Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1896, Page 6

6 NING STAR. G@TON. December 28, 1896. THE EVE WASHIN MONDAY... CROSBY S. NOYES. pe ach more than three times as large as that of any other paper, morning or evening, published Washing~ ton. As a News and Advertising Medi: 1s no competitor. c7in rder to avoid delays, on ac- 1 absence, letters to STAR should not be addressed vidual connected with the imply to THE STAR, or to editorial or Business Depart- purpose. count of perso: THE The Currency Question. An improvement in our currency system appear to be quite as well assured as tariff. The latter will of but the former ought to the year. Interest in the profoundly awakened both in rusiness and in political circles, and that some substantial good must result ts an expectation that springs easily out of the resources involved. Given a matter of supremest moment to all the people, and the foremest men in the country in or out of office engaged in ics solution, and some- thing of general benefit {s reasonably cer- tain to be evolved. The busthess men will express themselves first. They will meet in Indianapolis carly next month in convention. All sections of the country will be represented. The under- standing is that no bill is to be prepared, no cast iron policy adcpted. The whole object of the meeting is to discuss the cur- rency questioa in all of its bearings, and probably appoint a commission to sit, and, later, formulate some suggestion for sub- mission to Congress. This suggestion will stand for the business view of the matter, and will necessarily nave weight with Con- gress when the time for legislation arrives. The political leaders are also on the alert. Senater Wolcott, it is understood, is rapidly putting into shape the proposition looking to the holding of anqther international con- ference on the silver question. There will probably be no opposition to this even from extreme silver men. The confessed of the movement is to provide for a first, a er as money, and however ptical free coinage men may be as to sult cannot with consistency oppose it. Still ancther point of interest is found the at on which the Banking and Cur- rency Committee of the House is now giving to the currency question. It has just heard and by letter from William L. ° Virginia, a sound money demo- who opinion is that the south is lamoring for free coinage of © 1, but is simply restiess and under too limited banking Enlarge those facilities In some . and the south, Mr. Royall be- ase to be a prime factor in silver agitation. then, are all the different phases of the subject under intelligent and responsible inquiry. It is admitted that something should be done about the currency. But what? What do the business men say as to a change in the banking laws? What do foreign vernments say on the subject of the free coinage of silver? What does the scuth say about accepting larger banking facilities as a cure for the ills she has been attributing to the law of 187% as It affected and still affects the coinage of the silver dolar? It is reported that a New York young man solved the high theater hat problem. Recently finding himself at a performance seated directely behind two enormous mil- linery creations that completely hid his view of the stage, he preferred the usual pelite request of their wearers with the— in some ces—nsual result of a contemp- tuous refusal to remove the offending ob- structions. Thereupon the sufferer folded his great coat into a wad, seated himself vponr it in his chair, thus raising his shoul- Gers to an unusual height, and calmly donned his high silk hat. Instantly a shout arose from those behind him of “Hats off.” He at once complied with the vociferous cemand, quickly enough to prevent the wearers of the two big hats in front of him from learning the ca! and use of the disturbance, the broke into rapturous ap- when they succumbed to the clamor d their headgear. This is heroic . but it sometimes seems neces- esislation, it appears, does not late high hats ont of existence, astant admonitions of the press wholly stimulate the sense of consid- eraticn of