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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
business. Not Politics, Now.

There is disposition in certain quarters
TO misrepTesent and give partisan color to
the hearings on the tariff question ap-
pointed by the ways and means committee.
Some old sneers are revived and made to
10 daty again, about the flocking to Wash
ington of interested parties and agents of
trusts bent upon realizing on campaign con-
tributions and all that. One might suppose
indeed, that Congress must be utterly with
out scruple, and tine American people given
10 pillage by law.
Talk of this description is utterly without
excuse. II is a SANDER both on Congress
and the country The tariff is purely a
business question. When the people decide
at the polls. as they have just DONE for
revision OF the schedules on protection lines
their Will must be carried out And there
is but one way by which this may be done,
and that is by a close study of the problem
from a business standpoint The informa-
ton desired must come from those most
familiar with the business situation; in
other words, from business men Them
selves
The ways and means committee does no
mans bidding in the premises 1t hears
representatives of all the different indus
tres. and SO collects a great deal of valu-
able information bearing on the work 1t
has III hand This then is carefully sifted.
and the new bill grows out of the win
moved data There is no other way by
which new tariff bill could be so intel
Hsenty or so satisfactorily prepared.
Much is always allowed for partisan ex-
aggeration during a holly contested fight
stump speakers on either side are apt to
draw on the superlatives in their vocabulary
IN eharacteriz.ng the policy of the opposi-
tion But all of that should cease when the
campaign closes The most absurd thing
Is TO go on employing the language Of the
stump after the excitement is over When
the people have rendered their decision, and
the work they have ordered begins, cheap
denunciation and cheaper Misrepresentation
are wholly ont of place.
1t is not at all likely, however, that any
body VIII be deferred from presenting him.
SELF here because of these tactics As all
legitimate business interests are more or
less involved, all should be represented.
Inc desire is 10 make this revision of the
tariff so complete that the work will stand
Tor long time; and in order that this end
may be attained the ways ana means COM
mlttee should be favored with the fullest
information on all matters directly or even
remotely in interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
New York Politics.

The program for the organization of the
municipality of the greater New York fully
explains not only the return of Richard
Croker to the country, but the strenuous
activity of Thomas c. Plat to mold fast to
all that good fortune has given him. "A
great fight for local control is approaching,
and the prize is the largest and most
valuable ever contended for over there.
Tine advantage at the start will be with
the republicans. They are in full control
at Albany, and in partial possession already
of the city, and much of the preliminary
work connected with the new movement
will be shaped by them. Mr.. Platt's hand
will of course be prominent. In work of
that kind his is master hand. One of his
objects is likely to be to strengthen the
situation for 1900 for the republicans, and
figure in the national campaign of that
year little more prominently himself than
he was able to do this year.
Mr.. Cookers job is in every way difficult
His forces are all divided and discouraged.
Tammany today is out in the cold, a shiver-
ing and discredited creature. Its fortunes
In thirty years have not been at a lower
ebb. So that the boss not only confronts a
triumphant party, but has only at present
TO oppose to 1t a broken column. Can he
build Tammany up again in time for the
fray? That is his task If he cannot do
that, he cannot hope to win
II is thought not improbable that Mr.
Hill may take hand in this fight 1t is
hardly a local fight. So much is at stake
that the democracy of the whole state is
Interested, and this may call into the field
all CT the local leaders. Plat and Black
against Hill and Croker, with great prize
in the foreground and 1900 in the back
ground, ought to insure lively engage
IT. ent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
Underground Electric Wins the Day.
From Hollands" Letter. Philadelphia Press,

1t has taken some years to demonstrate
that 1t is possible to construct an under
ground trolley plant which will be service
able and economical. In other cities. where
service is not very heavy. such plants have
been established, but the fear In New
York was that with the great traffic and
with the considerable expense entailed In
opening streets, and the serious interrupt
tons which might occur by the filling OF
the underground channel with sleet or
snow, the system would not be commercial-
ly available. But 1t has won the day.
While We cannot have overhead trolleys in
New York We shall have before the COM
Ing year ends complete system OF under
ground trolleys upon two OF the chief sur
face lines OF the city. the 4th avenue and
the 9th avenue. It IL also the impression
that II this service is found to be satis-
factory In every respect, 1t will sooner or
later supplant the cable system. It is be-
lieved that the adoption of the underground
trolley upon the lines paralleling Broadway
would relieve the traffic. which at certain
hours is badly congested upon broadway,
as II used TO be upon the elevated lines,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
Companions.

