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Evening star., 1897-03-05
Failure of the Budgets.

Mr.. Cleveland is not to be greatly blamed
To- allowing three of the regular appropria-
tiOn bills TO fail for lack of his approval.
They were passed by Congress in the dying
hours of the session and were received by
him just on the eve OF his retirement from
the Presidency They bore on their faces
evidences OF hasty work both In the houses
and In conference and the total amount
carried by them was very large. The
emergency and its results bring forward
considerations affecting the process of pro-
wiling appropriations for the public needs
especially with reference to the rights and
duties of the President in the premises 1t
has been suggested That he should have TIE
power OF partial approval or disapproval
including, of course. the right TO veto those
sections of appropriation bills which are
obnoxious in his judgment. This PROPOSE
tion arises from the growing custom of
Congress to use the supply bills as vehicles
for purely legislative enactmenis, which
might not run the gauntlet of Presidential
scrutiny il presented 10 him unaided by the
necessity for the success Of the budgets
on which they ride. On the other hand Ii
is Urged that this would give to the Presi-
dent a legislative power in addition to that
of his general veto by permitting him to
eliminate here and there and SO to amend
Evening star., 1897-03-05

measures after they have been, so to speak,
perfected by Congress. The remedy for
this promscuous piling of miscellaneous
projects upon the appropriation bills wouH
appear to be a stringently worded and
strictly enforced rule prohibiting such a
practice. Such a rule now exists, but Is
more honored by exceptions and violations
than by enforcement. The difficulty with
the bills yesterday. however. was not par
ticularly the presence in them of such
items but the fact that they were presented
to Mr.. Cleveland so late that it was phys
ically impossible for him to even read them
through, much less to study their provi-
sions. Their approval under the circum-
stances would have been blind act of
obedience to the demand Of the alleged
necessity of their becoming laws at this
session. Their belated arrival At the White
House was due to the unbusness-like
methods of Congress in the disposal Of its
limited time at the short session. The In
cident which can have no disastrous re-
suits owing to the forthcoming session at
which the bills can receive fresh con-
sideration, illustrates the need of some
more definite and exact provision for the
handling of the budgets. The House did its
duty this year in regard to the prompt
the Senate. 1t is to be feared, wasted time
unnecessarily and misc alculated Its sprint
ing powers at the finish.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Two Good Amendments Lost.

While there is a large gain in the total
amount appropriated by the District bill
over the sum named by the House as that
certain reasons for regretting that the rep
resent&tives of the two houses in confer
ence acted as they did in adjusting their
differences. Two of the most important
items of the bill were lost. Ii is a matter
Ct extreme regret that the Senate confer
ecS shcGld have yielded the amendment
approprlating for the maintenance of the
FREE public library which Congress at its
last session ordered TO be established and
maintained in the District Under municipal
auspices and as supplement of the public
schools. IL is a plain mandate of law, AID
ii is unfortunate that Congress should dis
regard or postpone the obligation by fall
ing 20 appropriate the small but necessary
sum far maintenance. The other amend
meat whose loss is a matter OF deep dis
appointment is that which provides for the
completion of the aqueduct tunnel and the
Reservoir. There can be no equitable OBJ
lection to this item. There can be moth
ing gained by postponing the matter to
~ another Congress. There can be no new
facts adiuced. The reasons for the enact
inert viii only grow more pressing and
powerful as the sessions pass. IL is TO be
feared that the cost of the work will be
greater well. The procrastination will
burden the government. as well as the peo-
pie of the District, probably more heavily.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Hail to the Chief.

Chief Moore and Major Durwoody of the
Weather Bureau can safely count on the
rousing endorsement of fully half a million
people today for the offices of President
ard Vice President to serve when the ma
ton permits Major Mckinley and Mr.. Ho-
bart to retire to private life. They have
done nobly. They not only furnished
the finest brand of weather for the inaug-
ural but they have achieved fame by fore
casting it sufficiently in advance to relieve
the nation of the apprehension which. TIE
rain of yesterday caused. more perfect
day for the ceremony could not we'll be
imagined. For the time. being it discounts
the argument for the change of the date
of the inauguration and is all the more
highly appreciated because of the memory
of past inaugurals that tried patience and
endangered health. Hail to the Chief-oi
the Weather Bureau.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Infants Department

