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Evening star., 1900-04-11

The early passage Of the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad grade-crossing bill by the Senate
may be expected in view of the favorable
report submitted yesterday by the District
committee. The bill is now in shane to
command a maximum of approval, while
presenting probably a minimum Of objec-
uonable features. 1t is inevitable that in
such large enterprises there should be some
points where the local and the corporate e
interests do not perfectly agree The rail-
road company. 1t must be recognized has
the advantage Of possession, but it Is will
Ing. and even appears anxious, to eliminate
the obstacles to the creation Of a modern
terminal in the manner which has now been
approved BY the Commissioners and the
Senate committee as the most satisfactory
under all the circumstances.
The committee disapproves the railr,ad's
plan Of occupying Water street with its
tracks. of using a 5Go-foot strip of Potomac
Park. and Of putting upon the government
the cost Of removing the fish commission
building from its new path. 1t approves, on
the other hand. the division of incidental
costs between the company. the government
and the District, and the construction of two
bridges instead of one The item of the
bridges Is virtually the only item at which
there is disagreement between the COM
nittee and the local and federal au;hori-
ties. The officials of the War Department
hold that two bridges would interfere with
navigation and endanger the city by af-
ferdins q greater chance for ice gorges.
The committee holds that by separating
the bridges sufficiently this danger will be
greatly reduced. that the railroad trafic
should be kept separate from the other
Uansrivsr trahic, and that the passenger
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bridge should accommodate street railways
The last purpose is undoubtedly desirable.
There is at present deplorable lack of facil-
tiles for affording rapid transit traffic across
the Potomac. The Aaueduct bridge Is not
strong enough at present to carry street
car lines, and the one line which uses the
Long bridge monopolizes that structure. 1t
is probable that street cars will be ex-
cluded from the Memorial bridge, and thus
the new passenger structure proposed by
the railroad bill affords the only present
promise of relief from this situation. The
committee suggests, in view Of the pros
pective use of the second bridge by the
street cars. that half the cost be borne by
the District. This is new proposition. 1t
Is believed to be the program that the rail-
road company will construct a much finer
bridge than that called for by the proposed
contract price Of $56s. 900. This, Of course,
is indefinite. If the agreement actually
exists 1t might as well be expressed plainly
in the bill. in order to prevent rnisunder-
standings. The limit named is really too
low to insure an adequate structure.
The principle that the District and the
government shall share the expense of the
changes occurring outside the railroads s
right of way seems to have been settled
upon finally. The total cost to these in
terests, inclusive of the bridge is estimated
at S9lS,OO, proposed burden on the Dis
trict of s459.OOO. On the basis of the prin-
ciple already stated, this seems really a
small price for the capital to pay for the
incalculable blessing of relief from the
grade crossings and the Institution of
terminal station worthy the nations city.
The committees report states that it Is the
railroad company's purpose to erect a sta
ton costing 81, 500 900. This of course, does
not include a cent for site, which Is do
mated by the government. For this sum a
structure can be erected which will reflect
credit both upon the community and the
corporation.
OF course in all these calculations ac-
count must be taken of the money value of
the lands given over permanently to the
railroad out of the system of parks and
streets. Were 1t possible to exclude the
road from the Mall and such of the streets
as are included in the plans it would be
highly desirab bic to do So But this has been
long ago proved to be impossible. The rail-
road is in possession and all attempts to
remove it have utterly failed. The only
thing to do, therefore. making the best of
the situation, is to give the road the proper
facilities for transacting it's business, by
permitting more than the single line OF
tracks now allowed and opening the way
for an adequate station. The project has
reached the stage where. in order to Sc
cure results permitting the progression of
Washington toward It's proper stature, some
sacrifices must be made by both citizens
and government. The question to be
weighed Is whether the resultant benefits
now more plainly In view than ever be-
fore are worth the cost. The answer
which the District has given to this ques-
ton is decidedly In the affirmative
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In the matter of Admiral Dewey's trip to
Chicago. and thence south, 1t Is explained
that he goes. not as a presidential candl-
date. but to keep engagements made months
ago. He was invited the hero of Manila
Bay. and as such he accepted the invita-
