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Evening star., 1898-12-09

served until this report had been submitted
and it is evident from the context of the
message that he had. previously urged the
same condition upon the foreign govern
ments interested. He mentioned the grant
of a new concession in terms which suggest
that he does not regard the act of Mic
a1aSua as altogether proper in the prem
ises, and he urged definite action at this
session. This action ii is promised, will he
based upon the Walker report. Meanwhile
the Morgan bill will serve excellent
medium for the expression of views upon
the question and is subject to such amend
n-ents as the nature of the commissions re-
port may require, in the interest of scer
tainty of results. This bill recognizes the
Maritime company, the present holder of
the concession amends the charter granted
to it ten years ago and adjusts the bonds i'll
such manner as to give the government the
first lien upon the canal and control of it's
operation in time of war 1t was this bill
that was before the Senate when it was de-
cided to postpone action until a commission
should visit Nicaragua and examine the
route to determine it's feasibility. The
Presidents message accompanying the
&C mInisslon's report will probably outline a
specific policy designed to secure for this
government the exclusive control of the
waterway and it will greatly aid in clearing
up the atmosphere, wnicn at present Is
somewhat murky. The following facts,
however shine forth clearly: that the canaI
Is necessity from both commercial and
military stand-pOInts; that it must be sup-
3ect at ail times to the control of he
United States; that the isthmlan govern
ments must not be permitted to Jeopard;ze
thus control by any uoupie deanng; that
there IS decided majority IN Ine Senate
for the early decision OF the questions in
volyed.
Evening star., 1898-12-09
The Monroe Doctrine
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

The Monroe doctrine depends upon the
physical ability of the United States to
maintain 1t. Great Britain might have dis
regarded 1t in 1855 and II was fortunate for
the United States that she did not. Any old
world power is free to disregard it now but
If any nation does so ii must take the con-
sequences. The United States may decline
to admit that its acquisition of the Philip
pine Islands impairs in any degree our right
to protect other American countries from
the encrOachments of a European power
AS European nations did not formulate the
Monroe doctrine and have refrained from
recognizing it as a part of the international
code. they are at liberty to object to the
American Interpretation of it. Whether
they can make any objection they may see
fit to make, if 1t holds in the ultimate ar
bitrament, is one of the problems of the
futura
Evening star., 1898-12-09
The United States Praised.


The United States deserve all praise for
the commercial policy which they are pre-
pared to inaugurate in the Philippines
There will be no differentiai tariffs. but the
open door" for all. 1t need scarcely be sa;a
that this Is an act of friend mess 10 England
as well as TO Spain. Our ships and traders
VIII not be shut out from Manila as certain
malicious French journals have been in
sinuating. 1t is also sign that there is
hope for the policy of the open door" in
other Of the new American acquisitions-in
Cuba and Porto Rico.
The offer of an indemnity of $4,000. 900 to
Spain for the Philippines is surprising act
OF generosity on the part of the United
States. For the first time the victor in a
war is prepared to pay the vauquished com
pensatiOn for his conquests. But America
VIII not lose by such action in the long run
II Spain rejects this handsome offer she
must look for no more consideration. Her
financial position is desperate; her navy
has vanished; her army is dsorganized
her internal politics are in confusion The
sooner she agrees with her great adversary
the better for her, for England and for the
world.
Evening star., 1898-12-09
A Marnins Ahnut China

Interesting statements come from Sbsnp.
hal from Mr.. John Barrett, former JTnited
States minister to Siam, as printed in the
news columns today. Mr.. Barrett declares
that Manchuria is today no longer Chinese
but Russian territory and that the port of
New chwang. the chief northern inlet. for
the movement of. American products. is
likely to be closed any day by Russia. He
thinks the situation Is grave and that i'm
mediate action by all the powers opposed
to the closing of China by Russia is i'm
peratively demanded. OF course England
and Japan are moro vitality concerned in
this situation than il the United States. but
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Ch1ca no.

