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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

From the Baltimore Sun.

The democratic organization, whose mis-
management brought about the party de-
feat in Maryland in 1895, has shown no
signs of repentance or amendment. On the
contrary, In 1896 1t invited and received a
still more crushing popular rebuke by add
Ing to all previous errors that of indors!ng
the Chicago platform and the candidacy
of Mr.. Bryan. 1t did this under the same
leadership which had brought about the de-
lection and the disaster of 1885. Today the
organization remains practically unchang-
ed; the leaders are the same; there is moth
ing on the part Of either to encourage or
invite a reversal Of the verdict of 1895 or
1896.
What, then, is the position of the republi-
cans? In the face Of the fact that they
have the same enemy to meet. and that
they are dependent upon the same assist
ance in order to meet that enemy success
fully, they appear to be jeopardizing all
their chances of success by foolish end I'M
necessary factional quarrels among them
selves. Democrats can Justify the deep di-
visions in their own ranks by the schism
produced by the action of the Chicago con-
vention and the irreconcilable differences
between the advocates Of a gold standard
and those Of free silver at IL to l." The
republicans, without sign of any differ
ence upon any question Of party principle,
or state or national policy, have suffered
themselves to be divided and torn into fac
and offices. This is SO in this city, appar-
emily. 1t is SO in more than one of the
counties The lesson as to the fatal conse-
quences of want Of harmony, taught by
the recent experience of the democratic
party in this state, seems to have been lost
for the moment equally upon republican
leaders and upon the party rank-and-f1le.
Discussions. however, which are merely
personal differences of opinion as to who
the party nominee should be, are much
more easily healed than those which relate
to cardinal prin ciples and features of the
party creed Whether the republicans will
have the wisdom to compose their merely
personal and fac.ional differences before
the day of election, and so unite and har-
monize the forces which won the victories
Of the past two years, remains to be seen.
That 1t will be the part of patriotism, no
less than OF wisdom, to do so is too plain
for discussion. Harmony is Just as essen
tial to republican party success as it is to
democratic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Pensions.

The amount paid out for pensions has
recently again been the subject of some
discussion Critics of the roll have COM
planned that the amount remains too large;
that at this late day after the close of the
war the appropriations for that purpose
should show a material falling of from the
figures of former years.
without entering into any details, it can
be stated as fact that no other allow
ance made by Congress is so cheerfully
made as that for the provision of the
manned and helpless veterans of the civil
war. While the estimates and reports are
carefully xemined by the House commit
tee which prepares the pension BILL the
bill when brought into the House Is always
disposed of promptly and unreluctantly
Republic ans, democrats and popuists all
Unite in their estimates of the deserts of
the old soldiers. There is not division to
be traced even between the men who
fought for and those who fought against
the Union. The ex-confederate members
support the bill as cheerfully as 90 those
who were on the other side. The occasion
seems to suggest to nobody in Congress a
theme for a homily on government ex-
travagance in dealing with the men whose
services thirty odd years ago made it pos
appropriate money for anything
The pension roll is long The amount
the roll carries is large. But neither fact
Is to be justly considered apart from that
other controlling fact, that the services
thus rewarded are the most notable and
important that have been rendered to the
government by any men since the govern
ment itself was established. This is fact
beyond all question. And the country at
large recognizes II. The scenes now being
enacted at Buffalo are scenes that have
been witnessed these twenty years past
Wherever the Grand Army of the Republic
has held its national encampment it has
teen welcomed with an enthusiasm know
ing no bounds. Time does not diminish
that, nor is il likely to do SO. The graf
ituds of the people for the sacrifices of tine
men who defended the Union when the
Urion was in danger remains as great to-
day as when those sacrifices had just beer
made
The pension roll has often been assailed,
but never successfully. 1t has been pre-
pared under the direction of Congress, and
it has met with the approval of Congress,
and Congress, in obedience to the popular
will. will continue to do justice to the men
whose names are honorably on it. Count
ing the years or the pennies against the
Old soldiers is rather poor employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Uniform Divorce Laws.

