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Evening star., 1898-01-13
bers of his own party before he had had

bers of his own party before he had had
time to act?
Did they question his sincerity? OF
course not. Nobody does that. The Pres
idents word is good as his bond, even
with his opponents. The likelier, and the
altogether likely, explanation is that these
gentlemen, while sincere enough them
selves, were yet improving an opportunity
to play to the galleries. They are candi-
dates for reelection. Some of them see
rocky road ahead not because of the
existence of the civil service law, but be-
cause Of the usual reaction after every
presidential election. They want to set
all Of their lieutenants to work. They feel
that Il ey will need every vote they can
reach by promises or what not. They
speak up. loud and strong, therefore, for
the people,, and against this hideous
thing which is keeping the people out
of their own. They want to appear as
urging the President along. When he acts
they will then claim to share in the credit
of his performance. And doubtless they
will also promise their constituents that
If returned to the House they will renew
the struggle in the interest of a still fur
ther modification Of the laws application.
The people. properly speaking, decide all
Of these questions. They have repeatedly
decided this civil service question in favor
of the law. They did so in the national
election of 1896 for, deny 1t as the op-
porents of the law may and do, civil serv-
ice reform, as then understood and as
now applied. did share in the republican
success of that year. If the people have
changed their minds about the matter they
will register their decree at the polls. But
until they do that this attempt on the
part of few men to paralyze the law by
congressional enactment, or force the hand
of the President to the detriment of the
law. is without any other warrant than
individual selfishness and assertion.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
DcIicnteIy ApDrOached.

Mister" said Meandering Mike, would
you like to hav. all the money you
wanted?"
"Of course 1 would was the natural re-
ply.
well then, l kin approach you as man
to man an tell yer me ow feelinks. It's
a good deal to be able to depend on sym
pathy an cooperation in advance All de
money / wants fur de present is ten cents,
which is somethin' that | know you could
help me to without missin'
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Those republican members of the House
who have just been clamoring for a modi-
fication of the application of the civil serv-
ice law seemed to forget that the Presi-
dent stands expressly committed to that
very thing. His statement is a matter
Of record There are places covered by
the law which he thinks should be ex-
empted from its operations, while there
are others without the law which, in his
opinion, should be brought within it. He
has the power to act in the premises. His
criticism was tantamount to a declaration
that he would act. So, why was all that
hullabalOo raised in the House by men,
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Abandoned Street Railway Tracks.

The discovery that the lexington Rail-
way Company is seeking to preserve its
charter rights to the use of New York ave-
nue. between Seventh and Fifth streets, as
disclosed in the news columns today. sug-
sests that there is grave need of a definite
law on the subject of abandoned street
railway tracks in the District. Without
reference to the prospects and the pur-
poses OF the lexington company, whose
case is in the hands of the district attorney
for prosecution, it may well be inquired
whether ii Is possible for a corporation to
neglect franchise or portion of a fran
chlse for number of years. relying upon
the inertia of the legal processes for safety
and then, at the eleventh hour, seeking to
preserve these neglected privileges by en-
ploying palpable subterfuge. There would
seem 10 be no definite time limit to such a
process of charter preservation. In this
case two and half years have elapsed
sirce the tracks in question were used be-
ing meanwhile the subject of much COM
paint on the part of the citizens using this
stretch Of street. The district attorney de-
clares that the employment of a single car
for the plain purpose of affording a ground
of defense against the forthcoming indict-
ment for maintaining an obstructive nui-
sance will not prevent the institution of
the appropriate legal processes. Upon the
determination of this point by the court
ruch of Importance may depend Mean
while Congress ought to pass without de-
lay bill specifically defining the rights
and limitations of the street and steam
railway companies in this particular and
granting the Commissioners definite powers
for the abatement of the nuisances caused
by the abandonment of tracks.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
4 Kindly Nature.

Il am a tender-hearted man. said Col
onei StilWell, and as a rule l don't care
much foh spoht. But there IS one excep-
ton to my rule. l enjoy fishing"
Doesn't it seem rather cruel to youo"
mo, sab. When | think of saving those
creatures from having to pass lifetime
in all that watah l regard myself as
benefactor, sub, and a humanitarian"
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Overhead Wires.
From the Philadelphia Record.

