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Evening star., 1898-01-19

The heavy cuts in the District appropria-
tion bill. as reported to the House today
from the committee, in line with his
tory, though not with reason and practice.
They are just such as have been made from
time 10 time in the past. The Commits
sioners' estimates have been knocked out
of all recognition. while the bill carries to-
day smaller total than even the present
allowance. The total of the appropriation,
exclusive of the water department, is 81
500. 1O657s or s2.414.417.G less than the esti-
mates and sou ,9545G less than the pending
law. Yet a conservative estimate of the
Districts revenues for the next fiscal year
shows that the District will be able to pay
at least s122 212.O1 more than it will be
called upon to pay if the total sum allowed
by the House committee should become
ls w If this excess We're to be taken into
account and the bill increased accordingly,
1t would carry the more reasonable total of
sG.yJ3,55oJ9. and if the unexpended bal
aroes 10 the credit of the District in the
treasury were added the total would so
still higher and nearer the needs of the
capital.
The reduction process employed by the
committee has eliminated many important
features from the bill and has left much
work to be done by the Senate. The esti-
mate for a new municipal building is
stricken out entirely So is the small sum
needed for the maintenance of the free
public library. The school budget is re-
drced 10 small proportions by reason of the
elimination of the greater part of the esti-
mate for new buildings. This item shrnks
to Sbi 80 from an estimate of S451, 80
which was based upon pressing necessities
The present bill carries $2S5.UD on this ac-
count. The proposed Increases in the fire
department. which are demanded by the
c-lys dangerous exposure to cOnfiagration,
are Whitfield down TO practically nothing
while the equally important increases in
the police department are reduced as well
to the vanishing point. Many vitally i'm
pOrtant projects connected with the health
department are disregarded by the COM
mittec and thus the bill stands sEorn of
its most worthy features beyond the bare
Lee essities OF the local government. The
House may not materially alter the meas
ure, but it is practically certain that the
evident justice of the case will appeal so
strongly to the Senate that the total sum
carried Will be brought nearer TO the proper
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Evening star., 1898-01-19
Worrlen's Jackets
At Reduced Prices.

Many women know that just at
this time most extraordinary bar
gains are to be found in Wraps, Cos
TUNES and other markcd-down Win
ter goods. For tomorrow, Thurs
day, the following:
Fine AlI-wool Chinchilla Jackets. with velvet
collars and lined throughout with slk-one OF this
seasons most desirable styles.
$3.50. Were $1,000 and SI2.5o.
Handsome Kersey and Boucle Cloth Jackets,
tailor made and finished rich silk Innings.
$50. Were $40, SI2.5o and $3.50.
The balance of fine Tailor-madc kersey
and Persian Cloth Jackets, richly lined with silk
and elegantly made and finished
$1,000. Were $500 and SI6.5o.
A full line Fine Golf Capes, in all
the newest materials and choicest ef-
fects, at very reasonable prices.
Third floor
Evening star., 1898-01-19
n Little Lesson in Nartyrolopx

II those gentlemen who 50 passiouateIy
admire Mr. Bryan and are so confident that
his denomination for President in 1900 is
foreSOne conclusion will but turn their
eyes To Kentucky they will discover a
situation not unworthy of their attention.
In 1915 the democrats of Kentucky nomt-
mated as their candidate for governor
General z. Wat Hardin, an attractive
speaker and a very popular man. The Sc
lection was made from fine field. and
General Hardin entered upon a vigorous
campaign There had been Il warm battle
il the convention over the financial plank
of the platform. and the sound money men
claimed to have won it. They insisted upon
giving to the plank d sound money inter-
probation, while General Hardin boldly
avowed free silver sentiments from every
stump He was threatened with defeat.
but he would take no warning. The re-
publican party had never In its whole
history carried the state, and General Har-
din could not be brought TO believe that
success Tor 1t was possible. And, besides,
he was an advocate Of free silver, and
would not, even under such a threat lower
his colors. He continued 10 the end to
speak for silver and lost the race For the
first time a republican was elected gov
ernor of Kentucky. Enough sound money
democrats had remained away from the
polls or had voted against their par:y's
nominee to bring about his defeat
General Hardin bowed to the decision in
a manly way. He did not recant- He ex-
pressed no regret for the course he had
pursued. He still proclaimed himself a.
friend Of silver and was chosen a dele
gate to the national convention which
nominated Mr.. Bryan for President. His
admirers declared that he was tho logical
candidate for the next gubernat atorial race
anc that he had only to wait to receive a
Evening star., 1898-01-19