There Is reason for general congratula-
ton In the announcement from Cleveland
that the uniform law commission" in ses-
sion there has practically agreed upon a
form of divorce law that. 1t is hoped. will
at some future day be in force in all the
states of the Union. The Star has in the
past taken occasion whenever the subject
was appropriate to urge the need of such a
step. 1t Is manifest that as long as the
present lack of system prevails, not only
in the matter of divorces but in other lines
of civil and criminal law, the legal pro-
ceedings in the various states will be
marked by inequalities and injustice. The
divorce laws as now administered consti-
tute what is little short of a national
scandal 1t is a topic for frequent and
pointed reference abroad. and one of the
earliest criticisms often made by inteli-
gent and observant travellers in this coun-
try is that there is undue laxity in the
legal forms surrounding both marriage and
its dissolution. With strict laws relating
to these subjects closely enforced in one
state it is comparatively easy for residents
of that state to cross the borders into an
other Jurisdiction and there secure the ad-
vantage of a more liberal and less careful
system. to the great confusion of many
interests. Thus New Jersey has surrounded
marriage with few forms. and the condi-
ton of matrimony is not as carefully
guarded as 1t should be. On the other
hand. the New York law as to divorce is
rigid and enforced with a commendable
degree of strictness. Unhappy New York
couples, however, find easy relief from
their bonds in New Jersey. and still easier
remedy for their marital ills in the Da-
kotas, Oklahoma, Illinois and some other
western states that have opened wide the
doors of the divorce courts to husbands
and wives from other communities. 1t is
the chief object of a special organization
composed of some of the most intelligent
men and women in the country to secure
greater, II not absolute, uniformity in these
matters, and now it appears that, possibly
through the efforts of this society, the
uniform law commission has taken up
the matter. to the end that the law now in
force in this District may be adopted as
the basis of a statute that will be recon-
mended for general enactment in every
state and territory in the country This
recommendation will be made through the
National Bar Association, which has for
some years been striving to achieve the
end of greater uniformity in the state laws
relating 20 several subjects. The laws of
marriage are susceptible of similar rear
rangenent, and various other matters
might readily and proftably be included in
the harmonizing movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
What He Misses.

The hours of vacation are waning,
And the townsman will soon come back
With courage that scorns complaining
Ger the things he henceforth must lack.
He must struggle to meet new conditions
AS gracefully as he can;
Talking politics with politicians
instead of the hired nan.
He must drink from a cool soda fountain
Instead Of a luke-warm spring.
No more can he climb up the mountain.
A swift elevators the thing
That takes him aloft every morning.
And he's kept busy lodging, just now,
The cable car, loud in its warning,
Instead of the silent COW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

materials ard can not I'm rearen pretlsd
that they are justified in even suggesting
an advance until they have exhausted
their present supplies. It Is not expected
that wheat will reach the rates noted as
the maximum beyond which the bread
rates can not remain as at present. The
foreign demand will soon be an exactly
known quantity. es will the domestic sup
ply and demand, and thus the wheat
rates. which are now subject to frequent
fluctuations. will presumably reach a stable
point. There is no reason for apprehen-
zion on the part Of the bread users that
its price will be affected save perhaps in
the case Of those who patronize the few
bakers who. being Independent of the or
ganization rates, are Low able to retail
small Quantities at three cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Useless. shrubbery in the Park.

Col Binghams efforts to clear out the
useless and obstructive shrubbery in the
local parks are in every way commendabl
and II carried out with discretion they will
undoubtedly not Only add to the picturesque
beauties of the reservations but improve
their moral atmosphere as well. The COM
parative newness Of these parks has pre-
vented the growth of tall trees and thus
for landscape effects the lower shrubs have
had to be planted. in order that the areas
might not be marked by broad vacant
spaces. When the trees have grown to
their full height and the effect Of forest
foliage Is attained the lower growths can
be abandoned In many cases. Even now
he tangle Of shrubbery Is frequently an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
WOrnen's
Oxf0rds.

