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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-15
FASHION NOTES.

tses 20 be spring dressed IN the
very brightest tlnts. and a summer
% follow clad almost exclusively In
white. u will be as well to advise
the anxious In favor % bstiste and
embroidered muslin. and above all
speak n friendly word for white
French flannel
Batisfc n one Of the few materials
that has never been vuiRa rized. and
IN that future, delicious 10 contern-
plate. of blue sky. ardent sunshine
and ray gardens. the loveliesi bat
istes Will predomlnste. Their soft.
bnwrinkling quality Is what recon-
mends them. especially to the new
sut Of skirt. ana made up over coarse
lawn that has plenty Of body they
are at once beautiful and very in
expensive dresses. far. far more
fashionable than any other cotton
goods Of this year.
II you can't afford a gray embroid-
sred muslin in your summer trous-
leau. then don't betray your poverty
oy appearing In any Of the fashion,
tbie resorts. After great care and
iprethought the manufacturers have
brought out a muslin that II war
santed to remain crisp In splte Of
gaside fog and country dampnesa.
they have woven judicious
mount Of fine mohair with the mus
On. and have produced an IDEAL fab
1c IN consequence. Instead Of the
fharp. almost singing colors used
asst season. they have taken popular
1ncy AZ its word and produced the
most variegated list OF adorable
trays IN their mohair muslins. and
hen embroidered on the crisp sur
ace In white and black.
No womau'K heart but must yenrn
rver a counter full o. these beauties
hat are double width and cost frosl
u cents 10 fl.25 a yard. They are
meant for makeup over colored
dips. Of course. and the bust models
teen 80 far show skirts cut almost
ight to the knees. bristiing and bill
owing below with "a series OF i've
o nine small noUncea below that
toint Another eonmendable freak
that Of edglng muslin frills with
very narrow gathered quilting OF
.af1eta. both ita edges frIlied.
From Paris comes the advice TO
eaae fastening any skirts behind
al AZ often as not 20 wear with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-15

From Paris comes the advice TO
eaae fastening any skirts behind
al az often as not 20 wear with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
AicniniA ElectiOnS.

State Senator Barksdale of Virginia, as
told in The Stars special from Richmond
yesterday, will introduce at the next ses-
sion of the Legislature bill of considerable
interest to the people of the Old Dominion.
1t will have for its object the abatement
of the evil of the corrupt use of money in
elections. At the close of campaigns the
candidates who have participated are to
files for publication a detailed sworn state
ment of all their expenses incurred by
them in connection Herewith, and the sue
cessful ones upon taking office must make
oath that no money was used by them, or
for them.
Laws IF this character are in force in
several of the states, though there is no
record of how efficacious they have proved
in diminishing the evil described. But they
have certainly done no harm, and Virginia
might try such measure with good effect.
VIII Senator Barksdale's bill go far
enough in the matter of purifying election
methods in Virginia? The Star has no in
dictment of it's own to present but has
reference to the oft-repeated complaints of
the republicans of the state that they are
unable to secure a fair count of the cleo
ton returns. The election law, as they
charge. is wholly partisan, and places the
machinery at the polls completely in the
| may be arranged to suit democratic pur-
poses.
II this charge is true Senator BarksdaIe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

