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not precisely cover the Allen case. Just
from time to time to embarrass the Senate
and to max the question of its member
ship a vague. ill-defined and shifting foun-
dation. In 1898 the matter was greatly
complicated by the question of the coin
age, and the Senate was perhaps Influenced
in its action then by considerations of i'm
mediate interest. although its ruling was
eminently rational There is assurance
that at any time similar disputes may not
arise. to complicate great questions and
perhaps to prevent the enactment of legis-
lation which the people demand and urgent
ly need.
All the reasons for the indirect system
of senatorial election have disappeared
with the development of the American po-
litical organization. Reasons far more po-
tent have arisen to suggest its abandon
to find itself seriously handicapped from
session to session with these time-con-
Stunning. friction producing, profitless
discussions to senate: al membership
until the matter is placed upon formal.
modern, systematic basis which shall en-
brace all the known contingencies and all
others which may be imagined. No such
reimbursement is to be compared with the
system of direct vote. whereby the peo-
pie may choose candidates with regard to
their personal and political fitness. and be
assured of a full representation at every
stage of the. legislative work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
A Crime Congestion.

Judge Coles suggestion that night seS-
sions be held in his court to hasten the
FUNK trial is calculated to conserve the
best interests of the community. Long
criminal trials are demoralizins and costly.
They retard rather than aid the course of
justice nine times out of ten. Such dis
plays as that now in progress in New York,
where the MolineuX case is consuming
week after week, with no appreciate prog
ress toward a verdict, are to be dreaded
by every city, and to this end it is well
that the District judges are disposed to
take short cuts to keep the consumption Of
time at a minimum. 1t is a striking fact
that coincidental with Judge Coles propo-
stion came the news that the grand jury
had returned seven fresh indictments for
murder thus adding to the dockets of the
criminal branches. There is. besides. one
man awaiting trial under the same charge,
Smell, whose case is certain to be some
what prolonged. and in addition to the
seven persons indicted yesterday there are
three more whose cases are now or will
soon be before the grand jury. making
total of at least eleven under the shadow
of the scaffold. With both branches of the
Criminal Court working night and day
they can barely more than keep up with
this unusual rush of work, while attending
to the minor charges constantly claiming
consideration. The situation is extraordinary
and demands serious attention. Either the
crime percentage is too high for the
public safety or the court facilities 10
longer are adequate TO meet the local
requirements, the tendency toward
time consumption Is too marked for
the good of the courts and the community.
1t is one of the standing causes of COM
plant in New York that the dockets are
congested with cases of the first impor-
lance, necessftating an occasional cleaning
out by the process of nolle prosequi in or
der to make room for the more sensational
demands upon the time of the courts. This
is a dangerous method of dispensing of the
criminals and no city Is safe which per-
mits it to become favored or tolerated. If
night sessions are necessary to keep these
trials moving toward a just conclusion they
should be held. If more judges are neces-
sary they should be provided. If, some
suspect a stricter application of the law
Is required TO give it a more serious mean
ing TO the criminal classes and to reduce
the crime percentage steps should be at
once taken to insure a more thorough en-
forcement of the penalties provided in the
interests of public and private peace and
security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Norway's "CIean Flag Now Flies.

Last Friday a virtually new flag was added
to the list of national emblems For the
first time in very many years Norway was
enabled to hoist a pennant bearing no
token of the union with Sweden, and now
from all unmiitary Norwegian masts floats
a flag which signifies the hopes of a very
large part of the nation. no less than the
separation of the two states. During all
the years when Norway was being banded
about among the nations of Europe as a
vassal state she could boast, of course of
no national emblem When in 1914 she
was turned over to Sweden by France the
Swedish flag was forced upon the people,
although there was stipulation in their
constitution that they should be entitled to
a flag of their own. In 1874 King Oscar l,
10 allay the dissatisfaction of the Nor
wegians, granted them merchant flag and
naval ensign of red, blue and white, with
double cross and double triangle in the
canton. or upper corner of the flag This
canton device has been the bone of conten-
ton between the two peoples 1t was COM
posed of the colors of both nations, blue
and yellow for Sweden and blue and red for
Norway 1t was to appear as well on all
Swedish flags. and was thus known as the
union mark. For years the Norwegians
have sought to eliminate it from their flag.
but King Oscar has always refused his con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

