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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Pressing Onward Toward Tn. Idea,

The starting of the electric service TODAY
on the Seventh street branch of CapitaI
Traction road brings this city one long step
Nearer TO the perfect system of urban "a Did
transit toward which it has been steadily
progressing for several years This
achievement gives the community improved
service on one of the most important routes
In the District 1t completes the main work
OF Transforming the entire Capital Trac-
tinn sys I'm in the manner necessitated by
this fire of last September and by the de-
msnd for a better method of propulsion
than the cable. There now remains In use
only single cable. that on H street and
View York avenue, which gives general sat
isfaction TO the patrons Of the line 1t has
even been suggested that this line would In
turn accept the Obvious advantages offered
ny the perfection OF the underground cleo
the system. particularly since the success
OF the Capital Traction company in utiliz-
Ing the established conduit has shown that
TINS work can be dons al a minimum of ex-
pense. II this betterment should be under
taken and completed the trunk lines of the
District will be on a harmonious basis, an
end that has been devoutly desired by the
people and the authorities for a long time.
Meanwhile. however. Congress hesItates in
granting the necessary legislative permits
sion TO the bankrupt roads still using
horses. the lexington and Belt, 10 enable
their new owners TO equip with the same
underground electric system that Washing
ton has now made famous throughout the
street railway world. The work conteyn-
plated in the projected improvements. that
ore supposed to be ready for commencement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
The Oregon mt Jupiter Inlet.

The arrival Of the Oregon at Jupiter In
let, Florida, Is reassurinS and at the same
time somewhat surprising. For several
days annouuo ements have been made from
unofficial sources of the arrival of the
Oregon at Key West. Now she had Joined
Simpsons fleet now she was with Schley.
now still Off Brazil. 1t was all guesswork,
pure and simple. based upon the slightest
Of indications. The only direct official an
nouncement in the case was the positive
statement from the Secretary of the Navy
that the Oregon was safe" 1t was rea-
sonable to expect that she would not dis
close her presence here, there and else
where along Der route, as possible tip to
some Spanish agency to embarrass her
progress or perhaps bring down upon her
a combined force sufficient to destroy her.
There was hint of her at or near Martin
ique, there had been of her presence at
the Barbados. but since then there has
been nothing whatever tangible about her
location or condition or destination. Jupi-
ter Inlet is about the last place on this
cast at which it might have been expected
she would touch 1t is located on the east
ern coast of Florida, well up from the tip
and about 400 miles by the shortest
sea route from Key West. The Oregons
future movements are of course matters
for speculation. She may go from Jupiter
Inlet to Key West, or to Norfolk, or per-
haps Immediately back into the field of
action. which she so recently rounded. But
whatever she may now do or be ordered to
do. she has achieved remarkable feat of
warship navigation. Her voyage from San
Francisco was not only quickly rum but it
was without mishap and at the end comes
the word to The Star from her that ALI
are Well on board"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Need for Annexation.
From the New York Tribune.


The question Of the annexation of Hawaii
Is UP once more in Congress. 1t now takes
the form of a joint resolution. 1t is under
stood that the measure will come up in the
House soon, perhaps tomorrow, and that it
Is practically certain to be adopted In the
Senate it is believed to command n good
majority, but it is limited that for some in
scrutable reason it may not BE- acted upon
at once, out be postponed until the next
session. 1t Is to be hoped this intimation is
iIl-founded and that the resolution will be
adopted at the earliest possible date For
there Is urgent need of the annexation Of
those islands at once.
Inc general question of the desira bility of
annexation requires no further discussion.
1t has been thoroughly debated in all it's
bearings, and the American people have
long since made up their minds concerning
II and in favor of annexation. But there
are at this moment special reasons for
prompt action. We are at war with Spain
We have bean operating against her in the
Tar east. We have taken possession of her
former colonies there, the Philippine Is
lands. We are at this moment sending a
large military and naval expedition thlther
10 complete our conquest of the islands and
establish a government in them. 1t is Ger
tain that we shall have to send NOT one
put many expeditions, great and small, to
them. In fact there will henceforth be
continual intercommunication between this
country and its new domain. If any one
fails to see the vast Importance and meal
culdble value Of the Hawaiian Islands to us
as a naval station and general halfway
house between San Francisco and Manila
he Is not to be regarded as amenable to
reason. But the American people and their
representatives do see those things and It
Is to be believed, will speedily act upon
them.
There is no use In talking of this as q
war measure which would not be tolerabls
In time of peace. 1t Is not so. The annexa-
ton OF Hawaii was earnestly desired long
Defore there was thought of war. It would
be desirable to effect 1t now IL there were
no war. The war has merely served to en-
phasize the desirability of doing the thing
which was decided upon In time OF peace by
showing how easily may arise prsciseIv the
need of 1t which opponents of annexation
have been saying would never arise The
thing to do ia to annex Hawaii. The time
TO do 1t Is now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
On to Hawaii.
From the New York Sun.