Women's yioi Kid Oxfords narrow ana coin
toes, patent tip. Reduced from S3.o pair Z, =
Women's Tan Nic Kid and Goat Oxfords hand
sewed. new shape toes. Red -
from s2.s5 and $500 pair to-. LIS and $500
Womens Black and Tan Wei Kid oxforis hand
sewed. Laird. Ss'hober a. Ga. = make, new q :
shape toes Reduced from $500 pair to-. go
Womens Wei Kid Oxfords turn soles. with or
without patent tips. Reduced from SEQ G.
and s. so pair to....-..............., Yl-SO
Second duar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

When G. A. r. encampment fully taxes
tie resources of even so well equipped a
convention city as Washington, it is no,
surprising that other communities find
difficulty in properly entertaining the vet
Grams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

1t is now suspected that the sultan's
ambitions have progressed beyond the
mere massacre of Armenians and that he
has stimulated the Mahometans in India
to undertake a similar enterprise with ref
erence to Engi;shmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Pafais
Royal
Sale.

That Lace Curtain purchase from
the stock of the late w. H. Fletcher
4 Co. of 345 Broadway, New York,
was one of the most fortunate of the
season, inasmuch as this class of
goods was considerably affected in
price by the recent tariff bill, and
this purchase was made at fully one
third less than the old prices-there-
fore you should buy now, while there
is still a good assortment they can't
stay here long at these prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t able No. |

Lots Of Separate Skirts OF fancy all-wool plads
mixtures and navy blue moiairs. Were S4.9S.
Tomorrow for 81 .9S.
Sample Skirts-only ole Of q kind-of fancy braid
ed cloth in green brown, tan and heliOtrope. They
sold for 81 .9S, but Tomorrow for S3.yS.
$40 All-wosl Scotch Plaid Golf Capes-the
genuine article. For S1.?S.
$40 ''Sunburst'' Skirts in navy, black and grny.
For $4.9S.
Black Accordon-plaited Silk Waists that sold for
1913. go Tomorrow ut 81. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

II this country can be buncoed into pay
Ing damages to Spain for alleged filibuster
expeditions, the very deliberately conducted
campaign in Cuba may turn out to DE a
neat speculation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

If Mr.. Croker is sincere in his disinclina-
ton to remain political figure, he might
go to Princeton and persuade ex-President
Cleveland to deliver a course Of lectures
on reliable methods Of making a retirement
from public life permanent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

1t is tc be hoped that the western far
mer's theories as . to the fifty-cent dollar
will not lead him to experiment on the
public with bushel containing only two
ueckS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

Some of the hot-tempered Greeks are so
far o5livious TO the running expense their
government has all eady incurred that they
are anxious to start a new pension list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

The substance of the free silver move
n'ent is small compensation to David B.
Hill for the trouble it made him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Mems and
Boys Furnishings.

$50 each reduced f,1see sa...s that were $Ioo
Mems Fancy Balhrggan Shirts and Draw
ers reduced from 81 per garment to-. /SC.
Boys Madias Negligee Shirts to be worn
with white collars, red. from dc. each to-. SOC.
First flor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

The men who write the school hooks Of
the future for Spain will have hard work
to make General Weyler loom up as a
hero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Stylish
Millinery.
Books for
Summer Reading.

We've gathered the small lots of
Paper-bound Books in our Book
Store and marked them. .......5c.
Have been loc.. 15c.. 25c. and even 5oc Best
authors.
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

In 5rite Of their reputation for the pos
session Of a quick sense of humor a large
number of the French people continue to
ts Ike the recent duel seriously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t able No. q.
t able No. 4.

25c Warner Brothers Security Hose Support
ers. with gOred belts, black white
&c. &c and Sc Clinton and Duplex Safety Pins.
LACK nickel, sc DOZEN.
15c bCx fellows Gossamer For lie BOX.
csc English Bristle Hair Brushes with polished
foxwoOd backs, For 10 CENTS.
10c jar Coz. Petroleum Jelly, with nickel screw
top, For CENTS.
15c Thermometers For CENTS.
25c Thermometers Eos Is CENTS.
These are perfectly accurate, large and distinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
A Dear Girls conscience.

