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Evening star., 1899-06-26

for this reason that the governing states
men at London have decided upon deter
mined course in the Transvaal. The ques-
ton in China is far apart from that in the
Transvaal. In China it is matter of trade
and possible territorial extension. In the
Transvaal it is a matter of protecting En-
glish citizens and maintaing a claim Of
suzerainty. The prime issue in Africa ap-
peais more directly to the average British
sensibilities than does that in Asia. Mean
while Kruger is standing his ground stub
bornly. He may be encouraged by the ac-
tivity of the Orange Free State, which has
just ordered a lot of war munitions from
Germany. But this is faint hope If Eng
land really intends to carry war into the
Rand. Or he may have an understanding
with a more powerful ally than his little
neighbor. Unless he has some such secret
resource 1T is to be expected that he will
eventually grant such concessions as Eng
land demands, or effect working COM
promise, for me cannot surely be so blind
as to believe that, in the present state of
home sentiment. the government at London
will permit him to fight 1T to a standstin in
either diplomacy Or war.
Evening star., 1899-06-26

Considering the success of the police in
effecting a prompt capture in the latest
homicide. it might be in order to suggest
that the local detectives at once issue cir
culars setting forth the desirable qualities
of the reclaimed fats as hiding place for
fugitive criminals. If Frank Funk and
Dorsey Foultz could be persuaded to try
their hand at hiding there they might in
season be trapped and turned over to the
courts for trial. But unfortunately those
astute slayers of men sought other places
OF refuge than a thicket surrounded on
three sides by water. However convenient
the river reservation may be as a trap for
fleeing miscreants, the local demand is for
its transformation to a more desirable and
elevating use. 1t is now legally designated
as public park and possesses all the reqUi-
sites for becoming one of the most beauti-
ful and enjoyable spaces for the pleasure
of the people in the District. a few thou
sand dollars Will convert the tangled thicket
into a lovely landscape with walks and
drives leading to choice views of the river
where thousands can find refreshment and
recreation in the warm season. AT present,
however. the space is far from useful to
the community. A section of it is about to
be employed by ,Ae Department of Agr:cul-
and thus for a time it will be put to a prae-
tlcal use. II is to be hoped that this occu-
pancy Will serve TO reduce the laWlessness
which is reported 10 occur in the acres so
closely smut in from observation. In the
course of d few seasons it is believed that
the river front will assume new aspect
under the direction of the Commissioners
who have absolute control under the de-
ciSion of the Supreme Court and the acts
of Congress. The rebuilding of the Long
bridge, confidently expected now to be
forthcoming as part of the delayed but ap-
Idrencly approaching reconstruction of the
Pennsylvania railroads terminal system
VIII permit freer access to the reservation
and both banks of the stream on the Wash
inSton side OF the main channel will be
worthy the capital city. The capture of
the murderer Johnson on the flats brings
pJintediy TO mind the need of a strong
effort next winter 10 secure the necessary
funds for the Identification of the park and
for the rehabilitation of the water front
Washington ought TO bloom gloriOusly at
fAIs southern water gate. and the splendid
park THAI guards the harbor should be one
OF the city's chlef elements of beauty in
stead Of, as now, the scene Of unlawful
practices and a refuge for the tramps and
tAe iug1tives of all classes.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Forward. Or Mark Timef

