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Evening star., 1898-12-19
\ New Era, Indeed.

Admirers of the late Mr.. Brice deplore
his loss all the more deeply because it has
come 1T a time when unprecedented Oppor-
,uuitleS are opening for just such genius as
ne possessed. He had the gift of great busi-
ness foresight and the capacity for great
business combinations. He had accomplish
cd much. but he had far bigger things in
contemplation and every reason to believe
that he would succeed with them. His pow
ers were all developed. and at fifty-three
he was a young man.
The new era takes in the whole world in
its possibilities, Distance has long since
been annihilated. Swift ships go every
where. and where the land begins railroads
take W the running. Countries that had
been abandoned. like Egypt, are being
brought again under rillage. while coun-
tries which have as Yet contributed Moth
ing 10 the world, but ara rich in undevelop-
ed Materials are 10 feel the awakening,
hand OF progress. There are few secrets
let The explorers and the experts have
searched in the remOtest corners, and their
stories and reports have been widely read
and fully digested. Where new mines may
he dug, where new crops may be sown and
reaped. where new manufactures may be
erected and operated and what duties are
imposed by climatic conditions-aU now is
men Of large means and enterprise not only
IN this but in other countries.
The sweep Of the commercial vision. there
fore. has grown to be worldwide The men
OF arnpIer view and greater courage are
looking far beyond their old borders and
preparing for ventures on the largest scales.
Fhings heretofore regarded as big things
are certain TO be dwarfed by the compar-
isons 20 which they are now to be subjected
The so-called kings in this, that or the
other fields Of activity Will lower their coll
ers 10 the new maenates who are now COM
ing on. In only few years the ambitious
man whose name IS associated with enter
prlses ana holdings on only one continent
VIII haFdiy command a reverence that will
satisfy him. He viii feel like a nroyfrci.,I
and sigh for other continents to conouar
and particularly as everything has bean
brought so near 10 hand
Evening star., 1898-12-19
The American Press.

FROM the ST. Paul Dispatch.
Amerlcans-and particularly American
poHtlclahs OF certain class-are prone 10
crltlclse the press and apt to charge 1t
with all manner of Inconsistencies and
every grade of iniquity, from criminal libel
up-or down. But the American press can
endure all such hostile criticism and by
comparing itself with any other press on
eafth can hold up a proud head and de-
care Itself the best and purest there is
III mas its privileges and its immunities.
ana II freely aVails itself of them but if
also has its duties, and it as freely performs
them No man and no party can ever be
great enough to control any apprecia BILE
part of the American press. 1t has been
demonstrated time and again that no news
paper which Is the mere functional organ
OF any force hostile to the general good.
can ever become remain a financial Gus
cess. Every newspaper must depend for
us support upon the good will of the peo-
pie who read it, and the people will not
read paper whose columns are given to
an unworthy purpose.
The press of no other nation is absolutely
free and untrammeled. In Germany it is SUBJ
ject to the caprice of whimsical monarch:
in England, as was shown in the Hooley
trial, 1t is subsidized in the interest of any
great financial enterprise that may choose
to invoke it-and pay it; in France, as the
Dreyfus incident plainly shows, it is abso-
lutely untrustworthy and at the service
of the most corrupt and constituencies of
all the French political militarists.
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Smoke Nuisance to Be Abated.

The Senate committees action in voting
favorably on the bill to prevent the smoke
nuisance in this city is gratifying evidence
of desire to keep Washington clean and
beautiful. This bill has been held back
for several sessions in order to collats the
latest suggestions for a successful en-
foTCement of such a regulation, and 1t is to
be assumed now that the committee be-
lieves it is ready to ask the houses to pass
the act and TO put the regulation IN opera
tion. There are too many smoke-streamers
in the local sky today, and unless soma
such remedial legislation is enacted this
number will grow annually. The substitu-
ton of better processes of stoking may cost
money at the outset, but will eventually
prove to be an economy. The show of
smoke over a chimney is a sign of improper
feeding and incomplete combustion. With
right methods the coal is entirely con-
sumed, no unburned carbon rises to the
air above, and in consequence no smoke ap-
pears. This may be accomplished with soft
az well as with hard coal. 1t is practically
a matter of stoking, though the nature of
the furnace has something to do with the
case. But whatever may be the mechan-
tcal facts, it is evident that the nuisance is
intolerable, especially in a non-manufac-
turing city such as this, where every con-
dition suggests the need of a smoke regu-
lation. The middle-western cities, which
for som9 years enjoyed the blessings of
natural gas. learned for a season what it
meant to be free from the smoke pail
which formerly hung over them After the
gas supply was exhausted and recourse
was again had to coal as a fuel for
the factories and furnaces, the smoke once
more obscured the sky in increased degree,
and the cry went up al once for preventive
regulations. Several of these cities have
adopted such laws as that now proposed
here. and with fairly good effect. It IS evil
dent that the problem will be compara-
lively easy of solution i'll Washington.
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a Grip Epidemic.

