Evening Star Newspaper, October 20, 1893, Page 4

4 “THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON “D. ©, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1893— WELVE PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. CROSBY 8. NOYES. Eéitor. = = THE EVENING STAR has a regolar and permanent circulation in Washing- tem more than three times larger than that of any other paper. As a News and Advertising Medium it has Ro competitor. G7 Letters to THE STAR should be so addressed, or to the Editorial or Busi- meses Department, according to their eharacter or purpose, not to any indi- vidual connected with the office. ——— ee An ocecurrence, the like of which may take place in any assemblage, resulted yes- terday in a panic and in the injury of sev- eral. school children. For the cause no one can be blamed, but for the stampede and its consequences there is responsibility. Taken as 4 whole there are no more ad- mirably conducted schools than those in which the young folks of this city receive their education, but yesterday's experience would indicate the existence of a short- coming easily supplied. In the first place ‘the children in the public schools should be frequently exercised in what may be termed “fire drill;” they should be taught, at the sound of alarm, to fall into line and to move only when and as directed by their respective teachers. Frequent drilling would do much to dull the sensations of fear maturally consequent upon a cry of “fire” or any other disturbing utterance and when there was real necessity for mental cool- ness and physical deliberation it could reasonably be looked for. The panic in the Garnett building, serious as it was, would have been much worse had not at least one of the teachers controlled a roomful of excited girls by shutting the door and keeping it shut, and the mad rush might have been made without injury to any one had there been more than one available exit from the building. There is no excuse to be found in the fact that building opera- tions had blocked up a doorway; the closing of that exit was a piece of inexcusable carelessness. Even two exits seem to be insufficient to guarantee the safe departure of six hundred children. Through the bruis- ing of a few little ones—for which every one is sorry—a lesson was presented that should be heeded at once. Fire drills and makes plain the enter- and financial toilers in endeavor. The advertis- been continuous, and at has caused trespass upon columns generally devoted to news—a condition of affairs that was at once pleasing and re- grettable, for while it showed great popu- lar appreciation of The Star as an adver- Prepared for them, but necessarily unserved. Commencing with today’s issue, there is @eparture be a utilized opportunity for more sys- tematic classification and more effective display of the paper’s contents. Many peo- ple who are still ineligible to membership im the Association of Oldest Inhabitants can remember when The Star was but a four- page publication, and the pages were small. Today's twelve-page Star, with its hand- @ome typographical appearance, its many columns of attractively dressed news from all parts of the world, and its fine display Of well-put and catching advertisements,— in short, with all the characteristics of a Sreat and progressive modern newspaper— testifies unmistakably to the material and Mtellectual growth of the city with which 4% has been and is so closely identified, ———__++8. —_ New Orleans does not want Corbett and Mitchell to fight within her boundaries. Neither does New York. Midst this general closing of doors, it would be only courtesy for the Senate to offer its well-tried facili- Yes for the use of these eminent exponents of the science of physical endurance. Six months ago and no man would ever have dreamed of associating pugilism and the United States Senate, but the world has evolved several times since then and as a talk longest and loudest, standing on his feet continuously, approaches most nearly the senatorial ideal of