the color
of her cheeks?'
And yet some men admire them. One
said to me the other evening that they
looked just like peaches
The idea! What did you answer"
Il said that he was probably right; that
Mamie was noted for being good at still
life studies
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Some of the people in Venezuela refuse
10 recognize the fact that, far from being
sliShted in being left without a representa-
ton on the arbitration commission their
country should congratulate herself that
England did not succeed in constituting the
entire jury.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
A Clash of Traditions.

She was a shrewd girl, and as she put
the engagement ring on she said
And now. Count. suppose you talk to my
father about the dot"
Il haven't given myself any uneasiness
al out that"
Well. it's time you were. / did the pro-
posing and a good deal OF the courting, as
a good many people have noticed. Leap
year isn't over for several weeks yet and
so long as I'm doing the marrying you'll
have TO move around a little and get to-
gether the money to start us housekeep-
ing
Evening star., 1896-12-10
Qc for ST. Feathers.
Tomorrow only

Tomorrow onlyD
All the best Fancy Feathers,
Birds, Wings, Aigrettes at &C for
choice.
DIt's to he the final clearing sale in the MILL
merry Department cents will also buy Best Steel
and Jet Ornaments: 39c for 75c quality Black Os-
trch Pumes and Tips; 6oc for large punches Of Al
grettes inches long.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
Second Floor.
50
Per Cent Discount,

Observation-Disclosures 'Doy-
lies, Center Pieces and Scarfs are
marked at various prices from S8c
to s.. Half price tomorrow-partly
because some are soilcd
U29c instead of 45c an ounce for Best Flo and
Twisted Embroidery Siks-again tomorrow.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

The Board Of Trade last night effectively
backed UP the movement on the part of the
Commissioners and the school trustees TO
secure enlargement of the Districts sys-
TEN of manual training in the public
schools The purpose OF the campaign is
good. the forces enlisted in 1t are strong,
and success ought to result.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
2Qc for ROC Scarfs.
Friday only.l

Friday only.l
All-linen Scarfs, 1884 and I8x72
inches, with centers in various colors.
pSThe above and the following will be found in
the Table Linen Department: t:--lsI54 Open
work and Fancy II. S. Scarfs at SOC instead Of CSC
and those 1Sx72 at 69c instead Of Csc.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

In discussing the condition of the treas
ury IT might have been well for the Presi-
dent to be content with assuring his fellow
citizens that the government IS lucky TO
have good credit.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

MEC FOR Superior Sterling Silver Articles worth
1" from Sl.50 10 $3.50. Choice of Bonnet
brushes, Nall Brushes, Polishers, Shoe Horns.
cream Jars. Lorgnette, yinaigrette, Purse and
watch Chains, Match Boxes whisk Brooms Car
ters. Gun Buttons. Dressing Comls Glove and Hose
Farmers curling Irons. Ink Erasers Fruit Knives
fiacQues. Letter Seals, Paper Knives, Pocket Mir
rcrs. And for baby-Brush and Comb Rattlas
Powder Puns. etc All stamped and warranted
s ri Silyar
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Senator Quay's intense affection for the
Iab0ring man looks very much like a case
OF love at first sight
Evening star., 1896-12-10
III to I2 o'clock.

Chi!dren's 25c. Extra Heavy Corded
Waists, sizes l to II years.
Nmas gift rice tomorrow, HING
one hour only, II to r..
VIII offer Mems 21-in. Fine White
japanese silk Initial White Handker-
chiefs, with 11a-in. hem.
Snn %%is hous sfs nn,p pr'fs # to tomorrow. ia 1OC
12hc. and 1Oc. Embroideries
and Insertings. Xmas gift price
tomorrow, one hour only, II to 7N
II ..................... ZSe
SOC Fine Ostrich Tips,
In a bunch Xmas gift price
tomorrow, one hour only, z AC
IL TO 12. 12..............-.... oOAfSs
39c. Sterling Silver Glove Hook, File
and Letter Seal. Xmas
gift price, tomorrow, one UQDN
hour only. IL to H..
2Jc. Papier Mache Hand painted Wall
Pockets, Tooth Brush Holders
and Brackets. Xmas gift price
tomorrow, one hour only, ii &c
SOC. Glass Atomizers, all
colOrs. Xmas gift price to-
morrow, one hour only, IL QUT
to H.. oOA ASe
29c. Delightful Triple Ex-
tracts. in all odors. Xmas
gift price. tomorrow. one UmC
hour cnly, IL to Il. .... ASSs
Evening star., 1896-12-10

II breaks the monotony to find free
Cuba instead of free silver occupying
the attention OF the Senate
Evening star., 1896-12-10
An Irrftatinx Phra.e.

