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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
WOmen's Bicycle Hats.
WOmen's Bicyc1e Hose

In all the latest and choicest effects and I'm great
ID floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
For Bicyclists.

ITEMS, women's and children's Hats Caps Sweaters
Stockings, Shoes, Leggins, Gloves, Belts, Complete
Suits and Separate Garments. The assortment is
very comprehensive==the price tendency is lower
than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26

38-inch Black Figured Mohairs.
worth 2oc yard-no less TO-
than s different styles-at. AyCo
35-inch Atwood Fine
Black Serge-another 2oc. I'm.
value-at lyGe
54-lnch Atwood Serge, actually
yard and half wide, the Nm-
kind which sells for ACC, at. ZyCe
45-inch Atwood Black Etamire
Brocade. Nowhere can you buy
these goods less than SOC. Omo
yard. At. zySo
5o-inch Black Sicilian, beautiful
silk ulster, which we have sold over
Yard Sstr o.e' AGAIN. at o9e. 400.
4o-inch Extra Fine Inn
ported Atwood Black An.
Batiste, Csc. grade. ....... FySe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
EQuestrienne TIGHTS.

for bicycle wear. Lisle thread and wool and
silk and wool, ankle and knee lengths Ter
par. ...........-.-.-.... $l.6o to so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26


Cumrox, encouragingly. What 1 want is
to have couple Of ceilings frescoed."
Feared She Had Missed somethinx.
The woman who always looked tired had
stopped in the middle of the floor and was
looking with knitted brows into the dis
lance
Well" said her husband, what are YOU
worrying about now?''
Dear me!' she exclaimed, a little startled.
Il guess worrying has simply got to be
my way. I was worrying then because 1
couldn't think Of anything to worry about.
An Up-to-Date Wooer.
ALIAS. it's true" said he. that am all un-
known to fame;
No paper prints my picture and no bard ex-
tolls my name.
But proudly I am mentioned in one book:
and II. some day.
You've time I wish you'd notice that my
credit Is OK.
Commercially Speaking.
There's one thing to be said about Gen.
eral Weyier." said Madrid business man.
and that Is that he realizes the power of
printers ink"
YES" was the reply But what's the
eSo VI lis advertising p1ciucatiOnS II he
can't produce the goods"
A Formal Occasion.
Give me my Sunday clothes. mother: the
frock coat newly bought;
It's very important for me today to be
dressed just as ought.
Look out for the buttons Of my shirt and
III call it the best Of boons
II you'll fasten my pink suspenders to my
lavender pantaloons.
Hand me my choicest necktie-the one
bought myself
And anoint my head with the bay rum
which you'll find upon the shelf.
In the finest point of elegance you must
sec that I do not fail,
For I'm going to call at the jail, mother:
I'm going to call at the Jail.
Give me the collar. mother that will hold
my chin up high:
Likewise procure my monocle and fas.en
1t in my eye.
Take out my patent leather shoes and have
them busted well.
And send for a bunch Of violets to min
on my coat lapel.
Telephone for the barber my classic face
to shave
And buy me book on etiquette for fear
that I'll misbehave:
excitement to turn pale,
For I'm going to cali at the jail. mother;
I'm going to call at the jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
Bicycle Hosiery===
Mems, WOmen's and Bows,

in domestic and foreign makes-plain blacks and
navy-heather mixtures, with fancy tops--pnid ef-
fects. Per pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Soc to 81. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
Delft
Toilet Sets.

Summer
Cook Stoves.
We carry full line of Gas and Oil
Cooking Stoves and accessories of
the best makes only. And the prices
are the lowest for like qualities.
Tomorrow Thursday.
Volunteer OIL Stoves, with four-iuch vtcs ana
iron trimmings,
3Sc. Each.
9Th doe,r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26
Ne Are Now Making to Order

EHs877- aW0 AIS INUW NLdKlIIX 10 OTuST
Mems Business and Negge Shts-Wonens Shirt WasFmniurc
Slip CoverWndoW ShadesWndow and Door ScreenSash Cur
Summer Dapefies (hard wood Floors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-26

Tomorrow Thursday a special
lot of Boys Atwood Navy Blue
Serge Suits; fine quality; neatly
made. Sizes q to IS.
S3.75 Each. Value, $500.
Evening star., 1897-01-14
Special Laborer Examination.

