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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
NiSEardliness Not Economy.

From the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
The report of the Secretary of the Navy
takes up the armor plate question and
makes it of first Importance. He shows
that even inferior armor plate cannot be
had at the price, $500 per ton, to which the
department is restricted, and that compile
ton of new warships has consequently been
delayed. His recommendation that the con-
struction of eighteen new warships be au-
thoriZed had been anticipated long ago.
The country has pride in it's navy and is
disposed to be liberal in the matter of cost
Cheese-paring economists in Congress who
would limit the price of material so as to
compel the use of any but the best are
likely to have learned by this time that
niSgardliness of that sort is not appreci-
ated by the public neither is it profita ble
Hence 1t is probable that Secretary Long
will be allowed what he wants without
much controversy. None but the best is
safe rule, aad no other should apply to
naval construction: The best may be most
costly in the beginning, but is certainly
cheapest in the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The House has very clearly declared its
attitude toward Mr.. Roberts by its vote to
refer his case, without seating him, to a
select committee. 1t has not, of course,
passed upon the merits of his case, but it
has put itself on record. by excluding him
from seat, as declaring that if he has in
fact been guilty of the offenSes charged
against him he is not entitled to member
ship and it has therefore TO that extent
impeached the validity Of Utahs title to
statehood The belief appears to be that
when the case is fully made up and laid
before the House. should the committee
find against Roberts, the vote of the House
will be much nearer unanimous than it was
yesterday.
Mr.. Roberts erred in judgment yesterday
whh he sought to becloud the issues by
charging The federal authorities with ap-
pointing men to office who were charged
with Of1enses similar to that of which he is
accused. This adoption of the you re
another attitude will not better mis- case
before the people OF before the House
When asked uITrctIy whether these federal
aIPointees were in fact guilty of polygamy
against the law he evaded the question and
;" abandoned that line of argument.
There was evident throughout the de-
bate disposition to hold the state of
the Roberts case as preliminary pro-
Cedure. Tins Is the proper manner to ap-
prOach the affair. Representative Roberts
was chosen by the people OF JLah with a
tuil understanding vi ms polygamous re-
EttlOns ana ms record. tie must be &C
cepteu thereiore as ~mbolizing the atti-
tG1e oi Jhat state toward the Union. Ii
Tan desires 10 put forward d polygamist
as lts ineInDer 81 The House it must be be-
leFed ttitt II does not DENY that polygamy
prevails III that commonwealth despite the
principles which obtained when IL was
gwen statehood and the federal assume
tlOn thaI pUIygamy was TO be eradicated
Ihe comInIl,ee named by the Speaker will
doubtless ne aUte 70 SIT the mater thor
oushly- IT Is composed of good men. COM
petent 10 Judge as 10 facts and 10 decide
Issues There Is fortunate only a bare
SUGGESTION Vi parusausnIp IN The mailer
thus lar, and i may be questio whether
Yesterday negative Vote was not largely
Inspired by formal desire on the
part Of some members to protest against
The process aaOp,ed rather Juan by a dis
position 10 be lacIIonally capdous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Fifth floor.
Flanneaette
Room Gowns.

We show very large assortment
of these Warm and Comfortable
Flannelette or Outing Flannel
Gowns They are heavier than mus
lin, yet not heavy enough to be bur-
densome. Make most acceptable
Xmas presents.
Women's >Flannelette Gowns. Hubbard style,
turndown collar, deep cuffs; good colors.
soc. each.
Women's Flannelette Gowns, Hubbard style,
double yoke back and front. lay-iown collar. good
length ard width, neatly finished with zigzag braid
to match.
75c. each.
Women's Flannelette Gowns. Hubbard style.
double yoke, lay down collar either buttonhole
stitching finished with feather-edge braid.
SI.oo each.
Womens FianneIette Dressing Saeques. tight
back, loose front. lay-down collar with rutte and
deep ruf1e at wrists finished with scallop and but
tonhole stitching.
SIoo each.
Acor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Decorative
Furniture.