Has on special exhibition the new
spring STYLES in Little Folks Out
fittings from Paris and London; also
charming oonceits from the best
American manufacturers. For Sat
urday the following excellent values
in practical low-priced garments:
Children's White Cambria Dresses. yoke "f tucks
and insertion deep hem ruffie neck and sleeves.
Each - ---''
thildren's Fine White Cambria Dresses. band OF
il sertion across front forming yoke rntfe Of 'n
broiilery on neck and sleeves. Each ...- 'oc
Cllildren's White Nainsook Dresses, pointed yoke
OF tucks and insertion. Each. .I3c.
Infants Nainsook Long Slips. rufiie of embrod
cry on neck and sic, Each h-............. So.
Infants Cambria Long Slips. three STYLES gath
cred full from neck: bands Of insertion forming
yoke: yoke Of tucks and insertion. Each. 500.
Infants Fine Nainsook Long Slips trimmings OF
en- broidery tucks and plaits. Each.
Infants Flannel Long skirts, with deep hem and
oambrfc hand. Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. BE.
"a
Evening star., 1897-03-05

The Senate met today at noon in special
session in obedience to the summons of
the President, who yesterday was and to-
day is not. 1t has been called together to
assist the new President in his task of
forming his administration by giving it's
advice and consent" to the nomin atoms
of cabinet officers. foreign ministers and
other public officials whose term of office
should commence as nearly as possible
simultaneously with that of their chief.
This special session will probably last
practically all of the time until the con-
vening on March II of the extra session of
both houses. which President Mckinley
will at once call.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Hosiery Specials.

We have just purchased and have
on sale very special value in -Ahil-
dren's Hose at I2sc. Attention is
also asked to another shipment OF
our Bows famous lron-Clad Hose,
which are the best for hard. rough
service on the market today. We
sell thousands OF dozens of these
each year, and the sales are. con-
stantlv increasing.
100 dozen Childrcn's Fast BLACK Cotton. lios".
d, uble knees. toes aud heels. Sizrs to :'s Per
pair ............ -, IL =.
100 dozen Boys Iron clad Hose, fast black. ,lilc
knees. toes and hetls me and broad ribbed. sizes
Z to 10. Pair. --.------.------.-..- .--'r-
lSi n,,,r
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Willing to nnrp,tn.

He was from the country and evidently
unused to rapid transit. AS the car7stopped
he cautiously extended his foot to dis
mount. but so deliberate was he that the
car started before he completed the effort
This happened several times. and with each
disappointment the look Of anxiety on his
face deepened.
What do you want?' he inquired as the
conductor touched him on the shoulder.
Your fare. L want. five cents for letting
you ride On this car
"Here's your Nickel was the reply. "And
I don't say that it amt dirt cheap. It's
more excitin' than the merrygo-round al
a fair. But ye're .givin' too much fer the
money, mister l paid five cents ter git or
here. an 1 done 1t willin'; but don't mind
sayin' thet I'll give. ye a dollar an quar-
ter ter let me off,
Evening star., 1897-03-05
His Desire.

Its n small thing to MENTION said the
middle-aged man in a tone of apology,
but while we're among strangers here, /
wish you wouldn; call me colonel. FL
rather be known as Captain.
But you are fully entitled. to the desig-
nation
II know / am, and doii't want you to
think I'm no. proud Of my military record.
But erybody who gets. title without
having been in the army seems to be called
colonel 1t isn't always mans own
fault: his friends who mean we'll are re-
spoEslDle. They never distinguish him as
Captain and that's why I'd like to have
you use the word In my case. 1t serves to
identify me with the army, and 1t sounds
genuine
Evening star., 1897-03-05
March Fourth and Fifth,

Ua.e in the Afternoon)
Soldiers whose gatherings pass and still
increase:
Heroes. clad in the simple garb of peace:
Horses with archinY .lecks and, far and
near,
A host that joins in one exultant cheer.
early Next Morning)
Bits of torn paper. soaked by drizzling rain; /;
A stray brass band that homeward turns
again:
Banana peels left by some ruthless man:
Some peanut shells; an empty sardine can.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Cnexpected.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Haven't you forgotten something. sirT'
said the waiter to the diner who did not
believe in tips.
If I have, you may keep it for your
honesty" -
Thank you. sir. You left this pocket
book on your chair. 1t probably slipped
from your pocket"
Evening star., 1897-03-05
New Weilimgs.

