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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

the mails, the troops or munitions of war
Of the United States than the rate per mile
paid for transportation over railroads and
public highways leading to the said bridge
That the bridge authorized to be con-
structed under this act shall be so located and
built that navigation under it shall be rea-
sonably free, easy and unobstructed. and
to secure that object the bridge company
shall submit to the Secretary of War, for
his examination and approval, design and
drawing of the bridge and map of the
location.
That said brige shall be constructed and
used for the passage of steam cars and
street cars over the same for such reason
able rates of toll as may be agreed upon
between the bridge company and such per-
sons or corporations using the same.
u The company is authorized to issue capi-
tai stock to an amount not to exceed the
estimated cost of the construction and cost
of approaches of the bridge in shares OF
$50 each, and to issue bonds not to exceed
the cost of construction OF the bridge and
cost Of approaches; but such stock and
bonds shall not exceed In the aggregate
more than the actual cost of the construc-
ton of the bridge and cost of approaches
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BEST OF HER CLASS.
Launching Of the Armored Cruiser
California Today.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2s-The armored
cruiser California was launched today at
the ship yards Of the Union Iron Works In
this city.
The electric button which started the ves-
sci on her way to the water was touched
by Mrs. Walter s. Martin. daughter OF
Henry T. Scott, president of the Union Iron
Works, and the cruiser was christened
California" by Miss Florence May Pardee.
daughter OF Gov. Pardee of the state or
California The launching took place under
the auspices of the Native Sons of the Gold
en- West.
Gov Pardee and staff, E. =. Schmit2,
mayor of San Francisco Maj. Gen. Arthur
Macarthur, u. s. A., and STAFF, representa-
tives of the navy from the Mare Island
navy yard. and officers of the state militia
reviewed the launching from the United
States tug Siocum, while four large ferry
steamers carried nearly 5000 members OF
the native sons order.
The cruiser California Is supposed to em-
body the latest and best In vessels OF her
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Mattings and Other Home Needs.

Remnants of Silkolines. Golden Dra-
peries and Curtain Scrims:
S SSTta at be to ioe a yard. FIJI. 2Z8c.
Remnant lot of Ingram and Cottage
Carpets, in pieces large enough to cover
a good size room; worth 35c. to DE-
50c. a yard, for. ............... AO%e
Lot of soiled Head Rests, finished with
silk tassels to match: sold at n E~
60c. each, Friday at............ H0@s
A few dozen slightly soiled Spreads,
in Marseilles patterns: regular mo-
$3.50 and 169 values, for. $50. YOSs
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Remnant lot of fine quality Japanese
Cotton Warp and Heavy Seamless China
Mattings, in desirable lengths, quail
ties sold as high as 25c. a 72Ar
yard, Friday, yard, at....... IaWtS.
Odd rolls of fine grade Japanese Cot
ton Warp Mattings, in rich damask eff
fects, carpet patterns and stripes; worth
up to $1,000 roll of 40 yards, @E m6h
Friday at. Observation-Disclosures. QOs>V
Lot of Nottingham Lace Curtains, to
pairs of kind; worth 50c. 4 Or
Lot of Tapestry Brussels Rugs, size
9x12 it.; worth $40, to be CT 1 Or
closed out Friday, each. at. y asAO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

A dispatch from Chicago says: The grain
rate war between the western railroads
has been settled at a meeting Of execu-
tive officers. Under the basis adopted rates
on wheat to Chicago will be the same from
all Missouri river points-12 cents per 100
pounds. Heretofore, under normal condi-
lions, liz rate from Omaha to Chicago has
been two cents higher than the rate from
Kansas City.
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Remnants of
EmbrOideries and Laces.

Remnants of Val. Medici and Torchen
Laces, in desirable lengths, n zhc
regular DC. values, yd............ N 49,
Remnants of Cambria and Swiss EN-
broideries, insertings to match; in good
styles and desirable lengths: qualities
s ssSa. 'f so4 at Sc: and ios. .3Mc.
Embroidery Remnants, in cambria,
Swiss and nainsook; insertings
and edgings; values up to 12c. &3Zr
yafQ, ~ 49,
Remnants OF best quality Cambria,
Swiss and Nainsook Embroideries, In
servings to match; variety of beautiful
effects; qualities sold at 15c. ~
and 19c a yard. for. S0Nl(e
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MUSLIN Underwear DEBT.