The strongest argument against over
head electric wires Is that made by the ele-
ments in freezing weather, when the snow
falls or when the wires are coated with
ice from descending rain. The breakage
and interruption, and the consequent dan
ger to life and property and delay In COM
munication, constitute a sum of cost and
uncertainty which in the end will compel
the burying of the wires as a measure of
economy.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Talking Business,

Il doesn' reckon dat yoh's gwinter git
you alls pay fun dat ar concern" said
the colored porter
why not?" asked the collector They
have some assets"
Yes sur Dey has some. But dey ism
equal to dab unreliabilities."
Evening star., 1898-01-13


Every political trickster and ward work.
er. regardless of his party brand, is inter-
ested in the overthrow of the civil service
law, just as every boodler and thief Is in
terested In the defeat Of the police and all
criminal prosecutions. If civil service has
weak places they should be made strong
and proof against attacks of gangs, but no
honest man will attempt to defeat the prin-
ciple of the law.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

If the Klondike rage continues 1t may be
just as well for Dawson City to have a few
corner lots surveyed for people who can
not be happy unless they are specializing
in real estate.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
The Anxious Constituent,

Be still, my fiuttering heart be still
The hours. as they drift by
Must tell US if they'll pass that bill
Or only pass the pie.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

If all the reports from Ohio are to be
relied upon, it might be good idea for
hotel proprietors to have a few rooms
especially equipped with iron doors and
haired windows
Evening star., 1898-01-13
SHOOTING STARS,
How He ShOne.

Does young Mr.. Slimmins shine in So
c1ety?' asked a young woman.
Some replied Miss Cay enne; "cspe-
cially about the coat sleeves"
Evening star., 1898-01-13

As a last resort. Mr.. Mason may find il
advisable to bestir himself and organize a
boom for Mr.. Reed as Vice President in
the hope OF placing some limitations on
senatorial debate.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
An Ohio View.

From the Dayton (Ohio) Evening Herald.
One of our most highly esteemed contem-
poraries, The Washington St&, will shine
in a new 100000 home. The Star is one Of
the cleanest and ablest Of American news
papers.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Recent events in Havana will tempt the
Cuban insurgents to call attention to the
Spanish army as pretty fair Specimen Of
disorganiZed mob.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Lining Remnants.
Silk Remnants.

1T WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE OUR
SILK REMNANTS On A, FRIDAY. BECAUSE
IT'S THE ONLY DAY IN TIE WEEK THAT
WE OFFER THESE GOODS-TOMORROW
PRICES ARE UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE
The balance of the / and 5-yard
Silk Pieces, including Silk Mixed
Jap. Crepes. SC.
124c. yard for Colored China
Silks and Colored Satins.
An assorted lot of Fancy Taffetas,
Checks, Indias, Plain Japs and
Printed Chinas. .nOc
Figured Satins, Fancy Stripes,
Novelty Taffetas, Black India, Fancy
Chinas and Cream Satins. :. poo.
Black Brocades, Fancy Brocades,
Black Satin Stripes, Check Taffetas,
Black Surahs and Black Figured
Black Satin Duchess, White Fig
ured Silks, Plaid Taffetas, Checks,
Novelty Silks, Changeable and Plain
Iatfetas, Black Taffeta and Evening
Sllks. ......... SOC
One lot Brown and Black Brocade
Nelvets, odds and ends of goods
which formerly sold for $500 a
ydlu. $500. .ZWCs
Evening star., 1898-01-13

General Blancos chief advantage over
General Weyler seems to be in the fact
that he can refrain from talking.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Mr.. Bryan has the faculty of adaptabil.ty
If it becomes necessary he will doubtless
shift the date to which he looks forward to
lapi
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Tammany prophets are very cordially
predicting an open winter for the all-night
restaurant localities in New York.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Some of the congratulations to Mr.
Hanna were slightly grotesque in their
tendency to mix up piety with Ohio politics.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Electricity on the elevated railways in
New York will mean a severe shock TO
Russell Sage.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Let the People Decide.

Mr.. Hanna refuses to look surprised over
the result Of the senatorial contest in Ohio
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Third Floor Remnant Bar
gains.

