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Evening star., 1896-03-24
The Public s4dbrnry q Proper Munich
pal Expense.

The proposed Washington public library
Is partsof the city's educational system,
, proper sobjea of municipal expenditure,
on the same basis as the public schools.
As Comm issioner Harris of the Bureau
Of Education has aptly stated: ''The school
teaches how to read-how to use the
printed page to get out of 1T all that it
contains. The library furnishes what to
read; It opens the storehouse of all hu-
man kno Wedge. These two are compile
mentary functions in the great work of
kduca ton"
Herbert Putnam. librarian of the Boston
public library, in a magazine article says:
add then the direct eduea ational value to
the citizens who use it of a library which
they feel to be their own, tos maintain, as
we'll as enjoy. and there would seem to be
strong reasons for saying that no endowed
library can do the fullest work to the COM
munity without having associated with it
municipal funds and in some firm muni-
cipal control
That municipal maintenance on the same
basis as for the public schools is essential
to the true modern library idea has been
recognized not only theoretically by the
writers, but practically by the philanthro-
piStS In this held most of whom have
turned over donated libraries to municipal
control, and conditioned their gifts mu-
nicipal maintenance. Mr.. Putnam says in
the article above quoted: There was pro-
found foresight III the course taken by Mr..
Pratt. Instead of placing his endowment
in the hands of a private corporation he
turned over the million dollars direct to the
municipality, merely stipulating that the
city should appropriate annually an
amount eoual to The income of that sum
Tor the maintenance Of free library. The
pr.va.e endowment, therefore, became
merged in the public undertaking, and ex-
oept for the name which perpetuates the
memory of the gift the institution would
APPEAR simply as municipal enterprise on
the part of the city OF Baltimore"
The same principle has governed Mr.. Car
neSie in his numerous gifts of libraries, as
to Edinburgh, Ayr and Dumfermline, i'll
Scotland: JohHstown, Pa: Fairfield, Iowa.
and more recently, Allegheny City and
Pittsolrg. MIR. Clrnegie is quoted in the
October. 49,. Review of Reviews as say
Ing: The result of my own study of the
question What is the best gift which can
be given to a community is that a free
library occupies the first place, provided
the community viii accept and maintain
II as 4 public institution, as much part
of the city property as it's public schools
aad indeed. an adjunct to these"
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Trespnssing on Public PROPERTY.

Some Of these days conspicuous trespass-
ers upon public property in the District of
Columbia may learn that they cannot have
their own way all the time; the small fry
found 1t out long ago. The Baltimore and
Ohio railroad has for years occupied a
small government reservation and laid
tracks thereon. Col John NJ Wilson-who
has charge of public buildings and grounds
has nov resurrected an old law which
gives to the Secretary of the Interior DOW
ers that were generally believed to be
vested wholly In Congress The case was
placed before Secretary Smith, who, after
Investigation, has ordered the Baltimore
and Ohio Company to vacate the feserya-
tion- The public generally will be delighted
TO know that sufficient anti-trespass law
exists. and that officials can be found to
enforce it,
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Suit and Wrap Dept.

$3.50 English Plaid Touring Costumes. sd
$500 Cloth Suits. none excepted. $3.50
f14.9S Storm Serge Suits black and navy. $i2 9S
$69S Separate Skirts, cloth and serge. IS 9s
$14S Shirt Waist. grass linen and others. .. 81 25
Csc Derby Shirt Waists, sll styles. ~ soc
$5.9S Spring Jackets, tan cloth. ........ S43s
IS Spring Jackets. black CLOTH 50. 90
$40 Imported Jackets. French end English. .$ls
$1O.9S Cashmere Tea Gown very elaborate. :. so 9S
$2.98 Princess" Cashmere Tea Gowns. ..... So 4S
$1.69 Novelty Wrappers of imported gngham. 81 40
73c Boys Shirt Waists, laundered. .......... SOC
45c Boys Shirt Waists, we'll made .3 3ec
$2.9S Ladies' English Tan Mackintoshes, double
Chpe ...................... S2.7 20
81 yS Ladles' Mackintoshes with 2l-inch capes 10
$1.45 Misses Waterproof Circulars. -
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Thomas Carlyle demanded more than
faf century ago: "Why is there not a
majesty's library in every county town?
There Is majesty's Jail and gallows in
every one." The American majesty is the
people, and Carlyle's reproachful question
nodernized and localized demands: "Why
Is there rot peoples library in Wash
ington? We have our peoples Jail and
gallows."
Evening star., 1896-03-24
What Exasueruted Hin.

