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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Telephone Earnings,

IL Is estimated by the citizens of New
York who IRE fighting the telephone mo-
nopoly that one reason for the exorbitant
rates charged In that city is that the COM
pany has had to pay heavily for Immunity
from legislation Startling revelations are
promised In case the effort to secure lower
rates Is opposed by the state legislature
10 the point of possible defeat 1t is limited
that large sums have been paid by the
company TO certain politicians of high
standing in both parties and that these
sums have come from the pockets of the
subscribers to the telephone service who
nave thus been made to pay for their own
'ndoing- The situation is full of interest,"
iEs possibilities The fight In New York
Is bitter. The Tammany influence tust at
present Seems to be veering toward the
side of the citizens, but Tammapv docs
not control the state legislature. II Il \.
demonstrated that the high rates ara tn
De traced even In slight degree to The
maintenance OF an expensive lobby to pre.
vent rate-reducing legislation. there will he
general awakening of interest in the sc-
counts of telephone companies all over the
country.
Telephone bookkeeping Is. even without
this Item of expense. full Of mystery. A
telephone company Is not exempt from the
temptations that are known to assail every
large semi-public enterprise to minimize
the earnings while magnifying the ex-
penses. The declaring of small dividends
Is worthless basis of estimation Of profits.
The majority of the stock In most of the
local compares Is owned by the Bell Tele-
phone Company, the parent corporation
controlling the patent rights and, under
snothsr name. the switchboard privileges.
IL Ia an easy matter under such circum-
stances for the majority stockholders to
be persuaded by themselves into paying
such large royalties for instruments and
sU ttch-boards or administrative expenses,
- VIII leave unsxpended IN the treasury Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

From the New York Post.

The Boston public library has begun, in
its February Bulletin, photography of
Boston, to consist Of list of the publica-
lions relating to the city in the lfbary and
ITO a certain extent also" In the neighbor-
ing libraries. In this first installment are
the official documents of the town. ar
ranged in chronological order under differ
ent headings. as bylaws, town meetings,
watch. etc. 1t is noteworthy that the first
of the few documents relating to schools
bears the late date 1888. The earliest print
ed document which we have noticed Is a
letter "To Sr. Edmond Andres Knight %
printed In 1880. and now in the library of
the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
For Reasonable Telephone Rates
From the New York Herald

The public-spirited fight which the board
Of trade and transportation IL making for
reasonable telephone rates in this city is In
the interest of a victimized community and
should receive general support. No such
fight would be necessary II the legislature
were animated in this matter only by con-
siderations of the public welfare That the
rates now exacted are needlessIy exorbdtant
Is capable of demonstration and is proved
by the experience of other cities. While
the bill pending at Albany Is designed for
the relief of the public 1t Is fair and lust to
the telephone company. Its purpose is sim
ply to secure reasonable rates In place Of
the unreasonable ones now charged The
legislature should be made to understand
that the bill must be passed. that the peo-
pie demand Its enactment and are deter
mined to have Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

When your angry passions rise,
$50 the old folks state),
It's practice often wise
To procrastinate.
Lest your manners you should rue,
When to wrath inclined
Always stop and count a few"
Ere you speak your mind.
Uncle Sam claims patience then,
As he looks to see
Mighty hosts of willing men,
Brave as man can be.
Cannon, ships. and money, too,
Ready he will find
AS he stops to count a few"
Ere he speaks his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Americas Vast Resources.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

Some idea of the almost unlimited re-
sources of this country may be obtained
from the abundance in which only six of
its mineral products are found, viz: coal,
iron. gold. copper, petroleum and silver.
The figures giving the total output of
these mineral products for the past year
are not available. but for the year 1896 the
figures are as follows: Coal, $206, 9S2, us;
iron, $S1. $50; gold, $57,OOO.OO0 copper,
$4s, $4,000: petroleum, $42 162, 1874, and sill
YER $50, 461 ,665.
What country on the globe can surpass
the aggregate showing which the forego-
Ing figures present? OF course some coun-
tries may forge ahead Of the United States
in the abundance of some one or more par
ticular mineral products which they pos
sess. but in the aggregate they must neces-
sarily fall far short. But yet, the min
eral wealth of the United States Is only
partially developed; the future alone can
reveal the contents Of our hidden treas
ures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Colds Circuit of the Globe.
the New vorL u.r.1.y

