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Evening star., 1898-12-16
Calvin =. Brice.

Ex-senator Brice's death was shockingly
sudden. Those who knew him in Washing
ton had the impression of q strong man in
body and mind. There was no suspicion of
his Illness, and the last reports from him
prior to the news of his death told of his
planning comprehensive political move
ments. Mr.. Brice's six years in Washing
ton as senator from Ohio brought him and
his family into closer contact socially with
the people of the capital than is usually
the case. AT the Capitol, too. his influence
was felt as man of power a man of de-
termination. His political fortune waned
with the defeat of Organism in 1896 al
though he was not identified with that
movement. His views were those of the
large employer, the capitalist, and his de-
mocracy was not wholly acceptable to the
leaders of the party in that campaign
But he was a shrewd politician and ooliti-
cal manager. 1t cannot be said of him that
he ever rose to the plane of statesmanship
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Tammany's Latest Ambition.

The absence of the New York democrats
from Saturday nights caucus has been the
subject Of some comment. They are not
numerous in the present House, but they
are all under Tammany's dominion, and
the question before tine caucus ought to
have brought them out This was the ques-
tion Of the right of a majority to instruct
and to exact obedience. and that is the first
lesson a Tammany man learns. Was there
d particular reason for their absence?
1t is rurored that there was. 1t is said
that Richard Croker aspires to name the
minority leader in the next House. and
that his candidate is not Mr.. Bail.y. Upon
discovering. therefore. that the caucus
would give a vote of confidence to Mr..
Bailey. and that such vote would stand the
Texan well in hand in his ambition to Lead
also in the next House. the New Workers
decided not 10 associate themselves in any
way with his triumph, and so remained
away.
In the next House there will be nineteen
democratic votes from New York state-a
very respectable Eumber, and, as Mr..
Croker believes. worth something if well
played in the organization of the minority
They are not committed to the Chicago
platform, or, for that matter, to anything
They We're elected. practically, on no plat
form at all Mr. Croker desired that only
stat. issues were worth discussing in the
campaign, and his candidates for Congress
sealed up their mouths. But, notwit hs tand-
ing nineteen were elected, and they Will be
d litti- free-handed when the next House
begins business.
Mr.. Cr0ker's objection to Mr.. Bailey is
not described in these rumors, but the
statement that ne does object to him is
ncrtlly accepted. Neither is the name of
his candidate for minority leader given. al
though he is said to think well of both
Mr.. Richardson and Mr.. De Armond He is
stiII open to conviction except as to the
Texan.
1t is hardly likely, however. that Mr.
Croker. with his nineteen votes, will be
permitted to settle SO interesting uues-
tion. Tammany. with ali it's power. failed
last month to connect at Albany. and it Is
almost inconceiyable that any man barring
1he markings of the tiger will aver lead
ih" democracy in the national House of
I;ePr-s entatiyes.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

1t has already fixed the gas rates. 1t has
1t has the power. quite as clearly, to en-
force those rates by prescribing penalties.
Inasmuch as 1t can charter companies to
occupy the streets of the city, 1t can take
away that privilege. Assuming for a
moment that Congress may not constitu-
tionally compel the telephone company to
do business at a rate so low as to amount
to confisca ton. ii may constitutioDally for
any reason or for no reason deprive the
company of the privilege of using the
streets in its business. 1t is understood
that there is no statute giving the company
the privilege of using the streets, and that
it has no vested rights in the case which 1t
can assert in opposition to the will of Con-
gress. The national legislature has decreed
that the telephone rates are too high. and
that they must be lowered. Congress will
certainly in consistency do whatever may
be necessary to cause its will to prevail.
If it were convinced that the rates fixed
at last session were somewhat too low
it might increase the rates slightly in
attaching a penalty which would assure
the enforcement of the law. But 1t is safe
to assume that Congress will not rest in
active in view Cf the open defiance of the
law which it enacted at its last session.
Congress will not reverse itself and the
telephone rates will be effectively lowered
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Getting Down to BUSINESS.

