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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

so-called conversion at the foot of the scat
fold may become demoralizing to those
vicious people in the same class who are
superstitious and who may be weakened in
their moral restraint by the spectacle of
murderer dying serene in the confident ex-
pectation of future happiness through re-
pentance. The harm of lavishing gifts upon
the condemned, however is not to be meas
ured in the same scale. The murderer be-
comes martyr. a hero, the center of Ian
gushing sympathy, despite his repulsive
nature and his atrocious deeds. The Star
recently called attention in protest to the
custom of permitting ostertatious funerals
after executions This habit of bestowing
gifts and sympathy upon the wretches be-
fore they are executed is even mora per-
nicious. The stern sentence of the court
should be obeyed in it's spirit as well as in
Its letter. The purpose of the execution is
to impress the living with the fate of the
dead. to display the undiscriminating intent
of the law to all mankind, and by an appeal
to fear as well as to reason to repress the
tendency to Stay and outrage which turks
IN so many human hearts. To offset the
dread necessities of this proceeding by acts
of unnecessary Kindness by surrounding
the condemned with a halo of glory, by
pampering him with delicacies, by paying
and well-attended funeraI-all this is to
weaken the effect of the extreme punish
ment and TO encourage crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Nr. Bryan on Trusts.

In seeking TO make trusts and monopolies
a purely partisan question, Mr.. Bryan ex-
hibits faulty logic and bold disregard OF
wel-established facts His proposition Is
that those evils spring from protective
tariff, and, laying that down, he then in
sists that the only way TO exterminate
them is to dismiss from power the party of
protection.
That is a misstatement of the case. The
country has always thrtved under pro-
tective tariff. 1t is thriving under one to-
day Trusts and monopolies are an abuse
OF the opportunities of good times. The
aim should be to destroy not the good times
but these rank grOwths that spring from
them. A rich soil always produces rank
growths but the wise gardener never pro-
ceeds to impoverish his soil TO get rid of
them. He keeps his soil as rich as possible.
and grubs up by the roots everything OBJ
jectiouabIe that it nourishes.
After saddling the blame, Mr.. Bryan then
proceeds:
The republican party is impotent to de-
strOy the trusts 1t is controlled by those
who are interested in trusts, and its cam
paign funds and sinews Of war are supplied
by the trusts.
1t is not inpoIite to characterize this as
buncombe pure and simple Everybody
knows MIR. Bryan included that the trusts
contribute money to the campaign commit
tees of both parties. Their officials have so
declared under oath Trusts have no poll
ties Democrats and republicans unite in
organizing and operating them. Through
out all the east, where the trusts are
strong, as many democrats as republicans
are found in their ranks and pocketing
their profits. And, for that matter, Mr..
Bryan overlooks the somewhat pertinent
fact that the campaign funds and the
sinews Of war for his own presidential
race Were largely supplied by the Silver
Trust.
In concluding his speech last night Mr.
Bryan said:
"A rich man who pays his taxes is as
river or who climbed up San Juan Hin."
For partisan argument let 1t be admit
ted. But the man who resigned from the
army, leaving in the lurch the regiment he
had enlisted and commanded, is the last
man VINO should seek to discredit or belittle
the martial achievements of Theodore
Roosevelt and Frederick Funston And, be-
sides. in that sneer, Mr. Bryan was guilty
himself OF putting the dollar above the
man The sentiment, as designed for
campaign use by him. is unworthy of
man Of Mr.. Bryan's standing and aspira-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