Inc grip Is on its rounds once more in
Washington as We'll as in other large cities
ana people are suffering by thousands as a
result oi its prevalence. This disease. which
some believe TO be a modern variation of a
HalariaI cold, has been prominently in evi
dehce Tor the past eight or nine years and
mas given the physicians much to work
ana ponder over. Its symptoms are
thought To be the effects of the deveIon
ment OF a germ within the human svsts,,
though this theory rests upon no substan-
tlal evidence, the bacillus never having
been isolated. The chief characteristics of
the grip however, are nearly the same as
those of some other diseases which have
been demonstrated beyond reasonable
doubt 10 be caused by bacterial influences
and the remaining question seems to he
whether this specific germ will in turn he
isolated along with hosts of predecessors
and whether the skill OF man will be able
10 hnd some remedy result of this dis
covery which will effect larger percent
age OF cure than is obtained by the use
or present remedies. The grip is not neces-
sarily dangerous disease, and is In itself
rarely fatal Its seriousness, aside from
IL immediate symptoms, which are pain
fui and weakening, arises from its ten
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Testimony of Merritt and Dewey.

General Merritt's somewhat extended re-
marks about the Philippines come in time
To attract attention and impress the coun-
try Our information about the archipeIago 90
is none too ample, and some of it. we are
beginning to find out. is none too reliable.
But we may believe General Merritt, be-
cause he is al once soldier of experience
and man of wide observation. Speaking
a soldier he declares that the United
States may hope to restore order in the
Islands and give them good government
without great difficulty. and speaking from
his observations in general he expresses the
opinion that the islands are very valuable
and should be held by this country.
Thess views are still further fortified by
the fact that they are in entire agreement
with those held by Admiral Dewey. who
with opportunities for observation even
greater than those enjoyed by General
Merritt. declares. as he does. for continued
American control Thus We have on the
eve Of the presentation of the peace treaty
10 tn Senate the views of the e1untry's
most distinguished sailor and one of the
couutrys most distinguished soldiers on the
mos; important features of that instrument
But the anti-expansionists have their an
swer ready. These two men are in the play
tioHS above a great navy, nor does the
other look beyond the ''pomp and circum-
stance Of a large standing army II is
tru" that neither is speaking selfshIy. Both
are nearing the age of retirement But
az the anti-eNpansionists insist. neither
can clear himself from the influence of his
education ana his intimate associations.
Each is speaking for the benefit of the
younger men III his line who have their
careers before them.
The men who want to take the back track
in this business are not 10 be influenced in
their judgments by the opposing view. no
matter by whom or how strongly il may
be presented. The statesman who takes
that view is a jingo-a noisy man with a
mouth, who has no serious care for the
country. The soldiers and the sailors who
take it are simply self-seekers, bent upon
Increasing their own Importance in the
scheme of national government. But. all
the same. that view will prevail.
Evening star., 1898-12-19

