Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1896, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. WEDSESDAY.............- May 13, 1896. CROSBY S. NOYES... THE EVENING STAR has a regolar and permanent Family Circulation much more than three times as large ns that of any other paper, morning or evening, published in Washing- ton. An a News and Advertising Medium it has ne competitor. tF In order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal abgence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the ut simply to THE STAR, or to torial or Business Depart- ments, necording to tenor or purpose. — ee -----Editor. THE STAR BY MAIL. sons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at . in person or oy letter, or card. ‘Terms: 13 cénts per : 2 cents for two weeks, or 50 ents per month. Subscribers chang- eir address from one Post- to another should give the last address as well as the new one. — Give the District One More Day. f ession of the vill come to an cn¢ Columbia of committee on the District of he allotted time enough to d catendar. h the is the one to whi bill authorizing the Soldiers’ Home and Belt to change the motive re operated. do the car-hauling now; scrubby- d tired horses xt best. ‘The meas- tion requires the substitution of motor force for weary and ill- and provides that If the management dreams do not vialize within a reasonable n the comb shall instal and n underground-electric equipment > that in use on the Metropolitan Never were any propositions more e than those contained in this biil, t, because what shouid n the last District day was misap- road. reason: propriated, the odds are against considera- tion being given the measure. The congres- sional conditions are now such that the could easily afford to give the ional capital at least one legislative day. = that, the House might, as the repre- ‘e of the North Capitol and Ecking- Association has suggested, trict a night session. Night Sessions are frequently disappointing by reason of the small attendance of members, but jt would be possible to settle many matters of importance even at a night ses- so it is reasonable to conclude that a session would be infinitely better There really is no reque or a mere trifle should not meet with The House has d mn bills and no session eason wh: of trol of the up. From th of Congress the odds come nent © no trouble in the District vhich skers sand Pubiie ing qqudte ada as say- sident had informally and year ago, Mr. Ss). In the course of one conversations which Mr. dent President) would be again in tha democrat in imply, but his ers he will be on by those who come to regard whis- with populism. as deme all be now renew: "$s outlaw in much ards made by the Ford Theater are coniirmed ty Congress it fficult for any one to overthrow rtien that this is a penurious gov- © instances the commis- recommended the pay- Ment of sums sufficient to fairly compen- fate those employes who survived injurics nen the building collapsed, but nuch larger nember of instances the awarded are very much less than coull have been secured had the cases been adjudicated by the ccurts. That any change will be made in the committee re- port is not reasonably to be expected, be- cause Congress is really indifferent in this maitcr and will not permit itself to become interested now that the session is so near its end. The claimants have no recour: they must accept the verdici of the com- mission aad of Congress, and, whether they ke it or not, will have to content them elves with the amounts which some day— nobody Ceres to prophecy just when—may be paid them. The responsibility of the United States for the accident has never geriously been questioned, yet after almost three s of delay the suffering sur- e of them over-paid—are re- 1 to accept, as payment in full, sums are in most cases inadequate. —_—___+ «+ Up to the present time there has not been that is encouraging in