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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Better Than the Coronation.

Field-Marshal Yamagata has doubtless
witnessed many an array of military pull
chritude and gorgeously- valor,
but it is dollars to doughnuts'' that his
Keen Japanese optics never beheld any
scene so brilliant as that which unfolded
Itself when he met Governor Morton's staff
at Buffalo. There was Adjutant General
McAlpin himself, accompanied by more
brigadier generals than a muscular man
could shake stick at in seven minutes, to
say nothing Of colonies to throw at birds.
Cad in ordinary garb, these representa-
tives of the governor and of the grim god
OF war would have been imposing, but in
their full-dress trappings they were really
too brilliant for comparison with any other
known sources of light and reflection. The
many pairs OF skin-tight and milk-white
breeehes were tighter than the highest
tights ever worn by the giddiest queen of
purlesque; the boots were immaculate: the
shoulder-knots, and the sword-hilts, and
the spurs We're like unto concentrated sun
SHINE; the plunes of the chapeaux waved
gracefully as unlocked horsetails in hy-
time After that experience at Buffalo the
fleld-marshal will find the so-called pomp
and show of the cars coronation a shabby
affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
The Inebriate Asylum Proposition.

Some day when the Senate feels as If it
ought to do something for the benefit of a
peculiarly-distressed portion of the human
race, it might permit itself to become in
terested in the House act which proposes to
provide for the care and cure of inebriates
in the District of Columbia. The bill is an
entirely rational measure. and its aim has
every appearance of being wholly unselfish
The amount of money called for is quite
modest. and control of the institution will
he wholly in the hands of the government.
The House of Representatives fully appre-
ciated the philanthropy embodied in the bill
ard sent the measure to the Senate after
having placed upon the document the House
seal of approval Similar institutions are
In existence elsewhere and have accom-
pliShed much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

From the New York World.
The meeting yesterday afternoon in the
interest of the New York Free Circulating
Library directs public attention to one Of
the most pressing needs Of the city-that of
getting the largest possible number Of
good books to places where they are most
badly needed. The free circulating library
ranks with the newspaper as one Of the
greatest educators Of our city populations
Reference libraries and reading rooms do
a most useful work, but at best their direct
service reaches only small class. The
young men and young women in active en-
ployment whose usefulness would be most
increased by good hooks cannot be reached
except through circulating libraries. Such
libraries carry on the work Of the common
schools by supplying what is generally call
ed literature" For this they have been
called 1.-THE peoples colleges" But they
do still more by furnishing active minds
with what is needed for their DEVELOPMENT
along the lines of their specialties. This is
illustrated in the great demand for books
on electricity and the practical sciences.
When a two-cent loan Of two-dollar book
may give future Franklin or Edison or
Roentgen the information he needs to
make his development possible. the COM
munity which denies him his opportunity
Is throwing away its own opportunities Of
greatness. Every great hook has the intel
lect, tho soul, OF great man in 1t. Cir
culating libraries are devices for leaven-
Ing the ordinary mind with the yeast Of
greatness We cannot have too many Of
--ss-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
An Unsatisfactory Bill.

Senate bill 2sO1, which has for its object
the amendment of the charter of the Eek
ington and Soldiers Home and Belt railroad
companies is decidedly unsatisfactory to
that portion Of the public most interested
in the lexington and Soldiers Home road
and is probably no more agreeable to pa
irons of the so-called and miscalled BELT
line who, however, being few and I'M
organized, are not saying much. Exam
ination of the measure shows that extern
sions not needed are provided for, simply
because the Eckington-Belt combination
says that it wants them. although it has
made no proper use or no use whatever of
extensions previously obtained. The bill Is
conspicuously weak in that there are no
penalties provided for incorporation of the
extensions petitioned for. or for failure to
comply with any provision other than that
which calls for an annual report from the
two companies; there is nothing obligatory
50 far as the companies are concerned. The
act of Congress which gave to the Ecking-
ton company an extremely valuable right
of way on North Capitol street has been
entirely diSregarded in all the details in
taresting to the public. The company, of
course. took possession of the streets which
Congress said it might have, and when
the tracks were laid took no more interest
in the law, although there are provisions
in that act which are mandatory in terms
and seemingly Incapable of more than one
construction. 1t is emnently proper that
this lack Of corporate consideration for
the people whose persons and property are
concerned should be conspicuously borne in
mind by those legislators to whom the
combination may apply for assistance in
It's latest reorganization scheme; the DISC
bedience should be remembered when the
bill is being considered by the appropriate
committees and ought to result in radical
amendment. If the company will not obey
the mandatory provisions which accompa-
mad the grant of the North Capitol street
right of way, is it at all probable that 1t
VIII do the fair thing as to the change of
motor loosely referred to in Senate bill
2syI?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
As to That Post-Ofice Roof.

