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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
ArtiStIc School Houses.

Secretary Cages efforts to improve the
public architecture of the nation might be
followed with good results by the local
authorities in the matter of the public
schools and other buildings devoted to
municipal purposes. There has in the Pc st
been too little attention paid to the arts
tic details in planning those structures
the sole inspiration of which has been the
economy of space ard money. The result
is the appearance throughout the city of
great red brick blocks that are unattrac-
tive if not positively ugly. The ,Apcndi-
ture of some thought and a comparatively
small amount of additional money would
produce a wholly different effect and would
add greatly to the beauty of he city.
Other communities possess school houses
that are noted for their graceful outlines
and their Illustration of some artistic
thought They not only improve the land
scape. but they cannot fail to inspire
wholesome sentiments in the plastic minds
of the children educated in them. They
tend to draw attention away from the
strictly unitarian view of life that pre-
walls nowadays too strongly IN come quar-
tiers and they serve the general purpose as
we'll of overcoming in part the serious OBJ
jections that many citizens nave to the To-
cation of school buildings near their prop
critics.
The District is about to erect four new
school buildings and it is to be presumed
that plans for these structures are already
in some stage of preparation. 1t is Unfor
tunate if the appropriations are SO meager
that the Commissioners cannot secure the
advice and aid OF some of .he local archi-
tects of standing in the general designing
of at least the front elevations of these
buildings. Not otherwise can they be sure
to break away from the prevailing style
that stamps the Washington public schools
mere boxes of brick without Any preten-
sions tC beauty If the Commissioners tir.d
that the sums granted for the erection of
these houses Will not permit the cons1ilra-
ton of unofficial talent they VIII have an
excellent argument next year for the enact
ment of a general law on the subject, COW
ering about the same points IS that
under which Secretary Gage IS now NOV
ing. This. too. would be a strong lever
for increased appropriations for school
houses in the future. When the case is
properly presented to the committees of
Congress it cannot fail to appeal strongly
to those representatives and senators who
have served for several terms and are ia
spect. as well as 10 the newer LEGISLATORS,
who, c0miaG fresh from their Cwn pro-
sressive communities, with their handsome
high schools and artistic primary buildings,
Tor which some sections are famous, are
sure 10 be impressed with the general lack
OF artistic qualities IL the local structures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
I ne EOifen and Richelieu Cases.

Tire resolution reported to the Senate
yesterday from the committee on foreign
relations Touching the conduct of the span
ish authorities in Cuba toward two naJ-
uraIizei American citizens. Boiten and
R.cii-ii-;. is 10 he the subject of some de-
bate in that body. and that may fully de
veiop the purpose Of the committee in
bringing The matter forward at this time.
TIE committee. in its report accompanying
the resolution. accepts the Spanish notice
that tie incident is closed so far as diyln-
matte negotiations sic concerned. and it
II trefore recommends further measures
To tbs President in support Of the claims
OF the JNo men fox Indemnity. That
phrase is irlrfinite unless the committee
means measures declaring or in effect
threatening war. Otherwise. the incidaat
is still TO Re considered within the lom1in
OF diplomacy and TO be dealt with through
diplomatic channels.
II is altogether likely that whatever the
S,nate'> acton may be on the resolution.
the President will move in the premises
through the regular diplomatic agencies
'1fs- cases of the two men mentioned
n4critOrious enough, no doubt-are yet TO
E4CEr Ire>S.u=; than is the Ruiz ease. AMI
they lack the element of tragedy when
that contains. The Ruiz case IS in course
CT preparation. and VIII be presented by
&, neral Wyodford when he reaches Mad
rid That involves the question OF the
rights OF American citizens in Cuba and
50 dc the cases of Belten and Riche!;eu.
Wy NOT therefore. bracket them together
ana MAKE, IN effect. one demand on Spain
far her violation OF American rights i'll all
'h-r- cases?
There j.. OF course. this difference: The
Gases Of BJlteu and Richelieu have once
be- - Presented and have been rejected by
SGaIn. while the Ruiz case has rot been
Presented But there is also this other
Ci1vrnIce- The cases CT Bo!ten and RfChc-
len were presented by an administration
winch dbl Hot possess a diop of real Amer
lean red blood in its whole body, and Spain
Er-s.s =. il was an easy matter therefore.
foT Spain to turn the matter aside as not
forth nrr further attention. But things
axe different At this capital now. The I'D
:i.iu.Strat-Cn which has forced an inquiry
ia;o the Ruz case. and is preparing to
formally call the attention Of Spain to it,
nsy with confidence rely upon far mere
respectful cCnS!derat ton at the hands Of
tfe authorities az Madrid than was ac-
corded 10 its predecessor. The question CT
Amer can citizenship means something now
something more both at home and abroad
than for four years past-and Spain is well
aware OF the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

