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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Interesting Items From HnNnii.

A striking suggestion forms part of
the latest letter to The Star from its Hon
olulu corresr ondert, printed today. "ka-
mehameha' outlines a feeling that is
developing III the far east and in Hawaii
that China ard Japan are coming 10 regard
their ultimate interests as Identical and
that a coalition between these two peoples
IS among the possibilities OF the future.
The suggestion is well worth deep consid-
Grafton and The Stars correspondent IN
structively gives many facts bearing upon
it. Other matters are touched upon in a
manner to bring the budget of news DIP 10
date. 1t would seem that Princess kaiu-
lani's arrival has not aroused any material
stir and that the situation with regard to
annexation Is practically the same as it
has been fer some months. The islands
are merely awaiting the action of this gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
LncaI Interests in Good Hands.

Elsewhere in todays issue appears an
interview with Chairman Mcmillan of the
Senate District committee en- the subject
OF local legislation. 1t will be noted that
this good friend of the national capital
confines his remarks to a comparatively
few topics, and it is to he hoped that in
each line of his eEdeavOrs he will succeed
in producing results at this session. for
this list comprises some of the most i'm
pOrtant problems now affecting the Dis
trict- Senator Mcmillan expresses himself
as greatly pleased with the workings of
the underground electric system, and ex-
presses the hope that in u short time all
of the city railroads will be operated on
that basis. incidentally he shows his
amply justified disgust at the spectacle of
Il one-hOrse car occupying the tracks of
ar electrically equipped urban road. and he
Will have the good wishes OF practically all
Washington in his announced desire to rid
the city of this antiquated nuisance. He
calls for more water for the District. a
plea that he has earnestly voiced for sew
cral seasons. 1t is reassuring to note that
he proposes to re-engage in the fight to
persuade the House to appropriate for the
completion of the -iqueduct tunnel and res
ervoir. Coupled closely with this endeavor
is the further project to control the water
power al Great Falls in such manner as
To enable the city to supply itself with
electric currents for lighting and other
purposes The wires that now occupy the
air. to the menace Of many interests. Sem
atoT Mcmillan hopes to bury. and here
.''-r'7. -.5' End hiwscf reinforced by an
Overwhelming public sentiment. These are
--.r ".ss.v p."J"c;S. deserving of complete
success. and if The chairman of the Senate
committee should win in these instances he
VIII have bestowed upon Washington q me-
teridl and notable advancement There will
probably be ample opportunity for persist
'nt !aborS i'll behalf Of these objects be
iore adjournment, for the present outlook
Is thar Congress will remain in session for
at least seven months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
The Hei.-Isc Of Dan Williams

\ technic&lity OF the law has served to
release Dan Williams from the hands of
The courts even though he has confessed
u the rliSIT preparation to his own use Of
portions Of funds temporarily in his Gus
tCdy, the property of the District of Column
"it- The statute interpreted by Judge
IL -Gley does not regard his offrnse as en-
h'-zzlcmcnt- \ crime il is. however dasery-
ing OF sever punishment. Williams was
int.us;ed with public funds of a peculiar
sort transformed by process of tire law
from private into public property and per
mixed by lax system to accumulate in
the hands of the police officer who was
detailed as a collection agent According,
10 the opinion of the court Williams was
not an agent Of the District within the
ncnt charging him with embezzIement from
the District cannot stand
There surely should be some way to reach
this crime 1t * a deplcrablc state of af
fairs il the record OF unpublished and IN
punishable Cnenses is to be augmented r,y
The addition of this case There are some
such in legal history. cases where the cr,m-
liIIls have stood confessed and yet PRO-
t.ct"d by combinations of circumstances
mat nave blocked the way to successful
prosecutions II after the most thoroueh
search Of the statutes it should be discoy-
cred that there is no hook whereby the
him up as warning to all others to respect
the rules OF property rights. it is in order
TO begin an Immediate campaign for a new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