tions. He therefore will present himself in
that capacity.
But will this be possible? That he will
make no reference to his presidential aspi-
rattons, nor encourage others to do so, may
be taken for granted. But will it be possi-
BILE to separate the interest that attaches to
him as a great sailor from that that now at
taches to him as politician? The hero OF
Manila Bay has now rival in himself He
is a hero, and more. When the CROWDS
catch their first glimpse of him they will
behold in one and the same person the man
who sent the Spanish fleet to the bottom at
Manila. and presidential candidate who at
least has given the country something new
to talk about And who shall say when
they acclaim hinl-as of course they will
do with enthusiasm-how much of the
shouting is for the hero, and how much for
the candidate for the presidency?
II the comparison is not disrespectful to
Admiral Dewey, take the case of Webster
Davis. Mr.. Davis. while holding the office
of assistant secretary OF the interior. visited
South Africa and looked into the war situa-
ton there. Upon starting he announced
that he would travel as private Individual
We all smiled at that because we recognize
readily our own brand of humor. But 1t
turned out that the Beers were as quick as
we had been to see the joke. for when Mr..
Davis landed, and made the same announce
msnt there, President Kruger put his pri-
vate car at Mr.. Davis service, rolled him
around over the Transvaal in Boer state,
and treated him with all graciousness. Dom
Paul knew that he was entertaining
prominent official of the American govern
ment. and as he was figuring on outside
sympathy he saw the opportunity to i'm
press the visitor. And he succeeded Mr..
Davis returned home, threw up his office,
and is now touring the country helping to
arouse sentiment against the President of
the United States because he will not step
in and take the war off the Beers hands.
Admiral Dewey will find that he cannot
travel in this country now simply as the
hero Of Manila Bay. He is still very great
ly admired In that capacity, but he has
taken on a new distinction, and the people,
wherever he goes, will be bearing it In mind
whether they openly signify as much to him
or not
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The movement to secure an amendment
to the Constitution permitting the direct
election of senators by the people receives
marked impulse through the unanimous
report of the Senate committee on privi-
leges and elections in the case of Mr..
Clark of Montana. Without reference to
party lines and without a dissenting voice
the committee has found that the so-called
election Of senator in that case was irregu-
lar and fraudulent, and that the law was
violated by the use of larger sums of money
than the state statutes permit. while no ac-
count of the expenditures was filed as re-
Quired 1t does not matter that no specific
charge of bribery against Mr.. Clark is held
forth as proved, or that the committee in
Difference to his personal feelings, refrains
from denouncing his methods in harsh
terms. But the Indictment against his pro-
cesses is nevertheless sweeping probably
more so than If he had been directly ac-
cused of particular acts The report as it
stands is a powerful assault upon the whole
system Of electing senator's, which permits
the INSCRIPTIONS use of money.
There is a possibility of complications
arising from the committees recommends
ton that Mr. Clarks seat be declared va
cant. This virtually proposes that his EN-
of the Congress, be cancelled. The question
arises whether such proceeding might not
affect the legality of all proceedings in
which Mr. Clark has participated The rea-
soning of the committee is clear enough.
however. The whole operation was void
through its very nature. Therefore there
was no election, and it Is only proper to go
back to the start and declare that there
has been but one senator from Montana in
this Congress. Yet this mode of evicting
an improperly chosen senator may later
constitute precedent to plague the Senate
in cases involving legislation of the first
consequence.
1t Is roughly estimated that this sena
torial fight first and last, has cost the
rivals upward of 81 800 600 That sum rep
resents, however. a most profitable ex-
penditure if 1t will have led the people any
nearer a realization of their desire to
change the manner of choosing members of
the upper house. There will be no public
sympathy for either side in this Infamous
controversy for the money waste. Men
who go in to buy Offices or to block the way
of rivals by bribery must expect cold treat
ment when the luck turns. Montana has
lost nothing more tangible than her repu-
tation as a commonwealth capable of pre-
serving the purity of her elections. Per-
haps this episode will do her good. In any
event the Senate will have purged itself
when it has adopted the committees re-
port. Let it then stand strictly by it's own
precedents and the rules of good govern
ment and refuse to seat any man present
ing himself with credentials from the gov
ernor of a state which has deadlocxed it.
self out of the chance to elect a senator.
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A HaIf-Cent Country.