Tain de boss whose laigs is long
OATS gwineter run de fieetest;
Tain de thickest piece o. cake
OATS gwineter tas'e de sweetest
Tain de shiniest coin dat hab
De creates value in It:
Tain de fanciest pair o. dice
OATS gwineter make We win 1t.
Hit ain de fines -lookin' sto'
Dat gibs de bigges' measure;
Hit ain de han'somest Christmas tree
Dat brings de truest pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

He was new clerk in the big retail es-
tablishment, and he was anxious to make
a record as a salesman. young woman
inquired
Can you let me look at some safety BIZ
cycles?'"
He turned away to get information about
the stock, and, returning, said. with a win
some smile:
I'm very sorry, miss, but we're out of
safety bicycles. But We have some fine
safety matches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Boston now gives notice that she felici-
tates herself upon the fact that the inter-
ruption of homogeneity in sentiment OIL
employers and employed which led to in
reference in electrical transportation along
her more or less tortuous thoroughfares is
no longer extant-or words to that effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Ihere is very near approach to a con-
sensus OF opinion between the legal au-
lhor1ties who suspect that the so-calIed
siove-eontest Is in reality prize-fght, and
the sporting people who complain that the
average prize-fght is merely glove-con-
test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

The amount of advertising that Liliuo-
kalani has received is responsible for a
suspicion that her trip is for the purpose
OF entering herself as a student in one of
our numerous actress manufactures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
For the Ladies.

The elite of Washington have pat
ronized the Palais Royal for Even
ing Gloves during sixteen years
and why:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
Trimmings.

The 4S-inch-wide Chiffons and
Gauzes are included-and never
were tints and effects so exquisite
Sn E6bto s3.4s yard for the Embroidered Chif
W 90 fons, looking IL sprnkled with natural
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
Underwear.

Full Dress Underwear = Silk
Vests and Hose of all shades, great
est variety, best qualities and least
prices. Sounds like braggadocio,
but we ask you to test every claim.
zS~ for our 'leader''-Rilbed silk Vests in
evening shades. with silk lace bosom. 81
would be little price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

zSc 81 and $1.25 yard for the evening ef-
DoSs fects in Taffeta silks. The electric lighted
dark ROOM will show you their beauty by night,
even il you make selections while the sun is shin
ing brightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
Chronological Comfort.

Its glad OF om.' said Mr.. Rafferty,. "thot
Dim not shuperstftious"
''Phwy?' inquired Mr.. Dolan
''Ofd be unaisy about the year thot's
comm. Mebbe we've noticed it yerself"
Noticed phwat?"
THAT the frsht av January comes an a
Froiday.''
BE the powers, thot's dishquietin' But
let's be thankful 1t don't fall an the tir-
teent av the month";
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Somebody should have been sufficiently
thoughtful to present Mr.. Weyler today
with box of stationery and a sheet Of
postage stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

There seems to be a decided difference Of
opinion between two sets of people as to
whether coal ought to be ranked as a lux
Gry or necessity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

ST. mE-A special price-white Suede Mouslue-
taire Gloves, in l2-button length guar
anteed equal TO any heretofore sold NJ So p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Corbett and Fitzsimmons contemplate
with surprise the slowness of nations to
realize that it is always better to arbitrate
than TO fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

6 for good Evening Kid Gloves. $3.50 for Best
Both guaranteed fitted al our risk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

50 N9fcr the New Style Reveres of Real Honi-
~@'>St ton Appliqued OF Mousscline de Sole.
They are positively worth s6.4s-imIorted to re-
tail at that price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Mr.. Croker would no doubt have enjoyed
continuing his European recreations; but
he feels that he is in need of his country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
SHOOTING STARS,
The Shifting of the Crowd.

