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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

The re-framing of the police regulation
concerning the maintenance of gates at
railroad grade crossings suggests The wis
com of general and thorough revision of
these regulations, which shall prevent a
postponement of the discovery of their in
adequacy until they have been violated
md vain attempt is made to punish the
offenders.
The Commissioners have been entrusted
with limited power Of legislation in re-
spect to specified municipal objects. The
courts have shown disposition to up
hold them i'm the exercise of this power.
They are constantly in session. and know
ing well the conditions to be met and any
radical changes occurring in these con-
ditions can mould the law 10 the very best
advantage The portion of the local leg
islation for which they are responsible
should be a model of effectiveness in con-
trast with the congressional patchwork
of ill-considered and spasmodic enactmenes.
But the Commissioners seem to have
fallen into a habit, sometimes but not al
ways justified. of discreditins their own
legislative haniiwork. When quasi-pub-
lie corporation smashes Il police regulation
the tendency is to find that the regulation
is too vague and cannot be applied to the
ing ultra wires or beyond the power of
the rule-makers. or inefficient because no
penalty Is provided. The disposition is
then to reform the law instead of reform
ing by punishment the law-breaker. The
regulations are too often viewed of the
pie-crust order. made only to be broken;
and the result is failure of their intended
purpose of preserving 1.-The lives, limbs,
comfort and quiet of all persons" and en-
surfing the protection of all property with
in the District of Columbia"
The most suitable time for strengthen
ing the police regulations by amendment
is either prior to their violation. or after
some allegation of defect has been affirmed
wholly or in part by the court. A violator
CT the municipal ordinances, whether a
corporation or an individual. should reap
an arrest. rather than amendment of
the law. When an offense has been actually
committed the task of discovering flaws in
the regulation which applies should in gen.
eral be left to the iaw-breaker. 1t has hap
pened in the past that the authorities have
gone into court with only a half-hearted
faith III their cwn regulations. after pub
licly pointing out their supposed weak
nesses, and the courts have swept away
all these doubts and have construed the
laws in the interest Of the safety of the
citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Need. Of the Fire Depurtment.

Chief Paris annual report of the work
and needs of the District fire department,
the substance of which appears in the news
columns today. should be carefully read by
each member of the two District commit
tees of Congress when the time comes to
start the local legislative mill. 1t presents
IN convincing manner two main PROPOSE
tons: First. that the fire department is
too small for the amount of space and
property to be covered and protected: Sec
ond, that the men in the service are paid
at too small rate in proportion to their
needs and the dangers to which they are
exposed. The chiefs estimates may appear
at first glance to be very high, and his re-
quest for ten new engine companies may
stagger some of the representatives and
senators who have not yet overcome the
notion that Washington is but a small vii
lage and is not worthy Of serious consid-
Grafton as great and growing city. But
If these legislators, who occasionally come
face to face with the needs of the capital
in such a way that conviction is inevitable
should go over the case carefully with the
local authorities they can not help seeing
that the absence of tremendous conflagra-
tons in the past has been due more par
ticularly to good fortune than to a suffi-
cheney of means to fight and prevent fire.
The chief gives an instance of such case
of good luck. when the city was practically
at the mercy of fire, owing to the made
quacy of the means provided for battling
with that dangerous element. Whenever a
great confiagration occurs, possibly with
loss of life, a qualm Of conscience runs
through the houses. an extra appropriation
for an additional engine company is per-
haps tackled upon the District bill, and
after Congress has adjourned 1t is learned
that the appropriation is insufficient, or
that it provides for house with no men
or no engine. and SO on along the line of
half-considered legislation. What is needed
is a comprehensive review of all the fea-
lures of the local situation, generous
estimate of the needs and prompt and BUSH
ness-like action in meeting them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

