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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Dissolve the Receivership.

The Belt and lexington railroads being
now in the hands of receiver, it is urged
In defense of their present opposition to
the Commissioners in the matter of rapid
transit equipment that the court will not
grant the necessary permission to raise
funds for such purpose. This allegation
Is to be understood in the light of certain
facts and public suspicious. The receiver
ship is wholly friendly affair, as The Star
pointed out the other day. The receiver is
the direct personal representative of the
majority owners of the roads. The action
on which the receivership is based Is a
n ere trifie Fable of immediate settlement.
The accepted theory is that the receiver
ship was entered into in the hope that the
court would order the issue of receivers
certificates to a large sum, which would
naturally be taken up by those ION the
inside and, being first lien on the roads
and their properties, would completely close
the transaction which has been maturing
of late to the end of putting the properties
in the grasp Of these majority stock
holders, regardless of the rights of all
others.
Ihus there were wheels within wheels in
this affair. The first scheme of securing a
neaFy mortgage on the properties failed
because the court did not approve of the
showing made to 1t of the capacities of the
compressed air system. Then when the
matter passed under the Jurisdiction of the
commissioners the receiver held I'D his
hands and cried that the court had pre-
vented comprehensive test by refusing to
grant the means. The first object of the
receivership had failed but the condition in
which 1t left the roads was utilized to pre-
vent progressive steps toward rapid transit.
The acts now bearing on the case contain
ample provisions for financing any project
Tor rapid transit equipment that may be
undertaken. The first step toward meeting
the spirit and letter of these laws would be
the dissolution of the present anomalous
receivership and the reinstatement of the
roads upon practical working basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Calling n Prince to Account.

Europe II again supplying one of those
so-caIled affairs of honor which, while
impressive enough in that latitude, are al
Orleans is returning to France from
short visit to Africa He Is a young man
of fair abilities. but with no authority
whatever In the world Of thought or action.
He has had the average education of
man of his station, and that Is all. While
in Africa, he sent some letters to the news
papers, and in one of them he spoke dis
paragingly Of the behavior Of the italian
troops in their warfare with King Menelek
of Abyssinia- For this he was CHALLENGED
to q duel by a young italian officer. but he
declined combat on the score that the
challenger was not his equal In station
Their General Albertoni Of the italian
army asked permission Of the war office
to challenge the prince. This was declined.
But, nevertheless, 1t Is stated, the general
persists, and will send mis- seconds to the
prince as soon as the latter lands at Mar.
settles.
One can understand how, II Prince
Henry, In conversation at a club or else
where among men. had spoken slightingiy
OF the courage Of the italian troops an
italian officer present might have promptly
resented II. Not that Prince Henry.s ideas
o: courage may be accepted as the stand
ard. or that his knowledge OF warfare
amounts to anything whatever. His Of
Tense would have been against the italian
present In the company. and would have
deserved neace BY him. But why ali OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

this ceremonial about what Prince Henry
thinks about what is now an historical
episode? He was not in Africa long enough
to have investigated the matter. He COM
mands no attention as soldier. The Ital-
ian troops in Abyssinia may or not have
Shown the white feather. The truth will
not be determined by anything Prince
Henry has said or may think on the SUBJ
ject.
But, according to the European customs
ard responsibilities. the hasty newspaper
EXAMINATIONS of this prince without pros
poets and young soldier without experience
demand the serious attention of a general
OF the Italian army. who is willing to kill
the prince or be killed by him in vindication
OF Italian courage! What that may have to
do with how the Italian troops conducted
themselves in the presence of King Meme
lexis army 1t is difficult to understand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
X-Ray Blixters.

A young woman in New York recently
had her head X-rayed to ascertain the ma
ture Of a perplexing trouble with the jaw,
and now her face is seriously burned and
her hair on the side exposed to the ray
producing tube has fallen out. She is WON
dering if the burns will leave scars and IL
her hair will grow again. The scientists
are bothered as to the cause of this phe-
nomenon. They are interested in the VIC
TINS complexion and hair, but only in a
professional and not a sympathetic spirit
II Is asserted that this disaster will not be-
fall one subject of the X-rays out of many
hundreds The theory is that the patient
was in such a nervous, weak condition
from the constant pain in her Jaw that she
was unusually susceptible to the burning
influence of the rays. 1t is reasonable to
expect that these mysterious rays, which
have such powerful penetrative capacity
should act harmfully upon the tender It's
sues OF the skin, and other cases are now
on record where serious results have follow
ed from experiments with the tubes Tesla
thinks some sort of screen should be used
TO ward on the biistering effects of the
rays. and prescribes thick cloth satur-
ated with water. laid on the surface ex-
posed TO the emanations from the tubes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Feature. Of the coa1 s,-,I.

