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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Nansen.

Fridtjof Nansen. who is today in Wash
ington. is one of the most intrepid ex-
plorers Of the century His achieve
ments in the frozen north have been re-
markable alike for their success in estab-
fishing a new .farthest north and for
the unusual methods adopted. hansen
startled the world by his proposition to
go deliberately into the northern seas with
the intention of being frozen solidly into
the foes. Other explorers have always re-
garded this event as a calamity, but Nam
sen meant to utilize ii a means 10
reach the pole. basing his project on the
theory that currents sweep steadily across
the polar seas from point to point with
certainty that would insure him a passage
however slow and perilous, over the polar
area Thus he proposed to utilize the very
obstacles that had prevented other adven-
furious men from attaining their goal. His
failure to complete the expedition upon
the plans originally laid down has not
detracted from the hearty appreciation
that the scientific world has entertained
for him AMI his efforts. He has been
hailed in his own land as d hero and now
comes TO America to tell of his exploits
Here he Will come in contact with sew
eral men who have shared with him the
perliS OF the nOrlh, VINO have attempted
the same great object of discovery and
have failed of final success. The story
that Nansen tells Of his sufferings will
probably not deter any venturesome spirits
from essaying the same undertaking. for
1t is even now written plainly in the his
tory of arctic explorations that there will
never be any turning back by man until
the earth's northern axial point has been
reached and examined Meanwhile the
world awaits tidings of another explorer
whose project was quite as daring as
that of Nansen. but was based upon wholly
different principles. Andree's fate is still
uncertain. though many who are acauaint-
ed with arctic conditions believe him to be
dead The various pigeon messages sup
posed to have been sent forth by him are
not seriously regarded as bearing intelli-
gibly upon his success or failure There
was the same uncertainty about the safety
OF Nansen for many months after he had
been frozen into the foe. hansen and An
dree both belong to a hardy, venture
some race. who have contributed largely
to the worlds store Of knowledge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Hawaii and Statehood.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Louisiana province was part of the
United States domain nine years before
the state of Louisiana, the first section of
1t to be admitted, was created Florida
was annexed twenty-three years before it
was erected into state. The United
States flag has been waving over New
Mexico and Arizona for half a century.
and both are still in the territorial stage.
Alaska was purchased thirty years ago.
and 1t has not yet been raised even to the
full territorial status. Arizona, the small
est in population of any of these acuuisi-
tons except Alaska, has many times more
white population than Hawaii. These
cases show the absurdity of the assump-
ton that the island republic will be raised
to the rank of state at the time of an
nexation or soon afterward. 1t will be
made state sometime, for neither our
laws nor our traditions are favorable to
the maintenance of crown colonies'' or
regions governed permanently by Congress.
The territorial state which Hawaii will as
sumo at annexation will be only Temporal
~. 1t will not. however, be admitted to
an equality with New York. Ohio and Mis-
souri, until, in the opinion Of the people of
the country, it will be able to worthily sus-
tain the larger dignities and responsible
ties which that status imposes, be the pro-
stationary period twenty years or fifty
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Natures Hint.

When. few days ago, workmen started
to tear down panels of the fence surround
ing the new city post Office" the public
pulse was quickened. The long-awaited
completion of the structure, it was thought,
might perhaps be at hand. TIE mural an
nouncement in granite on the north side
might really be in fair way to verifcation.
But these hopes ard speculations were dis
PEELED by the comparatively speedy work
of the men in replacing The panels a bit
further back from the street and nearer
the walls. and the explanation was given
that the work was being done at the re-
guest of the District Commissioners who
desired to pave the surrounding streets, in
view of the approaching end of the con-
struction." The replacement was effected
and last week closed with the patchwork
fence once mere concealing from the pub
lie view the scenes of feverish activity in
and around the building. So the hopes of
the populace again fell and the Roman
numerals on the front seemed quite as
likely as ever to exploit a governmental
prevarication. Sunday night, however, the
nigh winds took a turn in the situation and
levelled several panels of the flimsily re-
constructed fence, again revealing the
classic outlines Of the foundation stones.
Thus nature seeks to rebuke mans slow
ness. 1t would have been better to take the
hint thus given by the winds and remove
the fence, instead OF again bolstering it up.
as was done the next morning. The build
ing is not completed yet, to be sure, but
ii is so far along toward that stage that
it would be highly appropriate to remove
from the sight Of the Washington public
and the thousands of tourists who will visit
the caJital before completion, the dull
drab eye-sore that now offends the sight and
the taste CT every beholder. If the fear is
that the tools of the various workmen
now engaged in, finishing the structure
might be stolen by trespassers, it is sus
gested that doors could perhaps be fitted
to the new yawLing doorways and fur
nished with LOCKS. The building itself is in
no danger If being stolen. Even if the
work yet to be done may require three or
four additional years. the removal of the
fence would be accepted by the public as
an evidence of good faith, and would be
keenly appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Fire Alarms Mt Night.

