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Evening star., 1898-02-04
Cost of the Cuban War.

Two years of administration" in Cuba
have cost Spain the neat sum of $24O,-
100000. Spain has never acknowledged by
direct official admission that a state of war
exists in the island. but this appalling total
viii serve in lieu of such an admission
The American people require no confirma-
tion by Spanish authorities of the PROPOSE
ton that a very large part of the inhab-
itants of Cuba are in revolt, so seriously
as to invest them with the dignity OF con-
Quoting warfare. and entitled in a large
measure to the consideration that belongs
to belligerants. But the case has come to
sueh point now that the Madrid treasury
can no longer conceal the emptiness ca used
by this devastating condition In the largest
OF SPANS colonial possessions.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Free and Unlimited Water supp,x

Times have changed wonderfully at the
national capital with regard to the use of
drinking water. Whereas now it requires
a tight to keep the people from having the
water doled out to them in driblets, and to
create sentiment i'm Congress favorable to
the unmistakable and adequate increase Of
the supply and its publication, the citizens
of at least one section Of the District forty
years ago enjoyed practically free and un-
limited water supply. This ideal condition
Is well described In the following extract
from the National Intelligencer of May O..
1850:
''One hundred free public drinking foun-
tains or service hydrants have been proyid-
ed. of which nine only had been set up
when the cold weather arrested this work.
The remainder will be set UP in the spring.
one at every corner in the city Thus the
thirsty and the poor will find water flowing
free of charge at every corner. How mu.
this will tend to the promotion of temper
anee and the comfort of the people il Is
not necessary to point out The poor even
more than the rich of Georgetown will owe
a lasting debt of gratitude to those who
have so quickly. quietly and judiciously ar.
ranged and completed this work The
means Of defrayinS the expense Of the
Evening star., 1898-02-04
The MischievOus Overhead Wire.

From the New York Tribune.
Although the storm which swept over the
northeastern part of the country this week
was one of exceptional severity there is
occasion for surprise in the amount of
damage which it wrought, directly and in
directly. by the prostration OF overha ad
wires.
1t is apparent that the overhead trolley
wires proved inadequate in many places.
This is a serious matter, because, aside
f1om the consequent paralysis of travel,
these wires carry high voltagss, and the
escaping current seems to have done moro
or less injury to horses, If not to human
beings. 1t is fair to conclude that If the
method of using electricity for traction
purposes which is in vogue in the borough
of Manhattan had been employed a great
deal of trouble would have been averted
On the other hand, 1t should be noted that
Eoston's new subway developed no defects
during this weeks ordeal. New York and
other large cities will here find a fresh H.
lrstration of the virtues of an underground
railway.
The most dangerous of all overhead
wires, however, belong to arc light cir
cults. The currents thus carried are more
powerful than those used in the operation
of street railroads. When these wires are
wise harmless ones, and thus open commu-
nication with places in which suitable pro-
vision has not been made for such emer-
gencies. Insulation which is adequate for
a telephone wire or an electric time SER
vice will often give way under a current
of from two thousand to five thousand
volts. Nc end of destructive fires have
been started in dwellings and Office build
ings In this manner, and dozens of deaths
have resulted from the same cause. Great
advances have been made in the arrange
ment and kind of insulating material used
in interiors nowadays. largely through the
action of the. insurance companies and
public opinion embodied in legislation, has
brought about the burial of a large pro-
portion Of all overhead wires in large cities
within the last few years. But it is evil
dent from the story which comes from
Boston that great deal yet remains to be
done In both of these directions before fire
hazards from electricity can be reduced to
a proper minimum.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Congress. Should Take a Hand.

