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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Give the District One More Day.

Within few days the first session of the
Fifty-fcuTth Congress will come TO an end.
Before adjournment is reached the House
committee the District of Columbia
Should he allotted time enough to dispose of
some of the more urgent notwithstanding
bills now slumbering on the calendar.
Among these measures is the one to which
pointed reference is made elsewhere IT. this
issue of The Star-the bill authorizing the
lexington and Soldiers Home and Belt
Railway Companies to change the motive
power by which their cars are operated.
Horses 90 the car-hauling now: scrubby
locking and tired horses 1t best. The meas
IRE in question requires the substitution of
mechanical motor force for weary and ill
fed horseflesh, and provides that If the
CCmpressed-air motors of which the Eek
ington-Belt management dreams do not
efficiently materialize within reasonable
period. then the combine shall install AMI
operate an underground-electric equipment
similar to that in use on the Metropolitan
road. Never were any propositions more
reasonable than those contained in this
neglected bill, yet. because what should
have been the last District day was misap-
prOpriated, the odds are against considera-
tion being given the measure. The congress
S4onal conditions are now such that the
House could easily afford to give the
national capital at least one legislative day.
Failing that, the House might, as the repre-
sentative of the North Capitol and Ecking-
ton Citizens Association has suggested,
give the District night session. Night
sessions are frequently disappointing by
reason of the small attendance of members,
but it would be possible to settle many
matters of Importance even a a night ses-
siCn. so it is reasonable to conclude that a
night session would be infinitely better
than 10 session at all. There really is no
reason why this request fer mere trifle
of additional time should not meet with
favorable response. The House has dis
posed of all the appropriation bills and of
all the other bills of any consequence that
those who are in control of the House de-
sired to haze come up. From this time
until adjournment of Congress the odds
are favorable to inaction at the southern
end of the Capitol Chairman BebcocK
should therefore have little or no trouble in
Persua{l'ng the Speaker 20 give the District
one more chance to secure legislation which
It Unquestionably needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

If the awards made by the Ford Theater
&C niTn:ssicT are confirmed ty Congress it
Will be difficult for any one to overthrow
the assertion that this is a penurious gov
ernment- In some instances the commits
sion las probably recommended the pay
ment of sums sufficient to fairly compen-
safe those employees who survived injuries
received when the building collapsed, but
in much larger number of instances the
amounts awarded are very much less than
could have been secured had the cases been
adjudicated by the courts. That any
change will be made in the committee re-
port is not reasonably to be expected, be-
cause Congress is really indifferent in this
matter and will not permit itself to become
interested now that the session is so near
its end. The claimants have no recourse
they must accept the verdict OF the COM
mission aid of Congress. and, whether they
like it or not, will have to content them
selves with the amounts which some day
nobody &c res to prophecy just when-may
be paid them. The responsibility of the
United States for the accident has never
seriously been questioned. yet after almost
three years of delay the suffering sur
yfVoTs-none of them over-paid-are re-
quired to accept, as payment in full, sums
which are in most cases inadequate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
COOL Water for the Thirsty Public,

A summer essential in these latitudes is
sufficient supply of pure and cool drink
ing water; not necessarily ice water, yet
cool enough to be palataole The fact that
there is not such a suppy-so far as the
general public is concerned-iS once more
set forth In a commune ton printed in
another portion Of The Star. 1t used to
be, as the correspondent shows that a
sufficient number of pumps provided the
thirsty people with a satisfactory thirst
quencher, but the poisonous character of
well water in thickly settled community
properly moved the Commissioners to de-
Stroy the pumps and close the wells But
when that had been done there should
have been municipal activity to at least
place MIGRANTS near where the pumps had
been. 1t IS really surprising that some of
the organizations which are presumed to
be in existence for the purpose of anchor
ating the everyday conditions that are
irkjome to the majority have not, long ere
this, addressed themselves seriously and
persistently to the task of melting the
authorities to make ample prov sion for
the comfort OF the throat-parched way
farer. Washington has beautiful parks,
and great wealth of notable buildings and
equestrian statues, and other useful and
deficient in drinking fountains; what we
have in that line is practically uncared for
Why may not the District Commissioners
take this matter Up earnestly, and quickly
make start in the right direction?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
" hiSl<ers .and Public Confidence