gram to The Star: Autonomy is dead and
the army officers have kicked the corpse.
The volunteers and the rioters have tram
pleG on it. 1t has no place in future events
in Cuba"
This leaves only the fifth possible agency
for peace and the preservation of life, in
te1vention in some form by the United
States. This government has sought to end
the war by the submission of it's good
Offices to the government at Madrid and
the proffer has been, in effect. spurned.
SPANS answer to the suggestion was the
project of autonomy that has just failed so
miserably to accomplish it's mission. There
is nothing left but active intervention, for
the purpose of saving not only the lives of
the Americans resident in Cuba, but the
lives of nation of people.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
january Sale of
Infants Goods.

While especially particular that
everything essential to complete
outfit is obtainable in this DEPART
ment, we are also very determined
IN keeping our prices at the lowest
possible limit. We quote some espe-
clally good values:
Cambria and Gingham Dresses.
ruffie on neck and sleeves, deep hem.
2Sc. each.
infants Nainsook Slips. box plaft down front
iu'e Oh NECK ahG sleeves, deep hem.
25c. each.
r,,tT insnam n, and Percale Dresses pink and blue.
SOC. each.
,I Ahihsonk @ Dresses, yoke Of hcInstitched tucks
sleeves, deep hem ~
75c. each.
Children's Nalnsook Dresses round woke Of trcls
ana Insertion. rutfe of embroidery on yoke EN-
proidery on neck and sleeves, deep hem.
SI.OO each.
Children's Nainsook Dresses yoke of tucks and
insertion. ruilie of embroidery on shoulders in
ssrtloh and ruft1e Of embroidery on neck and
sleeves, deep hem. "
SI.25 each.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
PiecemeaI Water Meter Installa ion

The Commissioners have announced to
the House subcommittee on District ap-
preparations that if given the desired per-
mission to require the use of meters by
domestic consumers they will employ for
this purpose the unexpended balances of
the water supply revenues, estimated at
about $4,000 a year. They calculate that
this sum will install about $500 meters
There are now, according to the latest Of
fetal reports. 42,73G domestic consumers in
the District. Thus it appears that the pro-
cess of installation will be gradual, cover
ing period of 12 years. Were the saving
effected by the meters, upon which the
Commissioners confidently depend, to be
represented in an increase of the water
fund surplus the installation might be ex-
pected to progress at more rapid rate,
but 1t is plain that the only result of the
use of meters, if there is any sufficiently
marked 20 be worthy of observation, will
be the increase of the efficiency of the
existing supply and the possible postpone
mcnt of the date when the supply must be
increased by engineering works.
Thus it is plain that for at least twelve
years the domestic water users of the Dis
trict will be subject TO series of unjust
Determinations. No definite plan Is an
nounced whereby these installrnents Of
500 year will be effected. Arbitrary
discrimina must be made, and the
spectacle will be presented of a portion of
the domestic water users restricted by
water meters, and paying for their water
on one basis, while another portion is free
from such restriction, and makes payment
on another basis. This unequal condition
will be maintained for twelve years. and
at no time during this period can the peo-
pie who are che sen for the meter service
be given substantial reasons for their in
dividual selection for this annoyance.
1t is extremely doubtful whether the
meters are really needed. 1t is yet to be
satisfactorily demonstrated that the waste
due 10 the domestic use OF the water under
the present system is sufficient to warrant
the expenditure of a million dollars to cor
rect IL. 1t would seem 10 be scarcely ad
visable to eXpeld that million, bit by bit,
i'll order to lind out, at the end of twelve
years, whether the enterprise was justified
by the needs of the situation or not.
This million of dollars should be spent
either in the unmistakable increase of the
water supply, through proposed engineer
ing works, or in the publication of that
supply, as by filtration, and not expended
in furnishing a million dollar job to some
enter1rising dealer i'll water meters.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Vital Statistics In Russia,
From the Contemporary Review.

