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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
American Exhibitor, at Purts

The Paris exposition opens formally to-
morrow. but all present accounts show a
dePlorable state Of unreadiness, lust as ia
the case with all such enormous enter
pr1ses The grounds are Uttered with rub
bish. the exhibits are only partly in place
end the buildings are in some cases not
fully constructed 1t is estimated that II
will be well along in June before the bis
show is really ready for visitors. But
everything points to wonderful disDIay
when the whole program is IN operation
The record which the American exhibitors
have made is notable. and is certain to
create sensation throughout the world Of
buyers and sellers The official catalogue
contains the names of 6.564 Americans with
goods on display, more than three times Is
many as represented France at Chicago.
and more than three times as many as win
represent any other nation at Paris this
year. In other words, the United STATES
stands second only to France, whom every
circumstance favors.
The effect upon the world market of So
large display Of American goods is hard
TO estimate, yet it is certain to be grea..
Inc advance Of American manufacturers
into every port during the past dozen years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
The Grout Dill should BE Passed.

That is an interesting story which comes
from the Capitol that during the skirmish-
ing in the Porto Rico battle in the House
Wednesday certain republicans threatened
to bolt the bill If they We're not given assur-
ances that the bill regulating the sale Of
oleomargarine would be forthwith taken up
sincerely and pressed to its passage. The
incident discloses the earnestnsss with
which the dairymen and the farmers of the
country are seeking relief from the fraudu-
lent practices which for several years have
been despoiling their business. Every cow
owner IN the country, every honest handler
of dairy products. every housekeeper Is d.
rectly concerned in this campaign for fair
trading. 1t Is no longer a fight for pure
foods alone. There is no assault upon the
character of the butter limitations when
they are frankly presented as such By
this time the people of the country have
sufficiently studied the matter to know
fairly well whether they want to eat real
or imitation butter. But thsy need the
protection Of the law to enable them to ex-
ercise their choice In this regard and to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

indeed within the. past FIVE years-has
been upsetting the calculations of some of
the oldest exporting establishments in exist
ence- The American manufacturer seems
to be at last awakening to the necessity of
carrying his goods abroad with a special
view to their suitability. He is studying
the markets more closely than ever tefore,
here and there equipping outposts for dis
play and instruction. There Is a great deal
OF ground to cover yet, however. The en-
Ormous exhibit of American goods at Paris
alone will not convince the world that
America is the conQueror of the markets of
both hemispheres.
There must be persistent research on the
part of the exporter. He must seek to
please the people to whom he would sell.
1t does not always suffice to put IN article
of American manufacture into 4 window.
label it ~. s." and stamp It with a reason
able price While in some cases such an
article is just what the foreign buyer .eeks,
in others it represents an unknown guam
tity to him. Other exporters have sought
him out and labOred with him and per-
suaded him to buy their goods. They have
avoided offending his prejudices and have
tried to please his eccent ricities. Why
should not the American exporter do as
much? Why should the latter merely stick
his commodities on pedestal in fair and
fold his arms and wait for buyers? Yet this
Is what too many American exporters do
even yet, will be shown by the least
study of consular reports submitted for a
long series of years. They need to broaden
and couciliate.
The Paris fair may prove the final argu-
ment in favor of this change of method
When the American exhibitors arrive in
person and see their proponderanca over all
other nations, aside from the home coun-
try. they may awaken to a full appreciation
Of their opportunity and conclude that it
will be good business in the future to carry
the war to the ends of the earth, to send
forth army of skirnish,rs and negotia-
tors and to make the American mills capa-
BILE of producing precisely what is wanted,
whatever the latitude or longitude or the
peculiarities of race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

shield them from fraud. 1t is to be
hoped that as result of this bit of warn
ing Wednesday the leaders of the House
are convinced of the ACCESSIBILITY of putting
the Grout bill-not the Lorimer bill.
which is tainted with suspicion, but the
Grout hill. which is known to represent
the real dairy interests-upon its passage
without further delay. The republican
managers of the floor have it in their power
to serve a very large percentage of the
farmers of the country by this legislation.
If they stand stubbornly in the way of an
honest enactment calculated to reinforce
the present laws to regulate this traffic
they will open the way to serious issue in
the forthcoming presidential and congress
sional campaigns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
The East and Bryanism.

