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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
The Question of Appropriations.

For the moment the question of congress
s,omal appropYix tons has superseded in
public interest that of currency reform.
The deuaLd is that those arpropria tons
be made on economical lines That is a
good demand at any time. There is never
any excuse for waste or extravaganza in
public expertin tscsI,-Even in. times of n
fat purse the governments affairs should
he administered economically The whole
proposition hinges upon what economy is
1t is never economy to starve the govern
ment; to undertake to do anything in
pinched way. rYhere il always medium
to be found between extravaganza and
skimping. and it is always wise to seek
that medtTn hin a business-like conduct of
grrat affairs.
The present estimates before the House
are large. They generally. are large. Con-
gress rarely appropriates all the money
that is asked for. There may be certain
commercial shrewdness, therefore, in max
ing the estimates large, in order to get
an amount approximating to what is ex-
rected ant! desired. The governments in
&C me is derived from the Dingley bill, and
the proposition in some quarters is that
tie appropriation bills be constructed ac-
cording to the present returns from that
measure. That manifestly unfair. and
such course would be unwise for Con-
gress to pursue. The Dingley bill. every
body knows, is not operating under nor
nal con 1itions. 1t may not, under more
favorable conditions. realize the highest
expectations OF it's friends. bat that, when
importing conditions straighten them
selves out. it will yield a much larger
sun than It is yielding at present is re-
sarded a certainty. That time cannot
be far distant. Mr.. Dingley and Mr.. Can
non in discussing the matter make refer
enre to-, The large anticipatory imports,
which are now keeping the figures down.
So that AT an eariyDday the government
VIII no longer be on short commons; and
tia. fact. it seems altogether fair and
timely. should he taken into account in
apporticning money for carrying on the
pubic business. To base aDpropriat tons
for the future on deficit conditions which
fast disappearing does not commend
Itself 10 good judgment or to a wise econ
orsy. ....-
II IS SAID of currency reform that it is
not political but a business question and
should ne treated by Congress The
same thlrg may lie said with equal if
not greater, truth of the question of ap-
Fropriauons. The people expect the GOV
eminent to be properly conducted. and
have never shown any Endorsement Of mig
s&rdiiness in their public servants. And
they never will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
STRENGTHENING the Ball Team.

The latest deal in base ball goods af-
fecting the Washington club seems to
please the local patrons as what, in the
parlance, is termed good thing for the
Senators Numerically it is an even ex-
Change between Washington and Balti-
more. player for player, but comparison
Of the playing abilities of the men, as now
known, indicates that the local team will
DE materially strer gthened by the changes.
The Improvement shown last year by the
club is an index OF what can be done by a
hard-working team. well managed, con-
Quoted on the principle of constant i'm
provement whenever opportunity offers.
With the men now acquired from Balti-
more there will be material here for a
nine that will stand good chance of
securing first division" honors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
Typhoid Germs in Milk,
From the New York Herald.

