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Evening star., 1898-04-21
War.

Not even a formal declaration of hostili-
ties is now ecessary to create state Of
war between Spain and the United States
At this moment II exists according to the
views of both Madrid and Washington, and
nothing remains but the firing of the first
shot.
Yesterday 1t seemed assured that Satur-
day would witness the final rupture of re-
IatiOns between Spain and the United
States. Today, however, the government
At Madrid severed all diplomatic connection
by handing to the American minister his
passports before he had an opportunity to
present the ultimatum sent yesterday by
President Mckinley. Thus Spain refuses to
record her denial of the American demand.
Her answer is silence. save SO far as the
speeches of her premier and her queen have
voiced her refusal to consider that this
country has right to demand her with
atawal from Cuba. The departure of
5enor Polo from Washington yesterday
md the dismissal of Minister Woodford
Today serve as effectually as any forma!
declaration of war to place the two nations
In such a position that hostilities are un-
avodable. War, indeed, has begun.
The legislation necessary to vest in the
President the power to cope with the sit
uatton as 1t exists and as it may develop
will be enacted by the houses in the same
spirit as that which prevailed when the
hrst war fund was voted. The bill author
zing the chief executive to call for volun-
teers will soon be law and the proclama-
lion asking for troops will BE- issued forth
with. Meanwhile orders to the fleets may
be expected at any time. No time is to be
lost in Ddttipg into action 1.-The land and
naval forces of the United States to give
the joint resolution signed by the President
yesterday full force and effect. War is
here, and whether the first shot will be
fred by Americans or Spaniards Is a mat
ter of mere detail.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Serving Party and Country.

He serves his party best who serves his
country best
Never since this sentiment was first ut
tered has it carried SO much wisdom or
had SO direct an application as today. 1t
should be needed by every man. in Office or
out. II Is the one safe guide of conduct for
ali American citizens. He who goes coun-
ter to it not only mistakes his duty, but
the whole situation He is certain to reg
lister failure and in the end cover him
self with deserved confusion.
This war-since Spain makes war neces-
sary-has been decreed by the whole Amer
lean people Congress has but acted under
instructions. As The Star pointed out sew
eral days ago, this Cuban question entered
into the campaign of 1896. The people
voted on il at the polls, and every vote
cast, whether for Mr.. Mckinley who won
or for Mr.. Bryan, who lost, was in favor
of peace for Cuba based upon independ-
cree. 1t was merely matter of time.
therefore, when the President and Con-
sress in obedience to that expression,
must move to bring the murderous rule of
81 ain in the island to an end.
The movement has begun. The people
are behind it. The credit of the United
States d nation standing for law and
good the promise given may be a matter
or only d few months. A longer time may
be necessary. But whatever the time or
the means required, the one supreme duty
until that promise is redeemed and Spain
is driven out of Cuba is to support the
constituted authorities in advancing every
intelligent and patriotic plan devised for
the common purpose and desire.
yrir-
ing out of party lines on party questions.
Parties are feature of government.
There will he cakes and ale for the par
ties after this Cuban business has been
disposed of. But until it has been disposed
of; until the nation stands triumphant as
the champion of peace and liberty for
Cuba, the republican. or democrat or pop
ulist, Who seeks mere party advantage
in whatever he may do. will, instead of
achieving that end. injure both himself
and his party. The whole country's good
while the whole country is involved should
be the common aspiration. An admirable
start has been made, and 1t should by ali
means be kept up.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
One-Car Schedules.

