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Not q Groom" Town.

The healthy growth of the city along
right lines Is indicated in the records of
the gradual increase In the aggregate value
Of the taxable property. Some communi-
ties boast of greater jumps along this scale
and point to phenomenal advances to show
that they possess true spirit of progress
Such increases, however, are obtained at
heavy cost, paid in the years Of depression
following "booms." Washington Is COM
paratively free from the conditions that
promote these Industrial and commercial
fevers. Its growth Is more natural and
hence more substantial. 1t took fifteen
years for the assessed value of the local
real estate to double, while in some other
cities this advance has been accomplished
in a much shorter period. But here there
is little danger Of a collapse such as often
results from imitation of values. premature
improvements and other ili-advised opera
tions. The growth In the revenue-produc-
irg agencies has but kept pace with the
Increase in the demand for betterments and
extensions. The population is steadily
growing. The statistics of the annual in
creases in revenue represent, therefore,
" holesome normal expansion that is based
On the most solid foundation. Booms are
bad investments. Better a slow healthy
growth with lasting benefits than spasms
OF success followed by years of stagnation.
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as the finances are concerned. which was
not rightfully to be expected from him.
The South has no reason whatever to be
disappointed in Mr.. Cleveland as a f1nancier.
Unless she expected him to yield his opin-
ions under pressure to her own.
The South is now as much infatuated
with Mr.. Bryan as she then was with Mr..
Cleveland. She caused his nomination at
Chicago. The southern delegations were
the first to join in the hands-all-round un-
der the spell of Mr.. Bryan's eloquence. She
is urging his election with vehemence Sem
ator Daniel thinks that Mr.. Bryan ranks as
a stateman with Prince Bismarck and Lii
Hung Chang, and the Senator Is a typical
southern democrat.
But can the South, after the confession
she is making in Mr.. Cleveland's case of her
inability to pick Presidents, insist on the
acceptance of Mr.. Bryan by the country at
her valuation? 1t Is true that his financial
views agree with her views. But there will
be other questions for the next President to
consider, and who shall say how Mr. Bryan
would come out of the ordeal as to them? ?
If he failed her, might not the South be
Kissing him at the end Of three years as she
is now kissing Mr.. Cleveland?
Emotionalism in politics, and especially
touching purely business questions. is dan
gerous and undesirable. In kissing Mr..
Cleveland for upholding the credit of the
government, the South shows herself unable
or unwilling to appreciate one Of the few
good things which have characterized her
former favorite's second administration.
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In certain southern states during this
Campaign Mr.. Cleyeland's name has been
hissed- Democratic audiences would not
hear the mention of 1t with politeness or
with patience. And yet their manifestation
of disapproval. aside from the proprieties of
the occasion, has been the most severe re-
fection on themselves.
How stands the record? The South, more
than any other section of the country, is
responsible for MIR. Cleveland's second term
in the White House. She insisted on his
third nomination. Without her vote in the
convention his lieutenants would have been
powerless. The friends of other candidates
labored hard to induce her to change her
views. But she held out for Mr. Cleveland,
and, with her aid, he won. She was in no
ignorance as to his financial opinions He
had made 1t entirely plain to everybody
whers he stood on the silver question. He
was known to be strenously opposed to
the free coinage Of silver at 10 to 1, by a
statement over his own signature.
The South now assails the man of her
choice, and for no other reason than the
faithful adherence on his part to the prin-
ciples he has always professed. He has
done nothing in the past three years. 80 far
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The Proposition to Tax Bicycles.

