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Evening star., 1901-06-05

The present difficulty in Cuba as respects
the Platt amendment seems to be that GER
tain politicians are playing politics with it..
They are for II and they are against It..
They recognize its reasonableness and see
only good for Cuba IN it. but for tempo
rary purposes are coddling those who hold
TO the contrary view. They are maneuver-
ing for advantage in the line of office with
the intention of using such influence as
they may acquire for ends more in accord
with their own opinions than with the
opinions of those who may have helped
them into place.
This game is not peculiar to Cuba. 1t is
played in all countries We are familiar
with 1t in the United States. 1t Is called
drifting with the tide and the intention
usually is TO drift no farther than such a
point where the tide by nice manpula-
tinn may be turned to the general advan-
tage. Whether such a course Is wise or
defensibie in morals, is academic rather
than practical. 1t is often adopted, and
some good results have been achieved by
it. UNIFORMED people are in this way
Eumored until such time a better I'M
derstanding of matters enables them to
See the advantages of the right course
The Cuban leaders are as a rule men
of education. They have read good deal
about government. and particularly about
this government. 1t may be assumed that
they did not expect the President of the
United States to modify or in any manner
change a law of Congress. They have
probably understood the Platt amendment
from the first. But 1t seems to have been
considered advisable to explain matters at
some length to the people of the island
The plan adopted. however. clumsy.
and II has been ciumsily executed. AS the
President had no power to change the Platt
Amendment. how could the Cuban conven-
tiOn hope to do so by adding to the adop-
tion of il certain Observation-Disclosures
rately repOrted-received in personal inter-
views at this capital between the President
and Secretary Root and a special commits
sion of the convention? Any other plan Of
Notwithstanding one necessary
would have been better than that.
What the President desires, and is right
In insisting upon, Is the acceptance of the
amendment in its only proper form. 1t
people on the subject, and it points out his
official duty in the premises. He is to
guide by that. American control cannot
he brought to close by any act Of his
until the conditions laid down by the Platt
amendment have been complied with. This
is very plain, and the delay in recognizing
what confronts them is as little to the
credit of the rank and file of the Cubans
as 1t is promotive of their interests.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Juggling With the Sufrare,

Hannis Taylor. ex-miniSter to Spain, In
a speech delivered in Montgomery Monday
night. sent this message to the Alabama
constitutional convention on the subject of
restricting the suffrage.
II would say 10 the council thus assem-
bled that one thing is admitted on all
hands, and that is that q plan asking for
the disfranchtsement of the mass OF ne
gro voters of undoubted validity can be de-
yised. provided there is among us a spirit
OF patriotic self-sacritice and self-abnega-
uOn. Wiling 10 accept such a scheme cou-
pied with the probability that few Of our
own people may be disfranchised, too.
Il would say to such council that
much as prize the right to vote, l myself
am willing to surrender it to the state
once and forever. II such a sacrifice upon
my part is necessary for the common
good
We may see by this how very difficult the
problem is with which that convention is
dealing. Mr.. Taylor's proposition as to
himself. while doubtless sincere, Is yet
wholly QuixOtic. How could any scheme
of suffrage of service to the state be de-
vised which would bar from the polls so
worthy and accomplished a man? There
are no vicariOUs sacrifices demanded or
permitted in intelligent statesmanship Mr.
Taylor is the sort of man needed at the
polls He has character and education,
value Of suffrage. The day when such men
as he are excluded from the polling booths
will usher in something like anarchy.
But Mr.. Taylor struck the right note
when he suggested that what Is so diff
fcult as directed solely against the negro
becomes simple enough If the white man
will consent to take some of the medicine
himself That is to say, II. instead of
beating about the bush In an effort to null
lify the Constitution of the United States
without paying the penalty prescribed for
that act. the convention will directly pro-
Scribe illiteracy, leaving the consequences
to take care Of themselves, a public ser
vice will be performed and all will be well.
And that is true. II an educated suffrage
is desired-and IT should be desired by all
men-why shut out the ignorant negro
and yet admit the ignorant white man?
This juggling with most important
question has produced some queer results
In the south In North Carolina and Lou
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Steel Masts.