statute that shall cover all such POSSIBLE
tiles in the future. 1t would be a disgrace
20 the system of lawful administratio ton of
public affairs to permit such an offense to
go unrebuked by a substantial punishment.
Meanwhile the Police Court fines are be-
ing collected under the same system save
that there is less opportunity for a would
be piferer. Williams enjoyed an aliuring
chance to steal for he was not required
to make regular returns at stated intervals.
being subject only to occasional calls from
the District auditor for the funds in MS
possession. Tbs accounts in measure
for the complications about his case that
tended to confuse the jurymen. 1mmed!-
ately after the discovery of Williams crime
as great d change as the law allows = as
adopted at the courts. TIE detailed police
man being required to make returns from
day to day. This amendment in the sys-
TEN prevents such accumulat.ons in the
policcmans hands might prove tempta-
ton to steal. 1t insures. too. that If theft
should be committed by this agent the
amount of the Districts loss would he
comparatively insignificant
But nothing has been done Or can be
done under the present law to relieve the
District from the possibility Sof meeting
s.ssam just Sucn Gli1lcuity as has caused
the collapse of the Williams prosecution.
For several years the Commissioners, at
the instigation of the police authorities,
have been asking Congre IS for legislation
to cure the trouble. They want. and should
be given, law that will authorize the
appointment of a collecting agent who is
not member of the police force, u:ider
bond. to be at all times under the restraint
Ia a ttac he's To tnh nj
his acts. Until such law is enacted and
put into effect the District will always be
faced with tine danger that some such flaw
in an Indictment or in a law as has just
put stop. temporarily at least, to the
punishment. of Dan Williams may at any
time be encountered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
hr. Peppers Letters From Cuba

The first Of series Of letters on the &C
tLal conditions that exist in Cuba. from Mr.
Charles NJ. Pepper. appears in today's is
sue. Mr.. Pepper will he remembered as
having gone to Cuba for The Star last
spring. accompanying Judge Calhoun when
the latter was sent to Havana to investi-
gate the Ruiz case on behalf of this gov
eminent. The letters that We're then print
cd attracted wide attention, not only for
their ability, but for their completeness
their clearness and their unmistakabl BILE evil
dences of truthfulness. The conditions
revealed through them caused the people
of this country to realize the enormity of
the crimes that were being committed in
Cuba in the name of warfare. They were
noteworthy and valuable contributions to
the history of the Cuban insurrection in
every respect and The Star was grat.fied
correspondent to the scene was appre-
Cjated by the reading public
II has commissioned Mr. Pepper once
more to investigate the state of affairs in
the island The situation is vitality inter-
esting. a new order of things is in process
of inauguration. new captain general is
in command. commissioned to establish a
certain degree of autonomy. while conduct
ing q campaign of ''naCification.' Mr.
Pepper. therefore. addresses himself to the
task of recording the progress of events as
the autonomist program IS unrolied and
his first letter indicates Il compleXity of
conditions in Cuba, the extent of which
has hitherto been unsupported here. He
shows that the new captain general is be-
tween two fires. one from the radical
Cuhans who insist upon independence and
the other from the equally radical Span
iIris, who condemn autonomy even more
bitterly than do the CuDans. The latter
according to Mr.. Pepper. will surely give
General Blanco serious trouble They are
practically today q strong party of ire
c0acilabes and their influence is to be
taken into account rs one of the most
powerful factors of the situation.
Members Of the national legislature will
tirl in this letter ana in its successors in
the series the record OF events in Cuba from
such a source IS to entitle the narrative
TO fun confidence. Officials Of the executive
branch Of the government will likewise dis
cover much new and important material in
them. as they did from the letters written
in the spring. when Mr. Pepper. who is
number of the Individual members of the
administration. went to cuba on 4 similar
GRAND. Mr.. Peppers present series will
he the more valuable in that they are writ
ten from d comparative point of view. his
previous experience giving him opportunity
TOW to establish parallels of observation.
such as are of material assistance to every
investigator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
RenOmi nation of MIR. Daniel.

The unanimous action of the democratic
legislative caucus at Richmond last night
in naming MIR Daniel to succeed himself In
the Senate was expected and altogether APP
proprate. Mr.. Daniel is a man of the
highest character, of notable ability, and
represents his party truly on all the lead
ing issues of the day. He has served the
state well in the Senate, and further excel
lent service there is assured by this dec-
sion to continue him in the states COM
mission.
Tie fathers had this sort of situation in
view when they provided for the election Of
United States Senators by the state lcgis-
latures. The idea was to remove an Office
of SO much honor and dignity. and akin in
some of its functions to judgeshp, some
what from the stress and influence of
popular campaigning and excitement. The
legislature would meet, the majority party
would canvass the names and claims of the
more eminent citizens of the state, and
then, without any delay or unseemly Wran-
gle or the appearance of sharp practice, "A
choice was to follow. The object of the
fathers has many times been realized. The
scheme has many successes to its credit. In
the present day have seen Mr.. Morril.
of Vermont. Mr.. IIoar of Massachusetts,
l.
Iowa, tie late Mr.. Harris of Tennessee
cow Mr.. Daniel of Virginia. and others
all men of great usefulness in public life
chosen for the office of senator and con-
tinued in Office with scarcely an effort on
their own part Their merits We're so con-
siderable. and SO widely recognized, that
all rivalry was discouraged. and the bust
hess proceeded without hitch and by una
rimous party consent.
But in many other cases contests have
desenerated into unseemly fierceness and
scandal, long and expensive delays have
resulted, and some reproach brought upon
both the method of procedure and the de-
cision finally reached. And this state of
affairs has grown much of late years
that proposition to change the method of
choosing senators and bring the office with
in the reach of direct vote of the people
has taken strong hold of popular opinion
1t has much 10 commend it, and it ought
in the end to prevail. Not many men NAV
nope TO reach the Senate now except after
spirited fight. and it is altogether to be.
desired that this take place in the open
rather than in the hedged-in arenas of
legislative manipulation. The noise OF the
stump even IN connection with the great
office of senator, is preferable to the quiet
OF secret legislative intrigue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

