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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Christmas
Handkerchief.

Handkerchiefs intended for gifts
should be all linen. Anything else
but linen gets fuzzy and turns yellow
after being laundered. Linen is inn
proved by laundering. We keep
pure linen Handkerchiefs and have
no substitute for linen. a.. oftener
than not, our prices are as low or
lower than you are usually asked for
union or cotton.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, these excel
lent values:
Mems All-linen IIemsttrhed Handkerchiefs. with
u and 1-inch hens and extra good quality.
I21c. and I8c.; E for $Ioo.
Also Women's Extra Fine and Sheer All-linen
Handkerchiefs. hemstftched and embroidered. en-
broidered scallop edged with lace. Also the
dainty styles trimmed with footing. point
d'Esprit and wide lnces. most unusual, velnc at
25c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Prompt Confederation of the Treaty

"
Senator Lodge announces that the immi-
grafton bill. which stands at the head Of
the Senate calendar. will not be pressed to
obstruct the Hawaiian annexation treaty.
Mr.. Lodge is a friend of both measures
but he recognizes the great Importance of
the treaty, and he desires to see that dis
posed of promptly and without hindrance.
His position in the matter is altogether
wise.
The treaty should be acted on at as early
a day as possible. The country is fully
advised on the subject, and SO is the Sem
ate. The general proposition has been I'M
der discussion in the press and elsewhere
for nearly five years. Public sentiment is
Overwhelmingly in favor of the treaty.
Prompt ratification of the instrument there
fore will not only meet this sentiment. but
clear the way in the Senate for other meas
ures calling for attention.
The dispatches report the return to this
country of the Japanese minister, who is
now en- route to Washington from San
Francisco with special instructions from
his government on the subject of this
treaty. He announces that Japan Is still
opposed to annexation. but he gives no new
reasons for that attitude. He speaks of
Japan's rights in the Islands under treaty,
and he announces that if these are not
respected trouble will follow annexation.
That is a useless announcement. The an
nexation of the islands to the United States
comprehends the respecting of all rights
real rights-of whatsoever character that
now exist. But If Japan means that she
has purposes of her own with regard to the
islands with which annexation will in
terfere. then She may not expect serious
attention on our part That admits of no
discussion whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
'aj0 Indian Rugs and Blankets.
Millinery
For Evening Wear.

Novelties for all fashionable occa-
sions and social functions.
Bandeaux and Toques, in delicate
shades of satin antique-trimmed in
Ostrich Tips, Aigrettes and Rich
Cut Steel Ornaments.
Pompons and Aigrettes in every
conceivable shade-for the hair.
Flowers in exquisite shades to
match evening gowns.
Beautiful Rhinestone and Cut
Steel Ornaments for the hair.
We have separate section in
Millinery Department devoted eX-
clusively to this class OF goods.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
A Special i'm
Incandescent Gas Burners.

uuhScNlIS4SSSSlA0 NQolS OuH aHS Ss
We are selling vast quantities OF
Incandescent Gas Burners, which,
when properly put up, give universal
satisfaction, give greater and better
light, and at the same time reduce
the gas bill.
Every Washington gas consumer
should equip the home with this
great innovation. Electric light is
powerful, but the light from an In
candescent Gas Burner is regular
and perfect. 1t used to be expen-
sive for the extra parts, but not SO
now. With our large quantity buy
ing, prices are very low.
Extra nantes, only CSC. each.
Extra cfimneys. only Ioc. each.
Extra shades, only I5c. each.
In order to introduce our
New "TeutOnic"
Gas Burner,
manufactured by the American In
candescent Gas Lamp Co., we will
sell them, complete with chimney,
f1uted shade, mantle, ETC., and send
man to put them up for you, at
the exceptionally low price of
Csc. Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
New White Enameled
And Brass BedSteadS.

