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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-18
Krousl1oT's Millinery Opening

Continues to-day and tomorrow, when
they will show one of the handsomest dis
plays of imported millinery goods ever
seen in Savannah. The ladies should not
fail to visit Krouskoff' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-18

browns Brochial Troches" are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis
Hoarseness, Coughs and Throat Troubles
sold only IN bar Sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-18

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-18

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
No Fixed Tenure for Spells.

1t seems to be a mistake to propose IN
connection with a return to the spoils sys-
tenn a fixed tenure Of office. TIE spoils
system Is founded upon two propositions:
First. that the patronage of the govern
ment should be distributed upon the rec
concentrations Of the senators and repre-
seniatives of the majority party In Con-
gress, and, second, that frequent changes
should take place in the public service in
order that as many people as possible may
have a chance at what is called ''the public
crib.' In other words, the patronage is to
be turned over to successful aspirants for
congressional honors and used by them for
their political needs Clearly. therefore,
they should be left as free-handed as pos
sible In the use of 1t. -
Let US suppose a case. A politician, after
a very hard fight. has succeeded in getting
elected to the House. He inherits, as part
of the belongings Of the Office. a number OF
good places in bis district and some In the
departments here in Washington. He must
fill these places 'Judiciously," or he will
pay the penalty Of laundering at the next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Congress election. He will want a second
term, Of course. He makes his selections
from among those who have worked the
hardest fer him, and they enter upon their
duties. Now, If it Is in his power to re-
move these people at his own pleasure he
can make as certain of their activity in his
second race as he was certain of 1t in the
first. He holds their political lives in the
hollow of his hand. But II, once they are
installed in Office, they are guaranteed a
Tour years term, or longer, they become
IN some measure Independent, and may
consult their~own pleasure about "hust-
ing Tor the boss second time. AS the
creatures of his power they should be sub
Ject to him at all times
AS for rotation in office, the movement,
II again begun should be swift The people
VIII cemand that. The appetite for place,
Ii encouraged, grows very rapidly. If the
government service is to be described and
treated as huge crib" ard the political
hustlers' and "heelers" are irvited to
ccme up and feed. 10 fellow ought to be
permitted to keep his place long enough to
get TAT. After good, square meal let ia;m
IAN back and give place to the hungry fell
lev behind him. Let the old free lunch
cry so up: Come one, come all: room
abounds for great and small"
The spoils system is as clearly defined as
the merit system, and If it is to be reinauc-
urated let it be upon a liberal and SIM
metrical plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

and costly delays In the completion of
items of the work. With several contract
ors unoer engagement the chances for vio-
iation of specifications multiplied and the
difficulty of enforcing the stipulations in
regard to time limits was greatly increased.
Again and again contracts were delayed
beyond the specified time and after a Pc
riCd of negotiation almost invariably all
penalties were RENTED and thus a pre-
Mum was placed upon a disregard of the
contractors obligations.
Therefore The Star early advocated such
a change in the system as that which Sec
rotary Gage now indicates. 1t is entirely
within his own power SO far as the appro-
priations will permit of complete contracts
being let, yet it is to be recognized that
Congress frequently first limits the cost of
a building and then proceeds to appropriate
yearly allowances for the construction. 1t
should surely be possible to devise a form
CT contract covering an entire job notwith-
standing the fact that the money for the
work is net all appropriated by the Con-
gress. Such a contingent agreement, de-
pendable for its full effec. upon the ulti-
mate approf ration of all the necessary
money, might readily be reached between
the government and the builders. just as
similar contracts are entered into in the
case of river and harbor improvements,
called continuing contracts Secretary
Gage has but to apply the initiative to Sc
cure more economical system of con-
structions. Had the complete contract
pan been followed in the case Of the local
structure it is safe to say that the building
would even now be in service. instead of
being fully year away from it's occupa-
uon- The engineers of the army and the
constructors CT the navy could testify con-
TinciESly. no doubr, as to the efficacy of
the complete contract system. and Score
tary Gage has but to refer to many exam.
pies afforded by these. two corps to demon
Ssrate to Congress the advisability of the
new plan iE case legislative action may be
found TO be necessary to enable him to take
the first sters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
The Clerks and Christmas.

