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Report the Telephone Bill.

Thsre is a general community demand by
the people of Washington, and more par
ticularIy its business men, that some action
should be taken by the Senate committee
on the District of Columbia on the bill
granting charter to the Washington Tele-
phone Company, which passed the House
Of Representatives several weeks ago and
has been in the hands of the Senate COM
mittee ever since. The latter body Is IN
possession Of overwhelming evidence as to
the ability and honest purpose of the capt.
talists who propose to give to the citizens
of the District Of Columbia a first-cIass
telephone system at rates of s49 for bust
ness and S36 for residence Instruments with
unlimited service, and thus relieve them
from the extortionate charges of the cor
poration now occupying the field. It would
appear from calm and dispassionate re-
view of the situation that the only two
apparent obstacles In the way of the adop-
ton OF the measure are the individual opin-
ion of Mr.. Jeremiah NJ. Wilson the prest-
dent of the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company. who has declared that the
proposed service cannot be given at the
prices named. and the characteristic oppos1-
tion Of Senator Wellington of Maryland II
would seem that the demands Of represen-
tative citizens Of the national capital should
be regarded as of greater Importance than
the interested individual views of a repre-
sentative of the company, of whose charges
complaint is made, and the Jealous ard
interested opposition Of a malignant poll
tician. Why not permit the bill to reach a
vote In the Senate? Washington is perfect
ly willing to abide by the result of such q,
test,
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II auvthfnK were lacking in the accumula-
lion of evidence that a change in the mode
OF management of the Washington public
schools Is demanded by every consideration
os caution. decency and regard for the good
Of the Young. that lack was supplied ny the
publication IN yesterdays Star of the in
,lrtl>itoriai questions supplied by the higher
school uthorities to the teachers. to be
put. directly and indirectly. to the pupils
under their charge. perusal OF those
Questions must have shocked the parents
Of The capital beyond expression. 1t IS al
most incredible that those who have been
placed in charge of the youth of this Dis
trict should have followed their fad of ''ad-
varc.d nature education far as to in
stitute "a project of prying into the most in
l!rnat. details of the life of every pupil
One outrageous feature of the matter is
that the teacher is required to do what can
most apply be termed as dirty work OF
the most offensive nature. Each teacher Is
set to spy upon the physical condition and
t. peer into the home life Of the children
under her. 1t Is burden that should never
f,e placed upon these poorly paid hard
worked refined people.
But by far th,. worst effect of the inquisi-
lion is upon the child. What humiliation
must come over a boy or girl who is asked
whether the mother or father is drunk
ard whether The mother lacks interest in
the welfare of her offspring. whether the
father is a loaferi What a shame to put
the grossly Indecent inquiries of the
tatechsm, What taste of unneceS-
sary bitterness to force upon devel-
cping youth, If there were any earthly
value in the knowledge acquired. If the
educational process were advanced in the
least degree thereby, there might be a
slight ground for defense. But there is no
advantage. excuse. The program OF
spying questions Is based upon the false
theory of this school Of instruction, that the
Child is the material for experimentation,
peGagugic and psychologist.
The public schools OF Washington are not
meant 10 be held as training grounds for
thu faddists and must be rescued without
delay from them. For the love Of the gen.
Grafton now approaching the responsibilities
Of life. let these nauseating influences be
swept away and public education restored
to its wholesome basis of the past.
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In d recent issue the American Architect
earnestly approves, as quoted in these col
umns today. the principle embodied in an
amendment to the sundry civil bill lust re-
ported to the Senate providing for a com
mission to report upon certain plans for
the Improvement of the capital In general
terms the praise Of the amendment is justi-
ned, but 1t would seem upon closer exam
ination that the Architect, doubtless in
common with others. is misled as to the
scope Of the proposed commissions work
The amendment reads thus:
That the President of the United States
Is hereby authorized TO appoint an architect
and landscape architect. each of conspic-
uous ABILITY In his profession. to be associ-
oted with the chief of engineers of tho
United States army. to make an examira
tion and to report to Congress on the first
Monday IN December. 1900. plans for the
enhancement Of the Executive Mansion: for
the treatment of that section Of the ME
trict OF Columbia situated south of Penn
eylvanh avenue and north of b street
southwest. and for a suitable connection
between the Potomac and the Geological
parks"
If "B street northwest" were designated
instead of ''B street southwest" there would
be no objection TO the scheme, but rather
every reason to endorse 1t heartily. But by
prescribing the southwest street as the
southern limit of the projected scheme of
Pennsylvania avenue improvements the
scope of the inquiry is widened to permit
the inclusion OF the decidedly Objectionable
Centennial avenue through the Mall. There
is no demand for any change In the treat
ment Of the Mall. 1t is beautiful as II
stands save for the Intrusion Of the steam
railroad at Sixth street. There is, how
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ever, a pressing demand for the improve
ment of the long triangular space between
Pennsylvania avenue and B street north
west, which is the space evidently contem-
plated by the American Architect in its
comments.
The difference between the two B streets
is far more than the difference between
tweedledee and tweededum. If the Mall is
Included in the scope of the work 1t is al
most assured in advance that nothing what
ever will be done to rehabilitate Pennsyl-
vania avenue and the southern environs
Coupled with the Centennial avenue project
is well-founded intent to place all future
public buildings within the reservation
space already owned by the government.
This project is distinctly opposed to that of
utilizing for such purposes the space pro-
posed to be cleared of private structures on
the great avenue triangle. So the issue
between the two streets is just the issue
between the two great questions of policy
concerning the governments future build
ing operations.
The people of Washington stand with the
American Architect in hoping for the re-
habilitation of Pennsylvania avenue
through its dedication to public needs.
They are opposed to the invasion of the
pau hS ioi the purpose OF constructing a
useless avenue destructive of much of the
beauty of one of the loveliest of the capi-
ta's reservations. They would welcome,
therefore. a further amendment to the
pending proposition to confine the work of
this commission to the White House, the
Zoo and the space between the avenue and
the Mall leaving the Mall in its present
beauty without intruding any more public
buildings upon 1t and without marring it
by an ugly street.
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The Oleo Trust Playing Politio..

