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Evening star., 1898-12-05
Mr.. Hale to the Fore.

Senator Hale declares opposition to the
forthcoming peace treaty. This had been
expected. 1t may be said, too, that no man
in the United. States can occupy that posi-
tiOn more logically. 1t is in entire accord
with his whole course in the difficulty with
Spain and rounds out record which shows
at every point a defiance of public senti-
menI and an antagOnism to the interests
Of the country. Mr. Hale ought to lead the
opposition. He best expresses 1t, and from
his deIIverances and maneuvering az recog-
nized leader the full purposes and meaning
of the opposition could best be gathered.
During all the months OF the discussion
in Congress of the Cuban question the sem
ior senator from Maine virtually stood for
Spain. He mad his own way of putting the
matter but his real sympathies were never
concealed. His proposition, in substance,
was that the situation in Cuba was none of
this cOuntry's business. Weylerism did not
move him. He could not be brought to be-
lieve the reports about the widespread dis
tress in The island. He remained serene
even when il was shown that twelve thou
sand deaths had occurred in IL single month
in one province. For some reason De Lone
ism did not move him. The destruction of
the Maine did not move him. Nothing could
move him. Through ali of the hideous de-
yelopuents OF that hideous period he re-
matued on Spain side.
As long as a single voice in the Senate
raised in objection could serve Spain Mr.
Hale power. He was always on
hand and he always objected. His watch
fulness and devotion to Spanish interests
earned for him the title spoken publicly in
The debates OF the chamber of the sena-
tor from Spain. But when the pinch came;
when the country demanded action and
Congress resolved to respond TO that senti-
ment Mr.. Hale as helpless ITS a child
in arms. He could not stay the tide for a
moment.
VIII lie be likely to exert a greater infiu-
ence against the treaty? What can he do ?
Public sentiment Will support the treaty as
II supported the war for driving Spain out
of Cuba. And. what is more. in the case
OF the treaty one of the men who will urge
its ratification is The junior senator from
Maine, a fine type Of American and a very
able man. Mr.. Frye is always on the side
Of the United States.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Local Recommendations,

Two features of the Presidents message
are of direct local interest. The first is his
recommendation that Congress take defn-
ite action concerning the proposed celebra-
tion of the centennial of the capital city,
which was called to his attention few
weeks ago by committee of citizens of the
District. The President places this project
on a most satisfactory basis, giving it the
character of a national event, to be cell
ebrated by all the country, as well as by
the residents of the present Washington.
To this end he proposes that Congress not
only appropriate a sum of money for the
purpose of the centennial and appoint COM
mittees representing the two houses, but
also that steps be taken to bring into the
affair representatives of the states, to give
the occasion the broadest possible scope
and significance. These recommendations
bearing fruit. will insure such a celebra-
ton as the occasion demands. and will af-
ford the country an opportunity to contrast
the capitals beginnings with the present
city. which is even now only q promise and
token Cf the municipal achievements as
suTed. With the corporation of Congress
and the states the centennial can be made
Productive of substantial results besides
being a complete success as a national
event. The President specially calls atten-
ton in his reference to the desire that the
event be marked by some permanent crea-
ton typifying the progress of the nation
along with that of its capital city.
The other item to which local attention
will be strongly attracted is the recon-
mendation that the present building Occu-
pied by the Department of Justice be re-
placed by new and larger structure, and
that the Supreme Court be provided with a
new home on site adjacent to the Library
of Congress. 1t Is not news that the De-
partmeut of Justice building is inadequate
in size, but it is new information that it
has been pronounced unsafe. In view of
the latter fact, which has the stamp of Off
ciaI discovery. it is imperative that Con-
gTesS should take the necessary steps for
the replacement of the building without
any delay. Ordinarily. the mere fact of
crowded quarters is an insufficient argu-
ment to secure prompt results in construc-
ton enterprises. but when that factor Is
reinforced by the element OF danger the
chances of early congressional enactment
are greatly Increased. The recommendd-
ton concerning the Supreme Court building
receives added force from the recent Cap
itol fire. The site suggested by the Presi-
dent. adjoining that occupied by the Lii
bIary. has already been pointed out by off,
ciaIs. and is doubtless In the mind of Con-
gress as eminently appropriate and de-
siTable. This fact ought to increase the
chances Of early provision for the new
building, for it eliminates the factor of site
wranglng. which has heretofore proved an
obstacle in many cases to the prompt
meeting of the governments building re-
QuirementS.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

