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a harsh truth, but 1t Is justified by the
record of the Washington post office,
record that has not yet sufficiently i'm
pressed itself upon the congressional mind.
1t is evident that the houses believe the
present method of construction to be
faulty. else Congress would not have placed
the erection of the Department of Justice
under the Attorney General, that of the
government printing Office under an officer
of the army. or the New York custom
house and the Chicago post office un-
der civilian architects in accordance
with the Tarsney law Having thus
given evidence of distrust, amply ex-
cGsed by bitter experiences. 1t wonld
seem to be the course of ordinary wisdom
to proceed with tho eradication of evils
which have given rise to this distrust. by
reorganizing the building bureau Of the gov
ernment upon radical lines. Thus far,
however. Congress has preferred to accom-
plish the end by indirection. by piecemeal
limitations of the powers of the supervising
architect.
Yet the danger and disadvantage of this
process are vel! illustrated by yesterdays
enactment as to the New Orleans building.
AS the measure now stands nothing Is to
prevent repetition of the Washington
fiasco. Nor is anything on record to pre-
vent a similar invitation of disaster when
ever in its generosity Congress votes for
public structure. Washington feels some
what keenly over this matter. for 1t ex-
poets fully that within the near future sew
eral additions will be made to the public
buildings here. and it fervently prays to be
spared from the infliction of any more archi-
tectural and structural atrocities. such as
the postal building. Yet recurrence OF
this evil is threatened as long as the work
of reorganizing the construction bureau Is
deferred or attempted by indirection.
fearless investigation of the experiences of
the past twenty-five years. a relentless de-
duction from the established facts and
radical overturning to make the bureau
conform to modern conditions and the de-
mands of the day would be one of the most
profitable and sensible undertakings which
Congress could propose.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

We dreamed of the May-day:
A languorous play-day
Was pictured with joy to each mind
But hope must be humbled.
The mercury tumb.ed
And left all our dreaming behind.
Yet gaily we carol,
In winter apparel.
A song to the coming full moon;
With perfumes ascending.
And blossom tints blending,
Were bound to be happy in June.
Old Time has an ointment
That heals disappointment.
This "May"-we must deem it q frost.
But garlands of flowers
And zephry swept bowers
Are well worth the waiting they cost
Though May has deceived us
And chilled us and grieved us,
Well join in a garrulous tune,
Assured that the morrow
VIII shorten our sorrow
We're bound to be happy in June.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

absolute justice. In the exceptional few
Justice slips. Considerations of safety de-
mand that the ruis-ha/observed and re-
spected not the exceptions. Should society
grant to Mr.. Gompers the right to negative
the decisions Of regularly constituted
court, on the basis of his individual preju-
dice or Interpretation of the law, why
should not the humblest follower in the
ranks Of the labor organization led by him
have an equal right? Why should not the
employer possess that right? Where is the
end? Who can assume under such condi-
tions to divide the sheep of legal prescience
from the goats of ignorance?
The course Of legal decisions in New York
may be against Judge Freedman. as The
Stars correspondent AYERS. That, however.
would be a direct argument against inter-
fering with the orderly processes Of law
If such precedents exist. If Judge Freed
mans law is bad law. there Is way to
overturn it. and the employment Of that way
leads to no violence. to no disrespect for the
law. but rather to an increased respect for
1t on the part of the less seriously thinking
members of society. A wrong decision over
ruled by regular processes is a triumph for
patient citizenship. Any decision. right or
wrong. overruled by popular defiance Is
HieIeiS d triumph oI nlSruie, dllarciiy anu
rebellion. The sanctity of these institutions
cannot be too jealously guarded. Mr.. Com
pers is acting in a dangerous manner. be-
cause he is invading the precincts which
have been staked off for the men specially
chosen for the most delicate, honorable and
taxing duties demanded by society. Should
he in turn be chosen for this assignment in
the order of things he would have the right
to interpret the laws. But until then, as
long as he remains the leader Of labor he
has no such right. and he Is a menace to
peace and order whenever he assumes it.
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Our New Com missioner.
Washington Cor. New York Mall and Express

The terms of the old Commissioners ended
this month, and the President went through
the usual siege incidental to the appoint
ment of the new board OF Commissioners
Finally, in his own happy and successful
manner. he himself picked out man for
one of the places, after deciding to reappont
Mr. Ross. The President selected Mr.. Mac
farland, who Is a District man. having lived
here all his life. and who for a number of
years has been one of the best-known and
most successful of Washington newspaper
correspondents. The announcement of his
appointment was received with universal
satisfaction and approval. In selecting Mr..
Macfar rland the President has given another
example Of his desire to place young men
In responsible positions of the government
knowing that they will bring energy, new
life and new ideas into their work. Mr..
Macfarland is one Of the best examples of
this policy, and therefore there Is great
pleasure III Washington over the Inaugural
ton of the new Commissioner.
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Public Building Reform.