the search for a jate who looks enough like the Duke on to defeat Napoleon McKinley. oe America’s Interest In Caba, It is never a matter of surprise, nor, really, of regret, when English newspapers misconceive, and misstate, an American problem. It is something even to be de- sired. It adds to the gayety of this nation. The English mind is so constructed as to be able to give to such blunders a twist most original and diverting. And the French press now and then errs. But this is one of the few things that are Bot done so well In France. The dominant note heard in the communion between the French people and the people of the ior eived © ina United States is that of sympathy and good understanding. It is with some sur- prise, therefore, that the present tone of the French press with regard to the Cuban conflict is noted. The intimation is that the United States is behind the revolt in the island, and that a phase of the Monroe doctrine Is involved. Surely, the French editors have not for- gotten the story of the American revolu- tion and of how France sympathized with it and assisted it. The American colonies, feeling themselves harried and oppressed by the mother country, resolved to throw off the yoke and set up for themselves. They took the field, and lively times began. France, who had taken no part in inaugu- rating the revolt, could not observe it un- moved. She saw that the cause was right- eous, that the people supporting it were justified and in earnest, ard she gencrously and nobly came to the rescue. Lafayette and his comrades crossed the ocean and gave their hands to George Washington, and fought at his side and under his or- ders for American independence. Those Frenchmen have always been honored in American history. Their names are still household words, and their statues adorn many public places. Is it difficult to apply this history? The Cubans, after suffering for years the op- pressions of Spain, resolved to throw off the yoke. They took the field and pro- claimed war. The*people of the United States had had no part in inaugurating the revolt, but once it was afoot, with the rea- sons given, they could not withhold their sympathies from those in the field for the redressing of such wrongs. They expressed themselves through their Congress. They could do no less, remembering their own suffering and resistance to tyranny ‘There is no man among the Cuban iftsurgents of the stature of Washington, nor has any American of the stature of Lafayette, as yet, gone to the island to fight for liberty. But the spirit of Washington and Lafay- ette is animating those who are engaged in the struggle, Cubans and Americans alike, and that is the thing to be considered. That is the thing for the French press to consider, It may not be amiss to recall the fact that the bonds issued to secure the debt in- curred by Spain in suppressing the ten years’ war in Cuba are held in France. The sum is large, and the loss of Cuba to Spain would seemingly affect this indebted- ness. Can it be true that, for this reason, France has come to take, as it is perfectly well known that Spain takes, only a finan- cial view of the contest? The rotund talk about Spanish pride in Cuba may be ease- ful to the mother country, but it hardly consists with the record. The pride that Spain feels in Cuba is all hooped round in a Barcelona flour barrel, and is entitled to no other than a purely commercial valua- tion. The Cubans well understand that. 6. Cool Water for the Thirsty Public. A summer eocentel in these latitudes is not necessarily ice water, yet cool enough to be palatavle. ‘The fact that there is not such a supply—so far as the general public {s concerned—is once more set forth in a communication printed in another portion of The Star. It used to be, as the correspondent shows, that a sufficient number of pumps provided the thirsty people with a satisfactory thirst- quencher, but the poisonous character