The Star has always felt satisfied that
sooner o. later-ard in ample season to pre-
vent anything like misunderstanding by the
Chi" go convention of 1s0G-Pre =fdent Cleve-
land would announce himself on the third
term question. Perhaps not as definitely or
as directly as he did when he discussed most
positively the inadvisabiIity of a second
term. but in a clear and convincing man
Ter nevertheless. And now the truth IS out
It comes ny way Of Chicago and New York
and Is said to have its origin in Postma ster
Wash Hesine. Mr. Hesing is quoted as say
Ing that the President had informally and
unoffc:ally notified him, "a year ago, Mr.
HesinS now explains. IN the course of one
OF those friendly conversations which ny
Hesing occasionally permits the President
to indulge in. that he (the PresdenD would
not under any circumstances he again in tho
field as a candidate for Presidential honors
It is unfortunate that the President did not
make known his views as to a third term
through some one of his cabinet officers or a
friend whose democracy cannot be ques-
toned Mr.. Hesng may be a democrat in
all that the term can be made to imply but
50 long as he maintains and encourages his
phenomenal growth of whiskers he will be
locked upon with suspicion by those who
have somehow or other come to regard whs-
kers as Synonymous with populism The
country hesitatns to receive as democratic
caiIy authentic any declaration unless it
comes through one who either shaves him
self occasionally or has his whskers trim
med down 10 civilized dimensions. 1t is also
necessary for present acceptance that the
year-oid declaration shall be now renewed,
for such promises outlaw in much less than
a twelve-month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
COlored
PetticOats

Save laundry bills. The following
items represent recent special pur-
chase. The prices are unusually low:
Striped Petticcats Of japanese SkIrting. box
Plated iufie, bias fold above tape at waist
Inn SOC.
striped Pct'ic0ats of Japanese Skirtins umbrella
style. deep ruffie. put with neat heading tame
At van l. i~t'il 1;Ic.
striped Bingham Pctticoats, umbrella stvlc or
win one or two bias ruflcs on bottom. Tapc at
80 Lam s
ram or striped Linen Pettic1ats. umbrella siylo
d''r rufiie. put on with roat heading. tape AT
"''iH'' i"lth.-..- 81 GA
black Satoon fetticcats umbrella STYLE with q
Nl'E"ut colds in Bounce, tape at waist. Each. 81 90
Black Silk Pctticoats. umbrella STYLE deem INF
he put on with cord and heading velvet binding
uafts al front, draw-string in back Each s. 30
STRIPED Taheta Silk PctticoatS I'm a variety Of
colors umbrella style, deep rufie put on with cord
ana heading, facing of percalinc. velvet binding
darts in 'front.' draw string in back Each 81 "A
Black and White Checked silk P.tticoa;s nm
blella style, deep r-ife. put on with cord and
heading, velvet binding darts n front traw-string
49, ' '--''''"'.. .''.....- lOih 81. bullding.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

United States Is that Of sympathy and
good understanding. 1t Is with some sur
prise, therefore, that the present tone Of
the French press with regard to the Cuban
conflict is noted. The intimation Is that
the United States is behind the revolt in
the island, and that phase Of the Monroe
doctrine Is involved.
Surely, the French editors have not for
gotten the story of the American revolu-
ton and of how France sympathized with
1t and assisted it. The American colonies.
feeling themselves harried and oppressed
by the mother country, resolved to throw
off the yoke and set up for themselves.
They took the field, and lively times began.
France. who had taken no part in inaugu-
rating the revolt, could not observe it I'M
moved. She saw that the cause was right
eous, that the people supporting it were
justified and in earnest, ard she generously
and nobly came to the rescue. Lafayette
and his comrades crossed the ocean and
gave their hands to George Washington,
and fought at his side and under his or
ders for American independence. Those
Frenchmen have always been honored in
American history. Their names are still
household words, and their statues adorn
many public places.
Is it difficult to apply this history? The
Cubans. after suffering for years the op-
pressions Of Spain, resolved to throw off
the yoke. They took the field and pro-
claimed war. The people of the United
States had had no part in inauguratin the
revolt, but once 1t was afoot, with the rea-
sons given, they could not withhold their
sympathies from those in the field for the
redressing of such wrongs. They expressed
themselves through their Congress. They
could do no less, remembering their own
suffering and resistance to tyranny There
Is no man among the Cuban Insurgents of
the stature of Washington, nor has any
American of the stature of Lafayette as
yet, gone to the island to fight for liberty
But the spirit of Washington and Lafay-
cite Is anmating those who are engaged In
the struggle, Cubans and Americans alike
and that Is the thing to be considered
That Is the thing for the French press to
consider
1t may not be amiss to recall the fact
that the bonds issued to secure the debt in
Cured by Spain in suppressing the ten
years war in Cuba are held in France.
The sum is large, and the loss of Cuba to
Spain would seemingly affect this indebted
ness. Can it be true that, for this reason,
france has come to take, as it is perfectly
well known that Spain takes, only a finan-
clal view of the contest? The rotund talk
about Spanish pride in Cuba may be ease
ful to the mother country, but it hardly
consists with the record. The pride that
Spain feels in Cuba is all hoped round in
a Barcelona flour barrel. and is entitled to
no other than a purely commercial yalua-
ton. The Cubans well understand that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Anxious to Reform.