We say that the Philippine Islands are
that the Filipinos themselves not in
the inhabitants of the islands are entirely
satisfied with the government that we shall
give them, and that the instruction is
confined entirely to one tribe. the Tagals,
and that this insurrection exists only in
the neighborhood of the one city Of Manila.
If these anti-imperialists as they call
themselves, wish to gain the respect of
ordinary people they ought to stick to the
facts. Aguinado is the head of the in
surrection. and he Is the head simply be-
cause he thinks there is profit to himself
in leading a rebellion. The rest of the
tribes and the rest of the islands would
not submit to the dictatorship of Aguinaldo,
and if we should retire our armies and
leave these islanders to themselves anarchy
would prevail, and Aguinaldo would find
upon his hands half dozen separate and
distinct rebellions.
The Philippine Islands came to us through
the fortunes of war. When Dewey's fleet
sailed into Manila bay we had no idea of
acquiring them, but a great nation like
the United States has its duties of human
ity to perform in addition to its business
interests. With the best of motives in view
the administration sought to solve the Phil
| ipDine problem. In the midst of this sou-
| ton Aguinaldo promoted instruction. I'm
| til this rebel is defeated and full surrender
has come, there is nothing for US to do
except to wage warfare. and that warfare
| will be waged in spite of Boutwell,, Senator
Hoar, Tilman. Altgeld. Atkinson, Lentz
and the other men of treason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Two features of the action by the Rennes
court-martial on Dreyfus case tend to
lieve the m1notony of deep disgust at the
process and to add a spice of grim humor
TO the proceedings. One of these is the
assertion that the court. in reaching its
conclusions. was moved by consideration
of certain yet unexplained extenuatirg
circumstances. The other is the later ac-
ton OF the court in recommending the pris-
cncr to such mercy that he will not be sub
jcCted again to the humiliation of a public
degradation. These items are deiiciously
French in their utter disregard for all the
prophecies of the case. An officer of the
army is found guilty of the hcirous crime
Of treason, but under ''extenuating circun-
stances y thief is caught with Il loaf
Of bread under his coat He explains to
the court that he stole to keep life in his
starving children. His story is found to be
true ana is an eXtenUating circumstance.
\ man-slayer is hailed before the bar of
Justice He proves that he slew his victim
in HantOnIy provoked passion of blind
unrrascning rage. that he had no malice,
that he was Instantly repentant. He is
perhaps given a light sentence for man
slaughter. Throughout the calendar of
crime proper allowances are made by juries
and judges in melting out justice to pris-
tI!r!@ III recognition OF circumstances winch
palliaJe the uffense or remove it from the
strict scope Of the law. But traitor never
yet betrayed his country under circum-
stances which in any degree or relation
served to soften his crime or to excuse it
in the eyes of The world. Treason is abso-
lutte. and to intimate now that the court
at Rennes was moved to mercy by extern
uating circumstances is the barest hypoc-
risy. which is ridiculed even in Paris.
When Captain Dreyfus was publicly de-
graded January I, 1895. his sword was
broken in the presence of the troops. It
has never been restored to him. He has
never been relieved of the odium OF that
action. When he was returned from Dew
ills Island for second trial it was as
degraded officer. not merely as one accused
and Is yet uncOnvicted. The court finds
him guilty and sentences him to serve ten
years in prison and then, as an act of rare
mercy. pleads with the powers of the state
to abstain from the process of u second
public degradation. the breaking of a sword
which the accused has never worn for
nearly five years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

tionable features. 1t doubtless pertakes of
the nature of the political machine of any
name kind. But in the last considera-
ton it cannot be believed to be as brazen-
ly corrupt. as voraciously irresponsible in
the pillage of the public trusts as Tam
many. which stands confessed to be In the
business of administration for its own
pockets. all the time. This may be the
result of lack of continued opportunity.
Whatever the cause the fact remains that
New York stands a better chance of de-
cent, honest government under any other
party than under Tammany. The function
of the Citizens Union, therefore, ought to
be to ally itself with the more promising
of the two parties. and by demonstrating
that it holds the balance of power, to force
the adoption of a higher standard Of po-
ltical morals and the naming of the best
available candidates. That Tammany can
be resenerated by such an influence is be-
yond belief That the republican organi-
zation of the city can be kept from utter
corruption by this means is possible. But
the influence of the neutral force de-
termining factor in the city's politics Is
weakened in proportion to the dalliance
with Tammany in which its members in
dulge Tammany will use these independ
ents solely for it's own selfish ends, to pun
ish investigators and to scare off promising
candidates. Having used them 1t will drop
them aside as worthless for further pur-
poses. From the point Of view of good
local government the better way would
seem to be to use every means available
for the uncovering of the corruption of the
machine. to encourage fearessness in the
line of inquiry, to protect the agencies or
Tammanys ndoing, and to develop a sub
stantial soi4, unterrfied force of voters
embracing the best materials in the COM
munity, ready at the right time to throw
the balance of power to the side which
gives the most reliable guarantees of good
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Mr. Croker. having returned from his re-
cent mysterious trip to Michigan where he
buried himself out OF sight and sound for
fortnight, is playing some very curious
politics. He has fixed his eagle eye"
upon Mr.. Nazet, the assemblyman who
heads the committee now trying to probe
in.o the municipal corruption. and he has
marked him for slaughter. Mr. Mazet
however, represents strong republican
district in New York city and his defeat is
not an easy proposition. So the boss"
proposes nothing short of an alliance be-
tween Tammany and the Citizens Union.
a veritStble partnership of the tiger and the
lamb. Through such a coalition he hopes
to demonstrate that no New York city as
semblyman can with impunity accept as
siSnment on an investigating committee
which strikes too closely at the politi-
cal and personal affairs of Tammany.
With the independents as helpers Mr..
Croker seeks to discount and nullifv all
endeavors to find out how the great CITY
machine is run. The Citizens Union has
heretofore occupied an honorable. though
not at all times a practical position in
Now York's political affairs 1t has thrown
away some excellent chances TO effect tell
Ing reforms. In the latest mayoralty cam
paign its own laundering obstinacy and
that of the republican machine prevented
union upon a ticket for the sake of defeat
ing the VIGOROUSLY corrupt Tammany ma
chine and resulted in return of the tiger
to his old. rich feeding grounds. The new
proposition is that 1t shall aid the Croker
party to rebuke the republicans. 1t is not
to be asserted that the republican organi-
zstion in the great city is devoid of objec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
Pensions.

