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Evening star., 1897-05-04

effort to start manufacturing wheels In
motion, would be glad to come in here with
advantage to herself. England and Japan
are to be judges of what Is best for them.
just as we should continue to judge what
is best for US. The United States, in its
resources. and in business relations and
prospects. resembles neither of those coun-
tries. nor any other country. It Is a great
empire in itself, in a larger measure than
any other country sufficient unto itself.
and needs only to thoroughly develop Itself
to be the most powerful and fortunate of
nations.
The contention of the free traders is that
the country is already developed; that its
industries are "overgrown," and no longer
need protection. and SO forth. That Is q
very shortsighted appraisement of things.
The real development of the country is just
beginning. Comparatively speaking. the
population is small as yet. Within fifty
years it Is likely to be double its present
size: and with the increase of people will
come an increase of all Industries that go
to sustain them. What exists today. there
fore. is foundation upon which that
greater structure is to rise. And so, to
weaken the foundation would be a crime
against the future.
Neither England nor Japan is a buyer
here for any other than business reasons.
Sentiment does not control them. We have
some of the II ings they need. and they will
continue to come here for them as long as
they can get them to advantage here. The
home market with the first call for the
home people is still motto to conjure
with The only free trade We want in this
country is the free trade that exists among
the states and territories of the Union.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
New

New
Pictures.
We have just received the latest
subjects by Maude Goodman and
Alma Tadema.
Miss Maude Goodman, who made
such wonderful success of the cele-
brated painting, when the Heart is
Young" has just issued her latest
efforts, Love is Blind" and "All in a
Garden Fair" These and the latest
two publications by Alma Tadema,
entitled THE Ring" and THE
Carol" we shall offer at
$3.50 each.
Partisan Oil Painting from any
style photograph or tintype, $2.oo.
floor
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Minister Hays Speech.

London Cor. New York Tribune.
The comment generally made by the Eng
lish press upon this speech Is that the AMI
bassador is a man of few words and In this
respect challenges comparison with his pre-
de SCISSOR. 'LoQuacity is not a cardinal
virtue in a diplomatist." one Journal sen-
tentiously remarks. 1t Is with an obvious
feeling of relief that the discovery is made
that 1t Is possible for an American am.
bassador to say what Is necessary and
graceful in two or three minutes.
Another significant comment which OBJ
serve In several journals Is the emphasis
laid upon the fact that the ambassador
realizes that he has been sent to England
to work for the interests and the welfare
Of the country which he represents. That
Is what every British ambassador Invari-
ably does wherever he may be. It Is the
ratural order Of patriotic, eif.respectine
diplomacy. "
Evening star., 1897-05-04
The Nashville Banner appronriate,v &c

The Nashville Banner appropriately eel
ebrates the opening of the Tennessee Cen
tennial Exposition by publishing an extra
"-dinary edition Of forty-four pages, de-
'oted almost exclusively to the celebra-
ion A handsomely designed cover in
colors binds the whole. The features of the
exposition are described. and the history
OF the state is set forth in an interesting
manner. Illustrations are generously spread
through the pages. going to make an alto
gether commendable and noteworthy edi-
tion.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Japanese Rugs,
KaShkOi Rugs.

by far the most artistic, conven-
lent and inexpensive floor coverings
tor summer. We sell the best grades
only and at the lowest prices.
Tomorrow "wednesday,
japanese Rugs. size 3 by 6 feet, I'm a large ms
sortment of desirable colorings.
80 each.
Sakai Rugs treversible). size 3016O inches-rich
colorings. new designs.
SI.45 each.
kashkoi Rugs, double faced and can be used on
either side. New coorings and desiyns-tbe beat
yet shown go on sale tomorrow.
Size e x9 ft.- $S.25 each.
Size 79xIot ft.-$Io.oo each.
Size 9 xI2 ft-$I6.oo each.
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Small
Furniture.

We have number of pieces of
small furniture-attractive and odd
bits in which utility and beauty are
happily blended-and they are priced
very low.
Oak Folding Umbrella Stands Each. ........Si3 IS
Oak Mirrors with hat hooks. Each ......... So rs
Oak Mirrors. with towel rack and comb and
brush shelf. Each. .................,.. 81 "a
Oak Hall Mirrors. In highly polished frames
Hall Seats or Settees: quartered oak; hand
carved highly polished. Each. .$l5.0 90 and SIC 50
3th floor " ~N
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Clothes
Hampers.