The United States district attorney in
Philadelphia has been kept busy of late
prosecuting violators of the oleomargarine
laws He has scored success in several
cases and has struck dismay to the hearts
Of the fraudulent dealers The great pow
er of the oleo trust and its patrons has
now been exerted to secure change In
the Office. Mr.. Becks term expires soon,
and as he is a democrat the pressure for
the appointment of another man is given
a political aspect which in some measure
conceals the true motive of the movement.
The Philadelphia North American, which
has done splendid service in the fight
against the oleo frauds, has sought to Sc
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cure Mr.. Beck's retention in office 1t least
long enough to enable him to flnish tke
work of Furnishing the criminals. has
organised propagansa to this>end among
the farmers Of the state >sr6 the oleo fight
is hotter than ever. The President has an
opportunity now to give evidence OF his
appreciation of the farmers needs by de-
clining to disturb an efficient public officer
regardless of his partisan leanings while he
is in the midst of work so seriously need
ed by the community A good man who
strives honestly to enforce the law is too
valuable to be set aside at the instance OF
notoriously fraudulent interest
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From the Philadelphia Times.

A persistent. and not in any way a credi-
table, effort is being made to effect the re-
movai of III. Clay Evans. commissioner of
pensions. This is not done by the consider
ate soldiers of the country. but is inspired
chiefly by the pension sharks. who have al
ready brought much reproach on our pen
sion system. and who now threaten to
bring upon 1t such measure of distrust as
to endanger Its maintenance.
There is no excuse for complaints made
against Commissioner Evans, who has sim
ply obeyed the law and executed 1t as gen
erously for the soldiers its its mandates
permitted. Those who assail Commissioner
Evans put themselves in the attitude of
aiming to obtain dishonest pensions, and
the Grand Army of the Republic should
speak with emphasis against permitting
that organization to be in any degree a
party to the criticism Of the pension COM
missioner solely because he is faithful to
the law
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The Useful Kicker.