attention and confidence of the country on
the subject.
The history of the fight for tariff reform
affords some instruction on this point. The
democratic party did not hesitate at any
time in formulating a measure because of
an adverse sentiment in the Senate. The
Senate was republican when Col Morrison
prepared his two tariff bills, when Mr..
Mills prepared his tariff bill. and when Mr..
Springer prepared his "popgun' bills.
There was no chance for any one of those
bills to become a law. But they were
brought forward as illustrative of what the
democracy meant by its policy of lowering
customs duties. AS such they were &C
copied. The presidential campaign of 1883
was fought on the Mills bill. At last, in
1892, the democracy triumphed. and dis
tinctly on the tariff issue. And the tariff
bills that had failed had yet all helped to
bring the issue up to this year of final sue
cess at the polls.
That the democracy when put into full
power to reform the tariff disappointed the
country and had to give place to the oppo-
sition is beside the question. 1t was repu-
dated for failing to keep its promises, and
rot for making promises. or for giving spe-
cifcations. Had the democracy. when in
vested with fuii power, nave Kept Its cam
paign promises about tariff reform, and
written into law such a bill as the country
had been led to expect, and had that law
accomplished what tariff reformers had for
so long claimed a tariff reform measure
would accomplish, the democracy would be
ih power today. But. instead of that. it
trimmed and juggled with its responsibility
and fell between two stools.
r6a 1T,
which COMFORTS with mere juggling with
catch phrases. 1t declared at st. Louis for
protection, and the Dingley bill is the re-
demption of that promise. 1t likewise de-
clared for currency reform. Now what
does 1t mean by currency reform? How is
the country to know until it presents a
measure embodying it's policy? Discussion
at least is in order. Business will not be
disturbed by that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Shut on the Mercenary Widows.

1t is now III years since the close of the
war of the revolution, and yet there are
today several revolutionary widows draw
ing pensions. This was made possible by
very old pensioners marrying very young
wives. The thrift of this scheme is appar-
ent and the knowledge of 1t has become
general. There are many young women
who have designedly married old pension
ers with the expressed purpose Of Recurring
for themselves an income through ltfe. The
commissioner recommends putting a period
none of the women who now marry a pen
soner were subjected to any of the hard
ships of war, they should derive none of its
reward. He therefore recommends the pas
sage of a law that no pension shall be
granted TO the widow of the soldier who
shall hereafter marry. If such a law be en-
acted it will at least prevent the existence
of a pension roll of Union soldiers and
Union soldiers widows III years after 1865
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

Allus lookin' forward an never satisfied!
This earth couldn't suit me with her wea III
er if she tred. -.
Seems like it's no difference what kind O.
days sets in,
Sure to find me wishin' it 'ud change
around agin.
Druther have it rain than have the sun
a-heatin so;
'Druther have it sunny than to have to
shovel snow;
'Druther shovel snow than slosh around on
rainy days
Makes me tired to think about my blame
contrary ways!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
a Grant Statue In Washington.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Among the various recommendations con-
tanned in the report of the Secetary of
War to the President there is none which
will receive more cordial and widespread
Endorsement than his suggestion regard
ing an appropriation by Congress for the
erection in the city of Washington of a
memorial statue of General Grant. No fact
will be more universally recognized than
that there should be in the national capital
some structure commemorative of the ser
vices ana commensurate with the fame
of the greatest military leader the country
has ever produced, and this work should
not be delayed any longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

I'D like your candid opinion of this new
novel, she said to the young man who
talks literature a great deal.
Are you sure you want my candid opin-
ion?"
Yes. l wish to know exactly what you
think of it without prevarication or con-
cealment."
We'll, to be downright honest with you,
1 think it is of the greatest books
whose advertiser l ever read"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

Il seem to lave very unfortunate man.
ner of saying things remarked Willie
Washington.
What has happened rcw?" inquired his
friend.
Il remarked to Miss Cayenne that there
was one point upon which 1 had made up
my mind
And was she interested?'
Not greatly. She said she thought that
a point was quite large enough for the
purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Hawaii Will BE Annexed.
the Chicago Tribune

