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Evening star., 1901-10-17

There Is marked disposition throughout
the country to applaud President Roose-
velt's recently expressed desire that the
White House be left untouched by the hand
of the architect. The sentiment surrounding
and protecting that structure Is widespread
among Americans At the same time 1t can
not be denied that the White House Is today
too small to accommodate both the per-
sonal and official families OF the President
1t has been outgrown as a combined resi-
dence and Office. The social demands for
room are more insistent. while the Office
work has developed rapidly during the past
few decades.
1t will be possible to respect the Presi-
dents wishes in regard to the preservation
OF the old structure and at the same time
to correct the fault of inadequate size 1t
would not be undigniied for the President
to have an office separate from his resi-
dence. There is room enough in the
immediate vicinity Of the White House for
building which viii accommodate the ex-
ecutive force and put the President to q
minimum Of Inconvenience.
Such an office building is. perhaps the
best solution Of the problem. In the past
this suggestion has often been coupled with
the proposal to unite the executive Office
and the State Department under one roof.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Suit Department.

10 Fine Tailor-made Suits, in dark
blue, black and brown cheviot; silk
lined; short, tight-ftting jacket /;
skirt made with flounce; sizes 32, "a
and 80.
$3.50 each. Reduced from $3.50
All-wool Black Cheviot Skirts, percaline lined,
plain gore with fare. Reduced from $3.50 to IS 90
each.
Gray Tailor-made Jacket, silk lined; size Ss
Reduced from $1,000 to $50
Dark Gray Golf Jacket, double-faced cloth;
size A. Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50.
Is Liberty SILK or Wash Taifeta Silk Waists, In
Light blue lavender, green and rose; tucked and
stitched; sizes 30 to 10. Reduced from 1895 to
80 each.
20 Zephyr Gingham. Madras and Chambray Shirt
Waists in plain and striped effects; sizes g. 49,
40 AID AZ. Reduced from so and 81. 2.25 to 95c
each.
20 Lawn Wrappers. in black and white striped
effects: broad trimmed yoke; deep founee; sizes 81
and "a. Reduced from $1.00 to CSC. each.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17

those branches Of the governments clerical
work being closely associated. For a long
time 1t has been apparent that the great
tri-departmental building west Of the White
House was overcrowded. Each Of the three
departments has grown greatly since the
structure was planned, and today the Staet
Department finds itself cramped at every
turn.
Whether such union Of offices be effected
or not, 1t Is evident that the situation calls
for direct congressional attention at once.
In connection, perhaps, with the great park
Improvement plan, 1t will be possible to pro-
pose site for new executive Office build
ing, alone or combined with the State De-
partment. situated with reference to the
present group around the White House and
also in relation to the park development 1t
Is to be hoped that the needs Of the govern
ment in this regard will not be further ig-
nored.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Trade Relations With. Cuba.

The present talk about special tariff ar
rangement between the United States and
Cuba Is of course premature. There is as
yet no Cuban government with which the
United States may treat on that subject
We may safely assume, however, that as
soon as such government is organized the
question of commercial relations between
the two countries will be taken up. Cuba
will naturally seek the best terms possible
for her two great staples. sugar and to-
bacco and the United States will as nat
urally consider any offer she may make as
it may bear upon American interests. Our
first duty will be to ourselves.
1t is never safe to permit sentiment to in
wade the domain of business. We sympa-
thized with the Cubans in their adversely
under Spain, and in the end went to war
in their behalf The United States does
not regret the act. 1t wishes Cuba we'll in
the effort she is about to make to take a
place among the nations. AS a near neigh
Dor we shall watch her progress with solicit
tude. But in treating with her as to busf-
ness relations we shall plant ourselves OF
course on business basis We shall want
something In return for whatever we are
asked to grant, and it will be necessary for
Cuba to consider our propositions as purely
from a busin&ss viewpoint as they have
been made. We shall have the advantage
of her in this, that we shall be able to get
along without her very much more easily
than she will be able to get along with
out US.
With Cuba's assumption of independent
power, then, the chapter Of sentiment will
end and that of business will open. We
want to do business with her. but, as al
ready stated, strictly on business principles.
And probably she will fully understand
this, and shape her course accordingly. We
have market for her sugar and for her
tobacco, and she needs great many things
that We produce in abundance. There is
every reason, therefore, why when the
whole ground shall have been carefully ex
amined a safe foundation should be laid for
reciprocal trade arrangement between the
two countries.
Annexation is still favorite topic with
many people in Cuba and with some in the
United States. The suggestion has a Ger
| tain persuasiveness. But the matter Is in
Cuba's hands absolutely. She must take
the initiative in any steps leading in that
direction. To use a homely phrase, she
might go further and do a mighty sight
| worse. The people of the island would en-
joy as much liberty under the stars and
stripes under their own flag and as
American territory the island would shortly
become rich almost beyond comparison.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
China Department.

