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Evening star., 1898-05-11

He would make his land batteries present
a formidable obstacle to the entrance of
the enemy into Manila bay, and an effect
i've assistant to his ships in battle inside
of the bay.
1t is possible that Spain may reserve her
naval force for supreme stroke, hop
ing that the American ships may be so dis
abled in attacking Porto Rico and Havana
as to give her the advantage In general
encounter on the sea. Naval authorities on
this side do not appear to dread this con-
tingency. The combined naval forces in
these waters are such as to promise. even
after the casualties of bombardment, sea
power superior to whatever force Spain
might concentrate and send hither. 1t is
presumed. too, that the bombardment of
the two cities named will result in their
capture. This would rob Spain of her last
coalng station on this side of the Atlantic.
and would put her at great disadvantage
in crossing the ocean on an offensive enter
prise. Hence it seems altogether unlikely
that she will depart from her evident policy
of defense and delay even if the American
vessels should suffer heavily in the en-
counter in Cuban and Porto Rican waters.
There is good reason, in the light of these
probabilities, for an active aggressive cam
Peiici III anu diouiiu Nubd anu Itico
Evidences accumulate that the internal
conditions in Spain favor rebellion. which
would quickly put an end to any sign of
aggressive action on the part of the gov
ernment. Another decisive victory for the
United States. such the capture of San
Juan or Havana, would be almost certain
to arouse the revolutionary tendencies of
the people of Spain to the point of fighting
among themselves. Thus, both for its di-
rect and its indirect benefits, this plan of
campaign suggests itself as eminently wise
and safe. The can thus be ended
speedily and at a minimum cost.
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NOblesxe ObliEe.

At the Close Of the civil war there Were
men who shook their heads in greatest ap-
prahension. The old order had changed.
The new order. they declared. was fraught
with gravest peril to the country. Policies
undreampt of by the fathers would be inau-
Surated. and they would produce. first. Il
menacing Capitalization ard then smash.
The United States, they felt very sure had
seen it's best days. and would now enter
upon an era leading straight and swiftly to
destruction.
Those prophecies. never taken very seri-
ousIy, appear laughable enough now. The
government mas steadily grown in power
and in the affectiorS of the people ever
since. 1t was never before so strong as it
is today. But that strength does not lie III
anything that threatens the people. 1t is
the natural ou; growth of an intelligent con-
Ception and a courageous performance Of
the new duties presented. The men who
labored zsaIoUsly to perps stuate the old or
der are among the firmest friends of the
new. They would not for any consideration
see the Old order restored.
In like spirit. there men today who
fear for the country. They are persuading
themselves that a signal triumph for our
arms viii mean the inauguration of new
anu lcckltSS era II Aey are not ullpdlTlutlc
enough 10 hope for a reverse. but they
would welcome a very moderate success.
They object stTeEuCusiy to a stronger navy
than that which We row have, and it
erieves them to hear the statement made
that the United States must henceforth be
reckoned with among the great powers of
the world.
The United States must meet the respon-
sibilities of this Gay precisely as it met
those at the close of the civil war. There
Will probably be mistakes made now, just
as there were mistakes made then. But
progress was the watchword then, and
progress must be the watchword now. And
the result, in the main. will he the same.
The country will grow in strength and
power and the affections of the people for
the government and their resolution to sjLs-
tain it Will grow in proportion to its growth
in the respect of the outside world. So
great a country needs must play a great
part in the worlds drama.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
han=e Inauguration Day.