Clothes
Hampers.
We are now showing a complete
line of Clothes Hampers, Clothes
Baskets, Laundry Baskets, ETC., and
shall offer as a special value,
Tomorrow "wednesday,
Indian Clothes Hampers, with
cover, assorted colors, at
$I.25 each.
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An Odious Comparison.

Il don't think there is any doubt about
the Indians progressing in civilization"
remarked the professor
Il haven't had very extensive oppor-
tunities for observation replied the prim
lady. but the fact that none of the In
dians l ever saw were in the habit of ex-
pectorating on the floors of street-cars or
Of using profanity in public leads me to
think that they have gotten q very gooo
start"
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Eaith,

Faith.
Cheer up, chillun! Don't yoh fret
When de foe am strong.
Nebber want no tellin' yet
Which way 1t wah safe ter bet;
Seems dah's somefin' dat won let
Victories go wrong.
Case.
David lick de giant
By jes' a keepin' cool,
An Sampson slew de ahmy
WIFI de jor-bone OBJ a mule.
Don yoh worry bout de fate
OBJ dat Grecian host;
Tell Miss Cuba fob to walt;
Gwinter trump soon or late:
Tain de size, want ter state
Dat'n count fob most.
Case,
David lick de giant
By jes' a keepin' cool.
An Sampson slew de ahmy
VIII de jor-bone OBJ a mule.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Considering the amount of trouble and
suspense caused to the Republican party
by having e coinage question thrust upon
II early in the campaign. it Is not a matter
OF surprise that some reluctance should be
sfowr about allowing the topic to assert
itself any earlier IN the administration
than public conditions may make neces-
sSry.
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jealousy.

Did Miss Gildenbat enjoy the play very
much?"
Not much, I'm afraid" replied Miss
Cayenne.
She was very lavishly dressed
Yes. 1 think that fact Is what inter-
fered with her enjoyment. She noticed
that the audience persisted in looking at
the actors instead of at her."
Evening star., 1897-05-04
A Leader Now and Then.

You know Representative Fencemender
don't your said the man who had jus:
been introduced to Senator Sorghum.
Slightly
81 have heard that he Is a leader OF
the party
"M-yes I have known him to be that
on several occasions"
what were they?'
Those upon which he saw fit to invite
the party to go out frd have some re-
freshments."
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Baby Carriages,
GOcarts.

In no previous season have we
been able to offer similar values in
Baby Carriages as now. And the
goods are the product of such reputa-
bic makers as Haywood, Whitney
and Wakefield. Two special values
go on sale
Tomorrow "wednesday as follows:
Wakefield Rattan Carriages; best springs and
wheels; patent foot brake; upholstered in Bedford
Cord and Plush.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

MI Reed as speaker of the House of
Representatives may he unassailabIe; but
Mr. Simpson successfully insists on being
recognized as the talker
Evening star., 1897-05-04

There Is as yet no definite prospect that
private wire will not have to be run to
the Jail for the accommodation of Broker
Chapman and one or two other business
men.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
A Change Needed.

FROM tho Baltimore American.
Secretary Gage il evidently going to con-
troi mis- department.. and his work SO far 10
admirable. He has asked for the reeiena-
tion OF the supervising architect OF the
treasury. and he win get 1t. This, doubt
less. will operate to the public good, for
the work OF the bureau has not met with
the approval Of the competent architecfs
of the country.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Much Is said about 1.-The failure of the
democratic party" But there seems to be
no means of deciding whether 1t resides at
Wolferts Roost. Lincoln, Nebraska, or
Princeton, New Jersey.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

MIR. Simpson may now realize what II
means to play with matches around a
powder magazine.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Senator Deboe started from Kentucky for
washington wearing Prince Albert coat.
1t is hoped that he will not be tenacious on
this point
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SHOOTING STARS,
a Pertinent Suggestion.

Il always said. remarked the Turkisl,
omcer to Greek prisoner, that in spite
OF your reputation fighters. we would
put you to rout."
On. well" replied the man, who had
been active in Hellenic dissensions, may
be you couldn't have done it so easily IL
We hadn't helped some"
Evening star., 1897-05-04

White Sheepskin Mats, each. SOC
Lace Parasol Covers, each. .5Oc. to $3.50
1--WE keep a full assortment of
parts for Baby Carriages, such as
wheels, straps, parasols, rods, bolts,
nuts, etc.
OParasols made to order.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
New
l-aCeS.

AdCSSe
Direct importations, including the
newest designs for neck, sleeve and
dress trimmings, and comprising an
assortment in size and beauty su-
perior to any heretofore shown.
Novelties in Mechlin, Point d'Esprit,
Dentelle Point d'Arabe, Roubaix
Valenciennes, Dentelle Honiton,
Point Lierre, etc.
Tomorrow "wednesday,
Net-top Ecru Point de Venise Laces,
4 to 7 inches wide,
e9c. the yard.
lst floor
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After.

