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expenses" are meant those items of adj
ministration such as large salaries-there
must be several such large salaries to ac-
count for the heavy totals-and the peculiar
items Of management that are sometimes
ciassed in the public statements Of such
corporations as administrative" A table
devoted to the general expense account
alone would make as interesting reading as
the whole balance sheet for the seven-year
period Operating expenses may be
taken to mean the cost Of conducting the
swttch-boards. the pay of the girl oper-
atcrs, and others with similar duties. 1t is
notorious that the individual salaries paid
to such employees are very small. Some
literature might be produced fit for preser-
walton In the history Of the earnings of the
laEoring classes by the explanation by
items of how these annual sums are ex-
pended for operating" So, too, in the
matter Of maintenance" further facts and
figures are required to give the balance
sheet its full and proper value. Doubtless
under this head come cost of materials,
cost of conduits. wages of Enemen, care of
the overhead and the underground wires.
and other such factors in the economy of
great electrical equipment.
The item Of rental and royalty Is self
explanatory. The table carries out the con-
fsssion Of the president of the company
that the tribute paid by the whole local
company to 55 per cent of the company has
decreased of late. while the tribute sxacted
by the company from the public has in
creased. Some value. however,, might at
tach to the column in the account of the
outgo devoted to interest" This item.
amounting in seven years to nearly $780,.
600, might serve admirably to show at
least one Of the devices Of the company to
prevent itself from paying more than per
cent in dividends a war.
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The telephone company has presented it's
account of receipts and expenditures for the
last seven years, and doubtless expects the
public and the House investiga ting COM
mittae to be satisfied with the large round
figures given. But the public is suspicious
OF corporation reports, and the committee
has shown its disposition to inquire into
details in a manner calculated to play
havoc with the cOmplacent showing of the
balance sheet Scrutiny of these figures
discloses the fact that the receipts from
exchange service" meaning the rates
PAID by subscribers, have increased steadily
and with some degree of uniformity in
these seven years Those increases from
year TO year, have amounted, In round
Plumbers. TO 1880. $4,000. $1,000. 81, 700,
slGJo0. $500, the general total for the
year going up from <s6s.973.71 in 1891 to
<41,4DS in 1877. Ths item of tolls"
which is not explained to the untechnicat
public, has likewise steadily risen, falling
back only In 1892. and Immediately recover
Ing until 1t amounted to over three times
as much in 1877 as In 1S9l- The income
from private lines has ductuated some
what. showing net loss at the end OF the
period. The other items, comparatively IN
significant. have ductuated.
The expense account contains the great
est possibilities for interesting the public
ard the representatives. 1t is not sufii-
GENTLY plain. however. to satisfy legitimate
curiosity. 1t Is not Sufficiently detailed.
The bulk Of the out-go was on three gen.
era' accounts. general expenses" 'oper-
atirg" and maintenance These are full.
round terms that require explanation. 1t
u fairly to b presumed that by general
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Some Significant Ffxures.

Elsewhere in The Star is printed a sta
tstical statement, comparing the real es-
tate assessment valuation of Washington
with the assessments of other American
cities These figures were submitted toda Y
by the president of the Washington Board
OF Trade to the House subcommittee fnves-
Sueatins local tax assessments. They show
.canciusiveiy that in equalizing Washing
toh tax assessments there should be no
raising OF the standard of assessment,
winch Is already notably high in compar-
ison with those Of other American cities.
An their application also to other issues
ahan that with which the assessment sub
committee deals these census figures will
be found interesting and significant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