The Shifting Of the Crowd.
WELL remarked the theatrical manager,
Christmas is here at last"
Yes replied the treasurer. II suppose
We can now take back our Standing Room
Only sign from the big department store
that borrowed it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

One Of the greatest dangers about KEEP
tomania is its extreme liability to be mis-
taken for something else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

CT AMfor our leader-our Pure Silk Hose. in
~AeV> black. all the evening shades. Plain and
ribbed. $1.9S is not too much for such quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
For the Men.

Gentlemen. mems store is here.
fully equipped with evening wear re-
quisites-the best for the least
s for Mems Full Dress Shirts that the cldthi~rs
WI call worth 81 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Sn OSto s25 yard for Real Duchess. Point and
BRUCE Laces-and Is per cent less than
usual prices promised you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

Prevarfcat ton, at Least.
They tell us figures will not lie,
But they have wondrous tricks,
For 90 s. what they'll mean,
Though written "'96."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

One flaw in the holiday cheer is the fact
that Cuba is obliged to defer her merry
Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

S3 for 16-button and 50 so for 2o-lutton Suede
WV MousQuetaires, guaranteed the best possible
to produce White, black and all the leading ,in;s
are here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

zEc snd 81 yard for the Plain All-slk Chiffons
and better quality than ever before for
the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

S1 sl25, s., $3.50 and So will purchase Satin
" BTooades that the best values ever cur
good fortune to secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

3N/, a yard for soc quality japanese SiIks-be-
Wv of a lucky purchase. Note that all
evening cocrs here. and that they full ~
inches wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
The 1897 Stock.

SN E6Dfor S-button Suede Mousquetaires In the
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

zEc to S. the price extremes OF our Silk Hose.
wv Fri, es gradually rise from lowest to high
est, and perfect variety is here ut every price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25

AO<, to Sc are the price extremes Of Silk
Wv Eests-for choice Of the greatest variety in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
Evening Silks.

Sl, SI.25, $I.5o, s. and S2.5o a
yard for Satin Duchesse, in pink,
Nile. lavender, yellow, white and
cream.
6 1 ward for particularly good quality Of More
~A Velour. aid not fashionable tint is missing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
A Holiday Embnrrnssme,

A gift he bought. The cost was small.
He vainly tried to hide it.
He scratched the price off. but they put
A bill marked paid inside it.
The evening times., 1896-04-01
nCClure'S

Is intensely interesting,
being complied largely from
h er c t 0 f ore unpublished
MSS, and dealing largely
with Lincoln's early life. -
Teachers Outlook (Leban-
on, o.
To make an entirely diff
ferent estimate of Abraham
Lincoln's early career, the
qualities of mind to which
he was entitled by heredity
and the influence coming
from knowledge of honora-
bic ancestry, is what the
new biography published by
S. 5. Mcclure calls upon the
world to do. This ew
book, The Early Life of
Abraham Lincoln, is found
ed upon Il mass of new ma
terial. l.-Scranton (R)
IrUfk.
The evening times., 1896-04-01
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Grand Division Organized nj Scottish
Rite Hall Last Night.