Our present stock is by far the best
yet offered by us, and includes the
latest designs in the highest grade
Baked Enamels and Seamless Tubu-
lar Brass. They range in price up
to $4,000.
Three special values for this week
are as follows:
White Enameled Reds, with brass trimmings
strongly made, In four sixes-3x6ia feet. 3ax6ls
feet. 4x6h feet. 4,sx6h feet.
Special price, $3.50 each.
White Enameled Beds, with brass top rails and
trimuings-same sizes above
$500 each. Value $3.50.
White Eaaameled Beds. swell foot, brass top rail
and trimmings-same sizes a. above.
S.. so each. Value $1,000.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
December.

"Growed-up folks is hopeful"
Said Pickaninny jim;
young 'uns ain de onlies' ones
OATS feelin' right in trim.
wish fob whut you's needin';
If you should git less,
You may know dat Sanity Claus
Done his lebbel bes'.
"Allus hab a double chance
Happiness to win;
Whut OIL SAINT can't do fur US
Mebbe Congress kin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
25c. Each.

These goods are made of the regu-
lar fifty-cent tie silks, but the Innings
are not quite SO fine, and made by a
manufacturer of fifty-cent scarfs, who
adopted this method of closing out
a large collection of short lengths of
silks.
This offers an excellent opportun-
ity for Christmas buying Well
have more 25c. Ties-but none quite
SO good.
Main hoor-unfer skyl!ght
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Small
Furniture.

eJnuGdQQ
Furniture.
We have just opened very large
assortment of Small Furniture, in
odd and one-of-a-kind pieces, COM
prising pretty and artistic shapes,
among which are Ladies Writing
Desks, Book Cases and Writing
Desks combined, Tables, Chairs,
Tabourettes. Parlor, Library and Al
ternoon Tea Tables, Upholstered
Chairs, Costumers, etc These goods
were purchased especially for Holi-
day and Wedding Gifts, and are
marked at popular prices.
For tomorrow tuesday we offer
some special lots of Tabourettes or
Jardiniere Stands; also a manufac-
turers samples of Reed and Rattan
Rockers, at
A third less than regular prices.
Jardniere Stands taboarette shape all hard
wood finished in 4 styles-oak green imitation
cherry and mahogany
Special value, o5c
Tahourette or Jardniere Stands with lower shelf
highly polished-sod oak and initiation mahogany.
Special value, SI.oo.
Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Tables. with
lower shelf, sizes beautiful design. highly
I6XI6-SI.Oo.
2oX2o-SI- 40.
24X24-SI9o.
Beautiful Tables In fine quartered oak, very
ts,lishtl design IRA feet
Special price, S3.o5.
Regular value, $500.
Beautiful CHARTERED Oak Tables. I'm choice de-
sign, with shelf and drawer. handsomely polished
Special price, $500.
We also offer a manufac=
turer's sample lime of
Reed and Rattan Rockers and
Chairs, comprising some very hand
some designs, at
$3.50 to $1,000 each.
Worth regularly one-third more.
These Chairs are clean and fresh,
well made and finished, and those
desiring such goods for holiday gifts
will do well to inspect them without
delay, as there is but one chair OF .
pattern.
Eonrth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Considering the rather ill tempered racket
that is being made over the proposed chris
tening Of the battle-ship Kentucky,
wouldn't il be the better thing to let the
vessel quietly slide into the water, without
any ceremony at all? That course would
be contrary to usage, on such occasions,
We know; but so, too. are these unseemly
public displays of causeless feminine tenn
per little out of the common
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
CandOr.

''rnis," remarked the newly elected con-
gresham. as he stepped into the Capitol,
lis the proudest moment of my lfer'
But you are only getting started" pro-
tested his wife.
That's just it. I'm thinking about the
rings I'm going to accomplish, instead OF
the things l tried to do and couldn't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Notion
Department.

