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Evening star., 1897-03-10

never legally been organized. The Senate
continued in session, and. constructively. Is
still in session.
as matters now stand:
Was majority vote competent to or
ganze the House? If so. the Senate erred
in refusing recognition II not the action
of the majority of the House In declaring
vacant the seats of the twenty-seven men,
bers of the body who refused to partici-
pate in its proceedings was of course void.
Has there. legally speaking. been any
adjournment of the House? The law pro-
viGes that neither house of the legislature
shall adjourn for longer period than three
the Senate has never acted on the action
of the House
If there has been no legal adjournment
of the legislature. how can the governor
call the body together in extra session?
These are only few of the number OF
knotty problems presented. and which
really seem to multiply the more the mat
ter is examined
1t is recorded to Mr.. Mitchelis credit
that when he became convinced that the
fight was being intensified and indefinitely
fered to Withdraw from the senatorial race.
He declared in a letter to his supporters
that the paramount consideration was the
election of republican senator, and that
he would not for day stand in the way
of such a consummat;on. But his un-
selfshLess did rot solve the difficulty.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Prof tab Bile Publicity.

Today's developments in the street
jewelry robbery tend to prove the folly
of the police theory that all such happen
tngs should be kept out of the newspapers
Last evenings Star contained a full and
exclusive account of the theft notwith-
standing the efforts of the detectives to
guard the secret. and thus the entire popu-
lation OF tae District was made aware that
puzzlinS crime had been committed In
view of the circumstances of me affair no
better method of eliciting information from
chance witnesses could have been devised.
A still nunt.' such was at first under
taken. might have been conducted for
months without producing the clues and
eorroborating testimony developed by The
stars publication. 1t is only another
illustration of the truth that publicity
paws.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Spain Sees the Difference.

The country has not had to wait to note
he difference between the Mckinley ad-
ministraton and the Cleveland administra-
ton so far as the treatment of American
citizens in Cuba is concerned.
Early in February newspaper corre-
spondent named Scovel. an American cit
izen. was arrested by the Spanish forces
and thrown into prison. There was no at
| tempt his part to deny either his iden-
tity or the company he had been keeping
while in the island He had spent the
greater portion of his time with the insur-
gents. but not as a combatant. His letters
mad from time to time indicated his where
abouts and his mission. When he was
taken by the Spaniards. however trumpery
charges of his being d member of the in
surgent army were promptly forthcoming.
and the lock was turned on him in short
order.
General Lee took up the case and pressed
| it diligently he could. But the same
| old fencing on the part of the State De
partment which he had encountered in
| other cases he again encountered. General
| Weyler was obdurate. and Secretary Olney
seemed incredulous. Nothing was done be-
| yond some cabling and letter-writing. The
| correspondent remained in prison. and an
Il
| case. was thought to be possible. And so
| matters continued during the last four
| weeks of the Cleveland administration
| Today. the fifth day of the Mckinley ad-
| ninistration, the news is published of the
| correspondents release The Spanish au-
| thorities seem suddenly to have changed
| their policy in the premises And why?
| Need anybody doubt? The new adminis-
tration stands for justice and protection
to American citizens in Cuba 1t will no
longer be safe for Weyler and his lieuten-
ants to clap American citizens into prison.
and sheer at their appeals to their govern
rnent for fair play.
The merest glance at the record for the
past two years shows that during thai
| time the American citizen in Cuba has
been at a most serious disadvantage He
| has in fact been marked man for Spanish
| abuse and Spanish persecution. The fire.
| auently exhibited sympathy of the Cleve-
land administration for the Spanish cause
| in opposition to and criticism of the pre-
Vailing sentiment in this country has made
1t entirely safe for the Spanish command
| ers to move against Americans in the
l island as men without flag or country But
| all that is past. An American policy. with
| an American behind It, has now to be reck-
| oned with
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Th. ANNUAL Question of Re.pon.ibiIity

