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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

80 per cent off marked prices on
all Aluminium Toilet Sets marked
variously from $I.Io to So set. 80
One-third off all Celluloid Toilet Sets
marked SI.o8 to $I2. Third off
any Doll marked ST. so or more. -.
One-quarter off the price marked on
any Leather. Writing Tablet, Port
folio, Collar or Cuff Box here from
4oc to SIS. =. .One-third off the little
prices marked on the expensive Art
Cups, Saucers and Plates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
The Merit system VIII Remain.
From the Hartford Courant.

From the Hartford Courant.
In all the recent news from Washington
there is nothing to disquiet the believers
In a reformed civil service. The President
pledges. The heads of the great executive
departmcnts-with, possibly. ono not very
important exception-are as sound in the
faith as their chief. The merit system has
come to stay, as William Mckinley re-
marked in 1890 Let the heather rage
There's no harm done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Quincy states that he is glad he
was elected on a platform which pledges
him to keep out of national politics. There
are many people who will readily join him
in this jubilance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Considering the amount Of want and SUI
fering to be found In his immediate
vicinity, Uncle Sam can not be blamed for
some delay in philanthropic manifestations
toward China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

The objection by customs officials to
kissing on the piers may have been due to
an impression that there Is something in
the Dingley bill to prevent the smuggling
of bacteria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Richard Croker has given David B. Hill
fair warning that there are some sour
oranges and loaded cigars on the Greater
New York Christmas tree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

When the European architects get
through with the work of remodelling
Asia, the emperor OF Corea will find him
self reduced to the limits of a hall bed
room on the top floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Schuylkill Water.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
1t has long been understood that the
average councilman is not affected by the
unfitness of the Schuylkill water for drink
ing purposes but what about DIR. Robin
sons declaration that typhoid fever Is in
duced by merely bathing in it? Is the
average councilman immune in that respect
also?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
aDeWelrY.

oSc to $3.50 for Rhinestone POM
padour Combs and Hair Ornaments,
on spiral springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

75c to 1898 for the Imported Jew
eled Belts. Same as generally re-
tailed up to S. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

$3.50 to $500 for the Pearl Neck
laces, 3 to 9 strands, with Rhinestone
clasps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Young Mr. Letter is too mature to hang
up his stocking. He merely tells Santa
Claus the combination of the safe 80 that
ne can open it and leave something worth
while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Spain should not be f1attered into the be-
lief that it holds copyright on the phrase
'exigencies of war; as an apology for de-
plorable occurrences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Croker owes his success mainly to
himself, and believes that a man ought to
stand by friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
1898 Calendars.

80 per cent discount third
off the price of those here-and the
largest and best collection in WASH
ington, is at this g street corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

The insolvency Of the safe trust may
enable J. Pierpont Morgan to get at bar
gain some necessary receptacles for his
new bundles of collaterals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

$I.35 to S. yard for Embroider-
ed Silk Chiffons, 22 inches wide.
Black, white and all colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Hanna has a great deal of faith in q
mans ability to be his own Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
NeCkWear.

68c for the ST. Neck Pieces, in lat
est jabot and bow effects. Nearly
a half hundred styles to select from,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
PerfumnerV.

Sole Washington agents for the
De Veaux White House Perfumes.
Niolet-the odor being now asked
for by society's elite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

General Blanco might do well to fortify
his autonomy suggestions with a few IRON
clad New Year resolutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Wool Fabrics.

soc a yard for 40 and 45-inch Al
batross Nuns Yelling and Henrietta,
i'll white, cream, nile, lavender, pink,
yellow, red.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
The Feather. win Fly.

From the Indianapolis News.
Mayor Strong has discovered that the
boundaries of the Greater New York de-
scribe the figure Of goose on the map.
The mayor might have looked further and
discovered also that this goose h going to
be pluckod.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Draperies.