without entering into the merits of the
question In controversy-whether the men
nave been paid too little or whether the
mine owners have supported as liberal a
scale as possible in the circumstances
there are two features of the present coal
strike which merit attention One is that
the strike has progressed slowly and with
difficulty, and the other is that violence
mas been discouraged from the very out
set.
In the feverish times of only few years
ago strikes spread with great rapidity. A
few men raised a standard, and many men
locked to it. The spirit seemed electrical.
Public meetings and public addresses In
support of the strikers came. as a rule
after the strikes had been inaugurated
But this time it has required an active
campaign to bring out recruits. Strikers
have marched in long columns from mine
to mine. and carried with them speakers of
national reputation and influence, in an ef-
fort to increase the disaffection to propor-
lions promising success. And even then
they have several times failed to make the
desired impression on those to whom they
were appealing. Discomfort has not so
readily this time taken the form of an
open break and active hostilities A large
number of the miners have shown a dispo-
sition to go slow In meeting the emer-
gency.
The good order preserved by those who
have gone on strike Is likewise in sharp
contrast with past history. So far there
has been neither life nor property de-
stroyed. The men have been especially
counseled to pursue a course which would
prevent violent collisions. and they have
taken the advice. The situation in half a
dozen states has been ticklish for weeks,
and thousands Of earnest men have been
involved, but at no point has bloodshed
marked the lines Of the controversy. Many
large meetings have been held, and much
excitement has prevailed, but the note of
armed resistance to the law has not been
sounded.
1t Ii to be hoped that this record may be
preserved to the end. In all disputes be-
tween capital and labor In this country
arbitration. when properly invoked, may
he secured. Violence only injuries the cause
of the party resorting to 1t. The best
hope of an adjustment Of the present diff
Guilty lies in the abstinence of the strikers
from an appeal to force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
The Kentucky Republicans.

The Kentucky republicans are In a pickle.
In fact. they have been ever since they
achieved their first triumph over the de-
mccracy in November. 1905. Almost i'm
mediately after that they split into two
factions. one training under the leadership
OF Gov. Bradley. and the other under the
leadership of DIR. Hunter. fractional war
fare of the fercest character has been In
progress right along. and the feeling now
Is bitter in the extreme
The republican state convention will NEE,
IN Louisville on the 10th inst. and q candi.
cate for clerk OF the Court Of Appeals BE-
nominated and q platform adopted. The
Hunter men Will be In complete control
The Bradieyites. Indeed. are few and ia,
between The question comes up, shall the
state administration be indorsed7 The
Bradisyites, Few a. they are, insist that 4,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Praise for the Civil Service Order

1t will be seen from an interview with the
secretary of the National Civil Service Re
form League. printed elsewhere today. that
the recent order of President Mckinley
providing against arbitrary removals from
the public service has the cordial approval
of the men who have long been striving for
a betterment of the government methods
Of employment. The organization for which
MIR. McAneny speaks has had much to do
with the maintenance of the civil service
law and with the various extensions that
have grown out of 1t through executive or
ders. He and his associates are In a posi-
ton to judge clearly the practical results
of such orders. and it Is highly gratifying
that the Presidents announcement meets
with their hearty Endorsement. The secre-
ta-y points out that this order Is the Gull
mination of efforts that have been under
way since early in the '70s, and which
were unsuccessfully renewed with Presi-
dent Cleveland during the last administra-
ton In fact, 1t would seem that the key
note of all civil service reform lies il this
simple declaration, from a source that
gives the mere assertion the force of law.
that hereafter merit alone shall be the test
of the government employees tenure of
office The Washington business men have
already spoken in approval. Their expe-
Renee with the government service has
been at first hand and on the commercial
side. They have passed through the va
rious stages of the evolution from the
Jacksonian spoils system to the present
high development, and they know that In
many ways the change has brought benefit
to the city. Their view of the case Is nee
essarily more or less selfish, and 1t is sat
isfactory now to receive assurances that
other judges, trained in the observation of
the situation. both from the theoretical and
the practical standpoint and entirely re-
moved from the influence of local consid-
erations, join the chorus of praise for Pres
tdent Mckinley in his sturdy defense of the
merit system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Aid. to Murder and Suicide.