others that should animate every Person in a public place. But little by little it would appear that what with laws and the advice and ridicule of the newspapers and such instances of vigorous local treat- ment as that just related, the big theater hat is falling into disrepute and there fs hepe that the twentieth century will see the full emancipation of the theater-goer from this unbearable nuisance. ——_+ +e —___ Chicago is to have a hall that will seat 20.600 people. This 1s an admirable enter- one sense; but Chicago's chief nec direction will, to many people, seem some means of making the people lay in the seats Instead of standing on ikon ander house There is something about the alleged liance between the German Emperor and the Sultan of Turkey which suggests an affiliation between a parlor match and a can of kerosene. ————_e ee —____ The ex-queen of Hawaii is evidently aware of the fact that it fs better to be a distinguished relic than an internattonal nuisance. ———__+ e > ___ I< is reported that Mr. Hanna suffers oc- castonally from insomnia, but Mr. Bryan is no longer the cause of it. ———_ see Boston is rather glad that the Christmas munificence in her vicinity did not include another Bacchante. * soe His One Role. William J. Bryan is quoted as regretting his engagements to lecture. The report follows so hard on his appearance in At- Janta, a fair inference is that his experi- ence there must have served to point out his mistake. He was well received in At- Janta; had an overflowing house and an audiencs full of sympathy; but accounts agree that the enthusiasm manifested was more closely related to the late presi- jential campaign than to the subject of the evening's discourse. It was a repetition on a small scale of the Madison Square Gar- den episode. An audience had gathered, full of the fame of a fiery and soul- -stirring orator, and found itself unprepared for an unimpassioned address along every-day lines of thought. Disappointment could not altogether be c<ncealed, and the speak- «x, with an orator’s intuitions, experienced a sense of failure. It 1s not unlikely that the very speech which made Mr. Bryan may, in the end, undo him. An orator 1s very much like an actor, in experience with the public as well as in temperament for his work. Many an uctor has felt himself injured for a full professional success by the achievement of one unusual hit. ‘The public fixes upon iim at once for that particular part, and recelzes him with but Imlted favor in any The late Frank Mayo always re- retted his phenomenal success tn the part ef “Davy Crockett.” He complained that | THE EVENING STAR,.MONDAY, DECEMBER 28,: 1896-12 PAGES.. the public would have him tn nothing else. He was an excellent all-around actor, and aspired even to Shakespearean roles. But “Davy Crockett” became, under the tyran- ny of a delighted public, his treadmill. Mr. Jefferson has never been permitted to sober up for very Yong on the stage. He gives such exquisite pleasure in that role of the tipsy vagabcrd, the public demands him in the part. Some of the mellowest of his gifts as a comedian are unknown in many cities. His enduring fame will be found socketed in the role of “Rip Van Winkle.” Sal i, the Italian tragedion, is another instance in point. He has offered himself in this country in several parts, and he has a varied repertoire, but his transe2 dent embodimeat of the part of “Othell has fixed his status as an actor here. Other assumptions by him are -unawakening in comparison with the effect he produces by that. Interesting, as he is, in all of his parts, he is supremely satisfactory only in that, and that the public demands of him. So with Mr. Bryan. He is the orator who by one burst of forensic energy and elo- quence swept a nétional convention off its feet; set men of mature years to dancing and parading about like beings under a spell; caused cheering to be protracted for over half an hour; brought all business for that time to a stand still; and as an unparalleled result secured a nomination to the office of President of the United States. He must stand row on that pina- cle, uncomfortable