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Evening star., 1897-04-14
The New Commissioners.

Out of an abundance of good material
for the District Commissionerships Presi-
dent Mckinley has chosen two men whose
majority of the citizens of the capital.
Both are well known. both highly re-
fpected. both conversant with public af-
fairs. one familiar from experience with
the duties and the other wholly capable
of acquiring the necessary knowledge in a
short time Messrs. Ross and Wight are
thorough Washingtonans All their as
sociations are local and their apprecia-
ton of the conditions here is thorough.
Mr.. Ross has had two terms in the office
to which he was today re-appointed, and
in that time he has shown himself to be
worthy of the highest trust and confidence.
1t is fortunate that the President saw fit
to name him for third time, for his
knowledge of affairs at the District build
ing will prove most serviceable connect
ing link between the old board and the
new. Mr.. Ross received the Endorsement
of citizens and interests. He has many
friends in Congress, and before the Dis
trict committees he stands well. His
recommendations are honored as far as
possible. and his usefulness to the District
will be increased by his personal popularity
and his official success in the past
Mr.. Wight has never held public office.
His name was suggested after difficulties
and complications had arisen, and was
greeted with many expressions of praise
and recommendation. He has lived in this
city during his whole life. his prosperity
has resulted from a strict observance of the
highest principles of business and personal
honor. and in his performance of the duties
of secretary of the Board of Trade he has
demonstrated that he possesses high quail
fications for administering affairs. This
office has brought him into close contact
with practically every local question of
Importance, so that he will begin the work
of District Commissioner far better quali-
fled than is usual in the case of a man
appointed to a public position from private
life. He has at the same time met so
many of the national legislators who act
upon local affairs in his capacity Oh an
officer of the Board of Trade that he is
well and most ia .bly known at the
Capitol
The President has appointed two good
men for civil Commissioners. With the
assistance Of the present capable Engineer
Commissioner who has by this time be-
come familiar with his task, the board of
Commissioners should be able to write a
new record for efficiency, popularity and
achievements.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
The Anticipated CrOak.

As was to be expected, doubts are at
once expressed to the ability of the
Presidents commissioners to accomplish
anything for silver during their visit
abroad. 1t is an idle demonstration. 1t had
better not have been made. And much
more to the same pessimistic purpose.
Those who indulge in this sort of talk
Seem to forget that the republican party
is not pledged to establish international BIZ
metallism. 1t mas never asserted that if
only an effort were made international BIZ
metallism could be established. 1t declared
at ST. Louis in favor of the establishment
of international bimetallism. and promised
If successful at the polls to use it's power
to promote that end. That is the meaning
of the appointment of these three commits
sioners. and in making the appointment
the President lives up to his party's obli-
CATION 1t was both a wise and an honor
able thing FOR him to do.
Had the President decided to do nothing
about the matter. that course. in certain
quarters. would have been as vigorously
criticised The woods would have been full
of prophets to point out that they had
foretold much during last falls cam
paign. They had declared that the talk
about promoting international bimetallism
was mere campaign gun, tndt the Eepubl1-
cans. If victorious, would never refer to
the subject again. Here, now, was a good
chance to do something for silver Bimet-
aliists in England, France and Germany
were all in hopeful mood and promisiEg g
assistance, but the party in power here
although stepped to the eyes in pledges
would do nothing. Just wait until the
people could get to the polls again. And
so on.
The President has probably acted in the
premises without other thought than to do
his duty. That he has taken the right con-
ception of his duty in this matter is very
plain He commits his admins tration to
nothing but the honest effort promised to
promote international bimetallism, and he
selects for that purpose three men of en-
inence and ability. all friends OF silver and
all possessing the confidence of the country
They are to examine the foreign field AMI
report, and upon their report will largely
depend all future steps.
Meanwhile, every dollar of money in cir
culation in this country will remain as good
As gold. and that status will be continued,
with or without international himeta lEsm
so long as the present administration Is in
power. Cheap money is not on the cards
during Mr.. McKinley's occupancy of the
White House in any circumstances.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

