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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Reclamation of the Flats.

The success of the Washington Board of
Trade in securing a Senate anne ndment to
the river and harbor bill appropriating the
sum Of S2O0.OOO with which 10 commence
the deepening of the Anacostia river and
the reclamation of the Anacostia flats is
something over which the entire community
may rejoice. There has been great diff
Guilty. in times past. in interesting either
branch Of Congress in the project which
means so much to the health of those who
reside. either permanently or temporarily.
at the national capital. but the light has
come during the present session and is
likely TO continue so Iorg as it may be
needed As in the case of the Potomac
flats. the nations legislature appreciates
the dangers closely attendant upon a con-
tiuuatiou of the conditions that have been
50 extremely undesirable and distressing
for several years past. and. so far as the
Senate committee on commerce is con-
cernej, has resolved to rid East and South
Washington Of the malarial causes which
have. to a greater or less degree. afflicted
all of the District of Columbia. To the
Senate committee on commerce Washington
expresses great gratitude
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
4 New England Greeting.

The Presidents Boston speech is a char
acteristicaiiy clear and candid deliverance.
1t contains neither surprises nor startling
revelations. but it is a manly and states
NJ Mike summing up of the situation.
The President has no policy with respect
to the Philippines but to keep order there.
He could not have, as he makes very plain,
without exceeding his functions and
trenching upon the prerogatives of Con-
gress. 1t is for Congress to say what shall
be done for and with the islands, and it
will Be the Presidents duty to carry out
that policy when announced. But until that
policy is announced the President, in the
interests of all, must see to it that Ameri-
can authority in the Philippines is supreme
&and is respected; and his orders to Admiral
Dewey and 10 General Otis will bear that
Interpretation and no other.
The President does not sound any note
of complaint. His thrust at those who were
so eager to have war declared and were the
first to Shrink from the legitimate conse-
quences and responsibilities of the triumph
achieved is not only pardonable, but fully
justified by the facts. The attitude Of such
men is anything but praiseworthy. They
Insisted that the country should enter upon
great task, but now that the work Is
done they are trying to run away from the
duties that have followed. They would cap
the climax of victory with an act of cow
ardice
The Presidents reception in Boston is of
good omen. 1t was hearty to the point of
enthusiasm. New England is with thu
President. The attitude of Mr.. Hoar and
Mr. Hale is unrepresentatiye. The descend
ants of the men who sailed across an un-
known sea on errand of civiliza ton and
expansion, forced good government on the
natives OF this continent at the point of the
sword, and laid the foundations of the
q eatest of nations are still of the stuff of
which men are made. They have not been
reduced in sturdiness of spirit or becloud ID
of vision by much thinking or generous
scholarship or good living. Prosperity has
converted them neither into drones nor
dreaners. They are as sound and stout of
heart as were their ancestors And thew
are in touch with the great majority OF
their countrymen.
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Coming Out.