as it may prove to be as a permanency. The public will be inter- ested in him at his best, or but little at all." Audiences to hear him lecture will demand the sensations enjoyed by the Chicago convention. Why should he make fish of one and flesh of another? People will go to hear him exp2cting to be thrilled as never Lefore, and certain to be disap- pointed when called upon to listen to what in comparison must prove tame and untn- forming. Mr. Bryan without his thrills will not be the Mr. Bryan of the popular imagination. And not even Mr. Bryan can hope to keep his thrills in working order all the time. ———_+ e+_____ Spain's Popular Loan. There need be no marvelling over the prompt subscription to the popular loan in Spain for carrying on the war in Cuba. A very large portion of the money came, it is true, from those immediately surrounding the throne. The throne is practically at stake, and those who flourish in its shad- od are vitally interested in propping it. But if every particle of the sum had come from the plain people themselves it would simply have testified to the success of the Spanish leaders in authority in impressing upon the masses their own interpretation of the war and their own contention as to what Spanish duty in the premises Is. No man in Spain who bows to authority is permitted to know the real situation in Cuba. In the first place the war is ex- plained there as only the revolt of bands of desperate and depraved men, who not only chaf® under Spanish rule, but under all rule. These bands, the people of Spain are encouraged to believe, are entitled to no consideraticn whatever. They are out- laws, deserving of extermination. How en- tirely this view is accepted in Spain is evi- denced by the way the news of General Maceo’s death was received there. The re- Joicings and public demonstrations were on a par with celebrating the death of a fiend. If any person had suggested that the fallen foe was a soldier of great na- tvral ability, who had gone to his death fighting for what he conscientiously belleved was the good of Cuba and his comrades in arms, such a person might have met with a fate similar to Macco’s. As for the news respecting the progress of the Spanish arms in Cuba, the Spanish people are dependent on Gen. Weyler. It is not difficult therefore to understand their ignorance of the actual situation. We have had ample experience of his blue pencil in this country to be able to appreciate how he uses it when it comes to editing stuff for Madrid. He is at once his own eulogist and defender, and Spain sees the whole struggle through the medium of his elaborations or suppressions. He makes of himself a hero battiirg in Spain's name and for Spain's glory against outlaws and the despoflers of the people. It is in this way and by these means that the Spanish imagination is reached, and the Spanish responses are secured. How much longer the game can successfully be played is a question. Spain’s foreign credit is exhausted, and her stocking fund cannot be large. When that is gone, where will Gen. Weyler turn to capitalize his guff? oe The lecturer on the political platform seems as a rule to be a far more accept- able figure in the popular eye than the politician on the lecture platform. CROCKER’S. Shoes Shined Free, £939 Pa. Ave. CROCKER’S JANUARY “REDUCTION S ANGIE” Of Shoes Began This Morning. $50,000 WORTH OF * SHOES REDUCED! We began this morning of- fering every pair of Shoes in stock at a reduced price--with the one exception of the ‘“Jen= ness Miller’ Shoe. Bear in mind that these are all fine, high-class Shoes from such representative makers as the Dalton Shoe Co., Hathaway, Soule & Harrington, Dugan & Hudson and others of no less renown. Then again, this is practically a “Double reduction,” as we were already selling many lines of shoes at “special” prices, and even these have been cut again. Here are a few items which show the drift of the reduced prices: Hs cs Women’s $3 Shoes, Which have been selling at $2.49, Now $1.98 Women’s $4 Shoes, Which have begn selling at $3.65, Now $2.80 seo Thirty-five men only were employed on the new