THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON etner dally papers here added tagether. ‘Tux Stax office ‘ connected with the Telephone Ex- Penge. Advertisements, orders for the paper by mai and otherwise. news, or any information or business ow VE i ee ee es? can Leeent day or might, free of charwe. ————> = ‘Tae Stan will be sent by mail, post paid, to those Yesving the city during the summer for any length of ‘tima, and the address changed as often as desired. Bubeeription, fifty cents per mouth, POSITIVELY I apvaxce. === ‘The tempest in a tea-pot stirred up by the report that an official order had been or was soon to be issued requiring the government letter oarriers to wear knickerbockers, instead of the present style Of trowsers, seems to have been without adequate cause. No such order has ever beey contemplated, according to competent authority. Ourswift-tooted messengers of good and bad news may, therefore, Test in peace with the consoling reflection tuat the size and shape of their calyss are not to be Zaatters for public criticism. Thi3, tt is to be in- ferred, must have been the ehief ground for indig- nation, if any existed, since a particular style of ‘Uniform has already been prescribed ‘or them, the Sdvantages of which are obvious. A little sensitiveness om the point referred to, if Feally entertained, ts perhaps natural enough; Dut, all things considered, §t ought not to have any weight in considering the matter. Such ob- Jections as are usually urged against the proposed change in a general way seems to be based mainly om a vague idea that short breeches and long Stockings are somewhat effeminate, and adapted Tatber for dudes and esthetes than earnest and Iauscular men. This notion ts undoubtedly largely Gue to the fact that they were so unfortunate as to be affected by that apostle of asininity, Oscar ‘Wilde. Nothing, however, could be more mistaken than this view of the case. So far from being, either In appearance or adaptability, a suitable garment for the weak-minded and weak-Jointed Portion of the human family, the knickerbocker is the best style of man’s dress for walking and ordimary working ever conceived, and {f the letter carriers should once give {t a fair trial it fs quite safe to say that tney would not only thank the Person who suggested it, but they would stoutly Tesist any movement Intended to prevent them from continuing to wear 1 To this tenor 1s the uniform testimony of pedestrians, wheelmen, gunners,anglers, and, indeed,of everybody who has ever enjoyed tts advantages in out-door exercise, or even In ordinary Indoor use. With a thin stock- ing it 1s cooler in summer,and with a thick woolen Stocking and a eloth or leather gaiter it 1s warmer in winter, than the present style of trowsera. It 43 at ull times more comfortable, more cleanly, aud more convenient, than they, with the added ad- Vantage that {t is far more economical and more Gurable, costing less In the beginning, keeping tn betier order during service, and wearigg longer in the end. But for all this it is likely that the talked Of change will never be made, If not, however, it May be set down to the fact that the human family isocten more sensitive to shafts of ridicule than Coucsgeous In adopting a senstble and economical improvement on an article or custom sanctioned by long usage. aioe oO per According to all reports there has not been Such a gachering ot Onio democrats for many Years as the state convention, now in session at Columbus has called together. Never before in the history of the party was there such competi- tion for places In the delegations. The prominent leaders are all there, witb different axes to grind, ‘and some of them having purposes of a very