From the New York Herald
"A million dollars gold from Japan or
route to the subtreasury in New York de.
tanned for eight hours at Cedar Rapids"
This very metal like as not originated in
california. crossed the continent in the
form Of double eagles. was shipped to Lon.
don and converted into sovereieps. went
perhaps to France, and, after circulating
for time In the shape of 2O-franc pieces
was sent to Japan in payment for silks. and
completing the circuit of the earth comes
back to us In payment for cotton
The teaseless ebb and flow of gold around
the globe in settlement Of trade balances
proves that, independent of all statutes. il
Is by natural laws the money Of the civil.
lzed nations. When one reflects on the
heaVy expense OF transportation and the
great loss from attrition, however, it is
surprising that in this age of peace and in
ternational trade relations there has not
been established a worlds clearing house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

the wet season had fairly begun, in order
that Spain might plead the time-honored
excuse of inability to wage a field cam
paign as a reason why Intervention by this
country would be improper. But what OF
the elections after all? They will amount
to nothing. They will mean nothing. There
will be no issue, no general response to the
invitation OF the government to step for
ward and vote. There IL no political d.
vision among the people. Those who have
given to autonomy the support Of their Of
hce-hoidine talents and their vocal arg1-
nents will proceed to the polls and vote
the only ticket In the field, while the great
majority Of -ubans will either remain at
home or stick to their camps in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Ten Dollars.

They are unsurpassed and unsur-
passable. We selected the stock and
had them made to our order and &C
cording to our own ideas, and in
placing this popular priced carriage
before the public we are satisfied
that we offer the very best Carriage
possible to obtain at the price. Four
special designs are represented.
No Roll Body Carriage Upholstered in cordu-
roy, pohgee satin parasol. lined with green.
patent brake, best running gear, steel wooden
wheels.
$1,000 each.
No. 2-Half roll Body Carriages Of selected stock
closely woven, design of peculiar beauty
upholstered in corduroy. best running gear. rein.
forced back and front, patent brake, steel or
wooden wheels pOngee or satin parasol, lined
with green. An extraordinary value.
$1,000 each.
Nos. 3 and Are practically the same as 1 and 2.
with the exception OF the bodies. which very
stylish and fancy I'm design-elegant in all their
appointments.
$1,000 each.
Hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Getting Ahead of the Proce..io

Getting Ahead of the PrOce ssiOn.
What objection have you to offer to
my patriotic sentiments?' inquired the very
knowing young man.
No objection whatever" replied Farmer
Corntossel. who had displayed much en-
thusiasm. But 1 hate to see ye rushin'
things so. I'm kind o skeered fur fear
ye're settin' sech a pace In yer own mind
that In case of any call fur fighters yen
be clean through the null business, so fur
as you're personally concerned, an have
peace declared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Not Missing Anybody,

Yes. SIR" remarked Derringer Dan,
we're proud of Crimson Gulch. and we're
not goin to run any chances of leavin' it
in the background"
Those three horse thieves you caught
last week don't belong in this city, them"
NO
Aren't you going to do anything with
them?'
the census took
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

The bicycle has come to the front once
more as great civilizing influence 1t is
being ridden ny Chinese women In Pekin,
and 1t Is safe to say that when mothers
see with envious eyes the Joy of pedaling
along boulevard. rebellion against arti-
ncially compressed feet will be declared
with promptness and determination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
The Power of Mystery,

Il can't afford to have people think
don't know about this particular question"
said the politician. land haven't the time
1 need to read up on it,
Well replied his wife. Gin that case I'll
tell you what I'd do. I'd look wise and get
some paper to announce that you decline to
be interviewed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Demonstration OF ArnoId's Knit Goods.

