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Evening star., 1899-01-30
The Centennial Celebration.

SATURDAY afternoon the Senate passed a
Hill which makes an excellent Legislative
start upon the project of celebrating the
centennial of the establishment ~ the ma
lions capital That bill, which now goes 10
the House for concurrent action. author
iz-s the President to appoint from the couh-
fy> at large a committee of such number as
h.. may think proper to act with any COM
mittees that may be appointed by the
houses Of Congress and with the local COM
mittee of citizens. to prepare plans for AN
appropriate national celebration. in the
wear 1900. of the first session of Congress in
the District and the establishment OF the
scar of government therein" The bill like
wise appropriates $4,000 to pay the ex-
Jeuses of this committee from the country
AT large.
1t is to be noted that the bill just passed
i different in it's terms from the joint reso-
luton which was introduced in December
by Senator Hoar and referred to the select
committee on the celebration. The latter
provides for the appointment OF a joint con-
gressional committee of five members from
each house and authorizes the President to
appoint the general committee without pro-
vidfng for the payment of expenses. II is
to be assumed that it has been decided that
it is better to ensure the appointment of
large first and that the congressional COM
uittea can be appointed later with the aid
only of concurrent resolution.
II is gratifying TO note that a beginning
has thus been made upon the legislative
work by the passage of this bill which
ought To get through the House i'll short
order. The local citizens committee is or
ganiZed and is In good shape for immediate
expansion through supplemental commit
tees to cover the entire field Steps are to
he taken at once to equip strong working
finance committee, upo which shall be
fully represented the City's varied interests
and activities. for the task of securing the
fund which must be raised from local
sources 70 defray that portion of the ex-
penses of the celebration which will neces-
sarily fall upon the citizens of the District.
1t is estimated that more than $4,000
will he required for this purpose. AMI 1t is
within reasonable expectation that this
amount will he readily secured if the task
is given to energetic and representative
men. who will conciliate all differences
and cause practically the whole of Wash
ingtnn 10 back with enthusiasm the CEN
tenutal project. This enterprise particular
iy appeals TO the average Washingtonian
from many points of view and il is a fair
assumption that when the reauisition for
means is made the response will be prompt
and sufficient
BY keeping one step ahead of the con-
gresSlonal or national committees the local
organization can ensure good work 1t will
set the pace which the others will follow
The initiative came originally from the Dis
trIct, ard it is fit and proper that the Dis
trict should keep the project we'll advanced
NJ every stage and that il should give q
substantial earnest of its sincere interest in
the undertaking by providing as soon as
practicable the funds necessary to carry
out any reasonable plan which may be
adopted.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
Direct ELECTION of Senatnrs.

S--nator Butler of North Carolina pre-
svHted to the Senate last Saturday a me-
mortal from the legislature of his state ex-
pressing MS preference for the project OF
"lrrting senators by direct vote of the peo-
IL. In introducing this memorial he noted
TIN fact that similar movement has been
lately under way in several of the states
ana al the request of another senator he
Jn"Htioned the names of twenty-four states
whose general assemblies have passed SINH
lar resolutions Those states as enumer-
ated by Mr. Butler. are California Color
ado, Florida, Idaho. Illinois, Indiana. Iowa
Kansas. Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan
Missouri Montana, Nebraska Nevada. New
York. North Carolina. Ohio. Oregon. South
carolina. West Virginia, Wisconsin. wyo-
ming and Utah. Mr.. Butler did not state
nor 10 IL Of present record, whether by this
IL is 10 be understood that the entire Iegts-
lauve body Of each state has thus acted
or only one branch in some cases How
ever. the fact remains that the demand for
amending the Constitution to permit this
change is yearly growing in strength The
b.enn!al spectacles of senatorial deadlocks
Evening star., 1899-01-30
Responsibility for Bl0Odshel.
From the Brooklyn Eagle Gnd Dem.).