"Of course" said Maud thoughtfully. eff
somebody steals something from you and
then gives it right back again tina. doesn't
make you a receiver of stolen goods, does
it?"
What made you ask?''
'Cholly Chuggins stole a kiss from me
the other evening""
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

The mercantile chemists are doubtless
already at work on search for some re-
liable imitation of wheat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

The bulge in wheat brings the populists
to attention as an entire political party out
of job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Changed.

"Whut strikes me in connection weth
that politicians views" said the rural
Statesman, lis tine liberality of the man."
Hes clean outgrowed that" replied
Farmer Corntossel. positively. He won't
git up on a platform now an tell what his
views are onless the committee guarantees
him five hundred dollars"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t able No. s.

5Oc Window Shades, of the best Holland
spring roers-36x72 inches. For 81 CENTS.
4Sc Denim Table Covers, 1 yard square, fringed-
warranted fast color. For 10 CENTS.
4Sc Silk Rufiied Cushions, 1Sx1S.
For 25 CENTS.
75c Tapestry Squares-for sofa cushions chairs
&c. For 10 CENTS.
lie SilkOline-36 inches wide. For &c YARD.
lie Gold Crepe Silkoline. For Sc YARD.
DC Brusseline -2Ox36-fringed
For 10 CENTS
Coo Brusseline Rugs-27x54-fringed
For 30 CENTS.
800 Brussels Rugs-27x54-fr in2ed.
For 60 CENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Importance of the Convention.

From the Baltimore American
1t is not too much to say that the con-
venticn which meets at Ocean City tomor-
row will either make or break the repub-
lican party in this city, and, therefore, in
the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
It's Am
Economical
Timing

FOR you to keep track of the doings
here. Some of the best bargains we
offer are just at this time between
seasons-when, in our determine
ton to clear ont everything a bit
summary, preparatory to the receipt
OF fall goods, price reductions are
made all along the line. Notable
among the offerings for tomorrow
are the following:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t Table No. a.

CSC sets Of Cooper's ''Sea Tales and Leather
Stocking Tales volumes-bound in cloth.
The 50 CENTS
800 Copies of Captain Marryat's Works. in
cloth binding. For 4S CENTS.
&c Tablets-pen or pencil For 3 CENTS
15c boxes Of Plate-fnish Writing Paper-piain or
ruled. For CENTS
Toe and 15c Pen and Pencil Boxes-with lock and
key. For CENTS.
2Oc boxes Tucks Paper Dolis-each box contain
ing a large dOll-4 dresses and hats-ofteu sold
at 35c. For Is CENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

"Dahs only one pusson,'' said Uncle
Eben, dat I has my doubts of mo- dan de
man Cat keeps talkin' bout how good he
is; an OATS de man dat fourishes razzer
an tells how bad he isl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t able No. 3.

Zoe and pc Grass Linen Bard Trimming-1h and
2 inches wide. For IS CENTS YARD.
$l.35 ard 81. 4S Embroidered Yokes.
For 40 CENTS
SC and &c Swiss and Cambria Embroideries. . to
inches wide. For CENTS YARD
3.c and SOC TEX Soarfs-in light and dark coIors
for ladies men. For 10 CENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Seasonable Items i'm
Housefurnishing Dept.

1e-qt. Cov'd Galvanized Garbage Paiis each. .35c
Larger sizes. doc. and Sl.OO
Good Scrap Baskets. each. ....-.............e 5c.
Covered Clothes Hampers, each. .75c. TO 50 90
Uncovered Clothes Baskets, each .s5c, 45c and Soc
Shelf Paper. per piece. 10 yards. &c.
Clothes Pins, per dcz. &c.
Ice Siavers, EACH &c.
Ice Picks, each. ......................5c TO 2sc
Chair Seats. each. ....................... Sc
BOT. Gem" Freezers, each. 81 20
Clothes wringers, EACH 81 So s. 90 and 81 so
Cedar Tubs. electric hops. each Soc, 75c and s5c
Wash Boards, each 2oc. and 2,c.
Masin Preserving Kettles, each. .-.........l5c M
Steam Cookers, each. 81 IS. fl6s and s. Is
Galvanized Buckets, each. SOC.
Japanned Water Carriers. each. soc,
Fifth 6oor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
A succes~ful Cultivator

do you think that farming can be made
proftable?"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum; eff It's
done right. I farmed for six weeks last
year.
did you make it pay?"
Il should say I did. l raised over three
thousand votes by it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Distinction.

