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interviewed is eminently practical and sem
sible. The permanent camp, with fixed
plants for water supply and drainage,
should be considered as great a necessity
for the national defense as the coast forti-
fication and the warship. A few million
dollars expended in buying and preserving
large areas in proper localities in laying
water mains and sewers and in keeping
the plant thus established in constant re-
pair would unquestionably have saved hun
dreds of lives during the war with Spain
We learn by sad experience. We have
learned several things in this manner as a
result of the war. But one of the greatest
needs developed by that struggle is for a
policy of generous expenditure on the line
suggested. The government already Owns
large tracts of land which 1t could con-
VenientIy use as permanent camps. 1t
should proceed to provide funds for their
equipment and maintenance. The matter
sive inquiry by Congress at the forthcom-
ing session, when in all probability the dis
astrous experiences of the government with
haphazard camp conditions will be thor
oughly exploited in debate 1t will not
suffice to declare that disease is a neces-
has progressed to such point that with
proper hberality and administration even
these great temporary communities can be
made as safe as the average, reasonably
healthful city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
SOON Paul's" Arrests.

The first reports of Kruger's arrest of
seven Englishmen We're to the effect that
these men were officers or former officers
of the British army, and the Impression
which the Boer government evidently
sought to give was that in a certain meas
ure they represented the British war office
and that their propaganda had the sanction
of the government at London. Now comes
the statement from London that the prs-
oners are in fact worthless adventures,
without standing with their government or
connection with the army. and that those
who formerly bore British commissions are
of the lowest grade and are no longer in
the service
Thus. the British desire is to minimize
the Importance of the arrests and the al
legged conspiracy, while the Boer plan is
to emphasize the danger which the rapub-
lie is believed to have escaped. All of this
bears upon the prospects of the forthcOm-
ing conference for a REIMBURSEMENT of the
relations between England and the Trans
wall President Kruger is known to have
a very shrewd head on his shoulders. In
the Jameson raid affair hs revealed quail
ties of astute diplomacy which would adorn
any European statesman. He is capable
of the device attributed to him to turn
the edge of British criticism of the con-
dition of the Outlanders and to create a
new issue to distract attention.
In the course of time it is to be expected
that the Transvaal will become part of the
British colonial system. The general course
of events in Africa suggests this as prob
ability. save upon the assumption that what
has happened in Europe in the maintenance
of such weak states as Switzerland and
Belgium as buffers and counterbalancing
neuters may happen in Africa by consent
of the colonizing powers in the maintenance
Of the Dutch republic as a similar factor.
But the Transvaal is a militant organiza-
ton, although content to exist without
extension of boundaries. 1t was created
and is sustained in blood, and this record
weakens the assumption that it may be
held in its integrity in the years to come
as a buffer. It's soil is too rich in gold.
It's location Is too convenient for the de-
velopment of the interior. 1t is today an
object of cOvetous desire by England and
perhaps by Germany, and It's absorption
into the colonial system of one or the other
power is believed to be written on the
cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

The policemen who participated IN the
capture yesterday Of the murderer ray
IOr deserve the thanks of the citizens OF
Washington for their efforts to prevent
lynching. They had good prOvocation for
hating the wretch in their grasp far beyond
the ordinary feeling of the policeman to-
ward his captive. He had slain one of their
number without justification. The mob
stood waiting for d chance to wreak in
slant vengeance upon the brute for mis-
crime. A slight loosening of the hold OF
the policemen upon their prisoner, mo-
mentary pause in the progress to the
wagon, a little inattentiOn to the stern
business in hand, and doubtless the man
would have been speedily killed by the
crowd Of Infatuated citizens. But despite
the bitterness which those officers must
have felt in their hearts they did their duty
and saved the community from the dep,or-
able spectacle of a lynching in the shadow
of the Capitol In point of physical cour-
age in the search for the fugitive the squad
won honor. In point of moral courage in
resisting the crowd they covered themselves
with glory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

