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Evening star., 1899-04-05
The Volunteers in TomorrOvv's Cortege

1t would be eminently appropriate for the
former members of the First Regiment of
District Volunteers who are not at the same
time members of the District national
guard to participate in the parade tomor-
row in connection with the funeral cere-
monies at Arlington. The regiment which
the capital sent to Cuba was composed of
men from practically every state in the
Union, though residents and citizens of
Washington at the time of their enlistment.
Thus was formed, as was proper and sig
nifcant an organization truly national in
its representation and its character. To-
morrow's services will be in the nature of
a national event, for the soldiers whose
bodies are to be inferred Were from all por-
tions of the country and all grades of the
military service. The District dead are not
among them. Fortunately the District regi-
ment lost a very few men in comparison
with other regiments which encountered
the same conditions. Very many of the
survivors are now members of the guard
which has sprung into renewed life and
efficiency with remarkable facility after the
strain of the wartime disorganization To
place in the procession of soldiers and ma
rfneS and militiamen, therefore SO repre-
sentative a body of American voIuneers as
the men who served in the regiment and
have now returned to their ordinary lines
of life, would be fittingly emblematic of the
occasion and a proper response to the
spirit of the Presidents order
Evening star., 1899-04-05
The Cuban Assemhly to ns.oI

The decision of the Cuban military as
sembly to dissolve and to disband the army
is a happy issue out of the embarrassing
situation which has recently developed at
Havana The failure of the committee of
two who came to Washington to obtain any
assurances of additional American aid or
any sign of recognition for the assembly
caused the collapse. The muster rolls will
now be furnished to General Brooke, the
army will be paid and will rejoin the ranks
of the people. The Cuban assembly will
melt away and be forgotten in a few weeks
The incident will be closed. But in its pas
sage it has illustrated a phase of the case
of Cuba which is most instructive 1t has
revealed that there is a party In existence
among the people determined to make per-
sonal capital out of the situation at any
cost. Had these men who nave caused this
difficulty had their way they would have
tied Cuba up in a large debt at the outset
of the new career. They would have put
the island in the hands of a few scheming
financiers. Without any authority from the
people themselves and largely repudiated
by the army which they were supposed to
represent these members of the assembly
would have mortgaged Cuba to provide fat
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Take Plenty of Time.

The court of inquiry in the matter OF the
beef scandal should, without longer delay
accept the list of witnesses proffered by
General Miles and call every man of them
There should not, indeed. have been mo-
ment's hesitation on the subject. The coun-
try will expect this. The occasion demands
it. There need be no hurry about closing
the inquiry. The truth, the whole truth.
should be brought out. The court may not
need further testimony as to the canned
roast beef. 1t is easy to believe that 1t
does not The country certainly does not
But let us have all on that subject and on
every kindred subject. of reliable nature,
it may be possible to secure. To call off
at a time when matters are so very
warm would rob the findings of the court
of their full value. 1t might have ten
dency even to discredit the court.
The country does not care a tinker's en-
phasis about any side issues in this busi-
ness. The matter now in hand is neither
political nor personal 1t is a plain propo-
sition, and calls for plain and straightfor-
ward treatment. The charges under inves-
tigation specific, and what has so far
been developed in support of them has in
terested the country in a most profound
way. Let us have the whole story not in
any mans interests, not in pursuit of any
man, but to the end that the crime of sell
ing rotten beef and refuse to the govern
ment for the soldiers in the field may be
traced home, and the guilty when fully ex-
posed may be punished
The subject is not stale because the war
is over Now that the war is over is the
time to try the case.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

benefit to the natives which is so emphati-
cally and repeatedly proclaimed.
1t will not do for the opponents of Philip
pine annexation to demur that these are
mere words, that they carry no positive re-
sponsbilities, that they are not to be ac-
cepted at their face value. Such arguments
are unworthy the cause which the anti
expansionists and the friends of Aguinaldo
profess to have espoused Nothing in the
record thus far has afforded any ground
for skepticism on this score. The program
OF this government has developed slowly,
cautiously, as became the Importance of the
occasion. There have been no false moves.
surances. There is even now no attempt
a. formulating precise plans for the insular
government. The only definite proposition
as to the rule of the islands is that there
shall be the fullest local self-government
while the people are to be trained by asso-
citation and experience and education to as
sumo larger and larger shares of the bur-
den of general government in the islands.
Critics of the administration will err IL
they seek to find in this deliverance,' as
they have pretended to find in others which
have preceded It, sign of malevolent in
tent or of selfish scheming. The program
for the Philippines is now plainly marked
out: First, peace, then good government for
the people, and, as far as possible, by the
people. What more could even Mr.. Hoar
ask?
Evening star., 1899-04-05
A StOrm-Center Over Turkey.