con- Meting character. Senator Pendleton 1s on the Sound putting in all the work possible for Hondiey, but he 1s antagonized by ex-Senator ‘Thurman, who 1s bent upon beating Hoadley, jf that Is within his power, Thurman former Tight-hand man and most faithful leutenant, John G. Thompson, ts now enlisted with Pendle- ton and against his old leader. If the party can adjust all the conflicting views and Interests of its leaders and nominate a tieket that will com- Imand harmontous and cordial support, Its chances of carrying the state wili look more promising Than Just at present. Much depeni3 upon the spirit with which the disappointed ones accept their defeat. ee ‘The article by Gen. Charles P. Stone entitled |* “Woshington on the Eve of the War,” republished by Tue Stam to-day from the Century Magazine for July, 's an Interesting and valuable contribu- tion to the history of the rebellion. It is of espectal tmmportance as showing tiie patriotic and Iaaterial services of the District of Columbia vol- Unteers at the critical period when the secession- ists, through the al of Secretary Floyd, had or- &an:zed military companies here to sieze the national capital As Gen. Stone justly says, “the country has never properly appreciated the ser- Vices of those D.strict of Columbia volunteers.” It has been the fashion not only to underrate thelr Services, but also to characterize the people of the District as having been almost wholly disloyal at the outbreak of the rebellion. ‘This does gross in- Justice to the largely preponderant Union element im Washington that, In many other ways than those referred to by Gen. Stone, worked effective- Jy to sustain the government and to foil the plans Of the active and well-organized band of rebel conspirators plotting here for the possession of the seat of government. —~<<->___ Mr. Murch testifies that before he gave un stone- eutth@® for politics he was engaged and drew pay for one hundred and forty days’ work on a job Whieh he could have done tn forty or fifty days. ‘This ts interesting Intelligence to tax-payers, but iis not creditable to Mr. Mureh, even though he avers that he was following the directions of his Saperiors The time for him to make such an ex- posure was when the iniquity was in progress, &nd before the plunderers got away with their booty. A3 areformer Mr. Murch ‘locs not seem to be inspired by the right motives, and as an in- former he appears to be a dead fallure, The time to turn state's evidence fs when the testimony furnished can be put to some use, = +> atthe fine parade made over the event by the and reading the gorgeous descriptions furnished by correspondents present, It Is a little disappoint- ing to hear 80 experienced and cool-headed an Authority as George Augustus Sala pronounce the ” [parton é Aor, Bag ® PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ‘THERE I8 NO PLACE LIKE HOME; Why, then, go to New York and Philadeiphis for Goods that are sold cheaper at your own doors? ‘now offered at prices from $5.00 to 3.50, oLass. ‘For the Sea Shore, SEATON PERRY, For all occasions, JERSEYS, ‘The Cheapest in Town, from $9.00 to $4.50, SUMMER UNDERWEAR THAT WILL POSITIVELY CMsine our. ON ALL SALES ALLOWED BY SEATON PERRY, (@Buecemor to Perry & Brotnary FOR THIRTY DAYS, FROM MAY 3isr, (CRASES ON JUNE 30TH. THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SO See howe. | ROLE ‘THEMSELVES OF THIS OPPORTUNITY OF SAV- work erty Parity ‘R. 1 avenue ny Je21-38" ING TEN PER CENT SHOULD DO 80 BEFORE jothing is neater than the lovely WHITE DREssEs | JOLY 18T, AS THE DISCOUNT APPLIES TO THE a ee: = WHOLE: STOCK, WHICH IS NEW, LARGE, AND ® ¥ THE BEST ee eng te ¥ TAKE igues ‘oc avenue. CONTAINS ONLY DEY Goops 0! B Ww OUNG MAN