| dency to develop into pneumonia some
/ other dangerous aiiment. The germ If
there be one seems to work upon the blood,
as do many others, changing its character
and affecting in turn the organs of the
body. The heart often is weakened by the
grip to a serious extent.
A question remains as to whether the
grip is contagious. Most authoritative
opinions are in the affirmative, and the
rapidity with which the disease becomes,
in the popular phrase epidemic would
seem to show that there is a property
about the melting influence which carries it
from one sufferer to another. If it be
germ and it develops in the lungs and the
blood and is thrown off in the discharges
from the nose and throat, it is reasonable
to expect that a certain percentage of the
disease factors win find their way through
groups of people. This is about the only
reasonable method of accounting for the
striking rapidity with which this disease
spreads through families. There seems to
be such thing as immunity from the
disease though some constitutions will re-
sist it while others repeatedly succunlb
to it,
Certain atmospheric conditions seem to
favor the spread of the disease. cold.
OF freezing and thawiug. is believed to be
most favorable to its development. The
presence Of slush on the ground is ap-
parently an item in its favor. OF course
such seasons give rise to many hard colds,
which not to be confounded with the
genuine grip. The latter has symptoms
peculiar to itself and if the germ theory be
correct il is quite apart from the ordi-
nary heavy cold. But it is noted that the
grip will attack people who have in no wise
been exposed to the Influences which pro-
duce colds. If, then, the grip germ Is
thing apart from these influences. it is sug-
gested that perhaps the Accommodations of
filth in the streets which accompany the
thawing spells may account for the preva-
lence of this influenza New York's present
epidemic of the grip is popularity attri-
buted to the presence of large piles of dirty
snow III certain streets, relics of the heavy
fall of few weeks ago which have not yet
been cleared away by the municipal au-
thorities. If there should be any such con-
nection between the grip and the condition
of the streets it is in order for the people
to demand that no expense be spared when
ever the snow falls to secure prompt and
thorough cleaning of every thoroughfare.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Decorative Screens
For Christmas.

Always welcome in any home.
They come into play in scores of
different ways about house. We
show a superb line conspicuous for
variety and beauty-ranging in
prices from SIPS to $500 each.
Especially good values are:
Three-fold Oak Screens, skollne fIled.
feet high Each. h.................... Sl2S
ihree-foid Screens Of highly polished oak or
imitation mahogany, scroll top; filed with the
newest designs and colorngs Of silkoline. g, Or
An excellent value at. Observation-Disclosures. T'%-%O
Fire Screens. hard wood frames, 80, ~
siikoline tapestry filings. Ea. o9c. TO $500
Third floor.
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More Disorder in Havana.

There should be no wonder expressed that
there are continued disorders in Havana
The city is ripe for riOting5 and the condi-
Spaniards and the Cubans. The people of
Cuba should not, however, be judged by
these outbreaks, which are evidently caused
by a few radicals who, with no substantial
interests at stake, accept their first oppor-
tunity of many years to cry down their
Oppressors and to exult in their new free
dom. They do not pause to consider me i'll
effects of their effervescence. They run
amuck, perhaps tnflamed by liquor, and i'm
agtne that in forcing peaceful Spaniards to
cheer for Cuba and the Cubans they are
doing their duty by their country. When
the new government has been formed these
misguided people viii probably realize their
error. They will doubtless understand that
liberty means something more than shout
ing and shooting inoffensive persons and
starting riots. They will witness their coun-
try steady down into prosperous, peaceful
community, their farms under minterrupt-
ed cultivation, their cities cleaned and rem
Ovated, their marshes drained their reve-
nues honestly applied to the needs of the
people. their children educated They will
watch the unfolding of the flower of liberty
and self-goyernment and will see that while
reckless, riotous enthusiasm and rancorous
hatred may pass for patriotism during war
time the problems of peace demand some
thing more substantial, more reasonable
more constructive.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
The Capital Centennial

The project for celebrating the centennial
or the establishment of the capital at
Washington has gone ahead one more step
toward actual accomplishment The ap-
pointment today of Senators Hoar. Hale.
Perkins. Simon, McLaurin, Clay and Turley
TO represent the Senate in the matter is In
early response to the Presidents recon-
mendation contained in the annual mes
sage, and sets an example which the House
VIII doubtless follow very shortly. The
senate Is traditionaiiy partial to such cele-
brations and occasions. The House often
Evening star., 1898-12-19
House Shoes,
Carriage Boots.

We show a complete and extern
slve line Of dainty and comfortable
Footwear for house and carriage
use at very moderate prices. Make
most acceptable Xmas gifts.
W1msns Red Felt Slippers plain leather
soie. far. ...........-. .-...-.-.-.......... Yi'oO
brown braided with slE cord PIfs anu
Women's High Felt Juliettes fur trim
med. leather sole; red, black and gray. Pr. 4l. so
minss black % and brown M "stltS Pair iur 'tim $500
Women's Quilted Satin TESTERS white flannel
red and brown Pair ~ se.. s.a.. pun. $I.So
pers. ne heels ' fTs,ns PaIr snp 90 and ST so
leather @ soes opera cut. YPgdis Pair .e.. anu $I5o
Mems Black Felt Romeos Pair. 81 100
Mems Genuine Alligator Slippers cha
mois lined turn sole. Pair. ............. 9%. ~
Mems Wei Kid Slippers, kid lined, choc-
olate and black Pair. observation-disclosures. S2OO
and ee Chocolate is p PAIR eos. M. ine' oac. S2oo
Mems Opera Cut Slippers, in bright Dongola
black, chocolate maroon and imitation c. ro
SEAL very soft and comfortable. Pair. ply
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Christmas
Aprons