city post-office building today. SHOOTING STARS. Their Relationship. “The Bluvyingtons keep up a very impos- ing establishment,” remarked the gossipy man who had just moved in the neighbor- hood. “They do that, indeed,” replied the corner grocer; “and my store's the one that's mostly been imposed on.” A Phenomenon. *Tis now the boy who slept so late, Despite persuasive din, Is out at dawn, that he may skate Before the thaw sets in. Agreed With Him. “It's shocking,” said the thoughtful man, “to contemplate the extent to which money is used in politics.” “That's true, my young friend,” rejoined Senator Sorghum, with great feeling. “The way these ward-workers hang out for big prices when there's a vote to be delivered is nothing short of scandalous." New Year Resolutions. January first; "tis then All begin to make them; January second’s when Most begin to break them. A Veteran in the Business. “I am very sorry, sir,” sai@the poet, “but 1 am obliged to call your attention to the fact that a line in one of my recent com- pesitions was entirely perverted and the meanirg painfully distorted by the com- positor.”” “Young man,” replied the editor, “that compositor has gone through 1aore poems than you ever wrote or even read. He has put in his life setting up poetry of all kinds, spring and fall styles, and heavier gcods for winter. He may have changed your poem—but when you say he harmed it, you presume. When a man of his exper- tence makes up his mind to change a plece of poetry, a person in your position should remember the respect that is due to superior knowledge and not attempt to criticise.” Coming. Merd yer black silk, Mandy, An’ trim yer bonnet fine; Take a fashion magazine An’ study each design. Press my doeskin trousers; ‘They're hangin’ ‘gainst the wall. Make ready fur the dancin’ At the ‘nauguration ball. Whut's that ‘bout how I voted? Now, Jes’ let by-gones be. ‘The fact thet he’s the President Is quite enough fur me. ‘We'll leave our cares behind us, Pigs, cattle, tramps an’ all: An’ you an’ me'll be pariners At the ‘nauguration ball, Women’s $6 Shoes, Sointege The best at the lowest ; e at Beveridge’s._ ‘Ss. rer New Year. Receptions. Those of you who will keep “open house” on New Year's day will doubtless require addi- tional Table Ware. We have EVERY REQUISITE for the table—both of the useful and the ornamental va- riety — including Can- POO, | delabra, Punch and Salad Bowls, Punch Glasses, Bon Bon Dishes, Richly Decorat- ed Plates, Tea Cups and Saucers, After-dinner Cups and Saucers, Glass Ware, Knives, Forks and Spoons, Fern Dish- es, Vases, &c., &e. Also. Silver- plated, Brass and Copper Tea Kettles, Silver-plated Coffee Urns, &c. Any of *the above make suitable New HH KR HR HH HHH HHH RH HHH EH HHH rod OMalapeloe Goria be Reet * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Year gifts. The prices are VERY LOW. . Beveridge, 1 15 F St. & 1214 G St. 4 POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETC. ee soeSoebosbostosdontentontontostont Srie ete Sersestoresedestessetondoatensontnntretreteete ARI NAAR AR AL PARE Sretonteeteetente Ay SB % Gerome Desto’s Retiring Sale. We wish to extend ou THANKS ———— —to the public for the liberal manner in which our Retiring Sale has teen attended. The holiday shoppers have hourly crowded im on us, and clerks have been kept constantly ———— busy waiting on the cease- ———— less throng. It rarely occurs that such an opportunity is given to pu chase Jewelry, Watches, Dia- monds, ete., of such sterling qualities as ours at such enor- nous reductions. Prices have been cut Into regardless of re: value. Everything is offered at from 20 to 50 per cent dis- ccunt off original prices, Many unusual bargains still remain. Xt will pay you well to visit the store, One patr left of Beautiful Diamond Earrings, unusually brilliant. Worth $1,000. Of- fired at the wonderfully low price of $750 to the first comer. MckKnew’s daily letter. Final Clearance Sale of Ladies’ Coats. Our final clearance sale of Ladies’ Goats bering tomorrow ‘single Coat in stock has been’ redi to the price which will sell it the quickest. ‘The original prices