The Senate yesterday passed a bill for
the purchase of a site and the erection
thereon ot building for governmental plr-
poses in the city Of New Orleans. The cost
OF both site and structure was limited to
S1.2JoODo, and the details Of the whole en-
terprise. after the selection OF the site,
We're left to the Secretary of the Treasury.
that is to say. to the supervising archi-
tect. In the light OF certain experiences in
this city and elsewhere Il would seem that
the Senate does not care to profit fully by
failures. To leave the construction of a
government building 10 the supervising
architects office without specific restric-
tions to the provisions of the Tarsney law
Is to invite Indifferent planning. slow con-
struction and bad workmanship This Is
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Young Folks
Shoes.

All styles for dress and everyday
wear. Also Children's and Misses
Slippers for street and dancing. Also
Tennis, Gymnasium and Golf Shoes
by the best makers of sporting goods.
Misses Button Shoes cloth tops. patent leather
vamp. extension soles; sizes II to 2 An excellent
Misses Button ard Lace Shoes, nat,ra last. pat
ent leather tip; sizes II to 2. Very neat and ID
Misses Russia Calf Button and Lace Shoes. auto
pedc last extension soes: sizes II to 2 Pr. s2.50
Misses Button and Lace Shoes. autopedic last:
sizes IL to 3 Excellent school shoe Pair. 81 IS
Misses Tan Goat Lace Shoes extension soles;
sizes II to 2 Pair; g 90
Youths vici Kid Lace Shoes. with heels or spring
heels: sizes II to 2. Pair 90
Third floor
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Outdoor Toys and
Summer Goods.

Now is the time for the children
to have the benefit of outdoor air
and exercise, and the best way is to
furnish them some amusement. We
have the right articles here-all the
sorts OF summer games that children
delight in.
Special
Combination Blackboard and
Easel for children to use on the lawn.
complete,
Ioc. each.
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Muslin
Underwear.


In buying Muslin Underclothing
we consider quality more than price.
Width of skirt and petticoat and
night gown and quality of muslin
first--price afterward. Our goods
are the best obtainable at the prices.
Womens Nainsook Drawers. trimmed with ruffe
or embroidery and cluster Of tucks. Pair soc
Womens Muslin Gowns, high neck. trimmed
",,n insertion and tncks Each. soc.
fiounce with tucks and yokeband. Each. . =. soc.
Womens Nainsnok Corset Covers. French style
with lace neck ard armloles. Each Soc
Women's Cambria Chemises. with corded band. or
round neck trimmed with insertion and embroidery
Each. .... 5n.
Women's Gfngham Petticoats. with deep founce
narrow rifie at bottom. Each. .65c.
Women's Grass Linen Petticoats umbrella -sha ne
honnce. with corded ruffie Each. ch.......... 81 90
Women's Grass Linen PetticOats. finer quality
umbrella shape iounce and tucked rufhe. Ea 81 so
Second floor
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Had Advice From GOmpers.

1t does not rest with Mr.. Gompers or any
other man. from the President of the United
States down to the humblest citizen, to
council disobedience to the DEGREES of prop
erly constituted courts. We can all exer-
else our right to criticfse their legality or
wisdom. but while an order of court stands
unrevoked 1t has to be obeyed, and must
be enforced with all the power of the COM
monwealth or nation, government Is a
failure.
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Spring and Summer Wear
For the Little Folks.