The congressional representatives OF
economy have submitted the customary
lectures upon the subject of the recent
appropriations The Senate. the admins
tration and incidentally the rules of the
House are held responsible for the al
legged extravaganza Partisan policy m
wolves the necessity of these annual re-
proaches and apologies for the wise lib
eraity of the legislative branch of the
government. 1t is part of the game.
Observation of the actual process of build
ing the budgets furnishes some light upon
the question of responsibility. Years ago
il became popular in the lower branch of
Congress. where the members felt H-
rect responsibility 20 the people for all
the acts of the national legislature. for
the committees to cut down the estimates
submitted from the executive departments.
In the beginning this course may have
Icer prompted by genuine motives of
economy. but eventually the policy became
chroric it being found that the Senate rem
ediei the defects in the bills and that the
supplies came round all right in the end
Then the process evolved which has
now become a game of battledore and
ShuttlecO3k with three players, the ad-
minstratiOn. the House and the Senate.
Ticking cognizance of the situation i'll the
House the executive officers write their
estimates a certain percentage above the
line of actual necessities but without any
notion of mulcting the treasury. knowing
full we'll that when the House has applied
the pruning knife the Senate will increase
TIE bills and that approximately the
proper level will be reached in con
ference 1t is all done knowingly. with
out self-deception and what has
become a system of allowances. But
ii is cumbersome, time-consuming pro-
cess and raises the question whether there
is rot more virtue in the English plan of
provisioning which brings the admnistra-
tive and appropriating powers close to-
gether. standing and falling with the bud
gets Here the naIion receives annual
lecture by the leaders of the popular
branch of Congress on How the Treasury
is Guarded" The administration and the
Sc ndie are made the heavy villains and the
curtain comes down to the noise of vocifer-
Gus applause from the galleries.
1t seems unjust for the House to make
these annual complaints. The administra-
ticn gives it chance to occupy the CEN
ter of the stage with colored lime light
cast on it by continuing to submit esti-
mates in which the House can make vir-
II Gus reductions. The Senate aids in saw
ing the House from the deserved epithets
and uHpleas ant missiles of the audience by
Its refusal to permit the House to have its
own way in the line of reckless economy.
which is about as bad as reckless prodi-
gslity.
The process of juggling the bills has been
started. however, and will probably con-
tinue until an era of frank1ess comes,
WHEN perhaps all three players in the game
will agree to observe the rules of common
sense. Meanwhile there is no popular COM
plaint as long in the final result the
government is adequa tely supplied
Evening star., 1897-03-10
The Oregon Case.

The Oregon legislature having failed TO
organize failed of course to elect a sue
cessor 10 Senator Mitchell whose term cx-
pired on the 4th instant. Gov. Lord has
made an appointment. and the appointee
il on his way here TO present his credentials.
The case is most unusual in a number of
It's features. and II the Senate shall de-
eide TO 20 behind the simple fact of the
failure TO elect a senator an interesting
discussion will be certain to arise.
The legislature met at the time and
place designated by law. The republicans
were in majority In both houses. Senator
Mitchell vas the choice OF his party to
succeed himself The party caucus, reg
ularly called and held. nominated him
But certain members of the party in the
Legislature refused to ratify the caucus
action. and a conflict at once began
Mr.. Mitchell was stronger in the House
than in the Senate. majority of the
members OF the House organized that body.
an formally sent notice to the Senate
THE Senate. which was anti Mitchell in its
majc rity. refused TO receive the notice, or
to recognize the organization effected by
the House. 1t took the ground that a two
birds vote was necessary to organize the
House. That vote the Mitchell men were
unable 10 obtain But the Mitchell House
as organized by the majority vote, stood
by the action taken. and when the twenty
sever members Of the body who had re-
fused TO participate in the work still held
out. their seats were declared vacant Nine
teen of these members were populists
Time ran on. The Senate met daily. and
the Mitchell House met daily. But nc
business could be transacted. because the
Senate continued to refuse recognition tc
the House. The Mitchell men. includin.
those of the House and a few members OF
the Serate. met in joint session and bal
loied for senator. They were assured tha
II. in that way. they could poll a ma
jority of the two houses of the legislature
the choice obtained would be ratified
here by the Senate. But they lacked on,
vote OF majority. and the effort failed.
After session OF forty-hve days tn,
House passed a resolution Of adjournment
and the members went home. The Senat
took TO notice of this. still holding to il
Origin al contention that the House ha.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
nore New
Toilet Sets.

