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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
The KinitiaD Episode.

The Haitian matter will probably provoke
a shrill protest from a certain class of indi-
v.duais in this country. Another case of
rneddlesomenesS will at once be detected.
The assertion will be made that the affair.
in any possible aspect is none of our bust
ress. We are rot Haitis keeper. She must
look out for herself If she chooses to put
herself in antagonism to Germany, or any
other great power. that must be her own
affair. The United States cannot afford to
champion every little government on this
side of the water in difficulties that may
arise with governments on the other side.
We are not to make ourselves the bully of
the western hemisphere. Our sole concern
should be with our own business. And so
or.
IL is a glib lecture and always predicated
on an extreme and misleading statement
OF the case The United States has not
of course. offered to take and does not
contemplate taking, Haiti's quarrel off
Haftis hands. But the friendly concern
manifested in the premises is proper and
praiseworthy. 1t is likewise timely. Ger
many as All antagonist is pretty fresh
She is prompt and imperious. If she is to
be met 1t must be without delay. Great
Britain discovered this in the recent racket
used the cable in that case to assure the
Beers Of his sympathy. China just now is
suffering experience of the fact. Germany
for an offense which China had not the
time even to Investigate. planted her guns
on Chinese territory, and is demanding
redress which will give her permanent
rights on shore there. She moves with
great celebrity. and with precious little
ceremony. in forwarding her schemes.
1t was therefore both a prudent and a
wise thing for this government to take
some notice of Germany's attitude toward
Haiti. Germany cannot be permitted either
to crush that government for small Of
Tense. or to acquire the island for her own.
This much may with all propriety be con-
veyed to her if her demonstration toward
Haiti should indicate such severity as she
INDUCES in elsewhere. And the best time
to serve this polite notice is before German
guns have been landed. as in the case of
China. and to prevent them from being
landed. A notice in time like a stitch in
time, frequently saves lot of trouble The
probability is that no German guns will
be landed or Haitian soil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

der a fostering system of wisely liberal APP
preparations.
While the various projects for the equip
ment of the institution under considers
ton sight must not be lost of the practical
necessity of providing a fund for the open
ing of the library at night. The building
itself is furnished with ample lighting faciii-
ties and all that is needed to give the peo-
pie access to the books at time when
most of them are able to avail themselves
of the privilege is comparatively small
appropriation for the employment of the
necessary attendants during the evening
hours. 1t is believed that from S10GO to
$I2.Hn year will suffice for this purpose.
The sum seems absurdly small when the
benefits that may he bestowed by its means
considered. To many thousands OF
would-be readers this collection OF books
is now practically closed. In very many
cases these are the men and women who
stand in the sorest need of free access to
such store of information and who would
appreciate the blessing most fully. The
committees will surely give heed to the
librarians recommendations on this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
The Teachers Are Coming.