duced from $3.50 to $500.
Odd Decorated Toilet Pitchers. manufacturers
seconds. Reduced to 35c. each.
g Decorated Umbrella Jars slightly damaged.
Reduced from 81. IS to $1.00 each.
Decorated Umbrella Jars. slightly damaged
Reduced from $500 to 81 90 each
Extra Large Jardinieres, damaged Reduced
2 Odd Decorated Hayfland China Sauce Rosts
Reduced from $2.O0 to 81 90 each.
Odd Decorated Hayiland China Covered Butter
Dishes Reduced from .25 to 81 90 each
Odd Decorated Haviland China Sugar Bowls
Reduced from 81 .25 to 75c. each.
II Odd Decorated Porcelain Coffee Guns and
Saucers. Reduced from lee to loc each
Large Jardiniere and PEDESTAL slightly dam
aged. Reduced from $1250 to s. so.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17

selves they invite. and doubtless are pre-
pared to take the attended rigors. They
are sowing destruction as far as their own
arms reach and they are not asking for
quarter.
The non-combatants, however-the old
men. the women and the children-are prop
erly, or should be, the objects of England's $
kindliest care. That it was necessary to
collect these people into camps may be con-
ceded. Their bread winners being dead or
in the field, they were without protection or
support at home, and as the country was
being harried by war 1t was the part Of
prudence and humanity to bring them with
In reach of government succor. Nor need
we be surprised Il the investigation shows
many hardships and long mortality list
Large camps, hastily organized, are apt to
be disease-breeders and to the extent that
the inmates are old or very young will the
experiences be distressing But now that
charges Of neglect have been filed and
widely circulated, England should be at
pains to ascertain and lay before the world
all the facts In the case.
This was the feature of Spaih's operations
in Cuba which evoked most deserved and
the severest censure. Weyler's pursuit of
the insurgents in arms caused no outside
and inefficient character. Against all of
Spain's active opponents he was entitled
to proceed with the utmost energy. But
when he gathered the non-combatants into
camp and practically left them to starve,
and when tens of thousands of them did
starve as the result of his brutality and
neglect, the people of the United States
were profoundly moved. The story was so
hideous that Weyler in Cuba and Senior de
LONE at this capital endeavored to conceal
the truth, and afterwards through hired
emissaries denied the particulars which re-
putable American correspondents had at
much personal risk collected and verified.
But their efforts were all in vain, and they
were condemned at the bar of public opin-
ion.
General Kitchener we may be sure, is
no Weyler, and he ought to welcome and
forward every move in the direction of in
creasing the comforts of the helpless with
in the limits Of his Jurisdiction. War Is
hell for everybody in reach, but as thick a
screen as possible should always be placed
between non-combatants and the fire
Evening star., 1901-10-17
More Than a City Election.
From the Minneapolis Times.

