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Evening star., 1897-01-27
ar the Protection of Life and Health

Matters relating to the health of the
District are occupying more than the
zual share of congressional attention this
winter. The bills introduced in both
iouses bearing upon hygiene and similar
pics are not only numerous. but Include
yeral exceptionally praiseworthy meas
LsCs of precaution and reform. Repre-
-.ntative Mccormick OF New York has
en- especially active in this direction
wing presented two measures in the
iOuse that. perhaps with some slight
n.endments. will materially lessen the
hangers of disease from impure food and
lie possibility well of untimely deaf his
resulting from the careless use of drugs
c,.d medicines. One OF these bills fixes
Standards of purity for certain articles of
fOGd and medicine. There is needed m the
District today greater number of in
speCtors i'm the health department; for the
enforcement of the measures already CT
the statute books. and with the addition
of such a law rs that outlined in ar. Nc
Corrnick's bill there should be proper
Tomato Increase in the Health Officers
fcTce Another bill introduced by Mr.
Mccormick proposes 10 regulate the SALE
of pnisons N the District by making II
Evening star., 1897-01-27

The mass meeting held yesterday in this
cfty in the interests of the arbitration
treaty now pending before the Senate must
prove a wholesome influence 1t was large
Iy attended by representative citizens OF
tie natiCn's capital. and the cpeeches
that were delivered eloquentiy ana ei-
fectiveIy pictured the good sense OF arDl-
ira ton as opposed to the folly OF useless
warfare. There was temperate tone in
what was said and there was praise
worthy absence of a tendency that has
recently developed to scold the Senate Tor
its failure to ratify the treaty out OF hand
without mature deliberation- Indeed the
inspiration of the addresses seemed 20 be
a recognition of the great Importance or
this international episode involving the
necessity of more than usual care in the
consummation of that broadly desirable
result. the treaty of arbitration between
two OF the most powerful nations ot the
world. The resolutions adopted by the
meeting demonstrate this fact. These dec
larations testify to the appreciation of the
great principle of international arbitra-
ton on the part of the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia. They characterize the
treaty as "a distinct advance toward the
best civilization and "a helpful example
for other nations Unlike the utterances
of some similar meetings elsewhere the
adopted resolutions did not demand imme-
diate unqualified approval by the Senate,
or intimate that deliberation on the part
of that body should be regarded by the
people as indicating an unwholesome de-
gree of Anglophobia- or petty spite TOWARD
the American administration. The meeting
declared that those present would nail
with joy and patriotic pride" the treaty
confirmation. Ex-Secretary Foster said the
meeting was in effect a manifestation OF
the qualification of Washington's citizens
that such an important step had been
taken in the direction of permanent peace
between Great Britain and the nlted
States. The speakers seemed TO agree tna'
the mere formulation of the treaty. even
with defects from the American point oil
view. was valuable achievement and a
long step toward that ideal of interna-
,lonaI relationship which will recognize
right rather than might. This opinion VIII
meet with very general concurrence on the
part of the people The Senate Will. oi
course exercise carefully its constitutions
function. and. having done so, will in al
probability ratlfy the treaty with sucf
notifications as in it's deliberate judgment
arr, essential All lovers OF peace will hope
that the changes necessary to perfect tins
treaty and fairly protect American inter
ests may he few, and not of character tC
endanger its final acceptance by both ma
tons The sam tendencies which have
brought the executive branches o
the two governments into harmony
concerning the pending treaty may con
fi,iently be expected TO smooth out all mino
disa agreements in respect to the details o
arbitration 1t is the first step whicl
counts: ard that in the direction OF gen
eral arbitra tiCn has already been taken
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Pbilsdeiphin.s object Lesson.

