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Water Supply Questions.

Two sections of Gen. CraighiIrs annual
report on the water supply of the District
deserve passing attentton-hiS reference
to the great waste of water and the recon-
mendation for an increase through the
completion of the tunnel and the Howard
University reservoir. The cry about waste
always ignores the fact that the chief Of
fender in this respect Is the United States
government. a heavy user not enumerated
among the rate-paying consumers. If this
waste could be measured the per capita
blame that annually falls on the residents
who pay the water taxes would unques-
tionably be greatly lessened. Gen. Craig
hill writes with apparent confidence when
he urges the completion of the tunnel pro-
Jet, for he is no less convinced this au-
tumn of the practio ability of such an I'M
dertakinE than he was last winter, when
he based similar recommendation on the
findings of the board of expert engineers
who gave substantial reasons for their be-
Hell In the economy of appropria lions for
that object. The cOnferees on the part of
the House on the District bill last spring
were successful in forcing the Senate con-
ferees to yield the item for this same DUR
pose, but the conditions will be different
this winter, Tor the House committee will
have the opportunity that it lacked last
year of considering the matter when max
ing ND the original draft of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

thought in the event of the election of
Bryan than Mckinley, yet the clearing
away of present doubts will by no means
leave the world barren waste of nothing
ness for the politicians.
The serious side CT the situation is not
to be forgotten. There is no discounting
the anxiety with which the people of all
sections await the announcement Of the
result. The issues on trial are vitality i'm
portant and the country's honor and pros
perity are at stake. No such momentous
campaign has been known since 1860, when
the nation was called upon to decide a
question directly affecting it's life. The
methods employed by managers and can
didates have been strikingly contrasted,
and as remarkable in their way as the
combinations that have harressed republic
cans and democrats to one band wagon,
and democrats, republicans and populists
to another. There is practically no third
party vote this year, even the Palmerites
voluntarily taking a back seat in order
that the sound money cause may be ma
terially ard practically strengthened.
So now, at the close of election day, the
people of the capital are awaiting the
news of the balloting with an eagerness
that defies appetite and sleep. Washing
ton is isolated from the real battle only
by the lack of the actual voting power.
All the elements of genuine excitement are
here ard there will be no lack of reliable
and prompt information from every state
and city. AS usual. The Star has awaited
itself of all possible means of keeping in
close touch with the count ard tonight
it will be found at the head of the local
procession in the presentation of facts to
the DeODlo.
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The HcpubIic's Verdict.

The Star hopes for and expects the cleo
ton of Mckinley. II hopes for this result
because it believes that both the local and
national welfare will be thereby promoted
because it believes that the silver coali-
tions plans of reinstating the Spoils sys-
ten. undermining the authority of the Su-
prcEle Court, limiting the authority Of the
national government to reoress violence
aimed at its agencies. and debasing the ma
tiOn's currency will. if put into effect, be
disastrous both to the republic as a whole.
and to the capital city, which is the re-
public in miniature. 1t expects Mckinley S
election because the appeal of his candi-
dacy is to the good sense and the con-
science of the people of the United States.
and heretofore such an appeal has never
been in vain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Awaiting the Count,

y few hours hence and the result of the
election will be known to . reasonable GER
tainty. TLen anxiety and nervousness will
give way to joy or despair. according to
the point of View. Then, perhaps. the
breakfast table talks will include other
topics than ''1G to L.. anarchy" masses
and classes al such like. Mayhap, too.
the masculine mind will feel free to dwell
with fondness on thoughts OF foot ball or
golf, while the heart Of womankind I'M
wontedly iuttered this year by the fasci-
mating intr:cacies of politics. may resume
its tbrobs over millinery. meringues and
matinees. No longer need the anxious
student burn the midnight gas in an effort
to cast up county averages and to figure
out plurality for his fayorite. There need
be no slump in applied energy among the
political enthusiasts. however. for the real
interest Of the situation will be just be-
ginning to develop. OF course there would
be greater possibilities for speculative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

