Evening Star Newspaper, July 6, 1896, Page 6

6 — = THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. MONDAY....... cesses Suly 6, 1896. CaesBY S. NOYES =—— THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than three times as large as that of any other paper, morning or evening, published in Washing- ton. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. ©7In order to aveid delays, on ac- gount of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the eilice, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, necording to tenor or purpose. THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons 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 this office, in person or py letter, or postal card. Terms: 13 cents per eek; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in ad- vance. Subscribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. What Will the Governor Dot ial Inquiry is being made into the lynchivg of the negro Randolph, who was murdered near Rockville while awaiting alleged attempt to kill the Bux- Up to this time the inquiry i to develop any testimony as to of members of the lawless mob nto the flimsy jail and used, the trial for an the identi who broke with their own blood-stained hands, death-Jealing power which civilization has decreed shall ccurts. bedy be exercised only by the The Star, in common with every- else, will be much surpri:ed if the cnes are uncovered by any of the now seemingly active. The com- munity feeling may strongly condemn the lynching, but it 1s not powerful enough to veluntarily convict neighbors of this vari- ety of crime. If the Randolph murderers are to be ed, and if certainty is to be attained Buxton murderer, the governor Maryland will have to set the ma- chinery in motion. A few words from the arrests will only be a matter of a few days. Many people in Mont- county know who were in the = party. One or two shrewd de- ves could quickly possess themselves essential fact. The state of been disgraced. Two ngs have, within a few days of each spattered mob-shed blood all over ne of which Marylanders are so Port Tobacco and Rockville are ctically unknown to the country at but Maryland has a reputation to : a@ reputation which, in these mat- is in the hands of Maryland's chief ive. What will he do with it? hington’s Inter nd’s rep- is not merely al. Thous- of We onians have summer in the suburbs, where the lynchers en so freely and so recently en- Other thousands doubtless have in plation plans for suburban resi- It is a ter of direct personal Washingtonians whether 2 in a civilized community, the law ts obeyed or enforced, or in Ist of the dangers and terrors of irentier lawlessness. ——_ _ +e — Demoerstic Leaders. to be a very remark2ble conven- sembles tomofrow at humanity which will has fn it ele- surprising the entire P of course, a possibility proceedings may be orderly, the erate and the candidates rep- £ the democratic party, entualities woul ag than any of the situa- das possible. At this affluence of all that is reme and ‘ous in politics, while with 2 pas s of each hour there are to the noisy forces of demagogy that now seem to have control of the con- program. Altgeld, Tillman, and Bland are foremost among the democratic ntimer re is, ent there by enthusiastic followers, whose blindness is distressing to thougitful Americans, and sure the ance of every lover of what can be the future of the peratic party? Where are the giants who were leaders only a little while ago? Where are the discontented few who were so icuous in the nation’s councils in their advocacy of free silver? Occasionally their names are heard, but never in con- nection with power or leadership. They uncorked the jar and gave the aifrite lib- erty. Can they coax him into confinement again? of —_~+ es _ ‘The enterprise of the New York Journal in securing a Chicago special from Repre- sentative Benton McMillin of Tennessee is as nothing when compared with the en- terprise that placed at the head of the spe- cial rred to a fine two-column portrait tor James McMillan of Michigan. The fact that Representative McMillin is a democrat, while Senator McMillan is a republican does not detract from the con- fusion. Both men will have some explain- ing to do. —————— It is a matter for profound regret that a crame like lynching, though