statesmanship. From this variety of muscular effort to the tac- of the prize-ring is but a step so The no hesitancy in suggesting that in which Corbett and Mitchell sht for the world’s championship the Senate chamber. The event ought take place in executive session because would then be fully reported in the news- papers, and the rules might be suspended as to allow sports from the House of Representatives to get into the galleries in pany with those Senators whose seats desks would be moved to give the ficht- Froom to run away from each other. could not possibly be any objection the admission of those not duly sworn. Joseph Francis once sat in the chamber throughout an executive session and the Senate still lives. What did Joseph Francis ever do to entitle him to the distinction of being the one man so privileged? He simply invented a Mfe-saving car and a life boat. There are hundreds of devotees to the noble art of self defense, who will be far more in sym- pathy with the tendencies of a body in which physical endurance is the test ot civilization and statesmanship than any mere inventcr could possibly be. The ideal modern Senator should be in perfect touch ‘with the modern prize fighter as his model in lung and muscular development. —_-e ___ has arena ould fig! s Gentlemen who have engaged in Political publicity are not talking overmuch just now fer neither in the White House nor the Sen- ate is there a man who cares to venture a suggestion as to what tomorrow may bring forth in connection with the fight that con- tinues to disturb the Senate and upset busi- ness conditions throughout the land. Com- promise or cloture—which will it be? —__- ++ —____ Vice President Stevenson may yet be called on to raise his axe and smash a tra- ‘dition, —+e____ Tt was expected that the aggregate tax- able valves of real property in the District as determined by the new assessment would show a corsiderable increase over the as- sessment of 18%. The growth of the city, the increasing importance of certain locali- ties as either business or residence sec- tions and the rapid development of the ter- ritory outside of the old boundary line sepa- rating what is known as the county from the city, would explain naturally the ad- dition of a considerable percentage to the values recorded in the tax books. These facts, however, did not justify the extraordinary increases made by the late beard of assessors, whose work has under- gone revision and equalization by the board which has just closed its labors. The in- creases made by the old board applied not only to localities newly developed, but to old and long established residence and bus- iness sections, where there had been no re- cent events to appreciably change values. The theory on which the board worked, however honestly it may have applied it, was mischievous, and the results, if per- mitted to stand, would have been disas- trous. Even the revised assessment is admittedly high when the changed financial condition Of the country is considered, and the assess- ©F advocates, for this reason, a reduction of ten per cent of the taxes. It was urged at the time the absurdly high assessment was Made that the standard adopted should be might believe it would bring at a sale. The purpose of an assessment is well served if the valuations are relatively equable and correct. It would make no difference wheth- er the values were expressed in dollars or in algebraic terms, provided the assessment resulted in an equable apportionment of taxes. There will probably be complaints against the new assessment when property owners have had a charce to examine it in detail. criticism altogether. The figures show that the increase in the new assesament over that of 1894 is 39 per cent. The assessment of 1890 made an increase of 27 per cent over that of 1887, while the assessment of 1867 resulted in an increase of a little more than 19 per cent over that of 1899. An increase of 3 per cent in three years seems a little more than facts would justi- fy. It is gratifying to know that