A pertinent inquiry is that made today
by a correspondent who wants to know
whether the supervising architect of the
treasury has any data with which to sup
port his statement, made in Saturdays
Star. that the inflammable roof now being
placed on the city post-office building is
mot SO cold in winter nor 50 warm in
summer as other varieties of roof that
have been suggested. Mr.. Aiken's reply
will be awaited with interest by men who
have every reason to believe themselves to
be experts in architecture and construc-
ton. A peculiar feature of the supervising
architects interview i'll Saturdays Star can
hardly be permitted to pass by unnoticed;
1t was remarkable that the governments
chief of architecture should have insisted
that all responsibility for the pine roof be-
1onged to a predecessor. who is now dead, and
that transfer of responsibility having been
accomplished. that the innocent one who
Is engaged in carrying out the plans should
proceed to insist that it was the best plan
anyhow. There is nothing on the statute
books nor is there anything in the prac-
tice of the supervising architects office
that compels one supervising architect to
accept the plans of any who have preceded
him. On the contrary, it is the history of
government buildings in the United States
that a new administration in the super
visinS architects office invariably meant
a great many changes in design and con-
struction; the new man always feeling per-
fectiy certain that he was very much
better architect and builder than those
Who had gone before him. Radical altera.
tions-which may may not have been
amendmen SHAVE from time to time been
made in the plans and specifications of the
city post-office building and other aItera-
TONS will doubtless be made whenever
Congress or the supervising architect so
directs. The building will never by any
possibility be beautiful; it should at least
be secure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
A New Declaration Of independent.


Public interest in the secession of Balling-
ton Booth and his wife and a considerable
number Of their associates from the Sal
walton Army can hardly be otherwise than
greatly Increased by the statement given
out for publication yesterday by tine COM
mander and his helpmate. It has been
conceded the world over that General
Booth-the central and supreme figure of
the Salvation Army-must be a man of
more than ordinary enterprise and ad-
mirfstrative ability; nov It appears that
he has been arbitrary to a most extraor-
binary degree and as bitterly anti-American
as ives George the Third. With the minor
differences OF opinion exhibited by General
Booth and BY his "son, Darlington, people
generally viii have nothing to do, but
there will be a great deal of genuine feel
ing and very much Of comment as to Gem
eral Booths anti-Americanism THIS preju-
dice on the part Of the commander-in-chief
took note Of the use Of the stars and stripes
upon the badges and In q connection with
the services Of the American army: It Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

stated positively that the commander-in-
chief said that the time had arrived when
the American national colors should no
longer be carried In the army parades.
Narrowly foolish as was that opposition, 1t
is but a small affair when compared with
General Booths great scheme to Anglicize
the work of the army in the United States.
This scheme is made plain in Ballington
Booths latest revelation. as follows:
During his last interview with us in
America the general stated that he wish
ed US TO assist the struggling work In
canada by giving up certain portion of
the United States to be annexed to the
dominion. We expressed our willingness
to further assist our comrades in Canada
with money (having already helped them
financially, but that the annexation Of
American territory to Canada was quite
impracticable and would damage the
work. Our arguments carried no weight,
and the general considered them unreason-
able
When we spoke of the national feeling
finger down the map of North America
In three sections, declaring that ultimate
!y he intended to cut the country in three,
Joining eacn to portion of Canada to
break down any national feeling that ex-
listed. We said such division would ruin
the work in this country, where the un-
broken union Of states means SO much
After the general returned to England a
AcHS tHcAeu correspondence lOliOWSO, IN
which We gave number Of reasons against
this annexation.
They forced US to make the annexation
and at the present time the army work
in Dakota, North Montana and North
Washington is governed from Toronto
and we have been told that the officers
hardly dare to let the citizens Of these
states Know that their money goes to the
Canadian headquarters. 1t was intended
on our removal from command to divide
this country, so we had built into our ma
tional headquarters stone from each
state to typify the Union, one and insep-
arable."
Those who read this statement carefully
will have no trouble at all in understand
ing why Ballington Booth and his wife
left the organization with the success of
which in this country they rad been so
closely identified. 1t was another case of
history repeating ITSELF for there Is no
reason for believing that the spirit which
animated Commander and Mrs Booth diff
fered materially from that which found
expression In the Declaration of Independ-
ence and in the deeds which resulted in the
climax at Yorktown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Strange evolutions occur in language.
There was time when Ito let meant ito
hinder and there are numerous similar
cases which the student of such matters
Will easily recall. Possibly the word
lobby Is to become a reproachful epithet
designating any collection of persons who
without financial backing undertake to in
huence legislation on the mere merits of
the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Vermont may not contribute much to the
national purse in the shape of internal rev.
enue taxes. owing to the articles selected by
Congress as the objects of natural taxation,
but she has contributed brains and char
aoter TO the national councils far more val
liable than cash. in the shape of legislators
Ike Morrill, Edmunds. Proctor and Grout
Strangely enough, she has also contributed
Powers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
Had to Keep Hustlfng.