These famous goods recommended by physicians generally
and do The
Gertrude Suits and Diapers OF especial interest being practical
healthier than old style Of dressing babies Ask
weight Knit Night Drawers lady from New York
the Arnold Knit Goods viii be
Infants ertme seond nox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Senior Sasasta is bit hasty In declaring
with spectacular resentment that Spain will
never c3nsider the idea of arbitration in
connection with Cuba. There is no certain
ty that anybody will care about arTbitra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Possibly the fnanciers who have been
E.0vec TO gather in Washington by the
talk of war are here for the purpose of
placing their bank accounts at the dis
posal Of the government in case of emer-
gtncy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
klOndikc Against Organism.
I'M the phfIadelnhfa Reeord

In the Pacific coast states TIE Alaskan
gold craze has had the effect OF putting
new life into all forms Of business. This
general prosperity Is the worst foe Of silver
ism. The 10 to ] orator hides his head
when the people find plenty of work and
good pay. There are now few states In the
west in which he retains the hold he had
upon the public in 1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
In the Event Of War.

With ease we'll put the foe to flight,
Our course will know no baking
II some as vigorously will fight
AS they of yore were talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Baby
Carriages.

We are showing more than one
hundred distinct styles of Baby Car
riages, comprising the very latest
shapes and designs, among which
are novelties and styles exclusively
ours. All the 1893 improvements
are represented.
Special attention is called to Our
line Of Carriaoes at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Governor Black. of New York. in MAKING
appointments encounters some suspicious
of an excessive willingness to overlook the
past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

An effort to establish salt trust in Great
Britain was not a success. The trust is an
Institution concerning which this country
would have been glad 10 yield the palm for
rapid development to England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

We are daily receiving the new
Spring Underwear, and have good
assortment of medium weights now
in stock.
First floor. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Valuation.

You are fond of good music are you
not?' inquired the young man.
"Of course" replied Mrs. Cumrox; I'VE
never pay less than 50 a seat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

1t would be unprecedented If in a crisis
such as now exists the President did not
experience an embarrassment OF riches in
the matter Of advice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Richard Croker comes out squarely
against monopoiies which flourish at the
expense of the poor His ideas concerning
city patronage may be undergoing some
thing Of change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

1t is to be assumed that Captain Eulate's
lack of fear concerning accidents that may
occur in Havana harbor is due solely to
personal bravery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Chfldren's Wool Combination Suits Vests an
Drawers In one). white and natural.
75c. Were $I.Io, 81 40 and ST. go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
$1,000 each.
Small
Furniture.

We are now showing superb as
sortment of Art Furniture in one
of-a-kind pieces, including Writing
Desks, China Closets, Book Cases,
Parlor, Library and 5 O'clock Tea
Tables, Odd Chairs, etc, and call at
tention to the following special val
ueS:
Another lot of Armless Sewing or Nursery Rock
better than previous lots, same special price.
Goo. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
5000, Sc. 50, $500 and s.. 50.

Trunks marked free.
Strap with each trunk.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Senor de Lorne's conduct is reminder of
the small had boys habit of standing on
al safe distance and calling names.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

+ women's Half-wool Vests and Pants, white and
natural
6a1c. Were 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Imitation Mahogany Rockers With cobbler seat
assorted styles; highly finished.
$3.o5 each. Value $500.
Several handsome styles in Colonial Rockers and
Chsirs-Euglsh brown, Malachte green, imitation
mahogany, etc.
$3.50, 1896 and $3.50.
China Closets.
We have good assortment of those fine China
Closets, which we purchased and selling at
prices much below the usual.
$1,000 to $22.oo each.
Dining Room Chairs.
Three Special Values.
Oak Chairs. with cane seats. spread legs, well
made and finished.
$I.oo each.
Chartered Oak Chairs, cane seat. spread legs
thoroughly made Of selected stock.
$I.25 each.
Oak Chairs. full box seat elegantly finished and
highly polished-yery durable.
$I65 each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Knit Underwear
At Reduced Prices.

