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S. KANN SONS e 90, 9th and Market Space.

hope" Mr.. Blake said, that early in the
past session Congress would complete what
had been so well begun and 50 nearly done,
that the District government be rid OF one
offts most serious eulbarrassnlents,a and that
the many helpless ones, compelled by their
condition and necessity. to seek the re-
wards of manual labor, would be deliv-
cred from the almost insuf?erable evils re-
sulting from an outrageous compact be-
tween law and greed, that exacts tribute
from the paltry wages OF the wOrkingman
to enrich the contractor, and makes ma
teriaI for speculation out of human lives
and toll. But, unfortunately for the labor
interests. an election had been held; or
ganized labor everywhere had arTayed
themselves against the successful party,
and the bill was recalled from the House
calendar, and despite the efforts of lab0T's
representatives, killed by vote of the corr-
mittee. The Legislative committee re-
ceived encouragement and aid from the
press of the city and it was owing largely
to the prominence given the anti-cOntract
bill by the Washington press that so much
consideration was given this measure by
the officials of the District government
The District Assembly No Sc, Knights
OF Labor, being also interested in the pas
sage of these measures. authorizes Mr.. Blake
TO act for it before the Congressional
committee in charge of the bills.
The times., 1897-03-21
Linens.

Our Linen corner blythe elevator is quite
an attractive spot for good housewives.
Always something that they need in this
line, and the goods advertised seem TO
be the kind wanted.
200 dozen 15x15 Fringed DoyIes, both
kind, plaid and plain. :. :. &c
15-inch All-Hnen BIeached scCtc II
CTdsn I'D Il &c
Satin Huck Towels, with woven bor-
ders, 19x38. These goods are silver
bleached, and a special bargain at .-1Oc
1O-yard pieces Of No. 20 Cotton Bird
6O-inch Turkey Red Table Linen, two
colorngs, red and white, and red and
green, colors warranted fast. Regular
4UC value. - - SOC
10 pieces of Cream Irish Table Linen,
extra weight and quality, so inches wide
and warranted pure linen. Good as any
soc grade. 3 &c
200 pieces of Crash i'll lengths from
to yards, all grades and width, at half
price.
The times., 1897-03-21

There is perhaps no band OF people who
keep q closer watch on the legislation
enacted by Congress than the workmcn OF
the United States. AS rule the !aborinS
masses of this country are far above the
wage-earners OF any other country and
they are ever on the alert for some legis-
lation to better their condition. During
the last session the labor leaders of the
two great labor organizations, the Knights
of Labor and the American Federation
of Labor have been wide awake to the
situation and have used all possible means
to secure the enactment of laws to better
the condition OF laboring men Of all
trades and callings.
The headquarters OF both these great
labor bodies being located In Washington
gave the leaders an excellent opportunity
to watch the lawmakers and take advan-
tage Of any favorable opportunity to
press their suit.
John W. Hayes, secretary-treasureT OF
the Knights of Labor, in speaking OF the
legislation of the last Congress as it effects
the laboring classes of the United States,
says:
The general officers OF the Knights Of
Labor located in Washington by virtue of
their positions act as the national legis-
lative committee for the order, and after
each session prepare a record of the MEM
bers of the House and Senate upon the
various measures in which the members
throughout the country are interested, and
publish and circulate it for the Information
of the industrial world in general.
"The record for the Fifty-fourth Con-
gress was one of unusual Importance, and
from the specimens shown must make an
interesting document The report says,
relative to the general work of Congress,
'the Fifty-fourth Congress was composed
very largely Of new men'-thatis, men who
had never previously served in any national
capacity, however popular md well kno wn
they may have been Iocally-'and yet the
problems presented for solution were as
difficult and important, more so In fact,
because of long deferred action. than were
considered by any preceding Congress
''The peculiar political situation existing
throughout the sessions, the natural desire
of every member to secure all possible local
legislation that would tend to appeal promi-
nently to his immediate constituents, and
the very evident disposition of few of the
pronounced party leaders to ignore and
rendered it more than ordinarily difficult
to accomplish much good.
1.-The measures upon which general public
interest was most intensely centered, and
which were permitted to come up for dis
cussion, were the various bills on coin re-
demption and bond issues, the Phillips in
dustrial commission bill, Pacific Railroad
refunding bill, letter carriers increase of
salary bill, bill to abolish the compulsory
pilotage system, and the contempt of court
bill.
1.-THE bills discussed In committee, but
which were not permitted to come up for
discussion in either house, included the
postal telegraph and telephone bill, the
postal savings bank bin, the Olney-Erdman
arbitration bill, to which the order is most
emphaticaiiy opposed, an dthe billto prevent
convict labor coming into competition with
free labor
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Muslin Underwear.

