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Evening star., 1899-03-01
The Senate Does Not Realize.
From the New York Tribune.


1t may be feared tnat senators do not
realize how much the people now care to
have the navy and the army placed in such
position that under no circumstances will
the nations defense or honor be sacrificed.
Are they at all aware how strong a desire
for effective national defense has taken
place of the old, wasteful. short-sighted
penuriousness which so long left the nation
without a navy, has hindered it's creation.
and has left the army almost powerless in
the presence of any great emergency?
1t is not at all strange that the last year
has greatly changed the feelings of the peo-
pie. There are millions of them now who
know by the anxious experience of last year,
when thousands of ports and towns along
the seacoast were liable to be assailed by
swift hostile vessels, how much fortifica-
tions. and guns and trained artillerists may
mean to them, and how much a sufficient
and thoroughly effective navy, capable of
matching in swfftness or In power that
which may be sent to attack our coast
When the members of Congress chosen last
November, and the senators chosen by legis-
latures since, have opportunity to be heard.
they are likely to manifest a spirit quite un-
like that which has been fashionable in
Congress for many years.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Domestic InsurrectiOn.

An awful warning to tardy husbands was
afforded the other day by case before one
of the New York police magistrates, who
was asked to pass Judgment upon a pros
porous jeweIer who was hailed before him
by his wife on a charge of non-support.
Upon being called upon for specifications
the wife declared that her husband had
remained out at night shortly before. Fur
ther questioning brought forth the fact
that he had actually stayed away from
home until as late as ten O'Clock. Diligent
examination brought out the additional fact
that this was the first time in ten years
that the recalcitrant spouse has neglected
to report at the family residence immedi-
ately after the close of business. BY this
time the wife had relented. having secured
from her husband solemn promise never,
never, never again to stay out late, and
she withdrew the charge of ''non-support."
Inasmuch as the jewelers. wife was a head
taller than the jeweler and aggressive in
proportion, it is perhaps not remarkable
that 1t required ten years for him to sum-
mon enough bravado to go on one wild un-
fettered fling until the demoralizing hour
of ten.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

the filth which has accumulated upon the
piles of rotting ice will have spread the
germs of disease through the atmosphere.
1t is paipably dangerous to permit the
heaps to remain longer than is absolutely
necessary. Congress granted all the money
the Commissioners asked for the purpose
of cleaning the streets in this emergency.
THIS money ought to be spent for its par
tfcular purpose long as there is work Of
the kind to be done. There is too much
sickness already in the city for this un-
wholesome condition to be tolerated The
public does not care whether the District
or the contractor takes away the snow.
1t is certainly not obliged to wait for the
sun to remove it. 1t may be considered
the part of prudence to hold in reserve
seme of the money appropriated for the
snow work, in the belief that there may be
more storms during March which will call
for extraordinary street cleaning: If this
be the theory. 1t will be well to remember
that sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof" The snow-muck heaps now in
the streets are more certain to menace the
public health than are the SHOWS which
have not yet fallen, and which have a daily
diminishing chance of falling this spring.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Re.,on.ibiIity in the Philippines.

C,errnary's move at Manila is very I'M
Dorrant one-importaut 10 her and TO u.s.
There may be diplomacy in 1t OF a very
shrewd kind But that is neither here nor
there. II is to be considered upon lts race
value II is d recognition of our authorlty
and supremacy in the Philippines, ana
strictly in accordance with our own CLAIMS
The President has done right, therefore, III
responding favorably to Germanys over
lures They could not have been rejected
indeed. without such confession on our
part as would have compromised the gov
ernment before the world
And we must resoiuteiy face the SITUATION
and take into account all reasonable con-
tiugencies German interests in the Phll-
ippines may not be large. but whatever
they are they are entitled to protection
The United States now accepts responsible
ity for them. If events shall show that II
cannot protect them, or if it change its
policy in the general matter of the Philip
pines so as to neglect them. it cannot prop
erIy complain if Germany shall decide TO
step in and try to protect them herself.
And If Germany shall so ashore for that
purpose then the course will be clear for
other powers in interest. and then shall
come to pass that which has been predict
ed; The Philippines will be swallowed up
in a scramble of the European nations.
1t is worse than folly 10 undertake TO
temporiZe with our problem in the east.
The United States either has or it has not
a duty TO perform there. If it is to stay,
even for no other purpose than a restora-
ton of order it should set about the work
with every means necessary to a speedy
accomplishment of that end. No halting,
half-hearted measures will serve. If it is
to throw up the task as unwelcome, or be-
yond its strength, 1t should do so at once
and completely. The problem, unless reso-
lutely seized, is full of the greatest dangers
to the country.
The men who are trying to cripple the
government in the matter of men and sup
plies. and thus force an ignominiOus back
down at Manila, are engaged in strange
business for American citizens. 1t is of
small moment whether Mr.. Bryan. Mr.
German or Mr.. Cleveland is a presidential
candidate next year if meanwhile the pres
tige of the United States a nation is to
be sacrificed to local divisions over local
matters.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
The Cars Health.

