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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

In that way. Mr.. De Almond is not so for
tunate. His is close district, and will re-
quire his attention
But 1t is far cry to the organization of
the next House. and calculations as to its
political complexion and the issues which
are likely then to determine leadership are
not easily made. How will the new issues
affect the two parties? What will be the
effect of this issue called imperialism by
some of the democrats? MIR. Bailey and his
followers took the ground that the annexa-
ton OF Hawaii would inaugurate Imperial
ISM; but there were prominent democrats
in both houses of the present Congress who
pooh-poohed that and voted for annexation
How many democrats throughout the coun-
try Will pooh-pooh the same argument as
applied to questions growing out of the war
with Spain?
So far as the Chicago platform is con-
cerned MIR. Bailey. Mr.. De Almond and Mr..
Richardson are on even terms. All three
indorse that cordially now two years
ago. But what will be the issues when the
Hfty-sixth Congress meets, and, If 1t con-
trolls the House, what position will the
democracy as party take on them?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Missionaries of the Truth for Spafu.

The project of sending back to Spain the
troops taken at Santiago is calculated in its
execution to facilitate whatever peace sem
timent may now exist in Spain. The SOL
diers thus returned to their homes will
carry with them a revelation 10 the Span
fards concerning the fighting qualities of
the Americans. Before the war began and
even since it has been in progress the sub
jects of the boy king have been told and
have told each other that the Americans
were merely lot of pigs, greedy for gain
and ignorant of the higher principles of
honor and military glory, fearful Of bullets
and likely to turn and flee from the heroes
from Spain engaged in defending the
crowns colonial jewels with characteristic
Spanish valor. This and much more of the
same sort was poured iH.O willing ears.
Were Spain a reading nation the truth
might readily have been disclosed to it
weeks ago by the accounts of the unbroken
chain of American victories. but unfortu-
nately little that is true is permitted TO find
It's way to the common people, a very small
percentage Of whom are hterate. Here now
is chance to send to Spain twenty thou
sand or more missionaries of the truth.
men who have witnessed the valor of
Americans, who have been conquered by
the brave fighters who faIter at no odds
and press on against entertainments and
heavy guns and murderous rifle fire with
out hinching. The Spanish prisoners taken
during the two days of fighting around
Santiago told their captors that they were
amazed at the intrepidity of the Ameri-
car soldiers. They had never before en-
countered a body of men who always ad-
vanced, despite the CALLING fire They have
been used to seeing their opponents turn
anu fee at the first volleys. But here were
men who kept coming on. No amount OF
firing seemed to check their progress. 1t
was revelation. 1t was useless TO fignt
such foe. He could not be conquered
The thousands now taken with the city
will undoubtedly tell the same kind of story
III Spain Perhaps the real situation may
then begin to dawn upon the peasants who
have not only been ground down by a cruel
monarchy, but have been kept in blind ig-
norance Of passing events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Give Cuba Clean Bill of Health.

Inc Cuban campaign will doubtless re-
suit In many scientific inquiries into the
possibility of driving the yellow fever per-
manently out of the island The climate of
CUBA is OF course. a stubborn obstacle to
It's sanitation. The persistent rains dur
ing the summer are especially productive
OF the elements of the disease. The germs
r-Pen and become virulent in the hot, moist
atmosphere. 1t is also clear, however that
much OF the disease in the island springs
from the utter lack of proper sanitary pre-
cautions. The large cities are mainly, if
not wholly, unsewered and the filth is
permitted to accumulate in streets or at
best in rivers and harbors, until it creates
series of infection centers. The interior
is provided with the neagerest of advan-
tages for drainage and for rapid travel.
The swampS are allowed to remain pes
thence holes and the entire island is per-
mitted by the lack of vigorous treatment
to become constantly growing store house
of fever germs. American engineering can
work marvels with the swamps and the
rivers and harbors. Drainage canals and
sewers can be built that will greatly ameli-
crate the city conditions while the swamps
can be in Cuba, as they have been in the
United States, transformed from pest pools
into fertile farms. BY a rigorous system of
sanitary regulations the people can be
brought to regard the rules of health and
ID aid the authorities in their endeavors to
stamp out the diseases that now frighten
away colonists and reduce the inhabitants
to the lowest level of human comfort. The
question yet unanswered is whether such
works accomplish the desired end of
complete sanitation. Greater marvels have
been wrought in this day of scientific dis
coveries ard achievements. More serious
obstacles have been overcome. The goal
in sight is attractive. There is encourage
rent in the fact that there is every pros
pect that in the near future the sluggish.
indifferent incompetent Spanish official
will be replaced by the active, intelligent
Am rican. In the difference between these
t''o races probably lies the secret of sue
cess If Uncle Sam can succeed as a re-
SUIT of this war in freeing Cuba of two of
the worlds greatest plaques. Spanish rule
and yellow jack he will have rendered
humanity a service that ii can never repay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