Those anti-Bryan democrats who are Try
ing to execute tricky maneuver against
silver have done their cause no good py
callinl attention to the fact that the Senate
will for some years be proof against 1ree
coinage legislation. While that statement
is true. il is no less true, as The Star point
ed out Saturday that for an equal length of
time the Senate will be proof against any
other policy now confessed by either the
anti Bryan or the Bryan democracy. While
the present majority continues in control,
no free trade measure can pass tnat pody'
nor one taking the back track on the re-
suits of the war with Spain. In the Senate
the country will have bulwark against
any of the policies the country opposed IN
1896. as well as against any such as are
now under popular discussion in connection
with next years democratic campaign
The country therefore is brought face to
face with this question: What as to legisla-
ton for the early future? The present
Congress is expected TO act on the currency
question and on the question of our new
possessions, but in both cases necessarily
in a somewhat tentative way. Both are
questions of the highest Importance. and
the succeeding Congress should follow both
up and give the country in the way of new
laws the benefit of whatever may have in
the meantime developed. Both are de-
veloping questions.
If the sound money men and those who
believe in an energetic performance of the
duties laid upon the country by its recent
successes in battle unite next year and
record victory at the polls, this highly
important work will be attended to. With
the executive and both houses of Congress
again in agreement, progress will be made
The Fifty-seventh Congress will supplement
as far as may be necessary the good work
of the Fifty-sixth Congress with good work
of its own along the same lines But a sill
Yer and anti-expansion victory. with the
President and the House facing one way
and the Senate quite as resolutely the other
way, would bring the country at least to a
standstill, and 1t might precipitate con-
test from which the country would very
greatly suffer.
The leading proposition next year. there
fore, will be- shall the country go forward
or simply mark time? Forward is a very
popular. and essentially an American,
watchword.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
England and the Transyaal.

The Transvaal situation continues tense
without developing any positive features Of
change Each side is apparently watching
the other for sign of policy. 1t is not to
be doubted that President Kruger is avail
ing himself of the truce to strengthen his
defenses and to increase his store of war
materials. while despite the disclaimers of
Mr. Chamberlain it is the current belief
abroad that England Is steadily preparing
for the emergency which seems to be so
close at hand. One or the other must Yield
war is certain to occur. England has
made the cause of the Outlanders more
definitely her own than ever before. She
has received their petition, has addressed
representations to the Transvaal govern
the documents in an official publication,
thus giving them the prestige of exhibits
in governmental policy. 1t is understood
that there is a very strong sentiment in
England in favor of aggressive measures
10 secure relief for the Outlanders. For
some time past England's foreign policies
have not appealed convincingly to the BODY
of the English people. The conservative
government is thought to have relied too
far upon the dfsorganized condition of the
opposition in entering upon lines of concilia-
ton and peace. The various episodes with
Russia in China have not served tn
strengthen Lord Salisbury before the peo-
pie, however much they may have endeared
him to the peace-loving queen. 1t may be
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Fifth floor.
"AlcoIia, I"
Solidified Alcohol.
lSA IL oill
$I.35 up.

A complete Pocket or Travelling
Stove. Always ready for use. A
simple little contrivance for boiling
water for a cup of tea or coffee,
heating curling irons or sealing wax,
etc, and it is small enough to be car
rled In almost any pocket. "Alcoliar
can be used for any purpose for
which burning alcohol can be used
but has great advantages over liquid
alcohol, as it is non-explosive, and
there IS no waste, no evaporation, no
odor and no harmful ingredients.
In short, "Alcolia" is little stove
about three inches high filled with
alcohol in solid form, which cannot
spill, and it can be used at home or
tor travelling. 1t costs but trifle.
Ioc. each. e for soc.
See demonstration on fifth floor.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Improved Ice
Cream FreeZers.

Pure, wholesome Ice Cream made
at home is less expensive than fac
tory-made ice cream and much more
healthful. Our new improved Ice
Cream Freezers make it less trouble
some to freeze and do the work in the
least possible time We carry the
triple motion White Mountain Freez-
er, which is the best. The Ohio Flv
Wheel Freezer, which is very simple
in construction and very easily turn
ed. The Gem Freezer, which is a
very satisfactory double motion freez-
er and very inexpensive.
We keep all sizes for family use
and can furnish at few days notice
extra size for hotel and confection-
ers' use.
Prices range from
$I.35 up.
Evening star., 1899-06-26