'A'AN 'As "'>Ne" -'A"uA~'
While the usual amount of debate on
the annexation treaty may be expected in
the Senate during the approaching session,
there is general conviction that 1t will
be ratified by majority rather increased
than diminished by delay. Such result
is demanded by our national interests end
will be justified in the future as empnat-
ically IL not in as large degree as was the
acquisition Of Louisiana ninety-hve years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

The news which comes from Maine that
d large number of sardine canning firms
have suspended business because of Il
scarcity in the herring supply is compare
lively unimportant- So long motives and
facilities for tampering with the pumpkin
pie do not present themselves the bulwarks
OF American luxury may be considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

The German emperor speaks very touch
ingly of sacrificing his brother by sending
him on government business to the coast
of China. The emperor is probably afraid
his brother will get the govt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
800

ms country wound much rather tolerate.
dialt Il and bad English i'll all kinds of dis
'ourasing plA - tnan have any such trou-
bl" as Austri' 5 over mere matter Of
conservative, usage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
FrNnklN Answered.

What do you think" said the young
Political economist, lis the most difficult
problem that social conditions in this coun-
try present.
Senator Sorghum put his hands behind
mis- back looked at the ceiling and then re-
piled:
Getting elected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

If Martin Thorn has any philanthropy in
him, he will be glad to reflect that his exit
from the world will not be attended with
details anything like as shocking as those
which surrounded Guldensuppes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
SHOOTING STARS.
The Mystic Spell.

Il never knew" remarked the casual
reader. what poets mean by the spell Of
Imagination until today"
How did you find out?'
Happened to notice how some of the
dialect writers imagine words are pro-
nounced in certain parts of the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
4 Need.

Quoth Cuba, what we're anxious for is
currency reform:
Der bimetallic problems we're not raising
any storm,
But we wish that sympathy legal tender
could be made
For food and ammunition in the usual
course of trade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

The Alaska company with which Mr.. Adj
dicks is associated is not having plain sail
ing. II is about time for that gentleman
to awaken 10 the fact that he is no mascot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

Spain hopes to find it much easier to get
extensions OF time in her Cuban policy than
il is to get them i'll her financial affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

His dialect being unfamiliar to both
parties, Mark Twain had no friends at all
in the reichsrath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

IL looks as if the airship experimcnters
We're trying ~ get their affairs in shape by
the next excursion season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

Canada wants reciprocity of a distinctly
bargain COunter description.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

SdGc for 15c Aprons. SOM Of Swiss some of
ooS India lincn. lace ard ribbon trimmed. y
few are Nurses Large Double-w.dth Aprons.
2z~ Cor soc Aprons. Eleven different STYLES.
OU " for mistress, wa,trtss and maid-all typi-
cay Nmas Aprons.
Der for Aprons almost dainty. Some with
SOS wide insertions of cha rnHg embroidery,
some of tucks. Choice Of ten different
styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

01n order to avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
To any Individual cOnnectefl with the
office. hut 'simply TO THE STAR. tn
The Editorial business Depart
menfs. according TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

Nc for the usual 25c Ap-oas. Various styi.s
" Som with embroidery insertion. seine win
turkS. H"ra.' a Chtis pc cat for the maid
Il Lawn Apr"r ~ inches wide. 81 inches long, with
9-inrh hem and Jl.-.nch-wide strings.
VlZ 4 for Lee and 19c Aprons Six STYLES
~ heErstitca'd a. lace in ;eI ton. revcrins.
Note the sheer lawn and the tiny stitches.
&c for 12i.c ApTons-best Of l2i-c Aprons. ~
w inches wide, 30 inches long, 5-nch hem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

Squares and Round Center Pieces. to match the
scarfs. Half prices. .-................2o c and up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
SDachtel Pieces.

Scarfs. in intrcately beautiful cut-worE effects
81, &c. 40, 81 and % inches long. Half price,
2!c and u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
1 ASA Christmas Aprons.

This overloaded principally with French APP
that like Paris hats ndecbab attractive The making worth
and trimmings Here's Apron with cunning
shoulders Here's alutter with rib
hundreds linen pque
Aprons cunnngv detailed impossible
retail ST S. each We Csc
to- lesser priced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Dress Patterns.

I2-yard patterns OF the correct
Black Satin Duchesse.
$50 instead of 50 for 15c quality.
SIOOS instead of $40 for 81 quality.
$3.50 instead of sl5 for sl.25 quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

$1,000 instead of sl2 for 81 quality.