Always the newest designs, always
the best quality, always the largest
assortment, always the lowest prices
III styles to select from.
S-piece Decorated English Toilet Sets. each. 81 80
1o-pece Decorated English Toilet Sets each 81 a5
12-pece Decorated English Toilet Sets, with jar.
l2-piece Toilet Sets, new shape. decoration.
with jar. each 500
l2-pfece Antique Toilet Sets, decoration.
WIN 90
12-piece Tinted and Decorated Toilet Sets. with
II piece Stipred and Decorated Toilet Sets. with
u
Other styles and qualities up to $3.50 set.
5th floor
Evening star., 1897-03-10
More New
Dinner Sets.

Dinner Ware by the set or in sim
gle pieces can be secured of us at
lower prices than ever before and in
qualities which always give satisfac-
ton. Among late arrivals we quote
the following:
1oopiece Decorated English Dinner Sets ga S. ~
ll4piece Decorated English Dinner Sets ea s. ~
ll2piece Decorated English Dinner Sets en- ss ca
u3piece Decorated English Dinner Sets. casio od
ll2pi-"e English Dinner Sets. filled pattern
''''" - Sl-fA
li'-piece Decorated English Dinner Sets clioIc,
uNsishs' each .Sl5Os
9TH floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Where He Fajled.

There was a frown on the managing edi-
tors usually placid brow. as he approached
the desk of the telegraph editor.
What we want to do he said. 'is to
give variety to our reports: to relieve the
monotony wherever possible" 81. ~'--'
Il tried to have that done"
well, you missed one Of the best oppor-
tunities of the year yesterday. You spelled
one of those Turkish names the same way
four times inside Of half a column"
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Two Specials i'm
Glassware Dent.

Pressed Glass Naseline or Salve
Boxes, with heavy nickel silver tops.
A very clever imitation OF cut glass,
and an extraordinary value.
lSc. EACH.
Another Io-barrel lot OF the now
famous Table Tumblers, with the
imitation cut glass bottom, at the
same low price.
2c. EACH.
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Upholstery Department.

38-inch Figured Sikalines. per yard. .12i-c.
30 inch Plain Silkalines, per yard. .l0c.
3O-incb Figured CretOnne per yard. ...... 12L,c.
36-inch Square Denim Table Covers. EACH soc.
Fancy Silk-covered Head Rests. each. Soc.
Denim covered Fire Screens each. 81. s.
40-inch Lace Striped Scrim. per yard. Zoe.
5Oinch Tapestry tS colors per yard. 81
Lace Curtains Cleansed. per pair. s5c.
Window Shades made to order. estimates free.
Sash Curtains made to order. estimates free.
Furniture slip Covers made to order, estimates
free
4th door.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
New Lamps,
OnYX Tables. etc.

Suitable for home use and Wedding
Gifts. We are showing some very
beautiful specimens i'll Venetian,
Delft, Wrought Iron, Baleric, Gilt
and Onyx. etc. The prices are un-
usually low.
banluet Lamps gut ana mai gnia remo'anie reno a,
grated porcelain globe. Each $50
Porcelain Banquet Lamps with globe; Delft dee
ton: central draught burner. Each. So. 80
Gilt and Onyx Banquet Lamps, central draugbt
burner, heavy cast fount and base porcelain globe
Wrought Iron and Delft Banquet Lamps, witt.
porcelain globe: central draught burner Ea %
Wrought Iron Banquet Lamps. with yellow
pink porcelain bowl and globe; central draugh bur
uet. EACH. - -
sizes and choice decorations Each. 81 90 $l3 90
Delft China Night Lamps. complete with globe.
Each ..,...... .........................s5 .s5c.
New designs in Gas Globes Each. .l9c. 20 5Oc.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
SHOOTING STARS.
An Oversight,

ut was careless"' unused the advertising
manager. in a melancholy tone
To what do you refer%' -i.s.'
THE manner in which they put that
prima donna's Endorsement Of our cure for
a cold on the same page with the announce
ment that she has a sore throat and can
not sing"
Evening star., 1897-03-10
New Arrivals i'm
Suit Department. .