The maudlin sentimentality which ex-
presses itself in sympathy for human brutes
under sentence of deatt has broken out in
Baltimore with John Berry, the young
Bowie murderer, as the object of attention.
Berry killed one Of thu two white women
who hired him. and cruelty wounded her
sister He added revolving features 10 this
crime. He wreaked the most terrible ven
geance for an imaginary injustice, and dis
played the most d5praved disposition Not
withstanding this emulation of criminal
traits and acts, Berry is now the recipient
Of commissioning adulation while awaiting
IN tn Baltimore jail. his execution on the
10th of next month. Yesterday two women
called at the jail and asked permission to
visit the condemned man. They had flow
ers and fruit to give him. They wanted to
express their deep sympathy for him. The
warden. in his good sense, refused them ad :
mission. He advised them to give their
flowers and fruit to the sick in the hos
pitfalls. who had committed no crime and
who deserved encouraging attentions of this
kind II is TO be hoped they took this excel
lent advice and profted by the rebuke
There are very many such people In every
large city. Washington has suffered a
number of similar exhibitions of bad taste
in the past. 1t is well that the condemned
man should receive religious attention, and
that he should be ulade to realize as far an
possible before he Is executed the true ma
ture of his crime and the meaning of The
pensaliy he u about to pay. But evan his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
A Filipino Echo of Atkinson.

The commissioners sent by Aguinaldo to
Manila to treat for an arnistice having
failed of that purpose, have returned to the
headquarters of the fnsurgent forces. Be-
fore leaving Manila President Gonzaga of
the commission said:
I'VE greatly appreciate the courtesy
shown US. We have spent some time with
your commissioners, incidentally consider
ing the American Constitution. Its prin-
cipies impress us profoundly. The plan of
government offered the Philippines seems
in theory good colonial system. But why
should nation with your Constitution seek
20 make colony of a distant people who
have been so long fighting against Spain to
secure the same rights your Constitution
gives? You fought the same battle in
America when you fought against Eng
land
This man talks if he might have sat at
the feet of Senator Hoar or Edward Atkin-
son. The deiverance, indeed, has such a
tone as entities the author to membership
in the Anti-Imperiaiistic League. AS vice
presidents for that organization have just
been selected. the different sections of the
country being recognized, why not add the
name Of this man and accredit him to the
Philippine Islands? He is in sympathy
with the league, and the archipelago should
be represented. For, whether the anti-im-
perialists like it or not, the archipelago is
now American territory.
1t has been done so many times, there is
no necessity to point out again the very
great difference between the American COL
onists and the Fflipinos. 1t is so very great
indeed, in all respects, that the Philippine
situation is not to be examined with Justice
to either side of the controversy by follow
ing any purely fanciful historical parallels
AS matter of fact, the situation resem-
bles nothing that has gone before in our
affairs. The United States went to Manila
not upon a colOniZing scheme, but in pur-
suit of an enemy. And that enemy was
no less the enemy also of the F1lipinos 1t
found and destroyed that enemy and from
that moment 1t became responsible to the
civilized world for the Philippine Islands.
1t had to stay-and to stay meant full
American control; or to leave-and to leave
meant invasion by one or all of the land
seeking powers. 1t decided to STAY and
that will prove blessing to the F1lipinos
| If only they have the wisdom to assist in
carrying out the American program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Emilio CASTELAR,,

Emilio Castelars death will probably
have no pronounced effect upon Spains
future. for his work was finished years ago
and he then ceased to be a factor in the
public affairs Of the nation. 1t is believed
that Spain survived the crises of the seven
ties chiefly because of Castelar's exertions
in behalf of the maintenance of the coun-
try's integrity. He sacrificed in this eff
fort many OF his traditional beliefs and in
CURED the reproach of inconsistency He
alienated many of his followers and ran
the gauntlet of public opinion for the sake
Of his country, and his work will doubt
less be more keenly appreciated at its true
Worth as the years pass and Spain learns
} measure his services. Castelar's abso-
lutte honesty, his brilliancy of oratorical
Syle, his scholarly capacities and his in
tense devotion to Spain combined to make
him remarkable figure. His retirement
was characteristic, was his later de-
clination Of an election to the cOrtes be-
cause his majority not large enough
To- save him from a moral defeat" In
Cauovas Spain lost an active leader. whose
services We're sorely missed in time Of
trial In CASTELAR, she loses a living exam
pie OF self-effaCing patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Force the Only Argument.
from the New York Herald


Force is the only argument that can i'm
press the insurgents. Why not dig them
out and rub 1t into them? They have
shown that they must be treated as de-
faint rebels and beaten into submission
Until they are conquered there is no time
for peace palaver or political diplomacy.
The situation demands their unconditional
surrender and submission to the authority
Of the United States. Gen. Otis is the man
for the hour. He should be left free from
interference to deal with the position as
Admiral Dewey dealt with 1t in the be-
ginning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Yankee Enterprise.