From that hypnotized condition we are
waking, sure but slow;
We are getting into action once again;
The towns are gladly pushing off the cover
let of snow
And the locomotive sounds his gay re-
frain.
Each citizen is waiting, and good heart he
bravely keeps
While above the snow he strives to hold
his head,
Till the load of coal is hustled from the car
in which it sleeps
And they rouse the merry oyster from his
bed.
And when the streets to rivers turn, in rub
Der boots he'll grope
And halls with joy the scenes which once
had Vexed.
For, though his feet be wet, his bosom's
warming with the hope
That maybe prices will be thawing next.
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million inhabitants and its numerous and
costly buildings and fine residences.
Washington population 1SS. 932, according
to the census of 1890 had less than one
fifth of the population of Chicago (popula-
ton, 1099, $780, while It's assessment was
much over two-thirds of that of Chicago.
In other words, Chicago had more than five
times the population and only one and one
third times the asse ssed valuation of the
taxed half of Washington. The assessment
of the whole of Washington, including the
governments exempted half, would amount
to seventy-six millions more than that of
all Chicago.
The assessed half of Washington (s123,-
11o.219 is assessed at nearly million more
than the combined assessments of Cleve-
land, Ohio (s12, 734. 94o) and the following
largest cities of their respective states
thrown in for good measure: Portland,
Ore. G1SO25,I75): Des Moines, Iowa G11,-
S34, 440 Sioux Falls, s. D. tS5, 1876, 900: Chey-
enne, Wyo. s(3,OOOOOO); Kansas City, Kan.
(s7.94I $3.50; Fargo N. D. (s1, 96O, 470); Tue
son, Ariz. (s7s1, 16o; Virginia City, New
($s6S s4s)-s122, 376, 975
The aggregated population of the cities
in the above list amounts to 437 $3.50, as
against 49,, 932 for Washington, as follows:
L
Des Moines, 5O,O93; Sioux Falls. 1917;
Cheyenne, IL $50; Kansas City Kan, 49,
316; Fargo, 1854; Tucson, $50; Virginia
City. S.511.
The assessed half of Washington popu-
lation 1SS.932; $123 10 .219) exceeds by more
than $1O00.00O the combined assessments
of Detroit. Mich. (s105 $50 47S). and Omaha
Neb. (S1G315,64J-$121 S12 1913. Detroit
(205,S70 was more populous than Wash
ington. Omaha was nearly as populous
Q4O,452. Both are richer cities, Detroit
far richer in property and resources.
OF these cities the aggregated populations
are 3i6,32S, follows: Detroit, 2o5 SIC;
Omaha 140. 4J2.
South Dakota is an intelligent, progress
sive state, advancing rapidly in population
and developing resources. 1t has had in the
past much Just ground of complaint of
eastern misconceptions of the spirit and
character of its people. Its representatives
in Congress should not do a like injustice,
through misinformation, to the people of
the nations city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Deep displeasure is still felt in Spain at
the outcome of the Paris meeting. Senior
Montero Rios, the president of the Spanish
peace commission. has, of course defended
the work OF himself and colleagues h,t
not so as to turn the tide He finds hinose,f
obliged, In Difference to this popular senti-
ment of disapproval. to resign his Office
OF president of the senate.
Thus is revealed again the blindness and
unreasonableness of the Spanish neonla
Never were men more helpless than were
the Spanish commissioners at Paris Tba,,
were completely in the power of the Ameri-
cans. The war had gone against Spain
Her navy had been annihiIated. her re-
sources were exhausted and she was suing
for permanent peace. There was nothing
FOR her commissioners to do but WELD. and
yield they did. They made the strongest
possible presentation of their case, and car
ried themselves generally so as to merit
and receive the compliments of the Amert
can commissioners. This. however has
availed them nothing at home. They are
under the ban as thoroughly as though
'hey hao sacrinced interests they might
easily have preserved.
But let us not forget that dfspleasure
quite as unreasonable has been visited on
calling themselves anti-expansionists. Our
commissioners also were helpless at Paris
The United States had destroyed Spanish
authority In Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines, and there was nothing else to
be done but assume responsibility In
SPANS place. Duty demanded il: and in
the presence of that duty the American
commissioners had no more choice than
the Spanish commissioners had in the pres
ence OF the Americans. And so our COM
mlssloners took on the islands and returned
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labors. They have been denounced as
roundly as though they might have handed
everything back to Spain and foolishly had
refused to do it.
The commissioners that assembled at
Paris, Americans and Spaniards alike, were
controlled by conditions that were inexor-
able. On the one hand was the RESPONSE
biiity of victory, and on the other the hard
ship of defeat. Each side was obliged to
move within the lines that fate and duty
had drawn. The Americans could no more
have returned home without the islands
than the SDaniards could have with them,
and disDleasure over the result at Paris
is as illogical and absurd in the United
States as it is in Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
The Extra Session.

a week ago, with the treaty of peace
handsomely ratified, 1t looked as if things
might go Swimmingly for the rest of the
congressional year and an extra session be
avoided.
But, angered by their defeat, the OBJ
structionists. under Germans leadership,
show an ugly disposition once more to
hold up everything which the admins
tration favors and the interests of the
country demand, If by the efforts of Cor
man and a few other democratic irrecon-
cilables Congress is compelled to close the
present session with its work uncontrolled.
the party to which these men belong will
be held responsible by the American people
for this, and for the extra session which
must Immediately follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Don't Order Coal Unless You Need 1t.
From the Baltimore Herald