We shall place on sale tomorrow
several lots of Women's and Chill
dren's Winter Underwear at the fol-
lowing reduced prices:
womens Egyptian Fleece-lined Vests and
Pants.
SIC Were soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Heavy Canvas Telescope Cases or CarryaIls
with double corners good straps. strongly made
$50. to SI.35.
According to size
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Steamer Trunks. covered with heavy duck, II
inch strap hinges. hard wood stats, Excelsior lock
very strong, but extra lightweight. Special
price,
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Special Opening i'm
Picture Department.

Genuine Water Colors, good subjects in neat
gilt frames, with gilt corner ornaments.
Csc. each.
Artist-signed Etchings. size 14x2s. mounted on
mat, in neat oak frames.
85c. each.
White Enamel Photograph Frames, size S1lO
with mat.
$50. each.
Photographs. size sx1O. latest subjects. in gray
frames, with mat to match-very effective.
SOC. each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Trunks and
Travelling Goods.

This department contains every
thing that is new and desirable in
Travelling Goods, everything that is
necessary for long journey or a
short trip. The goods have been Sc
lected with unusual care and are
made in the best possible manner,
with all the new and latest devices
and equipments-thus in keeping
with the needs of the travelling public.
Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases. Irish linen lining
inside and outside straps, best brass locks etc
Choice of all sizes, including 28inch.
1895. Value $500.
Heavy Canvas Telescope Cases or CarryaIls
With double corners. good straps strongly made
$50. to SI.35.
According to size
Steamer Trunks. covered with heavy duck, s r.
inch strap hinges. hard wood STATS Excelsior lock
very strong, but extra lightweight Special
price,
$500.
W. t. Special Steamer Trunk-adaptabls for
all kinds of travel-made of selected material
covered with heavy duck. bound with malleable
iron, riveted with washers throughout. hardwood
Stats, best Pinch strap hinges, Excelsior lock.
$3.50
Dress Trunks. covered with heavy duck. sheet
Iron bottom hard wood Stats, Excelsior lock t.
inch strap hinges cloth lined, 2 trays bound with
malleable iron. corner clamps, riveted with wash
ers throrghout-an excellent Trunk for rough and
hard usage.
5000, $3.50, 81. 90 and $3.50.
According to size.
W. L L. Special Dress Trunk-made to our spe-
cial order-coyered with heavy duck. cloth lined,
riveted throughout with washers, single bolt lock-
No. L lock bolts rolling tray, hest 12inch
strap hinges, bound with malleable iron heavy
malleable iron corner clamps. The best Trunk
on the market today for the price. 9 to 40
inches.
$500 to $II.5o.
According to size.
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Artotypes, size 20x24. In oak frames, with oxf-
died ornaments; all good subjects.
SI.5o each.
Latest style Photographs I'm black English and
Flemish frames: such subjects the old masters,
Royal children. aud various religious subjects,
various sizes, ranging in price from
90 to $500 each.
Special lot Of Photo Frames. in gilt, green,
black, with NIT and glass.
soc. each.
Picture Frames made to order.
500 styles of molding to select from.
All the latest ideas represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
$500.

Dress Trunks. covered with heavy duck sheet
Iron bottom, hard wood Stats Excelsior lock- IL.
inch strap hinges cloth lined trays, bound with
malleable iron. corner clamps riveted with wash
ers throrghout-an excellent tIunk for rough and
hard usage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Imitation Mahogany Rockers, With cobbler sea
assorted styles; highly finished.
S2os each. Value $500
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09
MIXED.