Yesterdays accident to Constitution sug-
gests that not all the weaknesses In the in
ternational racers of this season are con-
fined to the British side. But the break on
Constitution was not nearly SO disastrous
as that on Shamrock II, and may be much
more readily repaired. nor does it indicate
structural faults. However. these two In
cidents. considered with that of 1893, when
Columbia's steel mast broke in almost the
same manner as did Constitutions yester-
day. disclose that the steel mast Is not
yet reliable Such break in a race would
of course instantly put the crippled yacht
out of the competition. Slighter happen
ings have caused boat to lose In the past
Indeed it may be considered as one Of the
first laws of yachting that the success of
the boat depends primarily upon the
strength of the mast. Many doubts were
expressed by old-time yachtsmen when the
steel mast was adopted. several seasons
ago. and the accident to Columbia was con-
sidered by some as sealing the fate Of the
innovation. But the steel mast was re-
placed and the defender Of 1899 triumph
antiy covered the course in some sharp
weather.
The trials OF Independence VIII, now be
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Our New Up-tO-date
Packing Department.

In connection with Shipping De-
partment we have opened Packing
Department, and are most thorough
ly equipped for executing all pack
ing and shipping, either on a large
or small scale. Our packers and ship
pers are men of long experience, be-
ing qualified to handle all kinds of
art goods, bric-a-brac, pictures, sill
verware, chinaware, furniture, house
hold goods, etc, and entire satisfac-
ton is guaranteed.
The work may be done at your
residence, or in our Shipping De-
partment, as you prefer. No orders
too large or too small to receive our
prompt and careful consideration.
Estimates furnished upon request
Evening star., 1901-06-05
The One-Sided Mall Avenue Plan.

| Considering the Mall avenue proposition
solely its own merits without reference
to any effect it may have upon the public
| building policy of the government, 1t Is
pertinent to ask whether it's advocates have
| fully weighed the benefits and the costs
| Such enterprises may usually be expressed
in terms of a balance On the one side are
| the need. the uses and the advantages. on
| the other side the cost.
| The people of the District and their best
| friends elsewhere who appreciate the true
principles of capital development hold that
| there is no balance whatever In this prop
osition. They fail to see the need of Mall
avenue or any possible use for it or any
| direct or indirect advantage to any class Of
persons. On the other side of the scales
| they see a heavy cost in money and in
land. the curtailment of the public priv
| ileges. the dangerous invasion of the park
| principle and the announcement of other
| iconOclastic enterprises.
When a street is opened in a city it Is
| the result of a popular demand or i'm
| perative requirement 1t affords access
| from one point to another. 1t effects short
cut for the aid of business or the develop
! ment of a section. The Mall is the place
! of all others where these elements fail to
| apply, and can never be made to apply. No
| one wants to get through such a park in
hurry. No one wants to drive along a
| straight. paved. hot thoroughfare when by
| taking a winding way he can drive under
the shade of trees practically the entire
distance. No will ever traverse the
Mall lengthwisc on business. No possible
future governmental requirement will call
for the construction of mathematically
straight lire of communication between the
Capitol and the monument.
Art does not ask for the avenue through
the Mall. On the contrary this scheme Is
condemned by every artistic consideration.
Not even the doctrine of symmetry can
justify it. The proposed avenue would cut
the Mall at angle. 1t would not afford
an uninterrupted level highway vista be-
tween the two fanking structures for the
railroad embankment would intervene to
spoil the view. 1t could not be Shaded.
owing to its enormous width If an attempt
were made to cause 1t to approach the
modern conception of a boulevard" with
parking in the center, the question would
arise immediately. why not leave the park
in its more beautiful present state as long
as this ugly space must be modified by the
application Of park principles?
So there IS no balance between the fac
tors In the case. 1t is all prospective cost
ana loss. and no prospective advantage,
benef1t, comfort or use. The flags staked
out In the Mall should demonstrate this
fact Immediately to the trained eyes of the
| experts of the commission.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
joy,

Let US be joyful. Once again
The merry summer time Is here!
The daisies CLINT across the plain.
The hum of insects soothes the ear.
The Ice man leaves a tiny speck,
Soon melted in the morning glow;
Your collar willis about your neck
Just as it did so long ago,
The fly now lodges from your face
And laughs to see you smite your cheek
You find a summer boarding place
That charges all you earn per week.
You stand up in crowded car.
And soon are crushed, a total wrecki
And some one with strong cigar
Is dropping ashes down your neck:
So come. and Join the glad refrain
That echoes distantly and clear.
Let us be joyful! Once again
The merry summer time is here!
Evening star., 1901-06-05
The Change of Date Committee