representing a Vicious condition in only a very small pro- portion of the population, should, by its monstrous nature, cast reproach on an en- tire state and, indeed, on an entire nation. ——_ + ee ___ Perhaps Mr. Cleveland will be moved to make acknowledgment of Mr. Hill's efforts in behalf of financial sentiments with which the administration sympathizes by presenting him with a nice string of fish when he gets home. —_~+ e+ ___ Populist Anxieties. The populists insist that unless Mr. Teler is nominaied at Chicago the silver move- ment this year will fail. They are more urgently for him than he is for himself. Mr. Teller does not regard his own leader- ship as essential to silver's success. That he would accept the Chicago nomination is plain enough, but he states in a letter that he will support, and that all other friends of silver should support, any good and sin- cere iriend of silver the convention may put up. He Geprecates carpings and nice dis- tinctions. It is silvers year, he thinks, if the friends of silver will only get togethe>. “Why this difference between the view of the situation taken by the populists and that taken by the man they exalt above all others? ‘The success of silver this year even under the leadership of a pronounced democrat would make Mr. Teller a power in national affairs. He might be called into the cabi- net of the new President as Secretary of the Treasury. But, in any event, his coun- sel would be sought by the new adminis- tration, and his advice have great weight. No ex-republican friend of his would suffer. All such contributions to the success of the cause would, it is believed, be remem- bered and rewarded. But would the popu- lists fare so well? ‘The populist feeling on the subject is thus explained. A majority of that party are ex-democrats. They left their old affilia- | tions for different reasons and at different times, but all of them under circumstances that caused heated controversy when the Severance took place. Some of them have assisted since in local democratic over- throws. Nearly all are on democratic black lists for one cause or another. Would not this record arise to plague them in case a straightout democrat should reach the White House through the agency of an or- ganization composed in the main of demo- crats? They fear so. The temptation would be great for the new administration to lend itself to strengthening the party or- ganization in all of the old democratic strongholds; and the populists believe that in such a shuffle they would be lost. But with Mr. Teller in the White House they would have no apprehensions on that score. A bolter himseif, he would feel for bolters; would, they believe, have special consider- ation for bolters; would best appreciate the ciaims of the different participants in the coalition, and endeavor to protect all in their rights and efforts at recognition. These points may all be brought out very prominently and pointedly at St. Louis on the 2d instant. The populists will meet in national convention then to determine upon a line of conduct. Suppose the Chicago convention meanwhile shall have nomi- nated a straightout democrat for President. Suppose Mr. Telier shall have approved of the selection, and advised support not only on the part of all silver republicans, but all pepulists as well. Will the populists heed him? Will they forego their determi- nation, now expressed, to oppose such ac- tion by a nomination of their own? And will they affix any conditions to support So offered? The sailing, of course, will be plain enough if the democrats take Mr. Teller. Then the populist convention will be but a ratification meeting, conducted with as much enthusiasm as possible, and war- ranted to bring all of the brethren into the coalition fold in November. But what would a ticket so supported be called? The democratic-populist ticket? or the pcpulist-democratic ticket? And how would the hyphen affect it before the people? —___ + +=. —___ The Anti-Tipping Campaign. Another anti-tipping movement is under way. As a rule these crusades are con- ducted by people who have practically been compelled to offer gratuities in order that decent service might follow, but this time the anti-tiprers are of the men who have either from custom or imagined ne- ecssity demanded tribute. The leaders of the