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Evening star., 1899-04-10
The Real Issue as to samoa

German public sentiment appears to be
highly wrought up over the news from
Apfa, particularly in reference to the action
of Admiral Kautz, in OBTAINING the German
warshfp Fake in harbOr. The present
question is whether the popular clamor
against the American naval commander
will influence the government at Berlin in
its attitude toward the United States In
this rather delicate crisis. The presump-
ton is that Germany will hold to her pres
ent course and rely upon the joint high
commission now being organized for
revelation of all the facts of the episode
rather than demand any explanation or
official retraction II disavowal pending the
adjustment OF the difficulty. The main
thing to be accomplished now is a straight
ening out of the tangle at Apia- The Sa-
moan problem has been a constant burden
on both Germany md the United States for
more than ten years. Great Britain while
a party to the agreement has at no time
taken a very active hand in the control of
the group 1t is necessary now, in order to
prevent further misunderstanding and per-
haps strife. to readjust the Samoan govern
ment. Whatever may have been done or left
undOne by the representatives the
powers at the islaI-ds is a matter for future
determination. If Admiral Kautz in fact
acted beyond the limits OF diplomatic pro-
priety when he issued his proclamation or
when he detained the Fake in port, ii is
easy to believe that this government will,
at the proper time and in the proper man
ner, make amend for his fault. If on the
other hand it should be found by the COM
mission which is soon to visit Samoa that
the heavier burden of responsibility rests
upon Herr Rose, the president of the mum
icipal council, and that Admiral katRz's
proceeding was necessary to bring order
out of the chaos which had resulted from
the death of old King Malietoa and the
choice OF his successor, then il is to be ex-
pected that proper action will be taken by
the government at Berlin in the same spirit
of reparation- The Berlin agreement of
1883 is evidently insufficient for the purpose
for which II was framed. According TO its
terms, as far as they are of public record
the decisions Of the chief justice as to the
election of king in the event of a dispute
among the natives, are not subject to re-
Vision or approval by the signatory DOW
ers. II now, after ten years of misgoVern-
ment and wrangAng, the chief Justices de-
clslon IN the first case of this kind sub
mitted To him under the agreement is TO
result in war on the islands and a strain
IN the relations of the powers, 1t is evident
~ necessary that some new arrangement
shall be made, to prevent + >rther disputes
All other considerations should be waived
Tor the present. Everything else should be
subordlnated to the institution of stable
government on the islands
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Paris
Millinery.

There's dash, style, high ar
about Partisan millinery that is no
seen in any other-that makes Ii
sought after the world over. This i:
especially true of this springs styles
The greater part of our millinery
stock, trimmed and untriinmed, ant
the trimmings and ornaments, were
personally selected by our millinery
manager in Paris and London, thus
affording the leading styles, many O
which are exclusive.
Many of the hats trimmed by oul
milliners have so well caught the
Paris style, with here and there
little American touch and vigor, that
you'll like them all the better.
Flowers, Straw Braids, Nets, Chit
fons, Feathers, Ornaments and Mil
linery Novelties in great abundance
and comprehensive variety.
Children's Trimmed Hats in splen-
did assortment.
Second floor
Evening star., 1899-04-10
A Worthy Newspaper Career.

The New York Tribune is fifty-eight years
old today. 1t is entitled to hearty con-
gratulations upon this occasion, which
places another milestone in journalistic
journey of exceptional value to the com
munity. The Tribune throughout its re-
markable career has had the services of a
wonderful corps of able, fOrcble and bril-
liant men, but the great cause of the strong
hold it has had upon the public regard has
been because il has been a paper of prin-
ciple-clean honest and independent. Its
continuous success on these lines. in these
days of sensational journalism, is matter
of public congratulation.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Light Boots
| And Oxf0rds.

We are showing almost daily new
ideas in spring and summer Foot
wear. Daintily shaped lasts, in light
weight, for thin summer costumes,
and the broad, round toe, with heavy
welt sole, for walking purposes. In
Oxfords we show the fine soft kid
skins, with yellow welt, in tans and
chocolate; and the best of black kid
Oxfords; some with tips of same;
others with patent leather.
For house and evening wear we
show the patent calf, in both boots
and Oxfords, and in all the correct
shapes
New features and very practical
ones in our shoes for this season are
the narrow, close-htting heel and the
high spring shank, which, combined
with the wide sole, afford perfect ease
and comfort to the feet. Prices range
from
$2.oo to $500 a pair.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
The Peace Conference.