brOm the View YORK Sun.
When peaceful nation like ours begins
war there is certain to be manifested much
public impatience at the slowness with
which the measures for national defense
are devised and perfected. The body, how
ever, that will deserve the first attention
Of this feeling until Hawaii has been
locked fast within the union Is neither
the War Department nor the Navy De-
partment. nor the administration, but the
Congress. 1t has before 1t a war measure
of the very first Importance, bill to an
mex Hawaii and so to remove the anxieties
the restraints and the disadvantages con-
tinuing while the Sandwich Islands are
kept out of our control.
When men are pouring In from all parts
of the country to strengthen the army and
the navy, 1t behooves Congress to heed
the appeals Of the President and of the
high officers Of both army and navy to
strengthen the country by annexing Ha-
wall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

What does 1t matter to the United States
II victory costs them half q million of men.
or five hundred millions Of debt7, Taxes on
liquor and tobacco win pay for everything.
and as for lives. throughout the American
civil war the moro sanguinary a. battle the
more eagerly brigades Of half-driiled but
perfectly armed volunteers presented them
selves In front. Only France could defend
Cuba, for we shall mott ana II France were
rash enough for such an adventure, Ameri-
With tranquility, and within eighteen
months would have produced q fleet before
which even THAI Of France must perforce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

From the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.

The movement to send q company from
here for service with the United States
troops against Spain Is progressing satis-
factorily. Nearly half the number Of men
required have had their names put down
already. Great care II being exercised by
those who have the arrangements in charge.
About twenty men have been refused for
various reasons. Young men already drill
ed are being secured. A number Of fine
shots. whose services would certainly be in
demand. are enrolled. The company will
go only In case that It receives an assign
ment to active duty at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

strong government. confident of It's own
power and trustful Of all its people. can not
readily be calculated. No dangers are to be
apprehended. The suggestions of Grant
and Blaine were to this effect. They urged
this measure as not only polite. but just.
Their advice was not needed when 1t was
given. but it should be remembered and
followed now. when the fitting moment for
this step Is so clearly at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
ParasOH
Special.

A lot of very handsome Change.
able Silk Parasols, in navy blue
brown, violet green and red effects
with stylish natural wood handles.
Special price, $2.25 each.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
WOnnen'S
Hosiery.

We are pleased to announce the
purchase of another large lot of Hos
iery under especially favorable con-
ditions, which consists in part of the
following excellent values:
Women's Fine Gauge Fast Black Cotton Hose.
double heels and t0eS-extra elastic. Per ri.
pair. ..............,,,,... 1Z4C
women's Tan Cotton Hose, Richelieu ribbed.
D s0 asaI nfs. anu toes eoc., pairs for soc
Women's Fine Dropstitch Cotton Hose, black and
tan,, double heeis and toes-a specially hns ore
women's Tan Isle Thread Hose. plain and
Inc saa ,,sns1s Eoo $780, pairs for
women's Gsuss Lisls Thread Hose. very nne
ssa hsh s aSSs heels sssis $780, pairs for
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