Senator ProctOF's Service to Humanity
One pays tribute to the American people
in the belief that the speech of Senator
Proctor. delivered in the Senate yesterday
Will make a profound impression on the
country and contribute materially to bring
ing the whole Cuban question to a head
1t Is inconceivable, indeed, that, after a
statement SO plain, from a source so high,
detailing condition of affairs so abhorrent
to every instinct of humanity, the duty of
this government to intervene in the inter-
ests of peace for Cuba can much longer be
neglected.
The senator from Vermont, as he frankly
declares. went to Cuba distrustful of all
published descriptions of the sufferings ex-
isting there. Even the pictures and the let
ter-press of a religious journal had failed
to convince him. But he has returned with
the confession that not only were those
descriptions not exaggerated, but that 1t
Goes not lie within the range of even the
most generous vocabulary to do justice to
the subject. The sights are such as beggar
all language. Starvation and death are OBJ
servable on every hand, and Spain seems to
be neither able nor disposed to alleviate the
! horrors her misgovernment has produced.
The helpless people of the island are a
charge upon the bounty of the people of the
United States. and must remain so as long
as the present Spanish rule continues.
Here then is a simple proposition, present.
ing the Cuban question in its strongest
phase. If the United States may intervene
in an effort to save the Cuban people from
extinction by starvation, why may it not
intervene for the purpose of putting an end
to policy which has condemned them to
such fate? Why assist in holding these
people in the bondage of mendicancy when
1t has the power, and should recognize the
duty. of restoring them to the honorable
conditions of self-support for which they
are appealing?
The case of the destruction Of the Maine
is about to be reported. That takes preced-
ence of everything else. 1t may lead to the
solution of the whole Cuban problem. But
If 1t should not; If the report of the court
of inquiry does not fix such responsibility
for the loss Of that ship as will justify the
calling Of Spain to account for the disaster,
the Cuban question proper will then be i'm
mediately in order, and should be proceeded
with at once on the lines so forcibly pre-
scented by the senator from Vermont.
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practically every other large city Of the
country, especially in the northern states.
There In excellent material here for such
an organization, corresponding in efficiency
with the well-drilled and reliable National
Grard. The local advantages for the de-
velopment Of first-class naval battalion
are too marked to be disregarded. The
nearness of a broad river leading to Chess
peake bay. the close access to the naval
rendezvous at Hampton Roads, the loca-
ton of a great naval gun foundry, the
presence here at all times Of q number Of
naval officers-a1 tend to suggest that this
is indeed an ideal place for the growth Of
a naval militia force that might readily
become a standard of efficiency and utility
in time of need. The sustained success Of
the land militia is evidence Of the extent
to which the local temperament leads to
such organizations The pending bill was
drawn at the suggestion of energetic young
men who are eager for an opportunity to
form themselves into q battalion, and thus
the nucleus of an organization is already
assured such as is not always to be found
in large city. Every center of population
located on large river or lake, and espe-
cially on the sea front, should possess such
supplement to its volunteer land force Of
emergency men. trained in the use Of mod
ern naval implements, accustomed to the
sea In all Its moods and phases, skilled in
the use of arms and equipped for the pos
sibilfttes Of war. The difficulty attending
the development of satisfactory naval
force, In these days Of complicated mech
anism, are materially greater than that Of
producing serviceable militiaman, and
though the aggregate need for naval forces
Is not as great as for the other, yet the
course OF wisdom Is for the government to
encourage, by every possible means, this
independent reserve force that may prove
OF incalculable value when the time comes
to equip merchantmen with guns and to
draft landsmen into the naval service of
the nation. The experience of these COM
paratively few men who form the various
oattalions of naval militia will be in time
or war the leaven in the lump of awkward
ness that may be expected to be gathered
when the government seeks to man its
auxiliary cruisers.
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Value of an Interocennic Canal.

