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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

The friends of the Nicaragua canal arc
pressing the Senate for action at an early
day on the House bill now in the hands of
that body making provision for that great
enterprise. They do not deem it essential
to wait until the British government has
passed UPON the amended Hay-Pauncefote
treaty. They hold that the subject is prop
erly in course of legislative settlement ana
that the Senate should proceed at once to
consider. and if need be perfect, what the
House has done. They insist that the at
tilude of this government toward the canal
is well understood by all the powers and
that no considerations of any kind are in
the least degree likely to change it IN any
material particular AS it is to be IN
American enterprise, built with American
money and subject to American control
whE delay any longer the Inauguration of
the work?
1t is undoubtedly true that il for any
cause. bill should become a law at this
session of Congress the country would be
much disappointed. The project has the
Endorsement of both parties, and Is opposed
OILY by selfish personal interests The SUD-
ject has been thoroughly discussed both n
the newspapers and the stump. The
speople as a whole are anxious to see he
enterprise under way. They know its prob
able cost. and that it will be large. BIZ,
they also know the Importance of the
project. and realizing that its completion
will add so much to the prosperity of ,ha
United States, as indeed to that of all The
world. they are willing to invest in it.
And they have distinctly in view the
Nicaragua canal. The surveys of that route
have satisfied them as to its advanta ges
anu Gesirability. They want the two great
oceans connected along the lines there
laid down. They have no fear OF any rival
concern of any kind. They are the masters
OF the situation. and will remain So Sucn
canal as is proposed will when compile, "a
answer all the ends of the worlds com
merce and hence will float the worlds
business passing that way. Its paying
ability is no less assured than its AMER
can control
Still notwithstanding the impatience of
the friends OF the canal there is a desire
for prompt action by Great Britain on the
amended treaty. 1t is now in her hanls
and its terms are easily compartments ed.
rejection or delay. Her friends and tine
friends of the canal would welcome it's
prompt acceptance by her, and would see
in such action on her part an additional
warrant for the hope that the two English
speaking nations are not to be divided in
purpose in this of uneXampled push add
progress in the worlds affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
The Divided DemacracY.

There were two political deliverances yes
terday which plainly revealed the differ
ences now existing between the two fac
items of the democratic party Senator
Lindsay of Kentucky told representative
of The Star that not until the democracy
seNered all connection with popuism could
il hope for reinstatement in the confidence
of the country. 1t must return to the ad-
vCcacy of sound policies, or go on TO con-
tinued defeat
Mr.. Bryan, speaking at Chicago declared
that the democracy haa nothing to retract;
that the Kansas City platform was as true
today as when written; that the fight for
the principles therein enunciated must and
would continue and that success for the
party in any other sign was neither pos
sible nor desirable. Sentiments further
apart are not within the scope of the live
lest ina gina ton
AS their sentiments are in such sharp
contrast, it may be allowable to add and to
point out that the two men are as wholly
unlike. Judge Lindsay occupies a high
place at the bar. and took at bound a
nigh place in the Senate. He is man of
reading. and goes 10 the root of things
Not without power a speaker, and of
engaging personal address. he has yet made
iio way " tle 1Tout Without any or the
ordinary appeals to favor His success has
been achieved purely by intellectual bro
cesSes. There is nothing sensational or fam
boyant in his composition, but instead the
capacity to take a sane survey of affairs
and the courage to follow where his reason
directs.
In Mr.. Bryan We have the confident and
aggressive agitator the ready orator, the
unerring judge of the taste of a crowd and
how to crafty 1t, and the man of consuming
political ambition and tireless energy in
pursuit of it. Defeat cannot extinguish
him. nor their failure of fulfllment put an
end to his sweeping prophecies He aban-
dons nothing, however much it may be dis
credited by events: and he pushes on with
the air of = conquerer. and as clipper as
YOU please in the absence of a realization
table and sympathetic company, and he
VIII map out a new campaign in terms and
in way that will raise the roof with the
cheering of approval.
Judge Lindsay. after one term in the
Serate, during which he has distinguished
himself and served mis- state most faith
fully, will retire to private life. his coun-
sells disregarded by those now in control of
his party's organization. Mr.. Bryan, after
maneuvering for a third nomination. and
apparently he has his party still behind
him. Is it possible for brethren so widely
divided to get together or dwell together in
unity for future operations?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