The law prohibiting the erection of over
head electric wires for any purpose in the
city of Washington is sufficiently sweeping
10 include the government as well pri-
Vate individuals. There should be no quib-
bling over this point, and the Commission
ers ought to show no hesitation about Civ
ing the Post Office Department a prompt
negative answer TO its request for a permit
to erect poles and string telepE hone wires to
connect the main post office with the
branches. Such a matter should require
little consideration. The law of 1888, which
is still in force practically unaffected by
subsequent legislation. absolutely checks
the Commissioners from permitting any
additional telegraph. telephone. electric
hgntlng or other wires to be erected or
maintained on or over any of the streets or
avenues of the city of Washington From
this inhibition there is no escape even
through The proviso Immediately following
which merely grants the Commissioners
the right to grant permits for the laying of
underground conduits. That right expired
with the Congress that enacted the law
TO the life of the 51st Congress. The cur
rent appropriation act contains a clause
authorizing the Commissioners to permit
certain overhead construction in George
town for electric lighting purposes for
period of eight months. There is an abso-
lutte lack of anything tending to grant the
Commissioners discretion in the matter OF
overhead wires for telephones, and no
where in the statutes can be found a
phrase indicating intention on the part
of Congress to discriminate in favor of the
government in the matter. 1t is difficult to
understand why the government should be
considered exempt from the restriction
The government is amenable to local laws
quite as much as the individual citizen, the
taxpayer or the transient visitor. The ma
ton is. in effect. a co-tenant, and subject
equally with the District to the legal con-
ditionS here existing. Already a large part
of the governments telegraph system con-
meeting the various departments consists of
underground wires. and the conduits are
steadily being extended for this purpose.
No appropriations. however. are made for
new poles except to replace old and dam
gerous ones. ard wires can be
strung overhead. Thus the government
itself recognizes its own limitations and OBJ
serves the law. The request of the post
office authorities can well be denied without
involving any degree of official discourteSy
and the Commissioners should realize that
flsh of one applicant and flesh of another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
WOnaen's Sweaters.

We have just put on sale an en-
tirely new line of Fall and Winter
Sweaters. They are the finest im-
ported garments, and embrace a
large assortment OF rich and choice
colorings-popular prices prevail.
Specials:
WOMEN'S NEW CYCLE SUITS. navy and black
all wool: stylish fyfront jackets. all-slk lined; full
skirt-leggiIHs and purse to match.
$3.50 the suit.
woMEN'S NEW CYCLE SKIRTS Of Corduroy and
Mixed Chcviots. latest styleall lengths and waist
sizes.
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
The CumpniEn's Close.

The smart Drum major who was once the
idol OF the street
No more comes forth to dazzle every voter
he may meet;
The perform er on the trumpet and the one
who be at the drum
Will not be corvalescent, it is said, for
weeks to come.
The patriot who tramped the town and bore
a torch on high
Has flown to the chiropodist who keeps a
shop rear by;
The speaker who was on the stump-whose
eioquence SO thrilled,
Is in the drug store now to get a cough
prescription filed.
The betting character who with his money
seemed SO gay
Is in a quiet &C rrer figuring up how he will
pay:
And the candidates with voices loud who
once their thoughts made known
In silence now are waiting; waiting at the
telephone.
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a base Ball Illusion,

He had been trying to talk TO her about
politics, but although she did her best,
the result was not interesting. Turning
away. ne took from his pocket an election
table and began to make calculatio Her
face Frightened as she saw, over his
shoulder. the names and figures, and, re-
solved rot to allow the conversation to
collapse, she said
Charley, dear"
What is it?''
I'm ever SO glad you've at last gotten
your mind off this horrid election. Would
you mind telling ME what the score is?''
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4 Home-Mndc SCOOP"

This is peculiar said the newspaper
reader. Here's ar editorial advocating the
gold standard and right next it is one
which demands free silver
That's what 1 call enterprise" was the
response.
1T seems carelessness to me-
No. That's how 1t gets ahead of it's
contemporaries. You know there is moth
ing so interesting as to take the inconsist-
ent utterances of paper and print them in
parallel columns. Now. these people don't
wait for somebody else to get the benefit
of their work. They so ahead and use the
parallel columns In the original publica-
tion,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Japanese Rugs.

