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An Intelligent Chicago Jury.

The verdict of the Chicago jury in the
second trial of the Luetgert case adds one
more anomaly to the record of American
criminal Jurisprudence. Luetgert was ad-
judged guilty OF killing his wife. If guilty
he is entitled to every item of the laws
punishment The crime was diabolical.
AS far as known the facts entitle the mur-
derer to no commiseration or mercy what
ever. If Mrs. Luetgert was killed in the
manner alleged by the prosecution and for
the suspected reasons her slayer was a
vicious brute, worthy of death at the hands
of the state. But the jury now finds the
sa usage-maker guilty Of killing his wife
and sentences him to Imprisonment for life.
No course of reasoning can justify such a
combination. The fact that the state had
been heavily mulcted by the costs of two
trials does not warrant such palpable
compromise. Luetgert Is either guilty CT
irnocert. He should be hanged or liber-
ated. Such verdicts bring discredit upon
the jury system.
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Let Liberty shine Forth.

Inc Senate has decided that Liberty is
to be gilded- The House ought to agree
Liberty has too long been a mere blot in
the sky The rising and the setting of the
sun have brought forth no responsive
sieams from the amorphous mass topping
the graceful dome. The bronze has yielded
its original color until it is to the eve as iron
or any other base metal The Ornamental
ton of the structure that was In the mind
or the architect who devised the statue is
not obtained by the maintenance of this
gloomy, uncertain shape at the summit of
the curvtng lines of the buildings crown
The debate yesterday in the Senate on this
proposition indicated how varied are the
views OF individuals as TO the significance
OF the statue. The POPULARITY of the occa-
sion demonstrated how far the solemn sig
nihcance of the figure has dwindled as it
has lost its brightness. Liberty gilded will
shine forth afar as beacon light. She
VIII accomplish her architectural purpose
and will remain forever a thing of beauty
rather than a splotch against the sky.
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Finish the Work.

The Commissioners yesterday sent to the
House District committee a strong recon-
mendation that the Anacostia flats be re-
claimed without delay. This matter is well
understood by practically every legislator
who has to do with local affairs, and pre-
semably by many others who have served
long enough to know some of the local
drawbacks to health. The fats of the East
ern Branch or Anacostia are quite as dan
&c rous to the public health as were the Po-
tomac flats. There is a vast area Of low
marshy land. at times covered by the rising
tide and at other times left to reek in the
sun, or to be blown over by the germ-waft-
ing wind. The emanations from this mo-
rass are known beyond doubt to be highly
unwholesome. The records Of sickness and
death in the areas Immediately adjoining
the fats are startling. The government in
st.tutions located in the range of the pes
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Spain's False Guides.

This lncovering of Senior de LONE is full
of suggestion. He has been representing
his government at this capital during the
r ost trying and important period of the
Cuban war. His governm ent 1t is well I'M
derstood, has been guiding by him as to It's
dealings with this government. 1t has de-
pended upon him for Information and opin-
ion about American character and pur-
poses 1t must have received frequent COM
munications from him on the subject He
is a ready man with his pen, and has been
active at his post
We have the letter to Senior Canalejas.
May not the nature of all of Senior de
Lome's letters, both personal and official.
addressed to his countrymen be inferred
from this? 1t shows his opinion of the
American people and their attitude toward
the Cuban cause. Need it any longer be a
matter of wonder how Spain could so mis-
judge and misrepresent the United States
She has had the warrant of her own repre-
sentative to this country for her course.
She has heard from him of the "rabble''
and its influence. and has had his assur-
ance that the head of the government him
self is entitled to no respect.
But it is SPANS duty now Immediately
to inform herself. Weyler, the butcher, and
pilferer and liar. is no longer in Havana,
and the days of de LONE. the sly traducer
and slanderer are ended in Washington.
The way is open to her to get the truth at
both points. From the one point she may
learn how powerless she is in Cuba, and
from the other how patient and without
blame the whole course of this government
has been.
But does anybody believe that Spain will
perform that duty? She is too deep in the
mire to extricate herself. She has followed
her false guides so far that practically she
is helpless. She has neither the power to
go forward nor the courage to turn back.
1t is for the government of the United
States to act. Intervention would be as
much in SPANS interests in the inter-
ests of all others concerned. 1t would set
tie the whole case. Slaughter and starva-
ton would cease in Cuba. heavy drafts on
bankrupt treasury would cease in Spain,
and the righteous voice of an outraged peo-
pie would be needed in the United States.
The opportunity and the necessity were
plain before Senior de LONE was exposed.
They have simply been emphasized by that
episode.
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Organizing in Indiana.