From the Newark Advertiser
A number of members of the 47th Regi-
ment of New York, which command served
in Porto Rico under Gen. Miles, are or
ganizing an American colony to occupy
Vieque Island, south of Porto Rico, and
raise sheep and grow fruit there. They
will take portable houses and agricultural
tools with them, and will put up a hotel
for winter visitors That's Yankee enter
prise. A considerable number of Ameri-
can volunteers will remain In the Philip
pines and grow up with the country, and
Cuba will be an attraction for many others
when conditions there become favorable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
A Bit of Common Sense.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
1t Is with a sense of the absurd we read
this morning that the Filipinos have re-
solved to continue the war ito the death. :"
and to refuse all schemes of autonomy I'M
der United States protectorate. Surely It
Is evident that If the Washington govern
ment withdrew all its forces and ships to-
morrow several powers would at once at
tempt to pounce on the archipelago, and
also that the islanders can look for more
hberai terms from America than from any
old world power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

women's Muslin Drawers. tucked camtric rufie
with tucks. yoke band.
2oc a pair, a pairs for SI.oo.
Women's Cambria Drawers, umbrella style, trim
med with lace and insertion TO match yoke band.
Per pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. soc.
Cambria and Muslin Drawers, deep rufie of en-
broidery, yoke band. Per pair. .69c.
Muslin Gowns. Hubbard style, double yoke in
back, tucked yoke in front cambria rufiie on neck
and sleeves. Each. soc.
Extra Size Cambria Gowns, for stout women;
Hubbard style, tucked yoke in front, double yoke
in back. cambria rufe on neck and sleeves. Ea 75c
Muslin Pettieoats umbrella STYLE deep tucked
ruffle French back. Each. Observation-Disclosures. SOC
White Lawn Dressing Sacques. tight back, loose
III , ond iasv mar, ht1 euEga WIN lace
Colored Striped Bingham Skirts, deep corded ruff
fe on bottom, French back, tape at waist. Ea soc.
Second floor.
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Best. Brightest and c,eanest.

From the Mexican Herald.
The Washington Evening Star, one of the
best and brightest, as well as cleanest of
newspapers, will soon move into new pala-
tial quarters in building of It's own. The
Star is edited by men of intellect and sound
sense; 1t is handsomely printed, and it is
never a day behind the worlds news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

For seashore, country, garden and
lawn wear.
Nothing could be more becoming
and picturesque than some of these
lovely combinations of muslin, lace
and ribbon which we now show.
They are in plain shades or lowered
effects in bright Or pale colors, to
suit every taste. Some are soft and
dropping, others are made on stiffen-
ed forms, and they have pulled
crowns and wide strings, which are
usually left united. We show choice
assortment for women and children.
$I.5o each.
nnrad Aonr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Mr. Plat in declaring in favor of Mckin-
ley the next republican candidate does
not offer the slightest evidence to show
that he will ind him any easier to manage
than Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

When the Cuban soldiers are paid off
the advocates Of an equal distribution OF
wealth will have an opportunity to observe
how rapidly most of the money will drift
into the hands OF a comparatively few peo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

White Null Caps and Bonnets, in all the latest
effects, tucked and shirred and trimmed with rib
bons, embroidery and laces.
25c. to S2.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

The delegates at the peace conference in
tend to go into the history of previous
wars to some extent. They will be lucky
if they do not bring forward some casus
belli hitherto overlooked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

There are people in Kansas who cannot
refrain from sneering at General Fred Fun
ston because he has been known to eat
and sleep like an ordinary human being.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Childfen1'S
Carriages.