We are now showing complete
lines of all the fashionable Wells and
Neilings. including the latest novel
ties in Double Fancy Mesh, etc.
Tomorrow Saturday Black Dotted and Plain
Tuxedo Nrinss in q number of pretty designs
will be placed center table AT
2Sc. AND S0C. TIE YARD.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Cynical.

'It SO friendly and reassurinS." COM
mented the enthusiast, ito read the signs
and see that word welcome every now and
then
''Oh don't know" replied the man who
wants the earth. It's nice at first glance.
But you invariably find it simply means
you are welcome to what you can pay for"
Evening star., 1897-03-05

If Mr.. Hobart can bring about expedition
of the business of the Senate, history can
not do less than accredit him with having
broken the vice-Dresidential record.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

1t was inevitable that there should be
some inharmoniOus opinions In connection
with President Mckinley's politics yester
day. But no one attempted to deny that
it was a glorious Inauguration. 't
Evening star., 1897-03-05
A Ribbon Sneciai.

Double-faced Satin Ribbon. 2l
inches wide-wllite. cream, blue,
pink, maize. brown. navy and green.
l6c. YARD.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
The Iunu-urutton.

The ceremonies vast are through:
No more the air resounds with cheers;
1t took a single day 10 do
What's guaranteed to last four years.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

1t was polite and yet not wholly appro-
pirate for the New York Chamber Of Com
merce to tender Mr.. Cleveland a banquet
while he is suffering with the gout.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

The memory of the campaign made the
open sir celebration last night especially
enjoyable to many people. IL was all fire.
works and no speech-making.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

Mr.. Weyler denies that he has any idea
of resigning. 1t is another case Of a mans
being fascinated by a literary career
Evening star., 1897-03-05
ArnOld's Knit Goods

Are far ahead of anything made for infants
They practical hcalhful and hygenic
Every mother should make point
during the few days. The lady something
of interest
= .5--
Evening star., 1897-03-05

Another evidence of the desirabiiity of
Washington as place of residence is the
satisfaction with which Mr.. PIatt returns
to it.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

II viii take the great army of Office seek
srs al least two or three years to get past
the reviewing stand
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Price, S1.0O.
Saturdays Pure Food List,

Hotel and Boarding House Keepers Private Families
nearly article bought Canned Goods De
Selling eompels prices
to keep the stock always fresh and clean We
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Girls New Clothing.
Children's One=Piece Flanmelette Dresses.

trimmed with
able Sizes 6 ST. Zach
A few Chidren's Misses Wneweigl Reefer Jackets and
Long especially low reduced prices close them cut
Evening star., 1897-03-05

The Mckinley administration started
business with ninety men at work On the
city post Office building.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
SHOOTING STARS.
A Duty Performed.
ne many gathered here

That bands by far the proudest.
1t didn't play the best-tnats clear,
But then it played the Ioudest
Evening star., 1897-03-05

Iride Of the Valley Succotash. per Zoe.
Pride of he Valley Lima Beans per can. loc.
Pride Of the Valley String Beans per can. ...... Sc
S'flNers silver Brand Peas. per can. 1oc.
Slring House Sifted Peas per can. lie.
Eureka Peas smallest parked, per lie.
Maine Sugar Corn per ran. .1Jc.
Qraker Oats or Pettijolin Foods. per pkg. .loc.
Pearl iiominy. per 5lb. pkg.... ....-...-.-.-l2e.
Ceam OF Wheat. per pkg pkg....-....-..-........1|c lac.
Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit, per pkg. he
Imported Mncaroni, per pkg. Zoe.
Instantaneous 1apoca. per pkg. .-.--......... Zoe
knoNs or Chalmers Geiatine. per pkg. .l0c.
Eaobltt $. bornx or Bee soap, per clke...... sc.
Star soap, per cake .........-.-............ Sc.
learilne, Spapine or 1875 Powder. per pkg. a..
siexo. Tor securing. per cake. Sc
SaIefo. per cake ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1c
INory or Brooke's Crystal Soap. per cake. &C.
Sn"wnaIe White Soap. per cakes. .......... .2.5c
ArInours I.aundr. soap per cakes. ....... .s.5c
Goiddrst W isiing Powder, per rkgs. .25c.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

Is very interesting and instructive
Toy. 1t is not only harmless to chill
dren, but actually, benefits those who
use it by strengthening the entire
nervous system.
Many harmless and amusing tricks
may be PLAYED with the little ma
chine.
price. Sn 600.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