The news that the republicans of Indiana
are to have the active assistance of General
Harrison in this years campaign is of very
great interest. and the effect will be felt in
sound money circles far and near. General
Harrison was of much service to the sound
money cause in the Mckinley campaign.
His stamping tour through Indiana was at
tended with marked success, and surnma
ries of his speeches circulated in all the sur
rounding states. He spoke with all of his
famous force and aptness of illustration
The question at issue seemed to arouse him
thoroughly, and the state responded to his
efforts by giving an unprecedented repub-
hcan majority.
The same issue will be presented this
year, and doubtless General Harrison will
handle it with inspiring effect again. The
sound money men are represented to be in
good spirits in the Hoosier state The gold
democrats there have not weakened in the
slightest. They have refused overtures
from the silver camp. and apparently are
resolved to make good their performance
III 1895 by continuing their opposition to
free coinage at is to l until the question
has finally been disposed of. The repubii-
cans of course adhere to their position and
thus the old combination will be in working
order once more, with prospects favorable
for sound money success again.
General Harrison sets a good example
and 1t ought to be widely followed by party
leaders of the first rank Everywhere. This
Is not an off year by any manner of means
1t Is year of the highest Importance DO
hticaily. Everybody ought to bear a hand
The control of the next House will be GER
tain to have pronounced effect ON the
next presidential election. In fact, it is not
too much to say that if the sound money
Men carry majority of the Congress cleo
lions OF this year the cause of Bryanism
Will have received almost, if not quite a
death blow. Certain it is that 1t will then
go into the race of 1900 heavily handi-
capped and with the chances all against it.
1t was at Indianapolis by the way, that
the business men held their national none
tary convention, and passed formally upon
the question of currency reform In some
quarters that action has been pronounced
unwise- But right where the action was
taken the effect. instead of being Injurious
to the sound money cause seems to have
been stimulating
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tilential influence are filed with sickness,
caused unquestionably by the malarial eff
fiuvia of the marsh. The Government Hos
pital for the Insane Is seriously affected,
the patients suffering sadly from all forms
of malarial troubles. The Naval Gun
Foundry, on the other side of the branch
and nearer to the evil Influences. shows un-
mistakable signs of the dangerous sur
roundings. The records are filled with
notes of workmen and officers invaded for
causes Enthusiastically to be ascribed to the
sluggish stream and the exposed flats. The
Washington Barracks, at the confluence of
the Potomac and the Anacostia, suffers less
now than formerly, though yet far more
than is necessary. The reclamation of the
Potomac flats removed one source of dan
ger from this post, but it is yet exposed to
equally foul emanations from the Ana
costa, while the James Creek canal con-
tributes its important share to the total
of disease-breeding germs The District
Jail. almshouse and workhouse are likewise
within the sphere of the malarial influence,
while the Naval Hospital is not far
moved. In addition to these institutions
there are many thousands of citizens who
are exposed to the foul airs from the
branch. Property values have been injured
by the reputation for EMBELLISHMENTS of
a large area of the Inhabited portion of
the city. One of the most beautiful sections
of the capital is injured by the neglect of
the government to provide for the neces-
sary engineering works. The damages
caused by the delay cannot be estimated.
The lives that have been sacrificed and the
constitutions that have been wrecked can
only be surmised from the totals of the
health reports. The reformatory work was
only begun when the Potomac flats were
reclaimed. 1t will not be completed until
the Anacostia flats have been similarly
treated, until the James Creek canal has
been filled, until Rock Creeks mouth has
been covered. and until proper system of
sewage disposal has been provided These
achievements. supplemented by the increase
and the filtration of the water supply, will
make Washington probably the healthiest
city in the world.
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A law should be added without delay to
the District statute books extending to the
telephone operators in service in this city
the restrictions that surround telegraph
operators in some Of the states in regard
to the divulgence Of the facts into which
they may come In possession in the course
Of their business. Such law Is absolute
ly necessary to protect the users Of the
telegraph, all Of whose messages must
pass through the hands of third party
In the case of the telephone is 1t not
necessary that such a third party should
become privy to the conversations carried
on by means of the electric wires. It Is
known. however, that the operators or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-10