Many households are entirely without
coal. In order to avert distress occasioned
by lack OF fire, dealers have endeavored to
meet the most urgent wants first by deliy-
erlng coal in quantities sufficient to tide
over the present embargo. But their
humane intentions are frustrated in a large
measure by persons ordering more coal
when they still have some. In many in
stances such persons regular CUSTOM
ers, whom dealers do not like to offend by
refusing to comply with their request. Con-
sequently, numerous people get coal who
do not really need it, while others entirely
out OF black diamonds are unable to obtain
them.
In behalf of this class, and in order to
avert the suffering which a lack of fuel
entails, it is to be hoped that every one
will take a careful inventory and refrain
from making demands which can be de-
ferred without causing discomfort. Let the
orders of sufferers from a coal famine have
the right of way! For the next few days
considerable households should not order
the delivery of coal unless they are in ac-
tual need of fuel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Toy
Depart

Contains all the new kinds of TOYS
and Games adaptable for children's
parties; also all the latest Games and
Puzzles published for old and young
also an attractive collection of nov
elites for German Favors, Whist and
Euclre prizes.
All the staple sorts OF TOYS can
be found here all the year round and
the new ones as soon as produced.
We are also receiving new importa-
tons OF Dolls and Dolls Outhttines.
which are Immediately put on dis
play.
Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

T TUIII lIIt NtW 1Ofh ITlDllne.
The end Of the present Congress is near
az hand, and there is yet much necessary
work to be done by it. But all other things
might be done and yet the canal work not
be left undone. 1t ought to be possible to
find an hour, or half an hour, in which
to enact a comprehensive and practical
measure for the immediate construction of
a canal across the Isthmus of Nicaragua
II will be possible to do So and that will
be done, unless there is purely fractional
obstruction or wasting of time upon mat
tiers OF selfish and minor Importance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
President Mckinley on the Future of
the Philippines.
From the New York Herald

Why read We not the changeless truth.
The free can conquer but to save?
This Is the keynote of President McKin-
leys address last evening before the Home
Market Club of Boston.
Aside from passing rebuke to those who
a year ago were most impa tient for the
war and yet have been among the first to
cry out against its inevitable consequences.
AR: Mchlnieys speech was dignifed and
lucid exposition of the problem with which
the country is confronted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Reliable


While the latest novelties, foreign
and domestic, may always be found
here, we carry certain STYLES and
makes from year to year which long
experience has taught us are the best.
Among them are the following:
Ilas. Per pair D'c''Fu cou. PINK and $500
hotto IoTses, siik low bust sudden hips, top and
bon. Per pair e1 WIN taee ana RIO. S375
hips, Per pair .'.i, straight front. snort S275
long and short Per- " pair wen Donea extra SI.75
w {. c. COrsets, contil, heavily boned extra
white Per pair ..o.. DaeA s'a. ana SI.oO
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
A Social Economist.

DO you mean to tell me that man wrote
a whole book on how to relieve the necessi-
ties of the poor"
YES sir
We'll, it does seem strange, The idea of
taking up q whole book to find out that
the only reliable way under present condi-
items is to go down into your pocket and
take out a few dOllars-what? Didn't say
anything about that method! Wei, 1 de-
clarer'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
A Hard-Worked Regiment.
the st. Louis Republic.

There is one regiment in the army that
is having all kinds of variety, even if it
lsn having me spice of life. That is the
Sd Regular Infantry 1t fought at San
tiago in July, recuperated at Camp Wikorf
In August, quelled an Indian uprising in
Minnesota in September and is now on the
ocean, bound for Manila
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Columbus, Ohio, has seen the laying Of
d corner stone for s400. 900 addition to the
state house. Columbus is lucky in getting
on without more legislative hemming and
having as to a site
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

president Mckinley's declaration that
no imperlallstic designs Turk in the Ameri-
can mind are calculated to convince Col.
Bryan that he was wise in insisting on
silver as the paramount issue.
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Daily Memorandum
Calendar Pads for 1890.