The proposition to resume the coinage of
the half cent Is received with a wide diverg-
ence of opinion here and there throughout
the country. One objection to 1t. which
seems to represent the most that can be
said on that side, is that this is not half
cent country. that 1t has grown out of its
swaddling clothes and is prosperous enough
to pay full prices for what 1t buys. Unhap-
PLY the time is not yet at hand, and prob
ably never will come, when this or any
other country can afford to cut all peo-
pie OF from the chance to exercise the
closest economy, when all will be prosper
Gus enough to ignore the pennies and the
half pennies, when plenty will be the un-
broken rule. Poverty will doubtless exist
despite the humane efforts of reformers,
scholars, statesmen and demaSogues. It
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Easter
Parasons.

This season is notable beyond any
OF its predecessors for dainty conceits
in Parasols, that, in strong contrast
to the plain serviceability of years
ago, are now as elaborate and beau-
tiful in their airy grace as any of the
most fanciful and costliest articles
that contribute toward wonan's lux
ury We show all the latest effects,
including some extremely pretty de-
signs with features OF entire novelty.
Plain Coored Parasols in all the leading shades
Eth Eaeh natura! wood handles, $500 to S.. so
fefts faney nd Pafrs aFps in bFssden ef S5 $500
Fancy Parasols in checks, &, ~ toSYo oco
stripes and plaids. Each. po'Oo ~ pI %'oo
Late Novelties in tucked effects, including laven-
der pink and blue; also the 81 90 to SI2OO
darker shades. Each. W W -'|o
Black and White Parasos G. M to SISoo
with fancy trimmings. Each. Do'oo ~ S'i WV
Large assortment Of ChiIdren's Parasols, in all
shades fancy stripes and Dresden eff zcr IN
fects. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ up
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The Report In the Clark Case.

The unanimous report of the Senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections that Will
liam Andrews Clark of Montana Is not en-
titled 10 seat in the United States Sen
ate Is the most hopeful and gratifying In
cident of the present session of Congress.
II would be great scandal to suffer a man
to remain in the Senate and vote as a
senator after one of the strongest commit
tees In the Senate has unanimously de-
clared that he has no right to a seat in
that body. II the question of an appii-
cants right to be admitted to the Senate is
a question of high privilege. certainly the
right of the Senate to purge itself of those
who have obtained admission wrongfully is;
question of proportionately higher privi-
lege. The Clark should be pressed to
the fore and action taken on 1t before this
occupant of senatorial seat without a
legal title thereto shall exercise any further
important senatorial functions
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From the Milw aukee Wisconsin.

The President of the United States has
justly recognized the merits of Major Gem
eral Arthur Macarthur by appointing him
military commander of the Philippine Is
lands. vice Otis, who resigns. General Mac
Arthur is a favorite son of Wisconsin. His
ability and his courage as soldier, his
qualities as a man, and his temperate
habits have justly given him an honored
place in the estimation of our intelligent
people; and We can say frankly to Presi-
dent Mckinley that the people of Wiscon-
SIN respect him FOR this appointment, as it
not only responds to the public sentiment.
but to the necessities of the service We
think the people will now witness the
crushing of the Philippine insurrection not
only in name but in deed
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From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

But while neither actors nor managers
can be held blameless for the presentation of
demoralizlng plays, the theatergoing public
is itself to be condemned for tolerattng
them. The public have 1t in their power to
Danish from the stage every objectionable
play. They have only to stay away from q
theater in which an offensive performances
is presented There can be no appeal made
to the managers of theaters SO powerful as
that which touches their pecuniary inter-
ing proofs that If their theaters present OBJ
jectionable plays Extensively played they
will forfeit public support there will be no
sGch plays presented.
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CnnOdern.

Have you all kinds of dictionaries? %
asked the professor
Il think So" answered the man in the
book store.
Have you a dictionary of modern game
language?"
No: l can't say have"
We'll. I've got to get one. 1 know geol-
ogy and astronomy and a lot of things, but
/ can't get into conversation any more
without disgracing myself. Why, bless your
heart my boy, I'm that ignorant L can't
tell when I ought to talk about finessing a
golf pail or addressing the queen'
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An Indisposed Goddess.