The typhoid epidemic in Paterson n. J.,
affords a very impressive Illustration of the
demon strated dangers of infected milk
Although by no means new fact bearing
on the relation of cause and effect, its real
value is not appreciated until some widely
scattered outbreak of the fever claims the
attention of the health authorities and ne
ccssita;es careful. systematic and thor
ough examination of all possible sources of
the specific poison.
1t is now almost universally admitted
among scientific observers that no case of
typhoid fever originates by itself. There
must always be transfer of the germ
from the sick to the then well person, di-
rectly or indirectly, through the medium of
the intestinal eXcretions. The usual means
of transmission is through drinking water
which has been contaminated from the
drainage of an clubhouse or cesspool on the
premises Of the fever cases. In the case OF
milk the infection is due to the contain
mated water which Is either added to 1t for
purposes of dilution used for washing
the cans and bottles in which the article is
sold to the unsuspecting customers. The
usual history of Investigations along these
lines is that some one of the family Of the
milk dealer had the fever, that the vault Of
the clubhouse drained into the we'll, that
the cans were all carefully washed in what
appeared to be pure water and the con-
tanned and necessarily infected milk was
thoughtlessly, If not criminally, sold and
distributed throughout large sections of
surrounding country.
The origin or the Paterson epidemic has
now been traced to three sons of a milk
dealer who had typhoid fever, who worked
In the dairy during the initiatory period Of
the disease and cleansed the cans in the
Iond water which had been already con-
taminated by them.
Similar examples of fever propagation by
milk can be called to mind in connection
with the epidemics which occurred in Mont
clair and Bay Head, N. j.. in 1894, and Ia
Stamford, Conn, in 1895 In the latter in
stance of the four hundred and six persons
who were stricken with the disease three
hundred and sixty-eight were proved to be
infected from one dairy. OF what use is
1t to carefully guard our warehouses; to
spend millions of dollars in securing safety
against stream pollution, when a careless
and irresponsible dairyman can undo every
thing by peddling his poison at our kitchen
doors? His penalty for the widespread
wrong inflicted Is merely a temporary loss
of business but with his confiding custom
ers 1t means a long siege of sickness, and
not infreQuently death, in every household
within his varied and expansive reach
The correct and reasonable way to meet
such an ever-present menace of danger is
to demand that no milk be offered for sale
which has not q suitable guarantee of
purity from the health authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

Sing hey to the times of Kris KriEgle,
When frost sets the blood all a-tingle,
When the stars, crisply bright,
Seem to dance through the night,
And sleigh bells so mcrrily jingle.
When the snow, meath your footsteps is
creaking,
And the north wind for mischief comes
seeking.
And in frolic will lift
A great feathery drift
Ger the merry crew, laughing and shrieking.
Oh, truth is a copfortless diet;
'Twere best to let fancy run riot;
But the fact We all know;
If we want any snow,
We must go to the ice house and buy it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
Same Old Line OF Attack.

The favorite argument7in fact, the only
argument-advanced by the enemies of the
civil service law is that 1t creates a privi-
legged class. The impression Is sought to be
conveyed that by it the great body of the
people are shut out from, the benefits of
office; are forced to stand back for a few
who, making their way to the front by an
swering technical and irrelevant questions,
settle down into a snug life tenure.
The attacks on the law now heard in the
House are on this line. The answer is easy
and altogether sufficient, and it has never
been stated more clearly in a brief space
or more convincingly than by Mr.. johnson
of Indiana. He is champion, indeed,
worthy Of the cause. He takes no alarm at
any question considered by the opposition
to be very pointed" He answers all such
questions with entire frankness. Sneers
about examinations for. competency, or
about life tenure in office, or about
handing over the patronage of the gov
eminent to few college-bred men,
neither becloud his judgment nor affect his
courage. He Is not afraid to state his posi-
ton, and in stating it he puts matters in
their true light.
The old spoils system, as Mr.. johnson
shows, was the system that created a priv
LEGGED class. And it was very small class.
1t was composed of the political bosses- and
n anagers, who formed trust and farmed
out the governments favors to their own
advantage. They took no thought ct the
governments welfare, nor of the welfare
of those whom they put in Office longer
than such people could serve them. The
offices were by no means open to competi-
ton. Merit and competency on any other
lines than those affecting the bosses well
fare were not considered at all. The great
body of the people were not consulted, and
were not, even indirectly, recognized. The
bosses got their work in the people they
selected were appointed, and held Office
only so long as the bosses considered them
of value in the political game.
If the civil service law were to be re-
pealed today. and all the patronage, of the
government turned over as formerly, to
the bosses, the action would prove a boom
eran- to those bringing it about The
scramble would be unprecedented, the
bosses, after making their selections, would
find that they had disappointed twenty
men where they had pleased one. and at
the next Congress elections the army of
the disappointed would march upon them
at the polls and overwhelm them. And
they would richly deserve their fate To
repeal the law because of any defect in its
application would be supreme folly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
Gardiner G.. Hubbard.

