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ton in State paper that Joshua Parker
and other colored politicians will ask
the next Legislature to ratify the Thlr-
teenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amend
ments to the constitution of the United
States, which Delaware Legislatures at
the time they were pending tlatly re-
fused to do. And in the course OF the
publication the statement il made that
the Fifteenth amendment conferred
"the right OF suffrage on all citizens,
without distinction of race, color, or
previous condition of servitude."
The Fifteenth amendment did moth
ing of the kind. The cenferring OF suf-
frage is a matter that rests entirely with
the different States, and the Federal Con-
stitution has nothing more to do with it
than the constitution of Patagonia, if
there is such document in existence.
What the fifteenth amendment to the
Constitution Of the United States pro-
vided was that "the rights of citizens of
the the United States to vote shall not
be denied or abridged by the United
States, or by any State, on account of
race, color, or previous condition of SER
vltude. The Congress shall have power
to enforce this article by appropriate leg
isation."
This is ''horse OF another color" as
the old saying goes. The Constitution of
the United States does not confer suf-
frage. 1t only provides that suffrage
shall not be abridged or denied by rea.
son OF the above conditions. But the
States may extend Or restrict suffrage in
any other manner they may see fit. And
they do it.
But, what difference does it make
whether Delaware ratifes these amend.
ments or not? They were all duly rati-
tied-although it took the forced admis.
sion OF the Sage brush," State of
Nevada to secure the desired action
years ago, and Delaware's acquiescence
at this late day can not in any manner
affect the existing situation.-Ev1y
Erening.
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G 81
I{:!}| 83
We Are
Extremely Careful
about our measurements, and
take the utmost pains to see that
every garment we make has an
absolutely perfect fit.
If we make your clothes, you
can feel confident that there is no
better dressed man in town than
you.
Your clothes will show that
they were made for you by expert
tallors, and will last you long
time.
Special reductions just now as
this is usually tailors' dull time.
1t is not so with us. We are busy
because we are Offering some ex-
ceptional values to turn our goods
into cash and keep us busy.
Fancy Cheviot Suits to order,
$40, while they last. Reduced
from SIS and $1s. They are
going fast.
$12 Suits to order reduced from
$40. SIS Suits to order reduced
from $22 -; $18 Suits to order re-
duced from $25 and $28.
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Congressman L. [. Handy has changed
his mind about retiring from politics
and settle down and practice law. The
day after the election he thought that he
would rest quiet on his oars for while.
At the reunion of the Democratic Silver
League Wednesday evening he was not
going to retire from politics but would
be found fighting in the ranks OF Democ-
racy, in support Of the Chicago platform.
lie still holds to his idol, Bryan. He
will take up the practice Of law and be-
tween his legal engagements will ex-
pound the principles of free silver doc
trine. The Congressman did not speak
in very complimentary terms OF the
climate OF Cuba. By the tone OF his
speech one would be led to believe that
Mr.. Handy had not been trained in the
same school of political economy as had
the Honorable George Gray. There was
not one word of welcome in his address
for Senator Gray's safe return home from
France, where he was one of the Peace
Commissioners. Harmony is not
one OF the features of the Democratic
party in our city and State.-Daily Re-
publican.
The sun., 1898-12-31

WANTED-A competent white girl for general
housework. No. 500 Harrison street
The sun., 1898-12-31

The following nominations for officers
were made on Thursday evening at the
meeting of the Democratic League of
Delaware: President, Charles S. Hur-
lock; vice president, W. Z. Brommell;
recording secretaries, John Beeham and
Simon ?. Doherty; financial secretary,
John Beeham; treasurer, George c..
Morton; sergeant-at-arms, Michael
Devine; executive committee, D. A. For
rest, F. R. S. Davis. James P. Smith, II.
G. Ware, M. F. Callan, John Pyle, John
E. Kane and P j. Dillon.
The sun., 1898-12-31
HELP WANTED..-FEMAlES.