1t is wired from Madrid that the Spanish
government has decided to pay the January
coupons of the Cuban debt. This is inter-
esting information. 1t was only the other
day that VT Were being told in frequent
Paris bulletins that Spain could not pos
siby endure the burden of this debit that
if the Americans, in their cruel selfishness,
refused to assume the Cuban bonds, Spain
would be forced to repudiate them and
thus demonstrate to ner creditors the true
nature of her rapacious conqueror. The
American commissioners, following the pol
icy dictated by common sense and by the
voice of the American people. declined to
consider the Cuban debt as involved in
their field of discussion. Spain demurred
made angry insinuations of bad faith, and
turned an appealing shoulder-shrug toward
the European galleries. The treaty of peace
has been signed and the time for poses has
passed. AS the day for interest payments
approaches Spain assures her bond-holders
that their present claims will be met. She
will take pains to give no one chance to
make an issue on this debt just yet So
she concludes to pay the January coupons
II is business now, between her and her
creditors. There is no sentiment in the
case. She made her play at Paris and it
Idileu Sns Is 10 De upon the
propriety of her present course and the
prospect which this dispatch affords that
she will after all be able to take care of
her obligations and begin the work of re-
cuperation and reorganization. Her outlook
is not so gloomy as it might have been.
Shorn of colonies which have of late years
meant to her more of trouble and expense
than of profit, she is in condition now, by
a q nf no
the war to strengthen the nation, to foster
the domestic industries, to concentrate at
tention upon the home needs, to try to
introduce broader educational measures to
devote to the needs close at hand the per-
sonal and official energies which have here
tofore been expended with sad results upon
the colonies. The empire has vanished.
May not a nation which shall be credit
to the continent rise from the Wreck2
Evening star., 1898-12-16
The south and the Pensions

The new patriotism to which President
Mckinley gave such eloquent utterance in
Atlanta the other day was voiced in the
House of Representatives yesterday when
Mr.. Allen of Mississippi urged the passage
of the pension appropria ton bill, carrying
over $145.000,ooo. without debate. This is
indeed reassuring spectacle The prompt
acquiescence by the men of the south, many
of whom fought in the confederate ranks,
in this great budget, which represents the
tribute paid by the nation to their antago-
nists on the battle field, shows clearly that
the President was on solid ground when he
said that the time has come to forget the
strife and for the north and the south to
stand together to honor the memory of
the men who died for their respective prin-
ciples.
Representative Aliens recollection of a
time when the pension bill invoked fierce
and bitter debate requires little assistance
for that time is in the near past 1t is ar
IDENTIFY to be hoped that the days are for
ever gone for Congress to divide in anger
over the issues of the civil war The
bloody shirt" was not a signal Of progress
sion. 1t was the type of an unforgiving
retrospection, aid each revival of the woes
of the sixties was an unwholesome reaction
which could not fail to retard the national
advancement. The Spanish war afforded
| the opportunity for complete reunion. 1t
came al what has been called the''psycho-
logical moment" at just the true perspect-
i've from the civil war. Both sections acted
wisely. tcmperately, i'll accepting it, and the
President has spoken the needed word for a
guarantee of good faith on the part of the
north.
These sentiments, evidenced by the ac-
ton Of the House yesterday by the pro-
longed ovation rendered to Mr.. Mckinley
in Georgia, ought in due time to bring
their fruits in the form of clear, free and
dispassionate adjustment of the problems
in some of the southern states which now
demand solution.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
4 Gall tn DuiH.

The speech delivered by the President in
Atlanta on Wednesday touched the heart
of the country because of its tone of broth
erhoOd and gracious sympathy. 1t was the
speech of man of generous instincts and
high ideals. and it possessed the ring Of
absolute sincerity. 1t will long be remem-
bcred. ard il will serve very valuable pu--
pose in still more strongly welding the
bonds of what may be termed the newer
Union. the new bonds of the old Union.
But the speech of yesterday was of world
wide moment and on a worldwide theme
Ii was a call to duty. 1t was an address
hot much to the hearts as to the heads
of his countrymen. There sentiment in
it and there was appeal to pride. but the
highest note sounded was that of duty. The
United States must meet its new response
bilitieS because it stood Soiennly committed
to them. Great difficulties he readily ac-
knOwledged. But they must be met. and
If cOura geously met by united people they
would he conquered.
This. then, is the attitude of the expan-
sionist. the imperialist. or what you will
The Presidents opponents have more than
once accused him of hesitation and inde-
ciSion. and of failure to lead. 1t seems.
however. to he more a question of choosing
the hest time to speak. When the time
comes the President always has policy
and usually submits it with sufficient Cour-
age and clearness. There is no MISLEADING
where he stands on the question of our new
possessions, and it is now in order for his
critics to make themselves as well under
stood.
The opposition is still practically without
Il policy. MT. Bryan has not solved the diff
1iculty. Ills deliverance. fairly interpreted,
does not go beyond a lament that, in his
opinion. the country is now lin the middle
of a very bad fix" The Philippines faI
away and in the main peopled with savages.
They are not fit for independent govern
mcnt. They are not worthy to bc made a
stale of this Union. They must not be
returned to Spain. He does not propose
that they be put up and knocked down TO
the highest bidder He should Try again.
The President has had his say, and to
employ a phrase not wholly unknown
among statesmen. it is now time for the
opposition to put up or shut up.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