We offer among other goods. garments
which have become only soiled slightly,
it's true, but nevertheless enough TO put
them in q class by themselves 4 little
soap and water, however, and presto!
they are new.
Ladies' Corset Covers, high OF low
necksr for Sc
IL 1-2c value
Ladies' Gowns, empire, We or high
necks, embroidery and lace trimming,
Regular csc. value.
soc Corset Covers, lace embroidery
trimming. for :. :. :. :. E. ..30c
Ladies' 25c Muslin Drawers, hem and
cluster of tucks, for :. =. :. E. Ice
Ladies Umbrella Skirts, lawn ruffle,
with t-ineh embroidery trimmingfor. csc
Were 81 80.
Children's All-wOc' Recfers, with large
sleeves, sailor coila., sutache braid tim
ming, navy and red. for =. -. =. ..9Sc
Sizes, to 8 years.
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MOON IICKERED UP"
Refuses to Pay Cab Fare and Is
Locked Up.

Refuses to Pay Cab Fare and Is
Locked Up.
Theodore Smith, colored hack driver
with q stand in front of the National
Hotel, had an experience with customer
yesterday afternoon which he doesn't care
to repeat tall individual, with
broad-brimmea sombreTo, a black string
tie, scraggIy gotee, and various other
distinctive features of Il mountaineer,
climbed into Smiths vehicle, and with a
lordIy wave of the hand ordered him to
proceed" The hack driver after a short
survey of his fare concluded that he would
take the chances on getting his fee, and he
proceeded. He had not gone far before his
customer hailed him.
lie wanted to ticker up" and it took
him half an hour to do it. Sundry other
stops resulted in the accumulation of a
Tag The carriage hire was accommodating
also. Finally the driver got tired and de-
manded his fare. "You shall haveit, driver;
here it is,'' and the inebriated man dived
into his pocket, fished out nickel and be
slowed ii upon the indignant cabby with q
"don 't-say-a worldly -yoC-can-have-it-all' air.
representations were in vain and Smith
determined to complain to the police.
Saying nothing to the passenger, who had
reIapsed into a mellow doze, he was driven
around to the First Precinct station. An
officer came out to the carriage and rudely
awakened the somnolent victim OF thirst,
and he was carried inside.
whats your name?'' asked the clerk.
Nothing" was the answer
"Where do you liver" was the next
question.
'sNowhere.
Are you married?''
'I amt agoing to tell you"
'Do you work?"
THAT amt none of your business, far
as I can see.''
'tAre you 4 Politician" asked the clerk,
who is something of a humorist.
At this question the prisoner let go
the rail In front Of the desk, spread his
legs apart and sticking his thumbs in
the arm holes of his vest, he answered
beamfngly, .'Gent'men you have it 'zactly-
Thash's my occupation. How'd You
guess it?''
From papers on his person the name
of the prisoner appeared to be John \
Moon, fir ON Staunton, Va He was locked
I'D and Monday morning the hack driver
will appear against hiIuin the police coust.
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Upholstery.