w A. Bartlett in a communication print
ed in Yesterdays Star on the subject of
pensions, gives expression to this view:
.The law of 1890 provides that where an
honprabIy discharged soldier suffers from
a disability which might have originated in
the service. which incapacitates him from
labor. he may receive pension Now, 1t is
a fact that nearly every old soldier. who Is
crippled by old age. thinks his disability
originated In his army service Granted
that many are mistaken. Still the disabili-
ties exist. and the people must either take
care of these old hulks or let them starve.
No one proposes the latter alternative. 1t
Is therefore Il question Of pension or poor
house. We, who are outside the pooThouse
propose to keep our old comrades out by
any and every means in cur power
This has the merit of franllness and clear
ness. 1t proposes. in effect, a service pen
sion for all old soldiers who by reason of
misfortune and the inijrmities Of age are
now unable to support themselves. and.
without assistance from the government,
must become or have already become.
charges upon local charity.
The law of 1870 has not been inter-
preted Can il properly be? But why leave
the question open to discussion? Why not
take the sense Of Congress specifically on
that point? If such is the wish of the peo-
pie. Congress should declare it in terms too
plain to admit of The slightest dispute
Air Bartlett is good enough to express
the belief that The Star desires both fair
ness and generosity extended TO the old SOL
dieFs. lie is correct about that. And, what
is more. the whole country does. Appreca-
ton OF the services Of the men who fought
for the preservation of the Union is still
keen in every section of the land. Time has
not dulled it and will not duh it. And never
did any government manifest in a material
way gratitude so great toward its saviors.
The preservation of the greatest govern
ment the world has ever known has been
followed by such care for those who did the
work and earned the praise and suffered
bodily hurt in the struggle as beftted the
occasion. Niggardlipess has never appear
ed in any line of pension legislation. 1njus-
tice to the veterans is out of the question.
The appeal proper is to Congress, the
source of all law. And, when made. it
ought to be clothed in terms which shall
leave nothing 10 be inferred or guessed at.
Let the demand be specific, and the
Spouse must be- And that will end all
trOVcrSy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
The Rainy Day,

Takin' things easy an driftin' along;
Hurryin' some when the current is strong;
Listlessly lyin an goin to sleep
Where Times mighty river flows silent and
deep.
I jes' want to dream far away from the
throng.
Takin' things easy an driftin' along.
Takin' things easy an driftin along
The plaster's come down an the roof has
gone wrong,
VISIT I'd a fixed 'em. l reckon Wen
drown
Unless we all hustle an walk into town.
It's no good in fact, though it's fine in a
song,
This takin' things easy an driftin' along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

should extend the scope of his measure. 1t
will not strike the root Of the greatest OF
all election evils. The polls in no state
should be given over to the control of one
political party. Every consideration of JUS
tice and public safety calls for division
of authority and responsibility there; and
when this is denied there can be no con-
ffdence in the returns.
Money in sums far too large is used In
elections, and the practice deserves con-
demnation, and should be stopped. But
the stuffing of ballot boxes, or the altering
OF tally sheets, is an even greater menace
to the public welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
Handsome
Oriental Rugs.

We've imported direct elegant
Oriental Rugs, representing the
choicest designs and colorings and
embracing the most desirable sorts,
and we call attention to the following
Afghan (k.eever) Rugs as being
specially attractive and priced lower
than such goods ever were before:
II it. 4 in. by 7 #. 10 in. $500
II #. in. by 8 #. 6 in. =. $1,000
II #. 9 in. by S it. 3 in. =. $500
Any one Of them worth SI25.oo.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
Government by Consent.
From the Kansas City Journal.

The only hope of establishing a govern
ment by consent in these islands Is through
the fostering and educating care of the
United States of America Every American
knows that these islanders will be given
the right of self-government just as rapidly
as they show an ability to care for it's du-
ties, and Mr.. Bryan and his democratic
following are doing their level best to post
pone the day when the Philippines shall
know the blessings Of liberty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
A Henrt-Breaker for AtkinsOnism.

The warm greeting extended in the home
of Prof Atkinson to the Goth United States
Infantry marching through Boston, bound
for the Philippines, must be heartbreaking
to the Bryanites of the hub. What a blow
to mugwump and Bryanite politics should
it prove that the savages in the Philippines
should be put down and the liberty of the
oppressed be guaranteed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

whats this?" exclaimed the publisher
you say that your hero read the letter
with a look of undisguised establishment"
Yes" said the author.
Don't you realize that the hero is a
detective. The idea of leaving a detective
hero undisguised in any respect under any
circumstances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
Supplies for
School Work.
Basement.