A story printed in New York represents
Senator Jones of Arkansas as having been
in town there the other day soliciting. but
without result, subscriptions to the demo-
cratic national campaign fund. The local
party leaders with fat wallets, or in touch
with men who possess them, are said to
have avoided meeting the distinguished
visitor This is probably a campaign yarn.
In the first place it Is too coon to begin
passing around the hat In the second
place an experienced solicitor would not
do business with brass band and be found
out. And In the third place MIR. Jones has
not yet been selected to conduct the next
national campaign of his party. But the
time will come for passing around the hat,
and somebody will be charged with that
duty. VIII his experience be similar to that
now reported of Mr.. Jones?
The Star touched upon this point on
Tuesday In commenting on the suggestion
of Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania for
Mr.. Bryan's running mate. and then ex-
pressed the opinion that If Mr.. Bryan Is
again to be the candidate the east will not
be good hunting for the democracy either
for funds or votes this year. Why should
it be? The Bryanites are not only against
eastern interests, but they hold the east
financial and other. which, as they assert,
Cypress the whole country. The Bryanite
movement is an anti-eastern movement.
Why then should the east subscribe to It?
Why help 1t along in any way? Why, in
deed. should not the east. as matter OF
seif-preservatfon, go sohdly against Mr..
Bryan and his whole populistic outfit?
Mr.. Bryan is essentially sectional candt-
date. He represents certain western an
tagonisms to eastern influences and poll
cies. He cannot combine the west and the
east in his support. He would fail sfgnal1y
if he were TO try it. He will not try it.
The east will remain 1.-The enemy's coun-
try to him. He Will hold on to the west
to as much of 1t as has not shaken him
or since 1S96-and try the old combination
with the south once more. That is his only
hope. The east would not accept him even
in diluted form. Were he TO trim in an
effort to catch the favor Of the east he
would not only miss that connection but
at the same time would weaken himself in
the west, and so fall between the two sec
lions as between two stools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Fakirs Working Kentucky.

Not for years have fakirs connected with
the daily press had such a field as Ken
tUcky has recently afforded, or worked one
more diligently. Space returns from the
Gnebei assassination must have run into
the thousands of dollars. Yarns. of the
widest and most hair-lifting description
have trod upon each others heels, so fast
they've followed So hot has been the hunt
indeed. for sensations, and so reckless the
spirit for marketing them when concocted
that the offerings of one day have been
Knocked into a cooked hat by those of the
very next. No explanations have followed
Apparently no explanations Were thought
To be necessary
Take the matter of the man who fired
the shot fortnight ago the guilt was
fixed upon negro named Combs-a mulat-
to barber. described az a country gambler
with the heart and nerve of a hend. and a
crack marksman. But he was In hiding In
the mountain Businesses" is the
woodland a thousand armed men would be
necessary to take him. AS soon as Combs
heard of the charge he announced his
whereabouts and asserted his innocence,
and said he would go with any officer of
the law who might present himself with the
proper papers. And he did go to Frankfort
with one officer, and is now in jail there
awaiting trial.
The charge has now been shifted from the
negro to a white man. OF course he is
represented as a typical bad white man,
who has distinguished himself in the feud
country. and can pink his man with ease
at thousand yards Jim" Howard Is his
name, and it was said of him day before
yesterday that he was hiding in the noun
tain businesses, and that an armed force
Of a thousand men would be necessary to
take him TOday's dispatches announce the
whereabouts Of Howard, and that he stands
ready TO accompany any officer of the law
with warrant for his arrest
These are merely two samples from the
saturnalia OF lying which has been in pro-
gress in Kentucky ever since the investi-
CATION Of the Goebel case began When
order and quiet have been restored in the
state. it would be well for the authorities
to issue map with statistics, showing that
the state IS not all mountains, the people
are not all feudists. and that the noun
taineers, who supported Mr. Taylor fol
governor. are superior in rough manhood
and Intelligence to the riff-raff portions OF
the towns and cities, who supported Mr.
Goebel- The fakirs have so maligned the
commonwealth-one of the best in the
Cnion-that 1t appears now as one vast
'fastness," inhabited by dead shots and
irreclaimable feudists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
.pJnstructrd Delegation.

