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The Anacostfa Flats.

The Senate yesterday passed the joint
resolution directing the Secretary of War
to investigate the question of retaining
the Anacostia flats and to report forth
with to Congress as to the feasibility and
&C st of removing the present unwholesome
conditions. This project should have been
undertaken long ago. The facts as to the
need of the improvement are well under
stood. All that Is required by Congress to
enable it to legislate intelligently upon the
subject is what the engineer authorities
cali project which sets forth the
amount of work to be done, the exact OBJ
jects to be attained and the cost of the
whole. With such a project before them
the committees cannot in reason refuse or
neglect to attend to the subject immedi-
ately. There is pressing reason for the
prompt reclamation of the channel to the
navy yard from the encroachments of the
a1luvial deposits. This channel is now
crooked and dangerous. 1t is almost i'm
possible to permit vessel of any substan-
tial size to reach the wharf for communica-
ton with the gun foundry. In case of war
1T might be highly desirable to enable the
largest ships of the navy to reach that
wharf. But in any event the navy finds it.
self at all times seriously embarrassed by
the shadows of the branch, while it's en-
ployes are shattered in health by the foul
influences from the fats If they remain
any length of time in service at the foun-
dry. The joint resolution passed yesterday
does not contemplate any immediate at
tack of che Anacostia, being only a tenta-
tive proposition that does not bind the
houses to any further action. 1t is incon-
ce.vable. however, that the submission of
the report provided for by the resolution
will not be followed by an enactment that
will insure the commencement of the long
delayed work. the House ought to pass
the provisional resolution without delay
and so enable the War Department au-
thorities to press their surveys to such an
early conclusion that the desired Informal
ton may be in the possession of the COM
mittees early in the coming session. if not
before the close of the present session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Wait for the Report.

When the announcement-thought to lie
semi-official-was recently made from Ma
drid that the Spanish government would
under no circumstances pay an indemnity
for the destruction of the Maine it was
considered in this country to DE arrogant
and unseemly, and to afford another evil
dence Of SPANS inability to deal properly
and soberly with great question. She had
kicked before being spurred. She had I'M
dertaken to cross a bridge before reaching
it. She had as we thought, exposed herself
to just criticism. There was haste about
her deliveraEce which of itself invited s.1s-
picion. What right, it was asked, had she
to speak at all on the subject until me
case had been closed and the action of the
United States determined?
Let US remember and apply this now n
our own behalf. Why become uncompro-
missing and rigid in any position on the
strength purely Of a Hypothetical. case?
Nobody outside of the members OF The
court of inquiry can be assumed to know
fully, accurately and with certainty what
the findings Of the court are about the ;oss
of the Maine. The findings are real;T and
are on the eve of being submitted. The
court commands the confidence of tine coun-
try. The President and his cabinet have
81 ldT DccH iuUOISeu Is IfOt Lie
slightest warrant on the part of anybody
to assume that the emergency, whatever it
may prove to be, will not be fairly ard
squarely met. On the contrary, all that
has gene before is warrant for the assump-
ton that now that the crisis is at hand we
shall deal with it quite as successfully as
we have done with any preliminary pro-
ceeding leading up to It.
The inquiry at Havana was not ordered,
nor has it been conducted, with the view of
finding a pretext for a war with Spain. The
United States has never been seeking var.
1t is now ready for war If war is a naces-
sfty. but only on that ground. 1t could not
anord to swagger into a quarrel with any
power, and least Of all with a decuyed
power like Spain. Nor is it at all likely to
do so. The whole case of the Maine rests
upon the findings of the court of inquiry:
and all surmises of what they may prove
to be. and of the duty they may impose,
while interesting in the line of speculation.
and in measure Instructive, 10 not afford
proper grounds for a proclamation Of OIL
cal conduct on anybodys part. The white
leather has never appeared in Uncle Sans
cap, and 1t never will appear there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Maryland and Good Roads.