1t seems proba bic that the Commissioners
will adopt the suggestions of Commissioner
Wight, looking to a modification of the fire
alarm system, and it is to be hoped that
results will justify the expectations that
now suggest the innovation. The main
purpose of the change is to give the fire
men more uninterrupted rest at night in
order that they may be at all times in
good condition for the hardest work at
fires. The presumption is that the frequent
ringing of alarms during the sleeping hours
tends to keep the men in nervous state
and to rob them of needed sleep. A certain
proportion of the alarms turned in al night
call for the service of only a small portion
of the force, yet each fireman is awakened
by the gong. whether his apparatus is
scheduled to respond Dr. not. In opposition
to the suggestion of a change the chief of
the department asserts that a response to
the alarms by all the men, who place them
selves in readiness to go to the fire if they
should be among those summoned, tends to
shorten the time of preparation and transit.
and he points out that in this city much of
the success of the department in fighting
fire has come from its promptness n reach
ing the scene. He well says that the early
minutes and fractions of minutes are worth
every possible exertion and are amply re-
paid by the satisfactory results at the fire.
On The other hand, the Commissioner
points to the fact that the proposed sys-
tenn is in use in Boston and New York.
where it has given perfect satisfaction.
The conditions i'll these cities are assuredly
less favorable to proniptness in responding
10 fire alarms than they are in Washing
ton, owing TO the narrowness of the streets
the poorer pavements and the greater con-
gestion in the thoroug hfares, and 1t is
urged that if the new plan gives satisfac-
ton under these circumstances it surely
should do as well here. with more favor
able conditions. The fire chief points out
that there is but small percentage of
night alarms during the year, and he be-
lieves that the men can well stand the
occasional ;iwakenings for alarms that do
not call for their services, in order that
every possible item Of precaution may be
utilized. 1t would seem that there Is suf-
ficlent ground for faith in the new plan to
warrant its trial, and it's workings will be
noted with interest by the authorities and
the citizens
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The Maryland situation.

Putting aside the claims of the cam
paign managers on both sides-obviously
made Cor the purpose of influencing votes
one is justified In believing that the stua-
ton in Maryland Is one that is causing
very great anxiety to everybody concerned.
Divisions exist in both parties. Those
democrats who have long chafed under Mr..
Germans leadership, and who opposed him
openly in 1895 and last year, are still OPP
posing him. and with all the greater energy
now for the belief that if defeated again
this year. when his own personal fortunes
are directly at stake. he will cease to be a
power i'll the affairs of the state. If the
republicans were united as in the two
campaigns when they won this detection
from the democracy would again give them
the victory. But they. like the democrats.
are divided. and in more than one impor-
tant locality are playing at cross-purposes.
Out of these divisions 1t is by no means
an easy matter TO gather what election day
promises.
Nobody acquainted with his abilities is
likely to discount the activity of Mr.. Cor
man in the canvass. As an organizer and
campaigner he has many resources. and ne
Is playing the present game after the plan
for which he most conspcuously stands. His
forte is intrigue and combination. Lack
ing all snowy qualities. being neither an
orator nor a man of personal magnetism
he relies for success Principally upon meth
DDS that 20 to make the still-hunt fire.
quently effective. He is eXeriing himself
to the utmost in this fight. He indeed is
the issue. and if he wins, not only will he
succeed himself in the Senate. but he will
renew his hold on the politics Of Maryland
so as to insure him another long lease of
power.
The appearance of Mr.. Wellington at the
eleventh hour predicting success for the
democrats and in terms which suggest that
such a re suit would cause him no per-
sonal regret, COMFORTS with his course from
the beginning. In rejecting his preten-
sions as boss the republicans took the risk
of mourning his permanent hostility. Be
sides, it is case of boss sympathiZing
with boss. Mr.. Wellington may esteem it
Mt for bosses TO stand together; for the de-
throned boss to succor the boss threatened
with dethronement. But Mr.. Wellington
cans on that line. and It may turn out
that his deiiverance. instead of injuring
his party. as doubtless intended will help
it, But everything from Maryland. stripped
points to the necessity of the most heroic
finish if the friends of sound money are to
win this race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
ElectrOlysis.