THE MAGIC GLOVE AND RUSSET SHOE
CLEANER-for removing dirt. grease and paint
spots from silks, wooden goods and carpets with
out injury ................... 25c a box
EAU DE CANTHARIDEsS HAIR TONIC.-It not
only cleans the scalp, but produces growth Of the
hair. 25c. and Soc. bottle
These goods are now being DEM
onstrated in Notion Department,
main floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Tuesday morning we shall place
on sale lot of Toilet Sets, which are
by far the handsomest goods ever
offered here or elsewhere for the
price.
10 large pieces in very. attractive shape, with
extra large jar. and dantily decorated In several
pretty colorings- Special price for the complete
$500 each.
We can't duplicate these when sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

sometimes. said Uncle Eben, "dar
We uidnt' be SO much objection to a man
habbin his own opinion eff he didn't persist
IN goln aroun' an tryin' ter glib ebry-
body else clear title to it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Unless the prospect for harmony in Tam
many politics improves. the turfmen will
have to he content for some time to come
with winning one another's money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Spelling Reform,

Now many a statesman will expand
From cares of grammar free,
And gaze upon those letters grand
And say ~. s." spells "me."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Chatting
Dishes.

Chatting Dishes make excellent
Xmas gifts. 1t pays to get the best
makes, especially when they cost you
no more than inferior goods. We
carry the best makes only and call es-
pecial attention to the finish and i'm
provements of our new Chatting
Dishes. The prices range from
S2.25 up.
We offer our best 1897 Nickel Chatting Dishes.
complete. with nickel hot-water pan. nickel stand.
nickel finished regulating asbestos lamp. With
which Won can obtain about ~ different degrees
OF heat and with an extra coat on the inside II
top pan, where comes from stirring contents
and with ebony handles on h"t-water pan. cur
price for this perfect Chatting Dish is only
$500 each.
We invite the inspection Of Chatting Dish experts
H.,r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Every man whose business requires book
keeping hopes to see reports of this Con.
gress' proceedings on the right side of hi.
ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

The issue Of paper money will give Gen
era1 Blanco tempting opportunity to
harass the enemy by complicating it's cur
rency problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

AS usual. 1t will be demonstrated that
when Presidents message is under dis
cussion great deal depends ON the politi-
cal belief of the critic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

1t becomes more and more apparent that
from a practical standpoint Andree made
a great mistake in not staying at home
and lecturing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Congress is one of the greatest and most
praiseworthy attractions this country has
produced. 1t is to be hoped there will
be no further attempts by syndicates to
gobble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

1t Is to be assumed that Paris editors
who aim at the truth are more successful
than they are in aiming at one another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Special Sale of
Mems NeckWear.

Tuesday morning we shall place
on sale, under skylight, near Silk De-
partment, IS dozen Mems Scarfs,
consisting of light and dark effects,
in Narrow Tecks and Graduated
Four at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

0In order to avoid delays, on nc
count of pcrsonal absence, letters tn
THE STAR should not be addressed
to my individual connected with the
Office. but vimply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Buxiness Departs
ments. according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

The next time General Weyler has to
make speech the best and most agreeable
thing he can do is to learn some of Mr.
Depew'S stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
A Book
Opportunity.

The Rise of the Dutch Republic,
by John l.. Motley. A new edition,
made from new plates and just ready.
Identical with the copyright edition
which has been sold for $500; cloth
binding. about 1900 pages, IL full
pages illustrations, volumes.
$500 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
The Only One

Il know one man. said the quiet young
woman. who is listened to with respect
by both sides whenever he speaks In Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Bismarcks resentment of American arro-
gance may be due to the feeling that home
industries ought to be protected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

spirited debate between Senators Mason
and Hoar would greatly enliven the situa-
ton for people who enjoy contrast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

He must have a lot of infuencer'
Il hope he has. He's the chaplain"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
For S 16.

We are also showing some new
Trouserings just from the manufac-
turer, which we will make to order
for
$500 and 5000 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Our $40 90
Our $40 WU
Lap Scanned,
Italian Cloth-lined,
Silk Velvet collared
OVercOat

Is the very best of its kind. but we
want to do still better and will make
to your order. beginning tomorrow,
Overcoats from guaranteed fast
black Kersey-the kind that will not
wear rusty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

We invite the inspection of Chatting Dish experts
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
rlen's Clothing
To Order.

