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Evening star., 1898-03-21
The Government and the st.xe.

Representative Berry introduced a brief
but interesting bill in the House last Sat.
urday that is worthy of some sort of ex-
pianation from it's progenitor. 1t is enti-
tied "a bill to further higher theatrical in
terests-" The bill itself is no less mysteri-
ors than its title. 1t reads as follows:
Be 1t enacted. etc, that in view of the
beneficial effect of correct theatrical art
Upon the public mind, and in view of the
further necessity of preserving the better
methods OF the stage, there be appropriated
out OF any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated, a sum not to exceed five
thousand dollars, for the purpose of assist
Ing the further usefulness of the theater
as an educator. and in respect of an exam
ination into present theatrical conditions
and the best means of extending aid to the
stage: Provided, that the expenditure of
the sum herein specified be under the di-
rection of the committee on the library"
The possibilities of such project are in
finite. The sum seems small for the pur-
pose. The undertaking is so vast that it is
a marvel that Representative Berry should
have estimated it at such a low figure The
government has hitherto kept apart from
all consideration of the stage save as 1t has
sought to protect playwrights in the en-
joyment of the rights and privileges of au-
torship by means of a copyright law.
There has never been any American sug-
gestion of a tendency toward subsidized
theater such as that maintained in Paris,
the Theatre Franchise. The people of the
United States, while literally and intelli-
gently patronizing all forms of art and de-
velopins the dramatic profession to a re-
markably high stage of perfection, have
never been disposed to engage in any sort
OF contributory enterprise as a government
for the excellent reason that the theater
Is based upon public taste and this form of
government, representative and shifting in
its personnel. can not guarantee any en-
during standard of taste for a protracted
period. 1t Is not to be doubted that the
premises of Mr.. Berrys bill are true, that
the theater may be made to have a more
beneficial effect upon the public mind and
greater value as an educator, but the
spiri- OF American institutions does not
warrant the suggestion that there shall be
any censorship created by governmental
sct that would reform the stage by the
application of a rigorous law of exclusion
Aside from this consideration it is peril
nent to suggest that this pending bill
to call for immediate Congressional action
should be explained in order that it may
be understood just how the Committee on
Library will proceed with the monumental
task OF conserving the educational and
moral features of the modern stage.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
New Spring
Upholstery Stuffs.

Lace Curtains, Tapestry and
Chenille Portieres in excellent as
sortment. Nooks and corners filled
with fabrics and made-up things for
cozy corners and dens; rare bits of
stuffs for covering cushions and pill
lows; novelties and unique effects in
Draperies, Hangings, etc.
We announce the arrival of our 1898 Furniture
Slip Linens, Damasks Figured and Striped Dimi-
est and choicest line we have shown. Tuesday
the following specials:
1000 Pillow Sham Holders
I5c. each.
100 pairs Dainty Fish Net Curtains, full length
$I.25 pair,
1000 yards Japanese Crepes. full line Of artistic
&c. yard.
100 "a Tapestry Table Covers full line Of new
colors. Special value.
$2.5o each.
100 siIk-covered Down Pillows, corded. pureS,
ruffied and plain. Special value.
$I.5o each.
500 Opaque Window Shades. yards long, sc
inches wide: hest colorings. Complete with fix
lures, ready to hang.
25c. each.
We carry full line of colors in
the best Handmade Opaques and
Scotch Hollands, also Laces and
Fringes.
Estimates on Window Shades and
Slip Covers furnished free.
Second floor
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Fifth floor.
Manahan's s Moth
Paper and Bags.

Our new stock of moth prevent
ives has just been received, and we
direct to them the especial attention
of those who have never used them
they require no recommendation
to those who have used them. Mana
hans are conceded to be the best.
Manahan's Moth Paper (sman sheets), per ~.
AoV. -
do.en. anan.a. n0.a rape. uaiee .aes. per 6oc.
Manahan's Mosh Bass Gz-bbl sise,, each. 4Oc.
Aanahan'. Moth Bags Danger sise,. each. SOC.
n.n.A.n'. Moth Bag. o.rrs.. .,.., each. 65c.
An ounce Of prevention is worth
a pound of cure.
Effth 0oor
Evening star., 1898-03-21
The Canal and Crime.

