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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

be for its treatment so as to increase it's
earning power to the utmost, the highest
percentage. In the case of the library, the
OF benefit the people of the nation derive
from the use of the books. There is no es-
timating that benefit in dollars and cents.
1t can only be measured by the breadth of
the opportunity afforded to the people to
avail themselves of the library privileges.
With the library open twenty-four hours
daily-that is, continuously-the maximum
Of convenience and access would be afford
ed in its character as reference library,
which is all that need be considered In this
connection at present With the library
open. however. from o'clock in the morn
ing until o'clock in the afternoon. seven
hours a day. the usefulness of the colec-
ton is reduced to a minimum, especially as
during that period the least number of peo-
pie can visit the library. The proposition
is to open the collection to readers at
night. during hours when access is possible
to thousands who now are barred from the
use of the books. This night opening will
serve to increase the income from the
great investment practically to a maxi
num- The night opening project Is a ma
tional proposition. an economical sugges-
ton. Until 1t has been accomplished the IL
brary will stand as a splendid bit of gov
ernmental extravaganza. When it has
been brought about THIS beautiful book
home and the wonderful collection that it
houses will become Immediately one of the
governments very best investments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
The Economy OF Might Opentnx

Although the people OF Washington are
eagerly awaiting the night opening of the
Congressional Library. the reasons for that
action are by no means based upon their
claims or needs. They are but Incidental
contributors to the general cutlery for the
full utilization of the great national book
collection. The question Is broader than
the boundaries of the District of Columbia
IL Is beyond any local limitations. for il
involves vital principle affecting the value
OF the library as an investment. Night
opening Is merely logical step in the de-
Neiopment OF this Institution as a great
national reference library. without regard
10 the people OF the city wherein il chances
TO be located The matter has its econom-
fcsi side. that cannot be disregarded unless
the millions that have been expended in
this enterprise are to be regarded as mere
iy an extravaganza 1t is impossible TO as
certain the full money value of the books
in the library. They are without price col
1ectively. Their valuation ascends In a geo.
metricSl ratio their numbers increase
Let II be assumed for the purpose of dis
cussion that they are two million dollars
as a minimum estimate. The building In
which they are now housed cost the gov
eminent eight million dollars 1t Is there
fere safe to consider the collection as II
stands as worth at the very least ten mil.
lion dollars This money should be eonsid-
cred as an investment. and the returns
from IL as income. No commercial concern
would complacently witness the idleness OF
this great sum Of money. Tie desire would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
What Say the Sound Money Men.

The announcement that all the friends of
silver are to work together in this years
Congress campaigns ought to receive i'm
mediate and very careful attention at the
hands of the sound money men. There are
a great many silver men in the country
and so distributed as 10 make a united
effort on their part formidable in the mat
Ter of the next House. If they succeed
the winning will be fraught with ire
mendous consequences. For one thing
American credit abroad will suffer i'm
Inediately and severely; and. for another
thing. the campaign of 1900 will at once
be inaugurated Under conditions favorable
to the election Of an advocate of free COIN
age To succeed Mr. Mckinley in the White
House.
Nothing is TO be gained by shutting
ones eyes to the actual situation. The
silver men are not only united but ag-
gTessive. They are going into this years
campaign confident of their ability to WIN
Enthusiasm counts heavily in politics Mr.
Mckinley has just said that half hearted
effort never won a battle. There is no
haif-heartedness about the silver men.
They are dead in earnest. and they are
stalking all their cause.
What of the opposition? The truth is
tHdl tfc SouHu money men are not today
in any sort of condition for this years
fight. They divided into wavering
groups. more bent on pummelng one an
other than on sighting and engaging the
common enemy. They have struck a dozen
blows against one another to one against
free coinage at IL to L. There is time
enough for change. but not too much
time The sooner the change takes place,
IL a change is possible. the better.
The republican party alone cannot de-
feat free coinage. The republican party
alone could not have placed Mr.. Mckinley
in the Presidents chair. The financial
question was a greater than a party ques-
ton in 1895. and il is a greater than a
party question today. IL sound money is
To win again the old combination must
again be invoked. The majority of the
people OF this country are in favor of
sound money. But ii is ordinary task
to unite men for effective work at the
polls on one question who divided on
other questions. In union alone is strength.
L Mon must again be effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
TelephOnic Espionage.