IL IS to be sincerely hoped that the move
lEent now in progress in behalf of the clos
ing OF Washington stores all day on Christ
mas day Will meet with success. The mer-
cantlie clerks of Washington are a faithful,
energetic set of men and women, who are
Always loyal to the interests of their en-
pioyers, statement that is based on the
erate1ui testimony of numbers of our lead
ing merchants. They deserve a Christmas
DAY That is real Christmas from the time
they get up until they go to bed, and it
Will undoubtedly meet the approval of all
the good people in Washington if this gift
is granted them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
The singIe-Cont,aci System.

Secretary Cages announcement that he
believes in bdilding the government struc-
tureS by single contracts merits cordial ap-
proval- The Star has been following this
subject with the greater interest because
of the deplorable object lesson of the waste
involved by the piece-neal plan of con-
struction afforded by the so-called Wash
fngton city post Office. Three years ago
The Star undertook to discover the causes
for the dilatory work ON this building. From
day to day inquiries were made as to the
character of the work being done, the pro-
gress made. the number of men employed
and other items of the enterprise and after
mature elaboration the conclusion was in
evitable that the main cause of the diff
Guilty was the unbusiness-like system of
letting a number Of Independent contracts
each with its own requirements and re-
strictions and each drawing upon the time
and money at the disposal of the depart
ment without returning a .maximum of re-
suits Several fragrant instances of con-
tract interference were revealed. The du-
plication OF bosses led to confusion and the
oTer-kapp.ng Of contracts necessitated long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Philadelphin'sP Plea for the Potomac.
The Philadelphia Press yesterday entered
a strong plea for the betterment of the
drinking water supplied to the people of
Washington and their official and transient
g. ests. 1t noted Representative Barrett
bill to give the Capitol filtered water
supply. ard suggests that the entire ser
vice from the Potomac should likewise be
filtered the Press kindness in>thus plead
irg for the capital city IS gratifying, even
though the Potomac water is vilely SLAM
dered by comparison with the horrible
stuff that flows into the Quaker city's
mains from the Schuylkill. The Potomac
at its muddiest is as the purest of noun
tain springs when the Schuylkill at the
standard. Yet the Press comparison was
undoubtedly intended for a generous pur-
pose. AS that paper said: IF filtration is
needed for the Capitol building 1t is quite
as much needed for the capital CITY," Sub
sequent remarks on this line are worthy Of
reproduction, thus:
Washington is a magnificent city in
many respects. 1t ought to be a model
city in its hygienic regulations. 1t ought
to nave unimpeachable water. and in that
respect Set an example TO other American
cities not having the advantage of a city
councils of such high average Intelligence
as the Congress of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Gns and Shade Trees.
From the New York Evening Post.

from tne NeW 1Ork Evening tOSt.
Trees planted in the residential streets
and tenement districts Of New York will
die. None of the conditions which sustain
tree life exist where 1t is proposed to place
them. Even old trees, deeply rooted and
reaching down to Croton leaks and water
pockets, die prematurely. With young
trees, their first effort to adapt themselves
to their new environment would be fatal
Their average life would be less than forty
eight hours. There are several reasons for
this. The principal one is that our soil is
sterilized by the enormous leakage of gas
from mains and service connections.
have seen tree forty years old and splen-
didiy vigorous killed in twenty-four hours
by a gas leak in a main twenty feet from
its base.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Ohio,

Inc time is near at hand when we shall
know the real truth about the senatorial
situation in Ohio The country has been
treated TO an unusual amount of gossip on
the subject ever since the polls closed IN
November. Now Mr.. Hanna is done for
Gov. Bushnell, or somebody else, by
con- oination of disgruntled republicans and
democrats, is to carry off the prize. Now
Mr.. Hanna is absolutely certain of election
Opposition is admitted, out it lacks both
courage and leadership. In the rural
phrase. of pleasant origin, it cannot cut the
mustard. The two statements have alter
rated with the happest effects of mystifi-
cation now enc and now the other and
each from time to time carrying some new
and unimpeachable detail. until people at
a distance are justified in wondering what
the actual flcts may be.
MIR. Hanna is mis- party's nominee for
senator The nomination was regularly
made by the Toledo convention and is as
binding on the party as were other acts
performed by that body, some of which
have been ratified. Gov. Bushnell was NOM
mated for reelection by that convention
His nomination was no more binding tnan
is that of MIR. Hanna. He had no more
claims TO republican support for governor
than Mr. Hanna now has for senator. The
Toledo convention could Tot have been reg
ular as to the one man and irregular as to
the other.
Despite all the gossip. the country ex-
poets Mr.. Hanna to be chosen. His defeat
it can easily be seen, would have conse-
queuces. even in Ohio, of far greater than
personal bearing. Mr.. Hanna is ut once
his party's nominee, the Presidents per-
sonal friend and choice for the place, and
in that sense the adm.nstra TONS candi-
date. Il that combination is not sufficient
to insure his election, then MIR. Hannas
personal discontinue will be of small mo-
ment in comparison with what the republic
can party in Ohio and elsewhere will IN
evitably suffer. Such a thrust at the adj
minis ira ton from the Presidents own state
would invite to disorder and disorganiza-
ton wherever factions now exist.
How many members of the next House do
the republicans of Ohio expect to elect?
How important do they consider republican
control of the next House to be? How
necessary is it for them to work in har-
mony next year in order to contribute their
share toward continued republican supre-
macy in the affairs Of the country? And
bow much for such harmony is this sena-
torial row calculated to make?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Precise.