From the Brooklyn Eagle Hnd Dem).
The first blood of American soldiers or
sailors shed in the Philippines by the So
called insurgents will involve the foes of
peace in the Senate and the defenders OF
Spain in Manhattan newspaper offices in
d:hcuities with the American people
The foes of peace and the friends of Spain
Will be wise to raise no storm that they
cannot lay. The people of the United
states are Indifferent good-natured and
tolerant up to the point where their soldiers
and sailors are shot down. After that the
people are likely to go on a hunt for
causes. If they find at home the causes
Tor the slaughter of our defenders far
away from home, their mood and their
methods are likely to be rude and stern.
The time should cease when our army
and navy are called eppressors for obeyina
with loyalty the orders of this government
and for managing with skill and patience
the situation ahead of them in the far ea ST
The time should cease when the Slaughter
of those on duty should be Indirectly sug-
gested or welcomed, with an impishness
which no internal skill with diabolical
words can disguise.
We earnestly hope the danger line has moi
been reached. We earnestly counsel those
whom 1t gravely concerns to keen the
safety lire In sight-and to stick to it.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
Mr.. Bryan TO Mr.. Croker.

The letter written by Mr.. Bryan last
spring to friend in New York. which has
just been given To the press. is d production
highly creditable to its author. There was
a desire on the part of his friends that Mr.
Bryan deliver a speech IN New York, and
the matter was submitted to Mr.. Croker,
who IS the democratic censor for the state
Mr- Croker was agreeable If Mr. BRYAN
would consent not 10 mention silver. Mr.
Bryan rejected the proposition and in
doing 50 read Mr.. Croker and all other
democratic trimmers and dodgers plain
and manly lecture on the subject of self
respect and a candid avowal of convictions
entertained, Thus ended the first lesson.
The second lesson will begin in the next
democratic national convention. Mr.. Croker
and his friends Will be there insisting upon
1h'S same proposition. They will assure
the convention that no pla tfor;n with free
silver in 1t Will stand the ghost of a chance
Of approval in New York. But that will
not deter Mr.. Bryan and his friends from
writing free silver into the platform. They
VIII be willing to concede all that Mr..
Croker may say on that point. They will
not De playing for the approval of New
! "rk either in the convention or AT the
polls. They will stand 10 their gurs and
make their old appeal again to the south
Uui west
As a matter of politics simply the silver
men next year will have to choose between
the east and the west and really there is
n" reason why they should hesitate for d
moment The east cannot be carried for
free silver. And it is a problem now
whether the west can, The collapse of the
contention upon which the silver campaign
"i lSB was made and the heavy republic
can majorities that were thrown through
ont that section last year. make the pros
Iect for silver anything but encouraging.
But whatever life is left in the silver cause
: 10 be found in the south and west, and
success. II success is to be achieved, de-
T. rds upon union of their strength.
Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Croker are men Of
different stamp. The former refuses TO
surrender. or even disguise. his convictions
70 anyhody's instance. The adoption of a
gold platform by the democracy next year
would drive Mr.. Bryan into opposition
Mr.. Croker holds his convictions at .ha
command Of the majority. He believes that
free silver would ruin the country. but II
his party declares for it he Will vote to
ruin the country
Evening star., 1899-01-30
The True Use of Wealth.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Andrew Carnegie is just now giving the
people lesson in the true of wealth.
Mr.. tarnegie's recent splendid donation
for II public library in Washington based
upon the public maintenance of the same
is in the line of work which will extend
his henefactfons through many generations.
This had been preceded by the erection of
a magnificent institute. fully equipped at
Homestead and another institution of the
same character will find fulfillment In Du-
quesne. Through these means enlighten-
ment and hope will reach thousands of
young men, that il would be impossible
to estimate their value
In speaking OF these i;tbors Mr. Carnegie
says:
Making money is pleasant, but I tell you
that administering its expenditure wisely,
and making it an instrument by which
aspiring men can climb, is far better
There have been but few men in this
worlds history who have been able to
grasp at the philosophy of life with the
same perspicacity has Mr. Carnegie in
this statement The accumulation of wealth
by itself is but sordid business at the best
but when the power of accumulation is
governed by sense of wisely expending IT.
1t becomes blessing through which great
works can be undertaken and mighty in
fuences for the future good be set in mo-
ton Mr.. Peabody was possessed of this
same spirit. and wisely decided that hay-
ing made a fortune, he himself would he
Its best administrator. AS a consequence
he saw that the Accommodations of his life
time We're wisely expended, and that the
machinery through which his objects were
10 be carried out was well oiled and in
perfect motion. Two worlds TODAY have
occasion TO bless his forethought and re-
membrance, and millions of children will
have occasion to hold In grateful heart the
name of Peabody.
Mr.. Carnegie has read deeply of the
pages of human wisdom, and he has come
to that Xise conclusion at which Peabody
arrived, and is, therefore, investing his
money to the best advantage, where It will
reach the people. and be the occasion of
spreading JOY and enlightenment through
out the world. Such course as is being
pursued by the great capitalist is nothing
short of an Inspiration, which will receive
the plaudpts of generations to come
With more men in the ranks of the rich
possessing the wisdom of Mr. Carnegie
anarchy would lose Its sting and fraternity
would be irresistible.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