The skies were for moment blue
The sunlight died away;
The buds which smiled with jocund hue
Shrank meath the sky 50 gray
We raised our smiling lips again
AT pleasures cup to sip
But gloom was spread DER hill and plain
When Flora got the grip.
For that fair goddess who should twine
The gariands round each brow,
In deep regret We must repine.
We are deserted now
The April promise in the air
Bade every lambkin skip.
And all was hopeful. calm and fair
Till Flora got the grip.
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HelpinR Him.

"Henrietta"' said Mr.. Meckton. as h,
paused on the front step, could you re
member what it was you said yesterday
when you so properly reproved me for leav
ing the door open?"
L think l can. But 1 hope 1 shall no
have occasion to use 1t again"
Gould you give me the exact tones ant
the gestures?''
Yes"
Well, wish you would. 1 have an Office
boy who leaves the door open continually
and If you could teach me to make thai
speech it would certainly be a great helr
TO me in my business"
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LOOkinR for Reaf.

Charley. dear said young Mrs Torkins,
Il want to go to the races again" .
What for?"
1T will be rest after you and father
have been talking finance, as you do by the
hour. l want to hear about 8 to 5 and
. to 8 and 10 to L and all the rest of
them-anything, in fact. except 16 to l.
I'm so tired. Charley, dear of hearing the
same numbers over and over again!"
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A young soldier in the Philippines was
saved from death by having plug of to-
bacco In his pocket. This will no doubt
be utilized as an argument that the tobacco
trust which produced the extempore armor
Is mild and benevolent institution
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Ex-President Cleveland inquiries, Why
should we indiscriminately hate those who
seek Officer Mr.. Cleveland makes too
broad assumption Some people who
seek office are not objects of Indignation
They are only amusing
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A Valuable Opinion.

Bishop Potter willingly and manfulIy
acknowledges he was wrong in his oppo-
sition to expansion. The opinion of the
man who has the courage to admit his
errors is much more valuable than that
Of a person who stubbornly sticks to
mistake.
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GWl0o0Waw0 otbrop
10TH nth and F SITS. N w.
Easter Cards and Leahets-First floor.
Millinery for Easter.

We show and beautiful ideas in Trimmed Millinery daily Paris
elegancies and exquisite bits of our conception
Also charming Flowers which far the
popular trimming this nothing could be prete
Roses from the variety large superb Ameri
can Beauty all wonderfully
Vos OF sort and color and nothing lacking but the perfume
FusGapes and Cherries in great bunche and in
lures tns Very popular and very effective.
Then there acs hyans morning goies chsanthenums
tulips petunas and almost every Of flower known Ali coo
and combinations
Leave your Easter order without further delay.
sdf
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Russia does not seem disposed to do any.
thing to interfere with all this valuable
military discipline England is getting ir
South Africa.
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The absence of political news from Spain
might be taken to indicate that that coun-
try has had enough excitement and has
decided to retire to private life.
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The best work of the Indian schools is
said to have been accomplished among the
Flatheads. The ancestor who invented the
phrase about the man whose head was
lever appears to be vindicated.
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SHOOTING STARS.


Il suppose You burned a great deal OF
midnight oil before you became eminent as
statesman" said the friend.
No. SIR" answered Senator Sorghum. 81
burned money"
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Possibly the number of whippings prom
ised them which they have not yet had
helps to strengthen the belief of the Beers
that Providence is on their side
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The manner In which Mr. Jones has been
losing ground in Toledo would indicate that
he will have trouble in keeping himself
above the horizon. even as a local ISSUE
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The Ambitious Hero.

In not content, although my skill
In war has taken tricks.
A man must needs be braver still
To fight in politics.
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Havana has a great many governmental
problems on its hands. but has not yet
tackled anything so narrowing and COM
plicated as the question of muzzling the
dogs.
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The result of an effort to suppress a ques-
tionable play in New York seems to be
merely to expand its sphere of influence
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Admiral Dewey can scarcely blame some
OF his admirers If they feel like waiting
awhile to see whether he changes his mind
again.
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Mr.. Bryan may find himself obliged to go
TO Kansas City in order to keep track of the
designs for remodeling the Chicago plat
form.
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FenlQn Revenge.