WANTED--Girl for general housewoIk; whit
preferred; apply at No. 1904 West Tenth street.
The sun., 1898-12-31

FOR sALE---Cansry Birds PHILIP A. MINK
No. 902 WestSixth street.
The sun., 1898-12-31
LOST AND FOUND.

WANTED--Energetic agents, either sex. Char
scter must bear strictest Investigation. Addres
SUN Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
CAPITOL TOPICS.

Mr.. Cummings of New York has intro
duced resolution to authorize the Secre-
tary OF War to make a survey, plans and
estimates for the improvement of New York
harbor, from the Battery to the sea, with
a uniform depth of forty feet, mean low
water mark, and uniform width of 1000
feet.
AS the result of the agitation in New
York and other cities over the proposed re-
duction of postal deliveries, it is under
stood that to avert threatened deficiency
several members of the New York delega-
ton have arranged with the House appro-
priat1ons committee to affect the necessity
for the step by a provision for the appro-
pr1ation In deficiency bill.
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri has
introduced bill to prohibit any enlisted
man in the army or navy, whether non
commissioned officer, musician or private,
from leaving his post to participate in any
civil performance where 1t interferes with
the regular engagements and employment
of local civinans The bill grows out of
agitation over the Marine Band tours
Representative Mitchell of New York has
introduced bill proposing an additional
district judge for the southern district Of
New York, including New York city Mr.
Mitchell says the district embraces the
largest commercial center IN the country
and that the present facilities of the dis
trict court are quite inadequate for the de-
mands made upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
PARLIAMENTAR SPARRING,
of Methodist BOoL
Publishing COmpnny's Claim.

CONFEDERATION of Methodist Book
Publishing Compnny's Claim.
The latter part of the day in the House
yesterday was occupied in the considera-
ton of bills on the private calendar The
two bills favorably acted upon in commit
tee last Friday for the relief of Thomas
B. Reed and William S. Grant, were pass
ed. The House then went into committee
Of the whole, where the pending question
was a point of order raised against the
motion of Mr.. Cooper (Tex.) to substitute
for the Senate bill to refer the claim of
the book publishing company of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South to the Court
of Claims. the House bill to adjust the
whole claim by the payment of $2SS,OOO.
Mr.. Payne On. ", who was in the chair,
sustained the point of order.
Mr.. Grosvenor Ohio stated that he de-
sired to go on record as totally dissenting
from the ruling of the chair.
Mr. Cooper attempted to circumvent the
point of order by moving to lay aside the
Senate bill and to take up the House bill,
which embodied the provisions of his SUBJ
stitute.
Mr.. Dalzell raised the point of order that
the motion was out of order, and was sus-
tanned by the chair.
Mr.. Cooper thereupon appealed from the
decision of the chair, but he subsequently
withdrew the appeal and moved to post
pone the Senate bill until next Friday.
This motion was held to be in order. Mr..
Dalzell then tried flank movement by
moving that the Senate bill be reported to
the House with favorable recommended
ton. The purpose of Mr.. Dalzell was to
defeat action on the House bill carrying
direct appropriation.
But the motion was defeated 37-137.
Then, without division on Mr.. Cooper's
motion, the House bill appropriating $685.
600 was taken up Mr. Cooper Immediately
moved to lay 1t aside with a favorable
recommendation. Mr.. Dalzell denounced
the bill as an attempt to loot the treasury.
Twenty-Five years ago, he said, this claim
was presented to the House, and in a care
full, exhaustive and learned report by the
present Secretary Of Agriculture (Mr. Will
SOM, then a distinguished member of the
House, and by distinguished democrat,
now a member Of the interstate commerce
commission CIV. R. Morrison), the claim
was thrown out as unworthy Of the at
tention of patriotic representatives sent
here not to loot, but to guard the
treasury.
There was considerable parliamentary
sparring, the committee rose, and Mr..
Grosvenor tried to secure a recess until 10
o'clock Saturday. Mr.. Dalzell moved to
adjourn.
The motion was defeated, 6O-1O2, and the
vote was then taken by yeas and nays.
AS 1t was evident during the progress OF
the roll call that 1t would not be compiet-
ed before o'clock. which would defeat the
object Of the friends of the measure, the
roll call, by unanimous consent, was sus-
pended. and at 1855 pm. the House adj
journed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

