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Evening star., 1899-04-07
Americas Voice for Peace.

The President as usual. has acquitted
himself admirably in the matter of select
ing representatives to the cars interna-
tionaI peace conference. The delegates are
men of wide repute and of high accom-
plishments, and the interests OF the United
States will be entirely safe in their hands.
As a matter OF fact however, the inter-
ests of the United States are only Indirect
" involved This country has contributed
nothing to the situation which has intiu-
enced the Russian ruler to call this meet
ing. and which makes it one of some con-
Germ to England. Germany and to France.
Our fighting machine is neither threatening
to others nor burdensome to ourselves. We
are not complaining of its weight, nor ask
ing to be relieved of ii. In fact, ii is not
yet as complete as We desire it, and as we
intend to make it regardless of what the
deliberations at The Hague may be. We
know cur own needs best; and the most
dangerous of entangling alliances with for
eign powers would be that which would
give them practically voice in the prepa-
ration of our army and our navy bills.
But We may take, and shall take at The
Hague, a most respectful and sympathetic
interest in whatever the European powers
may submit on their own account and of
their own experience on the subject That
known. That they would be glad to ease
themselves of part of their load is natural
and likely enough But that is their affair.
1t certainly is not our affair. We stand for
peace, as We have always Stood and in any
proclamation for peace we can join them in
all sincerity and with pleasure But we
ought not 10 go in their company beyond
an expression of our aspirations to that
end We should reserve to ourselves the
right to decide at any time how, SO far as
our help is concerned, We may best con-
tribute toward maintaining peace.
There was the suggestion at one time in
the newspapers of the appointment of two
prominent churchmen, one Catholic and the
other Protestant, on this commission. The
President did not adopt this and very
properly. The question is not religious in
any sense. If it were this government
could not participate III the conference. We
nave no state church in America, and shall
never have one.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
The United States and G.

IL Is TO De hoped that those German-Amer-
leans In Chicago who recently exnressad
concern lest the United States become ,h1.
ssoi OF England have observed that this
government did not wait for EngIand.s nod
IN the Samoan matter. but promptly. in adj
vance OF England's action, accepted Ger
manys proposal for a new arranpena,t
under the unanimity rule for control of
those Islands. The German proposition was
timely and to the point and the limited
states considered it purely upon its merits.
as was to be expected. The German gov
ernment was met in the friendHest spirit
and. as England has also accepted. the sue
cess OF the matter in question is how as
sured.
II is strange to hear German-Auiericans
complain of England, when the German n
emperor is himself in part of English blood
and possesses good many English traits.
He Is wholly unlike his grandfather. VIII
liam the First. whom he so much adnires
and to whom he so frequently in public ad-
dresses refers. The old emperor was the
ideal German ruler. The present emperor
is at times something of puzzle even to his
own people He certainly keeps the out
side world guessing enough.
But maybe these German-Americans in
their prejudices reflect the feelings and at
titude of Bismarck toward England He
never liked the English, and he bitterly op-
posed the marriage of the Crown Prince
Evening star., 1899-04-07
The Armour Process Beef propo,i,ion

