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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

Lord Roberts in possession of Bloemfon-
TEN assumes an attitude which suggests
that henceforth the Orange Free State is
70 be considered as part of the British CO.
l"HiaI system. He refers to Steyn as the
late president he commands q large por-
ticu of the Free State area, is in custody
of the capital and has received the SUBJ
mission Of the remaining officials there Ii
ratters little that Steyn has transferred
the capital to Kroonstad, about one hun
dr,a and ten miles northeast of Bloemfon-
.ein and fifty miles south of the Transvaal
border. 1t is his purpose to continue to
4 the headquarters of the Free State
forces northward as rapidly as the English
armies press after him. Tnis Of itself con-
zt:,utes a virtual abandonment of the Free
S,"te territory to the British.
Al! the dispatches point to the determine
;i"H Of the Beers 10 make desperate re-
Slstance at Pretoria It is asserted that
part If their plan is to destroy Johannes
berg. in order to prevent the British from
Teapins an advantage through the capture
Of mat city. This of course, means the
ie> ruction Of the gold mines there situated
which was threatened by President Kruger
X fore the campaign opened. This may be
;he price which will stagger humanity
promised by the Beers as the result of n
British invasion. Thus far the losses In
battle have by no means been staggering.
They have not in the aggregate reached the
t"isl losses suffered by one side or the
";h"r in some of the larger battles of the
American civil war.
The manner in which the Beers have re-
os%ed Lord Salisburys rejection Of their
1t % proposals is characteristic. They did
80. take advantage of the hints dropped by
ih' British premier that the present is the
nl.~- favorable moment for the final nego-
IL mons. but persist in driving the iron of
'+' rrness deeper into the British soul and
"1inHing up for themselves a heavy reck-
ing 10 be settled on the day of the last
-r.nistica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

The latest proposition is for postpone
mcnt OF the Porto Rican tariff question for
settlement by the next Congress That
would he cowardly. and the republican
party cannot afford to take such step.
The issue is made up. The Senate need not
pretend to need more light. The country,
at any rate. is sufficiently advised Public
sentiment demands free trade between
Porto Rico and the United States, and the
only thing that stands in the way is the
decree of the sugar growing and tobacco
growing interests of the United States. Is
the republican party. in campaign in
which trusts will he an issue. prepared to
stand before the people for dictation like
that Having surrendered to two trusts in
So fragrant a way could it with a straight
face ask to be accepted enemy of
trusts with an honest purpose in view of
putting trusts in restraint for the public
welfare? These questions answer them
selves
This proposition to dodge the question
rc,iuces it To plane purely of politics and
SNpr,Iicncy. The contention that tariff is
ncs."sSary for the support of the govern
p-nt of Porto Rico can no longer be sup
ported We all know better. The contention
tina, If We grant free trade to Porto Rico
We shall he obliged to grant it also to the
Philippines has been perforated until it is
as full of holes as coarse sieve in use at
q coal dump. We shall deal with the Phil
ippinrs justly. but according to their inter
est< and our own. In the matter of Porto
Ric". our interests well the interests
OF that island demand free trade. Nothing
IS left then but a confession on the part
of the advocates of a tariff that maybe it
will be best TO throw the question into the
national campaign and have it fought out
al the polls
But that would make the republican
party the champion of a tariff against
Porto Rico. 1t has the power to settle the
question now. and the question presses for
settlement. If it is not settled in obedience
t. public sentiment the party becomes re-
spruStble Can the republicans hope to
garry Indiana. Illinois, North Dakota. South
Dakota. Minnesota. Maryland and Oregon,
and perhaps other western and middle states
on such a PLATFORM Not if the press of
those states and their senators in Congress
may he accepted understanding and rep
re>enting the views Of the people. VIII
votes in Congress from Louisiana in favor
Of tariff help the republicans in the ma
rional race? Louisiana will give her cleo
toral votes to the nominee of the Kansas
city convention as surely as Texas or Mis-
~i>-ippi will
NJ lodging. Toe the mark. and toe it on
fhc right side. Any other course will be
ti>creditable, and it may prove also to be
disastrous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

not realize on the transaction. General Har-
rlson was elected In spite Of It, and even
carried New York. where the Irish vote
most heartily applauded the dismissal of
the Englishman.
1t would be idle to deny that what is
called tafl-twisting Is the favor1te employ
ment of certain American politicians when
ever the British lion appears. or can be
dragged. upon the scene. But it is also a
fact that controlling sentiment in the
United States grows less and less affected
by this every year. An alliance between
England and the United States is impos-
sible. as the Globe asserts, but not on &C
count of what the Globe considers the
fickleness and unreliability of the people
of this country. We are not In the alliance
business We were early warned against
IT, and the value of that warning was
never more thoroughly appreciated than it
Is today. But. at the same time. We are
not indifferent to what is going on in the
world at large, and our sympathy for all
English-speaking people. and good wishes
for the growth of their power and spread
of their influence by all legitimate means,
are hearty and sincere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
SartOrial Sfatesmanshf

