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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
The Highway Extension Act.

The Senate acted with gratifying prompt
ness on the pending highway act amend
ments, passing them yesterday with a mini
mum OF debate and sending the bill to con.
ference in such season practically to in
sure an adjustment of this matter at the
present session The Star yesterday ex-
pressed its hope that this would be done
and a vote of thanks from the community
is due 10 those in charge of local legisla-
ton in the Senate who have lost no time
in putting forward this most important
proposition. The bill is now in conference
and will doubtless receive prompt consid-
Grafton at the hands of the joint commit
tee The differences between the Two
houses are well defined. have been thor
oughly discussed in The Star, and are easily
capable OF reconciliation. The Senate
proposition is in certain respects prefer able
to that of the House. Either is far prefer
able TO the existing law. The prime desire
Of the citizens Of the District is that the
unjust provision which ignores the half
and-haf principle in local government shall
be eliminated from the statute There is
also very general wish that having made
this vital elimination. so much of the ad-
mirabie suburban street plans as is con-
sistent herewith shall be preserved for the
benefit OF the national capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
The War Revenue.

The war revenue measure is not an ideal
one, but when all the conditions are con-
sidered, and particularly the conditions In
the Senate, the result is not fairly open 10
severe criticism The government has been
well provided for. and. what is most i'm
pcrtant. large sums of money will be avail
able at an early day.
The provision for coming the silver bull
lion in the treasury was a concession 10
western sentiment which appears less JUS
tifiabie since the Oregon election. but
which does not commit the country in any
sense to free silver coinage. The amount
will not be large. and there was a certain
speciousness in the argument that the
bullion vas already On hand and had been
purchased to be coined the intention of the
government might as we'll be carried out.
The government will be able to carry the
amount without difficulty.
The tax on tea is an infraction of the
free breakfast table policy, and, strangely
enough. was inserted in the bill at the in
stance OF a democratic senator. The
amount expected from this source could
have been spared. and there would have
been diplomatic point gained in needing
JaPan's protest
The genuine triumphs to be recorded are
and the defeat of the fight for an issue of
fiat money. The reversal of this result
would have been national calamity. Had
bonds been defeated the government would
certainly have been pinched. Had an issue
of fiat money been ordered. the credit of
the country would everywhere have been
lowered. The country would have suffered
beyond what would have followed the sue
cess of the free silver movement of two
years ago To have undertaken to pay the
var expenses with mere moOnshine, with
actual money in abundance and easily OBJ
tainable. would have discredited the capac-
ity Of the government throughout the
world.
American credit will now be exhibited in
comparison with Spanish credit. The loan
empowered by Congress will in the first in
stallment be placed at nome. That it will
be readily taken admits of no doubt But
if the whole amount We're offered at once
and in foreign markets it would command
blue ribbon figures. Spain, on the other
hand. is hawking all sorts of pledges
through Europe without finding taker ex-
cept at cutthrOat discounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
No Sky-Scrapers.

Washington does not need or desire the
construction of "skyscrapers." Ground is
plentiful enough within the urban area to
permit the planning of all sorts of buildings
in safe and pleasing proportions and there
is therefore good reason for the rule thai
has for some time been in force and that
was well sustained in the decision reached
by the Commissioners yesterday in the ease
pending before them. This rule. which linn
its building of any description to a height
equal to the width OF the street on which
It fronts. ensures an architectural harmony
that is impossible of attainment in other
cities where the demand for ground space
far exceeds thu available supply. The re-
suit of wide license in this matter Is both
displeasing to the eye and disquieting to ths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Wash Day on the Iowa.

There has been much iag-cf-truce busi-
ness around Santiago harbor of late. Ad-
miral Cervera is out of the fight far as
his cruisers are concerned, and, having
been definitely discovered by the Ameri-
cans, he is not shy about advertising his
presence by sending out to the blockading
fleet steam launches from his ships bear
ing the white symbol of temporary armis-
tice. Tie presence of eight brave Ameri-
can seamen within his lines is the prin-
cipal reason for this exceptional conduct,
but not all OF the errands of the white
tagged steam cutters are in reference TO
the welfare and the future of Hobson and
his men. The correspondent of the New
York Herald, writing from the scene of
operations, tells this amusing story about
a recent expedition from the beleaguered
Sraniards:
"A launch from the cruiser Almirante
Oquendo came out of the harbor flying a
flag of truce this morning. A boat from
the Iowa, which was lying nearest, went to
meet her. Two officers of the Almirante
Oquendo came ON board. and a very digni-
fed. stately officer on the deck of the Iowa
received them and inquired their business.
They said they came out under the impress
sien that white flag was flying from the
Iowa and supposed the battle ship wanted
to surrender. An investigation showed
several things on the Iowa which might
have caught their eyes, one of which was
Captain Evans night shirt hanging on a
line. The matter was explained, and the
Oquendo's launch returned with many apol-
ogies.'
The assumption that the battle ship was
about to surrender is, of course supremely
funny. but 1t is entirely credible. 1t is quite
in line with many of the absurd estimates
placed by Spain and her people upon the
American force and purposes throughout
the entire dispute. But Spain may rest as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Our Flag Must Stay There.
From the New York Herald