OF all well-meaning. laundering folk,
The men 'gainst whom to nurse
The fiercest wrath are those who say
Your troubles might be worst"
Evening star., 1896-12-10
S8 for SIo Boas.
FRIDAY only.

FRIDAY onlyl
Best of Ostrich Feather Boas-tle
kind that generally sell for SI2.5o.
Us13s for the 1ss Neck Pieces of IAces and
Ribbons. New effects, copies of the latest from
Paris
Evening star., 1896-12-10
Christmas Observance

Doan yoh let yoh sense go strayin'; :;
Keep de trouble fun yoh do,
Play de banjo Std O. playin'
4-l1-44.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

So n2 for choice OF forty five s. Umbrellas
~O'> with choice handles OF miniatures ivory
pearl and silver deposit horn and natural wood
Evening star., 1896-12-10

50 n2 for the Ladies' $3.50 English Mackin-
~to>O toshes. with detachable Canes single
double and triple. Latest from London
Evening star., 1896-12-10

AAC for those soc Imported Bisque Dolls II
fF inches high. The wonder Of the bolIiuy
season-not more than to each purchaser. unless
regular price is paid
Evening star., 1896-12-10

| 2Nc for those Cut Glass Atoml1ers sold here at
| ssc Gold d-plated top silk-coyered bulb
| Guaranteed worth 81 9s each
Evening star., 1896-12-10
SHOOTING STARS,
Interested.

Have you any means Of getting me a
newspaper said the Cuban general
Il think so. sir
We'll, l wish You would do so. 1t may
seem little morbid, but 1 must confess
that l have some curiosity to read the de-
tails about my funeral
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Su a for the Mems and Ladies' 50 25 I'm
$>F brellas with 28 snd 2s-inch paragon
frames. steel rods, Dresden and natural wood
handles. Initials free.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

u&r for choice OF Ladies' and Mems Plain
Irish Linen and Embroidered Swlss Hand
kerchiefs. Three In box for soc.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
10 to III o'clock.

Ladies' Warm Flannelette Wrappers.
handsomely braid trim med. waist lined.
Made to sell for Sl.25.
Xmas gift price, one hour 7d0C
only, tomorrow, 10 TO H.. Z>
Lot of Handsome Fancy Feather Wings,
Birds. etc. that were 25c., 19c.
and 15c. Xmas gift price to- MC
morrow. Ole hour only. 10 to IL <ttSs
39c. and 25c. Leather Shopping Chate-
laine Bags, Combination Pocket Books,
Purses, etc. Xmas gift price
sonpiro"' to i' one nouF on's, ~ lWCe
Pretty 29c. COque Feather Collarettes.
Nnias gift price tomor
row, one hour only, 10 to ME
II .....--.
ladies' 25c. Quality Plain and Striped
Opera Top Hose. Xmas gift
price tomorrow, one hour HING
only. 10 to IL. 4OSs
ladies 25c. Satin Striped
Aprons. Xmas gift price to-
MORROW, one hour only, 10 U7C
10 IL. II
69c. Fine Satine Stripped Coutil Cor
sets. double side and front steels, en-
broidery edg", in extra long and me
dium waists Xmas gift
price omorrow, one hour Q7N
only, 10 to l1........-.--.. OZ
Children's Plain Hemstitched Initial
Handkerchitfs, 10c. quality.
Xmas gift price. tomorrow, &c
one hour only. 10 to 11....... OSo
Evening star., 1896-12-10
Mems
Friday Bargains.

NN per cent discount on all
Smoking Jackets and
Dressing Gowns. Prices are
S.9S 20 SlS-same garments at
the ciothiers are S. to SIS. De-
duct one-tenth from price mark
ed on those selected here to-
morrow
Evening star., 1896-12-10
: to Il o'clock.

Csc. Children's Point Venice Collars,
with lace ruffle. Xmas gift
price tomorrow, one hour A ~
only, to 4. ......... 1toOSO
Beautiful SOC. Double Head Rests. in
new silk and Persian effects.
sss Ssfs ssus s's' only r''ss to '2".:!s~ 4 27c.
39c. Handsome Velvet Roses, 5 In a
bunch. Xmas gift price
to ss"f'.e"' s..'':....':.e, one A@a. only, I7C.
25c. Children's Solid Gold Rings with
turquoise setting. Xmas gift
Sniss SaIss tomorrow: ;s 9'',,.... one hour 1zc.
Chiidren's Beautiful Little Sterling Sill.
;asi e; sa; FL; ,s 6Qc.
25c. Silver Photo Frames.
sas S@fs Hous s,fs only. prfs to tomorrow" s 14c.
Children's 25c. MerinO Vests and
Pants, sizes 16 to 2S. Xmas
s5f' q .!.i'':,'i,: price: one loo9 only: 3 H0c.
19c. Fine Quality Nurses
Caps. Xmas gift price, to- UHC
morrow, one hour Only,3 to I'VE
Evening star., 1896-12-10

hzc for a combination Of leather articles some
| VI worth 9Sc. Best Ivory Finish Alligator
focketbooks In art shades. Music Rolls ShoppIug
Bags. Collar and Gun Boxes. Writing TabIets-au
| at Al cents
Evening star., 1896-12-10
60c for ST Skirts.