The battle-ship Oregon Is under orders to
sail tomorrow from San Francisco to join
the North Atlantic squadron at Key West.
She Will cruise by way of Cape Horn and
Will require at least six weeks TO cover the
fifteen thousand miles of the run. She can
not proceed at top speed in view of the
great length of the trip and the heavy de-
Hands OF such proceeding upon her coal
bunkers, which are not large enough to per-
init racing over long distances. With good
fortune the Oregon may join the home
squadron by the early part of May, though
she Is not officially expected to reach her
destination before the MIDDLE of that
month. Meanwhile the most momentous
operations may have been begun and the
absence of the Oregon may be severely felt
by the American forces in the event of
naval engagements. OF course, arriving
late, this ship may prove timely and valu-
able reinforcement, but not enough Is
known of modern naval warfare to warrant
prediction as to the usefulness of a late
arrival. After three or four weeks of fight
Ing there may not be enough left of either
party to the row to cause the newcomer to
be Of any assistance whatever.
Such considerations, however, are beside
the mark In view of the larger question in
volved in the necessity Of sending the Ore
gon from San Francisco to Key West by
way of Cape Horn. Were the Nicaraguan
canal completed under the auspices of this
government it would now be possible for
the Oregon to reach these shores In at least
half and perhaps one-third the time tina
Will be consumed by her trip under exist
ing conditions. Not only would the actual
distance be reduced very materially but
this reduction would permit the speeding
OF the ship by enabling her to draw more
heavily per mile upon her bunkers. Indeed,
II Is roughly estimated that the Oregon
would be able by this means to Join the
North Atlantic squadron by the middle of
April. The Nicaraguan canal project con-
tatns many such possibilities for the extern
sion of material aid to this country in time
| of pea,e as well as war. The commercial
| reasons for its completion are overpower.
ing. 1t has been theoretically but conf
IDENTIFY asserted in the past by the friends
| of the project that the military value of
the canal could not be too highly estimated.
Now comes a bit of actual experience that
ought to demonstrate to the government
that If the commission now inquiring into
the canal scheme should report In favor of
Its completion every energy ought to be
bent to the end that the century may close
with the work well under way and with
every prospect of the immediate union of
the Atlantic and the Pacific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
ClQinla.

From the Klondike to Havana
There's a style that's all the go.
Night an day the miner labors
In the ground beneath the snow.
Though his life is most uncertain.
He keep at 1t, Jes' the game,
For he says there's lots dependin'
On the way ne works his claim.
An the Spaniard holds the lanyard
Wishin' that he dared to fire,
But he doesn't. So he fingers,
Hopin' time will sooth our ire.
He submits his own sweet story.
Says. TO doubt 1t is a shame,
When there Is so much dependin'
On the way he works his claim.
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SeasOn1abae
Bargains.

So for regular So Hats
all the most successful
shapes i'm derbies and
fedoras.
$3.50 for all=wool regular
$40 Top Coats==t hree
graceful and fauHtless fit
ting styles to choose from.
$40 for regular $3.50
Top COats==lined all
through with heavy silk.
$1.W for regular Sa.5O
All wool Sweaters with
roll, Byron or sailor striped
collars. :
SOC. for finely finished
spring=weight White Tie
rino Underwear. ''''-''
SOC. for best Unlaundered
Shirt ever sold for less
than 69c.==split neckband
==inserted bose m==rein=
rced==patent stays==and
five sleeve lengths to each
neck size. ~ boz .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

The Senate yesterday passed a bin to
provide for the organizations Of q naval
battalion IN this District. and In view OF
the general spirit pervading Congress in
favor OF providing for proper defensive
methods II Is reasonable to believe that
this measure viii pass the House as we'll
1t has long been needed. Without such q
statute II has been impossible to organise
here q battalion OF naval militia, such as
may be found In excellent condition IN
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The Gold Standard In War.
From the St. Louis GIobe-Democrat.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
In buying the two Brazilian ships we
Rave saved several million dollars by ad-
herring to the gold standard, and we have
also made the discovery that there are
emergencies in which the rest of the world
may be useful to us. Our foreign exports
last year. amounting to over a billion dol
lars. were paid for in gold. In the face of
q threatened foreign war one of our best
weapons Of defense Is the much-abused
gold standard.
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SHOOTING STARS.


