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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
Making a Bad Thing Worse.

Blunderly docking at female por
traiD-Great gracious! What hide
Gus face Where did you find that sit
ter?
Artist (coldly)-That, sir. is a por
trait of my sister.
Blunderly--l beg your pardon. My
mistake, I'm sure. After all, ought to
have noticed the family resemblance
Tit-Bts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10

Love will not pay your household bills. 81
Sneered the man with the massive head:
The fance smiled at the threatening ills
"Ah. but my love WILL" he said.
-Brooklyn Life
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
Only the Ring.

Mother-What was going on In the
parlor last night. Madge?
Madge (shyly)-Only the engage
ment ring, ma.-Brooklyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10

People are apt TO think that the mu-
sic in their own homes is fine while
that next door is abominable.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10

you know what a scold Smally's
wife is? Well, he has finally found a
pleasant relief from her noise"
"How's that?"
Joined a brass band."-Detroit Free
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
The New York Campaign.

The New York democrats have pracA-
cally agreed upon platform for this years
camrs ign, and it is of interest to note that
they are now in touch with the Chicago
platform uron every proposition but that
OF silver. They declare against trusts
against government by Injunction, and in
favor OF strictly guarding public franchises
The deliverance is shrewdly contrived, and
doubtless represents the abilities Of the
ablest leaders of the party In the state.
VIII 1t win at the polls?
The fight in New York will be one of the
most interesting Of the year. The demo-
Gratis OF the state are extremely anxious
to regain their old place of Importance in
national affairs. and seem to feel that II
they can elect governor now and make a
creditable showing In the Congress races
they will be able to command some Of the
old-time attention. And there can be no
doubt that IL success should attend them
their position will be one of some adyan-
tage again.
But they still fight shy OF silver. They
recognize the danger Of that topic. stIll,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

to be succeeded at the end Of his term By
the municipality itself, may serve admira-
bly, to teach the Commissioners some I'M
portant facts in connection with garbage
reduction. the end to which ell modern
communities are now tending. 1t Is not to
be expected that the wasteful process Of
cremation win be continued for many years
in any large city administered upon BUSH
ness-iike principles. That process is ex-
travagant in two ways. 1t destroys ma
terial of value and it removes all inspira.
ton for perfect collection. The employment
of the reduction process, on the other hand
not only conserves the value of the gath
cred material, but it ensures a far more
complete collection. because of that value.
When each pound of garbage becomes all
economic commodity the collecting agent.
whether the municipality or contractor, is
urged by business motives to be thorough
in this branch of the work. Up to this
time this city has repeatedly suffered
severely from the disposition OF the collec-
tors to slight their task. The only reliance
OF the citizens was in the efficacy of the
threat of fines and rebates on the contract
price. The strength of this bulwark against
rad service, however. was diminished by re-
missions of fines and the record of the ex-
perience with the contract system is pune
tuated with complaints on the part of the
citizens. Now that semi-reduction service
is promised it may be fair to look for some
slight improvement. The summer season
soon to open will put the new arrangement
to test and the operations of the garbage
fleet will this season be watched with far
more interest than ever before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
That Reciprocity Scheme.

1t is evidently SPANS settled purpose to
try to accomplish something through the
medium of reciprocity arrangement with
this country which shall include Cuba
The new minister she sends US is familiar
with the subject OF her foreign trade, and
the latest announcement is that he is to be
Joined Eere 10y representative of the So
called autonomist government of Cuba
Together they are to perfect and present
reciprocity scheme, and urge its adoption
on the administration
The Star has more than once expressed
itself on this subject. The whole matter
seems plain enough. 1t is based upon
SPANS opinion that the interest felt in this
country in Cuba is entirely sordid and
seihsh, and may be dealt with on COM
mercial lines. She undoubtedly believes
that she has only to insure the United
States some advantages of trade with her
self and Cuba to put an end to all sympa-
thy existing here with the Cuban struggle
for independence
Spain Is entirely mistaken about this
While commercial considerations do enter
into the Cuban problem, they by no means
make up that problem. There is a deep
and widespread sentiment throughout the
United States in favor of freedom for Cuba
1t is derided in commercial circles both
here and in Spain. but derision will not dis
pose of it. So long as Spanish tyranny is
exercised in Cuba and there are people
brave enough to take the field to resist it
so long will American sympathy with those
people continue. 1t cannot be sienced or
be bought off by commercial conventions.
however promising.
This ought to be well understood in any
steps taken by this government Spain
cannot be barred under the .DingIey law
from making overtures, but the situation
ought to be made very clear to her She
has nothing of real value at present to offer
in the way of Cuban trade, but if she had
a greater volume than has ever existed II
could not be accepted upon any implied
conditions of a cessation of interest here
in good government for Cuba That inter-
est is not regulated by the volume of Cuban
trade, nor can any convention make it SUBJ
ject to such regulation. Surprising as ii
may be to Spain, there is room for a good
healthy sentiment for liberty even in "a
nation of shOpkeepers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