Why do the newspapers of every city in
this country discuss the New York cam
paign almost as earnestly as IL it were a
local contest? The reason Is that New
York Is great big brother who has been
setting bad example. The police corrup-
ton existing in that city has been copied
in other places. In varying degrees 1t ex-
1t continue to triumph in New York and
rings, gangs and machines everywhere else
will be sure to grow bolder in their emula-
tion of Tammany methods. II, on the
other hand, the municipal reform move
ment headed by Seth Low Is victorious that
consummation will give courage to the
friends Of clean municipal government else
where
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Awkward.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
Our government has steadily refused to
consider itself bound to pay indemnities on
account of foreign subjects who have been
lynched in one of the states Of the Union.
Such payment as has been made in the
cases of the Italian subjects lynched in
Louisiana was explicitly conceded as an
act Of international courtesy, and nothing
more. If government, in case Miss
Stone be ransomed from outlaws should de-
mand an indemnity from Turkey, the sultan
would be able, it seems, to fling in our
faces some rather dubious American prac-
tice. How can he be held responsible for
an abduction by brigands when the United
States government refuses to admit finan-
cial obligations in the cases of foreign SUBJ
jects lynched by American citizens in good
local standing?
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Special Sale of
Limoges China
At About Half.

A choice lot of French China, con-
sisting of Covered Dishes, Sauce
Boats, Sauce Tureens, Ice Cream
Dishes, Meat Platters, etc.-the
sample line of one of the largest Ii
moges potteries. They are neatly
and attractively decorated, and al
most every one is different.
Special price, 85c. each.
About half regular price.
Fifth floor
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Dress Trimming Dent.

from 81 .SS to 81 .25 for pee
yds Jet on Chiffon. one inch wide. Reduced
from zoo to Loo for pee.
IA yds Black Silk Applique, III inches wide.
Reduced from 81 % to 75c. for pee.
dueed from 44c. to 25c. for pee.
yds. White and Black Edge Il inch wide Re-
euced from $L25 to SOC. for pee
v I'D. Black Chiffon Applique, 21s inches wide.
Reduced from 81. 90 to Soc. for pee
yds Black SILK Gimp, III inches wide Re-
duced from $1-50 to SOC. for pee.
IN yds. Silver Spangled Edge inch wide Re-
cuced from 3Sc. to 25c. for pee.
yd. Black Chiffon Applique Inch wide Re-
duced from 3sc. to 25c. for pee
Aoor
Evening star., 1901-10-17

Ever-ready OIL Heaters. Reduced from S45o to
f275 each. -
Gray Enameled Double Boflers ReducpA fvcxr
LOO to &c. each.
Gray Enameled Coffee Pots reduced from DC
to S0c. each: 3. reduced from soc. to 35c each
Gray Enameled Tea Kettles, slightly damaeed.
Reduced from 79c. to 45c. each.
Wooden Nursery Chair, slightly damaged Re-
duced from 81 25 to 75c.
Covered Ash Sitter. slightly damaged Reduced
from Toe. to 35c.
eft. Clothes Horse. slightly damaged. Reduced
8 5-inch Cooks Knives Reduced from lie IN
10c. each
9 s-inch Butchers Knives. Reduced from &c to
1Oc. each.
8 Carving Sets Cknife and fcrk). Reduced from
25c. to 10c. each.
50 cans Household Paint, reduced from iOc TO Bc
each; Sc cans. reduced from &c. to for &c.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Black Goods Dept.

SA yds. 43-inch AIl-wool Rough Etamine. Re.
duced from $500 to $4.25 for pee.
81 yds 50-inch An-wool Storm Serge. Reduced
from 1882 to $2.25 for pee.
3N yds. 5O-inch All-wool Venetian. Reduced
from 81 50 to $500 for pee.
4 yds. 5o-inch All-wool Storm Serge. Reduced
from $500 to $2.25 for pee.
yds. 44-inch Mohair Brilliantine. Reduced
from s4.0a to 1925 for pee.
2 yds. 50-inch An-wool Storm Serge. Reduced
from 81 90 to 80 for pee.
2 yds. 5oinch Cheviot. Reduced from $500 to
so for pee
yds. 44-inch Silk Striped Grenadne. Reduced
from $10.50 to go for pee
8 yds. 44-inch Silk and Wool Striped Grenadine.
Reduced from 1920 to $500 for pee.
First floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Tow Department.