From the st. Joseph CIo) News.
The committee of Washington citizens
who had in charge the recent inauguration
ceremonies has closed up its affairs for the
year 1901. But before disbanding steps
were taken by this committee to secure an
organization to work for change Of date
for the Inauguration ceremonies This Is
an important matter, and thousands of
people will wish this committee immediate
and abundant success.
Just how many people have died from
colds contracted during the inaugural cere-
monies on the fourth of March may never
be known. But it is certain that If the
whole calendar had been searched through,
more unpropitious day than the fourth
of March could scarcely have been found.
Even January l, In the climate Of Wash
ington. would be far preferable to a day
in the early Springtime.
No one objects to a change of date There
are no great historic epochs to be cele-
brated on that day; nothing is gained by
keeping the date unchanged. On the other
hand, the thirtieth of April is the true an
niversary Of the first Inauguration of
Washington, and nearly two months of
time might be added to the short sessions
of Congress by changing the date Of In
auguration to that day. OF course, this
would necessitate other changes in the
ing congressman into Office would also have
to be changed But this likewise has
everything in its favor. No one can give
any good reason why representatives,
any active participation in legislative
affairs for thirteen months after their cleo
ton. When the Constitution was framed
there was reason. But with the tele-
graph and the railroad and the steamship
in active operation. there is no reason why
the Representative elected in November
should not take his seat and begin his
work In the following December. Even the
delegate from the Philippine Islands, If one
is ever sent, could be on hand in time.
But the organization recently formed in
Washington, is likely to have a great deal
of hard work to do before 1t accomplshes
these ends. To change the Constitution of
the United States Is no light task Spas
modic attempts at this change have been
made in the past, but more urgent, If not
more important matters, have invariably
crowded it to the wall. No one is suffi-
ciently interested in the change to take an
effective initiative. A standing committee
of Washington citizens may, however, sue
ceed where others have failed The people
Of Washington are vitally interested in the
matter and are on the ground in sufficient
numbers to keep the matter stirred up un-
til something definite Is accomplished. If
Congress ever passes bill submitting the
necessary amendment to the state legisla-
lures, there will be no doubt whatever OF
its ratification.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

isiana what Is known as the grandfather
clause" passes the ignorant white man to
the polls. while the ignorant negro is ex-
cluded. In Mississippi a man applying to
vote may be interrogated by the officers of
the election as to some clause Of the Con-
stitutlon, and excluded from the polls If
his replies are unsatisfactory. Think Of the
ouizzing of an illiterate white or black
man on such a topic by a couple Of cross
roads wiseacres. who. if nterrogated them
selves on the same point by men competent
to discuss the Constitution. would afford as
much amusement as the helpless individual
they so readily turn down, Such a thing
makes a farce of the most solemn right
connected with popular government.
The republican leaders hold that the end
may not soon be reached. but that 1t Is in
evitable. The negro cannot remain un-
worthy of recognition in the affairs of the
south. and yet be made by the south the
basis of the power she exercises in the af
fairs of her sister sections. She cannot ex
clude him from the polls at home and yet
vote him herself in Congress and in the
electoral college, in the shaping of ma
tional policies and in the choosing Of a
chief magistrate. That is opposed both to
the Constitution and to common sense.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Night Drawers
for Children.
Nirhf Gowns for Infants. :

Night Gowns for Infants. q.
Respect the little ones comfort.
You object to covers yourself on
the hot nights. Turn down the
cumbersome covers.
Colds?
Not if he wears the "Arnoldv
Night Drawers. They're protective,
snug, downy, comfortable. OF soft,
light knit fabric. No rough seams.
6oc. to So.
Too young for them!
Then there's the Arnold" Knit ,
Night Gown-long and roomy, tied.
at the bottom with shirring string.
He can't kick his way out of that.
ooc. to 9Sc. each.
full line OF the Arnold" Goods-bess knit un-
derwesr for women and children. Catalogue free.
Infants Department-Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Labor-SavinE Machinery in England.
From the New York Journal of Commerce