With blanket about her shoulder
And a hot brick against her toes.
She sits, while a mustard plaster
Makes her chest like the blushing rose
And her manner is sad and pensive,
And her glances are far away,
As she vows that she never, no, never more
Will consent to be Queen of the May"
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Mems
Department

Will offer tomorrow "wednesday
the following exceptional values in
Pajamas and Half Hose, as follows:
variety of plaids checks and stripes. Special price,
$I.oo the suit.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Ihere were but one hundred and ninety
men at work today ON the city post office
building
Evening star., 1897-05-04
$7.o5 each.

Haywood Rattan Carriages; upholstered in Bed.
ford Cord and Coachmens Cloth: detachable up
holsterng; best springs and wheels; patent foot
brake; satin or pOngee parasol.
$3.50 each.
Children's Gocarts, strongly made,
$265 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Rich Silk Skirts, in great variety OF new and
beautiful patterns, ranging In price from
$725 to $4,000 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

so dozen Mems Fine Lisle Thread Half Hose
plain black. with blue, slate or tan soles. Ali
sizes. Special price,
25c the pair.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Imperial Serge Skirts, with silk stitched cores;
lined with fine percalne; bound with velyet-a very
superior garment for the price.
$500 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

He bought cheap tailored suit
and got caught in the rain! Took il
back and was asked what did he
expect for the price he paid?'
Couldn't do anything for him." &c
He comes to us and pays OUR
price and gets OUR guarantee. He
will have no more trouble about his
clothes.
G.. WAKEFIELD SIMPSON,
1t Expert Tailor, 1908 F St.
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Upholstery
DeDartment.

oPy
Department.
We make to order Furniture Slip
Covers, Window Shades, Sash Cur
tains, Draperies, Window Screens,
Door Screens, etc. Well make them
now and deliver them when you say.
Estimates furnished.
Tomorrow "wednesday,
Denim Table Covers. one yard square; variety Of
coloss; fringed all around and embroidered.
37dc. each.
Novel Stoop Seats, top Of fancy denim: bottom Of
oilcloth; nlling Of cotton-variety Of colors.
25c. each.
4th door
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IWOrnen's
| OxfOrdS.

WOmen'S
OxfOrds.
Above everything else our Spring
Shoes are thoroughly up to date,
graceful in outline, perfect in style
and fit.
Tomorrow "wednesday,
Wei Kid Oxfords. turn sole. round toe. Per
Flower or, TIM K,d o.icri: h:.a in,n 80 ~
Per pair. g. so
Fine vici Kid Oxfords. turn sole. very soft Per
Fine Wei KID Oxfords, haud-turn sole, Newport
toe straight last. Per pair. 800
ID door.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Brilliantine Skirts hghclass goods, with superior
luster and insh-our speciality this season. We
have them in black and cOlors
$500 to SS.75 each.
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1st floor.
Millinery
DeDartn

Your attention is called to our TN
rivaled line of English Walking and
Riding Hats, Smart Turbans, Yacht,
Bicycle and Golfng Hats for ladies
and misses, in exclusive styles, from
stock or to order from special de-
signs, to match costumes, with prices
very moderate, and satisfaction as
sured.
Tomorrow "wednesday,
Children's Large Flats pineapple and other rou; 81
brai1s in blue, red and mixed effects. Special
price,
25c. each.
Women's Black Neapolitan Hats. In all the most
popular shlpes Special price,
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HOuse-CIeanin9
Requisites.

Everything needful for the spring
housecleaning is to>be found in our
great Housefurnishing Store. The
best and most reliable sorts, at the
Evening star., 1897-05-04
2d floor
I'd fIOOr. -
Independent
Skirts.

A never-so-worthy assortment OF
Separate Skirts, embracing every
new and desirable fabric, and priced
on a lower scale than ever before.
AS illustrative of the extraordinarily
low prices prevailing we name for
Tomorrow wednesday,:
Cheviot Serge Tailor-made Skirts, navy, black,
plum and green; properly lined and stinened. Spe-
cial value,
$375 each.
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$500 each.

Black Grenadne Skirts, in handsome floral de-
signs-ined with colored peIcaline-very dressy anj
effective. Special value,
$500 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Try a glass Of India-ceylon Iced Tea-Fith floor.
Woodward & Lothrop,
Evening star., 1897-05-04

women's Black Neapolitan Hats. In all the mos
popular shapes. Special price,
- soc. each.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
MAY
SALE.