The letter addressed by the Armour Beef
Company 10 tine commissary general of the
army during the war with Spain, proposing
10 1urnisn processed beef to the army,
which was adduced before the court of in
curry yesterday, reveals line of sugges-
ton and inference rather than an absolute
condition 1t is to be recalled that General
Eagan testified the other day before the
court that he had received such a letter
from that company, but that the Swift bid
for furnishing refrigerated beef being the
lowest submitted, had been accepted. Com
sequently the Armour process letter does
not initiate at present against the charac-
ter of General Eagans testimony on this
point, however questionable may have been
MS defense on other lines But it is like
wise to be remembered that the beef bids
were submitted in accordance with certain
speclned conditions. There is some uues-
uoh as 10 those precise conditions at sue
SesSIFe stages OF the undertaking. The of
hclais in charge of the matter appaar tn
nave been utterly at sea as to what should
or should not be required in the matter of
the preservation of the beef under the re-
sponsibiiity of the contractors. That epi-
sode alone Is one of the most unfortunate
phases of the entire complication. But
=
ors were led at the outset of the competi-
uon TO believe that the government would
expect them 10 supply refrigerated beef ca
paDie OF keeping seventy-two hours after
leavlns the refrigerator ships Armour AZ
Co declared that it alone had possession
OF certain process insuring this result
by inference, then, it is to be assumed that
without this process-which has popuIarIy
Deen called 'embalming' beef fur
nlshed would not keep. The Armour bid
was higher than others. and il is to be as
sumed that the Armour claim was that If
was worth more to the government to entov
the privilege Of this process, to insure bet
Ter results 1t may be that this claim was
uhlouhded, that the process did not in fact
permit a longer period of exposure To the
ar or 1t may be that the Armour companv
old not In fact have the exclusive Use of a
preserving process. 1t is to be noted that
the foWel process" is specified by the
company This same process has baen
mentioned In testimony by the commissary
general and others. Were there other Dro-
cesses; Was it possible for other firms
than the Armour company to comply with
the specifications by the use Of nrocasSas9 .
VI was II in fact impossible to insure the
heeplng OF the beef without the use of
e4ieiileals! Ihese questions lead the COM
nlssary generals office into a dilemma if
honestly answered. They should he an
s"ered' and to this end the court shouId
oehd It's energy without reference to .n,,
distinctions between prosecution and do
fsnse. anu ue-
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Let Europe See Our sbips

1t is intimated that four ships comprising
the North Atlantic squadron, under COM
mand of Rear Admiral Sampson, will be
sent at once to Southampton, to become
the guests of the British navy and later to
participate in the naval assembly during
which the annual maneuvers take place
The vessels named are the flagship New
York, the cruiser Brooklyn and the battle
ships Indiana and Massa achusetts All of
these ships took part in the blockade of
Santiago. Two of them, the Brooklyn and
Indiana, were important factors in the de-
struction of the Cervera squadron. The
other two were not active participants in
the fight, the New York having been inter-
rupted on her way to Siboney when the
Spanish ships appeared. while the Massa-
chusetts was at Guantanamo coaling. The
four vessels are magnificent types and both
singly and collectively represent the Amer
lean navy, which has just won imperishable
laurels.
1t would be eminently fitting that such
squadron should go to England this spring
and that these same ships, after leaving
English waters, should make a tour of the
ports OF northern Europe, just as did the
White Squadron several years ago. Europe
was amazed at the facility with which the
American naval forces demolished those of
Spain. Some of the continental authorities
had expressed the opinion that the Spanish
ships would more than prove a match for
the American vessels When Cervera's s
squadron came westward all sorts of pre-
dictions were made for the discontinue of
| the United States. When later Camara's 8
squadron sailed eastward these sages who
had not yet learned the lesson of Manila
bay forecasted the destruction of Dewey
| and even the bombardment of the Pacific
coast.
These estimates were shown by events 10
be without basis. The American navy dis
played as high Il state of efficiency as the
world has ever known. 1t wrought a max
| imum Of damage with a minimum of loss
and established itself as equal to the
worlds best. 1t would be most wholesome,
therefore, to let Europe see the kind of
ships and the kind of men that wrought
| the remarkable results of last year It
would not be a visit of ostentation., Such
| voyages of courtesy are often undertaken.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Frederick to the eldest daughter Of Queen
Victoria. He always referred to her as
the English woman" She met his opposi-
tion with good deal of spirit and no little
skill. She had stronger intellect and a
stronger will than her husband-or, as our
phrase is. the gray mare was the better
horse-and this added to Bismarck's dis
comfiture. He always complained that she
remained English in all of her tastes and
influences. while she should have become
as thoroughly German as 1t was possible
for such a change to be effected. In Bis
German-at best a hyphenated citizen-and
she is so regarded by his friends today.
But If these German-Americans adopt the
Bismarckian argument about "the English
woman" they must apply 1t to themselves
They should not make the mistake in this
country that she is charged with making
in Germany. There was no stronger reason
why she should thoroughly identify herself
with the German people than there is that
they should thoroughly identify themselves
with the American people. Hers was high
station, and it carried great responsibilities.
For a brief period she was the empress,
and one of the master spirits of the day.
But each of them Is a sovereign, and his
duty TO the land of his adoption is supreme.
He should not only speak its language and
adopt Its customs, but should reverence its
laws and put it's welfare above every other
consideration. A hyphenated citizenship is
no better for Germany than for the United
States. 1t is not good thing anywhere.
The citizen owes to his country, as to his
family, an undivided affection and duty.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Taking 1t to Heart.

