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Evening star., 1897-06-02

clear the atmosphere in the Senate and
keep 1t pure to deny all recognition to the
sugar refining interests in tariff legislation
there. Other business interests of enor-
nous magnitude apply to the Senate for
recognition of their claims to protection,
and there is no scandal. Why cannot the
Sugar Trust be made to conduct itself In
the same way? 1t seems to belittle the
Senate to take the ground that 1t cannot
resist the Establishments of the Sugar
Trust, and to suggest as the only remedy
for the protection of the Senate refusal
to consider the sugar refining interests at
all.
A far better remedy, so far as the present
case is concerned would be for the Senate
to reject the amended sugar schedule
reported by it's subcommittee. which dis
tinctly favors the Trust and adopt that OF
the House, which gives to the refining In
terests a fair measure Of protection without
sacrificing the interests of the people.
Then rebuke the effort to abrogate the
Hawaiian reciprocity treaty, and the whole
question of sugar as affected by this tar1fr
bill will be solved Justly, clearly and salts
factorily The Sugar Trust will dissent. OF
course; but so much the better Tor the
country The question, in its last analysis
is, anyhow, shall the country. through
Congress. control the Sugar Trust. or SHAH
the Sugar Trust, through Congress. control
the country.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Senator Ltndsay's Mistake.

Senator Lindsay. In announcing In an in
tervtsw his purpose to move at the proper
time to strike out Of the tariff bill the
dfnersntial rate allowed to the sugar re-
nners. says:
That u the only way to rid the Senate
OF the scandal which periodically comes
up In the chamber"
This II q mistaken view of the situation.
There u no prejudice in the country against
allowing q reasonable diferential rate to
the sugar renners. The House allowed II.
and there was no protest from the people.
Al an American industry, the refining of
sugar u entitled to . fair protection. az
are other American industries. But the
trouble Is that this industry has come
under the control Of the Sugar Trust, and
the Sugar Trust is not content with such
treatment a. Il accorded to other American
business interests. 1t wants to dictate its
own terms as to tariff rates. and even as
pires to take hand In shaping the foreign
pelicy Of the government. And II has met
with such q measure Of success here in the
past that all Of Its maneuvers before Con-
gress give rise to scandals and suspicious.
1t ought not to be necessary in order to
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Mr.. Pepper Describes the pac,sco,

The readers Of The Star are enabled to-
day. through the medium of its special cor
respondent In Cuba. to glance at the condi-
ton OF the 'pacificos." who have been con-
centrated in camps in that unhappy island
by order Of the captain general The letter
published In this issue Is based, as have
been all Of its predecessors. upon actual OBJ
servation. and its statements may be un-
reservedly accepted as describing the exact
condition of a large proportion of Cuba 5
people. 1t becomes evident that the half
has not yet been told as to the horrible
suffering that has been caused by Spain 8
cruelty and mismanagement.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
The Attacks ON the Speaker.

That the bitter partisan arraignments OF
Speaker Reed should reach and anect the
ranks Of the cranks and jokers need sur
prise nobody. 1t has not surprised the
Speaker himself. He treats the matter
lightly, like the philosopher and man OF
courage that he is. But those who are re-
sponsibie for it have occasion to give 1t
little serious consideration.
No cause is ever advanced by a misrepre-
sentation of the opposition. In the present
congressional controversy, the populists
and a few democrats have persisted in
holding the Speaker up to obloquy as ty-
rant. q usurper of authority. menace to
congressional liberty. In all defamation
from these sources. and in the work of the
comic prints intended to supplement 1t, the
Speaker has been represented as frown-
Ing bully, gavel in hand, overawin8 repre-
sentatives. and refusing to permit any
business but of his own choosing to De
transacted. Every possible change has
teen rung on that theme. and 1t Is not an
unnatural result that giddypates. both with
or without vicious purposes, should take
the matter VI.
At the same time, what a gross perver-
sion of the truth that representation OF the
Speaker is, So far from dominating the
SltuatlOu S@nSlSuoLuSu, MI. AeCOu 10 SAAS
organ Of the majority in the attitude he oc-
cupies. He has been formally instructed
10 do what he 10 doing. He would be
recreant to his trust If he did anything
else And more than that. Republican
senators. a very large portion Of the press
of the country, and the national admins
tration. support the position taken. Could
the Speaker wish for higher or better au-
thority? To attack the Speaker In this
business, therefore. is to attack responsi-
hle public sentiment, and to challenge the
deliberate Judgment of the party response
BILE fo~ public business.
1t is superfluous to eulogfze Speaker
Reed. He is easily equal to the greatest
and the gravest requirements Of his post
II he despises mere talk in the House. and
leans to q policy shutting talk on, he Is
distinctly right, IL little in advance of the
average official. This special session was
not called for talk but for action, and the
more resolutely the Speaker keeps that In
view and governs himself accordingly. the
more thoroughly he will continue to de-
serve the thanks Of the American people.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Bu.ine,s Reasons for Clean Streets.