After the delay in Admiral Cervera's ex-
pedition. General Blanco would request his
friends not to include butter or eggs, unless
sailed, in any supplies which they may at
tempt to land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

In lively presidential campaign the
Pniippine Islands would be a good place to
which to ship men who are too prominent
TO be ignored by their parties, but who are
always in danger Of making indiscreet re-
marks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

One industry is in danger Of suffering by
Admiral Dewey's acquisition. 1t Is under
stood that in some circles Of Philippine So
ciety the divorce laws are even more lax
than those of North Dakota
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

There are objections to IN alliance be-
tween Uncle Sam and Britannia on the
theory that they are likely to be more
loving while engaged than they are after
marriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

The impression that the attitude of the
German emperor was unfriendly appears
to be due to the fact that he had not got-
ten himself fully posed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

The Spanish taxpayers are being put to
a great deal of Inconvenience in order that
the government may make 1t appear that
1t died game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

There has been all unprecedented demand
for flags recently. Possibly 1t was patriot
ism that prevented Mr.. Joe Letter from
cornering them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Considering the short time Sagasta's cab
met is likely to last, it Is scarcely worth
while to learn to pronounce its members'
names.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Extra-heavy China and japanese Mating, carpe
or check designs.
25c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Also Swiss Ribbed Silk and I.isIe Cors., Co,.rs.
10" neck and no sleeves at special prices rs fol-
lows:
75o., SI.oo, $I.25 and SI.5o each.
First A or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Garbage
Cans.

Tomorrow a special lot of 4-gallon
Galvanized Iron Garbage Cans. with
heavy tight-6tting covers, at the spe-
cial price.
Fifth foor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
SHOOTING STARS.


Have you heard from the admiral?'' in
quired the Spanish official.
Eyes. He says he Is still keeping on top. -
But he hasn't had any fighting"
He means of the ocean,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Superior Extra-heavy China and Japanese Mat
ting, small. medium and large check carpet de-
signs-the best wearing mating made.
35c. yard, $I2oo for roll of 20 yards.
Third floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

fhe Spanish idea of prosecuting a war
10 ITS end With the utmost vigor" is to
avoid fighting as much as possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Knit Underwear
Department

Offers Women's Pure Silk Tights In l,oe and
ankie lengths, at the unusually low price of
$500 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
MIGHT Make n Vn.t DiRe

Might Make a vast DfReFenCe.
What is your honest opinion concerning
Amerfcans?" inquired the interviewer.
Let me understand" returned the emf
nent Frenchman. Are we speaking with
reference to the Cuban affair or the exposi-
ton In 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
A Wish.

Blame once attached to men who spoke
So frequently and at such length.
For verbiage is too Oft the cloak
or weakness rather than of strength,
But since the noise of battle shook
The sphere We tenant, through and
through,
And sorrows rose where'er we'd look,
Apologies are surely due.
Oh, gentle filibustering sprite
No more your dullness you rehearse.
We once regarded you with fright.
we now confess things might be worse.
So. patriot men of north and south,
While chasing Spain and watching
France.
Make haste to close the lannon's mouth
And give the orators a chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
New
Books.

The Cathedral-by ]. X. Hugs
mans, the famous French realist
translated from the French by Clara
Bell, with an Introductory preface by
Z. keegan Paul, a sequel to and
continuation OF his mastery novel OF
religious life known as EN- Route -
II mo-, cloth, uncut. .SI.ao
Builders Of Greater Britain. the third yolume.
Jonn and Sebastian Cabot. the Discovery of North
America-by c: Raymond Beszley with D.
photogrnphs and maps-12mo., 311 pages. 9I.ZO
"A Trooper Of the Empress-by Clinton
Ross-cloth, 224 pages. SOC,
Book Dept.-Basement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
New Oval
Clothes Baskets.

