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Telephone Company md the District.

The relations of tn. telephone company
to the municipality need readjustment and
the congressional committees now inquiring
phase of the case in their survey of tn.
situation Ii has already been shown that
the actual amount of money paid into the
local treasury by this corpora ton is trifing,
without the fain;est proportionate bearing
Upon the value Of the franchise held by the
company. Aside from a certain very small
real estate taxation the corporation pays
practically nothing to the District, al
though II has accumulated here a large
plant. mainly consisting of lines of wires
above and below ground. Thsse lines how
ever, are almost without exception, on
public spaces. For the privilege of occu-
lying the streets with eonduits and poles
the company pays not a cent, and yet ex-
acts from thu District government the ut
most farthing of rental for the telephones
Used by the various officials of the local
administration As broadly ethical prop
osition IL would seem that the company
should give measure of return for the
ircalcuiably valuable privilege of doing
business here as a monopoly by means of
the free Use Of the streets and avenues of
the city. This return ought to be manifest
both in the form of moderate charges to
the citizens and a fair contribution to the
eity's revenues. Yesterday The Star pre-
tinGale, one of Philadeiphia's leading citi-
Gems. actively interested IN the fight there
Tor cheaper telephone rates. who briefly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
The Actual situation I'm Cuba.

Three senator's and two representatives
have sailed aboard q private yacht TOT the
purpose Of investigating reports of the dis
tTess existing among the people OIL Cuoa.
The narrowing picture is there Tor any
man to see He has but to run across.
and on every hand evidences of one OF the
most cruel wars waged during the CEN
fury present themselves.
For nearly a year BOW the facts have
been known. and for the greater part Of
that time have been in possession OF the
administration. Newspaper correspond
ents who first collected them. have been
ccrroborated by consular officials. and
they in turn by business men from the
United States visiting the island in con-
nection with their private affairs. From
all these sources have come the same &C
counts. of people reduced to beggary, Of
homes destroyed the fields laid waste and
of a death rate appalling for its high per-
centage. All details go to show, indeed,
that Spain's course in Cuba since she drew
the sword to put down the revolt against
her authority has been characterized by
methods of extreme inhumanity.
And yet when il Is insisted that the
United States ought to intervene to stop
such barbarity there are those who ask.
What business is it of the United States?
Why should Spain listen to suggestions
from this country as TO how she should
govern her colony. or when that colony re-
volts how she snail proceed in reducing 1t
to subsection again? And then they con-
clude by repeating the phrase, that war is
he'll.
War undoubtedly. is he'll. But, when
properly waged. ii is the he'll of one armed
force hurled against another. 1t is an in
fernal game at which two may play. But
in Cuba Spain is making the war hell
only for the helpless; for old men past
bearing arms, and for women and chill
dren. Far from creating Internal condi-
ticns for the armed insurgents, she is not
making it even warm for them. They have
got her troops so terroriZed that her au-
thOrity outside of the fortified towns and
cities is derided in every direction.
Is it no concern of the people of the
United States that the people Of Cuba
should be put thus. and kept, in the path
leading to determination Is there no war
rant for Intervention on the score of hu-
manity alone? Are TO remain as deaf
Spain herself is TO the cries of the dis
tressed? Why intervene to feed the starry
ing and remain silent about the policy
which brings the people to that pass?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