The perennial Turkish war cloud has re-
appeared over Europe, shifting the focus
of international attention for the time from
China to the old fighting ground. The
people of Macedonia are said to be pre-
pairing for revolt the object of which is
the establishment of a state independent of
Turkey with Salonica as capital This
movement, which is already under some
headway, occurs simultaneously with an
outbreak on the Bulgarian frontier between
Turkish and Bulgarian troops. Some
watchers of the European situation assert
that there is more than mere coincidence
in this double crisis, that indeed, there is
a secret understanding between Bulgaria
and the Macedonian high committee in
charge of the revolutionary enterprise.
This is by no means unlikely. for Bull
garia and Macedonia are contiguous, and
if united in an assault upon Turkey they
might give the porte very uncomfortable
season, although in point of recorded num-
bers the Turkish army would seem to be
superior to that of Bulgaria united with
might be assembled. Bulgaria is a nat
urally beliicose state. The people are hardy
mountaineers, accustomed to affrays and
and passes. They have given the Turks
a great deal of trouble in the past and have
more than once been on the verge of a
descent upon the Turkish territories. The
Macedonian revolutionary sentiment is tra-
ditional. but has been kept in repression
by wholesome fear of the sultan's armies.
The question which must be determined
in estimating the probable success of such
an effort at partition is whether any con-
siderable proportion of the Macedonians
who members of the Turkish army are
members of the revolutionary party. A
large portion of the sultan's fighters in
time of war are drawn from all parts of
the empire During the war with Greece
they came trooping from farms and ham,
let's, only partly uniformed. mere peas
antry accustomed to obey the call to arms
and glad of a chance to fight and loot.
But they were good fighters. and equally
good looters. According to European cor
respondents who accompanied the army
Eese militiamen-as they really were
proved to be capable of deeds of magnif-
cent daring, unf1inching suffering, accur-
ate soldering and dogged perseverance. If
now these MacedonianS are about to take
up arms against their former commander
and fight for independence, they may, with
the aid of Bulgaria, afford spectacle of
contest far more serious and, in an inter-
national sense, interesting than was the
struggle between Turkey and Greece,
which was far too one-sided to be at any
time exciting.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

sums for themselves and few Others. This
crowd seems to have been composed largely
of the political soldiers. 1t was well for
Cuba that the movement was nipped in the
bud by the emphatic refusal of this gov
ernment to recognize 1t or to countenance
the assembly in any manner. The episode
has probable no bearing at present upon
the prospects of annexation. That issue is
not to be forced. If it is to come about 1t
will be by natural stages and through the
evolution of a reliable sentiment among
the people. If Cuba is to remain independ-
ent it will be because the men of higher
wisdom will be placed in charge of affairs
and will continue to develop government
upon sane lines and for the benefit of the
people. Such leadership as that offered by
the members of the assembly is clearly not
for Cuba'S good.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Glass Ware.
Basement floor.

tbastIitUt HUDF.I
AZ for choice of all kinds
Nv Of small, medium and
large pieces In imitation Of
cut glass, subject TO manu-
facturer's defects that do
not mar their usefulness.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Political Philant hrOpy.

Better times at last are with US;
There is luxury in sight.
On the lofty and the lowly
Waits the epiCure's delight.
Jefferson, twas you who did it;
Taught the world this day to see
When banquet costs a dollar
With the speeches thrown in free.
Hide your head, oh meek purveyor
OF ham sandwiches and pie:
We will save our coin for dainties
All sufficient, by and by.
One square meal like that plenty
For the day should surely be;
A whole banquet costs a dollar
With the speeches thrown in free.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
40c. for 7Sc.
Underskirts.

Ladies' Satine Underskirts. cut for the
new skirts, 12-inch ruffies. nicely corded.
Removal Sale. Cash rAQc
Credit.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Kautz's Vigorous Diplomacy.

Public opinion in the United States ap-
pears to have little inclination to censure
the blunt diplomacy by which Admiral
Kautz brought the crisis to a head at
Samoa. His vigorous action was like a
thunder storm, which may do some small
damage at the moment, but clears the air
of the whole neighborhood and makes all
concerned feel better after it is over. 1t
taught the tumultuous Samoans a lesson
which they will not soon forget, and it ap-
pears to have had the same effect on the
German authorities who needed it more
than the natives. 1t did more good than
harm in all directions.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
The PrOyOcatiOn.

