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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
ALMOST TOTALLY DEAF.

Mrs. Margaret 4. Seward, SI4 l. vt.
Sc: while sitting in the kitchen day sud
derby the sound of the clock ticking to my
/ had been deaf for five years In both
ears. and had become almost totally deaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
DEAF FOR TEN YEARS.

Mr.. John ii. DitzIer, 523 F ST. me-:
MY deafness resulted from scarlet fever. and
began twenty years ago. For the last ten years
my left had been stone deaf. Now | can
hear watch ticking twelve inches from that
ear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
CURED OF GASTRIC CATARRH.


VT. Z HhrTtS EydNtN, LITTLE Y MIS- NOHH,
d. G: Il really think the treatment II Doctors
Mccoy and Cowdcn saved my life. When went
TO them / physical wreck. My stoma IA
distressed me all the time. and nothing that | ate
did any good. New my stomach does not
trouble me. and feel strong and well / ever
did in my life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Rou and Garls

And everybody viii find unique
Tree Ornaments, FavOrs, Toy
Theaters, Paper Dolls. SCRAP
BOOK PICTURES, Tinsel Gar
lands, Glass Balls, Animals,
Frost Cloth, Snow" Paper
NAPKINS, Beads, Cornucoptas,
Fancy PAPER, Cstton Animalk
J. JAY GOULD. Al 9th 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
HEARING RETURNED SUDDENLY.

F. r. SherwOOd, HOWARD House, cor.
9th and Pa. NV My left deaf
that l could not hear clock tick with it, My
hearing returned to suddenly. Now l hear
perfectly with either ear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Christmas Dav.

will be open from 10 am. 10 IL m.
only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
SHE IS CURED OF CATARRH.

Mrs. ID. J. Conner, 1872 st. net 81
had been great sufferer from catarrh, and Doc
tors Mccoy and Cowlen have cured me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22

crowding and confusion which occurred during the
last days OF October may I've avoided
Moreover. :" many have taken advautag, Of this
offer 10 be cured II Catarrh and Bronchial trouble
and Asthma aud Incipient Consumption and Rhau-
matisIn and SSin Disease and other distressing aud
destructive maladics. many have come from all
parts of the country 20 Lee cured - Deafness. 30
obtain advantage ~ the Discovery that has at
tacted the attention Of the world that the limit
OF office facilities has been reached. and II would
in any event he practically impossible Ia renew.
This notice is absolute and final. on Friday DO
cemler n. AT o'clock in the evening the 81
rate will he Withdrawn aud viii never again lie
given in this practice.
All patients applying for treatment
and all patients renewing treatment
before january 4. 1888. will he treat
ed UNTIL CURED mt the uniform rate
of 81 n month. medicines included.
This applies to all patients and all
diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
BemsOm'S
Porous Plaster.

In LUNG and CHEST PAINS, Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis and Pneumonia, other external rem
edy AFFORDS PROMPT PREVENTION and
QUICKER CURE than BENSON'S. But ONLY
THE GENUINE effective. Price. Is cents. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
Beware E5 Grip

At just this senson Of the year It gets In Its
deadly work. Grip, with its sequalae, such az
PNEUMONIA, CONSUMPTION. etc. has caused in
the past more deaths than any one disease.
GUARD AGAINST IT'S INRoADS by promptly
ar,r,Ixi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-22
You couldn't find
a better present tor
the hOusekeeDer:

l. dog. I0-"Iy White
C,IluloiI Table = I *
Knives for only D L . Il ~
ST of 6 Table Knives
and Forks for rs little
as 81.
Handsome Genuine Stag
handle CGryin. Sets & n
y pieces for only - l
Carving Sets in cases up
10 $40.
21c. for c Nut Picks in
case.
jrc. for case Of a dozen
Nut Picks.
Finer Steel Nit Picks,
in handsome eases, with
nut crackers. 81 up.
Why not give Scissors?
We've over $40 different
styles and sizes. Prices
start at Doc.
Evening star., 1897-07-26