Lovers of law and Justice. of honest bust
ness dealing and of upright methods in
trade will be gratilied to learn of the con-
victiou Of Joseph Wilkins. a member. and
Howard Butler. an employe. of the firm of
Wilkins * Co of this city. for violating the
oleomargarine laws in Philadelphia. The
accused admitted their guilt long ago by
endeayoring to buy immunity from prose-
cution by paying 5000 into the internal
revenue bureau They further emphasized
this confession yesterday by falling to
offer any testimony in their own defense.
IL is 20 be sincerely hoped that the result
of the trial will lead the internal revenue
authorities TO change their policy of ac-
cepting money from persistent violators of
the United States laws and regulations in
lieu Of vigorously prosecuting them. Such
a policy simply Places a premium upon
continued violations of the laws and per-
mits widespread imposition on the public
who are vfctimized into buying imitation
food products for the real articles at prices
like that secured yesterday. IL followed by
an adequate sentence. tend on the con-
trary. to brighten off these law-breakers
TO prevent such violations of the law and
To protect the people of the whole republic
from fraudulent impositions which threat
en- both the peoples pocketbook and the
public health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
Miss Willnrd's Fame I'm England.
From the London Chronicle

Probably no woman. save perhaps her
colleague and friend, Lady Henry Somer-
set, has been heard in this country by so
many audiences. AS a speaker she was
admirable. interesting from beginning to
end and alive" to any interruption. She
had an accent which betrayed the land of
her birth. but 1t was not a hindrance to
her appreciation by people here. A keen
sense Of humor and a great knowledge of
poetry We're additional aids to her oratory
Her portraits gave good idea of the clear
cut face, the firm, lawyer-like lips, the
bright eyes behind the gold pincenez, the
determined chin and braided hair. Her
many friends were always so enthusiastic
about her that there was always a good
deal about Miss Willard in the newspapers.
But she herself desired notoriety much
less than the accomplishment Of good She
wanted to die working. and she has had
her wish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

sooner or later they will be obliged to meet
the issue. They merely add to its promt-
hence by now eyading 1t. The democratic
party IL formally and overwhelmingly COM
mftted to silver. Those who train with 1t
In any contest. municipal, state, or ma
tional. contribute in some measure to the
silver cause Mr.. Bryan is the party 8
leader In the presidential field and Mr..
Bailey in the field OF Congress. and both
make silver the test of democracy. So,
even If the New York democrats carry the
day next fall on what the southern and
western democrats regard as minor points
of the Chicago platform. there will still be
this leading point of all to be disposed of.
1t looks very much now as If the row
between Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Croker might
not progress beyond the limits of news
paper speculation. Both are astute men
of thorough political training, with nearly
everything at stake at this time, and an
open division would be fatal to both. Their
differences are very likely to be adjusted.
Are the republicans to be instructed by
this? Are their divisions within the reach
of adjustment? Will the Platt and the
anti-Platt people bury the Ratchet in time?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
The Free Library Item.