INC Dt'tsu eoSefHmeht introduces
American labor-saving me achinery, such as
pneumatic rivettng and drilling machines
into the dock yards, what Is the organized
British workingman going to do about it?
Three years ago the machinists struck
mainly because OF the disposition Of en-
ployers to get labor-saving machinery into
their factories. and all the labor unions OF
the country obstruct the expedition of
work Just SO far as they are able to, and
II the government sets up drilling and
riveting machinery in the Portsmouth yard
the British machinist will no longer be able
to hold out against progress and improve
ment in private establishments
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Smoking In Public.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

Tho faculty Of the University Of Chicaso
has acted wisely in prohibiting smoking
either In the buildings or on the campus
Of the university. When people smoke
they spit and they throw the refuse OF
their smoking material right and left. II
the institution is to, be one vast cuspidor
and one cannot turn to the right or the LETT
without inhaling the efluvia Of a rancid
pipe 1t will be an open question whether
1t is. as one Of Dickens characters said
to 80 through 10 much to learn % Nttlo.s
Evening star., 1901-06-05
An Interesting Standard.

What Is your idea of a man Of honor7''
"A man Of honor" said the French no
bleman. throwing out his chest, 'is one
who will pay his wine bills and card debts,
even If he has to marry in order to get the
money
Evening star., 1901-06-05

The sending Of the dismissed West Point
cadets to South America may be produc-
tive of good results. Possibly a corps of
lusty hazers could do more than anything
else to bring President Castro 20 a sen-a Of
the fitness of things
Evening star., 1901-06-05
An Easy System,

1T is not necessary" said Senator
Sorghum, that a man shall have a large
number of arguments at his disposal, in
order to be successful in politics. 1 have
never made use of but two
What are they?'
When 1 find the public agreeing with
me. l say l am willing to trust to the
Judgment Of the plain American peo-
Die. When I have guessed wrong and
the public goes the other way, say that
history is full of cases in which the ma
jority has proved to be mistaken"
Evening star., 1901-06-05

An astronomer claims to have discovered
snow on the moon. This would imply the
existence of an atmosphere and the possi-
bility of life something similar to that down
here. II is still little early. however. to
try to float stock in the Mars Moon Earth
Interplanetary Communication Company"
Evening star., 1901-06-05

UIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
TUE STAR should not be addressed
To any individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
mentS. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

| 1t is told that at banquet ]. Pie1pont
| Morgan ate only fish and soft-boiled eggs.
| For the peace of the world 1t is hoped that
Mr.. Morgan is not going to become a con-
| firmed dyspeptic
Evening star., 1901-06-05

Mr.. Rockefeller is disposed to be gen.
erous. but does not allow it to be under
stood that there is a giving match on be-
tween him and Mr. Carnegie
Evening star., 1901-06-05

Dowie declares that he is the prophet
Elijah. but there Is belief that he is
much likelier to ride in a patrol wagon
than a chariot of fire.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

If Prof. Starr objects to mems parting
the hair in the middle what would he have
thought if he had lived years ago when
men wore long side whiskers?
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Toilet Sets
For Wedding Gifts.

Our more than a hundred styles
of sets enables you to select the right
color effect for most any room-and
we have never offered better values
or more artistic effects than now.
We call special attention to the
Decorated Toilet Sets complete with
covered slop jars, choicely trim
med with gold and decorated in sew
eral pretty effects and dainty de-
signs, at
$500 per jar set
Without jar, S3.25 per set.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Clearance Sale of
Picture rlouldings,

Which we are going to discontinue.
Rich gold moulding suitable for
oil paintings, and oak, gray and red,
etc, in styles and lengths specially
suitable for diplomas and smaller
pictures.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

The better people get acquainted with
Aguinaldo the less he seems like George
Washington.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

The Emperor Of China, rumor says, In
tends to visit Europe. He will find the
place not so picturesque. but safer.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
China Tea Sets
For Wedding Gifts,

We offer twelve German China
Tea Sets, in assorted decorations
with gold line on edge. They are now
almost as low in price as earthen-
ware sets, and they were good value
at the regular price of $500 per set.
$3.o5 per 56-piece set.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