Percale, Gingham, Cambria and
Nainsook Dresses; Null Caps and
Bonnets and Sun Hats in pleasing
variety, and everything in Little
Children's wear that is seasonable
and fashionable.
Special values in White Dresses
are:
Childrens Cambria Dresses. Hubbard style. yoke
Of tucks finished with ruie Of embroidery Ea. SOC.
Childrens Cambria Dresses. round yoke of tucks
and insertion, finished with hemstitched rn1le.
Childrens India Linon. Nainsnok and Camhric
Dresses, waist and Hubbard styles, trimmed with
tucks insertion and embroidery, five styles.
Childrens Nainsook Dresses. yoke of tucks and in
serton rffles of embroidery shoulders. Ei 81 %
Children's Nansook Waist Dresses yoke of inser-
tion. nIfes of embroidery on shoulders Each 81 80
Childrens Nansook Waist Dresses trimmed with
insertion aid embroidery: also Boys Dresses. with
large collars trimmed with embroidery, belt Of
same. Each. ........................$2 500
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The Courts Are Ready for Him.


Samuel Gompers appears to be aching to
run up against an injunction of the courts
and presumably the courts rre ready for
the onset. There may be rooI for two opin-
ions as to the propriety of vernment by
injunction, but there can be lone as to that
of complying with the order of the court
until the order is set aside by higher au-
thority.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

A niddle-of- f-the-road popuist in present
ing the name OF Milford W. Howard at Gin
cinnati said: II necessary, he can speak
four or five hours a day." 1t is strange
that man Of such extraordinary fitness
should be neRlected
Evening star., 1900-05-11

Possibly If the telephone company were
to incur serious pecuniary loss by reducing
rates a grateful community would be will
ing to give benefit performances and start
subscriptions for 1t.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

1t is not to be assumed because Mr.. Till
man favors an executive session that he
has grown shy about giving frank express
sion to his feelings in public.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

The Paris exposition may yet succeed in
demonstrating that it is big enough to
compete for popular interest with a war in
South Africa and a presidential election in
America
Evening star., 1900-05-11

Admiral Dewey's remarks on recent pub
lie occasions lack the direct application to
current topics which characterized the
comment at Sioux Falls and Cincinnati.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

II wonder what makes mans hair fall
out so fast when once it starts?"
Worry. answered the man who always
has an explanation ready. Nothing tends
to make man bad SO much as worry; and
nothing worries a man so much as the idea
that he is Incoming bald
Evening star., 1900-05-11

Tomorrow morning there will be the
usual inclination to inquire what a victor
ious prize fighter has done for humanity
that he should carry away SO much money.
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Science and the Masses.

Oh, man Of science, heed this rhyme,
Likewise it's moral. which
Is this: The man who squanders time
Will surely not get rich.
Your methods do not suit us well;
We greet you with shrug.
You take ten syllables to tell
The name of one small bug.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

Governor Roosevelt declines to lend his
name to anybody's business except his own.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

Neely will claim little sympathy on ac-
count of any unselfshness In not making
his operations a personal monopoly.
Evening star., 1900-05-11
There VIII BE No Smoke.
From the Springfield Union.

Should Bryan be elected there would be
NO need Of smoke-consuming devices on the
chimneys OF the mills and factories
Evening star., 1900-05-11
Corset
Depart ment.

We know of no better makes than
the following. The best of materials
are used in their construction, and
the experience OF many years with
them warrants our recommendation
X 4 G. Corsets. good quality coutiI. Pair T5c
,c. b. Corsets extra long. medium and short
asirdle Corsets batiste. Pair 81 90
Ihomson,s tiloye-fittng COrsats, extra long ard
r D. Corsets, extra long and short Pair 81 -
w. b. Corsets. batfste, straight 'front.' low bust
hif-. 81
W C. c. Corsets. cut bias. low bust long hiI,s
l. C. C"rsets. French sateen. Pair 80
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Mems
Furnishings.

u UHH u1uStauUuz0e
Underwear, medium and light
weight; Shirts, Pajamas, Night
Gowns, Hosiery, Collars, Cuffs, Sus-
penders, Handkerchiefs, Bath Robes,
Mackintoshes, Rain Goats and all the
accessories of mans wardrobe.
Special attention is called to the
following practical items in low
priced goods:
Mems Balbriggan Shirts, with long sleeves; draw
ers to match sizes "a to A shirts, 80 to ~ draw
25c. per garment.
Mems Madras Neeligee Shirts. to be worn with
white colar-one pair Of eolored cuffs to match
eacA shirt
75c each.
fine gauge ard good quality Of yarn; black and
sorted tan shades.
a pairs for 5oc
Mems Cambria Night Shirts, without collar. neat
and cool.
SOC. each.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

A japanese poet was recently executed.
Sir Alfred Austin has some luck.
Evening star., 1900-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.