We shall offer tomorrow IS dozen
German made Oval Clothes Baskets
A special lot at special prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Imaginative Luxury.

imaginative Luxury.
''Do you mean to say that manager has
engaged you for next season at five hun
dred dollars a week." said one actor
That's what he promises"
But. my dear fellow, that is a fabulous
salaryI'
mo, wouldn't call it fabulous. But Pm
afraid it'll turn out to be mythical"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Woven-wlre Springs In stock or made to order to
at any bed
$I.5o to 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
New
Mattings.

A very complete line Of the best
China and Japanese Mattings, all
new, fresh goods, at the lowest pos
sible prices for first grades. We
quote:
Fancy Plaid and Check China Mating.
nc. yard, $500 for roll of 40 yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
he Advice Habit

Il won't hear the board of strategy
abused" he said emphatically, as he tilted
his chair back against the wall
But. my dear sir"
Il won't listen to any arguments If that
board of strategy does no more than stand
between the naval officers and the millions
of private individuals who are struggling to
tell exactly how the war should be run 1t
accomplishes great and noble user'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Women's
Springfield Shoes.

We have secured and offer as a
very unusual value lot of Women's
Spring Heel Button and Lace Shoes,
made Of fine quality genuine Vici
Kid, in rich chocolate shade, with
opera and narrow toes. Sizes p to
GA, B, c and D lasts.
Special price, $2.oo a pair.
Regular price, $3.50.
We are demonstrating the merits
of Vici Leather Dressings. Come in
and have your shoes polished
.'twon't cost you anything.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

bed
$3.50 to $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

The FOEgy Bottom Statesman.
"A king, jes' like a po' man,
Is a-gwineter hab regrets
Eff he quarrels wifi de neighbors
Std O. payin' off is debts.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Children's Muslin
Undergarn1ents.

We are showing complete line o!
Muslin Underwear for children of all
ages; also a full line of Arnold's
Knit Goods for infants and children.
These goods are practical, ilealthful
and comfortable. Recommended by
physicians as superior to anything
yet made for children's wear. Ask
for catalogue.
Children's Muslin Drawers made in seven sizes
with patent facings rendering it impossible for
'hem 10 tear down the sides; good quality muslin
finished with hem and tucks
2 to years. I2tc.
10 years. Observation-Disclosures. I5c.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25c.
Children's Muslin Night Drawers well
made Sizes to 10 years Per pair /SC
or AIM CAME S9ass Night Drawers fine -oc .o
Jean Waists
u o years. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IZ5C.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
New Rattan
Furniture Beaters.

Furniture Beaters.
We shall offer tomorrow Is dozen
imported Rattan Furniture Beaters
IN assorted sizes at the following
low prices:
No. Rattan Furniture Beaters. Each IOc
No. Rattan Furniture Beaters. Each ISc.
No. Rattan Furniture Beaters Each. 2Oc.
No. Rattan Furniture Beater.. Eaeh..... 2sc.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
Boys
Shirt Waists.
10th, nth and F SITS. N. w.

Shirt Waists.
Scores and hundreds of Waists
and Blouses in every new style pro-
duced this season. The best Per
Gales and Calicoes and most elegant
specimens in White Lawns, en-
bellished with the daintiest embroid-
cries.
Among the lower priced goods
are the following special values:
Merrimac Prints, unlaundered washable orc
colors. Sizes to H. Each .....-..-... ~
Print Waists. with the Mothers Friend de-
ors. Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. o9N'
Best quality Percaie and Cheviot Waists, un-
Numbered light and dark effects washable roc
coiors Sizes to H. Each. .-...--..-- ~
Fine Percale Shirt waists-"Motlers' Friend
brand Numbered, variety of neat, pretty pat
terms; absolutely fast colors. Sizes to cOc
IA. Value I5c. Each. .................. o0
Fine Percale and Madras Shirt Waists. Moth
ers Friend and King brands; all styles of collars;
light and dark coors. A regular $1.0U quail zcc
ity. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. j.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25
White Enamened
Iron Beds.

