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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Wholly Practical.

Il think" said the young man, that il
you would give me chance 1 could ele
vate the stage
oh" replied the manager, there's nc
excuse for that expense. The stage is
high enough, and everything would be al
right if we could only get the ladies to re-
move their hats"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

There are no doubt managers who think
1t pity that General Clay should have
bestowed SO much notoriety on young
woman who cannot POSSIBLY be expected to
adapt herself to a stage career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Marine Lore.
From the Springfield Republican.

The order by the German government
that translation Of Capt Mahan's I'm
f1uence Of Sea Power Upon History" be
supplied to all the public libraries, schools
and government institutions is another bit
of evidence that Cept. Mahan is more re-
sponsfble for this n odern increase Of naval
ornaments than any other living man.
The Japanese translated the book some
time ago in order to educate their people
on the question, and now the kaiser finds
1t his most valuable ally in arousing public
sentiment in favor of a larger navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

They'll come to Congress by and by.
Wen know that they are there,
And tell where each is seated by
The tidy en- the chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Anarchists have begun demonstrations in
Paris in connection with the Dreyfus in
vestigation. There is no topic Of public in
terest which does not afford inspiration for
the irresponsible agitator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Mr.. j. Hamilton Lewis has indicated the
impartiality OF the American public. He
has won as much attention by being
scrupulonsly dressed Jerry Simpson at
tanned through sartorial deficiencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

With the establishment of Greater New
York. there arises in Richard Croker's
mind the ambition to shine forth as a
greater boss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
SHOOTING STARS.
4 Stimulus to Ambition

'How did you manage to walk so fine?''
inquired Miss Miami Brown. 'Yoh never
won de cake befo'.'
Il fooled merse'f inter walkin' good
replied Mr.. Erastus Pinkley. Il half -shet
my eyes an made b'lieve dat cake was er
chickin."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
ChimaWare.
Easement floor.)

Just now the great stock includes
the sample pieces and surplus stock
of Benjamin F. Hunt Sons of Bos-
ton, bought and to be sold at 50 per
cent less than regular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
An Embellishment Explained

What makes you put a halo over his
head when you draw a caricature of a
Politician"
THAT isn't halo replied the cartoon
list. That's political ring"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Mr.. Wolcott may be the means of causing
Mr.. Bryan some apprehension by introduce
ing variations in the preparations of ora
torical silver-polish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Dr. to CSC yard for best Double Face Satin
SOS Ribbons. In the lot are bargains in
white and pink only-25c yard for and 3-inch
worth 33c and BE. Only S5c for 3la sni 4-inch
worth 50 and SIC. Only 45c yard for 5-inch.
worth Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

II is about time for Mr.. Debs to reappear
and start some new project down the to-
hoggan that leads to oblivion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Gold and Virtue.
From the Boston Herald.

Ex-senator Edmunds stands cross-ques-
tioning on the currency question very well.
He allows that there may be a deficiency Of
gold, just as there may be q deficiency of
virtue. but that we ought to strive to lay
in a good stock of both and adhere to them
as a standard Of value and of morality, res
spectively,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

From the Chicago Tribune
The legal hangings In the United States
for the year Just past have aggregated
126-an increase Of six over 1893. The exc
BUTTONS were distributed a. to sections and
races a. follows: In tbs south, g.: In the
north. 46; whites, n; negroes, q; Indians.
8; Chinese. g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Single Pieces.

Royal Blue Oyster Bowls for lie. Tea Pots
for 39c. Sugar Bowls for 34c. Cream Pitchers
for 16c- Meat Dishes for 14c. Soup Tur- d.
Gems for $112.. jugs for only. ....... l1Se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

As the real business in Ohio politics is
ABOUT all transacted, Mr.. Coxey may be
expected to assert himself ere long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Some of the reports Of fortunes made at
the klondike are no doubt subject to a lib
eral discount for cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

About f10usefmrmishimgs
TT sell Houennishing strictly cash basis somewhat diff
cult because establishments willing to give almost un
limited credit. We promise YOU from 10 to *
and offer you choice almost unlimited variety
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Evening Underwear.