We are now showing odd, pic
turesque and charming designs in
Small Furniture fo- holiday gifts.
The stock, consisting principally of
one-of-a-kind pieces, comprises
many novelties that are marvels of
design and execution, whether in
tended for drawing room, dining
room, bed room or hall.
Attention is called to the following
excellent values which are offered at
exceptionally low prices:
Solid Oak Morris Chairs, with hair-stufed cush-
ions, upholstered in Hungarian cIoth-complete
Win casters, brass adjustment rod, etc.
$3.50 each.
Imitation Mahogany Piano Stools with revolving
tops, brass claw feet aud glass balls A special
value
SI.65 each.
Solid Oak Tables. l6-inch top. well finished and
nicely polished.
SOC. each.
Solid Oak Sewing Nursery Rockers, without
arms. colonial pattern, highly polished
$685. each.
Solid Oak Writing Desks, with quartered oak
front and French legs. Very handsome
$3.50 each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Dnwn of n Golden Axe

The reformation's started
BY the statesmen on the hill;
They are heroes Hon-hearted,
And the people feel the thrill
OF a sturdy exultation,
Which rejuvenates the nation.
It's a sweet exhilaration
Which no misanthrope can still.
The monopolistic collars
From our necks We'll soon unroll:
No more we'll pay Sc
For a simple ton of coal
With a will which ne'er relaxes
They will soon start in with axes
TO demolish all our taxes
While their valor We extol.
Well be prosperous and healthy
AS the honest soil We till;
One will feel that he is wealthy
With twenty-dollar bill.
And some day this stuff called money
In museum nook so sunny
VIII be shown as rare and funny
BY the people on the hill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
A Creditable Showing.


A sample of what American control has
done in a sanitary way for the Cubans is
found in the yellow fever figures given in
Secretary Roots report. The deaths from
yellow fever in Havana, which were 991 for
the first ten months of 1897, have been re-
duced by American sanitation to So in the
corresponding period of 1899. This is GER
tainly a very creditable showing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
An Evidence of Prosperity.
ON the Philadelphia Record

Those who refuse to believe the evidences
of prosperity not brought under their i'm
mediate observation may be impressed by
the eariiness and extent of the holiday
trade. There seems to be no end of eager
purchasers, and they all have money and
are buying higher grade of holiday goods
than usual. How will the pessimists ac-
count for this unreasonable actiyityp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The silver republicans are seeking an al
lance with Atkinsohs following, Door
squads both, separately or united OF as lit
tie consequence as Coxey's disbanded army.
The world will roll on unmindful of them
the country keeping it's dollars up to the
correct standard and its flag flying where
events have planted it, with no more heed
of their opposition than of the squeak of
the burrowing Philippine mole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

If the stringent curfew laws which Iowa
towns find it necessary to enforce are in
dicative OF the general temper OF that sec
tion of the continent. 1t is not at all sur
prising that so many good western men are
eager to get 10 Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Of the country extend and famify. The
consular service might readily becUme rec
ognized as >ap attractive profession for
young men, to which they would be glad to
devote themselves. and Secretary Hay is
making an excellent beginning by directing
the energies of his son in that direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
An Experienced Retreater.

DO you regard. a standing army as a
public danger?" asked the man who precipi-
tates inopportune discussions.
II don't believe there is any such thing
answered the Filipino soldier. ''All t.4e ar
mics l ever saw were going at full speed.
1t was all 1 could do to keep ahead of
en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Michigan woman was accused year
ago. on the testimony of her maid. of hay-
ing led pounded glass to her husband The
courts are still in doubt as to whether it is
case Of murder or another phase of the
servant girl problem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Xmas Chatting Dishes.
Our new Chatting Dishes are bet
ter finished and better shaped than
heretofore, They are all made OF
solid copper, nickel plated and with
double finish on inside pan where
wear comes from stirring and mixing.
We call especial attention to the large 3-pint
Nickel Chatting Dish. with nickel hot water pan.
nickeLfnshed asbestos lamp and black wrought
iron stand. which offer
S3.25 each complete.
Book of directions and recipes
with each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Cut Glass Carafe Special.
A lot OF New American Cut Glass
Carafes or Water Bottles, in straw
berry and fan pattern, and unusually
well cut on choice quality blanks.
$I.o5 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
A Study of Costume.