There is simple common sense for the
good roads question. Get good men, and
make the money reach the roads. AS
things are at present organized-or disor-
ganized-in Maryland, not one dollar in
four or five appropriated for roads reaches
the work on the roads. This fact is known.
1t is admitted 1t is one of the chief scan
dals of the state.
Now the time has come for the money
to be honestly used. There should be new
laws, new regulations, new men and new
methods. The lack of good roads is keep
ing down the price of every farm in the
state, costing every farmer more to get his
products to market, keeping back that
progress which would come If we had bet
ter highways.
1t is simple matter, but we hope the
legislature will study it and begin by wise
laws that progress toward better things,
which will lead Maryland to the destiny
that belongs to it by right of position and
by the exhaustless value of its resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

N 0Dc for eyard pieses Bird Brand Tanet,
Seem Binding-the kind used By modl.ts
who work for society's elite
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nAC for fulk 5yard pieces of veiutina Skirt
Binding Extra quality and width. In
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A Question of Justice.

1t is a question of justice with the Amer
lean people. not a mere question of dol
lars and cents. If they had been moved by
questions of trade and commerce they
would have long since found justification
fer Intervention and long since have inter-
commerce between the United States and
Cuba down to mere shadow Of it's former
self. But to protect mere selfish and prop
erty interests the American people have
not felt called upon to intervene. 1t is to
save life, out of regard for the well being
and happiness of our felow-men, from a
purpose to alleviate the sufferings in Cuba,
to save the helpless in Cuba from the con-
urued scourge of war and famine that now
stalks over the island that the American
people purpose to intervene. 1t is a high
and worthy purpose, a purpose that should
be commended everywhere. purpose that
should be disapproved by no Christian man,
whether prince or peasant.
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the case of Cuba could be justified by tina.

the case OF Cuba could be justified by that
6eliverance alone.
But Senator Proctor has rendered val
liable service outside of the Cuban ques-
tion. He has contributed striking ex-
ample of how strong and elective simple
ity is as a mold for the preparation of a
public speech. There was no bid for APP
plause. There was no straining after
effect. The art of the orator and the yo-
caoulary of the rhetorician were alike
Stunned. In a style as bold as Dean
Swifts, and with manner of delivery as
shy and unpretending as that of Mr.. Lin
coin at Gettysburg, Mr.. Proctor described
the greatest horror of the age at length.
close. No orator of wide fame or accepted
style has addressed the Senate in thirty
years SD as to command more perfect SYM
pafhy or attention.
This, 1t may be repeated, was a valuable
service in itself. and deserves to be re-
membered. Our speech, oral and written,
has for some years been growing forid.
The stump has exercised an injurious in
f1uence on many of our most capable
speakers In the eagerness and excitement
of campaigning they have yielded to the
temptations of exaggeration, until the
simpler forms of public address have some
what gone out of fashion. The fashion has
come to be. on the stump and elsewhere,
to marshal adjectives in great force, spread
the wings of fancy to their fullest reach,
and soar away.
Mr.. Proctor's is, In every way, the finer
style. 1t takes no thought of the turn of
a phrase, nor any account OF adjectives
1t is clear because simple, and convincing
because sound and conservative. Its
effects are all natural, and therefore the
strongest and most enduring that can be
produced.
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A stnlwart American.
From the Louisville courier-Journal.

No wonder the Spanish government de-
sires the departure of Fitzhugh Lee from
Cuba. He is just the sort of man they
would want there II they had nothing to
conceal; he is the least desirable man they
could have under existing conditions.
The fact is, General Lee is the right man
for the place which he fills. The Spanish
do not like him, not because he Is lacking
in courtesy or in tact, for both of them
he possesses. in high degree, as his politi-
cal enemies testify. To state the matter
plainly, the Spaniards want q consul gen.
eral at Havana whom they can scare and
they have discovered that Fitzhugh Lee is
not that sort Of man. There are plenty Of
others of the same sort in the country, Of
course. but the Spaniards would like to
take the chances of change They are
not likely to be accommodated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Black Wool Goods

Crepons.
81, s15O. $3.50. s. and s36s yard, and those
here 36s usually retail at 81 yard.
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The Difference.

