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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

The advocates Of a change in the national
chronology which calls for the Inauguration
OF Presidents on the 4th of March will
find much material for argument in the
month now approaching a dreary close.
The fourth day of this month CHANGED to be
bright and clear in the morning with a
augural day it would have met all reason
able demands. But the month has been
dismal drain upon the patience and the
strength of the people of Washington ever
since the 4th. The storm of last night,
covering the ground today with disagree
able, slushy snow, is typical of what may
be expected throughout the period in this
climate. There can never be any assurance
that inauguration day will not dawn bleak
and chill, with snow either at hand or in
immediate prospect. day to chill the bones
and to sap the vitality, to send soldiers to
the grave and to wreck the constitutions of
thousands assembled to witness the cere-
monies. The proposed change to date six
weeks or two months later would greatly
reduce the chances of bad weather. In any
event were the elements unpropitious on
day in late April or early May,
for instance, they would not do more than
give the throngs a wetting, without chill
ing their blood and threatening their lives.
Some day perhaps this long succession Of
March object-lessonS will enforce itself
upon the legislative conscience sufficiently
to induce the enactment of the necessary
law, resolution or amendment shifting the
date to one that appeals to the common
sense instead of TO the fears of the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Chief Moore of the weather bureau be-
lieves that he can get better work out of
his force If he keeps his observers fore
casters and clerks from smoking cigarettes,
and he has accordingly issued orders pro-
hibiting the use of these articles of indul-
gence during office hours. and has started a
system whereby he will be able to detect
those who habitually use cigarettes out Of
office hours The latter will be marked
as undesirable employees. to be dropped
upon occasion. or held back In the line Of
promotion. The public will watch this cru
SADIE closely to observe its results, for two
reasons. first. to see whether official super
vision can effect a reform from the cigar
cite habit, and then to see how far the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Rapid Transit Tunnel SpoiIs.

Work is TO be begun today on the re-
moval of sewers to make room for the
projected rapid transit tunnel in New York
and the politicians making ready for
an onslaught upon the patronage connected
with this great enterprise. Already plan
has been disclosed whereby the places I'M
der the various contractors and subcon-
tractors are to bs distributed according to
political favor, the city being divided into
patronage districts, with the Tammany
faithful scheduled for a fixed proportion
according to geography and voting infu-
ence- Thus the great scheme is threatened
with a blight at the start. This was to
have been feared So thoroughly have the
Tammany tentacles fastened themselves
upon New York's political machinery, and
even upon private enterprise, that nothing
can be done there nowadays without trib-
ute to the monster 1t Is notorious that
work done under such circumstances is
slower and less efficient than work done
without the restraint imposed by the spoils-
men The digger, the mechanic or the en-
gineer who owes his place to pull is not
10 be lightly discharged for incompetence.
The whole administration Of the project is
throttled The chief engineers and the con-
tractors may be willing and anxious to
make good progress and to do good work.
But there is at no point guarantee of
either progress or good workmanship by
the gangs supplied to the employers by the
ward bosses. the heelers and the sachems.
New York has already had one bitter ex-
perience with tunnel making which ought
to serve her now as a warning. 1t Is not
yet known how many millions of dollars
Were wasted in the Croton aqueduct job
through the bad work done or permitted
by the contractors whose forces ware sub
ject to the spells power of the city poll
ticians. And yet here is another under
ground enterprise about TO be started, with
all the conditions favoring scamp work
lOafing and cheating. and there Is no as
sured barrier to keep out the faithful
whose only commentator for employment
is good standing in the ward meetings and
a willingness to divide the spoils with the
managers and the Hall bosses. The prayers
OF the millions not citizens of New York
who will be obliged in future years to ride
in this tunnel are certain to be raised in a
plea that whatever happens, however the
great city is cheated and despoiled through
this process. their lives will not be endan-
gered as a result of the Tammany brand of
workmanship now promised on the job
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