The agent for d handsomely illustrated
look to be sold OF longtime credit-a feast
to the intellect and an adornment to any
library-leaned against the side of the
house, caught his breath, clenched his fist
and locked skyward.
whats the matter?' asked the police
I've met the meanest man. he answer
ed. I've heard of him and I've read about
him in the papers. but never expected to
meet him face to face"
Where is hep
up in that office building"
How do you know he's the meanest
man."
BY the way he acted. / showed him this
work of art, lectured on 1t for half an
hour, showed the engravings, and when /
hinted that it would be a good thing to
order, what do you think he said?"
Il don't know"
HE said he never bought books He didn't
have to. He just waited for some fool
agent to come along and tell him all that
was in 'em. and turn over the leaves while
ne looked at the pictures"
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Trimming Department.

tec yard Best spsnsle Trimming. all colors. .42c
15c yard spangle Trimming, one row.. 12c
$l.50 Jet Yokes, worth up to $2. .H.3
81 each Buttons. Jewel aud fancy .. ssc
Ssc each Buttons. jet. metal. fancy. ........ .ssc
10 per cent Oh all Laces, Nets and ChiIIons
10 per cent Oh all Embroideries
4sc, Soc and 73c yard Persian Ribbons 42c
Eoo yard Persian Ribbons. second quality $50 24c
86c yard Blaek Doable-face Satin Ribbons . 25c
12c pair Dress Shields. all styles. &c
15c Princess velveteen Skirt Binding. ..... :. .loc
&c yard Mohair Cord Skirt Binding Be
&c SILK Relting. Per belt. belt.............5c &c
Sc pieces Silk Bone Casing. g..................14c
&c dozen French Horn Bone, 9-inch ...........4c
&c card Swell Hooks and Eyes. &c
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Dress Goods Dent.

81 IS. 81 80 and 81 .6s Novelty Suitinss. 81 15
81 % yd. Imported Wool Suitings all kinds 10
Is and S5c yd. Wool Dress Goods all styles. SOC
Soc yd Wool Dress Goods, ali styles. .43c.
10 per cent Oft all Black Wool Dress Goods.
37hc I'd. French Organdies, 1906 novelties. :. .33c
25c yd. SILK and Wool Challies s....,...... Zoe
15c I'd Duck. navy blue, fast color. ...... .121sc
12kac yd. D!mites. Observation-Disclosures.
1Oc I'D Peroales, newest. Fast cOlors. Sc
&c I'D. Lustral the rew wash fabric. .........7c
Evening star., 1896-03-24

1t is mistake to suppose that books
can nov be taken by the general public
from the Congressional Library on deposit
of the value. That privilege has for a
lorg time been withdrawn. The Con-
gressional Library is not now a general
circulating library in any respect what
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Underwear Depts.

81 & rs Cotton and Camtric undergarments SIC
S5c and 75c Underwear, all styles. ..........6 Csc
SOC Cotton and Cambria Undergarments poe
$3.50 Taffeta Silk Skirts, all styles. ........$ IS 9s
$1.9S Black Moreen Skirts. Observation-Disclosures 81 70
Soc Ginsham Skirts, full width. 44c
19c Swiss Ribbed Vests. spring weight. ........Isc
25c Swiss Ribbed Vests, extra finish. ........loc
85c Swiss Ribbed Vests and Pants. ............25c
Soc Superfne Ribbed Vests and Pants. ....... .44c
CSC Silk Waists. oil colors, lace trimmed. =. .49c
s. Is French Gore Corsets. oil whalcbone. 81 ~
81 .25 "palas Royal Corsets 1895 improved. 81 10
75c Coutil Corsets, extra long. six hooks .40c
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Silk Department.