The crime committed by Martin Thorn
in New York. which is now being steadily
unravelled. stands as one of the most afro
ciously brutal record. The criminal
seems to have been utterly devoid of hui
name instincts. He killed his man after
plotting so shrewdly that the victim had
To chance whatever for his life and then
he proceeded with diabolical cunning to
dispose of the body. In some measure the
murderer was uncommonly clever. He de-
vised a method of disposing of the head of
his victim that is without parallel for In
genuity. But he made fatal blunder in
neglecting to provide for the permanent
disappearance of the other portions of the
corpse. Had he weighted these securely 1t
Is likely that the crime would never have
been discovered. He erred too, in condding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

For a time. during the spring, the silver
men were ia extremely high feather. The
cards, they believed. were all coming
their way. and this years stakes were as
good as won on their side, they boasted
were union, enthusiasm. and confidence,
while on tine other were to be noted diyi-
sicns. acknowledgements and that general
relaxation of energy which as a rule fol-
lows big victory They were even calcu-
lating on receiving back into the fold many
revenue reform democrats who had voted
for sound money last year but who after
the presentation Of the Dingley bill would
not. II was predicted. longer remain prac-
ucaliy In alliance with the republicans
The situation today wears altogether
different aspect The silver forces are nv
no means united There are some very
serious divisions. indeed, among them The
populists in many of the states are refusing
fusion, aud not ali OF the democrats who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

Well does the angler love the fish
That is squrIEing in the air!
With dancing eyes
He will view the vriZe
As it leaps and struggles there
But there is another toward which his wish
Is turning from day to day;
And despite ill-iuck
He will toast the pluck
OF the fish that got away.
He knows that it moves through the crys-
tai cool
With never a wave to show
The path it takes
Where the minnow wakes
And darts in the sunbeam's glow.
The pride of an idle day,
But those caught
Never hold our thought
Like the fish that got away
So, here's to the pleasures we might have
had
If fortune had proved more true;
For they stand apart
And they cheer the heart
Ger the things We may some day do.
And the disappointment that now seems
sad,
AS we look on 1t later. may
Brace our nerves once more
For the sport in store
Like the fish that got away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
E,irrs and Nircs.

Good fortune and good work combined
this morning to save Nash!nston's bust
ness Section from disastrous fire. II
threatened III d locality that has been
marked during the past few months by an
unusual number Of coniiagraIons and is
characterized by practically a network OF
electric wires OF all descriptions. The Star
has frequently called attention 10 this dan
ger. This mornings fire. which was for
tunately extiuguished before it had gained
much Roadway, Illustrated anew the need
of some radical change in the mode OF
conducting electricity through the crowded
business districts of the city. At times
the wires today iEterfered seriously with
the work of the men, and at the point of
greatest danger, on G street, a trocha OF
high currents was stretched between the
street and the walls. making it impossible
to use the long ladders that are of great
service in such emergencies. AS it was
the presence of these deadly wires, sup
plying the electric lighting service of
a considerable part of the city, We're
constant menace after the firemen
had succeeded in reaching the walls
and the roofs. This street is used by the
electric lighting company as its main out
let for distributing current to the center
of the city. 1t is narrow and is crowded in
places with heavy traffic. Business is car
ried on at the particular place where the
fires have beSn occurring of late in such
volume as TO render the thoroughfare par
ticularly dangerous when choked by such
an event that of today. The sooner
Congress or the Commissioners find way
TO bury these wires, along with others in
the city. regardless of their character and
whereabouts, the better it will be for all
interests, including those of the wire-own-
ers themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
More Advice to a Great Man.
From the Richmond Dispatch.

