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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

grows old in use it acquires an even more
subdued hue, partaking of the soil and los
ing its fresh yellow quality. An army clad
In old khaki and firing slnokeless powder
makes mighty poor target, especially
when fntrenchments such as are now
thrown up by fighting forces in short order
are used The passing of the red-coat may
be regretted by some sentimentalists be-
cause Of old associations. But war has be-
come so much matter Of strict business
nowadays that even the ardent lover OF the
picturesque must admit that 1t were better
TO possess live army in the dust-brown
clothes of common sense than a dead army
spiendidly laid out in crimson uniforms
VI course, the fiashy red coat Of the British
army VIII remain the parade gear of Tom
my Atkins, just as the blue uniforms Of
the American army will remain the garb
for dress occasions and garrison duty. It
Is significant Of a decided change in the
aspect of war-making when an army must
nave two dnds OF clothes, one for drilling
and one for fighting, down even to the
humblest private in the ranks. The poets,
however, will deplors the change in that
1T will deprive them Of a chance to revel in
the colors of warfare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The Massachusetts legislature. by refer
r.rg the matter to In" next Legislature. mas
made wise and just disposition of the
II solution expressing confidence in Senator
Hotr which was offered a reply 10 the
recent criticism of the senator made by
REPRESENTATIVE Cushman Of Washington in
a speech delivered in Boston. Mr. Hoar
VIII be- a candidate before that body for
reelection and his attitude on all public
questions, the Philippine question included.
will be a legitimate subject of discussion by
those called upon 10 pass upon his stewart
ship.
This reference is not intended, and will
not operate. as club held over the sena-
tors head to insure his party loyalty dur
ing the presidential campaign. OF that 10y
ally there is no question lie mas dehhed
his position fully and frankly. He is re-
publican. and will support the republican
candidates. He does not consider that his
course in the matter Of the Philippines has
taken him out OF touch with his party:
and as all Of it's other policies are such as
h approves he will. as always, vote its
ticket.
Presumably Mr. Ho2r will make some
speeches when the campaign opens, and il
will then be that his embarrassments will
begin. just as his speech of a year ago
or the subject OF the Philippines ca
bed 10 Hong Kong and distributed from
there through Aguinaldo's camp. that same
speech, and his subsequent delicerances of
like tenor, will be used by the opponents
of the administration 10 hammer the re-
publicans the issue of imperialism. Mr..
Hoar will find that he has been loading
shells for the enemy. and that the material
he has supplied is preferred by them to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The proposition to provide a grand ma
tional boulevard along the Mall commends
itself to some minds because of the fact
that 1t would afford a magnificent ave
nue. wherein great pageants would ap-
pear. There is already a thoroughfare en-
tirely fitted for such use. associated with
many historic memories and recognized
today by the people of all the states as the
natural parade ground for these imposing
professions. This is Pennsylvania avenue
whose advantages are many and whose op-
portunities for further Identification are
limited only by the disposition of Congress
Why provide <. new avenue when there is
one at hand already, especially as the use
of the new one in the manner anticipated
will perhaps result in making a back street
of the older one, despite its history and its
capacity for coping with modern condi-
tons? The stroke OF surpiusage does not
commend itself at first glance to the most
practical thought of the people There is
every probability that the grand future of
this city will require that the government
occupy all of the land between Pennsylva-
MIA avenue and the Mail When that time
comes, new and splendid avenue through
the Mall, with public buildings and possibly
state buildings along its length. would be
fine feature and a necessity The
beginning of this work should be where it
is most needed, and that place is the south
side of Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

