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Evening star., 1899-02-09
A Heef Inquiry Ordered.

1t Is offcisiiy announced today that Gen
Miles charges concerning the quality of
the beer furnished 10 the army during the
war with Spain will be investigated by a
court or inquiry, to assemble in this city
next Wednesday. This is right As The
Star has maintained throughout the whole
oI TINS unfortunate controversy the main
Issue is as TO the truth or fa.sity of the
assertion that bad food supplies were sent
TO the soldiers. Gen. Miles having given
these charges wide publicity and Gen.
Eagan having denied them in language
which has cost him his active connection
with the army, it behooves the government
to ascertain the truth of the case 1t IS
immaterial now whether the charges we're
properly or improperly preferred or adver-
Used 1t is immaterial as well whether
they were actuated by one motive or an
Other. The people demand that thew he
slfted, and it is now proposed to sift them
as far as a military board can do SO. 1t
Is the earnest hope of every citizen that
this inquiry will be thorough and that its
conclusions will be so well fortified by
facts and demonstrations that there will
never be any material disagreement from
the verdict which is rendered If il be
found that any man or set of men has been
guilty of fraudulently and treasonabIy sup
plying unfit food to our soldiers or of con-
niying at this crime, there will be an i'm
mediate and peremptory demand that no
time be lost in bringing the guilty persons
to book for me severest punishment which
the law may afford
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Ground hog TRUMP b n MT.

Maybe the grounding wasn't level-headed
week ago today when he poked his nose
out of his burrow, blinked at the sun,
turned and saw his shadow and then scut-
tied for his winter quartersi Perhaps the
little Arctomys monax didn't show his
pacity for prophecy, Had he not obeyed
the traditional instincts of his kind and
retreated he would now have doubtless
passed to the happy hunting ground, a stiff
and frozen beastlet. Hardly a state in the
northern half of the country has escaped
the sweep of a blizzard such as has sell
dom been equaled. Snow pied high and
then solidified by savage blasts from the
northwest: drifts blocking the railroad
tracks and the roadways; wires down along
with the thermometers. The suggestion of
the January thunder storm is scoffed at by
the blasts and the zero mark Winter has
not become old-fashioned, out-of-date
institution. after all, even if Nature does
crack joke in January once in a while.
She and the grounding understand each
other. They know. They can feel the rum
Die OF the oncOming winds and the sting
of the driving snow. So the Woodchuck
huddles himself back in his hole and curs
up with his nose in his fur for six weeks
more of mapping, while Nature goes about
her Work OF getting the buds ready for the
spring and covering the ground with snow
to keep the soil from freezing too deep.
And meanwhile the poor suffer But that
condition furnishes the rich a chance to
give, supplies them with an outlet for their
surplus which fortune has bestowed upon
them, gives the generous-hearted an oppor-
tunity to obey the dictates of Christianity
and humanity. gives everybody an opening
Tor wholesome liberality, the kind that
sends blessings not only TO the receiver,
but even in larger measure to the giver
pne of the groundhog's six weeks is now
gone, and it has been hard week. almost
wlntry enough in itself to satisfy the most
ardent betIever in the prophets OF the earth
and the averages of the calendar. If The
other five are like the first one the winter
of 1889 will be remembered as Washing
tons worst
Evening star., 1899-02-09
The philippine Cnmpa.gn.