anti-tip refermers are members of the Barbers’ International Union of America; an organization which has declared for personal freedom and individua} dignity. It must not be supposed, though, that all the members of that union are reformers. Some of them imagine that tips constitute a net gain and are as therefore strong in their opposition to what they believe would be a reduction of income. A writer in Gunton’s Magazine argues against that Proposition. He says that there is no class whose general income fs increased by tips. The income is made precarious and fluctuating, depending on the whims of customers and the degree of servility of the laborer. The permanent effect of tipping is not to enlarge the income, but to lessen the man. The system is unques- tionably degrating; un-American in every respect from the standpoints of both giver and receiver. It will continue, though, un- til the employes insist that their employers shall pay wages suflicient to render tip- ping wholly unnecessary. Actor Corbett’s present idea seems to be to open a kindergarten for pugilists and train them up to a point where they can decently appear in public and be whipped. —_—__+ 0 =____ Mr. Hanna’s determination to make pro- tection the issue of the campaign has not yet been met by an enthusiastic rush in Chicago to the defense of free trade. Oe With two conventions and the Fourth of July arriving in close succession this will stand ott as a very busy summer for the American eagi¢. It is feared that about all Mr. Whitney and Mr. Hill can accomplish is to go on record and be in a position to say, “I told you so.” ——___ +e —__ Whet Candidate Bland really needs is a competent prophetic statistician like Gen. Grosvenor. + «+ —___ The democrats at Chicago do not seem to be having much trouble with the hotels as to colored delegates. ——_ooo—___ SHOOTING STARS. Vanished Enthusiasm, “We's folks had more fireworks nor yous folks, on the Fourth,’ ‘said Denny Dolan. “Yis,” replied Patsy McCann, ‘an’ look at the rubbidge on the strate ferninst yez, this morain’!” A Renewed Lease. The glorious Fourth has passed away, The day dawns bright with cheer; ‘The small bey’s chances to survive Are good for one more year. A Reformer. “After all,” said the thoughtful girl, “the presentation of an engagement ring 1s a relic of barbarism; a reminiscence of ob- solete conditions.” “That's so," was the enthusiastic re- Joinder. “I just wish it were the fashion to give bicycles.” The Money Question. Mamie,” said Maud, “have you studied the financtal question any?’ “I've read the head lines in the news- Papers.”” “Waat kind of mcney do you want, silver or gold?” “I want gold,” was the prompt reply. “Gold doilars make such lovely bangles and maybe they'll come in style again.” Misleading. “We've got a sure thing,” exclaimed the novice in politics. “What makes you think so?” inquired the man of experience. ' “Why, just listen to the enthusiasm. That's one of the most impressive demon- strations I ever beheld.” “Yes; it is impressive. But it’s unre- Hable. These big demonstrations are very Likely to mislead you. The trouble is that some man with a good, big voice looms up more than six or seven fellows who are thinking up schemes to get votes the other way.” A Voice From the Ranks. A-savin’ of my country?—well, I guess I've done my share! I've "tended every meetin’ that they got up anywhere; I have helped the oratory by remarkin’ of “hooray,” ‘An’ I've singed my bair an’ whiskers at the fire-works display. I keep a-doin’ jes’ the best I can, But it’s all fur disappointment thet I plan. Fur Republics is ongrateful, An’ I'm gittin’ sorter hateful; Where I uster truly love my feller-man. A-savin’ of my country? Ain't I sot up late an’ talked, When I seed there was a prospeck of my party’s getting balked? Ain't I argyed long an’ earnest fur this land so proud an’ free— An’ wasn’t Asa Billings made postmaster, *stead o ’me? Yet I never fail ter rally ‘round an’ shout, Though I think it’s somethin’ to com- plain about, Thet they don’t give any pensions Fur a-goin’ ter conventions An’ a-yellin’ till yer lungs is tuckered out. alt] CROCKER’S ANNUAL Midsummer SURPLUS STOCK & “Clearance” SALE OF SHOES Began This Morning. HE above plain statement of itself ought to crowd the store. No doubt you re- member our famous “Surplus Stock