there has been a large increase in the taxable prop- erty of the District, but the most enthusi- astic admirer of Washington's wonderful progress, would be inclined to doubt whether this progress had been so great, a8 to re- quire an addition of over one-third to the taxable values of property. Still this re- vised assessment is so much better than the unrevised that citizens generally, when they think of what they have escaped, will be inclined to accept it without complaint. The increased revenues which it will pro- duce may enable the District government to enter upon much needed and long-defer- red public improvements, and if this results, the city will benefit so much by the work that has been done, that small differences of opinion as to standards of assessments will be forgotten in the general rejoicing. —__>+s______ The New York and New England synod has decided that Dr. Briggs shall not have any further hearing, so far as it is con- cerned. The docior can console himself with the reflection that he has already suc- ceeded in getting his views pretty thor- oughly before the public. He will doubtless realize that it may be for the best, as a Protracted Briggs discussion on the heels of the silver debate would inevitably prove @ tax on popular patience. ++ Senators are doing much to make the pub- Me sympathize in the slightness of the re- gard which they appear to entertain for one arother. ———++s___ The manner in which Senator Hi!l has Startled several of his colleagues makes him a conspicuous exponent of the didn’t- know-lt-was-loaded school of statesman- ship. —_ + 2 ____ John J. Ingalls took to literature; but it is more than probable that the public will find other use for Bourke Cockran than relegating him to the domain of profes- sional oratory. ———_—_+ 2+ _____ Mr. Reed is contemplating with serene satisfaction a decided bull movement in the czar business, —____e += ___ There appears to be an implied challenge from Senator Hill to meet all comers. —___+ ++ ___ SHOOTING STARS. Jealous. “I never seen such times,” said the bur- glar, as he threw the paper aside in disgust. “What's the matter?” ° “These silver kickers is takin’ up so much time dat even a train robbery don't git de- cent recognition in de newspepers.” A merry cyclone once there was That passed the Senate by; He heard; then sought a quiet spot To lay him down and die. Satisfying His Conscience. “Mister,” said the granger to the hotel clerk, “do you mind partin’ weth that sign ye put in my room.” “Which one?” “The one that says, ‘when through using turn out the gas.’ I'll pay whatever ye say is reasonable fur it.” “Why, I'll make you a present of it. But what on earth do you want it for?” “Well, I don’t s‘pose I kin do much in this crisis, but I wanter feel thet I heve done my dooty an’ lifted my warnin’ voice as best I could. I wanter take thet sign and hang it up on the door of the Senate.” Dear Girls. “Don’t you think Lelia’s complexion is lovely,” said one dear girl to another. “Yes; that’s one thing I admire about her. She always buys the best in the market.” He took his comic papers, and he gave them to the goat; He vowed that he no more would read what comic authors wrote; For when he put the stovepipe up, with terror on his face, *T was scarce three placid minutes ‘ere he got it all in place. His Mind Relieved. He had been a member of the metropol- {tan police force for many years, and it had been remarked that he was one of the most cheerful men in the service. But this morn- ing he looked dejected. “What's the matter?” asked the reporter, who was congratulating himself on the fact that he had gotten through work in time for breakfast. “Anything gone wrong?” “Nothin’ in your line,” was the answer. “This is jest a plain private grievance. It’s @ case of hard luck, an’ I'm the victim.” “Haven't been having trouble with the trial board, have you?” “No; worse. I'm skeart; that’s what's the matter. I may as well own up first as last; I'm skeart. I have roamed through Blood- field, an’ I've patrolled Willowtree