Congress as our local legislature should
take up and settle definitely the question
of the railroad extensions in the north
western suburbs in such manner as Will
give to the residents of that section the
transit facilities they need and furnish
convenient access to the park region with
out further and unnecessary delay.
The ideal solution of the problem would
be to mark out route connecting the
Columbia road and 18th street termina-
ton of the Metropolitan line and the 9th
and Florida avenue termination and re-
quire the Metropolitan Railroad Company,
in view of the value of the franchise con-
ferred, to complete the line at once, doing
all grading or bridging at it's own expense.
At the same time the Capital Traction
Company could be given it's extension
through Mount Pleasant. doing away with
it's stub end on 14th street. Both these
companies enjoy immensely valuable fran
chises. and they should be compelled to
take the lean with the fat.
1t is fully apparent as conditions now
are that unless Congress takes a radical
position no railroad extension whatever
will be made.
The Capital Traction Company, inasmuch
as 1t at present gets all the business from
MOUNT fleaSant ana It's vicinity, would
prefer to go without any extension itself
rather than share this traffic with the
Metropolitan. and the Metropolitan COM
pany would be amply satisfied to allow
present conditions to be maintained until
either 18th street or 18th street is opened
up, allowing it to connect it's two lines
without expense for grading.
1t is the wise policy of Congress to fur
nish suburban rapid transit facilities and
access to the parks through the extension
Of existing trunk lines, and not by the
chartering of new companies. But II Con-
gress will not permit competitors in this
service the direct responsibility falls upon
1t OF requiring the city lines for whose ex-
elusive benefit this field is reserved to
proceed at once to occupy 1t and to begin
to make some return to the public for the
monopolistic privileges gratuitously con-
ferred upon them
Evening star., 1898-02-04
The DOG-in-the-Mang Policy,

Senator White of California has revived
the old dog-in-the-manger proposition re-
specting Hawaii in the following Joint res
olution:
That of right 1T belongs wholly to the
people of the Hawaiian Islands to eslab-
lish and maintain their own form of gov
ernment and domestic policy; that the
United States ought in nowise to interfere
Herewith, and that any intervention in
the political affairs of these islands by any
other government VIII be regarded as an
act unfriendly to the United States
The people of the Hawaiian Islands-the
people who represent civilization in the
islands-have exercised the right here de-
clared for They have established, and are
maintaining, a responsible form of gov
ernment, under which the islands have
prospered- In their Judgment, however,
the interests of the islands would best be
subserved by annexation to the United
States. They desire that policy pursued
There has been no interference on the part
of the United States with the government
OF Hawaii whatever. We have received
the HaW allan overtures for annexation
have negotiated a treaty to that end, and
the treaty is now before the Senate for
ratification.
But if that treaty should be rejected.
have to concern itself further with the
affairs of the Hawaiian Islands? Could
there be greater interference than a form
al declaration to the other powers Of the
world that they must not interfere with
the Hawaiian government? We are not
invited to protect, but to annex, the is
lands If we decline to annex them there
will be nothing pending between the two
governments The Hawaiian government
will rightfuily and properly feel itself able
and at liberty to make such friends as 1t
pleases and for such purposes as will best
advance its own interests. 1t will be none
of the business of this government to put
its oar in there, no matter what may be
on the cards.
The truth is that by the very act of
warning off other powers we confess our
interest in the Hawaiian Islands and their
Importance to us as territory. And as they
are important-as We can see that in
league with or under the dominion of
some great power other than ourselves
they might become prejudicial to our well
fare-we owe 1t to them and to ourselves
to meet the question fairly and squarely.
We must either annex the islands, or take
the plain consequences. We have no right
% Propose to hold them under a sort of
yassalage-
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Italy in China.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

Italy contributes a note to the concert
on Chan. which. if weak, is not insignifi-
cant. She sends one of her few but power
full fighting ships to the far east to make
demonstration in England's favor. be-
cause England is contending for trade ex-
pansion. and therefore in the interest Of
Italy. The same is true of the rest of the
commercial world, and the amount of
moral sentiment that is piling up behind
England must soon convince Germany and
Russia that they cannot bottle up trade
most popular position 1t has occupied
since 1t came into power.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

fore the authorities with plans for the
abatement Of the nuisance it has created.
The progression toward an agreement is
slow and needs stimulation now and again
to insure any results of the least import
ance. 1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
death of the man who yesterday lost his
life in an effort to avoid a long delay at
the crossing will serve as a warming that
time is precious in this matter, even
though years have been already wasted in
fruitless negotiations and procrastinatory
maneuYera.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
A scathi.s Rebuke.
Rabbi Hirpch,

Semitism would speedily exhaust itself IL
Christendom were really Christian. There
is truth in this dictum. Christ's religion
Is one of love. not of hatred. The Jew, as
q human being. has his shortcomings. His
religion would teach him how to remedy
them: 1t appeals to him to be dutiful, pa
triotic, humane. Justice Is his sacrament
al word; Righteousness his great and holy
fnsistence. For justice. not mercy, does
the Jew plead at the bar. Christ and the
Christ-like cannot refuse and will not re-
fuse to heed the cry.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
SHOOTING STARS.
A Generous Wish.