There will be very general sympathy with
Senator Hanna's protest against the injec-
ton of the Woodruff pink waistcoat into
the senatorial atmosphere in a vice pres
idential capacity. Mr.. Woodruff, although
second officer of the most populous state
has never impressed himself upon the ma
ton in a serious manner. His appeal has
been mainly sartorial. Other statesmen
have addressed themselves to fame on ac-
count of their clothes or lack of them
Sundry classical personages were notorious,
at least, because of their paucity of cover
ing. During the French revolution certain
leaders achieved prestige and power by
their own ragged sympathy for the trouser-
less condition of the rabble. In more mod
ern days, a well remembered Kansan liter
ally stepped into the national arena with
unsocked feet. The sturdy defiance of the
dress-coat conventionalties by a late la
nented cabinet officer brought him as much
renown few years ago as did his marked
legal attainment younger and in some
respects more conspicuous southerner ac-
Quired. it is believed. much of his party
popularity through his persistent wearing
of frock coat a white tie and a broad
brmmed hat. Another defender of the
peoples rights obtained the popular SYM
patty of his western constituency by his
bravery in venturing to attend a presi-
Dental reception clad indifferently in a
swalOw-tail. while tan shoes encased his
feet.
But these are mere eccentricities of garb.
The Brooklyn taste runs to adornment, to
the softening of the rigid attire of the mod
ems In the cases mentioned simplicity has
secured the approval of at least the prole
tarat. Mr.. Woodruff's bid is perforce to
the other classes. The imam with the hoe"
the village politician. the crossroads
stumper cannot be expected TO glow with
admira ton for the man with the pink vest.
Did he wear no vest at all. did he reduce
his suspenders to a one-strap basis, did he
insist upon carpet slippers at public func-
tons, did he esehew necktes, or adopt any
other ulannerism of dress calculated to
elicit the sympathies of the great unwashed
he might acquire certain political avail
ability. But pink waistcoats, Never can
even the most confident political party af-
ford TO carry them as handicaps in a ma
tIonal race. They may squeeze through In
a state campaign in second place. But the
case is different when the goal in sight is
the craftsmanship over the most solemn,
dignified, soberly attired legislative body in
the world. 1t is clear that Mr.. Woodruff
must either modify his taste IN vests or
abandon his hopes of national promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
qualification,

This lese majestes little matter
Which smooths the way Of art In happy
style;
No more the candid critic dares to chatter
No more the dflletante dares to smile.
In poetry, in pictures and in fighting.
In music, drama and affairs Of state,
This predetermined fact inspires their writ
ing:
Whenever Wilhelm does it, 1t Is great.
In poetry It's wrong to run to trtteness;
In song there should be some melodic
grace;
In plays ponderous theme or wordy light
ness
Should not make yawns the fashion
through the place
In art, In war and statecraft points are
noted
Which taste declares are wrong or out
Of date.
For many years the world 'gainst them has
voted,
Except when Wilhelm does them. Then
they're Preat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Newspapers a Religious Necessity
Sermon OF Rev. Robert Hunter Of pt,tladalnhia

Next to light. air, food and raiment the
newspaper is one Of the necessities Of life
Who of US would be without our morning
or evening paper? The daily paper is secu-
lar, of course. but it tells US swiftly and
surely what is going on, even in the re-
hottest parts of the earth, and the knowl-
edge which we thus gain prepares US for
the work which we are called upon to per-
form.
What channel of information can com.
pare with the newspaper of today? Beside
that. all the opinions and convincing argu-
ments OF the various papers are with the
church. and there has never been a time
when the newspapers have refused to Give
without money and without price. The
Church owes debt to the newspapers and
the debt is increasing every day. I doubt
whether We will ever bs able to pay Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