75c instead of ST yard for 45-inch
Iinsel Gauze. with lace insertion.
Newly beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

1t looks very much as If somebody had
tied hard knots in Senator Germans Christ
mas stockings this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Something Was Saved.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
Gen. Weyler." says dispatch from
Madrid lis preparing to protest against
President Mckinleys message to Congress"
Weyler seems to have at least saved his
typewriter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Bargain Tables:

HUG, 25c and 48c for choice of a
thousand and one fancy articles sold
until now at various prices up to ST.
each. Look for these bargain tables
on all five floors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Goods suitable for New Year pres
ents among those left over from the
Christmas collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Discrepancy.

Of course ne said. reflectively, II am
hot making any complaint about it, All I
desire to say is that can't understand it."
You can't understand WHAT" inquired
his wife.
why you can put gilded spheres and
gaudy fabrics all over a Christmas tree
six feet high and four thick for seventy
five cents, when 1t costs at least eighteen
dollars to trim bonnet four inches in
diameter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
PrecOuti0n.

There" said the prudent housewife, as
she looked over the Christmas decorations,
Il think that will do very nicely. Only we
must not forget to take the mistletoe from
the chandelier and move 1t to different
Tarts of the room during the day.
What Is that for?" asked her husband.
L don't wish to wear the carpet out all
in one spot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
SHOOTING STARS.
The Utilitarian.
Choose, If you will, the Iuster shed
BY holly-berries' gloss:
The cranberry Ia quite as red,
And makes much better sauce.

MOS allus." said Uncle Eben, "de man
dat KANT inj'y hissef on a holiday is de
same one dat 'ssts on trying ter hab good
times when he orter be wuckin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

O1n order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
ONCE, but nimply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

44c, instead of soc yard for Jap
anese Silks, in forty shades. 44c, soc
and SOC for White Habutai Silks, "a,
FL and SO inches wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

did yoh hab merry Christmas?" asked
Mr.. Erastus Pinkly's friend
well, l hash much recollection O. what
happened aftuh lef you all at de pahlor
social; but l reckons 1 mus Of had some
tnjoyment. I fins fob hicks in my razzer,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Best Toys.

Hobby Horses at less than whole
sale prices:
So for the So Horses, 63c for the
$I.25 Horses, and reduced prices for
those at various prices between these
extremes. >. 81 90 for the $3.25.
Buckboards complete to the brake
...$2.48 for the $3.50 Printing
Presses, with two drawers containing
type, ink, cards, etc. :. 81 .88 for the
SAYS Oak Writing Desks of solid
oak on four legs, with drawers, pig
con holes, etc-$I.48 for the S.. so
Velocipedes for boys 10 years of age
90. soc. for the 81 Shoo-Fly Horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Another bargain-5oc a yard for
27-inch Figured Silk Crepes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

A grand bargain in the MORE
Velour Silks, i'll evening shades, at
68c, instead of 81 .2S ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Evening Silks.

Bengaline Silks are to be all fat
tor 1893. Special values at only ST.
and SIPS a yard, in all the correct
evening shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

Satin Duchesse, in every wanted
shade is here at 85c, ST., SI.35, SL.5o
and So yard. Special value in
white at S5c to $3.50 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

10 cases Yard-wide Rival Bleach
ed Muslin DIETER than Fruit of the
Loom) ................. .4tc.
S bales Appleton Extra Heavy
Yard-wide Unbleached Muslin bet
ter than Laurel d.. .45c.
5o-inch Dallas Bleached Pillow
Case Sheeting, I21c. .7ac.
ga Mohawk Valley Bleached
Sheeting ................. .12ac.
1914 New York Mills Bleached
Sheeting ................. .I7ac.
Best quality Indigoes, rs choice
styles .3sc.
Amoskeag and Lonsdale Apron
Bingham .3sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

2OOpieces yard=wide Per
cale==neat styles==suitable
for Wrappers, Shirt Waists
and Shirts=-slightly soiled
ON edge==12c. 6Mc.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-17
m ;, more =
Park pressing pre-, sing.