BY authority of court order issued the
other day the receiver for the lexington
and Soldiers Home Railway Company has
reduced the schedule on the North Ca ltol
street branch of that road to a one-car
basis. This branch is a mile and A half
in length. thus giving a round trip of three
miles Formerly there were four cars on
the line, giving an inadequate service and
causing many complaints Now there is
ons car and the service is practically val
ueIess- Nobody will wait for a car under
such circumstances. Practically the same
conditions prevail on one of the two sec
tons OF the Belt road. under the control of
the same receiver. The service is merely
nominal, reduced to the vanishing point by
order of the court.
There is material reason back O. these
two atrocious conditions. The roads are
antiquated In equipment. poor both In at
fractions and In receipts. The expenses
are greater than the income Behind the
present deplorable state of affairs is q
record of insincere maneuvering. But the
community cares little for the past, as
the present and the future hold material
problems. Congress must come to- the re-
Lei Of the roads and their patrons II these
ntolerable travssties on transportation are
Evening star., 1898-04-21

vas few months ago, save for the fact
that the two houses have agreed upon q
reformatory schedule of rates shat can not
fail. If enforced. to satisfy the public. Ii
in addition to the require ment for low rates
Congress will at. this session enact some
measure that will require che company to
give ffrst-class service for these rates. and
proven: it from adopting and enforcing an
noying restrictions and regulations, the
matter will be adjusted as the many thou
sands of~te1ephone users and Ieeders ds-
sire. Probably now that the war question
has nearly passed beyond the acute legis-
ldtive stage some time can b, spared for a
consideration of local interests and the Dis
trio, bill may come in for the fnal adjust
ment that Is needed before It can be pre-
sented to thu President for his signature.
Until that bill becomes law the telephone
rates will remain as extortionate as ever.
The weeks of waiting are weeks Of profit
for thu company.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Some body DeludeI.

If the Spaniards actually believe, as they
profess to- that in a war with the United
States they will ultimately come out VIC
torious, then either the people of that coun-
try or the American people are the most
deluded creatures the face of the earth.
That the final result will be in our favor it
seems to US no intelligent reasoning person
can doubt Right and justice are on our
side, and, backed by Anglo-Saxon valor and
patriotism, they can never fail In the
course of the Divine order of things Spain
cannot hold her colonies, and when she
must cease to be regarded as a factor in
the family of Christian nations Is only
question of comparatively short time She
is out of step with the civilization of the
twentieth century, now near at hand.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Suit Department.

4 Cheyiot suits silk-lined, black, navy and
cadet blue. Size 81. Reduced from $500 to
Sl2.5 each
4 All-wool Fancy Novelty Cloth Suits, silk lined
jackets, percaine- liped skirts. Sizes "a. Sc. IS
and 40 Reduced from $1,000 to 81 80 each.
= Atwood Cheyiot Bicycle Skirts. Reduced from
81 30 to 81. 80 each
l Ail-wcol kersey Cape, silk lined. Reduced
from SO. 90 to $500.
/ Black Satin Cape, lace and ribbon trimmed.
Reduced from S25oJ TO $50.
5 Chiua Silk Waists, navy and black with white
polka dots Sizes 80, IS and 40. Reduced from
$500 to 80 each.
IA China Silk Waists, assorted patterns. Sizes
81 "a, SO md 49, Reduced from ST. 10 To S33S.
4 Fine Organdie Waists, lace trimmed Sizes IA
and S. Reduced from So. IS to 500 each.
% Fine Lawn Waists assorted patterns. Sizes
81, "a SO and 3s. Reduced frem 500 TO S1.Oo ca.
Third floor
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Reminiscent Debate.

1t Is very wise and considerate for the
Senate to debate the Cuban resolutions re-
tioactively, as 1t has been doing for two
days past. 1t was feared that perhaps the
disposition to talk would lead the upper
house to a prolonged discussion CT the
matter. but it now appears that this body
Is content with reminiscent controversy,
which harms nobody, costs no Cuban lives
and does not interfere in the least with
the progress Of great events. 1t might be
good thing If the Senate were to make
this habit permanent and instead of adopt
ing that long-postponed cloture rule follow
the custom of passing measures first and
debating them afterward
Evening star., 1898-04-21
The Druggist. and the Telephones.