In former times when valiant men
To talk of war were led,
They rubbed their armor UP again,
Which shone from foot to head.
They saw the rivets fastened well
And then with honest pride
Each hurried where such things they sell
And bought a horse to ride.
But now Mars ventures to demand
A very different style.
The single warrior. sword in hand,
Would find a plying smile;
And patriotism straight must bring
A check book forth to write
An order for the purchasing
OF ships and dynamite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
The Silks.

SS SD for 4yard waist pattern Of any 81 Silk
In colors are thirty styles I'm the new
and fashionable fancy plaids, checks, In black
are figured silks and plain Armnre and Taffeta
Silks, also Satin Duchesse and Peau de Sole
81 Or for 12yard dress pattern Of the nc
~De1O Twilled Foulard Silks The euDerior
French Printed Silks, with artistic designs in
vEite, on grounds OF grays, bres, greens,
browns, heliotrope and black.
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We Are Not Land Hungry.
From the Scranton Tribune.

A proposition to go into war for az
gression. II submitted to a plebiscite, could
not get ten sane votes in the United States
Annexation as an American policy does
not rest On land-hunger. If It was that
which moved US. Canada rather than Ha-
vail. or Cuba. would be our objective point.
The question of land value Is the smallest
factor entering into the Hawaiian and.
tentatively, into the Cuban problem The
considerations which urge the Immediate
annexation of the one and make probable
the ultimate annexation of the other are
strategic and defensive chiefly. and terri
tcrial only incidentally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
senator Proctor a. a sneaker.

Senator Proctor's speech on the condi-
tion OF Affairs In Cuba continues to be the
subject OF much complimentary comment
y Is considered the ablest presentation Of
the question that has yet appeared. It's
tone Is 80 fair. its language SO simple. its
FORM SO compact, IL is praised as an almost
HAWKES. treatment of most difficult topic.
II has been convincing beyond any speech
delivered In Congress in a very long time.
In fact, there Is no dissent from It what
ever in either house, but the feeling Is held
that Intervention by the United States In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Bayadere Novelties
Travers Suitings.

81, Los. S1.J0 and 50 yard Dressmakers tell us
we are headquarters for these new effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

souvenir-complimentary price for
Iou select. The new seasons entire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Csc for ST. so Laces.

Tomorrow's visitors will find best
of Black, Chantilly, Bourbon and
Heavy Silk Laces,N from S to II
inches wide. Their only fault is that
all widths are not here in each pat
tern. Many $I.5o laces are in the
lot, though the average value
is about 75c yd. Choice for. DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

&c yard for Amazon '.Brueh'' SKIRT Binding.
oufwears the gnrments-nearly always.
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contrary to Ethics.

Il am very much inclined to suspect that
you misled me when you said you had ex-
perience on the stage remarked the stage
manager of the Dashing Daisies Burlesque
Company.
why. isn't my work satisfactory" in
quired the comedian.
Yes. But you took it very good-natured
ly when the manager said he'd pay you
part of your salary now and the rest
later"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
"lf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper"
Ten=tWo r.

When YOU come to consider
the subject of new footwear
Tor Easter we are ready to
show you what YOU want to
wear. And what a stock ours
Is-what a wealth of exclu-
sive STYLES confront YOU on
every side.
We have gathered all that
is best and fashionable in the
footwear world-in such num-
bers and variety as was never
known before. From the WON
derful success of the past has
sprung the almost endless
stock of the present-a GER
tain mark of our continued
growth. When you come
you'll find the store and stock
better equipped than ever to
supply your footwear wants.
FROM our SPECIAL To-
Order Department will come
most of the wedding footwear
for Casters fair brides. The
making to order of this sort
of footwear has become an es-
tablished feature of the store
"a branch which has become
as important as any other.
Slippers that exactly match
the wedding costume are a
speciality.
The ladies' new spring OK
lords and shoes are showing
themselves in vast array now
won't you come and pass
judgment upon them?
And the new spring styles
in mems smart footwear are
calling for attention.
b. Rich's Sons,
''High-art footwear for the elite"
Ten=tWo r Street.
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1Oc for Zoe Laces.