A0<, for Ribbed SILK Vests and SILK Hose Bet
ter values are the at .5c and Hos,
at S1.35. Ask to see these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

NG<, yard for Taffeta Silks and Satins In
evening shades. The quality a surprise
so much better than usual at the price,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Gloves.

SD Dr. instead of 2.75 for 16-button anc 81
~S'O instead of So so for 2o-button White
Suede Mousquetaires. Warranted best procurabl,,
Guaranieed-ftted at our risk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Towels.
Second hoor.)

Let Towels champion the House
keeping Goods Department, where
you'll find Table and Bed Linens of
every description at equally attrac-
tive'prices.
n6Nc for better Towels than sold for 12kc at
w the credit stores. Ours good weight
20xS7 inches and hairmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

en- MQ to S7.3S for the Jeweled Belts; 4Sc t.
" $4.9S for the Chatelaines which prices
are 20 per cent less than at the jewery establish
nents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Ribbons.

~, q yard for Plaid and Roman Stripe Rib
bons. to s inches wide. Some worth 60
yard. DC yard for the Turquoise, Royal Blue
Burnt Orange and Cerise Taffeta Ribbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

zSc yard for 81 to 81 Evening Silk Mousse
LANES, exquisitcIy embroidered 22x45 incl
wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

4 e., for the usua. 25c Towels-of heavy buck
NV 23x46 inches special lot secured prioi
to the passing of the Mckinley tariff bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

en- mo pair for the ''Sheline'' Side Combs
~As>O set with rhinestones amethysts. EN-.
eralds, turquoise, etc. .9S to 81 9S for the
Bandeaux, and s29s for the Pompadour Combs
$l.4S to s19S for the Two prong Hair Ornaments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

ENC instead of 75c yard for 22-inch Silyi,
Plaiting-the latest for evening waists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

ON/ ~ for the credit stores 15c Towels. We
"-/9S refer to the dainty Huck Towels with
fancy borders. Only 18x36 inches-for such quail
ity!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

NM yard foc the usual soc japanese Silks, in
u'S evening colors Forty lovely shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Or, for Towels generally sold at 29c, 3Oc and
SOS 32c-depends where you shop. We refer
to those 21x42 German Huck Towels, with soft
finish and hemstitched borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

Omr for the most famous Towels in the world
S>S Webb's Dew Bleachcd 35c the lowest
price elsewhere in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

n M for the usual 19c Towels. We know where
W. their fellows 2ac-but you can get
them elsewhere at 19c. Hemstftched 2ox4O inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Evening Silks.

A great stock like this was not
gathered without some very advan-
tageous purchases. Let's tell of
such:
ETD< yard for the usual 75c. Satin-stripe Taf-
Wv feta Silks and Brocaded Silk Grenadines,
in black, white yelows, pinks. lavenders, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Millinery.

A6N~ for the usual CSC Black Ostrich Feather
T>~ Plumes. :. .1Dc Tor genuine Ostrich Pfumes
90. lie for &c to 75c Buckles and Ornaments OF
steel. jet and rhinestones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

40 yard for s1.25 quality MORE Velour Silks
WV Soon but bargain of happy memory.
Only coiors remaining yellow, blue, Nile
and white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

-S6Nc for Towels worth Csc to 75c. We know
where they called worth Csc, but
know Of more places where 75c is asked.
Continued above)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Bargain Gloves.

Not cheap gloves. Warranted Kid-guaranteed 81
quality. Black, white and all colors. 4 <n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Good Umbrellas.

The reliable Gloria Silk Umbrellas with stec.
rods. Plain and fancy handles. Ladies' q n Nf,
and Mems. Guaranteed 81 % quality for y Il IVY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
&c for SOC Copyright Books.
Underwear.