Special Bed Outfit, consisting Of single, three
quarter or double bed, with extra heavy double
woven springs and soft top mattress.
$7.75 for complete outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-25

Third floor,
The record-union., 1898-01-02

for the advertiser, while regretfully
confessing that the advertiser is dicta-
tor in most cases of where and how
his remarks concerning his own af-
| fairs shall appear.
! Mr. Godkin, himself one of the most
accomplished journalists of the day,
| goes SO far as to say that in many in
stances advertisers use their inf1u-
| ence-which is great-to prevent ex-
preston in newspapers of what is
probably the prevailing local view of
men and events. To that stage jour
| nalism has not, we think, come in Cali
fornia. But it has reached that other
in which the printed page is pitted all
over with interjections of advertising
matter. where once the reading and the
advertising realms were wisely kept
distinct and apart.
The conclusion of Mr. Godkin is that
in centers of population, where most
votes are cast, and papers of largest
circulation are printed, these papers
are becoming less and less organs of
opinion.
Concerning newspaper morals Mr..
Godldn, and we think with a great
measure of truth in the expression,
says:
One of the most curious things about
the newspaper is that the public does
not expect from a newspaper proprie-
tor the same sort of morality it expects
from persons in other callings. 1t
would disown bookseller and cease all
intercourse with him for a tithe of
the falsehoods and petty frauds
which it passes unnoticed in a
newspaper proprietor 1t may disbe-
lieve every word he says, and yet pro-
fess to respect him, and may occasion
ally reward him; so that it is quite
possible to find a newspaper which
nearly everybody condemns, and whose
influence he would repudiate, circu-
lating very freely among religious and
moral people, and making handsome
profits for its proprietor. A newspa-
per proprietor, therefore, who finds that
his profits remain high no matter what
views he promulgates, and what kind
or morality he practices can hardly,
with fairness to the community. be
treated as an exponent of its opinions.
He will not consider what it thinks,
when he finds he has only to consider
What it will buy, and that it will buy
his paper without agreeing with it,
But there are papers and papers, and
there are splendid exceptions to the
evils of which the distinguished editor
complains. His own paper is a nota-
Bile one, and there are scores all over
the country which are not susceptible
to advertising dictation or insensible to
moral obligations, but maintain them
selves in matters of opinion, and ex-
preston of it, independently of CO.
erc1ve tactics or the counting-room
sales. 1t is because of this truth that
the Record Union has repeatedly
said that the best there is in journalism
to-day is in the country press. and the
worst there is in newspaper making
and publishing is in the metropolitan
centerS
The record-union., 1898-01-02
THE ADVERTISING AUToCRAT

E. L. Godkin, in the Atlantic Month
ly,' has dragged a skeleton or two from
the newspaper closet He speaks out
Of order, possibly, but truthfully when
he declares that the bogie of the news
paper of to-day is the advertiser 1t is
before him that the publisher cowes
and cringes. The latter is interested
In the circulation and advertising pat
ronage Of the paper far more than in
its morals. This is so very true that
we are amazed at the courage of Mr..
Godkin in speaking SO boldly For it
is sadly recognized among journalists
who take pride in their profession that
nowadays the man who really dictates
to the publisher of a paper is the man
who coolly chooses his place in its pages
and holds him by the throat if his
dictum is not followed. Nay, more.
1t is the advertiser who determines
style in the mechanical department of
the paper; automatically plunges his
business SELF, however obnoxious and
vulgar, INTO the Htdft OF papers. ed1-
torials, reports grave dissertations. and
instructive articles. 1t has become
common for the reader to suffer the
inconvenience, creative of disgust, of
stumbling in the midst of the most in
teresting news matter over the com
monest and most commonplace an
nouncements Of baking powders. pat
ent medicines and business declara-
tions. and to hop, skip and jump, turn
and twist painfully, in the effort to fol-
low the devious ways of an article
through the mazes of intermingled ad-
vertising.
1t may and it may not be a good
thing for the advertiser to thus per-
sistently force himself upon the atten-
ton of the reader in the body of arti-
cles foreign to the matter advertised.
We incline to the belief that it is bad