paralleling lines. to afford practicable
basis for rivalry which will tend to keep
each corporation at a maximum of perform
ance in order to win patronage. 1t may be
that Washington Is in this respect more
favorably situated than is Baltimore or
other cities afflicted with entire consolida-
ton of the traction facilities. However
this may be, 1t is held here that as long as
the germ of opposition is kept alive the
chance of inadequate service is held at a
minimum and the public interests are best
subserved.
The Star is in sympathy with the Suns
view that the best results flow from a large
degree of local ownership of the traction
lines. Public sentiment is a powerful fac
tor in the disciplining of the semi-public
corporations. 1t is of greatest force when
the corporations are in the hands of men
who from their local allegiance and asso-
cations are amenable to community opin-
ion. 1t is of least force when the ownership
of the facilities is scattered among capital
lists of many cities, who may never
witness the operations of their prop
critics and have no thought for the
standing of their companies before their
patrons. At the same time 1t can not
be questioned that the tendency of the time
Is toward the formation of gigantic COM
panies to build and operate just such prop
critics. AS The Star recently had occasion
to remark. the inter-city phase of the
great street railway syndicate Is one fea-
ture of the propaganda of trusts which af-
fects every commodity with which the pub
hc has to do.
AS in the case of the commercial combi-
nations the remedy for these consolida-
tions in street railways lies with the local
legislatures. Laws can be passed prevent
ing the operation of street car lines by
other than locally organized companies.
Other laws can be passed preventing the
consolidation of lines under the same man
agement. Still other laws can regulate the
lines in their operation to the end that the
best service may be afforded the public for
the lowest fare whatever may be the own
ership. The remedy Is in the hands of the
people. If the state legislatures or the city
councils are recreant to this trust the evil
is still within range of eradication by an
intelligent use of the ballot.
Whether the end of this progression Is
municipal ownership. the Sun suggests,
or a more thorough regulation of the pri-
vate owners is question. The present
problem is to prevent excessive consolida-
ton and to keep alive wholesome local
competition.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
American Cftizenship.

The Star indorses to the full the observa-
tions of Captain Coghlan on the subject Of
hyphenated Americans. They are strictly
in line with some observations of it's own,
made several months ago, and in which,
fortunately, appeared the phrase which this
sturdy sailor also employs and empha sises.
The subject is seasonable at all times. A
hyphersated citizenship is wholly un-Ameri-
can. wholly undesirable, and capable when
pushed to an extreme of positive harm to
the country. There should be no such
thing; and wherever 1t exists it ought to
be instantly discarded for the genuinely un-
divided and indivisable article Memories
are one thing. Present duties are another
thing. No man will serve this country the
better for dwelling on old attachments
which have no root in or connection with
the institutions and glory of America.
And We have an illustration hot from the
griddle in the reunion celebration of the
Rough Riders at Las Vegas. That was a
composite regiment. Catholics and Protes-
tants, Jews and Gentiles, foreign-born and
native-born Americans, made it up. But
they were all simply Americans in purpose
in spirit, in loyalty to the flag Neither
race nor creed obtruded itself to obstruct
or to neutralize the effort of those who
had taken the field for the United States
They fought the Spanards because the
Spaniards were the declared enemy But
had any other power intervened they would
have fought it with like energy and en-
thusiasm.
Among the addresses delivered at Las
Vegas yesterday was one by the editor of
the Iowa State Capital, who, in concluding.
said this:
"On the Island of Cuba. when saw the
Sons of Veterans marching beneath the flag
which their fathers died to save and Sons
OF Confederates clothed in the same uni
form, bearing their arms and marching un-
der the same flag, and the sons of former
slaves, accoutered and armed like the
others, with the flag above them and the
same purpose in their hearts and 100 ma
tlve-born, full-blood Indians selected in tie
same lines and in the same cause-when I
saw these l made a VOW to high heaven
never to be partisan again, and hence
forth and forever all Americans shall look
alike to me-
We shall read this correctly if we under
stand the Iowa editor to have used the
word partisan as the United States NAV
be on one side and any foreign power on
the other. He will be, and should be. as
warm partisan as ever when divisions
arise on domestic questions. This is a gov
ernment by parties in the management of
domestic affairs. But when the time comes
TO line up to support the government on
foreign affairs in a position soiemnly and
formally taken, then the man who h,uns
and haws and falters is unworthy of Ameri
can citizenship.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
street Railway Consolidation