by the board in the rush of tariff legisla-
tion. Some others might perhaps have
been squeezed through, by Unanimous
consent" in moments of legislative in
diligence, but 1t vas scarcely worth the
effort for the doors of the mill were care
fully guarded and 1t was difficult for the
n anagers of the two houses TO secure at
tention for the absolutely necessary pro-
jects of general legislation, the postpone
ment of which would have caused serious
embarrassment.
The condition of the calendars Of the
two District committees, however, and In
the Senate itself the condition Of the calen-
oar Of that body with reference to local
bills elready reported, are such that it
should be easy for those in charge OF
Washington and Its interests at the Capitol
to secure results early in the next session.
The enactment of the tariff bill at this
special session removes one of the great
stumbling blocks from the path Of The
District. The regular session will prob
ably extend we'll along into the early sum-
mer. If not until as late as the present.
ard thus the appropriation bills will not
consume most of the time, as Is the case
in alternative years. The currency Ques-
tion may be expected to occupy the atten-
ton Of both houses to the exclusion OF
many other matters, but with the decks
as clear as they now seem to be the two
committees should be able to do business
on liberal scale.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
A government Armor MIL.

The recent action of Congress in limiting
the price to be paid by the government for
naval armor plate has already resulted in
the two largest armor producing establish
E.ents of the country serving notice on the
NavX departu ent that they will not bid on
the contracts in the future under such
conditions. This necessarily delays the
equipment of the naval vessels now being
built with their heavy armor and the ques-
ton Is whether the contractors will yield
from their negative position or Congress
Will raise the limit of price. Under these
circumstances it would seem to be good
business policy for the government to begin
at once upon the establishment Of an armor
mill. equal in its facilities and its standards
to the naval gun foundry now in full opera
ton in this city. If such a project were
undertaken it could be located nowhere so
favorably and advantageously as at Wash
iagton. Indeed this very proposition has
already been advanced in Congress as the
best solution of this constantly recurring
problem Of armor prices. So much scandal
has been connected with the armoring of
the naval vessels that 1t Is good season for
the government to put an end to all such
embarrassments by going into business for
itself The experiment of government gun
making has been very successful both in
the army and the navy and the products
OF the two establishments now in operation
are equal to the worlds best work. 1t is
easy of belief that under similar auspices
the armor plate produced at mills located
side by side with the gun foundry at the
Navy Yard would not only be far cheaper
than that now purchased Of private firms,
but would stand the severe tests applied
more satisfactorily. Blow-holes and select
ed samples would be practically unknown
If the work were done thus and the present
large expense incurred by the necessarily
close inspection Of the private plants by
naval omcers would go far in maintaining
this up-to-date workshop. Washington
would do its part toward sustaining the
institution and would supply many Of the
workmen needed
Evening star., 1897-07-26

vision of the tariff designed to supply the
government with money enough for Its
support must and will be executed along
protection lines?
The Star is no apologist for Trusts. 1t
made this fact entirely clear during the
debate on the Dingley bill 1t would like
to see them put In firm and effective legal
restraint. A defect of the Dingiey bill is
the retention there of that feeble and
abortiye antitrust provision of the Cor
man-Wilson bill. The republicans should
have put in their bill something with bones
in it in the place of that provision. But
the Dingley bill, in the main, is vouched
for by men of large experience and the
highest character. and will doubtless an
swer the ends in view. 1t is, in any event,
far too good measure to be used by gold
democrats as text for assaults on the
only party to which the country may and
does look for protection against financial
heresies and incalculable disasters.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Up-to-Dnte Exploiting,

1t is pretty difficult. one would suppose.
to get up taking novelties for theatrical
people nowadays. but the advance agent
appears to be using the dull summer
period to good advantage, and, notwith-
standing the hot weather, has already
formulated some really effective notices
for service during the coming dramatic
season. Two stars, we observe, have Just
been rescued from a watery grave at a
popular sea side resort. and gratefully
handed royal tip to the hardy life-saver
who was within convenient reach at the
time. Another has been bitten by an ac-
commodating rattle-snake while out black
berrying all alone on a mountain side. in
the interior; and third old staRer has
just set out from New York for North
Dakota. for the purpose of obtaining her
third divorce. A number of other leading
people Of both sexes are yet to be heard
from; but as 1t Is stin some two months
until opening time there is no reason to
fear that the majority of them will not be
picturesquely exploited in due season. and
at great length. And. as usual. the inno-
cent newspapers will be joyfully helping
the thing along.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
The House Organization.