Five chapters or the Sons OF Temperance
convened last night in Scottish Rite Hall
and organized Il grand division.
The organization was formed by VI.
Eavanson of Penns ylvanla, Who Is the
most worthy patriarch ofN the National
Division who delivered the charter OF the
grand division, accompanied by rev we'll
chosen remarks. The most important huSi-
ness was the election OF officers, which re-
suited as follows: F. NJ. Bradley. 7. NJ. w.
p: L. II. Winfield. T. u. ". p; JOHN X.
Bradley 7. G. W. p; W. ~. Roome. Z. u.
w p: Hon. Hiram Price, =. q. ". p; VI.
C. Mitchell, p. G. v. P; Rev. C. {. Nc
Lean, z. G. W. p; Mrs. A. T. Anderson.
2. c. W. P; Mrs. F. NJ. Bradley, 7. q. W:
A.: W. II. Norton. 7. G. W. A.: q. W. Trow.
P G. W. A; S. NJ. Yeatman, z. g. W. A;
Mrs Ada Mclean. =. G. w. a: z. Pickles,
P G. W. A: j. X. Bridge, z. g. s.; James
W. Van Week, G. W. P: Henry j Brad
ley. G. w. A; Arthur Il. Bishop. q. 5.
The officers and past Officers entitled
to membership are: G. W. p, ]. W. Van
Week; G. W. A. Henry Bradley: q. g.
A G. Bishop: q. T.. William Oscar Roome;
G. Chap, p. $. Steele: q. Con-. william
Kre,schlnar: G. Sent, X. VI. Allen: Supr. Y.
p Work. Mrs. Nellie II. bradley; z. G. W.
P, NJ. Z. Mitchell: delegate at large TO Ma
tional Division, L. l.. Bugbce.
Following tie transaction OF business,
the members of the grand division and the
invited guests participated in a banquet,
which concluded with number of stirring
speeches Dy Patriarch EavansOD, who said
Lincoln and HAYES were members OF the
order when it flourishcd during antc-bel-
lum days
The evening times., 1896-04-01
JUSTICE RREwEH.s VIEWS.
Thinks Allison VIII He the RepubIi-
can CaiId di,lat te for Presidcnr.

ST. Louis, Aprl 1.-Jus,icc David j.
Brewer OF the United states Supreme
Court. spent yesterday in this city. hav-
ing arrived from san Antonia, Tex, where
he has been visiting Il daughter who is i'll.
He was rot Ivcr>c Ia talking on national
politics. and in ans wcr 10 questions con-
ccruinE Presidential candidates and their
chances said
IF Mckinley comes within nifty votes
of The nominati on on the first ballet
there Will be gradual accessions to hi
support from those who hunt the winning
side until he will he nominated. But /
believe he VIII lack one hundred votes,
and in that event all his opposition Will
unite upon the man least Objectionable TO
each OF their clans. and that man is Nil
son OF Iowa. Sc"tiOnalIsm is a factor not
10 he dcspiscd. ard n. middle West is too
lusty in vigor and votes TO be ignored
Concerning the Chicago nominee the
judge said: The Democrats are in a state
of ncbulous uncertainty. They are drifting
10 the free silver leeshore, aud unless Il
pilot is found TO steer them into Guet
waters, disaster awaits them. There is
i'll this. looking al II fIOm Il noE-lartisan
point OF view. cheering prospect that Tie
Democrats Will put aside all 'fayoTite son
enthusiasm and every argument of 'eX-
pcdicncy' and name their be 81 man
Justice Brewer left for Washington last
night.
The evening times., 1896-04-01
AT THE FRIENDLY Inn.
Fight In Capt. Cutters woodSa wing
Establishment.

There was trouble in the wood yard of
the municipal lodginG-hnuse, on Twelfth
street, this morning, and Capt. Cutler, the
superintendent, had the principals before
Judge Miller later in the forenoon.
1t appears that a fight started between
James Doyle, a short Irishman, and Cha rlcs
Wright, a colored youth. The men had
spent the night at the house and were en-
gagged in saving wood to pay for their
lodgings and breakfast when the trouble
occurred. After a passa &c Of angry word.
the coIorsd hoy made a pass at Doyle and
the latter swung his right and landed on
the negro's eye. The result of the blow
was TO close WriGht's optic and raise a
lump over II as big as goose egg.
When Judge Miller asked the colOred youth
where the assault occurred, he replied:
"At de Friendly Inn
THAT boy is rounder," remarked
policeman. up North they call the lodg-
ing houses with woodward attachments
Friendly Inns.'"
1t was shown that Doyle was to blame
In the matter and Judge Miller sent him to
Jail for one month in default OF SO
fine. The colored hoy proceeded to the
Emergency Hospital to have his injured eye
dressed.
The evening times., 1896-04-01
HIGHEST SMOKESTACK HERE
Towers Two Hundred Feet Above
the Ground.
Electric Lights at the Top VIII Iliu-
inmate u Portion of Georgetown.
Objected to It's Erection.