TO 2" ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, ‘ANTED—A Le MAN WHO — aia ae ps Sali MEG em SISHED ROOMS BATHING SUITS, $2.25 to $5.00. FROM WHICH TEN PER CENT WILL BE DE- Witaaae stands mchinery” be and, yond Fer ges ront and beck, UCTED. FAR AVAILED ernie for ousted? y jn be Bee Sramer ee NY, pest sewers. mai baton, Come = gta era's bak oi WAXTED4 cotonen pov, anour ie veaus | ROS GE? 97 ITH STREET NoRT: ° on a do house and ny to-mor- | fy \. Je MY iaesheme ec pee arme.er | pe Re ti Se soni TR ‘ANTED—A WOMAN TQ COOK. Wasa aN R RESTO TWO Ex. ane-0ee Lane W erm thors of Sin to, £0, to's village on the Fas, pe Roomy, in's lasge comer 2 Zastern Shore of Maryl ‘ably Peed 8 west, References Tequired. 3 es Tn Star office: 2s ORE TD AG’ COL- ERENT IN IN THE PORTLAND,” SEVERAL <= ee — ee and STFIsHeE & Cori ree -6t ee QOR SALE—THRFE DESI 3 F street, between 17th Baunn ice SS CABINET MA- iy omy ‘AD- and avenge Meta omens ok, ENE_—HANDSOMELY _ FUR FoRSiaaTED on “wuvenience, with or without board. ae Ror R REN7 T DELIGHTFUL ROOMS, COMFORT. Fiery << oe betes ‘Franklin and Bi caret Amasyits 20" ‘ebillty snd Inunt be over twonty yeareof nee. aa ae floor, front and. and edSroom, wil bo Fe to ‘De rented Wises faa sow oat tered aa nope neha scene homer i Fos BERT SEVERAL LARGE OFFICE ROOMS 1620 and 1424 New York avenue, Apply to 248. WANTED NATZERS FOR LOWER CEDAR roo oceans jaca SPRIGG, 1424 ‘Rew ¥ York avenue. Apply at St. Mara Hotel, 5220-36 Fez EEBT—AT 318, HEW YORE AVENUE, ANTED—A GOOD GAKE |. APPLY AT on fernioned: Wark 200m cam BEGUAAT | with ail modern ‘conveniences sits or wiluoat bean BE SOLD. Wi20otP "56s rane Ra Pee tits OF WingOUE, BOARD, a ————__ 0S | window, on floor: others’ fnoor; location FINE DRESS SHIRTS A SPECIALTY. _ jel. Lite WOMAN To COOK FOR SMALL | Sosiratle 1108 Feta bo aw" igor Noo ae ae i ones cota ie | Fie BENT FURNISHED BqOMS Reyes fe re Wearzzs Buzowerena : SIFREE Tp a Bar SAND, | Boor: desirabielocation or the Sue, to116 = 1 am determined to closs out all this Season's SUITS, we Tet see | JOR RENT GUNTSRE BAND UNEURN|SHED HOW TO KEEP 000Ie ——* @ delightfal family Were SMART, INTELLIGENT NT AGENT, 12 ist’ ary _ LADIES AND CHILDREN’S GARMENTS, Work, (entitled) the Americal Oppostio Capitol "h'so, storage room: im Buy one of our English Seersucker Suite, Entire sult $5, Calcutta Seersucker Suits. Entire suit $15. English Serge Surt, Entire suit $10, Pin Cheek Feather Weight Suit. Entire suit $15. Creole Linen Suit. Entire suit 8. Chinese Silk Pongee Coats and Vests. Price, $10. Corn Colored Alpaca Coats and Vests. Price, $10. Silk Poplin Coat and Vest. Price, $6.60. French Drab E’ete Suits at all prices. English Nun's Cloth Coats. Price, $3. Engiish Serge Coats. Price, $3. Alpaca, Mohair and Serge Coats, Prices from $1.60 can be sold for. Office Coats, 50 and 75 cents. ‘White Vests. Prices from $1 to $5. Hats—almost giving a1 Fancy Vests. Prices from $1 to $5. ‘Ihave reduoed the prices considerable, and some Bia BARGAINS BATHING SUITS WHOLESALE. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. Thave, from to-day, REDUCED all 'y- Great Bargains in this De- | st their. partment. See our $1.98 Handsome Cream Plumes, In Summer Pantsloons we have anything from a| Worth $2.60. Brown Linen to a Calcutta Seersucker. — In Vents ail Kinds Nun's coAY Se hE Dae al Binds in Linen, Serge, Nun’ oF Ta fact, ifyou want anginieg tn the'way of Olothing come direct to headquarters. = a aw A. SAKS & CO, $e20 LEADING CLOTHIERS AND TAILORS, al #7 316 AND 318 SEVENTH STREET. Fravnep Lirex Lawns, 15c., 20¢., 250. FIGURED COTTON LAWNS, 8e., 120. NEW PATTERNS, FAST COLORS. TYLER & CHEWNING, Je21 989 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 3e20 E LECTRIO