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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
SnOw-Cleaning.

One of the prime reasons for taking the
street cleaning work out of the hands of
contractors and giving it directly to the
Commissioners is that this change will
probably enable the authorities to keep the
streets clear of snow more satisfactorily
than under the present system. 1t Is re-
ported that in all likelihood the snow now
on the ground will be allowed to remain
until it is melted, because there is not
enough money in the snow-cIeaning fund
to do the necessary work and In order to
secure funds to do the work it will be neces-
sary for a special appropriation to be passed
a process consuming some time. This method
Of living from hand to mouth in the matter
of snow-cleaning is unworthy the District.
Nor is it easy for the public to understand
why the general STRENGTHENING appropr.a-
ton should not be expansive enough to
cover snow as well as dirt and dust In
short. the demand is for a fund which may
be utilized by the Commissioners to keep
the streets clean. whether they are muddy
or snow-cOvered. There should be no dis
elimination when the ultimate object is to
make the streets fit for the comfortable use
Of the public. When the snow falls the
street cleaning contractors abandon their
work, the inspectors lie idle and the city
suffers. unless there happens to have been
enough of an allowance for this purpose to
enable the superintendent to hire laborers
and carts and attack the snow himself
Thus there is in winter a constant alterna-
ton between the contract system and the
direct system. without harmony. The au-
thOrities now hold that it is not possible for
the superintendent to use any of the gen.
eral street cleaning fund for snow removal
as such use might create a deficiency in
the appropriation 1t would seem to be bet
ter to create a deficiency than to allow the
streets to become foul through snow accu-
mutations. which are more menacing to
health than the ordinary dirt which the
contractors remove. Indeed. as the case
stands, less is possible for the public COM
fort and health in winter, when the demand
IS the greatest, than in summer. when it
Is least, and the rains do the largest part
OF the work and the street-sprinkling eiti-
zen does considerable share With the
whole business given over to the Commits
Sioners with an ample fund this anomaly
need not exist, and the streets Of Washing
ton need not be allowed to lie deep in Snow
at the close of the winter. when the funds
run low and the appropriations committees
grow weary of continued acquisitions for
more allowances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

The reform crusade in New York has
worked out about as was to have been ex-
pected. The Tammeny police officials hay-
ing been prodded to action against the en-
trenched institutions of vice by public in
dignation. have sought to turn the tide in
their own favor by carrying the warfare
beyond its proper limits and assailins the
respectable restaurants on the ridiculous
charge of violating the concert law. They
have pretended to believe that it is Just as
vicious for caterer to entertain his decent
diners with music throughout the evening
as for the gambling hells. the brotheIs and
the dance halls to be run brazenly on the
main thoroughfares. not only during the
hours when the streets are freQuented. but
far into the morning, beyond the limits of
the license laws. Here is where Tammany
offends the public sense of deceney most
hagrantly. 1t never attacks vice in a spirI,
of sincerity. 1t never offers willing all, tn
any effort at reform. When 1t is forced
into activity II advances either suikilv or
else freakishly and trickily.
The pretense OF police ignorance of the
existence of the vile resorts which offend
the decent citizen at every turn in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

A bill introduced in the House by Mr..
Jenkins, authorizing the formation Of guar
anty companies in the District, is in line
with the desire of the business men of this
community to prevent any discrimination
against local institutions in the fair field of
business ACTIVITY. The bill, in effect. allows
any company now authorized by Congress
to do an insurance business in the Dis
trict, and, having a paid-up capital of
not less than $4,000. to engage in
the guaranty and indemnity bushes.
This means simply that local institu-
lions. those institutions supported by
local capital and in hands of local men, and
which are under local supervision and make
returns and pay taxes to the District gov
eminent, are placed on equal terms with
the foreign corporations which have hither-
to been the possessors of the guaranty and
indemnity field in this city. very great
amount of this sort of business is trans
acted here, and there seems no reason why
the bar should be put up against home in
situations, while outside corporations have
fair field with no one to oppose them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Tariff ScheminE.