The proposal To change the date of the in
augLrat.on from March I to a day more like
ly 10 be marked by agreeable conditions OF
Wes!h her is row in batter shape than ever BE-
sorc. the Senate yesterday having passed
by ~ large vote the proposed amendment 70
the Cons titUti1n necessary to effect this
shifting of the national chronology The
Senate adopted the date May as .hat to
which the eremony should be postponed.
Heretofore the plan has always been to
consider April 20 as the proper date, for
historic reasons. that day having been the
cate of Washingtons first inauguration In
the course of the debate yesterday. how
ever. for some reason not clearly set forth.
the Senate accepted the suggestion that the
date be shifted Exactly two months. 1t may
have been that the advocates of this plan
desired 10 preserve some fragment of the
sentimental association between the cere-
mony and the figure II - which has become
IN Itself more or less hist toric. Senator Per-
kins' plea for the preservation of the pres
ent date. March 4. for the traditions that
have clustered around it, did not suffi-
ciently appeal TO the Senate to overcome
the substantial objections to that date aris-
ing from the chances of inclement weather
His statistics were not convincing Though
he showed a record of many clear fourths
of March. yet he neglected to note the fact
that many If not most OF those clear days
were very cold, even below freezing. Clear
skis are rot all that is necessary The
temperature must be sufficiently high to
prevent acute suffering among those who
assemble here TO participate in or 10 OBJ
serve the ceremonies on the greatest of the
national occasions. Senator Hoar clearly
pointed out strong reason for the trans
position OF the date He showed that by
means of this change the working time of
Congress would be fairly equalized, thus
permitting annual sessions of practically
en- length. instead OF. as at present hav-
ing each alternate session very short, ne
cessitating hurried and imperfect work on
the great supply bills. The amendment
must now receive the approval OF the House
by a two-thirds vote, and will then, after
proclamation has been duly mad. by the
President. be laid before the legislatures of
the states. ;hree-fourths of which must ap-
prove il before il becomes operative. There
Is time sufficient for this process if the
House will act promptly at this session.
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closed and succor was extended to all who
wera in need of it. They are probably still
busy trying to solve the problem of just
what an American pirate may be. The
brand presented is wholly new in the far
East.
At Madrid and elsewhere in the penin-
sula Cncls Sam has been wearing the
snout of pig and accredited with all the
characteristics of swine. The masses have
been assured that he is both gross and
cowardly, and he is despised to the extent
that this repr= =sentation has been accepted.
He has bulk, but only that Spain. with
her superb courage. her splendid pride and
carriage, and inspired by her glorious past
can easily despatch him. 1t is only ques-
tion of getting at the roofing, wallowing
creature. One thrust by her. one agonised
saueal by the pig and all will be over.
In Cuba also the face of the pig has had
quite run. General Weyler used it, and
General Blanco has found it effective. The
Spaniards in the island have been both in
spirited and entertained by this mask.
They proclaim a great impatience for the
promised invasion. Pigs in line of battle
led by pigs will afford them opportunity to
show to the world afresh how superior
man-lofty, Spanish man-is to brute crea-
ton. And when they shall have made good
work of the invaders, they intend to cross
over in force to the sty here. clean it up,
and make it habitable for human beings
with pride and honor ard history.
Spain. indeed has been having a lot of
fun with Uncle Sam, but as Uncle Sam has
just begun TO have d little fun with Spain
hcnors may be even before the game is
over. The most interesting hour of the ball
is when unmasking begins.
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The Hour for Unmnskfnr,

Spain Is fitting all sorts of masks ON Uncle
Sam. and playing him off on her ignorant
and credulous people as seems most profit
able to her. At Manila he was represent ed
as b'oodthirsty pirate. come solely to pill
lage and destroy. The lives of the sick ard
wounded ut Cavite were most earnestly be-
sought at the hands of Commodore Dewey
The Spaniards believed that the landing Of
the Americans would be the signal for an
invasion of the hospitals for slaughter
They were greatly surprised and relieved
when the very opposite purpose was dis
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spuin's Defensive Policy CrystaiIixing

Il is apparently established that the
Spanish fleet recently at Cape Verde is
now in home waters, having changed
course after leaving st. Vincent. On this
assumption Spaln's military policy is evi-
IDENTIFY based upon the two principles of
procrastination and defense Aggression is
plainly not a part of the program at this
time. The lesson OF Manila bay has been
well learned by the authorities at Madrid,
and II IS now extremely unlikely that Spain
VIII undertake any offensive operations,
save upon two remote contingencies
IL Is suggested that Spain may send a
formidable fleet through the Mediterranean
by way Of the Suez canal to the Philippines.
to engage Admiral Dewey's force and. if
possible. wrest from him the control of the
situation there and avenge the destruction
or Admiral Montejo's fleet. This is not a
probable undertaking 1t would in the
nrst place. be a departure from the policy
OF defense upon which Spain has so clearly
entered. ii would be hazardous, because
II would leave exposed the entire Spanish
coast line to the attack of a strong Ameri-
can fleet, which would almost surely be
dispatched for an offensive stroke. Then.
too. there is no absolute certainty of a vic
tory over Dewey. even with the aid of the
powerful and armored vessels now at Ca
diz. Dewey's ships are light In comuar,
son, but with the reinforcement of the
philadelphia and Charleston, now AT San
Francisco and soon to Join him in con-
junction With an army of occupation. he
would be able to present a strong front TO
the enemy, especially with the aid of such
heavy guns for land defense as are to be
shipped to him 1t may be regarded as cer-
tain that under any circumstances Dewey
would not fall as easy a victim to the Span
kh onslaught az did Montejo to his attack
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Military Standards.

