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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
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For the Tobacco Habit Is
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~ Is not guilty Of the absurdty of insisting that
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tahs the remedy. II he can stop. why bother with
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Baco-Curo was the first to give an RON-CIAD
WRITTEN GUARANTEE TO the tobacco habit
IN any form, or TO refund the money with ten DER
cent interest
free booklet and a large sheet OF testimonials
the genuine character of which is attested by dis
interested and prominent. bankers will be sent
to any one who asks. From thousands OF grateful
Endorsements the following is chosen:
USED TOBACCO FORTY YEARS CURED By
BAco-CURo AND GAINED THIRTY POUNDS.
From hundreds OF testimonials, the originals Of
which are on file and open to inspection, the fol-
lowing is presented:
Clayton, Nevada Co, Ark Jan. IS.
Eureka Chemical and Mfg. Co., La Crosse Wis.,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
He Turned,


Right face! Left face! About face"
The little, fat, red-faced sergeant bawled
cut his orders and watched the line of feet
as the raw recruits endeavored to follow
them out. To his establishment one pair Of
feet, more noticeable on account of their
extra large size, never turned. Without
taking his eyes off these feet, the little ser
geant bawled out a second order About
face"
He could see that all the feet except those
he watched turned in obedience. Rushing
up to the owner, little fellow, he seized
him by the shoulder, shouting: why don't
you turn with the rest?"
why, L did," replied the trembling re-
Crut.
You did, Ell? Well, watched your feet
and they never moved
its the shoes they gave me, SIR" said
the poor fellow. They're so large that
when turn my feet turn in them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
The Bicycle and tho Umbrella,

From, Td-Bits.
The Introduction OF the bicycle was as
difficult as was the introduction Of the UNI
brel,a in the eighteenth century. This sim
pie invention was only introduced after
women had learned to use 1t. and not until
the inventor had for long time been dead
During his lifetime this deserving man had
been subjected to the ridicule. the mockery,
the attacks and the insults OF the con-
servative instinct Of the masses in London.
Even the name of this henefactor to hu-
mainly has been lost. He is buried some
where in an English country churchyarI,
and to this day children will throw mud
and sand and stones at his tomb when pa S.
ing by. If they are asked why they do it,
they do not know. 1t is an old custom be-
Queathed from generation to genera ton
which represents nothing but an itavistic
campaign of defense of the conservative
spirit Of the populece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
Afflicted Car Conductors,
From the Baltimore Sun.

A glance at the eyes of many Of the street
car conductors shows that something is the
matter. The eyes are red about the edges
Of the lids and are sometimes infamea.
One Of the conductors said: THE trouble
is limited to conductors of open cars, and Is
caused by the long brass handles at the
end of each row of seats, which a conductor
is compelled to grasp frequently as he
walks along the footboard. After time
the perspiration from the hand acts on the
brass, and the hand becomes coated with
verdigris. If the conductor puts his hand
to his face he is apt to get the verdigris in
his eyes, This causes inflamma ton, and
the trouble grows worse If it is not prompt
ly attended to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
Life's Everyday Dangers.
From the Twentieth Century.

rroiH tne 1WeHlleln
Our large cities are becoming clearly more
and more dangerous to live in If It Is not
the trolley and. the cable that slaughter
people remorselessly, 1t is a manhole that
bursts or a live wire that Stays. 1t is far
cheaper for monopoly to kill women and
children than to put its implements of death
where their destructive capacity is under
control. The resource Of damage suits is
beyond the reach Of the poor. Anyhow,
the damage suit is a curious superstition.
If a man loves his wife and child what good
will few thousand dollars do him? What
good would the entire coinage of the coun-
try do him, for that matter? OF course,
grown people can take care of themselves
to a limited extent, but children are in con-
slant peril. 1t is very odd that the peril
always increases. One might suppose that
the monopolies would try to kill less chill
dren every year, but the fact is that their
young victims increase In number daily.
Progress Is most curious thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
From I'id-Bits.