Our respect for the great name of Well
ington moves us to say that the Marvland
senator would better not monkey any fur
Their with the buzZ-saw in the shane of
public patronage which Mckinley has in
operation at the White House.
The fact that the senator has unite die
gusted most Of his former admirers cannot
be gainsaid. but there may still be a peace
full obscurity for him, If he will not persist
istration.
We don't wish to have this administra-
ton overthrown-at least not yet. 1t has
the contract to restore prosperity, and un-
til it has done that, or thrown up the con-
tract we want no Wellingtons nor Bluch-
ers to bring upon 1t the calamities Of
Waterloo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
ReACnlful.

Il must say that it doesn't seem right"
remarked the patriot who is absolutely
confident that he is going to get an office
some day.
ITO what do You refer?"
The way in which this government fails
to foster the dignity which should attach
to official position 1t is outrageous that a
man who is going to hold a diplomatic post
or a home appointment of responsibility
should be allowed to unfit himself for duty
by worrying over a twenty dollar board
bil"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

Say, missus," said Meandering Mike, edo
you wanter hire anybody?"
"No"
eye don't think yer husband wants ter
hire anybody, do yer?"
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but am
sure he does not
faint no Disappointment. T jes' wanted
de assurance dat | could go ter sleep in dis
next lot witout bein' disturbed by offers of
work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

1t would be about as ciose to lese majestic
as it is possible to come without touch
ing, to insinuate that the warm weather
had anything to do with the Senate's bring
ing tariff discussion at last to a close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

woman has just saved a man from
drowning near New York. Whatever his
previous sentiments may have been he
CO mot with god grace seek to deny her
sex a little thing like the franchise here
after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

According 20 Senator Wellington all who
refuse 20 submit to his dictation are
creatures According to everybody else
all who 10 submit 10 him are creatures
and pretty contemplate creatures too. AS
Deacon Bedott says, We are all poor crit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

From the Philadelphia Ledger
One lesson of the Guldensuppe tragedy
appears to be that the greater the effort
made TO hide a murder the less proba biiity
there Is OF success in doing SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

1t will not be Unreasonable If, after its
struggles with the tariff Congress demands
some repose before tackling the currency
question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

When criticism of the tariff law mani
tests itself. Congress cannot assume 10
excuse imperfections on the ground of
haste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

1t looks as if the time We're not far dis
tant when Speaker Reed will be permitted
to do nothing in peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

There were but one hundred and ninety
four men at Wcrk on the city POST Office
building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

If the Sultan is forced by Turkish senti-
ment to defy the powers, he may learn to
feel some slight sympathy for King George
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
A Related B0Iletin.

From the Baltimore Herald
Japan's protest against the annexation of
Hawaii is In the nature of q belated bulle-
tin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

Consul General Gowdy can at all events
be relied on to be different from Mr.: Bay
ard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

Il nebber could un'stan'." said Uncle
Eben, why some folksll run inter debt
SOS ter take de shine off'n some neighbor
who's payin' is way an who mos likely
den care nohow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
Seeking Something Suitable.

Dah'S lots in namin' animiles,
EZ white folks orter know,
/ calls mer mule "PrcSDerity,"
Because he move so slow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
He Was the Father of the Plan.

To the honor of ex-Librarian Spofrord
be 1t said that he was the father of the
plan to build the new Congressional Lii
brary, which is pronounced by competent
judges to be the finest structure of its kind
in the whole world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
SHOOTING STARS.
An IndOrSeln~nt.

I'D you regard that politician as a re-
liable man." inquired Senator Sorghum
friend
Reiiable?' echoed the senator. Il
should say so. If that man were to give
me tip on the market I'd back it with
my last dollar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
They Must Work on a sxstem.