Scores of pretty patterns and col
orings-designs copied from the eN-
pensive Turkish Rugs. We are sell
ing these strictly high-grade Rugs as
low or lower than the prevailing
prices for inferior grades. For ex-
ample:
9xI2 feet-S7.oo each
Other sizes at proportionate prices
4tl floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
The Present
is q Good Time

To place orders for having Initials
Monograms, Crests, etc, embroid-
cred to order on Handkerchief,
Table Linens and other articles for
Holiday Gifts. We do this work
equal to the finest that can be pro
duced anywhere, and at small cost.
We have a variety of samples,
showing suitable styles of letters and
monograms for all purposes.
LIST floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Get the News Mt The Star Office.

AS soon as 1t Is dark tonight The Even
ing Star will display election returns upon
the three great screens in front of it's Office
The returns will be the fullest and most
accurate obtainable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

y man who processes to be a miraculous
healer is at large in New Jersey. As he
confines himself to the malades of indi-
viduals and does rot attempt offhand to
cure those of a nation. his capacities for
harm are limited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Confusing.

Politics must be awfully hard to keep
track Of" said Maud.
Il think so, too answered Mamie.
There are so many different kinds of votes
to look after. There was the German vote
and the Irish vote and now there's the
Australian ballot, and l declare 1 don't
wonder that they sometimes guess wrong :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

In warming Chicago of the dangers Of
fraud at the polls Senator Tllman exhibits
an oarneStness and a degree of sophistica-
ton which may awaken the suspicion of
South Carolina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Il dunno which Is de wust O. de two
said Uncle Eben de man dat thinks he's
too good ter be in politics er de man dat 5
so bad he has ter be put OUT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
The Candidates,

What dismal, persistent forebodings
In the morrow SO grewsonely Turk.
For only few can hold Office.
While the others are looking for work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

The voters are now engaged in settling
highly important point in the case of
quantity vs.. quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Both parties seem confident, but Mr..
Bryan has more to say than Major McKin
ley about trying again in four years. if
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Having dutifully claimed everything in
sight MIR. Hanna and Mr.. Jones will make
way for the gentlemen who count the
ballots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Mr.. Palmer and Mr.. Buckner are prepar-
ing to hold a modest jubilation over the
votes that Bryan failed to get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Mr.. Bryan will not be under many obli-
cations in case he is elected. Nur will he
have anybody to blame so much as himself
in the event Of his defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

The populist voter is now waiting to see
whether he will run farm or the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

New York will have to stand by in pa
thence and see Chicago putting on great
many political airs tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Every true American will accept the
fine weather of today as an omen of better
times to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

There was burst of energy on the post
office today. sixtyfour men being at work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

the honor accorded 4 political prophet
seems to be strictly confined to his own
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Opening Exhibit Of Autumn ImportatiOns in Paris
and Vienna Novelties and Specimens of Art Needle
work for Wedding Anniversary and Holiday Gifts
first floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Electric Cloth is just the thing for cleaning
metals, bicycles etc. Now being demonstrated In
IFousefurnishin; Experimentation. each, 3 for 2Jc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
WOOdWane d
l0thr0p,
10th. nth and F SITS. N. w.
Points of Special Interest
Inn and About the Store.

Opening Exhibit of Winter Styles I'm Street and
Evening Hats, Bonnets, Toques and Turlans-
second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Special sale OF Teachers Bibles at prices TO prove
of interest During this sale We will stamp name
in gold on cover, free OF charge-basement.
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3D. floor.
New Fail Shoes.

