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Evening star., 1900-12-11

From the Philadelphia Press.


In spite of the great improvements made
since 1871. in spite Of the fact that the city
is becoming the rendezvous Of the leisured
and that men in the government and out
side Of 1t have a quickened sense Of the
artistic and are not blind to the larger
needs Of great capital in the matter of its
buildings and their surroundings, Wash
ington is not yet wholly redeemed. Penn
sylvanta avenue is on the whole an eye
sore. many Of the approaches to the city
by rail and road singularly ugly and
unattractive. The drive to Arlington, par
ticularly If the lower road be taken. pre-
the-heels plantation in Virginia Much has
been done. but much needs to be done along
strategic lines to make the city give that
suggestion of completeness OF design and
esthetic intent that is still lacking.
An occasion like the present centennial
celebration is. therefore, unique oppor-
tunity. 1t should give Congress food for
serious thought. The Districts affairs are
too often neglected while g-rollng for
Last year beginning was made In this
matter, and the movement should not be
allowed to die out. In the first place there
Is the plan for the great memorial bridge
to cross the Potomac from the old naval
observatory grounds to Arlington.
In addition to these plans, hundred
years finds the White House Inadequate as
residence and executive mansion COM
bined, and the necessity of doing thing
to meet this situation Is apparent to all.
In fact, not only the national but the mu-
nicpal needs Of Washington call for speedy
action Of Congress along broad lines. Amer
lean SKILL American taste, American art Is
more than equal to the emergency, and the
occasion should not be neglected
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GcrmHny and the B0ers

The statement made by Count Won Bue-
low In the Reichstag yesterday respecting
the attitude of the German government to-
ward Mr. Kruger and his cause completely
dfsposes of the charge that the German
emperor has failed Mr.. Kruger after en-
couraging him. The very opposite is shown
70 be the case. Nj Kruger knew before
the war with Great Britain began what the
attitude OF Germany would necessarily be
in case war did begin. In that way Ger
many discouraged the thought of war. In
effect ii advised against war, and then was
the time when its good offices for arbitra-
ton were properly to be sought. They
could then have been secured. But Mr.
Kruger preferred the other course, and
took it. and now not only Germany and
Italy but all the other nations are power
less to serve him. He is beyond their aid.
Much they may admire the pluck Of the
Beers. and much they may regret the
turn things have taken. the peace of the
world is now greater consideration than
the rehabilitation of the two so-called
South African republics. Mr.. Krugers ap-
peal could not be granted by any nation
without provoking war with Great Britain,
and war at this time between any other
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Chairman Ray of the House committee on
Judiciary has undertaken work which de-
serves the heartiest support of every moral
agent in this country, without regard for
SeCtS or parties. He hopes to secure the
enactment of federal laws regulating mar
riage and divorce, believing that only
through such means is uniformity possible.
The necessity for uniformity is apparent at
first glance a this subject. The most un-
wholesome conditions prevail now because
OF the ease with which the state laws on
this subject evaded. Divorces which
cannot be secured in one state are obtained
by a temporary removal Of residence to
another state. where the statutes are
framed to accommodate such immigrants
Marriages prohibited by the courts of the
state granting the divorces are possible in
tho adjacent state, reached within a few
minutes, perhaps. from the of the
divorce. Thus the law of New York which
grants a divorce only for infidelty and
prohibits the remarriage of the guilty party.
Is nullitied in practice by the lenency of the
divorce and marriage laws of both Connec-
ucut and New Jersey, to say nothing of
those of more distant states.
Mr. Ray holds that 1t will be futile to
wait until the legislatures of all the states
nave 'dhtA dCl4oH dIOllS tHe same ilne 10
cure these evils. He thinks that a federal
enactment covering the case Is the only
remedy. Whether such an enactment would
be sustained by the highest court as con-
situtional is a question.
There Is question as to the morality
of the position that marriage and divorce
are national and not state matters The
freedom of communication and passage
from one state to another broadens this
subject far beyond the bounds of common
wealths. The courts might be led in the
Interest of morality and the general good
to take this view of the case. Assuredly,
every effort ought TO be exerted to reduce,
II possible. the evils which find reflection
IN the divorce courts of this country.
Evening star., 1900-12-11
Lace Curtains and
Door Panels, i'm Bonnie
Femme and Bris=Bises, ct