fhe DrugSfsfs ana the Telephones.
The decision of the local druggists not to
tolerate the demands of the telephone COM
pany. as noted in today's news columns,
ought to bring this matter OF telephone
rates and conditions in the District sharply
tc the attention of the legislators who are
Low in charge of the matter The drug
sists are to be required. according to the
companys latest declarations. to guarantee
SIG month for each SLOT machine. They
refuse to accept such conditions and pro
pose seysring all connections between them
and the telephone company, even going 81
far as to refuse permission for the Use of
their roofs for telephone wires BY carry
Ing cut this proposal to remove all such
wirss they will seriously embarriss the
company and ought to be able to secure
terms more equitable and IN keeping with
tie requirements of the situation. Mean
while the local telephone problem is sup
posed TO be under investigation by the
House subcommittee and the District ap.
preparation bill awaits Action by the con-
ferees. The situation 10 no better than 1t
Evening star., 1898-04-21
The Spanish War Cry.

Lieut.. De Carantha, naval attache of the
late Spanish legation, has quilted the coun-
try with deliverance for which the Amer
lean navy has reason to feel grateful.
In few but firm words he has made a very
important disclosure No Spanish ship, he
declares, will in any circumstances strike
its colors to the enemy. The Spanish cry
is to be, ITO victory. or to the bottom"
After the direct charge that the Maine was
destroyed by Spanish treachery, no Span
ish captain could afford to surrender his
ship to a victorious Yankee II disabled
he must insist being finished on the
spot.
This is no assumption on the part of the
Spanish lieutenant He provides against
that imputation by declaring that he
speaks after conference with commanders
of Spanish battle ships and torpedo boats.
He might probably have gone further but
for modesty and confessed that he has had
the same thing straight from Madrid The
great estimation In which he Is known to
be held by the Spanish admiralty makes it
reasonably certain that after the plans of
warfare had been settled they were COM
municated to him. The highest value there
fore attaches to what he has said.
But 1t Is just possible that the admiralty
did not want the matter published. Lieut.
De Carantha may have erred in yielding to
the ferverX spirit that moved him. 1t
would probably have been better to keep
the Yankees in ignorance on this point :;
to have permitted them steam up under
the foolish notion that they had but
to present themselves to see the Spanish
coiors hauled down. and then have poured
such broadsides into them as would have
put them to flight or sent them to the bot
TOM But now. the Yankees being warned.
they Will come up with full knowledge Of
what awaits them, and of what they must
do to achieve victory. No trophies In the
way of Spanish colors or prizes in the way
Of Spanish ships, are possible A floating
spar, or something of that kind, is all that
any Yankee commander may promise him.
self
If Lieut.. De Carantha is not mistaken
ana he speaks like man who would find
IL dlfhcult to be wrong-there are to he
some warm times on the sea. But. as a
matter OF fact, the Yankees have been ex-
pectfng as much, and are prepared for II.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Spanish Self-Denial.

Minister Woodford was not permitted to
present the American ultimatum to the
Spanish government. That was too bad
1t deprived Spain of the enlightening pleas
ure of perusing a sample of vigorous
American literature. But Spain alone is
the loser by this self-denial No fault is
to be attached to the record of this coun-
try for the failure of the government al
Madrid to enjoy the sensation Of being told
it's duty in plain terms by nation that
has the courage to do what it knows to be
right and has the power to make its words
good.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Playing to the Europe.n c.u..,.

The absurdly ostentatious departura of
the Spanish minister from WASHINGTON last
nlght was in keeping with the entire course
oil spanish diplomacy. There was no earth
iy need Of guard nor of the round-a bout
route that the Spanish party has taken.
The presence of policemen and secret sery-
ice detectives at the train in this city served
rather as an advertisement of the move
ments OF the minister than as protection
The homeward bound diplomats, in taking
their Canadian course instead of one direct
TO their steamer, are evidently seeking to
impress Europe with the hot-tempered con-
ditions that threaten them at all American
points. There is in the American position
in this affair no suggestion of such violent
rage that the ordinary proprieties of cour-
tesy are not to be expected toward indi-
vidual officials.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
China Department.