Philadelphia has been striving for some
time to get rid of the overhead wire nui-
sance. but without marked success Yes
t-rday's fire. that wiped out about eleven
hundred thousand dollars worth of prop
erty. taught an impressive lesson concern
ing the wisdom of this effort. The flames
ragged in the very heart of the city, where
traffic is heaviest. and at a time when
there is the most urgent demand for trac-
tIon facilities. The ci1y's trolley street car
Str-ice however. was seriously crippled by
the fire. as IL was necessary to cut the
overhead feed wires to prevent accidents
and to clear the streets of obstructions
hindering the work of fighting the flames.
Fortunately. this preca aution was taken
early. SC no lives were lost and no pre-
cious time was wasted. But the cars were
blocked for some hours. and the traffic
through that section of the city was par
aiyzed- This interfered also with the
prompt delivery Of the mails that are ordi-
narily carried or street cars. All the tel,
egraph and telephone wires in the vicinity
OF the fire were cut as we'll, and thus tbs
heart of Philadelphia was shut OFF from al
communication with other sections so fal
the commercial interests were con
cerned. The police and fire alarm wires
however, were underground beyond III,
uanger of interference and these were th
only electrical conductors that did not suf
Ter Had il not been for the burial of tn
cityS system over one hundred and twent,
v.ires in constant use by the police and fir
departments of Philadelphia would hay
been destroyed. There is food for local re
rection in these facts
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Art Furniture
Reduced to Close.

We have a number of quaint and
beautiful odd pieces of Furniture,
consisting of Tables, Chairs, Book
Cases, Cabinets, China Closets. Hall
Seats, Clothes Trees. Hall Racks.
etc.-very rich and attractive bits.
which we have marked al January
clearing prices.
Attention is called today to the
following exceptionally good values
in Chairs and Bric-a- Brac Cabinets.
Oak, Mahogany and Birch Hall Chairs
$500 ones are $500 each.
$3.50 ones arc S3.25 each.
5000 ones are S4.5o each.
Oak and Natural Cherry Rockers with upholstered
seats.
Ss75 from $500.
Natural Cherry Rockers. with upholstered, seats
5000 from SS.25.
Solid Oak Rockers. highly polished
$500 from $3.50.
Oak, Mahogany and Natural Cherry Rockers.
5000 from $3.50.
Solid Mahogany Rockers.
$II.5o from $500.
Fancy oak and Mahogany Bric-a -brsc Cabinets.
$500 from $500.
$500 from 800.
$500 from $4,000.
A lot of Ladies' Solid Oak Writing Desks, ,arioI,
styles.
| so, $50. $500, $500 and $40. 50.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
New Chatting
Dishes.

We sell numbers of Chafng
Dishes for wedding presents as well
as for home use. We carry the best
makes, and ask especial attention to
the finish of the inside of top pan,
which has an extra plating where the
wear comes from stirring and mix
ing. thus preventing the wearing off
which occurs SO quickly in some
makes.
1t pays to buy the best, especially
when you have to pay no more land
perhaps not so much) as is charged
for inferior makes. A book OF
recipes with each dish.
2-pt. Nickeled Chafng Dishes. complete with
rickel hot water pans and nickel asbestos lamp
3-pt. Nickeled ChaiRg Dishes. nickel asbestos
lamp black wrought iron stand. double ebony Ian
die nickeled hot water pans. Each. S4..0
3-pt. Nickeled Chafag Dishes. nickel hot
pans and best regulating asbestos lamp. 10y which
you can make different degrees Of hea G.
Each ..--...-.-......------. 300
9th floor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Wom1en's Wrappers
and Tea Gowns.