as Mr. Bryan's running mate are entitled
to be canvassed. Let the roll be called fer
nominations.
But. after ALL the fact remains that, as
matters stand, Mr. .Suzer seems to possess
over al of his known competitors a certain
combination of strength and attractiveness
which would make him & boon to his party
IN this emergency. Living in the heart of
moneydom, he is for fres silver. Living
where trusts are organized and have their
being, he is against trusts. A lawyer Of
distinction and large practice. he takes mis-
whack at the Supreme Court with as much
Vfgor and relish as though he were a It'll
CANT who had lost his case. And in the
matter of sympathy with the Beers, he
was the first man to refer witheringly to
Mr.. Chamberlain as joe" In fact, he set
that fashion.
Who possesses claims to recognition
greater than these? Who as the candidate
would canvass .ha country more diligently,
or speak oftener or longer? Name the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The democratic national committee to'h
wise action with regard to hoth the 'a'0
AND ulace for holding the demoerauc no
.i,,,,I convention. To enter the field before
~, r.,,,b1icans would have been mere Dra-
,.adn The republicans are in power an"
arr. going before The country ASKING II"
dnrScment upon their record. Inc eehio-
Gratis will challenge them on the recSfu'
aud will be able. as The arrangement Ho"
il [, do that clearly and inte!lgehuy. anu
of course July will be unusually Dig liii7
wear with memories and inspiration IL.
fb,se engaged in the arduous task OF
Snatching the republic as brahd rom inc
burning The snatcher who is unable to
snatch better on that day than on any
o.her would do well 10 retire from the
snatching business
Kansas City was strong both bS reason.
Of The limited competition. and the low and
sI,-ost feeble-minded way in which the
case of her competitor was presented A
moro ridiculous champion than Mr. Lentz
proy,d to he it world he difficult u I'M
agfnc. Going upon the idea that the Ger
man vote of the northwest holds the presi~
tirnf!al result in the hollow of its hand' ana
may De captured by frantic proclamation
ard the waving of =, spook before Its eyes
he put aside everything else and harped
u,,on that string alone. He lost. and de-
s,ryrd To lose. Even his chief. who gave
hin, his cue and taught him his lesson. ex-
c,.lI,ed one Of those maneuvers for whicn
b,. i famous and voted. 1t appears. Tor
Kansas City. Having killed Milwaukee by
th, blight of his favor. he IN that way
kicked the corpse.
At Kansas City the national democracy
will he surrounded by influences wholly OF
th.. Rrvanite school. and the result neces-
sarily will show in both the platform ana
th+. nominations. The south and the west
VIII be Overwhelmingly in evidence, and
fusion and free silver will be the cry Inc
east will find herself comfortable only TO
the extent that she falls in and supports
Mr. Bryan and his wishes. She will not be
allowed to boss the work at any of It's
Stages And Of course she should not be
She has nothing seriously to offer in the
WAY uf support al the polls. and II would
be folly for those VII" will have TO bear
the heat and burden of the day to permit
her to shape the issues or pick the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Demand for American Coal.
From the New York Tribune.

American coal is flowing into the Medi-
teranean in swelling stream, cutting a
channel for itself which will probably not
run dry when the present conditions inter-
rupting its ordinary supply are over Eng
land has hitherto sent it. but now has use
for all her product elsewhere 1t is not
necessary to assume that the present large
demand for American coal means that
naval preparations adverse to England are
being made in the Mediterranean. though
that is the view of some continental mill
tary observers Its most direct interest to
Americans is that 1t opens practically
new market for an important commodity
hitherto jealousy shut out, and that there
Is good chance of the market staying
open hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

Ten Lord Roberts Is proving himself an
aoie tighter. but very poor correspondent
Ills dispatches continue to tell of success
but are provokingly deficient In details He
contents himself with announcing results
and reffains from outlining purposes. With
BIN, sufficient unto the day is the battle
of day before yesterday. While This trait
Is annoying to the newspaper readers of
London and elsewhere, leaving them in
some doubt as to the commanders hopes
and plans. and checking their helter-skelter
anxiety for advance information, it makes
for greater satisfaction later on when
achievements are reported. 1t is high time
there was such a change in the reportorial
methods of the British commanders in the
field. The farce of Buffers Christmas din
ner in Pretoria" announcement affected the
British army unfavofably when the cam
paign settled down with it on the outside of
formidable and almost impregnable line
of Qualifications and positions. Some of his
later dispatches, too. were tinged with un-
due optimism, and it required series OF
desperate reverses to persuade the British
public of the truth of the situation. Lord
Methuen was also infected with this same
ailment of over-anxiety, as his confident
dispatches after the battle of Belmont and
ersfontein after the Modder river victory
amply attest Lord Roberts learned much
of his wide knowledge of war in India long
ago, before the days of the field telegraph
and the rapid communication of news from
the front. His habits of taciturnity, doubt
less in part natural and in part acquired in
his Indian campaigns. have seemingly be-
come confirmed by his observation of the
sad results of too much dispatch writing in
the field In consequence of his policy of
publication. he keeps the British public just
where a good general ought to want his
home folks. anxious for details but not
over Informed and confident of the relia-
bility of his dispatches. Lord Kitchener,
too. is of the same stamp. These two men
make strong team in the field. the one
with unlimited vigor and capacity and the
other wise head and ripe experience. and
both too busy to write more than brief
stories of absolute results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
WOnnen's
Underwear.