Young Mrs. Torkins was in the museum
looking at a group representing some Pa
cific Islanders.
Interesting. aren't they?" he commented
Yes" she answered. But don't you
think they carry this rainy-day skirt idea
a little too far, Charley, dear?.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Aguinaldo is doubtless filed with scorn
for anti-expansionists who will permit
little thing like polygamy to come up for
discussion while his interests are at stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Mems Initial
Handkerchief.

Made in Ireland and imported by
us direct. All linen; embroidered
by hand in neat script letters. Being
unlaundered, the cost of finishing is
saved, and you get better quality
for the price.
I21ac. each.
E for 6oc.
Mems StOre-First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
The $40 Per Cent Young Man.


p Dear mel" exclaimed one sensational ac-
tress, my Vogue seems to be waning.
You must do something replied the
other.
Il know it., Which would you advise a
new play or new husband?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The English are absolutely confident that
the Beers Will be subdued. but properly re-
train from fixing any exact dates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The Presidents message when read in
Cuba will put another damper on the inag-
NATIVE people who insist on discovering
instructions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The Emperor William says he cannot un-
derstand "German-American" Some of
the people who have run for office in Gin
cinnau and St. Louis have had the same
trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

II General Otis allows the war to con-
unue. Mr. Reed Will have to revise his
estimate winch placed the price of Filipinos
at - per head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The members Of Congress will presently
engage In some debate and give the read
Ing clerks chance for d much needed RESI-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
An Indication of Sentiment.

One hundred thousand persons cheered
the returning Tennessee volunteers at
Nashville pretty fair indication, by the
ton of expansion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

The fact that the oath was not officially
administered to Roberts will, of course. not
restrain him from uttering a few private
objurgations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

AS a leader of the minority Mr. Richard
son Is fortunate in having about all of his
elimities punched in the opposition party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Haviland China Salad Bowl Special.

More than a hundred and artisticai.y deco
rated Haviiand China SALAD Bow ls-hardy any Two
ailke-ln assorted designs aid shapes. These are
priced very low, having been put chased in cUunec-
ton with other imported samples.
75c. to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Col. Bryan will continue to tour the pro-
vinces, but the Eain show is in for win
ter's run in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
A Wise and Timely Hint.

from the 81. LOUIS Glooe Democrnt.
Congressman who say the coming SEES
sion will be the most important since the
civil war must not forget to facilitate. the
work in a practical and sensible way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
"windmills i'm Nebraska,
a the Memphis Commerciai-Appeal.

Every orator in Nebraska on learning
that the Secretary of Agriculture had is
sued a book On "Windmills In Nebraska. -
said: 81 wonder II he means me?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Cut Glass Vinegar Cruet Special.
We offer six dozen Cut Glass Vinegar Crriets
In neat design cut on choice quality blanks anG
with cut glass shoppers. very special value.
SI.OO each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Haviland China Mayonnaise
Dressing Bowls.
One lot of dantily decorated Haviland China
Continuation Ma, opI,ise Salad Dressing Dishes,
designs and assorted criorings.
SI.5o to S2.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
A Generous Soul,

Il suppose you are glad to get back :
Washington said the friend.
The sef-reliant member of Congress wa
thoughtful for moment and then re
marked:
We'll. of course, I'm glad: for Washing
tons sake"
The $40 Per Cent Young Man.
1 will not work. Wise men declare
There's no such word as fail.
I'll either be millionaire
Or else get into Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Xmas Baskets.
Our very large and complete line
OF Imported Fancy Baskets, in as
sorted shapes and colorings, affords
a great variety to select from for holi-
day gifts.
We offer nine dozen imported Scrap Baskets,
made from extra quality straw braid. in assorted
shapes and colorings, at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

European and American poees have ecped former in
producing fine danty decorated bits of china appropriate
before collected complete mag
stock for this holiday Included
fancy which personally selected the leading of
France Germany and Ausach kind things which little
later, be duplicated.
Glass almost endless variety designs
Selecting foregnmade china personally the poteres
and importing direct through the Georgetown enables
elusive, before and usually asked for
An examination of stock China Ware Glass Ware
etc, will repay the careful gift buyer
number of unusually good values offered tomorrow
Guiding of Cake Plates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Chocolate Pot Special.