Third Floor Remnant Bar
gains.
5000 yards best quality Plain
Colored French Finished Chambray,
in assorted pinks, assorted blues, as
sorted grays, assorted tans. i. . 6hc.
5000 yards of New Pacific Lawn
Remnants, pretty styles and fast
colors. 2Z8C.
1000 yards White India Linen
Remnants. Regular Ioc. quail
1000 yards Wrapper Flannels,
Flannelettes, Sateens Qndia silk de-
signs), Dimities (styles as pretty as
the imported) and Cretonnes, all
choice designs, in large length. &c.
to 15c. value. AMc.
$500 yards Bleached Muslin, yard
wide, excellent quality. AMc.
Heavy Bed Ticking, wide and mar
row blue and white stripes. -. .9c.
Silk Stripe, Double Width Plaid
Dress Goods. Special. ...121hc.
All-wool Henrietta, in black and
colors, 38 and 42 inches wide. Reg
ular 40c. value. .25c.
Lining Remnants.
Remnants of 1oc. quality Silesia,
light colors only. ....... Sic.
Remnants of Fine Lining Lawns,
in all colors.
:. Remnants of Black Rustic Perca-
line '''''.'.''' ...'...... 5Mc.
Remnants Of Soft-fnished Perca-
hne' 5Mc.
THESE REMNANTS ARE ON SALE IN OITR
REMNANT DEPT Sd FLOOR.
Evening star., 1898-01-13
flerim0 Underwear.

Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants.
IN White and Natural; lightly hccccd-
REDG CED from ..,c. 10 i.Dc
Evening star., 1898-01-13
Gloves. .

Fancy Dress Goods.
pieces Of 44-inch Novelty Cheyiots,
in Navy Blue only-REDUCED from 75c
to soc. a yard.
pieces Of 45-inch Stylish All-wool
Plaids-REDUCED from a5c. TO Zoe a yd
Other remnants at as great reductions.
Evening star., 1898-01-13

Short lengths. from 3 to 10 Yards, All
W"od Elaid and SaXony Flannels-RE-
DUCED from 3Ilsc TO Soc a yard
Evening star., 1898-01-13

LaceS.
Chiffon Edges, I'm popular evening
shades-REDUCED from soc. and 75e. TO
25c. yard.
Ladies' Plaid Stock Bows-REDUCED
from soc. to 25c.
Remnants OF Crepes. Nets and Gauzes at
LESS THAN HALF PRICE
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
THE RENT COLLECTOR.
Bearing Gut an O;d Adnge About Dis
credltinE AppeaTnncc".

Bearing Gut an O;d Adnge About Dis
credltinE Appearance.
"Yoa could hardly have enoson a
more inconvenirnt night to call, " l
said. 81 am just starting for
81 am sorry, but could not possibly
know
"Besides, the rent, if it comes to that,
is not strictly due till the day after to-
morrow. Sunday is dies non, and | only
took up the house on the first of the
month.
eff you will allow me to explain"-
"Then one hardly expects the house
agent to come Gunning the very mo-
ment tho month has expired. | had. III
any case, no intention of staying here
permanently. The house doesn't suit
my wife, the rent is Gbsurdly high, and
so on. l suppose you aren't in q harry?'
at isn't question of my being in a
hurry, sir p
"Then why on earth do you coma to-
night? There are a dozen things ! can
go into when l have mere time. The
roof leaks badly. the scullery sink is
stopped up, lawn mower yoI SAID was
in order simply won't cut anything ex-
cept my fingers, the poultry she'd
"Well, sir, if you won't allow me to
open my MOUTH
"I'm not going to be browbeaten BY
a common house agents man or errand
boy, whichever you call yourself, " |
said, with dignity. 81 shall now refuse
to pay you on princi e, simply though
;,4--=Tc1ld = otherwise ba. haven't mo-
~ WV, aBmsBp~gsseTs HpA- --saa- =
ment tonigne to go into business nIGG-
ters. 1t must be absolutely Indifferent
to you whether | settle your "scount TO-
day or this week or this day
"It is, sir. I'm Mr.. Browns new
man, and he sent me round to ask you
to dine with him and go to his box at
the theater afterward. Judy.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
Mice of All CoIors.

The National Mouse Club of England
recently held an exhibition where sew
eral hundred mice competed for gold
medals, champion cups and various 9th
er prizes. These little creatures are not
the ordinary everyday mice which scare
the cook and drive the mistress Of the
house to take refuge on chair. They
are we'll bred mice that expected to be
petted and caressed and treated as ten
derly as a pet cat or dog.
BY careful breeding they have de-
veloped great variety in ooloring and
sometimes in shape. One very choice
style of animal, called the spiny mouse,
has row Of bristling hair for spinal
ornament and is very cute miniature
reproduction of porcupine. The ia
miliar white mice SO often seen for sale
on the streets here have been bred with
black eyes instead of red ones. 1t has
taken several years to produce these re-
suits. but the sociuty now claims to be
able to furnish mice in l2 or l3 differ
ent shadeA To any one who is able to
overcome the fear Of mice they are
dainty, delicate little studies at any
time, but when they play around in
suits of chocolate, sable, fawn, jet
black, tortoise or golden agouti they be-
come perfectly fascinating.
AS in the case of all fads of this kind,
the prices brought by these little pets
are extremelyhteep. Fifteen dollars or
$40 is not a large price to pay for a
well bred mouse, and some of them
have been sold for as high as $50.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
The Money Cost of War.