There are two ways in which the peren-
NAL disputes over senatorial seats, such as
that now prevailing in the case of Penn
Sylvaria. may be permanently avoided
One is by the enactment of a statute cover
ing and defining the right of the governor
Of state 10 NIL vacancies in certain con-
tingencies. The other. a more direct and
complete remedy, is to amend the constitu-
tion ia the end that the states may elect
their senators by direct vote of the people
II i clearly the judgment of a majority
90 the thinking citizens of the country that
lh-- present method of electing senators is
subject to serious abuses even to outrage
Gus scandals, and gives rise to annoying
and al times dangerous breaks in the rem
re>eutation OF the states The time of the
Senate Is often taken up with the contro-
FerSies which the deadlocks in the states
occasion and the course of ordinary Iegisla-
ZION Is interfered with by the necessity to
settle the quarrels of state factions in the
time OF the nation.
As If to aCcentuate the weakness of tho
present system, comes word that the Gre
denitalS of Mr. Allen. just appointed by
the governor of Nebraska to fill rho
SCAT which would have been occupied nv
Mr.. Hayward, had ne lived to present
himself, are to be challenged 1t IS
Contended by some republicans that mas
much as Mr. Hayward had never qualified
as senator no such vacancy existed as to
justify ne governor in appointing a sue
cessOr. and that under the law the governor
should have summoned the state legisIa
ture in extra session to elect a senator
The Senate decided in the MantIe-AIlen-
Beckwith cases in 1S93 that the governor
had no right to appoint when the legisIa-
ture had, by reason of deadlocking. neglect
ed its duty 10 NIL a prospective or an exist
ing vacancy. That principle was supported
by sound logic II was held that to per
init the governor to appoint under such
circumstances. the same that prevail in the
PENNSYLVANIA case, would be to encourage
the deadlocking Of legislatures in the inter
ests of candidates who might possess
strong influence with the states executive.
The reasoning in the cases of 1898 does
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Henry w. LAYTON.

1t is ineXpressibly sad that just as the
war clouds in LuZon were beginning to
break largely through his undaunted, skill
full efforts, Major General Lawton, one of
the bravest and worthiest men in the
American military service should lose his
life in minor skirmish. This IS the for
tune of war. 1t is the penalty a nation
pays for assuming responsibilities. 1t is
heavy loss, bitter blow, for General Law
ton was beloved by the nation for his in
trepid valor. his great skill as a soldier,
ness as patriot. Washington mourns his
fate the more deeply, perhaps, because he
was one of its citizens. having been on duty
here during a long period and identified
with many of its interests. official. social and
personal. The as yet meager details of the
manner of his death are in keeping with
the reputation he bore. Standing at the
fighting in the civil war or on the Indian
frontier, or recently in Luzon. he received
an enemy's bullet and died Immediately
Perhaps this is the death he would have
preferred. 1t makes assurance doubly sure
that his name will be recorded among the
nations heroes, as that of a man who
sought dangerous duties when they were
to be performed, who never shrank from
responsibility, who inspired his followers
with great courage and sincere love and
who in all capacities wrought for the main
tenance of high standard of American
soldiery and citizenship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Decorative Screens
For Christmas,

Always welcome in any home.
They come into play in scores of
different ways about a house We
show choice line conspicuous for
variety and beauty - ranging in
prices from CSC. to $500 each.
Attention is also called to excellent
values in Wardrobe and Head
Couches, Utility Boxes, Mantel and
Piano ScarfS-any of which make &C
ceptable Xmas gifts.
itF siikoine. in pretty c,,Iors Zach ST.
S-iold bamboo Screens. filed with GOOD .
qCiiity silkoihe, in choice effects Each 800
+-told Japanese Screens. black and gold .
beautiful patterns Each. - - 81 30
i-fold japanese screens light hack
Each M 'u.iui patterns $3.50
Oak Fire Screens, filled with good auaIif,
siIkoline Each. ~ 7U,I t.r", 65c
fancy eretonnes.' sizes. EACH n S2.25 to $500
Head Couches, covered with figured coripr,y
Each Each tops wen made So so to $1,000
Box or Wardrobe Couches. full size well made
selt-opsnin2. covered with hest quality
denim and fancy stripe tckings Ea Sl s. 50
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
The Beginning.