The 1898 ''Opening'' in the Cotton Underwear
Department has demonstrated that the best gar
ments at 81 and $1.25 Mt the Palais Royal
For another day-tomolrow-weu make
more new che mpions Of them. Special 67c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

49, Csc and s1.4s for the Fans that COM
prised the ''drummer's" samples Of our
importer. None worth less than 81 and up to 81
Some show signs Of handling, but no more than
would evenings wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Handkerchiefs.

he for Pure Linen Handkerchief worth 2<
Csc. Less desirable for only. ..............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18

1 II to s1.75 bunch for Evening Flowers. Lat
est styles, including those in 'burn'
orange" effects. See the vioets at lie. and 81 Z,
bunch! Both good bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-18
Evening Trimmings.

Dr. to $3.50 yard for Pearl and spangle Trim
7 mings. Some made with the AM
skill bestowed evening jewelry.
Evening star., 1898-08-31
Pay for the District Volunteers,

1t is gratifying to learn that The Stars
efforts to have the District volunteers paid
off have succeeded and that the boys will
be given their accrued pay at once They
have had no money from the government
for upwards of three months They were
paid once before for two weeks service
but during the trying times at Tampa and
Santiago they were without means, save
such as the folks at home sent them. and
it is not to be doubted that much suffering
was caused by their inability to eke out
their poor fare in Cuba by occasional pur-
chases. 1t was particularly unfortunate
that the men could not have been paid be-
fore their departure from Santiago for Mon
tauk. for according to some OF the accounts
OF the voyages on the transports there was
suffering which could have been relieved
had the soldiers been in funds 1t is not
too late, however, for the money, so long
overdue. to bring comforts to the volunteers
and perhaps afford relief to their home
folks. many of whom are known to be de-
pendent upon the meager earnings of the
soldiers representative of the District
Evening star., 1898-08-31
Poles and Wires,

The annual report of the inspector of
electric lighting, published in yesterdays
Star. indicates tfat certain amount of
progress has been made toward the poleless
ideal of the citizens, but that there Is vet
much to be done in this regard before
Washington can consider itself entirely
modern In the matter of its electrical con-
ductors. There were at the close of the
fiscal year no less than 6, 6,420 poles in serv-
ice In the District for telegraphic ard tel
ephonic purposes, 2709 of them being
within the city limits. The latter item il
just 2,709 too large. Their removal would
enlarge the resultant item of conduits
which at the close of the year aggregated
439.s93 running feet for the entire District.
1t is noted in the report in praise of the
telegraph companies that during the year
many old and inadequate poles were re-
moved and replaced by new, better poles
I he average citizen can see little difference
between these roles. They are all ugly,
obstructive. dangerous. The fact is that in
almost every instance of replacement the
lew pole is larger and therefore less well
come than its predecessor. Naturally as
the city grows and as the teIegraph;c and
telephone business increases there is need
for additional wines and until the general
conduit system for which every citizen
hopes is established these wires will take
their places on lengthered poles and added
cross arms andl the replacement Of pole by
pole viii naturally be marked By an In
Evening star., 1898-08-31
The Franco-Russian Alliance.