A calculation as careful as is possible
places the total cost of war during the
last 5000 years at the appalling sum of
9120, 900, 600, 900. If it were possible to
pay this enormous bill in gold, we
should require 942, 857 tons of sover-
eigns and an army of over GOO, 600
horses to draw it.
If it had been possible for all the
mints now existing throughout the
world to begin coming sovereigns at
their present rate in theyear of Christ's
birth, they would still have to continue
for 879 years more before their task
would be completed.
If these sovereigns could be reared
into che sky piercing column as a me-
mortal to those whose blood they bought,
the column would stand on a base of
100 square feet and would rise into the
clouds nearly 4,C00 feet higher than
the summit Of Mont Blanc. They would
equally pave with sovereigns road IS
feet wide, stretching from Charing
Gross to over 100 miles beyond Con-
stantinople.
And this is the appalling price which
men have paid in gold and blood for
the privilege of killing each other
London Standard.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29

"Mv grandfather, " quarered th.


/ "My grandfather, quavered the old
grandmother, "was at Valley Force. He
was made prisoner. 1t was winter. His
mother went to see him, carving a bas-
ket of food The journey was many
miles. Sometimes farmer let her ride
a way in his cart. TIE rest of the vay
she walked through the snow. When
she reached the prison, the guards took
her basket from her and divided the
contents. They would not let her see
her son. She ran past the soldiers up to
the prison door. 'Child,' she called,
kiss the keyhole On your side! l will
kiss it on mine Rear upl Be brave!
God bless you! Your mother prays for
you and thinks of you with a smile on
her lips and not tear in her eye
AS she spoke the cid woman tore the
wrappings from the package she held
and disclosed dim blade cit was my
grandfather sv' she thrilled.
.sADran - dEDss -. sssr .n1z1s drums
drum!" came the soEnd and nearer yet.
"Drum-drum-der um, drum, drum -
"Motherp' gasped the young man.
The old grandmother stood in the
middle Of the room almost erect. A
tirge of colcr was in her cheek and made
her seem almost young. She held out
tho sword.
"Your country" she said "and your
God"
"The God of peacel" the young girl
whispered.
"The God Of honorable warr" cried
the old grandmother. The young man
turned to the girl.
"My sonp His mother spoke. Her
eyes were kindled. II, too, can nurse
the wounded.
"And can at least pick lint" the
girl said.
The old grandmother turned her
sightless eyes toward them. There
must be no towards in my family" she
said. "Love knows 10 cowardice; affec-
tion has its pride in bravery. Remem-
Der Valley Forge! Remember 1921
Remember your fatherl ListenP'
"Drum - drum - der-Um, drum,
drump" The recruits were marching
through the village street.
"Motherp' cried the young man.
"My Lowell"
Coop said his mother.
"GoW sobbed the girl he loved.
He bent over and kissed the girl,
then his mother and turned to the old
grandmother.
"The sword-kiss the sword" she
said, "and go and do your duty"
"Drum - drum der-ulH, drum,
drum r'
Flags were flying; crowds were fol-
lowing the recruits. Into the dust and
swirl rushed the youth. His hat was
off the sun threw its beams Oh his curl
ing, fair hair. They in the doorway
saw that.
He looked back at his mother, with
her arm about the girl he loved, waving
her haRdssSehisf ssiPsa.;- theRgf -.sg -he
Knew her eyes were streaming. And
back of all he saw the old dim sword
held up by the blind grandmother.
Drum = drum - der-um, drum,
druml" And onward he went to do bat
tie for his country and his f1ag.-Rob-
ert O. V. Meyers in Every Month.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
Mutually Unpleasant.

Many are the trials encountered by
the unfortunate man who, in time Of
domestic turmoil, is forced to visit an
intelligence Office.
"My DEAR" said Nj Roberts, his
youthful face flushed with heat and
symptoms Of irritation in his voice, II
really should prefer f5 do the cooking
myself rather than % to that intelli-
gence Office again
"Have / secur a cook?" he went
on. "No, have not, Mrs. Roberts /
escaped from one dreadful creature,
who even asked me whether our house
was owned free or mortgaged.' And as
l turned from her l saw respectable
looking woman who had just entered
the room. She looked comparatively
pleasant. So l stepped up to her and
asked meekly:
Can you fill the position of cook
in family of four?
'sShe looked at me as IL she'd like to
wither me with one blighting glance
and said haughtily: i am trying to fill
that Of coachman in family of two. /
think YOU would do if you have proper
Recommendations -Fouth's Com
pankon.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
punctUres.