YES" said the proud father, Il have no
doubt that that baby will grow up and
have footprints on the sands of time.
Il hope so" replied the bachelor uncle
mo one wishes him more success than
do. 1 hope he'll leave footprints on the
sands of time as easily and copiously as he
leaves finger marks my collar ana
cuffs"
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Muslin
Underwear.

The garments are like the home
made = full, generous, carefully
sewed, neatly trimmed. Much of it
costs you no more than the ma
terials alone would if you bought
them.
Special attention is called to the
following garments at soc. each.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Content.

YES" said the man who knows so much
that he makes people uncomfortable,
that's a very profound suggestion. But 1t
isn't the original with that author. Plato
said 1t thousands of years ago."
'Well," replied the easy-going friend, Il
am much obliged to this author, just the
same. You see Plato's dead, and even IT
he weren't, ] probably wouldn't have a
chance to meet him. And if did meet him,
wouldn't understand what he said
Evening star., 1898-02-04
III ever do a century,"
Varying Circumstances.

Did you ever go to school?" inquired the
lady Of the old colored man who was ap-
plying for employment.
mot much, maa am"
How high can you count?'
"Hit all depen's, ma am. Eff it's Children,
kin count 'leven; but eff it's dollars, mos
giner'ly has ter stick right down ter frac-
tions."
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Quaker Oats. per pkg. l0c.
Pearl Hominy Grfts, per 5-lb. pkg. .12c.
Chalmers or Plymouth Rock GelatiDe, per pkg. 1Oc.
Best Swan's-Down Goldfish, per pkg. .-........ &c.
Shrtvers Sugar Corn (Blue Ridge brand), can 7c.
Shrfvers Nectarine Corn, per ......... 1Oc.
Shrfyer's Best Al Sweet Corn, per can. 12c.
State Of Maine Sweet Corn, per can. Hoe.
Ree's Sifted Peas, Der can..................l l2c.
Shr1yers Silver Label Peas. per can..-..... .10c.
Armour's Potted Ham and Tongue per can. &c.
We are now demonstrating Saratoga Sauce Just
the thing for Cold Meats. etc. Fer bottles z0c.
Try Q sample free.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

An Iowa lady while advocating woman
suffrage declared that every drop of her
blood boiled because women are not free.
BOILED blood is horrible possibility that
escaped even Mr.. Waite's mighty imagina-
tfon.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Domestic Woes

This world is full Of care and doubt,
When household broils begin;
The coal will presently give out,
And the hired girl won't give in.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Great Britain points a nice diplomatic
oistinction between suggestion" and a
demand. The size of the other nations
VINO have interests involved may have
some slight influence in the choice of terms.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

1t is said that marriage takes a great
deal of the nonsense out of a man. Per-
haps Ignatius Donnelly will presently mod
crate his cipher theories.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Possibly Spain will try to evade her prom
ise to end the struggle by February by
sending over another general, and claiming
that this is a brand new war,
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Mr. j. Hamilton Lewis is no doubt anx-
iously waiting to hear whether Senator
Mason has formulated any rsliable plan for
hurrying up deliberative body.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Spain Is an undaniably improyident ma
tior- 1t declares that it has spe.:t 324o,-
100000 in Cuba without getting any real
war for its money.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
Infants
Department

Abounds with dainty and comfort
able wear things-Coats, Capes,
Leggins, Mitts, Sacques, Bootees,
etc.-and they are inexpensive, too.
Infants Cream Bedford Cord Long Cloaks,
embroidered cape, lined throughout CT ro
Each. ...-....... fA'JO
Infants Cream Cashmere Long Cloaks, cape and
skirt richly embroidered in silk and rows O. ~
of baby ribbon, lined Throughout. Each. Po.oo
Children's Cream Embroidered Silk Caps, roc
with pompon of Lace broad ties Each OON'
eos eaildress psr Drawer or Knee 25c
n.,r Morsted SIX and wool Mt.ens re. 25c.
outine Flannel Wrappers, pink and blue striped,
fiss divided raeS eG,iar. nnlsnea ~i'n s.iA ' soc.
Hand-crocheted Worsted SacQdes. all oOc
white or with pink blue border. Each. OSN'
Handcrocheted Worsted Sacques plain and yoke
Styles, all white with pink blue roc
borders. Eacn. ONN'
Hand-crocheted Worsted Sacques, yoke style.
pink and blue, yoke finished with rib 81 90
bon. Eacn.
Hand-crocheted worsted Bootees, all white or
with pink or blue trimmings Fer 2Sc.
Hand d-crocheted Worsted Bootees. fin orc
ished with silk. Per pair. ~
Hand knit worsted Bootees. all white or
with. pink or blue trimmings. feT 2Sc
pair
Second Hoor.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