Decorated English Porcelain Dinners Sets IL
pieces Reduced from 5000 ESQ each
Decorated Carlsbad China Ice Cream Platters.
Reduced from $1.00 to soc. each.
odd Decorated French China Soup Tureen. Re.
duced from $3s5 to 500.
10 odd Decorated Carlsbad China Ice Cream OF
Berry Saucers- Reduced from 10c. to 5e. EACH.
odd Decorated Carlsbad China Covered Veg
etable Dishes. Reduced from 81. 25 SIC. each.
Carlsbad China Berry Bowls. Reduced from
15c. to 25c. each.
IA Plain White Coffee Mugs large size. Re.
duced from 10c. TO sc. each.
Decorated Carlsbad China Cream Pitchers Re-
duced from l0c. TO Sc. each. -
% Decorated Carlsbad China Scum Plates Re.
dueed from 2Bc. to lBc. each.
Bisque caIdelabra, slightly damaged. Reduced
from 81. 10 to b1c. each.
Fifth noor
Evening star., 1898-04-21

to be cured by rapid transit applications.
The House has acted. The Senate must
yet pass upon the measure now on the
calendar before a stroke of work can be
done toward the creation of modern condi-
tions on these two lines, that are SO To-
Gated as to serve large section of the
capital with street railway facilities.
The one-oar schedule on the North Capt.
tol street line may he regarded as a type
of the properties in their present condi-
ton. 1t would perhaps be to the ultimate
advantage Of the community dependent
upon these lines for transportation II
every branch of the roads were thus re-
duced to the limit of legal tolerance. Per-
haps then an object lesson of urgent
needs world be SO strongly presented to
the Senate that action would quickly fol-
low.
The pending bills affecting these two
disabled and rapidly disintegrating rail-
way properties have been saddled with rid
ers that are intended to cure what is con-
sidered by some Legislators and citizens
to be an unjust inequality in the local
street railroad situation. by granting to all
the existing and forthcoming corporations
the privilege, now enjoyed by but one, of
general consolidation with intersecting an3
connecting lines. Naturally this PROPOSE
ton arouses a certain amount Of antag-
onism. In view of the urgent need Of ac-
ton on the measures granting the desired
facilities for rapid transit equipment to
these two roads some understanding should
soon be had between the rival interests
whereby q vote may be taken early on
this general proposition, or else that prop
osition should be divorced from the bills
to which it has been attached. The people
Of the District are anxious for general
rapid transit first, and willing to wait
until later for whatever consolidation
measures may be deemed desirable or wise.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Fifth floor.
Cotton Dress Goods Dept.

300 yards Lace Lawns. Reduced from loc. TO
DC. yard.
500 yards Corded Lace Lawns. Reduced from
l21ac. 6kc. yard.
80 remnants of Lawns, l 10 2la-yard lengths
Reduced from &C., Sc, loc. and 12i2c. 10 &C. yard.
80 yards Best Quality Percales, 10 3-yard
lengths Reduced from III. TO l0c. yard
-5 yards Irish Dimity, 212 to 5-yard lengths. Re
duced from 25c. TO 20c. yard.
30 yards Scotch Gnghanis, 212 to 5-yard lengths.
Reduced from 25c. to zoe. yard.
% yards French organdie, to 5-yard lengths.
Reduced from 57lsc. to 25c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Friday's Special Bargain i'm Chinaware.
Shoe Department.

helm okferds hapd made Sizes 5I g sIs. :,
~ and B-4, 6t. :, ~ and C-3La and 6ts
ID. Reduced from $500 to So. ~ pair.
II W, mems Tan Oxfords. hand made. Louis Y
heel, Pic. toes. Sizes and A-3. 3is. Oh. 6 and
ca. 3l2 4, and 81 L. Reduced from $500
to Sl.50 pair.
IL pairs Misses French Calf Shoes, patent
leather round toes, spring heels. Sizes II, 12i J.
IL, aud 2L Az and 2i5 BIB and = C-1la
ID: Reduced from $3.50 to s1.oo pair.
Sacand f.nr
Evening star., 1898-04-21
B Oys' Department.