Three motives may be urged for the
proposition to tax bicycles, advanced by
the District assessor in his annual report
the raising of revenue, especially for street
and road Improvement, the protection Of
the public and the protection Of the prop
erty of wheelmen. Perhaps a combina
tion of all three will justify the measure
in the minds of most citizens. The rate of
taxation Is to be considered in this con-
nection. Chicago was one of the first cities
to tax wheels, the amount being fixed at
s.. The Star at the time called attention
to this figure as too high. inasmuch as the
average price of a bicycle was then not
more than $50 This fixed the tax-rate on
wheels at about $50 hundred, whereas
the local rate Is only 1.5O a hundred Since
that time. March. 1895. the prices Of bicy-
cles have steadily declined until the aver
age must be nearer $50. At 81 the tax rate
would be 1888 q hundred. or more than
double the regular rate. Assessor Trim
ble's suggestion to place the tax at 81
year. therefore. brings the rate down to
S1.66 and is fair to the wheelmen. Even
at the latter figure the total revenue from
this source would be a large item, easily
approximating S5O,OOO annually. Aside from
the conside ration of whether or not more
revenue Is now required. this proposition
to tax wheels would seem to be an ingeni-
Gus device a financial measure. for the
burden would fall upon those who in all
probability would be willing and able to
bear 1t, and who would in all likelihood
heartily second the motion If it were pro-
posed to use the revenue thus raised in
the improvement of the streets and roads
of the District.
AS means of protecting the non-wheel-
ing public it might prove valuable although
the scorcher would probably still remain
a scorcher, careless of life and limb. reck-
less even of his own safety and therefore
Indifferent as ever to the law, depending
upon his very violation of the regulations
to escape from punishment. But the license
tax would be fairly effective means of
identifying the Individual. and doubtless
there would be heavier bearing down by
the courts upon these offenders when cap
tured in view of the license tax, which
would presumably involve some measure
of guarantee of good behavior such as ac-
companies the Berlin license to ride a
wheel. Wheelmen generally acknowledge
the efficiency of the police in the detection
of bicycle thieves. and the records, as re-
Gently noted by The Star. justify them in
this confidence. Yet an even higher per-
centage of recoveries might be attained
If the wheels had official numbers borne
by tags fastened securely to the frames.
OF course the thieves would not hesitate to
remove the tags. but this act, by special
provision of law. could and should be made
to add TO the offense, and. therefore. to the
punishment in such cases. The addition of
every item tending to make Identification
more certain should not be neglected. The
proposition is interesting and concerns
many thousands of citizens
Evening star., 1896-10-26
Headauarters of Architecture.

The decision of the American Institute of
Architects to locate its permanent head
quarters in Washington is the result Of two
years of work by the local members of the
organization and is welcome news. Aside
from the direct gain to the attractions of
the capital in the construction here of a
beautiful building such as is now proposed,
the establishment of the headquarters In
this city will have a powerful though per-
haps Indirect influence on the character of
the public buildings that will be erected
here fE the years to come. A more inti-
mate relationship should exist between the
government and the best talent in art and
architecture and the latest move of the In
stitute may go far toward bringing this
about.
Evening star., 1896-10-26
Outlook In kansaa.
rank Richardson in the Baltimore Sun.

EHozRA 1SHSUsHUsON IN D0ICIINOfG Suu.
TOPEKA, Kan, October g Six weeks or
two months ago, Notwithstanding the boasts
in public, the republican local managers had
III their mutual condolences given I'D the
state to Bryan by not less than thirty thou
sand majority. The national committee was
confdentially informed of this and urged to
ccme to the rescue. 1t responded with a
deluge Of speakers and an avalanche of
literature. This has had the effect to revive
the spirits Of the republicans. and now, with
very considerable show of hope and cer-
tainty, they figure up the state for McKin-
ley by about the same majority they con-
ceded to Bryan in the opening Of September.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Perhaps She Hadn't Thought

Perhaps She Hadn't Thought of 1t.
''Well,'' said the sarcastic man as he
walked out of the theater between acts,
I'm ever SO much obliged to that girl
who sits in front Of me. 1 don't know but
I'll tell her So"
You mean the one with the frightfulIy
big hat?' ..... ..
Yes"
Il don't see what you're obliged to her
for"
For not raising her parasol"
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Moustapha Bey has as yet refrained from
bringing to the attention of the State De-
partment reports of the atrocious conduct
of the Armenians toward the Turks.
Evening star., 1896-10-26

Up to the present time about the only
people who have reason to regard the cam
paign as a paying certainty are those who
had halls for hire.
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No matter which way the election goes
1t Is suspected that Mr.. Hill and Mr.. PIatt
will note the result with mingled grati,.-
cation and disappointment.
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There Is likelihood that a number Of
over-zealous partisans will soon be i'm
pressed with the desirability Of not naming
the baby after a candidate until he is
formally elected
Evening star., 1896-10-26

France and Russia are not going to allow
a mere difference Of political opinion to
stand in the way of friendship that may
prove pleasant and profitable
Evening star., 1896-10-26

1t remains to be seen whether George
Fred Williams can do any more with Mas
sachusetts than Mr.. Sewall did with his
state.
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The country appears to be pretty nearly
unanimous in the opinion that eggs and
brass bands are not arguments.
Evening star., 1896-10-26