Washington has been chosen as the
nc Getting place of the National Educa tional
association next summer. and now comes
the work of preparing for the guests. The
competition for the honor of entertaining
this large and Intelligent body of delegates
was sharp. but the capital city possesses
so many advantages for such q gathering
that its claim could not be ignored and
1t won on its own merits. without the aid
of extraneous offers. 1t is. indeed an ideal
place for a meeting of this description af-
fcrdng as il does a practically unlimited
opportunity to educators to combine their
business with pleasure and profit of most
lasting kind A visit to Washington at any
season is delight, and it is especially so
when the parks are in leaf and in flower
when the city is ripest. 1t is the hope
that by the time of the educational meeting
the car lines now running by the aid of
horses will be equipped with electricity.
ami the city can amply for all her
visitors without delays or discomforts
The committees in charge of the enter
prise at this end of the line may be relied
upon to do faithful and complete work In
preparation for the convention. Washing
ton has entertained scores and hundreds
OF annual gatherings of national charac-
ter and it is no novelty to care for fifteen
or twenty thousand visitors at one time
1t has accomplished far greater wonders
with ease. The citizens are experienced in
this process and have reduced to a mini
mum the labor Of preparation. This fact
Is of material service whenever the capital
completes for such honor. for it is coming
TO be recognized among the men and wo-
men who hold annual meetings that Wash
reton knows how to entertain. There is
In THIS case money guarantee necessary
large part of which has already been
subscribed and the remainder will doubt
less be soon Forthcoming. Much credit for
securing this convention is due to the lead
ing educators of the city, we'll as to the
Board OF Trade and the active members OF
the special committee that had charge OF
the negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Thorn confessed that he eonfided Mrs.
Nack's secret to another person. Such an
indiscretion is not compatible with the
element of affection that must have ex-
listed to impel him to take such desperate
measures for the defense of the woman.
The motive of revenge attributed to him by
his partner in the case is more probable in
view of all the circumstances. 1t permits
only one construction, namely that Thorn
did the killing. But however the truth may
be, whoever did the actual killing. it is
plain that both the man and the woman
are guilty of most diabolical crime and
deserve the severest punishment The
spectacle they present of accusing each
other of the deed of death is one OF the
most revolving in all the history Of crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Census nnG Civil Service.


ne prese,t Congress will make provision
Tor taking the next decennial census. and
II is SAID that there is likely to be a sharp
contest over the question of applying civil
service rules in the appointment of the
large number of persons who will he en-
ployed in the work. The enumeration ana
&C mpiiatlon of the census requires several
thcusadd people. and affords opportunity
Tor supplying political favorites with de-
sirable places. which the spoismen would
De pleased to take advantage of 1t is
therefore expected that these will make q
vigorous fight to have appointments in the
census bureau made Independently of civil
service rules, and 1t Is not improbable that
they will be successful. There is however
a strong sentiment on the other side, led
by some of the ablest statisticians in the
country and held by the friends of a scien-
tific census, who insist that the work can
not be properly done if the politicians die
tate the appointments, since the inevitable
result would be to put a great many In
competents INTO the service Those who
take this view will be able to bring great
deal of pressure upon Congress.
There is a great deal of room for i'm
provement in the taking of the decennial
census and in order to attain the needed
Improvement the work must be done by
the most capable persons available. No
one should be appointed to this service
without having passed a thorough exami-
nation. The application of civil service
rules to this branch of public work is as
important and necessary as to any other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
SIPS a pair.

These Gloves are of our own direct
importation, and were ordered espe-
cially for the holidays. Placing our
order months ago allows us to sell
them at the very low price named,
which cannot be duplicated today.
They are very soft and elastic,
shaped and finished in the very best
manner, and are perfect fitting
An excellent opportunity to sup
ply present and holiday wants.
A box with each pair of Gloves.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Now, Why is This.
From the LenvenNorth Times.

The democratic statesmen will have a
hard time, when Congress meets in it's
regular session in December in explaining
or attempting to explain why it is that
our expectations to practically all of the
countries which protested against the new
tariff have increased under the new law.
The thirteen countries which protested
against the new law, instead of shutting
out our goods in retaliation for the passage
OF this act. actually increased their pur-
chases from us in August and September
near 25.OOO,OOO as compared with the cor
responding months of last year under the
Wilson law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Shot With Their Own Guns.

:
1t is a curious feature in the so-called
"insurrection' in northwestern India thai
the English papers agree pretty generally
that the tribesmen, who are well armed
get their modern rifles from two sources
first by theft from the arsenals, and second
by trade from Birmingham. That any
large number of guns can be stolen from
the army supplies shows at least a defec-
tive discipline, but that the Birmingham
dealers have been and still selling guns
to be used in the slaughter of British sol
dicrs shows a much more serious defect
AS Lord Salisbury has explicitly stated that
the modern English war has purely bust
ness aims. it would be decent for English
men to refrain from aiding in killing the
soldiers who are compelled to clear the
way for trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Gut Glass.

