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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
A Brighter Outlook as to China.

For nearly all of last week the prospect
of q pacific settlement of the Chinese diff
culties seemed slight. The wires were nlleo
with dispatches from China and the Euro
pean capitals as well as from Washington,
predicting The certain collapse of the con-
cert through the disagreement OF the en-
VOWS at Pekin. Then, at the close OF the
week came the announcement that the
United States had secured assurances from
The powers of their intention to proceed
along the lines Of harmonious agreement
and the sensation market suddenly over
turned. Today the outlook appears as
bright for peace as it was gloomy a week
ago. The news from Pekn is reassuring
The ENJOYS are reported as having COM
pleted their task of formulating the precise
demands and now await only the formal
authority of their respective governments
before presenting the propositions to the
Chinese ENJOYS. Nothing is disclosed as TO
the precise terms of this final demand No
light is shed on the interesting question
whether the guilty Boxer leaders are to be
merely ''punshed' or executed.
In any case however, the serious menace
Of complete collapse of the united action
of the powers seems to have been ayerted.
It is important that the most prominent of
The reactionaries should be put to death. in
order to assure the world that they will
not again usurp the power of the Chinese
government and lead an anti-foreign agita-
ton. But it is question whether it is bet
ter 10 precipitate a possible conflict of the
powers in Uhina by imposing upon her per-
emptorily and with the demand of imme
diate compliance what may prove to be i'm
possible terms, TO present moderate de-
mands which can be complied with and to
depend for the security of the future upon
the gradual rehabilita ton of the Chinese
government
China needs now, with other things, a
judicial system based upon western models,
which will guarantee proper punishments
for the guilty. One of the crying evils of
the land today is the facility with which
the guilty may escape punishment. The
court system is utterly inadequate to meet
modern requirements. There is in general
no medium between atrocious cruelty and
dangerous leniency. Such a system as will
place the foreigner and the native upon an
equitable footing outside of the treaty
ports. and will guarantee to the world that
important criminals will receive their de-
serts. is as essential to the advancement Of
China and the security of the foreign inter
ests the establishment of a responsible
ruler and a modern foreign office. But
these reforms will take time, and the first
essential is that a Chinese government be
permitted TO exist pending their accomplish
ment. To this end the influence of the
United States is being thrown steadfastly
as from the outset of the crisis, in behalf
of moderate demands and a pacific solution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Slow Steps Toward ImDerfalfsm

In examining closely into the status of
the Philippines problem. after the excite
ment and the exaggerations of the presi-
Dental campaign have passed, one discov-
ers that the descent of the administration
into the abyss of Imperialism has really
proceeded with incredible slowness The
opposition, acting and speaking through
Mr.. Bryan, has shared the responsibility
for ratifying the treaty of Paris The res
toration and maintenance of order in the
Philippines have followed logically and in
evitably from the ratification of the treaty
There are left only the legislation concern
ing Porto Rico and the proposed legislation
concerning the Philippines as evidences of
imperialistic guilt.
But the latter is copied closely from the
first congressional legislation concerning
Louisiana. and. having been enacted by
Jefferson's party, under Jefferson's influ-
ence. 1t must, Of course. have been proof
against the microbe Of Imperialism. The
main contention against the Porto Rico
legislation-that 1t viewed the island as not
an integral part Of the United States under
the constitutional provision for uniformity
OF duties among the states-is as logically
applied to the treaty itself. and in indors-
ing the treaty Bryan approved the princi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