Oh, life is uncertain and strongly perplexed,
In Chicago.
You never can prophesy what they'll do
In Chicago
Its residents tell you. from nabob to tramp.
1t has been a warm town quite secure
against damp.
Ever since that cow. very careless. kicked
over the lamp,
In Chicago.
Excitements drug in the market, they
say,
In Chicago.
1t Is something too fierce for police to ailay,
In Chicago
Obligingly, now they have put things In
shape,
You may range IN selection, when seeking
scrape,
From a common hemp rope to a piece of
red tape,
In Chicago.
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Rich Ostrich
Feather BOaso

We have just received new in
voice of Black Ostrich Feather Boas,
purchased for the holidays. They are
particularly handsome, being extra
full and fluffy and very rich and lus-
trous. Charming Amas presents.
yard long, $3.50 to S12oo each.
II yards long, $1,000 to $3.50 each.
II yards long, $3.50 to $25.oo each.
Neckwear Dept.-First floor
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Speaker Reeds Tyranny Again.
From the Chicago News.

Congress is in session. Hence abuse of
the hated Speaker of the House Is in order
Immediately after calling the House to or
der Mr.. Peed announc- d: THE chaplain will
offer prayer" This arbitrary act shows
that the vacation has brought no softeuing
to the Maine mans callous heart. He is as
determined as ever to rule or ruin He did
not ask the House whether 1t wished prayer
offered He did not ask the chaplain
whether he wished to pray. He simply an
nounced: THE chaplain will offer prayer"
Thus the palladium of our liberties is again
trified with ..s
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Holiday Gifts
For Baby.

In Infants Department we have
put up in pretty boxes various dainty,
practical articles of wearing apparel,
suitable for Xmas Gifts. The box
enhances the appearance, and makes
it more Christmasy. Included are
Fine Nainsook Long and Short
Dresses, Dainty Hand-embroidered
Cashmere Sacques and Wrappers,
Hand-knit and Crocheted Worsted
Sacques and Bootees, Shoes and
Stockings to match, in dainty colors,
Sweaters and Caps for little boys,
Leggins and Mitts, Carriage Robes,
Crocheted, Knit, Hand-embroidered
Cashmere and EiderdoWn.
Hand-crocheted worsted Bootees, with silk trim
Hand-crocheted worsted saeaues, pink and blue
'?SnlfS Six and Wool Wool Mit,ens. Pair. SEC se
worsfed Drawer and Knee Leggins black and
Shoes, white and dainty cciors Pair Joe
Also this special value in Baby's
Outdoor Outfits,
Consisting of Long Cloak of Bed
ford Cord, trimmed with fancy cream
braid; Silk Cap, tucked or embroid-
cred; Hand-knit Mittens without
thumb; Silk Veil.
S2.85
For complete Apiece outfit.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

the American interests are heavy and this
country would look askance at any move
ment tending to still further close China to
the trade and civilfzing influences of the
western world. The United States is par
ticularly concerned in view of its recent en-
trance into the eastern arena and Mr.. Bar
retts words may sound note of warning
which it would be well to heed. -
Evening star., 1898-12-09
SHOOTING STARS.
An Explanation.

Why does the count always put u. Z.
A in the address when he writes you a
letter.
You see, answered the heiress. my
father had an independent fortune left him
when he was a boy. His first wife was i'm
mensely wealthy, and the widow whom he
subsequently married had ever so much
money In her own name, besides what her
husband left her when he died The dear
count can't get over his habit of calling it
the United Estates of America"
Evening star., 1898-12-09
--~N->

The Sultan of Morocco has advanced no.
tions about the prevention of crime He
compels all prisoners 70 fee the policemen
who arrest them. This plan might perhaps
succeed in some more conventionaily civil
lied countries
Evening star., 1898-12-09
A Possible Reason,

Il have never yet been able to guess"
said the man whose mind continually re-
Verts to the past, what Aguinaldo wanted
with gold collar"
Maybe said his fretful friend. 'he
wanted to get something that would come
home from the laundry without cracked
buttonholes and saw edges"
Evening star., 1898-12-09
The Constitution Equal to 1t.