VIII you put down the cannon and lay by
the sword
And seek in an amiable way
by example to lead the barbarian horde
With no thought of mutual fray?
Do You promise a time when all warfare
shall cease:
To prove that they speak not Alright
Who say that there's only one chance to
have peace
And that's to keep ready to fight?
Tis too much to ask Guard each variant
mood
Which hasty humanity knows;
Let none of you venture a syllable rude
To jostle a neighbor's repose
DISCOURSE of the weather and say chow
dydo''
In manner discreetly polite,
And perhaps, If good fortune your footsteps
pursue,
You'll get home without starting a fight
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Uncoyering Corruption in New York

The inquiry into the municipal affairs of
New York which was begun Saturday prom
ises even better results than those which
flowed from the Lexow investigation AL
though a very few witnesses have thus far
been examined, 1t is clear that the present
administration in the big city is charged with
the most shameful corruption. A son and a
nephew of Mr.. Croker are named as fig
uring in deals with the building department
In behalf of certain corporations. Another
company was unable to secure official in
dorsement without bonus paid to repre-
sentatives of officials. These preliminary
suggestions of corruption disclose that the
committee will seek to show that the old
process oe squeezing the people, the mer-
chants, the evil-doers, the manufacturers
and the contractors Is once more dourishing
unhindered. The chief of police has admit
ted that the city is wide open" He could
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Admiral Dewey and the Presidency.

1t is easy to believe that Admiral Dewey
means what he says on the subject of the
presidency, but he may be called upon to
repeat 1t more than once during the next
twelve months. When politicians make a
dead set at a popular hero for purposes of
their own they are extremely persistent.
Generals Sherman and Sheridan each had
a tale to tell of this kind. General Schofeld
has had some experience. General Hancock
yielded and probably regretted it all the
rest of his life. Even in the case of Cen
eral Grant, although he rendered some
great services President, the assumption
by him when past middle life of arduous
duties for which he had had no training
brought him large measure of unhappi-
ness.
The case of General Grant, however, as
The Star some time ago pointed out when
discussing this subject, was exceptional.
The party which was trying to garner the
fruits of the war stood in need of unifica-
tion. President Johnson's course had seri-
Ously torn and distracted it, and defeat was
imminent unless the factions could be
brought together. General Grant was the
man above all others for that emergency.
The honor was tempting, and besides as he
had done much to bring the war to a
successful conclusion this transfer to civil
life would give him opportunity to clinch
his own accomplishments in the field. He
had eight years of storm and stress in the
White House, and his experience can hard
ly be alluring to any other great soldier
or sailor who examines 1t carefully.
Admiral Dewey is the most fascinating
figure in American uniform today. He has
touched not only the hearts, but the imasi-
nation of the people. He has sprung at
bound into such undisputed renown and
wears his honors mOdestly that all good
men have become his sincere admirers. But,
as have Others SO he, too, must pay some
penalty for his greatness, and that penalty
is that INSCRIPTIONS men are beginning to
figure selfishly on his fame. Even Tam
many leaders are reported to have been
considering whether or not he would be
available for their purposes next year.
Tammany, of course, did not stop to con-
slider what Admiral Dewey's politics might
be. 1t was simply on the hunt for presi-
Dental candidate and it did not doubt
that he would stand for anything, or aban-
don anything, as it would, in order to OBJ
tain power.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Washing ng tOnians Proud of The Sta