ments. AS result of the first census the
House grew from % to 105. an increase Of
81 per cent: the second census caused 1t to
grow from 105 to 141, or "a per cent; the
third from al to 1S1, or q per cent; the
fourth from ISL to 213, or IS per cent; the
fifth from 2l3 to 24O or Ii per cent; the
sixth resulted in a decrease from 240 to
22e3. or Z per cent; the census of 1883 was
the basis for return to the enlargement
principle, the House growing from 223 to
23::', or per cent; the eighth census caused
the same percentage of increase. the men,
bership growing from 233 to 2t3; the ninth
caused a gain of 81 per cent, or from 243
to 293; the tenth of II per cent, from 293 to
325, and the eleventh of 10 per cent, or
from 323 to 1856.
The average increase during this entire
period was 20 per cent, while the increase
proposed by the bill which passed the
House yesterday is - members, or Q per
cent. Thus it is to be seen that the bill
now represents conservative increase in
membership, while adhering to the almost
unbroken precedent which has governed
the Congress in its establishments. All
things considered. the action was COM
mendable. 1t does not involve any serious
difficulties. The House chamber is more
than large enough now for the number pro-
posed if the desks are removed. Speaker
Reed proposed their removal and urged at
the same time the reduction in the size of
tho chamber. There should be no mechan-
ical obstacles to the accommodation of all
3s6 members of the House to be chosen I'M
der the new law. provided the business-like
plan is followed of clearing the chamber
to make of it a strictly Legislative hall. in
which no other work but that of the i'm
mediate process of law-making Is trans
acted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

The fact that the President is suffering
from an attack of the grip. which has
compelled the postponement of formal
ofhcial reception at the White House,
should not cause any disquiet throughout
the country. Mr.. Mckinley is a man of
Such strong constitution and ordinarily
good health that the mere fact of slight
arrangement of his system suffices to
awaken speculation. Thus far his illness
appears to be passing through the normal
stages of development, and while the pro-
cess is unpleasant and necessitates an in
terruption of the Presidents duties there
is no reason whatever for the least alarm.
The wishes of the entire country are that
the President may be speeded through this
disagreeabie experience to his usual condi-
ton of rugged health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Silks.
Second hoor.)

IStCUIIu HuNr.
AWC yard for 81 Fam
cy Silks. street
and evening shades. Only
waist lengths remain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Umbrellas.
(Eirst floOr.)

u list loVi.J
ssh no for Ladies'
W o and Men :,
19c for Childrens TIM
brellas. Odds and ends.
Some were $2.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Too Much Free Medicine,

A timely hint to parents may be found
In a news paragraph from Cincinnati tell
ing Of the harmful results following a dis.
tribution OF sample packages by patent
medicine vendors in that city The pack
ages. done up In envelope form, were left
by boys on the dOorsteps Of residences. Di-
rections were printed on the envelopes, but
In many cases little children who were un-
able to read found the medicine, which was
lozenge-shaped and candied. and ate 1t
greedily. The medicine Is a violent purga-
tive. one tablet a dose for an adult, and
the children who partook Of the supposed
candy were In several cases taken seriously
Ill, and when questioned by their parents
in the envelope. This Is clearly case OF
patent-medicine enterprise with which
the police or the health authorities ought
to interfere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Reorganization.