80" said the philosopher. you want the
price of a meal
That's what l want" replied the mendi-
cant.
Are you aware of the fact that people
nowadays devote altogether too much at
tention to what they eat? They think too
much about food"
'.Mebbe they do. I'm willin', fer one, ter
quit thinkin' about it. All wants is ter be
KEEP from bein reminded of 1t SO long be-
fore get any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

1t Is never a matter of surprise, nor,
really, Of regret. when English newspapers
misconceive. and misstate, an American
problem 1t is something even to be de-
sired. 1t adds to the gayety of this nation
The English mind is so constructed as TO
be able to give to such plumbers a twist
most original and diverting
And the French press now and then errs.
But this is one of the few things that are
not done so well in France. The dominant
note heard In the communion between the
French people and the people of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Canned Goods
Specials
Best brands at low

For tomorrow. Best brands at low
est prices.
Martinique's Lime Juice per large bot .... n,
o. n Roo Beer, makes gals. per bot. . Sc,
imported Sarlines, in OIL . calls fur...... Dc
imported Ginger Ale. per doz. bots..........Sl35
columbus Brand Pears or Peaches, per can. Ice
Best Jersey Tomatoes. per OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. \,
Nanticok" Tomatoes or Shriyer's Corn. per can. &c
Eoes Centennial Peas, per can.............. 10
Maryland Packed Corn, per can. ............ De
CiHT"Sc Flakes. nonheat ting food per r.kg.... 15r
Shredded Wheat Biscuit, pkgs. for......... &c
shredded Cereal Coffee, per pkg..............2 ic
Cara'ncl Cereal Coffee. per pkg. alr
Granola breakfast Food per pkg............ r.
Quaker Oats or Hettijohn's Food. per Jikg.... lac
Mothers Crushed Oats, per pkg. ...............G &c
Htrmea, cTrs bed wheat, per pkg.............15 c.
Anderson's Assorted Jams per can..........I or
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, per can. -. I6r
Malhe EriHi 'ndcnscd Mix, > for. 49,. 2lo,
B,st Italian olive on, per at. bot.......... 63c
Diamond Crystal Salt, per bag ................:lc
'''r hcor ..llth St hldsD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering it at
this office, in PERSON or oy letter, or
postal card. Terms: Is cents per
week: % cents for two weeks, or 80
cents Ter month. Subscribers chang
ing their address from one Post
office to another should give the last
address as we'll as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Down Pillows
And Cushions
For the Summer Home,

A magnificent assortment, includ-
ing many novelties in denim, Japan
csc komo, Japanese Embossed
Leather and other materials.
Ruhied Crepe and SllkoIine Pillows for Porch
Seats Each. .........,...,,...., DE
oriental effects. Extra value Eat s. p
Denim Pillows, all coOrs, embroidered and in
SIteu eHtcls Each .---....... .SltO ana ~ 90
Denim Pillows for Porch Seats, embroidered with
appropriate notices. Each. SOC.
Denim Pillows for Hammocks, outside re-
movable for washing, embroidered in novel and ap-
propflate designs. Large selection Each. 81 -
Japlnese kOmo Cushions, rouEd. assorted cOOrS.
Japanese Embossed Leather Air Cushions self
iniating), square and round Each 81 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

Milliners will gather these bits OF
exclusive elegance i'll hurry. Dress
makers will lay in enough to crafty
their most exacting patrons Rib
bon lovers generally will be here in
full force 81
We do1not expect to be very long
distributing them. 1t will be a great
sale.
First Floor =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

The news OF the Presidents distaste for
a third term was very slow in getting be-
fore the public. The Hext time Mr.. Cleve-
land makes an announcement through Mr..
HesinS he should put q special delivery
stamp on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
The BuddinE Cnntrihutnr.