81 I'D. New Dresden and Persian Silks. 800
75c yd Gace 1afeta Silks all styles. CSC
5Oc yd. China Silks. Forty shadts. ....... 45e
$1.5o yd. Trimming velvets. All shades. :. 81 q
75c yd. Vclutina. IS good as velvet. ....... .6ys
10 Ier cent on all Black Silks.
Evening star., 1896-03-24

The quiet that has been maintained by
the Sultan for some time leads to a sus-
picion that he Is starting a newspaper
which shall contain nothing but compli-
nlentary notices of himself
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Spain and Italy are both experiencing
the embarrassments which result from try
ing to put on style in an epoch which calls
for economy.
Evening star., 1896-03-24
The Prophet without Honor.

Its discouraging to see how the people
run after a fashion of the hour" the can
dldate said.
Have you gone out of style?" asked his
wife.
Somewhat. The domestic favorite-son
doesn't seem to be in demand now. Every
state seems to want the imported article
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Kentucky does not mind saying that if q
statesman undertakes to regulate the thirst
of his fellow man in New York or any
where else, he is liable to find his time very
actively occupied.
Evening star., 1896-03-24

This X ray is doing wonders for man
kind he remarked.
Yes" Lis wife replied. 1T has done lots
for mankind Maybe it'll be developed in
the course of time to where 1t will enable
womankind te see whether her hat is on
straight OF not without looking in the
glass"
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Children's Department.

$3.50 Baby Carriages, 1896 styles e, 90
$2-eS Infants New Long Cashmere Coats. 81 "a
$l.ss Cloth Refers. sizes to years. a az
Soc Nainso K and Gingham Dresses rae
$.so Dimity Dresses, to years 81. Q.
2oc Null and Silk Caps. lace ruche. .1oc
81 Caps and Hats all styles. SOC
hindergarfen Mat and three skeins Sewing silk lie
Toe Misses French CoutIl Corsets, c,.
81 Kid Gloves. misses and boys 81.
2oc Fast Black Hose, oil sizes "a,
S5c Ribbed Balbriggan Vests and Pants o,e
45c Shirt Waists for boys. a.c
4Sc Books for children Of all ages aac
15c Picture Books, all kinds.
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Millinery Department.

$3.50 Untrimmed Hats, all new styles. 81 35
SOC Untrimmed Hats, the new styles. ........ APE
4Sc Ostrich Feather Plumes mes.....,..4 .42c
4Sc Flowers, choice Of all kinds. 42c
25c Flowers. None excepted. 19c
Evening star., 1896-03-24
ParasOl Department.

$lS Paris Novelty Parasols, all kinds $40. 20
<'6s Dresden and Black Brocade Parasols. "a es
$29S White. Mourning and Dresden Pu re sols 81 6s
$26s Ombre Stripe Silk Parasols 50 IS
$22S Silk Pnrasols, all styles. 81 ,,s
~ carriage Shades. all styles. 81 50
9s Silk Cnbrellas steel rod imported sticks 50 ~
$2.9s Silk Umbrellas. MEMS silver trtmme,,
hahdies ...................S2 g 70
SISS Umbrellas. mems and ladies' all STYLES 81 50
$l49 Gloria Silk Umbrellas. mems snd ladies' .asc
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Lining Department.

5oc yd. Best French Harcloth Lining. ....... SOC
Zoe yd. Best Hustle Percaiine Lining. lee
I6c Percslc for 12c. ard 12hc Percaline. =. .9e
l2hc Sel.ria, all shades. SC
Evening star., 1896-03-24
The Blooming seasor

The blossoms come as breezes play
And whisper Junetime rumors;
Old Mother Earth is getting gay
And putting on her boomers.
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Liliuokalani has achieved utter obscurity.
She has not even been approached by the
patent medicine advertisers or the maga-
zine editors.
Evening star., 1896-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Perennial.