The situation in the Senate to-day re-
speeding the Porto Rican tariff bill is
recognition of the fact that public senti-
ment is against that measure. The republi
cans have a majority over ALL They are
responsible for legislation. Bills which
meet the party's view and conform to the
party's policy are passed without difficulty.
The friends of this tariff bill claim votes
enough to pass it after counting out the
republicans who are known to be uncom-
promisingly opposed to it. But they have
hesitated- They are still hesitating. Con-
ferences AMI caucuses have turned the
matter over and examined it in every light.
Compromises of various kinds have been
advanced, repudiated, and then withdrawn.
Why is this? Simply because the republi-
can leaders realize that serious mistake
has been made, and that the country is
protesting against enacting the tariff meas
ure into law Otherwise the bill would have
been disposed of by the Senate within few
days after It's receipt from the House.
Having hesitated so long; having recog-
nized by its hesitation the force of the sem
timent against the bill. why should not the
Senate rise to the full requirements of the
occasion and either drop or formally reject
the bill? Tinkering with it is dangerous
and injudicious. 1t cannot be improved.
As long as any portion Of the principle of
the measure remains It will be objection
able The House tried to make 1t acceptable
first by reducing the tariff figure from
twenty-five to fifteen per cent. and then by
limiting the life of the bill to two years.
But the country responded still with dsap-
prevail, and still with the demand that the
bill be killed. Applying the old saying
about the Indian. it held that the only good
bill of this kind was dead bill.
The issue is made up. 1t is entirely clear
now that If the republican party makes it
self responsible for this bill it will put
club into the hands of its opponents the
blows from which it will feel all through
the presidential campaign. Defeat the bill,
and stand upon the Presidents recommen-
datiOn to Congress, and the party will go
into the campaign in very excellent shape
The courage to reverse itself In favor of the
right will atone for the blunder of the
House in going from right to wrong. To-
days senatorial caucus therefore is of great
moment, and much will depend upon the
decision reached, if one can be reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Brass and HrOn
Bed steads.

Another lot OF the newest designs
IN White Enameled and All-brass
Beds.
We have never shown so large an
assortment as now, and the prices we
quote are the very lowest for high
class goods.
White Enamelcd Beds from $500 to $4,000
Brass Beds from. $1,000 to $500
81 G feet E tsSa Beds; size 4. to $1,000
Heavy White Enameled Beds 11s-inch nests ca
thedral knobs bow foot. heavy brass rail head and
foot supported Up, with 3 brass spindIes; SI6 90
Heavy White Enameled Beds 1h-fnch posts
plain Knobs, extended foot, 1-inch brass rail head
and foot, each supported with 5 brass coooo
sphdles; size 41sx6ls feet. Each. S'~o-oo
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
In south Africa.

They say we'll reap just what we sow,
And if the sayings true
Some farmers whom the nations know
VIII harvest crops brand new.
For men forsake the sturdy pillow
And leave the chores undone
They use with animation now
The busy Calling gun.
And when the hardy Boer comes round
At harvest time some day,
No doubt the crops which there abound
VIII fill him with dismay
In husks like bayonets stiff and tall
Lie kernels all of lead;
And on blast furnaces they'll call
Whenever they bake their bread
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

forecaSting OF the weather becomes i'm
proved as result Of the abstention. There
may be, as Chief Moore says, a close con-
nection between the cigarette and the
working capacity of a clerk or scientist.
His critics, however may be inclined to
ask him why he does not go further than
the cigarette and assail all forms of to-
bacco, in order to be logical. If the slight
smoke Of the paper roll of the weed may
cloud the brain Of the observer. and befog
his judgment on highs and lows and OBJ
scure his vision in reading the records. it
may be that the heavier fumes Of a cigar
or a pipe will still further lessen the
chances of accurate prediction. The out
cry against the cigarette is based unQues-
tionably upon the sad examples of excess
sfve smoking reported from time to time.
The tiny roll is so cheaply bought, 50 easily
lighted, so quickly consumed. that its use
soon becomes a habit hard to shake. Yet
there are inveterate cigar and pipe smokers
who consume pounds of tobacco in the
course of year to the ounces of the cigar
cite smoker. The chief evil of the latter is
that 1t tempts the growing boy and poisons
his system and weakens his moral nature
during the very years when he needs abso-
lutte freedom from stimulants and from
indulgences of all kinds. The crusade finds
its staunchest supporters among those who
hope to remove a serious blight from the
development of the growing generation. If
the weather chiefs propaganda will en-
courage this movement it will prove a
blessing and will deserve the applause Of
the world. At the same time he must look
forward to a quickened public expectation
that the forecast output of his service will
be improved as a result of this reform.
This will be the penalty he must pay for
his enterprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

rom the chicago Post
Taking the present temper of the people
of Illinois and contiguous states into con-
sideration, it may be predicted with con-
hdence that any western senator or con-
gresham who votes for a tariff tax against
Porto Rico will greatly jeopa.rdize his
chances of becoming his own successor at
Washington. The irritating policy of delay
now characterizing the tariff advocates;
this supine halting between duty and ex-
pediency, between manifest right and legal
bubbles, is bound to prove detrimental to
the dominant party. Only by the promptest
action, in full harmony with the people 5
demands, can the legislators hope to be re-
instated without prejudice in the minds ard
hearts of he great mass of commoners
Appeals to the moral sense at Washington
have failed. Perhaps well-defned threats
may reach the legislative conscience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Col0red
PetticOats.

