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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-02

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The present season will see the passing
OF the bloomer costume for women who
ride a wheel. Leading dressmakers have
set the seal of their ~disapproval on the
boomer costume, and, therefore,, it's days
are numbered. Already the fact of the
condemnation is noticeable. Society wo-
men have ordered costumes in which the
bloorner has no part, and the women of
lesser note will not be slow in following
their example.
The first costumer of note to stop max
Ing boomers was Mandy of Paris. He
had taken a firm stand, absolutely refus-
Ing to make a boomer costume for any
customer, and his arguments, when asked
for reasons why he condemns the volu-
mlnous bags, take this sshape:-ssThe quail
ity of cloth used makes them unbearable
In hot weather, and it is impossible to
keep them clean. The dirt and dust come
In between the plaits and folds, necessitat-
ing incessant brushing, and they never
look really clean, especially when made
III dark .colprs. On the wheel they neither
Improve a bad figure nor show a good one.
The rider with small limbs and hips looks
ridiculous in them, while the rider with
large hips who takes to the bicycle to re-
duce her weight, dressed in boomers, is
q bad advertisement FOR her tailor or
dressmaker, and the laughing. stock of
people with good taste. No woman with
2 good figure should hide it in boomers,
Evening star., 1896-09-12

Preparatory to the rush for Alaska, in the
early springtime many newspapers uttered
warnings which, had they been needed,
would have averted untold suffering. The
latest advices from our far northwest are
most distressing. Hundreds of Americans
whose desire for wealth cverpowered their
judgment are now stranded along the coast
and praying that the government transport
them back to Portland or San Francisco
whence tramping will be possible. Alaska s
winter is near at hand To those residents
who have ample supplies of the things
necessary to make life possible it has no
charms. To those who are in poverty-and
there are many such-the future is as
gloomy and horrible as it could possibly be.
1t is likely that the general government
will practically be compelled to assist the
unfortunates although the individuals alone
are responsible for the distressing situa-
tons in which they now find themselves.
That the lesson taught by this misery will
be needed is not at all probable. Man, the
most intelligent of all animals, rarely
profits by the experience of his fellows.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Evnding the Garbage Contract.

' 1t Is A strange fact that those who derive
the most benefit from the municipal con-
tract system produce the strongest testi-
mony adverse to their own interests This
truth is once more made plain: this time by
the story, published in today'S issue Of The
Star, which tells US how the city's garbage
Is collected and disposed of. If contractors
would only do all the things they promise
to do when they agree to specifications and
affiX their autographs to contracts. the
public would have less reason for COM
plant. but when all danger of competition
is past 1t is the almost invariable custom
of contractors to be as evasiye possible
and to take every advantage of those
whom they pledge themselves to serve.
The garbage contractor with whom the
people of Washington have to deal collects
the garbage faithfully not so much because
he is lawfully required to do so but because
failure to collect would result in many
complaints and many fines for neglect.
Close attention to collection Is therefore
profitable But there is more of leeway as
to disposal 1ncineration is the method
called for by the contract. There has been
ample time in which to provide the neces-
sary mechanism. but from one cause and
another there has been so much of delay
that only a single crematory Is in opera
ton instead of the two or three that are
really needed If cremation is to be the
method One of the consequences is that
the contractor. with the consent of the
Commissioners. ships the great bulk of his
collections down the Potomac in scows
and receives for that crude and unsat;s-
factory service the largely increased ap-
preparation which would it was supposed
substitute incineration for the sloyenly and
anti-hyS1enic scow method 1t used to cost
about $1,000 year to collect garbage and
float 1t down the river; the contractor now
gets soI.cO year for doing practically
that same thing. Not satisfied however
with tremendous increase in his profits
the contractor seeks to add still more to
MS net income by dumping garbage in the
river, or else selling 1t as fertilizer to
farmers living within the District bound
aries, from which the contractor is paid to
remove all refuse The health officer is on
record as saying that all garbage not de-
stroyed at the crematory should be carried
beyond the District line for deposit. That
IL Is not so carried Is shown conclusiyely
Dy The Star What has the contractor tn
say about this procedure? What will the
health officer and the Commissioners do
about it?
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Early-ClOsfng Is Prof1tuhp.