(Fdday only.)
The newest style-fast black, with
borders in fancy colors.
1855 for the Chiidren's s. Coats. In sizes 9
months to years. White and coiors. plain and
fancy.
Evening star., 1896-12-10
0c for E0c Toys.

tomorrow only-D
Various Games and Blocks, also
the following at OILY &C for choice:
Jack In the Box. Wash Sets. Horns =. Gel
lulOid Rattles. Watches. Revolving Chimes.
Kid and Rubber Balls. Horse Reins. =. Nine
Pirs. Whips Jumping Jacks 80. Drawing
States. .Noah's Ark Sail Boats
Evening star., 1896-12-10
IQc for 25c Baskets.

U'riday onlyD
O19c for Large and Small Fancy Work Baskets,
Candy Baskets, Lunch Baskets, Scrap Baskets,
Wall Baskets, Flower Baskets
Evening star., 1896-12-10

SNC for the II Empire Fans In silk, gauze
snd lace. Plain, spaDgled and hand
Evening star., 1896-12-10

! unr, for the 25c Cloth and Gold Bound Book,
S for boys-the Rugby Series. Including inter
esting and instructive books of adventure travel
Evening star., 1896-12-10

6Sc for ladies 81 quality Kid Gloves but
tons. All sizes. in tans and browns
Evening star., 1896-12-10

cor, for the Csc ''oneita'' Combinatio Under
OS~ wear for ladies. Two garments In one
Evening star., 1896-12-10

&Nc for those 81 Photo Albums. with pressed
leather cover. patent spring clasp, etc.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

0Rc for 35c 39c and 4sc boxes containing
O~ Writing Paper and Envelopes The Plusl
Boxes are the iSc knd-hurry for these
Evening star., 1896-12-10

-Sr for half-dozen Ladies' Warranted Pure
/OS Linen HaDdkerchiefs, with hand -embroid-
cred initial. In fancy box.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

s f., 1.ss: .sa cs,ss. Be-; DUAL
| hand drawn work corners
Evening star., 1896-12-10

gu -, for the Mems and Boys s1.50 Bike
| ~a'OO Gloves, with buckskin palms, Astrakhan
1 back flannel lining.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

| zec instead OF 81 for webster's Unabrjdg.l \
IOS Dictionary, 1.2se pages, cloth bound
Evening star., 1896-12-10
First Floor.
25c
For 48c Photo Frames.