Sale” of about a year ago. It marked an important epoch in the history of shoe selling. Its effect on our business was felt for months—and is felt to- day. We have inaugurated a simi- lar sale, and forty-five thousand dollars’ worth of shoes are now at your mercy. The heavy win- ter business led us to expect an enormous spring and summer trade, and we bought enormous- ly, and as it now turns out, we bought too many. There is nothing “weak-kneed” about our policy, and the “price- pruning” knife has been applied mercilessly. It is not possible to enumerate all of the special lots ‘in even a page of The Star, so we can only give a few hints. Tf you need shoes or expect to need shoes, for months to come, you should buy them now, for never in the history of the shoe business have such shoe bargains been offered. ° At soc. Pair. We have filled a big table with Misses’ and = Childre Shoes which were $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $3. as follows: Misses’ Patent Leather Spring- heel Shoes, odd sizes, stylish, large buttons, were $3. Misses’ Vici Kid Lac2 Shoes, which were $1.50. Misses’ Ref Morocco Oxfords, which were $2. Children’s Black Kid Lace Shoes, which were $1.25. Children’s Black Kid Button Shoes, which were $1.25. Children’s Red Morocco Ox- fords and Button Shoes, which were $1.25. Choi P Oice, 50c. Pr. While these are broken lines, you are reasonably sure of find- ing the size you want in one style @r another. $2.50 Oxfords For $1.35. About 190 pairs of Ladies’ Rus- set Oxfords, hand sewed, in the sharp and medium round toe, fully worth $2.50. Choice, $1.35. $4, $5 & $6 Ox= fords, $2.10. About 160 pairs Women’s Fine Patent Leather Oxfords, in odd sizes. In the lot are many of the celebrated George E. Bar- nard make, the last of these grand Oxfords obtainable. as this firm has gone out of business, Were $4, $5 and $6. Choice, $2.10. Men’s $4 Tan Shoes, $1.95. Of the-thousand pairs bought there are less than a hundred left of these now famous “H., 8. & H.” Very Light Tan Shoes, in four styles of toe,which belong at rape $ I 0) 5 $5Shoes,$2.95 sell them for. Men's Russia Calf Oxfords, “H., S. & H.'s” hand-sewed make, in the ‘New York’? round toe and S.2 D2OS $3Shoes,$2.20 Now... Men's Russia Calf “H., 8. & A.” Oxfords, New York round toe. ae $2.20 $5 Shoes, $3.85 Men's celebrated Imported Seal Oxfords, in the fashionable round toe. Price every- where $5. $3.85 For other reductions look in cur show windows or come In- side. No trouble to show goods, and we shall take the same pains to fit you faultlessly as if you Were paying full price. CROCKER’S, 030 Pa. Ave. Shees Shined Free. THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY 6, 1896—-TWELVE PAGES. N SELF-DEFENSE, The date of stock-taking is a fixture. Whether we are ready or not—the reckoning must be made at that time. We'd better count dimes in mémey than dollars in merchandise. From now ’til then we shall cut—slash—sacrifice indiscriminately — inconsiderately — in- defatigably,!; We know what a loss we court it.4 We shall gain the distinction of once more giving Wash- ington a wonderful season of extraordinary shopping. the consequences bring—and Big Bargains in Boys’ Suits. All the small lots of Boys’ Short Pants Suits—lots where there are 5 suits of a kind or less—whether they’re single or double - breasted—two or three- piece—plain, cheviots or fancy effects. take peur choice of them at Just exactly ' Price. x ; $ There are $2.50 Suits—$ $3.50, $4, $5, $6, $7 and $8 Suits among them. 5oc. will buy % a dollar’s worth. Boys’ Wash Sailor Suits. 5 I Be a a ts te te a Everyone—the plainest and 4 the fanciest—the cheapest and the costliest-—the smallest and the largest Short Pants Wash Sailor in the house— for your choice at Here is what ONE-THIRD off means: 1s offered I O f f Just exactly 3 2 B2c. Fi a efeoge for all for all for all for all for ali for for for for 48c. ones, Be. a i ses es Ses: Il sizes—3 $ $ Size 5 to 16 years. years. See ee $ : 3 : naa ¢ = Boys’ Summer Coats. = rene Separate ~ Pongee Coats— sizes 17 and 18 years—and only “©, E.” Su at the Palais plies hoyal. We can’t charge less than roc each or soc for six of the “C. E.” water- proof F lags—that’s because the maker has secured the sole right to make them, and stipulates we shall not ask less. nly A.C Yara All-Wool Bunting. This is the best warranted All- wool Bunting, guaranteed fast col- ors. Note that each piece is stamp- ed U, S. B. Co—the trade mark of the United States Bunting Co. Onis BC Yaa Yard-Wide Bunting. 