The numberHof Children's Car
riages sold here last week exceeded
any previous weeks selling. Rather
gratifying to ourselves-notwith-
standing we are confident that our
showing is above and beyond what
you could find elsewhere. And it
really means something to YOU
if you have in mind the buying of a
Carriage or Go-Cart. This: That va
riety and prices MUST BE RIGHT.
These specials for the balance of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

If Senator PETERS change Of politics fails
to produce the desired result as an adver-
tisement, he has still another chance. He
can cut off his whiskers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Under garmemts.

r1uslim
Undergarmemts.
A stock selected with such care
that not poor, undesirable garment
is allowed to become part of it. Best
quality only, and prices always the
lowest for same. Specials for Sat
urday are:
Women's Cambria and Muslin Drawers, deep hem
with tueks, yoke band.
21c. pair, 5 pairs for SI.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
His Hope.

IT'S a great scheme" exclaimed Farmer
Corntossel; "a great schema"
Whats happenin'?'' asked his wife.
They're buildin' good roads all around
Havana. They're goin' at it enthusiastic
an Industrious. An I'm In great hopes that
after they git through with good roads in
Cuba they'll work around by degrees to ths
similar needs of some Of us folks in the
United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Admiral Dewey may have some regrets
that his portrait has been too generally
circulated to ever permit him to travel in
cognito.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Governor McLauren has discovered that
Mr.. Allen of Mississippi can speak very Sc
riousIy indeed If he thinks the occasion
demands 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Agutnaldo insists on regarding himself
as hero. But the ovation supply in his
vicinity Is very low at present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

The FilipinOs should not delay matters
any more. AguinaldO's gold collar and
whistle should be utilized IN jubilee revei.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
A PreteXt.

81 see that two Frenchmen have fought a
duel over whether Hamlet was fat or lean.'
''Wen,'' answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes,
II suppose there had to be ill-feeling in the
company over something. And as it was a
play there probably wasn't
much chance to quarrel over the box re-
cepts."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

of
Arnold Gas GS and MIL convince their
They
ny
ScondhN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Canned Goods
At Reduced Prices.

In order reduce our stock for the summer
months, we have lowered prices many standard
brands follows:
Armour's Concentrated Soups dozen cans. 81 10
Armour's SOUPS quart can. 21c.
Royal Red Tomatoes, 4 cans for. ........... 25c.
Defence Tomatoes, 3-ib can. loo.
Sbrvers Silver Label Peas, 3 cans for. .25c.
Shrivers Gold Label Peas, can.....,.......25 c.
Roe's Sifted Peas, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. loo.
Pride of Valley Corn, cans for. .....,.... 25c.
Young America Corn cans for ...,,.,.... 25e.
Rocky Mountain Corn cans for. ....,..... .25c.
Golden Brand Pumpkin, ean........t....... Sc.
Ramona ApflcotS, can. ..........ss,sU.t.. l5c.
Cranberry Sauce, Observation-Disclosures 5c.
Hoosier Pan Cake Flour pckge. ............. Sc.
Hominy Grits, 5-lb. pckge. .....,..,........12c lie.
Pillsbury's Vitos, pckge. ..................14 lac.
kofeko, pckge. Observation-Disclosures zoe.
Empire Brand Pickles, 4 bottles for, 49,. .25c.
Star Soap 10 cakes for "a .25c.
Armour's Key Soap, IL cakes for...........2 5c.
Circus, Bee and Kinks Soaps, cakes for. Csc.
Hoe Cake Soap cakes for. 25e.
Soapine, cakes for. Observation-Disclosures. pc
Rabbits 1776 Washing Powder, pckgs for. Csc
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

More Peace in Prospect.
Prepare for other Joys to be.
Disarm, oh, fierce guerrillaI
Wen have another jubilee
And hold 1t in Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Washington has again demonstrated its
ability to be lively when Congress Is not in
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Full Line of New Sewing Machines

n price
h nach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
summer
COrsetS.