Much surprise is being exhibited by the
members of the militia forces because of
the seve rity with which they are being
examined for membership in the great
amy of volunteers which the nation is
forming. Their protests are unavailng, as
they should be. and are unworthy of men
who are enlisted in the citizen sodiery
The country wants hardy soldiers. 1t needs
now to form an army of strcng men, who
can endure fatigue and hardship, whose
constitutions can resist disease, who can
quickly take up the burden of campaigning
and carry it lightly and successfully. To
accomplish these ends 1t must carefully
pick and choose from the crowds of would
be soldiers who are Offering their services
The state guards are organized upon a.
great variety of bases. Many ideals of fit
ness prevail. In some cases it is TO be
apprehended that practically every man
presenting himself for enlistment as a
member of the militia is likely to be ac-
Cepted. The examinations for entrance
into this organization are merely nominal
II any are held. TIE standards in time of
peace are materially lower than those
which must be maintained in guarding en-
trance into the army that will represent
the naticn at the front and in its defenses
and its reserves. But there is plenty of
good material, many times more than
enough 10 meet the requirements of this
first call for volunteers. The pressure for
acceptance is such that it is not to be
doubted for moment that the entire force
of 125,OOO men will soon be raised, ready
and eager for service, fine body of well
sized, strong men, capable of great endur-
ance and worthy of the reliance placed in
them by their officers and by the republic.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
The Treacherous Bicycle business.
rom the Springfield Rspublicau.

INT
the bicycle-making industry is now making,
a reputation ohly equaled by its early rec
ord of fortune-building. The securities of
bicycle tire companies, which are dealt in
on the London exchange, having a par
value of f6Oo8,o0O, and market value of
fS,2i3OUO year ago, are now quoted at
i3, 0S, 900. If less money had been made
in the early days of the industry through
undue exactions, less money would have
lately been lost in 1t.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

We have brand new puzzle
To amuse the girls and boys;
They're tired of games and romping
And the laughter aid the noise
For something that was novel
In vain we looked about
Till Johnny (he's the bright one)
Went and got the atlas out.
Now there's plenty of excitement.
Each puts on his thinking cap
While we gather round, all guessing
What'll happen to the map.
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AmHico's Famous Photos.

A series OF unmounted Photo
graphic Views of the most noted
places in the world, representing ex-
act reproductions of famous scenes,
both American and foreign, cover
ing almost the entire world. 10
views in part; put up in neat en-
velope.
soc. Each Part.
Picture Dept.-Fourth ncer.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
A Sense of Security.

A lawyer and his client were descending
the steps of the city hall.
Suppose" said the client. that Spain
decides to send the fleet from Cadiz to Ma
Mia. Could it coal at neutral ports?"
THAT would be a question In interna-
tional law
Then 1 guess we're all right. If they go
to law on the point the war will be over
lcng before it gets settled"
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Don't neIittic the Foe,
From the Philadelphia Record.

Not single vessel of the Spanish SQUAD
ron at Manila struck her colors. All went
down fighting to the last. Hurrah for our
naval heroes! But let US give due honor to
the vanquished. Indeed. 1t would be a dis
parasement of our victory to belittle the
yalor Of our foes.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
What We VIII Get Out of the Wnr.
From the Buffaio Commercial.

What are We going to get out of this
war; asks the inevitable croaker. Well,
good sir, for one thing we are going to get
a navy out of it worthy of the name
Whether there is much fighting or little,
the United States will emerge from the
contest a far greater sea power than she
has ever been.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
Bargains inn
Chiad's Suits.