The James Creek Canal is marking many
victims of late. There is strong suspicion
that Beck, the baker, was thrown into this
open sewer by the men who caused his
death. Saturday the body of a child was
taken from the so-called water and yes
terday the body Of a man was found there
by the police. The marvel is that these
bodies were ever found, SO dense is the
substance that gradually finds it's way to
the river. They might float at the sur
face and be scarcely discernible from the
accumulations that decorate the upper
crust. There is no certainty that they
will float The canal is a menace to life
in two ways. 1t aims directly at the
public health by spreading it's foul in
fuences through the air in all directions.
1t invites death by It's presence, unguarded
by walls, fences or other devices to prevent
accidents, traversing sparsely settled yet
frequented section of the city, half illu-
minated. unbridged, save at rare intervals.
1t would be less dangerous than it is in
this respect If it bisected populous area
in the heart of the city, for it would then
be well marked and it's dangers would be
clearly apparent Where it is it tempts
the thug and the highwayman to do MUIR
der in the belief that a body once sent over
the banks Of this reeking ditch will not be
found for sufficiently long time to enable
the murderer to conceal all evidences of
his crime. The place is favorable to such
happenings. A wide stretch of semi-urban
territory extends on either side. Blood
field Is notoriously menace to the safety
and peace of the community. When James
Creek Canal is filed and removed from
the map "Bloodfeld" should be fumigated
by the most radical police methods availa-
BILE.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Spanish Battle Chant.

We know ware expected to fight now and
then,
And show tLat for war we are fitted;
But daily siesta's required by our men,
1t really can't be omitted.
And it's perfectly clear
That this hot atmosphere
Is made worse by those gunpowder vapors.
Though our efforts seem few,
We have plenty to do,
In keeping things out of the papers.
Our life Is a hard one. It's not at all gay,
When we plan short trip to the country,
To find that our hopes of mica holiday
Are spoiled by insurgent effront'ry.
But our pride they can't down.
Though it's useless to frown,
When the foe interrupts our blythe capers,
We summon our powers,
And we toll after hours,
At keeping things out Of the papers.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Mems Suits
To Measure.

In order to not be disappointed in
your Easter Suit, we would suggest
that YOU leave the order now. Chev-
lots, Tweeds, Worsteds, Cassimeres
in neat checks, narrow stripes, faint
plaids. The colors embrace all the
shadings of tan, brown and gray;
some with intermixtures of olive,
blue or red. Trouserings with moth
ing newest lacking. Perfect fitting,
high-class, up-to-date garments
guaranteed.
Trousers to order, $500 UP.
Suits to order, $3.50 up.
Overcoats to order, $I2.oo up.
IrSfd door
Evening star., 1898-03-21
l.. l.. May & Co.'s
Flower and Garden Seeds.

We have received our new supply
of these Minnesota Grown Flower
and Vegetable Seeds, which as
shown by the report of the Depart
ment of Agriculture have the best
average percentage for purity.
&c. package.
3 packages for SC.
Sweet Peas, mixed colors.
SC. per ounce.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Pine Pillows
To Order.

The store is filed with the fragrant
forest odor Of the pine. We make
the pillows of this spicy balsam fir,
which comes from the forests Of
Maine, at moderate prices.
Pillows made while you wait.
E1st 1oor.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

From the Columbia g. C.) State.
Not In behalf of thu Cubans in arms, who
are able to sustain themselves for years
and are certain of ultimate triumph, but In
behalf Of these poor people, mainly women
and children. forcibly imprisoned within
the Spanish lines, Intervention should be
enforced Our arms can lfberate them and
give them the right to make their own hy-
ing II our pockets cannot relieve their me-
cessities. II released now they would In
three months be supported by the soil.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

General" said the excited officer, "the
insurgents have cut of our retreat on the
south and east"
"Then we'll go west
But they have been for long time lying
in wait for us in the west and north"
"Is there no loophole?"
"None! What shall we do?"
"Offer them autonomy
Evening star., 1898-03-21
SI.oO each.
30c. each.
New
R0OkS.