We're gettin' kind O. fustered like at Po-
hick on the crick.
We found the wheels O. progress wasn't
runnin' very slick;
An when We looked things over, why we
didn't feel secure
About the towns position as to art an
literature.
We found certain few intent on putin
on the style
An payin no attention to the stalwart
rank an file.
So some of us outsiders sprung a powerful
surprise.
We said we'd git together an we'd all re-
organize.
An so we started in; but we was somehow
at loss
In reachn' decision bout which one OF
us was boss.
OF patriotic fervor there was certainly no
lack.
But each one was fur drivin', not fur sit
tin at the back.
Each one of US was certain that our feet
was bound to trip
If the grand procession started meath an
others leadership.
An so it is my melancholy duty here to
state
There amt no one reorganized at Pohick
up to date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Evidence of Good Faith.

Il was really touched by the poetry yol
sent me-" said Miss Cayenne.
Indeed returned Willie Washington "a
thought you might consider it pretty good
Il didn't study its merits very closely
But instead of indulging in generalities 70,
used my first name, Alethea, as rhyme
Now, Alethea is not very usual name ant
l am inclined to think that your poetry
was addressed to me as an especial object
instead Of being made to fit any occasion
1t was very nice of you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
A Uaeleaa Reminder.

Have you ever stopped to think that il
you stopped smoking you would save
enough money to buy house and lot in
the course of ten years or So"
Yes" answered Mr. Meekton. ''but the
only object I'd have in buying another
house would be to have a place where
could smoke without spelling the rugs and
lace curtains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

The fact that the late Mr.. Armour made
s1J,cooO00 out of farm products should not
awaken any unconquerable feeling of dis
content in the minds of the farmers 1t is
a large sum Of money, but when the time
required for its accumulation is considered.
$lj.OOO,OO0 divided among the farmers of
the country would not amount to much per
cGniia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Hats.

So. 0O for all the
~9sOO Il ri m IN e d
Hats marked $50. And
only s4.T5 for Stylish
Silk Velvet Hats that
were up to $15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
A Point Overlooked.

What we want to do said the kind
hearted civilized person, lis to treat you
gently and make you happy"
Yes answered the barbarian; "but you
insist on forgetting that We can't be really
happy unless we are killing off white peo-
pie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

1t is asserted that General ColvilIe while
in South Africa took precautions for the
safety of himself and his men which
verged dangerously near to showing the
white feather" And yet. in the face of
such delicate phraseology there are people
who contend that English Is a harsh, I'M
musical language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

1t Is difficult to see how Mr.. Tillman will
retaliate If he really was snubbed at a
banquet by Mr.. Bryan. 1t is doubtful
whether those polished rhetoricians, Mr.
Cleveland and Mr.. Whitney, would like Mr..
Tillman's peculiar style of epigram any
better than Mr. Bryan does
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Vanderbilt and Rockefeller automobiles
are frightening horses in Connecticut and
a bill is to be brought before the legislature
to regulate the speed Of such vehicles If
this tendency persist people will be won
dering what use there is in being rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

1t seems remarkable that Richard Croker
should be content to remain away over in
England instead of giving something so
important as Tammany's anti-vice investi-
cation his personal attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
ChiHd's.
Third hOOr.l

Roc for Fur-trimmed
wv Silk Caps. Most
~ small sizes. Some
were $3.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

1t is remarkable how much genuine ac-
tivity j. Pierpont Morgan can show in mat
ters of public Importance without getting
himself interviewed in the newspapers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Sound Advice.
" York Tribune.

from the New York Tribune
And here's word of sound advice:
When the symptoms Of violent attack of
grip are first disclosed don't fool with the
disease by trying to cure yourself. Send
for competent doctor promptly. Grip
should be taken in hand without delay I'M
less the indications are clear at the outset
that the case Is of the mildest kind. Pleu-
risy, pneumonia or dangerous heart trou-
BILE Is likely to follow in the train of this
disease unless medical advice Is sought
early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

In referring to French chamber of depu-
ties "a disgraceful and infamous parlia-
mentary body Mr.. DalZell runs serious risk
Of being called upon fight large num-
her of duels by cable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Chiad's
Third foor.)