of well water In a thickly settled community properly moved the Commissioners to de- stroy the pumps and close the wells. But when that had been done there should have been municipal activity to at least place hydrants near where the pumps had been. It is really surprising that some of the organizations which are presumed to existence for the purpose of am the every-day conditions that ating irksome to the majority have not, long ere this, addressed themselves seriously and persistently to the task of inciting the authorities to make ample provision for the comfort of the throat-parched way- farer. Washington has beautiful and great wealth of notable build questrian statues, and other us decorative feata But it is remarkably king-fountains; what we and a third term was fore the publi time Air. Cle: land makes an announcement through Mr. ing he should put @ special delivery stamp on it. ——__ e+ ___. It would be very difficult for Russia to e land in Asia, or anywhere else, to which Great Britain did not lay some sort of claim. ——> ---____ SHOOTING STARS. A Test of Fame. “Say, Mame,” said Maud, “was Julius Caesar what you would call a really great ma “Of course. questicn?” “Well, I never he: poleon of anythin How can you ask such a ard him called the Na- The Budding Contribator, “I have some burning thoughts,” said he. The editor was cruel. “We Lever yet,” he said, Sub: cribers pay with fuel.” The Lust Resort. “1 wish,” journal, “that you would give us something first-rate in the way of a bicycle juke.” “I'm afraid the bicycle joke has been overworked lately,” was the answer. “H'm—maybe it has. Well, give us some- thing abcut the bicycle joke being a chest- nut.” Anxious to Reform. “So,” said the philosopher, “you want the price of a meal.” “That's what I want,” replied the mendi- cant. “Are you aware of the fact that people rowadays devote altogether too much at- tention to what they eat? They think too much about focd.” “Mebbe they do. I’m willin’, fer one, ter quit thinkin’ about it. All I wants is ter be kep’ from bein’ reminded of it so long be- tcre 1 get any.” The Diplomacy of Slang. The man with an exceedingly carnest expression had spent a good deal of time explaining the drawings which showed how his flying machine was going to work. “Now,” he said to the patent attorney, “I want your candid opinion of that ma- chine.” ‘The attorney held the drawings off at arm's length and said: - ‘My friend, that is a remarkable ma- chine. I think I may truthfully venture the opinion, without further inspection, that there are no flies on it.” A Souvenir. What memories rise when you dawn on my eyes, Oh, rusting and dirt-covered furnace. What thoughts of the days when the sun's stinted rays Intu greese spots aspired not to turn us. What enjoyment we lost when the bright spangled frost Surpassed the most delicate laces. Ah, that snow-drift so white! How it seems to invite A nap in its cooling embraces. have jeered at your flame; overwhelm- ed you with blame For your temperature low and rigid; But now, as we gaze, we are filled with your praise For devotion so true to the frigid. THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1896-TWELVE PAGES, it moma Corset Emporium, Next to Woodward & Lothrop’s. ea — =S ra == CA For Warn Weather ¢ Wear. Choose your Corsets care- fully if you’d enjoy perfect health, grace eal delightful comfort. Our long experience and the immensity of our Corset stock enable us to correctly corset every figure. Several seasonable sugges- tions: P. D. Imported Summer Corsets. 