Aprons make the daintiest of
Christmas presents. We have them
OF every proper material and with all
the correct frills and furbelows. An
immense variety Of sorts, including
Aprons for women, girls, children,
nurses, maids and mattresses, pur-
chased especially for the holidays.
Better values than heretofore.
Lawn Aprons. full and wide trimmed with tucks
insertion or Hamburg edge; wide ties. TOO
English Lawn Mattresses Aprons with o-o
DID. deep hem, two pockets. Each. ~
Maids and Nurses Lawn Aprons double ,-c
Wldth. Zach ........................ ~
. Maids. and Mattresses Lawn Aprons. wide ore
insertion or wide fancy work border. Each &c.
Maids and Mattresses Lawn Aprons fancy bor-
der and edge, or deep hem and insertion, or ~
wide fancy border. generous strings Each ~.
Fine Swiss Tea Aprons, dainty o-o ~ --o
trimmed with ribbon and lace. Each SoC. W /SC.
Nurses and Mattresses Lawn Aprons deep hem
with insertion above. liberal width gener- 90
Gus strings Each. Observation-Disclosures. SoC
English Lawn Mattresses Aprons, with
lape1s over shoulders, deep hem. liberal oSc
strings. Each. ..........,.'.... ,SOI-
Maids and Nurses Lawn Aprons some with deep
hem and tucks others with insertion or ,Sc
Nurses and Maids Lawn Aprons double width,
deep hem with tucks above, generous roo
strings. Each. Observation-Disclosures. 0OS.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-19

hesitates. but this affair is so distinctly
national III its character and occurs at such
an opportune time that it is not to be ap-
pretended that there will be more than
little delay at most in the appointment Of
the committee. There really should be no
reason why the joint congressional and
citizens committee should not get together
Immediately after the holidays to devise
ways and means There is no time to be
lost, and the Senate has shown its recogni-
ton of this fact by it's prompt answer to
the Presidents suggestion
Evening star., 1898-12-19

Rugs
At Special Prices.

Oriental Rugs-the sorts that
never wear out-in the rich, mellow
colorings and quaint designs charac-
teristic of and found only in the
genuine oriental. A recent impor-
tation of these exquisite things is
now on display, and, because we inn
ported them direct, through the
Georgetown custom house, we are
enabled to sell them at lower prices
than this class OF rugs ever sold for.
An opportunity to purchase a
Christmas present that will last a
lifetime.
$3.50 to S25O.OO each.
Third fnnr
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85c. to $3.50 the yard.
Decorative Furniture
For Xrmas Gifts.

We are now showing odd, pic
turesque and charming designs in
Small Furniture for holiday gifts.
The stock, consisting principally of
one-ot-a-klnd pieces, comprises
many novelties that are marvels of
design and execution, whether in
tended for drawing room, dining
room, bed room Or hall. These for
a few helpful ideas:
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Painfully Common.

Clever tricksters is admired
But I'm gittin' ruther tired
vi an old excuse that's offered every day
So pat.
" hen folks lose their common sense
An commit some grave offense,
/ m a-goin' to name it in the same old way
That's fiat.
Nowadays, when folks is caught
Doin' what they hadn't ought,
Each IL say he accidentally back-slid.
He'll bring
An excuse, which allus is,
Some one had i'm hypotz
An he couldn't help adoin' what he did,
Pore thingv
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Morris Chairs
For Xmas.