The Constitution has never been strained,
nor even stretched. In acquiring new terri
tory or in making new states. 1t Is equal
to every emergency in maintaining free in
stitutions and the true principles of human
liberty. and in extending to other lands the
blessings OF that liberty and those free in
stitutions.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

The Prince of Wales kindly gives long
advance notice of his intended visit to
America to permit his fashionable friends
on this side to accumulate appropriately
large wardrobes for that momentous event.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

The recent great change in the Anglo
American sentiment is well illustrated by
the fact that Sir Edward Monson has found
a new and more dignifed name for the
'shirt-sieeve diplomacy of the Americans
Evening star., 1898-12-09

Zola's ill-fortune In receiving but one vote
for the vacant chair in the French Acad-
emy may perhaps be ascrbed to the preju-
dice which exists in most communities
against bestowing honors upon non-resi-
dents
Evening star., 1898-12-09
2Sc. each.
Flannefette and Wool
Pettfcoats, Night

UOWf1S, etc.
Practical garments. economically
priced. Desirable for Xmas gifts be-
cause of their usefulness.
Women Flannelette Gowns, Hubbard style, turn
down collar, deep cuffs, Heat patterns. Each. Soc
WOmen's Knit Undeskirts, solid colors, deep
Women's Wool Knit Underskirts, a variety of col
ors. deep fancy border, crochet edge bottom.
Women's Extra Size Gowns, Hubbard style dou-
BILE yoke In back. yoke of tucks and insertion In
front, We and high neck, ruffle of embroidery
neck and sleeves. Each. h....................$i 81 90
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

If Spain objects to the present status of
the Maine question there Is nothing to pre-
vent her from conducting an impartial in
vestigation on her own account to find out
who really did il.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

1 don't think your country has produced
as great a man George Washington"
George Washington who could not tell a
lie?'' echoed the visitor from Paris ''Ah.
my dear sir. other climes, other customs /.
Think of what a figure he would have cut
in the French army
Evening star., 1898-12-09

The Washington post office is pretty big
proposition for an investigating committee
to tackle in one short session.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

The Chaplain Of the Senate the other day
prayed for Spain and now Spain resents
the attention She should not he SO partic-
uIar about the sources of the blessings Civ
en- 70 her in these DAYS of their scarcity
Evening star., 1898-12-09

The first test of votes on the Nicara qua
canal question in the Senate gave the oppo-
siuon a strong resemblance to certain small
change.
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Consolation Rejected.

Every cloud has a silver lining" re-
marked the optimist
Yes. answered the man who used to
be populist, but l don't see no prospect
of persuadin' the sky to wear its clouds
wrong side out
Evening star., 1898-12-09

We are devoting particular atten-
ton to Misses and Children's Hats
this season, and ask inspection OF
Our line
Trimmed Hats.
The very latest and most becoming effects, includ-
ing beautiful picture hats, ranging in price from
$40 to $1,000 each.
Untrimmed Flats, square and round tops
baCn. .SI.D
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Mems NeckWear
For the Holidays.

We would call attention to our
very attractive Inc OF Neckwear,
consisting of Puffs. Tecks, Flowing
End and Graduated Four-in-Hands,
Batwings and others Materials are
of heavy satins and silks, in white,
black and the rich warm coloringS.
SOC. to SI.5o each.
Tomorrow, Saturday,
100000 Scarfs for Men,
Consisting OF Puffs, Knot ScaIfs,
Four-in-Hands, Narrow Ties and
Bows, in every imaginable pattern,
light, medium and dark effects. They
are better values than usual for the
price.
2Ec. each.
Evening star., 1898-12-09
A Spaniard's SOIace,

Let not your grief be uncontrolled,
Mid tempers rash.
Think of the trouble we have sold
For ready cash"
Evening star., 1898-12-09
Pure Food
List.

We handle the very best goods
only. Selling vast quantities enables
us to keep an absolutely clean, fresh,
up-to-date stock and TO sell at the
lowest prices.
Evening star., 1898-12-09
COrsetS
For Xmas.