Il have some burning thoughts" said he
The editor was cruel
I'VE Lever yet" he said. have let
Subs cribers pay with fuel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
The Last Resort.

Il WISH said the editor of the comic
Journal. that you would give us some thing
first-rate in the way of a bicycle joke"
I'm afraid the bicycle joke has been
overworked lately" was the answer
'Hm-maybe it has. Well, give us some
lining about the bicycle joke being chest
nut"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Fashionable
Hosiery

For women, infants and children.
Fast black Isle and cotton and every
shade of russell and tan that is made
Also extra sizes for large women. A
few specials follow:
Children's Fast Black Cotton Hose. double heels
ami toes. Sizes To 3l2. pairs for. &c.
Childrens Russet and Tan Hose, plain and ribbed.
sizes 5fe 10 S12 Per pair. ..................25 pc.
Infants y and 2i-length Cotton Socks. white.
black tan and pin striped. regular 25-ccnt quail
WOmens Fancy Drop-stitch Cotton Hose. double
heels and toes. A regular 25c. quality. pairs
LOT SipD fer g.
Tan. RuSset and Black Hose for extra stout
women Per pair ........-...-.....2a 10 I5c.
DIST floor. annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Books
Recently Published
In cloth only.

III NIUIII OILY.
Out Of Town" author unknown. 81 90
Madelon," Maria l.. Pool. ..................SI 90
"A Woman lrterNrnes,' - Rolt. Barr, 81 "a
"A Mans Foes T.. II. Strain. .............S 81 00
For King or Country Jas. Barnes 80. 81 ~
"A GCntlcmans Gentleman Max PembcrIon 81 a.
'lattlcmcnt and Tower" Owen Ehoscomyl. 81 90
The Reds of the Midi Felix Gras -. 81 ~
In Search of Quiet" Walter Firth. 81 ~
Adventures in Criticism Q.'...........Sl -
Dolly Madison Maud NJ. Goolwin.........S1.o D
Don Emil" Castelar, David Hanway...... 81 90
'CmdrTclla,' II. ii. Davis. $50.
AN Art Failure, Jno. Harding. ............. $50.
"MTrgery Moore" AdeliBc Sargent .......... soc.
AN Original Wager A. Narabond. .......S 81 ~
by lhrasna River Shan =. Bullock ...... 81 20
The Empire Of rsars and the Russians" vol.
Leroy Beaulied. .........................S So so
basement. ..............-......1lth st. bldgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

Up to the present time there has not been
much that is encouraging. in the search for
a candidate who looks enough like the Duke
of Wellington to defeat Napoleon Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
SHOOTING STARS.
A Test of Fame,

Say, Name" said Maud, was Julius
Caesar what You would call a really great
MANI"
"Of course. How can you ask such a
question:"
We'll, never heard him called the Ma
poleon of anything
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Down Pillows for Covering

16-inch, 45c. each-1S-inrh. zoe each-20-inch.
I5c. each-22-inch 30c. eaCh-2i-inch. 81 - each
26-inrh, S1J0 eaciI-30- inch. s.. - each.
We have all the fashionable materials for cover.
ing pillows, including Oriental Tapestry. Bandanl
Squares Silk Squares, India Squares, DENNIS etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

1t would be very difficult for Russia to
seize land in Asia, or anywhere else, to
which Great Britain did not lay some sort
OF claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

6i-inch Pure Linen Table Damask-guar r
anteed hich usually sells for Csc,
at soc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Tasteful
Pictures.

TASTEFUL
Pictures.
We have very large and choice
assortment of Etchings, Engravings,
Pearl Paintings, Medallions, Pastels,
etc, pleasing subjects, neat and
pretty frames. Pictures are now in
basement.
MelallioDs. gilt frame. with brass corner orna-
ments. easel back. Cupid ''Varation.' ''Trl-
by" 'Cupids Kiss" .tSt. Madeline and Others
:.
Medallions. IL inch FOrentina gilt frame, easel
back. Country Neighbours Juno Invocation"
'Five-o'clo Tea" etc. Each............Sl %
Pearl Paintings 16xc0, 5-inch white and gilt
frame. Each. ..............S2 80
Medallions. l-inch gilt frame. brass ornaments on
corners. chain attachment. ''Reverie,' spring -
Summer Girl .'St. Cecilia Each. 81 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

We know of nothing in town to equal
them under $50 Cloth, 21a yards. and
frinsed, and one dozen fringed napkins to
match
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Crab Apple Perfumery Free.