Chocolate Pot Special.
We also offer one case of Blue and White Japan
Chocolate Pots, in full and Of good
quality chinn-sanse sod last year for s5c.
each. This lot just from japan
zoe. leach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Xmas Fern Dishes.
SI.OO each.

We offer u lot of extra deep decorated Fern
Dishes, with nickel-handed porous, inside Innings,
at the specially low price,
81 90 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
75c. to $3.50 each.

Also one lot of richly decorated Limoges China
Plates, in the new green and gold ELECTS. These
very handsome.
$500 to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Imported Willow Bassinets.
We also offer large lot of French Willow Bas-
siheis; which when trimmed and lined make an
Ideal Basket Bed for the baby They are usually
expensive. but being OF own direct import alton
makes The prices reasonable. They come in three
sizes and are complete, with canopy holders, at
SI.25, ST. so and SI.zs each,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Xmas s O'clock Tea Kettles.

Xmas 5 O'CLOCK Lea Kettles.
We offer tomorrow one lot of new Brass 5
O'clock Tea Kettles. with brass-fnishe asbestos
lamps and brass stands to match, at
$I.35 each complete.
Fifth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
SOC. eaCf.
imported Willow RassinetS

Other Scrap Baskets, Ioc. to $500
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06

Haviland China Cake Plate Special.
We offer a lot of odd Fancy Chin Cake
Plates. being the sample line Of the g.nal
Charles Field Haviland Pottery The deco tiuns
dainty and artistic and the prices much
below the usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-06
Xmas Exposition of
Dainty China, Rich Gut Glass,

Foreign and Domestic Crockery, Artistic Lamps Inn
ported Fancy Baskets and Ornamental and Useful
Articles i'm Housefurnishings.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-03-16
A Self-PropeiIing Boat.

In the current number of Pearson's
some interesting particulars are fur
nished by Mr.. Herbert c. Fyfe Of o
craft that propels itself, and to which
the inventor, Mr.. Linden, of the Zoo
logical Station at Naples, has given the
designation of the Autonaut. With
out the help of engines or stsans or
electricity or ''mau power" this curl
Gus vessel makes headway against
wind and wave at speed, it seems, Of
from three to four miles an hour. SIN
gular enough, too, the rousher the
sea the faster she. moves, the explana-
ton being that she is propelled by the
action OF the waves. The secret OF
her propulsion lies in q couple Of
pieces of apparatus, not unlike grid
irons, fixed, one at the bow aud the
other at the stern, about level with
the keel. These strips of steel are
what the ingenious inventor calls
s'fsathering pins, anditi is stated that
he was led to his discovery by closely
observing the motion OF fsh's fins, es-
pecially the dolphin's tail. IN the case
Of the Autonaut, these so-called "6ns"
are moved by tho waves in one direc-
ton, and rebound back to their own
elasticity. Hence, it is explained, no
engines are required to propel the
strange craft.-London Telegraph.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-03-16
The Crctodiis's Eggs
's Sl2aa,l lIS:S;ysYsY9s7sss9

Ehe crocodile lays a large number
Of eggs. which are remarkably small
for so large 4 reptile, being just a
shade larger than those of the do
mestic duck. It's nest is a huge mound
Of long grass, leaves, reeds, flags and
a kind Of broad-leafed grass, built to
the height Of four or five feet, with a
circumference of from thirty to forty
feet, and always near water. The
northern crocodile lays its eggs in
January or February. Neither parent
Goes any sitting. The eggs are depos.
fted to the number Of forty or fifty
near the top of the mound, which
looks just like an ordinary haycock.
The rain and the hot sun create a
great heat in the mound, which hatch.
es the eggs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-03-16
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS IN
THE UNITED STATES
THE CUCKOO IN JAMES POCKET.