alley and it never fazed me. Last summer 1 rescued @ base ball umpire, an’ still I ain't been through enough to satisfy ‘em.” “What do they want you to do?” “They've detailed me to go an’ keep order in the Senate. Think of it—four of us to look out fur the whole place. Why, I've seen it take that manv of us to arrest a boy fur flyin’ a kite. An’ we're to be shut off from mutual protection by iron railings, “But,” said the reporter, “you won't have to arrest any Senator. You couldn’t if you wanted to. It's against the law to arrest @ Senator in the Capitol.” “Are ye sure?” His face brightened. “All we'll have to do is to look after the ladies that brings their knittin’ and keep the babies from cryin’? he queried. ‘hat’s about it.” “Say, young feller, I'm glad I saw you. I was kickin’ too previous, wasn’t I7 All we've gotter do is ter sit up in the balcony an’ look om without any moral obligations to interfere with the scrap. Say (and he took a long breath of ecstasy), it’s a picnic.” And the reporter went his way, happy in the consciousness that he had brought balm to @ human heart. r+ e=____ “A Cowardly Makeshift.” ——~ From the New York World. The compromise now favored by the faint- hearts will add nearly 3,000 tons to the avalanche of silver already in the treasury. It will increase by nearly $70,000,000 the treasury notes redeemable in gold, though the gold reserve is now at the lowest puint ever reached, and ts daily dirrinishiag. After repeated disappointments, confi- dence is not to be restored by any “cow- ardly makeshift.” Not until we cut loose entirely from the vicious principle of silver purchases will men at home or abroad again feel assured of our national integrity and the permanent stability of our curren- cy. Not until then may we evunt confident- ly upon a return of prosperity. N. A. POOLE, Grocer?” 964 La. ave, Some Specials In Groceries For Saturday. eee Yet why shouldn't it be big with such low prices for first-class Groceries, Wines and We calculate to. save you st least 2 per ceut of what you are im N.Y. Bessie Rocisces 83c. Bushel. Rises hates] Owais Porators, 85c. Bushel. CALIFORNIA FLOUR Is superior to any flour which others ask $6.50 aod 87 per bar fel for, in fact, mo flour makes as good bread or more of it than $5.50 BARREL. winter wheat. It will rank with many blended flours, although 11 Price is considerably #4.70 BARREL. $1.30 QUARTER BARREL. OLD BELMA WHISKY —for medicinal $8 «GALLON; purposes— 0c. QUART. OVERHOLT’S PURE RYE WHISKY, 5 years old. Regular price, $4. Saturday, $8.25 gal. 2 Ws. Ginger Snaps. 2 Ibs. Lunch Crackers...... 3 cans Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. .48¢ Small Sugar-cured Hams, per Ib. .13%¢ Small Sugar-cured Shoulders, per 1b. .10¢ G-Ib. bucket ‘“Cottolene”’......-+...-60e N. A. Poole, , 944 LA. AVE. Us ABOUT : BOOTS. : Whisper- NOT BECAUSE WE'RE ASHAMED OF IT, BUT TO AVOID HURTING ANY ONE'S FEELINGS. There Is Really Only One Place In Town To Buy Boots. er Bo0Ts, tar KIP BOOTS, @cCALF BOOTS, @GRAIN BOOTS, @rRUBBER BOOTS, G@@FINE SEWED BOOTS, G@rHEAVY PEGGED BOOTS, BOYS’ COARSE BOOTS, (@rOHILDS’ AND YOUTHS’ BOOTS, Ix Facr. : WE BAVE THE BEST AND ONLY COMPLETE STOCK OF BOOTS IN THE CITY. @@AT BOTTOM PRICES, Heilbrun &Co., 402 7th St. N.W. Sros: “Taz Orv Womas Ix Szor” STILL DEEPER CUT IN PRICES AttheSale of Bank- rupt Shoe Stock NOW IN PROGRESS AT COLUMBIA SHOEHOUSE, 8227th St.N Ladies’ Shoes, worth $2, for 75c. A large lot of Ladies’ Shoes, in all styles, including cloth tops, patent leather, opera tip or plain, in lace and button, worth from $3 to $5, and most all sizes, for $1.73. Won't last long at this prices. Ladies’ Rubbers, 23c. AML our regular stock offered up to the altar of sacrifice in this great slaughter sale. eeeveneerecccessoeroees, SHOES FROM 10c. UP. COLUMBIA SHOEHOUSE, (822 7th St.N.W. OMIT TLTN1O ae ee sa! —_ UR 83.50 Shoes are durable. f= = UH 83.50 Bhoes are fashions | Le | ble. — | UR $3.50 Shoes are comforta- = =| UR 83.50 Shoes ore really #5 ae = shoes. | — UR 83.50 Shoes fit like stock- ia EZ ings ani feel almost as |p = soft. les} = — Zo) For rapies of GENTLEMEN, E =I _ — i: ILSON & CAB = =| 929 F Sr. = Balti stores, {aatod tal } dand 6 W. Baltimore at |=! — — et | — oie eee oes s leet OTT TTT Tro JOMNSTON’S, 129 7th St GPOCEPIAS. HAM, 18¢. LB. LAR D, 106. ELECTRIC LIGHT BEST FAMILY FLOUR, S4 bbl. LLY BEST PAT. FLOUR, 94.75. NEW BUCKWHEAT. GRANULATED SUGAR, Sse. FAT MACKEREL, 8e. Ib. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTEND TO. Read the following Pricess TEAS. PS & Pronass ine Gui wider. Extra Fine Gunpow Ghoice Gunpowder. Choice Gunpowder. x. Qoiong Tea... Fine Oolo: tra Fine “Oole hoice Oolons.. xtra Choice Ooi Eee 2 for 250. ime Brand, Stor Sardines (small). Sardines (large), z Seesekeszeeys 7 e e fl te ; as i 5 Seereetee : for 25c.. S forsee SUNDRIES. BROOMS, CLOTHES PINS. nes (ar a PURE WHOLE AND GROUND SPICES Tone a teri ibe Pepper, Mustard, Clonamon, Ma. Nutmegs, e (L), 2 for 4 2 Ham (3), 3 for 25¢. 492 Cloves, Ginger, Allepice,” Mustard Seed. it train (L), 2 for Ze, F aS Oe SOAPS 01 £% suse. Best, bs He | Banus, Brown, Star, Olelne, Borax, trary. Bows, . ~ sneha ie line, 1776, Olivine, Bnameline. 10e Ze ves. Cheere, 2 for 250 Canned Salmon. Canned Lobs er, Special Day ‘We will display the line of Raisins, Cur- S, Catron Nuts and oller Holidey Goede at tar loliday u early in December. at 729 7th Street Tomorrow. _w, |Glassware, Tumblers, Goblets, Butter Dishes, Sugar Bowls, &c., TO BE GIVEN TO PURCHASERS OF TEAS AND COFFEES. Window: ou can decide a: 5,000 BOOKS FREE. eautifully liustrated. x READ THE LIST. 5,000 Booxs Grvex Free MAGNIFICENTLY ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. Books for children. Books for young ladies, evel . Books for old » Books ody. | See the bulletin board st entrance and «reatdisplay ac once er, Toucan do no better thing for yeur children thaa instructive ill 729 7 Mustrated History of the Great Civil War. ‘Museum of Wonders. History of the Bibie, Encyclopedia. Robb's Family Star of Bethlehem. ‘The Prince of Glory. History of the United States. TELEPHONE. : va Street. READ THIS List: | Life of Barnum. Beautiful Gems, Physician. Histories. \t the above books absolutely free of Sur Coftese are ronstea ight hore ia Wi ‘and sold direct to const runes. , 25, 28, 30 and Soc. per pound. Choice New Teas, 30, 40, 50, 00, 80c. aud 81 Der pound, iF monster descripti from ou ae eBooks ta of Bool which you them splendid and 729 Tre Srezzr. Pilgrim's Progress. Scenes ene Sen cad Bhy. Life of James G. Blaine. Stanley's Africa, 7 29 7 TH Srreer. 729 T1n Srarer. ‘by our own roasting mills OHNSTON’S, Great China and Japan Tea Co., 129 7th St. N.W. 818. . Cent Off 10 Per ites, Pocket Books, Leather “Nov- ”” Lap Robes, Horst Blarkets, &c., until November 1. Fore's a few items, which to close them out quickly we've reduced a third ‘snd more: 1 Flat-top Trunk. Was $10. Now $7. 1 Round-top Saraioge Tusk, Was $12 ire ‘Trunk. Was $12. Now $8. ther $13. Now eo. 5 Flat-top Trunks. Was $18. Now $13. 2 Fiat-top Men's Trunks, Was $12. 1 Flat-top Wall Trusk.Was $14. Now “Name on them free.” Kneessi, 425 7thSt. GREAT CONSICHMENT SALE. 1203 F St., Mockhbeo’s Old Stand. Pane: P. ae Paste: TERRIFIC SLAUGHTER SALE OF $15,000 WORTH OF FINE SHOES. BEGINNING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21. 4 NUMBER OF MANUFACTURERS HAVE CON- SIGNED THEIR SURPLUS STOCK OF SHOES TO US WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO SELL AT ANY SACRIFICE. THEIR ONE OBJECT ISTO SECURE CASH, AND OUR INSTRUCTIONS BEING IM- PERATIVE WE WILL NOW PROCEED TO GIVE THE WASHINGTON PUBLIC THE BENEFIT OF 4 GENUINE BARGAIN SALE. Goop Suors Oxty Goon Suors Oxty FOR MEN, WOMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS. ALL SIZES, ALL WIDTHR. NO INFERIOR, SHODDY SHOES OF ANY KIND WILL BE FOUND IN THIS SALE. THE GOODS ABE ALL FROM THE LEADING MAKERS OF TAKE BACK ANY SHOES THAT DO NOT SATISFACTION IN WEAR. It’s Understood By This Time HAT WE INTEND TO LEAD It ‘supplying BOYS’ CLOTHING, We've 315 7th St. THE COUNTRY, WHO WILL GUARANTEE AND Pei $239 owe TEs Here are 200 pairs Kid Button Shoes, in Price 50c. At.. Worth Tec. For. Ae or tipped. 