new features proposed not represented in
increases in standing lines of municipal
effort 'are the abolition of the smoke nui-
sance. the substitution of city garbage dis
posal for the contract system, the provi-
sion of public play grounds. the erection of
a central police station and the inclusion
of the District government within the
scope of the civil service law. The Commis-
sioners plead for more policemen, more fire.
men and fire engines, more schools, larger
school sites, more legal power for the
health officer, better street lighting, moro
money for the public library and more op-
portunity for the performance of the street
cleaning work by hand by direct methods.
The annual report is virtually an expla-
nation of the estimates which have been
previously made public, as well a sum-
mary of the work accomplished during the
fiscal year. Many items of betterment
which may ultimately be secured from Con-
Sress do not appear, they Will be the re-
suit of the direct efforts of the Commission
ers at the Capitol during the session. Re
garded as report of accomplishments. the
document is decidedly encouraging In all
the various bureaus of the local govern
ment the inspiration of desire to go ahead
of last years standard seems to have pre-
vailed. Within the limits set by the funds
granted the Commissioners have ably full
filled their trust
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Congress Should Wait.

From the New York Times.
1t is to be hoped that Congress, at the
coming session, will attempt TO devise no
comprehensive plan for the government of
our new possessions. The reasons for post
ponement ought to have controlling weight
with every candid and prudent mind
We want to escape mistakes if We can
at least, We want to escape serious and
avoidabe mistakes. We shall make such
mistakes If Congress attempts to make
laws now for the permanent government of
the Philippines and Porto Rico. The prob
lem is complex; it is new. We are unpre-
pared. We need time for inquiry, observa-
ton and ripe consideration. We can give
or new dependencies a better governme nt
better for them and better for ,Is-after a
years experience of their needs and capa-
bilities.
Above all, Congress should await the
guidance of a more thoroughly ascert rtained
public opinion. 1t is a representative body.
1t could not possibly know at the short
session whether it was acting with or con-
trary to the wish of the people in any
legislation it might undertake for the gov
ernment of the new territory. Does any
body know what public opinion is in respect
to the Philippines? 1t will gradually make
itself known to Congress and to the Presi-
dent. No harm can come of years delay.
The Executive Department has the author
ity and the means to take care of these
dependencies. Let Congress wait.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Congress-.

Gentlemen, the town is yours,
Park and building, street and pave;
All that industry secures
For the noble, just and brave
We've endeavored to provide
With a tender, taxing care;
Never asking, in our pride,
II you pay your proper share.
Is 1t not enough to say
That these mighty, arching trees
Bow to wisdom day by day,
Scattered by each wandering breeze?
Shall We figure on expense
When we need, as all confess,
For such echoing eloquence
Haunts of marble stateliness?
When to new-won tropic climes
Your benefcence shall roam,
Shall we pine and rail betimes
AT your sad neglect of home?
Nay! An honor such as this
Oft some penalty endures.
Welcome you shall never miss.
Gentlemen, the town Is yours
Evening star., 1898-12-05
$500 a pair
For all styles.
ThirI foo
Holiday Presents
For the Baby.

Exquisite Paris and Berlin novel
ties of Our own importation and un-
obtainable elsewhere; also hosts OF
practical, comfortable, everyday
wearables, selected especially for the
holidays and marked at most reason
able prices.
Childrcn's Eiderdown and Bedford Cord Coats.
large collars. trimmed with braid and baby O. ro
flbDou. Each
Chdren's Eiderdown Coats Hubbard style,
square collar trimmed with ruffies of narrow rib
bon, some edged with braid; white, pink S2 zS
Childrep's Novelty Cloth Coats square collar,
edged with rufles, ruffes and collar trim G. oo
med with of fancy braid. Each. PO'oo
Children's Colored Coats Hubbard style, cape
and collar trimmed with ribbon and braid 6 oo
Dainty Close-itting Caps of Bengalne silk, plain
and narrow ruffies of plated net TRIM 81 90
mings of baby ribbon. Each. ..........,.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