There are two sorts of people who bother
SO
That hate to look into the news;
There's the man with the ready grandilo-
quent flow,
Who never was known to refuse
A chance to stand out and make comments
about
All things between heaven and earth;
Who roars and who bores till you really
doubt
Whether life's not more work than it's
worth.
And then there's the other who could if he
would
Clear up these confusions which fret;
Who could make these dark problems sc
well, understood
If he didn't decide to forget!
It's entirely their fault if my hairs turn
ing gray = .7@.
And my spirits grow saggy and weak
The person who talks and has nothing to
say
And the person who knows and won't
speak
Evening star., 1899-04-07

The silverites and other pessimists con-
tinually declare that the wave of prosperity
that Is surging over the country will soon
be arrested, and that it will then recede and
leave the country as badly Off as it was
when in 1895 it looked as though they had
Times believes that conditions have so
changed from what they were in the mid
night period Of darkness, when it seemed
possible We might abandon a fixed standard
of value and have men inquiring around In
all directions to know what they were to
receive when holding promises to pay dol
lars, that increasing prosperity is assured
to the country permanently, and that there
will be no arrest of the movement unless
the badly informed men who engineered our
recent disastrous experience again get into
position that seems to threaten the coun-
try with their domination.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
A Memorial Bridge object Lesson

There has never been any doubt in the
local mind as to the need of at least an
other bridge across the Potomac at Wash
ington, especially during recent years,
which have been ma rked by a great in
crease in the volume of the traffic between
the shores. For several seasons this belief
has taken definite form in an effort to per-
suade Congress to provide for the construc-
ton of bridge to Arlington, as a memo
rial to the hero dead of the republic. This
memorial bridge project has in fact gone
close to the stage of actual authorization,
and official reports now on file have demon
strated not only its desirabiity but its
urgent necessity.
Yesterdays ceremonies at Arlington af-
forded a striking object lesson as to the
need of this bridge. The travel to and from
the cemetery was enormous. During the
greater part of the day the bridge was
densely crowded with people. on foot and
in all kinds of vehicles, and at the southern
end, where the electric railroad terminates,
the congestion was at times actually dan
gerous The bridge is not officially consid-
cred to be strong enough to warrant its use
as carrier for the electric cars, and yester-
days crowd must have taxed it close to
its capacity.
Had there been another bridge, particu-
larly one leading direct to the Arlington
grounds, this unpleasant, unsafe jamming
of humanity on the old structure would
have been avoided And yesterdays cere-
monies meant that hereafter the occasional
pilgrimages of the people to the great cem-
etery will be heavier than ever before A
new generation of heroes lies buried there.
A wider interest than has heretofore existed
has been created in the cemetery and its
,.-w
Grafton Day will mean great outpourings
of people intent upon the sacred duty of
symbolizing in flowers and flags the homage
due to the men who bore arms for the
country.
Thus in the years to come the demand
for additional facilities for reaching Airing
ton will be greater than ever, while as the
population on both sides of the river in
creases and the normal traffic swells the
ordinary need of another crossing place
will grow. Perhaps the President on his
way to and from the cemetery noticed the
crowding of the people on the bridge. 1t
may be that his attention was thus called
to the inadequacy of the existing means of
| reaching the nations great burial place
If so 1t may not be too much to expect
that the matter sufficiently impressed itself
upon his mind to insure the writing into his
that the memorial bridge be constructed by
the government, as the nations contribu-
ton to its capitals centennial celebration.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

It is the most formal way in which nations
can call upon each other. We have just
won striking victory. It would be alto
gether proper and commendable for US to
go visiting to exchange the compliments of
the season and at the same time to give
the world an object lesson of American
ingenuity and skill.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
ReEret.

The COW stood looking gloomily through
the bars of the fence. Around her were
scattered remnants of newspapers contain
ing reports of the Eagan investigation.
Whats the trouble?' asked the goat who
was placidly grazing on the brick pavement
outside.
m envious,' was the candid answer
''Of whom?"
"Of you. I'd give anything if 1 could
put the tin cans inside me instead of TAX
ing chances on getting into the tin cans
myself
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Notion Specials.