Let all that's good be recognized, wherever
it is found;
Wen toast the little monarch who Is
waiting
For heritage Of trouble on the day that
he is crowned;
Likewise officials, fighting and debating.
He has shown a shrewd observation-disclosures
the folk who represent
The throne, while he plays on with boyish
babble-
He may be somewhat pampered and a prey
to discomfort:
But he never never caters to the rabble,
His tones may. on occasion, be more
naughty and refined
And his throne may wobble slightly on its
casters.
He may indulge a rather overbearing frame
of mind
In spite Of various imminent disasters.
His Golfers may be running low while off,
GERS grow rich
AS in carnage or securities they dabble:
But he still preserves one glittering, tran
scendant glory which
Is this: he never caters to the rabble.
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Picture Department.

IS Frames, oak and white and gilt. Reduced
from $1OO and 81 so to 25c each.
Is Flower Pictures, In gilt frames. Reduced
from 95c. to 35c. each
Photographs, medallions. Reduced from 81. Il
to soc. each.
/ Pastel in gilt frame, with fancy gilt mat
Reduced from .95 to $1.00.
l Engraving, Flute Player in white and gilt
fancy frame Reduced from $500 to $1.O0.
photographs, .'Darkies," in gilt frames Re
i Engraving, 2Ox30, in white and gilt frame.
Reduced from lbs to $1.50.
Engraving, 2Ix3s, In white and gilt frame.
Reduced from 1890 to $500.
Engraving "Opheiia,'' 27xa5, solid oak frame.
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
100 Unframed Pictures. Sizes 11x14, 16x2o and
2Ox24 Reduced to lie. each
Is Unframed Etchings, 14xzS. Reduced to Sc.
Pearl Painting, in Florentine gilt frame. Re-
dueed from 81. 05 to 75c.
2 Photographs in gilt frames with gilt mats.
Reduced from $2.45 to 76c. each.
Enurfh door.
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others connected with the telephone ser
vice have listened to the words of sub
scribers and other telephone users in or
der to detect them in an Improper" use
of the exchange. Aside from the question
of the right of the company to use such
means for this purpose 1t is manifest that
the exercise Of this power, which is merely
incidental to the nature Of the telephone
service, may lead to serious abuses. leav-
ing the door open to frauds and tricks that
might interfere seriously with the business
interests of those engaged in the most
strictly proper use of the system.
Such a law as that which applies else
where to the telegraph operators would
protect not only the telephone user, but
also the telephone company, in all it's legtt-
innate and commendable purposes. 1t
would give to the company the same pro-
lection from the misdeeds of individual
operators that the telegraph companies
enjoy wherever there is such law. The
rule Of the responsibility Of the principal
for the acts of the agent applies equally
to all forms Of corporations, including such
as those now under consideration. In the
case Of the telegraph the superiors Of the
operating agents have access to the files
of messages submitted by the patrons,
whereas 1t is necessary for the telephone
operator or another, in order to ascertain
the matter of conversation, to listen, as
would an ordinary eavesdropper. The di-
vulgence Of the secrets thus learned to the
superior officers of the company would
constitute violation of law such as that
suggested. The giving of testimony in
court by an operator who had listened to
a conversation, alleged to be improper ac-
cording to contract. would be a distinct
violation of such law. Testimony based
upon info rmation of that description could
not be entertained by court.
Aside, however. from these reasons, the
private interests of the telephone users
should be protected. They ire now in
hourly jeopardy because of the mechanical
possibilities of the telephone system. If
the telephone company encourages or re-
quires its employees to play spy to guard
what it conceives to be it's own rights
there is no guarantee that it will not utilize
the information secured by ouch means
to the embarrassment il not to the loss of
the individual phone user. Any objection
that may be raised to the enactment of
such a law must be based upon an i'm
proper desire to continue the present sys-
tenn that gives such complete access to the
affairs of every individual telephone user
in the District.
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BOYS Department.

20 Boys Atwood Astrakhan Refers. Sizes
to g. Reduced from $500 to $2.4s each.
very fine Chinchilla Refers. Sizes .. 4, o, o.
Z g. Is, IA, 10 and IS. Reduced from $500 and
$675 to $425 each.
Atwood Blue and Black Long Pants Suits
single double breasted. Sizes a, 10, Is and 49,
Reduced from 5000 and So. 76 to $4.25 each.
10 Atwood Refer Suits braided collar and
cuffs. Sizes and 5. Reduced from $3.50 to
$1.95 each.
3 Atwood Refer Suits, light weight. Sizes
and 8. Reduced from So. 20 to $1.4S each.
10 pairs All-wool Pants. Reduced from 15c. and
Soc. to 4Sc. pair.
10 Boys Derbys, black and brown. Sizes SIS to
Z. Reduced from $1.50 to 75c. each.
Third floor.
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China Department.