On main floor nth ST building, demonstrating the
Apple Water, delicate lasting perfume Catch spray the
fountain your handkerchief pass-t you nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
ssWelutfma"-

The ideal cotton velvet. Perfect weave soft
pile and superior in every way low -rriccd six
velvet. Sixtysix staple and evening shades on sale
in Velvet Department.
kIst noor. adlnlning silksl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Travelling
Requisites.

A complete line Of everything
necessary to a travellers outfit Every
Trunk or Bag we sell, no matter
what the price, can be depended on
for durability.
W. & l.. Special Dress Trunks. canvas cover. steel
clamps, sheetron bottom. hardwood stays. strap
hinges. brass lock, deep sct-up tray with hat box
2Sn. 30-in. 32-ip. 34-in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

2-burner Nickeled Gas Stoves with 6 IT. tubing
l-burner Nickeled Gas Stoves Each ajc
Heavy 2-burner Gas Stoves. Each.........sl 70
Large Tin Ovens for gas stoves. Each 81 81
Large Russia Ovens for gas stoves Each 81 III
Best Tan End Gas Tubing. Per foot.........3 Be
i-purh"r Iron Tank OH Stoves. Each. ....... .:s5c
New Combination Lemon Squcezers Each IL.
Lemonade Straws. Per bundle . H.
Snow Ball Ice Shrcdders. Each. ............50 so
combination Nickeled Lemonade Shakers. Ia Boo
4-qt Blizzard Ice Cream FIeozcrs EachsI -
Oft. Step Ladders. Each. ............ "a.
9th floor. 1r,b :, ,I4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Summer
REQUISITES.

We are now showing complete
line OF Housekeeping Helps, and call
attention TO the following:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

Goldl!e s $,
OPS 7th==7o6 KSt. i.
q
Ribbons 5 to go
at half prices.
The event of the week begins to-
morrow sale of several thousand
yards of the finest ribbons made
at about half price.
These were secured by our buyer
at the great Trade Sale" of ribbons
held in New York city just week
ago today, at which 1900 cases of
the finest quality of ribbons were
sold under the hammer"
We promise you the greatest rib
bon values that you have ever heard
Of or seen. :-
Heavy double-faced Black Satin Ribbons:
No. 81 in. wide, 7c. yard.
No. III in. wide, 1oc. yard.
No. 9-1i in. wide, 12lc. yard.
No. 1o-24 in. wide, I7c. yard.
No. 22-25 in. wide, 23c. yard.
No. 4o-3l in. wide, 27c. yard.
No. 6o-4l in. wide, $50. yard.
Black, white, pink and blue, single faced
Satin Ribbons:
No. 16-24 in. wide, nc. yard.
No. 22-2f in. wide, .13c. yard.
No. 49, in. wide, 19c. yard.
Fine All-silk Mourning Gros Grain Rib
No. o-If in. wide. &c. yard.
No. 12-24 in. wide. SC. yard.
No. Io-2s in. wide, nc. yard.
No. 22-3 i'll. wide, lac. yard.
Black Ribbed Velvet Ribbon with satin
back:
No. s. SC. yard.
No. = 7c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

The man with an exceedingly earnest
expression had spent good deal of time
explaining the drawings which showed how
his flying machine was going to work.
Now" he said to the patent attorney,
Il want your candid opinion of that ma
chine"
The attorney held the drawings off at
arms length and said:
My friend. that is a remarkable ma
chine 1 think 1 may truthfully venture
the opinion, without further inspection,
that there are no flies on it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
HOUSEKEEPING LINENS.

We can only point to here and
there an item in this linen stock.
Take the others for granted-alwavs
bearing in mind that LINEN here
never means anything but PURE
FLAX. Sets at 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

Ga Bleached Mohawk Pillow Case
Shooting, 1Iac. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13


What memories rise when you dawn on my
eyes,
Oh, rusting and dirt-covered furnace.
What thoughts of the days when the suns
stinted rays
Into grease spots asp1red not to turn US.
What enjoyment we lost when the bright
spangled frost
Surpassed the most delicate laces.
All, that snow-drift so white! How 1t
seems to invite
A nap in its cooling embraces.
We have jeered at your fame; overwhelm-
ed you with blame
For your temperature low and rigid;
But now. as we gaze, we are filled with
your praise
For devotion so true to the frigid.