25c. QUALITY PURE SILK
PLAID FRILLED GARTER
ELASTIC, lac. YARD.
THE BEST REAL KID HAIH
CURRIERS', 10 AND 1bc. DUAL.
ITIES. SLIGHTLY SPOTTED,
&c. DOZEN.
A LOT OF HAIR PINS.
HIGHLY POLISHED MANI.
ODDS AND ENDS: WORTH
15c. TO 25c. DOZEN, ASST.
STYLES ON CARD. Sc. DOZEN.
CLEAR WHITE PEARL
DRESS BUTTONS. s DIFFER
ENT SIZES: WORTH Sc.
DOZEN, FOR 21ac. DOZEN.
CLEAR WHITE FoUR-HoLE
SHIRT PEARL BUTTONS, Il
DOZEN ON CARD; SPECIAL
FOR Ate.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New Gloves.

No risk run in buying Kid Gloves
OF us. We guarantee all Our Gloves.
Special lines of Suede and Chamois
Gloves.
A splendid Suede and Chamois Glove for
81.
Perrin's 3-olasp Dressed Kid Gloves at
Sl.3S, S1.50 and S1.75 pair.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Deserves Its Success.

From the Hartford Post.
The Washington Star is to erect a new
building which will be one of the finest
newspaper plants in the country. The Star
deserves its success, for it is one of the
brightest and best evening newspapers in
the country.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New Veilings.

We don't pretend to quote the
lowest prices for Veilings, but we
know our stock is not to be equaled
tor its exclusiveness and variety.
1sinch Real Chenille Spot veIlings, in
all black black -on-whfte and wfite-op-
Special per yard At. Csc.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
A Difficult Problem

whats the matter?" inquired the SYM
pathetic friend
Il don't know replied the man who
was gazing at the floor and holding his
face in both hands.
rs 1t the toothache?"
1T started that way, but I don't know
now whether it's the toothache or the
things my friends persuaded me to do for
it,
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New Hosiery.

Grand line of Ladies and Chill
dren's Hosiery-in plain and fancy
effects. Polka dots are in great de-
mand.
Ladies' Tan, FAst Color Hose. in
soF sS"''sty Of polka dots 25c.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

1t is fortunate for thesinterests Of reform
that Detroit Michigan, and Toledo. Ohio.
are too far apart to place any temptations
to professional jealousy before Mr.. Pingree
and Mr.. Jones.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New ParasoTs

The Parasol season is upon us.
Are you ready with your new Para
sol? Beauties here. All the richest
novelties" are shown.
SILK Parasols in exquisite fancy nov
city styles and effects, 81 to SIS.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Toilet Specials.

PINAUD'S EAU DE QUI-
NINE, Sic.
LISTERINE, CSC.
A OF. BOTTLE OF GOOD
HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA, DC.
10c. SIZE CHAMOIS, IL BY
IS, FOR 7c.
1900 DOZ. SLIGHTLY NJ
PERFECT FINE tn
BRUSHES. THE RUN OF THE
MILL, Sc. EACH.
TRIPLE EXTRACTS WHITE
ROSE. HNTV, JOCKEY CLUB
AND APPLE BInSsoM. sPE-
CLAL FOR TOMORROW, &c. or.
BRING YOUR BOTTLES.
JETuM, A VERY GLOSSY
DYE FOR STRAW HATs-ANY
CoLOR-25c.
DIEM TATE noasoppor ~x,
Evening star., 1899-04-07
JeWeHry Specials.

HEAVY NETHERS0LE STER-
LING BRACELETS, PLAIN,
CHASED AND B e A ID Z ID
EDGES, 4ec.
CUT STEEL SASH BUCKLES.
25c.
MANY STYLES IN HATPINs.
EVERY COLOR OF STONE,
WORTH DOUBLE. &c. EACH.
ST E r Ii N G L0RGNETTE
CHAINS, SOIDERED LINKS.
WITH STERLING 3 L ] ID Il S.
$1.19.
GRADUATING ACK K T
FASTENERS. ASSORTED COL
OR STONES. IN SILVER AND
GOLD, 25c. SET.
SILVER BANGLE BRACE
LETS. Sc. EACH.
25c. FIN NOR C G o
PURSES; SPECIAL, Toe.
CLOTH BOSTON RAGS, AS
SORTED SIZES. 49c.
DOUBLE E-FRAME. REA L
s z A L, REAL ALLIGATOR,
REAL MOROCCO. FINELY
FINISHED PURSES, 49c.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Washington is all ready 10 laugh in its
sleeve at the manner in which it's base ball
club succeeded in selling off the poor play
ers at profit while holding on to the gen.
uine talent.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
A Gentle Reminder.
From the Sioux City journal.