Ore Of the chief advantages derived NV
this community from its persistent exclu-
SIGN of the overhead trolley from the local
field has been the freedom from the dan
gers and annoyances of electrolysis. The
cheap form of overhead construction in
wolves the almost certain result that the
return currents, instead of flowing through
the earth unaided to the source of genera
don. will seek the nearest metallic line
OF connection, which is usually some gas
or water pipe. or even an electrical con-
ductor enclosed in a conduit. In other
cities serious damage has been done by the
corrosion of mains. pipes and wires by this
influence. Brooklyn, which is fairly grid
froned with trolley tracks. is constantly en-
equipment. and that city long ago learned
the lesson OF the trolley. which is that 1t
- better TO wait a while for first-clas 50
rapid transit than to accept the cheapest,
readiest device with its CONSEQUENT costs
and inconvenience.
The freedom from this unpleasant ex-
perience enjoyed by Washington In the
past. therefore. causes the discovery that
the lines of one Of the electric lighting COM
panies are causing trouble from eIectrolysis
to be regarded the more seriously 1t was
thought and hoped that there would be no
1uch trouble here, The chief sufferer thus
far seems to have been the telephone COM
pany. whose service has been interfered
with and whose property is endangered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
National and Locu, Po,t,,c..

1t is very unusual thing for men who
have figured in national affairs to enter
politics in quest Of local office. General
Tracy was a man of much consequence
during the Harrison administration. He
presided over the Navy Department with
such conspicuous success that his chief
conceived the highest opinion of his abiI-
tiles. General Harrison in fact recently
said that General Tracy would make an
excellent President of the United States.
Charles s. Fairchild served as Secretary Of
the Treasury at a time when his counsel
was very valuable in financial matters. He
succeeded Daniel Manning. whose principal
assistant he had been. and made a reputa-
ton for himself In that most important post.
Now General Tracy. a presidential GUAM
tity in point of ability, is running for
mayor of Greater New York, while Mr..
Fairchild, an ex-Secretary of the national
treasury. is running for controller Of the
new city.
Strangely enough. there Is a sort of prec-
edent for this in the history OF the early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Laird, Schroeder & Co. IS
Fine Boots

Fine Boots.
For women and misses we have
on sale the latest and best styles in
boots, including a complete line
from the famous Philadelphia shoe
makers, Laird, Shoeber & Co.
Special attention is called to the five
dollar line made by this firm. They
have bright kid vamps and dull
quarters, the best that can be pro-
duced, lace and button, turn and
welt soles. All the popular shapes
are represented, including the new
Ardmore, the Boston, the Elaine,
the Natura, the Colonial, the Chi
cago, etc.
THE ELAINE WALKING BOOT-made Of fine
vici kid latest shape toe and heel-a very dressy
boot. Per pair. .....................$5 90
THE CHICAGO hand turn Button Boot with
patent tip. especially for tender feet. Made Of
finest Wei kid, with extra high instep and arch
Per pair Observation-Disclosures. s5 90
THE NEW YORK-an old lady's boot, made of
the softest and finest KID hand turn plain, solid
heel commOn-sense toe perfect fitting. Per
pair Observation-Disclosures. IS 90
Kid Lace Boots good stock. tip Of same new toe
an excellent walking boot Per pair ...... So so
Kid Button Boot, cloth top, patent tip. neat toe.
splendid value. Per pair. SO SO
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
A Party Platform.