Manager Pengilly is in Duluth for a
few days.
Mrs. A. J. Fenske is ia Duluth for
few days.
Dan Garrison is in Duluth today on
business connected with his claim.
Little Dorothy White has been
seriously i'll all the week but is now
much better.
Lee Scheaffer is confined to his
home with appendicitis. He is improv-
ing however.
Thos. Wakefield returned Saturday
from a few days visit in Duluth and
Michigan points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Pattison came
up from Superior last evening for a
few days in the city.
Edward Locher, is in the city from
Ishpeming, visiting at the residence
of his sister. Mrs. Jos. Seraphine.
Andrew Touthloff has returned
from his cruising trip with Barney
keegan in the Red Lake country.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09
Examine the Ely Clothing Co.'S. ad
on the eight page.
Railroad Imp royements.

The Duluth. Messabi & Northern
railway. and the Duluth & Iron Range
road contemplate making many inn
proyements in their readbed this fall
and winter in the line OF filling In
trestles and widening cuts and fills.
Gulbranson Brothers have secured a
contract to build spur track for the
Duluth, Messabi s. Northern railway
from a point on their Biwabik branch
to Topans numbering camp, adistance
Of five miles. 1t will cross the Dull
nth g. Iron Range road at Bender.
John Runquist has crew at work
grading for double track for the
Duluth & Iron Range from Reno to
Cloquet river. The Iron Range road
is also reducing the heavy grade at
Summit, and has number Of gravel
trains along their line. 1t is figured
both range roads will be in excellent
condition by spring, and experienced
mining men say that shipments will
be far in excess next year than that
Of the present season.
The Sparta mine has resumed ship
ments, and are sending 100 cars for
ward per day. The Drake-Stratton
company Of Pittsburg have the ma
chinery in place to commence the inn
meuse stripping contract that they
have at the Fayaf. Owing to the ore
lying in swamp, it has been found
necessary to dig canal to drain the
place. The canal will be about 120
rods long, IL feet wide and the same
depth in places. There are two steam
shovels and six small locomotives and
about I25 men are employed but it is
expected that 200 men will find work
there If the winter is not too severe,
500, 900 cubic yards are TO be removed
and it will require some years to doit.
Shipments from this mine will con-
tinue from the shaft we'll into Novem-
Der but they will not come up to the
figures that were made in the spring
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09

ming, the survey party having COM
pleted its labors.
Peter Prijalta, an Austrian, was
buried yesterday from the Catholic
church having died with consumption
Sunday. The Austrian society and
their band escorted the remains to
their last resting place.
NJ. Weinzierl, Ed. Crossman, Peter
Beck, A. E. Camp, Judge Cowling,
Rich Johns, Jack mccarthy, Jacob
Klobucar, are now recognized as
sportsmen, each having secured adeer
or moose. Beck and McCarty each
shot their limit, brining in five.
Election judges, w. j. Cowling, Of
the Second ward; Jas. Carey, OF the
Third ward and Pat Roach. of Win
ton, went to Duluth this morning
with the returns. Judge Van Blar-
com of the First ward goes to Duluth
tomorrow with the returns. Judge
Philip took the Section 80 returns to
Two HarbOrs this morning.
August Victor, an employe of the
Duluth s. Iron Range at Two Harbors,
attempted suicide Sunday by shooting.
He was not successful and is now at
the hospital on the road to recovery.
A girl by the name of Ollie Burgison
attempted to cut her throat Saturday
without success. She used a common
potato knife and horribly lacerated
her throat.
An exceedingly pretty affair was the
wedding of Miss Evat G. McCurdy, of
this city. and Thomas c. Young, of
Iron Junction, at 81 East Third
street, last evening. Rev. DIR. T. II.
Cleland of the First Presbyterian
church performed the ceremony.
There was present large blage
OF friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties. The maid Of honor
was Miss Georgia Wolf and the best
man was E. T. Mcdonald. After the
ceremony a dinner was served.-Dul-
nth Herald.