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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

An employee of the District government
Who is highly regarded by his superiors for
fis mechanical and engineering skill in the
particular hae On which he is engaged is
about to resign because he has been offered
a larger salary by a commercial establish
ment- The officials are deeply grieyed at
the prospect of losing his services. and
reint out the danger that constantly sur
rounds the administration of public affairs
when the salaries are on too low a scale
This effect Of moderate pay rates, while in
some respects unfortunate, is doubtless in
evitable- The national government suffers
equally from, it. The District will probably
lose many men in the future as 1t has in
the past who have been worth much larger
salaries than they have been granted by
law. yet it Is hardly possible that Con-
gress will ever consent to such an increase
In rates of pay as to enable the local or the
national administration to compete for the
services of expert assistants with the COM
mercial employers. who are proportionately
retter able to pay large wages. The army
and navy annually lose men whose expert
knowledge makes them of high value to
their branches of the public service The
naval and army engineers are continually
being picked of by enterprising firms able
10 ouer tempting sums, and the government
at times finds itself embarrassed through
the loss of men whom it has trained in spe-
cal lines In one sense this process of edu-
cation and loss is good thing, in that it
stimulates those who observe their chance
to equip themselves while in public service
&c such point that their services will be
valued highly by outside employers This
leads to good work for the government or
the municipality and serves to put a pre-
MUM upon excellence in public perform
ances- IL causes rotation, which encour-
ages the men in subordinate capacities to
hope to succeed to similar opportunities.
Thus while it may be humiliating and at
times embarrassing to government interests
to feel that the public service may become
in { measure mere training school for
the benefit of corporations yet there are
some benefits that offset in part the disad-
vantages-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
The Eastern Democracy.

The question of whether or not David B.
Hill has political future Is occupying at
tention in New York just now. The an
swer of the Croker people Is in the mega
tive. He is done for, they think. They
cannot how 1t is possible for him to
come again. They recognize Senator Muir
ply as the democratic leader in the state,
and go upon the assumption that that set
ties the whole matter.
Mr.. Hill. il is altogether plain. is in no
comfortable position But 1t is a short
sighted view which takes into account only
his refusal to give Mr.. Bryan an active
support last year. He was one of the first
of the democratic leaders to detect the
populistic tendencies of the party. His
fight against the income tax provision Of
the Gorman-Wilson bill was notable per-
Torrance He denounced that feature of
the bill as undemocratic. and he used every
effort to defeat it. When outvoted by his
party he stood up and voted against the bill
He then. two years afterward. went as a
delegate to Chicago and made fight in
both committee and convention against
the same popuIistic features of the party
program Again he was defeated. and
again. in effect, he refused to accept the
party dictum.
But this time Mr. Hill did not stand
alone. as he did when the final vote was
taken on the Gorman- Wilson bill. There
We're others. Men of as much prominence
as Mr. Hill. and some with as much ambi-
ton. refused, as he did, to allow that the
Chicago platform was worthy of accept
ance as declaration of democratic prin-
ciples- Even Mr.. German who supported
MI Bryan on the score of party regular
lily, hesitated at the platform. and in his
campaign in Maryland this year stood for
reelection to the Senate on a platform of
a different description.
The question. therefore, in its real scope
Is larger than applies to the fortunes of
any one man. The question is, has the
democracy of the east, on the present lines
OF party division. any future? If the Bry-
an movement continues and the Chicago
platform remains the authoritative party
declaration. what is to become of Senator
Murphy. of Richard Croker, of William
C. Whitney. of Mr.. German and many 9th
ers? If the Bryan movement colapses.
and the Chicago platform is sent to the
Joiner's bench for reconstruction, and the
popuiistic planks are forced down or re-
moved what is TO prevent a general re-
Mobilization of all those men now under the
ban. who earnestly insist. despite their rec
ord or last year, that they still are demo-
Gratis?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Convict. ON New York Highway,