The one thing now needed to make the
occasion complete rs the prosperity.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Muslin Underwear.

palmer sorts as well as the finest and
richest. For Saturday the follow
ing special values:
women's Cambria Drawers. deep hem, tucks,
felled seams, yoke band. Pair. .l9c.
Women 9. Muslin Drawers. umbrella shape. 5-inch
cambric r,rf1e, felled seams. Pair .25c.
Women's Mu:lin Short Skirts umbrella shape,
extra wide, rufiie of embroidery, French back.
Elcu .svot.
Women's Muslin Long Skirts. Vide ruffie of ,.rn-
bro:dery. tucks yoke hand. Each. .Joc.
wcmen's Cambria Long Skirts. umbrella style,
trimmed with Nalenciennes lace, French back
women's Muslin GOWNS Hubbard style. We or
high neck, double yoke back. insertion and tu,ks
in 'front.' canibric ruffe neck and sleeves
Women's Muslin GOWNS empire style. square
collar, large sleeves. everlasting lace and nser-
tion across front and collar and sleeves. Ia 1,c
Women's Cambria Chemises. round neck, camhric
rufie neck and arnholes. Each. 81 l.c.
ID floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

Anlerson's Assorted Jams, per ..........1 10c.
Cross Il Blackwell's Jams per bottle. SOC.
Heinz Chcw Chow per bottle. 1oc
Hcinzs India Relish, per bottle. ...........2 2:S,.
Ieins Celery S.uce, per bottle ..'c.
Mrs. Holbroaks Gun an Salad. per bottle. .25c
Best Imported Olive OIL per pit tcttle. .33c.
German Mustard, per bottle. ........... Toe.
Thurbc-'s Poultry Dressing. per bottle. -t5c.
Nillers Best Extract of Vanilla, per bottle .2lr.
Ii mat toes. In glass jars. per jar. .2oc.
Cleveland or Royal Baking Powder, per can. .42c.
Alaska Salmon. per = Observation-Disclosures 25c.
Saw Log Salmon. per an.....................1J 1Jc
ArmOur's Sliced Bacon. per rcan..............2 .2Sc.
TEurbers Asparagus Tips, per DE.
AfmOur's Potted Ham Tongue, per can. 500. So.
w. H. Bakcr's Cocoa. per n....-.......... 20e.
Behisiorfs Royal Dutch Cocoa. per can .2:c.
Pr rsons Sugar Germ, per Observation-Disclosures. Sc.
Parsons Marrowfat Peas, per can ........... 5c.
SEriyer's Blue Ridge Corn, per can. ......... &c.
New Jersey Tomatoes. Observation-Disclosures. 81.
Nanticoke Tomatoes. per can. Sc.
9th hoor
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Cutten's Magnetic
Electric Machine

LIST foor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-15
 SEEBACH AND THE AGENT.
A German Story of an American Attemps
 to Boom g Sewing Machine.

German Story of an American Attempe
 to Boom g Sewing Machine.
 Tho following story, which was pub- lished in German in connection with the death of Marie Seebaeh, the noted German actress, shows very well the conception of American affairs which still prevails in Germany to certain extent Seehach was here more than 20 years aRo. and 1t is scarcely possible that sucn un incident as is described would have takon place then, but many such stories are told in Germany today as illustrative of American enterprise.
 According to this reminiscence Marie Seebach ono day received a message that a gentleman wished to see her. She told the servant to send him to her drawing room in the hotel, and when ho arrived he introduced himself as 6 certain Colonel Smith. Then ho plunged at tho object of his visit and said that he represented certain well known make of sewing machines
 ''I have already heard, ;" he said, "that you are great artist. l want to find out if you are good business wo- man as well. Do you want to make some money"
 "Oh, I've nc objections to make to that, she said, Eff it is possible in perfectly correct and dignifed way"
 "Oh, it's ill the most correct way possible that I propose, the visitor continued, land I offer you $10,0 900 for doing it.
 "What have I to do in return?' ask. ed Seehach.
 Nothing in the world, " the colonel replied, and as he noticed the expres- sion of astonishment on her face he went on: ''I told you that l came from q sewing machine company-one of the largest in the world. All that demand of you in return for the $10, ,O00 is that as Marguerite in the spinning wheel scene from Faust you will use one od cur sewing machines instead of the wheel, and just keep it in motion for a few seconds. Then we would let hand. bills drop from the gallery, saying that the machine used by Marie Seebach was made hy our firm. H
 The actress is said to have hesitated for second, but, in the end, her re. spect for Goethe's tragedy is described as the feeling which saved her artistic reputation.
 This story is of a type that disap. peared from general use 40 years ago. It is of the kind told about P T. Bar. num in the earlier days of his career. but stories of the kind still pass muster in Europe, although press agent who attempted anything of the kind in this country would soon lose his job New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-15
TOILET HINTS.
Care Of ths Hair. Complexion and FesA
 Cloth Costume.