He was not constructive in his public
work, aside from his financial enterprises.
Yet the capacity for organization was high
ly developed in him and it was somewhat
remarkable that he did not advance further
as producer of lasting national results
during his term of service. He devoted
himself rather to the machinery. His work
was that of manager of men. His COM
mercial success was phenomenal and its
results will long survive him. He was in
many respects a type of the nervous, ac-
tive, determined personality of the business
American, and while he will never be re-
membered for anything he has eves satd
or written. his fame will last as that of a
man who working wholly from the basis
of his own will and energy, built up
fortune.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Mckinley and Americanism.
From the Brooklyn Eagle Qnd. Dem)

From The brooklyn Eagle Qnd. Dem)
President Mckinley is displaying a breadth
OF Americanism that is gratifying, indeed,
to those who believe in the fitness of men
to rule themselves. During the past wear
his conduct has bean characterized by the
calm moderation which irritated the little
men about Lincoln in the days of the civil
war, but which everyone today admits was
the wisest statesmanship. Then. too he
has shown a respect for the rights of eyerv
branch of the government and of eyerv
section of the country which is really Lin
colnesque. His ideal seems to be to be the
representative of the people of the whole
Union and to protect them in their liberties
and to carry out their wishes
Evening star., 1898-12-16
The Last Resort.

'People appear to be forgetting all about
this country" said one land owner
That's a fact" answered the other
I'VE don't seem able to attract any atten-
ton"
The tide of immigration seams to split
and go around on both sides of US. I've
done everything l could think of to stir
things up"
We'll I'm afraid there's nothing else
left L hate to get down to anything SO
common, but l guess we'll have to discover
gold.''
Evening star., 1898-12-16
The Treaty in the Senate.
From the Chicago Journal.

I0HI .IVu1
1t promises an undreamed-of-d destiny,
new America, a greater United States, not
Cnly in extent of territory, but in loftinass
Of ambition, in grandeur of opportunity, in
wealth of achievement and glorious his
tory. and in the development of civilization
and liberty for the whole race of men. VIII
a third of the members of the United States
Senate turn their backs upon 1t and refuse
to listen to the voice of the people, to the
great beat of the nations heart?
1t is almost inconceivabla and yet indi-
Viduai members have made open threats
that they would stand like dumb stones in
the path of progress for the sake of their
own timid feelings and narrow opinions. 1t
is fatuous sort of opposition. 1t can ac-
complish nothing. If the Senate, as at
present constituted, fails to ratify the Sen
ate of the next Congress will not fail, and
those men who caused gratuitous delay
and useless humiliation will have only the
derision of the public to repay them.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Young Folks
Shoes.

Handsome, serviceable Shoes
modelled after styles in mems and
women's high-grade shoes. Best
and most comfortable shapes, for
school, play and dress-up wear.
Misses Bright Dongola Button Shoes, opera toe.
patent leather tip. Per pair. ir................S1I 1I5
Childrens Bright Dongola Button and Lace Shoes
turn SOLE wedge heel, opera and square toe patent
leather tip. Sizes to s. Per pair. 90
Chiidren's Shoes, turn SOLE square and round toe
patent leather tip and tip of Per pair 81 25
Children's Button Shoes, opera toe, patent leather
tip. Sizes 81 to 10R. Per pair ............S12 %
Children's Wei Kid Shoes, patent leather tip
opera and round toes Per pair. 81 so
Children's Kangaroo Calf Button and Lace Shoes
icf paif.''.-.. .SlJo
Children's Bright Donsola Lace Shoes. extension
soles, tip of same. Per pair ir...............Sl3 35
Boys and Youths CascO Calf Lace Shoes. Per
i"Ai'' .SloB
Boys and Youths Calf Lace Shoes, Goodyear welt
sole Sizes II to 2. Per pair. .............S2 81 so
Sizes 2ia to 5h Per pair. $500
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Only n POstpOnement Mt Best.