1t Is to be feared that the single case of
careless dispensing of deadly drugs by
pharmacists that has recently been I'M
covered as result of a local suicide has
its counterparts in other sections of the
city and among druggists with different
classes of trade. According to the testf-
mony at the inquest briefly noted in
these columns yesterday, 1t has been the
custom of the pharmacist in question to
deliver morphine readily to all applicants,
especially to those whom he knew as
habitual users of this stimulant. In short,
one of the most vicious and harmful habits
to which modern humanity is subject is
being catered to without restraint. The
community recognizes the need of restric-
tive measures to limit the consumption of
alcoholic drinks. These limitations are pro-
vided partly for revenue purposes, partly
for their corrective tendency. They do not
result in the complete encouragement of
the use of liquors with its consequent de-
moralization of individuals but they prob
ably reduce the evil somewhat. In some
communities absolutely prohibitive meas
ures are taken, in others the number of
dispensing places is limited. There Is, in
fact. wide range in these endeavors to
regulate the drink traffic. But 1t now ap
pears. If the solitary case under observa-
ton can be relied upon as generally indica-
tive of a prevailing condition, that there is
practically no such bar between the NOR
phine user and the habit that drags him or
her into mental. moral and physical degen-
Grafton The druggist whose case Is under
advisement admitted that he catered with
out restraint to the habitual users of the
drug, and that he even used no care In its
dispensation to regulate with nicely the
amount of the deadly material passed over
his counter, or to keep an accurate record
of such sales. Thus it appears that under
the pretense of being victim of the drug
in itself a confession or assertion that
should subject the applicant to suspicion.
any person whatever could secure a guam
tity of this poison sufficient to do whole
sale murder. If, as suspected, this condi-
ton prevails even to a limited degree
among the druggists of the city, the need
of vigorous prosecutions and of radical
amendments to the law if the present stat
uteS are either ambiguous or inefficient,
is pressing. The vigor with which this
affair is being handled by the acting cor
oner and the district attorney Is a guaran-
tee that something practical will be accom-
plished-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
COn,DariaOna.


IT'S now the weary citizen a sweet revenge
may take.
On the favored friend who sojourns at the
seashore or the lake.
AS he reads pathetic letters Of the sorrows
gathered there;
or carnivorous mosquitoes and the suns
relentless glare.
There Is bathing and there's boating and
of pretty girls lot
But I'm sorry to be noting that it's beastly,
blazing hot"
The stay-at-home assumes smile superior
and bland,
And gets his letter paper out and takes his
pen in hand:
Its dull" he writes, "in fact, our princi-
pal amusements are
Our trips to sylvan shadows on. a gusty
cable car.
You'll be glad to be informed that We are
finding as rule,
The days are mildly pleasant and the
nights serenely COOL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
An Infallible barometer:
From the New York Times.

During the last week in July, 1895, the
number of shares of stock bought and sold
on the New York Stock Exchange was
1,453, 497 During the last week in July,
1896, it was 909.3 $685. During last week, the
last week in July, 1897, 1t was 2.1S9, 262
These figures have a remarkable interest
as the record of business done at the dull
est season of three successive years. They
show, more unmistakably than almost any
other evidence could show, the revival Of
confidence and of business that Is making
it's irresistible way. The condition or The
New York stock market is an infallible
barometer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

ut doesn't make no difference what hap
pens" said Mr.. Corntossel. ''us farmers is
goin' to git congratulated
But the condition of crops makes some
difference, doesn't it?"
mo. Eff they're big they'll tell us to be
cheerful because we've got SO much to SELL
An II they're scarce they'll congratulate
US on the prices we orter get"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

"se1h SSNfetuIJ
Mr.. Sherman received the World cores
pondent In a large square room in the
frame cottage occupied by his son-in-law.
Mr.. McCalium. The Secretary sat in a
wooden rocker. On the floor at his left was
tin slop-pail; on his right so near to him
that his shoulder grazed 1t when he moved.
was pine table, with complicated legs.
On this table rested a kerosene lamp. About
1t huttered a lot of insects. Striped mat
ting was on the floor. Green shades cover
ed the windows, and full-sized bed stood
in one corner. The Secretary was In ex-
cellent spirits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Atchison. Kas.. Is to have a curfew signal
In the form Of a powerful steam whistle.
which will be blown at nine o'clock each
night to warn the wandering youngsters to
bed 1t may be that the old familiar re-
frain will have to be amended to "Curfew
Shall Not loot Tcnightr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

In connection with doubts concerning
revenues to be derived from the new tariff
bill. 1t Is comfort to observe that the Dis
trict OF Columbia dog-tax produces an in
come In Its usual transformations and re-
liable manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

The Washington bicyclists attending the
l.. A. w meet have the gratifying assur-
ance that the Philadelphia umpire may be
expected to differ materially from the San
Antonio brand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Regret.

Figures won't lie-all men agree,
The proverbs old and good;
But when the base ball score we see
We sadly wish they would.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

The purchase of a gold brick by New
Orleans saloon keeper, taken in conjunction
with legislation affecting thirstier New
York. indicates that the farmer is out for
an all-round revenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

A New York girl has been held for some
time prisoner In cave in Central Park
by outlaws. 1t will soon become necessary
for the dime novelist to come east and
grow up with the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

'Ts huyhd a good deal bout de crime O.
%, said Uncle Eben, but 1t seem ter me
dat whut's goin' long an doin' de real
damage Is de crime OBJ sebben-lebbin.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Joaquin Miller is determined to lose no
opportunity of demonstrating the falsity
of the old theory that a poet cannot be a
keen business man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Hawaii is convinced that her soil and
climate are just now admirably adapted to
raising the American flag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

1t Is to be regretted that Chauncey NJ.
Depew has not sufficiently perfected him.
self as a wheelman to be able to carry
home few medals from the Philadelphia
bicycle meet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Gen. Weyler and John p. Altgeld repre-
sent extremes so far as their idea of ex-
ercising the pardoning power Is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

The Capitol contains very few person.
ages Of note at the present time The same
may be observed of the District jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Accommodating Attractions.

