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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

A gratifying feature of the annual re-
ctption of the board of trade, held last
evening, was the deep and intelligent in
terest which members of the Congress ex-
hibited in the affairs of the nations capital
1t is one of the happiest and most valuable
functions of this organization that 1t af-
fords occasional opportunities for the cit
liens to meet those who have In charge
the Districts vital concerns and thus to
permit an interchange of opinions and the
calculation of matters of doubt at the
close range which is allowed by such social
assemblages. 1t is not to be questioned
trait much of the success which has
crowned the efforts of the people of the
District to approach the ideal of a capital
which now animates them and Washing
tons true friends In Congress is to be
traced to the steadfast endeavors of the
board OF trade along this line The
speeches OF Representatives Mercer and
Lewis were admirable presentations from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Making Room for Admiral Dewey.

There Will be no demur at the action of
the House yesterday in attaching an
amendment to the naval appropriation bill
providing for the revival of the grade of
Admiral of the Navy, TO be held by its in
cum5ent without reference to the retire
ment period CT his service, and to expire
with his vaCating Of the office. This pro-
vision is clearly intended to permit the ap-
pointment of Rear Admiral Dewey to this
position. 1t follows the terms of the bill
TO the same effect which recently passed
the Senate, but which has for one reason
and another been kept from reaching the
House for a vote. 1t has been feared lest
the unfortunate squabbles between the
friends of Admirals Sampson and Schley
might operate to prevent the enactment OF
this provision, which has received the uni
versal approval Of all classes of citizens,
regardless of party politics. Admiral
1sKsF's p!2ce in the affections of the peo-
PIC is secure, and there would be general
regret if by any chance it were to become
imprac ticable to recognize his unique serv-
ices by placing him at the head of the naval
establishment. No other reward seems COM
mensurate with the public estimation of his
achievement. His victory at Manila nearly
a year ago was factor of the greatest
Importance in breaking the Spanish naval
and military power. The completeness of
the conquest, the ease with which it was
accomplished, the daring stroke of enter
prise carrying the American flag far from
home into an enemy's harbor against pre-
sumably strong force, the absolute i'm
muDity of the victor from loss, despite the
bloody punishment which he inflicted upon
his opponent, the perfect discipline dis
playsd-ail these contribute to arouse the
nations to newborn appreciation of the
American genius for sea fighting. which
had once before awakened Oid-world inter-
est, in 1872 In view of these circumstances
II is not only proper, but almost imperative,
that George Dewey should at once be made
Admiral of the Navy. al a fitting recogni-
ton and acknowledges by the people of
the complete manner in which he did his
duty to the flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Slaughter of the YgOrOtes.
From the BROOKLYN Eagle.


The responsibility for the death of the
4gorotes who fought against our machine
guns with bows and arrows rests not on
ps-Sut on Aguinaldo. The Filipino leader
who knew now our men were armed and
who was familiar with the force and effect
OF modern weapons and who had thousands,
OF men in his own army equipped with
rifles, told these northern sayages that the
sight of them would terrify u.s. and that
We would flee before them. What his pur-
poses were We do not know, but he de-
iiberately deceived the 700 naked savases
and put them where more than half of the
number was killed. The survivors do not
labor under any misrepresentation as to the
responsibility for the slaughter. When they
discovered what Aguinaldo already knew.
that bows and arrows were useless against
machine guns. they surrendered. and then
told us that they should go back to their
homes to wage war on the Tagals, whose
leader had so basely deceived them. These
naked savages, whom we are asked to
pity, can see more clearly on this subject
than Senator Hale or the newspapers which
are using their defeat as an argument
against the continuance Of our present
policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
General Gomez in Havana