There Il clearly too much plotting and
communicating about this Porto Rico
business for the good either of the island
or the mainland The question is too seri-
Gus to be juggled with. 1t is now assertets
that the friends of the tariff proposition.
fearing a square test Of strength on the
main issue. are hoping and continuing to
prevent action on the pending bill. thus
maintaining the Dingley duties, until the
starving Porto Ricans, in despair of Sc
curing justice and eager for any relief, will
petition Congress to allow the House bill
to pass. preferring 10 per cent of the Ding
ley duties to 100 per cent. In this way it
is expected to force the bill through despite
the Overwhelming sentiment of the country.
on the plea that Porto Rico demands it.
1t should need only a thorough exposure
OF this scheme to defeat it The Porto
Ricans want free trade with the United
States. They should have 1t. II later they
are compelled through dire necessity to
seek a compromise it will be through du-
plicity and not through their enlighten-
ment- Delay is harmful to all interests
concerned. 1t Is crushing out the vitality
from the island industries and killing the
spirit of Americanism which has been i'm
planted in the insular heart 1t is damag-
ing the reputation Of the republican con-
gressional leaders, and 1t Is further en-
raging the people against the malevolent
trust influences which are being cast
against the Porto Rican interests.
1t is Furthermore charged that the trust
influence is being exerted to deadlock the
Senate on this bill, so as to prevent any
legislation whatever, thus maintaining the
Dingley tariff intact until at least next
winter. Certain senator's are said to be
willing to let the tariff question go by in
order to save the civil government features
Of the bill. This would play directly into
the hands of the high tariff advocates. The
issue is not as to the provision of civil gov
ernment- The island does not seriously
need the change from military administra-
ton. 1t will aid. of course, in rehabilitat-
Ing the insular industries and in settling the
political status Of the Inhabitants. But the
Porto Ricans can manage to get along well
enough with governor general If only they
can be assured of the means of earning a
living. Government is not everything to
them The first consideration is for the
financial welfare of these people. Their
first need is for a market and a just reve-
nue. system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
American Good Faith.

The Point made by Prof. Schurman, that
il we violate faith with the Porto Ricans
we shall greatly increase our difficulties
with the Filipinos, Is one of exceptional
strength and aptness. An argument ad-
vanced by some of the anti-expansionists
is that if the government will but give the
Fflipinos formal assurances Of just and
friendly treatment the Instruction In
Luzon will soon collapse. But what would
any declaration to that effect by Congress
be worth in the face of broken faith with
the Porto Ricans? The Aguinaldians in
Luzon would say, and would be justified in
saying, False to the Porto Ricans, false
to us. 1t is but change of masters. We
have had experience of Spanish promises.
We want none of the American variety"
This Is not to say that when we reach
the case of trade with the Philippines we
shall be under obligations to settle it on the
Identical lines now urged with justice in
the case of trade with Porto Rico. Each of
these tubs must stand on Its own bottom.
Not only is our faith pledged to Porto Rico,
but our material interests call for free
trade with the island Honesty Is at once
the best and the most profitable policy
1t Is yet to be determined what should be
done In the matter of trade with the Philip
pines. But when that question comes up,
we shall certainly be in all the better posi-
ton to deal with it. with credit and profit
to ourselves and with entire helpfulness to
the F'ilipinos. If We show ourselves strong
enough and fair enough now to do the right
thing by Porto Rico.
Let the Senate put aside all considerations
but those bearing directly upon the princi-
pie at issue and the credit of the govern
nent. If the majority of the House has
acted unwisely; has yielded to influences
which 1t should have scorned has invited
and received the disapproval Of the country
has brought the republican party to the
first serious suggestion of defeat in this
years race, let those who forced that stu
alton take individually the consequences Of
their action. The majority of the Senate
has the power and the opportunity to re-
deem the day. The House will not stand
out. To insist upon its blunder woul1 be
but to add to the measure of the present
public rebuke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
United States as Mediator.

The most earnest advocates Of 'fnteryen.
ton" by the administration at Washington
in the Transvaal war must now realize how
absurd has been their course in urging in.
reference by the United States. This gov
eminent has done all that 1t could consist
emily in forwarding the communications OF
Presidents Kruger and Steyn to London
and expressing willingness to do whatever
may be possible to secure termination of
hostilities. 1t has not offered to mediate
for that would be proper only upon the re.
quest of both parties. and intervention Il
entirely out of the question.
To make a direct offer of mediation be.
fore both parties have requested it would
be to court curt reply. and those who have
urged the United States to step in and SEE
IL 1t cannot settle matters have merely
demonstrated their own folly and ignorance
Of international law and custom They
should be satisfied with the exemplificatior
of this fact now officially given them
Uncle Sam has shown his desire for peace
to do more would be regarded-and rightly
so-a5 impertinent interference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

streets is the worst possible Indictment OF
the municipal administration. 1t is evident
that all the evils which were exposed by
the Lexow inquiry have returned in full
force. and must be fought over again. The
question which other cities are asking them
selves is whether the respectable majori-
ties in New York will be courageous and
enterprising enough to organize pure gov
eminent movement. which will not only
scotch the snake. but kill 1t. The demand
Is for sustained effort not for spasnodic
Indignation followed by complacency. And
in all these problems the people of all other
cities are vitality interested, for these same
issues exist in every large community in
some degree, and are to be met and fought
with the best means at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

1t Is assured that If the Porto Rico bill
should be amended by the Senate in the in
terests of free trade, the amendments would
be accepted by the House with avidity
The House majority Is said now to realize
its mistake in passing the tariff provision,
and Is eager to square the record and cor
rect the blunder before it is too late. 1t is
further believed that this is one reason why
the Senate tariff men are striving to pre-
vent the amendment of the bill, knowing
that the House would acquiesce This sit
uation clearly shows the path of duty.
With repentant majority in the House
awaiting its chance to redeem bIunder
and with free trade majority in the SEN
ate anxious for opportunity to vote on non
partisan lines for free trade. further delay
in the interests of the insular tariff is un-
warranted and dangerous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

The attention of the Senate District COM
mittee has been pointedly called to the de-
plorable conditions surrounding the penal
treatment Of the young in the District. due
to the lack of proper accommodations. The
letter of the former matron at the ia,1
just laid before Senator Mcmillan. To-
gether with the accompanying comments
Of the District Commissioners, invites sert-
Gus consideration in connection with the
appropriation bill just about to be taken
up by the Senate. The police court ma
chinery is VIGOROUSLY Inadequate 1t is
virtually a reproach to the capital The
building should be foSthwith replaced by a
specially constructed Court house, provided
with adequate cell room, with provisions
for separating the prisoners according To
ages and sexes and perhaps conditions
There should be larger witness rooms. and
particularly. a courtyard wherein the vans
could be loaded and unloaded, in a manner
to prevent this painful process from he
coming a demoralizing spectacle. 1t does
not seem desirable that the police cour,
should be Incorporated with the municipal
office building Thus there is no reason
why the enterprise to secure a new struc-
ture for this purpose should not be urged
independently from that of persuading Con-
gress to provide a city hall commensurate
with the local needs.
As to the treatment of the youthful pr,s-
oners at the Jail that matter falls under
the jurisdiction Of the courts and the At.
torney General. The suggestion of the
former matron that the boys and sir:s
sentenced for various ofrenses be kept sep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16


The indications that the PRINCIPAL oppo-
sition to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty is due
10 the lobbying of the interests which want
10 defeat the construction of a canal on
any conditions win hurt the opponents of
the treaty. Aside altogether from the mer-
It's or the treaty in its present form, there
is strong desire on the part of an over
Whelming majority of the American people
that canal be built across Nicaragua or
| some other part of Central America at the
earliest possible moment. This is a copsid-
Grafton with which the enemies of the
treaty will have TO reckon
AT the time when the Clayton-BuIwer ar
rangement was entered into there was a
strong feeling in the United States that a
canal should be built across Nicaragua, and
that sentiment has increased in the lapse
OF years The reasons which existed for a
short cut between the two oceans half a
century ago have been multiplied many
fold since then, and they must continue to
grow with the growth in the country $
population and commerce. The Spanish
war showed necessities for this waterway
which were not brought out in any prac-
teal way until that time. The lessons of
that conflict will not be forgotten.
Those who aim to defeat the canal prof.
ect are working against the well-recognized
interests of the American people. There is
a strong and intelligent determination in
the United States to build canal across
some point in Central America Just as soon
as it can be conveniently done. The Presi-
dent has voiced this purpose more than
once IN his messages to Congress. He had
TINS necessity in mind when the treaty now
before the Senate was being signed He
wants to see that treaty ratified. Whether
| 1t is accepted in its present form or not, how
| ever, the American people want to have an
interoceanic canal constructed in the very
| near future. The interests which are work
| ing against 1t are bound to be beaten,
whatever the fate of the present treaty
may chance to be. The canal is an Ameri-
can necessity, and the private corporations
which imagine they would be injured by it
and which are suspected to be at the head
| OF the influences which are endeavoring to
prevent all canal construction by striking
down the Hay treaty, will be beaten Under
some conditions or other an American canal
will be built between the two oceans, and
| its construction cannot be long postponed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

From the Philadelphia Press.

One of the results of the Sheldon news
paper scheme will be to start no end of
freaks and religious enthusiasts to at
tempting all sorts of foolish things and en-
terprises las Jesus would" The fellow
who is running for Congress in Kansas
and conducting his campaign on this sac
religious basis is the most prominent int
tator OF Sheldon up to the present time.
these schemes will not be apparent to that
portion of the American public swayed by
religious fervor, no matter what shape il
takes. while. on the other hand, 1t furnishes
an opportunity to another very large eIe-
ment In our American life to scon ct re.
ngion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Chiadrem's
Millinery.

Saturday being Children's Day
special effort is made to show the
best and most attractive things for
the young folks. Hats of the newest
styles and latest shapes, the wanted
flowers, stylish trimmings-a bounti-
full supply OF everything-and rightly
priced, too.
Among the leading styles for spring are the
Poke" with the pretty pink rosebuds and pro
fusion of black velvet ribbon.
The soft straw. with oxplaited brim. trimmed
with an abundance of flowers and ribbons in the
daintiest of shades.
The large fiat that droops gracefully over the
face. with all the prettiest ideas in trimming.
Flowers are the popular trimming for chidren'E
hats, and our assortment is larger, varied and
more beautiful than ever before.
Our Millinery show window contains some charm
ing specimens in Children's Hats, Flowers, etc.
Millinery Parlors-Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

ITEMS
Furnishings.
We will show tomorrow, in win
dow, a line of Mems Plain Colored
Barathea Silk Scarfs, in black,
white, cardinal, navy blue, national
blue, purple and suede, at
soc. each.
Other special values are:
10 dozen Mems Seamless Cotton Half Hose, in
black aid assorted shades of tan, at
I5c., e pairs for 75c
Also so dozen Mems Fancy Cotton Half Hose, in
stripes and spots, ct
25c. a pair.
And in Boys Furnishing Depart
ment:
40 dozen Boys Laundered Neg
ligee Shirts in stylish striped patterns,
some with two collars to match, some
with cuffs only, at the very special
price,
soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

We are a wondrous city
And our ambitious mind
is such that we must pity
The towns we leave behind
The world in admiration
Must falter as it joys
To hear our jubilation:
We've slain 2,ooo dogs"
The snow upon our highways
Cnshoveled may remain,
And jewellers in the by-ways
For paving beg in vain.
Some fine sites we are leaving
AS domiciles for frogs,
But why should we be grieyingf
We've slain 1900 dogs!
The Capitol is showing
An uncompleted space
To tell in colors glowing
Some triumph of our race.
There picture Ems tein's glory
Who trekked Ger curbs and boesf
Let history know our glory!
We've slain 1000 dogs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Women S Dressing Sacques
and Negligees.

Just arrived an entirely new line
of Dressing Sacques and Negligees,
including the popular Kimona and
Geisha styles, made Of silks, cash
meres and lawns.
Women's Lawn Breakfast Jackets, blouse front
with belt; high neck, with three rows of feather
Women's Gesha Sacques. made of a fine wash
fabric. with bias back, China silk yoke and border
Each. ........ So On
Women's lightweight Cashmere Kimonas. new
bias back, silk border all around. Each -. $40 SO
Women's Japanese SILK KimOnas, large Powered
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
New Bubble
Outfits.

Three pipes in one, wood, non
breakable; an entirely new article
which affords more than the usual
amount of fun. Complete with two
lead figures and cake of soap.
Ioc. each.
Toy Dept.-Eourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
His View of Them.

what do you think Of the Porto
Ricans~
THE Porto Ricans are all right" an
swered Senator Sorghum. I'VE could scare
them and make money easy If lot of peo-
pie in this country who insist on mixing in
and talking about the U. 8. Constitution
and national good faith and all that sort
of thing would be quiet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

IIsntcoke tomatoes, dozen cans. 90c.
sSeSefwSck tomatoes, dozen cans 81 90
ShriVer silver Label Peas, dozen CANS. 81 20
roe centennial Peas dozen cans. ..-......S 81 20
,ureka Extra Sited Peas dozen cans. 81 S.
Sahsu scans. w1thont sauce, dozen cans. Is
SSsIitornia FEARS, can. Observation-Disclosures. zoe.
63aelornia reaches. can. Observation-Disclosures. 20c.
De.eice LINZ beans dozen cans 10
m silver Thread Geiatine, package. Sc
Ea ue I, SSu1sI, Old. p0x Soc.
I, faheu rice package. 15c.
f.s ht y Gfits' I'D. package. lie.
cream G3dhsh, package. .................., 81
Andersons Concentrated Soups, dozen cans 81 10
6,.st aus nros; oItsup, pottie. PIC.
S pay ;asparasus, can. Ice.
WIZ .A H Sorn, can. s-..-....... &c.
Imnt, S Nm sugar. Gorn dozen cans. .35
Wiitbnrs CO. ioni IA ahu spaghettl dozen. loo.
aha" r. S Soa, 12-ip can. ........... 22c.
a y ttetioisoh Jams, assorted can. Toe.
SnbmItas 80 80 SSpap' ~ cakes for- 25c.
KirSman. St 80 Ssit cake. ;..--...-........ &c.
praataa = . DS5 sap cake. &c.
" e. u,ple oielne soap, cake. 4Lsc.
fyos g. iH'i,iury sap, par ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Zoe.
Sant r roap, CAKES lot. CSC.
Hssk St a Hoap' cakes Tor. CSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

Mrs. Emmons Blaine has decided to try
the experiment of applying the eight-hour
rule to her domestic servants. 1t is inter-
esting to note that the Cook ladies'
Union is not in a position to claim any
credit for this step in the direction of re-
form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
First floor.
FIESt uOOr.
Infants
Clothing.

Attention is called to some practi-
cal, inexpensive clothing, both for
outer and under wear. Dainty little
Nainsook Long and Short Dresses;
also Skirts, Gowns, Wrappers,
Waists, etc, representing the best
values obtainable at the prices.
Infants Nainsook Slips box plait down front. en-
broidery on neck and sleeves. Each. ......... &c
Infants Nainseok Long and Short Dresses tucked
yoke, embroidery on neck and sleeves Each 5Oc
Infants Nainsook Long and Short Dresses yoke of
tucks and insertion embroidery neck and sleeves
Each. -. 75n
Infants Nainsook Long and Short Skirts deep hem
with cluster of tucks above. Each. .......... Soc
Infants Nainsook Gowns. gathered at the neck
embroidery on neck and sleeves. Each. SOC
infants tlanneiette Wrappers, dainty pink and
blue stripes. Each. SOC.
infants Flannelette Long and Short Skirts.
Children's Cambria Waists, two rows of tape but
eons. r1asu. &c,
Second floor.