"Now," said Mrs. Cumrox, 1--WE must
have a few handfuls of rice on hand for
the bridal couple
"A few handfuls of riCeH' echoed her hus-
band. Nonsense! Find out where they are
going to set up housekeeping and send 'em
around a fey hams and a barrel of -four"
Which is why Mr.. Cumrox got another of
those withering looks.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
lc Table.

~ for articles near 11th
~ st. door. Choice of
25c Calendars, Memo. Books,
Writing Paper, boxed; vari-
ous Books for young and old,
Pens and Pencils and Boxes
for them, Pictures OF Ce-
lebrities, Wax Candlesticks,
Playing Card Boxes, &c.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
A Dangerous Course.
From the Providence Journal.

The anti-expansionists are fond of ap-
pealing to the loved ones of dead soldiers
for condemnation of our countrys course
That may do at long range, but who cares
to tell mother that her son died in an un-
just cause or to tell a young woman that
her sweetheart fell in an Infamous vic
tory? Parents and others who are be-
reaved are not likely to become converts to
such theories
Evening star., 1899-04-05

FrUm the BufaIO Express.
If, as is supposed, 1t was really Mr.. Bryan
who vetoed the bill of the Nebraska Iegis-
lature commencing the Nebraska troops in
the Philippines, the former presidential
candidate has given another exhibition of
poor taste and poor judgment. The policy
of the government may be legitimate OBJ
ject for attack, but not over the shoulders
of the soldiers who bravely offer their lives
in performing soldiers duty
Evening star., 1899-04-05

1t may in the course of time occur to
that astute politician, Hinky Dink of Chi.
cago. that if Richard Croker may aspire
to national Importance there is no reason
why he should not do likewise When this
happens Washington society may as well
provide itself with springs in anticipation
of some hard jots
Evening star., 1899-04-05

I'm afraid this town doesn't care for
Shakespeare" said Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
Don't you make that mistake" answered
Piute Pete, who was spokesman Of the
committee in waiting at the stage door.
shakespeare is all right as far as we
know. You're the fellow we're after"
Evening star., 1899-04-05
SHOOTING STARS.
CandOr.

What position will you take in this cam
paign?" asked the statesman.
WELL replied the practical politician,
ito tell the truth, I'd be willing to take al
most any that happens to be vacant
Evening star., 1899-04-05
China Ware.
Easement floor.

basement fioor.)
S.. .05 for s2,ss Dec
Grated Tea Set
OF 56 pieces; some chipped.
Only s3.9s for s. Dinner
and Tea Set of 100 pieces.
slightly imperfect. Sc for
slow-selling l2c Cuspidors.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

John P. Altgeld says that he is in no wise
disappointed at the result in Chicago. This
evident desire to keep in line for the festivi-
ties is characteristic of his long and per-
sistent efforts to ring in somewhere.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
No CashIe.s TeIeurapby.

No copper wire need aid our art
When we would talk from shore to shore;
But it will take some coin to start
The mystic current as of yore.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Easement floor.

Easement fioor.)
2n~ for soc Hardwood
WV Clothes Horses. Toe
for 81 Wrought-iron Umbrel-
la Stands. with solid brass
drip pan. Sc. for 12i.c
Wrought-iron Match Safes,
etc.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

The conscience fund has received s.. .Oo5
from New York. But even this liberal con-
tribution will not offset the iniquity of sew
eral campaign funds
Evening star., 1899-04-05

Caterers say that it will oe impossible to
get up any kind of dinner for 81 per plate
However, little trouble with the caterers
VIII be OF no consequence SO long as the
stenographers do not strike
Evening star., 1899-04-05
The Value of Cables.
From the Chicago Tribune.


The Samoan difficulty offers good prac-
ticai illustration of the value of cables.
Had the island been in telegraphic reach of
Washington, London and Berlin the officials
there would never have been allowed to
endanger the peace of the three countries
by their petty disputes and wranglings AS
peacemakers the cable and telegraph are
more important than even thirteen-inch
guns.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
S0c. for SOC.
Wash Waists.

Every one is the newest spring con-
ception. All Numbered col
lars-new fruu-frou sleeve with cur.
You can have 'em in stripes. pIaids and
checks. Perfect fitting and guaranteed
to satisfy. Worth soc. Removal 30r
Sale, Cash or Credit. - V>@e
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Handkerchief.