E-our years ago TODAY the rebellion against
snanish rule in Cuba which was brought to
success by the interference of the united
States had its beginning. 1t was weak IN
point Of numbers and resources. but strong
in the character and staying quantities OF It's
leaders Marti. Gomez. Garcia and Maceo
composed a sturdy and most capable quar-
tette for the work undertaken They soon
made themselves felt in the island. Their
friends rallied around them. and their enc
mics grew cautious. Spain awoke to the
fact that her sovereignty was seriously
threatened and she sent the ablest of her
generals and the flower of her troops to the
scene All of her efforts to conquer the in
surgents either by bribery or by force,
failed until at last. the uncovering of a
sneak who was serving her in office at
this capital and the preparation of a helm
Gus crime in the harbor of Havana intro
duced such an element into the controversy
as made American interference imperative.
of the four notable men who have been
named only one survives. Marti was an
early sacrifice. dying in battle at the head
of a column He was a student and coun-
cillor rather than a soldier, but took the
field to show his devotion to the cause and
to help call out the men of action. Macen,
after a brilliant and more protracted ser
vice. fell victim to an ambuscade. but not
before ne had challenged the admiration
even of his enemies. he was a dashing and
very effective fighter Garcia survived the
war. but died while on a mission for his
countrymen here. and almost within the
actual shadow of the monument erected to
the memory of the great man whose active
ments had always inspired him.
Gomez alone remains, and he is entering
Havana in well deserved triumph today.
The Cubans of course honoring him,
and the Americans. with Generals Brooke
and Lee and Ludlow at their head, are
joining. with manly sincerity, in the hearty
welcome extended. 1t is an interesting oc-
casion, and very well calculated to inspire
general respect and good feeling. Even
Spaniards, stewing in the juice of their own
bile and defeat. should be moved to cease
their sputteTings for the moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Good Work by the Ehairmeu

The citizens of the District had ample
justification last night at the board of trade
reception in overwhelming Representatives
Babcock and Curtis with congratulations
upon the success with which the chairman
and acting chairman of the House District
committee have handled the local business
at the session just closing. Particularly
waseit proper to express appreciation of
the manner in which they succeeded yes
terday, despite the great rush of important
national affairs, in securing an hour for
the clearing away of some of the more
pressing local matters The list of meas
ures acted upon by the House at this ses-
sion breaks the record. besides adding
many desirable statutes to the District S
books The District Will not have another
day in the House, 50 that, save so far as
the appropriation bill and the conferences
upon the pending measures are concerned
the duties ~ thsss two efficient guardians
OF the local interests are for this Congress
at an end. IL may be that the Senate will
be able to devote few spare minutes be-
tween now and adjournment, week from
tomorrow, to the many bills which the
House has sent over, which now await ac-
ton II the upper house will keep to the
pace which Messrs- Babcock and Curtis
and their colleagues OF the committee have
set the capital will indeed have reason to
be grateful for what was done for IL at the
flag end of the Fifty-ifth Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Trading Stamps.
l the Norwich Comm Bulletin.

From the Norwich Comm Bulletin
We publish in another column the full
text of the law presented to the legislature
Tor the prohibition of the trading STAMP
and other trade devices from this state
There is no reason why the law should not
be passed. The trading stamp has been re-
garded as an illegiumate method of doing
business in many states. and has been pro-
h1bited in Massachusetts, Vermont and the
District of Columbia. In the latter place
II was not necessary to obtain any special
legislation for it's adjustment. 1t was as
sailed by The Washington Star as a gift
enterprise and The Star was supported in
this opinion by the District Court of Ap-
peals, which declared the stamp scheme "a
gift enterprise pure and simple, and I'M
der the then existing law it was -Squelched.
The New York legislature and the iegis-
iatureS of Kansas and Indiana have befure
them bills. for the prohibition of the use of
the trading stamp in trade which are being
supported by the merchants Of integrity in
those states. The proposed Kansas law
provides that every person who shall en-
gage in the enterprise of giving away
stamps, tickets, coupons or other device
which entities the holder to receive goods
not actually purchased, shall be made guilty
of misdemeanor and punishable with a
fine of not less than S25 or more than $500,
or by Imprisonment from thirty tie ninet ~
days, or both"
The whole SCENE is founded upon de-
ception and chance and there is no reason
why it should not be classed with the lot
terry and gift enterprise and be made a
statute offense. The legislature will not do
It's duty II it does not wipe this blight off
the business transactions in this state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