A certain well-known specialist on throat
affections was on one occasion called to
treat a lady, who manifested so much In
terest in his surgical instruments that he
took infinite trouble to explain their uses
to her. This laryngoscope." he remark
ed, sis fitted with electric lights IN such a
manner that the interior of your throat will
be seen by me as clearly as the exterior.
You would be astonlshed to know how far
down we can see with an instrument Of
this kind
The operation over, the lady appeared
much asitated, and her sister, VINO was
present, said.
Poor girl! 1t must have been dreadfully
painful"
"Oh, it wasn't that" said the lady, faint
ly, but just as he fixed that laryngoscope
in position 1 remembered that had a hole
in the heel of my stocking. Just imagine
what the doctor will think Of me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09

From IIarpers Bazaar.
Tommy-"Mamma, I wish you were in
terested in foreign missions"
Mamma-"Why?
Tommy" Zoos Billy Barlow's mamma is,
and she doesn't notice when Billy does
naughty things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09
Lucky WOnan!

From the New York Tribune
'Is that stunning woman over there a
widow"
Yes"
"Grass or turf"
Neither; clover-her husband has gone
to Chicago for a week"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09

Ancient Order Of Hibernians opened at Key
ser, with nearly 100 delegates present, yes
terday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09

John Wilson Borum, prominent citizen
Of Portsmouth, Va, Is dead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-09

The National Saengerfest was opened at
Pittsburg, Pa, last night
The morning times., 1896-03-29
The Doom of the Evil Is Sealed.

1t will be done as surely as the heavens
send us bright sunshine.
In bringing about this result neither
The Times nor those interested In the
movement has any other motive than to
purify the public atmosphere. The un-
fortunate creatures who are the cause of
the abuse are only incidents In the reform,
and must get out Of the way to avoid
punishment. Better morals, purer COVER
ment, business interests, and the good
name of our city demand that the statute
against the social evil shall be enforced,
and those who ally themselves with the
lawless element do so at their own peril.
1t seems like a travesty on justice, when
the Commissioners become conspIrators
TO such a violation OF the law, but In
protecting the existence of the Division
they have also outraged public decency.
In summing up the case before an
nouncing his sentence Judge Miller told
some wholesome truths concerning those
connected with the scarlet calling, and in
commenting on the testimony of some OF
the women, he said:
Their evidence showed a condition OF
depravity that is seldom exhibited in a
court of justice. If this is the outgrowth
of house of prostitution, this shame
fuldisregard OF the eobligatonofan oath, then
these houses have depressing effect in
ways affecting not merely the chastity OF
the women. 1t shows a frightful state OF
affairs. this evidence of the influence
these houses have on the general morals
OF the WonleA."
The morning times., 1896-03-29
The Commissioners, the Ring and the Favorte.

There is really no remedy for this con-
dition of affairs under the system OF
governmcntbyC Commissioners. The coterie
Of kindred spirits that have heretofore con-
trolled the board uf trade and manipulated
the many big money ey-Inaking deals Of the
District has been instrumental in the ap-
pointment of tie several Triumviratesu under
every administration. and in return for
these fayors an official sanction of its
various schemes has been the natural re-
salt The Cumniiss toner's past and present.
would not. could not, dare not refuse to
recommend the measures urged by this in
flucntial ring. and in consequence barrels
Of money have been made at the expense OF
the general public.
To secure relief from this burdensome,
slayish state the public must insist
on local self-govcrnment. At present vot-
ers have no voice in either selecting their
own officers or in controlling their several
functions and until popular suffrage has
been achieved the Commissioners, the ring,
and the official fayorite viii enjoy all
the good things Of the District. Pride in
being looked upon as indo pendent citizens,
free from the domination of carpct-bag
administration. should also influence senti-
nient ia favor Of local government, and if
the effort Were made voters could soon
emancipatc Themselves from their present
condition as political eunuchs, aud stand
forth as voters entitled to all the privileges
,,f ap,aricap citizenship
The morning times., 1896-03-29