ihe children wish me to ask you to tell
them some fairy stories,'' said the politi-
Clans wife.
My DEAR was the reply, II can't do It,
nave been talking to a great many voters
today. must have some relaxation from
the routine of business
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100

POSSIBLY one reason for the systematic
repression of resourceful Cuba for SO many
years was that Spain could not bring its
pride 10 brook the possibility of its being
referred to in the future as poor rela-
ton
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Mr.. Ellsworth. who vainly tried to sup
press newspaper satire, can at least assure
himself that he is extremely unlikely to
inquire as its object much further, at his
present stage of Importance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
The Method of Failure,

The times are hard, I must confess,
This fact l long have felt.
Ill sit me down awhile, guess,
And wait for them to melt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

After long discipline under Mr.. Reed,
the House of Representatives feels that
Congress can be trusted 70 stay in session
without getting in anybody's way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

If Spain could be represented as a bonded
piutocrat w. ]. Bryan might have less
difficulty in presenting his theories as live
and timely topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

"Yoh's lucky" said Uncle Eben, "ef yoh
doesn't hab to celebrate dis here All Fools
day mon onct year, Std O. habbin' 1t
come anywhah FUN twenty-eight to thirty
one times month"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

From the Providence Journal.

1t il worth noting that two German
stea mships have taken a contract to carry
a lot of railroad equipment from New York
to Brazil. Ten years ago British vessels
would have been successful in securing the
job. Perhaps ten years hence 1T will be
possible to obtain American tonnage for
American trade Of this sort.
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His Rule,

II suppose you have your own ideas as
to the proper lire Of warfare" said the
Spanish official.
Yes" replied the general. Seven words
to the line is the average upon which 1
base my calculations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

1t is great pity that in all her centuries
OF history Spain never had George WASH
inston Ratchet incident to inspire a noble
example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

Senator Mason has not even condescended
TO the subterfuge of requiring the Spanish
editor to fight somebody else and get a rep
utation.
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Detes .. Dead Ones.

One of Congressman Lacey's Iowa con-
stituents writes him to please send me
all obituaries shout congressman that are
published do SO like to read about dead
congressman" Iowans are. indeed. q grew
some race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

Governor Pingree Is adopting methods
very likely to rouse thea Michigan legisla-
'dure to a strike for higher wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

The attitude of the United States to-
ward Cuba Is at least novel. Practically,
we are facing the situation with q sword
in one hand and a coup ladle In the other
sending provisions to the starving on yes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

senator Proctor's story of Cuban suffer-
ing Is out one count in terrible indict-
ment which civilization is preparing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
His SuspicfOn.

Willie" said the little girl who listens
attentively to the conversation of her cid
ers. docs your mother belong to the smart
set?'
Il think she does" was the answer of
the lad with a cold. "She. has started to
raise me on mustard plasters and ginger
tea"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

the prize fighters continue to refute the
irsinaation that conversation Is a lost art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

I'M the Indianapolis News.

Nobody in his senses wants war. Ev-
erybody hopes thst peace viii be pre-
served. But horrible as war Is, there are
evils worse. Better war than an t9nobie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

Uncle Sans ship list IL likely to be a.
cosmopolitan as his city directories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
Ribbons.

Easter Ribbons, a whole
parcel of shades and widths
and kinds that we are deter
mined to close - that we
MUST close out-and you
shall have the benefit of the
reduction now when it means
something to you.
Best quality Of Single-faced
Ribbons. 3la inches wide. in an
all colOrs-REDUCED from ZWC
4Oc. to
Number Wash Ribbons, mo
variety Of shades - REDUCED Nc
from 12c. to.
Number 10 Moire Tafetn 4 .
Ribbons, all colors - RE- II NC
DCCED from Ice. to.
4-inch Moire Taffeta Rib
hons, choice assortment Of ~
cOlOrs-REDUCED from DC. T. ZC
1h-inch Silk Betting. best quality, in
variety Of colors. light and On
dark shades-REDUCED from .6V
45c. to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. w W.
pinch Silk Betting. light 90
and dark shades-REDUCED c0SC.
from DC. TO ..................O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
Let the Nurse Maid. Travel Tandem