Several lots of properly
made ChiHd's Suits go ON
sale tomorrow at less than
real value.
We are very anxious to
have every mother i'm
Washington become ac=
quafnted with our Juvenile
departm emit. A look
through our stock will
quickly convince you that
this is the "high quality
and low price, children's
store.
Come i'm tomorrow==and
see how carefully made and
well fitting even these low
price suits are.
S n .4S for two neat STYLES OF
Junior suits for ages 3 to
g. One is a "browr,ie"-the
other a "reefer" and both are the
nattiest little garments ever sold for
less than $500.
SNsA8 for blue blouse Suits-aIl
Il wool and color fast. They
have large flowing red
collars trimmed with black braid
and anchors embroidered on shields.
$500 is as little as you ever bought
their equals for before.
S Il 90 for blue and black cheviot
suits for boys of all ages
UP to 10 years Faultless
fitting - substantially trimmed - all
wool and fast color-just such suits
as you find marked So. so the world
over.
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A Phen0ni enOn.

ITS remarkable" said Senator Sorghum,
"how differently people are affected by the
same thing"
Have you been reading medlcine?"
mo. 1 was thinking of my speech. 1t
kept me awake four nights, and put every
body who heard 1t to Sleep"
Evening star., 1898-05-11
WOrn1en's
OxfOrdS.

Three lots of Oxfords representing
especially good values at the prices.
Excellent shapes; solid feathers;
thoroughly made and finished in a
first-class manner.
Bright Dongola Oxfords. mock welt soIes. stock
or patent leather tip. A very special
Bright Dongola Oxfords, patent leather tip, lieht
wcit SOLE military heel - an excellent o.
walking shoe A regular $500 value Pr S2.S so
Dark Tan and Chocolate Oxfords made on W.
q last. straight. imitation tip. concave heel
y a very special value. Usually $500
Second door
Evening star., 1898-05-11

1t looks as if great many people who
announced their intention of going to
Alaska this spring have changed their
minds and started for Cuba
Evening star., 1898-05-11

SPANS government may have invented
the idea OF sending more ships to Manila
N order TO convince the people that the
fotiiia is not running away
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Instead OF being petitioner. Hawaii will
very soon be In position to assume d con-
descending attitude and graciously permit
this government to annex it,
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Perhaps victory at Porto Rico will mol
lily France and cause it to be as friendly
as Germany was after the battle OF Manila
Evening star., 1898-05-11
4 Danger.

Much preliminary conversation
Projects fair may serve to balk.
Men who always talk things over
Generally overtalk.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

II SaSasta and the queen regent are wise
they will have one or two lighthouse ten
ders kept in readiness to allow them to
take some recreation from the cares of Off
ciaI business
Evening star., 1898-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Plain Sailing,

What step do you propose to take now?"
inquired Don Carlos friend.
None whatever. Success is before me-
In order to obtain the throne now all l
need do is to wait few months longer till
nobody else wants it."
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Cen Blanco refrains from claiming any
credit for the era of high prices for com
mon commodities in Havana
Evening star., 1898-05-11

If France persists in being unfriendly this
country may find it necessary to establish
a peaceful blockade against it's music hall
singers.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

BY the average mind Italy cannot be re-
garded as in serious danger until the an
nouncement comes that it is on the verge
of d macaroni riot.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

The next time Spain displays a flag of
truce it will have to be warranted to hold
it's color.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

The commanders of Spanish vessels are
among those who complain of limitations In
the output of coal.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Mems Blue and Black Serge Coats. single and
double sted-to wear with colOred bicycle trous-
erh
$3.50 to 800 each.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
Mems
bicycle Trousers s

Mems
Bicycle Trousers
In reliable qualities at low prices.
light, medium and dark colors, all
with cuff effect at bottom.
$2.5o to $500 pair.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Crayon Portraits. copied from any size or style
Of photograph. and satisfaction guaranteed
SI.05 each.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

About so Double-breasted All-wool Cashmere
suits fine quality we'll made; medium shades.
Sizes to 49, These suits are drummer's samples
and are worth $5Oe.
Special price, $3.3S.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

DE trouble wifi some folks" said Uncle
Eben. lis dat dey keeps SO busy tellin
fngs dat dey doesn' leave dahse'fs time te,
find out muffin much.'
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Scotch Madras.
Made in ScOtland-desgns especially suitable for
ladies shirt waists and mems shirts.
35c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
Picture
Department.