The new Embossed Leather Com
blnation Frame and Album, holding
six cabinet size photographs.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Ds2.9s for those 81 so Oak Book Cases
Nnas present man will appre .iate.
First Floor.
25C
For 4Sc Photo Frames.
The new Embossed Leather Com
bination Frame and Album, holding
six cabinet size photographs
uSc for choice OF Ladies' and Mems Plain
NV Irish Linen and Embroidered swiss Hand,
kerohiefs. Three In box for soc.
Su a A for the Mems and Ladies' 50 25 I'm
~u'yF brellas. with 2e snd 2snch paragon
frames. steel RODS Dresden and natural wood
handles. Initials free
S9 NQ for choice OF forty five s. Umbrellas
~O'yO with choice handles OF miniatures ivory
pearl and silver deposit horn and natural wood
~-toSo toshes. with detachable Capes single
double and triple. Latest from London
NEC for Superior Sterling Silver Articles worth
-" from sl-50 10 $3.50. Choice of Bonnet
brushes, Nail Brushes, Polishes, Shoe Horns
oream Jars. Lorgnette, vinaigrette Purse and
"ath Chains, Match Boxes Whisk Brooms. Car
ters. Gun Buttons Dressing Comls Glove and Hose
DdrnerS, Curling Irons Eruf,
FiacQues. Letter Seals, Paper KNIVES Pocket Mir
Icrs And for baby-Brush and Comb, Rattles.
Powder Fufs. etc. All stamped and warranted
sterling silver.
Ahc for those s9c Imported Bisque Dolls II
fF inches high. The wonder of the holiday
season-not more than each purchaser. unless
regular price is paid.
Soc. for those Cut Glass Atoml1ers sold here at
Csc Gold plated top silk covered bulb
Guaranteed worth 81 .9s each
h7c for a combination OF leather articles some
W. worth 9Sc. Best Ivory Finish Alligator
Pocketbooks in art shades. Music Rolls Shopping
Bags Collar and Gun Boxes. Writing Tablets
at Al cents.
&nc for the 81 Empire Fans. In silk rauzs
snd lace. Plain spaDgled and hand
painted.
mSc for ladies 81 quality Kid Gloves 4 but
tons. All Sizes in and browns
DEC for 3oc, 39c and 4sc boxes containing
O~ Writing Paper and Envelopes The PLUSH
Boxes are the 4sc kind hurry for these
7Ec instead OF 81 for Webster's UnabrIdr.I
IO Dictionary, 1.2s6 pages, cloth bound.
umc for the 25c Cloth and Gold Bound Books
SS for boys-the Rugby Series Including inter
esting and instructive books OF adventure. travel
history.
cor for the 9Sc 'Oneita' Combination Under
O$S wear for ladies. Two garments in one.
All sizes.
Su Tor four pairs of s5c Hose I'm suitable box for
w presentation. Ribbed and ordinary. Black
and fancy.
G<, for 10 yards Of All-silk Ribbon In all the
w bright colors used for fancy work.
Su N2 for any of the sweet singing oanaries
Friday crowd"
QNc for the Ladies' 81 Bike Gloves-with dog
OyS skin palms, fleece lining and Astrskhau
Su ,e for the Mems and Boys sI.5o Bike
~a'OS Gloves, with buckskin palms, Astrakhan
back, flannel lining.
-sr for halfdozen Ladies' Warranted Pure
TO- Linen HaDdkerchiefs, with hand -eml,roid-
cred initial. In fancy box.
WAI/~ for ladies' and Childreu's Best Quail
- ~ ity japanese SILK Handkerchiefs, with
hand drawn work corners
&Nc for those 81 Photo Albums. with pressed
leather cover. patent spring clasp, etc.
Nnfoe The regular prices as low and In
many instances lower than elsewhere
We therefore ask proper appreciation OF these
day reductions-and not "a gumble'' because reg
ular prices Will be again asked ON Saturday
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Nnfoe The regular prices are AZ low and in
many instances lower than elsewhere.
we therefore ask proper appreciation OF these
day reductions-and not "a grumble'' because reg
ular prices will be again asked ON Saturday.
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Soc for the Ladies' 81 Bike Gloves dog
, WV skin palms, fleece lining and Astrskhan
Evening star., 1896-12-10

n<, for 10 yards Of An-silk Ribbon I'm all the
w bright colors used for fancy work
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Al to 5 o'clock.
Mems Fine Quality 50c. Black Satin
Tecks and Fourth Hands.
Minus gift price tomorrow, O7C
one hour only, to 5..... So
Beautiful SOC. Sofa Pillows, in beauti-
ful design, finished with fine
silk r1ific. Xmas gift price
tomorrow, one hour only, EGhC
$1.75 Fine Ostrich
Plunes. Xmas gift d.
price tomorrow. one hour 5I oOO
Children's and Misses 9Sc., 75c. and
CSC. Fur Muffs, different Furs, variety
of cOlors. Xmas gift price
tomorrow, one hour, to QGnE
oV
$175 Fine Gloria Silk Umbrellas, close
rollers, steel rod, paragon frame, with
handles of Dresden, crystal and natural
wood in fancy loops and
ties. Xmas gift price d
tomorrow, one hour only, SW III
Ladies' 9Sc Warm Satine Skirts. fan
mel lined, 5-in. ruf1e. Xmas
gift price tomorrow, one M7r
hour only, to 5.......... w HSs
Ladies' Fine 25c. Embroidered Hand.
kerchiefs. Xmas gift price
tomorrow, one hour only U7r
to o.. ISe
Evening star., 1896-12-10

Su Tor four pairs Of s5c Hose In suitable box for
w presentation. Ribbed and ordinary. Black
Evening star., 1896-12-10

| gu n9 for any of the sweet singing Canaries
~A'yO you hear above the noise caused by 'ihe
Evening star., 1896-12-10
SOC. for 6Sc. Aprons.

Tomorrow only)
Xmas Aprons for nurses and
maids, with lace, embroidery ane
ribbon trimmings.
U75c pair instead Of Csc for the Applique Pn
low Shams- looking worth considerably more tha
IS cents
Evening star., 1896-12-10

5000 for an. beautiful ss' Satin Braid
ago.