though Mr.. Allen of Nebraska continued
his opposition to the nomination to the last.
When the Senate went into executive ses-
sion yesterday afternoon Mr. Allen began
what proved to be a three-hour speech on
Mr.. McKenna's nomination. He did not
insist upon a roll call when the vote was
taken. and the vote was overwhelmingly
in favor of confirmation
An effort was made to secure the con-
hrmation Of the nomination of Gen. Long
street to be commissioner of railroads. but
Senator Vest made objection to immediate
action, and the nomination went over until
another day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Cut i'm Wages Abandoned.

Secretary Long has Informed Represen-
tative Young of Virginia that the propo-
sition to reduce the wages of the laborers
at the Portsmouth Va-) navy yard has been
abandoned for the present at least. The
cut was suggested by the local navy yard
board and at first was favorably regarded
by the department, but further considera-
ton resulted in a decision to make no
change in the schedule Of wages ut this
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

gree members of the Congress from the
opportunities Of place hunters, the law
performance Of their high legislative du.s
ties. and finally, that upon the country at
large and especially within the lines of
political movement and activity, the effect
OF the civil service law has been and is
to lift political controversy above the level
of petty squabbles for mere place. and into
the arena OF where the vital questions of
economic and social well-being alone should
be contested"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

MANY SOou 'oiANS, ohu hoiiiS III pa
not possibly be repeated this season
Richardson's Table Cloths.
$50 Irish Damask Table Cloths,
made by the famous firm of Richard
son Sons & Owden, to be offered at
a very decided saving on regular
prices. The Napkins matching these
cloths having been sold the cloths
were closed out to us at figures which
enable us to sell them at the extreme
ly low prices. They consist of three
lots, and are as follows:
Lot I-2 x2 yards-$I.5o each.
2x3 and x4 yards-$3oo each.
Lot 2-29x21 yards-$3.5o each.
29x3 yards-$4.2o each.
21x4 yards-$5. 90 each.
Lot 3-29x24 $500 each.
24x4 SO. so each.
ZOO Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths. Size
25c. each.
Regular value, $50.
123 dozen Hemstitched Huckaback Towels. Size
24x43 inches. Soft and ready for immediate use.
$50, 3 for $I.oo.
Regular value, soc.
1000 yards 36-inch Fruit of the Loom Bleached
Muslin.
&c. yard.
1000 yards 36-inch Bleached Cambria good
quality.
SC. yard.
100 Hemstitched Muslin Pillow Cases, good
quality.
I21c. each.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Reciprocity with France.

Negotiations have been resumed between
the governments Of France and the United
States looking to reciprocal exchange OF
tariff exemptions under the Dingley law.
They are being conducted by N. caEdon,
the new French ambassador. and Mr.. Kas-
son. the special reciprocity commissioner
ON the part Of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Opening of German FavOrs.

We shall have exhibition and Monday very large and at
actve collection OF the latest German American
for avors whist euce prizes quaint
articles represented such Animals Chickens Japanese Dolls
Umbrellas Monkeys Mice Skeletons Flowers Drums Horns Whistles
Notices. etc. also articles particularly adaptable BOBBY
prizes Also large of Games such
drens parties.
foo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Until further notice, store will close at $50.
For the Social Season.

We direct attention to selections and 1portations
I'm Clown Stuffs and other Dress Requisites for PARTIES
BALLS, Receptions and other Social Functions conn
prisng i'm part Exquisite Jewelry, Lovely Fans Beau
tlful Hair Ornaments Novelties i'm Dress Garnitures
tichest Laces Fichus, Ties, Jabots Sashes and Ties
to flatch Jeweled and Spangled nousseline de Soie
Plain and Tinsel Gauzes, ETC., etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
JUSTICE. FIELDS SUCCESSOR.