opoortunity to cope on even terms with the
yellow fever now threatening the army
it does all this with practically no loss of
life, beyond that resulting from the initial
efforts of the siege.
No more could be asked. The situation
might easily have become desperate. The
fever, despite its mild type, is disabling
hundreds of our men and may attack half
the force before it is stamped out. Even
then 1t remains potent factor for possible
trouble at all times during the present
campaign. But the experiences gained at
Santiago are of unquestioned value. They
will doubtless enable the American authori-
ties and commanders to avoid mistakes
that have naturally followed from their
unfamiiiarity with the conditions in the
island. Porto Rico will prove far easier
problem in proportion than Santiago The
knowledge of the prevailing conditions
gained at the latter place will not only
make veterans of the troops who fought
there, but it will make experts of the men
who commanded them.
1t is well to consider the advantages of a
capture of this Spanish stronghold by sur
render over the gain of its capture by as
sault. IN the latter case the American
army would doubtless have suffered terri
DAS anu Sdilitu io ilOTe imam the mere pos
session of sacked and burned city. The
army of Spaniards, if not cut to pieces,
would have escaped to the country round
about, to make its way by attachments to
other centers than Santiago, or to conduct
constant guerilla warfare from the brush.
Before escaping the enemy would unques-
uonably have destroyed all valuable NUM-
tons of war. leaving practically nothing to
be enjoyed by the victors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

The Madrid correspondent OF the LONDON
Times, in his latest communication, says:
ut is impossible, owing to their reserve.
20 say what ministers here regard as rea-
sOnablc conditions: but | observe among
their private friends an idea worth men,
tioning. In any peace negotiations. say
these the point of departure ought to be
the publicly aVowed object of the war on
the part of the United States namely, the
emancipation of Cuba from Spanish rule
If President Mckinley restricts himself
to that object there will be no serious diff
Guilty in coming TO an agreement, because
Spanish public opinion. official and unoffi-
cial. has come to recognize that Spanish
rule in Cuba cannot be re-estabished.
IF. on the other hand, war undertaken
for the specific purpose OF HDeratfng cuba
develops into a war of ruthless conquest
and anuexatiOn the Spanish government
and people will defend themselves to the
moment the dominant note of public opin-
ION"
This condemns the entire American pro-
cedure up to date. The United States, ac-
cording to this Spanish view. was in honor
bound to confine its activities exclusively
to the island of Cuba No foot of Spanish
territory elsewhere should have been con-
sidered or assaulted. When Commodore
Dewey was ordered away from Hong Kong
his destination should have been home.
The sending him against Manila and his
performance in the harbor there were out
of line with the American declaration of
war The war was undertaken to free
Cuba. What had the Philippines to do with
Cuba? When Manila was covered by
American guns the war became one of con-
quest, in violation of the American pro-
fessions.
This may be SPANS idea of matters, but
1t is very far from being the American idea.
An intelligent nation makes war in no such
fashion that. From the day hostilities
began, Spain. wherever vulnerable, became
a legitimate target for the United States.
Commodore Dewey's logical course after
cables were slipt at Hong Kong led to
Manila. where his orders took him Our
properly on Porto Rico and not on Havana.
There are some pro-Spanish Americans
who name Havana next. and Lave been
urging for some time that a force be sent
against that city. but their suggestionsN as
Is easily to be seen, are loaded" They
are anxious, Spain is, to have the war
conducted lines insuring Spain full use
of her greatest strength.
The United States, then, has attacked
Spain logically and legitimately and the
question now arises as TO what it shall do
with the advantages gained. Spain as
much as proposes that the United States
call off everywhere else and she will con-
cede independence for Cuba. and that will
square the account. 1t is proposition so
thoroughly absurd, so out of keeping with
all the obligations and requirements of the
case. that only Spain could have origi-
mated it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Japanese Rugs
At Special Prices.