kept down to a relatively low figure by an
abnormally large death rate, which is MAIN
ly due to avoidable causes Infectious dis
eases and insufficiency of medical help are
among the most obvious A few years ago
1t was stated by the Russian medical de-
partment that in the Caucasus there was
but one hospital for 100000 persons and one
bed for 1900. In no country in the world
are infectious diseases so frequently mortal
as in Russia Children especially suffer,
and diphtheria, measles, scariatina, small
pox literally decimate villages and country
towns. 1t has been stated by the statisti-
clan Elk, with the help Of official figures,
that about 100000. chiefly children, die
every year, who might with a little more
care be preserved to the empire.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
The COreun Pie.
From the Hong Kong Weekly Press

The Corean pie is nearly ready for the
oven. and SO lorg Russia is not dis
turbed in the preparation of this dish she
Cares little what happens in Shantung
But what about France, her puissant ally
No doubt the republic also has its little
game to play. Yun-nan and SZechuen are
regarded by France her special pre-
serves, and If she Is not obstructed in he.
efforts to open up Western China to trade
she will not bother her head about what
goes on so much nearer to the Great Bear's
grand park The publica ton at this time
of Ii Chung Tong's proposal for the reform
Of the army and navy of China, in which
he calmly suggests the selection of Mrs
Bay as one Of three fortified naval stations
will probably have convinced the British
government of the absolute necessity for
acquiring the Kowloon hinterland for the
protection Of this colony.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
From the New York Herald.

The social promoter Is carrying things
with a high hand in Washington. For a
cash consideration 1t is quite possible for
anybody to become introduced" The only
requisite is sufficient money to make your
entry worth while to some Washington So
ciety woman who will take you under her
wing. Women of national repute have
adopted the profession, and one of them
has even gone SO far as to advertise in the
newspapers for "clients."
Evening star., 1898-01-19
A Congregational Necessitx

My Uncle Jims a-practicin'
An throwin' out his chest
An standin' fore the lookin' glass
With che hand in is vest
He sounds his letters out prolonged
An with great resolution
He labors on, fur Uncle Jim
Is studyin' elocution
1t used to be an easy thing
To write his thinkin' down
An have it printed SOS 'twould make
A hit in this old town.
But now he's gotter train his voice
With inergy unstinted
They're goin' to make him speak his piece
Afore he gifts it printed
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Me EMS Stylish
Smrirl~ OYerCOatS.

This is a Coat that is needed more
and used oftener in Washington
climate than any other overgarment
for men,
We are making to measure an es-
pecially good Overcoat, in light and
dark colors, and making it in the lat
est style, with broad Tapped seams,
deep collar and substantial Innings,
for
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Unconscious Satire,

Il can't help being little bit afraid of
'he DARK remarked the small boy, apollo
getically.
mat Is very silly replied his father.
1ou Will outgrow it when you are older
and more sensible"
VI course. 1t won't be so very long be-
lore I'm big, and then I'll be like you and
mother and Lot be afraid of anything ex-
cept spllllng salt and seeing the new moon
over my left shoulder"
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Woodward ana LOthrODe
10th, nth and F n W.
For the Social Season.

We direct attention to selections and inn
I'm down Stuffs and other Dress Requisites for Parties
Balls, Receptions and other Evening Functions conn
prising i'm part Exquisite JeweGry, Lovely Fans, Beau
tifua Hair Ornaments, Novelties i'm Dress Garntures
Richest Laces, FcHGs, Ties, Jabots Sases and Ties
to fHatch, Jeweled and Spanged Moussegile de Soe
Plain and Tinse Gauzes. etc., etc.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Special Sale of
Stamped Goods.