Confirmation of the Nomination of
Joseph McKenna.
The Senate yesterday afternoon confirmed
the nomination of Joseph McKenna of CAL
fornia, to be associate justice of the Su-
preme Court Of the United States. The
confirmation was practically unanimous,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Privates Thomas Hanley and C. w. Rick
etts of the police force, tried the 9Th instant
for gross neglect of duty, were today or
dered by the District Commissioners to
each pay q fine Of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
$50 Gloves
For z8C.

Oldest glove house in the city!
Boldest glove house in the city in
carrying such superb line of high
class gloves; and in offering now and
then some importers balance at
about half price. A case in point is
these Fine 2-clasp Suede Gloves, in
black, tans and grays, which we are
offering at 78c. pair-their value
is SLIGO.
Evening Gloves are our specially.
All the correct Paris and New York
styles and shades, in all lengths-up
to 2O-button.
"Reyneir's" famous line in street
and evening shades and lengths.
We still fit and guarantee the INC
Knew Special Gloves at one dollar
although gloves have adj
vanced.
VIM. iii. McKmeW,
033 Pa. ave.
ja22-6od
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Sheets and
Pillow Slips.
With the recent drop in the cotton
market we have made some very
large purchases at such prices that
we are now offering reliable qualities
at lower prices than ever before. We
quote:
300 lockwood Muslin Sheets, size 2Isx2n yards,
with pinch hem at top and l-inch hem at bot.
tom. at the special price of
S7Ic. each.
GOO New York Mills Muslin Sheets Size 2x2m
yards. With generous hens top and bottom.
4oc. each.
zoo fine Fruit of the Loom Muslin Sheets, as fol.
24x29 yards-52c. each.
2tx2I yards-5Sc. each.
AT these prices you pay nothing
for the making and save a little on
the cost of the cloth by the yard.
White Goods.
100 pieces s6-inch English Nainsook Q2 yarde
to the piece, soft finish.
$I.35 piece.
100 pieces Sheer Nainsook ~ yards to piecels
soft finish, 40 inches wide neatly boxed.
SI.75 piece.
100 pieces 40-inch India Linon-an excellent
quality.
I2lc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Spring of '@8 High-Class Cotton Fabrics,

Imported and domestic here goody and coming
daily The Dmie the Organde the Moussenes
individual original and ikngy handsome effects Among
the standard avoes printing
OF perfection harmonious blendngs You perhaps
so dainty unique and with goodness worth
The best well season.
The following especially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Organdi Carveaux.
Plaid effects. exquisite designs and printings->
very sheer and drinty.
80 inches wide, 5oc yard.
Mousseline De Sole
is a new sheer silk and cotton printed fabrc--the
latest artistic production of celebrated French
MANUFACTURER. IL is soft and rich china
silk and as light and dainty a French organde,
and is one OF those Elegant exclusive fabrics whose
popularity is assured.
80 inches wide, soc. yard.
Scotch Madras.
Made in Scotland, in designs especially for
ladies' shirt waists, chldren's dresses and menla
shirts.
81 inches wide, 35c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

with regular deliveries will
beginning Monday January make three deliveries weekly
lowing places Hyasvl Bladensbug Avalon Langdon Winthrop
Heights and Ivy City Wagons will leave the O'Clock
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Printed Dimity.
The genuine Irish goods manufactured in Bel
fast to our especial order One hundred exquisite
designs in figures and stripes and no two alike.
80 inches wide, 25c a yard.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Organdi Raye.
Handsome floral piintings white ground wit
wide satin stripes-charming effects
80 inches wide, 4oc. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
1Oc. Each.

Also another OF Of Ostrich Feather Dusters
with 6foot handles, at the extremely low price Of
IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
january H0usefurmishimg Sale.
45c. Each.

Another lot OF the 4-gallon Galvanized Iron
Garbage Cans with covers at the same low price.
:35c. Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
january Special Sale of
Housekeeping Supplies.

Table and Toilet Linens, Sheets. Pillow Slips, etc.
For this special shall number of extraod
nary good values and the following which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

French Organdi.
In plain evening tints and exquisite artistic
printings; floral designs white and tinted
grounds.
80 inches wide, sic yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
GOvernment of Pnri..