There are some folk eccentric in
The way they tell their views.
It's speculation" If you win
And gambling" If you lose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t able No. s.

19c LaIpet Mulls. in pinks, greens. blues End
lavender; 30 inches wide, For SC YARD.
25c Padded Dimities, I'm plain colors, pink, Nile,
scarlet, light blue, corn, navy, myrtle and black.
Tomorrow For 12kc YARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
Boys
Clothing.

Boys Washable Snits-Eilts in Duck and Galatea
Pants Suits in Striped Galatea and Brown LINEN.
Best quality. Kills. .. ck. and years.
Pants, To II years Reduced from 81 80, orr
s1.75, 20, go and s.. IS each to-. w.
Imported Galatea Wash Suits. beautiful materials.
Sizes to 10 years. Reduced from $215, CT 20
Boys Pure Linen Pants Salts, handsomely trim
med. Reduced from 500 and $500 each Co ro
TO- -....--..-.---.--- ~
Boys Brown Linen. White Duck and Blue Denim
pain an't to. neuuSDu ..oin 'Ve $50, 3 for SIoo
Boys Soc, 75c and $1.00 Straw Hats. ~.
Reduced TO. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ISc.
Boys 75c. $I.00 and rs Straw Hats. orc
Reduced to-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
t able No. =.

Remnants of 19c AII-SILK TAFFETA and
L. MORE and Fancy Ribbons in all colors and 3h
| inches wide For 8 CENTS A YARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

DIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to my individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or business Depart
mcnts, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25
WOrnen's Waists,
Skirts, Suits, &c.

Women's Shirt Waists. finest
quality soft-hnished cambria. laun-
dered collar and cuffs, all sizes.
First OF the seasons SI.25 quality.
NOW Csc. EACH.
w"men's Dimity Lawn Wrappers choice na,-erns
, very iall and trimmed with lace ana .p,
ntoidety All sizes. Regular s. 30 quality -
e' w. -..-.--...-.........-..... Sl so
Women's All-linen Crash and
Cotton Covert Cloth Bicycle Skirts.
tailor finished, eight rows of stitch
ing around bottom, finished seams
all sizes. Reduced to. .Sroo
Women's Annen Crash Walking Skirts tailor
n . wide hem. perfect hanging. All O. o
si~es' heuuced Observation-Disclosures. Sl 40
Women's An-linen Crash Suits. tailor finished
aounic strap seams. All sizes. Reduced
~ Wv" es'e" To- -------.--------.--.- S<-So
Women's Imported Pique Suits. tailor finished
trimmed with ribbon md coloIed duck All Z,
sizes. Reduced from -. 20 each to...... $500
Girls Percale. Linen and Grass eletb R,ouses an,
Snift waists All sizes Reduced from -
Ssc and SlJo each to............... SOC.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-25

Girls Percale. Linen and Grass eleth R,.usos an,
Shirt Waists. All sizes Reduced from 'i
ssc- and slJo each to............... SOC.
Third floor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-08
A Novel Project.

Irving and Florence Gilbert, BROTH
err and sister, have astonished their
friends in Sioux City, la, where they
are well known, by starting for New
ton, Mass, to buy a small farm and
work out an independent future after
. peculiar idea advanced by the BROTH
en- This plan is to raise on the farm
all that they need and only what they
need, to sell nothing, and to do with
out whatever is to be had only by pur-
chase. They are to cultivate the land
themselves and make their own cloth
ing. Miss Gilbert was graduated from
HE Sioux Falls high school, and she
taught in the schools there. She was
active socially in the citys life. Her
brother became known in Chicago dur
ing the worlds fair, where he was EN-
ployed as an architect on some Of the
buildings. He is victim of dyspepsia
and nervous prostration, and he be-
lieyes that both, which he thinks came
as the result of the high tension Of city
life, will disappear in lie of sim
plicity.