Each Jear tie self-same nuisance leads
Unto the pIovocation old;
The man who coughs the most proceeds
To tell yo.l low I'd cure a cold.
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Art Department.

19c Collar and Cufr Bags, stamped.
ooc Duck Laundry Bags tinted. o5c
oc stamped Bureau scarfs. 72 inehes .. .16c
1Sc Table Covers tinted. ~
S9c Ali-iinen Bureau Scarfs. stamped 29c
Soc hemsfitched Squares, pure lncn 29c
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Mr.. Mckinley is now regarded by one or
two aspirants for booms as a pernicious
monopolist.
Evening star., 1896-03-24

1t is in most cases the safe thing for the
average diplomat to sign the pay roll and
say nothing.
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Spain's advice that the American polit:-
clans cease their vexatious debates will to
a certain extent, be indorsed in this conn
Evening star., 1896-03-24
The Safer Way,

Man longs to see the wild-flowers CLEAN
And gaze on vernal scenery.
But better tits, though fair the dream
OF blossoms plucked beside the stream,
To get them at the greenery.
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Only one hundred and ten men were en-
ployed today on the city post-office building
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Fancy Goods Depts.

$1b0 'Palais Royal Kid Gloves all styles 81 SO
81 Kid Gloves, warranted. tried on. SIC
Csc Kid Gloves, pearl buttons. Soc
25c Handkerchiefs. all styles. pc
81 Handkerchefs. Some worth 81 ss..
$l25 Jewelry. All latest novelties y5c
S5c Jewelry, Belt Buckles, etc. 6s..
oOc Jewelry, including real gold pins. 35c
5Oc. 59c end Csc Pocket Books etc. 48c
25c Shopping Bags Superior. 1sc
LOG H'a'her BELTS latest style. lac
WV A"'-'' eiiA a"o sau1e. .S9c
ei HanS' Ill coiors.. ............... .22c
sac ounce Diplomacy" the new perfumery. =. PIC
loc Tetlow's Swansdcwn Face Powder &c
Evening star., 1896-03-24

Dn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to amy individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Might be One of Several.

The little group in the corner store had
been discussing national and interna tiona
topics with its usual vigor. Lem Perkins
who is something of an oracle, came in jus,
in time to hear one of the solons exclaim
earnestly:
It's a question O. freedom; that's what II
is. An freedoms what has been Tough,
fer an oled for ard died for. 1 tell We
freedoms got to come-ain't it, Lem?'' he
added, suddenly appealing to the late.
comer.
YES" was the reply. IT don't know bu,
1t fs Only I'm not clear yet on which ye'ee
talkin' about, Ireland, Cuba, the new
oman, or lunch"
Political Prudence.
do you think" said the caniidate's
friend, that you have taken sufficiently
strong stand on the financial question:
Il should say so. See that stack o1
check books?''
Yes"
well, we've got deposits in bank t.
fit every check IN 'em The financial cues
tion Is our strong point"
Evening star., 1896-03-24
ITEMS Department.

$l Lightweight Wool Shirts and Drawers. SOC
81 Medium weight Natural Wool Garments . TIC
SOC Ribbed Balb,isgan Shirts and Drawers 900. .44c
ii Neglige Shirts, 1896 spring styles. .S soc
75c Best Sateen Shirts. 'rts.............G G9c
5Oc Chcviot and Sateen Shirts. ts................4ac
Toe Night Shirts special cut. .&,c
Soc Night Shirts. fast color trimming. ..... .44c
5Oc Imported Half Hose spring styles. .35c
25c Half Hose. six pairs for. r.........,....S 81
5Oc Susp snders, latest and best. .44c
&c Suspenders. light, but strong. .l9c
Soc Searfs. include the new patent krot. .44c
81 Dogskin Gloves, warrs nted. SIC
80 Kid Cloves. warranted. 81 33
$i.9S All-si.k Umbrellas. all styles. 50
S1.49 Gloria Silk Umbrellas, oil styles. Csc
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Stationery Department

l9c pound Writing Piper, 100 sheets.
25c boxes Hurd's Writing Paper. .15c
lsc quire Demmlng's Cloth-fnish Writing Paper. DC
l5c Novels. Publishers price, Soc. .1ahc
20 per cent on Bibles. Prayer Books. Hymuals.
Evening star., 1896-03-24
Hosiery Department.