No case anywhere has shown more plain
Iy the difficulties in the way of dealing
with Iynchers than that at Versailles, In
diana.
The community it will be remembered,
had been plagued with band of thieves,
and. at last five men were jailed under
suspicion. The losses had not been great,
but the system pursued had shown skill
and persistency on the part of the offend
ers. and much uneasiness and Indignation
had been aroused among the people. A
mob formed, the Jail was invaded. and the
five accused men were hanged. The local
authorities took no. action toward appre-
hending and Furnishing the lynchers. The
grand jury met. but handed In no indict-
ments. Apparently the community sympa-
thized with the mob.
Gov. Mount then stepped in and insti-
tuted an investigation on the part Of the
state. Competent lawyers and detectives
were assigned to the case, and recently an
arrest was made. The prisoner was taken
before local magistrate and a trial had.
The court room was crowded Representa-
tive people Of the town, including many la
dies, focked to hear the testimony A
prominent figure present was the pastor of
the examining magistrate. The prisoner
was discharged. and it afterwards appeared
that the clergyman who believed the ac-
cused to be innocent. had prayed with the
court the night before the decision was
rendered. The decision was enthusiastical-
~. Endorsed and the accused upon going
free was almost smothered with congratu-
lations --.ls.
Gov. Mount, it is stated, will take further
steps. but the nature of them is not dis
closed. But Is it at all likely that they will
be successful? Presumably the full
strength of whatever evidence he possesses
in the premises was produced in the test
case he made. 1t proved insufficient be-
fore the local court. Any other case pre-
pared will be obliged to stand examination
by the same OF some kindred tribunal
Murder was committed in Versailles, and
murder is punishable under the law. But
the enforcement of the law depends on
local sentiment and Versailles, as a COM
munity, having condoned this murder, what
hope is there of the punishment of the in
dividual offenders? If the town could be
punished in some way-by a heavy fine if
in no other way-a blow might be struck
for law and order 90 s..-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Underground They Go.
From the Chicago Times Herald.

Mayor Harrison has notified the Chicago
City Railway Company that it's request for
permission to string overhead trolley wires
on Wabash avenue. State street and Mich
gan avenue, in the heart of the downtown
business district, will not be granted.
That is businessliks. Overhead wires In
congested streets are dangerous and I'M
necessary. If electricity is used as q mo-
tive power the underground system should
be employed. The third-rail plan Is more
costly than the overhead trolley but that
is the sole objection which can be urged
against It. In New York and other large
underground. 1t is only a question Of time
when public sentiment will demand the
abolition Of the deadly overhead wire In
thickly populated districts. Why not make
q beginning now?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
The Fitting Time.

Quoth Weyler, on b>half of Spain,
Apologize you must; J..
Your methods go against the grain,
Our pride is in the dust 'tr'- q
You've cheered the enemy we sought
All helpless to SURPRISE
You've sneered to see the way we fought.
You must apoIogizer' , :
"a
Quoth Uncle Sam, apologize?
If 1 in future years -
Give up the principles I prize, -'-'-
And foster blood and tears;
If ere l Stay till all the earth
Feels sickening horrors thrill. ~.
And speak of honor but in mirth.
Undoubtedly, l WILL" Q g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

From the Chicago Record.

The system which now permits marriage
under certain conditions In one state and
demands very different conditions In other
states, at the same time requiring that q
marriage legal in one commonwealth shall
be recognized in any other, Is full Of pos
ssbilities for the cheapening of the mar
rage tie. The history of American society
tas witnessed altogether too much Of the
free and easy system of marriage and ID
vorce. Under the present system the CD
portmities for evading law and the tempta-
tion TO hold the marriage tie in light regard
Of society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
A Natural Infereace.

II the Maine was destroyed by an out
side explosion. either by the explosion Of
submarine mine or by torpedo. the skill
that directed and accomplished the act Is
trained engineer ofiicer Therefore, the
superstition IL. In such an event, that the
miscreant would have to be sought among
the Spanish officers stationed IN Havana,
acting without orders and without the
eognizance of his superfors. but taking adj
vantage OF their neglect to take proper pre-
cautions for the protection Of their visitors
The Spanish government had no '.ofiicial
participation In the crime. II crime Il was.
but. 1t win b held oflcIally responsible
for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

Japan will look to somebody for indemnity
for the Japanese killed on the Maine That
energetic little government sturdily refuses
to figure as a disinterested party when
that role can possibly be avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

Perhaps 1t Is too early to suspect that the
B. and O.'s plans to curtail slaughter by
means Of viaduct have any similarity to
the autonomy propositions talked Of In con-
nection with Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

Opponents of annexation ought to re-
member that a nation cannot have any
mere power than an Individual to decide
when 1t has grown enough, and then stop.
Any effort to interfere with natural des-
tiny invites degeneration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Cruel Cente-C1imax.