Give the day of the month and
week, with space for notes; acting
as diary for future dates, for bust
ness or private use.
sc. each.
Book Displacement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
SHOOTING STARS.
A COu,nutatiOn.

You lost good deal of time from your
business by going to war. didn't your
Yes" answered the man who volun-
teered, but 1 doubt whether l lost any
more than some of the people who didn't
go have lost arguing over it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

1t would be rude to hint that any con-
gresham would be lacking in enthusiasm
over the library site bill because no an
preparation for the benefit of constituents
is involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

This milk looks little blue" remarked
the woman who speaks her mind.
We'll" answered the milk man, auda-
c1ously, Can you blame it? Look at the
trouble the cows have been having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
An Anxious Inquiry.

De snow drift on de mountain lay;
De cloud he sprung a leak.
DE old Long bridge is hyah today.
Whah will he be mex week?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

From the Louisville Courier, Journal
1t is believed now that when the pround
hog saw his shadow this winter he saw
double.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
One of Those Queries.

rather said the boy with big, serious
eyes, Il want to ask you something
What is it, my SOM" asked the old gen.
teman, closing his book and looking wise
IF monkey wore shoes on his hind feet
would they be mttens?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Gness Again.
From the IOuisyil

fFUn Inc L0uiSNlIle Courier Journal.
Which one of the Aunties in Congress. in
order to get Agoncillo again into the Rec
ord, will now incorporate in speech Gen.
OTIS report that Agoncilio advised the at
tack on our forces at Manila?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Different Methods of Settling
From the CINCINNATI Times-star.

'"'II VHo NIt1t1I141tI
Spain settled Aguinaldo by buying him.
but he had a habit of refusing to STAY
bought The United States proposes to
settle him by whipping him. Under the
United States treatment he will say set
tied,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Under all the circumstances it might be
allowable to call on the Agricultural De-
partment to inquire whether Underwood
is desirable congressional timber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

President Mcknley's Boston speech would
indicate that while Senator Foraker may
not be the mouthpece of the administration
he is not altogether bad as a guesser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

If all the alleged pieces OF the Maine pre-
served as souvenirs could be gotten to-
gether they might make very respectable
battle ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Speaking of burdens Aguinaldo would like
little help with the load he has undertake
en- TO carry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Spain has one comfort. Even if there
should be hitch about the $1,000. 900. it
cannot be compelled to take back the Phil
ippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Boston will never forgive Secretary Alger
Tor his attempt to question the efficacy of
the bean as an exclusive army ration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

The next time a Philippine army under
takes to have a holiday it will probably be
content to let archery alone and play golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

The German emperor is again called upon
tC persuade some OF his own people that he
is willing to fight and to convince this
country that he is not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

The dealer In necessities strikes into some
very complicated arguments when he sets
Up supply and demand lawyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Senator Plat continues TO brace up in an
effort 10 throw a bigger shadow than Gov
ernor Roosevelt
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Saturdays
Pure Food List.

We carry the best brands only and
sell them at the lowest prices. We
have, at present, an ample stock and
even should the supply run low prices
will not be advanced.
Plymouth Rock and Chalmers Gelatine. nckg TO-
o"1 Eeiatlne, package. ...............15 lie
DURYEA'S Corn Starch, package. ...... 10
Wflbur's Chocolate La-lb. cake r.
walter Bakers and Huyler's Cocoa, IS-Ih
best FRANKLIN GRADUATED Sugar, 5-lb bsp 90
Iryphosa, assorted favors, package. M
-ahderson's Assorted Jams can "a,
no!ai hed Tomatoes, can.......... &,
sri'er sugar Corn, can. Observation-Disclosures 10
shrIyer's Silver Brand Peas o.
Pride OF the Valley Corn can. 10
Coiinahs Mustard, box. ............ 15c
Electric Starch, package. ............. 90
Hominy Grits. 5-lb. package. ........1 100
Pllisoury's Nftos package. l4c
Cream of Wheat, package. Ibr
Grape Nut. package. ............ *
Arbuckles Coffee ib.. -
Victor Coffee, ID. ..............,, o+o
Ceyion, Java and Mocha Coffee h. 2Io
Nehalem River Salmon, fiat cans for - 90
Plotted Ham and Tongue, 4 -Ib. cans. No
Anderson's Assorted Soups, can. . To-
CampbelFs Assorted Soups, can. Inc
Armours Assorted Soups 10
MacLaren's Cheese, club size jar- Ioc
High Proof Lemon and Vanilla Extract hottie 1oc
Victoria brand Evaporated Apples. nackara 10,
Schultz's Star Soap, 10 cakes for Ok
Armours Key Soap, IL cakes for , ese
baDoitt s. bee and Borax Soaps, cake. DC
Ivory and Rrooke's Crystal Soap cake
nisins gun stove foiish, cake. Observation-Disclosures
Fifth foor. 80 sou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