The opposition to the treaty is weakened
by the feeling that at best it hardly hopes
to accomplish anything beyond a short
postponement of ratification. If the two
thirds majority cannot be secured during
the short session, it is generally conced ID
that the requisite number will be obtained
without much difficulty at an extra session
If its opponents could kill it they might be
able to muster strength enough for a dead
ly blow, but as they see little or no prospect
of averting it's ultimate ratification many
of them are disinclined to assume the grave
responsibility of persistent hostility.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Flannelette Gowns.
Dressing Sacoues. etc.

Practical house garments, eco
nomically priced. Desirable for
Xmas gifts because of their useful
ness and comfort.
Flannelette Gowns. Hubbard style; turn-down col
lar; deep cuffs-a variety of neat stripes Ea. Zoe
Flanneiette Dressing Sacques, tight back; loose
front; fve-pont collar; ruffe sleeves; finish ID
with feather-edge braid. Each. Soc
Geisha Dressing Sacques. made of plaid Flannel
ette, with plain border to match; wide lapels
Black Sateen Petticoats extra wide, lined
throughout; rufle bottom, with fold above
French back. Each. Observation-Disclosures. Toe
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-12-16
The Telephone Ruies.

Tn bills introduced in the House and
senate yesterday to regulate the telephone
rates in the District are logical conse-
qdeEces Of the local compauy's refusal TO
accept tn terms prescribed at the last ses-
sion Tnc paragraph in the appropg-a ton
hili lowering the rates was. unfortunately
incomplete, in that IL contained no penalty
10 aid ia its enforcement. But it sufficient
ly revealed the belief of Congress that the
rates charged by the company were too
high ami out of harmony with modern con-
dltionS- The company has unwisely sought
/" prevent the reckoning which has been
awaiting 70 for some years, falling 10 read
correctly the signs of the times and to m
"erStaHd the inevitabiIity of 4 material low
'rIng ot the rates. Had the COMPANY ac-
copied the hastily-drawn regulation and
gwen an earnest Of its desire TO meet pres
en- requirements il is likely that Congress
""uid nave willingly listened to a fair
presentation of facts at this session nv the
company to show whercin-if at aII-tba
scale was Inadequate. But the con,an,,
mas made no effort to ascertain how far
ms scale Is Just. 1t arbitrarily declares
that 1t VIII not comply, takes the case 10
the courts, and challenges Congress ~, IT,
own ground As the case stands awaiti,,
adjudication by the courts, Congress NOT
only has the right, but is faced with tho
duty TO make complete its enactment of
last session by prescribing q scale and at
tachinS a penalty for Noncompliance
should the bill offered yesterday become
i"W IL will Supplant the existing statute
1t Is to be assumed that in such event
the company will seek as at present to
destroy the law by a court proceeding
charging unconstitutional cCnfscation. But
il is entirely clear that Congress has the
right 10 regulate the rates to be charged
by the purveyors to the public needs and
the common carriers within the District
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Inevitable.

Though mighty questions may be solv
There's always one remaining.
Much painful research is involved.
And sorrow and complaining.
In settling, when a work at last
Is ripe for song and story,
Just who shall profit by the past;
Just who shall have the glory.
And voices strong and voices soft
Are mingled with the clamor
In which the emphasis will oft
Obliterate the grammar.
And each unheedful of the crowd
There are but few who shun it
VIII swell the chorus, fiercely loud,
The mighty shout Il done it,"
Evening star., 1898-12-16
COrSetS
For Xmnas.