Odds and ends OF muslin and cam
Dric Undergarments. including fine quail
ity lace and embroidery trimmed Gowns,
long and short Skirts, long Chemise,
Drawers and French Corset Covers.
These are all soiled from handling.
Values in the lot worth up to %6Nc
$A'o0 al..'..'.................. WV
Another lot Of Gowns long and short
Skirts, Chemfses. Drawers and French
Corset Covers, trimmed with laces and
embroidery; also Kimonas. VAL AdNc
ues worth up to csc. for. TyC.
Small lot of Corset Covers, V and low
neck; also lace and embroidery trimmed
Chemise, Drawers. etc. In the lot are
Women's Aprons and Children's Waists
and Skirts. Soiled and mussed. n Or
Friday at. Observation-Disclosures. NCSe
20 Fancy Stripe and Polka Dot Lawn
Kimonas, with plain borders, 1GDC
broken sizes, reduced to........ w.
Small lot of Coutil and Ventilating Net
Corsets, in medium and long; includins
Thompson's and other makes. Broken
sizes. Sold up to $1.25, Friday Or
At .........................
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Remnants of fine quality Nainsook and
Swiss Embroideries,, widths from to 10
inches; sold from 25c. to SOC.
rr ksEs y unused ss.. or soilsa 12Hc.
Remnant lot of Cambria All-over En-
broideries, 20 inches wide; in open work
patterns. desirable lengths, n 81
worth 29c. to 39c. a yd., for....... ONe
Remnant lot of regular DC. Torchon
Laces, fnsertings to match,
widths up to inches, Friday, OT/c
yd....................... ......'.S/2S'
Lot of verice Serpentine Laces, in me-
dallion effects; in butter, Arabian and
white VIII Values up to isc. I'd. 8RC.
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POTOMAC BRIDGE co
BILL TO INCORPORATE TT IN
PRODUCED BY MIR. ADAMS.
Referred to Committee an Interstate
and Foreign Commerce--Provi-
sions Of Measure.

Representative Adams Of Wisconsin today
introduced in the House bill to incor-
porate the Potomac Bridge and Terminal
Company Of the District of Columbia, and
the measure has been referred to the COM
mittee on Interstate and foreign commerce
The incorporators are named as follows:
Arthur e. Randle, Oscar C. Brothers, jr.
Albert A. Wilson, Thomas C. Moves, Geo
W. Duffus Clement W. Howard, Jesse b
Wilson, Scott C. Bone and George c. Halle
ton.
The corporation n authorized to con,
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Remnants of Ribbons.

Remnants of Taffeta and Louisine
Ribbons; some of them IA OH/ n
inches wide Friday, per yard. S/2N'
Remnants of best quality Taffeta and
Fancy Ribbons, in black, white and de-
sirable spring shades, qualities when
sold off the piece up to 19c. &H/r
yard. Tomorrow at.............. O/2S'
All the remnants of our finest grade
and widest ribbons are included In TINS
Iot-the best selling sorts-including
Plain Taffetas, Satin TaffeSas and dou-
ble-faced Satins: also fancy Novelty
Ribbons. in all celors. Regp- 1 1lLc.
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class There are to be five vessels like her,
but at present the nearest approach to her
on any waters is the model British cruiser
Drake The construction of the California
was authorized by Congress March 3. 1899,
and the contract for her construction was
let about year later. She will cost, COM
plete, IS, GOO, 600, her hull and machinery
costing So 100000 of that sum. and her
equipment and armament the remainder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