years go by, as being the GREAT PARK
of the land. The strong feature oflU is
that it is not a man made park. True
enough man has built roads and bridges
and hotels in order that he may see the
Park, but he has not yet tried his hand
at constructing new tangled Geysers or
readorniog or resculpturing the Grand
Canyon OF the yellowstone. These are
as God left them. There. too, the elk,
bear, deer, and other animals are not
enclosed in wire fences. They wander
free and unfretted whithelsover they will.
Mems handiwork is but little seen and
the Park is tho grander OF il. Send Chas
S. Free, General Passenger Agent, North
ern Pacific RAJ. DAD six cents for Wond
erland' 90. and read about the Park.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Dahlenega Mint Gold Coins,

Five rare coins we're received at the
treasury department in payment of q
small allotment of the recently issued
four percent bonds. They are five.
dollar gold pieces dated from 1912 to
lo47, and are stamped with a 3D."
the mark Of the old D4hlone, a mint
in Georgia. This mint was seized by
the Confederates at the outbreak OF
the war in 1861, and gold coin to the
amount of $27, 900 was confiscated.
The five pieces were bright and new.
OF full standard weight, showing no
sign OF wear or abrasion. They prob
ably never have been in general cir
culation. It is possible they formed
part of the gold confscated by the
C~onfederates in 1861. Although the
Dahlonega mint was in operation from
1888 to 1861, and had q total outnut
of $6, 900, 900 in gold, very few of its
coins are in circulation, and the pres
emit installment is the first that has
reached the treasury department for
many years. Washington Star.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

table Compound for twenty years has
oeen the one and only effective remedy
IN such cases. 1t speedily removes the
aus and efectually restores the
organs to a healthy and normal condi-
ZION. Mrs. Pinkham cheerfullv
all letters from ailing women who
require advice, without charge. Thou
sands of cases like this are recorded.
~ have taken one-half dozen bottles
OF Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and it has relieved me from all
PAIN. l cannot tell you the agony T
endured for years; pains in nv back
loh, the backache was dreadful y and
oearlng-down pains in the abdomen
extending down into my limbs; head
ache and nausea, and very painful
transformations. had grown very thin.
a mere shadow of my former self
now ! am without a single pain and
am gaining in flesh rapidly."-MArT1n
GLENN, 1861 Dudley ST., Cincinnati;
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Length of the Law.

Some faint idea of the bulk of the
English records may be obtained bv
adverting to the fact that a single
statute, the Land Tax Commissioners
Act, passed in the first year of the
reign Of George ~, measured. when
unrolled, upwards of 900 feet. or
nearly twice the length of St. Paul's
Cathedral, within the doors. Ii ever
it should become necessary to consult
the fearful volume, an able-bodied
man must be employed during three
hours IN c%oiling and unrolling its
folds. London Tit Bits.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

There have recently been three wars
not unlike each other, from a military
point of view; the war OF the French
in the island of Madagascar, that of
the Japanese in the island of Formosa.
and that OF the Spaniards in the island
of Cuba. For some reason, there WAS
long delay in beginning the French
advance upon the capital of Madagas-
car; but, after active operations had
been begun, they we(e short and de-
cisive. The Japanese campaign for
the reduction of Formosa has been
carried on ftfully and irregularly dur
ing the year, and we suppose it must
now be regarded as at an end, with
success for Japanese arms. The Span
ish wal upon the people of Cuba began
early last year, and has been carried
on up to this time without seeming to
approach it's end.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
A BirdhGuSe on a Mountain Ton.