A large garrison will probably be sta
toned near Washington The troops are
not needed In the west to fight Indians so
that they can easily be brought east to
add to the attractions Of the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Secretary Gage Agrees With The Star
New York Correspondents Philadelphia Press.

Secretary Cages recent chats with bank
ers Of this city with whom he has had
much correspondence lately. has suggested
to them that he looked upon the apboint-
especial advantage excepting that II would
give an opportunity for everybody who has
theory or plan to plead for It and to have
his say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Good Returns From the New Law.
From the Plttsburx Commercial Gazatta

The country is to be congratulated on
the initial returns from the new tarifI law.
From any point of view they bear witness
to the return of better business conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
able No. |.
t able No. 2.
L able No. 3.

Black hamel Shirt Waist Sets. with dumb bell
cuff buttons. Pearl and Gilt Shirt Waist Sets with
link cuff buttons.
Were 25c to SOC. For 10 CENTS
A lot of Sterling Silver, Fine Enamel and Cold
plated Shirt Waist Sets.
Were SOC to S9c For "a CENTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Al Continuous Silence,


The prolonged silence OF the author Of
Coins Financial School, is creating an
prehension In some quarters. It Il feared
that he may be writing another one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
able No. d.

Boys Ribbed Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers
Sizes "a to "a.
Were 3jc. For 10 Cents
Boys 'Onyx' Ribbed Hose, with white feet
Sizes to 10.
Were Soc, 75c and 81. For 30 CENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
The Finishing Touch.

"Just wait" said the man in the barber
shop, "till the brush boy gets ready for the
finishing touch"
You mean that he will complete your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Explained.

ut seems to be case CT genuine attach
ment," said the young woman. "She hash t
Tilted him vet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
WRAPPERS
NEVER SO
CHEAP

The time has arrived for the grand
final act in the Summer Wrapper
Department. There'll be no trifling
with prices now. The garments
have been marked with the figures
that will dispose of them in the quick
est possible manner. Our we'll
known policy of not carrying goods
over from one year to another will
not permit of these Wrappers re-
naming on our shelves another
week, SO out they go-some at a
third off-some at a half off-but
all at less than actual wholesale cost.
For convenience we have divided the
majority of the stock into two large
lots, which will be placed on separate
counters tomorrow and offered as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
AS Discovered Too Late.

KlODdyke Was Discovered Too Late.
From the Syracuse Standard.
What funny campaign we would have
had II Klohdyke had bobbed up year ago.
OF course Brysn would have called 1t some
Of the gold bugs conspiracies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Isn't it really refreshing to look
upon such splendid assortment OF
ladies' shirt waists-the choicest and
prettiest creations of the season.
While all the other stores have al
lowed their variety to peter out we
nave added new lots. Now for a
quick clearance, and these prices will
surely do it:
All OF the pretty grenadines lawns,
EiIiet lawns, baiistcs, etc. with self and
white linen detachable colars-which sold
Tor as high as Sl.25. Have been nut ON
center tables the first floor and you
may take your choice for
90 cents.
All OF the fine French lawns. lappet lawns
grenadines, etc, In the very handsomcst
effects, with detachable white linen col
lars and cuffs, which sold for as high an
S2-go on center table the first floor for
50 cents.
LIST n0or-center table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

mo" replied Miss Cayenne. "She heart
lily dislikes the girl that he is going to give
the engagement ring to next"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Tailor made white dnck suits: bolcro
Eton' or blazer effect skirts made with
deep hens and perfect in hang: thoroughly
finished. Reduced to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

Lot I, including Stylish Tailor
made Percale, Lawn and Batiste
Wrappers, some handsomely braid
ed and some finished with ruff1e,
quite variety. of styles from which
to choose. Former prices were o8c.,
$I.25 and SLAB. To close,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04

You can thank the boys clothing
man for the savings he has brought
you all the season. You can thank
him for these big reductions, and he
is turning over his stock to you at
coSt-just for the sake of disposing
of it.
There are left nearly n hundred dozen
bows white duck and brown linen crash
pants. in sizes 4 to II wears They arm
splendid value at 30 cents They are but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-04
Felicitatfon. Certain.

mo. He'll get my last 10 cents"