Always ample variety from which
to make your choice. All the usual
sizes, and likewise full assortment
OF the extra sizes. No skipping in
quantity, quality or size, and the low
est to the highest priced garment is
thoroughly made and tastefuily trim
med.
About a dozen items of Underwear,
both cambria and cotton, are offered
at half dollar. They are the best
made at the price, and the materials.
in about every instance, would cost
you as much as the completed gar
ment
women's Muslin Gowns Hubbard style double
yoke IN back, yoke Of insertion and tncks in front
cambria ruffe on neck and sleeves. Each. Soc
Women's Muslin Gowns. Hubbard style V or high
neck. double yoke in back, fine tucked yoke IN front
plain rlf1e on neck and sleeves Each zoe
Women's Outing Cloth Gowns Hubbard style. Law
down collar and deep cuffs-a variety of neat
stripes Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Soc
WOmen's Muslin and Nainsook Drawers r1lfie of
embroidery on bottom with fine tucks above yoke
Women's Cambria Drawers. umbrella styie' trim rim
med with Valenciennes lace and fine tucks. yoke
Women's Muslin Short Skirts trimmed with ruffie
or embroidery, tucks above rufie. yoke at waist
Noincns Cambria Short Skirts. cambria rufie with
tucks above French hack. Each. soc
"omen's Cambria Corset Covers, French cut
trimmed wftr embroidery and ribbon Each 50c
Womens Oamhric Corset Covers. tight fitting
square neck. with deep embroidery back and front
narrow embroidery on shoulders and in armholes
womens Cambria Coiset Covers. French cnt S sn5:
broldery and Insertion across front, embroidery 20
Second floor. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
RHssia's Industrial PrOxrean.

Nearly every one knows that Russia's in
dustrfal progress has been enormous during
the last generation. But this progress is 50
rapid that statistics quickly become out OF
date. The latest figures Of increases, trans
lated from official Russian sources are
printed in the British Board of Trade
Journal. From 1877 to 1898 the production
of coal increased sevenfold, Of naphtha
steel thirtyfold. These are percentages of
increase that the United States itself has
not equaled. The chief manufacturing in
dustries of the empire produced to the
value of 541 900 600 rubles in 1877; this has
increased to 1,s16, 100000 rubles The In
crease in value of textiles has been from
297 10000 to 946,300,OO0 rubles, and in
metal ware from S9,300OOO to 80, 600. 600
These statistics show that there is no de-
crease In the percentage of increases that
have startled the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The relocated British soldier is probably
a thing of the past. His departure from
the field of action. however. is only TO make
room for a new figure. more modern. more
effective, the khaki-coated British soldier.
The change Of costume has been justified
in this war In South Africa in too marked
:, manner to be overlooked. A letter found
in a Boer Jaeger recently captured In Natal
contained the statement that the British
soldiers clad in khaki were invisible at
comparatively short distances. This con-
firms the Judgment of military men Of both
England and the United States that the
neutral tone of the canvas suits lately SUM-
piled to the armies of those countries is the
best for actual service. As the khaki
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Infants
Clothing.

Attention is called to some prac-
teal, inexpensive clothing, both for
outer and under wear. Dainty little
Nainsook, Cambria, Bingham and
Percale Dresses; also Skirts, Gowns,
Waists-all at fifty cents each, and
the best values obtainable at the
price.
Children's White NaiBsook and Cambria Dresses.
square yoke Of fine tucks pointed yoke of inser-
Childrens Bingham and Percale Dresses. Hubbard
style, yoke finished with rufie and feather braid.
fkith- .1br
Children's Cambria Skirts. with tucked umbrella
ruf1e: sizes to years. Each. ............. soc.
Ohildren's Muslin Gowns. tucked yoke. double
yoke in back, turnover collar and cuffs, trimmed
with feather braid. Each. ...................5O SOC
Children's Gathered Cambria Waists, trimmed
with dainty embroidery; sizes to IL years. Ea soc
Infants India Llnon Pillow Cases, with cluster OF
tucks finished with tucked ruffie Each. 5000. .5Oc
Second year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
4 New White House.