From the New York Tribune s->..-,es
We are by no means convinced that road
making would not be better than shop
work for a proportion of the inmates even
Of the state prisons A part of them are
now employed on improvements about the
prisons, but there must come an end to
that after time. Then. instead of trying
to discover some new article for manu-
facture. let these men be set at work on
the highways. Meanwhile, let the inmates
of the county institutions be similarly en-
ployed.
There is no serious obstacle to this meth
and again that convicts under slight guard
can be worked outside prison walls. They
can easily be transported to considerable
distance for daily work and brought to
the prison at night. thus avoiding the 'es-
Establishment of camps. They would COM
Iete with free labor as roadmakers less
than in any other activity. for they would
do what there is little prospect of the state
doing on large scale with hired labor.
Moreover. the example of a few model
roads through the state could not fail to
have a stimulating influence. Movements
would be started for road improvements
in towns and counties, which would mako
a largely increased demand for' labor of the
unskilled kind most needed to relieve any
congestion in the market. The generally
bad condition of our highways Is a re-
proach to the civilization of this state,
and in no way can it be remedied so read
lily as by employing convicts whenever pos
sible at building good roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
General Weyler's Future.

Some means viii! probably be found for
keeping him measurably under control, but
it would be an exquisite piece of poetic
justice if General Weyler back in Spain
should become factor in the overthrow of
the present ministry. Butcher that he is
he did nothing while in command in Cuba
which was not comprehended in his in
structions from Madrid. He seemed to win,
indeed, general Spanish applause. And, as
a matter of fact. he was not recalled be-
cause of his activity with the torch and the
sword, but because by those means he had
rot succeeded in putting an end to the war
Had he succeeded, he would have been &C
claimed by the Sagasta following as well
as by the Canovas following as worthy Of
all honor. But he failed and the time ap-
pearing ripe for new play on the boards
he was superseded. Weyler the butcher
has lost nothing. Weyler the failure has
lost his command. That is the whole story
What will they do with him when he
reaches Madrid? That is very interesting
question. Does he hold cards in his hand
which will make the ministry cautious
about their movements? If General Wey-
Ter has grown enormously rich, as charged
as the result of speculation while in Cuba,
he probably had partners in the offering
binary station. Nor If arraigned on such a
charge would he be able to shield his part
ners even if SO disposed. Transactions of
that kind on a large scale and covering a
long period Of time have many ramifica-
tons, and in uncovering one person others
are exposed.
According to cable reports. General Wey-
Ter is in full sympathy with those who
would hold Cuba at all times and in all
things absolutely subject to SPAIN Home
rule. autonomy. what you please will not
go down with him. And he Is in position
TO tell his friends the precise situation SO
far as Cuban trade is concerned. He had
opportunities for investigating the matter
thor roughly. His friends will hear from
him that If Cuba is permitted any voice in
the control of her affairs the United States
and not Spain, will benefit. For that rea-
son. General Weyler, who Is a thorough
Spaniard both as man and soldier, believes
IN keeping Cuba in the slavery of a Span
ish colony. and her markets open to Span
lsh products alone. Progress for Cuba has
no meaning for him. Cuba. as he thinks, is
fulfilling her destiny when she takes SPANS
orders and executes them for Spain's bene-
ht He opposes autonomy for Cuba as a
Jailor would oppose giving a prisoner the
key to the jail door,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26