On that side of the local telephone prob
lem which affects the business relations
between the telephone user and the COM
pany there arises a serious question as to
the right of the company to conduct an
espionage over its subscribers to prevent
what 1t characterizes as an improper use
of the service. That such an espionage Is
maintained seems demonstrated by the
fact that subscribers / ave been notified by
the company that they are using their
phones for illegitimate purposes and the
slot machine has been prescribed as Il REM
edy for this so-called ill. The spying seems
to be done by the operators at the central
Office. where unhindered access is to be had
to any telephone conversation under way
on any wire. The opera tors are unquestion-
ably acting under the orders of their supe-
riors and are not personally to be held ac-
countable for this breach of good taste,
good manners and business rights.
The subscriber to telephone service
pays not only for the use Of the instrument
and the ability to talk to any other sub
scriber or user, but also for the privacy
that any person has right to expect when
conducting conversation. This privacy is
part Of the valuable consideration offered
by the telephone company in exchange for
elimination between the privacy of the con-
versa ton as regards the general rublic
and that as regards the operators Of the
telephone company. Legally 1t would seem
that the privacy that the phone user buys
must be as absolute as he desires and as
his surroundings permit.
Privacy may become a very valuable
commodity in business affairs. There is no
estimate safely to be placed upon the ex-
tent to which it enters as factor IN the
successful operation of business and conf
mercial transactions. 1t would DE difficult
to capitalize 1t under any circumstances,
but it is easily to be understood low the
betrayal Of secret might utterly destroy
all chances Of success in deal in many
kinds of commodities. 1t is not to be
charged that the local telephone company
has ever misused the information to which
it has given itself access, but it is patent
that it has instructed its agents to main
tain over certain coHversations-presuma
bly, those of subscribers suspected of
wrongly using their 'phones-an espionage.
that opens the doors to counter suspicious
against the company and its operators.
This point should be carefully tested in
its SUCCESSORS. If it can be established that
the subscriber buys with his annual rental
money the right to absolute secrecy it is
plain that the company cannot legally con-
duct such a spy system as now enables il
10 threaten certain of its patrons with the
terrors of its diSDIeaSUre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
lfatiOn.
Frcm the New York Journal Of Commerce

Frcm the New York Journal of Commerce
But Germany attacks the character of
our products. She seeks not only to in
1Ure our trade with her people, but to in
1ure our trade with others by damaging
the reputation of our goods The reason
for this is that the reichstag contains
many low tariff men: the representatives
of cities and manufacturing centers siren
uousiy oppose legislation calculated to in
crease the price of food. But by alleging
that the food is dele FERROUS the desired ex-
clusion can be effected by ministerial de-
cree, and the police can be substituted for
the custom house. Microbes We're found
In our wheat. Our pork was declared to be
trichinous; it is not nearly so open to this
charge as German pork is. and all the cases
of poisoning from trichinae were traced to
the eating of raw meat. and We behave all
of them to the eating of domestic meat;
but the charge of trichinae was sufficient
to bar American pork, wholly or in part
from Germany. German chemists in the
employ of the police found traces of zinc
in American dried apples. whereupon their
sale in several places was stopped though
German chemists not in the employ of the
police found our dried apples who'll some
No sooner did American horses begin to be
imported into Germany than the agricul-
tural landowners demanded that the gov
eminent should find diseases in than and
exclude them from the country to protect
native horses from exposure to American
contagion. American beef and cattle have
bsen under strong suspicion. The agricul-
Il raj landowners have been representing
for some time that our apples were poison
ed by insects, or by the spraying of trees
We certainly have right to object
strongly to this sort of attack upon our
products. This paper does not regard re-
taliation with much favor, but 1t is time
to consider whether we ought not, in self
protection. to exclude German wines and
many other things on the ground that they
are adulterated or unwnolesome. There is
plenty Of German testimony to the sophis-
tiCation of Rhine wines, and both France
and Germany have bean doing all they can
to damage the reputation of our food pro-
ducts. and it Is about time that we resorted
to some new measures of defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
spain Must Answer.