The Rev DR.. Watson-Ian Maclaren-the
Scotch author, sailed for home yesterday
after an extended reading tour in this
country which mad taken him clear across
the continent. on the eve of departure he
discussed for publication some current
political topics and on the subject of the
Philippines he is quoted as saying: There
are good many eXpansionists here. but
they don't appear to be as sincere as those
who oppose such policy.
DIR. Watson was misled by noise and
vehemence. The auti-expansionists have
assumed a state of case, and are throwing
themselves against 1t with thunderous
energy. In their excited imaginations they
see the country loose from its old mOoringS.
adTift on the roaring sea of Imperialism and
headed for smash. And even above the
roar of the sea of imperialism their roar
is heard demanding that the course be
changed and the old ship of state Steered
back to the old anchorage. Their excite
meut and responsiveness give them the air
OF intense sincerity
The eXpansioRistS. on the other hand
are awaiting developments. They are as
Stunning nothing. They We'll understand
that definite policy on the subject of the
Philippines has not been formulated, and
cannot be formulated at this time That is
d matter for Congress. speaking for the
people, to settle in the light of much fuller
Information than anybody in authority pos
sesses today. Their concern at present re-
lates only to putting down the unwarrant ed
revolt of Aguinaldo. They approve of the
Presidents course in that matter most
cordially. But for all the rest they are
content to wait. They are not alarmed by
spoOks or by talk about spooks The most
thorough and careful swet ping of the hori-
zon with their strongest glasses fails to dis
close to them the rocks of either imperial
ism or militarism.
Mere sound and fury have never signified
much. and they signify quite as little to-
day as ever they did. 1t is an easy matter
for men of q certain temperament to work
themselves up into a tantrum. and such
performances are calculated to impress and
misiead strangers. But in the matter of
the Philippines, when the time comes for
definite action the men who hold that the
government should do its full duty there
viii he found as resolute and sincere as the
occasion demands.
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AguinaIdo Again Seeks Pence

When. few weeks ago, ernissaries
waited upon General Otis from the Fill
Tin1s and asked as to peace terms. the
end of the Instruction in I,uzon was an
parently in sight. The request for peace
terms was coupled. however. with such i'm
possible conditions that the negotiations
We're necessarily abandoned for A time
and General Otis set about to renew the
demonstration of the uselessness of further
warfare against American sovereignty
fhe campaign was pushed with even
greater vigor and continued success
Aguinaldo's army was driven further back
into the mountains. and the fianking move
ment under General Lawton was advanced
along practicable line of travel Amerf-
can generalship and soIdiery triumphed
over serious obstacles and eventually the
insurgents We're driven from their relo-
Gated capital
The end which was so clearly presaged
by Asu.naldo's first move toward peace
negotiations seems now 10 be at hand
General Otis cables that the dictator and
his staff have taken refuge in the noun
ta.us Jack Of San Isidro and have an
nounced that a commission will shortly
visit Manila for the purpose OF further dis
GUESSING the terms Of peace Meanwhile
whose visible army has now dwindled to
about 2.-po men There seems 10 be d
vrritable stampede, with the cry of Save
who can
II may be, of course. that the negotia-
tons about to IL opened by AguinaIdo will
fail as did the preliminary motions toward
peace, But this is not probable BY this
time the American position has doubtless
been fully and enphatically impressed upon
the insurgent mind. The leaders have been
peremptorily told that absolute independ-
eEce Is Impossible and the generals nave.
been shown that victory is equally beyond
reach The first conferences demonstrated
that in the surrender no conditions can be
granted save those leading 10 complete
yielding 10 the American sovereignty. The
members of the Philippines commission
nave. at the same time, assured various
eH5SaTles who have visited them that d
large degree Of local autonomy will be
granted 10 the natives. while those now in
arms Will be generously treated in the mat
ter OF amnesty and the guarantees of prop
erty.
On this basis no other than a satisfactory
outcome of the conference about TO be
held IS TO be anticipated. Should AguinaI-
do. however. prefer to continue the war
IL the event Of receiving d negative reply
, any unreasonable demands he will
shortly find himself without an army.
Judging from all reports the natives are
deserving him in numbers won by the
American assurances OF good government
or demOralzed by the steady advance of
the troops
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Pernlnn ARMY InInns

