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Evening star., 1899-03-10
Mr. Cancry in noston.

What a rlnlg af Il tho shade Of Webster
ms. ha@- had in Boston last night.
.Fs,. S.e-. II Nars,lfitld vas in his day one
81 r...- mos. prominent opponents of nation
lI ,zpaus:uu. II" threw the power of his
~ -anrd-uary mind into the Scale against
tn,. r-ssinu from Mckee. He doubted not
pu-v the prppriety of this governments ac-
ti,1. hu. the value Of the territory in
y,'lrI CIly heavy expense and disaster
could ,l,cv - undesirable an acquisition
Tn. country was a waste Inhabited by say
ages and could never become other than Il
burden To the tinted States
Fifty years have gone by and Mr. Web
ster. unapproachahIe in other fields in the
us't pf prophecy stands comp. tely dis
credited. The po.icy h. advised against
was adopted ald tine result he predicted
has no, come To pass. Instead Of that. the
territory so inveigied agains5 by him has
been carved int" Sfa -. one Of which. Cali
fprui5. is "a sa:dcr spot. and Cpmmunica-
lion with any PORTION Of which from the
national capital j. mare immediate and i'll
nrijrIy more comfortable than was that
with New England when Mr.. Webster iirst
appeared in Washington.
The memory Of al ,h:s-at least for Mr..
Webster : shad.-ygdS revived last night by
the Rcfo-m C,;h pf Boston, which took up
a its meeting thu present question of cX-
psuSiou- Again there vas prophecy. Again
Were awful warnings uttersd d. Again the
government was threatened with dirtfui
Consequences and heavy burdens unless the
engines were reversed and the back track
was taken. And strangely enough, the
star prophet Of the evening was a United
States senator h;,ifina from a state carved
ou- If the Louisiana purchase. which ante
dated the cess;On from Mexico only by forty
years All that was acquired from France
ami all ;hat acquired from Mexico have
strengthened the Union ana contributed To
its prosperity and greatness. and yet ma
rionAI expansion il assailed in the home Of
Webster by a senatorial product of exIan-
sion dangerous ana Un-American.
The Reform club of Boston. however
holds no relations to approved public poll
cies Of any kind. or 10 controlling public
sentiment. 1t has amused itself. and the
country somewhat. with championship of
free trade and C!evelandisrn, and ant-ex-
pd9siou is a logical step in the line of its
activities.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
tsiNe the u. q. o. ID. 81 Shn,v

\ delegation Of the 6. A. r. visited ;he
President yesterday To urge the appoint
ment' "f Marion l.. An icrSon of Indiana to
De postmaster Of Washington, H. {.
me h. o. l. T.. brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers are urging the appointment
Of Edwin t. Madden of Michigan to be
postmaster of Washington. T. G.
tn" q \ X. r. o. tCirand Army of Root
'T- for Office are urging the appointment
~ John T. Harlow Of Missouri to be post
master OF Washington u. e.
The President has ON file sIndry bulky
NJ MORALS from a very large number OF
J. preventative bora tiir citizens of the Dis
uiet urging that III the appointment Of a
postmaster for Washington h. should ST.
Irrt some bona nd citizen thoroughly idan-
tlh"d with the interests OF the. District
In JUstica 10 the pcoIIc Of this commuu-
i,y II IS exp ,cJed that the President when
h" makes this appointment Will not over
look these appeals from the b. c. o. D.
the Bona ftde Citizens of the District
Civ" the b. q. U. ID. Il show. Mr.. Pres
id,nt,
Evening star., 1899-03-10
The Fact Established.

