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public would alone compensate for many
of the misfortunes which attend the for
nation of such a giant food controlling
industry that which was organized and
maintained by the Armours. 1t liz to the
credit of Mr.. Armour that he succeeded.
whatever his motives may have been, In
breaking two Of the greatest wheat cor
ners" ever attempted. that of "Old Hutch
and that of young Mr.. Letter. He often
fell under the ban of popular condemna.
ton because he resorted to the practices
of the Spectator with vast quantities OF
meats, thereby affecting the world-price OF
one of the staples of the food supply. Con-
sidered from his point Of view perhaps
this was justifiable. Regarded from the
basis of broad morality 1t was wrong. Ii
is one of the inevitable results of the highly
organized state in which we live today that
some men shall have control over some OF
the thinking world that these men shall
steadily increase in conscientious apprecia-
ton of the vast responsibility which for
tune and their own industry have placed
upon them. millionaire meat packer
need not be a mere money-grabber. He
may become. and it is the saving belief OF
the world that he will become as time
There would be far less popular sentiment
against the trusts today if those at their
head would always act as Philip D. Armour
often did in times of stress and as he
often did not on other occasions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
No Delegate for Washington.

From the Baltimore American.
The project fathered by Hon. Champ
Clark OF Missouri, to provide the city of
Washington with a delegate in the House
of Representatives, should not be approved
by Congress The national capital and the
District in which it is located are entirely
different from any other portion of the
United States, not enjoying the rights and
powers of statehood. 1t Is eminently prop
er, therefore, that its system of government
should differ from that of other territories
Various forms Of government both munic-
ipal and territorial, have been tried in the
now in vogue, even though it deprives citi-
pre-eminently the best devised, and should
not be changed.
The District of Columbia is. at one and
the same time the seat of the national gov
eminent and it's ward. 1t has nearly 300 600
citizens each Of whom is In reality a dele
gate since, owing to the proximity of Con-
greSs, each is able to speak whenever the
interests of the District require It, The
committees of Congress are Jealous in look
ing after the Districts welfare the press
Of Washington is constantly bringing to the
attention Of Congress matters in which the
city Is concerned, SO that 1t is much more
efficiently represented than it could be if
dependent upon one delegate on the floor
Of the House. And. then, there is another
consideration. AS the seat of national gov
eminent it is We'll that the District be kept
free from the turmoil and strife of partisan
would inevitably lessen the present high
and unselfish management Of the District,
and Congress should not countenance the
scheme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
This Week in China.

The news from China this week ought to
mark progress toward the settlement of the
difficulties there For some weeks now We
have simply been marking time The par
ieying has brought out little that was new
But both sides are at last committed and
there can be no further excuse for DELAY
China still objects to those features of the
note served upon her which have regard
to the future. Damages for property de-
stroyed she will pay In a large amount
She will fill baskets full of heads of SOL
Giers of the ranks who may or may not
have smeared themselves with Christian
blood. Her offerings in those two lines
are munificent. But when it comes to pro-
yidng for the future she strenuously de-
murs to any terms having for their OBJ
ject the preventing OF a recurrence of the
horrors which were so recently enacted
She confesses freely to responsibility for
what has happened, but when it is proposed
to make another such outbreak difficult if
not impossible her pride is touched and she
bitterly complains.
The powers should. and presumably will.
press that point. 1t is the very essence Of
the contention. 1t strikes at the top In
New York city at present the people are
dealing with corruption in public office
many Is seeking TO escape by offering TO
Gecapitate few subOrdinates who have
been fagrantly executing the orders of
their superiors. But the offer is wisely de-
clined. How would that aid in purifying
the town? While Tammany sits in the
high places. how will it be possible to have
honest and reputable government? How
easy, If their offering should be accepted
ROW. would it be for the chiefs of that or
ganiZation to continue in power by throw
ing over some little fellows whenever cor
ruption grew bold that the people in
righteous anger rose up against it? The
small sacrifices therefore are not accepted.
The people are striking at the top.
That is the duty in China. II good gov
eminent is to be secured in that country
If treaty rights are to be worth the paper
on which they written; if the lives of
foreigners. in whatever pursuit they may
be occupied, are to be safe. those in the
high stations must be reliable, and ar
rangements must be made to guarantee the
engagements for the future. Simply to ac-
cept money for property already destroyed
and few heads of nobodies for butcheries
committed under orders. leaving those
really responsible in full power, and max
ing no provision against a probable repeti.
the p;ainest requirements of the case. The
thing to do is to deal with the situation
at the top.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