Csc Fast Black and Eusset Hose. .19c
S5c Fast Black Hose, medium and light .... &c
48c Black and Russet Lisle Hose. ........... Soc
Soc Imported Novelty Hose new effects. .43c
9Sc Paris Novelty Hose. all styles. .75c
rs Silk Hose. Actual value, 81. 40
ISc Children.s Black Hose, all sizes. .13c
25c Roys and Girls Heavy Ribbed Hose. .lSc
bOc Boys Heavy English Ribbed Hose. .35c
Evening star., 1896-03-24
3@c for soc Checks.
Other ''Opemim g" Prices

The list below is published for the last To the left
regular prices those will find marked the goods To the right
hand the Opening prices quoted for the last time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08

". W F. Allen Mrs. F. S. Hatch: Miss s,,, = Hssea
McKim. Robert V. McKm. Mrs W. Iden. NIL
At Gaien Haii~Mrs. b. NJ Porter. william ,.
Hall. d. c. WINS W. X. Thorne and Miss e MOT
Ss s ana Mrs. = Ka? Maj Mske S.ASf
Mrs j. L. Smith and Miss Hattie Lee.
AZ he shsburnsMrs NJ E. Potter, Ter s MI a sna
j. g. Reynolds. DR. c. NJ Bellows. A. ?. Williams
Chester 5. bay. Edward E. Johnson. D. $. DavA
At the Senate House-Mr and Mrs. John Pillins.
Miss Pilling and John Ashcroft; u, NJ.
w McGoldwick. Miss May b. Kelly and NJ I"
Al the Hotel BrghtSn.,A. G. Robertson RatSo e ~ g
Harsweil George H. Pierce. Thomas Morning Mrs. M,
Miss sss.scn Mis-. condy F G Read l. J. G a,s1t
Itch, c. n Luee. Alfred Jones. Miss Edna ROCKWELL Was
A and Mrs. Ge cssey e Cameron ne M and Mira
Al the chaI{OntezMSs Haynes Mrs 4. J. T. Ru's
Brean. John D. Comstock. ,,-.,
Cone. ~ J. s. lC flasher. Mr. and Mrs L. p. XII:
George FormAn a. W. Eaton Wr and Mrs eors
Al KaehRIs; MSis-} Lee S,,sy E q Iie p s
L. L. Sears Samuel LURE, H. Katz. William How
At the Kenilworth Inn-E B. Formong colond
James SIS Brand F. Harrs pa Mrs. feTsss MAJ.
pohad ae 5r H. e Resns Mr. n' and Mrs McI
Miss Macarthur, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pringe. iona
" Bell. A. Lamborn. Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Luhn0N
the Ss Ms snd l
At the Pennhurst-Richard Evans. Miss MS'
Evans, Mrs NJ: H. Brunt. T. 4. Robinson Mr.. 4
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Theodore Rclesecker. manufacturer OF perfumSs
and toilet articles at No. Is Maiden Lane made =
assignment yesterday to Herbert Parsons. giV'S
preferences 20 tweniy-eight creditors for S25oo VI
largest being in favor Of Adelaide Harger OF Oo@
lin. Ohio. s.. ABB: National Park Bank. &,Ssl cou~
bia National Bank Of Columbia. Penn. $780, NAT
L. Wilde Brooklyn. $.327; Julius R.cksecker Cans
Dover. Ohio 81 200 Mrs. Prudence Stewart. Bro0S
lyn. $03i East Orange IN. j. National Bsa"
s02l First National Bank. OF Bethlehem Penn.
1851; Broadway Bank OF Brooklyn $500; Ca asa w
National Bank OF Catasauqua, Penn. 500. ~
Rcksecker has been in business twenty three yeai1
built up large trade throughout the country s%s
two years aso said he worth $4,000 He ocss.
pies the entire hve-story building at No IS MaiSSs
idea OF the liabilities at present. The fauss
was the result OF inability to raise money TO meet
obligations falling due and the duh business OF n:|
last two years. In the trade II thought tnss|
Mr. Ricksecker had become involved notes snss|
accep,ances. and that the liabilities would reaSs|
100000
William Durland. president OF Durlands Ridh{|
Academy Company at the Grand Circle. Bouleys.Ss|
and Sxtieth-st.. made an assignment presiden'|
yesterday. without preference. John c. Coiemss|
He has been president OF the company ever since "
formed. in 1887, and also its treasurer III
several years previously Mr. Durland kept a lveJ|
stable at No Boulevard. The assignment. Il Is saS|
IL account Of the troubles of the company wnis3
has been In the hands OF the Sheriff for sevetwsI
days. Mr.. Durland having Endorsed some OF ~
paper. He transferred his house No. 23l " ~ ~
Seventy fourth-st.. to his wife Friday for slo'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
Hints About ParasoIs and Umbrellas