Daniel Webster himself couldn't have
made a better speech than you made the
other day on the Hawaiian question:" said
the congressman's friend.
do you think so?' inquired the other
with a slight expansion of the chest.
Undoubtedly. He couldn't possibly have
defined this country's obligations and in
terests with such clear conciseness."
We'll, there's no denying that Daniel
Webster was a very able man. But each
generation produces able man of Its own"
And his chest swe.1ed some more.
He couldn't have grasped the various re-
lationships to be affected by this country's
course as you grasped them" the fatterer
proceeded.
Perhaps not, perhaps not" ~
I'm sure he couldn't. And by the way
did it ever occur. to you that it is a great
misfortune for this country that Daniel
Webster died before there was any reason
for his taking up the Hawaiian question:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

The theory that the Maine was blown up
by irresponsible parties" may not afford
as complete an exoneration to Spain as
the phrase first appeared to imply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
sHooTiNG STARS.
The Only Objection.

DO you dislike investigations?' inquir-
ed the politicians friend. p
Yes" was the thoughtful reply. II must
say do. You see. they are likely to take
up a great deal Of q mans time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

Mr.. Croker hopes he is not going to have
as much trouble with Mayor Van Wyck as
Mr.. Plat has had with Governor Black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

A period like the present is one in which
G politicians reputation for sagacity may
be materially enhanced by remaining silent
and looking wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

behalf that there are public questions vast
Iy more vexatious than that Of 16 to /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

II really don't know--what to do about
this case" exclaimed the telephone oper-
ator. who had been warned to be on the
alert for any improper messages.
What's the trouble?'
II can't tell whether this man has q
hare lip or Is talking in cipher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

vend bogus news than it Is to peddle bogus
butter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Special Opening i'm
Misses and Childrenn's Department

Showing Costumes OF exquisite French Oganes Sheer Mousse
lines Dmite Examines Cpon Grenadines and other openmesh fab
RIGS beautiful Creations dainty coongs arstcay blended proise
rich ribbons, my aces and dainty emboderes
garment distinctive about fabrics
styles shapes and ideas pervade the entire collection
Also choice collection of Frocks and Refers
plain and novelty effects braid nd and embroidery trimmings
especially adaptable the
You especially invited this magnificent display.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

General weyIer is a patriot Of the ''war
at any price variety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Gloves.
Two Specials.

Women's 4-button Suede Gloves,
in tan, mode and black, and 8-button
Suede in tan, gray and black-very
soft and elastic.
$I.25 pair.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Saturdays Pure Food List.
Demonstration of Arnold Knit Goods.


- arsas . .
is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
The Source Of Disturbance.

It's not the man who really tolls
That makes the greatest row; -,
It's he with nothing else to do,
Who stands around the whole day thro'
To tell the others how. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

Poverty" said Uncle Eben, lam like
riches in one, respeck. Whethuh it's any
disgrace or not depends a heap on how
you happens to git dar."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Infants
Depart