Notwithstanding the fact that strenuous
opposition has been made to it's erect ION,
work OH the new sky-scraping chimney OF
the Potomac Light and PO wer Company was
pressed steadily forward until yesterday,
when this structure, obnoxious 10 SO many
residents OF the neighborhood, was com
pleted. 1t is 200 feet high and the Ioftiest
smoke-stack in the District.
Some time ago the old structural iron
works a long the river front, between
Thirty third and Thirty-fourth streets,
belonging to Edward l.. Dent, were pur-
chased, and the buildings turned into an
electric light plant. The work of exca-
vating for new structures has already begun.
The chimney OF the furnace has Len in
course OF erection for more Than Il month.
1t is buit OF east boiler steel, and put up i'll
thirty-two sections, each a little over SIX
feet long. Twenty feet from the base IL
has diameter OF nine feet. 1t is sup
ported by Il solid brick wall upon It's in
terror. which extends one-hdlf The height
OF the big smoke stack.
About the top OF the chimney, which is
reached by means of an iron ladder on the
outside. are twcnty-four incandescent lamps
Of finy-cdndle power each. Back of them
IS huge sheet OF highly polished steel,
which Will act as q reflector and throw
a strong light upon the street below.
At the mouth of the chimney, which
spreads at the top, is an iron coping with
a steel track extending about its cir
conference. To this is attached a NOV
able chair upon which the operator sits
when adjusting the lamps and replacing
the burners.
The lofty chimney, which is a skillful
piece OF work, was built By the Philadelphia
Construction Company, under the direction
nf Sunt.riut,ufpur Mcbride
The current VIII be turned on tonight and
il is expected the lamps Will light up good
portion OF Georgetown. The lights will
also b. visible for a number of miles down
the river.
The evening times., 1896-04-01
Early life of

The new life of Lincoln is
one of the most important
contributions ever made to
biographical literature. It
gives a truer understanding,
not only of Mr.. Lincoln him
self and of his undying work
for his country, but of much
of the earlier history of this
country. Its value cannot
we'll be overestimated.-
Boston Globe.
Presenting, as it does, Lin
coins personal history and
characteristics more fully
than any other biography, l
believe it is destined to be
the popular life of the great
American.-W H. Lambert.
The texts contain many
revelation as to ancestry and
early life, showing that he
came of good stock and not
from the Poor whites," as
has so often been declared.
Eemcnt (O) Journal.
1t will be the popular life
of the great com1noner.
Lewiston (M) Dem0c1ak
The evening times., 1896-04-01
BROKE wILLIE'S HEAD:
Pcrpetrator of an April Fool Jok
Assaulted by His Victim.

The average small hoy is prompt i'll the
matter of mischicfm king, especially when
such occasions rs All Fools Day is at hand
The fact that Willie Coyle started i'll 10
celebrate the day prematurely is the reason
he is nursing Il broken head today. Willie
lives with his parents at No. 3O6 Third
street. Last evening he invested his spare
pennies in several April-Fool candy-balls.
These are made of thin crust of sugar
and paste. the interior being filled with
a fiery brand of red pepper.
Willie gave one OF the pepper balls TO n
boy named Howard. who is now being
looked for by the police. The ball was
of an attractive pink hue. but when Howard
closed his moiars OF the tempting morsel
the hot, red powder within filled his mouth
and nostris. The victim OF Willie's mis-
chicvousuess gave a yell of pain, and eX-
'ecuted sort of Fejee war-dance. Then he
made Il mad, wild rush for neighboring
pump, and drank copious draughts of clear
spring water.
After partially cooling his inflamed and
burning flesh, Howard looked for Willie
Coyle and found him. Howard raS armed
with fence paling, and struck Willie sew
eral blows across his head, cutting his
scalp badly. Howard escaped, and Coylc's
wounds were dressed by DR.. johnson.