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Evening star., 1897-02-04
Open the Library at Night.

Congress should not adjourn without
making the slight but necessary provision
for opening the Congressional Library at
night and thus extending its usefulness to
a degree impossible of attainment if the
old hours of availability should be con-
tinucd. The Star has already called at
tention editorially to the possibilities and
the necessities of the case, and 1t is nov
in order again to press the matter to official
attention. for this is the time for its con-
elusive consideration. while the appropria-
tion bills are going through the mill.
This action is ~ure to be taken in TIE end
by Congress. not because Washington asks
1T. but because it is the logical outcome of
the development of the Congressional Lii
brary the great national collection fo~
reference use by the people of the United
States In order to render accessible TO the
people the treasures now piled away in
dark corners of the present library for
lack of shelf room. the spacious new build
ing has been provided. furnishing ample
room both for the accommodation of the
reading public and for the convenient ar
rangement of the books to he used 1t
vas considered unadvisable to open the
library at night under the old and now
ending conditions. both because of the dan
the iGtiammable quarters and on account of
the lack of room in the cramped space de-
voted tc library purposes. Now these OBJ
stacles are about to be overcome. The
librarian realizes the opportunity af-
fCrded by the coming change to increase
the value of this great collection as a refer
ence library, and his recommendations are
ali in behalf of night opening. for which he
will need slightly larger force than that
provided for in the appropriation bill. All
the mechanical facilities for lighting the
building have been provided. The same
desire to fulfil a public trust by deriving
from the peoples books the greatest meas
of usefulness for the peoples welfare.
which led Congress TO erect a six million
dollar library. will lead the same body to
enlarge in every practicable way the utili-
zation by the people OF the treasures COL
Iscted in the new building. Not only will
the books be rendered more accessible, but
the hours of accessibility will be increased.
This talent entrusted 10 it which Congress
has heretofore buried in the earth. will be
resurrected and put out at usury. drawing
interest full time for the public benefit.
The local need is more particularly for a
circulating library. as adjunct of the
public schools. conducted under municipal
auspices and Congress has already laid the
foundation for such an establishment. 1t
will not be available, however. until the
creating statute is supplemented by the
small necessary appropriation for main
tenance. When this is granted the local
school children. workingmen and depart
ment clerks will be ell provided for. and
with the Congressional Library opened at
night to round out its national use for
reference purposes Congress will have wise
Iy settled both the national and the local
library problem
Evening star., 1897-02-04
The Old Cry of Fraud,

There IS a renewal in several quarters
just now of the charge that fraud is tri-
EHphs Mt in the political affairs OF the
country. Ex-Gov. Altgeld and John C.
Skeehan are confident that the suffrage in
Illinois and New York was tampered with
at the November election. The former has
been invited to make his charge good be-
fore tribunal competent to hear the case
while the latter stands upon his prestige
ss the leader of Tammany Hall-an Or
gsnization famous for its scrupulous po-
l.tical methods and its profound respect
for the ballot-box- And now comes Senator
Butler of North Carolina and asserts that
the seventeen populist members of the
legislature of that state who voted for the
reelection of Senator Pritchard were in
fuenced by improper means. He produces
no proof. but delivers himself with great
emphasis and excitement. and denounces
the men he arraigns
1t is strange that defeated politicians will
resort to this sort of thing. 1t never serves
Evening star., 1897-02-04

the intended purpose but in ninety-nine
cases out of hundred operates simply 70
disclose the temperament of bad loser In
the game of politics. The people of this
country are not open by wholesale to base
proposals about anything. There are cor
rupt men in politics. as in other pursuits,
and they now and then make winnings, as
in otte er pursuits; but II 1t were true, as is
alleged by disappointed men seeking ex-
cuses for their failures, that anybody with
barrel of money can secure anything he
wants in public affairs, the United States,
instead Of being the most desirable Of coun-
tres to live in. with people f1ocking to 1t
ir such numbers that bill is now under
consideration regulating the admission of
immigrants. would be a plague spot from
which honest folk would be fleeing.
1t requires sturdy qualities to lose a
hot1y-contested battle gracefully. Take the
North Carolina case for examination on
the known facts. Mr.. Butler stood in the
fight as the leader of the populists. He
spoke for them. or essayed to do so. and
only the DAY before the bailoting for sena-
tor began asserted that under no circum-
stances could Mr.. Pritchard win. The pop
ulist support upon which the republicans
Were counting would not Mr.. Butler was
confident. materiaiize. But it did mate
rialize. and 1t gave Mr. Pritchard the nee
essary votes TO insure his election Ought
not Mr.. Butler to be able to swallow his dis
comfiture, and not ask the country to be
lieyc that nearly one-half of his own
party's representation in the legislature
was bought out of hand like commodities
over a counter? Has he really SO poor an
opinion of his own people2 And does he
want strangers to share it with him?
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Hurting the Treaty.