English Porcelain Dinner Sets. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 each.
White and Gold Carlsbad China Tea Set. Re-
duced from $500 to 81
Japanese Chocolate Pitcher slightly damaged
Reduced from $3.50 to 81 10.
German Punch Bowls small size, damaged.
Reduced from $1.OO to Soc each.
French China Ice Cream Set, plate Clipped.
Reduced from $500 to $4.0O
2 odd Decorated Carlsbad China Turkey Platters
Reduced from $500 to 81. % each.
odd Decorated Carlsbad China Uncovered Veg
etable Dishes. Reduced from Csc. to S5c. each
odd Decorated Carlsbad China Soup Plates.
Reduced from 25c TO 15c each.
dozen Decorated English Porcelain Coffee Cups
and Saucers. Reduced from 81. 20 to S2.O0 dozen.
dozen Plain White Individual Vegetable Dishes.
Reduced from 60c. to SOC. dozen.
Fifth floor
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Inner Light on Cuba,
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
II the minister believes what he has writ
ten, he must now be ready to admit. in
confidence. of course, that everything is
In pretty bad way. Il agree entirely with
you, without a military success nothing
will be accomplished there" That concerns
the military repute of Blanco. It also CON
cedes the failure of autonomy unsupported
by triumphs in the field. And, assuming
that this is sincere and truthful portrayal
of the situation and the outlook, coming to
US with the high authority of one officially
and intimately acquainted with the facts.
1t might influence our decision as to the
ploprtety and the time of Intervention.
1t would rot surprise US to learn that
Minister de LoTne's indiscretion had cre-
ated rather more surprise and irritation in
Madrid than in Washington.
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Cloak Department.

10 fine Atwood Chinchilla Jackets, allsilk lined
velvet collar. Sizes 81 to 81. Reduced from Sl2oo
to $3.95 each.
81 tine Black Kersey and Tan Whipcord Walking
Jackets stylish fly front styles, all OF the back
ones silk lined throughout. Sizes 81 to H. he
duced from $1,000 and $3.50 to $500 each. ,
i fine Braided Velvet Blouse Jacket. silk lined
throughout Size SO. Slightly imperfect. Reduced
i Tan Cloth Cape, with fur collar. Reduced
from $1,000 to $3.50.
ird
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Mems Department.

AS White Dress Shirts, open back and open front
and back. slightly shopworn. All sizes. Reduced
from S1.00 to 65c. each.
2s. Colored Dress Shirts, cuffs to match. Sizes
IA to II inclusive Slightly soiled. Reduced from
81 Loo to e5c. each.
s pairs Mems Fancy Scotch Wool Gloves. Re-
duced from Toe. to soc pair -
IL pairs PERKINS, Kid Gloves. Sizes 61a, 6$l, 4,
~, and 81. Reduced from 50 90 To 150 pair.
% pairs Mems Fancy Lisle Thread Sox. Sizes
91s, l0ia and ii. Reduced from SOC to pairs
for $1.00.
Ei-.f Hnor
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Muslin Underwear Dept.

6 Cambria Corset Covers neck, trimmed with
embroidery. Sizes 40 and AZ. Reduced from 25c
to 15c. each.
10 Children's Lawn Aprons, round neck, deep
ruffie. edged with embroidery. Reduced from 3Sc.
to Doc each.
8 Figured Lawn Skirts, umbrella style, ruf1e on
bottom put on with heading French back, tape
at waist. Reduced from soc. to 23c. each:
French Flannel Dressing Sacques, lay-down
collar tight back loose 'front.' neatly finished with
band Of embroidery. Reduced from $3.50 to $780,
Second floor
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Infants Department.

l Infants Long Coat, novelty cloth, deep ad-
Unstable cape lined throughout, trimmed with
ribbon and lace Reduceds from $500 to $3.50.
Infants Long Cloaks, novelty cloth, deep cape,
and insertion. Reduced from $3.50 to $500 each.
pairs Chiidren's Worsted Drawer and Knee
Lerefns Reduced from 3ec to 25c. pair.
/ fnfants' Carriage Robe, white and blue novelty
CLOTH lined with white silk trimmed with blue
ribbon Reduced from $500 to $500.
Second floor.
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Umbrella Department.