It's strange" said the thoughtful man,
how some people give up their lives to the
pursuit of. money. There's Catchington.
He's an old man and a millionaire, but I
wouldn't think of hustling after the dollar
as he does"
NO" replied his wife; "but you haven't
any titled son-in-law in your family, as he
has, either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Only one hundred and twenty men were
at work on the city post-office building to-
day. A considerable proportion of the
force was engaged in wasting time on the
construction of that infiammable roof
which has been condemned by the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

With 'Fitz" Lee as our diplomatic repre-
sentative in Cuba, there ought not to be
any ground for complaining that American
interests on the island are neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Mayor Pingree is ambitious to be gov
ernor of Michigan. He has evidently come
to regard the position Of mayor as rather
small potatoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Little needs
i'm every
Household.

Little stitches in time that
save nine," as it were. A broker
hinge, a loose bolt, q keyless loci
little things, it's true, but wha,
lots Of annoyance and trouble they
occasion If not attended to.
We've countless little sngges.
lions In our show cases that will
help you to remember your wants
1t home. Prices with us are low
enough to be most attractive.
Here are a few haphazaEA quo
tations:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Festivities,

The May queen comes. Salute her grace
And honest homage render.
Her gentle sway rests DER the place
Most resolutely tender.
Though Winter did his bitter best
To claim her state and power,
Twas all in vain he sought to wrest
Her banner and her bower.
Her hand-malds come with gentle tread
South winds with rich apparel;
The April fool his jest has sped,
And feathered minstrels CAROL
So linger not nor stand apart
From this occasion royal
But bend the knee and speak the heart
AS fits q subject loyal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Novelties.

45-inch Blue, Brown and Green
Illuminated Cheviots-75e. yard.
45-inch Blue, Brown and Green
Cheviot Checks-s5c. a yard.
4O-ipch Etamine-a mchair mix
ture-$1 yard.
44-inch Wool Novelties-a qua rtet
of handsome stylcs-$1.25 yard.
40-inch M0hair Mozambique-$1.O 90
a yard.
4O-inch Striped Mozambique-lisht
and oomfortatle-$1.5O yard.
4S-inch Striped and Checked Suit
ings$1.50 yard.
4s-inch Novelty Check SnitiIgs-
$1.75 a yard.
44-inch silk and Wool Drcs1ens-
newest variety-$2 yard.
48-inch Galffre Mozambigue-Brow
Blue and Green-$2 yard.
5O-inch Tweeds-for tailor-made
gowns-$2 and $2.35 a yard.
4S-inch Silk and Mohair mozambique
Navy Blue md Olive-$2.5O a yard.
4S-ineh SILK and Mohair Granite
Brown end Green effects-$2.5O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
A Stony Pathway.

But poorly does the poet thrive"
The long-haired songster said;
HE gets the marble heart alive
And statue when he's dead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
for SOCCER ass Linen

Warranted all pure linen, and in
the most beautiful effects, made to
retail at soc yard.
DExclusive Novelties in Two-tonc Effects at
4Sc yard: Broken lrafds, with satin stripes, at
Soc yard; many others. making the most extensive
variety today In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13


HE gets the marble heart alive
And statue when he's dead"
"Hit am er great pity said Uncle Eben,
dat some men thinks dey is too good ter
jine in politics, but nobody ebber thinks he
ain good enough
The SOlace of the Obscure.
The unexpected happens So,'
He cried in glee, "of course,
That nomination ought to go
Unto the darkest horse"
Following the Fashion.
where are you going?' asked the Pc
destrlan.
''Oh. I'm 1es' takin' a century rum re-
piled Wandering Mike.
But you haven't any bicycle"
mo. but de principles de same. jes'
keeps a goin' nowhere in pertickler fur de
sake O. seein' how much ground I kin
cover"
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80

HUT HEIHaHtS SOC Slips.
They couldn't be made better. and
the cambria is best, so is the EN-
broidery on yoke, neck and sleeves.
1.-THE Silk an. French Null Caps advertised for
today at only 10 cents for choice are going like
WHO IRE" An early visit tomorrow, please,
to avoid disappointment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

60 cents for ST quality Taffeta
Silks, in all the shades used for
foundations for grass linen costumes.
VOnly 15c yard for special quality of Per
grass linen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
for SOC Baskets.