IL Women's Sateen Petticoats. In
stripes and floral effects; deep ACCORDION
pleated ruffies; two small ruff1es on bot
tom. Pink blue, gray and law MdDc
ehder. Sold for $1.89, Friday at. w.
Small lot of Children's Aprons. Waists,
Sunbonnets, Flannelette Sacques.
bibs and Bottles. reduced n 6Nc
eo..'''.''..'.'s......' WE
10 Girls white India Linon Dresses.
with hemstitched tucked yoke. bretelles
over shoulders, lace trimmed collars and
cuffs; also a few French Bingham
Blouse and One-Piece Suits. sizes in
the lot from to IA years. Reg n0-
ular s1.9S values for............... >OSs
Small lot of low and high neck Corset
Covers, finished ready to trim;
sizes "a, 80 and IS only; FRI XII
day t.....................-.. V~zafS.
Children's Hats of null, mousseline and
pique; trimmed with ribbons, ro-
settles and flowers. Slightly Em~
mussed. Sold up to 81. O>@s
16 White India Linon Dresses for lit
tie girls from 2 to years old. Dm<-
were 69c. Friday ALUMINIUM. %>S'
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Remnant Lots Shoes.


Children's and Misses Tan and Black.
Kid Shoes, sizes in tan up to IL; and
sizes in black up to 2. Regular QSC
values up to SLIPS, OONs
Children's Lightweight Hand-turned
Shoes, wedge heels Sizes up to s. Most
ly lace style with patent tip. Em~
Were, SLIGO, for. .................O wv
Children's and Misses Tan Ok
fords; sizes 8 to 2; offered to- On
morrow, per pair, at................OySs
Mems Tan Russia Calf, Patent Colt
and Satin Calf Shoes, also 20 pairs of
enamel Oxfords; broken sizes
of regular $50 and SEQ lines. 6Qc
Boys regular $50 black Wei
Kid Shoes sizes Ii to 2; Fri OQc
day, pair, Observation-Disclosures. 700
Womens 500 Tan Calf and Wei Kid
Oxfords, extension sole, light or dark
s shades IS, Sizes 2sA to l. Fri S1.4O
women's Soft Wei Kid Oxfords, pat
Strap Slippers; opera and common-sense
toes. All sizes in the lot. $1.25 mRc
and $l.5O values, for. ...>ONs
Remnant lot of Women's Oxfords and
Slippers, broken sizes; sold at zEc
$15O pair, at..... ...........2 w.
35 pairs of Women's $500 Pat
ent Leather Oxfords, broken en- ian
sizes. Friday, at.................V . y
Women's $3.50 and $500 Patent Colt
and Patent Kid High Shoes, lace and
button styles; broken sizes, CT Sm
reduced to............. " u eOO
Children's Shoes, spring heels, sizes 5,
61s and only; worth 75c. and 2M<
$1OO pair, for. ..................0 ~
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Remnants of Silks.

Remnants. lot of All-silk Check and
Plaid Kiki; also corded stripe
Wash silks worth &c.,; loo
at. -
Remnants of 24-inch Imported Satin
Liberty Foulards. Corded Taffeta,
Plain Taffeta, Japanese Foulards. Col
ored Satin, Pongee, Liberty Satins,
Black japanese, Black Corded
Taffetas, Black Brocades, More XSC
Velours. etc., sold up to CSC. OOSs
Remnants of 36-inch Black Peau de
Sole 3f;-inch Black Taffetas, 36-inch
Japanese Habutai, 36-inch White Japan
csc Habutai, Colored Peau de Sole, Col
ored Peau de Cygne, extra heavy Col
ored Taffeta, Colored Crepe de Chine,
Fancy Louisine, ETC., at from one-third
to one-half of original price.
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Waists and Wrappers.

Odd lot Of heavy quality White Vest
Ing Waists; sizes SO and 80; sold mQ1
at $39S. Friday for................yC Cs
Odds and ends of our best selling lines
OF White Shirt Waists; including white
Indian Linon, white Persian Lawn and
Madras. in the most popular styles Of
the season. Values worth up en-
to 500. at................... SVC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

William Haslage & Son, one of the Oldest
and most prominent grocery houses In Pitts.
burg filed voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy In the United States district court
The firms liabilities are placed at s7s,00o
and assets $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28
Domestic Remnants.