Qc for Sc White and Fancy
wv Border Handkerchiefs..
Zoe for Slightly Mussed
l21Sc. Handkerchiefs. 35c.
for Mems 75c japanese Silk
Handkerchiefs, only initials
are K, T, ], N.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

Mr.. Yerkes of Chicago is crying "corrup-
ton and fraud" This merely shows that
his opponents have no copyright on these
eXpetives.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

nO~ yard for last of the
ASS prettiest 16c to 19c
Embroidery Edges and In
sertions. .19c yard for the
20c to 35c Skirt Flouncing
Embroideries, 4 to u inches
wide.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

The Keely motor appears to have been
an innocent little experiment compared to
that of the man who thought out a process
for embalming beef.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Lamps, Etc.
basement floor.

basement floor.)
n D. for the Rochester
Nickel-plated Dan
dy' Night Lamps: usually
lie. Only 25c for usual 39c
Incandescent Lamps, COM
plete with burner, mantle
and globe.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

A little common sense would by this time
put Aguinaldo in a fair way to become an
American citizen with real estate syndi-
cate and a hotel under his management
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Innings.

7~ yard for the 12c Per-
~ calines and SC yard for
the 15c Waist Innings. Quite
a pile Of them, many desir-
able lengths.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

Philadelphia's concern about it's drinking
water has been strangely deficient in de-
veloping illusions to Kentucky.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

&c Table.
Or for articles in Toilet
department: S-ounce
bottles Bay Rum, Florida
Water. Witch Hazel. Violet
) Ammonia. pound bars Cas-
tile Soap, Tooth Brushes,
File Freres' Toll e t
Powder, Tetlow's Talcum
Powder. tubes Witch Hazel
) Cream, boxes Vaseline Cam
phor Ice. bottles Perfection
Tooth Powder and Pozzoni' s
Toilet Cream, bottles Blue
Lily and Siolets of Sicily
) Perfumes.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Waists. Etc.
(Third ioor.)

SA.S0 for s';5. $3.50 u.s,' Satin
in black only. 3Sc for choice
of 5 Bicycle and 3 Dress
Skirts that were So and S5.
Only Ale for last of the Csc
Flannelette Wrappers.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Sc Table.
Second hoor.)

Sr yard for remnants of
Fine Irish Dimities,
Batistes, Lawns and Cling
hams. Last Of various lOc,
15c and 25c lots. First Wis
itors will find rare bargains.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Ribbons.

O2c yard for odds and
@OS ends of Fancy and
Plain Taffeta Silk Ribbons
for dress and hat trimmings,
3 to 9 inches wide: some
were Coo yard.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
lAc Table.

n NJ for last of various
w 25c lots Ladies' and
Children's Ribbed Vests and
Pants. Black and Fancy
Hose. Silk Carriers, etc.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Table Linen.
Second foor,)

(Second fioor.)
OS per cent discount
one-quarter less than
regular prices-for remnants
of Table Linens and odd
half dozens Of Napkins.
Table full of them.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

There Is no love in cottage or "cozv
: little hat nonsense about the Fair-Vander-
biEt marriage
Evening star., 1899-04-05
A Source of Supply,

Have you discovered any clew to this
case?" asked the detectives friend
mot yet was the answer; Il haven't
had time to read the paper"
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Parasols.

So. 70 for odds s, and
and Colored Silk Rain
Umbrellas. None were less
than $3.50. Rare bargain
for tomorrow's early visitors.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Trimmings.

AfNo for last of the 9Sc
Wv Jetted and Braided
Revers, Yokes. etc. =. .1c yard
for Black Mohair Braids, 4
to 2 inches wide: some were
25c. .7c for Black Silk
Frog Fastenings, used on
back of skirt.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Hats, Etc.

e 2 for the S4.75 Trimmed
WV Hats. e. So for the 81
Trimmed Hats. .$1.75 for
the 50 to 50 Trimmed Tur-
bans and Toques. 81 for
the S1.50 Trimmed Walking
Hats.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
SIPS for So Skirts.

Ladies' Cheviot and Storm Serge
Skirts. in black and navy-cut in the
latest style-percallne lined, and bound
with the new waterproof binding. Trim
med with Loops and buttons. en- DE-
Removal Sale. Cash or Credit vi e@S
Evening star., 1899-04-05

James j. Corbett continues to be success.
full in utilizing a great deal of back number
advertising.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Suits.
fT,L,-I aAA-

S19 7g for last few
" Aoe 10 Imported Cloth
Suits. Some were $40. Only
$I.9S for the few remaining
S25 Suits, with dart sleeves.
Charge made for alterations.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
l9c Table.
CThird hoor.)

NIhlru HOOr.
nm~ for choice of Draw
ers and Corset Cow
ers. Early visitors will find
daintily lace and embroid-
cry trimmed garments.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
COrsets.

@mc for choice of a table
wv filled with odds and
ends; some worth 81. Only
59c for another lot worth
up to $1.75. Sizes % to
80 In one style or another.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Underwear.