An Ohio legislator desires to prevent peo-
pie who are not in good health from marry
ing The impossible has no terrors for the
Ohio legislature
Evening star., 1898-02-04
One of the Few.

Some impressive boasts had passed, and
the quiet young man remarked, II think
that 1 may say have a record as a Di-
cyclist."
Did You ever do. a century,
mo. But I have been riding in Wash
ington ever since we have had bicycle
policemen and never got arrested"
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Mr. John ]. ingalls, sees no reason why
a man with the facile imagination of pol
itician should not become poet If he tries
Evening star., 1898-02-04
SATURDAYS Pure Food List.

We only sell standard makes Even though quote prices
offer anything but the best quality possible buy price
The careful housekeepr here enabled penny
personal
Our price list can be had for the asking.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Owing to extraordinary crop conditions.
Germany will probably think a long time
before irrevocably excluding American
wheat.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

Mr.. Simpson will now be watched with
suspicion Whenever he approaches a hat
rack.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

From the St Louis Globe Democrat
Irstead of prison sentence, Gen. Weyler
should be turned over to a vigilance COM
mfttee, with Capt. Lowering as chairman.
Evening star., 1898-02-04
They are intrinsically the best that
can be offered at the price:

Cambria Lswn Skirts, umbrella STYLE trim.
med with wide valenciennes lace French
back. Each. SOc
Cambrie Drawers, umbrella STYLE trimmed
with embroidery yoke band Per
pair. ........... ................... soc.
Muslin Chemises, yoke of insertion and tucls
embroidery on neck and armholes
Each. ................... @ soc.
III M's. s Gowns Hubbard style, high neck, double
yoke In back, yoke in front of tucks rufle
on neck and sleeves. Each. ............ ' .. soc.
serfion and embroidery. neu Each. ~.tn m. Soc
ehet edge at bottom G Each. 1ancs ooraer Gro SOC.
oonored Lawn Skirts. umbrella style rufne put
waist Each. ...................... - @ soc.
Second fioer.
Evening star., 1898-02-04

OIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office, hut -.imply TO THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart-
Jaeats. according to tenor purpose.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-25
Miles, Charges.
st. Louis Republic.

st. Louis Hepupiic'
General Miles charges against tho war
department, formally advanced in his tes-
timony before the war INVESTIGATION COM
mission. may not be DO lightly dismissed
as have been those of other officers whose
utterances were less authoritative,
This witness is the senior Commanding
officer of the United States army HIS
record during the civil war was excellent.
AS an Indian fighter after the close OF thar
conflict he greatly distinguished himself.
He has always been faithful soldier. II
is not to be assumed that be will bear false
witness in matters affecting this welfare OF
the army. He is eminenuy aua'ined by a
lifetime of devoi.on to the military service
NJ Tins country to criticlse any aad all
denartmsnts OF that service.
Gene al Miles chargrs were manitoid. 10
asserts that there was great confusion In
The mobilization OF troops In the various
camns in This country. There was lack
~ siomhouse facilities In rihe camps. The
TRANSPORT service was found insufficient.
Roth in Cuba and In Porto Rico the med
icI supplies were inadequate. AT Santiago
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-25