Full assortment of Colored Petit
coats, including sateens, plain ano
mercerized, silk moreen and yer,
handsome line of taffeta silks, ii
street and evening effects.
Attention is called to some excel.
lent values as follows:
Women's BLACK Sateen Petticoats lined
.'s ..oui.'e' WIN corded ruffie, ST oc
honee with platte r re Eac lined SI2;
with deep S onnrs ssSh Sly:
. Womens Black Sateen Petticoats lined
Each $50 busters OF corains S2oc
coats wmtro Mne quality Mercerized Sateen Petit
ed; black and coors Each EACH nea..s cord S27:
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Paris and American millinery.

We show and beautiful ideas daily Paris eegancies
qusite bits of
Also charming assortment of Flowers which by far the
popular trimming this seasonand nothing could be preier
Roses from the tiny button large superb
can Beauty all wonderfully o nature.
Vos every sort and color and nothing lacking
25c to $500 bunch.
Grapes and Cherries in great
lures tns. Very popular and very effective
Then there ilacs hyacn morning glories
tulips peunlas and almost variety OF flower coo
and combinations.
nlnePa rors-Ss d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

From the Providence Journal.

Few persons realize what an extensive
landholder in Africa France already is If
Morocco should be added to the republic's
holdings they would include practically all
the vast northwest third of the continent.
1t Is by no means certain that Morocco will
long maintain its Independence The ten
dency, as We are just now seeing in SoIth
Africa. Is toward the absorption Of the little
nations by the greater The continent seems
destined to come within a comparatively
few years under the direct control of Great
Britain, France and Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Negligee Shirts
TO Order.

4 ID UTQeTe
That the "Oxford" Made-to-order
Shirt is the proper shirt this season,
has been fully demonstrated by the
fact that we have made more
up to the present time than in any
season gone, and the demand is
steadily increasing.
An almost endless variety of pat
terms to select from and made up in
the very best manner possible.
$500 Each.
Attention is also called to Our COM
plete stock of
Mems UndercGothing
In seasonable weights, and in sep
arate and combination suits.
Combination suits have passed the
experimental stage and are attracting
more wearers every year. This sea-
son we have provided combination
suits for men Of various heights, thus
removing the objection that comb.
nation suits would only fit men OF
certain heights.
Finely Knit Cotton Ribbed Combination Go
Suits, In two lengths of body and legs. Ea Sl ~
Finer Knit Isle Thread Combination q, M
Suits. in two lengths. Each. ............ paw
Fine Cotton and Wool Mixed Combination e,
Suits, In two lengths of body and legs Ea. pS.Oo
Also White Merino Finished Undershirts roc
and Drawers, medium weight. Per garment wv
Gray Merino Undershirts and Drawers,
about 40 per cent wool, medium weight. zcc
Fer garment ........-............. IT,
Gray and White Merino Undershirts and
Drawers, so per cent wool, medium CT ~
weight. Per garment Observation-Disclosures. p ~
Short=BOsOrm Shirts.
1t has been so much a matter of
course for us to have short-bosom
shirts in stock that it is only occa-
sionally we realize that everybody
doesn't know of them. We show an
excellent Unlaundered Shirt, open
front and back, with short bosom, at
soc. Each.
We also call attention to a new
H. e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26


There Is no doubt of an overwhelming
republican sentiment throughout the west
in opposition to the Porto Rico tariff bill
The resolution to this effect that unani-
mously passed thu Iowa legislature was a
substantial evidence of the sentiment in
that state. The republican party leaders
in Congress cannot safely ignore such SEN
ument as this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

There is no doubt that the Queen Of Eng
land will be treated with courtesy and re-
spect when she visits Ireland. But the
occasion is likely to cause a great deal Of
rough and tumble argument among the
people who view the ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
A Dream of Ease.

Meandering Mike heaved a deep sigh
Whats de matter?" asked his COM
panion.
Il were jes' t'inkin about bad roads an
de wonders o science" was the answer
dis earth is spinnin' roun' Eastern a rail-
way train behind time
We'll, we amt fell off yit"
NO. But t'ink o what a convenience it
I'D be If we could have some place to grab
onto while de territory slid under our feet
until de place we wanted to go to come
along"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
A Little Congressional FOOIishness.
From the St Paul Dispatch

Ex-Consul Macrum is to be summoned be-
fore a committee of the House to tell what
he thinks he knows about the opening of his
mail by the South African censor. This is
where Mr.. Macrum again breaks into the
public eye, He had just about faded when
the resolution re5ulrected him. Congress
does these foolish things every once in a
while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Her COncIusiOn.