From the Scranton Times.
The Evening Star of Washington is as
beautiful a luminary in the newspaper
world as Venus in the Stellar world, when
she lights up the western heavens in the
soft summer evenings. The Star is one of
the prettiest and neatest typographical
journals in the country, and its literary
merit places 1t in the best families, while
ITS news columns local and general. are
not surpassed. No wonder Washingtonians
are proud of The Star, and that the paper
has prospered like a green bay tree The
Star has outgrown its present large office
building, and has the contract let for a
magnificent nine-story steel building mar
Bile front-beautifuily carved-terra Gotta
floors, and practically fire-proof struc-
ture. When completed The Star will have
the most modern and elegant newspaper
building in the Union.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

the past few days concerning the character
of the testimony which was given by high
army officers before the court of cessation
last autumn. Figaros revelations have
shown that the witnesses for the anti
Dreyfus side of the case were ridiculously
vague and inconclusive
The Dreyfus case dwindled into relative
quietude after the death of President
Faure- Perhaps the uncompromisng atti-
tude of President Loubet toward the agita-
tors had much to do with this Gaining of
the troubled waters. Meanwhile the court
has been proceeding with the inquiry and
now comes the premier with his statement.
which may mean much or little, according
to interpretations The guarded references
to the army. however, would seem to indi-
cate that NJ Dupuy apprehends that the
courts Judgment will favor Dreyfus and
that upon its am ouncement a storm of in
dignation will burst against the military
oligarchy which has appeared throughout
this affair in an unfavorable light.
M. Dupuy practically Pleads for judgment
upon individuals of the army rather than
upon the entire organization. He doubtless
realizes that in the international mind and
in the mind of a very large portion of the
French people the higher military circle
has formed itself into a cabal to punish
Dreyfus and to prevent revision. 1t is
clear from the premiers cautious words
that he anticipates the difficulty of holding
pubic sentiment in check should the courts
decision favor the prisoner and the long
anticipated reaction take place in the pop
ular feeling. Assuredly the testimony
which is being published by Figaro tends
to show that unless the court is strongly
prsjudiced the case of the prosecution of
the imprisoned officer will be condemned a.
scandalously weak and insufficient.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
The End i'm sight.

Premier Dupuy announces that the end of
the Dreyfus case is in sight and that JUS
uce Will be meted out to those who are
guilty. He takes pains, however, to de-
clare that whatever may be done In the
way OF retribution for wrong-doing Will not
reflect upon the army as an institution
He calls for a cessation of the wholesale
attacks which have been made upon the
army. which he says is 'our hops. for the
future and the indispensable guardian of
the constitution and the law" The court
of cessation will soon render its Judgment
and the governn ent will act as may be
necessary.
This is clearly diplomatic utterance. in
view Of the disclosures OF Figaro during
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Wages Expanding.
From the Boston Globe.

1t was very fitting announcement, fol-
lowing Easter that increased wages Of
something like 10000 cotton mill operatives
in New England would go into effect yes
terday.
The restoration of the old scale of wages
is all the more gratifying because it is vo,-
untary. And when rigid business men like
some of the managers of our New England
mills raise wages 10 per cent or more it
may be inferred that they do 1t from mo-
tives of good policy, since most of the
great captains of the cotton industry be-
lieve that sentiment and business should
be kept quite distinct in such matters.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Selected Examples
OF Decorative Art.

A publication of great merit -oi
special interest to art workers, archi-
tects, designers, students and teach
ers of art, etc.
Published with the sanction of the
Department of Science and Art
South kensington, London
Each number will contain u plates u2lsx1g
inches) OF Photographic Reproductions of objects
the South kensiagton Museum. and will contain ex-
ampies of Sculpture in Marble and Stone; Carved
woodwork and Furniture; Gesso Work; Bronzes,
Hammered and Cast-iron, Brass, Copper and Lead
Work: Silresnith's Work; Glass Vessels; Leather
Work; Textile Fabrics and Embroidery and Laces
Each illustration will be printed from half-tonp
blocks on highly finished paper and arranged that
separate sheets be taken out and used for class
Or bench purposes. Each monthly part VIII ain
Il Illustrations. Full descriptive eircaar contain
ing a specimen Of the Illustrations will be sent
free of charge upon application.
Price, SI2.oo per year.
Single copies, $I.oo.
January, February and March is
sues now ready.
Book Dept.-Basement.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Sorrows for All,

Mister, said Meandering Mike. will
you gimme something SOS 1 can go some
where's and eat?'
Ihe politician looked at him thoughtfully
and exclaimed:
That shows how We all have our troubles.
Here YOU ARE with no place to go and eat,
and here AM l worried half to death be-
cause L can't keep my invitations to BAN
quets down to anything like a reasonable
limit
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Baby Carriages.
GO=Carts.