There Is some fear that Tom L. Johnson
will become so embroiled in the practical
details Of Ohio politics that his benevolence
will be spoiled
Evening star., 1901-06-05

Some people," said Uncle Eben, "doesnt t
seem to take no special interest in telin'
de troof. 'ceppin when it's sumpin' dis
agreeable
Evening star., 1901-06-05

This worlds a Turkish bath immense.
Within a single hour
You dwell in heat that's most intense
And then you get a shower
Evening star., 1901-06-05

According to the Mail Order Journal
for May -. an extensive advertiser in
serted business notice in one hundred and
fifty daily newspapers In the United States.
and kept an accurate account Of the re-
sponses received in answer to the publica-
tion in each of the papers used. Among
the three daily papers of Washington. with
the result stated in the following table:
Evening star., 1901-06-05

I'VE need so many things for the table
AND winning races seems such a cheal
way to get silverware."
Evening star., 1901-06-05
SHOOTING STARS.

Mrs Eddy and Mr. Dowie may eventually
get so rich as to form an occultism trust
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Toilet Articles.
Persian
Collars.

(At reduced priccs)
Some very dainty and beautiful
imported Persian Applique Sailor
Collars are offered at reduced prices.
White and exquisite light Persian
effects. May be worn effectively
with any silk waist or dress.
SI.75 each. Were S2.25 to $500.
$3.50 each. Were S375.
Dress Trimming Dept.-1Ith st. side.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Her Idea of 1t,

Charley. dear said young Mrs. Tor
kins, Il wish you would save up your
money and buy a yacht"
What fOr?"
Evening star., 1901-06-05

Mr. Tillman points out that there may be
a great difference between resigning and
getting out of job.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
HaVilar1d China SDecia1.

We offer a special lot of thin
Haviland China Tea Cups and Sau-
GERS in four choice decorations, in
cluding the dainty pink wild rose
pattern, which is usually more ex-
pensive, at
25c. per cup and saucer.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Gut Glass for Wedding Gifts

We shall begin tomorrow our an
nual reduction sale of Rich Cut
Glass, and offer many items at re-
duced prices in order to reduce stock
before the midsummer inventory.
Evening star., 1901-06-05

In other words cents spent in The Star
will produce to the advertiser as much re-
suit - 1-3 cents spent in of its
city contemporaries. and as much as 36&4
Iaid to the other. In dollars. of course. the
proportion would be the same.
A showing like this Is worth more than
a whole page of frothy boastng. 1t clearly
demonstrates the value of The Stars adver-
tising columns as business bringers. and
fully explains why they are used by
ta0 value received for money paid out.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Presents for
Graduates,

Nothing better or more apnr,-
pirate for presentation purposes than
dainty bit of jewelry, fan. a card
case or ore OF the MANY pretty and
practical things represented in the
following.
Pleasing gifts for June weddings,
too.
Many of them are offered ar
third to a half less than former
prices.
Jewelry.
and thrce strands, I.%: Each. '"o SI.5o to $1,000
raiT Tm.n Pearl Earrings set in solid gold. S,oo
Jeweled Hat Pins. Each 81 90
riss. Ssi'a EsSs SG'd Stick and Lace ST. 80 to $500
Pain iI',o COD osa Buttons Loo and $500
rssh Solid Gold Iocket Medal Chains. So,
.'-.-..----.-......... WV
Fans, Pocket Books. Etc.
Gaaso FsnI naln'ed facn and Spansed SIoo to $500
;, Pocket Books. In all the fashionable c, M
iitht Shao's' Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. WV
or fsnry sncS hama nS LA Ears In leath- SI2oo
Purses.
and ptafs sse% o. pa9aa GG% Mfts gold SIPS and So
Esh s.lseF plated cnatelnine Bags. $500 to 500
Sold Silver Purses Each. $500 and $500
Rss. ss.id Essb Si1ver chatelane $I4 90 to $1,000
Toilet Articles.
14karst Gold plate Gun Metal. c, rn
Hair Brushes. Each. ............. YO-oc
Noihos- f+arn...-... ...-.-..--.----..-- o -
Cut Glass Toilet Articles, with i4karst gold
plated tops
Selve Jars. Cologne Bottles
Pun Boxes and Smelling Salts roc 70 Cc pD
First foor-Eleventh 81.