cap breaks down on the sides above the upper welt
somewhat The makers have submitted
sample OF improved cap-that Is. improved In
meterial-which is "A half-ouncc lighter than the
one now issued, and number OF them are to he
made and issued some OF the enlisted men for
trial On the top and sides of the crown. between the
lining and the cloth. there IL material that liz
reasonably light and rigid and II Il proves all that
is claimed for g. the cap VIII no doubt become the
standard pattern.
The bill OF Senator Elkins to restore the grade OF
Lieutenant General. and now before the Military
Committee, does not the name Of General Miles.
but It says that Ito acknowledge the distinguished
services Of tho Major-General commanding the
late Civil War and In command Of expeditions
against hostile Indians In the frontier States and
Territories. the grade OF Lieutenant General may be
specially conferred" The bill further provides that
the grade shall cease to exist after II has become
vacant. and that there shall be increase in the
number OF general officers because Of this promo
ton. In the last two weeks the Military Committee
has been flooded with letters. especially from mem
bers OF the National Guard. requesting that the bill
be made a law
movement has been started to bestow the rank
OF Northumberland upon Major-Generai o. O.
Howard. now retired. Those who are most promi-
nent In the movement, and have already waited
upon the Military Committee. are leading members
out the country.
The fact that Lieutenant j. II. Parker. Of the
18th Infantry. who recently passed excellent
examination In law at the Circuit Court. Sedaiia,
Mo-. admitted 10 the bar, led to the report
that he contemplated resgning from the service
to 60 into practice Lieutenant Parker says that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
ARMY NOTES or INTEREST.

''The Kansas City Times prints this parable as
moral TO those officers Of the Army who have failed
TO unite their efforts to secure the passage OF some
one of the many bills that have been introduced In
Congress laying down the lines upon which reor-
ganzation may take place: "A furnishing man once
approached a stream and found that a large piece of
bread had been brought BY friendly eddy close 10
the shore. II within easy reach and furnished
an easy means OF appeasng his hunger But some
distance further out In the stream large loaf
pole reached far out TO reach the coveted loaf.
but lost his footing and tumbled into the stream.
He failed to the loaf and found that the splash
caused by his efforts had washed away the morsel
that the shore. He went to bed cold and
hungry. and reflected upon his folly In rejecting
the food which he might easily have picked up in
order 10 make vain struggle for that which was
hsyond his grasp. Moral: When good scheme Is
proposed don't Kick merely because 1t does give
you the earth at once"
The Reorganization bill introduced by Representa-
tive Cummings which has been commended by
large number of the officers OF the Army was sub
ntted to the Secretary Of War for his examination
and he has returned II to Congress with indorse-
that his views have already been expressed in
q bill prepared by him weeks ago and SUBJ
mitted to Congress- He makes objection to the