With two thousand citizens and business
men Of the District petitioning for the
adoption Of the hand labor system of street
sweeping, and with the superintendent Of
that work pointing out the moral and ply
sical advantages Of such a course, 1t should
he easy reckoning for the Commissioners
to see their way clear to the acceptance of
the bid that provides for the sweeping Of the
streets Of the city by hand labor alone.
The business men are directly interested
With them 1t u of consequence whether
the streets In the vicinity Of their cstab-
lishments are clean or dirty. 1t Is q mat
ter perhaps of profit or loss in certain lines
of commerce whether the cleaning work is
accompanied by clouds Of dust or Is ac-
complished without that nuisance 1t is q
considerable item that the work should be
50 done that the streets are kept clean dur
ing the hours of business, rather than in
the middle Of the night. As residents. too,
these merchants and business leaders plead
for more thorough cleaning of the streets.
As taxpayers they are willing. II neces-
ssry, to pay more in order to obtain that
comfort. They are concerned too. in the
welfare of the laborers who would be
thrown out OF employment by the adoption
of machines and by the rejection of the
hand method. They are annually taxed fer
the sustenance of various charities. which
are the main support of hundreds of just
such persons those who will find en-
pioyment If the hand method Is exclusively
adopted. They are interested, too. in that
phase Of the case pointed out by the super
intendent, who asserts that the choice be-
tween hand labor and mac hines involves
heavier considerations of the increase OF
the reduction of crime. Poverty, he says
leads directly 20 infractions Of the law
Ncn-employment, that now threatens sew
eral hundred workingmen. may create fal
more serious conditions. 1t Is the duty OF
the community to take all such matter.
into strict account when dealing with thes.
questions of the performance of the nee
essary municipal duties. and the aggrega
tion of reasons In behalf of the hans
method Is strongly convincing.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

The Senator from New Jersey who has
been charged with unwise speculation has
not seen fit to fall back on the suggestion
that there are so many Smiths in every
city directory that disagreeable mistakes
are always likely to occur.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
SHOOTING STARS.
Room for QuestiOn.

'She Is one Of the country's greatest
actresses remarked a member of the
profession.
''Oh, 1 don't know" replied the young
woman who Is inclined to be jealous.
"For what reason do you doubt her emil
nence?'
II haven't heard Of anytody's making
her large offers to 60 on the vaudeville
stage"
Evening star., 1897-06-02

However much Mr.. Chapman may have
been sustained by the consciousness that
any other broker who expected to enjoy
the confidence of investors would have fol-
lowed the course he pursued. there must
In the case of SO experienced q business
man be great degree of humiliation at
taching to his present attitude Of scape-
goat and cats-paw.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

The internal dissensions in Greece are so
violent that 1t seems probable that the
Sultan may be able to have any personal
desire for that country's discontinue graf
flied without personally interfering in the
national course of events.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Lieutenant Peary Is going to the North
Pole again. His journey will be an excep-
tioiral episode of the present era in that 1t
does not assure to have any bearing on
the financial or diplomatic interests Of this
country
Evening star., 1897-06-02

In spite of anonymous skull-and-cros
bones communications. 1t may be assumed
that Mr.. Reed is safe from any except ora
torical bombardments.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

If the task Of supporting the dignity of
the Senate continues to concentrate itself,
1t may be necessary for Mr.. Hoar to call
in the services of an understudy.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

The expenses. which fall on the public,
are the only penalties incurred In connec-
ton with the trials of Messrs. Havemeyer
and Searles.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Hanna's remarkable abilities as a CAM
paign general are likely to diminish be-
cause Of q lack Of exercise.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Mr.. Chapman's approval Of the results Of
the trials Of Messrs. Havemeyer and
Searles indicates a loyal disposition to earn
his compensation without unnecessary COM
plant.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

The cut Of DIR. Depew's whiskers is sure
to make him popular in Great Britain from
the very moment that he lands.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

1t would be grievously inconsiderate of
the Indians to break out with such violence
as to require the personal attention of Gen.
Miles.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
New
Rugs.