One good turnpike deserves another
Good roads point the way to pros
perity.
Pain ought to be measured by the
acher.
If man is "brick," " he won't let
people walk on him.
1t is easier to live within our means
than it is without them.
Soldiers sweethearts should wear
their hair in "bangs."
A man bent on doing crooked things
will go straight to ruin.-L. A. w
Bulletip.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
The Joke Was on BoGGa.

"Old Beeton has a mighty good joke
on Boggs Beeton bet Boggs hat on
election. See?"
eyes"
"Well, Beeton lost, and Boggs went
down to the halter to get hat and
have it charged to Beeton. Catch on?"
eyes"
"WeIl, the halter wouldn't charge
it. Ha, ha, haP'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
DEALING WITH LUfABERMEN.
Peculiar Tricks InGuIEed In by 10th
buyer and Seller.

buyer and Seller.
There is an cid retired merchant in
Detroit who delights i'll recalling his
experiences when an active man run
ming a general store in one of the north
ern cities of the lower peninsula.
II used to reap a harvest when the
men were coming ont Of the woods, he
relates. "They were not up in styles, and
about any old thing would suit them
provided tho color was right and the lit
even pasr%He. But there were tt ck
sters among them, and | had to have
my wits about me in order to keep even
with them.
How much is that hat" asked a
strapping six footer, who arrived from
camp one day with pocketful of
money.
1.-Two fifty, replied
"Then he informed me that he al
ways had the crowns of his hats punched
full Of holes in order to keep his head
cool and his hair from coming out.
soon had this attended to, and then he
asked what the hat was worth. Two
fifty, responded in surprise, but he
laughed at mo for asking such a price
for damaged goods, He had me, and
got his hat Tor 81, while the jolly crowd
with him had laugh at my expense.
He wanted to look at some 'fiddles,
and after pricing one at $40 concluded
to take it,
Where's the bow?' he asked, as
was doing up the package.
"'You only bought the fiddle,
laughed. Th,,sssshsgs az tha l,o'%at-@l.d % {.
| laughed too. The giant tried to blul
me, but kept good humored, and go
even on the hat by charging him 81. 81
for tho bow. not only got even, bu
the others were so pleased with my
Yankee trick that they spent plenty
of money with me. - Detroit Free
praEc
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
MOUNTAIN ROSS.

Cold and rough the north wind blows,
Back III the morning early.
Who sliouli ] meet bat Mountain Rose
Among the stubble barleyf
All the world is under SHOWS
Elowing tits and showing.
Who should / meet bat Mountain Rose
The way that was goingG
Not leaf on the poplar tree,
Not flower on the heather.
Mountain Rose looked shyly at me
As we stepped out together.
Mountain Rose, so airy ard free,
Where are roses blowiIg2
Roses check, half turned from me,
The rose Of love was showing.
Black and cold the north wind blows.
Never L4rd l. singing.
There's lit in the voice Of Rose
Sweet as the slkylark ringing.
Winters black on heather and broom,
Where shall find honeyF
Roses moutE is the honcyeofnb
And Roses laugh is bonny.
Black and cold the north wind blows,
Winter comes in fairly.
keep summer with Mountain Rose
Among the stubble barley.
Pail Nall Gazette.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
A Judicial Ruling.

During the hearing Of a case at the
Bloomsbury county court counsel refer
red to the defendant, an Oxford master
of arts, as "this man, whereupon de-
fendant's counsel protested, saying be
might at least have used the word "gen-
tleman." Judge Bacon - Nonsense
That is the sort of afTectation you often
hear among women when they say
"you ought to call me lady" In my
opinion man is much better title than
gentleman. London Telegraph.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-12-29
The Perils of a Conversnzrone.

Mise Fillip Ito gentleman whose
name she did not catch when intro
duced)-Have you read "A Modern
HeliogaboIus?''
He-Yes, have.
Miss F.-All through?
He-Yes. from beginning to end.
Miss F.-Dear mel wonder you re
alivei How did you manage to get
through it?
He (diffidently) - Unfortunately,
wrote it. miss L. catches a distant
friends eye. Punch.