An examination will be held by the L. s.
civil service commission at Norfolk Va,
on February 10, for The position of special
laborer in the Office Of the inspector OF
machinery of the United States navy at
Newport News, Va. the salary of which is
S24S per diem. The examination will in
clude simple tests in spelling plain COPY,
letter writing and arithmetic. Applicants
must be able to write neatly and legibly,
must be able to keep record of weights,
tests. etc, of different parts of marine
machinery, must be familiar with the SIM
pie phraseology of marine engineering
must be able to name the different parts
of marine machinery from drawing. de-
scribing tfeir uses on board ship and their
relative positions; must have a practical
knowledge of the general construction OF a
modern naval vessel, and must have had
at least two years experience on board a
raval vessel, in navy yard on repair work
on board ship, or at a private establish
ment building vessels for the United States
navy and having been connected there
with. Persons desiring to take this ex-
animation should write at once to the L. S.
civil service commission, Washington. ID.
c., for the necessary application blanks,
and should file their applications at the
earliest possible date.
Evening star., 1897-01-14

Union 1t is learned that the various unions
affiliated with the body have by a referen-
dunn vote indorsed every amendment to the
bylaws and resolutions adopted by the con-
vention held recently in Detroit. There
were, says a letter, ninety-five amendments
and thirty-three resolutions passed by the
convention, and, according to the rules of
the union, they had to be indorsed by a
majority of the $4,000 members voting to
make them a part Of the laws. The result
is remarkable from a union standpoint, and
shows that the men who are guiding the
organization along the sometimes rocky
path of trade unionism are in thorough
touch with the rank and file.
During the past four years there have
been few labor organizations that have not
lest members, but the organized cigar max
ers have increased in membership. The
out-of-work benefit paid by the union is
admitted to be the principal reason for this
remarkable showing. Because OF It's i'm
portance every convention of the cigar
makers have many amendments bearing on
the question submitted for action, and the
last was not an exception.
The organization Is run on business prin-
ciples. The offices are in Chicago where
the president, Mr.. George w. Perkins. is
located. Under wise provision of the
constitution of the organizati ton, the presi-
dent is not Handicapped by a secretary or
other official, but he has complete control
of the business of the organization. He is
held responsible for the carrying out of all
instructions issued by the membership, but
when his decisions are objected to by any
member an appeal can be taken to the ex-
ecutive board.
President Perkins is a straightout
trades unionist, without any frills. He Is
not dreamer in any sense of the word,
but Is practical, painstaking official.
Many attempts have been made to drag
him into politics, but they have always
failed. In labor circles his advice is al
ways sought when an unusually difficult
problem is to be solved, for the reason, it
is said, that his decisions are never in
f1uenced by friendship or warped by preju-
dice. His term Of Office will expire Decem-
her II 1901
Evening star., 1897-01-14
$2.@8

Here's another snap for BIG
BOYS and LITTLE MEN. Dark
Gray Cass Overcoats, with velvet
collars. This is hummer"
Evening star., 1897-01-14
ITEMS FURNISHINGS

Neckwear, Underwear, Hosiery,
White Shirts, Shirts with Colored
Bosoms and Cuffs. Pajamas-oh!
the comfort of these suits. There's
nothing to equal them for ease.
Once induce your husband to get
inside of one of these and his even
ings will ever thereafter be spent at
HOME. The club and all other
outside attractions will have lost
their charm. Cardigan Jackets,
Night Robes, Jersey Jackets, Gloves
of every kind, Silk Mufflers, Hand
kerchiefs galore, Silk Suspenders,
25c. Four-ply Linen Collars, &C..
Four-ply Linen Cuffs, 1zc.
Evening star., 1897-01-14

The Evening Star Almanac for 1897, just
issued, contains much that is of especial
interest to Washingtonians. Much space
is devoted to the local government, its
sources of revenue and facts and statistics
regarding the Districts educational, finan-
cial, commercial. charitable and religious
institutions. 1t should flni a place on
every business mans desk and in every IL
brary. For sale at all news stands and at
the counting room of The Evening Star.
25 cents a copy.
Evening star., 1897-01-14

Lovers OF Fine Candy are
justified in complaining
Of the eNorbitant prices
that prevail for the finest
confections at the exclusive
Candymakers. The eNclu-
sive candymakers cannot help
this. They have to ask ex-
orbitant prices i'll order to
make sufficient profit to meet
high rents, clerk hire and
other running expenses. With
the grocer it is different.
In other large cities no
Evening star., 1897-01-14

All Comfortables and Blankets AT COST
to close.
Evening star., 1897-01-14

81 have tried Salvation Oh in my family, on q
broken and dislocated foot, and can recommend It
to any one as good nniment. Mrs. William
Tolley, Joplin. No..
Evening star., 1897-01-14