Twas years ago when l was told
BY some companion bad and bold,
Unmindful of parental laws,
That stories of a certain sort
Were idle fairy tales In short,
There wasn't any Santa Claus.
Since then the fleeing years that passed
Have left me an iconoclast;
A student of effect and cause;
And yet my cold philosophy
1 gladly would forsake to be
Convinced that there's a Santa Claus.
I've learned to doubt my kith and kin
And statesmen who loud plaudits win;
My idols all have fatal flaws.
They fell about me. hopeless, fiat,
Since first my youth discovered that
There wasn't any Santa Claus r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

lie New York Journal of Commerce.

rVM Tue New 1Urk J0urnaI OF Commerce.
The passage by the House yesterday of
the bill declaring gold to be the standard
of value, and public and private contracts
to be payable in gold, Is long step to-
ward putting our currency system upon a
sound basis. Such direct and courageous
action by either party in Congress would
not have been possible before 1896 and the
politicians hesitated over 1t for three years
after the victory for sound money which
was won III that year. Constant and we'll
directed efforts. however, by the business
community, and sweeping victories for the
party in power wherever the contest turned
upon the gold standard against the silver
standard, have at last convinced even the
rlost cautious that the passage of a gold
standard bill is good politics as well as
sound finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
The Currency Bill.
From the Philadelphia Times.

There Is little doubt that this bill will
pass the Senate without any change in its
fundamental feature. The gold standard
will be maintained by decided maj ority in
that body. but there may be important
amendments relating to the regulation of
to the world by solemn statute that the
money standard now accepted by all the
great civilized nations is to be scrupulously
maintained by the United States.
The vital importance of this measure is
in the fact that If at any time in the future
some cheap money demagogue happens to
reach the presidency, he could not, under
the law to be enacted, precipitate the coun-
try to silver basis. 1t would require a re-
pealing act by Congress to enable a Presi-
dent to degrade the currency Of the gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

New York doesn't take kindly to Phila-
de;phia's capture of the national republican
convention. Our Leighbor should not let
adversely sour its gentle disposition There
are other conventions that may be had for
the asking: the democratic gathering for
instance. 1t would be in the natural order
of things for New York city, which has in
dorsed Cookers corrupt admins ira ton by
a majority Of 1900, to entertain the demo-
cratic convention. That is the ideal spot
fire m which to launch the new Bryan BOOM
Croker thinks Bryan one of the great men
of the century, and the Nebraska orator is
no doubt willing to return the compliment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Women's
flannel Waists,

Never in the history of the Shirt
WAIST business have Flannel Waists
been SO fashionable as at present
And they are used for all ordinary
occasions, for both street and house
wear.
We are showing a very large.
handsome and varied collection.
For Christmas gift. few things
would be more appreciated.
We Will put them in neat box if
you wish.
haolS'me French and Domestic Flannel w,is,.
",I' Ai-o'er tucked silk yoke stitched silk front
o'iaF AMI cuffs. all-over tucked BODY and "a, q,
siee'e-an elegant waist in all tho stat. a., -,
cate evening tinis ''' WI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
S4.25 to SII.oo
So,25to $1,000
$3.50 to $1,000
$500 to $1,000.
New Artistic Lamps,
For Christmas Gifts.