FsamOrs have reached Baltimore that the
street railway facilities of that city. all
ready consolidated under a single control
are to be taken in hand by the syndicate
which, II is said. now owns the surface
traction lines of New York. Philadelphia
Pittshurg and Chicago. Consequently the
Baltimore Sun this morning publishes an
earnest editorial appeal against such a
move, urging that the local street car
franchises should be vested in citizens of
the community served by such roads. The
Sun proceeds to this end. however. with
what The Star conceives to be a false
premise 1t says;
The consolidation of the various street
railway lines in the same city into one svs-
TEN, under common management Snb
Ject To proper state and municipal IesisIa
tlon. may be conceded To have as many
advantages for the public as for the stock
holders IL Is one of those cases i'm which
competition may be not only useless ~
even undesirable. involving an increoss -
expenditure and a division or diminu,ion
OF receipts, or. at least, Of profits on the
part of the competing companies. without
any corresponding benefit to the public at
large"
Washington is not at present in th, Same
condition as Baltimore in this regard Re
cent maneuvers have. it is true. resulted
in the consolidation of a large majority of
the roads and of the mileage in the control
OF a single corporation, But there still re-
mains, and it is the ardent hope of far
seeing citizens that there will continue to
remain. a clear competition between the
two trunk lines under different ownership.
Despite the reasoning of the Sun II is the
belief Of the people OF Washington that
this limited competition in city traction is
desirable 1t Is possible, without uselessly
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Dewey's Gift of Tea.

Away with grog's temptations,
Ye sailors good and true.
A beverage both mild and rare
With simple herbs we'Il brew.
And while the cup is steaning,
With cheers that echo free,
Wen find convivial pleasure in
A cup of English tea.
John Bull, a greeting to you
From these United States;
While patriots quaff the cup which cheers
But not inebriates.
And, as the fragrant vapors
Are waited to and fro,
Wen smile and think of certain things
Which happened years ago.
Twas in old Boston's harbor
That sturdy men and bold
A small tea party organized
But then that story's old.
Now, with Olympia's sailors.
We'll gather round in glee
And pledge all Anglo-Saxons in
A cup of English tea
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Abolish the Hyphen.
From the New York Sun.

An American is he or she who belongs to
this republic either by birth or adoption,
and likewise by heart, no matter to what
region of the earths surface the ancestral
line runs back. And all Americans have an
equal right to the name.
Let US abolish the hyphen from the nom
enclature of American citizenship whether
applied in the manner of which our cor
respondent complains, or self-applied as a
badge of race distinction for political or
other purposes.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Summer
Cushions.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, a special
sale of Summer Cushions or Pill
lows for couch, porch or hammock
use. They are made of heavy figured
duck in pretty oriental and other de
signs, filled with cotton batting, have
deep ruff1e all around and are 20
inches square.
Special price, 25c. each.
Art Dept.-First floor.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
A Neglected Point.

There is a marvellous amount of good
advice in Hamlet's speech to the Payers -
remarked the student
Yes answered Mr.. Stonington Barnes,
but 1t doesn't go far enough in practical
way. But of course Hamlet couldn't be ex-
peeted to see far enough ahead to advise
players when there wasn't likely to be
much money in the Shakespearean drama" "
Evening star., 1899-06-26
T6s vindication of Success.
From the Philadelphia publlc Ledger.

When all is said and done, the American n
people remember that the fleet under
Sehley,s command achieved glorious vic
picayune whether the Brooklyn turned to
port or starboard at the point in contro-
versy:: Seeing that the maneuver, what
ever 1t was, led to complete success, they
are willing to believe that it was the right
one.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Ten Thousand to One,
From the Kansas CIty Star

There have always been in this country
Germans OF the class who met at Detroit
last evening to denounce the government
of the United States. But for every one of
these agitators, who, as a rule, are the
sort of patriots who left the Fatherland for
tneir country's good, there are 10000 Ger
mans in the United States who are thor
oughly loyal to the political institutions
which afford protection to their families
and which enable them to achieve degree
OF prosperity which they know would be
out of the question anywhere in Europe.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Faull Line of Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

Our .'W. 6 L. Sewing Machines vary In price
from $1,000 to $1,000, and the only shuttle
machines Sc FIR as We know, made with ball bear
fngs. The Victor ranges in price from $17.oo
to s24.oo. The Capital. $500 to s245o. The
Demorest s1s.0C to S23.00. A fve-year guarantee
and full set of attachments with each machine.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-06-26

The announcement by a Minneapolis
authority that the winter wheat crop is
practically a failure has not stimulated as
much free silver logic as would have been
expected some time ago.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Women's S $500
0xfnnds