The Globe seems to be the only London
H"wSpaper to indulge in an II-natured OBJ
-ei Na'ion on the subject of the offer of
IA" United States to servo as a friendly
medium of communication between the
Bo'rs and Great Britain. 1t says:
The incident is Of interest only in the
HsE' II throws on American politics Re-
pUiHcans and democrats alike are always
"U't-sred to risk the friendship Of England
~ 5He party game, We may preserve ami
cattle relations with the United States and
= l. to he hoped We always shall do so hui
an alliance Is impossible We were brought
90 he verge Of war four years ago for tha
-aE' of Mr.. ClevCland'S reelection and A
r. ''Nt for diplomatic quarrel will never
20 wanting when the anti-Engiish elements
- the republic have to be conciliated"
There is a misstatement here of the
Nru"zuelan matter Mr.. CleyeIand.s mes
sag. was not a selfish political play, and
Z rived no such end. He was generally
~ '-fited with a triumph in bringing Lord
Salisbury 10 agree TO arbitration but tina.
S&N" MIN no strength for denomination to
th' Presidency He was hopelessly at odds
win his party on domestic issues. and the
Pr lent against a third term stood az
a Hon in his path. In asserting the Nom
roe doctrtne-and that was the meaning and
purpose Of his message-Mr Cleveland
"b' Ned republican as well as Democratic
seri .ment-
IL Is wonder that the Globe, being IN
bilious mood. did not cite the Lord sack-
VIII Incident. which occurred during the
presidential campaign of 1855. That had a
political bearing. Lord Sackville's offense
wes distinct and inexcusable, but it ia a
gu, sion whether at any other time the
trea ment Of him would have been so curt
and summary. And yet Mr.. Cleveland did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

The elements have answered in the mega
tive the question which Tire Star asked the
ether day. Sundays snow was not the last
of winter. Today comes a heavier fall, with
present indications of lasting long enough
TO give March quite a bad reputation
this season. The people in this vicinity
have reason to fear these late snow storms.
The recollection of the great March biiz-
Yard" Is still fresh in the average mind. and
the general deceptNsness of the climate at
this fas-end of the winter is always to be
taken into account In calculating upon the
chances Of a final cleanup. The forecast
today bespeaks continued fall of SLOW to-
morrow, with smart winds. Perhaps this IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

1t is the public expectation that the Com
missioners latest order about the stopping
of street cars will not abrogate the old rule
that requires the cars to be halted before
crossing other lines When the near-side
rule was in effect this stop was IN harmony
with the general system. but now it is
clear that it will be necessary to stop some
OF the cars frequently on both sides Of the
street IN order to comply both with the
rule of safety and the rule OF stops. The
question arises whether this addition to the
number of stops will not seriously interfere
with-the schedules. For instance. take the
Columbia line, which is already being run
upon a very quick schedule. closely ap-
preaching a constant violation of the speed
regulations. Between 9th and 18th streets
the cars of this road will be compelled
under the new order to make Ave double
stops at rapid transit crossings. at 9th. 7th.
9th. 11th and 14th streets. involving a ma
terial loss of time in the running sched-
ules. The question of these double stops
ought to be definitely settled before Sunday,
when the new rule takes effect. II the car
is to be brought to a halt. FOR instance at
5th street on the Columbia line before
crossing the lexington line tracks? Must 1t
be also stopped on the far side for a pas
senger? Or is the near-side stop for pre-
cautions sake to be considered as sufficient
for the purposes of the passengers? Under
the old rule the safety stop and the pas
senger stop could be made simultaneously,
thus saving time and preventing indecision.
II the far-side stop at crossings is to be
avoided for the sake Of speed. what be-
comes of the uniformity which Is supposed
to be the aim of the regulation? In order
to avoid delays. inconvenience and perhaps
danger this matter should be precisely de-
fined at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
A Caution.
From the Boston Herald,

II YOU are going to Paris, get vaccinated
before you start. According to the New
York Tribune. private letters from that
city say that smallpox prevails in an cpl
oemic degree: There has been 10 state
papers. or by the news agencies. Even il It
be true. there would be a disposition to
keep quiet about i. The story 10 not q
helpful adverusement to get abroad just
theLsse, 1t win be prudent to take precau-
tons against this, and, as far as possible,
again, against other Infections and eohtasions
classes Of people from every Quarter Of the
world are apt TO contain and to propagate,
Paris is pleasant city for enjoyment, il
one has money enough, but one can be siok
or die more comfortably at home. Living
will be dear enough there this year but
sickness will be even more costly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Dropping the Hyphens.

The st. Paul Dispatch asks: "Is It not
an suspicious hour tp which to drop the
hyphen and become plain Americans witf,-
out qualifying preflxese"
The hour is suspicious, and the temper OF
the people is the same Americans whose
recent ancestors came from Germany or
Scandinavia or any other foreign cn,,ntrv
are Just as much interested in getting capa-
Bile and honest men for office as Americans
whose forefathsrs have resided on this con-
tinent for two hundred years. They cannot
afford to be humbugged by aspirants for
place who seek to make class divisions Of
any kind substitute for political PRINCIPLES
and policies at elections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Shoe Department.