Every woman knows their COM
fort and convenience, and no ward
robe is complete without one or
more We are just now showing
some particularly bright and hand
some effects, among which are:
Wrappers of fine All-wool Cashmere. cardinal,
sobeln. old lilac: Vatican back; new sleeves;
yoke effect, formed with rows of narrow satin rib
Wrappers of very fine and soft Cashmere in all
the desirable cOlOrs; jacket effect: elabo-
rately trimmed with satin ribbon. Each. .S6. al
Tea Gowns. beautiful India silks. in exquisite
light tints, tastefuliy and beautifully garrdsied
with silk ribbon and lace. Each. $1,000 TO S15.ot
| Sd floor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
The ssNaZareth'' Waist
for Women

Is knitted garment, soft and yield
ing-very flexible and without the
stiffness of the corset. The bone"
used is as flexible as watch spring,
and will not break under any kind of
ordinary usage For invalids the
Nazareth Waist is superior to any
waist on the market, while for
cycling, house wear, gymnasium-in
fact, at all times when the ordinary
corset is uncomfortable and unde-
sirable, this new waist is a perfect
substitute Sizes (bust measure y
81, "a, SO, 80. 40.
SI.OO EACH.
We also keep the Nazareth Waist
for children
Evening star., 1897-01-27
SHOOTING STARS.
The Tyranny of Habit.

How are all your family" asked the
genial friend.
oh replied the man who uses slang
and makes puns, we're all out of sight
''Humph. You don't seem very cheerful
about it,
Il have no reason to. The kind of sight
| mean is anthracite"
''Dlshere am de time O. yah" said Uncle
Eben. when chah'ty counts. Er man kin
show de practical side of is nature by
letin de fermometer alone. an putin
down er few measurements O. de cold we'd
der in is check-book."
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Boys Refers
and OyercOatS

Are worth intrinsically as much to-
day as they ever were. But the
prices are vastly less because we
want to close them out quickly.
ChinchilIa Refers: all wool: navy llue: fast
color; sailor ulster collar. Sizes ) 10 10.
Now S3,75.
Reduced from $500 and 5000.
Cape O,ercoats, mixed and plain colprs. SiZes 3
to =.
Now S2.5o.
Reduced from $500 and 5000.
Top Coats navy blue cloth. Sizes TO L..
Now $500.
Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
.d floor
Evening star., 1897-01-27
- 80

Ii is barely possible that all his philoso-
ply will BE- insufficient 10 keep Mr. Hill
from feeling jealous of Mr.. Platt for his
freedom from obligations to come forward
N any crisis as the defender of an admin
i=tratiOn.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

1t is a relief to know that General CoAes
of Ohio will not organize his personally con-
Quoted tour, No. 2, with any dennlte oe
signs on the various local appointments al
forded by the District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Tomorrow Mems Department Will Display
1897 Designs i'm Stiff Bosom CoIored Shirts,
Our January Sale of
HOuSekeeDing SmDDgies

Comprises all worthful grades of
goods from the lowest to the high
est, and almost every day brings
some new Notwithstanding
that we can sell below the usual
price. The following items will be
quickly recognized as bearing prices
below the usual:
One "A Fruit of the Loom Blcaccd Mus
lin,
65c PER YARD.
100 Ia White Crochet Bed Spreads. measuring
76xSS inches -heulmed. ready for use.
soc. EACH.
1000 Muslin Sheets good quality cloth, ready fol
use
1a.,2h- SIC. each.
ahx2E- 45c. each.
2hreh- SOC each.
100 dozen Muslin Pillow Slips. 22lsx36 inches.
&c. EACH.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

There is d pleasure in the thought tha'
Mr.. Wolcott is one of the distinguished
Americans who go to Europe without car
ing much whether he takes breakfast WIN
the Prince of Wales or not.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
WOnnen's Shoes
For Evening Wear.

We have pleasure i'll calling atten-
ton to our superb line of Slippers,
ONfords and Boots in black and col
crs. for receptions, dances. opera and
all evening functions:
Evening star., 1897-01-27
PatePnal SOIic3tude.