Those London newspapers which are oc-
cuDied just now in abusing the United
States Senate are rendering no service to
the arbitration treaty. or to the cause OF
good feeling between their country and
this If they are taking their cue from
certain American newspapers engaged in
the same occupation they are following a
very Tad example.
II is idle for anybody on either side of
the water 20 try tc make it appear that
the Serate has been dilatory. or is obsti-
rate and aggressive about this business.
AS was furcibly pointed out by Mr.. Hoar
in some remarks he made on the subject
1.-The other day, the fact is to be taken into
account that the Senate has had the treaty
hut short time. II is a body which never
Eurries about anything. In fact, il is best
performing its constitutional functions
wher it inquiries and deliberates. Ii was
designed for that purpose. 1t is a barrier
against hasty or iil-considered work by
either the House or the executive. 1t fire.
quently holds important pieces of domestic
legislation which have been sent to it by
the House for months before passing upon
them. and some of the Presidents most
important appointments fare no better.
Why then should its deliberation over this
highly important internationa matter pro-
duce such wonder and objurgation?
No war between the United States and
Great Britain is impending No war is
likely This treaty does not grow out of
the necessities of any pressing case There
are no threats by either side behind the
Instrument. War will not follow if the
treaty should in the end be rejected. The
oDJect in view is admirable, and the senti-
ment v hich desires a continuation of peace
between the two great EnSiish-speakins :
nations is worthy of all praise. But while
sentiment may inspire a treaty 1t is not a
safe guide to its terms Whatever goes
upon the legislative record for practical
business application ought TO be as care
fully guarded as possible. 1t may be ac-
cepted as certain that if this treaty, in
any form. is ratified. and appeals under II
are ever made to the court of arbitration
provided for in il. that court will -.ot be
governed by sentiment. 5ut strictly by the
terms of tine instrument as construed by
the rules of law
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Another Object Lesson.

A heavily charged electric light wire
broke during the severe storm Tuesday
night and fell across a municipal wire In
the fire alarm service. All the fire boxes
on that circuit. one of the most important
in the city, We're burned out and rendered
Useless. Both wires should have been un-
der ground. Had either been so buried the
boxes would not have been destroyed, but
complete safety can be secured only by
the utter banshment of all forms of elec-
trio conductors from the upper regions
These little instances are common enough
but somehow or other the lesson they Sc
plainly teach is not yet learned by Con
grSSS
Evening star., 1897-02-04
A Reliable Indication.

1t eomes-that jocund gleam of gold.
Across the dreary waste,
That warns the earth so damp and cold
And bids the seed make haste.
The south wind breathes unto the world
That message ever gay:
On high are fleecy clouds unfurled.
The heraldry of May.
Afar, we note the time of bloom,
But not by signs like these;
Fer fickle sunshine yields to gloom
And frost still claims the trees.
But this one fact assures the change
Beyond all vague surmising:
The men OF business now arrange
For springtime advertising.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Dissatisfied.

1.-The cars go great deal faster than
they used to- remarked the woman who
was looking out of the window with a
scared Look.
Yes" replied the other: they certainly
do. And it saves a great deal of time
81 suppose it does But it really seems as
il you weren't getting much ride for
your money
Evening star., 1897-02-04

King Oscar had nothing to say about the
arbitration treaty when the Norwegian par
hament opened. He gracefully waived his
conversational privileges in Difference to
our Senate.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
The Bayard Dinner,

Did he forget. while lords sat by,
And wit and glasses lightly iingled,
The Senate restaurant. where pie
And milk so simply. oft are mingled.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Literary Profits.