New
Rugs.
We are showing large assort-
ment of these ideal floor coverings,
among which are the best makes of
Jute and Wool Rugs, and call es-
pecial attention to the new Rever-
sible Kashkoi Rugs, which we be-
lieve to be the best low-priced goods
on the market. The designs and
colorings are new and beautiful.
SOxdO inches. each. 81 .45
6IS feet each .-.-...-.-.... ....-.-.-.--.. sZS
tt1AiOt7 leet ehcn .Io.Vp
Sxl< 1eet. fdcu lo.Vo
4th floor.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Only one hundred and eighty-five men
worked today on the city post Office build
ing.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
New
Cut Glass.

New
Cut Glass.
We announce the arrival Of a
shipment of choice Cut Glass
Caraffes, Decanters, Bowls, Olive
Dishes, etc, which we are able to
offer at prices very much below those
usually asked for same qualities and
designs.
Attention Is called to lot OF Cut Glass Csraffes
which shall place sale Thursday morning ~
the quick selling price Of
$I.5o each.
Regular S2.2s kind.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
New
Gift China.

Tomorrow Thursday We shall Of
fer about thirty styles of Salad
Dishes at prices never before quoted
for like goods. This is manufac-
turer's sample line, and we call es-
pecial attention to the beautiful as
sortment at
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
5th floor.
Refrigerators,
Water Coolers.

Belongs "New Perfection" Hard
Wood Refrigerator is ours for WASH
ington. Its points of excellence are:
Its perfect system of circulation
its thorough dryness-its complete
insulation-its excellent workman
ship-its frst-class material-its
rapid discharge of waste and ease in
cleaning self-locking-its nde-
structible ice chest. Thus assuring
all who use the Belding New Per-
fectionr that they have the best
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Upholstery
Depa

We make to order Furniture Slip
Covers, Window Shades, Sash Cur
tains. Draperies, Window Screens,
Door Screens, Parquetry (hardwood)
Floors.
Estimates furnished.
Adjustable Landscape Widow screeas 11x21 10
25c. each.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Considered 1t an Injustice.

COnsidered 1t an Injustice.
IT deny, SIR" said Senator Sorghum. in
laundering tones, that a basis exists for
IL sinuation that any United States senator
would sell his vote"
"You consider the Idea unreasonableT'
wholly unreasonable. What's the use
of his selling his vote when he can make
al, the money he wants buying SUGAR.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
what the sugar Trust relied o,

what the Sugar Trust Relied On.
From the Omaha Bee.
The sugar schedule, we are told, IL hard
for the average person to understand. No
question about that. The trust relies on
getting what It wants BY making the
schedule almost incomprehensible to or
dinary people.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Rocking
Chairs.

A special lot of Rockers. extra fine
highly polished, hand carved low
back, solid oak, and cherry, birch
and mahogany finish.
5000 each.
Usually $3.50.
Indian Seats or STOOLS new styles In bamboo.
oak maple white enamel and mahogany fniah.
$I.4o and $3.50 each.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
A June Foreboding.

Five little fingers on each hand
Has each little youngster in the land.
But this we are asking with sigh:
'Will they all stay there through th'
Fourth of Julyr'
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Ice Chests.

OAK grained Ice Chssz. xine iinsd. packed Wit
charcoal. each. :......:. :...::. t<u
Nursery Refrigerntora. oak grained. nickel fnuce
esch Observation-Disclosures. .1.7
Janenned water Cookers, Michel faucet assorte
| Col0rl. o4Chs . .tkDs
Japenped Water Coolers, nickel fAncst, porcelai
lined, eacn. :. - =. -
Improved Natural stone Water Futen. mske g
I'd floor.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Woodward :. L0thr0p,
10th, nth and Sts N. w.
10th, nth and F SITS. N. w.

