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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
The Fifty-SeVenth COnEresa.

There is the prospect of a session of at
least seven months. 1t ought not to be
shorter. 1t might be a month longer, with
no hurt to anybody. The business is of far
more than the usual Importance, and it
should not lack for investigation or dis
cussion. The country is interested in the
new problems and in the enlarged old prob
lens. Legislation as to the new possessions
is necessity, but not more SO than provis-
ions for a greater navy and for keeping
the larger army up to good fighting stand
ard. The Isthmian canal, while assured,
yet calls for great care in the putting in of
the first spade. And then come the trusts
reciprocity, and the matter of the anarch-
lists; so that, first and last, the law makers
of the nation viii have their hands full.
1t is good time, too. for the transaction
of public business. Partisan passion is not
high. Nobody now despairs of the republic
The spook of Caesarism has been lowered
and men are marching under banners that
admit of some sort of explanation. The
hour is in no sense millenhialistic. The
parties are still sharply divided. and figur-
ing on next November, when a new House
is TO be elected is already weli-defined
industry. Both sides have their eyes fixed
on the main chance, and politics will be
played from soda to hoe. But nobody is
tearing his hair in advocacy of an opposi-
ton to anything, and every body seems
called upon to give a reason for the posi-
ton he occupies. This ought to make for
good results all along the line-good results
for the country, that Is, no matter how as
pirhg politicians may fare.
There was the note of the class room in
the speeches of both Mr.. Henderson and
Mr.. Richardson on Saturday: Now, young
gentlemen one could hear them say let
us have prompt and regular attendance.
Time is precious. and We have none of 1t to
lose. Let there be no vacant seats when
the class is called. We are here for a we'll
understood purpose, and there are those
who expect us to do our full duty by them
and by ourselves. l trust l may not have
to repeat these observations at any time -
AS men-even congressmen-are but boys
overgrown, the Speaker and the leader of
the minority of the House We're justified In
adjuring their followers to come to the
scratch and attend to the peoples business.
A thin House is by no means an unusual
sight; and only few years ago it was said
of distinguished member that he practiced
law in New York and ran down to Wash
ington once week to answer roll call
and pay his respects to the Speaker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
New York and Congress.

sion of Congress. There Is no risk what
ever in the prediction. 1t Is amply sup
ported by what may be characterized as
1.-The first crack out of the box If 1t Is in
order to apply such a phrase to serious
matters OF state.
Reference is made to the resolutions in
troduced by Mr.. Mcclellan Of New York at
the democratic House caucus on Saturday.
They are of the very essence Of trouble.
and their danger was instantly detected.
Through the influence Of Mr.. Richardson.
who knows a hawk from hernshaw In
any weather and with the wind In any
quarter. they were referred to a committee,
and they will not be heard OF again until a
democratic caucus. which Is appointed for
January 10, takes them up. Then, in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
A sham Nation.

The impulse is strong. espec4 ally in Wash
ington, where his amiable personality is so
conspicuously in evidence, TO treat Minister
WI a privileged character, a sort of Ii
censed Jester among diplomats whose gibes
at our customs. religion and laws are TO be
borne good humoredly and disregarded with
a smile But there is after all a serious
side to the situation as 1t concerns him and
his relations TO the American government
and people.
The national tendency. quickened by the
tragedy at Buffalo, is toward more rigid
restriction than ever OF immigration into
the United States. Any change in the stat
utes on this subject will inevitably be in the
direction Of further protection of American
life and national character and of the Amer
lean workman and his home. by rigfdly ex-
GLIDING from the body polite unassimilable
elements which threaten blood poisoning
The C1nSpiring combination Of Chinese min
lister. Pacific transportation companies and
employers seeking cheap labor cannot hope
TO prevent the re-enactment of the Gedry
law. but there has been danger that ii might
s delay this action that an interval would
result between expiration OF the law and re-
enactment. period to be utilized in pouring
Cinnamon into the United States and in
flooding the nearby Philippines. No great
er disaster could possibly be inflicted upon
the Filipinos than this deluge would involve
Its meaning TO the workingmen Of the
United States has been adequately de-
scribed. and there is no need of repetition
Minister WI in accusing The Star OF
trucking 10 workmen and voters in ex-
pressing its opinion of the national duty
in this emergency knew Of course that the
charge was pointless against the news
paper representative Of community which
has few factories and no voters. The
charge Is Enthusiastically directed in intent
against the legislators who enacted the
Geary law. the legislators who intend
10 re-enact II. and the official occupant of
the White House. where the Indictment
was delivered. II he shall venture 10 ex-
press opinion favorable to re-enact-
ment.
The Chinese minister complains bitterly
that his country Is not treated like the
other powers. and 1t follows that he would
himself expect to be treated precisely like
the representatives OF these other powers
But what other minister or ambassador
would within the walls of the White House
or anywhere else make a stump-speech,
designed TO influence congressional legis-
lation. and which by direct inference ac-
cused President and Congress OF demagogic
trucking TO certain classes Of American
voters? Can one imagine the British am
bassador denouncing by innuendo from the
White House or Capitol steps an American
administration or American national legis-
lators for proposed legislation. attributing
their course to base desire to truckle to
The Irish vote? Can We imagine the German
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
language of the weather prophet. look out