The New Orleans Picayune rises to pro-
test against the 1egeneracy of the hand
organ. The Picayune published in a COM
nunity once highly esteemed for it's
musical taste. deplores the lowering of the
standards of the music ground out by these
peripatetic orchestras of the people, and
expresses a fear lest the people will in
time acquire low tastes in this direction.
1t would seem from this appeal for a more
classical output of hand-organ music that
the New Orleans product is confined aim ,5t
exclusively to the reproduction of the So
called popular songs of the day, whereas
once even the street musicians recognized
a demand for the classics and gave the
people music of higher order. 1t Is I'M
fortunate II there Is ground for this plant
on the part Of the Picayune, but 1t would
seem that this journal has surely mistaken
cause for effect. The street musicians are
after pennies and they soon find where the
pennies flow most freely.
They classify their audiences according to
their tastes, and 1t is the common expert
ence In this city that preference once ex-
pressed to enc of these wandering Ministries
forthwith produces the personal favorite-
IL it be on the cylinder-and forever after
1900 Pc. ueuAa' tune Is given whenever that
particular organ is brought to halt at that
same place. The memory of these men is
something beyond comprehension. 1t is
likewise the experience of Washingtonians
that there is no lack. here at least, of
classical productions from the organs, or
hand planes. as they are sometimes
called. Indeed. the local repertoire of these
instruments abounds in selections from the
masters Of music. and 1t has been an agree
able observation Of late that the tendency
has been away from the popular" music
and toward the classics. This can be ac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

As the details of the transfer of the CO.
lumoia and Maryland road and its Wash
ington city connections become known
there seems 10 be good ground for feel
ing of satisfaction in this community
Later Developments may change the aspect
Of affairs. but the present outlook is graft
flying to the local interests that have suf-
tered for so many years. Most important
OF all Is the prospect that the new owners
OF these properties recognize the fact that
the overhead trolley can never be put in
operation within the limits of this CITY
with the consent of the citizens. The Star
is especially pleased with this result for
IL has fought the introduction Of the troll
ley system carly and late and has never
leiinquished the least portion of the ground
OF Its contention that this system is dam
gerous. unsigktly and unnecessary. The
Washingtonian has only TO COMPARE the
trolley-free condition of the broad and
beautifui streets and avenues of the cant.
tai with the forest of poles and the NET
work of wires that obstruct. disfigure and
endanger the streets of Philadelphia to
congratulate himself upon the policy of
trolley exclusion. which has given to the
city the very best of the unobjectionable
forms of rapid transit
IL the new managers of the lexington
rnd Belt roads give early demonstration
of their intention to equip those roads
with the underground electric system. as
foreshadowed yesterday by one of the
movers IL the enterprise. there will be nc
tears shed In this community. Only those
Will be disappointed who. in their capacity
as lobbyists. have profited by their engage
nents In behalf of the overhead trolley o,
hope thus TO profit. These lobbyists have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

won all the stakes in the game. The stakes
were put up by their employers. whom they
led to believe that the trolley was still a
possibility. Notwithstanding the laws on
the statute books and the pronounced and
determined opposition of the citizens of
Washington. If now the game is to be
closed, the stakes withdrawn and the new
players are to be brought to realization
that the Washington lobbyists who have
Geiuded their predecessors into chasing a
myth are unable to help them to secure
trolley privileges. 1t is apparent that the
work OF rapid transit equipment on basis
suitable to the capital of the nation will
proceed without delay.
The new owners of these properties fall
heir 10 a legal requirement that calls for
the equipment of the city lines by the end
OF next June. This allows a tri1e over
seven months in which to do the work of
installing the underground electric Less
time than that, of course would be needed
In the equipment of the roads with the
air motors, but 1t is observed that the new
men have no faith in air motors, but pre-
fer the known qualities Of the underground
system of electric propulsion. Seven months
would probably suffice for the comoIete
equipment Of the city lines, so far as it is
on rapid transit basis. With sufficient
means and energy the entire plant could be
Installed In that period Notwithstanding
the possible interference of winter weather
But If 1t should come to pass that a few
more months were needed, If after the
work had progressed to such an extent as
to leave no doubt of the good will and
sincerity of the new management it should
be essential to extend the time, there is no
doubt that Congress would willingly grant
the favor. just as in the past it has not
been averse to the giving of proiongations
without good reason to the companies that
had persistently fooled both Congress and
the people.
All that the citizens exact is an early
evidence of good faith. With that extend
ed IL the form of works the new owners of
these properties will enlist the sympathy
and the aid of every Washngtonian who
hopes to see the transportation system of
the city brought uniformly to a modern
basis. With these two city lines electri-
cally equipped with the underground sys-
tenn the capital will be foremost of all
american cities in the excellence of it's
street car service, and the position in this
regard among municipalities will be at
tained for which The Star, backed by all
good citizens. has necessarily labored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
An Alternative In Annexation,