are bringing the people TO understand that
the disadvantages Of the indirect method of
etecttng senator's outweigh whatever ad-
Vantages may have belonged to the system
III the early days of the republic. The Con-
stitntion may be amended by either of two
ways, As regards the initiative: Congress,
by Il two-thirds vote of each house, may
propose amendments; or, upon being petit
toned to that effect by the legislatures Of
t~o-thirds of the states, 1t must call con-
Ventton to propose amendments. In either
case the amendments so proposed whether
by Congress itself or by convention must
be ratified by the legislatures of or by con-
Venticns called in three-fourths of the
states. There now being forty-five states
the ratifications of thirty-six would be
necessary to pass any amendment, or
twelve more than are included in Mr.. But
lers list, 1t is to be recalled in this con-
nection that the legislative resolutions
which have come from the states have not
been called forth by any pending PROPOSE
ton, but merely the result of a general
feeling of discomfort with the irregular
workings of the indirect method So it is
not to be ass imed that because only twen-
tyfour have come forward with approval
of the proposed change only that number
formally presented. There is now pending
before the Senate committee on privileges
and elections resolution passed in May
last by the House calling for this amend
ment and all that is now required for the
submission of the case to the states Is the
concurrence of the Senate. But this mat
ter closely affects the Senate and it is diff
cult to focus public opinion upon this ira
dition-bound body to the point of causing
action. Similarly the proposed change af-
fects as well each of the legislatures of the
states now charged with the duty of re-
turning senators to Congress. 1t is a fair
proposition that if these legislatures are
willing to yield this prerogative the Senate
ought not to object to a submission of the
matter to them. Assuredly such spectacles
as those now presented in Delaware Penn
sylFania. California, Utah, Wisconsin. Ne
braska and Washington and that only re-
Gently cut short in Montana by a fusion
vote should be sufficient to bring the slum-
boring resolution out of committee and to
place it before the legislatures, especially
in view of the fact that the evil is appar-
emily growing with each successive call for
an election.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
The Drift Toward Ratification,

As the date for taking the vote on the
peace treaty approaches it is to be noted
that the newspaper demand for ratification
becomes more and more insistent The ex-
ceptions to the rule are becoming less num-
erous as the days pass. Today only two
newspapers of any degree of prestige Wig
orousiy oppose the contention that the
treaty must be ratified at once The demo-
cratic organs, when addressing themselves
TO this subject. note the bad politics of con-
tinued opposition to the treaty and urge
ratification as not only patriotic but saga
cious. Everywhere sounds the note OF
Evening star., 1899-01-30
\ HOb0's Habpiness

Ihe way some men loaf is depressin'
They act sort o. restless an queer.
Like somethin' was keepin' them guessin'
An film their bein's with fear.
IL common fur men to keep workin.
But it's genius you've got to reveal
When 1t comes to question Of shirkir'
An dom the job UP genteel.
An so you'll excuse me fur speakin'
With touch of Professional pride
or how the success / was seekin'
By fortune has not been denied
Let others boast on, SO light hearted
Bout the work they've performed as
they should.
Doin nothfns the job that I've started
An I'm doin' 1t powerful good.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
SHOOTING STARS,
An ArguDient.

so you think the United States will have
difficulty in governing the Philippines?"
Certainly" answered the Filipino. 'If
1t takes the Senate long to attend to it's
own business there's no telling when it will
ever find time to get around to ours
Evening star., 1899-01-30
They Ought to Be Public.
From the Cleveland Leader trep.).