pie of the Porto Rican law. The treaty OF
Paris of 1898, like that Of 1903. contained a
provision which gave Spain In one case and
France and Spain in the other case the
right for fixed term to enter the port or
ports of the acquired territory on equal
terms with the United States. It was
urged against the provision in the 1903
treaty that 1t was clearly unconstitutional
in that it worked a discrimination among
the ports of the United States. The reply
was that Louisiana was not state, and
consequently not included within the
United States contemplated by the consti-
tutional provision. If this provision of the
treaty of 1903 was either unconstitutional
or else was based on the theory that Lou
isiana was not an integral part Of the
United States as the words are used In GER
tain sections of the Constitution, then the
same Is true CT the similar provision in the
treaty of 1898, and the treaty which Bryan
Endorsed involved in itself a discrimination
between the Philippines and the United
States in respect to these provisions of the
Constitution. After the cooperating in
dorsement of this treaty and after the uni
versal silence when Hawaii, through con-
gressional legislation. was for more than
year authorized to impose and collect du-
Ties, not IN the SlgnteSI degree UNIFORM
with those imposed by the United States,
there was no need to utilize the case of
Porto Rico in order to establish the prece-
dent that Congress had the constitutional
power in territory belonging to the United
States to regulate the tariff as it pleased.
The precedent establishing the right to col
lect discriminating duties had already been
made, and in the case of Porto Rico, differ
ing from that of the Philippines, it was to
the interest both of the United States and
of the island that free trade should prevail.
But in spite of slight and expressly tenn
porary failure to give to Porto Rico the
best possible arrangement in respect to
tariff. this island. as well as Hawaii, has
been treated, on the whole, with far greater
consideration than any previous annexa-
lions of the United States.
In the legislative field the provisions made
for Hawaii and Porto Rico far exceed in
grant of privileges any previously enacted
at similar stage for any other territory
belonging to the United States. And that
proposed for the Philippines in armed re-
volt, was similar in terms, already said,
to that actually enacted for Louisiana,
which was not in open revolt, though hos
tile in sentiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
The Cars Condition,

Bulletins from the cars bedside continue
to indicate a normal progress of his dis
ease. Today distinct improvement" is
noted, with references to pulse and tenn
perature which are as Greek to the lay
man. While these official accounts Of the
distinguished patients condition are COM
ing regularly there are frequent reports OF
his death, varied occasionally by the asser-
ton that the car is suffering in reality
from phthisis or from brain disease. In
deed. once the ruler Of Russia was pros
trated by his illness he became an objec,
of speculation throughout the world. His
rather frail constitution. coupled with the
fact that his brother, heir to the throne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Going Back to GinERls.

1t is reported from China that a secret
| imperial edict has been issued to the vice.
roys commanding them to cause work to be
stopped in the various arsenals in the man.
ufacture of modern guns and to resume the
production of the o1d-style Chinese wea-
| pons. The reason alleged to be given for
this change of policy is that the modern
| guns proved to be utterly ineffective in
| service against the foreign troops in the
recent fighting. The natural assumption is
that the Chinese officia! mind conceives
| that had the old-style weapons been used
| by the imperial troops the foreigners would
| not have penetrated to Pekin. If, however,
such an order has been given it may be
| treated as China's indirect method of as
| senting to the allies demand that it cease
! to arm itself with modern weapons. The
guns which were formerly manufactured at
| the imperial arsenals were curious affairs.
| The favorite weapon was the gingal, a gun
! 50 long and heavy that it required three
men to handle it. Two of them bore it
across their shoulders while the other fired
1t Some of these guns. as observed by
Lord Charles Beresford in his tour of OBJ
serVatlon fe seasons ago, were nine feet
! eight inches .ong weighing upward of 60
pounds.
| When Beresford visited China in the IN
| terestS OF the open door policy he noted the
| use in the different armies which he in
! spected of no less than fourteen descrip-
| tons of guns-three patterns of Mausers
| the Martini-Henry, the Winchester repeat
| ing. the Mannlicker, the Remington. the
| Peabody-Henry. the Sneider the Enfield,
| Tower smooth-bore muskets, the Berdan
| and two styles of gingals, e-loading
| and breech-loading. 1t is easy to imagine
| what difficulties would confront the ord
| nance department of China in general
| war with all these varieties of weapons IN
service, requiring their peculiar styles Of
| ammunition If the gingal should be re-
verted to, however. as the national weapon
| this problem will be materially simplified.
| but scarcely to the increase of the army s
| efficiency. The gingal can be fired per. APPS
| once while a modern Mauser is being fired
| ten times. The gingal requiring the SER
| vices of three men and the Mauser only
| one, it is plain that one western so der
| armed with a Mauser is equivalent to at
! least thirty Chinese soldiers, without con-
| sidering differences in craftsmanship. Tax
| ing these differences into account, it is far
| to estimate at the least considerat on, that
| as regards the comparative destructive
| power of the two forces, thus armed, one
| thousand white troops would be equivalent
| TO fifty thousand Chinese. The return TO
| the gngal would thus be in the interest of
| civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
The Passing of Buck w heat,
From the Pittsburg News.