Here's to the man whose wrath will make
The people round him shiver:
Who rails until the menials quake
And quite upsets his liver.
For when, forsooth, nobody jogs
The lasgard to his duty.
He goeth straightway to the dogs
And lands as Satan's booty
So hail. good kicker! I would fain
Walk placidly behind you.
There's naught which tempts me to com.
plain
Whenever l can find you.
No more the churl once child by thee
Talks quick and travels slowly.
His terror bids him courteous be
E'en to the meek and lowIy.
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Her Grievance.

1T was almost brutal of him!' exclaimed
young Mrs. Torkins, with tears in her eyes.
What is the matter" asked her mother.
You know that beautiful poodle Charley
gave me for birthday gift?"
Yes. He says he's sorry he ever brought
the animal into the house."
Il know 1t. And this morning when l
made some biscuit he tried to bite one of
them. and then said he wasn't very hun
CRY. and he guessed he'd feed them to the
dog"
"We1?"
There's no occasion for saying well,
mommer dear. You know in your heart
that he not only insulted my biscuit, but
that he was trying to kill F'ido."
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The Sultan Of Turkey is to send Prince
Frederick William Of Germany the ''Intiaz
Order set In diamonds. The sultan in
sists on spending his money for jewelry
when he ought to be paying indennltles
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From The New YOfk Herald
The House Of Representatives has made
another strong bid for the pension record
heretofore held by the Senate. 1t has Just
rushed through 1870 private pension bills in
one afternoon, and the 'honors" in h;sty
pension legislation appear to be about even
between the two branches of Congress
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From the Chicago Post.

Corporation Counsel Walker has been
asked for an opinion on the legality of tho
endless chain method of doing business
Without considering the legal phase of the
question, it may be said that the endless
chain system contemplates endless profits
for the promoters and endless disappoint-
ments for the majority of the investors, and
1t never could be success II the avera se
man and woman took the trouble to think
for themselves
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Menacine the Small Boy.

Prom the ChCHg0
As the mothers congress has given rise
tc mighty demand for fathers congress,
II is evident that the small boy will have
to go into the congress business himself un-
less he Is to lose his liberties altogether.
Evening star., 1900-05-26

President Kruger is reported to have
transferred the bulk of his property to
friends. as to prevent Great Britain from
reaching it. Dom Paul may have hopes Of
changing the situation from a war to a law
suit
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The banking interests Of Jackson City
have not yet been charged with trying to
extend their political influence outside their
own community and assume national con-
troll.
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How swift are things which we revere
To lower levels sunk!
1t was a bicycle last year,
And this year it is junk.
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Kentucky will endeavor to so arrange
matters that the state can have time to re-
cover from one election before another is
due
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At $1,000 each.
White Organdie Dresses with tucked yoke finish
ed with r,lfie of lace; belt and collar trimmed with
narrow white satin ribbon; skirt has two narrow
r,lffies around bottom. All sizes.
At $I2.5o each.
White Oreandie Dresses, made with round tucked
woke: sailor collar effect; trimmed with lace and
ribbon; white satin tie finishes off front OF the
sailor collar; skirt has two ruies, forming an over
skirt. All sizes.
At $3.50 each.
White Organdie Dresses. waist made with cluster
of tucks also yoke of tucks and insertion nm
ished with fichu effect, edged with white satin
ribbon and lace; skirt has two small ruffies.
Third floor.
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St. Louis has not yet undertaken to as
cribe the turbulence now prevailing there
TO the demoralizing effects of Chicago canal
water
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1t is feared that by the time Admiral
Dewey finds out what his opinions are he
will no longer need them.
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A thirteen million-dollar failure is re-
minder that these enormous aggregations
of capital have their compensating disad-
yantageS.
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Superintendent Powell is suspected of
having mistaken vulgar and gossipy curl
osity for thirst for useful knowledge
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The attitude assumed by Russia may call
for some expert Japanese juggling in orien-
tai politics.
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From the New York Press

FrOm tlle NtW IVfK frebS
If there is one thing worse than the
bicycle scorcher it L. the automobile scorch-
er He is just much more a nuisance as
he Is bigger. He needs to learn the same
lesson that has been inculcated at much
expense wherever the wheel has bred reck-
leSSpeSS
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ReadV=tO=Wear Gowns.