$50 you don't approve of so liberal plan
of autonomy for the Cubans,' said one
Spanish official
Certainly not" was the reply.
What would you suggest
well, 1 don't want to be unreasonable.
I'd tell them that they will be permitted to
do anything they want to, provided they
Will guarantee not to want to do anything
that We haven't told them we wanted them
to do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
The Immortal Anccdote.

'Tis sad, when you are getting bald,
And growing slightly gray,
To find so frequently recalled
Your youth that fades away.
IT'S not the lass in dresses long,
Nor boy with wisdom new,
Who makes you feel the current strong
OF time that carries you.
But when that tale you loved in youth
With circumstance is told
Of some new congressman as truth,
You know you're getting old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Advice.

Remember one thing that am about to
tell you" said Senator Sorghum to the
ambitious young man. 1T is rule that is
well worth remembering"
~ What is it, sir?' a4s.,o,t .
''Never do anything that your conscience
may reproach you for. Hire somebody else
to do it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
SHOOTING STARS.
The Pervcrsity of Moods

Don't you feel more like working at
some times than at others?" inquired the
young woman.
Yes" he replied; 81 do. When 1 am
riding in railway car. where l can't pos
sibly find a pen. pencil or paper or any
body to talk business to- get to feeling so
Industrious that it makes me nervous"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
But Not Too Many.
m the San Francisco Chronicle.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
Last year ard the year before there
were no naval maneuvers in the gulf.
but this year that field will see some
very pretty evolutions by Uncle Sans
ships. 1t might pay the Spanish and Ger
man governments 70 send few naval ex-
perts over to take note of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Now that the six-day bicycle race has
been suppressed, some attention might be
Well bestowed en- the terrors of the six
hour congressional speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

The leadership OF the marine band is
place OF honor. but there is not enough
profit connected with t to make the scram-
lie FOR it very general when a vacancy oc-
ours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Luetgert insists that his wife Is alive
and that he believes she eloped with some
man. Luetgert is becoming something OF
an expert testifier himself. .-. ..st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

II is depressing to note that the an
nouncement of d practical and complete
hylng machine seldom if ever appears
twice concerning the same apparatus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

If Santa Claus is anxious to do some
thing of real benefit to mankind he might
present each member of the Baltimore
Base Ball Club with hand book of ETH
Quette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Standing. Punishment

OF truth as mighty" men speak pat;
And when to mind we call
How often 1t is thrown down fiat
By numerous folk, we wonder that
1t has survived at all. -t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
.Bewnre of Vidders.,
From the New York Herald.

In view Of the fact that seven widows,
"sod" and grass" started for the Klon-
dixie yesterday, It is only fair and just to
recall to the gold hunters in the frozen
north the sage and profitable advice of the
elder Weller to his hopeful son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

relief expedition to the Klondike is
likely TO do much more for humanity than
sclentihc efforts to reach the north pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Mccoy and Creeion may be able pugil-
lists, but they cannot compare with the
older men in their business as ad-writcrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

General Blanco claims that Spain will
offer autonomy to Cuba, but does not state
what Spain will do # Cuba tries to take it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Mr. Croker will gladly watch the old year
out, provided he considers it safe to take
his eyes off David B. Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

canada is always willing to talk over the
seallng question or to do anything else that
consumes time without protecting the seals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
DECORATING,

Isn't 1t beautiful she inquired as she
dropped an srmful Of m.stletoe on the floor.
Yes he answered. You are not going
to put all that on the chandelier"
"Oh. no. We are going to make a canopy
OF 1t for the entire ceiling"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
A Claa.A.