From the Columbus State Journal.
The weather has been execrable in Ire
land since the arrival of the queen Per-
haps there is Fenian employed in the
Irish weather bureau.
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Third floor.
Paris
.COrsets,

Exclusive Paris novelties, in new
models, specially designed for the
present mode of costume Elegant
effects in white and colored satins,
silks, batistes and coutils, garnished
with dainty laces, embroideries and
ribbons. Ribbon Corsets and Bust
Glrdles in delicate tints, for wear with
low-cut gowns. Silk Hose Support
ers to match.
Empire Corsets batiste Pa!r SS. so
Ribbon Grdes In dainty shades of mink cs<
blue and lavender. Pair. 30. so
ha1iste. Pair: t ........ .na $3.50 to $500
bon and laSe insertoa s '1 Each ssS $500 to
dainty esTfssf Seui PaT and 5000 $500
Lily of France Corsets en-
esatii. 51dfFef PafP Pa,.s'e s.k and 5000 to $4,000
Second floor.
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The Roberts
w alter Filter

Is now conceded to be the best filter
made. 1t is almost entirely germ
proof. 1t fits any spigot, large or
small, and when it has gathered a
certain amount of dirt, refuses to
work, SO no matter how careless you
are, you can't make it a menace to
your family. You then scrape il
clean-easily done-and it is new
again. Will last almost indefinitely.
Price, $500.
Housefurnishng Dept.-FIfth floor.
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From the Buffalo Commercial.
That robin that came to Buffalo last week
lsft for Hot Springs early this morning.
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Smoot, Golfer & McCalIey.
1910 F Street Phone z2s.
Easter
Gloves, s1. .

Pretty new Gloves are the fin
ishlng touch needed for the Eas-
ter costume. We've a beauti-
ful new line of Suede Gloves in
mode, tan, pearl and white-all
imported and guaran- Sd
teed-at the low price
OF
Perrin and Reynier's Gloves,
$I-35 to So pair.
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Special value, S2.o5.

tahletnl of Fancy Mixed Gray and Bro-u Chev-
lot L"uhie-breasted Suits, in all-woO mater ais
also lot Of all-wool navy blue serges: well made
and well fitting; pants lined or made double in
seats and knees; sizes to l6-a very special value
S3.7S each.
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S3.75 each

A lot Of Neat Gray mixed ChevIot Suits we'll
made and well fitting; sizes TO 49,
$3.50 each.
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Boys Clothing
For Faster.

Three especially good values in
Boys Suits will be offered tomorrow.
Staunch qualities and carefully and
thoroughly made. They are as
follows:
100 All-wool Navy Blue Cheviot Sailor Blouse
suits, prettily trimmed with red, white or black
soutache braid; pants lined throughout and we'll
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Easter
Hdkfs.

The Handkerchief stock i.
exquisite in all its appoint
ments.
Lovely Shear Linen Handkerchiefs
hemstitrhed. embroidered and lacS.-
trtmmed-new designs from 25c. to
SO each.
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Silk Waists for Easter.

We show charming collection Silk Waists for
popular prcesa is ranging from $500 $1,000 The
delicate shades well represented together with the
every shades There
gners made such efforts produce something different the
Of which cords tucks henschng box pas combinations
great pouson And have made special
exclusive styles and make each desirable purchase
Some collection
and Persian
$500 EACH $500 Each.
and
sp
$500 Each $S.75 EACH.
Also Special A1=Over Box=Plaited Waist,
With plain sleeves fine quality of Ask Satin Peau de
Cygne white all the delicate pastel nts and of
shades All
Special Value, $3.50 Each.
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women's Black Taffcta Silk Petticoats, umbrella
shape flounce with four corded ruffles.
S8.75 Each.
Second floor.
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Silk Pettic0ats For Easter.

Women's TaTeta Silk Petticoais. two styles, with
deep lined corded fonnce, with umbrella shape
hounce with small rusie.
$500 Each.
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1.-THE Angel Delivering Daniel"

We Are Agents for the 'sStandard'' p
Pattern Department-First foo.