pended from Office The state is thus as
sured of a thorough judicial investigation
of the whole affair.
This is a worthy record to make In the
way of keeping campaign promises. Tam
many had no other issue. 1t was lodging
silver lodging national expansion and
blowing hot and cold on the subject of the
war, but it clung to the charges about
large canal steal and made the most OF
them. OF course, Tammany was horrihed,
and OF course it demanded to be charged
with the duty of Furnishing the guilty and
cleaning up generally the department of
public works.
Colonel Roosevelt met the issue with out
hesitation. He pledged himself, If elected,
to have the whole matter sifted to the
bottom without fear or favor, so that If
the blame attached to individuals they
might be punished, if to the system of
business it might be reformed. The people
decided to intrust the matter to the repub-
licans rather than to the Tammanyized
democracy, and this action justifies the
confidence then expressed.
1t is always a good thing to see a party
brave enough to undertake the correction of
it's own abuses or shortcomings. No party
ever was or ever Will be perfect. Abuses
will creep in. The thing to do is to tackle
them as promptly as discovered and as
oourageously as possible; and whenever
that Is done in the proper spirit the con-
tinued confidence of the people is invited
and is generally secured.
In the credit of the New York perform
ance Governor Black shares literally. AL
though the principal officer accused was
one of his own appointees, he did not at
tempt to shield him, but submitted the
charges to experts and then their report
to legal counsel as he would have done in
the case of an entire stranger The whole
chapter, as they are connected with it, is
alike creditable to the governor and to the
gOvernor-elect.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Fourth floor
The ''Opera"
Umbrella.

Fashions change in Umbrellas as
well as in other articles of dress.
lhe Opera" meets the require
lnents of fashionable people. The
handles are medium in size with neat
tassel held in place by a tasteful
novel device.
In wood handles the Scotch Furz,
handsomely mounted in silver, is
chiefly demanded, while the more
stylish folks buy dog heads, &C
cording to their tastes, viz: Pugs,
Skyes, Poodles, Greyhounds, Fox
Terriers, Shepherds, Mastiffs, New
foundlands, and, in fact, the entire
canine family.
$500 and $500 each.
First floor.
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Ihc commissioners. Rcnnrf.

f.- annual report Of the District Com
.ats-.'--rs f"r the past fiscal year bears
S-rj...- testimony To- the fact that progress
't &. substantial character has been made,
tong rE- Zines of n healthy municipal de-
r.iJru-nt The projects set forth for early
srlir1 10y Congress lre If a minor charac-
-- when rnuparad in the main with the
.-~-..- achieved IL whole or in part dur
.-s the past f-w years Tn Commissioners
.H'. f1iS fact IN connection with the recon-
u'-..isriou that the District be provided at
80 carly date with q municipal building
~.ii matters. hey say. as the highway
.<-s'.-ioU act, tho railroad grade crossings
t',.. r"clJmat!pu # the Eastern Branch
fls- and III" undermining Of the street
t'r'eds hav" enGrossed official attention
t. several sessions to the exclusion of this
TONI. but IL Is proper now that IL be
bought forward. 20 the end that It may
I. ~''p: given legislative endorsement
~ course the items mentioned by the
Commissioners are not wholly perfected
- Highway extension is not entirely out
~ Congress. The grade crossing problem IL
just entering the legislative stage and will
doubtless be one OF the principal features,
os this winters District work in Congress
The reclamation Of the Eastern Branch
fIys has not yet been undertaken. bur il
IS practically assured through the assunp.
ton BY the War Department OF the survey
work. The street railroads are very close
G., the condition desired by the Commission
~rs and the citizens Yet. with these HmI-
atoms. Il ia true that the Commissioners
look upon the items named as accom-
I.l.shed as far as their initiative is con-
,rrnct. leaving their hands free for efforts
70 secure the municipal building and add
tloIs= 10 the present municipal plant in
various departments.
Aside from the municipal building. which
10 not provided Tor N the estimates, ths
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Morris Chairs
For Xmas.

Morris Chairs are the embodiment
OF comfort, ease and convenience. A
luxury, yet an inexpensive one.
We show all the latest STYLES in
oak and imitation mahogany, with
the richest and choicest effects in
cushions, ranging in price from s.. 90
to $1,000, and call special attention
to the following, which is the best
intrinsic value obtainable for the
price:
J., morrls Chairs of solid oak, complete with genu-
rollers, and like all of Norris Chairs. adjust
able to four positions. 'U'
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Christmas Punch or
Lemonade l Sets.

We show the newest and most
beautiful combination sets in Aus
trian Glass of assorted designs, and
call special attention to the complete
Io-piece set in opal effect, consisting
OF large covered Lemonade or
Punch Bowl, one dozen handled
Cups, Ladle and Large Glass Tray.
$500 complete.
Other styles up to $1,000.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
An ifI-Cho.en Phrase.