s Horse and Carts. Reduced from $500 to
81 90 each.
Toy Trunks. Reduced from 200 to bOc each
Toy Stable, damaged. Reduced from $500 to
$1b0.
2 Toy Toilet Sets. Reduced from 100 to Soc
each.
Set Dishes. Reduced from $50 to HOO
Stalk. Reduced from $500 to II 90.
Donkeys. Reduced from So 30 to 81 90 each
Toy Bureaus. Reduced from 50 90 to 81. 90 ca
Drum, reduced from $500 to $1.0o; 1, reduced
from 81. 90 to Soc.
game Dore Pool Reduced from 5000 to slo
Dressed Dolls Reduced from $500 to 81 so ea
Fourth noor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Shoe Department.

II pairs women's White and Gray Canvas OK
and 5k C. Reduced from $500 to t1.00 pair.
10 pairs Women's Shoes. patent leather vamps,
ciaxe kid tops-exceiient dress Shoe: sizes 8, 4.
5H. and 6ls AA-5t A-2h and ~ @. Reduced
from s. 6E to 50. SO pair.
pairs Women's Common-sense Button Shoes;
sizes 2ls, and AA-2 A. Reduced from 100
to 5oc. pair.
pairs wornen's Oxfords and Juliettes, tan and
black. si-es g. Az and s A-aR B-s J7H d.
Reduced from 81 so and $500 to 500 pair.
"a pairs women's Tan and Black Oxfords; sizes
g. 3Iz and ~ "A, z, Sk and B-1, IL, 3,
6ih. Z SIs and G. Reduced from 81 80 and 500
TO 81 50 pair.
ii pairs Boys vici Kid Lace Shoes: also q few
pairs Patent Leather Lace Shoes: sizes Is. 13h.
and 2 A-2k, 3. 3la. and Q B-2h. and A
C31S and D. Reduced from $3.50 and $500 to
81 so pair.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Boys Clothing Dept.

81 .95 each.
25 A1l-wool Fancy Cheviot Suits. double breasted,
dark effects, double In seats and knees: sizes
to 1o. Reduced from -. 70 to $40 each.
All-wool Navy Blue Serge Vest Suits (coat.
pants vest and shield 'front.'; sizes 4, s, and 10.
Reduced from $500 to $3.75 each.
q Anwool Csssimere and Cheviot Long Pants
so. 90 and $3.50 to $500 each.
80 Unlaundered Shirt Waists. Mothers Friend
brand: good colorines: sizes 4, 8, z, and II.
Reduced from Soc. to 26c. each.
"a Boys Caps and Tams; small sizes. Reduced
from Soc. to 26c. each.
Third doar
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Art Embroidery Dept,

Gut Work Table Covers, slightly soIled. Re-
duced from s2.25 to 81 so each
Gut Work Table Covers, slightly soiled. Re-
duced from $500 to 81 . each
Cat Work Table Covers, slightly soiled Re-
duced from $1.T5 to 81 .25 each.
Gut Work Center Pieces, slightly soiled Re-
duced from 81 90 to 75c. each
from 81. 25 to 1900
l Swedish Wall Pocket, slightly soiled. Reduced
from $5.75 to $500.
First floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Upholstery Department.

3 pairs Mercerized Portieres. In old rose and
olive. Reduced from $l2.00 to $500 pair
IN pairs Portieres. suitable for single doors or
couch covers Offered at greatly reduced prices
10 odd pairs Lace Curtains In Renaissance, Brus-
sells Net, Ruf1e Net. Tambour Net, Irish Point and
Nottingham. Greatly reduced In price.
~ pairs Portferes In green and gold. Reduced
from 81 80 to 81 90 each.
Reed Chair upholstered in white. Reduced
from $3.50 to $4.O0
Turkish Couch, upholstered In tapestry. Re-
dnced from $4,000 to $260O.
Small lot Tapestry and Damask Remnants In
effective colorings: 1 to 3-yard lengths Prices
ranging from 90 to $1.00.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Stationery Department.

boxes White and Tinted Writing Paper Re-
duced from Csc. to 4Oc. each.
box Gray Writing Paper. Reduced from S1.50
box Blue Writing Paper. Reduced from 81 80
to $1.10. S
! Leather Desk Pad. Reduced from 81 90 to 75c.
Leather Engagement Pad with silver trim
nings. Reduced from Is to 75c.
First floor
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Knit Underwear Dent.