All the new effects in Valencien-
mes and Point de Paris Laces; Al to
6 inches the widths, I5c to zoe yard
the values. Not all widths in each
design. So with the a to 8-inch En-
broideries, worth up to 2oc yard.
Choice for only. lOc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

The sociologists are asking, do Ameri-
can wives consider their husbands merely
as bread-winners?' So far as Individual
cases are concerned, the answer depends a
great deal on whether the husband hap
pens to be an Industrious man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

The Delaware house Of representatives
has passed a bill to legaIize the trading
stamp. There are several legislatures IN
the country which seem determined to be
erratic. II they cannot be brilliant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
SHOOTING STARS.
A Candid Reply,

How do you expect to come out of that
election?" asked one politician.
Il won't come out of it at ALL" replied
the other. 81 don't expect to be In it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

1t is worthy OF note that in the present
crisis Spain Is not endeavoring to work on
any '-invincible armada bluffs ON the
Anglo-Saxon race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

The Austrian reichsrath Is again In ses-
sion. and the German emperor will have
once more to retire to comparative OBJ
scurity as belligerent quantity.
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His Ambition.

ITO think" said the visitor, that you
will have to go through life an ex-conyictr
We'll. miss" replied Crowbar Claude. Ito
tell you the truth, just at present there
amt nothing I'd like more to be!''
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"A Surxe.tion.

Let's have a cooking school brigade,
If threats Of war grow louder,
Where each brave Amazonian maid
VIII fight with baking powder!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

revolt against the Chinese emperor
might. II he were philosopher, be hailed
as an effort to take great deal of trouble
off his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Her Gentle Coun.eI.

Il sometimes WONDER, said Mr.. Torkins.
who was in a misanthropic mood, whether
there are any truly great men left!''
We'll, Charley, DEAR replied his wife:
there is no use Of worrying. We can't tell
yet. The base ball season hasn't opened.
you know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

. The King Of Spain Is justified in suspect
Ing that this prejudice against allowing a
CT ild-monarch to assert authority is. under
the circumstances, mere nonsense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

The Spanish board of inquiry conserva-
lively RETAINED from suggesting that an
Indemnity be required from the United
States for blocking Havana harbor.
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A Leader OF His Race.

The death of Blanche X. Bruce. register
of the treasury, removes one Of the strong
men of the colored race In this country.
sHe was not SO popular among his own peo-
pie as he deserved to be, but he enjoyed
the confidence OF those who knew him
without regard to color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

75c, 81. $1.25. s1.5O, 81 and $3.50 yard. Best
evidence Of their superior quality Ia guarantee
New material II that selected should split or
crock within six months of purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Rr0caded Silks

Soc. csc, 75c, SOC, 81 and S1.25 yard. Choic
Of silk and Sati' Brocades in all the latest an
most effective designs
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SOC. 81, $1.25, $3.50, g and $3.50 yard Mer-
chants generally pay IS cents for goods retail
81 yard We offer Peau de Sole costing 75c at
only SIC yard.
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Ravadere

Bayadere Novelties.
81 and $1.25 yard for these newly beautiful silks
Ultra fashionable and certain to be scarce later
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MORE Antique
MORE '

81. $3.50. s. and $3.50 yard. See and critical,
handle the pieces offered at 81 yard.
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Governor Leedy evidently believes that
rext to being first In the neld. the beat
thing b for man to have Ills pagers on
die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

Csc, 75c, Soc, 81, $1.25 $3.50. 81 and $3.50 a
yard. Samples will prove those here at soc yard
are the usual 81 quality.
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Tailor Suitings.
BrOadcloths

81, s1.5O anu $50 a yard. Why not a gown Of
this rich black stuff?
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The Mohairs.
The SergeS.

SOC. 75c and 81 yard for Plain Mohair Stellar
and Brilliantines. and new figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Gros Grain Silks.