Il suppose" said the person who gets
familiar on short acquaintance. that you
are glad to be back OH your old stamping
ground
Young man" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. 1T amt respectful to refer to this
as stamping ground. You should under
stand that when man reaches my dignity
and Importance a large percentage of the
business which he is most interested in can
be done with franks"
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Silk Petticoats
For XnHas.

No wardrobe is really complete
without one or more Silk Petticoats.
They are elegant in appearance, help
the hang" of the gown, and save
laundry bills. Tafetas are reported
scarce We've a complete assortment
of Taffetas and offer as special val
ues the following:
Changeable Taffeta SIX Petticoats. umbrella
style. deep corded ruffie. made strong by $500
sateen facing, tape at waist. Each, St'oS
Colored Tafeta SILK Pettcoats, deep rnffie. heav-
lily corded and lined with perCaliue, n variety
Each oe ..p 9O2o
Black and Coiored Taffeta silk Petticoats. UNI
brella style three narrow corded rutfies G. oo
bottom. French back. featherhone. Each. W w
Colored Tafeta Silk Pettcoats, umbrella style 3
narrow corded ruttes protected by dust founce
featherbone, velvet facing tnpe at waist. $40
Ed'il. - -
Secnnl floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
The New York ReDublicnns.

The republicans of New York are to be
congratulated upon the promptness with
which they are moving in that matter OF
the Erie canal. 1t is less than a month
since the election took place which largely
hinged on the canal issue, and a full
month before the new administration then
chosen takes hold, and yet steps are IL
progress TO bring the officials accused into
court to answer charges. and the princi-
pal one, at his own request, has been sus-
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Well explain
the difference

x x in the marks OF the vari-
x Gus makes of silver ware, if
you will call at any time,
* and show you the relative
x * x merit and value of each.
Some are single plated
y others are double, triple
x u and quadruple plated
x while some are known as
x sectional plate'-only the
parts most exposed to
x x wear being heavily plated
making them equal, practi-
x cally, to triple plate
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Bamboo Wall Pockets. Eacb.......... 25c
Bamboo Book Racks, Each. SIoC
Bamboo Music Racks, Each. ch............ SI.oc
Bamboo JardinIere Stands. Eaeb. SI.oc
Evening star., 1898-12-05
An Impression.

What makes you say you think there Is
going to be another war;"
Il didn't say L thought So replied the
mild man. Il only said 1 was afraid so.
merely draw my conclusions by observing g
people better informed than myself. Maga-
zine people used to wait fifteen or twenty
years before writing up war. The way
they are rushing copy on this one certainly
looks 10 me as If they saw mora business
ahead"
Evening star., 1898-12-05
An Important Thinking Part

"All the worlds a stage remarked the
citizen with a mania for old sayings.
Yes" replied Mr.. Stormington Barnes,
"and England's quiet influence is calculated
TO make us have more respect than We
used to for the actor who stands around
and doesn't say much"
Evening star., 1898-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
Worth Considering.

I'VE insist on being as Independent as
possible" said the Filipino. aggressively.
Exactly So answered the wise old man
of the tribe. Now the question in my mind
is this: Hadn't We better be careful how
we go about it? Isn't man liable to bs
more Independent before he's been whipped
than he is afUer?''
Evening star., 1898-12-05
A Narrow Spirit.

From the Chicago Journal und)
What miserable, sordid, narrow spirit
that would be which would DENY progress
to the west and the nation, either because
it would not look beyond it's own little
front yard OR because 1t feared If the coun-
try turned its attention to the Pacific
ocean it might forget TO worship Boston,
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Rich Cut Glass
For Christmas.

Brilliant Cut Glass is not only use
full but ornamental. Given as a
Xmas present it reflects credit both
upon the recipients and the giver.
Our present stock OF Cut Glass is
conspicuous for its purity, brilliancy
and artistic workmanship. A new
invoice offers the following attrac-
tions:
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Henry Havemeyer of sugar fame is said
to be very clever amateur magician Mr..
Havemeyer can do some very interesting
tricks in a professional way when he turns
his mind to It,
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Very possibly General Shafter and Ad-
miral Sampson both resent the familiar
manner in which the public is beginning to
couple their names.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Enthusiasm manifests itself In strange
ways. In London the confectioners have
nodded ice-cream into Hkenesses of General
kitChner, despite the utter incongruity of
associatinS a seasoned warrior with so
delicate and pershabie a Wand
Evening star., 1898-12-05

If Aguinaldo's personal cash-book is ever
investigated, is within the possibilities
that he Will be a very much discredited
politician.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Enumerat tions of things that Congress
ought to do and of things that Congress
will probably not do come as nearly strik-
ing a balance as usual.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Il Is intimated that this session may be
only long enough TO enable a number of
gentlemen TO say goodbye to the numerous
friends they have made in Washington.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
A Spanish SOIilOquy.