From the Minneapolis Times.
The panic among the spoilsmen in Con-
gress threatens. to delay legislation, hut
perhaps II ID just a. we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

OIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters tn
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any Individual connected with the
eGcc. hut ,imply to THE STAR. or tO
the Editorial EusiEeSs Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
A New aac.tion a. to whisky.

From the IOuisvtle Coarier-JOufnal DENY.
Major b. G. Thomas asks the return of
q bottle Of forty-ave-year- whisky.
Does he think 1t Immortal?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
A Mercenary Northwestern. TIE.

A Mercenary Northwestern Teacher.
From the Chicago Post
One Of the peculiar features of North
Dakota hold-up reported by telegraph is
that the highwaymen got SIS from school
teacher. That seems to be an awful lot for
any one who gives his time to educational
matters to accumulate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

INDUCED in dur, during the early g part Of the
game was nauseating. ~,
Baltimore was the first club in the big
league to get many twenty runs in a
game this season, st. Paul was in the
Western.
Stafford, Of New York, figured in the first
five games of the season without making a
single hit. The sixth game gave him one
to his credit. Then he was laid off.
Manager George Stallings' father is now in
Washington, and one of the most enthusiastic
of fans who attend the local games. Stall
ings cera is political curio, being South
erner bred and born and Republican to the
core. Mr.. Stalings is one of the original
Mckinley boomers in Dixie. and is a formid-
able candidate for the postmastership of his
native town, Atlanta, Ga.
Herman Long continues his errorizing. He
has a record for errors so far this spring that
beats anything in league history. But Boston
loves him, and he will round to before many
days are over. There is, really, only one
short stop, and his name is Jennings He
goes after everything and he gets everything;
and he has his head always with him.
Lined up alongside the Brooklyn giants
Monday were the Hliputian Orioles, in dark
colored working suits. They did not look
dangerous during the march. 'It can't be
possible" said young woman in a tasteful
purple costume, "that those little fellows can
beat our big players" Her escort volunteered
the Information that in appearance those
little fellows were deceiving.-New York
Journal.
Charley Cushman has gotten together fast
team in the Michigan State league and some
Of the managers think he is overstepping the
salary limit The fact is "Cush has about
the cheapest team in the league, having signed
a number Of new men who were anxious to
get a start at a reasonable figure. There are
three men on the team who will surely be
drafted at the end of the season.-Wisconsin.
The greatest catcher of today all things
considered, is DEMONSTRATING, throwing
and backstopping, headwork and generalship
considered. The most brilliant is Kittridge,
but Kit can't hit like the fat fellow. Neither
Kilt nor Clements can run bases. None Of
the latter-day catchers can. When all points
are looked at, Mike Kelly and Buck Ewing
were pair such as the game may never see
again. They could bat and they could run
bases craftily and rapidly; they were good
backstops-Ewing much the better in that
particular-good throwers, and the greatest
jolliers and directors Of winning play that
ever trod the field. In addition, they could
go In and play any other position, infield or
out, even to pitching if desired They were
the wonders Of the game and they have had
no SUCCESSORS Chicago News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

celebration of Norway's independence day In
the sister city, Mayor Pratt has requested the
observance OF the day as a holiday, and for
that reason good attendance is looked for.
Phyle may pitch today, his ankle being in
fairly good condition again. This will give
Capt Comiskey chance to measure up Isa-
bell against the hard-hitting aggregation
which the two Bobs, Glenalvin and Leadley,
will bring here from Grand Rapids tomorrow.
There was some talk yesterday that, as
Figgemeier had had a ten days rest before
in again today to make him earn his money.
This is probably not true. however.
ST. Paul must have today's game to break
even the SERIES
PARROTS catch of Miller's fly was sensation
al in the extreme. as he pulled the sphere out
of the air several feet above where his head
would ordinarily be.
Two Of Shugart's errors were accompanied
by extenuating circumstances, his hard run
after Kuehne's fly being very credltaDie
performance. 1t was PARROTS ball, however,
and the latter would no doubt have gotten
it had Shugart quit running when he got so
for into Tacks' territory.
Munch's showing was not at all discredita-
BILE, but 1t Is doubtful If he is fast enough for
the company he found himself in yesterday.
O'Rourke did not win any legion Of honor
emblems by his work in Prestons position,
unless 1t is the red cross that comes on the
cough drops.
Last night the yelling in the fnterurban cars
was west-bound. Last Sunday night 1t was
eaSt-bound.
Cassidy's home run hit was a beauty, sailing
right over Shugarts head, but well out of the
young mans reach.
The senseless kicking which Pickett, Ball