The marked increase in the de-
mand for Corsets for holiday gifts
necessltates our giving more atten-
ton than heretofore to this line pi
goods. We've choice assortment,
both foreign and domestic.
p. n. Corsets. gray coutil high bust short hip.
falr. alr.-...--.......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 75c.
r. x g. Corsets, black white coutfl heavily
boned. extra long. medium and short. Pair. 81 90
w &. c. Corsets sateen. high bust, short hip.
az 80 1890 $1,000 slou
L. " Corsets, black or white sateen; cut bias
top finished with silk hossing and embroidery
Fair. .......... SO 90
T. u. Corsets. black white satcen; boned with
zeal whaebone. Pair r.......................S2 s. 10
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-12-16
America Has Chosen the Path of Dut,

America, after some hesitation, has
chosen the narrow path of duty which al
now to show it is in her power to bestow
upon her new possessions a strong, an
honest, an enlightened rule. For our part.
We have never for a moment doubted that
she will do so in full measure.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Give 1t n Home of Its Own,
From the Wilmington Del.) News.

T TOM tHt " IIlnIHStpn TlIeIJ NEWS.
The proposition has been made to erect
a building on the Capitol grounds at
Washington for the use of the United
States Supreme Court. There is no sound
reason why the court should be coope d
up in a six-by-nine room in the CAPITOL.
Let the court have a handsome home of
its own.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
The Guest of Money.

Were free" the Filipino said,
But We are prudent elves
Who hope that some one may be led
To pay US for ourselves
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Attentions to heroes should be more con-
sderately planned. After a man has faced
shot and shell there is no reason why he
should be compelled to go through series
of assaults on his digestion.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Emperor William now talks of going to
a fancy ball in a Roman toga. The kaiser
is becoming almost as picturesque as what
is left of the "40O.''
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Switzerland has just held a presidential
election, in a quiet. matter-of-fact manner,
which contrasts strangely with the sur
rounding political turbulence.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

1t is to be feared that the European peace
talk has small significance, except as it in
dicates an impression that something de-
cisive will have to be done very soon.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

General Skaters Atlanta accident en-
ables him to testify that southern street
car motor man is a better marksman than
a Spanish gunner.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Limited Chance to Observe.

Il suppose SAID the Spanish soldiers
friend. that you saw some fierce fighting"
NO was the answer Il was in it, but
l didn't see it. I'm naturally a little ner-
vous, and 1 can't help shutting my eyes
when l shoot a gun
Evening star., 1898-12-16
A Cheerful Outlook.

From the New York Herald.
In territorial expansion the undertakers'
trade organ sees the Opening I'D new
channels. creating new possibilities and in
spring new efforts" This is cheerful
outlock
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Pure Food
List.

We handle the very best goods
only. Selling vast quantities enables
us to keep an absolutely clean, fresh,
up-to-date stock and to sell at the
lowest prices.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Colonel Bryan may be compelled to re-
mind numerous critics that his purpose in
resigning was to give advice not to receive
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Precautions will be taken in connection
with the next interoceanic canal, to see
that the hole in the ground is proportionate
in size to the hole in the treasury
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Ex-President Cleveland is being reminded
from all sides that the last attempt at flag
hauling was a dismal failure.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Having demonstrated that 1t cannot be
held down. Chicago proceeds to enter a Wig
orous protest against being held up.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Possibly if the British lion had wagged
his tail sooner there would have been less
disposition to twist it.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Any fears that the sugar trust may some
times be accused unjustly are modified by
considering the number of times that in
teresting institution has not been caught.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Xmas
Couches.

SOuC1eSo
We show line OF specially well
made Couches, in three grades,
which we purchased with reference
to the holiday trade, and which we
offer at very low prices.
Sloping Head Couches. upholstered in figured cor
duroy highly polished hardwood frames; soft Surfing
edges; choice c0lorngs. Each. .......... 81 so
Sloping Head touchoS. uphols cred in finest ;g-
ured corduroy soft spring edge deep tuftnc; heavy
friLgt all around six colorings. Each. .....sio5 80
Special
beautifully finished Couch, with gently sloping
head. deep tuftng and soft spring edge; ulhosi,r-
I'D in handsome designs Of finest corduroy color
inss. A regular $3.50 value. Special prir.
ed'h' ....-............. Sl2 80
wardrobe or Box touches. in Il variety Of STYLES
Including rich effects. Each 81 80 10 Slg 80
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-12-16

IRE last enterprise in which Mr.. Joe
Letter has thought of engaging is a milk
trust II he will do something to impress a
proper sense OF responsibility upon his rep
iesehtatIVes who slam front gates at
" cIe'k am he will be even more popular
with the citizen than he is with the farmer.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Mr.. Bailey of Texas has at least one sat
He Is in no immediate danger of
being Hobsonized.