Our offering Of Cut Glass far excels anything Of
former years We invite attention TO the
beautiful. ustrous finish and choice designs Of
Glassware, though coupled with lower prices
than possible heretofore.
Many of the articles but one-of "A kind sorts.
and we recommend early selections
We offer tomorrow one lot of De
canters with cut neck and cut stop
per, neatly engraved with small F1eur
de Lis, at the quick-selling price of
SI.oo each.
The regular ST. 20 kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
In the Enemy's Country.
,om the United States Investor.

INVESTOR.
1t will. perhaps. surprise many of oul
readers to learn that some western money
has recently been seeking employment II
eastern business paper. The boot is Sener
ally OH the other leg. but SO great is tn,
abundance Of funds in some of the newe,
portions of the country that the west |,
actually figuring in the east as a lender
This emphasizes our statement of last weei
that prosperity Is coming to us from tn.
west this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Children'S
Fur Sets.

We have purchased especially for
he holidays and will have ready for
tomorrow a number of Children s
White and Fancy Fur Sets at ex-
ceptionally low prices, as follows:
Childres's Fine White Anscra and Gray Coney
Fur Sets. lined with satin
$I.25 the set. Regularly $2.oo.
Also 50 dozen women's Fine Black coaey Murr..
lined with satin.
75c. each. Regularly $I.oo.
% dozen ans Preach Seal Nuns, satin lined.
$I.so each. Regularly $2.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

"A poet wrote an ode sublime:
me muse came willing to his beck.
And, best of all, in course of time
The publisher wrote out a check.
Upon the back, forthwith. he traced
His literary signature.
The man who sold him fuel placed
1t in the bankers hands, secure.
This is quoth he, 1.-The proper stuff
Its worth is undeniable.
Celestial fire is well enough.
But coal is more reliable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Parallels Are Not Statistics.
From the Providence Journal.

Clergymen often cut a very ridiculous
figure when they attempt to discuss poll
tics. and especially when they struggle with
statistics. One of them in Washington
giving day that since the Inauguration of
the republican administration the property
values Of the country have increased $14,-
eOO.00O,OOO. This is nearly as much as the
gain in national wealth during the entire
decade following 1880. 1t would seem that
the reverend gentleman might better con-
fine himself to interpreting parallels than
to compiling statistics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Christmas China.
Xmnas Dinner Sets.

We call especial attention to unusually com
plete assortment Of Real China Dinner Sets which
showing in the newest shapes AMI
decorations and various comhinat tons ranging in
price from $500 to $500 the SET.
Tomorrow, as a special value. we
offer 2 casks of new Austrian China
Dinner Sets, in new and beautiful de-
signs; also new white and gold eff
fects, in complete Ioo-piece assort-
ment. including soup tureen, soup
plates, etc. at
$500 the set. .--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Genuine Affection.

do you mean to say She asked YOU not
to buy her a Christmas PRESENT." he in
quired.
Yes replied his wife.
But l thought she was one of your mos
highly esteemed friends?'
She is. She thinks so much of ne tba.
she doesn't want me to have to trudse
around shops and worry about what I am
going to buy her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Also new assortment of Petit
.oats in black and colors, including
Satteen, Mohair, Black or Plaid
Moreens, Moire Velours; also Silk
Petticoats in all the newest color eff
tects- stripes, plaids, evening tints
and black.
Second aoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmnas Fish Sets.

Xmas Fish Sets.
Fish Sets make nice presents. We
call especial attention to our hand
some new sets purchased for the hol-
idays.
Tomorrow we offer a new Fish
Set, complete in I3-piece assortment,
at the low price of
$500 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Hard to Tell.

What an eccentric old person Foggs is,
remarked che young man.
Yes; but he is great student
know 1t. l have never been able t
make up my mind whether he is invent.
years ahead of the times or twenty year
behind the times"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Canadian fisheries expert declares that
III some places oysters grow On trees. He
doubtless belongs to the class of Britons
who would have the world believe that the
present methods of seal-killing ought not
TO be restrained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Carpet SweeDers.