ship and the conditions from which 1t
springs could not affect the state Of the H.
lands If they should be annexed to the
United States. The only tenable PROPOSE
ton to this end is that the republic should
be taken in as part Of this nation on a ter
ritorfal basis, which does not include tine
right Of suffrage. This Is necessary for two
reasons: first to allow theUnited States to
study the problem of the future govern
ment of the islands in the light of their
actual annexation; second to permit Ha-
wall to rest from the turmoil of political
contention that has agftated 1t for several
years. The islands are fertile, their full
possibilities are just developing, and the
inhabitants need time and opportunity to
turn their minds to the changing CONNER
cial conditions They are at present d.
vided on lines that do not tend to produce
the best results. The question Of nativity
Is too dominant. After annexation has
been accomplished. with a cessation OF
political agitation. the opening up of suf
frage to them would result in the formation
Of new lines. the probable obliteration of
the old divisions according to colors and
races and the complete readjustment of all
conditions. The present menace of Mongo-
lization would then be no more threatening
than it is today in California.
The other statement in regard to the
vagueress of the accounts of the japanese
invasion" is unbiased on fact. There is
nothing indefinite improbable about the
reports from the islands. They are verified
both by The Stars own correspondence di-
rect from Horolulu, with circumstantial de-
tails. an6 by the demurrer issued by the
japanese legation in this city within the
past few hours. The facts are confessed.
There is such an influx of immigrants from
Japan to Hawaii as to cause the govern
ment to seek the Intervention of the stat
utes. resulting in an appeal to the courts
certain proportion of the latest invoice of
laborers has been sent back under protest
The Japanese government asserts that this
is violation of the treaty and hints that
claims for damages will be forthcoming
All that is at present unwrtten in the
record is that this movement toward Ha-
wall from Japan has the countenance and
assistance of the government at Toxic, and
that Is so plain that it needs no formal
verification.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
The Truth About Hawaii

In the course OF a recent discussion of the
Hawaiian annexation question the Philade,-
phia Record puts forth two statements
that deser~e attention. 1t says:
"A nice question might arise In case the
Japanese n Hawaii should conclude n
adopt the republican idea that a majority
should rule, and undertake to live up To n
This contingency would be quite as trou-
blesonie IL Hawaii were really annexed 10
the United States. as 1t would be under
present conditions. The rather indefinite
and improbable rumors from Hawaii WITH
regard TO the Japanese invasion may he
safely ascribed to the annexationists."
The present danger in Hawaii is that the
Japanese. II unchecked. win over-run the
islands. abrogate the right to dictate af-
fairs. take possession Of the government,
and put the republic in the way Of becom.
Ing a japanese colony. This danger has
nothing to do with the question of citizen.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Basement.

SIS for an $3.50 Trunk. show
W ing sRnS zofs haAdIine.
$3:25 for a s. China Tea Sst
minus four Of the SO pieces
rS3S. 70 for; a .$7.48 Set because.
tw9 cups and teapot are non est
fH12 .ftrIh D sSl6 Dinner and Ten
set OF 100 pieces, minus two
dinner plates and plus two dam
+ aged fnpA 4.48 for this S.. SO
'foint Set because the mug rs
missing from the IL pieces
$3.50 for this $40 new Domestic
bR Refrigerator, with water cooler
,dTi ,dTiasmsged, but not seriously. :
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Findings.