81 wonder" said the young man. whether
there is much money to be made by writing
novels"
Some perhaps replied the professional
amanuensis. but not much as by type
writing them"
Evening star., 1897-02-04

The Good Roads Congress in Florida has
the satisfaction of knowing that few peo-
pie. if any, disapprove of its avowed pur-
pose This country is not lacking in labor,
material or excuse for The enterprise. A
comparatively few years should find its
attainments in this respect more in keep
ing with its advancement in other things
which pertain to a progressive civilization.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

Even if the Princess de Chimay should
not see fit to avoid future scandal it is to
be hoped that she will see fit to be less In
dustrious in getting the next one into the
public prints.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

In spite of an abundance of advice, Gov
ernor Black seems to have been unable to
find any thing that he was willing to trust
III the way of Payn-kiiler
Evening star., 1897-02-04

The proposition to abandon silver as a
party issue does not meet with favor
among most of the populists. They are,
plainly, convinced that suicide is crime.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

One OF the reports of the Bayard dinner
says The dessert was served at 10 O'Clock
" hen the conversation of the guests became
spirited The true Briton is nothing If
not punctusl.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

In one respect the most conspicuous men
at Mr.. Bayards dinner were J. r. Carter
and T. b. Ferguson. They were the only
people there whose names lacked the EN-
bellishment of titles
Evening star., 1897-02-04

Twenty-three men took advantage of this
beautiful day to make an effort to get the
city post-office building finished by the first
of July.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
A Hopeful Circumst tance.

II think said young Mrs. Torkins. "tha.
We will like the new servant better than
We did the other
For what reason?" inquired her hus-
band.
''She carries a smaller basket to and
from her home"
Evening star., 1897-02-04
A Humane Thought.

They're fortunate, these prophesies
OF February warmth and shine,
Especially for Cupid as
We see him on the valentine.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

There is no doubt that the Bradiey-sIartin
ball viii he an unqualified success so far
as scenery and costumes are concerned
Evening star., 1897-02-04

Governor Bushnell appears to be dis
posed to make the most of mis- opportunity
to be a sphinx.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
From q to s D.m.

One lot of Children's Handkerchiefs. col
ored borders, cambria, hemstitch- OU/ ~
ed. Regular Sc. value. ......... ZZ0Ns
One lot of Silk Ribbon. plain fancy ,olors,
suitable for fancy work, dress hat trim
ming-2 to in. wide. IS and 30c. Il,
value. Special NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. w.
One lot of Ladies' Coiored and White
Linen Collars and Cuffs. all sizes. Rc
Regular 15c. value. Special. ...... OSs
One lot of Side Satchels. chamois and all
leather mounted oxidiZed silver kid lined.
S1.5O. 81 . and 90 values. Spe- Dr.
CHI e>Se
We Offering 81 80. 81. 75c. and soc.
Hats, French Felts. American Felts. Trim
med. and Alpines, shapes of all Eo
kinds all coIors, at............ at ONs
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Silks.

Short lengths gathered
from all the silk stock-some
long enough for skirts-some
for complete dresses-others
bits for waists. 81, $1.25
and 81. 80 values. soc. a
yard.
All the other remnants re-
dueed a half ard a third.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
MerinO
Underwear.

Ladies' Merino Vests-only
In size 36-REDUCED from
SOC. to 25c.
Children's Wool Shirts,
Pantalets and Drawers-a
bunch of values worth soc.
to S5c.-Choice NOW 39c.
each piece.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Hosiery.

Ladies' Plain Fast Black
Lisle Thread Hose, with high
spliced heels - REDUCED
from SOC. to 3Jc. u pair. 3
pairs for 81.
Children's Fast Black Rib
bed Hose, with double knees,
heels and toes. You Will
find these IN two weights.
NOW 13c. a pair.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Dress
Trimmings.

} Colored Silk and Tinsel
GalloOns-25c. and Soc. quail
ities-NOW DC. q I'D.
COlored Silk Passemente-
, ries-121Ac. to 50c. values
} NOW &c. a yd.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

Remnants Of Serges, Mo-
i. hairs, Grenadines, Nun
: Veilings, CrepOns, Examines,
: Cheviots, Crepes, BrOcades,
( Camel's Hairs, Hcnriettas,
! Batistes, Tamise, Jacquards,
i. Rough Novelties-ransing In
!, lengths from enough for q
2 waist to enough for an en-
: tire suit-SOME REDUCED
] TO HALF THE REGULAR
4 PRICES.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
1Upholsteries.

>. Remnantf ns-I.ace for Cur
tains and DrGpery Stufrs-
wherever We found a short
length-Or u broken lot we
have brought 1t to the front
for this Friday sale Special
prices, OF course.
-.f-
Evening star., 1897-02-04
From 10 to 4 4 ann,

Is dozen Ladies' Swiss Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs-dninty patteTIs-loc. val Or,
ues. Special. .................... >Se
One lot of Ladies' Best Black Hose,
double heel and toe, regular made. 1 4 n
HermsdOrf dye. Regular yalac, 13c. Ne
One lot of Ladies' ColOred silk Carriers.
silver buckles, full silk bows. pretty shades
red, blue, yellow, black, etc. Reg 7C
ular 25c. value. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ESs
One lot of Toilet Soap. ]. S. Kirk & Co. s
make, Buttermilk, Windsor, Tar. Re-
Glycerine-Sc and 1Oc Special OSe
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Ribbons.