The latest news from Russia denies the
report of the czar's serious Illness. 1t is
most welcome His death at this time
would be a very great misfortune to the
whole world. He is good man, and his in
huences are for progress He has had
thorough training for his post, and has
come into his kingdom while his enthusi
asms are strong. He is happily married to
a woman of engaging character, and in his
domestic no less than in his official life he
has everything to urge him along a path
way Of benefit to his own people and to
others
Few. If any. of the cars neighbors re-
gard what is called his peace program as
feasible. But nobody doubts the sincerity
of his own personal aspirations The con-
ference he has proposed to consider the
subject will be well attended. Discussion
will be interesting, il not Immediately
profitable. 1t ought at least to bring out
some important points about great arma-
ments which have not been developed while
those armaments have been in course of
construction. The subject in its completest
form up TO date will for the hrst time be
presented in detail
The czar comes of the right stock His
grandfather was a wise and good man, and
his rule was a blessing to his people. His
most great a loss to Russia as that of
Air. Lincoln by a like agency was to this
country. The cars father was a some
what heavy and phlegmatic man, but of
excellent instincts. and he left public affairs
IN tirst-rate shape for his son. So in the
course the son has pursued in office in his
industry. his progressive policies his
watchfulness over Russias interests. he
has illustrated the best traits of his two
immediate predecessors.
The time may come when the Anglo
Saxon and the Slav will do battle for su-
premacy in the worlds affairs. Such a day
is predicted by students of politics II it
comes. the United States will of course be
found on the side of its own race and poll
cies. But at this time Russia's old friend
ship for the United States is well remem-
bered. and the czar's good health is prop
erly the subject of Americas good wishes
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Get Rid of the snow Piles.

The Commissioners will make mistake
If they do not expend evsry dollar at their
disposal In an effort to clear away the last
of the undiscovered heaps of ice and snow
which remain In the streets as a reminder
of the blizzard of fortnight ago. 1t is
noted in the news columns today that
orders have been given to the supcrin-
tendent Of street cleaning to do no more to-
ward cartins on these mounds, it being
hoped that in the course of tim. the sun
will have melted them sufficiently to per-
NIT their removal by the street cleaning
contractor. Meanwhile II y TO be feared
Evening star., 1899-03-01
elf they're Rich's
Shoes they're proper"
Ten-two r.

The neW spring styles in
ladies' and mems fashionable
footwear Gre beginning to
show themselves now-in such
a variety that it is not too
much to claim at this writing
that we shall eclipse every
previous seasons display. We
have never been able to gather
such a royal array of new and
exclusive effects. The novel
ties for which we have already
become famed have been aug
mented by additional forces.
We have drawn upon those
makers whose styles set the
fashions in footwear. Nothing
IS missing to mar the perfect
completeness Of Our stock.
Every taste-every demand
may be pleased. This shall be
the fixed headquarters for the
fashionable more than ever.
Seeing cannot fail to make you
a buyer-if you value correct
footwear. Favor us with your
presence this week.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Dangerous Procrastinatfon,