NtW HefUIu.-
The United States owes it to civilization
as well as to itself frankly to accept the
responsibility the fortune of war has thrust
upon it. The very object of the war, as
publicly avowed by the nation was human
ity-to put an end to Spanish. misrule and
disorder in Cuba. Circumstances rendered
necessary the telling blow which Dewey
dealt at Manila. Now that it has been
struck, and Spanish authority in the Philip
pines doomed, We can no more think of de-
livering back the people of the islands into
the hands of the Spaniards than we could
think of restoring Cuba and surrendering
the Cubans to Spanish misrule. The re-
sponsibility imposed upon us Is as binding
in the case of the Philippines as in that of
Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Trying to Obstruct the Decree of Fate
Fro tha

That the Hawaiian Islands, redeemed
from barbarism by American missionaries.
taught civilization by American business
men and moralists, rendered prosperous by
American enterprise, and practically con-
troiied for many years by intelligent and
patriotic Americans, are to become u part
of the United States, is a case of destiny
that may forge ahead of the slow process
of ratifying treaties and making new pages
on the statute books. Annexation is COM
ing, and the pessimists are not honoring
themselves in obstructing the decree of
rate. They can only postpone, not prevent.
And they cannot postpone much longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Sensible Democratic Conclusion.
From the Albany Argus (dem1

Again, tie Oregon election demonstrates
the unwisdom. from the democratic stand
point. OF conducting state election on ma
t1onal issues, especially during the progress
of a war. The party out Of power at such
a time Is extremely unwise to press the
lighting on national issues. The greatest
national questions of all pertain to the war,
and unless the conduct of the war is hope
lessly bad, war issue prominently raised
is apt to benefit the ms. Even proper
criticism of the acts of the administration
must be conducted with extreme care or
the imputation of eisloyalty is likely to be
incurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
4 Military Necessity,
From the San Francisco Examiner dem }.


On the day when. Dewey sank the Span
ish fleet in Manila bay the annexation OF
Hawaii became military necessity The
remorseless logic of circumstances has
driven the opponents of the measure to
their last ditch. Some of them were hone ST
in their opposition, and others, like the
sugar trust employees in Congress and else
where. Were not honest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

So great is the enthusiasm that has been
excited at Greensboro, Ala. by the ex-
plot of its son that the Hobson homestead
is in danger of being carried away piece
meal by relic hunters. The town ought to
see to it that this sacrilege is not permit
ted. When you have a show place you
should guard it carefullys-New York Even
ing Sun.
The concluding remarks apply with equal
force to the Palisades of the Hudson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
The Hunt for Spanish Estrays.

From the Chicago News.
Capt Waters. the owner of San Miguel
leland on the Pacific coast, discovered the
other day that 1t had never been ceded by
Spain to Mexico and thereupon promptly
proceeded to hoist the American flag over
II. Any one discovering anything belong
ing to Spain in the western hemisphere.
whether floating or landed property, should
hoist the Stars and Stripes over 1t ct once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
--S-H-$

The regrets of Alexander over the la *
of worlds to conquer will be shared by
some of the young men who have stepped,
in a few weeks, from drawing-rooms to
II Hilary dignities. if the remainder of their
careers are pursued with anything like
the same rapdity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

The mere fact that a quiet, unpreten-
tious New York hotel-keeper blacked the
eyes and mashed the nose of a boisterous
professional pUgilist will hardly cause the
victim as much chagrin as the idea that
the mill was permitted to come off without
year or two of preliminary conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
They Make Good News.
New York Mail end Express.

All official dispatches from Admiral
Dewey and Admiral Sampson are singularIy
terse, clear and newsy. They are some
what lacking in the frills of description,
bur they are packed full of facts, and facts
ara what people want concerning the war
Messrs. Dewey and Sampson are by all odds
the ablest and most trustworthy war cor
respondents now at the front, and when
they have no news they make some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

The European powers. before quarrelne
with the United States about it's posses
sion of the Philippines, will, of course, bs
sufficiently reasonable to decide amons
themselves which has the best claim t.
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Promise of Greatness.