The populists have once more touched
the denunciatOr,
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Are you not In favor of government
ownership"
II dunnos ] am." answered Farmer Corn
tossel. eff some o these trusts are as big
an mighty as you represent, all they'd do
would be to wait till the government had
collected all there was wuth havin an
then step in an take possession of the gov
erment Maybe it's jes as well to leave
things scattered around a little"
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Harmn1Ocks.
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Ramona Peaches. can. .2nc.
Columbus Brand Peaches can.................19c 19c.
Columbus Brand Pears, can. Zoe.
Lima Beans, can. 15c.
Maine Cream Sugar Corn. can. 12c.
Oyster Bay Asparagus. can. an..................l5c l5c.
Oxford Baked Beans, can. n....................12c .12c.
Independence Tomatoes cans for. .o.5c.
NanticOke tomatoes, can. n..................... &C.
French Peas. can. .2l,
Salmon Steak. can. .1Sc.
Star Brand Lobster, can BIC.
Granulated Sugar, lbs. Use.
Imported Macaronl and Spaghetti, package 10c.
W. & LIS Olive Oil. gt. gt.....................75 75c
Cantrell Cochran's Ginger Ale, doz bottles. 81 rs
Roses Imported Lime Juice, bottle. .:3c.
". & LIS Grape Juice qt. .......-..........40c 40c
Crosse Blackwells Raspberry Vinegar, bottle. zoe.
Royal Salad Dressing, bottle .23c.
Royal Canadian Club Cheese, jar. r............ Zoe.
Horseradish Mustard. jar .-................ .10c.
Champion Brand Lye, can. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., pc
Swift's Oleine Soap cake .3Ikc
Circus and Santa Claus Soaps. cakes for. .25c.
Fairbanks Fhiry Soap. cakes for. .25c.
Fifth floor.
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Special i'm
WOmen's Umbrellas.

Women's All-silk Umbrellas. in chanseable blue
red and green, with pretty white border; o6-inch
SIZE; Princess handles of furze and shorter looped
handles of Congo wood.
Special value, $25o each.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

81 don't believe word of it, said the
politician. This article says a campaign
orator was so much surprised that he stood
speechless.'
What surprised him.
II don't know. But that point makes no
difference. His hair may have turned
white and all that sort Of thing. But you
may be absolutely sure that he had his
speeches with him all intact
Evening star., 1900-05-11

''I's done took a heap o trouble ter sen
dat gal to school" said Miss Miami Browns
father.
rs she gettin educated?'
Il should say You jes' orter hear her
recite 'Unduh de spreadin' chestnut tree
an Tell me not in monful numbers an
some er de res o dat white-dialect po'try."
Evening star., 1900-05-11
Tomorrow, Saturday,
Special Sale of
Children's Trimmed Hats,

At $500 to $500 Each.
Pretty, becoming styles, in all the
leading shapes and shades, trimmed
effectively with flowers and velvet
ribbons; also fancy straw trimmings
and quills-suitable for dress and
general wear.
Also line of the practical Mexi-
can Hats, especially designed for the
little folks, at
S1.OO and LIS Each.
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a pairs for SOC.

Mems Summer weight Seamless Cotton Half Hose,
fine gauge ard good quality of yarn black and as
sorted tan shades.
Evening star., 1900-05-11

Mems Cambria Night Shirts, without collar. neal
and COOL
soc. each.
Evening star., 1900-05-11
Childrer1's
Millinery.

Careful attention. is given to Chill
dren's Millinery, and we are showing
particularly choice and becoming
effects in Trimmed Hats; also I'm
trimmed Hats and materials for trim
ming, in vast variety.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
TARRED WESTINGHOUSE STATUE
Vandalism of Small Boys Mt Repre-
sentative Wachter's Home.