New spring goods have been COM
ing forward very rapidly the past
few days, giving additional attrac-
tons to our already choice line OF
Suits, Waists. Separate Skirts, etc
Among the recent arrivals are the
following excellent values, including
the new "Sunburst" Skirt.
New Black Brillantne Shirt Waists, made In
the latest STYLE with detachable collars.
$3.50 EACH
Evening star., 1897-03-10

The early rush of office-seekers is cal
cuiated TO give Secretary Porter a some
what unnopeful conception of the duties
of mis- new position.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

1t Is little ominous to hear both the
men who are to fight in a twenty-four foot
ring complaining that the Nevada clima te
has prevented them from taking all the
exercise they wanted in the way of run
ming
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Mr.. Hobart will probably be relieved
when he sees how groundless were those
conscientious fears that he would have
Senate on his hands.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

President Mckinley is able to approach
the business Of handling claims for patron
age with entire confidence. He has had
constituents of his own.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
New
Japanese Rugs.

We have just purchased a new line
of these unique and tasteful Rugs,
which we offer at very low prices.
They are first quality goods, the de-
signs are new and the color combi-
nations are unusually attractive. The
following sizes are represented:
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Ex-Superintendent Byrnes declares that
the New York police force Is thoroughly
demoralized. There is a familiar. long
ago ring about that remark
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Things are going ahead at a tremend )us
rate at the city post office building one
hundred and forty-nve men being en-
ployed there today
Evening star., 1897-03-10
A Yen rnlng.

1t makes a man feel more comfortable to
have his life insured" said the careful citi-
zen.
Il don't know about that" replied the
man who always looks lonesome.
Il got very much attached to an agent
who came around to see me about taking
out a policy. He was splendid company
and l used to depend him to come
around and make the office seem cheerful
But that's the way with life: as soon as l
took the insurance he quit coming and now
there are about two hours Of every day
that seem like an utter blank"
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Boys Department.


Are conceded by all who know them to be the hea
and economical infants made They are protection against
changes weather lady the Infants Department
demonstrating Aods Knit Specaes and will take pleasure
planning their advantages
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Gilt and OmYx Tables.

Attention is called a very choice line Of Gilt
ard Onyx Tables. in attractive g, ,c to Coo OO
designs Each. .........-..... ~Oi W %
| tth
Evening star., 1897-03-10
An Improved MethO,

He who fights and runs away.
May live to fight another day.
But far more safe are his delights
Who boldly talks and never fights.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Housefurnishing Dept.
Basket Department.

Small Covered Market Baskets, each ....... 1sc
Squsre Covered Clothes Hampers each. 81 10
Round covered Clothes Hampers, each. ..... 7,,
Omce Wasfe Baskets, each. 2Dr
Fancy Scrap Baskets each So.
Oblong Infants Baskets, each. 81 40
work BASKETS. on stand each. ............. 80.
covered Nork Baskets each. ............... 7s,'
Dog Baskets. each. .........................sl -
Pigeon Baskets. each h-..--..-..............$2 81 80
Large square Covered HAMPERS each. 81 ~
oval Clothes BASKETS. each. b.
limd kniie Baskets. each. ach.................. b..
Small Fancy Scrap Baskets, each........... 25c
5th floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Eff some men," said Uncle Eben "coult
talk ez eloquent bout dab business ez de,
does bout dab miseries. dey'd git rich
sho'."
Evening star., 1897-03-10
More Bissell
Carpet SWeepers.

We have just received another
large shipment of Carpet Sweepers
i'm the various grades, and shall offer
tomorrow
crates OF Bissell's Pilgrim Carpet Swerpcn
at the quick selling price.
S1.5O EACH.
This is the regular S2.25 kind
5th floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

line OF Perfect hanging Brilliantine ski
to match the waists.
$500 EACH.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Prices Range from $500 to $500.
We Also Desire to Call Attention to Our
New Spring Lime of Oxford Ties,
10th. nth and F Sts. n. w.

Which receiving own special patterns ar
shapes and qualification ingenuity suggest
please the most astidious points being
and holding of shape considered by
The represented also pointed
XIV heel and the regular walking heel
The famous Laird Sclober Co.'S
which firm generally conceded achieve
in the of shoemaking
The present stock recognition individuality and super
iority in both style and quality
We shall be pleased to have you inspect stock
floor
Evening star., 1897-03-10
$500 EACH.

The ''Sunburst Skirt, made of fine bril-
liantine of very high and rich uster. in black and
the new shades of plum and green. Special value,
$1,000 EACH.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Signs.