One of Off large windows on F
st, contains specimens of Japanese
Rugs, representing the richest and
most beautiful assortment of these
ideal summer floor coverings we
have ever shown. They are first
quality goods and are offered very
much below the usual prices.
3x 6 it., $3.50 each. Usually ST.
OK 9 it., $4.o5 each. Usually So.
9xI2 it., 5000 each. Usually $I2.
IoxI4 it., $3.50 each. Usually sI8.
I2xI5 it., SIo.5o each. Usually SEQ
Special midsummer prices are also
marked on Smyrna Rugs, in carpet
sizes.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Friendslip based on Self Interest

Iendeu Correspondence New York Tribune.
The American people have discovered
during the last half year that their real
friends in an emergency are in England,
and that with the good offices of the Brit
ish government assured To them they can
be indifferent 10 continental opinion. This
is not a matter of sentiment, but of practi-
cal experience The moral force of Eng
land has been exerted powerfully IN their
favor; English friendship has been most
helpful to them. On the other han1, the
English people have not been called upon
to make any sacrifice of principle or policy
in promoting good feeling with America.
They have been useful to America in a for
e.gn crisis, ard they have strengthened
their own position as a maritime power.
When two nations find out for themselves
that when they are just, generous and
helpful to each other they have common
share in the benefits of association ard
friendship, a practical basis for mutual
service Is established. Sentiment may
have inspired. but self-interest has justi-
fed, all the recent exhibitions of good feel
ing between England and America. and be-
cause this Is SO their friendship Is not
likely to prove transitory, but permanent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Charles Summers Tribute to the Stars and Stripes.
Here is the national flag! He must be
cold indeed, who can look upon its folds
ripping in the breeze without pride of
country 1t is piece of bunting lifted in
the air, but ii speaks sublimely, and every
part has a voice. Its stripes of alternate
red and white proclaim the original union
of thirteen states to maintain the Declara-
ton of Independence. Its stars Of white on
a field of blue proclaim that union of states
constituting our national constellation,
which receives a new star with every state.
The two together signify union, past and
present The very colors have language,
which was recognized by our fathers. White
is for purity; red for vaor; blue for justice;
and all together-bunting, stripes, stars and
coIor-blazing in the sky, make the flag of
our country, to be cherished by all our
hearts, to be upheld by all our hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
SUNNI llefe
Requisites.

All the wants for home and sell
comfort have been planned for. We
have kept strictly in touch with the
markets, and have gathered all the
things you are likely to need. And
we invite attention to inducements
unsurpassed, if equaled, anywhere in
vast assortments of summer mer-
chandise, in the lowest prices ever
known on all classes of goods and
IN constantly increasing service OF
Our patrons.
You'll find the store always cool
and comfortable, with perfect ven
tllatlon on the hottest day.
If you leave town write for what
you want We can serve you by
mail or express as satisfactorily as
over our counters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
S1.70 for 1924 Trunks,

VThe big 3o-inch CaaSas-cexered Trunks
strengthened with hardwood slats iron bands
steel clamps. brass lock, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
No Continental Umpirins.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