Vandalism of Small Boys Mt Repre-
sentative wachter's Home.
BALTIMORE, Nd, May 1.-THE face and
side of marble statue of George Washing
ton which adorns the lawn in front of the
residence of Representative Wachter, 637
Columbia Avenue, was smeared with tar
several nights ago.
Mrs. Wachter called the attention of her
husband to the smearing, and. as he did
not wish to make trouble, he simply told
her to have the tar removed. Before the
washing could be done a police sergeant
and four other patriotic guardians of the
peace called upon Mr. Wachter to obtain
some data by means of which they hoped
to run down the vandal who did the smear
ing. The neighbors were very much excit
ed by what they termed the outrageous
insult to George Washington" and the
good-natured Representative was the OBJ
ject OF general sympathy
The police, after working on the matter
for some time discovered that the offence
had been perpetrated by four small boys.
The boys had gotten the tar from wagon
wheels. and, in spirit OF mischief, decided
to paint Washington black. When Mr..
Wachtar heard who had smeared the statue
he requested the police not to make any ar
rests. The boys. however, were admon-
ished and told that If they repeated the Of
fence they would be sent to jail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
THE NEW YORK JUDGEsHIP.
The President Signs the Bill Blu,
Makes No APPOINTMENT.

The President signed the Senate bill
New York yesterday afternoon. He has
not appointed a judge for this new dis
trict, and on account of the protest he has
received from Buffalo citizens against the
appointment of John B. Hazel, of Buffalo,
as judge, it is expected there will be some
delay in filling the place. Hazel has the
endorsement of both the New York Sen
ators.
The light of the Buffalo delegation is
said to be a personal one, they having
candidate for the place in Judge Ingram.
They claim that Hazel is a politician OF
the most undesirable sort-a lawyer in
name, who is never seen around a court
house, and jurist of no capacity what
ever. His only merit, according to them,
is that he has been useful to the Buffalo
machine and has carried out the orders
of Senator Platt in western New York.
They declare that Mr.. Hazel is absolutely
unable to cope with the important adj
miralty business Of the lake carriers. aud
they say that all the latter interests are
opposed to him. Judge KOhlsaat, at Chi
caSO, tney argue, is un1atnlllar WIN mari
time business; the judge at Detroit is
sick, and to have an incompetent man at
Buffalo would leave the Cleveland judi
ciary the only one on the lakes where adj
miralty business could be handled prop
erly.
President Mckinley yesterday showed
the Buffalo directors the endorsements for
the appointment OF Judge Hazel. They in
clude strong approvals from nearly all
the State judges from Senators Plat and
Depew, and from Representative AleXan-
der. The anti-HaZel people were some
what staggered by the showing. but re-
sponded to 1t with the declaration that
most of the testimonials in HaZels favor
were secured from people under party
pressure. They went away from the
White House rather doubtful as to what
action the President will take in the mat
ter.
The bill under which the appointment
would be made creates a new United
States district court in western New York
out OF the old northern district. The
present judge Will remain in the northern
district, but a new incumbent of the bench
is to be chosen for the western division
1t is expected that Charles H. Brown of
Belmont, the present district attorney in
the northern district, and W. X. Compton,
of Elmira, Federal marshal, will be re-
appointed to the same positions in the
western division. w. McDougall is being
urged by Representative Payne for the
position of marshal in the northern dis
trict, and former Representative Poole Of
Syracuse Is his choice for the attorney
ship.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13

would exclaim. ooh. let's go and see the
wounded, and parties would be made up
to visit the hospitals, to the incalculable
annoyance of the medical staff As every
one knows, influence means something in
the matter Of promotion In the British
army, and these ladies were often armed
with permits which the officers in charge
dared not Or could not refuse. They would
swarm over the offices of the surgeons in
charge, and surgeon was heard to COM
plain one day that he had not seen one of
his patients professionally, though it was
late in the day, his neglect being due to
the horde of women who had seemed to
regard his hospital as wild animal show.
Aside from the interference with the
work of the physicians, which such Incl
dents entail, the unfavorable effect on
the patients may be imagined. DR.. Treves
says that there were cases in which
wounded men, aroused half dozen
times in succession by meddlesonie though
well meaning intruders, turned from them
at last with the weary ejaculation:
Good heavens. shall ever get any rest2"
If these things are true. it would seem
that the eminent surgeon had reason not
only for what he said, but for considerably
stronger expressions. There ought to be
some way to prevent such foolish and
heartless interference with the work of the
medical staff. OF course, nobody can stop
fashionable women from coming to hotels
and doing what they choose there for their
own amusement. but there ought to be
backbone enough somewhere in the Brit
ish army to stop them when they attempt
to bring their chatter and finery into tho
hospitals, take up the time of the doctors,
and promenade through the wards look
ing at the wounded soldiers as if they
were some kind of specimens in case, or
fashionable dog show