The sentence OF the Gilmore woman TO
twenty days In Jail should serve as a
warning to those Of her kind that Wash
ington is no longer a safe refuge for the
scarlet calling. While her punishment
was commuted Ia consideration OF her
physical condition, il must be accepted
as evidence of the sincerity of those in
charge of the anti- Division movement,
and it would seem like tempting fate for
the rest of the deni-monde 10 longer run
the risk of a seyerer penalty. II will make
no difference how vigorously the lawlesS
element upholds Ibat section, or how OBJ
stinately it's denizens may oppose their
prosecution. The doom of the Division
is sealed, and the Gilmore sentence is the
beginning OF a series of arrests that viii
accomplish its downfall.
The argument that, should the scarlet
section be abolished. hawdy houses would
scatter throughout the city, is ridiculous
In view of our social conditions. Should
the police authorities permit such an out
rage on decency. any two householdcrs
could file information and have the houses
ralded. Therefore. the public need have
no fear of that result IL is, perhaps. inl-
possible TO destroy the milder forms of
prostitution. 1t exists now outside the
Division, and will doubtless continue 10 do
so in spite of public protest. But it is
possible to remove the disgrace that has
made the National Capital noto- Gus, and
The morning times., 1896-03-29
Mr.. Allison and Mr.. Morrison.

considered that most OF his colleagues
in Congress have, in some way, been com
promised, but in all his long career Allison
has been looked upon as a conservative.
honest public servant.
First but not greatest among the probable
democratic candidates, the pretenses OF
Carlisle, Olney and Cleveland could be put
in a grab bag at the Chicago oconyentionand
as far as worlhincss for the office is con-
ccrned it would make no difference which
came out first. Either would wreck his
party as nominee or President, aud all
three are creatures OF the monOpoliStic
element that is now In control of public
affairs This last administration of Cleve-
land VIII serve TO Illustrate what would
happen again should the country be uu-
fortunate enough TO fall into the hands
or these gilded Democrats, and If the party
is looking for q political grave the noinina-
tion OF either would hopelcssly bury it too
deep TO be rcSurrected.
Hill is the champion Democratic mounte-
bank of the nineteenth century, He has
posed in every state OF Democratic faith,
litical contrarineSs, there is somewhere
under his hat motto that reads II am
Democrat" Observation-Disclosures becoming
mantle with which TO cloak his Democratic
schemes would be Il spoils system crazy
quilt made up on the chromatic plan. His
administration would be as replete with
gimcrack policies as his variegated fancies
could furnish, and the country would
experience IA Presidential vagary such as
was never before known.
MorriSou-H Horizontal Bills certainly the
best OF the Democratic wheel horses. He
is sturdy. honest and trustworthy. although
sometimes blunt OF speech and rugged OF
nature There have been more brilliant
nen, but none any better deserving OF con-
fidence, and while the race would not he an
easy one Morrison would come more nearly
winning than any other candidate.
Stevenson is also a strong favorite among
the Democratic hordes, and while he may
not he as popular among certain classes his
nomination would prove a wondcFful
magnet to American voters. Nothing could
be said against his candidacy that would
iuiure his chances for election, but between
Stevenson and Morrison the latter would
prove the most popular.
Now let the fight begin.
The morning times., 1896-03-29
Need for a Patriotic Congress.

The outlook for the future would De
brighter if Congress would increase reve-
nues by temporarily advancing the tariff
schedule Since the $50, 100000, e1-
pected from the income tax, was wiped
out by the supreme Court decision ana
because trade has not revived as was eN-
pe,tcd, the Wilson law does not meet re-
o,ltrements IL is necessary, therefore, to
do something 10 relieve the stringency. The
Populi>t-Republican silyerites OF the SEN
ate have declared that the Dngley revenue
bin shall not pass without Il silver amend
nent. and like frogs in puddle, their
colleagues do nothing but Croak, instead
of fighting night and day against such an
arbitrary determination.
The government must have more revenue
and protection against gold gamblers oe-
fore there will he a resumption OF pros
pertty. and it should be the duty OF Con-
greSs TO continue in session until measures
30 bring about that relief are placed on
our statutes Every other bill, except
those TO maintain the government. should
be side-,racked 10 give place for these
requisites. and politics, factional ideas as
10 the proper money metal, should be
subordinatcd Ia the welfare Of the country.
II is. perhaps. folly to advocate this policy
In view OF the approaching election but
II a ma iority OF Congress were patriots, the
government would be helped out of its
present dilemma if the session extended
until Il new President was augurated.
The morning times., 1896-03-29