There Is every reason to believe that the
committees of the House insure the best
services of Its members to the country. A
large number of new men had to be placed,
and that Is always a difficult task But the
Speaker mad abundant time and unusual
facilities for making inquiries and balanc-
ing qualifications, and his Judgment of men
Is, as a rule. excellent. A mere glance
shows that he has placed the veterans
where they will do the most good Mr.
Dingley at the head of Ways and Means,
Mr.. Hit at the head Of Foreign Affairs,
MIR. Cannon at the head of Appropriations,
and Mr.. Walker at the head of Banking
and Currency. have not only the capacity
and experience necessary for their respec-
tive responsibilities. but they are in thor
ough accord with their party on all the
main points Of its policies. And each Is
well supported in the majority personnel of
the committee over which he will preside.
There Is much comfort for the country
In the Speakers success. TIE passage of a
tariff bill at the extra session, important as
that was. has not ended the mission of the
present Congress. There is much work of
the first consequence to be done at the
regular sessions. Hawaii, and probably
Cuba, will be waiting for action. the Mic
aragua Canal will again be brought for
ward. and the Currency question will then
be ripe. Not unlikely, therefore. the de-
bates Of next winter and spring will exceed
in interest those Of the session just closed,
and then will be disclosed the good fortune
Of the country in having the business of
the national legislature in the hands of
those committed to a sound American
policy and qualified to cut out their work
upon liberal and progressive lines.
All Of this will make for good at time
when confidence enters so largely into the
requirements of the day. 1t will assist for
the people to remember that the country's
affairs are in safe hands; that the party In
power has definite policies and is united
upon their main lines; that the lawmakers
of that party are well equipped both in
point Of character and capacity for the
shaping of those policies; and. finally, that.
at next winters regular session. both
houses of Congress, being fully organized.
will be able to start Off under full head
of steam on the very first day. So far as
Congress is concerned. indeed. things are in
excellent shape.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
The House Distric, Committee.

Speaker Reeds selections for the Dis
trict Committee commend themselves to
the citizens of the capital The list makes
a combination of experience and ability
such as guarantees that the local legisia-
tive interest in the House will be carefully
tended during the next two sessions. Seven
of the fifteen members served on the same
committee last Congress, and one of the
others, Mr.. Mudd was a member of the
same body when he was before in the
House. Thus majority have had previous
experience in dealing with District affairs.
and this ensures a business-iike Congress
so far as the House is concerned in the
writing of new laws for the city and Dis
trict- The new members chosen by the
Speaker are known for their capacity, and
though the session just closed has given
them few or no opportunities for legisla-
tive work. their records elsewhere and
their bearing while here this spring and
summer Indicate that the Speaker has paid
an unusual compliment to Chairman Bah
cock by furnishing him with such ap-
parently able colleagues. The reappoint
ment of Mr.. Rabcock is in inself an assur-
ance that there will be no radical depar-
ture from the lines of safe and conserva
tive legislation, while all the needful atten-
tion will be given to whatever may be ad-
vanced in the form of new suggestions.
The District is sufficiently unprotected
politically to make it attractive to iegisla-
tive experimenters, and with a laxity in
the conduct of the District committees
much harm might easily be done in foisf-
ing off upon the capital novel methods of
government and untested laws. MI BAD
cock has hitherto shown his eminent fit
ness for the position to which the Speaker
has just re-assigned him, and his business
experience has been such as to give the
District its benefits in many material ways
Next session it is expected that the Dis
trict calendars will be unusually full OF
important topics, and hence 1t Is OF the
first consequence that there should be in
charge of such affairs a committee that
not only understands the local situation
and knows the needs and demands OF the
people, but that commands the respect OF
the House.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Consolation in Defeat.

The failure of the judges in the inter-
state military drill at San Antonio TO
award first place to the Morton Cadets OF
this city is a cause of genuine regret and
disappointment to the friends Of that en-
terprising organization The previous per
formanceS of the cadets warranted the
belief that they would easily win first place,
but soon after the drilling began was
apparent that the recipient Of the prize
would have to better all previous records
for the companies gathered at San Antonio
were putting up the best drills ever wit
messed in such competitions. The local
people believed, however, that the Mortons
were sufficiently well drilled and disciplined
to win against any of their worthy rivals.
TIE announced causes of their failure are
such as to justify this faith. They are,
first. that the captain interpreted the pro-
gram enormously, and second that four
men fell out of ranks during inspection
because of the intense heat The. latter
factor may perhaps seem to be unjustly
applied, but 1t is to be remembered that
physical condition Is an element of first
Importance in soldier and the overpower-
ing by heat of four members of small
command reflects upon their fitness to do
duty under severe conditions 1t was un-
fortunate. of course. that the heat was so
intense. but there is no real ground for
protesting against the application of these
factors in scoring the company. AS to the
other point on which the Mortons failed
there is some reason for feeling that per-
haps the local command did not receive its
fun measure of fair treatment. 1t is true,
Of course. that others were in the same
predicament, but it would seem that there
are positive opinions among military au-
thorities supporting the Interpretation Of
the tactics given by the Mortons' captain
l. Is = purely technical question, however,
and as there is no appeal from the decision
OF the judges OF the contest the situation is
10 be cheerfuliy accepted with the con-
so!atory reflection that the Morton Cadets
are today acknowledged to be the best
drilled company present and that they
secured the valuable second prize They
are entitled to a hearty reception on their
return h'me.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Assault. ON the Dinxiey Bill.

The men now capable of doing the most
harm to the country are not the free sill
verftes clamoring for their pet scheme, but
those gold democrats who having assisted
in last years triumph Of the republican
party are charging that party with q
breach Of faith in the character OF the
tariff bill that has just been enacted. In
the one case We have men declaring that
the country cannot prosper because the
party In power is incompetent to deal with
the public business: In the other We have
men charging that the party in power has
deliberately and knowingly failed Of a
plain duty This latter charge is by far
the graver of the two. and coming from
those who shared in the credit of last
years result will he widely circulated
The Dingley bill is characterized as a
measure made BY Trusts and for Trusts. 1t
Is no such thing. Trusts are nowhere pro-
vided for in ii according to their demands
and expectations. American Industries are
all remembered in il. as in the nature of
things The purpose of the bill, frankly
declared. was to raise revenue for the SUD-
port of the government and to promote the
interests of American labor and industries.
And so IL was that such Industries as had
come under the dominion of Trusts had to
be lesislAted for with the rest. But In no
Instance did any Trust have its way. The
Sugar Trust, even-the most aggressive and
weil-intrenched of all the Trusts-got a
black eye. What was presented and de-
manded by its friends in the way of q
schedule was rejected. Then, afterwards,
the compromise schedule presented to take
the place Of the AIdrich schedule was
scaled down In conference. The schedule
which was adopted and is now a Law lacks
great deal OF being what the Sugar Trust
wanted and tried hard to get.
But let 1t be admitted that the Trusts in
the way described do derive benefits from
the rates OF the Dingiey bill. Did not the
Gorman-Wiison bill minister to the Trusts
in the same way? Would It be possible to
draft a tariff bin on protection lines which
would entirely shut out combinations OF
capital from sharing In the rates carried
by the measure? And has it not been clearly
demonstrated that whether the party OF
aVowed protection principles or the party
Of free trade principles is In power. . re-
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Hope for tn. Next se..s...

The Districts share Of the general lexis-
lation ground out by the Congressional mill
during the special session was SO small az
to be unworthy of record. OF this there
can be no complaint by the local interests
that are waiting attention from Congress,
for the session was called for purely
national purpose. the accomplishment OF
which was promptly followed hy adjourn-
ment. Other sections that are eagerly
awaiting legislative enactment suffered
along with the District. But meanwhile
the calendars Of the District committees
filed UP with propositions. most Of them,
the stock bills that are steadily on hand
session after session. together with some
new suggestions, many Of them entirely
worthy. Among them are projects OF q
high order OF consequence, Involving
broad plans for betterments snd providins,
means for others. These, OF course. went
Evening star., 1897-07-26
LynchinE Ton General Prlnciples,"
From fha Now vorl, S,,p

The art of lynching seems to be making
rapid progress. The newest discovery in it
comes from Madisonville, KY, where a man
was lynched the other day "on general
principles" There is an elastic indefinite-
ness about the charge against him which
must be useful tc all the gentlemen with
legal minds and gift for lynching their
neighbors. 1t is difficult to resist the con-
clusion that anybody and everybody can
be lynched on general principles whenever
special principles do not occur or cannot be
applied. General principles Of lynching
must be regarded as the most sublime con-
cept OF great science.
Evening star., 1897-07-26

II England is furnishing the music for
the diplomatic steps In which Japan is in
dulging. the latter country will probably
open Its eyes In establishment when the
piper presents his bill.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
SHOOTING STARS.
A Great Di.n dvantase.

Il suppose" remarked the sarcastic
housewife. that in the course Of time ice
will be worth as much as diamonds
WELL; replied the iceman. refectively,
diamonds are pretty good in their way.
But you can't rely on their melting down
so as to keep up a steady demand"
Evening star., 1897-07-26

There is seemingly an impression among
some OF the coal miners that Mr.. Debs has
had trouble enough and should not be al
lowed TO gratuitcusly assume any more
responsibilities.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
SuperAaOus.

Since Congress is no longer here
And duty's call is needed,
Wherefore, oh. hot wave linger near?
Your menace is not needed.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Defined.

Il never knew that man to give a correct
summary Of any subject in which he was
interested. He won't tell the exact truth. "
And yet he ranks as a statesman"
He isn't one. though. He's a mis-sta:es-
Evening star., 1897-07-26

Only one hundred and eighty-seven mer
started the weeks work on the post office
building.
Evening star., 1897-07-26

The reports of people who are enigratine
from the Klondyke region to better them
selves in the United States have not begun
to come in yet.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
The Interstate Drill.

You cannot judge the song bird by the
plumage that he bears;
Nor guess mans importance by the cloth
ing that he wears.
You can't select the actor who Is likely to
succeed
By believing all the glowing advertisements
tnat you read.
The way a boat is painted doesn't help 1t
brave the storm,
And you can't pick out the soldier by his
style Of uniform.
In short, to sum an Interesting situation
up,
The team that ought to win may some
times fail to hold the cup.
In history we find number of examples
shown.
Where the critics made men suffer through
no blunders of their own.
They said that Shakespeare wrote Door
plays; and doubtless some bland Greek
Thought Hector and Achilles in their tao
tics were quite weak.
So, with luck just now against us, let us
still preserve smile;
1t Is not the badge OF honor, but the honor
that's worth while.
Success deserved alone can mako flames
nectar sweet to sup.
The District has the Mortons; Texas has
the empty cup.
Evening star., 1897-07-26
The Bears Have Had Their Day.
From the Lewiston Mel Journal

Wall street has not had a bull market for
so long that It win make the most of this
one, and in its continued strength 1t dis
counts. or rather points the way Of the In
evitable industrial revival almost at hand.
Eighteen hundred and ninety seven Is q bull
year. Speculation for progress in business
Is quite unlike speculation for accession.
The bull is the animal we now want the
bears have had their day
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Poor Old Kansas,

From the Chicsgo Inter -Ocean.
Poor old Kansas; Only oo.00e,0o0 bushels
OF wheat this year. and the price only up
about n cents Der bushel more than last
year. But Bryan and the popuIists ten ths
Kansas people there can be NO prosperity
under republican rule"
Evening star., 1897-07-26
Going ana COMING.

From the Cleveland Leader.
It Is about 5000 miles from here to the
Alaskan gold fields, and several times as
far back,
Evening star., 1897-07-26
The stars EDrorth League ReDorss
From the Cenfssl Orastian Adsoests.

The reports furnished in The Dvening
as fun as those Of the Toronto dailies The
Star evidently believes that IL local read
ers are as Interested In such news as In
any other which II prints. but % far few
matter. Fl