AguinaldOs proposal to negotiate a truce
reveals a condition of affairs which IS sat
isFac-Ory beyond what was believed to be
possible when thu first news Of the fighting
Was received Ii was then feared that the
rebel leader would continue defiant. and.
taking TO th5 hills, would be able to con-
duct an harrassing campaign for an in
definite period, perhaps costing the Ameri-
cans many lives and certainly much trou-
bic and eInbarra assrrent- But now it is dis
cicSed that the thorough thrashing which
was administered to his forces Satur,lay
night and Sunday and The prompt and ef-
frctlve measures which have ben taken 20
extend the American sphere of authority
Tar beyond the city limits Of Manila have
carried their lesson to the nativss aud their
leader. They are beginning to realize that
they are facing foe fer different from the
spaniard, and are not dealing with man
ara" officials
Had Cen. Otis accepted Aguinaldo's pror-
osition for a conference he would have
given recognition 10 the insurgent as an
organized foe. This would have been bad
tactics, giving the T2sal leader a military
standing OF almost equal Importance with
that which he sought through diplomatic
means in this city and at Paris The accH-
nation Of the American commander places
Aguinaldo in the category of an outlaw, to
be hunted and captured and punished Ii is
officially reported that already his Influence
Is waning among the natives. II is to he
hoped that this process will continue as the
iuI meaning Of the Saturday night defeat
diwns upon the Tagal intelligence
II is noted tha, the administration is re-
luctant TO send additional troops to the
PHILIPPINES. particularly in view Of the be-
he1 that the native insurgent strength was
shattered by the main battle a few days
ago. II is to De hoped that no mistake will
b. made II may be that the 2oOIO or so
OF troops now in the ARCHIPELAGO will he
able 70 hold their own and extend the
American jurisdiction as need arises. 1t
must be recollected. however, that there
are many points whsrs concentration Of
troops may bt necessary. and that already
there Is need Of a considerable force NJ
IoiiO. where Gen. Miller, 1t is understood.
has by this time effected a landing. All Will
depend in this connection upon the events Of
Evening star., 1899-02-09
The Senator From Maine,

More honors are being heaped upon SEN
ator Frye by his home legislature Yester-
day both branches passed with enthu-
slasn, an order that the governor and the
presiding officers of the two houses extend
To Mr.. Frye. described In the text as our
senator i'll Congress-" an Invitation to visit
the state capitol during the session of the
legls ature. at the expense of the state. 1t
is TO be noted that the legislature looks
upon the junior senator as practically the
only Maine man In the upper house of Con-
gress who represents the commonwealth
The Star noted yesterday that in a former
action inspired by the ratification of the
treaty the Maine legislature treated Mr.
Hale like man who was not-like a man
who was dead" This painful but elouuent
process of rebuking by silence one who has
proved recreant to his trust is thus con-
unued. Mr.. Frye is now stamped by the
legislature officially as "our senator"
meaning thereby that Mr.. Hale is not.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Mr. German and "A New I..yc

Those who heard Mr.. German on Monday
charge with apparent seriousness tnat a
larger army would mean the holding of the
people in military subjection wondered at
the descent to such claptrap OF a man Of
his position and Shire TdEass addressing
the Senate But il should be rcrnem-
bered that if the Maryland leader is to be
a factor in the contest Tor the democratic
nomination to the presidency he must have
an issue. and that issue must be a new one
He can hope tor nothing from the old is
sliee- As the popular phrase is. he is hope
lessly 'queered" as to both of them.
Mr. German is a protectionist. who. for
party reguIarity's sake has for years
trained with free traders lie was in thor
ough sympathy with Mr.. Randall on the
tariff question. though he lacked the Penn
sylvanian's frankness and aggressiveness.
He supported Mr.. Cleveland in 1892 without
protest on free trade platform. But when
the time came for redeeming that platform
IN the shape of legislation he insisted upon
protective duties and filled the Wilson bill
choCk full of them. The result was that
the free traders all denounced I'm, and
they still distrust him.
Mr.. German is a sound money man but for
years has traine.l with the freq silver men.
his judgment was opposed 10 the Chicago
platform in 1896. and 1t probably still is
But he accepted it at the behes, of the ma
jOrity and supported Mr.. Bryan. lie failed
however. to secure the confidence of the
silver men. Nor does he possess their con-
tdence today. They are afraid of him
afraid TO trust any portion of their pro-
gram to his direction They we'll under
stand that his sympathes ard opinions are
on the other side Of the money question
50 that if Mr.. Gorman is to cut a figure
in next years presidential calculations
there must be q new issue and new
alignment A protectionist and sound
money man will not suit the doynocracy's S
purposes as a national candidate if the
tariff and silver are again to be made prom
inens. Hence he talks abou- the dangers
Of a large standing army. lie may be
merely trying to develop a situation. But
his lead is thought to be below his rcputa-
tion for adroitness
Evening star., 1899-02-09