The Birth of Our Nations Flag Charles H. Wegerbers Great
Historical Painting exhibition Art Gallery and free
all
Evening star., 1897-06-02

TaiIOr=Made
Suits.
Just now we are offering very un-
usual values in Women's Ready-to-
wear Cloth Suits. One needs such a
suit for the cool days at home and
for wear at the seashore and noun
tains. Below we mention a few eX-
cellent values. .pe
All-wool Scotch Cheviot Suits, tailor made
throughout; silk-lined jacket; perfect fitting.
$1,000 each.
Fine Tafl0r-made Suits of all-wool Homespuns
Cheyiots and BrOadcloths some silk lined through
out; fly front and Eton styles.
$3.50 each.
Taiior-made Suits OF fine Black and Navy Cheviot
Serge. silk lined throughout: nobby fyfront jacket
with patch pockets; stitched gored skirt. Very
special value,
$500 each.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Mems
Department
Calls attention to the following items,
including the latest novelty--thc
Self-closing Umbrella, for men and
women.
SO dozen women's Madras Wash Ties ipes
paids and checks all the effects
IOc each.
We have just received a line Of fine light weight
Cashmere Footless Bicycle Hose for men nnd
women-piain black navy. brown. dark tan and
green. with fancy colored tops.
$I.oo per pair.
novelty in the Umbrella line-Self closing I'm
brellns :or men and women: much lighter In
weight, simpler In mechanism and very much lower
in price tian any previous idea shown this line.
The advantages very evident lower
the Umbrella with hand. while the other "
otherwise engaged. Price.
$2.5o each.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Stationery for june Weddings.

Artistic Engraving forms for Wedding Invitations
Receptions and At Homes also Personal Monogram
Address Dies and Coats of Arms sunk steel cmbcsed upon
and most fashionable
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Professional Contempt,

II hyahs dat de gemman you wucks fob
is er fine picture painter"
''Yas," replied Erastus Pinkley: "he kin
paint pictures good 'nough. But yoh orter
see de way he done Elop de white wash
arcun' when he tried ter kalsomine de
ceilin'."
Evening star., 1897-06-02

The Neglected Phenomenon.
They are writing them up and they're writ
ing them down.
And they're writing them every way.
The various statesmen who came to town
Such wonderful things to say.
The man with the head where NO hair u
spread,
And the man with the flowing name
Are described In 4 style that Is bright.
bright red
And are pictured again and again.
peculiar smile or whisker's style,
Or q curious tone Of voice
Will be heralded to the utmost mile
While the marveling crowds rejoice.
Butch, tricky fate!-there IL one more
Than the rest. OF whom naught Is
heard,
'Tis the man who has sat through the
session late
And who never has said word.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Tomorrow

30 Sheer Organdy Gowns, made with
RUNE at bottoms OF skirt. full sweep:
waist with plated back. loose rufiies
falling over shoulders and trimmed with
Lice: soft crush collar; lace-trimmed
frilled cuffs. You wouldn't undertake
to make one for $s50-others would con-
slider they were offering q bargain at
$3.50.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Regular $2.25 kind.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

9Th floor.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

This Is the last month for you to work
for the trip TO Europe In behalf Of your
farorite teacher. Each half-dollar pur-
chase moans q vote.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Values $500 and $3.50.

200 pairs An-wool Trousers, good patterns. Sizes
to 16
soc.
Reor,1ar nrices zcc and SI OO.
Evening star., 1897-06-02
Boys
Department

Is equipped with every Quitting re-
quisite, and just now is offering a
number of exceptionally good values
at prices that are unusually low.
Just 50 All-wool Cheviot Suits checks and Stripes
double-breasted; well made and wen fitting. Sises
4 to Is.
Evening star., 1897-06-02

Brown Linen Blouse Suits (shrunk before makiug);
very serviceable. Sizes to Il.
$2oo each.
English Galatea Suits. neat dark blue stripes,
fast colors; neatly braided Sizes to IL.
$I.25 each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-27

The Haverhill Gazette, now in the front
rank of newspapers, stands for the jour
nalistic ability of one man.
John b. Wright impressed his strong
personality on the paper from the day
that he secured control
HIS accurate sense of news and steady
Judgment of men and events has built
up the Haverhill Gazette to it's present
newspaper leadership of northern Massa-
chusetts.
Editor Wr:ght's long and brilliant
work on the Boston Herald, as chief of
department of especial writers,' has all
been utilized in the building up of this
successful newspaper. 1t will surprise
no one that getting out n big newspaper,
like the Gazette, morning after morning,
and year after year, in the heat and
smoke of fierce political conflicts, should
entail great mental ana physical strain
Incessant work told on Editor Wright:
but because he made use at once of
Paine's celery compound he is to-day
FULLY restored to his old time forceful
vigorous habit of mind and body. He
says of this great remedy:
Haverhill, Mass, Oct. '97.
Gentlemen:-It is with great pleasure
chat bear testimony to the beneficial re-
suits which almost invariably follow the
use of that king of all remetlies-Paines
clery compound. AN tonic, free from
deleterious material, it has, to my way of
thinking, no equal. This remedy is a
positive boonto all nerve-wrecked men of
business. unhesitatingly commend ii
to all persons who are, rs was, thor
oughly worn out. Very truly yours,
JOHN b. WRIGHT.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-27
JUSTICE FIELDS SUCCESSOR.
No Doubt About Mr.. McKenna's Nomi.
- nation and Confirmation.