New
Books.
Wild Life in Southern Seas, Louis
Becke, II mo-, 36o pages. Ro-
mantle stories of sea life told in thrill
ing language by new writer--$I 90
Paris, by e. Zola. The last Of his celebrated
trilogy, including Lourdes, Rome and XI IN
Paris. vols; buckram. ..........-.....
John Gilbert Yeoman. romance Of the COM
mouwealth by r. G. Scans. limo; cloth; ct 6o
ABS pages.
The Disaster. Story Of Franco Prussian War.
BIZ Paul and Victor Marguerite. Translated from
the French with an Introduction By Fred Ct oo
erie Lees limo; cloth; 40 pages. 49,.
BY Right Of Sword. stirring romance OF the
times Of the Nihilists: by Arthur W. ST 40
The Strange Story Of Ny Life. By John Strange
winter, author Of Bodies Baby. limo; ST 20
cloth: 166 pagts-.... ..s.................
nau
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Notwithstanding the tremendous force it
could exert in action, the Vesuvius is al
present most placid and innocent appear
Ing affair. 1t is typical of the country 8
temperament
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Mid-Lenten
Fish Sets.

Apropos Of the Lenten season we
offer the following special value IN
i3-piece Fish Sets:
German china, neatly decorated
and with choicely shaped fish plat
ter and plates.
SIS 90 per set.
Other sets 81 50 to $1,000.
Eitth apoe.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

The young millionaire who offers his pri-
yate yacht as a warship may excite pa
triotic donation from Princeton, N j., of q
few rounds of ammunition, even at the
expense of a few duck-hunting excursions
Evening star., 1898-03-21
FFiGidity,

1T must be very still and lonely and cold
In the arctic regions
YES" replied the explorer. But you
ought to have been in some Of the places
where lectured."
Evening star., 1898-03-21

The fact that the Spanish officers would
have to stop handling large sums Of money
Il they succeeded in ending the war may
be one Of some significance.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Senator Mason does not seem at all cast
Gown by the fact that the Senate got
through with the $5O,OOO.OOO appropriation
before he had an opportunity to hurry 1t.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
After the Inxestieation

THAT was a dangerous game you were
playing said one politician.
YES" replied the other. 'It was for
high stakes"
How did you come out of it?"
"Oh, we got white-washed."
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Mr.. Debs says that his cooperative col
ony Is doing very well. There are many
who would be glad to see it assume such
Magnitude as to monopolize his attention.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

General Pando is in great danger of be-
ing disliked by his associates in Spanish
generalship for being over-zealous
Evening star., 1898-03-21

The discovery of a comet during the
present war talk affords an opportunity
which the superstitious will not fail to
grasp.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Governor Pingree demonstrates that he
is indeed an intrepid reformer when he un-
dertakes to operate on the Michigan legis-
Ia ture
Evening star., 1898-03-21
An ExnIanation.

''I have a great respect for art" said the
young man who dabbles.
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne, cit is a
characteristic of human nature to view
with awe things that we don't know much
about"
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Tom Watson does not stay in politics very
long at a time. But he has been in oftener
than most people.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
DeliberatiOn

I s'pose it's right foh folks tu fight
Ter save dahse'fs FUN shame.
But eff you does, don't nevvuh shoot
Until you's done took aim.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Those of the American people who live
twenty years hence will wonder that there
should ever have been doubt that an
American Senate would gladly accept q
group of islands 30 fortunately situated at
the request Of its government.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

1t seems to be the proper thing for the
comic opera star to be welded to her art
and divorced from her husband.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
4 PossiAle Exple.lon. (

From the IndiAnapolls NeWs.
The Spanish government is anchored over
the torpedo OF the Doople,s ignorance and
pride.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Our New Lime of

'VUUlr NEW INENG OH
Pajamas
For men and boys comprises the
largest and best assortment we have
ever shown, ranging in price from
$1oo a suit for lightweight madras
to $1,000 suit for all silk.
Special for Tomorrow.
Madras Pajamas, in neat checks
and stripes-an exceptionally good
value.
$I.oo suit.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

womens Extra Fine Black Cotton Hose. witt
double heels ard toes.
25c. pair. Regular price, 35c.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Infants Cashmere Hose, for spring and summer
wear; black, tan and white; fine ribbed
25c. to SAC. pair.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Boys
Department.