Buus. ROYCE & MAREAN, DEALERS IN GENERAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, us Eee Hocninped Sey anor ©. E. PRICE, 1408 Pawn. Ave., Opp. Willard’s Hotel. ‘The New Electric-Floor-Mat-Burglar Alarm, Electric aa od 416 Ira STREET. op Brows Svea. GEO. A. O'HARE, 1213 7th street northwest, bet, M and N. BovsanaGraza, BATHING SHOES AND CAPS. Thavo the largest assortment and prices as low as they Colored Straw Wome a YOUNG MEN, 25 care 4e20-1m* oy ere Tica, Song, just from mie ee oe moe Ve FOR RENT—4OUSES. OARSON & Wa trocer rd etian hire naam MAN IN 1g RENT SIX: ROOM FRAME, NEATLY FUR- Te dey Toes os ad Enders abun dans of Bowers an and shrubbery, 1631 Connecticut froah ‘with full name 18 Fe RENT JULY Jer, A NICELY FUI FORTTaMED 'TED—TWENTY LABORERS; STEADY EM- PF eaoaae eee WwW i al a oases an ad linc formes Srebio pocetier modern improvements, Call st ‘i308 Footes zy Oe, ae ae tan Branch of B&O. ei, lee’ trom FE eT Gg BUX ROOM DWELLING, DX ington. 320-80" ‘rst-claas condition, in Sregret bart of city, WANTED TWENTY-FIVE MEN TO FLOW AND er eae Fe Sh SALE—TWO Sore Ba weet THOS, west, Fesae CLOSE AN AN ESTA’ per via Feria =a Fiver, suite, for amity et gH: SCOR ‘can be mites seen at the stable of Jaines G. ‘ead SALE —A FINE YEROHERON HO) years old; sound in every : Can be even at the stables of Locaress stzeen, between Bridge and —————— rt R SALE—MISCELLANEOUS —— oR SALE—HORSE. WAGON AND HARNE F |AKPLESS' Oonfecti ee Inquire at SH. jonery, 419 street northwest. ease fo,g00 | hands work until October, eS ee FOR Sabres BEAUTIFUL STORY BRU EK pee i SiguUhhay ca Factory, Frederic! Bhar? BGR RENT AT A MEDUGED RA\E DURING Feeidlence, $17 C st se., with all the mod. imps, "ye20 a jonths, toa private family only. a 3- | incl {_ will be roid’ on ANTED-A Good, SOBER AND iIpoS es story an nacht ok bilan Brick an, > ant — as Es ‘oo fa from the owner have a rood livery stock stock in cout ‘which My_hine st low rates. Call and eee us, WAM. ¥. Fe SALE—ONE EIGHT-HORSE POWER EN- chee. tn conplaie ordet.- Just aa weeding eae oes seks. . =e of'G. W. BAUEM, ith strect wharke Pree ae SALE—S. 3. MEEKS 621 Oo STREET sonra. induceinen ‘Sti cua ‘eeemaine te fore pare Tepand no-top Sidebar ‘baggcies. Piss Business W R SALE—-SEVERAL FINE TURNOUTS AND F large variety of Carriaces, Busxies, two, four Six pat Phactoms, Concord Waxons, Village’ Carts the Lishining 3 fump-Soat, the “moat geitect family senting it in three aty rey top. ‘ine top and ain enabled to promi Somplezaty and on the most preany a orders if you want before going chains Walt F. DOWD. 16009 1624 L street north my Fu: SALE-A Tang STOCK OF TUATAN MAN and Granite Monuments, Headet nes SS pcigmumente cleaned in cet erica WBE RUTH Pa. ave., cor. 2isi «nw. Moya tea RK SALE—A FINE 8TOCK OF POSTON BOCK. Bitar Gave itteroce Bi ‘Bes and ter Lig Gar Tages. Their make is the in the country for the money, Other light and heavy Carringes, in yreat var riety, for spring or ee ROBT: GRAHAM, aps 410-416 Sih steoot northnest, R SALE-A LANGY ASSONTMENT. OF CAR- Fe Cou (cOaull Wagons sad at the eat eee svi care M.'YOUNG, wid din ine ey apie Fe Set OvEe 30 300 TOP AND 3 ory and of pe Sareea y tet Be MONEY TO LOAN. $1 ,5OU seeeene! Crean ge my25-1m a treet, fONEXY TO Loam, ON REAL ESTATE, AT 5 AND 6 PER CENT, B, O HOLTZMAN, 228 10th and F streets northwest. a pprenem sore TN st and La. ave. UMMER (gh ORT — LOCATION Reg eat Ast. n.c., Sora mel hier count Yas btn = ERS 3 Toa ; & BUSINESS CHANCES. RRS pe wrt 2. ap Aen to eT GTRD-UPHOLSTERY WOEK-OF TET DE - oT ee Cte, Lear Poe AND FOUND. wy TREMISEA, NEAR ROCK eta te = ee aS with toe city. [OMEE TO LOAN_OW REAL ESTATE OR: Ow ot east exvenee and without

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