In Point Arabe, Marie Antoinette,
Irish Point, Brussels Point, Honlton,
Tambour and Rufled Muslins, COW
ering all the features most esteemed
by an up-to-date buyer.
Irish Point. ramb0ured and $1.5o to $500
Arabian. Hon'ton. Marie An Sc. 20 to S7S.OO
toinette Cluny and Antiques.
Stores Bonne Femme and $1,000 to S25. 90
Bris- Bises to go with them.
New Combna tions in Lace SISOO to S2S. 90
and Te1ture-choice tones
Door Panels, IN Irish Point. ST 20 to 81 100
Arabe Honiton ami Cluny..
Bed Sets latest ideas in $I2.OO to SIS. 90
Irish Point ana Honiton.
Second flor
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The Creation of Enchantment. I.

In the unexampled territorial development
Of the United States the capital has been
left far from the center of population: but
rapid intercommunication has rendered dis
taEce Of little consequence In these days,
and no one dreams of another side for the
seat Of government. For many centuries
to come, no doubt. the recurring centenaries
of the national capital will be celebrated
in the city by the Potomac, and clustering
traditions Of the republics great ones will
be brought through the years to hallow the
occasion and inspire reverent interest in the
unlocking throngs.
Compared with the rude. crude settle
ment of 1900, the Washington Of today
seems almost like the creation OF enchant-
ment. What strange surprises may meet
the eyes OF participants in the second CEN
tennial celebration Of the capital city none
may venture at this time to conjecture.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

the centennial had to be chosen with refer
ence to the sessions Of Congress, and the
choice lay between last spring. when the
preparations were not sufficiently advanced
to warrant proceeding, and this time. imme-
diately after the convening Of the houses,
approximately on the anniversary Of the
date on which Congress began its work in
Washington for the first time, one hundred
years ago. The bad weather threat was
only slight, and it may be that Washing
ton will bloom graciously tomorrow. as
usual whenever there are distinguished
guests in town and ceremonies to be OBJ
served.
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Gifts of Use and Beauty
I'm Our Upholstery Store.


t. greater M nTas
sd p create
nc hSci h
Screens; and
F specimens O Bras an OF h
ar First Empire
tsof in An
ILLUMINATED Leather Screens dmanyo t
Also abeutfli lin Of ticker Chairs and
Also fine epecme o A
ctons oneof unusul ulnnrtand ndarb a
Purchase esnadenw wwinbe hell future deTerHd
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Oriental and
Domestic Rugs.

A superb collection OF Oriental
Rugs-Indian, Persian and Turkish.
In color scheme and quality these
Rugs take high rank. In the Orien-
tai Rugs we have studiously avoided
promiscuous buying, by bale, and
have only made selections from
picked stocks. We invite connois-
seurs to look over this department,
as we feel sure they will confirm our
claims
sisss ssysna:: in small and lars. $1ooto$35oo
Art Squares in carpet Sizes $500 to $500
stxss! w'!tons' small and large so to $4,000
.,m,...,. c.r,st CLIO. $I2oo to $1,000
Scotch, French and American reproductions OF
hIshs.adst nha easast ssss 1ssnta' small $500
Is Real al,ns, 9risRtsls .,ass small $1,000 to 10000
CO., Goat aas and shsepAkln Rugs 's to $3.50
Evening star., 1900-12-11
Silk Petticoats for
Christmas Gifts.