The difference in moral rules.
Oft fills men with dismay.
There was little boy in Spain.
$50 grave historians say
Whose father had a cherry tree.
Twas rough and past its prime,
And frequently the old man said,
He'd cut it down some time.
One day the boy his Ratchet took
And chopped away the tree.
His father cried with glad surprise,
who did this task for me?'
Then to his bosom straight he clasped
His pride-that hopeful youth.
Who said, I'D like the credit. but
/ cannot tell the truth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
The bitter Witb the sweet

you mustn't think I don't rejoice over
the generalship displayed in sinking the
Merrimac," said the citizen who worries
over household expenses.
You seemed strangely morose as soon
as l told You the boat was a collier" re-
marked the neighbor.
Il couldn't help showing my feelings.
Just think of all those tons of coal being
submerged in that way. There's no use
of talking! war is fearfully expensive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

So long as no prohibition is placed on
pork and beans the Massachusetts men at
Camp Alger may be expected to retain
their conposure in the face of stringent
orders concerning pie and lemonade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

1t would be only natural for General
B1anco to assume that it would take a
great many Spaniards to be worth man
like Lieut.. Hobson in an exchange of pris-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

There is not much satisfaction in refie IT
ing that soldiers at Tampa are not sub
jected TO any of the perils which arise
from undue haste in discarding winter
Underwear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

A large number of small and Borrowing
investors would be greatly rejoiced if the
price of the sugar trusts stock could be as
easily forseen as that institution's attitude
on any question of public policy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

General Weyler postponed his invasion
of the United States SO long that he was
not able to participate in the festivities
connected with the marriage of Miss Cis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

Made=t0=Measul-e
Suits and Trousers

The cost OF made-to-order Cloth
ing here is always little compared
with your exclusive merchant tailor
Just now we are showing choics
assortment of
Blue Serges and
Light Weight Fancies.
The styles and colorings are the
very latest Our Serges are pure
indigo dye-guaranteed.
Suits to order, $3.50 upward.
Trousers to order, $500 upward.
They must please you in every par
ticular or we keep them.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

You're a splendid actress" said the
manager encouragingly. But l must
confess that in that big emotional scene
you don't quite fulfill our expectations.
Realism is what we want. Couldn't you
manage to shed few genuine tears?"
Well she answered. Il never made a
speciality of genuine tears, but I'll try.
When l come to that scene tonight, III
think of that back salary you owe me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

sured that the accidental display of night
shirt on wash day will be the nearest ap-
preach to a distress signal that will float
from an American man-of-war in this cam
pafgn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

The frequency with which alleged Span
ish ships are seen in unexpected places can
be explained only by the theory that Sa-
gasta has managed to charter the Flying
Dutchman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

Col. Stones prospects are obviously
affected only by the possibility of earth
quakes, floods, riots or a democratic vic
tory in Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

MI. Bailey ard Mr.. Lewis are willing to
temporarily retire and give Mr.. Grosvenor
an opportunity to make a few comments on
Mr. Reeds methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
The Alternative,

Fate brings, with strange. malevolent craft
One sorrow or another.
You catch cold when you're in a draft
And when you're out you smother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Law Abiding.

"You should always boil your WATER
said the soicitous friend.
Yes" replied the man who uses a well
in surface-drainage neighborhood. "And
get arrested for cruelty to animalsr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

Sagasta may be simply trying to get the
situation well warmed before he permits
Don Carlos to step in and struggle with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Girls Clothing Department.

We have secured exceptional value in Girls Separate Skirts
follows We induced handles goods
make his of Duck and Gaatea Cloths Dress Skirts
for girls from There the
choice collection of patterns These
sale tomorrow, Saturday, less than half their actual value
Csc. for Choice. Values 5000 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
sHOOTINGs STAIRS.
A Complete Retiremen,

us your friend out of politics?'
'Out Of politics!" echoed Senator Sorgh-
UNI. Il should say he was. And that isn't
the worst of it: He's out Of money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Clio e
Special.