We have finer goods, great stacks
of them, but we can't tell you all in
one short column. If you care to be
suited and well suited give us the
job, we'll execute it satisfactorily
and without serious embarrassment
to your finances.
Evening star., 1897-01-14

Work of FOretgn.Speaktng Craftsmen
1--WE the English-speaking printers)
ought tc hang our heads in shame when
our foreign-speaking craftsmen and their
attainments in the line of shorter hours,
etc, are mentioned. Take the German
Topographic for example. Though but
twenty-one years old, that branch has had
an eight-hour day in successful operation
for the past ten years, and it was obtained
with very little trouble. True, their dues
are much higher than ours, but their va
rious benefits are much greater.
Another. A year and a half ago / or
ganized Hebrew typographical Union No.
217, in Chicago AS soon as the charter ar
rived they declared for a nire-hour day,
and had no trouble in obtaining 1t.
Still another. To cap the climax for at
tainments among foreign-speaking prints.
Bohemian Typographical Union of Chicago,
No: $780, ranks first. That union is an
Knights of Labor assembly, who were
brought together by me last spring. Pre-
vious to amalgamating both factions work.
ed ten to fourteen hours per day seven
s. to 50 per week. At the first joint meet
ing, held April 30 last, scale of wages
was adopted. The scale called for an eight
hour day, 81 per day for time work, 30
cents per thousand ems for piece work,
and abolished work on Sunday. This scale
was adopted at 1:30 on the morning OF
May 1 last, and put into force without any
trouble at am. the same day.
"An the short-hour legislation the En-
glish-speaking printers have enacted and
enforced in nearly half century is six
day week and maximum eight-hour day for
morning and evening newspaper men. On
December last the German Topographic,
by q referendum vote, adopted a f1ve-day
week In all machine Offices under its juris-
diction.
( Cigar Makers International Union.
L From reports received at the headquar-
ters Of the Cigar Makers International
Evening star., 1897-01-14

George Kile committed suicide Tuesday
night at Menomnee, Wis, by placing his
head under the wheels of a locomotive.
He was a bookkeeper for a prominent nrm
Evening star., 1897-01-14

I From reports received at the headquar-
ters Of the Cigar Makers international
Evening star., 1897-01-14
S 1 .4l8

Blue Chinchilla Refers, with deep
sailor collars, 3 to 8 years. Closing
them out for SI.o2 less than any
other house in town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

Altheal IN Gibson does not favor the pre-
sent systef Sof competitive examinations,
he is in sor Of some examination. lie
.,,voa1]d ha9p the examination for an or
binary cleSksh:p to cover reading, writ
ing and arithmetic, and would not care
a cent wth.ther he could square the cir
Gle. tell wIere the island of Geefus is To-
Gated, stage the length of Il milEmeter,
sean q d$thyrambic poem, measure the
orbit Of NJ comet, or
distinguish and divide
4 hair 'bV%xH south and southwest side.
Their IS n kicker chosen tadl year to
EXHIBIT hiss heels when the appropriations
f.ar the civil service comm, eaSion comes
ND. Gibson seems to have been chosen
this yeas. by natural selcaiiOn. He last
Isoetfcal squotattOn calls to mind Il recent
examination of a candidate for Il posi-
ton on she police force of New York city.
Commissioner Roosevelt has an idea that
a policeman should at least know what
coumt1y9 believes in. He asked the candl-
date tus name five of the New England
States The answer was prompt: Eng
Land, Scotland, ireland, Nales, and
Cork"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
SKINNER AND BUTLER.
Another Complication in the North Caro-
lima Senatorial Fight.
Washington Star.)