tai Traction companies have already DEM
onstrated their willingness to do more in
the way of underground construction than
the law strictly requires. but whether
directed to this effect by law not, the
change by the City and Suburban is 10 be
gladly accepted a token of the steady
enlargement of the recognized urban area.
1t is plain. however, that 1t is good policy
on the part OF the corporation to anticipate
the coming OF a time when Inevitably the
region within which the overhead construc-
ton is legal will be materially reduced
Under the terms of existing IL W, this COM
pany must amend it's route through Eek
ington by splitting the tracks over a
81 eater portion of the passage through that
suburb. in order TO prevent the crow1ing
of the streets, and it will be only a slightly
greater expense to lay down conduits than
to reconstruct the tracks for the overhead
system along the amended route.
At the same time it is to be regretted
that in amending the provisions of law
to the North Capitol street branch the
House did not take care to be more ex-
plicit. According to the existing law
statute of June %. 1s9s-this branch is TO
be equipped with the underground trolley
to the Soldiers Home within twelve months
now runs as far north as T street, the
present limit of the street. Ely the terms of
the amendment adopted yes terday by the
House, the company is released from tie
operation of this provision. and in li=u is
required to construct douale track road
frcm r street along North Capitol street
within six months after the opening of that
street, as far as Michigan avenue; thence
along that avenue eastward to connect
with its present tracks on the Bunker Hill
road The last paragraph of the amend
ment provides that said railway on North
Capitol street north of Florida avenue and
on Michigan avenue is 10 De operated by
the overhead trolley system
There are some reasons why 1t would be
permissible for the company to use the
overhead system on this newly opened
street and through a practically unin-
habited area. There are other reasons,
however, which suggest that the southern
most limit of the overhead line be placed
north of Florida avenue There is no good
reason, indeed, why the overhead line
should not start at T street, as originally
proposed by the company TO the Commas
sfoners and to the citizens of this part of
the District. South of street North Capt.
tol street is beginning to be built up. There
are two churches, several dwellings and
fire engine house between that point and
the city boundary. Particularly on account
of the engine house the trolley poles should
be kept off the street below the 7 street
limit
The amendment contains what seems to
be an inadY7rtent reference to r street,
which may cause it to go into conference
to be corrected. If this be done, care
should be exercised to prevent too great an
intrusion of the trolley system down North
Capitol street, which, as one of the city's
great sectional division lines, ought by all
means to be kept as free as possible from
this obstructing system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Overhead and Underground Trolley,

Inc action OF the House yesterday in
amending the laws relating TO the City and
Suburban railroad so as to REQUIRE the
construction of the underground trollav
through lexington. beyond the boundary.
points attention anew to the tendency 20
ignore the artificial limit upon the urban
area which is preserved in thu law as a
relic Of the past. 1t did not need legislative
enactment to permit the company thus to
transform its system in the suburbs To the
underground device from the overhead. 1t
is generally accepted that his privilege Le-
longs to any corporation which chooses to
accept 1t The Metropolitan and the Capl-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Resolution.

He didn't get the better of me- tri-
umphantly remarked the man whose coat
sleeves are always too short.
You mean the book agent who jus:
left?''
Yes. I stood firm, didn't II"
Absolutely"
L tell you, it was hard work, for he
is mighty persuasive man. And besides
l wanted those books the worst kind and
I'm going to get them next week. I'll have
to pay several dollars more than he asked.
But L was bound he shouldn't get the best
of me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Naturally Indignant.

why do the heather rage?" we ask.
1t is an old time question,
Which brings the stoutest mind to task
Mid nervous Indigestion.
But, in this madly martial day
OF Filipino treason,
The student may look up and say
He has discerned the reason
The heather can't help raging some
When thoughtless men and narrow,
'Gainst foes who with repeaters come
Give him a bow and arrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
SHOOTING STARS.
A DiHcOYery.