Moire Taffeta RiiIbons-4
inches witie-Biue. Pink,
Cardinal, White. Green. Pur-
pie, etc.-NOW 29c. q yil.
5-inch Fancy Ribbons
most all colors-NOW 25e. u
I'd.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
EnmbrOideries.

Remnants Of Wide and
Narrow ETnbrOideries.
Remnants of Insertions.
Remnants of FiNInciRgs.
They have all been cut in
} price-some more than half.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
From 2 to 3 D.m.

Small! lot of Canton Flannel Night Draw
ers. to years. well made. Reg De-
ular 80 and 49c. value. Special. 49,. AOS
One lot of Berlin Fine Ribbed Infant
Vests. button down front, all sizes. De-
Regular price, soc. Special. SCS
One lot of Domet Skirts, in stripes ar
checks, fancy border. Regular 75c. Dr.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
From 4 4 ito l2 ann.

BLACK and White Hooks and Eyes-5c.
value-perfect spring Observation-Disclosures Sc
10c. Black Rubber Combs. mbs.............7c.
lGc. Seam Binding, colored silk. &c.
12hzc. Whalebones-10 in. Sc.
DC. English Pins. .3c
1Oc. Feather Skirt Braid. all coloB-6
SuiuS &C.
l lot Of Childrens Drawer Waists, II
W. make, heavy Jeans, double 6D<,
of safety buttons. Reg. 25c. grade W.
One lot of Ladies' Flat Merino Vests.
French necks, silk Tossing around neck. all
sizes. Regular Toe. value. Spe- Dr.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
l-aces.

ChiffOns, Nets, Gauzes and
Crepes nearly sold out
pieces-$1, $1.50 and 50
valucs-J0c. Il yard.
21inch Printed Chiifon.ttes
White. Pink, Blue. Nile
and Lilac grounds - RE-
DUCED from 81 and $1.25
to toe. a yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
BedWear. J..

3 pairs 10-4 All-woOl Blan-
ketsLREDUCED from $4.75
to 81.
1 pair 11-4 All-woOl Blan-
kets-R REDUCED from So to
So
1 pair 12-4 All-wOol Cali
fornias Blankets reduced
from $40 to So.
l Tiderd0Wn Comfort RE-
DUCED from IS to 81.
. Eiderdown Comforts
duced from $12 to $40.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Flanr1els.
P'ERRY'S.

Remnants Flannels.
Remnants EiderdOwns.
Remnants French CEallis.
Remnants French Flannels
All reduccd-some a half.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

4 Black kcrsey Jackets.
with shield front. fastening
nigh in neck: lined all
through with Black Taffeta
silk-aEDUCED from $12 to
So.
3 Black Cheviot Walking
Suits, with fy front. box
coats. lined with Black
Taffeta silk: skirts lined
with percaiine - REDUCED
from $3.50 to 50.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Hamdkerchiefs.

Broken lot of Ladies' and
Mems Pure Linen Hand
embroidered Initial Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs. In
ladies' sizes-F, G, X, N,
r, T and W.
In Mems sizes-A, E, ],
X, l.. O and n.
REDUCED from 25c. each
to 1Sc.-3 for SOC.
Ladies' Pure Linen Hand
embroidered Initial Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs-let-
tiers are 3. d. e, F, G. II.
]. X. n. =. Il, s and W
REDUCED from soc. to Csc.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

26-inch Colored Silk Um-
brellas-Brown. Green. Red
and Blue effects NOW
$3.50.
26 and 2S-i inch English
Gloria Umbrellas - special
price, 81.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Wash
Goods.

Scotch Zephyrs-in lengths
from 3h to IL yards-RE-
DUCED from 25c. to 40c.-
now 15cee a yard.
Remnants of French Per-
Gales, Silk Ginghams. French
Organdies, French Flowered
Swisses and Rrilliants-RE-
DCCED from 25c. and SOC.
to 15c. and 30c. a yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-04
Notions.

zoe. and 25c. Extra Heavy
WhaiebOiies-1Oc. a dozen.
Francis White Hooks and
Eyes-NOW Sc. a I'd.
Evening star., 1897-02-04

Ibfants' Pink and Blue
Outing Flannel Gowns-sizes
l t9 &REDtcED from es
to 50c.l each.
Childrea's Lawn Dresses
eolofed tstripes and checks
mask with Mother Hubbard
yekd apd large collar edged
with rtihe-NOW soc.
The times., 1897-08-29
An ~odds and End ;" Sale.