There is very little doubt that If annex
alton to the United States does not come
the ultimate end of Hawaii will be absorp-
ton by JAPAN. The Hawaiian has before
him the alternative of the east or of the
vest His true friends have striven and
are striving to keep him with the west;
his blind guides and most secret enemies
try to drive him to the east. The one will
care for him, will make him a free citizen
of free state and will elevate him NOR
ally and socially. The other will trample
him out out of existence. The Asiatic does
not assimilate. he simply rolls over a eoun-
try like flood. and the aboriginals of the
country cease TO exist; they were and they
were not. That will be the fate of the
Hawaiian should he lose annexation to the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Much on His Mind.

You seem rather melancholy" remarked
the friend.
NO., replied the gentleman who has
never before been a member of Congress,
/ am not melancholy, merely pensive.
nave just awakened to a full sense Of my
responsibilities. 1t Is the duty of this gov
eminent. by its example, to reform the gov
ernments of the world. 1t is the duty of
Congress to reform this government, and
it's my duty to reform Congress, so you
cart blame me for not being my old-time
hSht-hearted and fiippant self"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
$3.08 for
All $500
Child's Suits


These special Saturday
sales are making our Chill
dren's Department inn
mensely popular.
Wise mothers take kind
ly to these special reduce
tions-=doesn't take them
long to distinguish between
our genuine bargains and
the make=believe ones at
other stores.
Once again=-tomorrow=-
you have the chance to buy
amy SIS Knee Pants Suit i'm
the house for S3.0S.
And remember==our S.
Suits are $3.50 i'm MANY
stores==so when we cut the
price like i'm this instances
you really save almost half.
All the fancy suits for
the little fellows are i'm
cluded, too==any OF 'em
marked SIS WILL only cost
you S3.98 tomorrow.
Monday they'll be S5==
come tomorrow if youwant
to take advantage of the
reduced price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Superior to All Other Labor.
e Minneapolis Tribune.

American labor is acknowledged to be
more emcient than the labor Of any other
country. We are fortunate In. the possess
sion of class of skilled mechanics who
are endowed with sufficient brains and
alertness to quickly master the most intri-
which has been maintained for 100 years.
hi $ laid the foundation of superior average
intelligence, and our numerous excellent
scientific schools and schools of technology
have given great opportunity to boys of a
practical and mechanical turn Of mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

How little as We Toasted
Throughout Thanksgiving day,
We thought about the future
And the penalty we'd pay.
Turkey hash for breakfast,
Turkey in the stew,
Now it's called "salmi'
And next it's a ragout.
Al unexpected moments,
Accusing our good host,
That turkey. everybody says,
Is worse than Banquo's ghost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

counted for only on the ground that the
people want this sort Of music and that the
grinders have discovered the fact and are
supplying 1t. On the same basis It would
appear that the people of New Orleans are
themselves to blame for their over-supply
of musical rot as the Picayune aptly
calls the grist there ground out to the
masses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Was Adam /. Chin.man.
From the Chicago Times-Heraid

Professor ]. de Morgan says Adam was a
Chinanan. But 1t Is worthy Of note that
he hides himself away somewhere in
Egypt and makes the statement in French
through a Paris publisher. thereby show
ing that he is a prudent man. whether he
be q wise ono or not. 1t would be much
more interesting and exciting, but unques-
tionabiy q mistake from the standpoint Of
humanity. Ii he would make this statement
in Dublin or Cork or even in the nineteenth
ward OF Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
The Fitting Form,

4 find it difficult" remarked the man
from abroad who is not averse to matri-
mony, Ito be sure when to use the adj
1ective and when to use adverbial form.
For instance, am told it IS correct to say
the man works hard"
That IS true" replied Miss Cayenne, but
for your use 1 would commend the other.
1t would be perfectly allowable to say. the
man works, hardly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

The next thing In order Is for the Aus
TRAN reichsrath to pass resolutions con-
demning :he American game of football as
a brutal sport The members of that illus
trious body seem to have such detesta-
tion for anything bordering on the rough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Out of His Dcuth.