Recent arrivals give us i'll point Of
completeness, style and real WORTH
fulness-the best stock of Shoes
we've had. The following we con-
slider especially desirable because OF
their common-sense shapes and
wearing qualities:
Women's Kid Button Boots. spring heels. cloth
top. patent tip.
$3.50 the pair.
Women's Wei Kid Button Boots. hand-sewed
welt, Natura toe rip Of same.
$500 the pair.
Misses Dill Dongpla Button Boots, spring heel
patent tip. patent lack stay-cOmfOrtable and good
looking
$2.5o the pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Special sale OF Artotype EngravinSs- reproduc-
lions OF celebrated Paintings, in hundred more
popular suhjects-at 19c. The usual price is So.
more-third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Black VelVotS,

The most pleasing surprise OF all
those 10 inches wide at 81. SI.25,
SI-5o. s.. so and $500, and those
52-lnch at So, $3.50, s.. $3.50 and 81
yard are unquestionably the best
values ever brought TO Washington.
9Th" 81 -inci-vide Black v,.l,ar dn Nord At 81
yd is guaranteed equal TO any heretofore reiail"d
a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Bissclls New yco-bearing Carpet Sweeper Is
ahead Of anything yet produced in the Carpet
Sweeper line. The price is the as for
Bissell's Best Grand Rapids Sweeper. ... 50 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Improved Natural Stone Filters $2e5. Sd floor.
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P lais Royal
C and Eleventh streets .......A. Iisu.r

We are preparing for the
busiest season of our his
tory-now that the election
excitement is about over.
Eleven of the buyers" are TODAY
in New York. The following news
from the Silk buyer
''Velvet's the rage
x Velvet dresses and capes are the rage in New
streets. in the park At the heaters
II have secured and forwarded
line OF \elvets that will include the
best variety of shades in Washing
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Furniture.

The fourth floor here is crowded
with artistic pieces-and furniture
store prices will make interesting
comparisons.
q here for those Heavily Carved Ok and
V&eAO Mahogany Rockers with leather cob
l,Iar scat 50 80 the lowest elsewhere price.
for the usual $50 Box colrh - with
DVeYO roll Crctonne upholstered. Patent
self-opening.
for the best-the 15c-Clothes Trees in oak
SVS and mahogany.
instead Of 81. ~ for the Extra Heavy
pDeI W Oak and Mahogany Tables. Two feel
long and wide.
c. ~ for the usual 50 Beds. white onama
po3eVo and brass Full size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

Poplin Sicilienne is at present the
most favored fabric in the Paris mar
ket, and brings back again the eN-
quisite soft finished weaves for full
dresses, etc. The most popular
evening and street shades are among
our assortment and are known by the
following names:
Damoiseau MatelOt, Citron, Grazclla.
Rizers, Eoseau, Pourpre, PLATING, A,nan.s,
Aubcrgine, Nauclec. Tjord, ltouen, Aison,
Ideal, Auioure,isc, Echo Boucher, Argent,
Copal. Glen. Tison Cobalt, Orient, Ptlollse,
Nillars and many others.
22-inCh- S1.5o the yd.
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''Velutina," the famous.

It's only too good All imitation OF
the Silk Nelvets. 75c, ST and SIPS
yard, looking worth twice these
prices.
GFAsS TO the Nclurna Cord nj 81 - yd.
and the Corduroy al 7-c. yd-the latest and most
fashionable of novelties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03

| OHZeWS slashed collar. Usual gore skirt.
| Hl,.k and navy cheylots and various mixtures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Baskets.
soc. Each.

Other Baskets from SC. to $50
each.
floor
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Here They Are:

SHo.9S S r%s front oH %u,, ss a!a %
COLLAR and silk lining. Skirt with CORES. BLACK,
navy, green, brown, gray, tan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-03
Special Values
AT
ST., Sl.25 & SH.5o yd

The qualities you can only appre-
ciate by seeing or feeling-or by
comparison with samples from other
establishments. The range OF col
orS YOU can learn OF now
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