III ought not to be difficult at this day for
any thoughful employer to figure out the
DEMENT'S that Will surely accrue from libsr-
amy as 10 the early closing movement.
Just now the shoe clerks are peti,,oniny
ror such consideration as has been shown
others whose duties are similar but who
are engaged in clothing-stores and like es
adjustments the doors of which are shut
TO the public at an hour that permits IN.
escape of the clerks in season to partici-
pate in the evening pleasures enjoyed by
the multitude Early closing is no longer
phllanthropic experiment. In England
hrst. and later in the United States, it has
established itself as the author of busi-
ness conditions much more desirable thai,
any that preceded it. From the standpoint
of the most selfish employer there is MOTH
ing discommocing or Improbable in early
closing The shortening of the day of la
Dor must mean a reduction of operating
expenses, while at the same time it stim-
uiates the employe to do in ten hours what
has generally been spread out over a muct,
longer period. The practical effect of the
movement. so far as the employer is con-
cerned- Is profitable condensation of busi-
ness In the pleasure extracted from the
hours redeemed from toll the EMPLOYER and
the employe both share. Both are the bet
ter for the rest and both return to their
respective posts with more cheerfulness
and alacrity than can possibly be developed
by store-keeping which commences at or
$ am and continues until or or pm.
The patronizing public can make early
closing easy and certain by being Thoughtful
enough to do its shopping before 6 o'clock
An employer will not keep his store open
AFTER he knows that his customers have
gone home.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

The intelligence that MIR. Hoke Smith
VIII go upon the stump in Georgia creates
the liveliest interest here, Goth in admins
tration and republican circles. How will
ne attempt to justify the position ne has
taken? To what extent will he discuss
the Chicago platform? To what extent
can he discuss it without covering himself
with confusion? He cannot champion free
coinage. because only few months ago
he stumped the state in favcr Of sound
mcn'y. Smith versus Smith might enter
tain the audience at Smiths expense He
cannot refer to the plank about govern
Tent by injunction. to that condenning the
civil service law. or to that about the bond
Issues, without denouncing them or ac-
eepting their denunciation of himself Is
there anything left him but to indulge in
rafting arraignment of the republican
party on general principles?
The old lawyers advice to the young
Evening star., 1896-09-12
MIR. HarmOn's Letter.

1t was natural that Attorney General
Harmon. the law officer of the administra-
ton. should, in dealing with the Chicago
Platform. address himself to that plank
embodying the most specifically legal
proposition. In his letter, which appears in
print today. Mr.. Harmon examines as a
lawyer not as a party man. or candidate
for Office. the power of the general govern
ment to interfere in local affairs in cases
analogous to the Debs strike The task
was not difficult. but Mr.. Harmon is to be
congratulated upon the perfect success with
" hich he has acquitted himself of ii. Other
men of eminence have touched upon the
same point. but none more clearly or effect
lively.
The citing of Senator Daniel against him.
self in the premises is clever and thor
cughly deserved. The resolution introduced
by Mr. Daniel in the Senate :ndorsng the
Presidents action il moving the mails of
the United States at the time Mr. Debs and
his Heutepants had thrust themselves across
the way is quoted in full. MIR. Harmon
does not go into the whole record. But the
record Is within any mans REACH and t
shows that not only did MI Daniel take
tkat stand. but every southern Senator now
standing on a platform condemning the
President in that matter was in mis- COM
pany. General Gordon of Georgia, now on
the stump for the Chicago platform, deiiv-
cred speech on that occasion so feryent
in praise Of the Presidents orders, and so
conclusive of his right and duty to issue
them. that the rules of the chamber We're
violated and the crowded galleries as we'll
as Senators on the floor appiauded the sen-
t!ments to the echo
1t was a great day FOR the Senate, and a
great day for the south Here" it Was
insisted, ''let no more be said about Sec
tional and ante-bellum construc tions of
state rights. When democratic President,
elected by the aid of all the southern states
interprets the powers of the general gov
ernment in the preservation of order in the
same spirit as that which animated Mr.
Lincoln when confronted with the same
problem in graver form, and the south
ipderses and applauds him for it, national
unity upon the principles established by the
war cannot longer be questioned"
Mr. Daniel and his friends, therefore, in
ctndemning the President. condemn them
selves With nothing to explain the change
of front on their part but the temptations
of vote-seeking IN day of much unrest,
they are asking the country to believe that
what the President did then, and what they
approved, WAS unwarraEted by law and
changes, recantations. and ground and lofty
trmhlng, this, in tine flowery language of
the poet, quite takes the cake.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