F.om the Philadelphia Record.
II the growers of beet sugar must have
bounty. let them form Trust of their
own. Ihere should be system in every
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

Mr.. Watson also is doing what he can to
keep himself before the public until 1860
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
ST. 10 each.

81 boys suits odds and ,udS-aI sizes.
but not III each pattern Tor Sl.15 and
S1-Voplr ,.Ini,.. FER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

- boys Galatca doth suits -Siz,.s = I
years-wlIh large blur collars regular pi
GJc.-.o 90 lDI
300. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

IS boys duck caps. all sizes and sold for
19c. esCh-t" "a for
SC. each,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08

Remnants of fine enbrGideries the lalsc..
15c and 1Sc. sort-to 20 for
S1ac. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
Boys dept.

IA ladies' Fedora bicycle hats. which sold
for 53c. and $50 20 Tor
l8C. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-08
15c. pair.
Miscellaneous lots.

colors-at L quarter OF regular prices.
Remnants OF plain and MORE taffeta rib
bons, the l9c. and DE. qualiiy-to 20 for
l5c. yard.
, 1897-12-01
As to the Price Of . Dog.

There was a dog snow in n southern
town several years ago, and Il New
York man carried u lot of settlers and
pointers down 20 compete. The dogs
were the best on exhibition, and the
New Yorker provided a pedigree for
each of them as long as his arm. He
knew how to handle them, and they
took nos of the prizes.
Two of the local sportsmcn took a fan
cy to one of the dogs, and i'll the end
raid u large price for ~it-about $500. it
was thorght by their frignds-but they
would never tell what the SUM was.
Ii pointer Nas sent from place 20
place III the hope that it would take
prizes, as the New Yorker had repre-
seDted it to be one of the finest animals
i'll the country, but it never caIHe i'll
for so much rs highly commended"
Within a few months it did without
leaving so much rs a ripry TO mourn
at its grave i'll the tugl.lp l"Jrh.
Nobody could find cut what bad been
paid for the dog. some months after
ward Il Of the purchasers was ut Ming
ara with IL friend vino had been waiting
- iisii w r'l l.lt IIbIIi4Nlltu
Each had taken many cocktails, and
finding the roar Of the river II harden
they WANDERED away from it and sat
down on il log The friend thou gLt his
time had come. He put his arm alice
tionatcly on the others shoulder and
steaGied him.
say, Frank, old man" he said,
what did you and Eustaco give for
that deg anyhow"
The other rose to his feet with deter.
minatiou.
We'll, John, he said, Il may be
full, but I'm hanged if I'm drunk
enough to tell you that
And IL" Il knows yet.-New York
SIM.
, 1897-12-01

There is one place in this country
where tlcy think Richard Croker is !,
great orator. 1t is i'll Utah.
Il never made a speech in my life
said Mr.. Croker. except 10y proxy. AT
the Democratic national convention Of
1858, held III st. Louis, there were COL
testing delegations from Utuh. One Of
these delegations was for Cleveland and
the ether against him. Naturally our
sympathies were with tho latter. When
the Utah fellows asked some of our men
to lave Croker present at the meeting
Of the committee on credentials to make
II speech i'll their favor, our fellows
promised, thinking to play joke OH me
But | sent another man to speak for me.
He was introduced as Croker. and as he
was not known ut all then every one
was fooled. The speech he made them
was a RATHER, aud it carried everything
before it like Il storm. To this day out
in Utah they think am i great orator. -
WHO was tue man that spoke for
you?"
"Bourke Cochran. Chicago Times
Herald.
, 1897-12-01

do not III the least mind If England,
when the Irople are less ignorant and
more experienced n self government,
eventually ttcGE.c IL democracy. But
violent. selfish. urreasuLing democracy
would bring expensive bureaucracy and
the iron rule Of II Cromwell Let the
ilemagogue remember Liberty forget
iul OF Others Is l~Ice;i>e, aud nothing
better than treason The hero OF the
morning Is too often the traitor of the
afternoon 1t was the moi who smash
ed the Duke OF Wtllin9tuu's windows
on the anniversary of Waterloo AS
Goethe says, "lhc worst thing in the
world is ignorance III motion The
world would grow INTO the wlckedeSt
of worlds should nj tins babble and
gable ever succeed III nnpreSsing III the
people that the Obligations OF contract
are mere tyranny al,l that law Is moth
ing but coercion Isnlyson.
, 1897-12-01