17 dozen P. D. Im- ported Summer Cor- sets, extra long and short waist, made of fine French netting. Sizes from 18 to 30 fuches. Price per pric aC. B.a la Spirite :Summer Corsets LMAO IOOCOC EEC LLL LLL EE IAONK SSO CMD Le Me Net NDANNENSANAN SAAS SASL et 2 IND S)) rte sosirete DQ = 12 dozen ©. B. a la = = Spirlte Summer Cor- : Bs sets, In extra long I. OO: : and short waists, F3 Price per pair.. ‘Summer Corsets! Are favorites with ell women who wre Price per pair.. These Corsets are correctly fitted and wily oe guaranteed. seck corset comfort as well as per- $ s fection of form. 4 < R. & G. summer styles are ideal. & HE Strongly und elegantly made, they $ Ba are adapted to support any figure 4% = firmly, gracefully and co:nfortably. = Here's an R. G. price bint: = 17 dozen R. & G. $ Simmer Corsets, in z extra dong, medium z and short waists, well I OO 3, é made and finished. § ° i i $ {HOWARD'S } elon Corset Emporium, - 1003 F Street. : seeded eiletentetectete’ ae GWE OS Se Ce we Te Ve {Moths i Will Destroy? Bs i : y: ¢ si * $ ow. 703 | 6 i. iTherpeon, fota.t b Pharmacist, A Die OO BF 4 oO eS f gualtes 2 At SHED BE COMFORTABLE ND |; AVE MONEY BY USING | A Gas Stove. | 1 to the intensity of the | | | i prices when - fs nad Petite Gas Stoves, 35¢. 2-burner Gas Stoves, $1.50. Combination Gas Stoves, $9. —— Gas Ranges, $18. | A d prownise 432 oth St-cas vixreres. | | ia stl (AAEM AERA TRY ae Bedding and 3 z Upholsterers’ Supplies: We desire to inform Uphols! ers and Dealers in Bedding, etc., re try in stock const ; t quality of Exec < Tickings, Bed Laces, Tufts ond 2 Twi . Castors, Tacks, Uphol- 2 steers’ Springs, Gimps and ag full line ef all articles required in 2 5 the upholstery business. 2 rs C7 Ring up Telephone 425 for > prices. $ ‘Vinton & Martin,; z Successors to Stumph & Bro, -Wholesalers of Bedding,® 3 631 to 635 Mass. Ave. 3 630 to 636 K St. N. W. it Best Screen Doors only 75¢. Good Window Screens only 20c. Are great auxiliaries to solid comfort during hot weather. You want them—we have them, and at prices difficult indeed to equal anywhere fer the “""" L. H. HOPKINS, 933 F St. HARDWARE AND HOUSEFURNISHINGS. wy13-3m,20 CLARET and Are the two wines desirable this weather. Besides being refreshing and cooling they are mildly astringent. ‘The TO-KALON HOCK wes Sy ¥% GAL, teas” 50c. TO-KALON Wine 614 14th St. "Phone 998. Co., my13-20d TTT For the face and hands = this trying weather win & Prevent freckles and Cooling Lotion Zeger tum Nothing nicer. . W. Jennings, b2ucasr. 1142 CONN. AVE. "Phone 1623. Attend auction sale at Kimon Nico- laides’ tomorrow. 1205 F st. it Goldenberg’ s, 928 ee KSt. Ribbons to go at half prices. The event of the week begins to- morrow—a ‘sale of several thousand yards of the finest ribbons made at about half price. These were secured by our buyer at the great “Trade Sale” of ribbons held in New York city just a week ago today, at which 11,600 cases of the finest quality of ribbons were sold “under the hammer.” We promise you the greatest rib- bon values that you have ever heard of or seen. Heavy double-faced Black Satin Ribbons: No. 5—1 in. wide, 7c. yard. No. 7—1} in. wide, roc. yard. No. 9—1} in. wide, 12}c. yard. No. 16—2} in. wide, 17¢. yard. No. 22—2 in. wide, 23c. yard. 0. 40—34 in. wide, 27¢. yard. No. 60—4} in. wide, 33c. yard. Thick, white Satin Rbtons: . 16—2] in. wide, No. 22—2} in. wide, No. 40—33 in. wide, pink and blue, single-faced IIc. yard. 13¢. yard. 1gc. yard. Fine All-silk Mourning Gros bons: No. 9—1} in. wide, 6c. . 12—2} in. wide, 8c. 0. 16—28 in. wide, 11¢. 14c, No. 22—3 in. wide, Grain Rib- yard. yard. yard. yard. Black Ribbed Velvet Ribbon ba No. 5— 50. yard. No. 7— 7c. yard. No. 12—10e. yard. ae 16—12¢. yard. with satin Milliners will gather these bits of exclusive elegance in a hurry. Dre: makers will lay in enough to gratify their most exacting patrons. Rib- bon lovers generally will be here in full force: We domot expect to be very long distributing them. It will be a great sale. First Floor. can only point to here and an item in this linen stock. ke the others for granted—always bearing in mind that LINEN here We re tl never means anything but PURE FLAX. Sets at $2.29. We in town to equal them ur yards, and fringed, and one dozen fringed napkins to match, Gtinch Pure Linen Table Damask—guar- anteed pure—which usually sells for 65c., at 50¢, yard. LOW PRICED DOMESTICS. Only one way to sell domestics— our way—at a little lower prices than are usually asked. Doing this is winning us many friends. 