the next few days. If Aguinaldo's influence
continues to wane and he is able to make
no further stand against the Americans, it
may be possible to reduce the military
problem to the item of garrisoning certain
established posts at commanding points on
the larger islands. 1t is desirable, of
course. that these garrisons be as small as
is compatible with the actual military re-
quiremeDts. in visw of the heavy drains of
the climate upon the uninured troops from
this continent
This assumes that the natives will
speedily recognize the force of circum-
stances and accept the conditions which
thu American war with Spain and the i'm
patience and folly of their leaders have
brought upon them. If they prefer, how
ever, to assume a belligerent attitude and
to MAINTAIN nagging warfare, something
mora than garrison army of occupation
Will for time be necessary. This condi-
tion Is more than bare possibility. 1t is
too near probability to warrant any delay
whatever in placing it in the power of the
President TO organize the regular army
upon basis suitable to the new situation.
To this end it is imperative that action be
taken at once by the Senate upon the army
reorganization bill, which is now pending
before its military committee. The Presi-
dents authority to retain the volunteers in
service after the peace treaty has been for
mally ratified by both countries is seriously
questioned. Whatever may be his right in
the premises. it is not wise to jeopardize
the discipline OF the troops in the slightest.
nor to give the least encoura cement to the
insurgents or their European coadiutors by
Withholding legislation which is peremp-
torily required by the new conditions.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Department.

Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

of from ten to twelve of finest Ii
missing Clipped, thus rendering the set incom-
stock, arran- them on center tables and shall Of
0 close them out at
115-piece Haviland China Dinner Set baker
and / cream pitcher cracked, dinner and one
soup plate chipped, Sup plates and tea plate
missing.
Reduced from $1,000 to S23.95.
lO1-piece Limoges China Dinner Set-1 sauce
boat Clipped, 1 dish chipped, cup and =
plates chipped.
Reduced from SIS. 90 to S2o,75.
10l-piece Limoges China Dinner Set-sauce boat
chipped. l tea plate chipped.
Reduced from $500 to $2o.75.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Shoe Department,

i" pairs Misses Button Shoes. patent leather tip;
Goodyear welt; common Sense toe. sizes n M
". l2l2. ID and A-Ilk. I2L and 1 Bill ID no
duced from $500 to 500 pair "
10 pairs lnfan $ Mecca ms Radpced IN 10, mai,
pains Women's Welt Button Shoes Streeteri foe !.
palth5 leather tip; Laird, Schocber & Co.'S make
sll'S ~ A-6la IL. Reduced from s. ~ 10 So OD tyr
pairs Nomens Welt button Shoe, patcnt lestb.
ssTT up; sizes and "a B. Reduced from $500 10
. pairs Womens Button Shoes common sense toe:
patent leather tip; Laird, SchOeber a Co 5 make
to l95 pair.
Iais Womens Beaded Opera Slippers: sizes 3
500 to 81 % pair ~
. pairs MomeH's Patent Leather Plug Slippers; ;
Sl-:5 pair. f ."
Third 1oor
Evening star., 1899-02-09

being taken prisoner and his body mutilated
beyond description. These men have learn
ed whatever they may know of modern war
fare from the Spanards. who do not follow
high ideals in this regard. The experiences
of the Americans at Santiago in the matter
of the supposed immunity of the ambulance
corps from moestation suffices to teach that
nothing better may be expected at Manila
This condition makes 1t the more imperative
that the campaign in the Philippines be
conducted with vigor and thoroughness.
The sooner the natives are brought to un
derstand the case the less suffering will
result
Evening star., 1899-02-09
For Congress, Not the Senate.
From the New York Tribune.

NtW 1rIDune
The Senate has ratified the treaty. In
doing so 1t has done all it has to do with
that instrument, and all it has to do alone
with the issues raised under it. The Philip
pine question is now remitted to Congress
not to the Senate acting as a treaty-ratify-
ing body, but to the Senate and the House
of Representatives acting conformity as a
laW-making body. Any declaration of poll
cy now made by the Senate alone would be
of no more effect than the pope's bl1ll
against the comet, excepting as it might be
deemed an attempt to arrogate to the SEN
ate alone power which equally pertains
to the House of Representatives.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Picture Department.