washington Star.)
According to s prominent North Caro-
lima Republican in the city the Senatorial
situation down there has developed a new
and unexpected phase. Representative
Harry Skinner, Populist, has been in
favor of the election of Senator Pritchard
from the beginning in the event Pritch-
ard would pledge himself to act with the
silver men ON financial questions. In
case of Pritchard's refusal Skinner has
had an eye on the place himself. He
is now said to have become unconditional
ly in favor Of the election Of Pritchard
and is doing all he can for his election.
This position, it is said, has led Skinner
to automatically notify Senator Butler
that if he persists in his opposition to
Pritchard he, Skinner, will oppose the re-
election of Butler four years from now
and will be candidate himself. IL But
Ter will cease his fight on Pritchard
Skinner Will let Butler come back to the
Senate without Populist opposition.
There may be some truth in this story,
which will interest North Carolina politi-
clans until the election is settled. If the
Populists vote for and re-elect Pritchard
this time it will no doubt be with an I'M
Outstanding that they are to have the
Senator four years from now. Not even
Skinner would consent to the P0pulists
voting for Pritchard unless with a clear
understanding ON this point If Skinner
sticks to Pritchard and helps him to pull
through the supposition is that Pritchard
will back Skinner four years from now
with Republican aid, thus jeopardizing
the chances Of Senator Butler, who has
arrayed himself strongly against the Re
publicans this time, and who has incurred
their i'll will An arrangement like this,
it is said, would be almost a guarantee
to Skinner that he could succeed Butler
Skinner has been the only Populist in
North Carolina to defy the leadership Of
Butler, and for this reason Butler mis-
trusts him. 1T is known that Butler
would not consent to the election Of Skin
ner this time If he could help it.
The situation altogether is said to be
the knottiest that Senator Butler has
tackled. If he loses this time, with an
understanding between Skinner and
Pritchard, he will probably have lost his
seat in the Senate If he succeeds in
defeating Pritchard his hold ON North
Carolina politics win have become
strengthened and he win be able to sue
coed himself. Knowing these facts Sen
ator Butler is said to be working every
combination he can to defeat Pritchard.
| The latter'e victory is the undoing Of the
| former, unless he should be able to over
come q powerful Republican and Popu-
list combiaation which would have for
ats objset ais siaagAtsF.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
THE CIVIL SERVICE.


MIR. GIBSON Drops Into Poetry.
(From the New York Evening Post)
Mr.. Gibson, of Georgia, 1.-THE Congres-
sional Record says he is from Georgia.
made poetical speech in the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES last Tuesday against civ
II service reform. His fear is that we
shall cease to have political parties in
this country unless we have workers"
and he doubts whether we can have
workers in ordinary times unless we have
offices for them. ''When there il no
great issue involved" says Gibson. mo
issue
To stir fever in the blood of ages
Or make the infant sinews strong as
steel
no issue that thrills like a bugle call or
a lannon's roar, then there must be other
motives to incite men to political action,
towit, a postoffice or something equally
as good. Pursuing this inspiring theme,
Mr.. Gibson assured his fellow members
that when the life Of the country 10 ct
stake 'the hosts OF patriotism
Come so the winds come
When forests are rended,
Come aa the waves come
When naVies are stranded,
and the existence Of the country 10 glo-
riously mnintaincd" -withOut regard to
places in the custom house. -. 'Ebut in
the ordinary days Of peace, when
Grim yisaged war hath gnlooahad his
wrinkled front,
and when there is no great question TO
stir men to action, then party service be-
comes irksome." The men who framed
and voted for the civil service law, no
doubt, Thought that they were doiag their
country service, but Gibson: fears
that their views were
too bright and good
For human natures daily food;g
bread and butter lie means Gibson de-
MES that civil service reform tands to
make Office holders more independent OF
the appointing power. Although they
put on airs and make believe that they
are Independent, yet secretly they 'are
-oowed by the iron hand of Official tyran-
NJ or are converted into seryile fatterers
by the hope Of favor or the fear of OF
6cial frowns; many men are sure to,
s Crook the pregnant hinges Of the knee
Where thrffs nay foEUw 6awudns-"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
NEGRO COTTON FACTORY.
w. CsColeman Tells of His Plans fer
Establishing 1t.


To She Editor: Please allow me little
spaces to speak a few words concerning
the proposed cotton mill, to be erected at
Concord. From the nature OF many of
the letters we receive from parties seem-
ingly very much interested, some are
inclihed to believe that we are growing
lukesvarm, and for their special benefit,
| wish to state that such is not the case.
On the other hand, we are growing stron-
ger and more steadfast in this particular
as Che work advances along the line of
progress. Judging from the statements
made by the many friends of both races,
verbal and written, we are forced to con
cluae they have conscientiously decided
that the enterprise, if worked up to the
plan. will prove n veritable success. a
wealth producer to the country, and
blessing to the American people, as
whole. Looking back over a period of
mere than 30 years, when we were
eusancipated with absolutely nothing but
our freedom, / must conclude that we
have done fairly well, all things con-
sidered but not all that was necessary
to. be done, or could have been done to
make ourselves n prosperous and happy
people. As our knowledge increases,
with ii our aspirations go out after those
things which will most assuredly do for
US what they have done and .are now
doing for the prosperous nations of the
civilized world, and such will be evil
Genced and clearly demonstrated when
the proposed cotton mill meets the APP
proval Of the American people, as we
earnestly hope it will do About so per
cent OF the required capital stock has al
teady been subscribed. We, therefore,
most earnestly solicit the cooperation Of
bona fide subscribers to help meet the
deficiency. Capital stock for sale al 800
per share, payable on the instalment plan.
I For some few months, many persons
,were afraid to engage, owing to the great
stir caused by the advocate Of the 16 to 1
element. Since the action of the voters
on the 3rd OF last November settled that
question for the next four years, il not
for all time to come, we come again be-
fore the public with a 16 to / project that
does not battle the wisdom and skill OF
the whole country, as did the other case,
one practically more beneficial to its con-
stituents, one which deserves and we
hope will receive is subscribers to every
one now on our books. The new year
will bring with it new adventures, new
business avenues will be opened up and all
will look forward for better condition
Of affairs under the new administration.
Hoping the foregoing discourse will meet
the approval Of the general public, and
wishing you the compliments Of the
season, | am as ever,
Yours very truly,
w. G. COLEMAN.
Concord, " c., Dec. 80, 1896.
State papers please copy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