Upon our third floor we have been doing
the premier Upholstery business of the
town. We had the right goods and knew
how to mark them. Business may drop
little, but we don't int end to be caught
with any more stock than we can help.
American Opaque window Shades, spring
roller, yard wide, yards long. Special
price ........ ....'.'.. .,.... ...... ASC
Best Hand painted Opaque. sec
Oswego Opaque Shades, lace-trimmed at
bottom, ecru and blue only...........4Oc
We hang all Shades to your windows
free of charge.
5O-in. An-llnen Slip Coverings, in stripes
OF plain. Special price. &c
5o-in. Satin-faced Tapestry, in colors OF
red olive, brown, and rose. Special
price :. :. :. =. -. ..35c
5o-in Venetian Silk Brocatelle, beauti-
ful combination Of Colors. Special
800 pairs French Madras Curtains, in
lengths OF 8 1-2 yards, 56 inches wide,
tinted or white ground effects. Goods
worth from 50 to SO. Closing price for
choice .S1.SS
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HandkerChiefS.

Ladies' Fast Color Hemstitched Border
Handkerchiefs, nobby prints, exclusive, neat
patterns, only &c
100 doz. Mems Pure Linen Hemstitched,
unlaundered, full size .......12 I2c
zoo doz. more as a special favor. That's
the only way we could buy them for you.
Ladies' Handsome Embroidered Handker
chiefs, 20 select styles, open work or
plain. 25c. quality y.............I2 12c
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Ribbons.

New Ribbons, which are mostly In de-
Inand, are always a little higher in prizes
than the regular staples We have two
special items IN this line that are entirely
new and desirable. No advance prices-iR
fact, much cheaper than usual
Taffeta Ribbons are very scarce Just
about now, especially the good kind. We
offer you extra quality finch, either plain
or moire, in every shade, for. ESQ
A choice lot Of Black and White Striped
Satin and Black and White Checks, inches
wide; also lot of Plaid Satin Ribbon, q
inches wide, just for fIyer.12 1-2G
50pieces Extra Wide Crepe Lisse Ruching.
with two rows of baby ribbon, in all COM
bination Of colors, lilac, cream, maize, pink
blue and orange -. .. :. - - 800
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Dress Goods.

We feel perfectly at home when We
write about Dress Goods, we have such an
unlimited assortment and such variety
of low prices that it's pleasure for us
to say nice things rega riding this stock.
New Beige Mixtures, in tans, blue and
Quaker grays, double width. An elegant
line of stuff to sell for SO little money
as. -.l6c
Diagonal Mohafr Wool Suitings, same
assortment of mixtures as the above,
which are going TO sell for. ..23c
3S-in. Navy Blue and Black Shepherd
Checks, square, oblong and octagou pat
terms. 39c quality.
REDUCED TO 29c
3S-in Atwood Broken Check Cheviots,
Knickerbocker effects, in light gray and
brown mix ture. Worth 50c.. -. ..35c
Fully 100 pieces of Novelty Checks, in
black and white, brown and white, navy
and white; also three-tone fancy effects,
from a pinhead to an eighth-inch square.
A bargain at SOC.
SELLING AT 39c
AII-wooI Tweed Bike suitings, in brown
and gray mixtures. This is an elegant
soft and well-wearing material. Would
be cheap at 90 1-2c.. :. ...45c
45-in. Mohair and Wool Pineapple Checks,
in three and four-tone mixtures. Very
nobby for separate skirts. CSC value
For. ACC
3S-in. Elegant Luster Black Mohair.
29c value. =. =. =. =. :. =. =. ..1Sc
9S-in All-wool Black and Navy Wire
Twist Serge Regular 39c grade. .25c
New designs in 3s-in. Black Figured
Serges. Worth 49c.. :. $50
50-in. Plain Black Sicilin, a great bar
gain at &C.. :. =. =. -.45c
The times., 1897-03-21