Picture. Madonna and Child in black frame
Reduced from 81 25 to 5oe.
Imported Group Of Fra Angelicas" neatly
framed. Reduced from $500 to $500.
y Pictures. comprising Etchings Water Colors
and photographs. Reduced TO &c. each.
OH Painting, In gilt frame Reduced from
S12.oo TO $500.
Photograph from Life. In walnut and gilt frame
Reduced from Sl2.00 to $500.
Platina Print Photograph. of the Old Masters
Reduced from S4..y0 TO 81 so.
Pho lgraph OF Madonna, In black and ivory
frame. Reduced from $50 TO S1.o0.
i Etching, in black and ivory frame. Reduced
from 81 % to SOC.
1 Oil Painting I'm neat gilt frame and shadow
box. Reduced from 5000 to So 90
Medallion. in bird seye maple frame. Reduced
from $500 to Sl.Oo.
Fourth floor
Evening star., 1899-02-09
A EOriOrn Hane

Oh, swarthy Filipinos,
We fain would have it told
That you are not the ruthless lot
You seemed to be of old.
We fain would have assurance
That it was all hoax,
This talk of fray from far away
one of your Tagal jokes.
We long to hear it whispered
That this alarming news
is homemade stuff-a timely bluff
A pardonable ruse.
'Twould yield us great rejoicing,
If we might now suspect
That all this din has been for sem
Atorial effect.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Suit Department.

1 Navy Blue Cheviot Suit, braid trimmed, tucked
silk 'front.' size a. Reduced from $500 to S12.5 80.
l Green Mixed Honlespun Dress. narrow velvet
trimming. hemstitched and tucked silk yoke; size
Sc. Reduced from $4,000 TO $500.
2 Black Cheviot Capes. lined with black tafeta
silk black and white silk hoods. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 each.
2 Black Diagonal Cloth Capes black taffeta silk
lined. Reduced from $3.50 to $500 each.
Black Kersey Jackets all satin lined; sizes
3S 40 AZ and Al. Reduced from $500 to 1885.
10 Black Tafeta SILK Waists. tucked fronts;
sizes "a SO and So Reduced from S7.50 to $3.50.
White Taffeta SILK Waists with wide black
stripe: sizes "a, 36 and 49, Reduced from Sic. co
to So 80 each.
Red Flannel Waists. braid trimmed: size 40.
Reduced from 50 % to 95c. each
10 Misses Mixed Cloth Refers. braid and fancy
cloth trimmings sizes to IA. Reduced from
So 90 and Sc. 10 to $3.50 each.
Third floor
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Bows Department.

Tan Covert Cioth and Freze Refers. velvet
or sailor collar: sizes 8. 4, 5, and I. Reduced
from. 81. 90 to $3.50 each.
very fine Navy Blue and Black Top Coats, all
wool kerseys and cheviots; sizes ,, 4, s. H. 13, IA
and 15 Reduced frcm $500 to $500 each
10 All-wool Navy Blue Chinchilla Refers; sizes
B. L. 6. 10, II, -. Il and 10. Reduced from
81 so to $500 each.
4 All-wool Suits. double-breasted. heavy weights;
sizes 10 and 16 Reduced from So. e5 to 81 85 ca.
Lightweight Spring Suits, double breasted:
sizes 8. II. IA. 10 and 16. Reduced from $500 to
81. 80 each.
Long Pants Suits, coat, pants and vest; size
IA. Reduced from Sc. 10 to So 10 each.
s pairs Cheviot Pants light weight all same
pattern; sizes IL, 13, IA and 10. Reduced from
soc to 25c. pair.
Third floor
Evening star., 1899-02-09
What AgonciIiO Represents,
he New York Mail and Express


Agoncilo makes a false statement when
he declares that he represents every soul
of the ten millions who compose the popu-
lation of the Philippines" He represents
only one man, Aguinaldo who has organ
lied only one tribe in one island. the Ia
gales in LuZon, and has a vague and un-
certain alliance with another tribe in an
other island the Visayas in Panay 1t is
the design of Aguinado to make himself
and his people the despot of all the other
tribes in all the other islands He is fight
ing, not for the liberty, but for the looting
and oppression of the archipelago
Evening star., 1899-02-09
What to Do With Ingrates.