The proposition to mark the capital CEN
tenniai by the enlargement of the White
House is in excellent taste and along the
broad line of desirable city development.
The Executive Mansion has been made
quate in point of size and equipment for
many years. Its lack of modern facilities
Its Inability to accommodate the throngs
which naturally gather there. its deficiency
in dignified proportion and, above all, its
unseemly budding together of Office quar-
tiers and residential apartments have all
become matters of wide comment Presi-
dent Mckinley naturally feels unwilling to
exploit the necessities of the establishment
and this feeling is almost certain to be
evidenced by his successors in a long line.
The strong initiative for the enlargement
project must therefore, come from Con-
gress. or, as now proposed. from the CEN
tennial committee.
A new White House, created either by
absolute reconstruction or by judicious en-
largement, would stand forever as a me-
mortal of the first century of the capitals
existence. II would he a distinct addition
to the citys beauty and attractiveness and
efficiency as a capital. 1t would breathe
the national spirit. II planned upon proper
lines, preserving the original character OF
the structure. it would bespeak the dig
nifty of the architecture of the fathers,
n.odernized in a spirit of reverence.
There is no lack of suggestive material
from which to draw for this enterprise
Plans have been prepared In abundance
in the past. some of them with high au-
thority. The committees on public build
ings and grounds could readily arrive at a
conclusion If the matter were to be taken
up vigorously and in desire to accomplish
something practical In the immediate
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
The Standard of Washington.
From the Kansas City Star.

A city government which is able to clean
the streets and keep them tidy will en-
courage a like care of private properly and
grounds. A city government which plants
trees along the curbs. drives away the
shadows with brilliant lamps and puts a
policeman on the corner will Danish sullalor
and crime. city government which cares
for the impoverished sick as carefully as il
they were rich will do much to modify the
hostility of the poor against the moneyed
class. What can be better for Kansas CITY
than the enlargement of the city govern
ment to this standard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Infants
Footwear.

That section OF Shoe Department
devoted to Infants Footwear is re-
plete with the proper shapes and
kinds for babies growing feet.
STYLES for both house and dress wear,
including the bread, common sense
and the natura lasts and the Kant
Slip
Bronze vamp, cloth quarter. Pair. ........ 81 %
Patent calf vamp, mat kid quarter. Pair. 81 %
Patent calf vamp. cloth top. in black and gray.
Chocolate kid. lace and button. Pair 81 90
Black Wei kid. with plain and patent leather tip.
falr. ioc anu Si.oV
Soft Sole Shoes in all the dainty shades and baby
The Corset Shoe and the Stiff-Ankle Shoe. for
children with weak ankles. Pair. ..........S 81 30
Full line of Moccasins. Pair. Soc.
Third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

From the New York Mail and Express.

The action of Massachusetts, court in
a fifteen-year-old boy convicted
Of forgery to Punishment from the state for
a period Of two years Is both immoral and
unjust. In the first place, 1t is wholly de-
void Of the reformatory influence which
legal penalties are designed to exert, and.
In the next place, II Is unfair to other
states. in that 1t makes them the dumping
ground for criminals whom MASSACHUSETTS,
should keep at home. The performances ia
II not unconstitutional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The Chinese minister Is proving to be
speaker Of mach ability that China
would not surprise people il it were to put
forward a claim that it was the original
home Of the after-diuner orator. as well as
If gun powder and the art Of printing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The fact that Philadelphia is chosen as
the place for an eastern conference Of anti
imperialists will hardly dazzle the Quaker
city to such degree as to make it oblivious
TO the advantages of entertaining repub-
Hcan convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Proficiency.