Regular saints, with halos bright,
Tryin' to reform the land;
Boldly battlin' day an night
With purpose just an grand;
Patriots all, who kin furgit
Self while laborin' fur a cause;
Worthy, every one, to sit
High in judgment on the laws
Them's us.
Low down ringsters, who, in greed,
Choose the broad an wicked wayI
keerless of their country's need;
Folierin' Satan, day by day.
Worshipin' the golden calf,
Reachin' fur the public purse;
Amt expressed their badness, half.
When you say they can't be worse
Them's the other fellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
lNGW NWSUT HUH
China Dinner Sets.
Bagster Battle-Ground
Teachers Bible.
zoe. a Copy.

We have just received and shall
place on sale tomorrow another lot
of this comprehensive Teachers
Bible. 1t is bound in flexible leather,
contains new and revised helps to
Bible study, new concordance, in
dexed Bible Atlas, etc, etc, and is
printed on good paper, in large, clear
type. The very special price, while
they last, zoe. each.
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$ 1 a
to
$40.
Upholstery
DEPARTMENT.

We desire to call to your attention
our Upholstery Department, which
is now replete with all the newest au-
tumn effects in Curtains, Draperies,
etc, prominent among which is a
choice line of foreign and domestic
fabrics for furniture covering, COM
prising in part Silk and Cotton Tap
estries in Moorish and Gothic de-
signs, Armures, Lambelle, Satin
Damasks, Brocatelles, French
Stripes, Brocaded Velvets, Cordu-
roys, Velours, etc.
Specially worthy of mention are:
5oinch Ramies, in a full line of colors.
37ac. a yard.
so inch Satin Russo, all new cOlOrings and de-
signs.
Csc. yard.
5o-inch Double-faeed Tapestry. suitable for cur
tains and covering furniture.
75c. a yard.
50-inch SILK Tapestry, extra fine quality, hand
some designs.
$I.35 yard.
5o-inch Silk Damask, in all the new shades and
artistic designs.
$I75 yard.
5O-inch French Tapestry, three choice colors.
Morris design.
$1.5o a yard.
Also the following exceptional Of
ferings in Reps, Cretonnes, etc,
purchased under conditions which
enable us to sell them at
About Half Regular Prices.
rs pieces 31-inch French Cretonnes, in a host Of
pretty light and dark colorings.
I21c. yard. Former price, 25c.
80 pieces 3O-inch Cretonne light colors. floral
designs suitable for bed draperies and curtains.
&c. yard. Former price, I5c.
5000 yards S6-inch Cretonne, in very choice
line of colorings and designs.
121c. a yard. Former price, 1Sc.
so pieces Figured DENNIS. in a new line of pat
terms suitable for draperies curtains pillow COW
ers, screen mountings, &c.
I5c. yard.
so pieces Calcutta Draperies in beautiful oriental
designs.
1Sc. yard.
5O-inch Fish Net, white and ecru for curtains
and fancy work.
zoe. a yard.
A lot of Denim Pillow Covers 22x22 inches, pref
ty floral designs
ISc. each.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
$1,000 and $500
The "Princess of Wales"
Umbrella

Is the latest innovation in this line.
1t is very attractive, and has several
distinguishing features. The ham
die is straight and very much longer
than usual. 1t has silk ribbon loop
for the hand, secured to handle by
ornamental rivet- and finished off
with tassel. Handle is natural wood,
silver trimmed, or decorated Dres-
den and pearl.
Princess of Wales Umbrellas. all silk black
and colors, with handles to match harmonize in
color.
$3.75 to $3.50 each.
We call especial attention to our line Of s'Prin-
cess of Wales Umbrellas, in black union tat
feta silk. with decorated Dresden handles, at
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Boys
Department.,

Enlarged, rearranged, improved and
stocked with the latest and best the
market affords, is just now, by means
of special purchases, offering unpre-
cedented values in Suits, Pants,
Waists, etc.
For tomorrow, Wednesday:
$50 Alwool Suits, double-breasted, neat patterns,
well made, well fitting: sizes to 10 years. Sizes
up to years have braided sailor collar. Each suit
has two pairs Of pants.
$3.50 the suit.
100 very fine All-wool Suits, beautiful materials,
double seat and knees, perfectly tailored. Sizes
$4.45 the suit.
Values $5.75 and $6.75.
Al-wool Navy Blue Sailor Suits, absolutely fast
color. neatly trimmed in a variety of colored
braids. Choice goods and well made. Sizes to 10.
$3.50 the suit, Value $500.
very handsome line of Atwood Serge Sailor
Suits, elegantly made and trimmed. Sizes 5 to II.
$500 the suit.
Worth a good deal more.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