In infants fine wear we are show
ing exquisite handmade Dresses,
Christening Robes, Long Cloaks,
Walking Coats, Refers, Caps, Hats,
Bonnets, Complete Layettes, etc.
Special values in practical, low
priced goods are: :.
Cambria Slips rrfHe Of cambria on Ieck I5c.
and sleeves. Each.
Cambria Slips gathered full at neck, ruffie orr
Of embroidery on neck and sleeves. Each ~
Cambria Slips, round yoke of tucks aId In
sertion, embroidery on yoke. neck and 2Oc.
sleeves. Each. ~
Hand crocheted Worsted Sacques, with o-c
pink and blue borders. Each. ........ ~
Hand-crocheted Worsted Sacques, with 10.
pink and blue borders. Each. ............ OSN'
Hand croche ted Worsted Bootees, with
silk trimmings. Per pair. ~.
Long Cloaks of cream Bedford cord, cape
embroidered with silk. Each. ,........... Yl ~
Long Cloaks of cream cashmere trimmed G, ~
with embroidery and rit bon. Each. Po'OO
Long Cloaks of novelty cloth, In 3 STYLES
trimmed with ribbon and fancy braid. O. ~
Efeh. ........-..- ---.--.......-.. TC'OS
full line of Little Childrens Cloth Reef
in various styles, trimmings Of velvet
F F!SSSn and braid S.. 50 to $I2.oo each.
Ask for Arnold's Illustrated Gaia
logue.
Second hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
CoaOred
PetticOats

Are practical, common-scnse gar
ments, especially for early spring
wear. They reduce the laundry
bills, too. We have a complete as
sortment of all the desirable sorts
and name in part:
kiaek Sateen Petticoats. umbrella style corded
rune, stfnened at bottom, French back
Each /SC.
BLACK Sateen Petticoats. umbrella style corded
RUNE. put on with cord and heading stireped
Each. . e"en "ae.. tape at waist 90
Black Sateen Petricoats. umbrella style deep
corded ruie, lined, French back CT =, :
Black Moreen PetticOats. umbrella style
boand with velvet, made yoke. Each S2./S
Colored Taffeta Silk Pettcoats umbrella style
deep corded rufffe protected by dust q -
hounce French back, tape at waist. Ea.. PAS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Woodward nd LOthrOp,
10TH nth and Sts NV.
Saturday is Children's Day.
Tomorrow, Special Opening i'm
Boys Department.

Never before have shown line of boys
as this spring The stock larger better selected and the variety
greater than The goods all fresh the
finest tailoring shops the metropolis splendid line of Suits Light
weight Refers and Top Coats of patterns Shirt Waists and
bouses, and variety of Hats and Caps
In our Suit stock usual the famous Reciprocity
make Any who has bought Reciprocity Suit knows how well
what splendid gives how well keeps shape
We open the with elegant line of these suits Absolutely all
wool materials and finished the possible
to fit sewed with best quality silk and
knees. Sizes to I6.
$500 and 5000 the Suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

- IN
QIa fs4lf e 11fSo ;


All NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and ovescaats are selling
now forB less tharfreguiar
pAtS@Ss : Arz.r' So. sd
!. Many ofthesuitsare good
weights, for spring wear
p ar ii c utarly the. fancy
Junior styles. IS; astssss.a ~
You know how reason
able our regular prices are,
-=think Of them now with
this additional third taken
off. -, ]
i Many thrifty mothers
are buying these garments
to lay aside till next winter
1.-THE boys wilEsureay need
them tf1erl==and the price
is low enough to Justify it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04
Our Mems
Department

rs usual can show more bargains than
any ether house. All heavyweight goods
are being sold at iiIhe OF their cost,
All spring goods ,and We have a splendid
sfiecti"nt are going at champion low
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

Other suits for p
all good value.
$3.50, $3.75, $3.50 to $3.50 the Suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-04

First floor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-06
Six Per Cent Interest.

AT the meeting of the boar
of directors of the Campbe
Real Estate company, pre-:
ident B. F. Hammett Wa
authorized to sell the remain
ing property of the compan
on easy terms, with 6 pc
cent interest on all sale
made after this date.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-06-16

plight. In such cases more than the or
binary care must be exercised to take
off the dirt and leave the paint. Much
of the drudgery may be overcome by us
ing the following recipe; Two quarts
of water, half bar of soap dissolved in
it, two tablespoonfuls of powdered
boraX and two tablespconfuls of tur-
pentine. This will make kind of
transparent jelly or soft soap. Take a
flannel rag, with which spread the
preparation thin and evenly. Have
ready a pail of warm water and two
soft cotton rags, Take, for instance,
one door, which should be soaped and
then washed off before you begin an
other one, as it is best not to let the
soap dry too much before wiping off.
This will require but a few minutes
work, and will leave the paint uncut,
but bright and clean.-Mrs. w. L.
Tabor, in Farm and Fireside.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-06-16
THE LAW In THE CASE.
ItWas So Plain and simple That There
Was No Need Of an
Appeal.