one was that when the law and the facts
were against him to abuse the other side.
Mr.. Smith 10 q lawyer. and q good one.
The hope Ii however. that he win not pro-
ceed on that line. II he does, 1t will dts
appoint a great many people. Something
specific, and definite and to the point Is
expected of him. and II he meets this ex-
pectation he will probably develop into a
card in the campaign second In drawing
power only to Mr.. Bryan himself. Georgia
In those circumstances viii not he permit
ted to monopolize him. Other states will
demand to hear him, and the democratic
committee in response to whose request he
Is now taking the field. will he glad to
widen the scope of his usefulness.
Curiosity In this matter fixes upon this
point The admins tration confronted the
necessity of choosing between the Chicago
ticket and a course which would Indirectly
aid the St. Louis ticket. Mr.. Smith came
out for the Chicago ticket. while the Presi-
dent and his other advisers pronounced
against the ticket Mr.. Smith proclaimed
it to be the democratic ticket; the Presi
dent and the other members of the cabinet
denied this. Whereupon Mr.. Smith re-
signed. What are the full particulars? How
does Mr.. Smith reason it all out? The Presi-
dent and his friends hold that in their stand
they are not only supporting the true
democracy, but the integrity of their own
official performances And Mr.. Smith
shares in responsibility for those perform
ances equally with them. AS member of
the cabinet. he participated in the councils
that shaped those performances. Yet he
has deserted his colleagues, and is going on
the stump to aid those whose appeals for
support are based upon denunciation Of the
administration. This is what the friends of
the administration. including the President.
are utterly unable to understand.
Mr.. Smith may, by frank and full dis
cussion of matters. give some pointers to
those subordinate federal officials who are
on the stump supporting Mr.. Bryan. Their
position Is not so difficult as his, bat it is
unusual enough to attract attention
Friends of the administration believe that
some of those officials are figuring on mar
tyrdom; that they are going through the
AJAX manual of defying the lightning
Many administration supporters hope that
the lightning will not condescend to strike
Evening star., 1896-09-12

An agent of the Humane Society yester-
day caused the arrest of the driver of a
horse which had sore back This was
praiseworthy act and no doubt caused a
temporary fiutter of happiness to the poor
old horse The flutter did not last long.
however. as the animal having been taken
from the hands of it's cruel owner was
backed UP in front of a police station and
left there in the burning sun for ten
hours. Driven by its owner when its back
was lore, left in the sun by beneficent
police force and entirely neglected in the
important matter of food and water by the
Humane Society. the horse might we'll ask
to be delivered from its friends
Evening star., 1896-09-12
The Band Wagon.


1t used ter DE circus day ez filled NV
boyfsh breast
Weth seen rare an glitterin fancies thet T
fairly couldn't rest
I'd wake myself up laughin' in the middle
of the night
At the clown thet sot so comic on tho nony
black an white
A-standin' in the village like a statue how
staid
A-waitin' ar a-waitin' fur ter view the b,g
parade.
An the elf1n lights were twinklin' an the
fairy music flowed
Ez the big band wagon rolled along tho
road.
And. boy er man, it's much the same the
way our longin's drift;
We can't cure all our foIlies when time
flies SO dreadful swift.
And find myself a-glowin' from nv feet
clear to my crown
When see the preparations fur a lection
up ter town.
All. the blowin' Of the trumpets an the
rattle Of the drum
How they thrill weth strains of promise
when the politicians come.
And we look fur the most gorgeous exh,h,.
ton ever showed
Ez the big band wagon rolls alenR the
road. .~
Evening star., 1896-09-12
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star win be mailed to any address In
the United States or Canada If ordered at
this office in person or by letter or postal
card. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: 13
cents per week; Is cents for two weeks. or
so cents per month. Invariably In advance
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should give the
lsst address as well as the new one
Evening star., 1896-09-12

L dunno ez the prodigal son WAS so very
bad, after ALL said Mrs. Corntossel.
He want no good to his family" ber
husband rejoined
That's a fact. But when he got home
ne didn't hev no more ter say. Eff he'd
been like most O the men folks now-a-days
the fust thing he'd of done would of been
to find fault with the way the fatted calf
was cooked"
Evening star., 1896-09-12
SHOOTING STARS. !,
Not to BE Thwnrte Il.

whats this,'' the sultan shouted DO
they propose to interfere with my killing a
few people whenever feel like it?'
THAT seems to be the idea, SIRE" said
his prime minister.
''Humph. I'll circumvent their impu-
deLce."
'1n what way. sirer'
'I'll abdicate and get job running .
trolley car in Brooklyn"
Evening star., 1896-09-12

Unless Senator Hill reaches a decision
very soon, the people who would enroll
themselves under his leadership viii have
their minds made up too firmly to allow
him to take any credit as persuader.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
For "Opening."