Three lots of Taffeta Silk Petticoats
in the most desirable styles and col
ors, are offered very much below the
regular prices.
Taffeta sk Petticoats graduated accordion -plait-
ed hounce. edged with narrow rufie. finished with
extra dust ruf1e-in most wanted coloringS.
$5.o5. Usually $500.
TafYeta silk Petticoats, three styles-deep gradu-
ated accordon-plated hounee, edged with quill
ing; extra dust ruf1ie-pointed accordon-pai
hounce with narrow rule around bottom, quill
ing at top and extra dust founce-two deep accor-
dion plated founces. finished with rose Quilling-a
splendid assortment Of shades.
$775. Usually $Io.5o.
Taffeta Silk Petticoats with two deep accordion
plated founces. each edged with rose quilting at
bottom-a very handsome quality Of taneta, in the
most fashionable shades
$1o62. Usually $1,000.
Second flor.
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Beautiful Lamps for
Gifts and Home Use.

A collection of elegant Lamps on
the fifth floor that will delight every
lover of the beautiful. A great va
riety of artistic shapes and colorings
and odd effects. The rich ruby and
other reds seem to be most in favor
while the lighter effects are in de-
mand where more light is required.
A most sensible and acceptable
Christmas present.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

The Oberammergau Passion Play was
helped greatly by the Paris exposition and
it's direct and indirect profits have been
great The Oberammergau railroad car
ried 10000 passengers In thirty days and
earned a profit Of 3125.O0O Lodging house
keepers in the community reaped harvest
Of $275. 900 and the play Itself brought a
profit of $75O,OOO. There Is considerable
debt to meet, but when everything is paid
there win still be handsome surplus This
will be devoted to public Improvements and
to the support Of the Oberammergau wood
carving school
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TaDestry Picture Panels.

French Gobelin Tapestry Picture
Panels, representing historical sub
jects. These productions are in fasci-
mating colorings and are of great
decorative value. Very appropriate
for the hall, the dining room and the
library.
$1,000 to $4,000 each.
Evening star., 1900-12-11
The Paternal HOp,


Some day old Santa Claus perchance
VIII get the time to take a glance
At one poor person who, as yet,
He's somehow managed to forget.
He never forgets the girls and boys
With choice CONNECTIONS and with toys
The family's fair ones all admire
His taste In feminine attire.
And all are merry all save one,
Who finds reward in duty done.
And tries to think 1t but a joke,
That he is now completely broke"
But some day maybe even he
A Christmas glad surprise may see;
And while the rest with gay refrain
Note what their various hose contain,
He'll find that Santa Claus at last
A look upon his needs has cast.
And when his pocket book he shakes
AS one who from bad dreams awakes,
He'll see, with an ecstatic thrill,
Another twenty dollar bill.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Aguinaido continues, in the fact of the
fact that many Filipinos are declaring al
legiance to the United States, to depend on
the proposition that the average untutored
child of nature would rather roam on re-
treating expeditions than work for liv-
Evening star., 1900-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.
An UnpIeasant Disposition

81 shall not pay any attention to your
fault finding said Mrs Sirius Barker. 'I'll
take into consideration the fact that you
are dyspeptc and forbear.'
VERY we'll; but at the same time don't
overlook the fact that there's many a true
word spoken In Indigestion
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Gilt Mirrors and Chairs of the
Louis XIV and XIV and First En-
pire periods; also in early English
and English colonial. These artistic
pieces may be used in boudoirs,
drawing rooms and library with
pleasing results.
Git Chair. $500 to $4,000
al. A,rou $1,000 to $4,000
Evening star., 1900-12-11

1t is said that Scotch capitalists have
cornered the nickel market. Possibly they
can make arrangements with the advocates
of cheaper money to consider free silver
dead and take up with another white metal.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Yes said Senator Sorghum, Il think
very seriously OF having a coat of arms
made. Something that my descendants
may use when they look back on me an
ancestor"
What motto would you select?'
II hadn't thought of that l suppose I'd
want something that indicated the moral
principles on which my success was based"
That's the idea"
We'll, l guess pay as you go would be
about as good as anything We could get"
Evening star., 1900-12-11
His Opinion.

do you mean to say that you have
walked all the way from the town in which
you last played?
''Certainly,' answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. Il always walk when there is an
opportunity. The trouble about the draw
Of today. sir, is tnat its exponents put
in too many hours over dull. prosaic time
tables, when they ought to be meditating
on Shakespeare"
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TabOurettes.