The suecu.ations of science with regard
to the Availability of Mars are amusing.
but at the present time unimportant.
Strange lights which are interpreted as
signals to this earth have been seen. and
one theory Is that Mars has reached d
stage of civilization so far advanced that
in comparison the inhabitants of this earth
are sad barbarians. Some investigators go
so far as to suggest that people who are
good in this world go to Mars after they
are dead But there is a contrary sugges-
ton to be considered. If these lights are
signals, they must, covering as they 90
an Immense amount of territory. represent
the control of a vast amount of labor and
the occupation of an enormous area of real
estate by a single autocratic interest.
Therefore, it seems clear enough that Mars
is in the control of a gigantic trust: one
which would make the Standard OIL and
sugar concerns appear like pigmies, and In
all probability the hirelings who attend to
the signal lights are complaining about the
manner in which the rich grow richer while
the poor grow poorer. Perhaps 1t will be
Just as well for twentieth century people to
stick to earth and bear the ills we have
instead of traversing the depths of space
in quest of trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company announces certain reductions iii
its rate to present and prospective patrons
1t points to self-prepared statements of the
cost of maintaining a telephone system as
conclusive proof that the prevailing rates
arc proper. affording only reasonable
margin of profit over outlay. 1t argues
that there should he disturbance of its
business because a newcomer could not
make money. Therefore it demands that
the Senate pay no heed to the virtually
unanimous petition of the people of Wash
jngton that a charter be granted to the
NeW-cOmer whose franchise has already
been approved by the House.
The people of Washington have lost con-
fidence in the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company. They pleaded in vain
for years for a reduction of rates. When at
last patience was exhausted and Congress,
in a spirit of sudden appreciation of the
need. lesislated certain low rates into the
scale the company became defiant of the
will of the national legislature and carried
the case into the courts.
Having rejected this chance to conform to
the popular requirements, the company
began a series of advances to cOnciliate the
public by devising a scale of measured
services which would enable the occasional
user of the telephone to utilize the system
at comparatively decent rate. The large
user. however was practically left out OF
the calculation. When Congress proposed
to charter rival company, which was
willing to grant the desired relief, the Old
company projected itself into the situation
and threw every obstacle In the way OF
the enterprise. What are its rights in the
case? Why should 1t be allowed to prevent
f,,at to-, lit
stands ready to bond itself to give the peo-
pie the service for which they pray?
The Chesapeake and Potomac company
enjoys monopoly at present merely
through force of circumstances. 1t holds
no exclusive charter. 1t has developed its
property on the risk that its sole enjoyment
of the territory might at any time be inter-
fcred with by act Of Congress 1t has
lanentably failed to justify it's enjoyment
"f this privilege. And yet it ventures to in
tIGde itself into a situation In which 1t
could rightfully stand only with clean
hands and clear title to the field. Had
the old company sought to meet the wishes
OF the people. had it been willing to accept
the mandates of Congress in a reasonable
spirit. had it shown the least desire to
modernize its rate scale. doubtless it would
he in a strong position today with the peo-
pie and 1t would be entitled to the respect
fui attention of Congress in opposition to
any interference with its monopoly
But on the contrary it has done nothing
To win and retain the confidence of the
people. and that is the reason now why the
telephone users of Washington and the
thousands who would become such under a
reasonable rate scale are impatient at the
spectacle of a sham reform by the COM
pany and an obstruction of the legislative
process which seeks to cure the local evil
by applying the principle of competition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
T., ID. ArnlOur.

Philip d. Armour's death removes one OF
Americas richest men and of the
most powerful in matters affecting the in
diVidual. He was type of the American
millionaire. with his interests scattered over
many enterprises, but well in hand with
his immediate business SO thoroughly mas
tered by himself that he was always in
position TO improve the vast service which
brought him profits. He was d worker.
who believed in understanding the minutiae
of his concerns Such men Armour are,
of course easily the marks for adverse
thought. Their vast wealth exposes them
to criticism by those who often overloob
the benevolence which il makes possible.
Mr.. Armour believed that his best invest
ment was the institute which bore his
name and which has for years been train
ing young men in lines of educa ton which
enabled them to become self-suppertiHg
and progressive citizens. This gift to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
The "PoIlufedv Flag.