From the Sioux City Journal.
!. The dozen or so college presidents who
signed the appeal for suspension of hos
tilities in the Philippines are respectfully
reminded that the process Of teaching young
ideas how to shoot does not necessarily
give the teachers a great and comprehen-
sive grasp Of military affairs
Evening star., 1899-04-07

The King of COrea, having adopted Euro
pean costume. is now compelled to take a
little wholesome relaxation from state
cares in order to keep his trousers creased
Evening star., 1899-04-07

A Chance for Some One.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal tdem).
In the meantime, some one ought to arise
and tell the people what a democrat is.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
SHOOTING STARS.
A Cautious Opinion.

'Marvelous!"
Never fails him."
'1 don't know about that. I never saw
him on the witness stand"
Evening star., 1899-04-07

John P. Ahgeld is gradually becoming
converted to the opinion that a really
brainy man stands very little show in
American politics.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Good Company for Him,
From the Buffalo Commercial.

The populist crank who is the governor
Of Nebraska refused to sign resolutions
passed by the legislature praising the heroic
men who are following the American flag
at Manila. At the great Boston anti-ex-
pansion meeting this copperhead governor
ought tc be one Of the heroes.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Agoncillo continues to run up hotel bills
and send messages of cheer to the FHipinos
who are climbing mountains and cutting
bows and arrows
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Harshly Expressed.

1 am determined to preserve the honor
OF the French army" shouted the man who
had been figuring prominently in the Drey-
fus case.
You're doing worse than that" answered
the blunt American soldier. You're en-
balming it,
Evening star., 1899-04-07

me success Of General Gomez up to the
efesent point should not cause him to
Ignore the fact that he may peed the
United States a little while longer.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Inc trust prosecutions in various parts
OF the country have stimulated the writing
paper manufacturers to combine and shove
up the price OF legal cap.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
Instant LITIGATION

Whats in manner? the cynic bland
Exclaimed in solemn doubt.
He borrowed some ones trade mark and
He speedily found out.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Count sEsterhazy's threat to appeal to the
German emperor does not take into con-
sideration the fact that that sovereign has
for some time been overburdened with
facilities for getting into trouble if he felt
like il.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Mr.. McKisson OF Cleveland might employ
some Kentucky talent to assist him In get
ting up his vendetta prospectus.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

The only way 20 get Filipino to give
close attention to proclamation will be to
tie a ham sandwich to 1t.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New Hdkfs.

When we say Handkerchief is
all linen you can depend on it being
so.
Datntily Embroidered and Hemstltched
and Lace Edged handkerchief all linen
25c. TO 81 so
Evening star., 1899-04-07

DR.. Parkhurst comes pretty near being
formally listed among the practical re-
formers who are out of practice.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New Suits.

More economical and more salts
factory to buy suits ready made.
You can see how they will look on
you before buying.
Ladies' Stylish Suits in tan gray,
castor. black. blue brown and other plnIn
and mixed effects Priced from $40 To
$40.
Evening star., 1899-04-07
New Ribbons.

Every color of the rainbow is rep
resented in this stock of Ribbons.
Many of our designs and colorings
are exclusive"
5i-inch Persian and Bayadere Striped
Ribbons, In rich color combinations, 4Oc,
to Sc. yard.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

Smoot, Golfer & McCalley's
New Store, I2I6 F St. Phone z2s.
Evening star., 1899-04-07

DIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR shouId rot be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1899-04-07

New Jackets.
Beautiful Black Spring Jackets, cut in
the latest styles. lined with bright
plaid, fancy and plain silks at exceed
1agiy reasonable prices. Just what you
need this season OF the year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

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