We find it hard to run the land,
We statesmen, seers and editors,
With twenty million dollars and
Evening star., 1898-12-05
$500 each.
Third floor.
The "W. & L. Peerless"
Shoe for Women.

We have pleasure in calling to
your attention line of Shoes which
we have had made to Our order to
sell for the popular price, three dol
lars.
They are made of the best mater
ials, on up-to-date lasts, on strictly
scientific principles, and are both
stylish and serviceable. wv. & l."
is stamped on the sole of every shoe,
which is a guarantee OF its worth.
There is nothing better made for the
price.
$500 a pair
For all STYLES.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Judge Levintrttt's undeniahle Importance
in New York politics would doubtless be
more generally recognized if his name were
not SO difficult to recall.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
New Books
General Literature. D

Work and Culture, by II. W. sIabie..... SI.OO
Modern French Fiction, by Benz. Wells. 81 90
Meditations on Gout, by Eiwanger SI.6o
The Bibliotaph by L. II. Vincent. 81 20
Where Ghosts Walk, by Marion Harlsnd. $500
The Jew, the Gypsy, and FL Islam. by q, po
H. Burton. T-'S~
Mr.. Mosher's Choice Publications.
We are agents for the sale of all of Thomas
Mosher's Books
The Instinct of Stepfatherhood, by LII SI ~
Ian Bell .-.........
Love In Epigram, by +. W. Morton..... SI 90
New Books of Travel.
onhoun Gsann IN transformation, oy A L. oo $24o
wpnsesterl 1@s Raliippne Islands &C., by D. C. $3.50
Fl HRwsii Rroat in Time Of Revolution by M. $I.6o
Military Europe, by Gen. N. A Miles. $I.2o
Through Armenia Horseback by Hep {, 40
Book Dept.-Basement.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

The first Monday in December has it's
sadnesses, but it is not nearly as melan-
chOly as the Fourth o. March.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

There is no assurance that when Spain
gets all its islands auctioned off, 1t will not
be Obliged to go to the market with some
of The mainland.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

N--r.@r. M.--.- i having some difficulty
..~- .E. .aNi'-y "s teachers residing in
,Er.t., r" obtain employment on this side
"- 'H. boundary line. The necessity Of be
I'-- protected -~aiuSt the Canadian school
-s,t'n -h'u "s Drought so Mr.. Dingley's
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Wom1en's
Tailor=r1ade Suits.

We are making a very special ef-
fort in Tailor-made Suits that are
lined throughout with silk. Every
suit shown is most thoroughly tail
ored and of the very latest and best
shape. Materials are those most de-
sired this season, such as Nenetians,
Whipcords, Broadcloths, Coverts,
Meltons, etc.
A very handsome suit of this de-
scription is marked at the very low
price Of
$500 each.
And while there are at least two
dozen styles, no two are alike.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

New Cut Glass Bed Room carafes. Each 75c.
New Cut Glass Vases, Eaeh.........". ESQ
New Cut Glass NappIes Eaeh......." SI.35
New Cut Glass carafes- Eaeh.......... SI.95
New Cut Glass Celery Trays. Each. $500
New Cut Glass Salad Bowls, Each. $500
New Cut Glass Water Pitchers, Each. $500
dozen ~. ciss. iuiDo.sr' TO match Per $500
New Cut Glass Cream Pitchers. Each. SI.oo
New Cut Glass sterlng-tOp Shakers Ea. soc.
New Cut Glass Butter Plates. Each. S3.5o
New Cut Glass Decanters. Each. S2.75
New New, Cut Glass Vases, tinted. Each. SI.oo
Evening star., 1898-12-05

o. s.S country reaches the conclusion that
I doves u"t d-~ire - assume the cares OF
.."rjTi possession, Great Britain Will
Of lg.Ir~> i'r willing lo drift gracefully into
'.- r-.-y5usi1-I--y aud make liberal arrange
..-.-- .,S well
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Music Cabinets In new and pretty 5asi.,s .
wedding gift. - i'iiuay UT
$500 each.