0 SC for yard piece best Vol:
,A0S vetcen. Skirt BiHding.
Sc for 127Sard piece, ssiEa H., Band and
Ing. 5ceper belt Or pc for 10,
yant1 piece Bell 9g. &c yar1i
p for M0hsir, Cord SKIRT protector;,
&c, fersNeedlej. hooks, &c spool
for Best Hand Sewing SlIk. 2c
for 5O-yard spool Machine SILK.
Sc; pair for Best Dress Shields,
Be for Victoria SBen sshd Skirt
Supporter. 2c spool for Wes-
terley's 2O0-yard spOols Sewing
Machine Cotton. Sc for 3 .. n.
." 7. Darning Cotton. SC dozen
for all sizes Duplex and Cltn-
ton Safety Pins.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Fourth Floor.

SS.WS fDr this Scratched
White Enamel Red
WIN Springs. $S.9S for this
enghtly damaged $8 Corduroy
upholstered Couch. 69c for this
broken -SSe Bamboo and Read
Po5tiere: soc for these SLIGHTLY
s0iied $l.4S SILK CushloHs. Ana
halI pairs Of Tapestry portieres
AZ next-tQ-nothing prices, And
one pair lots OF Lace Curtains
almost given away. Ana nne
Baby Carriage at e. .s0 inatesS
OF ~ because slightly soiled.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Hosiery.

0SC for importer's4 xcm-,
nants, among which are
35c and Soc SILK finished Black
Lisle Hose, in plain and various
ribs. Not q few audacious ef-
feets In genuine Paris Hose.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Shirt Waists,

sac for choice of broken lots
G5c, S9c and SI.25
waists. Only CSC for the 81 so
TO $l.& Wafsts-last of the
: quickest selling 1897 STYLES.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

Considering the responsibilities of na-
tional legislation which Mr.. Platt has just
resumed. it would be kindness for Mr.
Hill to refrain from causing him solicitude
as to the condition of his fences at home
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Second Floor.

Is n Pr last of these 81 .9S Gen
W tntne Marseiiies Bed
uiSpreqEls, slightly damaged. III.
\ each or 50 dozen for these odd
lots Towels, some 2sx4a inches.
60c yard for this 78c Satin Ia
BILE Damask, 6S inches wide.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

In connection with the restoration of
normal conditions in the affairs of the
country now under way, it is to be OBJ
served that the Delaware peach crop has
resumed its customary performance.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Pnimcr's True Literary Role.

From the Pfiladelphia Press.
The Hawaiian Gazette, I'm commenting
upon some of the entertaining ficfions
Major-domo Palmer. who IL In attenda nee
on Mrs. Dominis. has given to the Ameris
can public. dubs him the Apostle Of dime
Palmer Is not q maker OF Hterafmre 40
much as he Is humorist. It is this thai
has endeared him to the American pubiic.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Underwear.

.XWC for broken lots sDc and
6Sc Night Gowns,
skirts. Corset Covers and Draws
ers: Only 5Sc for choice of
odd lots Of the 81 garments.
And only 1888 for last of the
X IS Silk Petticeats. =
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Needle Work.

.1H per cent discount on sam
~ pie pieces OF Handmade
SpachtM Work Center Pieces.
etc.. Hand-embreidered Pieces
that were $50 to $40, are to be
80 Ito SIP. Second floor.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

1t is thought that if circumstances per-
mitted him to speak freely. Mr.. Hobart
could make some very eloquent and feeling
remarks on the stagnation of business.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
P0cketbOoks.

AzC for odds and ends,
among which aser ar
ttcles worth up to $l-pocket-
books, card cases, shopping
bags, chatelaines, music rolls,
Evening star., 1897-04-14

The Turks complain that they are unused
TO the methods of their adyersaries. This
may be owing 70 the fact that the Greeks
do not allow themselves to be attacked
while in defenseless condition,
Evening star., 1897-04-14

Roc for odd pieces Soc to 81
W. Sterling Silver articles
sugar tOngs, bon-bon tongs, shoe
horns. paper knives, dxrntng
halls, emeries, letter seals, Key
Rings, Coat Hangers, Pocket
Hat Bfushes, NAH Files, Curling
Irons, Sponge Holders, ETC..
Evening star., 1897-04-14

The retroactive feature of the tariff bill
has suficed to make some of the importers
doubt whether 1t would be judicious to in
terpret the law for themselves in an effort
to bring on too much prosperity at once.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Children's.