AiiwOOl Long Pants Suits Size II. Reduced
from 50. 10 TO $2.oO each.
very fine Ali-wooi Navy Blue Refer Suits,
handsomely braided. Sizes 4, 5 and o. Reduced
from $3.50 to $500 each
y very fine AlI-wool Brownie or Vcstie Suits
Sizes ), and s. Reduced from $500 TO 81. 80 ca
10 All-wool Blue and Black Serge Suits Sizes
I, ., 10, IL, II, 10 and 16. Reduced from $500
to $315 each.
~ Outing Flannel Shirt Waists. small roll col
lar. Sizes 8, IL and IL. Reduced from 50c to
&c. each.
10 AlI-wocl Flannel Blouses rrliIled fronts Sizes
g. 4, and s.. Reduced from Sl.oO TO Doe each.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
An Of,seryaffon.

"Of course, said Willie Washington. ait S
nonsense to say that the women of Spain
are anxious to actively engage in an effort
to arnihilate Americans"
II don't know" rejcined Miss Cayenne
Il understand that a great
many of them are engaged In the manufac-
ture of cigarettes"
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Lamp Department.

Gilt and Onyx Banquet Lamp. detachable fount
eentraldraught burner. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500.
Brass and Onyx Banquet Lamps detachable
founts. central-draught burner. Reduced from
$3.50 10 s. 50 each.
8 Gilt and Decorated Porcelain Banquet Lamps
oentral-draught burner Reduced from 81 15 TO
$100 each
/ Gilt Banquet Lamp. r. & H. burner removable
fount. Reduced from 81 so to 81. %
Gilt and Onyx Banquet Lamp central-drnucbt
burner. Reduced from $3.50 to $225.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Picture Department.

Colored Photograph, In gilt frame. Reduced
from $500 81 o6.
1 Photograph, ''St. Cecilia in gilt frame Re-
duced frcrn S395 to $500.
Water Color, in gilt frame and gilt mat Re-
ducad from ST. 80 To So 80.
2 Colored Photographs 20x24 I'm gilt frames
Reduced from 500 TO $500 each.
l Picture, in blue and gilt oval frame Reduced
from 81 80 to 25c.
2 Pictures; 2ox24, in gilt frames. Reduced from
$1.50 and 81 25 to 81 90 each
Pastel, In oak frame, with Florentiue gilt
edges. Reduced from $500 to $500.
Engrayings, In oak and gilt frames. Reduced
from $500 to $500 each.
Fourth floor
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Upholstery Department.

pair nottingham Lace Curtains Was $1.0o
Now $500.
pair Tambour Lace Curtains. Was $3.50
Now $500.
pair Irish Point Lace Curtains. Was $780,
Now $780,
Now $1a.C0.
2 Bamboo Stools. damaged. Reduced from sl.5o
to 15c. each.
4 pair Oriental Tapestry Portieres. Reduced
Second dooe.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Corset Department.

pairs French Corsets, ccutil, cut bias, heavily
in wide Lace and ribbon. Sizes is, 10 and 20.
Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 pair.
2 pairs l. c. Corsets, French couti heavily
finished with embroidery. Size %. Reduced from
81 50 $500 pair.
15 pairs W. c. C. Corsets coutil well boned
extra side stays. Sizes "a and 25. Reduced from
Toe to 29c. pair.
Second fotr.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Muslin Underwear Dept.

10 Cambria Corset Covers low square neck. trim
med with Valenciennes lace and insertion pearl
buttons. Sizes 40 and AZ. Reduced from $1o0 to
59c. each.
10 Children's White Lawn Aprons, round neck
deep rud1e, edged with embroidery; small sizes
only. Iteduced from Csc. to 15c. each.
3 Taifeta Silk Skirts umbrella style, 14-inef1
hounee, hounces bottom. French
back, tape at waist. Reduced from 5000 to
81. each
Second fooc
Evening star., 1898-04-21

The Spanish crews at Cadiz yesterday
took solemn vows never to return to Spain
unless their fleets were victorious over
those of the United States. 1t is 20 be
feared that these crews will suffer at least
from homesickness.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Ilisses' Department.