IL is still a question OF how long public
sentiment will uphold our do-nothiuC policy
Of running the country in debt. Revenue
receipts fan far below expenditures. aud
already the deficit for the year is $4,000,
600. Next month heavy interest pay
mcuts become due, and estimating from
tie present ratio OF receipts, the deficit
at the end of the fiscal year will amount
TO more than So ,OOO, 900, or about Sl0,-
oOO. 900 in excess OF the amount predicted
by Secretary Carlisle. The receipts for
this month have only been S26 900 900,
and as there seems TO hc no indication OF
a speedy increase, the atmosphere around
the Treasury building could be profiiahly
bottled and disposed OF as a substitute
for a bluing compound.
At the close of business yesterday the
gold reserve stood at $l2S,43T ,52T, hut
Treasury officials and Wall street are
in the agony OF a mental chill for fear
this weeks demand for gold to mee:
trade balances and 10 repay foreign loans
Will cause a run on the gold reserve
The increase Of the premium on gold bars
from 1-16 to 3-16 OF per cent was
made by the government in anticipation
Of an extraordinary call for the yellow
metal to return that imported to purchase
bonds, and il viii doubtless ease the
situation. But as long as party differ
ences and factional obstinacy are permitted
to control financial affairs, there will be
hard times and Treasury deficits.
The morning times., 1896-03-29

10 assault her. The accused, who is sixty
years OF age, claims that he Only acted IN
friendly manner toward the chifi, ana that
the charge was brought gainst him because
he refused 10 credit her FOR gOOdsIu uISstOre.
Gillingham is well-knOwn in this city, and
his friends claim that he can prove his innO-
ceucc when the case is brought to trial.
The Oriental Armenian Company, which
has held the boards a the Opera House Iur
the past three nights, have come 20 grief
Au unsuccessful attempt was Made last
night to satisfy a claim OF the boaruing-
house keeper where quarters had been
secured. The attachment was made again>t
Manager Daniels, who is said 10 be or the
Monumental ThcateT, Baltimore, but he was
not To be found. The company was bo0kcd
for Odd Fellows Han. Washington. for
next week, but the date has been cancelled.
Tue Tumor that Richard Murphy had cOm-
mitted suicide Is unfOunded.
George 81. VaRderberge. has been elected
Chairman, and W. Il. OlcOtt secretary, Of
the board of excise OF Alexandria county.
Gen. w. II. Payne, counsel OF the South
cru Railway, Will sail for Europe IN May.
The morning times., 1896-03-29

Speculation as TO the probable success
OF the various candidates for Presidential
honors necessarily leads TO a discussion
as 20 their fitness. OF the Republicans.
Mckinley, Reed, Morton and Allison are
most prominent in the I'll &C, and the Demo
Gratis are anticipating the candidacy Of
Carlisle, 0lney, Morrison, Stevenson. Hill
ana Cleveland. The points to be consid-
cred when debating their availability are,
first, their business standing and assocla
uons. after which the political career and
public life OF each should demand attcn-
tion.
Mckinley, as the, leading factor in the
Republican Presidential outfit, presents
peculiar combination Of unrestricted in
competency. As business man he was
pronounced failure 20 such degree that
tie assistance of his friends was necessary
TO keep him frcm bankruptcy. His career
as q lawyer lacked the element OF success,
and il was only in Congress, as the creature
Of manufacturers, that he achieved any
thing Ike reputation or notoriety. In pub
lie life his associations have been such as
10 warrant the belief that, as President,
lac would fail TO meet the requirements,
and there can be no doubt that his admin
istration would be far from satisfactory.
Morton, as the apostle of banking rings,
would serve them faithfully and well, but
his age, business interests, and flSsocia-
tions with the New York Republican ring
unfit him TO become a popular President,
nor is il likely that he VIII be nominated.
Reed, the car of Congress and the edictator
or unpopular policies, is doubtless an
honest public man ard coed lawyer, but
his autocratic manner and infleXiblc meth
Ois would involve the White House and
the CAPITOL in an endless controversy
were he placed in control aS chief executive,
and consequently he should be rejected.
or the different Presidential posSbili
ties uppermost in Republican circles
Allison is best fitted and most deserving
that prcferment Mentally, physically,
ami socially, he is wei! equipped for the
position. and if nominated and elected
his administration would be credit TO
the country. No thcr Republican is
better informed on great national issues.
and thus far his integrity as a trusted
legislator has never been questioned.
This is saying a good deal when it is
The morning times., 1896-03-29