SHIFTS from S14.O0 to $4,000 We give you the
very best t" he had for the prices We thor
ougbly tested strictly all-woO cloths. sprviceabe
and slightly trimmings. and guarantee n satisfac-
tory ft-if the garment doesn't fit we don't want
~ tai The riS iS all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Second floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
TRIED TO KILL HIMSELF,

Luther n. Brown Committed to thu
Jacksonville Asylun.
Luther NJ. Brown, aged 20 years.
q son of Gregory Brown, of Yuma
township. was adjudged insane In
the county court this morning bv q
jury composed of DR.. s. b. Hall, j.
II. Ransom, w. H. bunker, G. w.
Sample, Charles Oberg and b. +.
De Gear. He WAS ordered COM
mitted to the Jacksonville asylum.
Tho unfortunate young man was
committed to the Kankakee hospital
in May. 1888. and was released the
following September. having appar-
antly recovered his mental faculties,
since which time he has resided on
his fathers farm. Yesterday he had
a violent attack Of his old trouble.
He secured q pitchfork and took after
his brothers, John and Albert Brown,
threatening to kill them. They kept
out Of lis way, however. Then he
tried to do away with himself BY
butting his head against a post. in
ficting several scalp wounds. He
was finally overpo~ered by his broth
ers who brought him down 10 the
county Jail, where he spent the night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17

1t is by physicians and SCIENTIST
considered Of the utmost importance
that the milk supply be regulated and
watched over with q thousand times
more vigilance than has ever before
been done. tuberculosis may get firmly
rooted in the cows system and continue
there for long time before any danger
Is suspected. First of all things, it is
necessary that healthy COW be select
cd then that she have every advantage
OF healthful conditions Crowding.
dampness and darkness are serious
faults in the buildings where COWS are
kept. Milk for bottle babies should not
be furnished from COWS kept in badly
ventilated and i'll smelling buildings.
A very small proportion Of the milk
furnished to cities is fit for the use Of
Infants. If the present state of things
continues. there will of necessity be q
revolution in society and consumers
WILL demand the enactment of sanitary
laws as regards cows and will insist
that every regulation be complied with.
New York Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
INJURED IN A RUNAWAY.
Narrow Escape Of Two Rock bland Citi.
Sens In south Moline.

Marrow Escape Of Two Rock bland Citi.
Sens In south Moline.
Horst Won KoeckritE and Frank
Thompson. Of this city. were thrown
from q buggy in South Moline this
afternoon and both painfully. but
not seriously injured. They were
driving on Fifteenth street near Sew
enteenth avenue. when their horse
took fright at an electric car and
made a furious dash, overturning
the buggy and precipitating
both occupants to the ground.
Mr.. Won Koeckritz struck on his
head, and was rendered uncon-
scicus. He soon revived and was
assisted into the Bluff drug store.
Mr.. Thompson was taken into q
house nesr by and DR.. Beam was
summoned to attend the men. Both
received numerous Commissions and
bruises. none Of which, however, it
is gratifying to note, are Of an alarm
ing nature, and they returned to
Rock Island after their wounds were
dressed.
The horse ran q considerable dis
lance before it was caught, complete
ly destroying the buggy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
Putting q Stamp Upside Down.

Folk in general are not nowadays so
careful as they Were years ago in the
matter of affixing postage stamps to
letters and receipt stamps upon bills,
and many never note whether the
stamps are the right way up or upside
down. 1t was very different, however,
before the rush and roar of this half Of
the century began, for it was next door
to crime, in the eyes of many, to affix
stamp with the queens head the
wrong way up. Many were not only
ander the impression that her majesty
would feel offended" but that if she
took the matter up personally or told
ofhclals to act punishment could fol.
low. There are still, however, many
people who look with horror upon q
postage stamp upside down.-Notes and
Queries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
Police AFFAIR.".