Congress will end it's work at noon next
Saturday, and The hours for passing neces-
sary legislation are becoming more and
more precious as they wane The pressure
upon the houses for the passage of various
bills is great. Some matters will have to
go by the board. for all which now deserve
attention at this time can not possibly re-
ceiye treatment. There is one bill, how
ever, which it will be positively dangerous
to ignore. whatever may be the demand for
consideration by other projects. This is
the bill providing for the erection of a new
building for the Department of Justice,
which has already passed the Senate and
has been pending before the House COM
mittee public buildings and grounds for
some weeks. 1t has doubtless been over
looked in the rush of bills for the erection
of public buildings in various cities, for
which insistent demand has been made. 1t
should be at once revived, reported from
committee and passed, if Congress would
make sure to avert a disaster The Presi-
dent and the Attorney General are on
record as warning in the most direct terms
against the continued use of the present
building. Those who are compelled to oc-
cupy 1t daily are in constant fear. Senators
and representatives doubtless know in large
secure the structure is today. They have
perhaps walked across its sagging floors
and maybe they have put their hands into
the widening cracks in the walls. Many of
them remember distinctly the experience of
the government with the Ford Theater dis
aster. like catastrophe impends at the
Department of Justice building, according
to official estimates and reports and the
evidence of the eye. The House is assum-
ing grave risk when it further neglectS
the enactment of the bill which is within
law. Should this structure fall during the
coming recess of Congress, an event which
is by no means beyond conservative fore
view. the blame for the calamity will rest
upon the legislators who now for any rea-
son whatever ignore the warnings of those
who know the facts. 1t is not to be ques-
toned that if Chairman Mercer of the pub
lie buildings committee will seek to secure
the passage of this measure the danger will
be definitely averted He has achieved un-
usual success at this session in obtaining
the enactment of this kind of legislation,
mainly through his high standing In the
House and the confidence which that body
has in him He could find no more deserv-
ing object of his enterprise now than this
measure, which may be styled "a bill to
prevent catastrophe"
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Mr. Croker and the a."

The Manhattan Elevated Railroad Com
pauy Of New York has decided to equip its
lines with electricity, in preference to COM
pressed air. and d large increase of stock
was yesterday voted 10 permit this change.
The decision comes at an interesting juno
ture in the fight which Tammany has Just
begun to wage against the l. The story
which the corporations managers tell of
the row is interesting. 1t is alleged that
Mr.. Croker recently sought from Mr..
George Could. the present head of the Il"
company. an agreement to permit the utili-
zatiOn Of the overhead structure for carry
ing the pipes of the Auto-Truck Com
pressed Air Company which the boss of
the Hall has organized Mr.. Gould after
consulting with his attorneys and engineers
declined to grant this valuable privilege
He was assured by his advisers that il
would be dangerous In the extreme to hang
pipes charged at such an enormous pres
sure as 1000 pounds to the inch upon the
framework Of the road. which is at all
times subject to great vibration, owing to
the passage of heavy trains under a close
headway- The explosion of one of these
pipes would undoubtedly cause great de-
struction and perhaps death. besides wreck
ing the L" structure and blockadIng the
railroad business. For these damages the
Elevated Company would be held respon-
sible- Mr. Gould declined to assume the
grave risk, especially In view of the COM
paratively small sum which Mr. Croker
was willing to pay for the right Imrne-
diateiy after this episode an attack on the
t. began in the board of aldermen and
the board OF health. the former passing
Ordinances requiring all sorts of conditions
which have never heretofore been deemed
requisite, the latter denouncing the IT,
structure as unsafe. Incidentally a bear
raid was begun on the IL stock in Wall
Evening star., 1899-03-01
A JustifiabIe Assumption.

Cheer UP, Filipinos!
For there will come day
When you'll proudly see our colors
Waving Ger Manila hay.
You will talk about "our country
And you'll say ITS always right"
And you won't use bows and arrows
If 1t calls you out to fight.
Old England used to hate US,
But she has changed her mind.
Even Spain accepts our money
And grim Germany grows kinG.
This bee that's in your bonnet
In time will cease to buzz;
You will like US when you know US;
Nearly everybody does.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Difficulties.