We still show a complete line OF
sizes in our special two-dollar Ok
fords. Tan, chocolate and black vici
kid, Goodyear welt and turn sole; six
distinct styles in shapes to fit almost
any foot The best value obtainable
for the price.
S2.oo a pair.
We also show full assortment OF
Ladies DE Orsey" Opera Cut Slip
pers shaped like a mans slipper)-
made of the finest quality of kid, in
red, tan and black.
Women's and children's shoes pol
ished free.
Third floor
Evening star., 1899-06-26
A Human Peculiarly

ut takes the average politician a long
time to admit that he has been making a
mistake
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum; its
human nature. There isn't one man in ten
who will admit that his policy is open to
criticism until after 1t has been closed for
repairs"
Evening star., 1899-06-26

In politics Mr.. PETER appears inclined to
merely maintain crouching attitude such
as will enable him to make a good spring
when an opening appears
Evening star., 1899-06-26

There is some doubt as to the propriety
OF doing away with the dum-dum bullet
until the sayages hold a conference 10 con-
slider the propriety of giving up the use Of
poisoned arrows and bogus flags of truce
Evening star., 1899-06-26

John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett are
assurances that whatever may happen to
pugilist's physical powers, he has no excuse
for letting his voice get out of condition.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
In Kentucky,

He wasn't any artist
Vowed the criics-till one day
He drew a seven-shooter
In a most convincing way.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Sensitive.

Hadn't We better burn few towns next
month";" asked the Filipino who was trying
to suggest something to vary the monot-
ony.
And let the Americans think we're try
ing to help celebrate the Fourth Of July %
said the general, sternly. Never"
Evening star., 1899-06-26

Owing to his absence from the country.
Mr.. Hanna has been unable to bring his
harmonizing influence, always so successful
in politics, 10 bear on the CLEVELAND strike.
Evening star., 1899-06-26

Having had some vigorous exercise in the
field of political scisnce, the Penns ylvania
courts now propose to take up some phases
of the institution known as Christian
Science,
Evening star., 1899-06-26

Governor Pingree speaks up with the con-
hdenee of man who feels supreme con-
tempt for all attempts to write him down a
smaH-potato politician
Evening star., 1899-06-26
SHOOTING STARS.
A neutrality-suspicious..

Have You succeeded in locating the
blame for this Dreyfus affair?' asked the
friend.
Locating the blame!" echoed the worried
official. why, that isn't the object! We've
been trying to dislocate it,"
Evening star., 1899-06-26

One of the few consultations enjoyed by
Dreyfus Is the fact that no lifs-insurance
agent Is likely to pick him out as a shining
mark.
Evening star., 1899-06-26

A Boer war would give Alfred Austin a
chance to change his pace and break into
scme unique dialect verse.
Evening star., 1899-06-26

Young naval officers who are not ex-
perienced in the use of quotation marks
should be persuaded to stick to plain Irose.
Evening star., 1899-06-26
Wom1en's, Girls and
Children's Bathing Suits.

We show a complete assortment
of all the best styles. The suits are
correct, they are sensible, durable,
and perhaps the best of all, they are
very pretty. The Caps, Hats, Hoods
and Shoes and other accessories are
also here in abundance to help make
the outfit complete.
Women's.
Women's Dark Navy Blue Flannel Bathing Suits.
yoke, belt and skirt neatly trimmed in O. az
row white braid Each. h................." p%'NO
Women's Navy Blue All-wool Flannel Bathing
Suits. broad sailor collar. tie and belt of o.
navy blue with white polka dots. Each. :. 'p4.Oo
Woinen's Navy Blue Mohair Bathing Suits good
quality, collar and belt trimmed with bands e, -o
of white or black mohair braid Each. pl-oo
Women's Black Mohair bathing Suits fine quail
ity, with white mohair sailor collar. tie and belt
trimmed with black mohair braid on collar C. M
Women's Navy Blue Mohair Bathing Suits best
quality. elaborately trimmed with white c. ~
SILK serpentine braid. Each ............. " ~
Women's Black and Navy Blue Mohar Bathing
Suits, with broad white mohar sailor collar tie
ard belt. prettily trimmed with dark red c. RI