\ London newspaper has advices from
Madrid that Senior Sagastas response to
the official note. presented Saturday BY
Gen. Woodford, the United States minis
ter. complains of fiiibustering expeditions.
and declares that Spain cannot entertain
the suggestion for fixing date for her
completion of the paciication Of Cuba.
This leaves the matter about where 1t
was before. Spain has been complaining
OF hlibustering expeditions from the out
set. She has repeated the charge SO often
she may have come at last to believe It.
But if she is deceived on the subject. we
are not Ours are the better facilities for
gathering the truth about the matter. We
know fairly well the amount of aid the
insurgents have received from sympa-
tbizerS in this country. 1t is incOnsidera-
BILE when all things are duly weighed. The
desire to send assistance has been strong.
That need not be denied. The inSurgent
cause is popular with the people of the
United States. But our neutrality laws
being binding have been executed with en-
tire good faith: and the record sustains
the assertion. We have. a nation. sup
pic ssed our sentiment and observed the
conditions of hard duty 1t is absolutely
useless therefore for Spain to hope to hide
her failure in Cuba behind any such flimsy
accusation
If Spain refuses to indicate a time when
she hopes to have her authority restored
il. Cuba she but invites repetition Of our
polite demand that she do so. Matters are
in that shape which call for a definite
statement of some kind on that point. We
know. If Spain does hot. just how deplora-
bi. affairs are in Cuba and how necessary
it has become in the interests of humanity
that the war be brought to 4 close. Every
day adds to the growth of the distresses of
the people. and to the general difficulties
of the situation. Spain. with a large army
en- the ground and her picked generals IN
She can neither conquer nor bride the in
surgents. nor even feed the thousands of
starving people who drag themselves about
begging crumbs in all the cities of the
island Those who support and those who
oppose Spain are more restless than ever
before Gossip about the Spanish war fleet
encourages the one side. ard equally so,
gossip about the American war fleet en-
courages the other. Both sides believe that
a crisis is near at hand and this of itself
has tendency to force a crisis.
Spain must answer. The United States
cannot afford to put up much longer with
evasions. or the stilted trumpery of diplo-
natic procedure. If Ii Is our business to
ask the question it Is our business to insist
uDcn satisfactory reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
Next Summer.

or course the flowers will bloom again
And bird-songs sweetly sound,
And on the bleachers. as of yore,
The rooter will be found.
And yet the scene which fancy paints
Is tinged with doubt and care.
The good old game won't be the same
Pop Arson won't be there.
The colts will frolic light and free;
The orioles will sing.
The Senators all patiently
To hope deferred will cling.
But though the revelry be high
And all the world seem fair,
A faint regret will linger yet.
Pop" Arson won't be there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
SHOOTING STARS.
Looking Forward.

There is one thing about your letter that
1 don't exactly understand" remarked the
methodcal citizen.
Il took especial pains to make myself
clear answered Mr.. Happigo. What part
left you in doubt?'
The date. You wrote 1899 at the top"
"Oh, you may as we'll expect that. II
took me so long to get over writing 81
instead of '9S that thought I'd enjoy the
luxury of being absolutely certain for one
year of my life. So I'm getting into prac-
tice for 1882
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

continuous. would such a service be of
great value. 1t might be questioned wheth-
er 1t would pay in the long stretches Of
the unsettled western country to lower the
wires. but there can be no doubt as to the
wisdom Of such a course at least along the
Atlantic coast, where the storms annually
do great damage to the electrical equip
ments in the air. Conduit construction in
the country alongside of railroad tracks
would cost comparatively little.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

From the Detroit Free Press
IL the stream of foreigners coming into
our Atlantic ports from every European
land can be diverted from the large cities
and distributed throughout the thlnly set
tied west and the rapidly developing SOUTH
their ilHteracy will soon be overcome in the
intense light of American civilization their
brawny muscle will find profitable employ
ment on the farms. in the forests and mines
and factories, and If not themselves at
least their children will become genuine
Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
An Important Detail.