Colonel William jennings Bryan is the
leader of the democracy of the country. He
Is the recognized leader Ms recent polls IN
congress and In the legislature OF this State
plainly show. He should be considered
therefore as such leaders generally are. A
party that refuses to follow its leader IS
indeed u poor sort OF a party. 1t nsyer
aecompligiles much. particularly, IL neyer
overtafows its opponents.
Colonel Bryan holds ghat the country did
right in Wrestling Cuba. Porto Rico ani the
Philippines from Spain and he hollis thai
the treaty which takes from Spain the col.
onies she has misgoverned should be fatl-
fed without delay or hagslng. He opposes
In this respect all such men as senators
Hoar, Hale and Caleey. and Such wise
ncres us ex-Prcsidept Cleveland aud SAM
uel Gompers. The tingoes can not neaaon-
ably ask for more than this.
But when the Spanish Islands nre In our
hands, then Coonel BRYAN says we shond
deal with them in accordance with the
spirit of ths constitution and the history OF
this country. SO far as is possible, tleis
people, speaking strange TONGUES, shoail p
HI lped to selt-eoyeinrlent. They should be
told at nce--ofllcjally and nuthol1iatlgely
,old-that they VITA be given liberty OF ac-
ton. They should be tsld, too. tina they
win be protected in liberty OF government
even n be bs st in the more distant case
20 organize a nrotee,orate made UP OF all
open-dnor countries.
ID IL very nlain that this great leader
f.on out of the West Is prepared to stand
by the pople to the chi. AGAINST big
army. against a colonial system, against
any and an changes On the nature OF TINS
government Tie raises an igeue as TO the
possessions that ia far-reach ng and all
important, and with the backing t7at he
has and the confidence that he commands
he alone Is ednp,ed - tho leadersAlo OF
battle that will be difficult and stubborn
Ia battle that will not IN the Ordinary
con,r,e on events be officially begun uStH
December. 1899. and that will penorce be
carried into 4he campaign Of 1900. At any
rate the people ahorld reioioe that they
have in William .Jonnngs BRYAN leafer
VINO is feaIess. resourceful and abundant
ly capable In such an important cont.st
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-25
A Plea for Intelilssno..

New York World
The American Newspaper Publishers as
ISOLATION has presented to tho American
members of the United States and Canada
Joint high commission convincing plea
for free printing paper and free Vood-pulp.
Hnre are some OF The Arguments
There is no American manufacture 10
ba nrotected by the duties now charged
an raner and pulp. Our paper mills can
make pauer cheaper than any otner IN ths
world. They are in fact exporting paper
al the rate of 1000 tons week. aad OF an
annual value of s2.792,S51. Absolutely no
papsr for newspaper use Is imported
; There In no question of revenue m
voived No papsr is imported ana the 70
,sI dudes on imported 9ooi-pulp amouh1
20 n nanry sum OF lees than sa2,ooo yea.
Freight rates efiest.aly protect our
naner manufacturers against competition,
ans the tariff serves no possible purposs
e1ceri TO enable them 20 add its amount
The manufacture OF paper IS prac-
ttf.,ly a monopoly fostered by tarin nv
49, mat yi.il almost no revenue. EIBnsy
rer cent az all the newspaper pepper Nus
e n,anuSartnired By trust Win "aesee
= oclr ara sold at prices very mn-n nisncr
NAV ,hose charged before me trust wy,
fnrrred- higher ny quite all trat me tar ~
non,insliv chlrges on imports tna' ais
h. TSara are other facts AMI ngures prs
santed by inc publishers, but these ere SUI
ec,ent. The duty Is tax on inte'nsrnos
a bounty 10 trust. Il snouiu 10 A'
gated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-25
Time Alters All Things.
Sherman Democrat

outfIuhu ItjfNNi~t'
The East. THROUGH the fundamentally OF
It's sort OF democrats. sought TO destroy
Bailey az the leader of the democracy.
Bailey out OF the way would mean the
elimination OF Fine of policy the rank and
file OF the party don't intend 70 surrender.
Even TIRE great Nav York Journal brought
It's mFi on circulation 10 bear AGAINST him.
but she people think for themselves. No
editor or newspaper can now dictate to any
party "a people. II they can teach correct
principles men Will accept them. Horace
Greeay could make presidents with his
pen. but he couldn't be elected ON cross
eyed PLATFORM. Thoge fellows who once
Dominated the Democratic party and &C.
curei the lion's share OF the offices see
the beginning Of tho end: an end which
nesns that tho great West is not going TO
look to tho East for her presidents and
leaders every time.
Merit, brains and patriotism can come up
from TIE plsin II Nebraska or the prairiss
Of Texas alike with those OF the mnn1ifac-
turing and commercial dstrlcts Of the New
ErgqgDd States. Ths deitas OF the MiEss-
s'tra and tho mountains of Colorado can
produce tutt as good and great men az Wall
rtreet or Buffalo.