DIR for Wash Dress
SOS es. I'm sizes six
months to two years. OF
Lawn, Cambria and
Bingham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Perhaps Aguinaldo is not heard from be-
cause he has been busy pasting up his
obituary notices, so as to start the New
Year with a clean scrap book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Skipper Hanna can be depended on to
let out that reef in the sails of the ship
subsidy bill as soon as the wind Is more
favorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

III hazlng is to be continued it ought to
be conducted like the French duel. with a
physician in attendance to stop proceed
ings before they can become dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Hamdk'f is.

VI ifSt uppT.b
n &C for 25c to zoe
Il Ii an dkerchiefs,
the last few left over
from the Christmas sup
ply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

If young Mr.. Vanderbilt has invented any
thing worth while in locomotive machinery
he will not be worried by a lack of the
capital necessary to get it on the market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Cincinnati hopes that pugilism may at
tract crowds who so far as numbers are
concerned. will remind the city of the
palmy days of it's music festivals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Won't Miss 1t.

They say We'll talk with Mars. I'll be
The men whom now we view
In charge Of telephones will get
A rake-Off if we do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Captain King suffers not only the annoy
ance of accusation, but in view of the fig
ures discussed the danger of being con-
sidered a cheap man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

New York has reached the conclusion
that hospital for the insane needs attend
ants who can keep their wits about them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
NeckWear.

(F1rst fiO0r.)
OSC for Real Hand
NV made Lace Col
lars. worth $1.9S. Others
worth $3.9S, for only
$1.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
SHOOTING STARS.

Kentucky has reverted to the old style
OF feuds without any politics in them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Iron Ware,
(Baseinent.)

SSH 0for $50
L a in t e d
Washstands. with Pitch
er and Basin. Only Acc
for Alright Garbage
Cans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Gowns.
Third fOur.)

Mo for Ladies' SOC
w FlanneIette Night
Gowns. with silk cord
trimming. Only too few.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Sacq uaes.
Thirl GuOr.l

AVr for SOC Kimona
0S Dressing Sacques
pretty colOrs in fancy
stripes. Last OF many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Hamdk is.
First foor.)

IirSt fioor.
Or for 12i. to 1Sc
~ Handkerchiefs. Some
mussed. some show pin
holes made in window
display.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Scarfs.


VVr for All silk
SSS Scarfs. 39c for
Fisk, Clark & Flagg's
IIigh-gra lie Neckwear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
A Question of Verbs.

II am out Of politics. said the states.
man firmly.
III M rejoined the thoroughly practical
person. Il had heard something to the
effect that you were out. Might I inquire
whether it was a case of got or putt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

The manner in which Mr.. Pingree viewed
with alarm completely overbalanced his OPP
portunities for pointing with pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

Scratch a man who is opposed to the
army bill and you will find one who believes
that the way for the nation to perform its
duty Is to run away from It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Yelling.


VSr yard for Use
0O quality Yelling.
with chenille dots. Best
dots Sewed on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Various.
Second hoor.)

SC for 25c to soc
wv Feathers. Buckles
and Children's Untrim-
med Hats. Call early to-
morrow and secure best
Of bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Hats.
Second floor.

tSeeOitU uoOr.D
ASr for the Ladies'
wv and Children's
Best Untrimmed Hats
those you have seen here
until now at $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Skirts.


SOC for 81 Mercerized
wv PetticOats. Some
with umbrella fiounce,
some with three small
rufi1es.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Covers.
First hoOr.)

First f1o0r.)
&1 n Sfor Hand made
W o Il OMedici Lace
Covers. % to SO inches.
In Art Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Gloves.
(FirSt hOOr.l

u lrSl HOOT.D
Roc for Children's
Wv and Toe for
Mems 81 Dogskin Gloves,
lined and with fur tops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
WOOaens.


H OC yard for rem
nants of soc to
75c Wool Dress Good.
Lengths for childrens
dresses, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
COrSefS,
Third dOOr.l

SA.2S for Ladies'
w Il sSO and Csc for
Misses Corsets. Odds
and ends. Some worth
81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09

OIn order to avoid delays. On nc
count of Dersonal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Rusfness Depart
naents, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
China Ware.
(Basenent.)