Turkish Tabourettes with marvel
ously beautiful inlays; Moorish Ia
bourettes with the motifs from the
architecture Of the Alhambra; Chi
nese Tabourettes Of delicately carved
teakwood and Tabourettes of domes-
tic make and of a high order Of merit.
,n,.,o Turks, r.non,stts. $3.50 to $500
,,..,uo,, r.,o,,s+... $1,000 to $500
o. ..,., r.,,uu.+... $3.50 to $14oo
Oak and Mahogany Tabour- 60 co RI O. cO
cites - -
Pyro-etched Smoking Tables. " N'oo W. p~S'o0
- n., s,no,,nu r,,,.. $500
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Luxurious | Cushions.

Luxurious Cushions for the cozv
corner, the den and the smoking
room, in Damascus stripe, India
prints, lara cloth, French embroid-
cries on silk and many other fetch
ing fabrics.
Sofa Pillows in printed cot 5oc. to $1,000
Sofa Pillows. in oriental EN- $500 to $1,000
Sofa Pillows. in French en- S. 90 to $1,000
$3.50 to S. 50
Utility Boxes................'
' 5000 to $500
Shoe Benches. ..............'
'D'' $1.5o to S. 50
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Admiral Cervera leaves no doubt Of the
fact that he is by instinct and breeding
gentleman General Weyler ought to study
him.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

On January l the Pennsylvania railway
Is 10 pension 400 employees who have grown
old in faithful service. But Mr. Debs will
not say word about il
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ReD0usse Work.

We offer several examples Of
Brass and Copper Repousse Work
after the Dutch school, consisting Of
Fire Screens and Umbrella Stands
and Mirror Frames.
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A Knowing Lad.

'How many pounds are there in ton?'
asked the teacher.
And the timid. clean-faced boy with a
patch in his trousers. timidly suggested:
1t depends a good deal on where you
buy your coal, doesn't it?"
Evening star., 1900-12-11
Literature.

There are no books in running brooks.
The poet once again deceives.
On literature dame Nature looks
Alone when Autumn turns the leaves.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

1t might be advisable for Abdul Hamid to
retire from public life and avoid any temp
tations to indulge in massacres. He needs
to economiZe.
Evening star., 1900-12-11
WOmen's EiderdOWn
Robes for Christmas Gifts.

The value of an Eiderdown Kobe
is shown by the many ways it may
be used. It is not only bath robe,
but can be used about the house at
various times, and for the sick room
and nursery is indispensable. Also
convenient for steamer and railway
travel.
We have a very large and attrac-
tive assortment.
Mderdewn Gowns collars and cuffs edged with
satin bands silk frogs and loops gathered at waist
with worsted cerds-light blue, gray, pink 60 zc
and red. All sizes. Each. ......--... ToI }
Heavy and Warm Robes. made Of the new erin
kled eiderdown, large collars edged with satin RIB
bon; heavy tasseled cords at waist. All SS 7S
shades and sizes Each. ....-....--- To| -
Attractive Crinkled Ederdown Robes, Vatican
rack, with yoke, collar and cuffs richly hnisheo
with applique. All shades and sizes SIX
Each. '.'''' -
Fancy Patterned Rug Robes edges bound with
satin ribbon; all seams double and REINFORCED
with tape; Wattear effect, with fancy SI2 20
collar and cape. All sizes. Each.
Third hoo'
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Dom Paul can scarcely have hoped that
his enthusiastic reception in France would
tend to enhance his popularity at Berlin.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Inc weather bureau may, without much
Tear or contradiction. proceed to turn out
few cold wave prophecies
Evening star., 1900-12-11

The continued necessity of saying compli-
mentary things about Boer yalor must grow
a little irksome to the English at times.
Evening star., 1900-12-11

II Mr.. Towne likes 1t he may try to come
back and stay longer.
Evening star., 1900-12-11
| Art Furniture.