The most serious attention should be paid
by the government TO the suggestions OF an
army officer which were printed in yester-
day. Star in the course of an interview
PROFESSIONALLY one OF the most pressing
necessities Of the army in time of war is
Tor large. clean. healthful camping grounds
The experience of the country durin.- the
past twelve months has demonstrated the
grave danger which attends the hasty use
or large areas of unprepared ground for
organizing the army. All the hygienic con-
sidsra;ions which affect the establishment
and administration of a city apply with
equal potency TO the army camp The
off1cer interviewed declared that whatever.
might be the cost IL was absolutely neces-
sary TO create permanent camping parks
in order 10 avoid repetitions OF such disas-
tiers as those which develOSzd from the use
OF raw areas. Disease will inevitably
spring from nlth in the vicinity of large,
communities. Filth will as inevitably ac-
cunulate without the employment of the
most perfect devices. Water of the best
quality is needed in abundance The citv
which lacks a pure water supply and a
proper sewer system is regarded as a sure
progressive and dangerous. An army camp.
whether desiSned for use for a week or for
a year. requires equal consideration with a
city. II it lacks an abundant supply of
pure water and proper drainage facilities
IL is destined to breed disease not only
among It's occupants but over a broad and
increasing area
The suggestion advanced by the officer
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FRIDAYS Bargain i'm White China for Decor
Suit Department.

Ail-wool Suits. jackets silk lined percaline-
lined skirts; some tight fitting and some y-front
STYLES; sizes 81, "a, So and 80 Reduced from
S24. 90 to Ss15 each.
D Atwood Black Cheviot Skirts trimmed with
silk velvet ribbon. Reduced from $40 90 TO 81 -
ran Cape. silk lined trimmed with ribbon
Reduced from s21.O0 to $3.50
= All-Wool Black Jackets. alI-silk lined: sizes ~
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Z oTeahdle Dresses. ribbon and lace trimmed.
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lack Satin Skirts. ribbon trimmed. Reduced
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10 SIX Waists, all-oyer tuckad sop,a
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81. fhIcS toiored satin Waists tucked and plait-
go some very beautiful shades: sizes ~ "a. AMI
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- iercaIe WRAPPERS. rutle and braid trimmed
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A Great Man.

His deeds will waken cheering
In ages yet to be:
The world has seldom shown US
A hero such as he.
And while his bold achievements
AdmiringIy we view,
We give three cheers emphatic
For what he didn't do.
He made no reckless speeches;
He never posed in state;
He kept aioof from lasses
Who fain would osculate.
Each plan to lionize him
He Stunned, politely, too.
Posterity will thank him
For the things he didn't do.
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Queen SictOria's Farewell.

Queen Victoria yesterday participated in
what is believed in England to be her last
public function as ruler over the great en-
pire. Under her auspices the cornerstone
of the new Victoria and Albert Museum
was laid in London. The ceremonies pro-
foundly affected the people for reasons
quite apart from their own significance be-
cause of this understanding that their
queen would no longer be seen on official
occasions. She will reach the eightieth an
niversary OF her birth next Wednesday,
She is in feeble health. and is believed to
be growing blind. A cataract is said to
have developed on one of her eyes, and a
serious question has arisen whether it can
be removed or not, in view of her years.
These circumstances contributed to the SOL
emnity of yesterdays ceremony. The house
Of commons eTnpti4d itself in the face of
urgent business in order that its members
might participate as spectators in what
was thought to be the queens farewell to
her people.
This understanding may prove false. as
have various others to the same effect dur
ing the past few years. Nevertheless, there
is increasing reason TO anticipate the re-
tirement of the queen from most of the
slight official cares which now confront her.
She exercises the very least direct influence
over the administration of the great or
ganiZation of which she is the formal head.
Perhaps the most marked effect of her per-
sonality upon the fortunes of the state is
that wrought by her intense antipathy to
hostilities with any other power. 1t is be-
lieved that only the queens determined de-
sire to preserve the later years of her reign
from the stain of blood has kept England
out of the arena on more than ona occasion
of late.
There is every guarantee of a continue
ton OF the general form Of government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

When Gen. Joe Wheeler addressed his
fellow eX-confederates in favor OF exDan-
sion they cheered him to the echo He was
talking to the true Americans who believe
in their country and who are not afraid TO
see 1t take its place among the nations of
the earth. The college professor who is
thin of shank and bloOdless may cry out
against expansion and the ioundering poll
tician who is in search of an issue upon
which he can get into office may applaud
him, but the men of America such as are
found in the fast thinning ranks of the ex-
confederates possess no such craven spirit
and are moved by no such shabby oppor-
tunism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Local Pride.