France seems to be not only surprised but
rispleased by the czar's pronunciamento.
For more than quarter of century she
has been taxing herself. with the cordial
assent of all her people, for a given
purpose, and in furtherance thereof mas
laid out the money in strengthening every
arm Of her fighting service She is in bet
ter trim for war today than at any time
since her destiries were controlled by the
great Napoleon An army well trained,
and navy largely increased over any pre-
yious figures. encourages the hope of an
early recovery Of Alsace and Lorraine
And yet at such a moment comes the ally
from whom SO much has been expected
and proposes disarmament, Just IS the
feast is spread q fast is proposed. 1t is
small wonder therefore. that there should
be mutterings in Paris and uneasiness
Tanifested in official circles
The Franco-Russian alliance has been
one of the political mysteries of the tines
1t has aroused the widest speculation
What had France to hope for from it?
Why should she throw herself hystericaliy
Into the arms of power with which she
had. OF could hope to have so little in
common? Was it only another shrewd
MuscOvite game? Would it appear in time
purpose of forwarding her own ends? Was
the car simply hitching France to his
chariot to help draw him along? Nobody
outside Of France has ever believed for a
moment that the alliance would forward
in any way the French hope and purpose
as to AIsace and Lorraine.
Shall the whole story of the alliance come
out now? Will the French impatience with
the cars peace scheme cause a rupture.
or such strained relations between the a.
lies as will force public explanations to be
made? An open rupture would mean a
great deal to the world, for, little as
France has had to expect from it in aid OF
her policy of reyerge on Germany, this al
lance has cut an important ngure in the
pl eservation Of peace by a colossal prep
aration for war. All Europe has felt the
Influence of its existence, and necessarily
would feel its termination in circurn-
stances calling out examinations and re-
criminal ations
The czar has submitted a rnomeptous
problem TO the world. VIII II make for
peace by the method proposed, or will a
thorough canvass of The subject but show
that peace in conditions of European r.
valry and national hatreds is best assured
by thorough, If expressive readiness for
war?
Evening star., 1898-08-31

the ground and upon direct experience at
the other concentration points where epi-
denies have developed.
DIR. Senn's warning is by no means fanci-
full or hysterical The soil at Montauk is
soft and sandy, offaring the best facilities
for saJuration. The drinking water comes
from the ground The excreta from all the
soldiers, sick and well alike, is deposited
on the ground within easy polluting raEge
of the wells. The question to be met and
ar rswered is whether it is certain that sufii-
cient precautions will be taken to disinfect
all possible sources of poison beyond per-
adventure. Whoever advises this course or
undertakes this task assumes q tremendous
responsibility. The disinfectation must be
absolutely thorough. 1t must prevent every
possible chance of stray germs reach
ing the wells. No slip-shod methods will
suffice One bacterial colony transplanted
from the soil to the drinking water will
work an inCalculable amount of harm.
The remedy suggested by common sense
would seem to be to remove the typhoid
fever patients forthwith to city hospitals.
where they may be treated with modern
scientific methods such as reduce the dam
ger Of infection to the minimum. The we'll
soldiers should likewise soon be taken from
the place where they are dependent upon
water drawn from the soil in the immediate
vicinity of their habitation.
DIR. Semi is on record advising against
continuance of the camp at Chickamauga
for practically the same reasons as those
he now urges at Montauk. His report was
ignored and typhoid fever appeared In
alarming proportions. 1t may not follow
with absolute certainty that the same
sequence of events will be disclosed in this
Instance, but the fore-runner is at least
suggestive of the advisability of taking
every precauton known to medical or mill
tary science to prevent recurrence Of the
result.
Evening star., 1898-08-31

The political situation in New York just
now is one of difficulty for both parties.
The republicans are greatly disturbed over
the question of a gubernatorial nominee,
while the democrats are quite as mucn
worried about the matter of a platform.
Mr.. Platt, who controls the republican
machine, does not desire the denomination
of Governor Black, who has not while in
office shown subserviency to boss rule. He
has been, as Mr.. Platt thinks, too much a
man of his own mind. But. upon a sudden,
boom for Colonel Roosevelt has appeared
and is becoming formidable. 1t looks like
Black or Roosevelt, and, for his life, Mr..
Platt is at present unable to tell which
would be the more objectionable to him as
the head of the republican state ticket.
He knows from experience how difficult it
is to manage Governor Black, and Colonel
Roosevelts reputation is such leaves no
room for doubt as to how independent of
boss rule he would be as governor of New
York. And SO MIR. P1att, with the nomi-
mating convention only four weeks off, is
in the quandary of his life.
On the democratic side, Mr.. Croker, who
is boss there, is quite as greatly perplexed.
The leading purpose of the democracy is
to try to elect a majority of the legisla-
ture so to insure the return of Mr. Muir
ply to the Senate. But that introduces a
national issue, since the senatorship is a
national office, and emphasizes the demand
of the silver men for an Endorsement of
the Chicago platform. New York is against
the Chicago platform. as has been shown,
and Mr. Croker wants to ignore it at Syra-
cuse- But, should he do that, the national
democratic leaders outside of the state
would throw cold water on the state cam
paign. So what shall he do? Base Mr..
Murphy's candidacy for reelection on the
Chicago platform and have the sound
money sentiment of the state thrown
against it, or ignore the Chicago plat
form and chill the sentiment of the ''regu-
lars" of the party?
This confusion of the bosses ought to re-
suit in benefit to the state. With the re-
publican situation beyond Mr.. Platt's con-
troll, and the democratic situation beyond
MIR. Crokers. the people ought to be able
to secure satisfactory representation both
at Albany and in Washington.
Evening star., 1898-08-31
welcome and Relief.