DC, for slightly soiled 75c
Waists; 29c for Soc. to
Csc Caps and Hats; Csc for
9sc White Dresses: Csc for
IL so TO $1.98 BlOuses, In sizes
4 to II years.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
laCeS.

SMC yard for Band Trim
0>S Iniugs of grass linen,
mousselaine and pongee, SILK
embroidered in floral and other
designs. Positively worth H.W
to s. I'D.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

Four years of his present program 1.
likely to be something of a tax on Mr.
Bryan's digestion. as well as on his logica
resources, -''
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Orgamdies.

12Ac yard for the Import
AS/2S ed Organdies, In
plain colors, charming figures
in chailies, and grass linens in
desirable lengths.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
More Than He Asked.

More Than He Asked.
"Oh, wilt thou smile upon my suit?"
The maiden cold and proud
Replied, THE way ii fits you, sir,
Oft makes me laugh out loudt' Il.
The Ostrich Method of WarfaEe.
''Ha. har" cried the Sultan; Il have pro-
vided against the possibility Of our Suffer
ing defeat in this or any other conflict
In what way?'
L have made arrangements by which I
personally supervise every lit of news
printed in my dominicrs."
A PrecautiOn.
Il wish.'' said the foreign star to the
press agent, that you would hereafter re-
ffain from reference to my performance as
a work of art - - --.s'-~ go
1T is certainly complimentary
Yes. But don't like the phrase. 1t may
lead the trainers of the tariff to put tax
On 1t, which would annoy me very much"
4 Misnpprehennion.
Young man." said tie middle-aged man
with a smooth face and silk hat, Il heard
you make some sighting aIlusion to sena-
tors just now
Il must confess that did So SIR
1T pains me to find one of your years,
who should be full of loyal enthusiasm, so
Indifferent to one of the country's greatest
institutions. How can you expect other
people to show respect when you yourself
indulge in levity and doubt?' 4
We'll. I'm sorry If l said anything to
give offense. But l certainly think that
their manner Of handling the proposed
treaty and the tariff
The tariff? You had reference, then, to
Tod Sfos
Certainly"
i beg your pardon. Fhe mistake was
entirely mine. 1 thought you were talking
about our ball players.'-',[.. - ..I. = "a -
f. * withsut Re.pon.lbiiity, n. a. ;
Dontchertalk ter me about yer wuhkfni an,
a-toifif sf.i"-i 7it' u 1s..i ,,,alli : !,
When de year. gfts roun' to'ds May
Eff yohll use yoh minis
Yoh kin see de signs. 80 ..s...- d.
Dat 1t wasn't meant dat way
Ism any use OBJ perspirir an a broiIin'
An a tryin ter make t'ings pay
Hit KANT make any diffunce what yoh
does or doesn' do
Case it's all gwinter happen 'thout no
reference ter you.
You doesn' halter plow ter git a crop o.
Nor ter raise dem vi'let Howers.s .f,g. e
Dey jes comes long
VIII de shine an song -'N
Fob ter brighten up de hours.
You needn't tote no watah foh ter bring a
shower ter suit us
An coax back dem leafy bowers, a.. i ,s
So I waits an let's de res'fulness come
creepin' ovuh me '9'.'' -
An / doesn' ack important oyuh whut.s
a-gwineter be.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

SHOOTING STARS,
An Iuiuatice.

I am afraid that Bobbie is inclined to be
very superficial said the father, who had
teen asking some questions about school.
He never seems to go below the surface.
You are always doing that boy an in
justice" replied the mother. You seem to
have wholly forgotten the time he went
skating on thin ice last summer
Evening star., 1897-04-14

Mr.. Hanna seems bent on eternally dis
appointing people who predicted that he
would be obtrusve element of President
McKinley's administration
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Cor'sets,

oXWC for Soc 10 81 sCorsets.
All sizes in one style or
another Only $1.57 for the
expensive Corsets, with Venus
back, ,-- ~
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Bibles, etc.