ITh1rd hoor.J
31C for odd lots SOC
Night Gowns. Draw
ers, Corset Covers and Che
misses: embroidery and lace
trimmed. Big table full to
choose from.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

Mr. Van Wyck will be tempted to con-
slider Richard Croker much safer prophet
for Chicago than he is for New York.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Flowers.

Dr. for choice of the re-
SOS naming lot of sam
ples-those you have seen
here at 35c and 45c for
choice. A big table full to
select from.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Kid Gloves.

kMC pair for 81 quality
Wv Kid Gloves. Some
what heavier than they
should be for spring wear,
but all sizes are here In
nearly all colOrs.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
The Silks.

NMc yard for the SOC and
Soc for the Toe
Twilled Foulards. A great
number of pieces, few less
than waist length. Best
styles.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

No yard for &c to 10c Tor
w chon Lace Edges and
Insertions. ~ to 4 inches
wide. &c yard for Accor-
dion Ruchings; some worth
10c. . .25c yard for rem
nants of the 3Sc to Csc
Black Chantiliy Laces. 8 to
6 inches wide.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Jackets.
CThird fOor.)

CT m& for odd lots IS
~ us>O 10th Jackets.
$2.19 for some that were IS.
Only $500 for last of vari-
Gus $40 lots. Charge made
for altera tions.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Dress Goods.

Roc yard for all pieces
of soc and Csc Wool
Suitings containing but one
dress length or less. Choice
of nearly one hundred desir-
able remnants. Only S1.35
yard for the $1.50 and S1.15
Black Crepons. mostly four
yard skirt patterns.
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Our New Credit Way.
Thursday
Crocker,
o3o Pa. Ave.

and the GREAT REMOVAL
SALE will be one day nearer its
end. Our new building, with
all its modernism and comfort
ableness, is on the verge of
completeness, and the builder
has warned us that in a few
days it will be ready for occu-
pancy. Not an article from our
present store shall be taken to
the new headquarters, 4I6 9TH
street. The stock must be sold
HERE, NOW-and at any
price sufficiently small to clear
it out. Well charge your pur-
chases and allow you to pay as
you can best afford.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Pocket Books.

S1 40 for Pocket Books
" u eV@ of Rarely Beau
tiful Fancy feathers. some
with heavy sterling silver
ornamentatien. Only a few,
some slightly soiled. $3.50
to $3.50 values at $1.69 for
choice.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Veilings.
CFiBt floor.

tFfrst HOOr.l
OSc yard for ends of va
rious 35. to Csc
pieces. Plain and dotted, net
and chiffon, last Of many
quickest selling kinds. Near
G street door.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
NeckWear.

First f1oOr.)
Dr. for choice of remain
9A ing 25c Silk Stocks.
&c for the Toe Linen Stocks
for hiking and golhng suits.
19c for odd lots Mems soc
Silk Scarfs.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Trunks, Etc.

SD AZ for $3.25 Trunk,
~Se'o 36-inch size. Shop
worn, but not harmfully so.
$40 for a $40 Sole Leather
Trunk, leather lined, inside
trays, ETC. Shows signs Of
handling. S1.25 for a S1.69
Dress Suit Case that's slight
ly scratched.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Laces, Etc.

.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
&C Saved.
First foorl

First fioor.)
foe for last of those 25c
Glove-itting Ribbed
Silk Corset Covers. Cream.
pink and blue the only COL
ors. See table near G street
door.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Towels.
Second foor.)

E~ for DC Honeycomb Tow
els. 20N40 inches. Only
&c for the extra size 12I9c
Towels. 24x4S inches. Heavy
weight.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Carriages.
Fourth hoor.)

SS. .QS for a $40 Baby
Carriage, richly
upholstered in plush; slight
ly soiled. 75c for $3.50 to
~ Lace Parasol Covers.
soiled.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Jewelry.

Or for odd lots imported
~ Hat Pins. ice for 25c
to soc Belt Buckles,
25c for Waist Pin and Skirt
Pin Sets and other articles
worth up to I5c.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Art Goods.

L0c for Lace and En-
w. broidery Trimmed
Aprons, in sizes 2 to II
years; some worth Sl25.
. Only 59c for Silk Poke Bon
nets; some were S1.5O. And
Csc for Boys Wash Blouse
Waists, in sizes 3 to s years /:
some were SIS.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

tFourth hoor.D
Sm O2 for s7.9s Self
~O'>O opening BOX
Couches. $5 for a $40 Ma
hogany Music Cabinet. 81. As
for Il S4.5e Mahogany Rock
er. 1923 for a $3.50 Gold
Chair. More or less shop
worn.