Gardiner G.. Hubbard, whose death &C.
Cured at an early hour this morning.
was one OF the capitals most valued resi-
cents Possessed of sterling qualities of
Individual. worth and uprightness, Mr.
Hubbard was an effective worker on many
lines of public benefcence. His associa-
ton with various scientific societies and
ms Keen personal interest in many mat
ters pertaining to the sciences brought
him III contact with the leaders of thought
In these branches of learning. and enabled
nm TO contribute materially to the
development Of Washington as center of
science. art and letters. Though not a
p1biic man in the sense of holding public
once, -lr- Hubbard was nevertheless part
OF the foreground of the capitals piano.
rama of events, and his liberality in en-
tertainIRent and in participating in various
Charitable ard other enterprises made him
q material factor in the local situation
To Mr.. Hubbard's memory 1t is due that
he SHOULD be credited with taking a large
part III the process of attracting to Wash
lnSton the many men Of wealth who, hay
ing retired from active business careers
seek Pheasant homes. at first for win
Ter at the seat of government, and finally
as permanent residents. Mr.. Hubbard en-
JoyeG The hisn and unfailng esteem of
MS fellov-townsmen. with whom he work
ed at all times for the best interests of
the city Ills association with various or
S%hizations that wrought for the good of
washington marked him as an enthusiasts
Tic believer in the future of the CAPITAL
anu nov that he has stfccunlbed to death
he viii he sincerely mourned by the hosts
ot MS friends and also by the thousands
"Lo knew him only by his good works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
The Words and the Music.

What do you think of that?" inquired
one of the singers WHO had been discord-
antly rehearsing a rather difficult Christ
mas carol
why, the only objection 1 can see,"
replied Willie Wibhles, us that the words
don't quite fit the music. 1 didn't catch
them all, but they seem to be something
about peace on earth and good will to
men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

majority Of accidents occur, and it Is we'll
to require the cars TO be slowed there, but
1t would be hardship to require the cars
to be both halted in mid-square and slowed
at ere ssings. In some cases this would
prevent the Roadway that is necessary to
give rapid transit. Washington, with its
broad streets should be comparatively free
from these accidents, but there will doubt
less always be more OF less difficulty On
this score, until the people learn the les
sen of extreme caution and the motormen
are forced to obey the speed regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

1t isn't the fashion, says the Journal, for
a Meriden young man to go to work for
some one. He accepts a position" And
when he Is fired for being q chump he
youth to condescend to accept q posi-
ton In prominent store that he had been
begging for for three months The fathers
of some Of these young snobs used to say
they had hired OUT when they succeeded
in getting employment. That was the
other extreme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
Regret.

Its too bad that l didn't think of it,"
exclaimed General Weyler as he laid down
his newspapers.
"Of what?' inquired the Spanish official.
'Of the six-day bicycle race. It's more
picturesque and effcctual than any form
CT torture that I used, and the United
States public couldn't reasonably have OBJ
jecteG to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
Sympathy.

I'm really sorry for Pioddin,' remarked
young Mr.. Happigo
"Why?" inquired the friend.
Il asked him to lend me $40. and he only
had seventy-five cents. l can't help feeling
sorry for man who only has seventy-five
cents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

Mr.. Hanna continues to look the Ohio leg
islature over every now and then with the
air of a man who suspects the possibility
of finding few toadstools among his
mushrooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

Considering how long Brooklyn has been
jeered at as an unsophisticated suburb,
New York is. naturally surprised at its
Urban promptness in demanding a share of
he sDoiIs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

professional mind reader is going to
N axe a tour of the world blfhdfolded. This
ay afford. suggestion. to literary for
eigners who come over to write books on
America. -. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

This session is row in It's incipient stage
when any member can attract public at
tention by some mild eccentricity of dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.
An Unreasonable Suggestion

Go to the ant, thou sluggard!" exclaimed
the quotation monger.
WELL" replied his indolent relative, II
don't see the ant getting up early on cold
mornings to start fires and sweep autumn
leaves off the lawn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

The New York statesmen who seek to
prohibi- the pastime of forthcoming have
not gotten at the real root Of their troubles
They should enjoin the typesetting ma
~ srss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

Inc Capitol will witness many thrilling
tests Of end LIa but. il may be cheer
iuiiS predicted that none of them will te
as brutal as the six-day bicycle race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
A Dfrse.