5000 yds. of Corded Madras and Per-
Gale Remnants; in lengths from to 10
yards; all light colors; suitable
for waists and dresses. Friday, &T/c
yard ........,...........--- V/2Ss
Remnants of Serpentine Crepon. in
black, red, white ind pink. Lengths
from 2 to 10 yards. Regular an 2Z~
15c. quality, tomorrow at..... >oNlSs
Remnants of yard wide Bieached Cot
ton, in lengths from i to 10
yards good quality, tomorrow AZ6c.
Small lot of slightly soiled Marseilles
Pattern Spreads; full size for q n DIN
double beds, tomorrow at.... y Icy
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Boys Clothing and
FURNISHINGS.

Small lot of Boys Blue Denim Over
alls, not all sizes; regular 25c. II
quality, Friday at. .............. 80
Boys Plain White and Fancy Blouses
and Waists, broken sizes: sold 0&r
up to &c., Friday at. ......... AONs
Remnant lot OF Boys Sailor Blouse
Suits, Russian Blouse Suits and Small
Collar Blouse Suits, sizes up
to years; sold as high as CD AO
20, Priody at. ............... ~oe
Boys White Laundered Shirts. also
Shirt Waists and Fancy Percale Shirt
Waists, slightly mussed or soil
ed; sold at &C., and &C., Friday Z 2C
at. ............. WV
Remnant lot of Boys 5oc Fancy Knee
Trousers, not all sizes; Friday, De-
pair at. @0Ss
Boys Navy Blue Serge and Fancy
Cheviot Suits, three-piece style, sizes Q.
!! e. u H. and Il years; sold up to So. 40
Boys Fancy Golf Caps: sold
regularly at 25c., reduced Fri DE-
DAY TO-. AsSs
Odds and ends of Boys Double-breast-
cd and Norfolk Suits, in fancy patterns;
sizes to 10 years; sold up S1 70
Boys Silk and Satin Shield
Bows: sold regularly at 15c., Fri En-
9 Boys Atwood Blouses, in small
sizes only, left from SUITS to be 0no
closed out Friday, each at. $500. OyNs
Boys Elastic Web suspenders, &c.
pair.
Boys 25c. Wash Knee Trous- dOo
ers. size years only: a pair. HUG.
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Mems furnishings Dept,

Mems regular 50c. Muslin and Cam
brio Night Robes, some collarless styles.
trimmed with silk embroidery, 2M<
broken Sizes Friday .O>Ns
Mems Silk Shield Bows, light and dark
effects; regular 121ac. value, FRI @~
day, at......................... w.
Mems 5Oc. Corded Madras Neglige
Shirts, in neat stripes and fig
S Sres; few sizes missing. Fri 2Oc.
Mems 300 Balbriggan Underwear,
shirts and drawers to match; all 1 Or
sizes, Friday, at. ..............-.. >Ss
Mems 15c. Suspenders, good
quality webbing, strong cast kN/C
offs Friday. at. ..U3C.
Mems Soc. Lightweight Blue and
Flesh-color Underwear; shirts and draw
ers to match; all sizes in the lot 3GDr,
Friday at. ....................... ~ - ~
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WOmen'S Underwear.

Women's Regular 12l1c. Swiss Ribbed
l Ssss trIm named n1 fad aSd ARMS arms 7c
Women's Pure Lisle Thread Vests, silk
tapped neck and arms; finished with
handkerchief work; Otis make. ~,
Regular Csc. quality for........... ICs
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Remnants OF Linens.

About doz. Large-size Damask low
els. plain white, also fancy colored bor-
ders, heavy knotted fringe at n M,
the ends. Remnant price, each. VIZ
Remnant lot Of Damask Scarfs, with
red and blue stripe through the center,
fringed all around; not more than D
doz in the lot. Remnant price. 1 SC
each. .............-..'....''''
% doz. Checked Luncheon Doileys, In
red and blue plaids; large size; such as
are usually sold for 60c. the 2H/
doz Remnant price. each...... S/2S'
800 yards of Gray Crash Toweling, in
2. 8, 4 and 5-yard lengths; soft and abb
sorbent: fast selvage edges; sells from
a 1as D pliss. for sar Sc. yard: Rem 4c.
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;Remnants White Goods