'I notice. remarked Mr.. Corntossel, as
he entered the sanctum Of the rural week
ly journal. tibet ye make a practice O.
writin up folks thets jes' got back ter
town.
Yes. replied the proprietor.
Wal, / wanter ask ye, ez a special per-
sOnal favor not ter interview my boy Jo-
star. He's comm home fur a few days, an
I don't want ye ter put nothin tall in the
paper bout it
"Of course We won't say anything about
it, if you don't want us to-
I'm much obliged ter ye. 1 know it's
askin' good deal. but ye knew father'll
go long ways ter look after the interests
of an only SON.
But it won't do him any harm to be put
in the paper
1T might Did ye ever hear that boy
talk? He knows more about bimetallism
an finance an taxation an arbitration
than ye'd imagine anybody could learn in
IA lifetime
That's good thing for him.
"Mebbe. But l don't want i'm pushed toe
| fast I've heard that Major Mckinley hez
been havin' some trouble gittin' suitable
| men fur is cabinet. I'd like ter help the
| major out, but / don't want him ter heal
| bout Josiar, cause I'm honesty afraid
| the boys health wouldn' stand it."
Evening star., 1897-01-27

In the midst of sincere sympathy for the
- which Philadelphia has sustained there
ill linger a certain surprise at the rapidity
'ith which the onfiagration exerted it.
.riI.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Button Boots, .patent leather vamp. cloth top.
turn soles. Per ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s. IN
Nici Kid Button Boots. hand turn sole, Savoy and
Chicago toe. Ter pair r-..-.................S5 s.
Wei Kid ONforis, patent tip. Louis XIV heel
Nici Kid operi. Slippers. beaded vamp Louis
Wei Kid Slippers. beaded or plain vaanp. op IRA
and strap styles. Per pair. "a To 500
Wei Kid ,ne-strap Slippers plain patent leather
ramp. finished with bow. Per pair. .......... 81 10
Satin Slippers. pink red. blue and white. All
sizes. Per pair ...........,.,.......sa 81 -
Slippers made to order to match
the costume at short notice.
I'd floor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Perhaps it will be possible for Queen
I.iliuokalani to be convinced that a re-
publican form of government IS not so bad
as she once thought it.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

II Is. possibly. an injustice to accuse Mr.
l'sbs of d disinclination to work He is at
resent energetiealiy engaged on the very
arduods task of keeping the public re-
'1inded that such person as himself ex-
Is
Evening star., 1897-01-27

President-elect Mckinley has given SO
much time and thought to the formation
of cabinet it wouI1 perhaps be incon-
siderate of the present administration 10
leave it no work by which TO Glstinsuish
Evening star., 1897-01-27

In addition to a report that the New
York coal dealers are giving light weight
comes the renewed allegation that a
Raires law dinner is invariably several
courses short.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Of Two Evils.

No. said Miss Cayenne, during a con-
versation about some young women who
take part in theatricals, Il do not like her
disposition
After she spoke so sweetly of her rival
in the cast?
Yes. Professional jealousy is bad
enough, but hypocrisy is worse
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Spain will not regard the social diversion
in New York as representing nearly the
idle expenditure that maintenance OF
Weylerism involves.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
ID floor.

Horse Goods.
200 Horse Blankets, square and
shaped, at reduction of fully
IS PER CENT
Prices range from 55c. to S2.75.
floor
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Mr. Platt's dinner is none the less an
knowledsed success because i; has not
Yet le'i to anyoody's arrest
Evening star., 1897-01-27

We have reduced prices on all
groceries since January FL, few Of
which you'll find below:
10 lbs. best Granulated Sugar, 4Sc.
Genuine Elgin Butter, per lb., 2Sc.
Tin lib. prints or 3-lb. boxes.)
Genuine Cider Vinegar. absolutely
pure, per gal, 23c.
New York Burbank Potatoes, per
bu., 48c.
Pure Leaf Lard, per pound, 6!c.,
or 5 lbs. 3oc.
Best Gloss Starch, 4Ic. h., or 5
lbs, Ioc.
Longheld's Sauce, very fine, &C.
bottle.
Full Cream Cheese, per lb., 10c.
Blue Hen Matches, I4c. doz., !
doz. 4Oc.
Royal Baking Powder, 59c. lb
can.
California Flour has no equal
$3.50 per bbl., or SI.5o per / bbl
sack. A trial will convince YOU.
Honey Drop Corn, packed il
| Maine, per dozen, $I.I8. This is (
great bargain.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
DiSObIfXinK,