language of the weather prophet, look out
for squalls.
The paternity of these resolutions is a
matter of doubt. Though introduced by MIR.
Mcclellan, they were drawn, it is charged,
by order of Tammany Hall and by Tam
many's defeated candidate for mayor, Ed
ward NJ Shepard. When questioned on the
point in New York Mr.. Shepard would
neither deny nor confirm the report, but
gave his approval to the resolutions.
Now observe The first of the resolutions
pronounces against trusts, on the PROPOSE
ton that protection is the mother of trusts.
The argument is that In order to get rid of
monopolistic trusts we must get rid of pro-
lection. But 1t so happens that Mr.. She
pard is the attorney for the sugar trust,
the biggest and most offensive of all trusts.
Is 1t to be supposed that he is fighting his
own client, or the clients of other lawyers
who. as he does. take fees from trust
sources? That does not seem likely. But
could he render his client better service
than by advising action on line calculated
to keep the trust question in the arena of
partisan politics? That is precisely what
the trusts desire. That in large part ex-
plains why the trusts have never been
headed off. The two parties have been set
by the ears. and have been fighting each
other instead of making common cause
against common enemy. Keep that up
and you play directly into the hands of the
trusts. No wonder Mr.. Shepard approves
these resolutions, whether he drafted them
or not.
Does New York aspire to run this Con-
gress? 1t looks that way. The Star called
attention the other day to some republican
literature on the monopolfstic side of the
tarin question which had found its way to
Washington from a Broadway law office.
And now come these resolutions bearing
the New York hallmark. and while attack
ing trusts doing SO in way to discourage
the hope OF action. For nothing is palmer
than that protection Is not the mother of
trusts and that protection per Sc will re-
main the American policy. Shall it become
necessary for members on either side of the
House. in order to secure serious attention
Tor their bills and resolutions. to announce
that they were not drawn in New York?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
TOday's Insular Decisions,

Today's decisions by the United States
Supreme Court affecting the status of the
lnsular possessions supplement and fol-
low In the line of the decisions rendered
IN May last. The net result of today's de-
clsions Is that the Philippines are on the
same footing with Porto Rico and that
specific enactment to that effect by Con-
gress Is necessary before any tariff duties
can be collected on importations from the
Philippines into the United States; and also
that the Foraker act Is valid in providing
for the collection Of duties in Porto Rico
on goods imported into that country from
the United States. Last spring the de-
cisions sustained the validity of the For
aker act in point Of the imports into the
United States from Porto Rico Now, by
tcday's decision in the Dooley case, the
validity of duties on importations into
Porto Rico is established
Inc rendering of the court in the Pepke
case. known popularity as the fourteen dia-
mond rings case" places the Philippines in
precisely the same relationship to the
United States as Porto Rico save for the
TACT that Congress provided a special law
tine FORAKER acD relating to the trade rela-
IONS between Porto Rico and the mainland,
while 1t has not yet so provided for the
trade between the Philippines and the
United States. This decision apparently
clears the way for similar enactment,
such as would perhaps have been necessary
this winter in any event in the general pro-
vision of governmental machinery for the
Philippines.
The Pepke case is decided on the lines
OF the DE Lima decision of last spring and
the second Dooley case follows the reasons
of the decision in the Downes case. -
The court has not swerved it would seem,
from the lines laid down in May, leading to
an adjustment of the insular relationships
most surely calculated to lead eventually
to the best administration by the United
States of the affairs Of the new wards of
the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
Conscientious.