DO You think the Filipino army will
ever succeed in beating the Americans
Yes, answered the native I'm sure of
1t. Our retreats show what we could do If
We could only get them to meet us in a
race"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
SHOOTING STARS.
A Matter of Headwear,

She is so interested in higher educationr'
said the young woman
Yes, answered Miss Cayenne "a NOR
tar board is very becoming to her style of
beauty and she knows it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Whitley
EXerciser.

Especial attention is asked to this
compact and excellent exercise> in
which is combined all the goodness
OF a gymnasium and which occupies
but very little space.
Three styles and prices. An illus
trated booklet for the asking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
HeaFtIeHH,

Are you an admirer of realism in the
drama"
Il am said the gaunt man with a cold,
rasping voice. when see some of these
Hamlets fighting some of these Laertes'
In half sorry the conflict isn't in dead
earnest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Reliable
.Corsets.

A perfect corset is one which
makes the average figure closely ap-
proach the modiste's ideal without
causing the slightest discomfort. We
keep no corset that isn't reliable, and
we recommend the following, which,
though low in price, are thoroughly
trustworthy:
r. & G. Corsets, coutil. extra long medium and
short black and white. Pair. ..............$1 90
c. B. Corsets. coutil, extra long, medium and
short, black and white Pair. .............S 1.0o
Thompson's Glove-ftting Corsets long waist, short
bips Observation-Disclosures 90
W B. Corsets coutii Pair. 60
Women's and Misses Ferris Waists. Each. 81. 90
Chicago Waists, black and white. Each. 81 90
Second flor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

Governor Roosevelt may manage to sur
round the. vice presidency with enough pre-
liminary excitement to raise the average of
interest in that position very considerably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Institutional oratarx.

1 talked and talked while topics new
Came crowding through my head
And then I thought a week OF two
And wondered what I'd said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Inaependence Brand Tomatoes. dozen 81. 90
d.! W. hraha tohettas. dozen cans 90
itue ., ra,Iey oorn dGzeh cans Toe
S Ai. SSiutpendehce sfted Peas doz. cans. 1.G5
Sh yn.er Ianet teas Dozen cans. l %
nhrser hxtrs Sifted Al Peas, dozen cans. %
eence bitnd Lima Beans dozen cans. l. 10
Cai!tornia 6eaehes Dozen cans .-......... . Is
Ca,itornid teaiTs, dozen cans ]. IS
Sahtoruia 11aEricots, dozen cans LES
Sai.tcrnia Gums dozen cans /. Is
Hai1"rnia aiLceg feaches dozen cans. .35
n -. pancaEe riour PACKAGE Zoe.
r ~ nuehMneaI Jour package. Toe.
n ". Uoniins SrIts, package ..-.-........ Toe.
r. ~ ae!oM ,ornmeaI. package ..-....... ice.
d ~ VI o@t Gs pacKage ..-..--....--... 15c.
.e Sounsh; SID, ooA soc.
Gum 5 seaIhia fancake flour package. 10c.
Isi,. x ?" eet oaocotate CAKE ...--.. &c.
t.SA CssSer Say Aslsaragns package 1ac.
ShTt. S Ges csap' ~ CAKES fer. 25c.
Phh;t.. S p. SSSap, caks be.
$500 go ee. zap, csAe- &c.
Ena,, = 60 SOL 'odi; cake. .-..-...-..... 4c.
D. ', Sri ea6s- &C..
i,i S q Ha9Ihe eicihe soap, cake. .4%e.
60. TS af' eoAss ior- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c.
" ES.t S s soup CAKES ter 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

1t took the democratic committee only a
few hours to arrange for the convention at
Kansas City. The D. \. r. could not have
transacted business with more punctual
efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Has Secured His Market.
From the Chicago Post

Former Consul Macrum has now focused
the public eye upon himself sufficiently to
enable him to make practically his own
terms in writing for the magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
Raymond Extension
Roller Skates.

The first quality full, heel and toe
clamp, extension skates of this stand
ard make have been received and will
be placed On sale today.
CSC. per pair.
Toy Departnent-Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

The Beers appear to be approaching a
situation where their generals may be
obliged to adopt the regret to report"
formula.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23

Milwaukee will yield as gracefully as pos
sible &c Kansas City and continue to rely
chiefly on its breweries for advertisement