~ pairs Youths Steel ShOd Calf Lace Shoes, mar
row toe, slightly shopworn; sizes II and CHS
and 1871 DE and 121s E Reduced from $500 to
81. 90 pair
80 pairs Infants Moccasins, soiIed. Reduced from
Soc. to loo. pair.
is pairs Misses Tan Button Shoes. spring heel
pointed toe; sizes IL to A and B. Reduced from
81. 90 to Soc pair.
IL pairs Womens Lace Shoes. Goodyear welt. ex-
tension sole, patent tip narrow toe; sizes AZ and
5 "A and B-4, AZ and E Reduced from
$3.50 to 81. 10 pair.
3 pairs Women's Button Shoes. kid tops. Louis
XIV heel: sizes ~ B-5h D-i1s E. Reduced from
$500 to 81 90 pair
9 pairs women's Button Shoes cloth tops. Louis
XIV heel; sizes and SIS d. Reduced from 500
to 81. 90 pair.
5 pairs Children's Button Shoes, patent tip mar
row toe; sizes and on B-3, 9h and l0la C. Re-
duced from s1.35 to SOC pair.
Third floor
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Infants Department.

ChiMren's Pink silk Coat, trimmed with heavy
lace, silk lined Reduced from $3.50 to $500.
Childrens Pink Eiderdown Goat, trimmed with
rufties of narrow ribbon. Reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50.
i Children's PINK SILK Hat with plated rufaes Of
same and ribbon bows. Reduced from $3.50 to
$500.
Children's Nainsook Dresses, Hubbard style, yoke
Of insertion finished with ruf1e of embroidery. Re-
duced from S275 to rs each.
Second hoO-
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China Department.

i Haviland Chsra Dinner Set, 100 pieces. Re
duced from $3.50 to SO. 90.
Carlsbad China Tete-a-tete Sets, pink and blu,
decorations Reduced from $500 to 81. Is each
8 odd Decorated Slop Jars, manufacturers sec
onds. Reduced to S1.00 each
10 odd Decorated Haviland China Breakfas
Plates. Reduced from 25c. to 15c. each.
odd Decorated English Porcelain Sugar Bowls
Reduced from soc. to 15c. each
10 German Porcelain Tea Plates. Reduced from
10c. TO SC. each.
10 Decorated German Porcelain Oatmeal Saucers
Reduced from Toe. to Sc. each.
odd Decorated English Porcelain Soup Tureens
Reduced from 200 to S1.O0 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Bows Department.

20 Boys Fine Fancy Atwood Cheyiot Suits. win
duced from S. 90 and So Is to saa5 each.
Boys p snd Suits sass and 49,
Boys Navy Blue Irish Frieze Refers. heavy
weight: sizes 4, S. 10 and a. Reduced from $500
to S2a5 each.
2 Boys Tan Top Coats; sizes and 4. Reduced
from 800 to 81. 05 each.
Boys Rox Coat Mackintoshes, velvet collar:
sizes "a. %, g. 80. 81 and 81. Reduced from,
81. 90 and IS 90 to s2.5O each.
Is Boys Hats Caps and Sailor Tams. nearly all
sizes Reduced from SOC, 75c. and 81. 90 to &c
Is Boys Separate Outing Flannel Biouses; sizes
3 to 8. Reduced from soc. to 25c. each.
ri Hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Furniture Department.

Handsoms Golden Oak Combination Book Case
and Desk large Plate gFTsF. adjustable shelves
Mahogany finish Hail Chair upholstered seat
and back. Reduced from IS. so to 81 95
Ladies' Solid Oak Writing Desk. with mirror.
two book shelves. Reduced from 5000 to s.. e5,
Fancy bamboo Table, with leaves on each side,
top and lower shelf covered with mating, slightly
marred. Reduced from 500 to $500.
Solid Oak Folding Book Case. shelves, slightly
damaged. Reduced from S. 95 to S2.T5.
Fourth floor.
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Suit DEPARTMENT,

Cancels Hair Skirts, black and white plaid
Reduced from sl2.50 to $375 each.
Atwood Blue Chevtot Suits. silk lined: sizes 81
"a and SO. Reduced from $50. 90 to 90 each;
and tan: sizes 80 and 81. Reduced from $1,000 te
$3.50 each.
8 Flannel Waists: sizes SO. ss and ~. Reduced
from So so to so each.
Flannel Waists. silk trimmed: sizes 3d. 49, 81
and 90 Reduced from 81. so to $3.50 each.
10 Black Satin Waists. tops of sleeves and fronts
embroidered: sizes 30. a. 3S and ~. Reduced
from $1,000 to $500 each.
II Fancy SILK Waists. corded. tucked. hemstitched
and lace trimmed sizes 81, &c and SO. Reduced
from $3.50 and $500 to $7.75 each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Upholstery Department.