"How's your foot?' inquired the kind
hearted man.
1T done got well long ago." answered Mr..
Erastus Pinkley. -
But you still limp
'Yassir. De way 1 walked come in so
neat an handy when I was follerin rag
time band dat I done cultivated it, SOS
kin do it a-purpose."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

the congressional side of the national cap
ital partnership. and the addresses of Judge
Cox and Mr.. Perry. touching, as they did,
respectively, upon the necessity for a codi-
fication of the laws and permanent memo
rial of the capital centennial celebration.
were aimed instructively at immediate OBJ
jects of local energy and interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
The Pacific Cable.
From the New York Tribune.

1t is announced that the British govern
ment has come to no decision as yet con-
corning the proposed Pacific cable All the
more reason why the United States govern
nent should at once come to such decision
and, more than that, should at once proceed
to have such a cable laid, with every land
ing or 1t upon United States property, and
the wheie thing under the control of the
United States government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
No Halfway Invalid.

My friend" said the nervous man,
don't you think you ought to take some
thing for that cold? You know what a
great deal of trouble may arise from a
slight cough"
That's all right" answered Derringer
Dan; Il never had slight cough in my
life. When 1 cough 1 cough like blazes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

From the s.. Louis Globe-Democret.

From the s.. Louis GlObe-Democret
I'VE have quit discussing tariff" said
President Mckinley at Boston, land have
turned our attention to getting trade wher-
ever 1t can be found" A protective tariff
is settled fact and so Is business expan-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
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Tomorrow, Saturday, February the 25th.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

Matters in the vicinity of Samoa are so
shaping themselves as to call for another
protest of friendliness from the German
emperor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
His Idea of the Artistic.

L understand that your friend is fitting
up his room in strictly artistic manner
Il guess it must be so,' replied the heavy
young man. Every time sit on a piece of
furniture it goes to pieces"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
A Surprise.

We have another mystery now.
The crimir al beyond a doubt
Is captured. It's a mystery how
Detectives ever found him out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

The American Indian can lay one proud
Satisfaction to his heart, in connection with
hooerh progress. There will be no attempt
10 dim his glory by writing romantic tales
about the noble yellow man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

1t will scarcely be worth while to dig the
opposition to Dewey's advancement from
under the big drift of enthusiasm where it
was buried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

Undismayed by the difficulties of proving
the offense, member of the Wisconsin
legislature has introduced a bill to prohibit
tight lacing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
What Sew Orleans Needs.
From the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

The New Orleans Picayune talks about
The Lesson of the Blizzard" No doubt IL
Is highly advisable to take precautions. but
We would remind our friends at the other
end of the river that they are much more
In need of quarantine and sanitary regula-
lions than of storm windows and steam
plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Trouble Ahead for PhiIadeIDb,a
,om the Philadelphia North American

From the Philadelphia North American.
Representatives of the single tax party
the prohibitionists, the populsts, the green
packers, the liberalites and the free silver
ties are going to get together in this civ
and form united reform party Murder!
Fire! Police!!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

If the Filipinos continue TO handle kero-
sene so rechlessly they are in danger of
getting hopelcssly in debt to the Standard
Oil Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

The industry of the anecdote purveyor
has enabled Mr.. Depew to enjoy a holiday
while d great deal of old material was be-
ing worked over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
He Surely Would,


From the Kansas City Journal
If George Washington could see his coun-
try today he would be ready to testify that
expansion has been going on upon a gigan-
tic scale for a century or more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

1t is proposed to pay Chicago aldermen
5000 a year each. This looks like an in
situation that a Chicago alderman works
as hard as a congressman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