(Basement.)
ZC for Toe Decorated
Fruit Saucers. 19c
Tor Plates worth up to
4Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Fans.
GEiHf floor L

ASC for Fans worth
81. And half
price for the more ex-
pensive. Importers SAM
pies, some damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
''lf they're Rich's shoes
they're proper"
Ien-one f, cor. 10th, entire bldg.
('Phone one-nfty)

We are pleased to announce
the arrival of several new
fashions in ladies' and gentle
mems riding boots and leg
gins - all new creations =
from the leading designer and
fashion setter OF New York.
They are exclusive effects
you'll not see their counter
parts elsewhere, though you
may see their limitations after
while. They are the styles
which the swell folk of the
great metropolis are wearing,
which stamps them correct.
The propinquity OF the
Charity Ball makes it neces-
sary for haste if your slippers
and carriage boots are to be
made to special order. boz
ems and dozens of STYLES in
stock, embracing every cor
rect effect, but several DAYS
are required to make them
to suit your individual taste.
Just now we are turning
out some very exquisite and
dainty things on hand-painted
satin, enhanced by beautiful
bows and roSettes. Well be
pleased to have you see them.
B. Rich's Sons,
Highgrade footwear.
Ien-one +, Cor. 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Towels.

WC for 12hc Towels.
lie for Ice Towels.
1Sc for 25c Towels. Odds
and ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Skirts.
CThird hOor.I

SS for So Double-face
~o Cloth wal X Ing
Skirts. gored cut. In
gray only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Suits.


Sd 02 for $12 Cloth
" Suits. with
Elton and tight-fitting
jackets. Last five gar
Inents of hundreds,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
SpachteQ.

S0 40 for As inch
Spachtel or
Cut-work Covers. Last
few Of many. Art De-
partnent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
EmbrOideries.

UQDC yard for. Cam
w brio, Swiss and
NainsOok EmbrOideries.
up to Z inches wide.
Mostly worth DC yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
ErmbrOideries.
First hoor.)

First floor.)
S1 AZ yard for s2.Gs
and $2.9s
quality All-over Elm
broidery, combining tucks
and lace insertions, .:
inches wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Suits.
Third' floor.

SO. 10 for s1s to
~>sD - $3.50 Suits,
in black and colOrs. DOu-
BILE breasted. tight fit
ting. blouse and fly
front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-09
Suits.
Third dOnr.l

81 O& for SIS to $50
~0 o>o & heviOt,
Homspun and Venetian
Cloth Suits. All sizes
in the lot.
Evening star., 1901-07-12
BONDS REQUIRE STAMPS.
Such as Failed to Be Exempted by Act
of COngress.

Such as Failed to Be Exempted by Act
of Congress.
The attention of the commissioner of in
ternal revenue has been called to the fact
that schedule A of the war revenue act. as
amended by the act of March 2. 1901, does
not re-enact the exemption contained in the
old act in reference to bonds. "such as
may be required in legal proceedings" The
correspondent wishes to be Informed what
construction the internal revenue office
places upon paragraph of schedule A. as
amended In this respect. In his reply the
commissioner says:
In reply you are informed that this
office has ruled that bonds OF adruinistra-
tors and executors, which were formerly
held to be exempt as bonds used in itgal
proceedings. require to be stamped on and
after July l. 1901. in consequence Of the
omission of the exemption heretofore ac-
corded to such bonds. The bonds of guard
ians, receivers or trustees appointed by the
court would also be liable to tax on and
after July 1, 1901. for the same reason
Other bonds used in legal proceedings such
as prosecution bonds. Injunction bonds.
bonds to stay proceedings, bonds upon ap-
peal. bonds upon writ Of error, bonds for
cost and bonds given In claim and delivery
actions for property, are not included in the
terms Of paragraph Of schedule A, as
amended. and would not be taxable"