Mr.. E NJ. Blake, chairman of the legisla-
tive committee OF the local Federation of
Labor, says that his organization watched
the proceedings of Congress closely in all
matters concerning legislation effecting
the interests of the Iaboring classes.
The legislative committee of the local
Federation of Labor, he said, prepared
three bills to be introduced at the Fifty
fourth Congress, and they We're presented
early in the session by Hon. Henry Cabot
Lodge. The passage of these measures
by Congress would have been of great ad
vantage to the resident labor of the Dis
trict, beside protecting them from great
injustice and wrong made possible by the
bad laws now in force.
The bills were numbered 1415, 1416 and
1417, respectively Senate bill 1415 was
a bill relating to the liability of employers
in the District of Columbia to make COM
pensation for personal injuries suff cred by
emploveS in their service" This bill was
reported favorablv by the subcommittee,
but did not reach the calendar Senate bill
1916, providing for the preferment of
wages of employees in cases of assignment,
execution, in payment by receivers, etc, y
was favorably reported by the COMMITTEES,
but did not leave the calendar Senate
bill 1417, Ito regulate the employment
of labor on public buildings and public
grounds belonging to the District of Co
lunbia,'' met with better success at the
hands of the Senate. This bill was the
most important local labor law ever in
troduced in Congress, as it was an effort
to abolish the so-called organic law OF the
District requiring that 'any work, the
total cost of which shall exceed the sum
OF 81 900, notice shall be given in one
newspaper in Washington, and If the total
cost shall exceed $1,000. then in one
newspaper in each of the cities of New
York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, with
full specifications as to material, ETC.
This act works to the injury of every
class of labor in the District for the reason
that seven-tenths of the contracts are
awarded to foreign contractors, who are
enabled to underbid our home contractors
on the cost OF wages.
When this bill was first presented to
Congress the District officials, though at
first inclined to oppose it, upon more care
full consideration not only withdrew their
opposition, but even urged change in the
existing system with as much earnestuess
as the representatives of our body. While
the bill was originated in the interest of
the workingmen, who felt keenly in their
daily lives the injustice Of the system inn
posed upon them by n singular law, it was
advocated mainly on the ground of its ben
eft to the community at large. 1t won SO
many friends among those who viewed it
from the standpoint of the general good
Of the community that it passed the Senate
in an amended form, and it was generally
understood would have passed the House il
it had not been for the conditions 0bstruct-
ing nearly all legislation at the close of
last session.
..Our committee were encouraged to
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Gloves.

or course the best fitting garment one
wears is the skin. It's doubtful, though,
whether il fits the body any better than
our Gloves fit the hand.
Our 50c. Glove is made of select lamb
skin nicely finished with four large smoked
pearl buttons, stitched with tie best sew
ing silk; backs neatly embroidered. Come
in most all colors- sizes from 1-2 to
z 12; no blacks.
our 75c. Gloves are also made OF fine
lambskin-in fact, have such o perfect
finish that it would take an expert to tell
them from the genuine kid--tfe colers have
4 buttons ana the blacks are Foster hook.
The sizes are 1-2, . "a. g. Ia, and
6 1-2-and are the same as you would
paw ST 90 for elsewhere.
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Innings.

1t isn't at all necessary to cut prices
here-our standard charges are lower than
the advertised prices of others. But this
is a rebuilding sale-and everything, no
matter how well it sells-has got to stand
4 reduction.
sc Fancy Black and Gray back Fig
ured Waist Lining g 3Ac
zoe All-linen Extra Heavy Stiff Can
~ 1-2c Moire 36-in. Fast Black Rustic
Lining. --.S Sac
doc Genuine Imported French HAIR
CLOTH =. zoe
35c Genuine Herringbone Gray Hair
Cloth. .-ISC
10c Heavy Black Wire York Can
vas. - . q Il &
soc ChangeahIe Silks, for Innings Il sc
sc Fine Moire 36-in PercaIine, in
black and cOlors.. =. % 3 &C
&c Dressrnakers' Cambria. z Y SC
10c Good Heavy 36-in. seIisia, al
soc Genuine 27-inch Herringbone Hair
cloth. 3 . G
The times., 1897-03-21