We show very elegant effects embracing the avorte
white abrc-Doted Dotted Musins Point dEsprit Nuls; Or
candies Des French Musn and other sheer materials, vousy
embrolderies uckings hHrings
and ribbons forming collection of exqusitey beautiful
hitherto approached
We mention particularly attractive lines representing
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Fans.

FANS.
Imported Fans spangled, hand nd-decorated, carved
and ieweled sticks. 81 .25 to $500 each.
Opera Glasses, pearl and enameled, French gilt
and aluminium mountings, 500 to $1,000.
Combination Card Gases. In delicate pastel ttnts,
Suede handkerchief Bags, tan and gray, cut
steel trimmings $500 each.
First floor.
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The Secret Out at Last.

From: the st. Paul Pioneer Press
1t Is said that one of the objects of the
Boer peace commissioners in coming to
America was to see Billy Mason blush.
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II Mr.. Clark shows The same tenacity In
legislation that he exhibit. in his own mat
ters ne will be potent factor in affairs,
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HOsierY.
Shoes.
Correct Stationery.

for and
mencemens graduation Also Address
of Arms, Crests and Monograms
First foo.
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Ribbons.

White Double-faced Satin Ribbons, to inches
wide. 15c to 75c per yard.
White and ColOred Taffeta Ribbons, I to inches
wide, 9c. to 35c yard
Mousseline Ribbons, in all the delicate pastel
shades, to inches wide, 20c. to 75c. yard.
First floor.
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Mr.. Hanna expects enthusiasm at the
Philadelphia convention, but not surprise.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Advice.

Il suppose that in order to get on In
public life a ought to study political
economy
No, my boy. Don't try to skimp your
Legislature What you want to study Is
political hberality.'
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HamdkerchiefS.

Hamdkerchiefs.
Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, embroidered, hem
stitched or lace trimmed. 25c.. Soc and 75c. each
Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. sheer and fine. seal
loped edge embroidered, hemstitched or lace trim
med 81 90 81 .25. so to $500 each.
Also beautiful line of Real Duchesse and Falen-
ciennes Lace Handkerchiefs.
First floor.
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At SI6,sO each.

At $1,000 each.
White Organde Dresses. all-over tucked waist;
yoke made of fine tucks and insertion; bertha rfe
edged with lace and ribbon; underskirt trimmed
with four rutiies, edged with narrow white satin
rbbon handsome overskirt in deep pointed effect,
trimmed with lace and ribbon. All Sizes
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Brown.
mo. Miss Brown answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkly. with Indignation Il may have been
seen on de links. but / were a caddte.
gifts paid foh my work.
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At $500 each.

At $500 each.
| White Organdie Dresses, with all-over tucked
waist; corded yoke. finished with tucked ruf1e of
lace and insertion: belt and collar of baby Ribbon
skirt made with two four-inch rufies, edged with
| lace. All sizes.
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l,aces.

L aces.
Newest designs in fine White I4aces, silk and
IIerre, Applique. Net Top Venice, Point Applique
and Point Brussels, to 13 inches wide, Csc. tt
Also complete line of valenciennes and Mechlir
IAces.
First floor.
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NeckWear.

Russian Lace Collars. 81. 81 TO 100 each.
Lace Barbs 25c to $1,000 each.
Chiffon Ties, 81. 10 to $500 each.
Chiffon Bows 81 90 to $500 each.
Lace and Chiffon Jabots $l.OO to SOU eacn
EIrSt flOnr
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DO you play golf?" asked Miss Miami
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Gloves.