rested The sun-dried vase. painted WIN
fading colors, has It's brief day OIL ku-
mIration. and Is no more. But the var
which has been painted with coiors anu
baked I'm the fires of super-heated kiins
remains the 10Y OF the children OF men
though aeea have passed. From OUT ,ne
crucIbse OF pain We emerge ennon'eu.
gifted with spiritual strength when an
uninterrupted happiness couiu newell
never have given US.
UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE.
Further. we must learn the lesson OF
iifes uncertainty. Who that stooo a.
the casket-s.de OF that fair, young me
could depart. untouched by the con-
soiousness of deaths Damoclesian sword.
suspended by the hair of fate. over our
heads. We must learn, as the Psalmist
saws. to number our days and apply our
hearts TO the wisdom" that is the know
ledge Of God and the pursuit OF righteous
ness Time is the warp of life. Oh, see
TO IL that you weave 1t with noble
pattorn. for the true life Is counted, not
by days, but by deeds. Better HE
short in years and rich In virtue than an
unhallowed frightening of the days.
HOPE OF IMMORTALITY.
Lastly. we shall find comfort in the
hope of a blessed immortality. Those
are no idle words mat we speak III our
ritual that death is not an end, but a
beginning" When his child lay SICK
King David wept, and prayed and tasted.
But when the trembling servitors told
him that the child was dead, he arose
and washed himself and ate. "The child
Is dead; he cannot come back to me, >,
he said. but l will go TO him." And
Rabbi Meir and his wife gave noble PROOF
of their mistaken faith in Gods loving
Justice when their sons were taken from
them. Here the speaker narrated a
BEAUTIFUL Talmudic incident, expressive OF
sublime resignation. He closed with an
exhortation to be Of good cheer, ana 10
consider that the limitations OF our hu-
man ignorance prevent our comprehen-
sion of divine workings. but the voice el
all life, past and present, declares that
these are filed with power, love- anu
wisdom. whose possession is Deitys alone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
DEATHS.

COLES.-Dled. al her husbands rel
denee. No. 1910 north Thirtleth s,r,et
Friday. March %. 1885, at 4 =. n. Ars
SARAH FRANCES COLES, wife 0l
George w. Coles, in the S0th year o. Der
age.
She was a daughter OF Mary and n,
late Thomas II. Jones, and grandiaugh.
ter OF the late John G. Franklin So,
leaves devoted husband and six chl-
dren to mourn their loss.
Her funeral will take place az ; o'cio,s
THIS Sunday EVENING from E1st
End Baptist church. Friends ond re'a.
tlyes are invited to attend without flf.
Their notice
DUGAN.-Died. March 2lst at Il o'clo-k
ROBERT BURKE, son OF NJ j. aa.
Nora NJ. Dugan; aged years. moniAh
and II days.
Weep not, fond. loved one;
Bow not In grief;
Trdst in your Saviour
He has promised relief;
In yOn peaceful mansion.
On Heavens bright shore.
You shall meet with your darling
To part never more.
Funeral at $50 O'Clock SUNDAY. "a
from ST. Peters Cathedral.
LYDIA.-Dled. az the Little Sisters o.
the Poor. Sister LYDIA, OF 81 Eusen'
native OF Sligo. Ireland.
Funeral will take place from ~
chapel MONDAY MORNING. At > o'elo.A
Requiem mass.
TURNER. March zist. a, 6@
NJ. at his residence No 800 west safs :"
street. JAMES TURNER; aged q year.
Funeral will take place from the ~, ~,
Presbyterian church CDr Kerr'9 AO''
DAY, March 23d, az $50 p. VI.
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SERIOUS LABOR DIFFICULTY.
Non-Unson Workingmen saysgely
Attacked Ivy Strikers.


INDIANAPOLIS. IND. March H.
Nearly a year ago the employees of
the Taylor & Chandler foundry went out
on a strike on account OF a difference
regarding wages, and since that time
there has been periodical trouble. the
strikers being determined that non-union
men should not work. and the man
ayers being equally determined to en-
ploy no other workmen. This evening.
when the men left the shop for the day.
a crowd OF union men advanced upon
them from the west, and at the same
moment another crowd appeared on the
east, thus placing the non-union men be-
tween two sections OF their enemies.
With shout the strikers attacked the
non-union men with clubs. stones. and
brickbats A general fight ensued.
While the men were thus truggling
several pistol-shots were fired. and VIII
liam Watson and Walker Davis nom
union men. and Hooker Lee. a by
stander, were shot. Lee receiving two
bullets In the neck, but neither OF the
hurts Is considered fatal Watson was
shot In the thigh. the bone being shat
tered, and the wound may prove fatal.
Davis was shot through the head. and
was taken to his home tn dying condi-
ton. A. number OF the strikers were
beaten with stones and clubs. and some