4-4 “Barker Mill” Muslin, as good as “Fruit of the Loom,” 5$c. yard. Yard-wide Lonsdale Cambric, 84c. a yard. 6-4 Bleached Mohawk Pillow Case Sheeting, 113¢. yard. 10-4 Oncida Bleached Sheeting, 16ic. a yard—guaranteed full width. 10-4 Bleached Sheeting, 2rc. yard. usual Portsmouth Ticking—the I5¢. sort—I2}c. DRESS GOODS. 27-inch Covert Bicycle Suiting— gray and tan mixture—18c. yard elsewhere—for 12}c. yard. Yard-wide Fine Percales, variety of styles, cambric finish—best 124c. goods tobe had—toc. a yard. Navy Biue Duck Suiting, with white dots, stripes and figures, 1oc. 4o-inch Imported Henrietta-finish Sateens—cheap at 25¢—for 15c. a yard. CURTAIN SCRIM, 2 7-86. YD. Two cases Curtain Scrim, five dif- ferent patterns—2jc. a yard—full pieces. eam i Goldenberg’ s, 925 qth--706 K St. Bon Marche, 314 and 316 7th St. Underwear SALE. Fully prepared for the on- slaught of “thin Underwear” buyers. Heavy reinforcgments go on sale tomorrow morning. Special prices will prevail on the following lots: Women’s Pure White and Ecru Swiss Ribbed Vests, neck and arm- holes run with tape, 19¢. 4 us qustlly, at the special pace of ... Women's Very Light Gauze Lisle Thread Vests, with yoke, white, ecru und light blue. Usual 35e. quality at the eee 22. price of. Womda's. wiss Ribbed Light-weight Union Suits, low neck and no sleeves and knee 0 Men’sUnderwear. Men's Light-weight Bal- Driggan Shirts ers, the ust for and Drawers, in light bI ender and Shirts and ery Maght gray and ecru, Usual a si. Special 5 Oc “Thin” Hosiery. | Drop-stitched Half Hose, in black, with embroidered fronts, black with white polka dots — and tans, Exclusive stores would and 50c. for Cc. these. 1 price...... 21 z Lisle in tans and fancy boot Ladies’ Extra Light-weight ‘Thread Hose, Usual 29 and quality. wekal 2c blue, pi Men's Novelty Spec Parasols Down : We have bunche: of High- = class Novelty Ps to con- = tinue offering greater attractions than possille to find elsewhere in Washing. ton. consists of Lovely in stripes, eta, and Pare + plain Coaching = and Per- = White and $I. 69 snificent collection of Silkk Coach- Parasols, in - chee ck and Whit uttled Tarasols, BON MARCHE, 314 & 316 7th St. It £ Attend auction sale at Kimon Nico- laides’ tomorrow. 1205 F It THE GENTLE SHOWERS F rain so beneficial to a thirsty lawn are rare indeed _ these days. As a_ substitute, however, the “BALL NOZZLE SPRINKLER” comes so near to nature that the grass will never know the difference. This contrivance is an atomizer on a large scale, which, at- tached to the hose, scatters the water like rain. everyw for $1. Our — 82. Lawn Hose. $2.00 aaa tee. i. CHESLEY &, Doubie Store 1004 F St.=====522 10th St. 1t The “BALL NOZZLE SPRINKLER” is sold (OLUMBIA” brand, complete, with same fixings..........26 The Heavy Armorsd Attend auction sale at Kimon Nico- laides’ tomorrow. 1205 F st. It All Your 3 Shirt Waists ought to be made to order. Your gowns are made by tailors. Your Shirt Walsts ought to be just as carefully made—and fit as perfectly as your gowns. Costs no more here. We make waists to order—complete—as low as $1. (FShirt Waists in many styles, ready to wear, 49c. up. 816 Cohn’s, Hf st. Exclusive designs in $f Shirt Waists. Wy i13-w,f,-28 o-2O-oo-— Woodward Loth rop, 1oth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Elegant Wedding Gifts. Apropos of May morrow, Thursday, and sale of and June weddings, beginning to- we shall make a special display Exquisite Hand-Embroidered Pieces For Dining and Toilet Table Decorations. Doylies, Tray Cloths, Center Pieces, Serviettes, Tea Cloths, Pin Cushion Tops, Etc. Charming examples of handiwork, deftly wrought by our experienced needlewomen, on the finest of linen cloth. The score or more dainty, artistic