In England ''odds and ends sales ale
held for TIE benefit of the poor or the neigh
borhoods where they are held, and for The
relief OF houseileepers overburdened with
things too shabby TOR dainty use, too good
TO throw away, furniture, crockery pic
turrs and frames, old lamps, knick-knacks
OF all sorts, books, magazines, old nurse.
cas.-off clothing. The sales are held in
some public place, where buyers may freely
come, and the rooms are simply decorated
with fernery and flowers In planning for
the sale it is advised that ample notice
bc given 70 contributors. that their coliec-
tons may accumulate generously, and also
that the retonchine glue pot and assisting
screw or nail or stitches may do their work
tefore the day appointed In a.licctin-
AZ is wise To reject nothing offered Ar
tIcles that appear valueiess will find pur-
clEaSers surprisingly soon Very low prices,
OF course. rule, and tactfuI saleswonen
are necessary Light refreshments, not
more than tes and waters. perhaps. may be
served. If desired Philadelphia Inquirer
The times., 1897-08-29
REV. MIR. BOURNE RESIGNS.
Rector of Grace Church Retires on
Account of IIl-HeaIth,

Rev Obre r. Bourne. rector of Grace
Protestant Episcopal Church, West Wash
inGton. las rendered his resignation to the
vestry OF the church, to take effect Oc-
tobes L. Mr. Bourne will continue i'll charge
until that tire. and in the meantime the
yestry VIII communicate with Bishop Sal
teriee 80 that rector may be speedily
found
While the members OF the parish decline
To make their internal affairs known to the
public, it is thought that Mr Bourne Will
leave the congregation partly ON account
sf his health and partly on account of the
financial condition of the parish, which was
formerly in charge of Christ Church, West
Washington, but is now supported by its
members with help from the board of
missions of the Episcopal Church 1t was
founded in 1866 by Gov. Cooke, and for
many years was looked after by the con-
gregations of Christ and st Johns Churches
Rev. Thomas o. Tongue, rector of Grace
The times., 1897-08-29
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

orders have been issued by the Wal
Department as follows:
Leave of absence for seven days. to
take effect September 1, 1897, is granted
Second Lieut.. George Z. .McMaster, Twenty
fourth Infantry.
Leave OF absence for three months, to
take effect ON or about September o
lSa1, with permission to go beyond the
sea, is granted Major Eli l.. Higgins
Sixth Cavalry.
First Lieut.. George F. Barney, Second
Artillery, will proceed to San Antonio.
IeXas, and report in person to Brig.
zen. William If. Graham, commanding
the department Of Texas, for appointment
and duty as aide-de- camp. The travel
enjofned is necessary for the public serv-
ice.
The leave OF absence on surgeons
Certificate OF disability heretofore granted
TO secnnd Lieus. james Hamilton, Third
Artillery, is extended six months on sur
Eeon's certificate OF disability
The following transfers are made in the
Eighth Cavalry:
First Lieut.. John c. Waterman, from
Troop to Troop L; First Lieut. George
NICK Williamson, from Troop L to Troop /.
The Following transfers are made in the
Fourth Artillery:
First Lieut.. Alexander B. Dyer, from
Battery to Battery 7; First Lieut. George
r. Landers, from Battery l to Battery A
The leave of absence, on account OF sick
ness, granted Second Lieut. Charles F.
Grain, Nineteenth Infantry, in special or
ders No 40, August 3, 1897, Department
OF the Missouri, is extended one month on
surgeons certificate OF disability
The leave OF absence granted First Lieut..
Lewis ID. Greene, Seventh Infantry, In
special orders, No. LAT. June Is, 1897,
from this office, is extended twenty-five
days
By direction OF the President, Second
Lieut.. Thomas w. Winston, Fifth Artil-
lery, is detailed as professor of military
science aid tactics at the Northwestern
Military Academy, Highland Park, Ill i,
to take effect September 15, 1897.
The Navy Department has issued the
following orders:
Commander j. c. Morong, detached from
Mare island navy yard and put on wait
ing orders: Lieut.. u. r. Harris, appointed
assistant to equipment officer at Boston,
September ] b.