Even such a pleasant day as yesterday
had serious drawbacks. There was hardly
sunny sidewalk in the residence section
that was not obstructed by chatting pairs
Of nurse maids. pushing baby carriages and
forcing pedestrians over the curb to get
past them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

Lansburgh & Bro.
Gloves. Hosiery,
f1andkerchiefs, Ribbons,
Jewelry, Neck Fixings, etc.
All go to complete your outfit for
your new Spring dress.
In the lines above mentioned we
have Our entire Easter Assortment,
in all the newest colorings.
Below mentioned are a few spe-
Gals:
Gloves.
Ladies' 4-button Glaze, in white
and cream, extra fine quality. Sells
for $I.oo
Special, 79c.
Ladies' 4-button Glaze, in tan,
brown, mode, gray, black, white,
pearl and maize. Usually sells for
$I.25.
Special, csc.
Hosiery.
Ladies' Silk and Isle Scotch Plaid
Hose, regular $2.oo quality.
Special, Sl.5O.
Ladies' $I.oo quality Scotch Plaid
Hose.
Special, S5c.
Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' All-linen, Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, in and I-inch
! hens.
! Special, lOc. 3 for Csc.
Ladies' Scalloped Embroidered
Handkerchief. Usually sell for I2k
and I5c.
Special, 71zc.
Ribbons.
| All CSC. Fancy Ribbons, in the
new effects.
Special, 19c.
&c. 4-inch, All-silk Gauze Rib
bon, in white, cream and black.
Special, 121zc. yd.
Jewelry.
Cut-glass Vinaigrettes, with hand
somely engraved Sterling Silver top.
Special, soc.
Neck Fixings.
Large assortment of Ladies' Puff
Ties, made of madras, wash ma
terial. .25c.
All of our 75c. Ladies Roman
Stripes, fringed Ties. All color
mgs. soc.
|Lansburgh & Bro,
40, Az, 424, 40 9TH St.
Oysters, Terrapin,
HOLSTERS and Fish.
,I .,.s 81 p,, w:,s. c,:s-,rs.:.:s cs..:;
s:g q r..s ~ tsss: ::s.ssss: ever;
S s,s 4: s; ss... =: "a a. s. s' s.. ne '''
~ ssls. "a sss::.s;s ':' 4 ::.:ss. 3:
Cottage Market, sIs I4th ST
nhisf.n.w,0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18

DIn order to avoid delays, On ne
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected with the
ONCE, hut rimply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according to tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
Hosiery.

Hosiery.
Here are quite number
of lots of Hosiery, for Ladies
and Children, that we are 60
ing to close out without
further adieu. We know the
reductions are without parallel
but this is determined sale.
Ladies' Richelieu Ribbed Lisle Thread
Blue, with double heels and WC
toes-REDUCED from De. to >Se
Ladies' Fast Black Cotton
Hose, with White feet: size 81
10 Observation-Disclosures ~
Ladies' Gauze Isle Thread Hose, in
soles. toes and heels-RE- SVVC
Chfldren's Fast Black Fine Ribbed Hose,
with double knees, heels and NR
toes-kEDUCED from 35c. ZNC
to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Chfldren's Russet and White d~
Cotton Socks-REDUCED from II UC
Zoc TO So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-18
Oysters, Terrapin,
LObsterS and Fish.

peake sDiamnad-haek' reTspln, fresh
caught. vsY fat-Live LohUtesB--aSd every
variety of fresh Fish that's ssssonsbie 10
Only he hnsst ands : place hscs.
00Rr1ng Lamb. FreGA Mint, snA an the
Eariy Fruits sd Vegetables. Rsasoaabas
Dttage Market, sIs I4th ST.