On the northern slope of Noun
Tamalpais, in plain sight OF one of the
numerous trails leading up from Ross
Valley, is one of the most interest
ing looking birdhouses to be found
anywhere. The miniature house it.
self is not SO unusual looking, but its
position IS so strange one involuntar-
lily asks, GLOW did it get there?'
The tiny structure is fastened to the
top OF one of the highest pine trees
in the vicinity. The tree is dead, and
perhaps has been forsome time. The
top is at least seventy feet from the
ground. The trunk is very slender
and even if the tree WAS young and
springy would not support a man SO
that he could climb to the top and
nail the birdhouse in place.
How long the birlhouse has been in
Its present position is another ques-
ton hardly possible to answer. It
looks weatherworn, but seems to be in
good condition otherwise. The sup
ports that fasten it to the tree are
apparently strong enough to hold it
IN its present position for a long time.
Nobody living in the vicinity
knows anything about the origin of
the birdhouse. Some say it has been
there for twenty years and others say
only a short time. There seems but
one solution of the way in which it
got into its present lofty position, and
that IS that a number of years ago,
when the pine tree was Younger an
other tree grew close to it, up which
somebody climbed and fastened the
birdhouse in place. The tree that
was used as a ladder was afterward cut
down. The quaint old structure on
it's lofty perch always seems to have
tenants. San Francisco Call.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

"Should. clergymen advertise, and
how?" was the subject Of a recent
symposium in the Chicago Times.
Herald. Present interest in the sub
iect was aroused by the action of thu
pastor OF a Chicago Baptist church,
who took what seemed to many the
bold step Of advertising his church
services by posters. Yet the clergy
men invited to give their views on the
matter could, on sober reflection, find
little to say in condemnation. A few,
especially among the Episcopal and
Presbyterian denominations, thought
it q lowering Of the dignity Of the
church. But the majority of the
others could see no material differ
ence, in point Of ethics or dignity, be-
tween advertising in the news.
papers, to which common prac-
tice no n objects, and adj
vertlslng by posters. In fact, as many
pointed out, the poster might be
more effective in attracting the atten-
ton of just the people whom the
church should most desire to reach.
There was q consensus of opinion,
however, that the posters should not
ape theatrical advertising or be SEN
sational in form or substance, though
one clergyman had no objection to
colored posters. To his mind q red
was no more wicked than a
black one, and he saw no good reason.
why the devil should have the most
attractive poster. It was brought out
the discussion that church poster
Advertising, though novel in Chicago.
common enough in London.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Hoods Pills e s5s r sssy e 2, t etss.. easy to
Violin Bows,

Why do some violin bows give such
a much sweeter sound than others:
This has for a long time been a trade
secret, but if we pass our finger over
e horsshair, of which We all know the
violin bow Is composed, q slight rough
ness is observed very much like the
barb Of a fine fish hook In a yery
hrss-slass bow these infinitesmal points
are arranged so as to fall in opposite
directions; in this way the up and down
strokes will give the same tone. MANY
artists are very particular in the point
OF BOWS, sone even going to the ex-
IRENE of rehairing Their bows them
elves, not allowing them to be done bp
anyone else. AS soon as the rousbness
wears of there is a distinct difference
IL the tone, and the hair is cast aside,
Some of the NEST noted yioljnjsts re-
Gair their bows before every concert.
lot caring to run the risk OF using a
DOW which might possibly give an I'm
certain sound. The bows are made
from long hair taken from the horses
tall.-BoSton CultivatnI
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Philosophy and Dyspepsia at Home.

A feminine friend Of Mrs. Carlyle,
calling one day in Cheyenne Bow, me,
Carlyle on his own doorstep, his head
bent and perplexity and annoyance
wrinkling the philosophic brow. The
sage only bowed and went on his Way
down the street. The servant Moved
the visitor into a darkened room who're
there were to be seen the debris 81 tel
and the PROSTATE form of Mrs. CARLYLE
on . sofa. did you meet Tomar2"
demanded the wife in . voice which
showed unmistakable traces Of q dones-
tic storm. Yes he Wal going out, /
met him on the doorstep, looking
very sad. What's the matter, nv
'sThe matterl' cried Mr..
Carlyle from the sofa with STRIKING
eyer, I've been two days On tlissofa
q sick headache and he only this
instant came 10 and asked me What
allied me! And-Well, I've just thrown
ny tea cup at himl"-Nev Orleans
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

The Pennsylvania road is adopting
a new system of electric signals. It
consists of'ong metal arms extending
from the roof of the train-shed to
within a few feet of the top of the
cars, IL being directly over each
track. A lantern with a red slide is
attached to the end of the arm. When
the train is ready to start the gate.
man closes the gate and pushes a but,
ton, which the red slide to fall.
showing a white light.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