Did the man who was hurt in the recent
street scrimmage sympathize with Spain or
Cuba?' inquired the official.
Il didn't inquire. Does it make much
difference,
Certainly. 1 wish to know whether to
give 1t out to the press as another example
OF low treachery or as a case of righteous
retribution."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

From the Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta constitution.
Our claims against Spain for outrages
committed upon American citizens from
time TO time now amount far up into the
higher numerals. and since she processes
to have successfully established autonomy
in Cuba, there Is no reason why our gov
eminent should not take advantage of this
opportunity and proceed at once to prose
cute its claims against Spain with vigor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
Metropoiitnn Giants


-NeW
The Broadway squad, once the pride of
New York, will blossom into life again at
haif-past eight o'clock this morning, when
its seventy-four members will go on duty
The tallest of these policemen Is six fee.
six inches high and none is less than six
feet one and three-fourths inches. Here's
10 the Broadway squad. May 1t never grow
shorter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

1t is not likely that lola will permit him
self to be hindered in his present enter
prise by adverse criticism. If he had de-
pended OH complimentary notices his career
would have been cut short long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

Yale and Princeton have as topic for de-
bate. Resolved. That national party lines
should be disregarded i'll the choice of the
councils and administrative officials of
American cities" Mr.. Croker will doubt
less lend attentive ears to an occasion
where SO much is to be learned in connec-
zion with his chosen occupation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
A Sticking Point.

How are you getting on with your study
OF Ensiish?' inquired Ii Hung Chang of the
chinese emperor; have you learned your
a, b, c'sT"
No, was the reply. Il haven't gotten
mat far along. I'm not out of my L, O.
Us yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
Recognized No Limit.

Mother" said Miss Dollie Cumrox, can t
father afford a seat in the Senator
A seat!' echoed the good lady, scornful-
ly. I'D have you understand that he is
rich enough to have a whole sofa. II he de-
sires it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

Possibly this country might have better
luck by applying to the Cubans for infor-
nation as to when the war is likely to ter
inmate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

MIR. Letter points with pride to the decla-
ration that he is holding merchandise and
waiting for a natural rise in values. This is
all that the coal trust does
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
ID. e. SlCHER & CO.,
Makers of Ladies Undergarmcnts,
1o5 1o7. 100, Ill Wooster St.

New York 2-2-VS
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We have accepted the offer made by your buyer;
Miss Wallmgsford for the 24II dozen pieces. This is
in consideration of strictly cash transaction and
prompt delivery, have vacate building in
Scranton within two days Special arrangements have
been made with the Pennsy lvania Railroad Company
probably receive them Saturday, Feb. S. Please
make preparations receive them. In advertising
think you might well make these points:-The gar
of latest designs and newest productions,
made amid healthy surroundings. You ask prices
less than the of manufacture Would it be adj
visabe to do so? Very truly.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
A World for All Ne,

If all the questions here below
Were settled smooth and straight
What would be left for those who know
No pleasure save debate?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
No Date.
From the Chicago News.

From The Chicago News.
Senotor Mason has resumed business at
the old stand. and 1t is only a question OF
time when Cuba will find itself free. OF
course. 1t would be unreasonable to ask
the senator to set a date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

Col" Perry Carson is joining his efforts to
those Of brokers and trust magnates to i'm
press the public with the idea that Wash
ington's Jail is a colossal pleasantly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
Embargo on Ideas.

And Japan is also to send feet to Chi
nese waters. BY and by they will have a
regular Gordon of war ships of the Chinese
through. Nor moral idea, either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

From the New York Journal.

Those timid lawmakers vino regard Presi-
dent Doie's presence at Washington as UNI
becoming are not attempting to explain
Mrs. Dominis constant vigil at the national
capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

Mr.. Gladstone Is a refreshing assurance
that the tumult and nervous strain OF
political career do not necessarily shorten
life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

The discovery of the solar plexus blow
has opened up almost as fertile a source of
fatality as appendicitis revealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07

Spain's hesitation about fixing a definite
date for the pacitcatlon at least indicates
an increasing respect for accuracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
The Wrappers.

kN, SI.19 and go for choice Of three grand
WV lots. The least desirable is better than
the best 81 wrapper you ever saw. while those at
81 80 Paris like creations usually sold at fancy
prices. Sizes 81 To Al here. Third floor for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
Ipter-ci,y Electric Co.du,,..

Mr.. Bryan does not believe in swapping
ratios between elections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
Lansburgf1 s Bro.
We lnaugurate
Tomorrow
a Special Sale
housekeeping Linens.
Tomorrow

J To this we cordially invite all
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J buying or not. as it will give us
the opportunity to show YOU .
our new stock OF these goods.
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The COrsets.

Zoe Seconds but dropped stitch. a to-
be-lookedfor fault of finish, makes sec
onds'' OF these Best Corsets. Sizes IS 30 In one
style another. Black, drab and white. Distri-
button TO commence tomorrow At O'Clock. On
third floor.