We show this season by far the
best and most complete assortment
of Baby Carriages and Go-Carts we
have ever attempted, and, by having
the goods made to our order at the
factories, we are enabled to quote
lower prices than heretofore on the
same grades. Only the most reliable
materials are used in their construc-
ton, and we show many designs that
cannot be seen elsewhere.
Carriages up to $4,000 each.
Go-Carts up to $1,000 each.
The following are exceptional
values:
our wv L. Roll Body Rattan Carriage, with
BEST running gear. patent brake lined pongee para
SOL removable cushions, upholstered in corduroy. A
most excellent carriage
Evening star., 1899-04-10

give no reasonable explanation of the fail
ure of his force to close disorderly resorts.
1t would seem that the interim of decent
government which resulted from the Lexow
revelations only served to whet the Tam
many appetite for spoils and blackmail, and
that the 'pantata' system sprang into re-
newed life as soon as the Tiger came into
his own again.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
A Penalty of knowledge,

1T seems to me- remarked the high
browed theorist, that people positively re-
sent education. man who is more than
ordinarily wise is usually left to himself as
much possible.
Perhaps you are right" answered Miss
Cayenne. When a man knows such a
very great deal. he makes one apprehen-
siVe. There is no telling when he may be
going to sit down and try to tell it ALL"
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Questions of the Hour,

Oh. thoughtless Filipino men,
Your program pray recall
why should you keep on fighting when
You might be playing ball?
Why will you risk your future SO
With speculations rash,
When to the races you might go
And lose much less in cash?
Evening star., 1899-04-10
One Feature of Our Army,

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
1t must astonish even the foreign military
experts to see how quickly the American
forces in the Philippines repair bridges or
fit out trains. In no other army in the
world viii one find so large a percentage
of skilled mechanics as in the American
army, and facility in performing expert
engineering was one of the features of the
Union army's work during the civil war.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

An English landlord refused to serve a
woman because she wore boomers, and the
jury sustained his position when she
brought suit. The precaution which the
modern male is obliged to take to avoid
being shocked is something pathetic.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
$1,000 each.

We show 43 styles of Go-Carts,
each with its peculiar point of merit,
and call attention to our unequaled
value. as follows:
wheels and springs.
S2.05 each.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Thomas jefferson was plain, prudent
man. If business called him from home to
a place where dining facilities were in
doubt he would probably run no risks, but
take his lunch in his pocket
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Admiral Won Diederichs will fail to un-
derstand why Admiral Dewey should find it
necessary to speak more than once about
this preside ltial or any other question
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Aguinaldo has undertaken to stop the use
of the English language in the Philippines.
He would, of course, tolerate enough of it
to enable his clerks to count United States
money.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
DiSann0infmeuf.

The prosperous likewise have their woes.
In vain some seek to share 'em.
They've ne'er lack of light spring clothes
And ne'er chance to wear 'em.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
ManifestIy Unfair.

From the Lewiston Journal.
The French government has levied a tax
on the unmarried women of Madagascar
Unless the Madagascar women have the
right of proposing, 1t Is pretty hard on them
to make them pay for what they can't pos
sibiy help.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Mr.. Gerry has not been persuaded to give
up his investigation of clever children who
make money and devote himself to the SUBJ
ject of fire escapes
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Matters of court ceremony are causing an
amount of trouble which may make it
necessary for King Oscar to devote all his
umplring tGlents to his immediate surround
ings
Evening star., 1899-04-10

In a great many cases it is announced
that stock has lost value when, as a mat
ter of fact, the truth about the absence of
value has merely been exposed.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

The students at West Point, like some of
the officers in the army, are open to crit
iclsm for too much informal belligerency
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Mr.. Bryan is a trihe unbusnesslike in hf;
manner of advertising the fact that Mr.
Belmont also has written a book
Evening star., 1899-04-10

The time is at hand for the car
pets to be taken up and mating put
down, with floor garnishings of rugs
We are showing very large assort-
nent of the newest and richest de
signs in China and Japanese Mat
tings; also the newest effects III
Evening star., 1899-04-10

You think it would be a particularly
useful institution"
No. I'd like to live that long; that's
al
Evening star., 1899-04-10
SHOOTING STARS,
HIS fnfRrRAf.