From the Cleveland Leader {rep.).
1t Is too bad that custom will not permit
the peace treaty to be considered In omen
session of the Senate, for If the explana-
tions that are to be made of the action of
our commissioners at Paris could be placed
before the people In full. 1t is apparent that
what little opposition there is to the terms
of peace would melt away.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

warning that rejection will bring unmeas-
ured evils upon the country, while ratiflea-
ton will merely place the government In
right relations with the problem of govern
Ing or abandoning the Philippines. The
Star prints I'm the news columns today addi-
uonai extracts from the press of the coun-
try, showing the steady drift toward rati-
fcation which has set In and is sweeping
all opposition before it.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Possibly MIR. Roosevelt's success has en-
boldened Mr.. Bryan to think that he can
get along without the help of New York
machine. provided things are coming his
way from other directions
Evening star., 1899-01-30
SymBRthetie.

Remember said the amiable friend,
you may say something you'll be sorry
for
We already said it, replied the big
listed man who was getting red In the face.
just mentioned the name of Bill Jones,
didn't T.?
yes"
"ei' I'm sorry for Bill. And if you'll
come along and see what's going to hap
pen to HIM, you will understand why"
Evening star., 1899-01-30
Two Surprises as Great.
soc
for 75c Silks.

TSHE 1899 importation of
the Twilled Foulard Silks,
made in Japan, printed in
France. Dotted, striped, floral
and geometrical white figures on
grounds of Napoleon blue, navy,
golden brown, cadet, garnet.
Also very rich black and white
effects and Persian designs in
rich colorings. 50 cents yard
is a purely complimentary price,
and not more than one dress
length will be allowed each pur-
chaser.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
For the Sake of Appearances.

You haven't lost yellow jacket or q
peacock feather for a long time" said Lii
Hung Changs friend
That's 80" answered the bland old man.
4 ought to have that attended to right
away. The public will become suspicious
if we financiers in this court seem too
friendly
Evening star., 1899-01-30
4 CONGREGATIONAL Nusinu

They write of the unkissed kisses
And of songs unsung they teach,
But they never sing
(Cause there's no such thing)
y word of the unspoke speech.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Richard Croker may find it desirable not
to worry about national affairs, but to keep
his eye on Governor Roosevelt's police
plans
Evening star., 1899-01-30

England should be content to rest as
sured that this country's friendly senti
ments are so strong that continual dis
cussion of them is not necessary.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

New 1ork's poisoning mystery continues
to turn out clews which have no visible
connection with the facts in the case
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Mr.. Depew comes TO the Senate with a.
slight handicap owing to a disposition
among the thoughtless 10 take it for grant
ed that everything ne says will necessarily
b.. humorous
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Cuba finds it more difficult to make farm
ers of soldiers than 1t is for this country
in case of need to make soldiers of farmers.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
His FOrebOGinx,

What stupendous undertaking this
isthmian canal is.' exclaimed the admiring
friend.
Yes, answered the practical engineer.
1t won't be much of trick to dig it. But
getting the preliminary arrangements all
settled will be something colossal
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Instead OF tempting General Miles to some
indiscretion. General Eagan has simply sue
ceeded in giving him the benefit of a terri
bic example.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

1t probably will not be very much harder
for Uncle Sam to get along with the Fill
pinos than it is for Senator Hoar to fra
ternize with some of his present allies.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Carl Browne is still Iecturing on how he
got on the grass in this city. He furnishes
an example of how much business NAV be
done on a single stroke of advertising.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

There are rather grotesque rtInors to the
effect that when Mr.. Cleveland retired to
Princeton he left orders to waken him in
1900
Evening star., 1899-01-30

The representatives of the notorious Mr.
keeiy now confess that his machinery was
full of blow-h holes.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Mr. Germans friends will regret that
there ds no such position as official admin
stration scorer.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
Evening Goods
REDUCED.