There IS collection OF Elegant
Lamps on the fifth floor that will de-
light every lover of the beautiful.
Banquet, Library and Piano Lamps
in great variety, B. & H. and other
well-known makes, in gilt, wrought
iron. Etruscan bronze finish, etc.
Special attention is called to the new
shapes in dark metal finish, in reds
and yellows; also to the superb col
lection of Porcelain and Silk Globes
and Shades in the newest shapes and
colorings, and which are made to fit
old lamps with other shades.
In our unusually large collection
of Lamps there are hardly two alike
We avoided duplicates in order to
give eXclusiveness.
tistc decorations.
$3.50 to $500 each.
New styles in Wrought Iron Piano lamps.
$500 to 5000 each.
Shades for Library Lamps, in all the new colors
and deco -ations.
soc. to $500 each.
Special attention is called to our
Etruscan Bronze Lamps.
The very newest style in Lamps. alade of Etrus-
can Bronze in Vienna and Dresden shapes and arts-
tically ornamented with gold-pated heads and han
dies. They unique in design. in nine pat
terms and be used with globes or silk shades.
$500 to $4,000 each.
Separate Globes for same, So. so to
$1,000 each.
Attention is also called to our
New Fairy Lamps
In tall tulip effects and dainty assorted colorincs
suitable for table decorations for luncheons teas
dinners etc. These were personally selected by US
at the factory in Europe. They burn wax fairy can
dies and are very effective.
) csc. each.
All of our Lamps are fitted with
The Brown Wick,
Which is universally popular 1t burns evenly
never sputters-neser clogs-requires little trim
ming-prevents overheating-perfectly odorless-
never forms crust-neyer creep-gives perfect salts
faction and increased Illuminating power.
Filth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Guessing.

What is your downright, honest opinion
on the money question:" asked the per-
suasive stranger
Mister, answered Farmer Corntossel,
after much thought, eft wouldn't do no
good fur me to tell you. It's liable to
change as soon as 1 read tomorrow's paper.
My opinion on that pint is what I have
been guessin' at fur the last five years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Artistic Xmas Presents.

Brfc-a-brac, Art Objects, Porcelains, etc.
We exhibit recent direct mportations of elegant
Sevres Figures, Vases and Table Ware. Limoge,
EnarneGs Ivory Miniatures, Porcelans, Bronzes, Italian
MARBLE Statuary, Pedestas, French Gilt Candeabra,
Boudoir Ornnou Fante Sets Partisan Photo Frames.
for Holiday Gifts.
The collection shown of very high standard OF artistic
having been selected by personally Paris London Vienna and
Berlin and includes which duplicated
this
Curos and everyday goods with unercandise be
priced on worth-tley all marked at fair prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Lieut.. Brumby's Death,
From the New York Herald.

All America will truly mourn the death
of Lieut.. Thomas NJ Brumby, the flag
lieutenant of Commodore Dewey on the
Olympia during the battle of Manila bay
His heroic services endeared him to all his
countrymen. who will hold up his example
as one worthy of emulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Down COverlets or Puffs
For Holiday Gifts.

We show superb line of elegant
Down Coverlets, purchased espe-
cially for the holidays. We guar
antee them to be pure down, abso-
lutely odorless and not to shed.
A recent purchase of
manufacturers Samples
of Down and Wool Coverlets
Enables als to sell them at
1913 Per Cent
Below Regular Prices.
$4,000 to $500 Each.
They are elegant goods and per-
feet in every particular. Covered
with rich satins, silks and sateens,
figured and plain.
!, Second flor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
SubtIetieH of Phrase.

do you think your new production is in
for long rum asked the friend.
1T is impossible to state at this early
day" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
The members of our company are still in
doubt as to whether they are in for long
run or long walk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Boys
Clothing.

Sensible Xmas presents. We
have a splendid stock of Suits, Reef
ers, Overcoats, Waists, etc, and
staunch values characterize the en-
tire stock.
Several special values are now
being offered at prices very much be-
low usual
A lot Of Wool Cheviot Suits. fancy gray mixtures,
checks and stripes; well made well fitting and very
serriceabIe; sizes to Is. Price very low quality
considered.
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Gbt@ Great Christmas JBa3aar

h o. nos in demand dgh the Critnash
med for classes of worthy
goods BncBr
n e a buynp TOYS
gf will be
almost ntreE deardo
broad ~ the
afford
ofa
by
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SHOOTING STARS.
AntitheHis.