We sell only the best makes IL Carpet Sweep s
Bissell's Swe-pers are known the world ovel a.
the hest and most satisfactory Carpet Swe.Iers.
We carry several STYLES of Biss.ll's Swee,ers,
ranging In price from 81 90 to S30o each.
We are selling Bissell's best Grand
Rapids Carpet Sweepers, complete
with the new "cyco" bearing attach
ment, at
ST. so each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Ice Cream Sets.

Our new Ice Cream Sets are ex-
quisitely decorated and yet remark
ably low priced. We call especial at
tention to the new decorated Ger
man China Set of 3 pieces, which we
offer tomorrow at
S2.75 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

FOLKS Keep f1ndin' er heap O. fault wifi
dis here life said Uncle Eben But, jes'
de same dar's mighty few OBJ us dat does. n
wish dar wus more of it.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas LAMPS.

visit just now To- Lamp Depart in,.it viii
repay every Washington hous,l,rrer Won will
enjoy the display. which Is both unique and orig.
mai The newest and best makes 81 Baulu.f
LAMPS. Lamp Globes in charming effects Princess
Lamps. Reading Lamps. Crystal Lamps Wrought
Iron Lamps eic etc. in n variety 81 entirely
new and beautiful effects. The tui,h and general
excellence Of IN. present stock surpasscs amy b.-
fore sl.own.
We call especial attention to the
new Decorated Porcelain Lamps, in
attractive design and shape. and in
various colorings, which have never
been offered as low as now.
$1,000 each.
Other styles from sc. to $500
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
The rhnnk.sivinE Celebration.

run TUE ocIHutHu hepubIIcHh.
There may be those who would sneer a,
the significance of the Thanksgiving celc-
bration. but the right-minded cannot fail
to see In II much that is deserving of COM
meudation and praise. and better will It be
for the American people il they shall never
cease to honor the goodly custom. now SO
widespread. Of devoting one day In the
year to acknowledging their thankfuiness
to wise Creator for His tender mercles to
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
A MfktDke.

100 We'll he comprised what he sought
And saw his fondest hopes grow dim;
he battered her until she thought
That she was far too good for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

CIn order to avoid delays. On nc
count of pcrnOnnl nbsence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
To any Individual connected with the
office. hut 'simply to THE STAR. or tn
the Editorial nuSineas Depnrt-
mcnts. according to tenor OF purposc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Roman Stripe Pettic0ats, lined with cutting cloth
deep corded rufhe. French back.
$I.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Tomorrow 1ousefurnshimg
about five
Japanese Bamboo Folding Fire Screens,
high
m AT the unprecedentedy low price of Soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Special Value i'm
Real Kid Gloves.

Tomorrow, we shall place on sale
100 dozen pairs of Women's 4-buttoa
Real Kid Gloves. in white, black.
pearl, tan and red, with black and
Substituting. at the very specially
low price of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

vt would be ii pity to destroy Santa Claus
wholly and leave the public nothing to
think about except politics and the Luet-
CERT case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

1t Is I pity that Spain can not be con-
WINGED that it does not want Cuba by some
of the arguments that the anti-annexation-
lists apply to Hawaii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

MI flatt believes In killing two birds
with one stone and securing his vindica-
tions at times when his personal interests
are at stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Every now and then European country
steps forward and makes it clear that it
Will not stand much provocation from any
country except Turkey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Game Set S.

ZWNNHoNS VUoAHNUS oVUSe =
We have never offered such rich
collection of Game Sets at reason
bic prices as now Several new and
pretty effects have just been received.
We call especial attention TO the
new and beautiful I3-piece Game
Sets, which we are offering at
$500 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Herr Most's protracted silence suggests
that he has found congenial ana hospit-
able brewery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Umbrella Jars.