On Monday all 12c Innings will
be &C yard, all I5c Innings are to be
TIC yard, all 25c Innings for only
19c yard. Remember, no trash at
any price, at any time. All Innings
guaranteed best, now and always.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
The Importance of Innings.

Trashy Innings make perfect fitting dress inposan
trashy Innings flood the market Few
profits these Innings bring The Palais Royal shall ou only
for nngs Call what kesmart foosh-bu
catching you goods you Innings
confidence much less them generally
the best
Evening star., 1896-09-12

The redeeming feature of the bank fail
ure at New Orleans is that it does not ap-
pear 20 be IN any legitimate manner avail
able as campaign material
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Covert Cloth.

From all indications this ma
terlal is sure of having another
successful season during the
coming fall and winter. 1t has
had years of undoubted popu-
larlty, and the fact only in
creases the appetite of the fair
sex for more gowns of the
same material. The home
manufacturers are presenting
some beautifully finished
goods, which makes them very
attractive for ta;lo--made
gowns and for wheel wear.
All the conventional colors.
AS a special we will offer an
Al Covert Cloth, in all colors.
54 inches wide, worth SI.oo. at
75c. YARD.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

Gen. Weyler is no doubt panied to note
the unwillingness of Europe to maintain
a non-interference policy with reference to
the sultan.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

1t is possible that the French Academy
has contributed more to Zola's fame by
it's persistence in keeping him out than
it would have bestowed by admitting him.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

What's the matter with having both the
ball game and Mr.. Bryan at the National
Park next Saturday? Start the game early
and let the candidate talk between innings
Evening star., 1896-09-12
The Black Silks.
At 7SC ward.

D59c yd. is Mondays Opening Price OF the
new 75c Figured Tuffeta Silks.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

Mr.. Bryan may be great, but he is not
all-powerful. When he colides with
baseball game he must inevitably succumb.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

The prophets are inclning toward the
opinion that Corbett will fight Fitzsim-
mons at about the same time that Wash
ington wins the baseball pennant
Evening star., 1896-09-12

the effect that he is invading the enemy's
territory when he goes to speak in Chicago
Evening star., 1896-09-12

The same old one hundred and twenty
fve men are said to be at work today on
the new city post-office building
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Best Innings.
L,aceS 80 Ribbons.

Laces are to be very much used,
hence the enormous stock now here.
Only space to tell you of the ''spe-
cials"-the not-to-be repeated bar
gains-the broken sets, etc, secured
Of the importers at half prices and
less.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

Secretary Francis brings a new touch Of
enthusiasm to the devotion Of the cabinet
to the President.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
o8c to $2.o8.

UThe new Pompadour Ruches for the Neck
are csc. $1.35, $1.4S and up to $2.9S yard. For
capes are Ruches of Chiffon, ChiTonette, Net, Rib
bon and Gauze, 81. 10 to $2.9S yard,
(See above fer RibbOns)
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Piaids.

Quite a demand has sprung
up recently for plaids of vari-
ous descriptions. 1t is very
probable that the demand will
increase to larger proportions,
and it will go in the direction
OF bright colors. They are
now worn very extensively for
waists and children's school
dresses. See the beautiful line
OF Bright Plaids we're offering
at
Evening star., 1896-09-12
3oc to $1.o8.

DCape Laces, in heavy silk embroidered pat
terms, to 12 inches wide. Some are positively
worth So 9s and 81 so yard Yours for ST. 90, csc,
Toe, 6Sc 43c and SOC yard.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
2SC, 3QC, SOC.

u All-wool CheyiOts, fancy mixtures. checks
and stripes. Only too good limitations Of the more
expensive fabrcs .,.4.t,.., .i.,....,......
= ~ a(See above for the new silksJ
Evening star., 1896-09-12
A Discrepancy

The contrasts that we daily see
Are startlingly immense:
The man who talks SO light and free
Of billions" and finance" is he
Who borrcws twenty cents
Evening star., 1896-09-12
The New VelVets.