The practical extinction of the buck
wheat cake of our fathers must be laid at
the door of the miller. He is accused of
mixing with buckwheat flour wheat bran
and shorts in the interests of economy
For a while the adulteration was unde-
tected, but gradually consumers began to
complain that the buckwheat cakes don't
taste any more like they used to in the
good old days on the farm and people began
to stop buying buckwheat -four AS the de-
cooperating with the farmers might raise
the buckwheat cake to its former proud
roSifson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
The Way of the Kicker

When things are runnin' smoothly,
All nicely oiled an slick.
There comes great temptation ---
To start a little kick.
You're kind o tired O. quaffin'
From a nectar-laden cup,
You want little ginger,
So you go an stir things up. ....-
You're hungry fur excitement,
You're tired of humdrum life;
You're seized with an ambition
Fur to lead strenuous life.
An when you've raised d rumpus,
An done the best you could,
You're feelin' somewhat better
Cause you've reused the neighborhood.
But when you've had excitement
Fur day or so, you find
That you d go to any trouble
To regain your peace O. mind.
An when the years find matters
Again runnin' slick,
Fur a week or so, you're willin'
Not to start another kick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Prevalence OF Acid Throwing.


From The New York Tribune.
Cases of acid throwing on the part OF In
fur.ated women determined to avenge real
or fancied wrongs have been shockingly
frequent this year. Stern measures are
needed to suppress this revolving method
of satisfying grudges and achieving the
ends of satanic malice. Until a recent De-
riod this orrible form Of crime was little
known outside of France, but this country
has been disgraced of late by a number of
instances of this cowardly method of ven
geance Exemplary punishments for the
guilty and more severe restrictions as to the
sale of corrosive acids are required to check
this sort of iniquty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Slippers and
House Shoes,

For men, for women, for children.
Big, wide, easy Slippers for tired
feet; natty Slippers for the semi-neg-
ligee; dainty combinations of satin
and fur for the boudoir; Felt Slip
pers; Party Slippers; Dancing Slip
pers-all kinds and for all purposes.
Xmas presents that are usueful
and at the same time attractive and
beautiful as "knick-knacks."
We were never so well equipped
in these particular lines of goods as
we are this season, as we are now,
entering upon the gift season.
Elegant and exclusive designs of
Evening Slippers in all the correct
kinds of feathers and various styles
of Notwithstanding of bows to
match the costume.
We also have the very comfort
able House Slippers, with and with
out the strap-opera and common
sense toes.
For misses and children we have
the One-strap Slippers, in black,
pink, blue, red and patent leather
kid; also the prettiest and daintiest OF
little Bed Room Slippers.
For the men we have large as
sortment of House Slippers, in tan,
red, chocolate, vici kid and patent
leather kidskins, in Romeo, opera
and broad toe styles. They are fexi-
Bile and nicely lined. Great care has
been taken to make these the best
lines of Mems Slippers possible to
obtain at the several prices.
Also a full line of Boys, Chill
dren's and Little Tots Slippers-the
same kinds and styles that papa
wears.
For the baby we have the largest
assortment of Soft Sole Shoes and
Moccasins ever shown, in all the
plain and combinations of baby col
ors. These goods are made by the
best manufacturer of Infants Soft
Sole Shoes in the world, and every
care is taken to have them suitable
in every way for baby's tender feet
Also Leather Sole Shoes for the
child that is just beginning to walk
various colored tops and patent
leather vamps; hand made; very fex-
ible soles.
For women, misses and children
we have something entirely new in
Embroidered Felt Slippers.
Also the Juliet style with elder
down trimmings, for the baby.
Also Embroidered Turkish Slip
pers, Kid Bed Room Slippers and
Red, Tan and Black No-heel Slip
pers for women.
A full line of Turkish Toweling
Toilet Slippers in several neat and
desirable designs.
If we have not what you want in
the line of Slippers we are able to
execute any order on very short no.
tice and at very little extra cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

In a secret edict recently made public the
Chinese government declares that 1t Is
going to give up trying to manufacture
modern firearms. No doubt the Chinese
feel that they could put up pretty good
fight If they could induce modern nations 10
train down to their standards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
A Matter of Confidence.