The unexpected happened at the District
Democratic convention yesterday The Nor
ris delegates. though easily chosen in &C
cnr,lance with the program, were instructed
for Bryan and the Chicago platform. quite
contrary to that program. And so the stu
a,ion which was sufficiently complicated
befor, the convention met. is even more
complex nov. To be sure. the instruction
of the Norris delegates reduces the chance
Of successful contest az Kansas City on the
part IF ;he local opposition The conJesting
dol gates would be able to offer no such
strong argument as a probable abandon
nent of the dominant candidate on the
part of ,h,. Norris six Yet it is seemingly
th~ plan for the opposition to send such a
delegation. trusting to charges of fraud to
secure a hearing and a decision. Thus as
regards the delegation itself the case re-
ducrs itself TO the ordinary basis of a con-
nict between TWO factions struggling for
local supremacy.
ON the other hand. the men who are thus
given instructions for Bryan and the Bryan
platform are wei known to be more or less
inimical to those interests and to be bound
to the interests of another factor in the
national fight. They will make but unwili-
ing deputies of the local Bryan sentiment.
W
said to have been shaken by the action of
the convention yesterday. They may have
some difficulty explaining to their leader
how this slip occurred But that is be-
tween them and him. The serious question
is Just how binding are the Bryan instruc-
tons? The resolution on this point reads:
Resolved. That as an evidence of our
love and faith in W. j. Bryan as the expo
nent of the principles of true democracy.
exeuplitied in the last presidential cam
paign. the representa- tiveS OF the democracy
of the District of Columbia in convention
assembled direct and instruct our delegates
to the Kansas City democratic convention
Bryan as long as his nomination is possible.
and for the reaffirmation of the Chicago
platform Of 1885,
AS long as his nomination is possible"
All things are possible in national con-
vsntion. Mr.. Bryan's nomination is re-
garded exceedingly probable. 1t seems
to be left to the Judgment of the District
delegates to determine when the possibility
pf this event is threatened. Should there
be stand against Bryan-that is. should
his nomination not be ordered on the first
ballot. as his friends confidently expect
Will not these six Votes be entitled to go to
any other man, on the assumption that the
initial break from the favorite has jeopar-
that it is always dangerous to instruct an
unwilling deputy save in the most binding.
unequivocal terms, and here Is where the
rub comes between the factions even in the
light Of yesterdays compromise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Silk Petticoats
For Easter,

Consisting of rare and exquisite nov-
elites, some with the daintiest of laces
appliqued on in beautiful designs;
others with ruffies, fiounces, accor-
dion plated, tucked and lace trim
med. Cerise, red, green, blue, old
rose and other bright shades; also
the most desirable effects in black
and white for street and evening
wear. Unusual values are found in
the following:
Womsn's Taffeta SILK Petticoats lined umbrella
shape HeInee. with three clusters of heavy C. %
oor'ling and velvet binding. Each. ....... So-OO
Women's Taffeta Silk Petticoats newest cut
graduated accordionplated founce, edged with rose
qullllng; dust hounce. Latest spring CO -
shades. Each. ........................ 9lo.So
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
The FIRST Governor of Porto Rico.

The Presidents selection of Assistant Sec
rotary Allen to be the first civil governor
of Porto Rico commends Itself as wise and
promising Of good results in the island.
Mr.. Allen has served In the House of Rep
resenta,ives four years, has a wide business
experience, and during the past two years
he has displayed exceptional administrative
talents as second in charge of one of the
most important departments Of the govern
rnent His record assistant secretary
during the war with Spain, after taking
hold upon sudden summons. rebounds to
his great credit. Painstakiag and thor
ough, he has grasped large situations firm
ly and has proved himself of rare worth
to the government. Such men are valuable
in places of responsibility. especially when
their integrity is far above all possible re-
preach. As civil governor of Porto Rico
Mr.. Allen will have a trying task to per-
form. His present utterances are those of
a man modestly confident Of his ability TO
cope with whatever emergencies may arise
and willing to consult the wishes of the
islanders in all matters in which they
should be Immediately considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Good Friday.
From the New York Herald.