The reports from Montauk Point show
that the first use made of the emergency
welcome and relief fund. contributed by
Washington through The Star, was to
provide transportation, in the absence of
government ambulances, for District con-
valescents. who were unable to walk with
their blankets, cartridge belts and rifles
f1o1n the landing place TO the detention
camp. and to rsfresh them with an abund-
ant supply of cold. sweet milk These men.
to the number of forty. weak and ailing,
had been broiling for two three hours
In the not sun. and app eciated their
rescue.
Another use of the fund was to supply
mammoth bundle of stationery to enable
the regiment, which boasted scarcely
sheet of paper, an envelope or a lead pen
ell, to write to the loved ones at home.
In addition the boys have been supplied
with delicacies and stimulants. suitable for
their weakened condition, with articles of
needed clothing, and with various toilet
requisites.
The efforts of The Stars representatives
to anticipate and meet the needs of the
boys have also undoubtedly stimulated
official exertions in their behalf, and have
assured that our volunteers enjoy the bsne-
fit of every government provision at Camp
Wikoff, general or special. and lose moth
ing through ignorance of its existence or
through anybodys neglect.
As long as the regiment remains in camp
1t will be looked after with the same
thoughtful care, and when it returns to
Washington it will continue to derive bene-
fit from this fund.
The unexDended balance of this special
welcome and relief subscription. which con-
linues to grow. will be devoted to the relief
Df the families of nesdy volunteers, and TO
lhe furnishing of employment TO and other
wise caring for such volunteers themselves,
pn the lines of the work of the special COM
mittee Of citizens appointed for that pur-
pose. This use of the surplus seems in
perfect accord with the purpose of the
donors to welcome and honor the returning
Folders in a timely, practical, thoughtful
and tenderly considerate manner, both pre-
iminary and subsequent to, but in hearty
cooperation with. the well-conceived plan
diers' Homecoming.
Evening star., 1898-08-31
DIR. Senn's WARNING.

Shortly after the camp grounds at Mon
tauk Point were chosen for the reception
Of the rsturHing soldiers engaged In the
Santiago campaign and work was begun to
provide water supply, The Star advanced
the opinion that there was grave danger
of typhoid fever in the promises, that ultl-
mately the poison from the patients suf-
f=ring from that disease certain to be
brought from Cuba in large numbers would
reach the wells and that the fever would
run through the camp as II did at Camp
Alger under similar circumstances The
population Of the camp went ahead and
thu sinking Of the wells in the close vicinity
VI the inhabited area continued despite the
warnings afforded by the experiences of
the government in other quarters. Now
comes DR. Nicholas Sem. who has a wild.
reputation as \ student of bacterial dis
eases and OF sanitary processes, and says
that within six weeks Gontauk Point will
be pest hole beside which Chickamauga
and Alger will sink into insignihcance He
has forecastsd precisely the line of develop
ments The Star feared at the outset. and
lis observations, II 10 TO be understood, are
pased upon close personal inspection Of