the figure up to 6, with the understanding
that the whole question Is to the scale TOR
next year Is left open for further discus
sion and advisement. Between now, and
January. therefore. both sides will enjoy
full opportunity to prepare for meeting
that question when the time comes.
A most important feature Of this whole
matter Is the fact that the spirit OF arb
tration has scored a triumph. No formal
board. 1t is true. sat and formally heard
and decided the controversy, but the spirit
OF arbitration ruled from first to last The
submission and counter submission of prop
ositions: the parleyings here and there;
the good counsel of some of the leaders
to the men not to complicate matters by
resorting to force or threats; all that was
distinctly in the line Of arbitration. and
made for the good end that has been
reached. And whenever and wherever in
such controversies the principle of arbitra-
ton is employed a gain Is made by both
sides. and public order besides is most
materially subserved.
This coal strike had it's new features. It
was neither hurried nor a violent move
mont. 1t spread slowly. and even then re-
quired unusual urging. The miners were
generally agreed that they were entitled to
more pay. but they did not rush to the call
for strike. Many of them had to be la
bored with in the most persistent way be
FORE they could be induced to throw down
their Dicks. Hence arose those marching
columns, which have cut such a figure in
the fight Nor. in the main, have the
strikers gone to extremes. Despite the in
nammatory talk of Mr.. Debs and his SYM
pathizers. the men have kept within
bounds, and IN doing SO have deserved. and
received very liberal share of public SYM
pathy.
The tragedy at Hazelton, Pa, which
would have been most depIorable in any
circumstances. is especially deplorable
coming as it has done on the very eve of
the bloodless settlement Of differences else
where The story in its present stage is
naturally full of charges and counter
charges. but. wherever the blame may rest,
the profound regret felt will be general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

had changed. They had had time to reflect
upon their decision to reject the rate They
realized the heavy responsibilities that
were upon them. When the vote was taken
once more, upon . resolution framed In
somewhat different language from that
originally rejected. the majority for ac-
ceptance was found to be much greater
than that which had been cast previously
for rejection. At least 1888 delegates had
changed front. Assuredly In this case the
second thought Of the miners stood them
in good stead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
We Can BE Proud of 1t.


We are beginning to have a navy which.
as Mr. Roosevelt says. is fit to uphold the
interest of our people, a navy which
though too small in size, need fear COM
parison with no other as regards the quail
fty of It's ships and men. And tlais is due
not only to the liberal policy of Congress,
but to the admirable administration Of the
Navy Department from Mr.. Chambers
time to the present day. 1t is only fair to
Mr. Roosevelt to add that in his new posi-
ton he is winning degree of distinction
that must be gratifying to all who know
him. fact. which. however, Is not surpris-
ing in view Of the characteristics Of the
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

While the wave OF prosperity Is sweep
Ing over this country and the stories Of
abundant crops are multiplying, gloomy
news comes from over the water OF fail
Ing harvests in Ireland. where a serious
famine Is threatened. The British empire
is playing in hard luck. Its subiects in
India have been starving by thousands for
months. and il the same scenes are to be
repeated in Erin, the sixty-first year of VIC
toria's reign will prove to be anything but
season OF jubilee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
A Premature Hast.


rfUm Tue 81. IOul8 Gl0be Dem0crat.
The most humorous incident Of the pres
ent state campaigns Is to be found in the
platform of the Iowa silver democracy,
There is a plank which reads: Prosperity
has not made its appearances: the mills
and shops are closing down: the army of
the unemployed Is growing larger and the
farmers OF Iowa are marketing their pro
ducts at lower prices than ever before. !"
The Iowa silverites made the grim mistake
OF adopting platform in June in support
OF winch votes are to be asked In Novem-
Der, without reckoning on Intervening
events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

Miss Mary Anderson claims attention as
icing in one respect the most remarkable
woman in any way associated with the
stage. She is the recipient of so much ad-
vertising that she. is becoming positively
and justifably annoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

Mr.. Croker declares that he Is out of the
rece. 1t may be that after the way the
Westchester county assessors treated the
nillionaires, he does not care much
whether he gets any richer or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