, 500 yards of Silk Mousseline, In black,
white and desirable colors; good 4 1C
lengths; regular tic. value, for. u ~
6S-inch White Organdy, slightly soiled;
regular zoe. and 800. qualities.
About $50 yards in the lot; O2Mr
Remnants of regular 121xc. quality
Madras, Lace-stripe Pique and Oxford;
all in desirable lengths; for &H/c
shirt waists. Friday, yard. OZ2Ss
5000 yards Of White Goods remnants.
! embracing 4O-inch India Linon and Vic
I toria Lawn, in desirable
lengths. Regular 15o. values; 02/o
Friday, yard. CaNlSs
} Remnant lot Of 32-inch India Linon;
sheer, crisp quality; also Lace Lawns
and Bonnet Lawns; desirable R9Z
lengths and 121zc. qualities for OaNC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

Fire destroyed nine business houses at
Joaquin, Tex. Loss 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

dozen white Madras Waists; with
tucked yoke; regular 60c. quality Snc
Lot OF about dozen superior quality
Percale Wrappers. In blue and white,
red and white and black and white.
Oddments of lines sold up to kCDr
$i-Vo Ior............ WV
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Dress Goods Remnants.

Remnants of Wool Danish Cloth, In
cream and leading colors. More popu-
lar than ever for summer
wear. Desirable lengths. 1mH/ n
; Remnants of 44-inch All-wool Wolfe,
\ 8S-inch Atwood Albatross, 3S-inch ALI
. wool Batiste, 3S-inch Wool Cashmere,
38-inch A1l-wool Cheviots, and 42-inch
Mohair, qualities sold regularly 21r
as high as Soc. yard, for............O We
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Mussed Handkerchief

The balance Of our gigantic purchase
OF Handkerchiefs will be closed out to-
, morrow at &c. for choice Of values
, worth 10c. and 1870. each In the lot
} are Handkerchiefs Of every sort for men
} and women, including plain white hem
stitched. fast color fancy bordereo
mourning bordered and Swiss en- Eo
broidered. Choice Friday at..-.... OAs
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HOusefurnishingS

Crystal Glass Fruit Bowls, Fruit
Stands, Nut Bowls, Preserve Dish Or
Nickel-plated Cuspidors. .............9c.
S-qt. Galvanized Iron Buckets. n 81
Each, Friday at. ................ uSS'
Stone China Stop Jars; large AMc
size. Friday at. ................ TSSe
Extra Quality Toilet Paper; 1000
sheets to each roll Friday, OEc
four rolls for. ................... AOSs
Fifty Best Quality Clothes Pins. gc
FRIDAY at. ONs
Best Quality Shelf Paper; all colors;
6-yard lengths; usually sold at &c. RC
Tomorrow, three pieces for. OSs
Ironing Wax, three pieces in a A.
box. Tomorrow at. ............... To-
White Metal Tea Spoons. ...........1 c. .
Oleine Washing Soap. .21ac.
Majolica Cake Plates, in leaf Ec
shapes, assorted blends; worth 15c. w.
Challenge Lye, large box. 40.
Decorated China Cuspidor. ....... loo.
Extension Roller Skates. with 2dDc
steel plates zoe. values. ........ wv
White Porcelain Dinner Plates. ..2Ac.
Oatmeal Saucers, each. .............2 &c.
Salt and Pepper Shakers, in cut
glass effect, with silver-plated M,
tops. .......... .................... >>s
Steel Garden Trowels &c.
Nickel-plated Steel Hatchets. Loo.
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Hosiery Remnants.

Women's and Misses Black Lace
Hose, lace running all the way to toe;
seamless foot; seconds of regu- Er
lar 25c. quality for................. ONs
Childre1's Fine Ribbed Stockings;
double knee and seamless foot. 7~
Friday, per pair, at.................. ~
Children's Tan Hose, regular made
feet, three shades. Special DE-
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WOmen's Neckwear.