IS nation and Confirmation.
Washington, Nov. 26.-Hon Joseph
McKeni,a, of California, the attorney
general IF the United States. Will be
nominated associate justice of the SUI
preme court Immediately after Congress
assemblies, if not before. There appears
to be not the slightest doubt of his
prompt confirmation, in spite of rumors
to the contrary.
The report that Senator Elkins will op
pose his confirmation on account Of the
attorney generals decision on section 90
OF the Diugley tariff act is a mistake
The Senator and Mr.. McKenna are w arm
friends. MOI is there any foundation for
the belief that Senator Hoar has not the
highest regard for Mr.. McKenna
The only opposition to confirmation
will come from the American Protective
Association because the Judge Is Cath
olic, buts.the opposition of this organiza-
tiunsswill not be considered.
The supreme court will meet next Mon
day, November 90. Two days later JUS
tice Field will retire. 1t is not incum-
bent upon the President to nominate a
suct essor Immediately, for the court can
transact its business without full men,
bership. Indeed, Justice Field has not
attended court for several weeks. But if
the President chooses he may appoint Mr.
McKenna on the very day that Mr. Field
retires. This would b. what is generally
known as recess appointment. 1t is
considered doubtful, however, whether
the appointment will be made until Con-
gress meets, five days after Justice
Fields retirement. This will give the
President u little more time to consider
the appointment of the attorney generals
successor. Although the President has
given the matter some consideration, it is
stated that he has not yet decided upon
the new cabinet officer. There is IL pretty
good ground for the belief that the attor-
ney general will not come from Ohio or
| from California. The name of Assistant
Attorney General Boyd, of North Caro-
| lima, is being considered.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-27
Underwear! Underwear !

We are offering great values
in our Underwear Department.
More additions will be made
to the odd lot counter for to-
morrow. Come in and look
through this range Of odd lots
and see if there isn't something
You can use.
At 124c, Ladies Heavy
Winter Weight Jersey Ribbed
Fleeced Vests.
AT 25c, Ladies' Very Heavy
Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants.
At 39c, We offer to close
out a line of Ladies Jersey
Ribbed Vests and Pants, here
tofore SOC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-27

newest standings. Have been
$12, to so at So IS.
S pieces of Covert Mixtures
in shades of Browns, Greens
and Blues, 81 inches wide.
Have been 81, to SO at 79c.
piece Heavy Boucle Black
Dress Goods, pretty for Capes,
to GO at 79c, worth 81.
During this sale we will give
you a discount of 10 per cent.
on all Black Goods.
The stocks embrace so many
features it is impossible to
emmerate them all. See the
lines.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-27
BELIEVES DuRRANr INNOCENT
The Widow of Blanther Thinks the SUI
eide Was the Murderer.

The Widow of Blanther Thinks the SUI
eide Was the Murderer.
Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 26-The widow
of Arthur Forbes, alias Blanther, who
was arrested at Meridian, Tex charged
with having murdered Mrs. P' lopen
Langfeldt. in Fan Francisco, and VINO
committed suicide in the Bosque county
Jail, has been located in this city ny the
police officials. Mrs Forbes SAYS there
is no doubt IS to Forbes being the muir
derer of the San Francisco women; that
he often told her that he was we'll ac-
quainted with Minnie Williams aid
Blanche Lamont, having been introduced
to them by Theodore Durrant; that he
often referred to the murders in such "A
manner tnat she wac convinced that he
knew of them.
Mrs. Forbes, or Ada Taylor, says that
one of her trunks is still in San Fran
cisco, where it was used in evidence dun =
ing Durrant's trial. She to-day wired
purrant AS follows:
"Have courage, believe you to be an
innocent man. If l can help to prove
your inn pcerce, command me-"