We are now showing a large AS
sortment of Umbrella Jars in the
newest and best makes. and call es-
pecial attention to the Japanese UNI
brella Jars richly decorated in gilt,
which we are now offering at
So % each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Black Sateen Petticoats, umbrella shape, lined
with outing cloth, broad flounce. French back.
$I.OO each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Mr.. Reed prefers laying down the law to
the House of Representatives to practicin2.
it in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Moreen Petticoats. deep rufde. faced with sateen
and bound with velvet. deep shaped yoke Of sateen
$2.so each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Toilet Sets.

our complete line of mere than 100 styles 81
Toilet Sets enables you to obtain the prorrr set
10 match COLI Of any our assert Inent in
ciudes the best foreign and domestic make. aud
ranges in price from sl-5o to $3.50 per set.
We offer tomorrow one crate of
new and daintily decorated Toilet
Sets. in choice new shape and five
colorings. in I2-piece assortment. in
Guiding extra Large jar. at
$50 the set.
$1,000 used to buy no better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Coll remains at a discount in Dawson
City with heavy premium canned
goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

cuba would be less suspicious IL Spain
had more experience in supervising auton
omies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Black Satcen Petticoats, umbrella shape. lined
with percaline outing cloth, corded nounce,
French back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Rug
Departm


We are just now showing All un
usually choice collection of Foreign
and Domestic Rugs, bought with di-
rect reference to the holidays. The
colorings are very rich, the designs
are artistic and the values are better
than ever at the prices.
Smyrnas, Wiitons, Moquettes
Rangspur, also Sheep, Goat and Ami
NAL Rugs. Special values especially
worthy of mention are:
White. Black and Gray Goat Rugs extra good
quality.
$500 each.
Fine Combination Fur Rugs. sex72 inches tix2
$3.50 each. Usually $500.
orings and designs
6x0 feet $500.
79xIo9 feet-$I2.oo.
xI2 feet-$I6.oo.
Also a large line Of Ail-woo Ingram Art Squares.
in host of pretty designs and coiorings-
OK y feet $500.
OK 9 feet SOS.
oxIo4 feet $7.88.
9xI2 feet 5000.
I2xI5 feet@SI5.oo.
Special.
We offer an entirely new line of
best quality Smyrna Rugs, in won
derfully clever copies of the genuine
Orintal, at the following prices,
which are below the usual:
Single Door Size, 621c.
- 91 2Ix45-$I.35.
26x54-$I.5o.
3ox6o-$IS5.
36x72-$25o.
Also fine Wilton Velvet Rugs. I'm choice line
OF patterns
18x36$I.5o.
27x54-$3oo.
36x63-$5.oo.
Third noor
- ~ Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

OOur Dark Room lin Lamp De-
partmenO enables us to show YOU
just how the lamps look lighted be
fore you decide-tells you whether
the effect is pleasing or otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Black sateen Pettieoats. 8 small rufhes. French
back.
soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
Xmas Chatting Dishes.

Chatting Dishes make excellent Xmas gifts Our
line is complete,.-with the newest attachments
and best makes only. We carry only Chatting
Dishes complete with hot pans.
We have made arrangements with
one of the best manufacturers of
Chatting Dishes by which we are en-
abled to offer perfect Nickel Chat
ing Dish, complete with nickel hot
water pan, nickel stand, nickel finish
ed asbestos lamp (Which can be regu-
lated to twenty different degrees of
heat at the popular price of
$500 each; complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30
SHOOTING STARS.
Getting Under Way.

Have you completed your plan for hast
ening the business Of the United States
Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

COlOred
Petticoats.
Never so popular as now Practi-
cal, common-sense garments for Win
ter wear. Reduce the laundry bills
wonderfully
Knit Petticoats In variety of colors. wide,
fancy border, crochet edge.
soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Partly" replied the newly elected SEN
ator Il have prepared speech on the
subject which it will take me three days to
deliver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-30

Wool Knit Petticoats, solid colers. crochet edge
warm and comfortable.
ST. 90 each.