In view OF their conventions success in
some respects, 1t IL remarkable that Mr..
Cexey and his followers do not consider
the advisability Of repeating the per-
formance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

1t is fortunate thing that the prospect
OF prosperity cannot be affected by the
protracted energy with which the coun.ry's
eminent men are exposing one another's
fallacies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

Mr.. Bryan and Senator Stewart are
strenuously insisting that any political
wizard could produce prosperity with a
big wheat crop here and shortage
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

Richard Croker says his success, such as
l. is. was achieved through standing by his
friends Mr.. Plat would like a few more
friends by whom to stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

There are several newspapers that Mr..
Platt will probably boycott II he deter
mines to use want ads. to discover a good
man to run for mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
To BE Distrustcd

The mushroom comes, and lest we griev
Pray let 1t well be understood,
That even Nature may deceive
With something equally as good"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

when a man tries to pass fob whut he
amt said Uncle Eben, hes jes' like a
pusson dat gifts inter somebody else
clothes. Dey may be mighty handsome, but
faint likely he kin make 'em fit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

1t may be that General weyler is not as
bad as he has been painted; that he is
merely nervous like Sheriff Martin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

Mr.. Foralssr was a little slow about get
ting in line in Mr.. Hannas procession.
But he keeps step admirably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

From the Toronto Mall.
All OF the recent discoveries of gold OF,
this continent have been along the borders
Of the dominion. Q fact which shows that
Canada IL q gtlt-edged country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

There will be many temptations at the
Klondike. but gormandizing will not be
among them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

n Re for Children's School Hose. better than
ever for the price. The double sol.s. Leels
and toes almost hole-proof. Medium weight
for girls. in siz . TO ST. Heavier for boys, in
sizes q TO 9la. Two pairs for &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Eminent Practical.

THAT man says there are carloads Of
gold at the Klondike.''
us he a practical miner?''
Il guess he must be. He says he's not
going to give up his position as Waterman
to go up and dig for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
EARLY Struggles.

II want to write article about great
men and their early struggles" said the
interviewer.
"And you want to know something about
miner inquired Senator Sorghum.
Yes. When did you have the severest
early struggle that you can recall
yesterday morning
Il beg your pardonr'
Eyes. I don't know when I have had
such time. I was awake until after mid
night the night before and had to get up
to catch o'clock train"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

VSC instead of S5c for the Black Maco Yarn
3O~ Hose with splced selvase seams-a certain
preventive OF those tiny holes that often appear
stockings with ordinary woven seams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
SHOOTING STARS.
A COrrOborated Criticism.

What the piece needs" said the man
who volunteers advice, us more atmos-
phere"
That's exactly what I said" replied the
manager. II told the leading lady yester-
day that when she plays that part she
ought to put on more airs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Complaint.

Why quarrel with nature?. The thing that
must be
IT'S useless to scott at or blame.
And yet it is hard pflilosophic to be
When at fortune all vainly we aim.
Men gaze at the metal so heavy and bright
That ferce!y we struggle to hold.
But it comes. ali so tardily; never Alright
And we sigh DER the slowness of gold.
Yet this woe we forget when new sorrows
arise;
When the climate with impulses strange
First melts us with heat from calm pitiless
skies
And gives us chill for a change
lis at the thermometer then that we gaze
And We think, as our troubles come thick
We could better endure this queer earth
and its ways
If the quicksilver weren't so quick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
1898 Hose.

Plaids are to be the rage and the
Palais Royal is to be headquarters
in Washington for Plaid Stockings.
Roc pair instead Of soc for Ladies' New French
Plaid Hose. and 49c instead Of Csc for
Ladies and Chiidnn's Highland l'aids.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

VlD6, TO 81 yard for marvellous limitations Of
Real Black Thread lIces Beautiful en-
bossed effects Oh dull net. to . inches the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

on, TO $2.9S for the new Pompadour Neck
Ruches-noyeltics in sauzc, chiffon, net
and ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

2SC for the and correct windsors I'm rlaids
of gorgeous designs and colurs. Ladies'
and childrens styles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

II &c for the new Ready to-wear Bows, made Of
sarah silk. In black and eoors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

DISC TO $3.50 ward for Braids In designs that
SS must be seen TO be appreciated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Trimmings.