If you rescue a drowning man and he
turns and stabs you, or reform a rake only
that he may rob you, your first duty to so
ciety is to strike him down, and if he is
able to get up you can then consider
whether you will give him another chance
not.
1t seems cruel at first to be compelled to
strike a blow at all; but anything is better
in the end than o leave the F'iiipinos to the
tender mercies of an adventurer who blows
a gold whistle at the Americans and leaves
his wretched followers to go out to fight in
the dark
Evening star., 1899-02-09
A SAVAGE Eae

1t must be borne in mind that at Manila
the Americans are facing a foe very little
removed from savagery- The methods OF
the enemy are those of barbarians, marked
by cruelty and a disregard for the laws of
civilized warfare Yesterday came news
that flag of truce had been fired upon
after it had been invited by white flag from
the enemy lines. 1t Is also noted that am
balances were fired upon during the fighting
Sunday morning. Now comes word that a
member OF Utah regiment was slain after
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Upholstery Department,

II Couch Covers, 3lt yards long q, inches vida
heavy knotted fringe all around Reduced from
$500 to $500 each.
Real Baclad Table Covers . wards sruara tno,
tet fringe. Reduced from SlO.O0 to SO 30 each
IL - French Tapestry Table Covers i;educed
from S2.15 10 $50 each.
II 81 Tapestry Table Covers besyy knnttod
fringe. Reduced from $500 to SI.65 each.
Second foo.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
A Matter of Numbers.

THAT persol," said the young man who
really ought to quit using slang, has
wheels
How many?' inquired Miss Cayenne.
Il don't quite understand the drift of
your question:
why, if lie has only two or three, he
may have to pay a bicycle or tricycle. tax.
But if he has four, he can rush through
the thoroughfare unhindered like hack
or a brewery wagon"
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Use of Broad Tires
From the Charleston News and Courier.

HfoiH Tue ,iiatitstoh -NeNs COURIER
Grading. macadamizing and so on at the
cost of $500 TO 81, 900 Il mile, is wholly out
of the question for communities which have
to strain a point to pay So to $40 a mile to
improve their roads The general adoption
and use of broad tires will greatly help all
such communities at once, and will educate
them 10 the adoption of further Improve
ments hereafter, to the advantage of the
whole state. The use of broad tires in all
parts of the state, or any part of 1t, is un-
Questionably most desirable end.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Rug Department.

Sheepskin Rug, very neecy; soiled. Reduced
from S275 to Sl.75.
: Nuhia Rugs, 36xe3 inches: slightly faded. Re
duced from 81. IS to $500 each
s - yards Heavy English Linoleum. Reduced to
S3.T7 TO $500. ~
l remnant Mating IL yards. Reduced from 81 %
Third
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Infants Department.

l Chdren's Black Velvet Coat with large point
ed collar of pink silk, edged with tucked ruffle
belt Of velvet and silk. lined throughout with silk
Reduced from $500 to $1,000
Children's Cloth Coats. trimmed with fancy
braid and narrow ribbon. Reduced from So. 90 to
81. 80 each
! Green Velvet Tam 0'Shanter. trimmed with
band of black astrakhan and quilts. Reduced from
81. 30 20 81 90.
Children's Cashmere Dresses. red and white
trimmed with braid and buttons Reduced from
81. I5 and So. 10 to S1.75 each.
SLn1arl HcIr
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Toy Department.

sets Dolls Dishes, reduced from 81 so TO Toe:
] set, redn,ed from soc. to DC; . SETS reduced
from S1.00 TO 35c.: SETS reduced from 35c 10 lJc
Hobby Horse. Reduced from 81. As to s. 50.
l set Dolls Furniture Reduced from 81 % TO 35c.
pairs Misses Ice Skates; sizes and SI5. Re
duced from S2Oo to pc. pair.
Fine German DOLL reduced from $. .65 $500;
l, reduced from $500 TO Sl.5O; p reduced from
$3.50 10 Sl.0o each; ,, reduced from Sl.J0 to 75c.
each: 4. reduced from S1.o0 to zoe. each; /, re-
duced from $3.50 To S150; !, reduced from 50 % to
81 10; =, reduced from Sc to DC. each g. reduced
S1.25
d arnH
Evening star., 1899-02-09
A Companion.