HID per cent dfscount-one-
tenth-on the price
marked on any Bible, prayer
book and hymnal. Name
stamped In gold, If desired.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Easter Cards.

ZC for choice of odd lots
Cards. 10c fDr various
Booklets and only 19c for last
OF the Easter Souvenir Pens,
(C0ntinued aboye)..
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Extra.

Do yard for the Soc Dem
SoS telles - the new and
beautiful Figured Black Dr.ss
Fabrics.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

1t Is possible, though unconfessed, that
some of the political preparations for 1900
go SO far as to consider 1904 as a second
choice
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Belts,

n&C for choice of makers
49, samples - 20 different
-styles-s0me worth Soc. Leather
and silk.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

The opening of the base ball season may
make the work of the sergeant-at- arms
somewhat easier when a quorum Is needed
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Veils.

1SC for Remnants of 25c
uON yeils-the last Of those
to be first picked out from the
many.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

The force on the city post Office building
today Only amounted to one hundred and
eighty men.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
NeckWear,

AAc for last of the best SELL
ing soc and tSc pieces.
New silk stocks and standing
neck ruches are In the lot.
(C0ntinued aboVe).
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Wool Fabrics.

De- yard for 39c Dress
SOS Goods: 39c yard for SOC
and Csc goods; &c yard for
S9c and 81 goods Of
best-seiling fabrics, In black
and colors.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
EambrOideries.

NC yard for remnants Of those
&c to DC Patent Edges;
and DC for the 10c to 15c Edges
up to six inches. Wide. -. y
Evening star., 1897-04-14
ParaSOHS.

S.X no for last of the
80 = understanding 1898
and Is lots. Gay plaids and
oemure mourning effects, and
the various 'betWeeus:',
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Silks.

AAC yard for last OF best
selling styles and cOlors
IN 59c Silks. SOC yard for 75c
stripes, brOcades and checks.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
MackintOsH1es.

ScX. 10 instead of $4.9s for
various styles, auong
which are Ladies' 81, English
Cashmere Waterproofs.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Handkerchiefs.

l2Ac E. S.na.es rpte e h . linen I sa
worth up to SOC. Some for
men, with hand-enbrOidered in
itials. SOiled.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

Black Silks.
SQDC yard for plenty Of skirt
lengths from the Csc
and 75c brccades.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

"Oh, wilt thou smile upon my suit?"
The maiden cold and proud
Replied. THE way ii fits you, sir,
Oft makes me laugh out loud,2
Evening star., 1897-04-14
soc Flowers,
38c Flowers,

These Gloves sizes with correct embrod
cred backs buttons Reduced oScand not
teed guaranteed and fitted ask 90 pair
AT the latter the best possible Gloves as usually retail
at $I:75 and ST. See window display 49,. - ~
Evening star., 1897-04-14

Your Easter costume
will be none the less cor
rect because you secured
the last of quickest SELL
ing articles--and paid
one-third the price asked
before they reached the
remnant tables.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-03