Little slump in sugar,
Little gains in wheat
Make the market harder
All the time to beat.
But the little IambIet
Money still will bring,
Taking chances on the
Other mans sure thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

The country cannot get over feeling a
ripple of excitement when it finds Mr..
Cleveland duck hunting in some boat other
than the Violet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

The Emperor of China is one of the few
people who are genuinely worried by an
increase in the value of their real estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

The rule of three for Hawaii: The gov
eminent that can rule a continent can rule
few small islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

Durrants last hope" has as many live:
as an actors farewell appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

DIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
TINE STAR shohid not be addressed
to- my individual connected with the
Office, but uimply to THE STAR, or to
the EDITORIAL or Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

Daniel Stone, district court clerk
at Trinidad, was Lamar visitor this
week
Judge J. G.. Northcutt, District
Attorney r. r. Ross and Miss Marie
Nichols, the court stenographer. were
in Lamar this week.
The rains of yesterday caused an
other freshet in Clay creek, which
washed out one of the approaches
and slightly damaged the fume of
the Maxwell ditch.
II you are suffering from defective
vision of any character and require
glasses to aid your vision or from any
disease of your eyes, have your eyes
examined by DIR. Hall. A fine assort
ment OF lenses of the finest quality of
Brazilian pebble, mounted in gold,
steel or aluminium, at reasonable
prices.
y The following is the list of jurors
in attendance at district court this
week: G.. 5. Blosser, J. II. Chaplin,
}. W. Davidson, w. f. Boyce, c. c.
c. II. Clock, c. H. Mcyey,
J. b. Cline, Thos Barnes, Frank
alilburn, A. j. Peed, A. p. Henry,
Amos Myers, Tneo. Baxter, c. f. Bill
hngslea, Grant Moore, j. f. Moyle,
Wm. Grooms, N. NJ. Brown and A.
f. Crawford.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

The Santa Fe is making special
rate to San francisco for the Y. 7.
S. G. L. convention from July Z to
II. Rate from Lamar west bound
is S2l.05. Route may be by way OF
Albuquerque, Moiave and Los Ange-
les, or by way of Ell Paso and Den
yer Side trips will be authorized
for number of points. Dates Of
sale June 20 and 30, and July ], 2
and 3. East bound tickets will be
purchased at destination at the same
rate. The final limit for return Is
August 10.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
Now Line of Shoes.

have Just received from the Ham
ilton. Brown Shoe Co, st. Louis, q
new and complete line Of shoes, com
prising ali the latest styles of Mems,
Ladies' and Children's Shoes. My
stock is now Is now complete 1t
viii pay you to see it before buying.
Also new stock OF Furnishing Goods,
Notions, etc.
n. Y. MCLEAN,
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
cnrd of Thanks.

/ desire to return my most heart
felt thanks to the many friends and
nsighbors for their kindness during
lny great affection.
MRs. MAoGIE LISDsTRoM.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
Water Rights.

have several water rights for sale
in the Arkansas River Land, Reser-
voir and Canal Company's canal.
Part on time, part cash.
@. c. GOODALE.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
H w. KoEN.

DIR. Halls office at McLean's Drug
Store. Night calls from the Lamar
House. Win answer all calls promptly.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

Go to Everett Bros. for all kinds
of choice fresh meats.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

Call and see the neatest line of
e1nbroideries ever shown 10 the town.
W. j. JOHNSTON.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
LOCALS.