Among the various propositions pending
before the Senate subcommittee on District
appropriations is that for the maintenance
OF the free public library created by act
OF Congress. The item appears from two
distinct sources, the Senate District COM
mittee and the District Commissioners so
it has ample official standing. 1t is forti-
ned. too. by the action of the Senate in the
past, not only in originating the act for
the creation of the library but in unani-
mously voting to provide for the institu-
ton in the regular manner by writing the
necessary appropriation into the last local
budget. The case as it now stands gives
the Senate ample precedent for adding the
item to the pending bill and insisting upon
its retention. The latest act of the House
in this particular was to vote down a di-
rect proposition to place the burden of
maintaining the library wholly upon the
District of Columbia, SO that in effect the
House has also assented to the policy of
providing for the library under the terms
of the organic act.
The Senate committee knows the his
tory of this enterprise to give the people
of the District access to good literature
without charge, and under such conditions
that practically every class of residents
may utilize the facilities provided. The de-
mand for the creation of the library comes
from the workingmen, who have spoken
through their organizations; the school
children, whose needs have been voiced by
the board of school trustees; the depart
ment clerks. who are practically shut off
from all library facilities save in a few
cases. to the insignificant extent afforded
by the small departmental libraries, and
the business men of Washington who have
spoken through the Board of Trade Thus
practically the entire capital is on record
as desiring and petitioning for library ia
cliities. The item before the Senate sub
committee. therefore, is widely representa-
tive of an urgent local need, and in the
light of Its own merits and of its history il
VIII not wisely be omitted when the bill
is finally shaped in conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
The New Garbage Advancement.

II l. to be hoped that the latest agree
ment between the District Commissioners
and the garbage contractor will result in
greater practical benefit TO the District
than nave others that have preceded 1t. BY
the terms of this new arrangement the sur
plus garbage that cannot be burned at the
foot of South Capitol street is to be carried
In covered scows down the river and there
treated IN some such manner as to create
no nuisance and presumably to yield
profi. to the contractor. All that the Dis
tnct desires in this connection, as long as
the present hit-ald-miss system Is In
vogue. il that the garbage should be thor
oughiy collected. and destroyed or reduced
or treated in any manner so as to prevent
IL from becoming a nuisance. The COM
munity mas no direct interest in the ways
and means OF the contractor save as they
may affect the public health. Were the
law 50 framed at present however that the
District could undertake its own work of
garbage collection and disposal there would
be a vital interest on the part of the public
In the methods. as regards their economy
Al the same time the experience OF the
present contractor, who ought by all means
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
Go HOuPel
From the New York Times.

rom the New York Times.
Why not look the situation in the face
Under three generals of renown and with
forces outnumbering the insurgents, the
conflict has been carried on for three years
without gaining an inch. Brave men have
teen killed in battle murdered in pris-
ons. prisoners have been shot to death,
women and children have been starved and
slain, and yet the Cubans were never SO
defiant. 20 determined and so desperately
resolved TO win die as they are today.
Spain has not been able to conquer them in
the field or to break their spirit by inhu-
man butchery.
What if one more campaign fails? The
impartial says 1t will be the fault of the
soldiers if they do not win. After three
and one-nalf years of complete failure is
1t not reasonable to conclude that the
fault Of the soldiers Is incurable? If the
spring campaign does not subdue the re-
volt. the humane, the reasonable, the civil
lied course would be to give up the fight
and take snip for home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
Archbishop Ireland's Patriotism.

Archbishop Ireland IS follower of the
Prince of Peace and as such is in duty
bound to use his influence against war
His grace Is said to have been less az
grieved at the thought Of war with Eng
land couple of years ago than with Spain
today. 1t is claimed he made a quite bel
ligerent address at that time. The Times
does not know anything about this Arch
bishop Ireland Is of course in close touch
with the vatican, and as Spain is a Cath
clio country the pope would have every
reason for striving to avert a conflict be-
tween this country and Spain. 1t is always
fair to give men credit for good motives in
anything they do. If Archbishop Ireland
can aid his country to avoid war without
sacrifice of honor he will be her creditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
Europe and Cuba.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

The notion that Spain would be aided by
any other European power is rather far
fetched. France, to which Spain has been
looking, already has chestnuts enough in
the fire: so have Germany and Russia.
Barring contingencies of an improbable
character, the fight would be between
Spain and the United States. OF the uIti-
mate rebuilt there can be no doubt but 1t
is quite possible, even probable. that this
sustain very great losses.
IT may be added that Spain Is too poor to
pay an indemnity except by ceding Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
A StrnnSe MIN.