Let me write the songs of a country
and care not who makes its laws" quot
ed the student.
Well, answered the man who comes
from a state where they legislate on car
toons and theater hats and kissing, now
and then l think there isn't a great deal of
choice. Its hard 10 tell which are foolisher.
some of the songs or some of the laws
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Reduced from $1,000 to S23.95.
Muslin Underwear Dept.

IL pairs Womens Cambria Drawers, deep ruffia
of embroidery put with q heading. Reduced
from SI.00 to 69c. pair.
Z pairs Women's Muslin Drawers. rufie of en-
broidery with three clusters of fine tucks. Reduced
from soc. It 3Sc. pair.
Plaid Sateen Skirts. umbrella style, corded
rufffe. French back. Reduced from 81 % to 75c
Womens Cambria Petticoats. umbrella style
trimmed with Point de Paris lace and
OF insertion, deep founce, French back. Reduced
from $50 TO $500 each.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Hosiery DEPARTMENT.

13 pairs Wcmens Fancy Boot Pattern Lisle
Hose, black boot with cream tops slightly soiled:
sizes Sl2 and 10. Reduced from 35c. TO 3 pairs
for soc.
pairs Womens Fancy Stripe LisIe Hose drop
stitch effect size 0. Reduced from 5Oc to 25c.
IL pairs Boys Fast Black Cotton Hose fine rib
bed. heavy weight; size 10. Reduced from 2lc to
for 25c.
First floor
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Black Goods Dent.

1S yards 50-inch All-wool Cheyiot Reduced from
$2.01 TO S1.00 for piece.
1as yards iinch Mohair and Wool Crepon Re-
duced from S+.06 to $500 for piece
rs yards 50-ineh Diagonal. Reduced from 81 3s
to S1.5o for piece. N
@ yards 4i-inch Camel's Hair Novelty Raducad
from $500 TO $500 for piece
54 yards 45-nch Oamel's Hair Boucle Reducod
from $3.50 to Si.o0 for piece.
yards 4S-inch AIi-wool French Serge. Reduced
from S2.S6 to Sl.7 for piece.
3A yards 42-inch SILK Grenadne Reduced from
50. 40 to $3.50 for piece.
rs yards 50-inch All-wool Venetian Cloth Re-
dueed from S4.75 to $3.50 for piece.
First floor.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

The suggestion from one of Aguinafdo's
representatives that he was merely trying
10 hurry the Senate along and did not really
desire TO fight sounds very much like the
conversation of man who is endeavoring
20 make excuses when a next morning
oVertakes him.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
lamp Department.

Decorated Pink Banquet Lamp. Reduced from
$3.50 $500.
l Decorated Green Banquet Lamp. Reduced from
Sl2.50 $500.
1 Decorated White and Green Banquet Lamp. Re
duced from $500 TO So 20.
Gilt and onyx Banquet Lamp, B. & Ii. burner.
Reduced from S9.00 TO $500.
1 10-inch Decorated Globe. Reduced from 81. %
TO 81 90.
/ lO-inch Yellow Globe, rose decoration. Reduced
from 81 so to 81 90.
Porcelain Reading Lamp and Shade Reduced
from 50 so to 81 80.
Evening star., 1899-02-09
Blanket Department.

Silk-coTered Down Comforts. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 each
pairs l2-4 Wool Rlaukets s,iIod p.oz -,
$3.50 TO $500 pair u ii"il
pairs lo4 Wool Blankets soiled Reduced
from $40 to Si.J0 pair.
= Al-wcol Wrapper Blankets. soiled. Reduced
.apI