g.. THE CUCKOO IN JAMES POCKET.
| ''What has happened to my clock:
Jane ?" cried Mrs. Peck. -
Jane, the housemaid, came running
into the library. The little Swiss
clock that hung on the wall was try
ing to strike eleven with hoarse,
rasping sound. The small door, from
which the bird used to make his ap-
pearance. crying, Cuckoo! Cuckoo
eleven times ut this hour, was open:
but no bird was there. "Deed, and
I can't tell you, ma am; but Pm 'fraid
them boys been after il"
Just then a little boy came bound
ing into the room Mamma" he
said, "Aunt Anne came by the gate
in her victoria just now, and took
Charlie up on the drivers seat. They
are going to Cold Sulphur Springs,
; and won't be back till night; but she
said that she knew you wouldn't
mind"
"Do you know where the cuckoo
that belongs to my clock is, jamie @
asked his mother.
'.No. mamma" "he answered, open
ing his blue eyes very wide. [ didn't
know that it was gone"
"Master jamie" said the house
maid, whats in youI pocket %
Jamie pushed both hsnds down into
the pockets Of his short trousers, and
drew forth the little painted wooden
bird belonging to the clock.
Mamma, he cried~@Ididn't know
that it was in my pqket, and lneTer
had it in my hand bfore."
There was q st'll.ess in the room
for minute, and thn jamie 8 mother
said sweetly: Il ca trust, you, my
boy; you never tod me n story IN
your life. We will ind out how 1t
happened some day
And so they did. When Charlie
came home, he ownd at once that ne
had been playing With the cock and
had broken it.
Re had not meat to do it, and he
was very sorry.
But why did yoa put it in JAMES
pocket % asked his mother.
Charlie laughed, and jamie joined
in merrily enough. "That's wha.
comes OF our being twins. said Char
lie. Jane never can tell Us apart.
She calls US both Master Jim Charlie;
and, although my clothes are marked
with big c. sh- hangs them on the
foot Of Jim's bed half the time, be-
cause she doesn't know which IS
which,"
Charlie had to pay for mending the
cuckoo clock out OF the pocket OF his
own short trousers, as punishment
for meddling; but to Jamie's ears the
little burning sound was always sweet,
AS sweet rs his m l|other's voice when
she said, II can trt tst you, my boy. "
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-03-16
A SEaft::y Trimmed Blouse.

Now that made trimmings Of
kinds cmbellisl our bodices and
more expensive type are quite OF
the reach Of these with small I
allowances, pretty bodice ltu 1!12
| WlliitI, I,c ..li.uS at = sIlH cost
will lie appreciated by girls witi
clever fingers. \ blouse of spotted
chiffon is trimmed with berthe and
epaulet:es Of Renaissance lace and
;cwelled embroidery, which is appar'
entity made il one piece to be placed
on the bodice
Now, very handsome Guipure. or
or combinations of Chantilly and era
a,:ale net cau he bought 1t very low
yrices, and there are tiny floral eds-
incs ana Insertions to form tie out
line or border, so that any shape may
be turned ont like IN entire placement.
Applique and garland laces can also
be used in similar fashion, or the jew
lied trimmings in garland form can
be disconnected and mixed With ap'
pliouc sprays Of lace 10 make very
elegant titments.
A velvet berthe. with lace motifs, OF
with garland j.;, cut and laced over,
leaving tiny spaces between. IS really
lovely on 4 net or chiffon blouse. AID
straps Of trimmings cah be carried
down each side but these are not act
ually necessary to the effect.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-03-16
a FORTUNE TELL EEoAcy.

Says a dispatch from Town, Ne.
to the New York Sun: SFery French
Canadian resident Of -Mains believes
that a miracle has been performed
over the grave Of Paul Beau2re. .~wno-
died and was buried in the TOods above
Grindstone Falls, four years ago.
Beaupre. or Bo Peep, as he was called
by his acquaintance, was a fortune
teller and peddler of snakeskin charms,
who Travelled from camp to camp in
winter selling his amulets and preying
upon the credulity Of his countrymen
by pretending to reveal future events.
Four years ago he was taken III with
pneumonia while staying at camp on
the East Branch and died inside of a
uepl-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-03-16
COURAGE OF ANIMALS. ,

Courage among ANNALS seems to
bear 70 relation to size, for many OF
the smallest creatures are brave to an
astonishing degree. The wease!z are
the most courageous of any. Unfor-
tunately they are also the most blood
thirsty, but while their victims are
usually small animals, there are rec
ords Of thsir having attacked man or
some large ANNA! ferceJ aud without
The slightest hesitation.