We are showing all the desirable
and reputable makes and styles OF
Corsets for warm weather wear,
which include in part the following:
2. N. Corsets, good quality net. heavily boned.
two side steels. Per pair Observation-Disclosures c.
w. B. Corsets good quality net, low bust, short
hips. Per pair. Observation-Disclosures. 81 90
Thomson's Gloyeftting Corsets, imported net,
extra long, medium and short Per pair 81 90
Il. & G. Corsets. imported net, low bust, long
hips- ef .Sl.Jo
2. D. Corsets English net, heavily boned me-
dunn and short. Per pair. .................S2.0 100
l. c. Corsets, Brussels net, tops finished with
embroidery. Per pair ......................S2 so
Women's Serviettes. Per doz 6Oc, 75c. and soc.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
A Good Fit.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal
The silence of Edward Atkinson fits him
like the paper on the wall,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

"They don't seem to talk as much about
quiet weddings as they used to- said the
young woman who was reading the paper.
No" answered Mrs. Feathergilt, "all
one hears now Is about noisy divorces"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
SHOOTING STARS.
A Difference.

Never mind" said Aguinaldo; Napoleon
met his Waterloo"
Yes" answered the Filipino leader; che
met it. He wasn't chased up and down
several mountain ranges by it, as I have
heen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Children's and Women's Sun Bonnets, white and
colored lawn, ehambray, etc, trimmed with run
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Pique Goats and Refers at re-
duced prices. Null Caps and Bon
nets and Sun and Coli Bonnets in
pleasing variety and everything IN
Little Children's wear that is sea-
sonable and fashionable.
Piaue Coats and Refers, white and eolors, in
the latest effects, with handsome embroidery trim
nlings, including styles for both boys and girls
$1.5o to $1,000 each.
Were $500 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
DisaDDOintment.

Yoh Uncle he done put on his go-to-meetin'
clothes;
An he mex sot down fob to take little
doze;
But de clock, he tick so fast,
Dat when he gotter town wifi his folks dat
day,
De people on de corner, dey jes' laugh and
say:
DE puhcessioB IS done gone past!'
Oar want NO mahc,'n' nor no music by de
ha nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Nursery Refrigerators, just the thing for the nur-
sery sick room.
$2.45 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26
Golf Bommets.

SOC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Oar want nobody in de big grand stand.
An my BRET came mighty fast
When L seen dat 1 had come upon de ground
too late,
to wait.
De puhcession had done gone past.
Oh, dars lots O. folks a-fixin' an a-fussin
by de hour,
An putin off de trouble an a-savin' Of
DER power,
An when dey arrives at last,
Dey wishes dey had hurried, case you
daSn't hesitate.
Dey fms dis worlds been movin', case it
hadn't time to wait
De puhce ssion has done gone past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Girls Fine White Lawn Dresses, round yoke
trimmed with insertion and tucks. deep rufie of
embroidery; all sizes
SI.6S each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-26

1t W R. MOSES & SONS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-03-01
MADE AN IMPRESSION.
The "Smart AIeck" Candidate Spells
His Chances by Being Too
Foremost.

EDO you happen to know why the rural
vote went back on him when he ran for
congress-" asked one leading Michigan poll
tician of another.
Never gave the matter any study"
Nor did /. just happened to learn few
facts. He went to big meeting of horti-
culturists several years ago; long before
he thought of running for office You know
what smart 'Aleck' he is After what was
really thoughtful and well-considered dis
cussion, he obtained permission to ask some
questions, and started off with this one:
where do literary laurels grow" There
was laugh, and the thing would have
been remembered as joke had he not per-
sisted.
"'Who cultivates the flowers of rhetoric? p
was his next conundrum, and then he want
ed to know if the buds of genius could be
forced and if they could survive hard
winter.
"Mister Chairman shouted little weaz-
ened man in the back of the hall, 4 would
move you, sir, that we ap'int committee
of three to report on the feaserbility of
raisin' pun kins in large cities and fur to
ascertain if the germs of true will kin be
cultervated in the cabbage head
"The future aspirant for congress closed
the debate with nothing more expressive
than a sickly grim but the rural contingent
remembered him when the election came
off."-Detroit Free Press.