Some years ago Il certain county Jail
was undergoing extensive alterations,
during which time IL gang of pickpock,
cts, four in number. We're arrested one
market day.
Owing to the alterations. the lot were
confined for Il time in Il cell. but were
placed under strict surveillance, the care
of them being specially intrUstcd to the
sergeant.
The day after, during his rounds. he
spied them playing cards, when he
promptly opened the door and sum
mOned Il fellow constable, on whose ar
rival the cell and the prisoners were
most carefully searched, but no cards
We're found.
However, the card playing still on
tinued until the day on which the pick
pockets were to be sent to the assizes
tor trial.
While awaiting their change of quar-
tiers b superintendent took them into
his private room, saying he wanted to
speak with them.
When he got them alone, being a very
kind man and II great tavorite with
every one, be asked them as Il favor to
tell him where they had hidden the
cards.
Then they told him that as soon as
the sergeant and his comraGe entered
their cell they stuck the pack in his
pocket and picked it again before he
left, as Il proof Of which they presented
him with the much used pack.-Pear-
sons Weekly.
, 1897-12-01

The strong headache which l felt
that day made me somewhat e~p;leptic
i'll my bodily system and would not al
low me to recover my senses, which
were three sheets i'll the wind before
closing the mail, which | did anyhow
or other.
Office cat, by reason of death of rats.
daily growing lean. Will s~upcrrntund-
ent please increase the contingent al
lowance for her restoration to s%tuuiurss:
| am willing to undergo any punish
ment you give HE. for they Will be use
full to me i'll future. Patrons should not
save their rods tor spelling their chill
dren. st. Martin s-le-G rand.
, 1897-12-01
WHEN PARLIN DRAWS THE BOW,

When rnrlin rozzurrs M his bnr
An the l:o-schair whines an squcaks,
know wits comm m les La low,
But when that fiddle speaks
B'gosht all hemlock, l KANT keep mum.
An ! whoop an hollcr 30
Ye'd think twas dawn o. kingdom come
When Farlin draws the bow!
The BARI mt Parlin's settin IN
Keeps stii. because ii must,
hut every human mt Tears the fun
EcZ got 10 Lanct OF bust.
Wy. even the candles on the wall.
They dance AN flicker low
When the boys les stomp us they 'sasshay
all
An Farlin draws the DOW!
They haIn't a tune at he don't know
Tenn est an i" 'Ginny Reel"
''Nesuvianny, 'Elackhird an Crow"
'Lancrr,' al .Ole Tarheel."
An he bay > with such II ticI.!csonic touch
Ma'- seventy. nine, you know,
But she'll skip an hop ill ii beats the Dutch
When Fariin draws the bow!
wonder IF Tiers fiddle strings
To sound in paradise:
W. no.: Ihtr's harps an trumps an things
AT ain I not hall so nice.
Wall. when I've crossed the crystal wave
III dance IA jig-by 10,
know | shall-on the jasper pave
Ef PaIlin draws that bow.
u. l.. Heaion in Quilting Bee"
, 1897-12-01

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Kansas City, Omaha. Chicago. st. Loiis
and other eastern cities, via the UNION
PACIFIC and connections. is uuexcelled
by any other line.
The equipment consists OF Pullman
and Tourist Sleepers.I Chair Cars. Din,
Ing Cars, Buffet. Library and Smoking
Cars
For ticke's. time tables and oh = In.
formation call on
G. CLARK. Agent.
, 1897-12-01

"rlow do you know that his love
dream is ovCr:'
Because | heard him tell Hetty as
they left church last night that he
knew II shorter WAY of reaching her
holne than h route they had been
taking Detroit Free Press.
, 1897-12-01

Bess-Did you give him any encou
a%2enient:
Maude-Scu don't know Jack, do
g:-Chicagn News.