Mems Umbrellas natural wood handles. &c and
2S-inch Reduced from 81. 90 and 81. 80 I" Sl15.
4 Mems Umbrellas, made Of Union Taneta; natu-
raj wood handles 26 and 2S-nch. Reduced from
So 90 and So 50 to 81 80 each. 80
2 Mems Umbrellas. natural silver trimmed 70
and 2S-inch Reduced from $50 to $500 each.
Umbrella 24-inch ali silk solid ebony handle.
Reduced from $3.50 to $50.
2 Women's Umbrellas, ivory and pearl handles,
with silver trimmings Reduced from $500 TO
$500 each.
irSt Ganr
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Corset DeDartmemt.

4 pairs l: C. Corsets made of black Italian
cloth. cut bias, heavily boned with real whalelone
top daintily trimmed with lace and ribbon Sizes
Is: ~, y and 20. Reduced from S12. 80 to ST. 80
= pairs L. c. Corsets. made of French coutil
heavily boned with real whaIebone two side steeis
top finished with silk Tossing and embroidery
sizes Il and p. Reduced from $3.50 to 500 pr
II pairs Corsats. made of good quality coutil
we'll boned. gray and white. Sizes %, "a 25 and
20. Reduced from zoe. to SOC. pair
Second floor.
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Furniture Department.

Mahogany Jardiniere Stands slightly scratched
Reduced from 81 % Csc. each.
Oak Jariiniere Stands, slightly scratched. Re-
duced from 81 .25 to Csc. each.
small Book Rack, little knob missing. Reduced
from 81. 15 81 25.
/ Imitation Mahogany Table, 1Sx1S inches, Re-
duced from 81 25 to S1.OO.
/ fine Inlaid Mahogany finished Table 24x24
Reduced from $500 to $500.
3 fine Rattan Rockers. Reduced from 81 90 to
S.. each.
Fourth floor.
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Not a Maxim for HIM.

my friend" said the kindly old gentle
man who likes to make acquaintances while
travelling. you should follow my example.
1 strive to learn something new every day."
NO" was the answer of the quiet young
man. THAT Tay do in your line of bust
ness. But if you were doing a vaudeville
turn with me. you'd realize that audiences
seem disappointed If they don't get what
they have been taught to expect"
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The Dancer.

Truth crushed to earth will rise again, -
remarked the off-hand philosopher.
That is very true" replied his cold
blooded friend But when it does there's
always the chance Of it's going out of sight
Ike balloon"
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Suit Department.

Cadet Blue Cheviot Suits, tight fitting braided
jacket and plain skirt, lined throughout with
changeabIe tafreta silk. Sizes 80 and SO. Re
duced from $24. 90 to $3.50 each.
2 Scotch Mixed Cheviot Blouse Suits, s1lk-lned
waist and plain skirt. Sizes "a and SO. Reduced
from $lS.5 $12.50 each.
Black Tafeta Silk Shirt Waists. Sizes "a ana
&c. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
2 Light Tan Mixed Cloth Suits fy-front jacket
and plain skirt. Size 80. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500 each.
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For All That.


From the San Francisco Bulletin.
In his speech against the annexation of
Hawaii, Senator White dwelt on the fact
that Thomas Jefferson never contemplated
the acquisition OF such territory. George
III, In his early days. probably never con-
templated the possibility Of Jefferson, but
our Thomas proved quite success, for all
that.
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Leather Goods Dept.

Leather Pin Boxes, leather lined. Reduced
from 35c. and Soc to Be. each.
Hand Bag. Reduced from 81 so to soc. EACH
White Gauze Fans. Reduced from 81 so to Soc
Is Travelling Powder Boxes. Reduced from soc.
to sc. each.
8 Cigarette Cases. Reduced from 35c to Sc. ca
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-10

If side remarks were commonly reported
IN the Record it might be necessary for the
Senate to confine itself exclusively to ex-
ecutive sessions.
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Souvenir Department,

10 Flower Candlesticks. Reduced from 25c. and
Soc. to Zoe. each.
Head Pincushions. Reduced from SOC. to lOc.
20 Violet Vases Reduced from loo. to 2 for &c.
First floor.