DBlack velvets for Dress Trimmings, Millinery
Capes end Waists Is and 10 inches wide, at 81.
$i.25 $3.50. 81 and $3.50 yard; % inches at s.
yard: 81 incfes at 81, 81. so and 81 6S yard.
DColored velvets. 49, - and % inches, at 81,
81. Is. 81 So 81 and $2.5O yard.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

- 42-insh Boucle and Frieze suitings Also new
and beautiful effects In Silk and Wool Plaids and
Chez ks.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
SI,5o YARD.
Mohair Arabesque.

This is an entirely new con-
celt in Colored Dress Goods;
is OF French manufacture: has
a ground work of popIin, with
ArabeSque figures of mohair
yarn. Makes a very swell
gown. All colors. AZ inches
wide.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

OThe most beautiful OF the new silks-tbs
Raye Ombre Jacquards. Words will fail to express
their beauty. They must be
Evening star., 1896-09-12
At ST to S..

HJ75c yd Is Mondays price for the new 5
Fancy Armure Silks.
Evening star., 1896-09-12

Il just hope we will have change of ad-
mnistration," she said, as she handed her
letter to the post office clerk to be weighed
Don't you agree with ITS position IN
finance?
L don't know anything about that But
do know that the government is a mean
old thing
In what respect?'
In keeping prices rp so. It's got a mo-
nopoly. and it's ticking advantage Of It,
Everything you can think of. from bicycles
to cotton thread, has been on the bargain
counter, except postage STAMPS"
Evening star., 1896-09-12
German Tweeds.

The great importations of
this beautiful material clearly
indicate that it will be the lead
ing fabric among the fashion
able materials for the coming
season. We show this lovely
fabric in all autumn colors, 4S
inches wide.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Silk-like Velutina.

OThe newest Is Veutina Cord for Shirt Waists.
Black, golden brown, myrtle navy blue the colors,
81 Is the price.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
At 43c strip.

DMakers' Sample Strips of Az to yards.
Values are 15c to 25c yard. We ;sk only 4Sc for a
strip Of AZ to S yards.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
81 and 81 2e

D42-inch Silk and Wool Epngle. You'll be
shown identical goods under fancy name-at
fancy prices.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
At ST. ward.

u D42.in Boucle Cloths and Novelty JacIuards, in
beautiful effects Of black and helotrope green and
black, golden brown and black-only SOC on Monday.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
30c, 5Oc, Csc.

1910. Y AMI As inch SILK and Wool Effects II
HighsDd hEd French Piaids Styles for ladies'
misses and childrens wear .-
Evening star., 1896-09-12

U$1, $1.25, $3.50, 81 .6s, 81, 81. As and 8 yal
for tn. new MOire Velour and More Antique Silk
Evening star., 1896-09-12
Judfc1Ously Dated.

'Rastus Pinkley wants ter line de
chu'ch,' said the deacon to one of the lead
Ing members. "Whut does yoh fink 'bout
lettin' i'm in?'
He shoh'ly hab been er obJeck er s'pIcion
rcun' dis neighborhood."
Does yer fink he rely means ter re-
fchm"'
Er good deal 'pends on de temptations
er mans subjected to. Ez long ez 'Rastus
Wah careful ter wait tell aftah de watah
million seasons over ter file is application.
dunno but whut we might glib in, er
chance
Evening star., 1896-09-12
At 4Sc yard.

DL.Iren Batiste Insertion Laces, to AZ inches
wide. Best of the best Twenty five styles. Some
arc guaranteed worth 81 yard.
Evening star., 1896-09-12
ST, SI.2s, SI.sO. $40.

DBroadcoths- note that those at 81
yard thoroughly sponged, coming In forty two
correct autumn shades
Evening star., 1896-09-12
At z5c. 81, $I.2s.
At zSC ward

0S4tLch Fancy Cheviots and the attractive
Etapine Cloth. Bewildering variety in this lot
Evening star., 1896-09-12
25c. YARD.
Changeable PopTin.

Here you have beauty and
durability combined. This
fabric comes in all the newest
changeable effects, and will be-
yond all doubt be a leader for
some time to come. They are
now all the rage in Paris and
London. 46 inches wide.
SI.SO YARD
Evening star., 1896-09-12
75c, ST., SIPS

/ON, PI, YI. y.
Dyelutina in black and rs shades, including all
the correct street and evening effects for autumn
winter wear.