Women's Natural Wool Vests, high neck and
short sleeves; size 4, "a bust measure. Reduced
from 81. 10 to 75c. each.
II pairs Boys Cotton and Wool Drawers; size
"a. Reduced from SOC. to 35c pair
Women's "Koted Silk" Undergarments, high
neck and long sleeves. Vest sizes 3s and 4o
Drawer sizes 80 and IS. Reduced from $275 to
81. 90 garment.
first
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Special Sale of
COQue Feather PomDOns.
Special Sale of
Crib s. Bed COmfOrtabEes.

I2o Crib Comfortables, best silko-
line covering and cotton filing
pretty patterns.
Special price, soc. each.
100 Bed Comfortabfes, silkoline
covering, cotton filling-full size and
good quality.
Special price, $I.oo each.
"a Down Comfortables, silk on
one side, fine sateen on the other
full size and beautiful patterns.
$3.50 each. Regularly, $1,000.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Furniture Department.

Fine Golden Oak Chiffonier, cabinet ends.
shaped top, fine mirror, slightly damaged Re.
duced from $500 to $12.O0.
l Ladies' Oak Writing Desk, French legs large
$500. r
2 Fine Golden Oak Tabourettes, odd design. nice
ly finished. Reduced from "a. 90 to 81 % each
Imitation Mahogany Morris Chair spring seat
brass rod. four adjustments slightly marred. Re-
duced from $1,000 to $3.50.
Fourth floor,
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Boys Furnishing Dept.

Boys Sweaters, IN cardinal and navy blue;
sizes %, 80. 81 and 81. Reduced from $500 to
81 so each.
IL Boys Soft Madras Shirts; sizes u. 12A, 10
and H. Reduced from 75c to SOC. each
Boys Flannel Shirts, with collars attached:
sizes IA and 14h Reduced from 81. 90 to 5Oc each.
Boys Negliges Shirts; size II. Reduced from
5Oc to 25c. each.
Children's Eiderdown Bath Robe; size 4 years.
Reduced from $3.50 to Soc.
First donr
Evening star., 1901-10-17
The, Navy, the Branch and Malaria.

Surgeon General Van Reypen's annual re-
port on the health Of the navy reflects as
usual this year the unwholesome conditions
surrounding the naval gun foundry In this
city. The figures of morbidity directly
traceable to this cause which he gives sug-
gest slight reduction in the percentage OF
such ailments. But there is no guarantee
that next season the naval establishment
may not be visited with as severe an as
sault OF maIarial troubles as occurred in
1895, when no less than % per cent of those
employed in the yard were at one time or
another during the year treated for ma
lariaI diseases. Since that year the con-
ditions have not been improved by any ar
tificial agencies. but have probably become
worse through the increase in the amount
OF tIde-exposed lands affording a choice
breeding ground for the germ carriers. The
decrease In the percentage since that year
may be attributable to the gradual innocu-
lation of the workmen and officers to the
point of saturation which requires no active
medical Intervention but is nevertheless de-
bilitating and unwholesome.
There is no need, however, to inquire into
the statistics in detail. The fact is palpa-
bic that the navy yard is surrounded by
conditions which are dangerous to health
and to life itself Every year the estab-
1ishment grows larger and more important
II is destined TO become one of the greatest
naval Institutions in the world II is ex-
traordinary that the government. so enter
prising in this direction, should have been
so derelict in that Of providing a decent
environment for Its model foundry. Per-
haps now that it Is proposed to create
model military post just across one Of the
pestilenual arms Of the branch. on a ma
laria-beset neck of land. the plea of the
capital for rescue from the menace will re-
ceiye some attention this winter.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Picture Department.