Chlppendale, Heppelwhite, old En-
glsh and other correct styles in 3
piece Parlor Suites NAV be found in
this interesting exhibit. ready for
covering
Also Italian and Spanish Furni
ture. Artistically designed and elab-
oratelv carved Tables, Chairs, Pedes-
tails, etc, from the art centers of Italy
and Spain, embracing many fine ex
amples of the Italian and Spanish
Renaissance. Charming adjuncts for
the study, reception hall and library.
Also some excellent specimens OF
LArt Nouveau.
S-pIece Parlor Suites in
coverings Of your own Sc
ie'tpu. S%-.S ~ " oOOO
Odd pieces In Corner and ocS
"lnuow chairs. ............. NONo 10 S2SOO
damask seats seats WIN r''sh or $500 to $4,000
Chairs 1 'Da supper $3.50 to S12oo
Reed and willow. willow ......': IN .A"a. 5000 to $I4oo
Chairs. -. - ...,...... ",e SI8.oo to $500
or Leather '' .'it... m .apes'fs $1,000 to 5000
EbOnized French Pe,lestals >S
brass trimmed. d.............. SoNo W >oSOOo
Mahogany finished French CO.,
Pedestals, brass trimmed. 9IC.Oo ~ 92S.OO
Carved Walnut Florentine peaes.als. $1,000
Mahogany Tables, with c,ooo+, c,ooo
martluetry iIIay. ........... pio.oO " p%OCo
rated sein..-M...n ia"ies Deco 5000 to $25oo
rasies' hsnosan! and siae. oak 5000 to $1,000
Evening star., 1900-12-11
Table Covers and
Piano Scarfs.

Table Covers in imported tapestry,
jute velous, etc, rich and handsome
designs. Piano Scarfs in silk, tapes
try, etc, many and various pleasing
effects.
I%Portsa TaRssry Table $1,000
imported 5ate wesnr Table 100 to $1,000
Piano Scarfs. in silk and 81 cO tO SS 90
tapestry. 81 -
,,Ins, Pictorial Tapestry Wall $1,000 to $1,000
Evening star., 1900-12-11

DIn order to avoid delays. on nc
count of perr0nai absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addrcssed
to any individual connected with thr
office but simply to THE STAR. or Tn
the Editorial business Depart
ments according TO tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1900-12-11
Foot Stools.

Odd and unique designs in Foot
Stools, Flemish and Golden Oak
frames, upholstered in strong, serv-
iceable colored tapestry.
1915 each.
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The Present Peril.

A discharged servant girl In Chicago has
sued her former employers for $50 600 DAM
ages on account OF her dismissal. And
some Of us were afraid Of q little thing lik
imperialism!
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POrtiereS and
Couch Covers.

: h,te Velour Portieres, L'At Nou-
veau Scotch Raw Silk, Tapestry,
Satin Derby, etc, Couch Covers IN
oriental stripes and tapestry.
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Artistic Screens.

ArtlSt1C SCFeeHHS'
French Screens with floral effects
in illuminated leather; Japanese
Screens Of diversified designs IN en-
bro;deries; Domestic Screens IN
leather, tapestry, figured and French
striped materials
Oak Screens. hl'ed with S2oo to $3.50
Mahogany screens. filled ST. 50 to $500
",.n Mahogany ~ screens, filed $1,000 to $1,000
With printed burlap.
japanese Screens, filled $3.50 to $1,000
ed EFcngH cupid , flowers and dining S12oo to $1,000
room designs. ....'.....'
Mahogany Screens, hlied $500 to $500
with tapestries. ..........'..
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Italian Marble Figures, II
subjects.
Handsome Imported French
Jardinieres and Pedestals. -.
Ohio Pottery, ROokwood ef-
fectS.
Plaster Busts, bronze finish.
CloisOnne Vases. ............
Superb assortment Of Royal
Vienna Vases, richly decorated
Evening star., 1900-12-11