Mr.. Hayes continued. the report states,
lone fact, which stands out prominently, in
all attempts TO secure legislation, is the
autoCratic power conferred by the rules
upon the Speaker of the House.
''No bill however important, can even'be
reported 20 the House, nomember can obtain
the floor to Introduce a bill, make or OPP
pose a motion; absolutely no business OF
any kind can come up for consideration, eX-
sept by permission and with the consent of
the Speaker. This is not wise, ii is not in
line with popular form of government, and
a change must soon be effected.
Regarding the lobby, the report is
very emphatic 1t SAYS, The corporation
lobby in Washington is a wonderful piece
of mechanism, and eXScnators, eX-COn-
gressmen, and ex-employes of the two
houses very largely compose the staff. All
the great private interests have their fac
totUms constantly on the ground. The
telegraph companies, ocean steamship COM
panies, all the trusts and corporations
seeking to secure additional, special leg
islation, or to defeat measures inimical to
their interests, have salaried men of inflU-
ence and acquaintance to interview our ma
tional solons, and it is instructive to OBJ.
tenances of the approacher and approachee
when one of these Interesting seances oc-
ours.
"0f the class Of legislation introduced
the following comment is made: Nine
thousa nd four hundred and siXty-four bills
and 201 resolutions were presented in the
House; 1926 bills and 161 resolutions
in the Senate during the firstsession. Much
of this was private pension and relief leGis-
lation, which it seems there should be
some method TO dispose of that would not
Decessitate taking up a large part Of the
time of Congress. A few dozen members
only are present when much Of it is being
considered, the point Of no quorum being
waived by mutual consent. The vast ma
jority OF the bills introduced have no more
chance Of reaching a vote than Lucifer
has of Paradise, and are only sent in tem-
porarily TO ease somebody's mind or give
the author a reputation for being an un-
firing worker in the interest of the people.
"of the Senate it is said that very little
business Of any practical Importance was
brought to a conclusion. The political
complexion Of the body was such that any
accident was likely to change the situation
instantly, so tHde wien ah iLhpoi Vdh'
discussion was on, every move known to
the most skillful parliamentary tacticians
was used to prolong debate, obstruct tile
vote and defeat action. Roll call after roll
call was demanded, to establish the pres
ence of q quorum, but on a -and-nay
vote being had enough Senators would re-
frain from voting to break q quorum and
prevent anything definite being accom-
plished Maneuvering to control the Or
ganization and committees of the Senate
caused weeks Of delay, and the flood Of
oratory poured out on filled cheese, bond
issues, denunciation of defense of the rotten
Cleveland regime, together with the lauda-
tions of the Cuban patriots, occupied about
all the time not devoted to pickering over
appropriations
The times., 1897-03-21
Silks.