Department.
Our new assortment of Fancy
Blouses and Waists is commanding
great deal of attention. Among
them you will find everything that is
stylish and durable.
We invite inspection Of a new variety Of
'Fauntleroy" Blouses, made up in all white or
fancily trimmed in light tints. that we offer
ing at a special price.
$I.oo each.
new lot Of unusually well-made ''Mothers'
Friend Shirt Waists, in fast colors. are being
shown at
3oc. each.
Boys Hats, Caps, Trousers, Over
alls and Furnishings of every de-
scription.
TIL, ,rd floor,
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Children's Spring Weight Cotton Hose, double
knees, toes and heeis fine ribbed. Sizes 9 to 10.
I29c. pair.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Infants Cashmere Hose, light weight; plain,
with ribbed tops; u and full lengths; black, tan
and white.
25c. to soc. pair.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Infants Ribbed Silk Hose; white. pink and blue
soc. pair.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

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Women's Iisle Thread Hose, in plain black and
black with white toes and heels; Richelieu. Rem
brandt and fine ribbed: excellent quality; also all
the newest shades of tan and bronze.
35c, 3 pairs for $I.oo
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Infants Long Cotton Hose; white, tan and blaci
plain and ribbed. Sizes to 81.
25c. pair.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Women's Cotton Hose, fast black. tan and OK
blood with double heels and toes; some with double
soles; plain and Richelieu ribbed.
I5c., pairs for 25c.
women's Fast Black Cotton Hose, plain with
white soles extra quality.
2Ic., S pairs for ST 90.
women's Flack and Tan Cotton Hose, in plain
and Richeleu ribbed; double heels and toes.
2oc., 3 pairs for soc.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

100 Silk-covered Down Pillows, corded, puffed
ruffled and plain. Special value.
SI.5O each,
Evening star., 1898-03-21

Infants Cotton and Lisle Thread Socks. u an
y lengths; bl: *, TAM pink, blue and white.
25c. to soc. a pair.
Evening star., 1898-03-21
Special for Tomorrow.

First floor.
Evening star., 1898-03-21

1000 yards Japanese Crepes. full line Of artistic
colors.
&c. yard.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
Safety of Railroad Travel.

Last year on American railways one
passenger was killed in accidents out
OF every 2,S27,474 passengers carried.
That is to say, that you can take a
train 2,S27, ,474 times before, on the law
of averages, your turn comes to be
killed. You will have to travel r.
093,963 miles on the cars before that
turn comes, and 4,541,945 miles before
you are injured. II you travel twenty
miles every day for 300 days in the year
you can keep it up for 758 years before
your turn comes. to be hurt. Ii there
had been railways when our Savior
was born and you had begun to travel
On the first day of the year A. D. l, and
had travelled 100 miles in every day
Of every month Of every year since
then you would still have Tin this year
1889, nearly 5000, 900 miles yet to ira
vsl bsfors your turn came to Be killed.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
Eject of Limo on th. syatem.

A MEDICAL scientist is authority for
the statement that children and old
people especially suffer from a lack OF
lime in the system. Persons who
habitually drink soft water, while they
may enjoy immunity from certain OF
the ills of life, expose themselves to
others perhaps quite as much to be-
avoided. Hard water helps the teeth
and the bones by furnishing lime which
is necessary to health, growth and de-
velopment. Old persons who drink
but little lose their teeth more quickly
than those who take a reasonable
amount of drinking water. Lime, Or
food products in which it abounds,
should be part of the regular supply
furnished to the system. One of the
most valuable vegetables for this pur-
pose is the yellow turnip or rutabaga,
which should be given to growing chill
dren at least once a week. Properly
prepared, it is very relisha Bile and its
food value has never been appreciated.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
THE DAILY CAIlERA
South American pickpock.s..