Novelties and odd effects in the
picture line arriving daily. Our line
OF regular size frames is always com
plete with the latest and best pat
terms in mouldings. We make frames
and cut mats to order. We have
500 samples of mouldings of the lat
est designs to select from. Specials
for tomorrow:
loo SxlO Best Furnished Gilt Photograph Frames,
with brass corner ornaments, complete with mat
and glass,
SOC. each. Value 85c.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Scotch Gingham.
In small checks and stripes and plain col
ors: many novel and beautiful effects-23 inches
wide.
25c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

zoo l11l4 Assorted Pictures. in white enamel
frames,
25c. each. Value 39c.
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I24c. a yard.
Perca1es.

Over n hundred distinct styles and printings. and
all pretty: stripes. checks. plaids figures; ex-
qusite colorngs-36 inches wide.
I25c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

100 7isxl0 Colored Prints, in dainty white enamel
frames,
I5c. each. Value 25c.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Bates Seersucker Ginghan;.
In the hundred and one staple styles and great
many new designs; checks, plaids and striIes-2'
I29c. a yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

We are showing a very special value a lot of
pretty and stylish Top Coats and Refers In al,
wool covert cloth-several very pretty shades weii
made and nicely linsd sewed Throughout with silk
very popular for spring and fall wear. Sizes
TO II.
Special price, $500. Value $5.75.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
First floor
Bows
Boys
Department.

The present stock, as whole, IS
the handsomest and best in every
particular that we have ever offered.
And the prices are as low as it's pos
sible to name for clothing worth
your buying. The following are ex-
ccllent values:
Vary nrettv Rlue Serge Sailor Suits. all wool.
well made and neatly braided with red, white or
black silk braid. Sizes to 10.
Special price, $425. Value $5.75.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

The Domestic
Toile Du Nord Gingham.
In n host Of small checks, blacks and rich Tartan
plafds; beautiful effects softer and finer than ever
-27 inches wide
Ioc. a yard.
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White EnameRed
Iron Beds

III UAH ASNS
Are growing in favor daily. They
are decidedly the best from a hy-
gienic standpoint, as they are light,
easy to keep clean and easily han
died. We are showing very large
assortment of the latest designs,
which range in price up to $500.
White Enamel Beds. with brass trimmings. Sizes
sxGh, 3IaxG1s and 4x6h feet.
$2.5o each. Usually $3.50.
Extra heavy White Enamcled Beds. with brass
top rails, rings and spindles and swell or curved
foot. Sizes 3x6ia aud 3lax6k. special value at
Sc. so each.
Bed Springs in stock or made to order to ft any
$I.5o to $I2.5o each.
Mattresses.
We keep in stock or make to or
der Mattresses OF every description.
Prices guaranteed the lowest for
good work and material We quote
Husk and Cotton Mattresses ior
double beds.
$500 each.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

special lot Of Bamboo Picture Easels,
3oc. each.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Organdic Francois.
In exGuisitely beautiful floral designs; manufac-
tured ana printed in Alsace-;so inches wide.
&c. yard.
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Printed Diniitv.

Printed DllnltN.
The genuine Irish goods. manufactured in Rclfast
to our especial order. one hundred exquisite de
signs in figures and stripes and two aliko-32
inches wide.
25c a yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Shirting Prints.
Best quality, in variety of attractive designs.
SC. yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Printed Lawns.
The 10c. ard 12c. grades. in good designs and
dainty colorings.
&c. ward.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

French Organdie.
In plain evening tints and exquisite artistic
prnings: floral designs white and tinted
grouEds-32 inches wide.
375c. a yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11
Zephyr Gingham.

Zephyr Gingham.
In neat check effects. and variety of plaids in
various sZes-all the new rolorings. THESE are
extra fin. ard smooth-32 inches wide.
I5c. a yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Plumetis or Swiss Lawn.
In handsome printing fabric especially 1t
signed for midsummer dresses
I5c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Apron Ginghams.
In the most reliable makes. neat checks and
best colOrs.
&c. a yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Silver Star Madras.
A new printed fabric not as heavy as percale
or as light as lawn-a medium weight very hand
some printings-36 inches wide.
I24c. yard.
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Dirigo Lawns.

These Lawns. popular last year. reappear this
season in vast variety OF designs and printings,
which closely rival the skillful foregner-}0 inches
wide.
I2Jc. yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-11

Consisting of French Organdes Oean Rave Ogande
Ogane Frncais Ogante sse Moussene Dmiy
Scotch Madras Scotch Gngham And beauty
the folds of us and there
Together with these domestic wash
goods which the
stock 0