The holding of services not alone in the
EDiscopalian and Catholic but by many
evangelical churches. together with the d.
unfinished attendance at places of amuse-
nent and the closing of the Wall street
and commercial exchanges, marks the
widening observance of the day Of the Pas
sion.
From the earliest times the church has
solemnly observed the festival. In England
Good Friday has long been one of the two
dayS-the other being Christmas-marked
by suspension Of business. The observance
has now become so general here as to per-
ceptibly affect the aspect Of life in the
metropolis.
Tonight also the great Hebrew festival
OF the Passover will begin, and prepare
ton for the commenroraton of this materi-
ally accentuates the visible change in the
current Of everyday life 1t Is well to have
these days, on which men may pause in the
selfish struggle for pelf to reflect upon
other thingS-and to remember their breth-
rem to whom fortune has been unkind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

From the Philadelphia Press.


The route having been virtually decided
upon and the first step practically taken 1t
will not be many years before this country
has Pacific ocean cable of its own. Even
II the military necessities OF the government
did not demand such quick communication the
rapidly developing commerce between
America and Asia would make 1t necessary,
The United States will be none too early In
this field. Great Britain IS preparing to lay
q Pacific ocean cable stretching from the
city of Vancouver to New Zealand and
thence to Australia. Its total length will
be 1886 miles, one stretch from Vancouver
to Tanning Island alone being 1861 miles,
or longer than any existing ocean cable.
If, however the House of Representatives
passes the Senate bill at this session and
the President signs 1t. work can be begun
at once and the United States have a cable
laid and in working order to Hawaii, at
least before the British government begins
its Pacific project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Easter
Hosiery.

A never so complete and attractive
stock of Hosiery in blacks, tans, reds
and fancies. Beautiful novelties in
lace and open-work effects, which
are so much in evidence this season.
Spe rial-50 dozen Women's Fine Gauge Black Cut-
ton Hose, with spilled seams and heels and double
soles- An excellent value.
$50, 3 pairs for $Ioo.
Fifteen distinct styles in Black Lace and Open
work Hose including very handsome effects, at
soc. pair.
Better grades UP to S2.25 a pair.
First donr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Young Folks Shoes
For Easter.

We show a very complete and
comprehensive line of Misses and
Children's Oxfords, made OH the
comfort-shape lasts, of the best kid
skins, with spring heels, and turn or
Goodyear welt soles; also White
Slippers for confirmation wear.
White Kid Slippers, strap, spring heel
Sizes to $. Pair. ......... SIoo
Sizes 81 to IoH. Pair. $I.25
Sizes IL to =. Pair. $I.5o
Boys Patent Leather Pumps and
OXfords i'll satisfactory assortment.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Easter
Paraso1s,

Charming effects are being shown
IN Parasols. Several entirely new
ideas have just been opened and are
ready for inspection. As a very spe-
cial value we offer:
Taffeta and Surah Silk Parasols, In the mos,
Each .".. eo,Ofs ana efects So IS to $500
ALSO an elegant assortment of Mourning psrosols
IN tiros Grain. Surah and Fig 's'
ured silks, plain and richly r.
@1'S"- i>aSAs ---.-....-..- ~ W Y/ ~
cannot he Seen later " WHY
First hoor-Teuth ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
WOmen's
Easter Neckfixings.