In the present temper of the American
nation 1t is as certain as anything can be
that any proposition looking to a Euro
pean congress" to pass upon terms of
peace between the United States and Spain
will not be considered for moment. This
country is not reduced to the position of
Turkey. We are not in the habit of taking
orders from anyone. We are not going to
begin at this time of all others. Certainly
We are not going to allow the vultures Of
Europe to gorge themselves upon the fruits
Of our victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Remarks like these are heard here
daily. The explanation is that the
Palais Royal stocks are still kept
complete, with constant visits of the
buyers" to the wholesale markets,
while most merchants are now intent
only on closing out broken lots of
goods long since secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

When he found that the Prince Of Wa.es
was bidding on a morse, Richard Croker
ran the Price up and bought at very high
figure. The reputation of all parties con-
cerned hushes the suspicion that Richards
sporting blood was being tritied with at the
eApense OF bis pocket book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Those Long Names.

The physician had told him the name OF
his malady, but he could not spell or pro-
nounce it ten minutes later.
Have you any idea" his friend inquired,
how your doctor makes UP his schedule
of charges?''
No" was the answer. But l have all
idea it is at the rate of about $50 syi-
liable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
The AngIo-saxon Chorus.

God Save the Queen!" some sang so free
And some, My Country, IT'S of Thee!
Then. like unfettered birds.
They raised again with might and main
The old unstudied. sweet refrain,
Nor thought about the words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

England is not saying anything In con-
nection with the Philippine question. and
the versatile German emperor is doubtless
exerting himself to develop talents as a
mind reader
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Captain Eulate in considering the matter
Of written parole. should not blame this
government for hesitating to take any
body's word for anything, when it is given
In Spanish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Emperor William would not be the first
politician to find himself mistaken in sup
posing he could automatically control the
German vote In this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
LanSburgh&Bro.
Important
Reductions
Inn Wash
Dress Goods.

One large lot of IzJc. Colored,
Figured and Striped Duck Suiting.
Reduced to SAc. Yard.
so pieces Navy Blue Lawn. CSC.
quality.
Reduced to l21zc. Yard.
Sergine Suiting for skirts and full
silits, perfect imitation of wool CO.
vert cloth, in blue and ? shades OF
brown, green and black mixtures,
80 inches wide zoe. value.
Reduced to loo. Yard.
10 pieces 25c. Crash Suiting. 20
inches wide, in navy and light blue,
brown and black mixtures, also in
natural fax color. ust the material
for skirts for the seaside and noun
tain wear.
Reduced to 19c. Yard.
soc. Colored Pique, I piece each
color, light blue, navy, yale ard
cadet blue, pink and red.
Reduced to 579zc. Yard.
All of our Linen Crashes, prices
ranging from 3oc. to soc. yard, full
81 inches wide, both plain and fancy.
Reduced to Csc. Yard.
(For Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday)
Over 100 patterns in remnants al
Finest French Organize. Sold at
25c. and 37tc.
Reduced to l21zc. Yard.
L. amsburgh & Bro.
42O-22-24-26 9TH St.
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RatiOnS.

isn't ne a man of rather luxurious
tastes?" said one girl.
Yes. I'm afraid he will never make a
soldier answered he other.
I'm sure he wouldn't quail at the
eremy's fire.
No indeed. But l don't believe he could
face salt pork as calmly as he could salt
peter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

The belief in the existence of local sui
eide club is seriously advanced in New
York. This is far more unpleasant myth
than the sea-serpent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

An accident insurance company that did
not bar bombardments ought 10 be able to
pick up a great deal of business in Ha-
yana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

The fact that Spain has only one old war
ship to guard Cadiz does not show much
military sagacity, but Il indicates an i'll
telligent spirit of economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

1t would be wise for any European artil-
leryman desiring to assist Blanco to make
inquiries about his commissary department
before trying to be smuggled into Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
SHOOTING STARS.