What are you going to do?" inquired
the Filipino as he encountered a man with
a box of matches and some shavings.
Burn up the town" was the answer.
But it hasn't been ordered"
NO; but were progressive lot of citi-
zens, and this place is the only one within
radius of twenty miles that hasn't been
the capital. We're tired of the sneers of
our neighbors, SO we held a mass meeting
and were going to wipe the place off the
map and see If we can't settle some place
where the line of march will strike us
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Shoe Department.

-, pairs Chiidren's Tan Lace Shoes: sizes ST. 91S
9Sr. Jeir. ~ mum 30" 10
;" paIrs thlidrens Tan Button Shoes sizes 3D. 10
"iT IVY "a ID. Reduced from 81 81 10 9Sc pair
10 pairs misses Button Shoes Datent lea nor
saifB ylri I'D tops sizes 1, =. and 21s Al
anu n G ana e. Reduced from So to 81 ~
h ft a. lies 8 81 and ~ &C and G5 D. Reduced
30 pairs Chdren's Bright Donrola Button Shoes
opera toe patent tip; sizes to c. Reduced from
s pairs Chdren's Cloth Top Button Shoes. patept
up; spring heel; sizes T. al, 6 and gu b. Re.
/ duced from 80 TO 75c. pair ~ ~"
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Infants Department.

I Childrens Lawn Waist Dresses. blue witt
white polka dots and neat pink and white stripes
collar and cuffs trimmed with white braid. Re
duced from 81 80 to T5c
2 Children's Pique Circular Skirts. trimmed with
insertion above hem. Reduced from 81 10 an
So. 90 to 81 80 each.
! Fancy Tique Refer. collar trimmed with en-
brOidery. Reduced from $1,000 to So. 90.
2 Chdren's Pique Coats. one white, trimmed
with insertion and embroidery; the other tan. trim
med with red pque: collars cuffs and belts trim
med with heavy lace and Insertion. Reduced from
500 to $500 each
. Boys Coats. yellow pique and blue linen. trim
med with bands of white pique Reduced from
IS. 90 81 90 each.
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Blanket Department.

2 pairs Atwood Crib Blankets soiled. Reduced
from So 90 to 81 90 pair.
pair All-wOOl Blankets. sOlled. Reduced from
$500 to $500.
pair All-wool Blankets, soiled. Reduced from
s.. 90 to S:3.T5
2 Linen Lap Robes. slightly imperfect Reduced
to soc. each.
silk Eidertiown Comfort slightly mussed. Re
duced from S25. 90 to $3.50
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Well Spoken.


ION the Sunday after the war with
Spain was announced" says Rev DIR.
Edward Everett Hale, Il said to my con-
gregation that whenever | knew mora
about the existing trouble than the govern
ment at Washington l should offer advice
to the government and my own congrega-
ton. l hold 1t to be the duty of
the citizens OF any nation to support the
government as against other nations and to
trust in the authorities of the country in
whom are intrusted the administration of
the nations affairs" Well spoken and just
what one would expect from 1.-The man with
a country"
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One OF the Handsomes

From the Atlanta Journal
The Washington Evening Star, which is
hourishng like green bay tree. will
move into a superb new nine-story build
ing erected by itself and designed especially
Tor The Stars needs and comforts 1t is
one OF the handsomest and best appointed
newspaper homes in the United States, and
from it The Star will doubtless shine with
increased luster
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Even the FiIipinOs Deserving Him.
From the New York Press

Even the Filipino rebels are working
more trouble for Atkinson, for they are In
a bad way and are anxious for peace Their
army is falling to pieces, and Aguinaldo has
diminished to the Importance of Atkinson.
And this must be the blacklist outlook
which Atkinson has faced. for If the rebel
lion is ended Atkinson is out of his Job of
writing pamphlets about the war which
was to spread over centuries and cost mil
lions of lives.
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Boys Department.