Royal Bonn Vases, pitcher and
fsss ;ns shapes. French gilt mount. so to $500
nov., 1eD,,tz Vases S.. 50 to $1,000
po.., n,,, orn.m.,,. $2.oo to $4,000
Roy Royal sevres Ornaments and $500 to $4,000
c1asv laying Cups of fancy Vienna $500 and 90
,11 s,1ssp slass ya'e' stsf $4,000
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Christmas present.

B. 4 H. Reading Lamps, COM
plete. Each.
B, 4 H. Library Lamps, COM
plete. Each.
Tall Banquet Lamps, COM
plete. Each.
Decorated Parior Lamps, COM
plete. Each.
Boudoir Lamps, complete.
Each.
Imported Fairy Lamps, COM
plete. Each. ................
Fifth floor.
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om-prhap
hoorE Evenhs
selections greater n
otanOhrin the u;
of beautiful
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French Bronze Busts. ......
French Bronze Figures. ....
Italian Marble Pedestals.
carved and plain. n.............
italian Marble Busts. EA.
First floor.
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lutte Velour Portfores-
L,Art Nouveau. .......
lutte Velour Portieres-re-
protluced from high-grade
Oriental Rugs. ...........'
Scotch Raw SILK Portieres
Just arrived. ...............
Tapestry Portieres. all col
OrS.
Satin Derby Portieres. 49,.
Couch Covers in Orientaf
Stripes and Tapestry........
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ten In various artistic FORMS principally hg-
.res; .; ,,rs,. With one' two or $1,000 to $1,000
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Gilt r1irrors and Chairs.

Inlaid French Smoking Tables.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05
WAS THE DEcL1NATroN CURT,

A Lincoln Neb., dispatch in the New
York Herald says that Senator Jones of
Arkansas declined an invitation to be the
guest of the Travelling Mems Bryan Club
at their banquet in that city, which takes
place tonight, and that the declination
was curt. And why was it curt? In
Lincoln, according to the dispatch, IL is
believed that Senator Jones had seen a
statement in an Eastern paper that lead
ing Democrats of Nebraska would like 10
see an Eastern man chairman of the Dem
ocratic National Committee 1t NAV he
that Senator Jones thinks that Mr.. BRYAN
sympathises with this desire in Nebraska
TO get rid of him as the head of the com
m!ttee. And if there is any truth in the
Lincoln dispatch he is right in thinkine,
so. 1t is said that while there has been
no break between Chairman Jones and
Mr. Bryan the latter is of the opinion
that it would be better for the party TO
have an Eastern man as chairman.
The man mentioned in the Heralds dis
patch is Mr.. Elliott Danforth, who was
chairman of the Democratic State Commit
tee of New York during the campaign of
1896. Mr. Danforth accepted the Chicago
platform, though not a believer in the 16
to l idea. He stood by his party, and,
doubtless, is ready to give his approval to
anything this party may do in its next
national convention. He made a trio
through the South recently, and on his re-
turn stated in an interview that leading
Southern Democrats care very little about
the silver question, and that they would
not offer violent opposition if an effort
were made to drop the silver issue.
1t seems to US that the Hera'ds dispatch
from Lincoln is more sensational than
truthful If Chairman Jones and Mr.
Bryan were not in perfect accord the fact
would have been known before this. And
1t is not probable that Mr.. Bryan would
like to have u man at the head of the
National Committee known to BE- unfriend-
ly to silver, although accepting the declar-
atoms of his party In regard TO it. Be-
sides, Mr.. Bryan would hardly take DO
siiion hostile to Chairman Jones without
first making him acquainted with his pur-
pose to do so. Chairman Jones' declina-
ton of the banquet invitation may have
been curt, but II is doubtful IL the reason
for its curtness was that contained in the
Lincoln dispatch.