White Suede Gloves. 8, 12, 10 and 2O-button
lengths, $150. s. 25, 81. 10 and S3.25 pair.
White Glace Kid Gloves. 16 and 20-button
lengths. $500 and 81 90 pair.
White Silk Gloves. 12-buttcn length, 81 90 pair.
White Silk Mitts 12-button length $1.0O pair.
First floor
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Dotted Swiss.
Pin and medium dots.
80 inches wide Per yard. 4oC' 10 /5C
The L'Anse sentinel., 1900-05-05
The business Of Expansion.

The present tendency to expansion
md colonization is already opening up
world wide markets for American
goods and American operations. The
tendency will increase rather than di-
minish till all nations and isles Of the
sea become commercially tributary to
the productive energies Of the United
States. We are entering upon an era
OF world markets such as Great Brit
ain has enjoyed for the past 100 years.
and which has made her wealthy. The
commerce we shall enjoy with our col
onies Is bound to grow with the inev-
table progress of civilization in their
ders."-Finance, Cleveland o.
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times, when neither of the preferred
positions is available, he has a scaven-
ger contract up his sleeve or street.
cleaning contract.
Speaking generally, and with many
exceptions, the go-between is the boss
of the ward committeeman. The com
mitteeman comes to him for advice,
information and instructions. Often
the committeeman from several wards
are practically controlled by the same
go-between.
'In the good old days the ward
committeeman was sure of at least
ten months of political work each
year. He spent two months in the as
SCISSORS Office and four months each
in the offices of the county treasurer
and county clerk or in the correspond
ing offices in the city hall. Now this
source of support is cut off, and the
committeeman is taken care of in
some other way. Thus 40 of the
statesmen who serve as city central
committeeman for the two leading
parties in Chicago hold political jobs
of considerable Importance, while
many of the Others get "A bit out of
politics in one way or another.
"Below the ward committeeman are
the precinct captains, and at the bot
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for election expenses. Because of the
fact that he is usually good talker
and is persistent to the last degree
he often imposes on the reformers,
though he by no means confines his
attention to them.
But the man who is held in the su-
premest contempt by the practical
politicians is the nine spot He can
be found at present in large focks
about the headquarters of all the can
didates. He knows nothing about
politics and cares less. His only am
bition is to hear himself talk. He
makes wild predictions, waves his
arms and gathers crowd about him
at every possible opportunity. The
sound of his own voice is sweeter to
him than a promise of any political
Office, no matter how large the salary
attached to it. Speaking generally,
he is looked upon as harmless nui-
sance. He rarely touches the candi-
dates, and serves to swell the crowd
at the headquarters.
"Then there is the theoretical re-
former, who is to be differentiated
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ing. The practi- The Nine Spot.
cal politician is fond of countering
with the charge that the theoretical
reformer never goes out of the house
without buttoning his overcoat up
tightly to his throat for fear that
somebody will steal his watch
$50 far as politics goes the best he
ever gets is chance to make speech
at some political meeting during the
campaign, and far from lucrative
job as vice president of some alleged
reform association, which one of the
regular machines had most to do with
organizing as feeder '"-Chicago
Tribune.
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Afterth Oug h t..

Ambition has stood in the way of
many q mans success.
About the easiest thing to get in this
world is that which we don't want.
Some people are so independent they
don't think other people have any
rights.
Now il somebody will give us horse
less hippodrome, we'll be pretty near
the limit.
There may be reason in all things,
but sometimes the search for it proves
fruitless.
The advance of civilization and in
vention has supplanted the handmade
of yore with the deft-fingered machine
maid of the present.
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Not the shady Side.

Among the true and graceful sayings
credited to the late Bishop Brooks, is
one which is especially well worth re-
membering.
A friend was speaking to the bishop
of clergyman whose congregation
had begun to feel that it would be
advisable for them to have younger
man in the pulpit.
"Oh, well, it's the way of the world!"
said this person, in reply to an indig-
nant remonstrance on the part of the
bishop. "You see, he's on the shady
side of 65."
"The shady sidel" echoed the bish-
op, quickly. "You mean the sunny side!
It's the side nearest glory!"