w. J. Quinlan reports that an at.
tempt to steal his horse and buggy
from the barn on his premises down
town was made early yesterday
morning. He was aroused from his
slumbers by racket, and going to
the barn he was confronted by two
men. They had the herse har-
messed Mr.. Qninlan asked them
what they meant to do. They
laughed and said they we're just
planning little joke on him, in
tending to take his horse and buggy
out for awhile and return them
without letting him know anything
about it. Then they few.
j. B. johnson, toll collector at the
Milan bridges. telephoned police
headquarters at 11:SO last night that
two men, riding horseback, went
through. going south. They asked
the distance to Galesburg. One
rode q grey horse and the other q
broncho. II was thought the horses
may have been stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
ObsrE-bhannou.

Martin Oberg and Miss Ella Shan
non were married at 8 O'Clock last
evening, the ceremony being SOL
emnized at the parochial residence
OF st. Joseph's church by Rev. Faith
er Thomas Mackin. Only tho imme-
diate relatives OF the bride and
groom we're in attendance. A we'd
ding dinner followed at the new
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oberg. on
Ninth street and Third avenue,
which the groom had in readiness
for the reception Of his bride. The
groom is employed by the Rock Isl.
and laundry. and is an industrious
and exemplary young man. Mrs.
Oberg. q daughter of Mrs. Margaret
Shannon, is q CHI arming and estima-
BILE ladV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
THE BRYAN CLUB MEETS.

Arrangements For Next Weeks Turnout
At Davenport.
The Bryan club held q well at
tended meeting at Herman Det jens'
office last evening. President A. d.
Huesing was in the chair. He stated
that the object of the gathering
was to arrange for attending the
democratic meeting at Daven-
port next Tuesday, when Will
liam Jennings Bryan will make
an address at Schuetzsn park. The
club decided to attend in a BODY.
Edward Butler, Herman De, iens and
Thomas Leary were appointed COM
mitsee to engage music, etc. All
democrats. whether mem bers OF the
club or not. are invited to Join the
Rock Island delegation.
The Bryan club will hold q revival
at Turner hall tomorrow evening at
8 O'Clock. There will be short
speeches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
Ladies' Dan Wsor SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease. . powder to be shaken
into the shoes. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Cures and prevents swollen feet,
blisters, callous and sore spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease 10 Q certain cure
for sweating. hot aching feet. At
all druggists and ehoe stores, IS
cents. Trial package free by mail.
Address. Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy.
N Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
River Riplets.

The packets Winona, Verne Swain
and W. J. Young, Jr., were in and
out each with q good business con-
sidering the low water.
The 10 Long continues to run up
and down the river.
The E. Rutledga, Ravenna, Pilot
and Tenbroeck came down with 8
strings Of logs each. and went back
to LIE Claire for more.
The Eclipse and Prescott came
down and returned up the river.
The water continues stationary at
2.6o; the temperature 60.
In the next "a hours the river will
rise slightly at Red Wing, change
but little at Reeds Landing and La
Crosse, and rise slightly from North
McGregor to Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17

The lecture by Judge W. H. Gest at
Augustana college last evening was
well attended and highly sppreci-
ated. The practice and machinery
OF congress was wildly pictured.
Many humorous incidents were re-
ferred to, showing both the bright
aid dark phases Of congressman
life. The dangers threatening to
overthrow our government were
pointed out. one Of which is the in
stability OF our Legislative bodies.
The next lecture will be given
Thursday afternoon by Prof. c. w.
Foss on the subject, Political Econ
Omy.n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
Judgment Con feseed.

Gen. William Clendenin, of Mo-
line. whose failure was noted yester-
day. at s O'Clock last evening con-
fessed judgment on seven notes, held
by the following parties: L. F.
Cralle. $50; Gilpin Moore. el,115;
Mrs. Emma 3. Sleight. $56s; Moline
State Savings Bank. s1.275; Hariz &
fahnsen Co., $9-5; DR.. j. w. Nor
gan. ss5; c. F. Hemenway, ct al.