The handsomest collection of nov
elites in Paris Neckwear we have
ever shown. Some very elegant spec
linens have just been added to the
stock, including Lace Berthas, Col
lars, Yokes, Barbs and Ties; Collar
cites, Jabots, Liberty Silk Bows, Silk
Stocks, Embroidered Collars, Chit
fon Fronts, Silk Fronts, etc.
Irish Point Lace Barbs. Each SOC.
Real Lace Barbs. EACH. $500 to $1,000
Lace Revers. Each. ....... $2.5o to $12.oo
with oe short s end and Cation Eaes Runs $5o to $500
with paaed ens Eafs $4,000
beautiful assortment at lower prices.
First floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

The Beers are being relieved from army
service. in detachments. long enough to
plant their crops. They evidently expect
to continue In business at the old stand for
some time to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Easter
Veilings.

We are showing the seasons lat
est styles and novelties in Veilings,
prominent among which are the new
Wash Wells, in white and ecru, with
border of real lace. Also the fine
mesh Tuxedo, in black and white
with chenille and velvet dots. Also
the plain effects in black and white.
They range in price from
25c. to $500 a yard.
First floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Locating the Incidence.

'All you want to do" said Mr.. Corntossel,
is to git Josiar started right You'll find
that he amt got lazy bone In his body"
"Mebbe not" was the answer. His bones
is all right, but he seems to have a good
deal o trouble gttin' his muscles to haul
EN- around at all lively"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

What becomes Of the "favorite SON. doc
trine when the District of Columbia demo-
Gratis Instruct their delegates to the national
convention for Bryan of Nebraska and
ignore the aspirations Of Dewey of Wash
jugton?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Easter
COrsets.

We are showing all the desirable
makes and styles of Corsets for street,
negligee and evening wear. Also
charming Partisan novelties of our
direct importation. A full assort-
ment of Net Corsets is now in stock.
P. N: Corsets, coutil, high bust, short zrc
ups. q - -
long ans ediS paths coFsets extra $1oo
and medium GeFse Pair eous extra long sho.. $oo
and med GHsefi PAIR french sateen extra long
and short R o0 ralr French eoai extra long S5
bust Short oGfs sp 0G 9af straight front low $7
short M hips Ii Pairs 9GTsets cut bias low bust
Latest Style Bustles. Each..... csc. to 75c.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Governor Roosevelt has been getting SO
much exercise with the vice presidential
rumor that he has doubtless found it diff
cult to keep up his customary work with
the punching bag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Some Kansas City hotels propose to put
six men in room during convention week.
1t is not surprising that Mr.. Bryan should
have some doubts about attending per-
Sona}Iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Thlrty-hve years ago today, as the days
Of the week run. President Lincoln was
shot. II was on Good Friday. April a.
1895. Tomorrow. therefore. will be the ex-
act anniversary Of the tragic event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Admiral Dewey evidently does not pro-
pose to encourage any six-day oratorical
contests features Of presidential cam
paign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Mr.. Quay has not applied to the AgricuI-
tural Department for any Information
about how to treat a plum orchard in
spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Let springtime joys delight each soul
AS prospects brighten daily,
If Easter eggs we cannot roll,
We may throw snow balls gaily,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

Don't you think that our relations to the
Porto Ricans ought to be closer?'
Certainly said Senator Sorghum.
What we want to do is to get as close to
EN- as possible and give 'em a good
sUueeZe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

If some Of the beligerency which now
seems possible continues to develop the
Kansas City hotel proprictors may see fit to
ask for protection from the delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
Easter
handkerchief,

All silk or all linen-no substitutes
Just now some entirely new and I'M
usually pretty and dainty effects are
beng offered for Easter, among
which are the following excellent
values:
moInen Al-linen Handkerchiefs, eu,hr,t1araa
,nrr 49, rn'di DAINTY, pretty vines inside mar
Nomens All-linen Handkerclliefs enoI,ro,d.r,.,
n'c,nstltched new designs; also with aury Vaien
farm E Ei'e orlhminS-a variety of new pat -
noTeH Au-linen HaRdkerchfefs enIhro5dere6
nhistrheo IN great variety of designs. also ne =.
edged. Each ,a1enciennes and Meehlin lace zoe
First floor '''''-.-''..--- -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13

If Thos. B. Reed should be persuaded to
reconsider his decision to stay out Of public
life, he would not be handicapped by any
lack of views on current topics.