Train on the Scotland NecW Branch &c
leaves Weldon 4 10 p ~, Halifax 4 IS o III
rives Scotland Neck 20 y Ia. GreenvfIk|
D m, Ktnston z IS p IN. Recurring lesvesE H
stoR % 8 m, Greanvtllo 20 = m, arriyiYhd
Halifax II % a NJ, Weldon II 20 IA, dsiIT
cept Sunday.
Trains on the Washington Branch led
Washington 90 ma and 60 y IA, arffI
ParIsSla s 50 ~ and - . 10, rsturn ing ied
PaYDsle 80 = IA and 3 50 . IA, arrive va
ms ton II 10 m and q % p "a, daily excI
Sur day.
Train leaves TArbcrc daily, as0p x
r1VsS Plymouth 40 = N, retuTafnp lckI
Plymouth 80 - ps, arrives s&sr 5orO E6Fa1
Train on Midland N. c. SrAneh lea
&0idghorO daily, except Sunday 1919 ~ Il
Iiving Smithfield So q ": rt5urssfpg }alss
sHith1ield SEQ "a; arrives re 9old1hS
10 25 "a M,
TrsIps on nashville SrAoon leave Rhl
Mount st 80 r.}}i, arrives &3Avllle5 A5 n
sprtng Hope D "a j. ~; rotgrniBu lasb
Spring Hope - s m, RS -hyHie sS s. nd
rtves at Rocky Mount 66 "a Iu, daily, so
Sunday,
Train on Clinton Branch }esves WAY
for Clinton daily excSDy SUNDAY. "a if
Tu sas u p C r@1urn-ng leaves itfnte.M
7e9 M and s 60 p M.
Train NO Is masses close connection
W aldOn for al points North daily, All
Wis Richmond, Aise at @Cc3rv W0unf
Norfolk and Carolina II. r. for Norfolk
Gll points North via Norfolk,
II. n SMERBOE, Gee Pass AwenA
}. X. KSRLY, GEM Manager,
Il, n. EME8seN TrEnio AanaEer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
Miss Maggie Reese
300 Fayetteville Street.
Foreclosure Sale of Land.

On Monday January 4th, 1897, Will sell at
public cutlery at the Court HOUSE, door in
Raleigh, N. Q, tract OF land in Wake
county, near Milburnte, about six miles
eastward of Raleigh, on the waters OF Neuse
River, and bounced on the north by the
lands of the late Mary p. Dunn, on the west
by the lands of ID, r. Williamson and the
lands formerly owned by I. B. Brtdgers, on
The south by the lagfas Of said Williamson
and on the east by lands formerly owned
by w. r. Pool, deceased and &. Ii. Powell
The tract contains l5l5z acres, more or less,
and is the same morUgage1 20 Z. B, Bridg
ers, deceased, ny Joseph A. Haywood on
July 2lst, 1880, by mortgage registered IN
Book No. ll3 at page 81 of the Register OF
Deeds ofiice of axe county
aale MADE by virtue Of judgment of Wake
superior Court rendered at February term
1896, In the case of Mary III. Christmas, TX
scutrix OF r. Il. Bridgers, and others
againsE Joseph A. Haywood and others, No
Sl3s Civil Issue Docket of said court, which
Judgment wss confirmed by the Supreme
t4ourt Of North Carolina at September term
1886 Terms of sale One-third cash and
tho residue in six months, the purchaser 20
give bond and security for the deferred
paym@n$. Title reserved until all the pur.
chase kkoaey IL paid.
Near Of sale 10 M.
s.F. M0RDECAI,
@e@mksss@ReT,