She was in great distress.
What's the natter" inquired her
brother.
Everything seems to be against me-
she sobbed Il freckIe SO easily mother
says there's no need of my staying al the
seashore more than day or two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Sc for &c Novels.

y Not those mean little books, badly printed on
bad paper-but big books. containing 200 TO 300
pages. $50 titles to choose from. sc each, or 25c
for six.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

General Toral greatly regrets that he
could not educate this country to appre-
ciate his manana methods of warfare and
surrender.
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.~-t-~

The news that Hawaiian royal relics are
to be collected and put into museum may
cause Liliuokalani some uneasiness con-
corning her personal future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Under the circumstances, one of the
worst forms of punishment for Spanish
soldiers is to send them back 10 Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Cervera may learn to enjoy small hot
birds, but a large cold bottle will always
be painfully reminiscent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Womens Navy Blue Bathing Suits. in flannel ant
mOhair, high neck, short sleeves, siashed collar
trimmed with rows of white braid. Each =. 81 y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
The Usual ReckIessness.

The old summer sadness IS with us again;
The solemn reminder that years as they
fly
Can't teach men the lessons that ought 10
be plain,
That the fool-killer still his fierce calling
must ply.
And our signs
AS they rise
TIE the echoing skies
Are expressions of sorrow, but not of sur
prise.
When we hear the Ole story, laconic and
grim,
He was showing how far from the shore
he could SWIM
Ee varied. oh. 5zsasasta, before it's too
late,
Ard give poor Camara bit OF a chance.
Let Vanity pause, peholdng the fate
That relentleEsly waits on reckless adj
vance.
For each feet
Sent TO meet
Overwhelming defeat
Affords An example, with warning rcplete,
Of danger for people who yield to the wbim
OF showing how far from the shore they
can swim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Womens Black Mohair Bathing Suits with
braided shield front in white and black broad sailor
collar, short Ileeyes extra full skirts. Each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Womens Black Mohair Ba thing Suits, with saiIo
collars of white and red mohair, full skirts. trim
med with tive bands of white and red nohar
Each Observation-Disclosures. SO. 2
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A4c for soc Hats.

@ The Knox block of Straw Sailor Hats. Prac-
tically as good as the original 81 Knox. Com
parsons will tell You So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
20 per cent off.

U0neffth OF the price marked on the piece of
Furniture you select tomorrow. Choice OF loo
styles Rockers, 20 styles Parior Chairs Is STYLES
Desks, 80 styles Tables, etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Cambria n
Underg garments.

The special sale Of Women's Sum
mer-weight Cambria Undergarments
continues.
They are all strictly high-class
goods, cut in the latest and most
popular styles and more or less
deliberately trimmed with fine EN-
broideries, insertions, Point de Paris,
Talenciennes, Medici and Torchon
Laces, and garnished with dainty
baby ribbons. Every garment is
generously proportioned, and made
and finished equal to home work.
We are selling them at about what
they cost us under ordinary circum-
stances. .-s-..
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10c for 25c Ribbons.

81 The Az and 5-inch Tameta and More SILK
Ribbons, in white, cream. scarce blues, pinks etc
The standard 25c Ribbons Of the U. S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Women Black AIohair Bathing Suits, yoke front
high neck short sleeves. broad sailor collar, trim
med with red braid. Each. '...............S4. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Womens Black Mohair Bathing Suits, high neck
short sleeves broad sailor collar with reveres trim
med with white and black braid. Each .... So 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
SC for zoe SOAP.

DPure Olive Oil-the best CASTLE Soap at
cents 4 pound-equal to two ordinary loo cakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Misses Navy Blue Flannel Bathing Suits, with
sailor collar, trimmed with white braid high neck
short sleeves. Sizes to 10. Each. 81 Is
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Soc for 49c Hose.

DThe Ladies' Fast Black Isle Thread Stock
ings with lace work ankles. Sizes to 10.
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00c for 85c Silks.

UMany ladies have told that Sc Cream
and White Tafreta Silks good any else
where at 81 yard.