What is your opinion this new nation
al question: said the inquirer.
My boy" said Senator Sorghum, dole
fully, that's a difficulty under which US
statesmen have to labor. By the time get
through hustlng for votes and watching
the schemes of the opposition don't have
a minute left for forming opinions about
anything.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Congress and the Census,
From the Boston Journal.

So far as at present appears, Congress Is
entirely willing to demoralize the census
bureau and vitiate the results of its work
II only 1t can lay its hands upon few
thousand appointments to clerkships
Congress is not acting in the dark In this
matter. 1t knows perfectly well that a
census taken on the spoils system is at once
more costly and less trustworthy than one
taken by business methods.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Two Conflicting BOOms.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

y TUlH tIIe LOUISVILLE COurler-JOurnAI.
1t is said that a boom for ex-President
Cleveland will be launched this week and
that his friends will place him on it with
the intention of having him sail into the
White House with every sail spread and
marked "Anti-expansion." When this east
ern Cleveland boom meets the western
Bryan boom an explosion will follow seri-
Gus enough to make certain the non-expan-
sion of the democratic party, even if it does
have no effect on the expansion of the Unit
ed States
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Protect the Census,
From the Springfield Union.

1t would approach the criminal if the
coming census were to be taken by a. lot
of spoilsmen, but that is what is sure to
happen IL the Senate committee on census
does not amend the House bill providing
for the census of 1900 50 as to place the
census bureau under the civil service conn
mission. 1t will be a national scandal if
the census of 1900 is not taken by men
chosen for their capabilities rather than
their political pulls.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Prospects for Posterity,

DO you think posterity will be benefited
by our attitude toward American" asked
one Spanish official
Il shouldn't wonder" replied the other.
'fPosterity may come in for the collection
of that s20,O0oOOo l am beginning to
doubt whether We will
Evening star., 1899-03-01
small. but siwnificunt.

1T is but a slight difference in the
phrase" said Mr.. Orestes Van Hamm, 'and
yet it means SO much"
ITO what do you refer?'
My bills style me the foremost actor.
and my enemies call me an almost actor.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Spain and the Money.

The course of your soldiers one scarce
could admire
When lined up for drawing the enemy's
fire;
But you Ioomed up most Jealous; not one
ran away
From the prospect of drawing the enemy's
pay.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Useless,

NO" remarked the much-criticised pub
lie man, serenely, Il never read what the
newspapers say about me-
Well" replied Miss Cayenne. Il sup
pose it would be simply a waste of time.
You wouldn't believe it if you did"
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Senator Foraker. in his advice to leave no
troops in Cuba after peace comes, ignores
the possibility that peace will not stay long
after the people get to settling affairs
among themselves.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

In the event of a firm and undsputed
friendship between Germany and the United
States it is TO be doubted whether Admiral
Dewey will ever get all the credit he de-
serves foI helping to bring it about.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Calling Them Down.
From the Boston Herald.

Congress sits down hard on those of it's
members who would embarrass the govern
ment in its Filipino difficulties by Keeping
up a fire in the rear. The congressional ex-
ample ought to be followed outside. to the
end that the Filipino shouters may strike
a lower key.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
They should BE stopped.

From the Buffalo Express.
If story from Kansas City is true. Gem
trail American revoiutionists have con-
ciuded that the easiest way to fight out
their wars is to hire American mercenaries
to do it Americans who engage in such
business are not giving their nationality
creditabie reputation
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Winfield Scott was a great general. but
there is some danger of his being known in
ill-inforrned circles as the man after whom
Schley was named.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Mr.. johnson of Indiana should provoke
debate with Mr.. Lewis of Washington and
allow the public to enjoy some good old
fashioned gladiatorial rhetoric
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Possibly Mr.. Addicks has gotten so tied
ap in this Investment that he feels obliged
to stay In and protect his interest
Evening star., 1899-03-01

1t seems to be always a toss-up with the
German emperor whether he shall be more
severe or more affable than the case abso-
lutely demands.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Considering the amount of scandal in
volved 1t might be entirely permissible for
New York's poisoning mystery to go into
executive session
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Aguinaldo must perceive the inevitable:
but he would like 70 collect a few more
ransoms before he retires from business
Evening star., 1899-03-01
senate Naval Committee. Failure.