are plainly marked on all garments, and you may calcu the saving yourself. This gives you unity to buy a High-grade Coat fan exclusive paitern at'n price never before quoted until February 4 up-to-date tn every respect: even the creations " purchased before Ouristmas “will” be Anetudest in this sale beginning tomorrow. Byery reduc! We have not prices up to make the reduced prices Jook small ‘That is not ovr custom. Every saving you will make here in Coats will be x pening saving for you and a geauine lows Final ( Clearance Sale Of Velvet Capes Our entire line of eee Novelty Velvet “Capes, ‘beautifully. tur” trimmed and braided and jetted. Elegantly lined with silk. The highest grade line of Velvet Capes shown in Washington will be, closed (out, beginning tomorrow, at Prices. These jcate the extent of the reduction the variety of the stock: $25 | Cape reduced to $20. $30 Cape reduced to $25. $35 Cape reduced to $30. $52.50 Cape reduced to $45. $92.50 Cape reduced to $75. Final Clearance Sale Of Novelty Suits. We are well satisfied with our Suit trade this year, ax out of the eis stock which we'had in the carly part of the season we have but a few numbers left, and we can afford to let them go at greatly reduced figures, Latest style rments, newest colorings, well lined. extra charge for alteration. Here are pots: & few of the interesting Just 4 left of Beautify ed Suits, that were $1 3 colorings. To cloe.. 2 Beautiful Novelty Suits, $18.50. To close 3 Handvome § close. Remen creations. The fabrics are the colorings’ ere new, and the styles are up to date in every particular. $12.50 Chiffon Waists, 59. new, We have just two left of those handsome Chiffon Walsts, which may be of use to you on New Year's dar. They in the latest style, and no could pat them together for an $12.50. They go on sale to- morrow at sd Clearance Sale of Men’s Blanket Robes. You remember the large stock of Men's Blanket and House Robes we had iefore “hristmas? Well, there only: left, and as we' have dove so Ww this line we shall let you have t tomorrow for less than cost Finest Quality All-wool Blanket Will be closed out tomorrow as foll 1 $6 Robe for $4.75. 5 $10 Robes for $8.25. W.H.Mcknew 933 Pa. Ave. Gerome Desio, Jewelry, Diamonds, Art Bric-a-Brac, etc., 1107 F St. North Side. 428-700 ry PROC OPOREEDOTE GOS S44 J. 5. Decker’s, on F st. Bargains in Fine Editions & Favorite Authors. We have a number of Fine’ Books, in single volumes and i in? sets, which we will offer at reg ductions varying from 20 per$ cent to 33 1-3 per cent. 3 DECKER’S, i DD Bred Gee i111 F St.N.W. de28-404. SSS SSss Patent Leather, have been $4.98, Now $3.98 | Men’s “H., S.& H.’s” $3 Black — Calf Shoes, Napoleon toe. Now $2.25 | Ten’s “H., S. & H.’s” $4 Win- ter Tan Shoes. Have been $3.39. Now $2,75 Men’s H., S. & H. = +6 Eng. Enamel Shoes. Have been $4.98. - Now $3:85 All other Shoes reduced in the pt the same proportion --exce : “Jenness Miller” Shoes. | CROCKERS, 939 Pa. Ave. Shoes Shined Free.’ Only a few days left in which to get a gallon of Ryneal’s Royil Security Oll free of charge. Until January 1, 1897, we will pre- sent to every purchaser of a Lamp at $1.50 and upward one gallon of Ryneal’s Royal Security Oil. Geo. F. Muth & Co., de28-240 418 7TH ST. N.W. peas Coughs *°* That refuse to yield to no other 3s treatmeit are CURED by COD LIVER OTL. It not only cures the ‘worst cough up the “system—and — fortifies against the tryit ring effects of weather changes. Liver Oil is fresh ceeeieaes atrect vay— die Rnest In the world *** “£72 and 50c. a bottle. ; 3 W- Thompson, 793 $S.__ PHARMACIST,’ 15th. LOCPETEO ECTS DOS OO FOF E664 008 Pursell has Everything in Office Stationery ry Supplies. “stocking up" their once for” aT witt ted fund i ‘what ao want in that Ume—no matter it ‘Journal, Puls "Tak wells Clipe hen a ad ta peer oc ea vas tawaer. 