The man in the southwest had stolen the
horse beyond the peradventure Of a doubt,
for he had been taken with the horse under
him and the owners name was on the
blanket Under the circumstances he
should have been thankful that he had
been granted even so much as q trial by a
judge on a soap box, because many such Of.
tenders, with far less evidence Of guilt, had
been swung up to the nearest telegraph pole
on sight, But this one had had a trial and
the verdict had been duly announced
Gents, remarked the Judge, who was at
tired in a red flannel shirt and sandcolored
pantaoons, take the prisoner"
The eager crowd made rush for him, when
lawyer from the eiiete east, who was pres
ent by the merest accident, shouted to the
judge:
Stop this business. You are acting con.
trary to the law"
The Judge, being good-natured fellow and
gentleman by instinct, stopped it as re-
qucsted.
whats that the gent says?" he asked.
This procedure is contrary to the law"
replied the lawyer
'What law?" said the Judge, in surprise.
"The accepted law of the land"
81 reckon not" smiled the Judge.
but / tell you it is" persisted the law.
yer.
hW, 90 Jangle yourself, exclaimed the
judge. Don't | know law? Law is a rule
Of action prescribing what is right and pro.
hibiting what is wrong Now, mister" and
he continued in less friendly tone, 'if you
air ready to tell these here gents that It is
nTong to hang a man fer boss stealin' you
have got the permission of the court to do it,
but the court amt goin' to be responsible
fer what happens to a man with them sen.
terments"
The crowd assented to this proposition
with a shout of admiration for the Judge
and the legal luminary from the east with
drew with more or less precipitance.-Wa
ington Star.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-06-16
WAYS TO WASH PAINT.
Reliable BITS OF Information which
VIII lie Read with Interest by
Many Housekeepcrs.

It Is often question with housewives
how to remove dirt from painted wood
work and leave the paint a plateful
Of the best whiting is great aid iA this
work; but where it is not at haIRd a good
substitute for it win be found in the
white part Of coal-ashes. Provide a
plate with some of the white ashes,
and have ready some clean, warm water
and a piece of flannel, which dip into
the water and squeeze nearly dryi
then take up as much of the ashes as
will adhere to it, apply it to the paint
ed surface, when a little rubbing will
instantly remove any dirt or grease,
after which wash the part wei with
clean water, rubbing it dry with a
chamois or a clean soft rag. Paint
thus cleaned looks as fresh as when
first laid on, without any injury what.
ever to the most delicate colors. twill
not cut the paint nor prove the least in
furious to the hands.
Sometimes when we move into a
house that had been teRanted before us
by family that did not feel under any
obligations to "clean up" before they
left, we find the woodwork in fearful
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-06-16
ETIQUETTE OF STATE.
rigid RuIes OF Precedence GOveFR
the Social Events of Omcial So
cIety at Washington.

"The wife Of the president makes and
returns no visits. The wife of the vice
president pays first visit only to the
wife Of the president" writes Mary
Nimmo Balentine in an illustrated arti-
Gle on Women Of the United States
Senate" in The Woman's Home Com
paniOn.
The wives OF senators make first
calls on the wife of the president, the
wife of the vice president, the wives
of the ambassadors, the ladies of the
supreme court, and upon each other in
the order of the length of service of
their husbands in the senate. The wife
of the vice president holds receptions
on Wednesday, cabinet day, because her
husband is member of the presidents