There does not seem to be much left to
do at the present stage of the campaign
except for each side to allege the improper
Use of money by the opposition.
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There are few more days for Mr..
Palmer to cherish the assumption that this
is triar gular campaign.
Evening star., 1896-10-26

Mr. Cleveland does not care to be known
as Doctor ..Ex-President" is Rool
enough for him.
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L O

Neither the least nor the highest
prices are quoted at the Palais ROYAL
because we count trashy garments
dear at least prices and think it un-
just to ask fancy prices for ''exclu-
sive" garments.
Cloth Suits here from SO to $50.
Cloth Skirts here from 81 9S TO S1s
Silk Skirts here from 81 9S to $37 50.
Silk Waists here from s.. gS S37 so.
Cloth Waists are here from 81 As to s.. .9S.
Corduroy Waists are here from $3.50 TO $40.
Cloth Jackets are here from 81 ~ to $35
Cloth Goes are here from 81 ~ S37 80
Velvet Capes here from S. .9s to $50
Plush Capes here from S49S to S25.
Seal Capes are here from SD 80 to So
Silk Capes here from SO TO $50.
Fur Scarfs here from 81 ~ to $37 so.
Fur Coiarettes here from 50 9S TO $50
Wrappers here from SSc TO 81 so.
Tea Gowns here from S49S TO S35
Prices gradually rise from least to
most expensive. One-tenth off that
marked on the garment you select
here tomorrow.
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The south and Mr.. Cleveland.

Mr.. Watson's political bomb-shell appears
to have been all fuse.
Evening star., 1896-10-26
Not to He Overrenched.

You want as much for this thermom-
eter," said the woman who had arrived
before the store opened SO as to be the
first at the bargain counter, "as you did
for those you showed me last August"
'Of course" the salesman answered.
It's the same thermometer"
mo, 1t isn't. There ought to be a re-
drction In the price. Those others had
nearly twice as much mercury in them as
these have"
Evening star., 1896-10-26
$500 Each.

These are extra choice and select
goods, and under ordinary condi-
tons would cost $3.50.
I'd floor.
11th st.
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Our $3.50 Line of
WOnen'S Shoes

Is particularly attractive and worth
ful this season. Shaping, leather,
making-the best possible to get
For tomorrow we name two new
lines representing exceptionally
good values:
WOmen's Wei Kid Button Balls. narrow toc tips
of same, tourist foy.
$3.50 the pair.
Women's Wei Kid Button Boots. kid vanp, pat
ent tip, slipper fox. duh quarter.
$2.5o the pair.
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MOre New
Gut GLASS.

Having closed out Our last years
stock of Cut Glass we are enabled to
offer the newest goods at the new low
prices, thereby affording our patrons
an opportunity to secure choice
Wedding Gifts at the price of in
ferior goods. Among very recent
arrivals we name the following spe-
cial values:
Cut Glass Olive Dishes with handie), q,
each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
Cut Glass Water Bottles. each $I.oo
Cut Glass Sugar and Cream Sets EACH. $3.50
Cut Glass spooners. each. ............... $3.50
Cut Glass Bowls small. each........ $3.50
Cut Glass Bowls. medium. each..... $3.50
Cut Glass Bowls, large, each........ $1,000
Cut Glass Water Pitchers. each ........ $500
Cut Glass Tnmblers, per doz. .......... $I.5o
Cut Glass Vases, each. $500
Cut Glass Celery Trays, each. .......... 5000
Cut Glass Syrup Jugs, each .... OOc.
Cut Glass Open Salts, each .... 2SC.
Cut Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers, each. I5c.
V INV '''''''..''......... 10Th ST.
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Styles to Suit,

Dah's er chance foh some hurrah,
Fob each pusson Hbbin'; -. -
Eff yoh can'edate gifts lef'
Holler foh T'anksgibbin'.
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Had Seen 1t,

Think" exclaimed the agitator, "of the
army of the unemployedr'
Il was thinking Of 1t when you spoke, -
was the answer. II saw 1t this morning. -
"Where?"
Following 4 minstrel troupe's brass
band"
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New
Suit Cases

For man or woman. More conven-
lent than bag, and hold more. At
tention is called to the following spe-
cial values:
Suit Cases. heavy leather steel mot wood
frames. linen lined, three hinges. brass g, -
Suit e ssas nshes lSng saher steel
linen lining. brass lock. brass hinges. "a inches
Each Each ".'e .. sett.eu soe 'ea'nef $500
Club Bags Of real cow hide pretty shade of
olive nickel lock and catches.
1y-,nch NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. each. $1.5o
1sinch each. .......;.;........:... $275
Between sizes at between prices.
Canvas Telescope Cases each. . 6oc.
eX.)
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Other Bargains.