"How did he acquire the reputation Of
being such brilliant MANI" inquired one
voter.
by means of his convincing manner,
answered the other. "He got people to be-
leving that he thoroughly understood his
own arguments and they regarded him as
a genius
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

Count Boni Castellane has set the very
expensive fashion Of serving fruit from
dwarfed trees at his dinners. And yet some
members of the Gould family think they
are getting nothing for their money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Against Civilization,

"Civiliz stion," remarked the pessimist. us
a failure"
That's right" answered the Filipino gen.
eral. at may be all right as an artistic
proposition. But l am best if l can see any
way of making a financial success of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

Mr.. Zimmerman of Cincinnati Is a bust
ness man. and may succeed in showing
that while 1t is scarcely possible to run a
duke with profit, it is possible to conduct
one at minimum of loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Not So Wonderful.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The assertion that department stores have
been established in eastern Siberia Is re-
ferred to as remarkable. Yet when we re-
member that the original frontier store,
and, indeed many rural stores in country
districts. are department stores. In the re-
spect Of selling all kinds of goods. the fact
may not be SO wonderful. after ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

1t will be curious If Ii Hung Chang does
not manage 10 engineer a profitable real
est. &c deal in connection with the re-
arrangements of official territory now going
on in Pekin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

If Dom Paul will consider Frances in
stinctive antpathy to England he will not
make the mistake of supposing he is loved
for himself alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

The
Silk Waist
was a strong feature at the opening
of the recent New York Horse
Show. This was largely due to the
fact that so many street gowns were
worn-suits with which fancy silk
waists usually appear.
An interesting line of Silks, suit
able for waists, skirts, wrap and
cape Innings, trimmings, etc, will be
put on sale tomorrow, Tuesday,
morning.
1o-inch
Striped Colored Satins
With imitation black soutache
stripes-ground colors of dark vlo-
let, navy blue, castor, gray, garnet,
slate and moss.
55c. a Yard.
Manufactured to Retail at
S1.OO.
Striped Colored Taffetas,
With black corded and fancy stripes,
ground colors of dark violet, cardl-
nal, old rose and silver gray.
55c. a Yard.
Manufactured to Retail ait
8Sc.
22-inch Black
Striped Satin Duchesse.
In three designs, suitable for full
gowns or elegant separate skirts.
SIPS a Yard.
Imported to Retail at 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Thanksgiving Discrepancies.

Health waits on moderate poverty.
Fate's wisdom oft We question.
The man whose dinners best is he
Who has the worst digestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

Tod Sloan says he will never ride for the
Prince of Wales. When jockeys and princes
of the royal blooC fall out there is likely 10
be a great deal of snubbing, back and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
SHOOTING STARS.


Resented the Commercial Phrase.
81 suppose you will be glad to get back
to Washington and settle down to busi-
ness"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum lit
tie testify although there isn't any use
of putting it in that language. 1t isn't
quite like a mans going on change, you
know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

Mrs Lease does not even claim the fem
mime privilege of saying Il told you So IN
connection with this country's politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

The vocal powers of the pu>lic have fully
recovered from the campaign strain, and
II is now ready to do full justice to the
foot ball game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

Mr.. Bryan need not be at all surprised II
some of the men about whose democracy
he expressed doubts turn the tables on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

If the kaiser keeps sharp eye on the
reichstag he may discover few well de
veloped cases of lese ma jeste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

Ode impression dat OPPORTUNITY only
comes once in a lifetime said Uncle Eben.
lis OWN to a mans temptation to do nuf-
fin de res O. his days 'cep moan bout de
one he done los"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Brass and ErnameIed Beds

Are growing day. They ean hygenc
preferable the wooden bedsads
entirely supplanted
Our Metal Beds from the chief American
all the good features They plain
lwihs straight, bow swell front
guaranteed the lowest for am qualities.
Brass Beds, $40 to SIS.
Enameled Beds, $3.50 to $500.
Mattresses for same, made the premises i'm our
own factory.
Shuck Mattresses, $500 to $3.50.
Hair Mattresses, Sc to $50.
Felt Mattresses, 81 to Sill.
nar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
10th, nth and F SITS. N. w.