TIL, beef packers at Chicago ard else
where may b. expected to show the court
Of inquiry very satisfactory methods of pre-
Iur.1e ard handling their goods. Their es-
tahi!shm-ntS are very coE1DIete. Their
BUSH -S~ Is enormous. They could not slight
it a. g rule and keep il. That stands to
reason Rut what The country i curious
about relates particularly to the canned
roast beef and other meats supplied to the
soldiers hy them during the Cuban and
Porto RiCan campaign. How did it come to
pass that establishments 50 complete. with
resources So ample. should on occasion So
important have maic themselves response
bic for stuff 80 r.puisive to both the taste
arl smell that those to whom it was issued
were sickened by III That is The point
There is no escape from the fact that
such stun was supplied To- the army Many
Witnesses have So testified Regulars no
less than volunteers officers as we'll as
Men in ranks. have stated under oath that
The canned roast beef issued to them was
unfit for use that when they partook Of it
they wer" ndusgatrd hy it. and that finally
they threw the ration away. 1t is no soil
Jary <t5rg. Tn. complaint does not come
from some pampercd Individual who went
straight from th- menu al q irst-cIass hotel
q the hardening restrictions Of camp fare
The eNperi-GC" given WAS that nf hundreds
OF men who knew all about a soldiers life.
aEi Were familiar with i soldiers ratiors
Hard fare or ScaIt fare would not have
provoked them 10 a murnur But fare
that was revolving passed the limit of for
h-ara-ce. and they did right in reportiue
the matter To headquarters
And now arises That famous and most in
t-resting question. Wha; is the government
going 70 q" about it, General Miles meth
cd Of bringing the subject before the public
may h, open To serious objection. That is A
sid" iSsu"- There may be warm antagorisni
existing between the general commanding
and the Secretary Of War. That also is q
side issue. Neither of those side issues,
should be permitted to hide the real issue
w hn Is responsible for the pCtrid sc-aps
which We're sold To The government and
issued a. soldiers ration? That was AZ,
act deserving Of the severest punishment.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Infants
Wear

We offer number of excellen,
values in Infants and Little Chill
dren's Under and Outer Garments
for Saturday, prominent among
which are:
Infants Nansook and Cambria Slips. rafie on
Infants Nainsook Slips, rufte of embroidery on
neck ana sleeves. Zach .3.ic.
Infants, Nainsook Slips. in three styles, round
yoke; gathered full and tucked: trimmed with in
sertion and embroidery. Each. h.............. 7Jc.
Infants Nainsook Slips. ten styles trimmed witt,
insertion. embroidery and lace. Each. 81 90
Infants Outing Flannel Wrappers. I'm delica te
shades of pink and blue stripes Each. soc.
Children's Cambria and Gingham Dresses. Hub
bard style; plain and embroidery ruies shoul-
Childrens Percale Wash Dresses in delicate
shades of pink and blue. yoke Of tucks and inser-
tion: trimmed with rufiles. Each. 7.c.
Children's Muslin Drawers, finished with hem and
cluster of tucks.
Sizes to years. Per pair. r............... .121@c.
SHe ~ years. ler par .13c.
Size ~ years. Per pair. Observation-Disclosures. 2nc.
Size II years. Per pair. r......---....-.....2I 2Ic.
Boys Night shirts, collar cuffs and pocket trim
med with fancy braid.
Sizes TO years. Each ch...................:3,S :3,Sc
Sizes to - years Each. ch...................!, zoe
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

back as many as two hundred fares at
once. This gave them, of course. complete
command over the returns of registers of
this make. SO they hunted ~ a New York
line which used this style-of register and
obtained employment. one as conductor and
the other as inspector. They planned not
only to reap a harvest by their own pilfer-
ings but to sell their secret at high rates to
other employees. Before they had secured
Il single nickel they had been traced to New
York from Philadelphia and were arrested
for tie theft of the object-lesson register.
These men are unquestionably possessed of
sufficient inventive skill to enable them to
find steady employment They apparently
did not lack for work in their own line.
But the temptation to profit by crookedness
was too strong for them and they fell
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Starting the Library Building,

The rapidity with which the commission
which is - have charge of the construction
of the neS building for the Washington
Public Library has effected an organiza-
ton Is an assurance that no time will be
lost henceforth in pushing this ENTERPRISE
To a conclusion. The prelirinaI1es will of
course require careful consideration. Con-
eiess has provided an admirable site for
til" building donated by Mr.. Carnegie 1t
Is entitled to Il handsome occupant The
prominence Of the ground ana it's general
character for many years as Il public park
Warrant that the most thoughtful attention
be given To the architectural details of the
structure to be erected upon it. The money
given by Mr.. Carnegie will suffice if wisely
expended. To provide library building
which Will at once be an adequate and COM
Portable home for the collection of books
and an ornament to the neighbOrhuod. Ly-
ing at the intersection of two avenues and
TWO streets. with two other streets skirting
the boundaries. the ground is in view from
many quarters and whatever may be built
upon it will he visible from a considera bic
distance. Thus the conditions are excep-
tionally favorable for the creation of a
notable landmark. The architect will have
Il wide sphere in which to work and many
opportunities 10 secure an artistic effect
1t Is 10 be hoped that the commission will
be able to enlist the interest and aid of
men of first rank in the profession. The
stake is not as large. TO be sure. as in some
other instances of public construction but
the chance is at hand for d man of refined
ideas and skill to create a structure which
will soon become one of the most notable OF
all the public buildings in this city of lofty,
massive etlificcS
Evening star., 1899-03-10
ttnh's Vacant seat in the Senate.