25,000 yards of this Red, White and Blue Benting. The maker calls it fast coloz, but we will not. How- ever, it is the same quality generally sold at 8c yard. $ 25,000 Ready-to-Use Sheets, 54 inches Cc 45 cents by is 90 inches. the value. 8c for the 15c¢ quality Pillow $1.35 for the $1.79 Comfortables, Cases, size 42x36 inches. best Casing. Made of | 5c for the $1.25 Bed Spreads, ex- covered with silkaline, filled with best white cotton. ZC for 19¢c Towels. Extra value at enters ssenderteote Boys’ All-wool Long Pants—in Choice of 250 to 300 pairs of Now good colors, for hard usage— and good qualities to stand it. Prices $1 Your CI have been $1.50 and 75: Si hoice SI oe for 13 to 19. these sizes. breasted Coats. years—and no others. Regular price, $3—now $1.50. $1.00. Regular price, $3. Boys’ Striped Flannel Double- Sizes 5 to 10 sessoeseeseeseseegenteeseeseegeeteaseateat Boys’ Long = Junior Suits. Boys’ Flannel Waists. as Ka _The balance of our stock 3 French Flannel Waists, made =z by the “Star” folks, who never 4 | a 5 miss of giving a fit or satisfac- FA : About 100 plain and fancy | tion. Sizes 4 to 16 years. Reg- % 3 Junior Suits—handsomely braid- ular prices of these waists have g $ been $1.50 to $2.50. % $ ed. Plain blue and brown and Or ayo oc z 3 light and dark checks. Fit ages ee 22 or i 3 z rom 2 to 6 years. Boys Percale Waists. : b4 Some more of the Star brand ¥% 3 : in small sizes only—4, 5 and 6 $ $ Your choice years. Regular price, 75c. and ¢ $ of any of 0) C $1. =z : OF THEM FOR 45¢. BA ee ‘ : =aeie z ees dozen Bees) Shirt Waists that are 53 2 , 91.50 and $2 value—very latest styles a: £ very best fitting Waist aac Seen oe ae = - ra HOC: $ ; s 3 fi :] s z 3 : WUG I = KA ooo oma z : Durprising Sacrifice i é : Z $ eae é z The choice—and that, too, an unrestricted choice of — Every Fancy Cassimere. Every Plain Blue Cheviot.z Every Fancy Cheviot. Every Plain Black Cheviot 3 Lined or haif-lined suit in the house that has been $ $12.50, $13.50 aii",. $15 for Single Breasted Sacks q 3-Butten Frocks: $ and and Double Breasted Sacks. (|p 4-Button Frocks. There is no story to tell about this sale. It’s nobody’: ours. Nobody is responsible for your satisfaction but us. stands the loss but us. Nobody élse ever cuts things loose like this. stock but Nobody Ce tt A a te te Bo ees Bk ee hh Oh Oh ak Oh Oh Oh Oh ak Garner Percale Negligee That are genuine $1 values. Made to sell for $i—and we want you to compare them with any $1 shirt sold by anybody— ourselves included. ASS Is tints, and black and white com- bi th longs in a: full-size Shirt is here —no stingy proportions. They’re 36 inches fong—with high and m combination cuffs; felled seams, continuous stays. A Sensational Shirt Sale. 300 Dozen Shirts nations. ie world. No $3.50 Shirt'll fit better. Every imch of material that be- edium high turn-down collars, Alh sizeg—13% to 17. All the $2.50 Pants go at $1.50. All the $3.00 Pants go at $1.98. All the $3.50 Pants ‘go at $2.35. All the $4.00 Pants go at $2.75. All the $5.00 Pants go at $3.50. All the $6.00 Pants go at $4.25, All the $6.50 Pants go at $4.50. A fit for everybody. And any- body we do fit these days’ll save big money. Al the Pants left from $12, $15, $18, $20 and $22.50 Suits —are offered at $2.50 a Pair. Pants to “piece-out.” Every pair of Men’s Separate Pants has been brovght under the knnife. We don’t offer you the slow patterns and hide away the more popular ones. are all in the sale. But they For the choice of any re; the price—there’s a choice of striped, checked and figured pat- terns, in pink, blue and lavender Garner Percale is the truest in CG. Plan’s Straw Hat im the house, gardless of what it is marked. 54, 94, 10 and 10}. Sizes of Russia Calf, 5, 53, 93, 1o and 10}. eee EOD | For the choice of all lots of Patent Leather and Rus- sia Calf Lace and Button Boots that have been $5 and $6. Sizes of Patent Leather, 5, broken Sendeddetetodadedetngadedeetetategattel se dadaedtadndutene Sei eafoadonzoatoazenrenteapeareageageateateeateeteeteeseateateeseegenteesees> Saks and Company, “Saks’ Corner.” Pa. Ave. and 7th St. SOSSO ISOS SSS S SIGS % tra size, hemmed ready for use. 1gc. Extra heavy hemmed huck. Marseilles patterns. 