Il want to see the airship an established
factor in our everyday life remarked the
SkeDtic
Evening star., 1899-04-10

DIn order to avoid delays. on ne
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any Individual connected with the
office. hot simply to TIE STAR. OF to
the Editorial or Bnsiness Depart
ments. according tn tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Rugs.
In Smyrna Rugs we are showing
an extensive line, in beautiful de-
signs and rich effects, from the dainty
little door rug at 75c. to the large
carpet size, oXI2 feet, at S22.5o.
Sizes between are as follows:
3ox6o inches-S2.oo.
36x63 inches-S2.75.
36xoo inches-$3.5o.
We are also showing a complete
line of the best quality Ingram Art
Squares, in new spring effects and
colorings A good Ingram Art
Square is suitable for bed room, din
ing room, in fact, any room.
We have them in sizes as follows:
21x3 yards-$5.63.
3 x3 yards-S675.
3 x34 yards-S7.88.
3 x4 yards-$9oo.
Mems Flannel
Negligee Shirts.
A complete assortment is now
ready. Just the shirt for golfng,
cycling, fishing and general outing
purposes. Made with collars at
tached, also with neckband for white
collars or stocks. We show them in
plaids and stripes; also very attrac-
tive styles with dainty silk stripes,
which are the most popular.
75c. to $2.25 each.
First flor.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1899-04-10

Third floor.
Evening star., 1899-04-10
Rugs and
nattimgs.

Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-04-19
ANNUAL FESTIVAL.
vested Choirs of Episcopal Churcbe.
to Partfctpate.

The fifteenth annual festival OF the
united vested choirs of the Episcopal
churches, given under the auspices of st.
Marks League, will take place at St. PauPs
Church, 23d street near Washington Circle.
Monday evening, April "a, at O'Clock. The
vested choirs of men and boys from the
Following churches will participate in the
musical rendering of the service: St.
Paul director, Mr.. d. B. MacLeod.
Who will also be the director of the music
on this occasion; Ascension, director. Mr..
+. e. Camp. who will be the organise. ST
Johns, Georgetown. director, Mr.. William
=. LOCKER; Christ Church, Georgetown. Mr.,
VIM L. Glover, director, and st. James.
director, Mr.. George w. Evans. The Rev
Mr.. Prescott will intone the service. and
the addresses will be by the bishop of
washington and the Rev. DR. Elliott
The music will be as follows: Procession
al, onward, Christian Soldiers" Sullivan.
Psafer. Psalm 1G3 (anthem form. ]. c. D.
Parker; Magnif1cat, In D. Clare: anthem
Glorious Are Thy Works." Mozart: the
league hymn and Palestrina's Easter hymn.
anthem at offertory. God Hath Appointed
a Day, Tours; recessional, For All Thy
Saints Barnby. The public are invited to
attend.
Evening star., 1899-04-19

The business manager, the credit
man and the active working partner,
all combined in one individual, max
ing a statement regarding any par
ticular article sold by his firm, ought,
from his position and general knowl-
edge of things pertaining to his par
ticrllar business, to be a good judge
OF values. lust such a person, oc-
cupying the three positions named,
and connected with one OF the largest
wholesale drug firms in New Eng
land, recently said: This firm has
handled a great many different bot
tied whiskeys, but none of them have
been satisfactory or profitable invest
ments, with the exception OF the
g. O. Taylor brand, bottled by
Chester H. Graves & Sons. They bot
tie good thing; there is an assured
profit in handling it, and it takes no
argument to sell it. We don't want
anything new" Beyond this he might
have said: The buyer gets just what
he needs, pure whiskey, at as rea-
sonable, yes, less, price than any
whiskey of like quality is sold for
anywhere Bear in mind, sc. o. T."
is never sold in bulk to any indi-
vidual or firm on earth at any price
Look for our name signature on face
and neck label.
CHESTER H. GRAVES & SONS,
Boston.