After 1G1 futile ballots for the United
Ctah has adjourned without day. This cuts
the democratic IaTty in the Senate off from
Onr vote during the forthcoming session of
Congress. for. according to precedent al
ready firmly established by a democratic
majority. no appointment by the governor
To ill the vacancy thus created can he
recognized. The state has had its chance
regularly to select senator and has failed
10 do 50. 1t must suffer the penalty of
factionaliSm and stubhornness and contrive
with single senator during at least one
session cf the next Congress It is not at
all likely that an extra session of the legis-
latnre Will be called to remedy the fault.
There ale now only three deadlocks in pro-
STeSs. those il California, Delaware and
Pennsylvania. with no prospect of their
breaking. The Delaware legislature will be
forced tC adjourn soon. according to law.
and there is every evidence of even in
creased obsItnacy among the opposing fac
ticns
The loss of a seat i'll the next Senate is
serious for the democrats for at their low
chb of marty strength in the upper house
every vote will be valuable. They cannot
ncW look forward to holding more than
tW"nty-siN seats out of the cighty-nine
which will he occupied Should the Florida
legislature get into a wrangie over the seat
left vacant by the retirement of Mr.. Pasco
and another failure to elect he recorded
which is not impossible. in View Of the
ambition of Mr.. Call to return 10 the SEN
ate the democratic strength would be re
duc"d to twenty-five. the lowest point COR
many years For the condition created in
J'th and the possibility of Florida va
cancy the party may thank the now incon-
vcnient. awkward system of choosing sena-
tors by the roundabout method, just as
the republicans owe TO that system the loss
Of three seats IN 1S!} and one seat in 1S95.
Thus the inefticiency of the process is being
brOught homt. 10 both narties
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Women's Muslin Drawers, tucked cambric rultlr
with tucks above. yoke band.
20c.. 4 pairs for SIoo.

Women's Muslin Gowns Hubbard style. doHic
yoke in back. iay-down collar. deep cuffs; neatly
finished with feathersdgc braid Each. .5ilr.
Wompn's Nainsook Gowns. bishop style. trimmed
with embroidery and insertion; made good length
and width Each. 81 90
Women's Extra size Muslin Gowns for stout la
dies Hubbard style. doHble yoke in back, yoke in
of tucks and insertion, rife of embroidery on
neck and sleeves Each. Observation-Disclosures ST 90
Women's Cambria Gowns. empire style. double
yoke In back, trimmed with embroidery and inshr-
Women's Cambria Gowns, made with circular
yoke in front ruffe of embroidery on yoke. neck
and sleeves Each ....................Sl 81 90
Second floor
Evening star., 1899-03-10
ItaIy's Important Omission,
Frnm the pittshnrr nisnatch

Italy seems to have overlooked one essen
tlal preliminary to make her claim on Chi
nese territory as regular and legitimate as
that of Germany. She omitted to get a
couple of missionaries killed, or at least
report that they were killed. That essential
naSlS Tor land acquisition having been over
looked. it appears that her claim is consid
cred to compare unfavorably with the
orderly and regular mode of procedure
adopted by Germany
Evening star., 1899-03-10
From Personal Eyprricpce

Cupid remarked the poeticaI soldier as
he read a disappointing letter from the girl
he left behind, doesn't stand much show
nowadays"
No. answered the Filipino who had been
taken prisoner; and ii serves him right
In this progressive era he ought to know
better than to get into the scrimmage with
nothing but a bow and arrow"
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Content,