At the dinner given by the City Club in
New York Friday night Mark Twain was
among the speakers. Public affairs. local
and national. were discussed, and Mr.
Clemens INDUCED in some characteristic
rallery He was heard. as always, with
hearty manifestations of enjoyment but
when. in concluding his remarks, he spoke
with evident seriousness of the situation in
the Philippines, and referred to the stars
and stripes as polluted flag" he struck
frost which chilled him to the bone.
He found himself alone In that vein at the
table. Mr.. McKelway of the Brooklyn
Eagle, one of the ablest champions OF ex-
pansion and true Amercansm, followed
the humorist. and replied to his fling at the
flag good-naturedly. but most effectively.
His were the sentiments with which on
that point the company present thoroughly
sympathiZed.
The charge of pollution of the flag is
old. The abolitionists held that tone al
ways. They never tired of pointing to the
institution of slavery over which the flag
waved proof that the devotion to the
standard as the emblem of freedom was
either easy-going buncombe or else shame
less hypocrisy. They insisted that slavery
should be abolished or the flag hauled
down in those states where human beings
were held in bondage. And of course with
such views as to the flag went views Of a
similar nature as to the Constitution. That
great instrument was characterized "a
league with death and a covenant with
hell
At the time the flag was carried into
Mexico Tom COrWin and his friends were
sure that 1t was being polluted" They
worked themselves up into a rage, and
Mr.. Corwin's unusually large vocabulary of
invective was literally drawn upon to de-
nounce the course to which the country was
committed. There were Americans in that
day, as in this-and, as now. some of them
were in high places-to whom American
reverses would have brought joy. They
really desired to see the stars and stripes
lowered in the face Of the enemy. Their
hearts were with the Mexicans.
But when the great clash came in 1851.
what was the result? Could a polluted
flag have commanded the devotion that the
stars and stripes then did? Would the
hundreds of thousands of men who took up
arms in it's defense. and kept the field until
the danger was past, have stirred a foot
from their homes for emblem which did
not represent in their eyes all that they
held dear? And was it polluted" flag to
which Generals Lee and Wheeler gave their
support in the war with Spain. although
thew had once fought against it? The bill
iOusness of the hour passes. The flag re-
mains 1t stands in the Philippines pre-
cisely for what it stands here at home. the
supremacy of American authority: and it
means more today of interest and benefit
to mankind than ever before since it first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
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When we first thought of putting on
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Russia Behind the Times.

Russia, with all the advances that great
country has made in recent years. is still
good way behind the times-to be exact.
Just thirteen days. The reason for this is
that the Julian instead Of the Gregorian
calendar Is still the basis for computing
time in the cars realm A commission OF
Russian astronomers is now at work
Strengthening out matters, and they hope
to fix upon new system which shall be
even more exact than the one that now
holds in all other civilized lands. If they
do Russia may manage to get day or two
ahead Of us, but even SO she must always
admit that she didn't see the dawn of the
twentieth century until other countries had
had time to get over making the mistake OF
writing 1900 for 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
Third floor.
1.-THE Temptation of
Eriar GOnsOg"

"The Story of the Devil, Two
Saints and Rare Booke," BY
EUGENE FIELD, in a specially
limited edition, bound in vellum,
string-tied, and boxed; printed i'll
red and black, with special illustra-
tions.
An ideal present for the book lover.
Price, $500 Net.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
A Liberal Appropriation for March 4

Congress should grant a liberal sum for
the decoration and illumination of the pub
lie buildings on the occasion of the inaugu-
raj. The citizens of Washington respond
to the request for such contributions to the
success of the occasion. In addition they
raise large guarantee fund to make sure
that the details of the ceremonial will be
given proper expression. They attend thor
oEghly TO the comfort of the multitudcs
which throng the capital They secure, as
far as possible. against every emergency to
which such large program is subject.
Congress is put to minimum of expense
in the matter. The scheme this year for
the illumination of the public buildings in
wolves a moderate sum, and it would be in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
What He Said.

'My wealthy uncle spoke very nicely OF
you. Henrietta" said Mr.. Meekton; very
nicely, indeed. I'm sure you would have
been f1attered II you could have heard him"
Indeed"
Yes. His tribute to your personal
charms was most graceful and at the same
time his recognition of your store of infor-
nation, such as most people need a lifetime
to acquire. was convincingly sincere"
II should like to know precisely what he
said"
Il can recall his exact language" Mr..
Meekton went on. in gentle innocence. He
said you looked like twenty-five and talked
like sixty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
ssAkOaa
FOuae''

Is the new French Flannel for wo-
mems waists. 1t is preferable to the
ordinary French flannel, in that it is
lighter in weight, and not so cum
bcrsome, thus allowing the jacket to
go on with greater ease. 1t has a
very fine twill and is closely woven,
making it very durable.
We show 'Akola Foule" in black,
white and every desirable plain
shade; 27 inches wide.
soc. a yard.
Second floor
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Two Rides for q Nickel.
From the New York Tribune.