How did you come out with your little
flyer in the stock market?"
That wasn't flyer" answered the NOR
ose friend. THAT was sinker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

Mr.. Wanamaker's pursuit of Mr. Quay
seems to be wholly Indifferent to any dam
age which may happen to their towns
"brotherly love reputation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
A Pickaninny Paint.

Us chiilun needs mo- civil rights.
De white folks gotter make some laws,
Case some OBJ US, on Christmas nights
GIFTS clean fohgot by Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

The fact that England does not finch
from an expense of ten million dollars a
week fails to impress Dom Paul as much
might be expected when his thrifty hab-
its are remembered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

The Boer soldiers have fashion of keep
ing close to their fighting without worrying
about how their portraits in uniforms look
in the magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
The Parallel Skinned.
From the Boston Herald.

fTUHl the BUStOn HeraId.
The tributes to George Washington are
something fine, the more so for the reason
that nobody took occasion to Hken him to
Aguinaldo Of the Philippines,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

The populists are indignant over the
gold standard legislation that, in search for
fitting epithet, they are almost tempted
to revive the phrase "fin de steele"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
Not News.

Don't worry" said the man who believes
that economic difficulties will be settled in
the natural course of events. The trusts
will take care of themselves
Il know it, said the world weary friend
That's what they have been doing all these
years"
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AguinaldO Not In 1t.

From the New York Press.
1t is a mistake to consider Messrs. Agui-
naldo and Bryan in the same class. Mr..
Bryan will probably still be running when
Aguinaldo is a gossamer memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

Agoncilo is probably the shrewdest man
connected with the Filipino insurrection, as
he manages to get his hotel bills paid. while
he lives far away from the scene of trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

The next time Aguinaldo embarks in af-
fairs as leader of opinion, he may feel
inclined to follow the example of Mr.. Sam
Jones and buy himself an automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
sos each.

Atwood Flannel Waists. with plated hs.s, bias
plated and bTaid-trImmed front-hlack nav,
green cardinal and turquoise; all sizes.
SI.6S each.
Third floor
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Eleven Brave Democrats.
From the New York World.

4NtW IUrk
Eleven democrats voted for honest money
in the House yesterday. There were a lot
more who felt that way strongly but
lacked the bravery of their beliefs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19
$500 each.

BEST Quality French Flannel Waists with n!nfteI
back. plain front gilt buttons and six no.t,,sn,
run taiior-made waist. in all the most t,rul,r
shades 'i'''
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Commence 1t Mt Once,

IUlH INT st. LOUIS STAT.
About the only way to secure a cable to
the Philippines is for the government TO
build it, That being the case, the quicker
il is commenced the quicker it will be built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

fTVm Inc BundIO COMHercIuI.
The career of Leonard Wood, a Cape Cod
boy, who graduated at the Harvard Medical
school in 1882, and is now military gov
ernor of Cuba, presents a fine illustration
of the working of the merit system" at its
best
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Brilliant Gut Glass
For Christmas Gifts.

American Cut Glass is unqueStlon-
ably the finest in the world. 1t is
unexcelled in brilliancy and sklllful
cutting. And our new stock shows
as never before, what American
brain and ingenuity can produce.
We display all the latest effects,
the newest shapes and cuttings, and
the designs are unique and artistic
to degree not hitherto approached:
The prices, quality and general
excellence considered, are very low.
Cut Glass for wedding or holiday
gifts will be carefully packed and
Shipped at once, or held subject to
the wish OF the purchaser.
A few items OF unusual value are
as follows:
New Cut Glass Naples.
q -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

The Beers and the Filipinos do not ap-
pear TO care much whether they get any
presents OF the Christmas tree this year or
not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

AS strategist Mr.. Otis might have
something interesting to say about this
off-hand British manner of changing gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

The response to the British call for troops
should remove any doubts that might pos
sib!y linger in the Boer mind as to Eng
lands determination in this matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-19

Molineux may rest his mind for time
while the experts fight it out among them
selves.