0ur annual great event Is in full
swing. Great as the stock is-varied
-earsful1y selected by experienced
huyers--attractively priced. as we
alone know hOw-no wonder the
crowds are suixing through the store
from opening to closing time WASH
iEgtonians know there's no such bar
gain place In town rs Kings Palace.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-12

reached with the court equally divided.
Lord salisbury felt the distinguished char
acicr OF the men constituting the court
would assure freedom from National prrj
udcc. MIR. Olney desired 10 rcmuyc cV,ry
possibility of deadlock ~ having a final
arbitrator. who could in ease OF tie cast
the concluding vote. This palscd fun thor
question as to the nationality of tho final
arbitrator 1t was ielt that m Justice he
could not be an American OF an English
man. while it was felt to be equally dc SIR
Gus that such a harmonious agreement be.
tween the two English spelking nations
should not look to foreigner Tor It's dnal
decentralization Finally, however. rather
than open the possibility OF a tic aud the
failure of arbitration King Oscar was
agreed on IN case the others did not agree
In choosing final arnlrs,or. ly This
means not only is arbitration secured, but
arbitration which viii be effective and
nnal.
The period OF five years Was :Xed as tho
limit of the treaty as means Of observing
the efficacy OF the arrangement, the pur-
pose being to make thu treaty permanent
II the Ave year ,rnl brings tho results
contemplated.
Aside from tho agreement today, it Is
felt that the Offer OF a plgn ~ arbtra, or
ds a substitute for var will attSacl the at
tcntion OF Europoin powers generally an
may lead to further extension of the plan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-12
rmu PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Transmits the Arbitration Trrnty
Ia the senate.


Washington. January li.--The following
Is the text OF the presidents message,
transmitted to the general arbitration
treaty
10 the Senate:
transmit, herewith a treaty for the ar
bitratinn of matters m difference between
the united States and Great britain. rhd
provisions Of the treaty arc the result u
long and patient dclhoration aud present
concessions made by each party Tor the
sake OF agreement of the general scheme
Though the result reached may not meet
The views of the advocates of Immediate
unlimited aud lrrovDcablo arbitration Of
all international controversies, II Is, nov-
crthelcSs. confidently believed that the
treaty can not fall to be everywhere rrcog-
MID as a long step In the right direction,
and as cmbodyne practical working plan
hy which disputes between the two com
tries viii reach peaceful adjustment as
matter Of course IN ordinary routine. The
initiation of such an important movement,
II must be expected that some OF It's lcatureB
win assume tentative character. looking
to further advance and yet II iB hp-
parent that the treaty which has been
formulated not only makes war between
the parties to It u remote possibility hut
precludgs those fears aud rnmorS of war
which themselves too often assume the
proportions Of National disaster
II IL imnincntly iting, as wei at Tor
tunatc. that tue attempt to accomplish lo-
sultg so benehccnt should be Initiated by
kindred peoples. speaking the same tongue
and joined together by all the ties OF coin
mon traditions common institutions and
common aspirations The experiment Of
substituting civilized mothoda for brute
force as the means OF settling international
questions Of right viii thus be tried under
the haprieBt auspices It's suceass ought NOT
to be doubtful. and the fact that lite
ultimate benefits arc not iikcly 10 he lim-
tied TO the two countries Immediately con
cerncd should cause II to be promoted all
the more eagerly.
The example set and the lesson furnished
by the successful operation u lbis trcaiy
are sure 10 be felt and taken to heart
sooner or later by other nations. and thus
VIII mark the beginning Of a new epoch In
civilization
Profoundly Impressed as am. therefore
by the promise Of iransccndcnt good which
this treaty affords ! do not hesitate TO nc-
company It's transmission with an express
zion Of my earnest hope that II may conf
mend itself to the favorable consideration
of the senate Grover Cleveland.
Executive Mansion, January II. 1897.
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A FORT HARD TO CAPTURE.

fore In history, and IT Ia confidently OK
poCtod that the result viii he an agree
ment OF general scheme of arbitration
of all disputrs between the two nations
save those In witch national honor liz In.
Volvcd. II is probable also that closely fol-
lowing the contamination Of the agree
mout rs to the Venezuelan boundary dis
puto there VIII be a resumption of diplo-
matte relations between Venezuela and
Grcat Britain, which have been severed
for some years ms thc result OF this dis
putc, and that the United States will bo
tho Intermediary In bringing this about
The selection OF King Oscar of Sweden
az the final arbitrator was announcaG 'N
clusvcly IN the Associated Press, as has
every other phase OF the dispute His &C.
lection is regarded MS n fortunate one, be-
cause Of the high regard In which he IN
held as u man OF learning aud fairness.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-12