The lowest prices of the year are
now being quoted at the Palais
ROYAL. We have to make these con-
cessions the week before the presi-
dental election.
UIt is easier to get regular prices after 'the
election than these reduced quotations now.
Evening star., 1896-10-26

At 9 o'clock Tuesday,
3 styles of Infants Cambria Long
Slips, full from neck; pointed yoke,
with two rows of insertion; round
yoke of tucks and lace Insertion
trimmings of lace, ruffles and en-
broidery.
SOC. Each.
I'd floor
10th st.
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styles
for the Boys.

We've got some striking
novelties in Boys Suits
and Refers. Some that
we imported-Londo and
Paris successes.
Some more we had made
over here-Saks' successes.
They shine out in or
iginality - excellence -
price. OF course we've
christened them and you
may hear their names
called by lots of others.
But they don't show you
the styles. They can't.
We've been catering to
mamas whim and fancies
for thirty years-and in
all that time we've never
had such a handsome col
lection of strictly rich nov-
elites as now.
Evening star., 1896-10-26

AT 10 O'Clock, (in Fur Dept.),
100 Genuine Brown Marten Neck
Scarfs. with full cluster of ten tails
shaped to fit the neck. Special price,
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A Political Prophecy.

Two members of the bar were discussing
the political situation.
David B. Hills attitude is a very strange
one" remarked one Of them. HE doesn't
seem to be In sympathy with the demo-
cratic ticket a---
And yet he dislikes to be left out en-
tirely."
Il guess he's waiting till election Is over
Then if the democrats have succeeded he'll
come In as an accessory after the fact
Evening star., 1896-10-26

h.<, for those TIC Eiderdown Dressing SacQues.
4IS thousand will probably be sold today.
Call early tomorrow or all sizes may not be here
in all colors.
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g ~ for the Ladies' 81 Is Combination Under
Va wear-the ribbed natural wool garments 20
comfortable and hoalthful.
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$H.48
for SI.Q8 Waists.

A fashionable Cloth Waist for
what the dressmakers ask for MAX
ing alone Black and all colors.
Correct high sleeves with puffed
shoulders.
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20 Per Cent Discount.

DAn Black Silks at 81 and up at opa-ffth OF.
For instance SOC yard for choice OF forty styles
81 Black Silks.
/W\ and black. Nearly 100 styles IN all.
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nD- yard for Soc and Csc Laces. among which
s1V% are Black Silk Applique and silk Bourbon
Iaces to 10 inches wide, Jetted Edges and Bands
2 to inches wide
Evening star., 1896-10-26

AzC for the csc LINEN Table Covers. Hem
y ~ stitched and drawn work. Stamped Art
Department- floor.
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u1r for Ladies', Misses and Boys 2Jc Fast
~ Black Stockings. Three pairs instead OF two
airrG GorS
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P- for Ladies' Handkerchiefs usually Judged
D. worth 12iac, but sold here regularly ut Ice
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A COnlparisOn.

The gay chrysanthemum Is here once more:
Like to the mild sky-terriers shagginess
Its unkenpt petals loosely wave before
The youth who peers above them in
distress.
And ruthlessly into his eyes they get;
They also tickle him about the nose
A blooming nuisance tits, + faith; and yet
Without 1t none who seeks 1.-The proper
goes.
Oh. humble cabbage, why do rome rehearse
Your merits Ger this effiorescent cheat
You cost trifie while 1t drains the purse;
You're also larger and you're good to eat.
Evening star., 1896-10-26

Su mn for the 81 IS Bedspreads looking Ike
~AsHO the English Marseilles Quilts that retail
Evening star., 1896-10-26
Japanese
Rugs.
Hall Rugs.

White or Gray Goat Rugs $195-BIack co..
cRrSs. $2.60-Sheep Rugs, $2.25. "o''
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&M(, pair for the 9Sc Blankets. They are the
Oy~ extra heavy English Blankets-that sell 80
froal
Evening star., 1896-10-26

9AC for the regular 47c Enameled Iron Tea and
Coffee Pots, 2-quart size. Like low prices
for other enamel ware
Evening star., 1896-10-26

uh<, for the Palais Royals 25c Aprons for
lO~ mistress and maid. Six styles
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-09
IF THE CORDELIA TRIES IT
yenezuelans Threaten to Blow the British
Vessel Ont of the Water.