Morris Chairs are the embodiment
OF comfort, ease and convenience. A
luxury, yet an inexpensive one.
We show all the latest styles in
oak and imitation mahogany, with
the richest and choicest effects in
cushions, ranging in price from S3.5o
to $4,000, and call special attention
to the following, which is the best
intrinsic value obtainable for the
price:
motifs IhaiTs OF solid oak complete with genu-
me halr-hlied reversible cushions brass rod and
rollers, % and Ike all OF our Morris Chairs, adjust
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Pension Abuses.
ShsAou AuoSeas
From the New York Herald

IHV NEW
While the general appropriation, carry
Ing $145 200 00O-$4. 100000 more than last
year s-was readily passed. it appears that
as a result Of the obliteration of sectional
lines the northern men who have been op-
posing pension abuses will be reinforced by
southerners in Congress. The great heart
of the country throbs with gratitude and
generous feeling for all it's gallant sons who
risked their lives in its defense and for
their families, but that there are "others"
upon the rolls is demonstrated by the stu
pendous increase of pensions thirty-three
years after the close of the war
Evening star., 1898-12-19

II cannot be assumed that a young man
who has accomplished so much as Mr.. Hob
son has IS of so light mental caIiber as
10 enjoy the promiscuous kissing to which
unless the reporters have conspired 10
make MIN ridiculous. he is being subjected
fils martyrdom should cease. A hero is
under no obligations to make himself 3
general transfer station for the conyeu-
ience Of bacteria
Evening star., 1898-12-19

curious and not very creditable illustra-
tion of the workings of our jury system is
furnished In the trial of one Moore, In New
York, last week, in which the jury brought
IN verdict of guilty, with recommends
ton for mercy. If the fellow was guilty
at all, he was guilty of the crime alleged in
one OF its worst forms, and under the viIest
circumstances, and should suffer the ex-
treme penalty Of the law. If innocent or
entitled to mercy, he should have been ac-
quilted.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Only a Form of Dyspepsia,
From the Boston Herald lind DENY.

The New York Times has the right
idea. Prosperity is to a nation what diges-
ton Is TO the individual. That is why II
oplnes that we are now in a condition to
strike out and tackle the problems that will
confront US In our new possessions. To as
sumo that American enterprise and Ameri-
can capital will be Unequal to this task is
only a form of dyspepsia.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
The Engineer Commissionersb,,

Inc assignment Of Lieut. Col. Black TO
important duties in Havana in effect con-
hrms Capt. Beach as engineer Commits
sioner OF the District, position which he
mas hAed with notable success and to the.
ehtiTe satisfaction Of the community dur
ing the war period The people of the Dis
trlct VIII be pleased that his administration
IS 10 continue. Under the solution of the
problem OF post-beiIurn readJustment which
mas been reached both Washington and
Havana viii be well served
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Dispose of the Treaty Quickly.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The quickest way to bring the present
anomalous situation to an end will be to
dispose of the treaty as soon as possible
and then take up the question Of the future
of the Philippines and of the other territory
surrendered by Spain, free from the compli-
cations of Spains technical right to inter
pose objections The ratification of the
treaty does not bind the United States to
any particular method of disposing of the
future of the acquired territory.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Metal Bedsteads
For Holiday Gifts.

Our display of Fine Baked White
Enamel and Seamless Brass Beds is
the most complete to be found any,
where, and comprises the newest de-
signs at the lowest prices.
We offer a special Extra Heavy White Enam-
eled Iron Beds. with brass trimmings. drop and
tended foot. Size 5 ft.x6 #. inches.
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
HOLIDAY Dress Silks.

Silk Dress Waist always appreciated Yearly the buying
More Silk Dress and Waist Patterns translated goods
gifts We have superb stock the fashionable
home and aboadeach with special
quality, quantity, in beauty perfection of finish
We will cut desired length and fancy box, which
the gift individuality and adds appearance
Among the fashionable following:
Taa Peau de Sole Regence Barre Duchesse Tafeas
Satin Cyano Peau de Cygne Satin Liberty Gros Casheme
mue Imperial Sura Tafetas de Moussene opn
Pekn More Antique Satin Pen Stripe More Antique Nouveaute
Tafeas
C1ros de Iondres,
&c. to $3.50 the yard.
Evening star., 1898-12-19

The Christmas bells are Ginning through
the air SO crisp and clear;
The echoes, rhyming, climbing, cross the
hiIl-tops far and near
Yet their clamor is outdone by certain
other sounds that thrill;
The jingle of the silver and the rustic of
the bill.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Fear of Newspaper Publicity.


Who shall say to what extent the ex-
posures and the comments of the news
papers have prevented abuses and deferred
wrongdoers? Call it newspaper scolding if
you will, yet who can maintain that 1t does
no good? Thousands of people would never
follow the straight and narrow path were
1t not for fear of the publicity of the news
pal per. Besides. the newspaper serves to
hold UP before the young and those active
doing.