The gate system win be thoroughly ox-
am.nod 10y the Katy before being adopted.
New time cards are In course OF CON
structon for tho Southern Pacific and the
Santa re.
The Santa he Is highly ciatod over a re
cent shipment made from New York 10
Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-12

1con.Inuea on Third rnEsD
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-12
IT FAILED TO PASS.
The Pacific Railway Funding Bilt
Was Defeated,
HAD SlXTY-SlX MAJORITY AGAlNSTlT
Vote Mas Taken on ENDORSEMENT Of
the Bill.
--------------
POMERS ASKED RESUBMlSSlON
-~---------
chairman OF the Pacific Nattroad
Committee Wanted ~ Chance to
Prrporc Another Dui.
40 SlXTY.SlX MAJORITY AGAINST IT
PONERs ASKED RESuBMlSSlON


Washington. January 1.-THE Pacific
railroad funding hin went 4, n. d,,n Il,
,,,.. 80. -
Wv ''V-"V ''''' "'"'' u" "uNoise "'1"l'y
OF OBJ lho ulvnds OF the measure who had
prrllct,l its passnre I'M 10 ,hn IApt NM
mon, .,,,,., .,,,,,,t,.,., ,, ,,., ,.,.t... -.
""
o''"r 'n'll uFl"N' lhpy NM peen lei
to hore from the votes OF the snbSptutca
that tho hnl had u,or,, ,hnu mn ,,yen ohanc,
~ ,.....,....
VI ,"''"N
Ihc b0ll HubA'ltn'o provided thar II tue
Union recific aud Central Pacific would
,,o,r nfr Ia, sir,t r,or,,oeo ,na ,her ,a.
vance IN" FoN"'hmeni lien I'd" govern
mt'nt would extend the inlob odncss at
pcr cont n vas def.,tod no N tbe rho
,....,.., ,,
'''' '"""''u'' f'''"'" WI W."
mission 10 negotiate setlcncnt of the
debt II was rrlortcl hy the houao by a
,,,, ~ ~ a.. o,t ~. - ~, ....,.,..
N''' an n"'n "ppoN'N '' ine'H a'nsn'uus
hs To the iowcrr hi. iho California and
Middle Western m,,,t,er. ,ntnd anli,i,,
-,
"@ntmnl u,V"r
| W." wv ''i"' "" '"N "'"h plppo-
! IlAlPui inc W NNlf niTuAtAiNu NMNUE mo llnp
| and crushed II by an adverse vote of tGg
| to iGS 1hc vote was nnt taken directly
on the passage OF the hlll, hut on the prr.
/ liiuiitary motion 90 ongram ard Rad tho
| bill u third time, BILLS the subject OF hard
| cuutcsta AFRO usuaiiy brought ia a final
| test before tho last parliamentary stugo il
| reached rhr Reilly Pacific funding bill
two years AKA was defeated In tho SAME
manner and on the same motion. rhis Ia
In ton years An analysis Of the vote TO.
| 'lny showed that 50 rcpubicana and 10 dem
ocrnis votrd for the bill aud ~ republicans
aud ~ democrats ana popnliAtK ana 1.-Two
| independents againHt II.
Mr. l'ow'n the chairman of the Pacific
| railway committee. rntrred motion 10 re-
commit the Bill today after h. had roeov-
cred from the shock OF his defeat. Saying
that tho members Of the house wore all In
favor OF n scttlument, but cviiently opp0Re1
to tho principle az the measure his commit
toe had brought IN lie Thought hts COM
4 mittcc rhould have an 1ppor.nn'ir 70 imm-
u'nte another hlil N mo hnrc Mat y Woplh
provo acc epWhlb' \ poln' ~ order wax
MADE agninHt Mf Powers mp'loh, pu' NJ
tho suggestion Of ms ettaker me point
was not ruled ufon today NV VIII be Wnen
inc mouse eonVcnss tomorrow
Mr. towers mia toniSht that ne ulu i'nl
Know Whot would hr hoh'' hut vNpresAeu
the opinion thnt annlher oliofl shnulu pe
n"u1 T." p"Ns wv Pr inp "Pp"nyutsn ".
me nlli on ll'' ",hV' nam "'s iu3o,o'''s
IA Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-12

Kid I.avigne knocked out Owen Itegle'
in SIX rounds at Phladelphla.