Practice makes perfect even in
wrong-doing, and in the use of what
seem to be very awkward means. A
writer in the Boston Transcript says:
The Gauchos, or dwellers on the ex-
tensive plains of Buenos Ayres, are
narvelously dexterous with both
hands and feet. Many of them have
acquired, through long practice, such
skill in using their toes instead Of fin
gers that they can fling the lasso and
even pick pockets with them. Some
time ago a Frenchman, who was fish
ing in one of the rivers of Buenos
Ayres, was warned to be on his guard
against the light-fingered natives. He
forthwith kept vigilant watch upon
his companions, but, nevertheless, one
day, when his attention was closely
riveted on his float, willy Gaucho
drew near and, delicately inserting his
foot, extracted the Frenchman's hooks
and other valuables from his pocket.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
A New and Wonderful Fire,

A new and highly important inven-
ton was tested at the German maneu-
yers this autumn, It was In the shape
Of a Greek Phoentcian fire, invented by
Berlin engineer. 1t ignites on con-
tact with the air or water and cannot
be quenched by either water or other
things. II burns with brilliant fame,
and it can be sunk under water or un-
der ground and when brought to the
surface instantly bursts into flame at
any desired point. It was tested dur
ing the night, off the island of Heligo-
land and off Kiel, and proved most eff
cient in detecting the presence of the
enemy.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
MRS. M. E. MANSER.

ute description Of his watch to many
Of his friends, so that If it were ever
found it could be easily identified. Ev-
cry effort was made at the time to re-
cover the watch, but without avail,
He grieyed oVsr the loss for many a
day and at last gave up all hope Of
ever again seeing the precious time
piece.
Well, seasons came and went" but
90 trace Of the watch could be found.
At last, after lapse of more than fifty
years, 10, and behold! the precious relic
was discovered in a pawnship in Nash
vile, Tenn. Although the "corroding
hand of time" dimmed outlines of the
loving inscription, still there it was,
plainly decipherable, Washington to
Lafayette"
Tie proper authorities at once took
possession Of the watch. A thorough
investigation was held, and all doubts
We're removed in regard to Its identity.
dhe president appointed special COM
mission to take the watch to France.
But, alas! Lafayette was dead, and his
son was dead, but a grandson still sur
vived, and to him was presented the
precious gift of Washington to his
ancestor. The French government ap-
preciated highly the action Of our
president, and did all in it's power to
make the presentation ceremony inter-
eSting
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
An Epterplsipg Drugptst


There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than Streamer's Drug
Store, who spare no pains to secure the
best of everything in their line for their
many customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is producing such Juror all over
the country by its many startling cures.
1t absolutely cures Asthma Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all affections OF the
Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at above
drug store and get trial bottle free or
regular size for 80 cents and sG.oo
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded,
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
How To Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive, you have a bilious look;
If your stomach is disordered. you have
dyspeptc look; if your kidneys are af.
fected. you have pinchedlook. Secure
good health, and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bitters" is a good
Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly on
the stomach, liver and kidneys, purifies
the blood, cures pimples. blotches and
boils, and gives good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at
Streamer's Drug Store. 50 cents per
bottle.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
Municipal Lodging House for WomeI

Municipal Lodging House for Women.
Croydon, England, has two adjoin-
ing lodging houses conducted by the
municipality. One is for men and the
other for women. The latter will at
commodate thirty-four females, who
for 10 cents a night are given separate
rooms. There are lavatories with hot
and cold water and bathrooms. The
ground floor is occupied by laundry.
No women of known bad character are
admitted.
Daily camera., 1898-11-26
Photographing with a Fly's Eye.

A writer in knowledge describes a
method Tor mounting the eye Of q
dragon-fy in such a way that, with
the aid of a microscope, photographs
can be made through the lenses of the
Insects eye. The photographs thus
produced are multiple, because the eye
of the dragon-fy consists of large
number of minute lenses distributed
over it's surface, each bringing the rays
of light to a focus independent of the
others. In fact, every dragon-fy car
ries in it's eyes about $4,000 minute
and perfect lenses, each Of which, when
properly manipulated, is able to pro-
duce upon a sensitive plate a photo
graph, microscopic in size, but sharp
and distinct.