What" said the girl with loose hair
around her ears and spasmodic manner,
rs your opinion of the ultimate destiny Of
the human race?"
Did 1-er-understand you to say the
ultimate destiny of the human racer" in
quired Willie Washington.
Yes"
'Why--um-if you want my candid opin-
Ion. should say that-uh-that it's long
ways off," >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Richard Croker is now to develop his &C
ccmpishments as an athlete. John L. Sui
lvan regrets that he did not pursue SINH
lar program instead Of deferring his DO
litical career TIL SO late in life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Not Forgetting the Capital H.
Great Britain's wags will now look wise
And with much JUNCTION say.
They like this country's pumpkin pies
And wheat; likewise it's Hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Well Arranged.

1t was very WISE" said Senator Sorg-
hum. Ito wait until December for the as
sembiage of congress"
What difference does it maker
1T gives the public q chance to get their
minds or the foot ball players and pay
some attention to the country's other great
men."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

In connection with Mr.. Foraker's Thanks
giving 6inner, II may have occurred to him
that 1t Is unsafe for man to sink his in
cssors into more than he can conveniently
masticate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Sunday Millinery.

Last great special sale before
Christmas special prices for to-
morrow as never before.
SH Re- for choice of those 50. 80 Trimmed Tur-
W 'O bans Toques and Short-back Sailors.
SSr for choice Of the 75c and 81 Tam
WV O'Shanters. None excepted.
VSC for choice OF best shapes and colors I'm
15c to $3.50 Untrimmed Hats. A big
table full to choose FROM
VSC tomorrow for choice of those Fancy
~ Feathers on that $50 bargain table" on
first floor.
nc for choice OF those lie Steel Hat Ornaments
and the 19c and 25c Fancy Feathers and
Wings.
BIC for the 49c Black Ostrich Feather Pluues
- 69c 10; the 75c Plumes, aad S9c for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Notwithstanding the hard times. ]. Pier
pont Morgan always has a little money laid
by which he can put into a railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

The SIS Suits of Englis, Mixtures,
LII "a in blues, browns, greens, grays and
BLACK, latest style London jackets S12. ~
and skirts. for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~nSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Other Jackets.

The best and latest of styles
more than 1000 garments to select
from.
Lot a. s scme wlrs sis for $2oS
Lot 49, jackets Ins au fer. +.sc $50
Lot TO- made nss cSsfs NV razor .oS
Lot ~ $3.50 he c caass, Man..ae 1919
IA % The Palais Royals SIS c,,oo
LOU 10 Coats for .............. Yll.9c
Lot 49, r Fns made ss% t caass and $I6oS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Mr.. Gladstone's experience demonstrates
how difficult 1t is for a man who really be-
longs there to retire from public life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Captain Lowering seemed to labor tenn
porariiy under the impression that he had a
monopoly of military discipline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

T o+ :, Capes of plain and rough cloths
LII s. Some box plaits. others with ripple
back Braided and fur-trimmed- Some So OR
were S12 So Finally reduced to-. ~Oe|o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Lot 11-Al-wool Flannel Waists. in red gra
navy and black, with laundered linen G n O'
collar. Final reduction. ............... " u ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Tt The SIS Suits. some with the
LII II" blouse Jackets some with y-front
and box coats: all with the chic skirt: English
whipcOrds diagonals. cheyiots mixed cloth and
other materials: black. blues. browns, tans,
greens. grays the colors; 81 to A Sn2 zS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

General Weyler is the latest citizen to go
before the public in quest of vindication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

76Dr. for the 81 Black Sateen Skirts. lined with
q ~ fannelette. Umbrella hounce, with 5-inch
C rded ruffie, faced with rustleine.