Bran wnter Is much esteemed as n wash for softening and whitening the elia. It is prepared as demand arises bY putting a handful of bran in bit of che ssacloth and tying the cloth into bag The bag Is then squeezed in water q nuirber of times, and the liquid is ready for nsss
 In warm weather the hair requires to be more carefully treated ihan in cold because the scalp is affected by perspiration and is more easily injured. The fine tooth comb, which is alwdys to be avoided is then espe- cially injurious, diseonraging the growth of tho hair and wounding tho skin. If the hair is very moist and clings together in locks, it may be cleaned and ren tered moro fluffy by powdering it thiokly with starch and then brushing the starch all out again with clean, dry brush
 It is great assistance In keeping the feet in good condition to allow them to re- main bare for few minutes every day ez-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-15
SUBSCRIPTION PRicE'
A Christmas Edition.

The GRAPHIC will issue its Christi mas edition on Sunday morning December 19-six days before Christ. mas. This Christmas number will be joint edition of the Sat urday Semi Weekly and the Daily Sunday Morning GRApHIc, thereby giving advertisers the benefit of the joint circulations of the two news papers.
 The Christmas GRAPHIC will con tain number of special articles, attractive and appropriate illustra- tious, letters to Santa Claus and a number of other special features. While it will not be as expensive and us elaborate an edition as our last Christmas number, it will nevertheless be noveiAand attractive in every respect and cannot fail to please the local newspaper reading public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-15

p(lsed to the light and mir. They are usual iy kept in close prison of leather all the time except at night, when they arc smoth. ered in bedolothes, and it is wonder that tkey bear their burden with as little com plaint as they do. If they are fatigued and aching from oyerwalking, rubbing them with alcohol will be found to give relief: especially if they are first bathed in hot wtter.
 Now that trimmed skirts are gaining an actual hold on public favor the fancy for decoration which stimulates or suggests a yoke Is obvious. The costume illustrated. wnleh is of laurel green cloth, exemplifies this The sklRt is trimmed at the foot by twS, bands os green satin ribbon, while three bands oT the ribbon are arranged in V's at the top around the hips The bolero Is ornamented by satin ribbon and applica- tions of guipuro and has revers of cream proserain silk The close sleeves, slightly bouffant at the top, and tho epaulets arc also trimmed with green ribbon. The ahemisette and erayat arc of white crepon. two bands of green ribbon forming a corse let The hat is o9 bright green straw. trimmed with cream tatfeta and cherries Nlkh foliage. JupIc GHoLhET.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-15
Weak Tired.
hood,s PiIls cure all LiYer Ills. 25 cents
ns,rayed by 2 Flower.

To the monastery of the Grand Char- trense women, as rule, are inexorably refused admittance, only very few having had the privilege of seeing the Carthusians (monks of the order) at home. A story is told of French daughter of Eve, blessed with even greater share of curiosity than that pos eessed by tho generality of her sex, who, having heard from her husband and brother of their late interesting visit to the monastery, tried by every means in her power to effect all entrance there, but all to no avail. Determined, however, by hook or crook, to succeed, she at last hit upon the happy idea or presenting herself there dressed as a man, managing to persuade her husband to allow her to do so, and to take her with him on his next visit.
 On arriving at the gates of the mon- astery she entered unehallenged with the remainder of the party, but while in the garden the conducting monk, leaving her side, gathered an exquisite rose, which he brought and presented to her with courtly bow, proving that he at least was not deceived by her dis. guise. She, too, foolishly betrayed her self by her ready grace and charm of manner in accepting the rose, which she did most willingly, Needless to say that after this incident she never pene- trated into the interior of the building nor saw what she WAS dying to see, but returned unsatisfed, T sadder and a wiser woman, with q high appreciation, however, of tine keen discernment of the cloistered ones.