For fancy groceries go to Pixies.
Everett Bros. for everything in the
grocery line.
New goods arriving every week at
n n. McLean's.
New Dress Goods Call and see
them at Johnston's.
f. Z. Pike carries a fine line Of
the best garden seeds. See them:
Attorney John 7. Bottom, Of Deu,'
yer, attended district court here this.
week. =
Machine Oil, best in the market,
ssoe a gallon a, \. \. NIeLean's New
Store.
For pure home-rendered lard
the best in the market 50 to Ever
ess Bros.
Work is progressing rapidly now
son the walls Of Fred Lees handsome
now residence. -
Try Celery Blood aud Nerve Tonic
Poe; esesy bottle guaranteed, al Me
Leans Drug store
Mrs. j. W. Bent entertained a.
rumBer Of her lady friends on last
Tues.iay afternoon. N
Receiver W. c. Burke and Attorney
A. NJ Lambright, OF Las AnimAs,
~ere attending court
Attorney O. Z Cast and Senator
~ r. Drake. Of Pueblo, were here
attending court this week
q c. V. Bedell and l. W. Keil were
among the outsiders attending the
session Of the district court.
Highest grade family sewing ma
chine warranted for i've year,, price
$50. Sole agent, F, L. Irwin, Lamar.
Misses Geneva and Florence Mors>
house are at home again after year
spent at the state normal school at.
Greeley.
The walls OF the Golladay livefS
barn are going up rapidly. 1t will
BE- one of the largest livery barns iY
the state.
G. ID. Ford and daughter. Miss
Celia, OF Monument, came down
Monday to visit friends here. Miss
Celia will remain several weeks.
Quite number OF tho Lamar boys
went To Granada yesterday to witness
the game Of baseball between the
| Granada and Holly mines. Rain
stopped the game during the eighth
inning with the score q to 10 in ia
vor Of Bolly.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
n. n. MCLEAN.
notIce.

have a thoroughbred jack at the
Hardscrabble ranch and can take care
Jf 30 good mares, Terms $500 for
teryice and $1,000 for the season
without insurance.
III. w. KOEN.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12


The largest and best line of shoes
in eastern Colorado. W. j, Johnston.
You can get all kinds Of fresh
fruits aud vegetables in season at
Everett Bros.
Huntington and other pianos with
harp and banjo attachments sold on
easy terms. Sole agent, f. Z, Irwin,
Lamar, Colo.
We have lot of shelf worn and
odd size shoes that we are selling at
very low prices. Come in and get
our prices. w. i, CROSS;
Jacob Blumer aud j. c. Merrill, of
Granada, we're at the land office on
Monday proving up claims under the
Amity. Ben Riley and j. W. Lyons
of Granada were their witnesses.
On last Sunday the Woodmen of
Lamar held memorial services, The
members OF the camp and other citl-
zens formed in parade which march
cd TO the cemetery where impressive
ceremonies were held.
'iChildrrn's Day services at the
NJ. T. Church tomorrow. Sermon to
children in the morning by the pas
tor, and CONCERT by tia. children in
the evening. Collection for educa-
tional purposes. All are invited.
Lamar was visited by one OF the
heaviest rains ever known here yes
terday afternoon and evening The
new city ditch proved its usefuliness
by carrying of all the surplus water,
leaving the town dry this momlng.
T. c. Henry and d. H Moaatt
have filed incorporation papers with
The county clerk for the King Water
Storage Company, new corporation
lthey have orvanized for the purpose
jof trying to steal the King reservoir,
The farmers down here have had
enough experiences with this pair OF
pirates and their latest scheme will
not work
n DlED On last Saturday morning
Jat his residence north Of the river,
Charles Lindstrom, one OF the oldest
and most respected residents Of that
section The funeral services were
held on Sunday and the remains
were buried ia the north side ceme-
terry. The sympathy Of their neigh
bors Is with the wife and family in
their great bereavement.
The members OF the Lamar Fish
ing Club made preparation for a
grand excursion last Saturday nigh.
which was intended to make clean
round up Of all the fish in the King
reservoir Most OF party were unable
to 90, but three divisions started out
about nine O'Clock The FIRST consist
Ned OF Hover and the keys to the club
Jhouse: the second was Brown, Gould
and wagon load Of bait; the third
was Hotel, Mcdowell and another
wagon load OF bait II was very dark.
The first division after wandering
around until a, m, hitched to soap
weed over on Sand creek and went to
sleep on the ground The second
division at a IN. struck a sheep cor
raj in Kiowa county. They waited
an hour and the third division arrived.
By combined assault they broke in
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

New goods arriving every week at
n. n. McLean's