Following our undertaking rule
not to carry any goods over their
own season, we are offering all
Novelty" Evening Goods at greatly
reduced prices. The Printed Mouse
line Brilliants. Mousseline de Soies
and Novelty Nets will be equally de-
sirable for summer dresses.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
Other 'Specials' for the ''Opening."

On, for $1.49 Umbrellas; 81 SO for S1.9s
Wv Umbrellas; sl.9S for SS.4s Umbrellas;
So 20 for SO Umbrellas. Fonr lots, with com
pliments Of Follner Clogg New York's most
famous maker.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
NEW
NETS.

Just opened this morning new de-
signs in Black Lace Net. While VIC
show stripes. figures, dots and other
patterns galore, the new Bow Knot"
design appears TO be the favorite.
Last weeks shipment of it was sold
out in a day or two. 1t is confined
to u.s.
The 8-4 wide Brussels Nets. in
white, cream, black and evening
shades, are under price" at ST yard.
New Black Spangled Silk Net
Robes, worth $40 and S45, are but
S25 and $35,
A superb White Chenille and Sill
yer Spangled Net Robe that is worth
500 is marked S45.
Two Black and Fancy Spanglcd
Silk Net Robes that were imported
to sell for $50 are here at SIS each.
Evening star., 1899-01-30
121Ac
for 25c Organdies

STHE enormous and advan-
tageous purchase of these
Organdies by Wanamaker
of New York and Philadelphia
and Lisner of Washington is the
talk of the trade. Many thou
sands of pieces were secured
sheerest of French Organdies,
most beautiful of designs, lowell
est of colors. And less than half
price-I29c yard. Only at
Wanamaker's and the Palais
Royal.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Joe for box containing three pairs of 35c
"onyx' Black Hoso, With double
soles and h-spliced heels.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

SA.G0 for oanvas-eovered Trunks.
strengthened with hardwood Stats.
iron bands. steel corners, patent riyets ana
sarety catches. Inside tray and hat boz.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Sc for 1siac Handkerchiefs from Switzer-
land. Sheer as French linen. Scalloped
and embroidered borders.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Adh<- for 54-ineh Spachtel Searfs "a inches
Wv long, finished with hemstitched and
fancy ends. See them and you'll say 75c
would not be an unfair price. Art Depart
ment, first floor.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Ca0 OQ for SIS Taiior-nade Cloth Suits.
VA Zs>o Of cheviot and Venetian cloths.
All styles jackets. New fare skirts Silk
lined throughout.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

CT 3GA for the new Si.aS Metallic
" sO> Stripe Skirts. queerly attractive.
Deep umbrella nounee, heavily corded and
stiffened.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Vn sV> plain, tucked and corded. Black,
blue and green.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

1Gb9E, discount on Hygienic Combination
W suits - Phyllis "oneita,"
"Phyrne" and 'Melba.' which are the best
All weights in all sizes.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

ECNr for large size 75e Sterling Silver
Wv Shoe Horns, Boothooks Curling Irons
Cuticie Knives, Saive Jars, Scissors, Seals.
Paper Cutters, Whisk Breoms, Dressing
Combs and other toilet articles.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

ca zE for the new $40 Taffeta Silk
VCs6O Skirts. with accordion plated ruff
fe, pinked or corded. New purpies, vioiets,
grays, blues, cerise, turquoise, &c.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

o. pound-S5 to 100 sheets-Irish Linen
S0S Writing Paper, ruled and plain. The
new 1889 shapes. Envelopes to match.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

Su -SS fos $1.5o PaIais Royal Kid Gloves.
All the new 1900 fnportations to
select from. Fitted at our risk.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

An<7 for the Csc Separate Vests aud Pants
the glove-ftting ribbed garments one
third wool. Comfortable and heaithfui.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

3Wr. for sl-50 Copyright Books-"when the
World Was Younger by Braddon;
the Massarenes. by Ouida; Defiant
Hearts, by Heimberg; 1.-TWO Sieges OF
Psris." by Heuty.
Evening star., 1899-01-30

n Dc for Woodbury's Famous Facial Soau
and Facial Cream. Only 1Se for DR.
Parker Pray's Rosaline Nail Powder and
Emery Boards.