Boys and girls OF today have a
splendid array of practical helps to
choose from. Anticipating their
wants we have secured large and
carefully selected stock of the most
useful supplies for the school room
The prices at which they are marked
are much below the usual cost of
such goods.
We mention in part:
Book Straps. with and without handles
two STYLES &c. and 10c. each.
Automatic Book Straps, of best webbing
with handle. Zoe. each.
Black Leather School Bags, in three
styles with shoulder straps. &C., 25c. and
G0c. each.
School Bags of waterproof CLOTH double
with rings to throw over shoulder: size 81
xl3h. Two styles. zoe. and $1.00 each.
School Bags Of waterproof cloth, with
draw strings; size 15x12; two styles. 25c.
and 30c. each.
School Bags Of checked canvas neat eff
fects: two STYLES. 25c. and Soc
Ciothhound Noiseless States. Single, &c.,
1Oc. and lie. Double, 1Sc and zoe
each
Slate Pencils. best grades &c., &c. and
10c. dozen.
Good School Lead Pencils with rubber
tips Zoe. dozen.
Penholders. lie. each, or 10c. dozen.
Fens 9c dozen, or SOC. gross.
food School sponges, 1c and Sc. each.
board covers. coed quality OF paper.
tanning from 90 to 100 leaves. Ranging in
price from &c. to Csc. each.
Basement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
An Aboriginal Difficulty.

There was time" remarked the affable
pedant, when people used nothing but
simple pictures when they undertook to
make a record of anything"
ut must have been hard" said the law
yer, thoughtfully Half the time you
wouldn't know whether to summon a wit
ness as a handwriting expert or an art
critic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

A tender belonging to Sir Thomas Lip
ton was left behind in little impromptu
race, and the Shamrock's owner merely
laughed good-naturedly. 1t is reassuring
To note that he can smile even at defeat.
for there have been occasions when such
talents would have been very much appre-
cated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

from the Rochester Post Express.

From the Rochester Post Express.
1t will be time enough to talk about the
government of the Philippines after the
insurrection Is put down. 1t was Aguinal-
do who began the fighting. and it must be
Aguinaldo and not the American soldiers
who must retreat and surrender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Richard Croker is, as matter of course.
wholly unsympathetic toward the Ramapo
scandal Tammany has no patience with
dark-lantern tinanciering when it is unsuc-
ceSSful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
Practical Sympathy.
Syracuse Post-Standard.

FUN tHe SyFhcuSe PoSt-Standard.
The Chicago platform democrats in New
York have been giving cheers for Aguin-
aldo. but that isn't enough. They should
prove their sincerity by sending him ship
load of arms and ammunition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Faith curists in Nyack, N. Y, collected
$12 in money and over $1,000 in promises.
The faith cure as applied to financial obli-
cations offers very interesting field Of ex-
pertinent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Mr. Altgeld is now declining invitations.
The diplomatic corps Is not the only tnsti-
tuition In which matters of prestige and
precedent become subjects of very delicate
concern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
SHOOTING STARS.
Getting Under Way,

How is yoh all comm on wifi yoh mill
tary Derjections?''
"Oh," answered Mr.. Erastus Pinkley, cts
comm long. l hasn' got my compny of
sojers organized yit, but l has fob yaller
dogs an some yuthuh animals wotll beat
de world fob mascots."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Englands flat refusal to permit the in
Prevention of a foreign power in the Trans
vaal difficulty looks like another disap-
pointment for King Oscar of Sweden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

John r. McLean's campaign badges in
Ohio have rabbits foot hung from a me-
dallion bearing his portrait. The rabbit s
foot is undoubtedly a. lucky omen, but Mr..
Hanna never did believe much in signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

The Paris exposition will, unfortunately
for curious public, be unable to include
Count EsterhaZy among its exhibits of in
teIesting French products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Dom Paul persists in his refusal to under
stand why Mr.. Chamberlain cannot get up
his blue books without trying to interfere
in the Transvaal city directories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

The judges in the Rennes court-martial
rendered their verdict very much as If they
were afraid of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

Now and then German monarch makes
a peaceful and neighborly speech. But the
military spies still remain on the pay rolls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

1t remains to be seen whether the judges
who thought Dreyfus innocent will be os-
tracised by their army associates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

1t is hoped that Cuba will settle a few
other urgent political questions before in
duiging in race problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

1t appears that the main "extenuating
circumstance in the Dreyfus case was the
fact that there was no evidence against
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12
An Objection.

Perchance she is a lass of wit,
But In my heart she hath no spot.
My fancy she shall never hit
Who murmureth init and meane
mot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-12

In spite of the verdict 1t is useless for
Gen. MERCER to assume the pose of a man
who thinks he has been indicated.
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