1t begins to look as If AgonciIlo had
rudely left the continent without even let
ting his two or three patron-senators know
what his address will be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

General Eagan will have abundance Of
leisure for reading. Some of Chesterfields
writings might appeal to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

Admiral Dewey can be depended upon TO
show the same indifference to anything ex-
cept duty that Commodore Dewey dis
played
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Get Down to Business.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Congress has only a fortnight more for
repentance and the passage of measures
whose enactment is fmperatively demanded.
the country is unanimous in the opinion
tnat II has talked more than enough and
should now get down to business,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
The BOARD of Trade Reception.

Aguinaldo's talk every now and then
sounds very much like Weyler's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24
Infants Department.

Infants Department.
Children's White Nainsook Dresses,
styles; yoke of tucks and insertion,
ruffie Of embroidery on shoulders, neck
and sleeves finished with insertion
and rufiie of embroidery; round yoke
of fine tucks finished with ruffie of
embroidery: pointed yoke trimmed
with Insertion and hemstitching, en-
broidery on neck and sleeves. Regu-
lar $1.00 and 81 % value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-24

lnch strap hinges and the larger sizes
Lave nve strap hinges, all riyeted
thfoughout with washers; Excelsior
lock put on with one bolt. 50 as TO
conform TO any position Of the tops
ahchor handle; heavy valance CLAMPS
IN frunt, combined with an extra
heavy lock bolt; rollers are ali set
back; sheet-ir0n bottom; covered with
heayy army duck; bound with heavy
malleable iron clamps.
Anniversary Prices,
81. 900 to Sll.SO each
According to size.
Fourth floor.
Baby Carriage Dept.
Roll-hcdy Rattan Carriages. with
thenioNaDie corduroy cushions patent
Drake, pongee or satin parasol, lined
with green; wooden or steel wheels.
An excellent value
Anniversary Price,
$1,000 each.
Oak Finish Go-Carts. artistic
shape, strongly made, nicely finished.
hteulaf S4-5U value.
Anniversary Price,
SS.95 each.
Fourth floor.
Picture Department.
:. Special lot OF Handsome Medal
mons, with solid m0untings. Regular
$500 and $1,000 value.
Anniversary Price,
$500 each.
l lot of Carbon Prints. with brown
mats and neat oak frames.
Anniversary Price,
$3.50 each.
Fourth floor.
Furniture Department.
Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany
Rockers. with cohbler seat highly
polished. Regular $3.50 value.
Anniversary Price,
$500 each.
Oak and Imitation Mahogany Chairs
ana Rockers, richly upholstered in
figured velour. Regular $500 value,
Anniversary Price,
SS.05 each.
Solid Oak Tables, 16xle inches,
lower shelf; highly polished.
Anniversary Price,
59co each.
Fourth floor.
Toy Department.
Jointed Dolls, flowing hair, shoes
and stockings.
Anniversary Price,
25c. each.
Fourth floor.
China Department.
One lot of Real German China Tea
Anniversary Price,
9c.each. $1.OO a doz.
Fifth floor.
Glassware Department.
One lot OF Thin-blown Table Tum-
blers, with four-line etched bard near
top. Regularly 45c. dozen
Anniversary Price,
Sc. each.
Fifth floor.
Lamp Department.
One lot of Choicely Decorated Por-
ceiain banquet or Parlor Lamps, with
globe, chimney and central draft re-
movable foant. Regular S. g5 value.
Anniversary Price,
sos each.
Fifth floor.
Housefurnishing Dept.
One lot Of Oval Willow Clothes Bias.
kets, measuring "a inches across ton.
Anniversary Price,
Csc. each.
Fifth floor.
Canned Goods Dept.
Key" brand Laundry Soap. In pa
per wrappers. manufactured by Ar
mour 4 Co. of Chicago.
Anniversary Price,
IL cakes for Csc.
81 for box of 100
Fifth hoor.