Pillow Covers, Table Covers, Bu-
reau and Buffet Scarfs, etc, stamped
ready for the needle, in new, artistic
and attractive designs, at very low
prices, as follows:
Stamped Canvas Pillow Covers, tops and occ
backs Each h.-....... ........... ~
Stamped Linen Monte Pillow Covers, 1cc
tops and backs. Each. ch................... ~
Stamped Linen Applique Pillow Covers, 81 90
tops and backs. Each. ch................... |0o
parhs rhs HsM Mh rue Ene tops
Tinted Table Covers. 4O-inch square orc
Slammed Monte scarfs. Each ? SC. and 42c.
Stamped Damask Centers, frinsed occ
hemstitched. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~
Stamped splashers. Each . sc. and soc.
Stamped Laundry Bags Each. ~ oiiu ooS'
Stamped Denim Shoe Bags. Isc To COc
Eacn. .--.-.....-.---
Stamped Stocking and Shoe -oc to Hor
Bags, combined Each. ......... OON. W WV.
Stamped Newspaper Racks. Each.... oo>'
Stamped Linen Applique Table Covers 81 zc
SO inches. Each. h...................-.. pi'/O
|. Stamped Colored Linen Table Covers, G, ~
~ inches. Each. h.....................-. pO.oO
Stamped Cut Edge Doylies. 20 ia tsr
Each.
Stamped Cut Edge Serviettes. 1zc ia atc
Each. ~ ~ ,
Essh stnmpea Cut Edge centers: s5e, to 75e,
Stamped Sr Plain Hemstitched
Eanfn Eaen~ ~ bureau 'r hune' serais 75c. to ST so
Stamped or Plain Hemstitched
Tray Cloths, 1Sx27. Each. SOS. " 9A. ~
Stamped Plain Hemstitched MO ia Sf "a
Tray Cloths 20x30. Each..... <oN' eoVA'S
Stamped Plain Hemstitched Centers 1~,,
20X2O. Zach.
Stamped or Plain Hemstitched Servi ,e~
cites, I2x12. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 19e'
Stamped Plain Hemstitched 1oc ,nd 1,c
Doylies, 6x6. Each. .......... w. oiiu D.
EirStf
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Don't be afraid said the owner of the
very attenuated dachshund. He won't
hurt you"
can't help being suspicious of him."
was the reply. IF he is good natured, why
doesn't he Wag his tail when 1 go to pat
his head?'
he Will pretty soon. You know it takes
even thought some little time to travel"
Evening star., 1898-01-19
A Prediction,

What position do you think the Senate
Will assume on that subject?' inquired the
man who worries over his country's future
can't say exactly" replied Senator
Sorghum. But in all probability it will be
the usual attitude Of repose."
Evening star., 1898-01-19

By considering the length and quality of
many of the speeches made in public, some
of the opponents OF the executive session
may be moved to pause and reflect on tn.
possibility of its being a blessing in dis
esrIisa
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Mr.. Reed discreetly rcfrains from being
dcmonstrative or loquacious. He is pos
sbly afraid his enemies may change the
epithet from "Czar' to Kaiser"
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Natural HfSfOrv

The chickin hasn't got no song
Like birds da. carol sweet.
lie doesn' frow no sweetness roun'
But saves it foh de meat.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
SHOOTING STARS,
A MisapprchensiOn,

DO you think that glasses tend to weak
en- the sight?" asked Colonel Stillwell's S
friend.
And after pensive consideration, the COL
onel replied:
1T depends, sub, intiahly on how many
you take"
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Senator Burrows declares that he is puz-
zled by the numerousness of people who
desire the positions at his disposal. The
Senator has in this instance permitted a
very old conundrum to get the better of
-
Evening star., 1898-01-19

fortunately. Mr. Dingley did not give any
personal guarantee that the tariff bearing
MS name would instantaneously produce a
millennium
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Senator Mason is now in favor of pro-
Vidins some way of making the Senate
more hasty, and of preventing hotel clerks
from being too much so.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Subscriptions to
MAGAZINES.

Subscriptions received for all
magazines, periodicals, papers
weekly, monthly. quarterly or other
wise.
You will save any possible annoy
ance or trouble by leaving your or
der with us.
Address can be changed in sum-
mer or whenever desired.
Book Department-BaseUent
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Notwithstanding the fact that he has
become something of a rolling stone the
Single standard people viii criticise MANY
OF MI Woicotrs silver arguments as
slightly moss-grown
Evening star., 1898-01-19

The San Francisco courts were disposed
10 deal gently with the trading stamp
San Francisco is welcome to a monopoly in
that field.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Boys Clothing at
january Prices.

Correct fit. finish and all other de-
slrable features are to be found in
Our Boys Clothing, and just now, be-
cause of very favorable conditions
we are offering better values than
ever before at like low prices.
About 80 very fire Navy Blue Sailor Rlouse
Suits. handsomely trimmed with rows of white
soutache braid. plated sleeves. Sizes ) TO IL
Snecial 1arica
Evening star., 1898-01-19

The House committee on appropriations
refuses the District a public library, but
inflicts water meters upon it.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Hosiery
Department.