and appropriate designs are original and exclusive, and were exe- cuted by our designer, who has had seventeen years of practical ex- absolutely fast. - perience. The embroidery silks used are the very best and the colors are Most Appropri te and sini Mies Gifts. (ist floor... -1ith st building.) A Modest and Pretty Bicycle Skirt, And what we consider the very best value ever offered, will be put on sale tomorrow. buttoned placket front, sti and length, and is Becoming off the $5. co Each--Regular Price, $8. Ca for. Tomorrow, Bends. Well Made. It is made of fine Brown Mixed Twilled Whipcord, with ched seams and pocket. It is the proper width wheel as well. Oo -11th st. bullding) 500 Pairs Boys’ All=-Wool Cheviot Trousers, With Patent Waist Band That Gives When the Boy Perfect Fitting, Sizes 4 to 15 years--soc. the Pair. Down Pillows And Cushions For the Summer Home. A magnificent assortment, includ- ing many novelties in denim, Japan- ese Komo, Japanese Embossed Leather and other materials. a a Reh pe avd Slikoline Pillows aia) by rch 8 square, with Extra value. Each sm all colors, embroidered and in- $1.00 and $1.60 Bo] on atal effects, inflating), square and Dow n Pillows for Cove ering. 20-inch, each. Fashionable Hosiery For women, infants and children. Fast black lisle and cotton and every shade of russet and tan that is made. Also extra sizes for large women. A few specials follow: dt for fo, ‘Pa Tan, Russet Ver ‘Tiaak” Wee pair and ai Tasteful Pictures. We have a very large and choi assortment of Etching: Pearl Paintings, Medallions, ete., pleasing subjects, neat and) pretty frames. Pictures are now in base ment. Traveling Requisites. A complete line of everything necessary to a traveler's outfit. Every, Trunk or Bag we sell, no matter what the price, can be depended on for durability. W.&L. S lal Dress Trunks, canvas cover, steel clamps, she |. hard-wood stays, strap hinges, brass lock, hat box. 2s-in. ‘i $4.50, B6-4In. 38.1. $6.95 $3.95, steel clamps, rap bin: stray lock, cloth Tin 24-4n, sheet-iron best lock deep tray $5.00 Canvas Dress Truuks, bottom, bard-wood bolts, Best" with hat box. 28-in, — 30-In, — 32-In, 36-In. $5.00 $5.50 00) Theatrical ‘Trunks, covered lined throughout with cloth, clamps, bolts, locks, handles, oc and knees extra tray 28-In, Btn, 9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $1200 $13.00 Canvas Shaw! Rolls, ieather” binding, leather handle and straps. 1s-in. 20-15. 22-1n. 24-tn. 26-10. HB 8.50 $1.75 20) $2. Canvas Telescope Cases straps, Sber tabs on corner leather handle, leather 18-in. a in. “22-40. 24-in, Ce. Oc. $1.15 Sheepskin “Grain -eather Club Bags, 12 to 16-inch. Each... .$1.09 €d floor... ceerentonen 10th st. building) Summer Requisites. We are now showing a complete line of Housekeeping Helps, and call attention to the following: ‘led Gas Stoves with 6 ft. tubl 1-burner 2-burner Heavy i : Large Tin Ovens for gas stoves, Kuch $1.0 Large Kussia Ovens for Each... .$1 Best Tan End ‘ burner In Combination Len ade Straws. Per bundle Ball Tee Shredders nation Nicke Mlizzard Teo « adders, + 11th st. bldgy Colored Petticoats ave laundry ‘ bills. items represent a € tase. The following recent special pur- The pace S are unusually low Fiped Linen Pettien - put on with o um cord nnd - 87. building.) Hoeats, on with B fre pnt (2d Moor... Canned Goods | Specials | For tomorrow. Best brands at low- Granola Quaker Oats or Pettijolin's Mothes Recently Published lt cloth only. (ist floor. -adjoining silks) —— Crab Apple Perfumery Free. On main floor, rth st. building, we are demonstrating the Crab Apple Water, delicate, lasting perfume. Catch a spray from the fountain on your handkerchief as you pass—twill cost you nothing. (ist floor... Special Window Shades to Order. Slip Covers to Order. Window Screens to Order. 11th st. building.) Notices. Men’s Shirts to Order. Shirt Waists to Order. Parquetry Flecring to Order ———— Woodward & Lothrop