1 Large Picture, Dog Head" In black frame
with red. red mat TN. Reduced from $3.50 to S1.7b.
Sepia, The Man with the Hoe" in broad
brown and gold frame TO match. Reduced from
Large Pictures, ARABIAN Warriors I'm brovn
frames. Reduced from $500 to 81 SO each.
70 Large Piatinums, Ballet Girls mounted on
large cards. Reduced from 81 so to Soc each
100 Fine Velox Pictures, including thirty different
Madonnas and other noted subjects; size Sx1O:
25c. to 10c each.
Fourth floor
Evening star., 1901-10-17
A Note of Warming.


Some folks they turn to trouble like it suit
ed them jes' right
They sort of act like laughter is a thing
that's impolite
They talk about life's sorrow an they
somehow seem inclined
To be indignant If you try to change their
frame of mind.
I'm glad, when I observe a felIer with a
solemn face
The law in all its wisdom has pervided fer
his case.
There amt no use persistin' in his melan-
choly air,
Thanksgivin' is a-comin' an he may as
well prepare.
You may as well be practicin' an learnin
how to smile,
There's no use of pertestin' that it doesn't
suit your style;
The woods are in their glory, and the air
is crisp an fine.
An the work'll soon be over, so you'll have
to git In line.
Be thankful fur the bushes that is blazin
red an rich:
Fur the skies an fur the sunsets an the
landscape broad, an sich.
Your gloominess will meet with opposition
everywhere.
Thanksgivin' is a-comin', so you may as
well prepare.
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Non-Combatant. in South Africa.
The following by cable from London ap
pears in today's New York Tribune:


pears in today's New York Tribune:
"Advices from South Africa state that a
commission of six English women Is trav-
cling about the country in two saloon car
riages. and inspecting the Boer refugee
camps with exceptional thoroughness.
There are thirty-nine such camps, and the
commission Is rot likely to finish its labors
before the end Of December, although the
chairman, Miss Fawcett. Is most energetic
and capable. and Is pushing on the work
at the risk of wearing out her colleagues.
The government is rigid in Its requirement
for secrecy, and the judgment of the COM
mission on all points relating to the hu-
name treatment of the Boer women and
children VIII be reserved for the parliament
tary blue book. 1t win be the most lmpor-
tant contribution made by women to the
history Of the war"
This Is the most important feature of the
South African situation today so far as
Engiand's reputation Is concerned. The
Beers who remain in arms do so Of course
at their peril. They are acting deliberately.
They know what war Is, and for them
Evening star., 1901-10-17
Young Women Golfers.

golf players, particularly Of the female sex
is something notable. The winner of the
women's championship is only nineteen,
and twelve Of the sixteen aspirants for
henors on the Baltusrol links last week
were barely out of their teens At the
same time 1t Is generally allowed that the
standard of golf as established in this con-
test was never SO high, and the scores were
nj vprS
Evening star., 1901-10-17

President Roosevelt has displayed so
much patience in listening to advice that
he ought to receive the utmost considera-
ton when he takes his turn and offers sug-
gestions concerning the isthmian canal.
Evening star., 1901-10-17

From the Kansas City World.
1t Is rather early in the season. to begin
the record Of accidents, fatal and other
wise, that from year to year mark lac
progress of foot ball contests, the season
having barely opened, but the news COL
umns already tell Of two fatalities as re-
suit of the snort
Evening star., 1901-10-17

Pat Grove Is willing to put In an appear
ance If all rewards for his capture are with
drawn and bail is fixed at his own figure.
He considerably refrains from demanding
that a brass band meet him at the station.
Evening star., 1901-10-17

A new Jersey club is composed of bach
elors, each of whom agrees to pay $25 to
the treasury If he marries within the year.
1t may be assumed that number of these
young gentlemen will be wishing they had
that twenty-five for house-furnishing ex-
penSeS
Evening star., 1901-10-17

Mr.. Bird s. Coler is to devote himself to
the banking business in Wall street. 1t is q
slower way to make money than working
with Tammany, but 1t has its advantages.