When the twigs begin to rustic
And the birds are all a-bustle
On the bough:
When an azure sky discloses
Promise sweet of June with roses
On her brow:
When the brook that sang So sadly
Welcomes every sunbeam. gladly
Frolicking:
When to wood-songs' subtle rhym!ng
Countless echoes soft are Ginning,
Then it's spring.
When your clothes seem dank and clinxine
And you cannot hear the singing.
Since a cold
Gave your head that buzz ecstatic
When you throb with sharp. erratio
Pains untold:
When good-ratured folk assure you
That they know just what will cure you.
And you bring
most narrowing melancholy
'Mongst your friends who would be folly
Then It's spring.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

A new line of Plain and Figured Mohair and Bril-
liantine Skirts including the shades oi
green and plum; extra high luster: properly lined
perfect hanging.
$500 EACH.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

G<In order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to amy individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business DEPART
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

ID floor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-05
ANT cows ON THE TREES.

They Are Sucking the Juice and Eject
 ing 1t Through Their Horns.
 Hartford. July 4-An article in the
 Courant few days ago described how
 maple trees in Willimantic are being
 destroyed by lice. Previous articles
 have told about the prevalence of cer-
 tain pests on apple trees in Cheshire,
 Huntsville and Essex. The trees in
 this city are not to escape. Destructive insects have attacked various kind of
 trees, apple, tulip, chestnut, maple and
 elms. The insects are of the genus aphis or puceron, of the order of ho- moptera. There are almost 400 varie- ties of them. Their attacks are regu- lated largely by atmospheric conditions
 and the health of the plants. A healthy
 plant or tree is seldom disturbed, and if it is cured of its disease the insect
 disappears. Most of the varieties are green. They have many destructive foes, particularly the larvae of the lady
 bug. The best remedy is tobacco, which may be put into the water and sprayed over outdoor plants.
 The aphides have soft, round bodies, with small heads and large eyes half globular, antennae of from six to elev- en joints, very long and hairy. The beak protrudes from the lower part of the head, between the forelegs, and in sucking is nearly perpendicular. The insect goes through several stages of form When it has wings they are four in number. The legs are exceedingly delicate and long.
 The most interesting feature Is the horns. They are tubular. located near the extremity of the abdomen above. Through these the Insects eject a sweet sticky fluid, sometimes called honey dew. The ancients called it the per spiration of the heavens. It Is this which deluges the leaves near by and gives them their varnish like coating. Other insects, especially bees and ants, are very fond of this fluid. The aphdes are sometimes called ant cows. be- cause the ants caress them with their antennae and gather the honey from them. Of all the forms the insect goes through in a season one appears in the autumn which is preserved while the insect hibernates and Is ready for | metamorphosis in the spring. Botan- ists estimate that one aphis may be the progenitor of about coco, ,oOO, 900 descen-
 dants in lifetime
 After colony of them has sucked the | juice from leaf and squirted 1t | through the leaf. the leaf falls. This in | itself. of course. is an injury to the
 tree, but the very presence of the in sect indicates that the trees health
 was precarious to begin with. A good tree doctor should be. summoned at ] once.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-05
YALE GRADUATE.

The New President of the State Board
 of Charities.
 Hartford, July 4.-Mr Herman c. Whittlesey, who was elected president of the state board of charities, Thurs day. Is one of the most successful Yale graduates In this state, and is widely known in university circles. He was in the class of 1880, being classmate of the noted athlete. Walter c. Camp, Thomas R. Morrow of Kansas City, Mo, who was admitted to the bar here and married in this city; Norris c. Os- born of New Haven and Simon c. Metz ger of Hartford At the conclusion of the college course he entered the com- petitive examina tions for the English service, and was for several years in China under the auspices of the Eng fish government, acquiring an invalu- able experience,
 MT. Whittlesey was appointed a mem Der of the board of charities originally by Governor Morris of New Haven, who knew of his scholarly attainments and fitness for public service. He was elected secretary of the board, and served in that capacity in the most suc- cessful manner. In 1895 he retired from the secretaryship and was succeeded by MT. Charles P. Kellogg. MT. Whit tlesey is the son-inlaw of the Hon w. w. Wilcox of Middletown, and has been connected with the great business es- tahliShment in that citV which was founded by MT. Wilcox The Yale men in the state hold President Whittlesey in the highest personal regard.