It's all right" said the optimistic cit
izen. Il used to be little blue over the
base ball outlook. but since I've thought It
over / have taken heart"
II guess Wen manage to make up good
club when the arrangements are COM
pleted.''
Il can he happy whether we do or not
We've sold so many players in all parts of
the country that no matter which side is
winning l can throw up my hat and holler
fer old friends
Evening star., 1899-03-10

a country infested by hostile and semi
savage bedouins and derviShes. There
must, of course, be much traversing of
wild regions. in some places the road pen
ctrating areas pecpled by some of the
mCs+ savage tribes in Africa. But these
people are rot expected to prove a serious
impeachment
The German east African territory is
nearly as iTrge as Cape Colony. 1t lies
Just south of t'ie equator, stretching from
about two degrees Of south latitude to
twelve degrees solf.h latitude. with Lake
Victoria Nyanza at the northwest corner
and Lake Nyassa on the southern ex-
tren1ity. II ranges from the coast to the
eastern boundary Of the Congo Free State,
or about one-third Of the distarce across
the continent The Island of Zanzibar lies
off he coast. Il is thus an important hold
ing in The African political economy, and
N the tumring of tie railway from Cairo
t, tn" Cope it becomes absolutely neces-
sury to cross the German area. Uniess the
read is diverted at Lake Victoria Nyanza
and extended far into The interior. It is
net regarded as desirable that the read
sll' uId be carried far from the coast at any
point. for political. commercial and geo
Sr& hical reasons. Hence it is essential
shat the kaiser should he approached for
his assent to The enterprise.
1t becomes important to know whether
Rhodes is dealing for the British govern
mcnt in this mission. The project is so
vast that it has always been considered rs
necessary that il be undertake n a gov
erEment enterprise The prospect OF com
merciai returns is not yet so secure that
it is regarded as an Immediately aatisfac
tory Investment. The roads chief value
will long be as q tie between the extremes
OF the British African holdings. Cape Col
ony and Egypt. Later it is inevitable that
with the opening up of the country will
come trade and travel, which will make
III" Rhodes line one Of the NEST notable
STecu'ations in modern rai!roading
Evening star., 1899-03-10
The Last Straw,
From the Cleveland Leader.

t TUIH tut NIhYcIHnu Leader.
Chlna's humiliation will be complete If
Italy dares use force to get a foothold on
the Chinese coast. Italy, it will be remem
bered, was ingloriously whipped by the
Abyssinians few years ago and Abys-
sinta Is IL little country, counted hardly
above the level of savagery Think of
China yielding to power that the Negus
of Abyssinia defied with success!
Evening star., 1899-03-10

company composed Of men of various
nationaltties. 50 that responsibility can be
shifted, i engaged in the business of fur
nishing arms to Aguinaldo. The FiIfpinos
accepting this firm as d sample product.
cannot be- blamed for not having d very
h.gh opinion of civilization
Evening star., 1899-03-10
1t seems So.
m the Louisville Courier-JournaI.

From the Louisville Courier-JonrnaI
The republicans now are showing no dis
position to stradde the money question. as
they tried to do before the meeting of their
national convention three years ago. The
republicans have learned something in the
last three years as to the sentiment of the
country on this question Have the demo-
Gratis learned nothing?
Evening star., 1899-03-10
His Prospective Influence

Are you a friend of mine?" asked the
man who was trying to get to the United
States Senate.
Il dunno was the candid answer. q
can't be sure till after this deadlock begins
to loosen
Evening star., 1899-03-10
4 Hint for Spain,

From the st. Louis Republic.
Ii would be a nice and appropriate COM
pliment IL Spain would welcome our next
minister to Madrid by having her bands
play, See. the CCnquering Hero Comes"
Evening star., 1899-03-10
SHOOTING STARS.
nSRfiIGasi.

\ public office" said the serious citizen
lis public trust"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. It's
a trust sure enough. But / never could
make it pay dividends like the other kind"
Evening star., 1899-03-10

Canadian and Alaskan miners are in
danger of ciashing in way that may make
1t necessary for Mr. Choate and Queen Vic
toria to conduct future tete-a-tctes with
great Discrimination
Evening star., 1899-03-10

General Gomez, after distinguishing him
self as a military man, finds himself in a
position to make an historic record as
diplomat
Evening star., 1899-03-10

Among Dreyfus grievances is the fact
that he has inspired and advertised a great
deal of literature on which he will never be
able to collect any royalties
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Worthy OF Welcome.