The Spanish authorities are confronted
with a problem which has at times worried
every government-that of preserving a
proper discretion in its foreign intercourse
without shaking the confidence of its own
public in their right to regard themselves
as invincible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

From the New York Herald.
Thanks to the industry of that species
of citizen kI own the great American
hog and the Indifference of the street rail-
road companies, our public conveyances are
in as filthy condition now as they were be-
fore the board Of health passed its ordi-
nance forbidding passengers to expectorate
in the cars. Would not a practical way to
stop the nuisance be to fine the conductor
whose car floor shows he has not enforced
the ordinance?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Second floor.
Womnem's
rlackimtOshes.

We are showing a very choice line
of Mackintoshes, including SPLEEN
did assortment of the high class En-
glish Cravenette Rainproof Gar
ments, in the newest effects, and
ranging in prices from $1,000 to
$3.50.
Special values in reliable makes
are:
Navy Blue and Black TwiGled Cashmere Mackin-
toshes double texture, detachable capes. An extra
value.
$500 each.
Twilled Cashmere Mackintoshes. with detachable
sikh lined capes properly proportioned and well
made.
$3.50 each.
Navy Blue and Black TwiIled Cashmere Mackin-
toshes, silk lined throughout, detachable cape.
Very special value.
$3.50 each.
Third floor.
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S1@.5O Complete
Second floor.
Grim ped-Crust
Bread Pans

Automatically, Theoretically seal
while baking, holding in the mois-
ture of the dough to give the bread
its rich, sweet, moist flavor, and the
crust its crimply brown.
Pans are 2Oc.
We give with every pan purchased
a loaf of this delicious bread from the
bakery of the Chas. Schneider Bak-
ing Company.
Demonstration in Housefurnish-
ing Department.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

From cold. commercial point of view
1t might be wise for the New York Central
to take a suggestion from the B. and o.
railway. and establish an Office in some re-
mote community, where all claims in con-
nection with the recent accident must be
taken to find consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

If New York should determine to put
Henry Georges single tax IDEAS into effect
Kansas will be prepared to relinQuish its
claim to precedence as a promoter Of the
In politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
First floor.
New China
DINNER Sets.

We are daily opening up our au-
tumn importations of French, Aus
trian and German China, and call es-
pecial attention to the
New Austrian
China Dinner Sets,
In exquisite decoration and 100
piece combination, including Soup
Tureen, three sizes of Plates, ETC.,
which we are now offering at
$500 the set.
Other new Dinner Sets, in the
very latest and most beautiful effects,
$685. to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

If General Blanco is practical man, he
will view with satisfaction the thorough
manner in which the case of Senorita Cos
sio Cisneros has been settled prior to his
arrival
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The "Capital"
Sewing rlachime

Is ours alone for Washington. 1t
has all the improvements and costs
about half what you usually pay for
a machine no better. A full set of at
tachments and a five-year guarantee
accompany it. A new invoice goes
on sale tomorrow.
Sn0. so COmmAefe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
A Similar Sensation.

Don't you feel lonely without the Alex
ander Island races"' inquired one sporting
man.
'Not as lonely as 1 did. Somebody picked
my pocket and got $50 yesterday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
A Suggested Platform.
From the New York World.

Senator Hoar injected a humorous sug-
gestion into his speech in Boston. He
advised George Fred Williams to drop
the Chicago platform and adopt this: mo
labor between meals"-'tOtal abstinence be-
tween drinks" That would certainly cap
ture all the tramps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

The Count of Turin and Prince Henry of
Orleans must realize that much more delay
in doing something else to keep themselves
before the public will be dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

General Blanco will probably make an
effort to show his superiority over General
Weyler by introducing type-setting ma
chimes and half-tone illustrations.