Braids will be much used, so will
Black Laces. All are here. Sec
ond floor for the Braids, first for
Laces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
English Toilet Sets,
New Clothes
Hampers.

Recent arrivals give us complete
line of Clothes Hampers and Baskets
of various sorts. Attention is called
to the Square Covered Hampers
with wooden bottoms, and strongly
made, which we are selling at
$1.35 Each.
Fifth foor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Self-PrOnOunCing
Teachers Bible.

a complete eif-pronounc1ng
Teachers Bible at an unprecedent-
edly low price.
Description-1.GO4 pages-Large, clear type-15
maps-332 pages of Helps to Bible Study-Concord-
-Index-Harmony of Gospels-yersions of Scrip
ture-Chronology- Lands-Jewish Sects and
Parties -Mounta ins-Precious Stones-weights and
Measures-Geography and Topography of Holy Land
Proper Names-Scripturc Atlas containing Is
maps. together with 81 nll-page plates showing
early manuscripts of Bible, Rosetta stone, Moabite
stone, unbaked brick of Nile. etc.
Full leather binding. lap edges soft and flexible;
red anil gold edges, finished with head band and
silk marker. All proper names divided
eented and marked with the vowel sounds, showing
how they should be pronounced. Actual size Sx5hsx
III inches. The very best value for the money
ever shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Ready-Mixed
Paints.

Paints.
We have just received shipment
of our superior ,ready-mixed Paints,
which come in great variety of
shades and in small cans, suitable for
home use. We also carry the
Enamels and Stains in various sized
cans. A great convenience in fall
house cleaning.
Ready-mixed Paints. per can....... Ioc
Ready-mIzcd Enamel. per can. .......... I5c.
Ready-mized Stains. per can......... 25c.
. A full line of Paint and Varnish
Brushes, etc.
Fifth hoor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

hh<- for Gowns and Skirts that canno. be duplI-
W. Gated today ut less than 81, si-25 and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Lace Curtains.

With Curtains bought and being
sold at 40 per cent discount a quick
distribution is certain.
SN Us pair for Lace Curtains I'm Brr,xs,ls Of
fctts that cheap ut s. pajr Ex-
quisite designs. 60 inches wide. 81 yards long
sOa1.VS pair for Genuine Irish Point Lace Cur
tains. made 10 retail at s. so tair
Owe pair Tor the usual 81 Lace Curt aims crpatcd
rapid selling this morning Hurry. plcasc
II You need such '' i"'"'e'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

Roc for Lace. Embroidery trimmed Garments.
w. well worth J0c Worth more, II You
count present retail prices Of materials and TRIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

A0C for the usual 15c Umbrella Skirts and
Drawers. Paris style Gowns, Chemises and
Corset Covers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
Underwear.

Ladies' Cotton and Cambria Gar
ments made in the dull days when
the manufacturer was begging for
orders and before the Mckinley
tariff bill had raised prices of EN-
broideries and laces. Hence these
barpains.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13

| Doc for Gowns, Chemises. Drawers and Cam
80 brio Corset Covers. that Include sizes 10
ut the stoutest Of ladies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-30