Hosiery
Department.
The latest in Women's Hosiery is
the Polka Dot in various effects.
And the indications are that it will
be a very popular style. We are
showing
Polka Dot Hose
in the following effects-black with white dots.
shades OF brown with white dots, shades Of
China blue with white dots-they have double
heels and toe anG excellent quality.
25c. pair.
special lot of Women's
Real Maco 2-thread Hose,
with double soles and high spliced heels. These
have 4-inch ribbed top, which makes them very
elastic. The regular soc. quality.
Special price, 35c., 3 pairs for ST.
First door.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

About 40 fine Allwool Double breasted Suits
handsomely made, well fitting nicely lined-fancy
mixed cheyiots; few navy blues in the lot Sizes
s 10 l6. 81. 90 Suits.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Special price, $3.75.

Alwool Flannel Blouses, IN blue, brown red
and green, ruffied plain fronts. sailor or roll
collar; absolutely all wool and fast colors Sizes
TO IA. S1.o0 and Sl-5O qualities.
Special price, 75c.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Aliwcol Chevot Pants, fancy Scotch mixtures,
plaids and small checks. well made. well fitting.
Sizes 3 to 16 Sizes up TO s braided at side and
buckle and bow at knee. Worth 15c.
Special price, 4Sc.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
So. gS Each,

AS these cases will doubtless be
sold in a short time, an early call is
recommended.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Mr. Hanna will rest for the present in
the assurance that possession is nine
points of the law
Evening star., 1898-01-19
S16.5O.
A good, plain Black Che
Oyercoat to order for SI3.oO.

They must fit, don't want you to take
them. We care to be celebrated for good tailor
ing, and selling great many goods be-
cause they perceptibly different from Others.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Special price, $500.

About 30 very fine Fancy Scotch Cheyiot
'Br"wnie 81 its, all wool, very prettily braided
very stylish Sizes to s. $500 suits.
Special price, $500.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
The New Spring Goods

Are rapidly taking their places the shelves
less Ogane the Dmties the Mouenes and the like
their rich beauty and Patterns coongs season have
reached the climax of perfection.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
$685..

2I Ladies Fur Collarettes.
Prices have been S3.oS, S4.9S
and S6.oS. Your choice of
any at the reduced price of
SS.5z.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
25c. to 5oc. each.
Special.

Special.
A small lot OF about 10 dozen Chiidren's Merino
Combination Suits drawers and shirt I'm one), in
white and natural gray, high neck and long
sleeves
75c. each. Reduced from ST & ST.. 30.
First floor.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
800 Cases of Er1ameled Ware
Were Purchased for Our
january Special Sale.

The great size and conditions of the purchase given
of the prices and selling this perfect Enameled
than is usually asked for seconds" imperfect goods
Propeto of hotels boarding houses restaurants dining
and housekeep generally will this sale as pre-
opportunity replenish the at prices very much
below the usual.
From the hundreds of good values following:
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Knit Underwear.

Just received so dozen Infants
Swiss Ribbed Merino Vests, open
down front, sizes to fit a month to
four-year-old child. Price, according
to size
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Special Sale of
Suit Cases.

those contemplating trip
abroad or at home will be interested
IN the following lot of Genuine Cow
hide Suit Cases, which we purchased
In way that allows us to sell them
as low as the imitation leather:
Made Of genuine Cowhide and well made. d,.uIle
hot - :. some with straps or No. / lock bolts
best brass lock, inside straps etc-a narfec, ,,aa
IN IN every respect and the best value ever ,trered
ior the prlce. Sizes Is. 20. Do ~ and pc in,bes
Evening star., 1898-01-19

tas Blue n a1d fr Whts Dresden het $50 to Soc
Gray Straight Saucepans, in ooc to oOc
three sizes. Observation-Disclosures. ~ w ~S>'
Blue and White reakettles. 55c. to 7oc,
Blue and White Rice Boilers. 53c. to SI.29
r,us and White Mill Pans I2c. to 25c.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Second floor,
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Ladies' Colored Capes
at u price.