IL Girls Aii-wooI ieeiers, plain and fancy
coIhs. sizes 10 II. Keduced from $500 and
ST.. 80 A2.5o each.
/ Orgaudie Dresses, lace trimmed. Sizes 5 and
10. Reduced T. ON 5000 So 15 each.
4 Lawn Dresses lace trimmed. Sizes 6, and
10. Reduced from ST. 10 To 81. 81 each.
z Red Cheyict Eton Suits, black braid trimming.
Sizes q and =. Reduced from 1913 TO A5.UU each.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Furniture DeDartmaent.

. Solid Oak Tabies. with double shelf. Reduced
from s.. % TO Sl.5o each.
Oak Book Racks. with 2 adjustable shelves.
Reduced from S1.95 to Sl0o each.
large Rattan Chair. strong and durable. Re
duceJ from 81 90 to $500.
Imitation Mahogany China Closet, birds-eye
maple back, made of thoroughly seasoned stock.
adjustable shelves. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
His Position.

'Yorrg man." said Senator Sorghum. II
want you 10 write me down being ready
for war if war is the only thing that will
preserve honor and the best Interests Of
our country
But senator, as a practical politician"
Look here; there are times for all
things. l insist en- practicality. But
amt a practical politician any more. I'm
practical patriot
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Bed Department.

Childrens White Enamel Beds. solid brass
knobs aud top rails. removable sides separate
springs-1, size 3tsx5il feet reduced from sl3 so
to $500; 1, size 3x5ls feet, reduced from $3.50
to $500.
3 Corduroy Couches. with soft spring edges.
sloping head, good spiral springs fringed ali
around. Reduced from $3.50 to S5.?5 each.
Third floor
Evening star., 1898-04-21

As the people of this country have shown
that whether republicans or democrats, all
are Americans, so the people of Great
Britain show that whether English or
American, all are Anglo-Saxon
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Mems DeDarfment.

Is Mems White Undershirts and Drawers ges-
samer weight-Shirts, sizes SO TO "A Drawers. 36
3S and ~. Reduced from soc. Bic; 3 for 81 90
IS pairs Gray Merino Drawers. game weight.
Sizes 30 and IL. Reduced from 81. 90 15c. pair
, u Mems White Laundered Shirts soiled open
front and back. Sizes 17ia and Is. Reduced from
81 90 Soc each.
First floor
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Baby Carriage Dent.

Genuine Rattan Carriages upholstered in fig
ured satin damask. cane bottom. handsomely fin
lshed, best running gear. patent brake. Reduced
from SD 10 $1,000 each
/ Rattan Carriage, upholstered in corduroy, hest
running gear, patent brake. Reduced from SIS. 90
to $1,000.
Evening star., 1898-04-21

A far-minded reader OF history can
scarcely fail to regard the Queen Regents
allusion to the Spanish navy's glorious
traditions in the light Of the "Invincible
Armadas" record.
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Screen Department.

4-fold fine Cloth japanese Screens in light
effects. slightly soiled Reduced from $500 and
500 to $500 each.
q 3-fold Screens, with silkoline crepe flngs
oak or cherry frames. Reduced from S4.Vo TO
So 70 each
Evening star., 1898-04-21

There ought not to be any grounds for in
timating that Mr.. Wanamaker is disposed
to treat employees who desire to enlist bet
ter than Uncle Sam does. s- E.5 -..
Evening star., 1898-04-21
Umbrella Department.

3 Wonen's Al-silk Umbrellas, 26 inches silver
knobs. Reduced from $500 TO $500 each.
) Wumens 26-inch Union Taffeta Umbrellas,
fancy knobs Reduced from S4.0O to So e0 each.
Mems Union Tafeta Umbrellas. 26 and %
inches natural handles. Reduced from 81 TO
81 80 each.