18 GUARANTEED TO BB tnP"ougar Gases, Pocket Boats sows Strictiy high-grade, of the Secet taueed leathers — and "yet—the ‘we ask are about one-third less than that asked ‘elsewhere. A The Slippers for the New Year's reception are here in the very “smartest” styles—correct to a dot. There’s no shoe store south of Phila- delphia that shows so exclusive a line of evening footwear for every occasion—for men, for ladies, for children. For the street wear “Hy- gienic” Shoes, $4 and $5—the best— the healthiest. Skating Shoes, $3.50, Men's Pat. Leather Shoes, $3.50. Carrlage Boots, $2.75. Burt’s Shoe Store uw: r «. Arthur Burt, «xt to Brann P. 0. The Busy Cinae, 8th and Market Space. | S. Kann, Sons & Co. ‘“All’s well that ends well.” THERE’S AN END To everything, even to the infece tious joy of Yuletide. THERE’S AN END Almost on us now for the pres ent year, THERE’S AN END In sight for the cream of our winter stock, which in its scope embraces all the dictates of fashion—all_ the demands of comfort. THERE’S AN END To all former markings on our goods. Halfi—and in some cases third—of value is all we ask—indeed, so small have we made prices that for each item there'll be two pair of hands ready to grasp it. THERE’S AN END Fixed for this occasion-—jour days off—the first of the year 1897. Post Holiday Prices On Cloaks. Seems like adding sugar to mo- lasses. All the cold weather is yet to come and all our coats will be sea- sonable until spring. And how we have brought down prices! None of our offers are at more than half their worth and lots of them at even less $7 and $8 Short Jackets, inade up of Black Boucle and Beaver Ther have the her sl front and high iroling collar. one wt the $3.98. kets, Any one of them $5.00. $12, $13 and $14 Jackets, of Roush Cheviot nod Heavy Curl Boucle. Thes. ure lined themuherat with satin, Any one of t $6.50. tailored to the not $7.98. $20 Jackets, the peer of any made, $10.00. Plush Capes. An $9, $10 and $11 Cheviot. in Kersey, Boncle $15 Ja s, h of perfection, All $6 and $7 Plush Capes, $3.98. trimmed in Jct, AM $10 Plush fi Titivot, lined with silk. $5.00 50 Plush Capes, trimmed in Jet, AN $12. Thibet, finished in the best mauner, $7.5 Children’s Jackets. om f Children's Jackets, ages frou 4 to 12, which Mer you today $2.98. Dress SH PGSOOOODSE SE BOSS x it “es Lave not bought your W - COME TO OTR § CLEARANCE SALEOF $ Goods. = > * FUR ° $ bid tn : P 3 ¢ : 4 e ° 3 CLOTH : "4-day Price, 834c. es 3 100 fall pieces of Imported Novelty Cloth an 2 e Cloth exactly 60 inches wi: e o = in stylish novelties, Figure Boba ¢ : < aaite © few us styles. Their aver The prices will be very low. i © 2 =d: Pri ice. 3 = MARTIN a ee ee 5 4 ay Ice, 29c. de28 525 1ith no. © jeces of fine All-wool Plaids, with Silk SSSCHEOSE SEO SE CISCESIEESIOS Stripes—the handsomest of these handsome goods. ‘These sold elsewhere at 5c. to Ge. a yard can Nothing Finds A Place Here * 2 that we've not proof positive *%* freshest and choitest. We're unusually careful just now, when selecting Meats ** Fish, Poultry, e, Vegetables and Fruits, in order to have everything the best. T7See us about the New Year's Turkey. Farragut Market, 9 27 de28-m,wé&t-20 SSTSOSTCSCSOSOOSOOSESOSSCCOOE 2 ° ° :Meringues —a delicate confection filled with choicest ice creams—all flavors. We have them in two sizes. Also FINEST ASSORT- ED CAKES. Send in your : Seas for New Year's NOW. {Fussell’s, < \de28-28d You’ll Want Everything is the 0006066665604. 2 a © Be Ne 50 pi ‘ho oft > 500 THEM. offer ne comparison to them, 4-day Price, 39c. we for our King pin. Come here tomorsow and find an immense assor olens ever brought t are over ten thousand yards What is represented. No _ effec t cludes. Some sold at $1.25; others at prices up te $2 a yard. 4-day Price, 69c. you Domestics. Fruit of the Loom, yard wide. 4-day Price, 534c. 4-day Price, 734c. 5-4 Cohasset Bleached Sheeting. Worth 4-day Price, 834c. G-4 Cohasset Bleached Sheeting. Worth 16¢. 4-day Price, IIc. 8-4 Cohasset “Bleached Sheeting. Worth 4-day Price, 14c. 24 Cohasset Bleached Sheeting. Worth 23e, 4-day Price, 15c. 10-4 Cobasset Bleached Sheeting. Worth 25c 4-day Price, 1634c. 9-4 New York Mills Bleached Sheeting. Worth 4-day Price, 16c. 10-4 New York Mills Bleached Sheeting. Worth 4-day Price, 18c. Ba z. ag» emcees Amoskeag Canton Pian 4-day Price, 8}4c. vated eerie a eee 4-day Price, 3%c. 20c, S. KAN, SONS & 60., STH AND MARKET SPACE.