sapphires, emeralds, rubies and opals
to be seen as at that of Vienna.
1t would be difficult to describe the
hobby of the Italian woman. In fact
prolonged residence at Rome, Naples
Florence and Milan leaves one with
the impression that they have none.
Although very beautiful, they are la
mentally deficient in intellect. Brought
up in an atmosphere and amid sur
roundings that may be described as
the most artistic in the universe, they
are painfully ignorant, and consequent
ly unappreciative in all questions and
matters relating to art, while the man.
ner in which they dress themselves is
sufficient to show that they are utterly
Indifferent to the laws and require
ments of true elegance. Here and
there, of course, may be found excep-
tons, but the average Italian woman
of the best classes is the most dis
appointing creature that it is possible
to- conceive, there being no inward and
spiritual grace that can be considered
as commensurate with her undeniable
beauty or face and form.
Where perhaps the most vulgar spe-
cies of luxury prevails among the. wo-
men Is in Alexandria. Cairo and the
other half-Oriental, half Western towns
and cities Of the LeVant.1 The men
make money so easily, rise so rapidly
nom the most obscure and degraded
surroundings, that they have no time
or opportunity to acquire any refine
ment. Nor have their women folk ::
and the consequence is that while New
Years gifts to women in these places
mostly take the form of bonbonnieres
the latter are invariably either of sill
ver-gilt or of gold adorned with prec-
lOus stones, a banker or merchant Of
Alexandria or Constantinople consider
ing 1t perfectly natural to send to the
ladies Of his. acquaintance, especially
if they happen to be the wives Of for
eign diplomats who are likely to be Of
service to him, caskets worth all the
way from $4,000 to $4,000 A Partisan
great lady or leader Of London society
would doubtless be tempted at the first
moment to regard a gift, the value OF
Which was so coarsely displayed by
means Of the jewels, as well as by the
metal employed in it's construction, in
the light Of an insult, but the atmos-
phere of a Levantine city is SO demon
alizing that very little time elapses be-
fore even the most high principled and
ultra-refined wife of an English or
French diplomat becomes accustomed
to accepting these gifts, regarding them
in the light of a perfectly fitting and
natural tribute to her sex.
-EX-At taChe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-03
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EAST ST. PAUL.

Miss Nellie Starkweather, Of Burr street
gave pupils recital Wednesday at 8 o'clock
The following took part: Clark Farnham
Archie Howe. Audrey and Gertie Barr clio
Lawless, Laura Keyser, Katherine Elder
Mary Cox. Ida Verdell, Mabel King Miss
Richards was presen and gave a piano SOLO
which was darkened and decorated with
holly roses and carnations. Mrs. Woltser-
dron, the Misses Farnham and Blanche
Starkweather assisted in the dining room.
Miss Agnes Hartley, Of Clark street gave
a party Tuesday evening for her Sunday
school class. Those present were: Misses
Nellie Morton, Sadie Tre1mbly, Ida Graham,
Myrtle Bishop Esther and Mabel Ostergren,
Miss Spalding, Eugenia Longieid Mary
Wood, Nina Hamilton, Messrs Carl Hamilton
Ralph and Roy Squires John Wood. Archie
Longfeld, James Hartley, Reuben Oster-
gren. Various games were played and several
ments were served at 1890.
The Ladies' Guild Of st. James Episcopal
Church met at the home of Mrs S. Hicks, on
Arkwright street. Wednesday, to arrange for
an entertainment to be given in the near
future. Reception committee is: Mrs. S.
Hicks. Mrs. ]. A. Barr and Mrs. Blodgett;
refreshments. Mrs. Z. J. Ritschetsch White
and the Misses Annie and Mollie Bryant
Mrs. S. A. Childs entertained friends at
cards Thursday evening. Supper was served
at midnight The guests were Mr. and Mrs
Eve Jones Mr.. and Mrs Henchman. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. l.. Croker, the Misses Childs Flor
ence Rumick, Messrs Jack Billiard, Dell
Carter, John Breeze.
Mrs. p. w. Doud, Of Reaney street enter
tained her nephew. Roy Huston, OF Luverne
Mrs. E. H. Pearce, of Reaney street has
returned from Chatfeld, where she has been
visiting for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Elmer, of Burr street,
entertained New Years day Mr.. and Mrs.
Waglee the Misses Bena, Ida and Mabel
Russell of Minneapolis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
B. E. Fry.
Judge and Mrs. Richard Bevans have re-
turned to their home in Little Falls, after