The birds will soon be singing
To dispel this country's grief,
But they don't know any coon songs
Which will be a great relief
Evening star., 1899-03-10

There are members Of legislatures whose
opinions and bank accounts fiuctuate with
remarkable harmony.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

Sausage manufacturers are said to be sur
reptitiousy making use of horse meat. The
public is so patient in matters of this kind
that there will probably be TO protest un-
less the manufacturers grow careless about
removing the shoes from the animals.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Poor Humanity.
From the New y

From the New York Herald.
What with a milk trust and now a coffin
trust. poor humanity will be in the clutches
of these ''aggregations of capital from the
cradle to the grave.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

China is induising in a fruitloss protest
against being held while anybody who hap
pens to be in the mood administers kick
ing.
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- q -

The Prince of Wales has again seen fit to
get some free advertising by allowing his
Eare TO he associated with that of IA prom
ircnt actress.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

AGuinaldo would be wise TO draw out and
invest his profits without waiting for a COM
pi"te collapse i'll the ransom market.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

The silence of certain parsonage, Debs,
would indicate that he has found work and
is making money.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

Enthusiasm over the German emperor's
frtendliness is modified by the fact tnat cir
cumstances prevent his being otherwise.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Womem's Muslin
Undergarments.

We call attention to the following
lots of Undergarments, tastefully
made and properly proportioned
representing the very best values OBJ
taillable for the prices:
women's MuSln Drawers. deep hem with cluster
of fine tucks above. yoke band
PIC, 5 pairs for SI.oo.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

General Eagan will endeavor to strike an
average by means of a dense and prolonged
Silenre-
Evening star., 1899-03-10

Sewing Machines solid oak best attach
men and guarantee
$500 to $500 Each.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Spring
Toys.

In announcing the readiness OF our
10y Department for spring of 90, we
direct attention to a stock that is
more complete and extensive and in
every respect superior to that of
former seasons.
Some items of special interest to
the young folks at this season are.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Corset
DEPART

All the desirable and reputable
makes and correct styles of Corsets
are here in ample assortment-goods
of strictly high character only
Evening star., 1899-03-10

T. y. Corsets, good quality coutil, high bust short
iills. it" i'''.
medium and short. Per pair 81 .o0
Il. K G. Corsets. coutil with sateen strippings.
two side scels. Per pair. 81 81
i. ID. Corsets, coutil. extra long and short. Per
p ID torseis linen well bon.d Ton finished Wit,
embroidery. Per pair. So. III
7. {. Corsets, coatil. honed with whalebone, high
bust short hips. Per pair. 81. .6
=. n Corsets. French coutil, cut bias Sored hips.
Per pair. S3UN
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

NIsU t1le IOT1oWing Special values
in Extension Roller Skates, purchas-
ed under regular prices:
BOYS Extension Roller Skates Pair 90
t!iris Extension Roller Skates Pair. 40.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

Children's
Shoes.
Particular attention is called to our
very complete line OF Shoes made
expressly for boys and girls. They
are made on sensible. comfortable
lasts from the best feathers, and are
guaranteed in every respect.
Misses Black Wei Kid Button o. Lace Shoes
p SpfIilS heei' aut"r"dr last sizes s2 loIS. PEI!
Sizes ~ r., :, SlS5
MISSES SUTTON Shoes, Goodyear welt sole broad
Doe, Pa'hI leather tip extension sole sizes IL to .
MISS SHOES. Laird. Schoeler x Co - MAKE
mat KID quarters. bright Wei kid vamn pat~nt
leather up natura last, spring heel sizes IL to ~,
Youths, pattr,'t ~ 81, 500
fnand lne: sizes IL 10 =. Per pair......... 50 IN
Third floor. 'F''''
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-08

countries searching FOR new varieties Of
grain and other corclia ana plants, to be
tested in This country
Secretary Wilson seems Do be more deeply
interested In devcoping The production OF
products that are NOW imported than in
any other Efforts He expresses the hope
that in a few years California viii be able
TO produce figs as fine as are now imported
from Mediterranean countries lie ia on
couragng and assisting the experiments In
tea production in South Carolina and has
imported high grade OF rice from Japan
for planting in Louisiana
The field OF the departments operations
has been greatly extended by the acquisition
OF the Philippines, Hawaii and Porto Rico,
and the secretary expresses the belief tha.
these islands, in a short time can be made
to produce S2O0oOOo worth OF the tropical
products that this country now imports II
is proposed to establish experiment sta
tions in the islands and make a thorough
survey and investigation OF climate and soil
conditions in their relation to the various
products that may be raised there
The experiments OF the department now
cover a very wide range. extending, as they
do, from Alaska to the Philippines AMI Porto
Rico, and embracing the products OF every
climate and OF nearly every character