D Bicycle Or Golf Suits all-wool Scotch cbeviots.
81 sIeS IL; Il -; 10 and 16. Reduced from 81 so
pairs Atwood Bicycle Pants. sizes g a and
~; Reiuced from 81. az and 81 90 10 81 90 nair
al, "ooi l,ohie-breasted Suits. medium weight
IS each. 'i'i Tf-'o 10
% ahcS brownie SHIFTS prettiIy trimmed and
braided {" pieces, coat. pants and little vest Re-
afSe'i from S3@ and $500 To 81 IS each
> Atwood Long Pants Suits: pieces coat pants
anu s'st medium weight; sizes 10 and 10 Re
duced from Sc. IS to So 81 each -' ~
81 Washable Sailor Hats; all sizes Reduced
from 23e. 10 Zoe. each.
Third innr-
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Millinery Department.

We have made reductions in Trim
med and Untri1nmed Hats for Fri
dav as follows:
Trimmed Hats that were 5000 to $500 are
50. 90.
Irntrimmed Hats that were s1oO to $500 are
75c.
\ miscellaneous lot of Flowers that soc.
TO 50 90 are now &c. a bunch.
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rGuslin Underwear Dent.

4 pairs women's Black Silk Drawers for travel
ing. trimmed with wide lace and tucks lace
and insertion, yoke band Reduced from So 80 tc
81 80 pair.
? Black SILK Short Skirts. tucked rufile. edged
with lace. tucks above rufie. French back Re
duced fron 5000 to 81 90 each.
10 Children's White Lawn Aprons, round neck.
trimmed with rItfie of and festher-edge
braid: sizes 3. and 9. Reduced from CSC. TO 25c.
3 Fine Nalnsook Gowns. square neck in front
trimmed with lace and insertion. Reduced from
50 IS to 81. - each
rntn1 H1.u-
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Furniture Department.

Rattan Rockers strong and comfortable Re.
dueed from $3.50 to 81 45 each
OAK ChairS saddle seat, high back and broad
arms Reduced from 81 80 to s.. 80 each.
2 Imitation Mahogany Chairs and Rockers uphoI-
stored in plain and figured velour. Reduced from
$500 to S2.95 each
Oak Bed Room Chair, seat. Reduced from
$3.50 to 81. so.
Imitation Mahogany Chair, embossed leather
seat, hand-carved back, shaped arms slightly mar
red. Reduced from $3.50 to S2.95.
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Chicago is Considerable.

Chicago's regret that she will not be able
to see Dewey on his return is keen. but she
is ready to concede that his health should
be the first consideration and she does not
wish to urge upon him anything that would
be too severe d tax upon his strength after
the arduous Philippine campaign She will
see that she is represented in the welcome
extended TO him wherever he lands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Corset Department.

20 pairs Corsets. net heavily honed coutll strip
pings; sizes IL. 49, 20, 81 IS % and 30. Reduced
from SOC. 10 35c pair
pairs French Corsets cut bias. boDed with real
whalebonc. tops finished with lace End ribbon:
sizes 10, 20 and 21. Reduced from $1,000 TO $3.50
3 pairs CorSets. French cOutil cut bias. heavily
boned with real whalebone; size % Reduced from
IS SO TO 81. 90 pair.
Is pairs r. & G. Corsets coutil; sizes 81 and "a.
Reduced from 81 % CSC pair.
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He Ought TO now.

Gen. Wheeler was proud to make an ex
pansion speech to his fellow ex-confederate
veterans at Charleston, and his audience
was PROUD 10 near him. Gen. Wheeler is
not among those who doubt the ahiIitv Of
cur government to meet the responsibilities
of the Philippine situation. He has fought
both against and for the government, and
ne ought TO know something about 1t by
this time.
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Linen Department.

% dozen Seconds in Towels, knotted fringe. put
up in y dozen lots Reduced to 50c. and 60c. per
u dozen
3 Double Damask Cloths 2I3x3 yards. Reduced
from $3.50 to $500 each
80 yards 36-inch Floor Damasb Reduced from
soc. 25c yard.
> dozen q Napkins. Reduced from s45o to s. 10.
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Misses Department.

- Girls Percala Shirt Waists IaunIered c,,1,rs
anu sn Guns; sizes 10. II, IA and Is Reduced from
= Girls Atwood Chcviot Jackets: sizes 10 Il
am ~ Rednced from $500 TO 81 81 each
HHis White Pilue Dresses. embroidery trim
$3.50 each ''"hh :'-''o 10
GiplS RlTe Cheyiot Eton Dress braid trimmed.
size IL Reduced from IS. IS TO 81 80 Us
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