Mr.. Plane is a mystery to me-" re-
marked Miss Cayenne Il can't make out
whether he is the wisest or most stupid
person of my acquaintance
What has he been saying?"
He declares point blank that he doesn't
know whether there will be war or not, nor
how to settle the financial question"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
jealousy.

Fortune remarked the official phiioso-
pher. never dealt evenly with mankind
That's perfectly true replied the Chi
nese Emperor. with sigh. There's ia
pan with money to burn, while we're ap-
preaching point where we have scarcely
enough TO buy joss-sticks."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

the people in charge of the destinies of
the young King of Spain seem bent on dis
popuiarizing him to degree that would
make even lecture tour in this country
Improbable after the failure of his other
resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

Fortuna ,ely. it dDss not require any SUI
Perlattve shrewdn,ss for a member OF
Congress to realize that morey expended
for coast deienses may be as essential to
the prosperity OF his constituent as that
devoted 10 the dredging of creeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
Variable March.

The weather man welcomes with smilin
demure
The month that some call an affection;
He Is TRANQUILITY sure
A few hours will secure
A fulfillment of any prediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
National Outlawry.

From the St. Louis Republic.
In the event Of war between the United
States and Spain, what European power
could afford to sanction, by a Spanish al
lance, the infamy of the Names destruc-
ticn?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

Lansburgh & Bro.
Black Goods and
m0upmdmg Dept
We have just invoiced a line of
Atwood Poplins OF our own impor-
tation. These Dress Fabrics, in
Black especially. are one of the new
things. in plain, that will be in the
lead. These are French and Ger
man and are from the best manu-
facturers known.
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40 inches. extra value.
SPECIAL PRICE, 75c.
lBu@@k Atwood Poplin. French.
fine quality. the dive and
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wide.
SI.oo.
lBuaGk Atwood Poplin, German,
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tailor-made suit or a skirt
ii is just the thing. 4s
inches.
SIPS A YARD.
BU@Gk Atwood French Poplin
fine quality. the color and
finish perfect. IL inches
Sl.25.
Su@@K Atwood Empress Cord.
a new and very desirable
fabric, poplin weave, Eng
lish. AZ inches.
$3.50 A YARD.
BU@Gk Atwood Poplin, very fine
quality, handsome silk
finish, 48 inches, 6 yards
full suit.
$I75.
l0u@GM Atwood, very fine soft
finish Tripoli Serge, one
of the latest. for a full
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$500 PER YARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

None of the actors recently accused of
striking people in anger was ever identi-
fled in any way with the prize-ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

Ex-senator Hill has reason to know that
1t is the politician who drifts out of range
of newspaper criticism who is really to be
Ditied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

1t Is to be feared that Mr.. Gladstone's
career will close at a crisis in interna-
tional affairs when his counsel can i'll he
spared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

NJ Zoia may impress posterity as a good
thiEg that the French Academy rather
stupidity overlooked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

Don Carlos attitude has the coy alert
ness OF a man who is seriously contem-
plating an effort 20 steal a base"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
They Felt the Point.
From the Philadelphia Tinea

ron tue FnfIaueIphl6 Times.
New Yofk's anti-cartoon bill is dead. A
cartoon ts really Joke. and those who
wanted to sit down on 1t SO heavily evil
IDENTIFY felt the point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
SHOOTING STARS.

1t is quality and rot quantity that counts
in connection with news from Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
wall street Patriott.,p.
From the indianapolis News.

Russell Sage will lend the government
money. Mr.. Sage may not be deemed very
patriotic. but he always takes great deal
Of interest In things,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
Beve1dge's. reIs + 81
Our
Bargain
t ables

ON first floor are replen-
ished daily with desirable and
attractive goods.
Our J price tables contain
richly decorated dinner. soup,
breakfast, tea. dessert and
bread and butter PLATES.
Ice Cream Sets. Game Sets.
Fish Sets. Open Stock Din
her Ware. etc.
En- gfis n Porcelain
Green and Gold Decor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02
An Expert Estimate.

Il am sure, said politician, that the
insinuations against Mr. Flimmers are un-
just. don't believe he has anything on his
conscience
No" replied Senator Sorghum, after
some thought; his conscience isn't big
enough to let anything stay on it,"