NOFSGUS
For Xmas.
The marked increase in the sale
of Corsets for Holiday presents
obliges us to give more attention
than heretofore to this line OF goods.
We've choice assortment, both for
cign and domestic.
l. c. Corsets. chuti h"ned with whaleloue low
bust short hips. Per pair. s.. 75
r. ID. Corsets. coutil heavily honed, two side
stS..iS. Ter pair 10
w. &. 6. tofsets, ssteen, extra long medium and
short Per pair. ..................... 81 10
Z. y. Corsets, gray couti. high bust short hips.
Ter pair
W. C. C. COrsets. good quality coutn Per
par a. n3c'
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-12-09

Girls Al-wool Flannel School Dresses: blouse
front. broad collar. trimmed with wide braid in as-
sorted shades. desi!able school dress aud az
excellent value. Sizes Il 10 IL
S3..3S each.
Evening star., 1898-12-09

'inchilla Refers. n all styles, velvet collar or
high collar ct same material as coat TO turn M
around the throat and ears All new goods cut I'm
latest style all wool and guaranteed fast rolo.
Sizes 10 IT,
$500 up to SI2.5o.
Atwood Hand knit Tams prct " bright cnlors
value Each. an s'-s N%''"i 2Sc.
material as the usual - @ s1 cans s"'f ssdh AZ same 25c.
Canadian ToboGgan Toques extra heavy: all wool;
sSS spoft "a" Ear ss ' sAs''s or tF any 'ao'f IOo
Blue Sailor Tams: many styles; all-woul -oc
cloth Each --..-...... -
ccors ali Hss'if sizs fr 'aFie| OF SIoQ
The record-union., 1898-03-23

is at Sacramento, the Republicans viii
give him an opportunity of addressing
them on the current and approaching is
Sues which are engendered by natural
life and the progress of events. Ar
engagements to this effect should be com
pleted at once. Mr.. Grant is an avowed
candidate with an undoubted right to
aspire to any office within the gift of the
people. The mere fact of his historical
lineage should not at all events De
against his candidacy, and we trust he
viii afford our people an opportunity TO
judge of his abilities as a statesman by
defining his position on the great IS
sues which make the alignments of
parties.
In urging the candidacy of Mr.. Grant,
some OF his friends have said that ne
wears name to conjure with, and
others that he is possessed of wealth.
Neither of these things should be &C
cepted as valuable attribute in a Sem
atorial candidate.
But Mr.. Grants candidacy should be
received and treated respectfully. 1t is
strictly within the line of his rights as
citizen to aspire and in this instance
his aspiration is certainly commendable
and honorable. Heretofore he has had
no opportunity to disclose to the people
whom he asks to stand in the relation Of
constituency the possession of great
qualities, and this opportunity should be
afforded him in the Capital of the State.
Let the County and City Central Com
mittee furnish the occasion and first
class audience will not be wanting.
In like manner when other Senatorial
candidates visit this city, let their visit
have some higher significance than a
private consultation with the persons
who make politics trade. Let them
face the people. Let them prove the pos
session of those qualities which single
men out for high official distinction.
If Mr. Grant possesses the necessary
qualifications to make him useful and
valuable member to California in the
Senate of the United States, the people
will not be slow to recognize his merit.
A great name is at best but an orna-
ment. A name may be the result Of &c
cident. 1t is the law of art in adorn-
ment that it shall ornament construc-
ton. Tt is a violation of good art and
good taste to construct ornamentation.
A great name may adorn great abilities;
but a great name unaccompanied by
corresponding abilities is like the con-
struction of ornamentation and violates
the law of taste.
The record-union., 1898-03-23

In case we are involved in war
which heaven forfend-there will be
one feature about it that will testify
to the greater nearness to which men
have been drawn with each other by
modern civilizing influences. If there
is a war it viii be mainly naval, Of
course. In the American fleets and
those of Spain. also, there will be GER
tain ships against which no guns will
be trained, and no small arms dis
charged or topedoes launched. These
will be the ambulance ships flying the
flag of the Red Cross Society. That
very fact will testify to the greater
humanity of mankind in these days
Here is a society that a few years ago
was unknown, but now commands the
respect of every nation on the globe
having ability to do any fighting at all,
and even by some heather peoples. 1t
won its way to recognition on humane
grounds alone. Political influence it
never sought to exercise, and political
favor it never asked.
The record-union., 1898-03-23
HE WAS A LION.
He Knew He Was and There Was
None to Contradict HIM