Hungary, which, by chronological,
rules ought to be in the rearguard Of
human progress, continually sets the
rest Of the continent examples, in civ
ilization. Its Liberal ministry has
now addressed a decree to the Uni.
versities of Buda-P esth and Klausen-
burg, ordaining that hereafter women
shall be admitted to academic studies
and be allowed to fit themselves for
the professions of teachers in Secondary
female schools, physicians for women
and children and dispensing drug
gists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

"But, Betsey,' cried Mrs. Packen-
ham, clutchlng spasmodlcally at her
friends arm, "who is hat In yo
back garaen-gathering peas, you
know? For as true as you live and
breathe, farmer Ponds Bowse has
trampled her to death by this time"
"That!" said Miss Betsey. "Oh,
that's my wire dummy, as / had when
[ worked at the dressmakin' trudel /
just dressed it up in some Of my old
clothes, as a kind of scarecrow-like, to
keep the pigeons fro stealing the
green peas right ont of my pods.
They're the sauciest creeturs i'll all
the world. Why, you didn't never
take it for a live person did you?"
And everybody laughed the more
heartily as their folly became appar-
ent to them.
81 declare to goodness I was clean
out OF my latitude and longitude"
said the sea captain with a chuckle.
appearances are deceitful," said
mild Mr.. Sweetlands, rubbing his
hands.
II wont believe my own eyes
ag 'in! shouted the squire.
Ano ehen they all three went to
drive lhe belljgerent bull out of Miss
Briggs vegetable garden, and to patch
up the Reflective pickets in the fence,
and Miss Betsey herself sat down to
drink a comfortable cup of tea with
Mrs. Packenham.
"For rHsure I need n after all
I've been through" said the squire's
wife.
"Well I DECLARE" said sympathetic
Miss Betsey, "it must ha' been a trial.
won't never put that dummy out
gin. "-Saturday Night.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

According to the Atlanta Constitu-
ton ''the South has more than held
her OWL. She has had fewer failures.
with smaller liabilities than any other
section. Our farmers have diversified
their crops, and they have solved the
problem of living at home. They no
longer depend upon the packing
houses and granaries of the west. Our
mills and factories are rapidly multi
plying and paying splendid divi-
dends."
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

The Woman's auxiliary civil service
reform association, lately started in
New York, is stirring up things in a
way that lazy employees of the city de-
spise. More than a thousand of them.
for instance, have undertaken to keep
an eye on the street sweepers an re-
port their doings by postal card to
commissioner Waring. The sweeper',s
white uniform makes them easy to
note.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Her Little Hand.

why. she faltered, "did YOU
hasten to pick up the glove I had
dropped?"
Because he answered, boldly
IL thought there might be something
in it for me sometime"
And his worst suspicious were sub.
'eqnently confirmed. Detroit Trib.
Tie.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

Travelling churches are IT, es.
tablisled on the Trans-Siberian rail.
way, which passes through many des.
ert tracks, where neither village MOI
church can be met with for miles,
Cars fitted up for divine service will
be attached to the trains for the bene-
fit Of the officials.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

DR.. Cyrus Edson's new treatment
for consumption has not had so SEN
satlonal a reception as has been &C.
corded many scientific discoveries in
recent times, but the results already
achieved are generally regarded, Pub
lie opinion reports, as establishing a
strong presumption in favor of the
truth Of DIR. Edson's theories.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

New Zealand offers 81, 900 for q
practical plan for exterminating rab-
bits, and some humane people in the
colony are denouncipg the authorities
for thus encouraging cruelty to ami
mails. They want to know if the rab-
bit hasn't as much right to the coun-
try as man.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

Thomas Carlyle, demanded more
than half q century ago: "Wby is
there not a majesty's library in every
county town? There is a majesty q
Jail and gallows in every one" The
American majesty is the people. and
Carlyle's reproachful question mod
ernized and localized demands: "Wby
is there not a peoples library in every
town2"