DIn order to avoid delays, ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
10 any individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17

Silk
Petticoats.
We offer for Saturday four lots OF
the very fashionable Taffetas Silk
Petticoats at exceptionally low
prices for like qualities.
Womens Colored Tafeta silk Petticoats, deep
hounce lined with percaline and bound with velvet
stiffened with four heavy cords, French g. 20
lack. Eicn '..''...-.- IT,
Women's Colored Taffeta silk Petticoats, umbrella
style ruffe with two cords and four cords
above, French back-a variety of coors. G. ~
Wnneu's Striped Taffeta Silk Petticoats, um-
brella STYLE two narrow corded rufiies, vel C6
vet binding, French back Each. po./
W0men's Coored Taffeta Silk Petticoats, umbrella
style, four corded rufies, velvet CO ~
binding. French back, tape at waist. Each Po.OO
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Infants
Department

Just now more than usually COM
plete and attractive with dainty nov
elites, practical necessities and lux
urious toilet accessories for infants
and little children. And while es-
pecially particular that everything es-
sential to complete outfit is obtain
able in this department, we are also
very determined in keeping our
prices at the lowest possible limit.
We quote the following excellent
values for Saturday,:
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-20
HUN NT|NGTON
CAN'T ATTEND
Santa Barbara People
to Meet, However.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SANTA BARBARA, May 19.-Hon. Ell
wood Cooper, chairman of the railroad
convention held at San Jose June %. 1890
mas issued call to the surviving mem
bers of the Santa Barbara County delega-
ton to that convention to meet to discuss
a programme for the railroad mass-meet-
ing to be held in this city on the 23d inst.
The delegates are Hon. Ellwood Cooper
Edward 1vison and ]. J. Perkins. The
chairman has already sent invitations to
the other delegates of the various coun-
ties to the San Jose convention and sever
al have signified their intention to be
present at the mass-meeting Tuesday
evening. The committee decided this af-
ternoon to place the matter before the
meeting and call for opinions and discus
sions.
In response to the committees telegram
inviting Huntington to be present at the
mass-meeting the following was received
dated San Luis Obispo:
Had expected to be with YOU before return
ing East. but will not be able to, as every
moment VIII be occupied until my departure
You understand the whole matter and know
what is necessary to be done and on what
lines 1t should be done just as well without me
as though l were there.
C. P. HUNTINGTON.
Much interest is beiag taken in the com
ing meeting, and all property-owners
along the unfinished road will be present.
The Southern Pacific will be represented
by its attorneys, and IN the meantime the
work OF construction is going. rapidly on.
1t has been given out by high official
of the Southern Pacific that the demands
of l.. G. Dreyfus have been so changed
as to be agreeable 10 both parties The
contractors who have the contract for the
work beyond that of Contractor McCor-
mick will not be set to work until the 9TH
er demands have been settled
Contractor Mccormick has added about
twenty-five men to his force and as many
teams He will add as many more as will
apply to him for work. He states that
there is no danger of the work being
stopped, but said that the worst that can
happen would be a delay caused by the
right of way difficulty. He further said
that should the right of way difficulty be
along the entire road from Elwood to
Surf