Should war be forced upon the country
within the next five years and our agents
be driven to rake THE scrap heaps of Europe
in search for ships 1t will be well to re-
member that the Senate naval committee
failed when opportunity served to recon-
naend the necessary increase Of the feet.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Dupuy De LONE and several others could
have warned Molineux against the business
of writing letters
Evening star., 1899-03-01

With the first touch of
springs gay smiles the golf en-
thuslast as we'll as the wheel
man and wheelwoman begin
to come forth. We wouldn't
be leaders if we failed to keep
pace with the demand for foot
wear for. such sports. We have
a stock worthy the name. All
the new spring effects are on
show-to the delight of every
locker.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
44C for soc Garments

NO for the SOC Dresses sizes
months to years. OF longcloth.
eambric. nainsook and gfngham. White
ard colors. Six styles, all lace and en-
broidery trimmed.
ANc for the Soc. Null and silk Caps.
Five new styles; some with lace
ruches. others embroidery trimmed Also
Corded Chambray Hats, in white blue
and pink. Note the button crown
NAc for the Soc Skirts: sizes to 12
years. OF French cambric, with
umbrella founce of fine lawn. Very full.
The proper petticoat for the dresses as
now worn.
AAc for the Infants zoe Long Slips.
with tucked. embroidered and lace
yokes. 44c for soc Handkerchief Bibs, of
null and silk. lace trimmed. 44c for soc
Flannelette Wrappers and Baby's Hand
knit Sacques.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Here you will find any
wanted style in coachmen's or
tootmen's footwear-as we'll as
the correct styles for buffers,
walters and the like. A goodly
stock to select from-and spe-
clal styles made to order when
you wish it.
The age-herald., 1899-03-04
Hester's Weekly Statement

New Orleans, March 3-Secretary ,Hes- ter's weekly cotton statement issueda be- fore the close of business today shows a decline in the movement into sight conn pared with the seven days ending this date last year in round figures 61 ,Oo0, an increase over the same period year before last of 34,0O0, and an increase over the same pe- riod in 1895 of 5000.
 For the three days of March the totals show a decrease under last year of 404, 900, a decrease under the same period year be- fore last of 5000 and decrease under 1895 of 1000.
 For the 1S4 days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate Is behind the 1S4 days of last year 12,00O; ahead of the same days year before last 1,7s9, and ahead of 1895 by S16, 900.
 The amount brought into sight during the past week has been 161 ,53O, against 222 POP for the seven days ending this date last year. 127 2SS year before last and 156 315 for the same time in 1895, and for the three days of March it has been A,417, against Ss.7s5 last year. 5s,621 year before last and s1,S7s same time in 1885, we~
 These make the total movement for tha 1s4 days from September to date a.4s4.s5s.
The age-herald., 1899-03-04
Worlds Visible Supply

New Orleans, March 3.-Secretary Hes- ter's statement of the worlds visible SUD- ply of cotton, made up from special cable and telegraphic advices, compares the fig- ures of this week with last week, last year and in 1895, the latter the 9,901 900 crop year. It shows a decrease for the week just closed of 74,SSS bales, against a decrease of S5 ,313 bales last year and a decrease of 39,- S10 in 1895
 The total visible supply Is 4644,1 bales against 4,571 019 bales last week, 4,331 ,9O1 bales last year and 4,754 909 bales in 1885 Of this the total of American cotton is 4,- 311, ,13l bales against 4,401 ,O19 bales last week, ,90l bales last year and 4,413 709 bales in 1895, and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc., 333 900 bales against 31S,0O0 bales last week, 260, GOO bales last year and 341 200 bales in 1895.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton shows decrease compared with last week of 74,SSS bales, an increase compared with last year of 512,2S0 bales and a decrease compared with 1895 of 1lO,778 bales.
 The face of the figures, as shown above indicates a normal decrease for the week of S9,SSS bales American and a decrease of 14,SS8 bales of all kinds. These, however include plus corrections at Norfolk, most if not all of which occurred prior to this week. Therefore the actual reduction for the week would be without the Norfolk plus correction 122 675 American and 107 637 of all kinds.