The Times chronicles another violation
OF the law by the Commissioners this
morning, and it is doubtful if they care a
continental whether or not any OF Their
official acts are in accord with the statutes
provided for the government Of the Dis
trict. The maintenance OF the trolley
poles, the existence of the Division and
its violation OF the excise law, the bobtau
offense of the Anacostia Street Railway
and the ignoring Of the classified service
regulations are among the most important
Of their deeds OF iawlessness- and ii the
trouble were taken TO enumeratc the others
a column OF similar violations might he
mentioned.
While these Official infraciions OF the
law are more or less harmful, according
TO the extent of the lawlessneSS, none Of
them do the injury brought about by such
efforts as the attempted forcing OF an
enormous bond issue on the District, 10
nav for alleged street extensions. Then,
there is the ostcnSihlc friendship shown In
granting fav9rs TO the Potomac Light and
Power Company; the recommending of an
omnibus conduit bill that viii eventually
turn the streets of Washington over TO a
conduit syndicate; the perpetuaung, at
the Commissioners request, OF one high
priced telephone monopoly and sundry other
peculiar acts that stamp our triocracy as
sort of an Official steering gear for
nonopolistic influences.
The morning times., 1896-03-29

splendid and charming day for the dis
play OF crests. top knots. psyche knots, in
fact. tue very first day OF spring that could
be proved outside Of the almanac or the
astronomical register.
The day was observed somewhat like
a festival. The refreshing warm morning
air was an Indicator that wraps would
not be needed, and these nuisanccs We're
laid aside. For the first time in many
months it was possible to see what was
inside OF the heavy wraps of the immense
bundles OF q ry goods that have been
masquc rading around as female forms
divine ever since Christmas.
Everybody was fragrant with yiolets
and bright With new sunshine. The new
fashions as to headgear were also largely
In evidence, such as the bielba hat, the
Calve hat and the Emma EameS. Perhaps
it is not absolutely correct to speak of
them as hats, but there was certainly not
enough straw in them to show which wa Y
the wind was blowing, this function haY-
ing been performed by the immense lunches
of volets, which are largely the hat, or
The morning times., 1896-03-29
Tniust Excise Discrimination.


Editor Times. The excise board has
seen proper in the exercise OF their authority
10 withhold the licenses OF some Of our most
worthy and eEteFprjSing citizens, whose
places of business are located IN what IS
known as the Division" Many OF these
people are large propeTt y-owners, and CON
duct a legitimate business ~ a most e1-
tensive manufacturing section az our city
They are a $ much opposed % the diSFrpui a Dle
houses, which have been permitted 70 ex-
ist there To the detriment Of their property
interests. as are other citizens OF Wash
ingtOn. Why discriminate against them?
II the locality i of bad repute, what = the
cause, ana who is responsible for ite
Al examination 81 the records Of me
police office viii yIRdICate the assertion
that there are as few violations or IA
there as elsewhere Remove the cause, and
let theSe people have Just and fair con
sideraiiOn al The hands OF the authorities.
and not be Disseminated gainst for Tea
sons for which they are in no wise re
SPonsiDie. THOS. II. SMITH