Some Unusual Values i'm
The New Automobile Garments.
Automobile is the applied ranging from the
Ts sa length to those reaching below the knee
s1o5o and S1S So respectively:
hh a shades Of tan castor and brown many rows stitching around
out; satin reves velvet collars
AT 5OEegan Kesey Automobiles of superior quality
finish lined throughout with rich heavy satn handsomely stitched
black TAM castor and brown all silk lined velvet collar rev-
a very attractive garment, at a special price
We would also call attention to line of
Heavy Winter Short Jackets
auny which show stylish and handsome cloths and
Prices, $1,000 to $4,000 Each.
A Superb Collection of Furs.
Every fur every that is demanded for the present
son. od Sable Fox Scars s and Sets are ss a o thing
We Call Special Attention to Our
Sable Fox Sets,
haadfGms Scarf with two large and busy tails and four
Prices, $1,000, $4,000, $24.OO and S42.5O Each.
Handsome Sable Fox Scarfs,
selected skins and finished in thorough
Prices, $3.50, $500, $3.50 and S2l.00 Each.
Also Genuine Mink Scarfs,
With and bshy fox vey attractive and hand
goods
Special Price, $1,000 Each.
Also Special Value i'm
Genuine Marten Scarfs,
With eight genuine als-vey rich and handsome
Special Price, $1,000 Each.
Also Genuine Marten Muffs
To match above scarf-also very unusual value
Special Price, $1,000 Each.
Two Very Special Values i'm
Women's Tailor made Gowns.
very cams hair chevo almost invisible twill blue
black double breasted with satnaced
even-god lined throughout with
heavy tafea silk
-'. 49,: $3.50 Each. ---c
Also elegant quality of heavy wide vale rough cevo wny.
black rich shade blue Made
tight fitting with sanaced and the gored sk-ent
price.
| $500 Each.
New Pedestrian Costumes,
We have pleasure announcing arrival of another Of
celebrated PladBae Walking Costumes full tailored
They splendid of beautiful soft and plabe cloths
popular aunty fitting double
clubhouse The skirts perfectly modelled
stitched around bottom Price always
S25. 90 EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
Art Furniture
Department.

AFU furniture
Department.
Our stock of odd bits of Art Fur
niture is now complete and ready
for the holiday season.
We show great many pretty
pieces that you will not be able to
see anywhere else. And there are
great many novelty pieces in all
woods, suitable for holiday, birthday
or wedding gifts. These are all high
grade goods at popular prices.
A lot of Oak and Imitation Mahogany Rockers,
very neat and durable.
$l.95 Each.
Imitation Mahogany Rockers; seat upholstered In
tapestry, marquetry work top
S3.95 Each.
oak-anish Book Cases. adjustable shelves best
value offered at the price.
$3.50 Each.
Oak DESKS, with drawer. well made. nicely finish
$500 Each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26

DIn order to avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
20 any individual connected with the
Once. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Dusineas Depart.
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
$500 Each.
New Pedestrian Costumes.

We have pleasure announcing the arrival another of
celebrated PladBac Walking full tailored
They splendid variety beautiful soft and abe cloths
the popular sy-sho anty, tgtftng double
breasted the clubhouse style The skirts perfectly modelled and
stitched around bottom. Price always
$500 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
S22. so Each.

Also elegant quality of heavy wide vale rough chevot wny
looking clumsy black brown and rich shade blue Made
tight fitting with sainfaced and the gored
suit lined with heavy taea silk very handsome suit special
price. ~
$500 Each.