Irish Point Collars. with bishop o.
tabs; regular 15c. value, for...... C(s
Plouen Venice Collars, with large tabs,
in butter and white; worth 21c.. \ 4 ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-28

IA Black Peau de Sole Silk Etons and
Blouses; / OF a kind and
mostly sizes "a and 49, Sold q 2 mo
up to $l2.9S, for. ................ epVe YO
Imported Covert Lightweight
Spring Jackets. full strapped seams.
lined in satin; sizes SO and 10; ca 7E
were $7.9S. Friday.......... OTs 10
women's Tailor-made Suits, this
springs new styles, in black and blue
all-wool cheviots, Elton Jackets. Size
80 only. Sold up to 1858. SE O&
Friday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. QO.yC
Ultra Fashionable mi-Costumes
of Imported Panne Cheviot, with deep
silk girdles; odd sizes. Sold
at $500 5000 and $3.50. CT n M&
a. An odd lot of Women's Walking
Skirts, including all-wool thibets, Inn
ported mohairs, fancy English novelty
tweeds and plain black chew CD O2
lots. Sold up to $5.9S. for. epAeSO
Black and White Check Taffeta
Silk Shirt Waist Suits. trimmed with
red piping; sizes SO and 80. S& an
Sold at $500. Friday for.... VOsoV
Black Net Dress Skirts, made over
taffeta silk foundations. Sold Sm M&
at 5000. Friday for. .......... VVs>O
Black Net. Dress Skirt, made over
nearsilk drop. Regular 1880 @E nm
value for. ........................ ~OeVO
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Lining Remnants.

"A cleanup of all our remnants of Lin
ings. left from recent selling: including
Spun Silk, Percaline and Silecia, desir-
able lengths, In black ana colors
Regular 10c. and 121sc. quail E2Zc
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TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
MIR. HEMENwAY's STATEMENT TO
THE HOUSE.
Little Ground for Criticism as t,
Amounts or Objects for Which
They Were Given.

| Chairman Hemenway of the House COM
mittee on appropriations today made a
| statement to the House on the approprta-
| tons of this session. He said in parts
"The appropriations authorized at this
| session, including those made in the regu-
| lar annual bills and deficiencies, together
| with amounts In certain special acts and
the sums estimated by the treasury under
| permanent appropriations, aggregate $751;
| 674, 629 90.
'In order to apply, for purposes of COM
parison, the appropriations that we have
| made for operating expenses of the gov
eminent for the fiscal year 1905, which be-
| gins July / next, to the estimated income
OF the government from all sources OF
revenue for the same period, 1t is necessary
| to deduct from the foregoing amount the
following sums, namely:
1.-THE amounts appropriated for deacien-
| cies, which are to meet obligations of the
current and prior fiscal years. and which
aggregate $685. sol ,S4S. 90.
1.-THE amount submitted under the esti-
mates of permanent appropriations, for ap-
| plication out of surplus revenues to the
| sinking fund, $66,500,00O.
''These two sums, aggregating $S3,3Ol,-
643. 90, when deducted from the whole sum
of apparent appropriations, leaves $69s,-
272, 06 as the amount of authorized ex-
penditures for the operation Of the gov
eminent during the fiscal year 1905.
1.-THE total estimated revenues for the
same period, the fiscal year 1905. amount to
$704, Az, 060.72, or an excess over appro-
priations or authorized expenditures OF
Sc, 1916, 274. GO.
Experience has demonstrated that, one
year with another, the actual expenditures
of the government are about B per cent
less than the appropriations made by Con-
gress; and, anticipating that the coming
fiscal year will not prove an exception to
this practically well-established rule, 1t Is
safe to assume that the apparent surplus
of revenues over expenditures Will be aug
mented by not less than So, 100000, thus at
fording safe margin of at least $40 100000
between revenues and expenditures with
| cies that may arise and that may have
| to be provided for next session and also
affording a considerable sum to be devoted
| to the sinking fund.
I'm passing I want to say that never
within my experience as member of this
| body and I believe not within the obser-
walton of any member, has there been so
| little criticism INDUCED in or so little
ground afforded for criticism of appropr1a-
lions, either In their entirety or as to
specific objects carried by any of the bills
as has been the case at this session. Ana
I believe this situation Is one upon winch
the membership of both sides OF the House
are to be congratulated. 1t signifies that
the session has been devoted to the purely
business affairs Of the government and
with a spirit of cordial cooperation on the
part of the whole membership OF the
House."
Comparative Table.
The following table shows the appropria.
lions of this session in comparison with
those of the last session: