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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
POlyEamy Rebuked.

The House of Representatives yesterday
dealt singing rebuke to the practice of
polygamy by excluding from membership a
man bearing proper credentials in form but
lacking the full requirements of citizenship
and morality. The majority cast against
the admission OF Roberts was large, and 1t
notified the state of Utah, irrespective of
party and in unmistakable terms that DO
lygamists need not apply hereafter even to
secure brief admission. bubbles and teen
nlcaities to the contrary Notwithstanding
this course was demanded by the dictates
of self-respect and good government 1t
vas justified by precedent and law, sup
ported by some of the ablest members of
the House and approved by the vast major
ity of the people. Roberts suggests now
that his state will appeal to the Supreme
Court. This would be a welcome move. for
it would doubtless ciinch the decision of the
House beyond question and thus forever
stamp the practice of polygamy as a thing
unclean and despicable, and demanding
Speedy extinction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
The One Man BILE.

Whom have those democrats who are op-
posed to the denomination of Mr.. Bryan to
offer the party in his place? Is there an
other man in the party who enjoys 1.-THE
of the consideration that he does? What
other nomination would command the sup
port that his will? Let it be granted that
the chances will be against his success
Who could hold the combination together
so as to win
Mr.. Bryan's rivals in the last convention
will not be in his way in the next. Mr..
Bland who was a good man, but would
have made a weak candidate, is dead. Mr..
Teller the intellectual giant of the free
silver cause has no hold upon the combi-
nation which even suggests danger to Mr..
Bryan. He comedies Mr., Bryan's renomi-
nation. Mr. Mclean, whose support Tor
first place in 1896 was a mere maneuVer,
has since been Grubbed out of his boots at
home and is not available now even Tor
maneuvering purposes. He is utterly out
of the question. Horace Boies has dropped
out completely.
Nobody has come to the front since then.
The Van Wyck boom was short-ltved, and
proved 10 be little better than joke. 1t
passed from the hands of Mr.. Croker into
those of an obscure Alabama politician,
and in his hands collapsed Nobody took it
seriously out Judge van "yCh HuhSeiI'
who is a staid Brooklyn lawyer, deficient
in the sense of humor. and the Alabama
custodian. who lives too far from the big
road to keep up with the tricks OF town
politicians. The occasional suggestion about
Mr.. German is shopworn. 1t is without
point or sincerity. Mr.. German is as i'm
possible for the race as Mr.. Whitney or
David B. Hill. whom nobody suggests.
Mr.. Bryan then practically is the only
pebble the beach. He dominates the sit
uation completely. He has kept himself
before the country so skillfully. and by
arts which are so acceptable to crowds.
that nine out of ten men in his party either
enthusiastically demand or politely concede
his denomination. He is 1.-The peerless
leader. the logical candidate the sue
cessor of Jackson each and all in the vo-
cabulary of his followers. 1t seems idle
therefore for anybody to talk about turning
him down for the presidential nomination.
He alone can take himself out of the equa-
ton, and he is far too young to be filled
with a spirit of self-efacement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

pay two or more fares to reach an average
destination. So the question arises whether
it is better to give the few short riders the
benefit of a three-cent fare or the many
long riders the benefit of the transfer priv
ileges so ely extended. For that Is the
issue which would squarely be drawn were
the three-cert bill to be formidably pressed
The community does not as a rule demand
cheap fares but better service, such as
both of the great systems have shown every
inclination to give to the extent of their
ab'lt- TO -ecure materials. With frequent
Ca. .hfortably equipped and adequately
manned. running along the lines Of the
most constant traffic, the system will soon
meet the local requirements in a manner
far. more satisfactory than though Con
gress were to cheaper and deteriorate the
service by reducing the fare-rate.
The same principle in large measure ap-
plies to the gas service. The people in the
main are reasonably content with dollar
gas, which is provided for. on condition that
they receive good quality of illuminant.
They protest, naturally, against poor dollar
gas, just as they would protest against the
even poorer gas which would probably be
furnished at seventy-fve cents. What the
consumers most seriously need at present
is a guarantee that the standards of purity
and Illuminating quality are maintained at
all times. that the meters are honest in
their registry. and that the company is in
all respects fully meeting its obligations to
the community in return for the valuable
franchise given to it. 1t is to be borne in
mind that coupled with most gas-rate-re-
duction projects are schemes for COMPETE
tive franchises, which, while sometimes
honestly intended. are nevertheless often
through
the willingness of the established concern
to pay for peace.
Congress will probably hold firmly to the
doctrine that Washington deserves only the
best to be had in any branch of municipal
supply, and that it is willing to pay the
reasonable price for it's services, provided
it gets the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

At every session of Congressman the
present session Is no eSception-bills are
introduced in both houses providing for re-
duced street car fares and gas rates. These
bills are offered in what is supposed by
some to be the name of the public of Wash
ington- Their passage is cried for by few
citizens, and deprecated steadily by those
who understand the true condition and
know that the requirement of the time Is
not toward cheaper gas or car service
but toward better service in both of these
branches of public accommodation The
proposition for three-cent fares is out of
keeping with the local circumstances The
street railroads of Washington are at pres
ent furnishing exceptionally long rides to
their patrons for fare OF only four and one
sixth cents The cars of the '.syndicated"
roads carry the passenger over several COM
binatiohs Of routes to virtually any point
of the District for fare which Is esti-
mated by the officials Of the company. in
the terms Of the conditions prevalent be-
Tore the institution of the present transfer
system. AT about three cents That is to
say. the SIX tickets the passenger buys for
a quarter will carry him as far in connec-
ton with his transfers as would eight
tickets purchased for a quarter under the
conditions prevailing before the establish
ment OF the present transfer system.
Were the fare legally reduced to three
cents It Is questionable whether the con-
solidated roads. or even the Capital Trac-
ton. for that matter. could furnish their
present extended service without a loss.
The consequence would be that these COM
panies would curtaii the transfer privileges
Of the passengers, divorce connecting and
feeding lines from the main system and rel
egate the local street railway equipment
back to the old days of many independent
lines when the passenger was forced to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
An English Omcer's Views.

The extract printed in yesterdays Star
taken from a letter written by an officer
of the English army to a friend in this
country was very clear and manly state
ment of the South African difficulty from
the English point of view. 1t did not beg
the question at any point. 1t was wholly
free from either boasting or abuse, and it
attempted no concealment of the surprise
and disappointment felt in English circles
at the reverses which up to the time Of the
writing had been inflicted on the English
arms in the field. At the same time there
was in temperate terms the assertion of
faith in the underlying justice of the Eng
lish cause. and distinctly English note of
confidence in the final result. The reverses
had daunted nobody. but had operated to
bring the people Of England the more reso-
lutely together in the performance of diff
ficu!t task.
We may readily believe, as this officer
asserts, that the English people feel that
they have the right on their side The con-
trary view, that they are partly the dupes
and partly the willing tools of coterie of
stockholders, is a catchpenry explanation
which the people of this country particu-
larly ought TO be slow to accept. For, as
matter of fact, the same charge was made,
went to war with Spain. This government
was posted as having fallen under the ma
ign influences of a few money-sharks, VINO
lad their eyes fixed on Cuba and had slyly
fomented trouble between the two govern
ments to forward their own selfish ends.
AS We know that to have been absolutely
false, we should hesitate to accept a SINH
lar charge against England based upon no
better authority.
This EDglishman expresses regret at SEN
timent in America, which he seems to think
is largely against England. The truth Is
that sentiment in America has not as yet
been taken. The Beers have their friends
and so far they have made the only public
demonstrations bearing on the subject of
the war. The question, too, lends itself to
political agitation in a campaign year, and
that is to be taken into account. But one
thing is reasonably certain, and that is that
the American people, through their consti-
tuted authorities, are not going to move of
their own accord, or at any other powers
instance. on any course leading to the en-
barrassment of England. The neutrality
upon which We have entered will be con-
tinued to the close of the struggle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
The Weather Prophet,

Now, what care though sunshine fill the
air
And tempt the angle-worm to quit his lair,
To bask contented on the moist warm earth
And yield his sluggish soul to lazy mirth :?
Now, what care 1 for gentle joys like these
Which almost WOO the blossoms to the
trees
Till they be radiant with the blush Of
spring
And bid the chattering swallows try to
sing?
Welcome the clustering blizzard with its
blight
Welcome the frost that withers in a night
My lady's palms which on the doorstep
stood
Because she thought fresh air would do
them good,
Welcome the darkened skies that fiercely
scowl,
The snow that eddies and the winds that
howl
Away with pleasures! Bring a world of
pain,
l have reputation to sustain.
/ am the man who said that this would be
The coolest winter Of the century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
The New Manila,
From the Manila American

From the Manila American.
Any one who left Manila year ago, re-
turning to it today, would almost fancy
himself Rip Van Wrinkle.
Today one may well rub ones eyes at the
change effected. The streets, if dusty and
somewhat muddy, are at least clear of
garbage-the cutters are kept cleared.
Houses have been repaired and painted.
lnnumerable new stores have been opened
rigs have been much improved, though still
leaving much to be desired. Pariahs are
growing conspicuous by their absence, es-
peciaiiy canine ones, and the beggars are
gradually disappearing from the street
Sickness and disease are considerably on
the decrease, and the city generally is in a
more sanitary condition than it has ever
been since its foundation. And all these
changes and improvements have been
brought about by the bringing to bear,
upon the existing conditions, American
ideas in place of the aforetime LASER aller
notions existing under late Spanish rule
The wonderful improvements achieved so
far are an excellent omen for what another
year will bring forth. and those here then
will see how extremely beneficial to the city
generally and the welfare of it's inhabit-
ants has been the new regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

just whether the retreat by Warren will
materially alter the chances for success in
the general advance remains to be seen.
It demonstrates. however, at least, that the
advance by the present route. il at all
practicable, will prove more costly. Mean
while it is to be observed that Butler IS
working around to the due west of Lady
smith. and if he can complete this move
ment, even without relieving the belea-
guered city, he will have achieved an i'm
portant object. namely, the interruption of
one of the Boer lines of communications.
Further news of the developing campaign
Is necessary to permit a clear understanding
of the chances and the cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

DO You believe you will succeed in hay
ing your man acquitted?" asked one law
yer.
Il haven't given much thought to that
phase of the question: answered the other
But am absolutely confident that we can
have the trial postponed often enough to
prevent a conviction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
There'll Be Tumult i'm the
Mems Department Tomorrow.

One lot Of American Hosiery Co. Two-thread
Superfne Cashmere Underwear. Excellent weight
and made in thoroughly high-class manner.
Actually worth S1.5O and 81 a garment. Ed0r
One lot Of Roots. Tivoli, Standard Mems Under
wear. A fine Australian combed wool. Regular
prices, 81 and SIPS. You buy 'em 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
Conscientious,

What made you make that long argu-
ment before Congress?" asked the friend.
Why" answered the man who failed to
qualify, Il felt it my duty to do so. So
long as 1 drew congressional salary all
the time I was in Washington, 1 felt that
1 ought to give the public a speech or two
for its money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
Accuracy.

Now said the client, taking out hi,
pocket book, how much are your service.
worth"
THAT has nothing to do with the case,
answered the professional man of fine dis
tinctions. What you ought to have asked
is merely how much 1 am going to charge
YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

London confidently expects that the lat
est English victory over the Beers will not
turn out to be a case like that of the man
who caught a wild cat and had to call on
his friends to help him let go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
SHOOTING STARS.
A Multiplied Sorrow.

I'm sorry for Mr.. Roberts, said Mr..
Meekton. thoughtfully.
1.-The idea!' exclaimed his wife.
Il can't help it. The thought Of that man
having to go back to all those homes and
break the news to all those wives, who
were expecting to be in Washington society
this winter-it's positively tragic!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
There Was No Delay,

From the Philadelphia North American.
At least John Bull can comfort himself
with the hattering knowledge that Dom
Paul did not tell him to go and get a repu-
tation before consenting to fight him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

Brigham H. Roberts feels that he is
being sighted by the gentlemen who have
busted themselves with the promiscuous
PRONUNCIATION of sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
A Dreadful Possibility,
From the Philad. lphia Press

1t Is fortunate that the wide ocean SEN
arates Count Boni Casteliane and the editor
of Figaro or else somebody might get
slapped real hard on the wrist with papa s
visiting card.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

Rafferty," said Mr.. Dolan. did yez ever
hear tn old sayin', beauty is only skin
deep?''
Il did. An a foine. true sayin 1t isl
Its nothin iv the koind. Dim thinkin'
Nv it's foolishness livery tonne Oh take the
cover off baked pitaty."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.

current paragraph states that 1.-THE es-
tate of ID. l.. Moody practically consists of
his library. This is a convincing proof of
the disinterested sincerity of a life that
wrought much for the happiness of man
kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

Mr.. Bryan assumes to tell exactly what
the democratic party must do with almost
as much assurance as if he were one OF
these wicked political bosses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

1t must humiliate Aguinaldo great deal
to note that he is not even of enough i'm
portance to cause an occasional furry on
the stock exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Man with the Hoe, if he really wants
to make himself useful, might put in his
time Just now on some of the sidewalks
opposite unoccupied property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

The German newspapers decline to be in
fuenced by the possibility that Queen Vic
toria will stop her subscription.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

The new Emperor OF China is less than
fifteen years old. II he could only have
waited a few years he would have been
WISER than 10 accept the position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
Racy Reading.


From the Chicago Record.
These long winter evenings may be profit
ably utilized in reading the records of the
candidates for aldermen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

If bicycles continue to go out of fash
ion the policemen " no are compelled to ride
them for a living may strike for auto
mobiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

st. Louis is not concerned about proph-
ecies that the horse will become extinct so
long as the demand for army mules holds
out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

The District authorities might at least
provide the dog-catchers with dress suits
and engraved cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
To the Hunt!

From the Boston Journal
"A trust which will control the education
of American YOUTH The chase 10 getting
exciting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
An Over-willfns Debtor.

The man who borrows trouble keeps
His neighbors ever on the rack,
For every time he meets a friend
He tries to pay some of it back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26
They VIII Anywhere.

From the Kansas City Star
Clean streets will sell more Kansas CITY
real estate than anything else,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

Mr.. Roberts goes to Utah serenely salts
fed that he will always have his own elo-
quent approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-26

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for slips and 81 SO. They'll go all. OYCe
One lot of Mems White Laundered Shirts Just
because they've a few hand marks that a wash
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Mems Summer Shirts The offer includes every
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all the styles that bound to be the vogue this
year. We've thrown them all together, DC
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-27
REVIEW OF MARKETS
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Stocks, Money, Exchange, Bonds, Grain,
Cotton, Provisions, Etc.

New York, March 26.-To-day's stock
market made q remarkable demonstra-
ton OF strength in the prices OF Sc
curities and OF absorptive power in the
face of the enormous liQuidations OF
profits. Sharp reactions from best
prices were made in many stocks and
others which have been the recent
favorites among spectators for rise
were heavy OIL realizing or pro1ltS
Throughout the day, but the general
level of prices were decidedly higher
on the day and Il very heavy aggregate
of stocks was marketed. Dealings
were more or less congeSted in the US
nal leaders of stock exchange move
ments.Dut there was n very broad mar
ket for unusually dormant stocks
some OF which have not made their
appearance in the records of transact
tions for many weeks past. London
was an eager buyer in this market, and
While there were sales for that account
to take profits where recent advances
have been considerable. the disposition
OF the foreigners seemed to be to re-
invest their priiits i'll other stocks.
They were free sellers of n. and w.
and of b. and O., but the purchases on
London account of fully 10000 shares
far unbalanced the sales.
The commission houses had large or
ders to buy which had accumulated
over over Sunday, and the profession
ais took advantage Jof this demand to
market their holdings. This, coupled
With the weakness OF the local trac-
ton stocks, Sugar and Peoples Gas.
turned prices back before the end Of
the first hour, but the buying continued
in unabated volume and carried the
market upward again. Later in the
day, when the buying orders had been
executed and realizing developed in the
The final rally did not bring prices
back to the best but 1t made the clos
ing firm. b. and o. common rose an
extreme. So, and ut one time crossed
the preferred. There was very heavy
realizing in the other trunk lines I'M
der cover of the rise in j. and O. Spe-
cial strength and activity WAS shown
by number of the low priced South
crn and Southwestcrns, the Paciiics,
some of the Coalers, both anthracite
and bituminous. The movement APP
parentlY was based on confidence in
the general outlook. a marked fall
ing off was reported in the quantity of
cotton bills offered in the exchange
market.
The bond market continued broad
md active and higher prices were made
for most bonds traded in. Total sales
par value Si.0lO,000.
4. $. 3s coupon advanced x, do reg
istcred w. and the rcfunding rs when
issued declined Il in the bid prices.
The total sales OF stocks to-day were
d,02S,50 shares.
New York. March 26.-Standard Oil,
626@52S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-27
d. higher; American middlIns,

1-32d. higher; American middling.
51ad.
The sales OF the day were 5000 bales,
OF which 500 were for speculation and
export and included 1900 American.
Receipts, $4,000 bales, including $4,000
American.
Futures opened easy and closed quiet
at the decline. American mlddling:
March, 23-64d. buyer; March and
April, plead. buyer; April and May,
51S-64d. seller; May and June. 15-64d.
seller; June and July, 12-64@5 13-64d.
seller; July and August, 1o-64d. seller;
August and September, O0@5 1-64d.
seller; September and October, A 42-64@
43-64d. buyers: October and Novem-
her, 32-64d. seller; November and De-
cenber, 26-64@4 2764d. buyers: De-
cember and January, 424-64@4 25-G4d
buyers; January and February, 1884
94 24-64d. sellers.
Liverpool March 26-The Cotton Ex-
change will observe Easter holidays by
closing Friday, April 9Th, Saturday
April 18th, and Monday. April 18th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-27
COTTON RECEIPTS.
AMONG OUR COTTON MEN
Norfolk, Va, M


The weather in Texas and the South
west is very favorable for crop prepar-
ations.
Spot cotton in Liverpool advanced
1-32d. Sales, 5000 bales, against 10000
bales last year. The contract market
declined 1H to 2a points. closing
quiet.
Liverpool Cotton Exchange will be
closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and
Easter Monday. April 18th, 14th and
18th.
New York contract market declined
to points, closing steady. May, 9.S6
to 9.37; August. OF to DIS; October,
$40 to Sill; January, 7.96 to 79S.
United States ports receipts yester-
day were 1855 bales. against25,677 last
year and 6,7o9 in 1897
New Orleans market declined four
points on May contracts. closing ut
9.29. The spot market quiet at I'M
changed prices; closed at 99sc. Sales,
5000 bales.
Receipts at New Orleans to-day esti
mated at $500 to $500 bales, against
11,047 last year and 2.S71 in 1897.
Receipts at Houston to-day estimated
at $500 bales. against $3.50 last year
and 1879 in 1897.