AS a special value for Saturday
we offer Women's 4-button White
Kid Gloves, with self embroidery,
extra fine and elastic, at
$I.Oo a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

so Atwood Mixed Cheviot Combination SHIFTS in
good patterns for hard and rough USAGE pairs
OF pants with each suit and many of the pants
have double seats and knees. Sizes to 16.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
First floor.
Infants
Department

Is splendidly equipped with choice
stock of Outfttings and Toilet Re-
quisites for summer, and calls atten-
ton to the following practical ar
ticles at especially low prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
AT $4.25. Value 5000
80. Values up to $500

lot of very fine English Cheviot Suits splendid
patterns beautifully made. nicely lined and sewed
throughout with silk Sizes 8 to 16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

At SI.95. Values up to $500
About 50 All-wool Suits for play and rough wear
double breasted. well made scrviceable colors-
pants have doIble seats and knees. Sizes I to l6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10

ticles at especially low prices:
Infants Nairsook Slips rufile on neck and
sleeves. Each. .25c.
Infants Flannel Night Skirts Each. Dc
Children's Cambria, Lawn and Bingham Dresses
Each -oc-
others finished with pompon of lace and ribbon
Each. Observation-Disclosures. ....-........... 25c.
Cambria Slips round yoke Of tucks and insertion
embroidery on yoke neck and sleeves. Each. .39c
Children's Cambria Percale and Bingham
Dresses. yoke OF tucks and insertion, rufi!e
shoulders. Each Observation-Disclosures. Soc
White Lawn Hats Tam O'Shanter crown. double
rufie brim, edged with lace. broad ties.
Children's Nainsook and Fine Percale Dresses,
yoke trimmed with insertion, deep hem. Each. Tie.
Children's Muslin Drawers, made In seven Sizes
with hem and cluster Of tucks. to years.
Per pair. 12lkc.
10 years. per pair. .15c.
II years. per pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Zoe.
II years. per pair. Sc.
Second floor.
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Woodward ana LOthrOp,
10TH and Sts n. w.
Saturday is Children's Day.
Special Offerings This Week.

Boys Clothing Department.
For Saturday shall special values Boys
Wash Suits Wool Suits Caps The
quoted much below
saving of soc. to 5000 We in part the following:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-10
Girls Shirt Waists.

At soc. to SIPS each
Girls Waists OF Percale. Chevlot and Madras In
a large variety of patterns.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-16

stu"- .. - eI
There Is q strong disposition in the
| committee to increase the navy, in ad.
dition to the three batteries recently
authorized, by the construction OF
some of the smaller vessels of war. II
was stated today that the committee
may authorize the building of about
ten torpedo boats and torpedo boat de-
stroyers. costing in the neighborhood
of 81 500, 900 for all.
Representative Dingley of Maine, in
troduccd in the house yesterday a Joint
resolution providing for the temporary
admission free of duty of naval sup
plies procured abroad. The bill will
be reported Immediately by the ways
and means committee, to which 1t wa5
referred. 1t was introduced at tile re-
quest of the administration.
The special board on auxiliary cruis-
ers Is kept busy. The list of vessels
available, including steamships, yachts,
tugs and other craft which is now in
the hands of the navy department in
cludes De&rly 1000. The great ma
jority Of the vessels are at New York
Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
where they will be inspected and the
list sifted down to those worth con-
sldering. As fast as the facts in re-
gard to the vessels are filed consider
alton Will be given to the work of arm
ing them In the best and most speedy
for effective use. The MEM
bers of the board remaining in the
city are giving especial attention to
steam yachts and sea going tugs today.
only those with hulls of iron or steel
VIII be considered as wooden hulls are
not deemed desirable. The board de-
2ided not to detain the St. Louis, and
She sailed for Europe this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-16
INQUIRY BOARD QUITS HAVANA.
Captain Sampson Wants to Continue
the Sessions Mt Key West.

Captain Sampson Wants to Continue
the Sessions Mt Key West.
| Havana. March 16--The Mangrove,
with the court of inquiry on board,
sailed last night for Key West. Cap
tain Sampson, president of the board,
assured the correspondents that the
decision to leave Havana was not
reached until yesterday afternoon, af-
ter consultation of the members. II
was decided that. while further testi-
mony might be obtained here, this was
not sufficiently likely to justify a
longer stay. The court can return II
the divers or wreckers make discover
les that add to the stock of knowledge
now gathered. The plans of the sub.
merged wreck. in the preparation Of
which Ensign Powelson has had
large share, are very elaborate. and
Captain Sampson says the testimony
and records Of the divers are very full
Captain Sampson hopes the court will
be allowed to resume its sittings on
the battleship Iowa, now near Key
West with the flagship New York. All
the officers Of the court ena<yt Judge
Advocate Mark are stationed on the
Iowa or New York and on the former
the court could be absolutely free from
Interruption. The greater part of the
investigation that remains will consist,
unless the court returns here. of
careful study OF the plans. 1t Is not
thought that II will be necessary again
to summon the survivors of the Maine
officers or mel now at Key West or