Il do not write poetry for vulgar consid-
erations of pecuniary reward" said the
young man haughtily
Il see" said Miss Cayenne. Its not a
business with you; merely a habit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Let's be unseifish, though We sneeze!
Nor wall about the weather's laws.
Although were cold and i'll at ease,
The germs are happy while it thaws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Kentucky is getting tired of this expert
ment which assumes to make quantity take
the place of quality in the matter of gov
ernors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

great many young men will, of course,
go to Kansas City with the idea that all
they need in order to stampede the con-
vention their way is some new epigrams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

II isn't only Porto Rico that is troubling
the republican party just now. 1t has
Timothy Woodruff also on its hands, TAX
ing himself seriously as a candidate for
Vice President on its ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Indignant.
Eyes" said the moralist, "the love Of

That's what l tell all these Porto Rican
sympathizers,' answered Senator Sorghum.
The idea of that island trying to save up
its money and get prosperous, instead of
paying taxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Snow Flake
Curtains.

The ideal sorts for the summer
home. For the windows or for drap-
cries and hangings. Delightfully."-
cool and attractive and easy to laun-
der. We have choice assortment.
Snow Flake Curtains. for summer port,eres an,
window curtains, 40 inches wide. 3 yards d
long Pair SI. so
snow Flake Curtains, with silk stripe in prettr
shades of blue, pink, green and yellow For G. -
summer portieres and window curtains Pr o&. 50
snow Flake Curtains, with chenille cross stripe:
extra heavy quality, for pOrtieres or win q, =
dow curtains-pretty cOlOrs. Pair. 49,. SS. 50
Know Flake Curtains, extra heavy quality silk
cross stripes, beautiful colorngs for sum q
mer portieres and window curtains. Pair SS-OO
Snow Flake Iambrequins to match any of tbe
above curtains, 21s yards long finished with tasse,
frfnge-can be used top drap---c - q,
cry, piano manteI scarf. Each I Sc 10 S1- so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Avoidance.

War" said the missionary, 's some
thing that We should try our best to avoid"
Well" answered the Filipino, there
isn't any one who can say We haven't re-
treated every time 1t began to look like a
two-sded fight. l don't know of any people
who have avoided more war than we have"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Two Manila editors got put into Jail for
stirring up sedition The anti-expanslon
litterateurs in this country are luckier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Count de Casteliane regards the future of
this country periious. Considering the
sousce of his income, he has a right to be
alarmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

great many people who consider W. ].
Bryan man of oratorical eminence insist
that 10 to means not only bad money but
bad politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
He Felt Sure,

rs this new play immoral?" asked the
friend.
No, sir answered the theatrical man.
ager.
Are you sure?''
ABSOLUTELY. The demand for tickets has
been the smallest of any week since the
house was opened"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Porto Rico welcomed the United States
government, but has never yet extended
any formal invitations to the sugar trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Mr.. Carnegie and Mr.. Prick have reached
the amicable conclusion that there are mil
lions enough to go round
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

DIn order to avoid delays, on &C
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
meats, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
t travelling Bags
And Accessories

Are to be found in our department of
Travelling Goods All the newest
and best designs, both as to the
leather and manner of construction,
are here displayed, and the prices are
very moderate.
Genuine COwhide Club Bags russell leather lined
leather-covered frame, nickel trimmings. CO ,r
Genuine Alligator Bags, Oxford shape g, ro
leather lined, heavy brass trimmings. Ea. PO' ~
Genuine Grain Leather Bags, heavy FRAME
EACH hanhs'i.cnea' se..'n LOCK, good handle. $500
Snge nsda stf s"s steel $500
Pedroid Suit Gases, light and durable. Go RI
Each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. DCOo
Strong and Durable Telescopes, hound in q, RI
leather, heavy straps, heavy handle. Ea. pA'Oo
Good Canvas HOld-alls bound In leather, CT ro
two heavy straps. Each. ..>.............. W ~
Shaw, s,rans Each 25c. to ST 90
Umbrella Straps, russell and olive. Pair. <oe'
Travelling drinking Cups, cOllapsibe, in ore
strong leather case. Each. ................ ~.
Mems Backing Sets, genuine leather zrc
cases. E<acn ~
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
A Kentucky Freak.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
A republican was arrested in Kentucky
the other day for not killing Goebel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26
Our Special Sale of
Oriental Rugs

Presents an opportunity to select
from a vast variety, at less than
wholesale cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

Rug Department is now located
on third floor, Tenth Street side, and
IS more convenient, easier of access
and better in every way. You will
like the change of location.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-26

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Try homemade lard from Gus Mich
ols' market.