existcncs. It IL interesting 10 note that some Of
the moro important Western trafHc association
have promptly been reorganiEed 40 bureaus of
information and statistics, which win probably
serve the purposes Of tho railroads that really
desire to continue harmonious relations
with each other quite as we'll as the
predecessor organisations. The Joint Trafio
Association 10 intact, and the indications are that
the companies composing It will take no steps
toward Its dissolution while their case IL pending
on appeal TO tho Supreme Court. It IL possible
that some of the railroad companies will dem
~onstrate the absurdity of the Trans-Missouri
decision by declining TO issue through bills Of
lading over connecting roads. The adoption Of
such a policy will obviously make shippers 500
that the decision referred to is against their In
forests as well rs against these Of the railroads
and the various labor organizations.
Tho effective character Of the early selling In
dictated that q good deal Of It was liquidation,
most Of II, however, of speculative accounts.
Evidence is still lacking that tho larger actual
owners Of securities are throwing thom over.
They unquestionably believe that tho situation
will right itself In tho near future; in other
words, that q reaction will take place from the
protraotod, unreasonable. and socialistic crusade
against industry and enterprise. London showed
no disposition to sell securities, although
tho European market was decidedly fiat on
account of the political situation In the Lovant.
The greatest declines were In the shares of tho
Granger trunk lines, Missouri Pacific, and q
number Of the Industrials. OF these last Sugar
Refining rallied in the late dealings ON an ad-
vance OF an eighth Of q cent q pound in roHned
sugars, and American Spirits on q general ad-
vance in the price Of its product of a cent q
gallon. The statement Of the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy Company for February, printed
further on In this column, explains why the stock
of that company did not suffer as severely az
other members Of the group to which It belongs.
In tho afternoon tho entire list rallied with o
good deal of snap, and final prices, as q rule.
were about q point above the lowest recorded.
A few stocks closed fractionally higher than on
Saturday, notably Jersey Central, Manhattan
Railway, Lackawanna, United States Leather
preferred. and Missouri. Kansas and Texas
preferred. Others, including Tennessee Coal
and Iron, and Western Union, closed fully up
to the last prices Of Saturday. The buying,
however. appeared to be chiefly to cover shorts.
In view Of the alarming advices that have been
cabled abroad regarding tho present and pros
pectivo results of the Trans Missouri decision
upon tho railroads, q number of the larger bank
ing houses with close foreign connections cab!ed
at length to their correspondents to-day accurate
and reassuring statements regarding the situa-
ton.
Final sales compare with those of SATURDAY. m
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-30
fiuaueiaT.

CTATE OF NEW YoRK-CoMPTRoLLER.S OF.
~ F1CE. BUREAU OF AFFAIRS.
ALBANY. March 18th, 1897.
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20 OF Lawn
OF 1898. proposals will be received at this once until
Tuesday, the 20thhay of April. 1897. nj la O'Clock
noon OF that day. for a loan OF
THREE ILLIO DOLLARS,
for which transferable certificates Of stock, reri,.
tered or coupon bonds, at the option OF the proposer,
Principal and Interest Payable IN Gola,
will be issued in the name OF the People OF the stats
OF New York. on the credit OF the Sinking Fund estab.
lished by said act. bearing interest ut the rate or
three per contain per unnum. payable semi annu.
ally on the INST days OF January and July, and the
Ael2.
suant TO Chapter so, Laws OF 1897.
Proposals may be for the whole or any mart of tina
loan not less than $1,000. and should state whether
Registered or coupon bonds are desired, and such pro-
posals must be accompanied by q certified check for
one per cent. OF the amount Of the proposal.
Payments for the loan will be required 70 be mado
on the acceptance OF the proposal BY deposit IN The
sam OF the Manhattan CO., in the city OF New York,
to the credit OF Treasurer of the State or New York
on account OF Canal Fund.-" of the amount Of the
award, tosether with premium and accrued interest
from January l, 1891.
The Comptroller reserves the right 70 reiect all bida
which are not In his opinion advantageous to the in
Interest on the loan from the nrt day OF January.
CO.. in the city Of New York.
All proposals must be sealed and indorsed .Ioan
Tor Canal improvements" and directed TO the Conn
uoller OF the State OF New York. Albany. n. Y.
N A. ROBERTS,
Comptroller.