Ours is the silk Store. More silks than
pnyvrfer,. else, within the District confines
Better Silks newer Silks. There's knack
IN buying these goods-we possess it.
There's bit OF daring in cutting down
Eilks as we have-but we've done 1T.
24-inch Figured Natural Coloreo Pongee,
white and cream India, and Fancy Striped
Satin, in evening and street shades.
Worth Soc.
REBUILDING PRICE, 19c.
22-in. Plain Colored Taffeta, in pink,
Nile, cardinal, violet, white purple and
cream, for lining grenadines or organdes.
Worth soc.
REBUILDING PRICE, sec.
Gain. Waterproof Black India SILK,
uuality guaranteed. Worth soc.
REBUILDING PRICE, acc.
24-in Double-warp All-silk Black surah,
extra weight and finish. Worth CSC.
REBUILDING PRICE, Acc.
Changeable Rustlng Taffeta, in quite a
variety of two-tune effects. Worth 75c.
REBUILDING PRICE, 59c.
Black Brocade Gros Grains. These goods
are very desirable for separate skirts. All
p97 designs. Worth T5c.
REBUILDING PRICE, sec.
24-in Black Figured Japs., very desir-
able for separate waists or complete SUITS
excellent wearing qualities. Worth Ssc.
REBUILDING PRICE, csc.
4O-in Plain BLACK India. Just think of it,
q piece of silk yard and an eighth wide.
IL takes very little for either waist or skirt.
Worth soc.
REBUILDING PRICE, csc.
gain. Black Brocade Taffeta, large de-
rigns and very select styles for skirt or
Sntire costumes. Worth ST.
REBUILDING PRICE, T9c.
New Imperial Moire Velour, all the new
est shades; also black. white and cream
Make very swell skirts or entire suits.
Worth 81 40
REBUILDING PRICE, S1.OO.
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The Royal Crescent.

At the regular meeting of Columbia
Lodge, No. 8, held last Wednesday even
Ing Tour candidates We're initiated. Other
applicants were elected members and noti-
fled to present themselves for initiation
next Wednesday night, at No. 419 Tenth
street. at which time the degree staff
willconfeT degrees upon such newly elected
members of other lodges as NAV be prop
erly presented.
Friday night Crescent Lodge, No. 6,
held large and enthusiastic meeting.
Eleven candidates were initiated and a
number of applications for membership
received Hereafter this lodge Will meet
at the oppenheinier Hall, on Ninth street,
the present quarters being too small for
Its rapidly increasing membership. at
the conclusion Of the regular business, re
heshments were served by the lady mem
bers of the lodge.
The times., 1897-03-21

practical suggestions and formulate amend
mentS to existing laws which would neces-
sariiy have weight in securing favorable
Consideration at the hands of Congress.
In tho shape in which it was presented TO
Congress the American Federation of Labor
opposest, for it was practically Y compulsory
arbitration and prohibits men from exer-
cising the God-given right of quitting
work, when the conditions of employment
become Objectionable or irksUme. We are
opposed to arbitration which at any time
or i'll any form can be made compulsory.
On the other hand when mel are compelled
by law to work under conditions, irksome
and Objectionable, or suffer the conse
quences, from that moment this condition
beComesiuvoluntary Servitude. The Ameri-
can Federation of Labor favors arbitration,
but it must be voluntary, not compulsory.
These terms are the very antithe ses of each
other.
The times., 1897-03-21

Especial commendation is given in the
report Mr.. Hayes concluded, Ito sena-
tors Allen and Kyle, Populists Senators
Carter, Hansbrough, Lodge and Perkins,
Republicans, and Senators Blackburn, Call,
CORN an, Vest and White, Democrats
''Bitter attacks are made upon the records
and actions OF Congressman Bartlett and
Payne, of New York; Skinner, of North
Carolina; Ellet and Meredith, OF Virginia;
Fitzgerald, Walker and Simpkins, of Mass
achusetts; Dingley and Boutelle, OF
Maine; Dolliver, Curtis. Lacy and Perkins,
OF Iowa; Bingham and Halterman, OF
Pennsylvania; Wilson, OF Idaho; Loud, of
California; Willis, of Delaware; Aldrlch,
HIT, Cannon, Woodman, and Lorimer, of
Illinois; Orerstreet, Watson, johnson,
The times., 1897-03-21
City Brevities

A second-elass steam engineers license
was granted yesterday TO Harry A. Bopp
Dr. J. A Watson has been reappointed
by the Commissioners physician to the
poor.
The injunction suits recently brought
against Postmaster General Wilson by
Russell Colgrove and Solomon c. Wynn,
respectively, to secure the enforcement of
mail box contracts, were dismissed by
Judge Cox yesterday, because of the re-
tirement Of Mr.. Wilson from the Postof-
flee Department.