In Berlin the experiment of street cal
fares for price equivalent to a quarter OF
an American dime is now under way. OuI
thrifty German friends will rejoice over the
reduction in rates. 1t is not unlikely that
corporations in New York, Chicago, Phil.
adelphia Boston and other American cities
will be giving two rides for cents a,
moderate distances. The number of miles
of travel for q nickel has been increased sc
much that still further concessions from
the companies may reasonably be looked
for in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
Only . ScapexOat.
From the Boston Herald.

The beheaded murderer Of the German
minister at Pekin was Il soldier who was on
sentinel duty, under orders to shoot any for
eigner who came along. lie did he was
ordered. soldiers must. Otherwise he
would have been beheade,i for insutordina-
ton. though perhaps his severed head would
not have been hung up to the public View
in order to satisfy the German officers who
superintended the execution. 1t was hard
luck on the soldier, whose head was to be
chopped Off anyway. The heads of his SUI
perior officers are still on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
A, Helping Hand.

Eyes, SIR exclaimed the earnest citizen,
II predict that within the next twenty-five
years there will be a fearful revolution in
this country"
We'll" answered the friend who refuses
to be greatly agitated. keep at it. and if
you get enough help you may succeed in
bringing one around. There's nothing like
predictions of that sort to help turn things
upside down."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

Mr.. Rockefeller admits that his wealth
has been underestmated. Chicago educa-
tionalists will, however. be a little chary
about drawing another parallel and remind
ing the public Of the fact that Shakes
peare's genius was not known at its true
value until it came under the consideration
Of poSferity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
Outing Flannel
Gowns and PetticOats.

We show large assortment of
these warm and comfortable Outing
Flannel Garments. They come in
neat effects, and are heavier than
muslin, yet not heavy enough to be
burdensome.
=, Wo%en,s Outing Flannel Skirts, umbrella 2oc
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l0ped edge; yokeband. Each. ............ Pl.Oo
Women's Striped Outing Flannel Gowns Hubbard
style rundown collar, rufle sleeves. ro,
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WOmen's Striped Outing Flannel Gowns, heavy
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Womsn's r Knit Skirts desirable zoe. to ST.. 60
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Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07
SHOOTING STARS.
An Onini0n.

Upon what" said the student of an
tiquity. "do We base the statement that
Solomon was the wisest man."
II Dunno answered Senator Sorghum.
'unless it is on the report that he was also
the richest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

Aguinaldos admirers are unwilling to ad-
nit that be is dead, and his censors are
scarcely in a position to say kind things of
him. AS a result he has been more or less
disappointed in looking over the paper for
eulOgies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

With the Boer war costing large sums,
and with the English markets being in
vaded by foreign manufacturers it may be
the Prince of Wales luck to reach the
throne just when the public Is worrying
about EXPENSES.
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His Sentiments.

Mike said Flooding Pete. ARE you in
favor of takin de tax off O. beer"
'NO. SIR was the reply. "Al de beef
I drinks 1 gifts fur nothn'. Dem as kin
afford to pay DER five cents fur de stuff
ought to be made to support de government
Down wit de rich!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

accord with the spirit of the occasion for
the houses, at sn carly date. to pass a bill
framed in such terms and carrying such en-
amount that the governments participation
in this affair will be on q creditable scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

It is said that Mayor Zeigeuheim of St.
Louis offers to contribute $50 900 toward
his own election. The ma thema ticalexperts
have given up trying to figure how he can
afford to do it out OF his salary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

The Cudahy kidnapers are at a disad-
vantage. owing to the fact that a man who
Is mean enough to help steal a baby is
pretty certain to yield to temptation to
peach on his pals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

AS Mr.. Joe Letter has not yet called for
help. there is an impression that he has
abandoned his latest scheme for organizing
a corner in the market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

Mr.. Pingree alludes to the Senate as "a
rich mems convocation." 1t Is hoped that
the celebrated potatoist's idea of retiring to
private life is not to stand out on the curb
stone and call names.