Extra strong and full size Willow
Clothes Baskets, for which fifty
cents is not an unfair price.
OThe previously advertised Banquet Lamps at
$l.ss instead Of s. each may all be gone by to-
n-orrow. Worth while TO ask for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
49,
for So L.aces.

This is not an exaggerated state
ment. The best of Genuine Venice
Laces, 7 inches wide, and worth ST
to Sc yard, are here at 39c yard for
choice.
DThe lot advertised for today at 29c yard
Is selling very rapidly. An early call tomorrow
ad, ised. II these are wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
~
for ST. Table Linen.

Other merchants who bought ear
her paid Is cents yard at wholesale.
And that will be the price we will
have to pay later.
GSonly "A cents yard for 72-inch Double Satin
Daniask in new designs-tLe best dollars worth
Of 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
n Popular
Shepherds Checks.

3S-inch Atwood, Blue, Brown,
Black and White Checks-5Oc. q yard.
4O-incht AHwool Black and White
Chez ks-15es a yard.
42-incX AllAvool Large Black and
Blue and White Checks-75c. a yard.
44-inch All,wod Black and White
Checks-S5c. yard.
5O.incA Blue and Black and White
CheeksAsrge siz-and all wool-s1
q yard.
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81
for SOC Garbage Cans.

I4-quart size Galvanized Iron
Cans, with tight fitting covers.
tSSsc for fOrty-quart size, extra heavy iron,
with side handles and cover. The Kind usually
sold at $1.sO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
for $H Gloves.

Every pair warranted-fitted at
our risk. Some of these Gloves were
imported to retail at $I.25, though
we claim them worth only ST.
DThey are ladtsa' Real French Kid Gloves in
sixty-eisht differeat shades, intending the new
yrllows. rIssets, taIs, modes. big buttons. En-
hroidered In white, black and shade to match
glove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

50 cents for Black Gros Grain and
Black Taffeta Silks that are good
value at 75c yard.
DThese silks often used for foundations. but
they are sufficiently good for conspicuoI IS
wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
for $H0 Costumes.

The makers lose a thousand dol
lars and more-which virtually goes
in the pockets of the Palais Royals
patrons.
UThink Of 81 % for Atwood Cloth Suits. with
silk lined jackets, with correct big sleeves and
lined throughout skirt latest ''cut." Costumes
worth from $3.50 to SIG are here for only $49S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
IS
for PC Handkerchief.

Some pure linen, with hand-drawn-
work, others with insertion and ruff
fle-al1 the newest effects.
DIn the lot are q limited number Of Grass
Linen Hsrdkerchefs, with plain and lace borders;
grass linen and two-tone effects. Choice for ID
cerfs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
~
for ST. Wrappers.
10
for $H.25 Blouses.

Mothers with boys and girls 3 to
Ii years OF age will be delighted with
the quality and style of these Faun-
leroy Blouses.
DThcy are made OF sheer Indian Bnon. The
the monster collar front and sleeyes
y alene worth nearly ~ cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
2Qe
for SOC EmbrOideries.

Grass Linen Bands and Edges, II
to 81 inches wide, worth 3oc to soc
a yard, at only 20 cents for choice.
UThe Nainsook, Swiss and Cambria Edges ad-
vertised for today at Zoe yard being grab
bed for this morning by a crowd Of willing buy
ers. We know of no better recommendation.
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25'
for ;3,5c Hose.

Superior Silk Finish Isle Thread
Hose, as good as many sold at 50
cents.
EJThey are ingram dyed ribbed and plain, fast
black, russets, tans and fancy boot patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
for s., III. & M. Binding.

S., H. & NJ. Bias Velveteen Skirt
Binding is advertised all over the
world; for sale in every leading
dry goods store-at nc per piece.
DEsht cents being less than the regular whole
sale price, it will be necessary to limit the quantity
sold each purchaser in order to protect the many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
for Sd Corsets.

34-inch Travelling Trunks, cover
ed with English duck. The best in
every respect
eyThey have steel bottom, best hardwood Stats,
with steel protectors. Safety catches and burglar
proof lock. Handy trays, ETC.. inside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Some worth not more than S.,
others worth SIS. Your choice for
only 1898.
UThis lot is not n very large and there
are but very few capes worth Sis, but the carly
visitor tomorrow will not be the to say: "You
never had them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

1900 punches Flowers, such as
heretofore retailed at csc and SO
cents. Choice for 15c bunch.
OThe combination includes Flowers of every
description also punches Of foliage fruit. etc. All
at Is cents bunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
IS
for CSC Writing Paper.

IS cents pound for Pure Linen
Writing Paper. Cheap at IS cents
rso to 100 sheets for only rs cents Choice
Of all styles. Rough and smooth fnish, ruled and
plain.