20x27 inches. Six Cups & The set and for Six Saucers. 29 cents. 17C for two-quart size China Water|Q€ each for Decorated Dinner Pitcher, artistically decorated. Looks | Plates. Odd dozens and half dozens, well worth three times 17¢. | but worth 15c, 19¢ and 25c each. 6c for prettily decorated China ee ee .;13€ for the Bread Knives and EE Soe de oe ae Carvers that are an improvement on Bowls to match. a the famous Christie knife. 6C for 14-inch Tea Trays, properly japanned and with gold decorations. Look worth 25¢. $1.39 for half dozen of Roger & | Bros.” Table Knives. of : $9 69 These Toilet Sets are here in the two newest 1896 shapes, decorated in assorted colors. Only $1.69 for set of ten pieces. 89c for the best $1 Gas Stoves—!29€ for the Improved Bread Rais- double stoves with improved gas-| ers, stamped in one piece. 10-quart saving burners. Nickel trimmings. | size, and only 29¢. 69¢ for the Screen Doors; all sizes, enly 10c for the Wire Screens for window; self-adjusting. Full size and best china. Toilet Set IZC for single Gas Stoves, nickel- plated. Found useful in the bed | room, not less than the kitchen. 49C for Oil Stove with two four- inch wicks. QC for the Patent Wire Fly Trap. Hundreds more on Basement floor. Cc Some worth 5c. and Some worth roc. 3 cents for choice of Square Tin Bread Pans......Stamped Tin Jelly Tins, all sizes -Covered Bucket, 2 qts. Graters Pudding Pans......Pie Plates, all sizes... . Cake Cutters......Scoops:.....Funnels. . .....-Graduated Measures, 1 qt Lemonade Mixers... - Doughnut Cutters. .....Tea Strainers Pepper Boxes... -Cake Turners. .......Cooking Dredge Boxes......Skimmers.... Forks......Table Mats, three in lot.. Scrub Brushes... . Dish Mops. .....Iron Wax......Towel Racks......Shelf Paper... Nap- kin Rings......Toilet Paper... ...Brooks’ Crystal Soap. - Kitchen Hammers. .....Decorated Saucers...... Tea Plates......Garden Tools .....-Wire Coat Hangers......Stair Fasteners. Best Shirt Waists Cheap. If you haven't imspected the first floor bargain tables this week, do so tomorrow. If you call in the morning we promise you better bargains than ever before this season—we promise that fifty cents shall do the duty of a dollar and more. Take elevator to third floor for Ready-to-wear Costum Wrappers. Call tomorrow morning and you'll find all final reductions ih prices. Skirts and es in lots at $4.98. $5.98. . S208. sc instead of] $5.98 for the $7.48] 9225 for the Sax et the Dimity Grass Linen Costume | Pure Irish Linen Skirts, six yards wide and with deep hem. These skirts have the tailor-made appearance with light blue stripes and plain blue sailor collar. Trimmings of white braid and pearl Lawn and Grass Linen Suits. Waist boned and with tight lining. Skirt over drop skirt of ae few dressmakers can India linen. buttons: Ease duplicate. $5.98. 98c. 89c. $5.98 for the $7.98] 98c for the $1.48] 89c for the 98c Navy Batiste Suits| French Percale Wrap-| White Duck Skirts— with grass linen em-| pers. Pretty effects in} which “must not be broidered’ on sailor] pinks and blues. Cor-| compared with the collar and sleeves.| rect bishop sleeves and | usual trashy garments Skirt extra wide. extra wide skirt. sold at $1. 124c Wash Dress Goods, c Linen Effects. Imported Percales. Charming Lawns. Dainty Dimities. It is very easy to state that 25-cent Dress Goods are offered at 5¢ yard. If you are one of those who have been attracted, deceived, offend- ed and disgusted with such advertisements please remember the Palais Royal and most merchants are not foolish enough to indulge in such stupidity—and trust that the efficacy of The Star as an advertising med- ium will not be marred because of such exceptions to the rule. Is 16° for 37%c. Organdies. for Homespuns. The Genuine French Organdies | These favorites of the Grass Liner with cream and tinted grounds, big} family arrived this morning—and and little figures—the scarce and there was a scramble for them. You meuued sitesis And golem, Ie know how scarce they are. You will are the 37}c value for 15c. Those in | “"° aa ly Z : k plain colors—without the figures— please cal! early tomorrow—to make are also 15¢ yard, though not worth | sure ofa supply. Take clevator to the more than 25 cents. second floor. THE PALAIS ROYAL, 42:55