It was plain to the casual observer
that something had happened to dis
please the man with high cheek bones
and chin whiskers He was raging up
and down the waiting-room of the
rural railway station and shouting at
the top of his voice:
who is the man as scattered the re-
port around the country that 1 don't
do a lick of work in six months, an
that it's lucky fur me my wife bosses
me? Who is it?'
The crowd of loiterers who had been
sitting around the stove had dispersed.
a number of them were looking
through the window at him in curl
osity and alarm.
Show me to 'imi" he Moderated II
amt goin' to be insulted an imposed
on no longer. I'm as gentle as a Shote
when I'm left alone. But I'm a lion
when I'm reused. That's what I am"
The stationmaster looked out from
the ticket office window which he had
cautiously raised, and queried
IF you were to find the person that
said it, Lem what would you do?"
I'D show i'm what it is to stir up
sleeping lion; that's what I'd do"
tall woman entered the room and
exclaimed:
Il heard you were creatin some dis
turbance down here, and I thought I'd
come and see what the trouble is. It's
lucky thing for you that you've got
Wife who amt afraid to boss You.
An it's only to be expected that idle
ness would git you into trouble. You
amt done any work in six months.
What was that talk I heard about
lions?"
Twas explaining that there are times
when 1 am a regular lion-an," he re-
sumed with a very obvious and inef-
fectual effort to be fierce, II want you
to understand madam, that I don't
want no contradiction from nobody.
When man is a regular lion, you want
to look out fur i'm"
ct amt a-goin' to contradict. Lem"
she answered. But 1 want to call
your attention to how some lions act.
Do you remember when we was to the
circus how the lion snorted around the
cage and roared and scared the chill
dren?"
Yes. And 1 feel like him this min
ute"
ITO be sure. But we mustn't eurgit
the way that lion Gained right down
an did what he was told when a lady
in brown tights come into the cage
with club. You kin have yer own way,
Lem, an be lion, but don't you MAKE
no mistake an think you're a roarin'
monarch of the desert. You're a cir
Gus lion; that's what you are. An
While I may not have no brown tights
she added, as she followed him to the
door, Il reckon 1 kin manage to go
ahead and give the performance, ies'
the same. Washington Evening Star.
Save money by buying your tea and
coffee of J. McMorry, 531 NJ
The record-union., 1898-03-23

In case Of war a Colorado woman
wants to form a cavalry brigade com
posed Of women entirely. and she says
that she is assured of enough already
to ill the rolls. Before consent is
given to this it should be known how
the women propose to ride, astride or
otherwise? How do they propose to
fight the Spanish without alarming the
Cubaas, for such a corps viii have
startling effects? What assurance can
the women give that they will not de-
sert TO the wooing of the enemy, for
these Spaniards are very devils among
the women?
The record-union., 1898-03-23

And now America is selling steel
plates for the decks in ship building
to England and cheaper than England
can produce them, of course. Along
with the progress Of American machin-
cry abroad we are proving in plate
manufacture that we can successfully
compete with Europe in her own mar
kets. Our engineers are now finding
broad fields over the water for the ex-
ercise of their skill. The most intricate
metropolitan railway system of Europe,
is to-day under construction improve
ment by American engineers, and late
ly another corps of American engineers
has been called to London to undertake
the correction of another great munich
pal railway system of rapid transit
American manufacturers not long ago
secured against all Europe the con-
tracts for equipment from coal con-
veyers in the steam plant to the air
brakes and car coup1ers in railway SER
vice in England. The coal conveyors
are to be built in New York, the piping
valves in Chicago, the engines in Mil
waukee, the electrical apparatus in
Schenectady, the air brakes in Pitts
burg, while the line material goes from
Worcester and are car couplers from
Chicago. In all these cases American
engineering and manufacturing ideas
prevailed over those of Europe.
The record-union., 1898-03-23

knowledge is derived our estimate Of
mans occupation of the earth and the
value of the evidence may be made or
marred by a single slip or unscientifc
action. The whole story of mans early
residence in New Jersey is dependent
upon the position of bits OF worked
stone in certain banks of dirt
The record-union., 1898-03-23
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The record-union., 1898-03-23
Weather Forecast.

Northern California-Fair Wednesday,;
warmer in the interior: light northerly
winds; heavy frost in the morning.
The record-union., 1898-03-23
The New Appendicitis Wrinkle.

Going to operate on me now, doc
tor?"
mo. If you manage to pull through
we won't operate on you until you are
perfectly well again. cleveland Plain
dealer.
The record-union., 1898-03-23

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