81 and SLIPS a yard for beautiful specimens
these rich fabrics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

SOC. Soc SOC. Csc, 75c, SEC, 81 and s1.35 yard
The entire family here, from the Serge proper I,
the half-sister Diagonals and Cheviots.
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Surah Silks

Surah Silks.
zoe, CSC. 75c and 81 yard. The best values the
price Iver brought you here.
Continued aboye.)
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Bengaline Silks.
Peau de Sole

81. $1.25. 81 90 and $3.50 yard. Splendid values
at these prices.
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Nuns Yelling.
TauiSe

SOC, 75c and 81 yard. Paid more than usual
them; offer better than usual values.
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81, $1.25. s1.50. 81 and SEQ yard. The fa
nous No. 1908 Cloth is here at only 81 yard.
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Bring This.

This coupon and 35c entities
bearer to one SOC Jean or ventilating
Corset. X presented at the Palais
Royal during the convention week
March p 10 "a.
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Royal Armure.
s9c. 81 and $1.25 yard. Extra good value at soc
a yard, with the Peau de Sole
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Henriettas

TIC. S9c 81 and $50 yard Plain and figured
In artistic designs
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Jacquard Novelties.
Soc. TIC. 81 and $3.50 yard for the new seasons
prettiest effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

Soc, 75c, 81, s1.25 $780, 81 and $3.50 yard.
Sterling value at each price
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The Trimmings, Innings, Findings.
ny EVER such values Laes offered explain that
importer told of the Opening" that he has sent
his entire line of broken SETS" quoting complimentary prices
which asked you. 70
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lamlSe.
81 and S1.25 yard for this beautiful silk-warp
fabric.
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pSE Black Silk Grenadines
that them special paragraph big letters As little
ST. yard for charming Checks and Pla1s
the collection Bayadere Stripes Polka Stripes
Scrolls and for best of plain
yard for choice of inch Broades worth yard
This last is bargain can't repeat
discount tomorrow And heaer tina
is Tered ( match
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Dress Findings.

AHANAAHASoe
The best only. Complimentary
prices for the Opening that will
particularly appeal to dressmakers.
0c dozen for DR.. Warmers Coraline Dress Bone,
in black. white and slate.
9 Sc pair fol No. ..Palais RoyaI" pre..
Shields Pure gum and double fined
Every pair strictly guaranteed
Re box for surety Hooks and Eyes. The
hump makes the surety. II cards In box.
Ac for 4-yard pieces s. II. and M. yelvet.en
Skirt facing. In colors.
nAc for fulk 5-yard pieces Of veiutina Skirt
Binding Extra quality and width. In
SC yard for Amazon '.Brurh" SKIRT Binding. II
outweers the GARMENTS nearly always
4 N. for eyard paeses bird" Brand T.nst.
Seem Bfnd1ne-the kind used nv modI.,,
who work for society's elite.
Die instead Of 25c for Genuihe French ana
Hefringbone Hairclofhs
0c instead Of 12ke yard for a1tnch Roman
Stripe Shirt Lining And Q cents for i2lxc
feFeanpes, last black and eoaors.
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Wool Fabrics.

wv UUA FdWHNCSs
2 for 7-yard Pattern of any Soc Wool suiting
%aI Hundreds Of pieces.
S2 GD9 for 6-yard pattern Of the Csc Suitings
~~s>O 45 to so inches wide.
SS RI for 6-yard pattern Of 81 Wool Suitings.
Bayadere and other latest effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22

&c box for Surety" Hooks and Eyes. The
hump makes the surety. u cards In box
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Tafeta Silk
Satin Duchesse

5Oc. 6se. 75c, soc, 81 and $50 a yard. Extra
good values at Csc and S9c
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&c pair fol No. 'Palais Royal, Dress
SHIELDS Pure gum and double lined.
Every pair strictly guaranteed.
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0c instead Of 12s1s yard for a15nch Rom.
stripe skirt Lining, And cents for i2.z
Rereaiipes, East black ana epacrs