400 pairs Shoes. all 1.50. Now. 1,000 pairs very elegant and extreme- 97 ly sensational Button Shoes for ladies. 97c Glaze dongola made, and we Worth from $2 800 pairs of the finest Viel Kid $1.90 Shoes for ladies, lace or button, in $1.90 opera, plain or common sense. Cut $1.90 from $3.50 to $4. We challenge the $1.90 World to match them at the price....$1.90 300 pairs Ladies’ Elegant Kid Slip- TS pers, in opera or common sense. Cut Te from $1.50 to T5e.......sceeeeeeeeenee TSE A great big lot of Men's Shoes, Ince $1.15 or congress, in all styles. They are $1.15 first-class in every way. You pay $1.15 $2 for them usually. Our price is $1.25 $1.15 2 aan ++ SL.15 And here are 500 pairs of the finest $1.75 grade Men's Calf Shoes, in all the $1.75 mew styles. These are positively $1.75 worth $3 and we sell them for........$1.75 A very large lot of Men’ $2.50 Made Hand-sewed 82.50 gress or Bluchers. 82.50 shoes that cap be $2.50 Our price........ e § « A nice lot of Men's and Ladies’ Comfortable House Slippera, 10 differ- 45c ent styles, now go at REST ASSURED THAT NO MATTER WHAT PRICE YOU PAY FOR OUR SHOES THEY WILL GIVE SATISFACTION. MONEY WILL BE RE- FUNDED IN EVERY CASE IF WE CANNOT EX- CHANGE GOODS TO SUIT. eer) 1203 F Sr, ,, MOCKBEE’S OLD STAND. We Haven’t Room To give a discourse on the BIG GAINS we'll offer for the next few in our UMBRELLA, CANE and FUR FARTMENTS. We'll let of the talking. They'll that we can offer the FURS, CANES and UMBRELLAS of one in town. UMBRELLAS GREATLY REDUCED. 26-in. English Gloria Silk Umbrellas. 26-in. Gloria Silk Umbrellas. 26-in. Gloria Silk Umbrellas. 28-in, Men's Gloria Silk Umibrellas. 28-tm. English Gloria Silk Umbrellas, 28-in. Men's $3.50 Umbrellas. Even here this valhe bas igee i ei BF Og te ak BIG VALUES TN FURS. \i-imch Coney Cape... 19-inch Coney Cape...... 22-inch Cape in Fine Russian 32 and 42-inch Capes are specialties. ‘Scarfs, io mink, German mink and musk- ete F Tat New York Umbrella Co., 717 Pexsa. Ave N. W. 717 CARHART & LEIDY. 928 7th—706 K st. corer eters E are very strict in selecting Wr= Goods — have to be. We've got = reputation which we’ to maintain——for one of the richest, most com- Rost exclusive and, tost fesson- plete ably pric Black will be ia eason—in fact, it will fe oa this be the most fash- ‘materials. 5 pooner Pretley's DRaP DE ALMA, Ee wal 30, a 1B, Bitke, und SL aa . ratte. und Saas wo) wide a re -wool SERGES, 50. 75e. and $1 WEAVES, 5c., $1 and $1.25 ya. Carhart & Leidy, 928 7rn Sr. Axv 706 K Sr. ooo Don’t Be Afraid. Why do you continue to suffer with the idea that it burts to have your corns, bun- fons, ingrowing and club nails removed when we can remove them without any pain what- ever? Corns and bunions, 2c. up. ProrJ J. Grorars& Sox,cmoropists. 1115 Pa. ave. 8toGp. m. Sundays, 9tol p.m. o¢20 pesessessesstcscssessessescsssse] King’s Palace, Tue Prortes Suorrrxe Prace, 810-812-814 Seventh ft. SXXEXEXEXEXAXKARXKKARKXE CEXKEETE 4 Specials For Tomorrow. $0 ELEGANT TRIMMED HATS, IN ALL THE LATEST FALL STYLES, Gisplayed in oor MATCHLESS MILIANERY DEPARTMENT, biacks and rh. Sh ot 8 $3.98 KING’S PALACE, “TRE MORUMENTAL, FASHION LEADERS IN FINE MILLINERY a8 POPULAR PRICES. Oce Trnocn Hars. OF TRIDED modistes go on sale toworrow at half the importation. Sez Tur Bro Drsetar Or U NTRIMMED F, ELT H ATs. 5 ity English Felt Hats at 44 TO Se best extra grade at $1.75. Pieces Or Sux Ververs, Jn Diack and colors, for dress trinwing and mile Mmers, at SOc. SOc. boc, N.W. 939 F Sz. oanar bbssssesebsoboshesbeaosearsbbob Recent Arrivals. our recent arrivals from Ba doxen Capo ‘di Monte Plates, : : $e ast Calon Seti mise ‘seeing’ these W" Beveri Pl. W. Beverid FINE CHINA, 1215 F AND 1214 G STS. Special Sale Of Children’s Shoes 0c20 All the rest of this week at EDMON- STON'S. Reductions will be made all the stock. Good, Well-made patent leather tips. Boys’ Ironclad Shoes Boys’ Fine Calfskin EDMONSTON xew—1334 F Sz N.W.—stose ole