The tickle snow drift fills the street,
Its pranks familiar playing.
It's thick enough to chill your feet,
But far too thin for sleighing.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
80 Pound or
3 Pounds eu $ 10

We find by making a speciality of
roasting coffee and manufacturing
fine connections in connection with
Our large grocery business we are
enabled to sell you groceries lower
than ever before
Evening star., 1897-01-27

A slight thaw set in at the city post office
building today and eight men were en-
ployed.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
A Skating Episode.

GbAANuCs
He made a vow
As forth he farcd
No beauty now
Could be compared
To that which sped
Across his view
Those cheeks so red.
Those eyes SO blue!
But later when
Her path he crossed
He gazed again.
All, cruel frost.
He swiftly fled
And sighed anew,
Those eyes so red.
Those cheeks SO bluew
Evening star., 1897-01-27

WHY SHOULD Yor TAKE CHANCES IN BUY
ING COCOA and CHOCOLATES when HCYLER's
can be bought ut all grOtcrs, and Is guarantcct
10 give satisfaction:
ASK FOR HUYLERSs
TAKE No OTHER. 1t
Evening star., 1897-01-27
GOLDENBERG'S
STORE NEWS"
Janunydwenty.seven.

The news To-Day concerns some mark
downs in silks dress goods. domestics,
stationery, notions, underskirts. fnnnels
and boys ciothdpg and furnishings. Prof
Its are wholly ,and partially sacrificed
In order to reduce stock preparatory to
SfOcktakinp
Evening star., 1897-01-27
PURITY COMES FIRST

In TEA. You need seek NO other virtue.
Strength and flavor botL depend en- pur-
lty. The teas that you know to be pErc
will hare strength and most delicious
flavor. You know BIRCHELI.'S SPRING
LEAF TEA is ABSOLUTELY PGilE-or
We wouldn't say 50. Only a0c. Mound.
n. ". BCRCHEi.L, 1926 + STREET..
ja27-1id
Evening star., 1897-01-27
New
Oil Heaters.

We are showing full line OF Oil
and Gas Heaters so necessary to aid
in the heating of exposed rooms,
bath rooms. hall rooms, etc.
We call special attention To the Oil Heating
Stove with brass tank, nickel top and japannetl
stand, at
$3.25 EACH.
Burns very little oil and heats well.
9Th floor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
SIS for
Pure Wool
Mem S Suits.

Here's piece of news that'll make
800 men happy.
We've just closed a deal that
brings us 900 more of those $40 pure
wool mems suits that we're going to
sell, as before, at $5 for the entire
suit.
It's a wonderful price for suit
made of such cloth-and finished in
the style these are.
There's a plain blue-a plain
black-and E different mixtures in
the lot-and you'd better come at
once if you want one.
All sizes from 80 to AZ.
On sale now.
One-third off all other suits-over-
coats-and separate pants.
IRISEMAN BROS
Cor. 9TH and e SITS. NV.
1t NO BRANCH STORE IN WASHINGTON.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

1t is for mutual advantage that
you read our daily news of the store
which we pay the printers well to
print.
But there's far too much to tell
the task is hopelessly big. Depart
ment heads elamor for the publicity
to which their before-stock-taking
mark downs are entitled. But all
cannot be told.
Suppose you come and see what's
left unprinted-store signs tell of it
best they can-salespeople will in
tereSt
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Silk-faced Velveteens-navy, brown. wine
and green-fOr which many a time you've
paid pc. yards offered you for '121ac.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Something New, Something Useful,
The Imperial Darning r1acfine, 25c.

This neither complicated affair." child
See it demonstrated in Notion Department
Is a.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
News concerning silks.

You may take your choice tomorrow of the
lot of plain colored India silks-fn black,
orange. lemon, lavender, pink and old rose
such as are advertised about town AS
great bargain at 19c-for 12hc. a yard
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Have you something which you would
like lined with white or black silk siiesiaf
Here it is for 39c. a yard, nstead Of SOC.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Ice Skates,

Ice Skates,
e3c. and 45c. per pair.
Special lot of Lock Skates, 75e
per pair.
M floor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Hot Water
Bottles

Are necessity i'll every household,
particularly at this season of the year
Often prevent severe sickness. We
have full line of Pure Rubber Hot
Water Bottles at prices little below
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Specials i'm stationery and
notions.

Large bottles Stafords ink, Sc.
Large bottles Stafords muciage, Sc.
Cut glass ink stands, Sc. each.
Cedar lead pencils, Be. dozen
Quire good paper and 2i envelopes for
cents.
Irish linen paper, 1oc. pound-sort usually
sells for 2Oc. lb5
80 cards reprinted from copper plate 2oc.
on the best of stock.
Best machine OIL &C. bottle.
5oO-yard spool cotton, Be.
Safety hooks and eyes-as good as DE
Longs for 1c. card.
200 ward spool best linen thread. &c.
Imported zephyr. ill colcrs. Be. lap
Imported Germantown, all coors, De-
hank.
Imported Saxony. all colors, 4c. hank
Imported SpauisEl all celors lie. hank.
Best wash silk &c. sken.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

You may take these 50-inch Lupin's black
extra heavy camel's hair .BOurette' cloth
--eleguht for capes and coats-for Ssc. u
yard-was 81 so.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
SSDr'y''
Roasted
Coffee
IS OUR SPECIALITY.

We have just received large in
voice of the handsomest old Man
dehling Java that was ever imported,
which we will mix with very fine Sc
lected Mocha and roast by our dry
process, thereby retaining its natural
aroma and delicious flavor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

DIn order to avoid delays, ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to my individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

You may trke these 3S-inch black honey
comb suitings at Zoe. yaru-haye been
49c.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Special reductions i'm dres:
goods.

You my have 5O-inch all-woOl cheviot
and diagonal serge for soc. yard which
always sells for 75c.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Specials i'm boys clothing.

Any Of the. boys heavy blue and gray
chinchilla melton and Irisii frieze ulsters
ali sizes, 5 to- 10 years, which SOLD for
I'D to $65O-foI $3.50.
Boys blue chinchilla recfers- double
breasted, braided sailor C, llars-from TO
wears. velvet col.ars. from 10 16 years re-
duced from s.. 80 to S2.9S
Boys plus!, caps-with or without 'isers
satin lnei-have side band, which can
be pulled down over the ears-retuced froEl
9Sc. to 4Sc. each
All the boys fecce-lined kid gloves, that
wer. SOC, are cut to 3.,c rair
Evening star., 1897-01-27

We have reduced prices OH all
groceries since January FL, a few o
which you'll find below:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-29

INTERNAL REVENUE DEPUTIES
Acting Commissioner Wilson of the in
ternal revenue bureau has issued the
following circular to all collectors OF
internal revenue
"By direction of the Hon. Secretary
of the Treasury you are hereby notified
that, until otherwise ordered, existing
rules relative to appointments of deputy
collectors must be complied with. You
will at once take steps necessary for
compliance with this order, making for
acquisitions for original appointments
under civil service rule 5, for reinstate-
ments under civil service rule 9, through
this Office"
This rule, it is said, is not in conflict
with the views hitherto held by the de.
partment with reference to the removal
or appointment of deputies by collec,
tors. In the case of Collector Brady at
Richmond the department held that a
collector is not bound by the law 10
reappoint the deputies of his predeces.
sor in Office, and that vacancies thus
made should be filled by appointments
from the eligible lists furnished by the
civil service commission or by restora-
tons. The collectors in some districts
commended that they had a legal right
to make their own selections for filing
vacancies, but this view was not sus.
tanned by the department except as to
districts where no eligibiles existed.