New York, April "a special TO the
World from Caracas says: Should the
British warship Codelia undertake to
sail up the Orinoco river. the Venezue-
Ian press says that Fort Guiana, which
has been newly armed, would blow her
out OF the water.
The Turnbull incident has caused an
other outburst OF popular Indignation
against Eng'-rri. The nsWzDzl-.- p -
n1uGce 3. a-----s--- ali insulting, an in
stance of British arrogance. They say
the time has passed when warships and
guns can come here 10 compel Nene-
zuela 10 make shameful concessions.
Venezuelans evidently expect assist
ance from the United States.
New York, April 9.-The Turnbuu in
cident referred to in the special cable
In the World from Caracas refers 10 the
voyage OF the George Turnbull TO Vene-
zuela's capital TO try TO get the British
schooner New Day released. The New
Day hailed from St johns, y. +, and
took eighty leborers and a misceilane-
GUS cargo from Barbados for a mine n
Venezuela commanded by a syndicate
OF London capitalists. for whom M
Turnoull. who lives in Boston. 5 the
agent The New Day delivered her car
60 and Mr.. Turnbull obtained clarence
papers for her but before she could sail
she was seized. her papers were taken
away and she was forced 20 20 up the
OrsEoco river 10 Ciudad Bolivar. where
she Is still held. for alleged violation Of
customs reEula tons the Venezuelan
authorities explained. but NJ. Tu-n5ull
insists that = IS for spite because she IS
a British vessel The warsh-p COdelia
whsoh was al Ba-tsdoes a short tin,
ago. was supposed 20 have been ordered
q Ciudad, Bolivar, 70 rescue the New
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-09

gram were two handicap races, one of
a mile and the other at five and half
furlongs. The first was won by Cres-
cendo, half a length from Sir Vassar,
who had a lead of ten lengths at the
half-mile. At the stretch Stone gave
Crescendo his head and he came with
rush and won without urging. The
five and half furlongs handicap was
won by William Pinkerton, a nose in
front of Bellicoso, who ran grand
race, carrying top weight. Four fav-
orites, two third choices and an outsider
won. Summaries:
First race-Four furlongs, 2-year olds:
ParthanlaX won; Lumina, second; Do
lore, third. Time :49.
Second-Six furlongs, selling: Ko-
walsky won; Toano, second; Tim Muir
ply, third. Time 1:15A.
Third-Seven furlongs. selling; Joe
Terry won; Olive, second; Unity, third.
Time 1924.
Fourth-Mile: Crescendo won; Sir
Vassor, second, Lobengula, third. Time
1:41%.
Fifth-Handicap hurdle. mile and a
half; Esperance won; ContentmeEt,
second; My Luck, third. Time 2:59.
Sixth-Five and half furlongs: VIII
liam Pinkerton won; Bellicosa, second;
Howard, third. Time los.
Seventh-F'ive furlongs, selling: Una
Que ANA won; Easel, second; Doubt
full, third. Time 1:02.
If you smoke for pleasure use Sweet
Moments cigarettes. A superior arti-
Gle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-09
CASSALA To BE EVACUATED
Such the Import of Dispatches to Rome
From the Seat of War.

From the seat OF war.
Rome. April S.-The official dispa tches
which has been received here from the
seat Of war in Abyssinia leave IL doubt
full whether Baldisssera's order 10 Col
onel Stevani TO retire from Cassala with
his column, upon a Gordat. half way be-
tween Cassala and Messokah, implies
the complete evacuation of Cassala by
the Italians. II is surmised. however.
that Casssla may continue 10 be held by
a garrison commanded by Major Hidal-
go, which is considered strong enough
10 hold the place against offensive
movements, though not strong enough
TO take the offensive against the Der
wishes.
TIE Italie states that the Italian gov
eminent has refused the offer Of an
English syndicate OF a loan OF ., 900. 900
pounds sterling
London. April a-The Daily News
Rome correspondent says: General
Baldissera considered that Colonel Stew
AM had exceeded his duty in attacking
Tucurufi with a small force and he
therefore forbade a renewal OF the at
tack
Cairo, April S.-Each addition % the
budget news from the front increases
anxiety here in unofficial circles as 10
the fate OF the vanguard Of the Anglo
Egyptian forces operating Up the Nile.
The Khalifs has decreed that the tribes
Immediately collect and forward 70 On
burman a heavy war tax. He expects
% muster an army OF 0O00 men.