so Real Lace Curtain Ends manufacturers sam
pies. ~ and 1& yard lengths. suitable for splash
bureau scarfs sash curtains, etc. Reduced to
75c. each.
3 81 Old Rose Tapestry Table Covers. finished
with knotted fringe, slightly faded. Reduced from
500 to $100 each.
12-f Chenille Table or Plano Covers. very heavy
fringe Reduced from $3.50 to $500 each.
Second
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FIousefurnishing Dept.

Metal Door Mat, 24x5O inches. Reduced from
s.. 95 to 81. Is.
! Foot Tub. Reduced from 4oc to Csc
] Infants Bath. Reduced from 81 so to S5c.
% Gray Enameled Preserving Kettles quarts
slightly damaged. Reduced from 6Oc. to see. each
u Gray Enameled Preserving Kettles quarts
slightly damaged. Reduced from Soc to 25e each
20 Gray Enameled Preserving Kettles quarts
slightly damaged Reduced from 40c. to 25c. each
p Gray Enameled Pitchers slightly damaged
Reduced from SOC. 25c. each.
80 Gray Enameled Measures, 2 quarts slight.
damaged. Reduced from 40c. to 25c. each
IS Gray Enameled Covered Saucepans slight,
damaged. Reduced from 4oc. to Csc. each
20 Gray Enameled Pals. slightly damaged Re
duced from Soc to Csc. each
% Gray Enameled Dish Pans slightly damaged
Reduced from soc. to 35c. each.
Fifth floor,
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Truly Philosophic,

Yes" said the Filipino chief, IT have to
do great deal Of travelling in order to
keep out of the enemy's way. But there is
one comfort"
What's that?"
1t isn't any political tour. Every time
strike a new town I'm not expected to ruin
my voice making speeches nor my stomach
eating big dinners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Blanket Department.

2 pairs ia All-wOOl Blankets, cut and bound,
slightly soiled Reduced from $1,000 to 500 pair.
pair 1914 All-wool Blankets, slightly soiled Re-
duced from 5000 to $500.
silk Ederdown Comfort, 6x6 feet. Reduced
from $500 to $3.50.
silk Ederdown Comfort, exc feet. Reduced
from S1200 to $500.
silk Eiderdown Crib Comfort soiled and faded.
Reduced from 1878 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Travelling Goods Dent

Ladies' Hat Trunk. light weight hound b
leather, forms for six hats. linen lined brass lock
and lock bolts. &c Reduced from $1,000 to 81. co.
22-inch Oowhide Suit Case, olive. steel frame
hinges protected corners. &c.. slightly marred
Reduced from $500 to So. so.
14-1nch Ladies' Travelling Bag, morocco lined
sliding lock, slightly soiled Reduced from Si0.0 90
to $500.
/ 17-inch Mans Alligator Bag ptgskfn lined all
eewed, heavy steel frame. &c. Reduced from
S14.00 to $110O.
Fourth floor.
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Mems Department.

IS Mems Madras and Percale Negligee Shirts.
with cuffs to match: sizes IA 49, 1871. II. 17a and
IS. Reduced from 75c. and S1-oo to s5c. each; 8
for s1.O0.
Is pairs Mems Gray and Tan Suede Gloves; sizes
Z. ~. 8. s1+ and 81. Reduced from s1.5o TO
81. 90 pair.
Turkish Toweling Bath Blankets or Wraps.
Reduced from s.. 90 to $3.50 each
Mems House Goats. plaid effects: size A. Re-
duced from $500 and $S15 to $3.50 and 81. so each
First floor.
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Toy Department.

set Doll Furniture. Reduced from So 90 to 75c
Soldier Snft. reduced from 81 90 to Soc; 1, re
duced from SOC. to 25c
pairs Roller Skates Reduced from Sec to l5c
Game Reduced from 81 90 to 25c.
Games Tit-TSt-Tce. Reduced from 25c. to SC.
Fielding Beds. Reduced from Soc to IOc. each
Magnetic Fish. Reduced from 10c. to Sc. each
Doll Carriage. Reduced from 81. 90 to Soc
fine Dressed Doll. reduced from SIP 90 to Sc 90:
1. reduced from g 90 10 $l.o0.
German Doll Reduced from So 90 to 81 90
9 Dressed Dolls Reduced from Rc. to &c each
Fourth floor