Mr.. r. H. Dana of Cambridge, Mass,
was introduced, and reviewed the character
Of the government of Paris, to show what
the merit system can do for a municipality
Washington being the capital of the
nation. Mr.. Dana thought the next thing
for civil service reformers to do was to
capture the District of Columbia. that the
nation might have an object lesson in good
municipal government.
There is one splendid example of a per-
manent municipal civil service that is little
known to this country" aid Mr.. Dana. 81
refer to that Of the city of Paris. 1t has
been the model city. after which most Of
the cities In Europe are patterned, and
which was the first to have adopted many
of the great municipal improvements which
have characterized city life of the present
day in the civilized countries Of both hemi-
spheres.
Besides the works carried on by the city
directly, there Is the wise and efficient con-
troll OF such of the natural monopolies an
are still carried on by private companies,
such ss gas lighting. that part Of the cleo
trio lighting not operated by the city, the
omnibusees, cabs, street cars and q part
Of the paving. The public interests In all
these municipal contracts are splendidly
guarded, and at the sane time fair pront
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

various memberS OF congress who had at
tackled the civil service law. and said:
I'm view of these discordant opinion.
the questions arise. When the time comes
for Aeolus to send forth an effective blast
against civil service reform, can these di-
vergent winds be made to blow in the
same direction" VIII the republicans who
want to amend the law dare to vote for
its repeal? Will democrats who favor re-
peal consent to pull republican chestnuts
ment?' 1a'l u "
After this argument as it has been
called, 1t was discovered that those who
desired to vote to strike out the appro-
priation for the Civil oservice commission
had neglected to make any motion in the
committee of heiwhole; No vote could.
therefore, be takeni and the bill was pass
ed without divisioH."ps
Memorial 10 Congress.
Before the Observation-Disclosures the fol-
lowing memorial I'd Congress was adopted
uns nimorsly by the association:
Entertaining the highest respect for and
confidence in the wisdom of the national
legislature. the members OF the Civil serv-
ice Reform Association Of the District of
Columbia submit for your consideration
their request that what is known as the
civil service law and the rules and regula-
lions established In pursuance of its pro-
visions will not in any way be modified,
altered or repealed py legislative action.
Among their reasons for this request may
be cited the fact that since the law in
question was enacted. those charged with
its administration, with rare exceptions,
have uniformly testified to the greatly In
creased efficiency with which government
employees within the scope of the law have
performed their duties; that very con-
siderable saving of time and money to
the government has been effected under the
operation OF the law and the standard
Of public service in many directions rails
ed to higher plane than had previously
existed; that by releasing In a great de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-21

The Weather We May Have
Showers and probably thunderstOrms
tonight and Friday
Today's temperature So
I'M SHERIBR, Observer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-21
PRIVILEGES OF STRIKERS.
Lawful for Them to Assault /: Man WIZ
Takes u Striker Place.

Beuevifle, His. July 2l.-A Bellev.lie
jury has decided that man who Is
striking for higher wages is justii ell N
assaultirg n man who seeks - take Lis
place. This verdict wa brought out III
the case against W.llilm Blh:es,
charged with assaClting Maurice Al
kinscn. Behrcs IS one of the strikers
at the Eel!CvHle stow foundry who
wcat cut Nr higher Was several
weeks ago. The foundry company aG-
vertsesl for new men and succe ded in
filing the places of the strikers.
Among others who reported for q
place vacated by the strikers was At
kinson. The first Eisht he was Assam ted
and beaten into insens. bi.ity. BJhrS S
was arrested and iGeuticod as the III n
who lad made tn" ass aGl.. He pc d =
rot guilty. although acknowledging
that re was the Iaan ana that h had
attacked Atkinson because the latter
had taken the Place OF one Of the str;k-
ers
Bohr,s' attorney took the bod stan
that s striker was justified in assault
ing a man who took the job he had left,
because trades unions were the only
means OF keeping wages up and that
was a necessity.