Yes" said Mr.. Cumrox, I'VE always at
tend the grand opera.
What for?' asked the man who knows
nothing but business
Out Of a strict regard for the truth NV
daughters want to be able to say they have
heard all the great singers, and 1 think
that their conscientious devotion to avoid
ing fb on the subject is very much to
their credit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
More SuRgestfons.

II Congress wisdom would suffice
To regulate the man you know
Whose sidewalk is surcharged with ice
Who will not shovel OF the snow.
Likewise the man who at the play,
When some one sings a favorite air,
Keeps time and brings you some dismay
With rhythmic kicks against your chair.
Likewise the weird economist,
Who goes into crowded car.
Still clutching tightly In his fist
A smelly. smoldering cigar
Could Congress with these matters deal,
Such chords Of gratitude 'twould strike.
That we'd forgive lack of zeal
In tariffs, treaties and the like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

The new and bright carpet in the House
of Representatives was put down. it is said
to lend color to the scene and make things
cheerful This was probably thought nee
essary in view of the absence from the
House Of the purple necktie Of Mr. Bailey
OF Texas, the scarlet scarf of Mr. Gaines.
the red hair of Mr.. Lorrimer, the red face
of Judge Linney and the rich brown com
pie xion of Mr.. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

The conversation which is being carried
on in the republican party concerning reci-
procity and no reciprocity, tariff revision
and no tariff revision, is more pleasing to
democratic ears than any of the election re-
turns received within several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
A Reason for Rejoicing

Don't sigh because you are not rich,
Since bold inventors strive
For deadly Gathmann guns and 'sich,'
Be glad that you're alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

There are probably very few men In Con-
gress who are not convinced of their abil-
ity to dispose of the question of the surplus
and Of the surplus, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

Ex-Queen LIS train came past Princeton
without stopping ana the meeting between
two great and good friends has not yet
taken place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.
The Source OF Information

How are you feeling today?" asked the
personal friend.
Il don't know answered the monarch
YEARLY. II haven't read the papers YETI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

Now that the foot ball season is at an
end We may expect to be RECALLED with tales
OF the wonderful base ball team Washing
ton will put into the field next spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

Some persons in the United States are not
clear as to whether WI Ting Fang is Chi
mas commissioner of emigration. press
agent, or minister plenipotentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

There is a movement on foot in army cir
Giles to have DAILY, West Points wonderful
quarter back. brevetted lieutenant gen
eral without further delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
Stylish Velvet Waists.

A particularly handsome line Of Velvet and Vel
vsteen Waists, some tailor made. tucked and
stitched In silk Of contrasting color; some eabo-
rately trimmed In silk Persian bands; others all
over embroidered In silk and hemstftched.
particularly attractive style is made of vel
veteen in green, brown. tan, navy. dark red and
black; tucked to form yoke I'm front; fastened
down the back with cluster of tucks on either side
bishop sleevesvery stylish for dress and especially
desirable for golf and skating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

This delightful winter weather is prob
ably due 10 the fact that the chief of the
weather bureau is a golf player
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

Croker posing as an agent for virtue re-
minds one that when the devil was sick the
devil monk would be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
An Honored Name.

Remember" said the impressive person,
that your ancestors have left you an hon.
ored name"
well" answered the titled youth rue
fully. ut Is all right on visiting card But
it isn't much at q bank"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

The divorce court Is coming to rival the
horse show and the grand opera as a place
for the display of toilets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

In the matter Of sensational murders
New Jersey yields to no state in the union
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
WOnT1em's Shoes ait S. a Pair.

This superb line of fine Shoes for Women Made
feathers with workmanship Newest shapes
and style and elegance that woman
desires We mention particularly the following styles:
Patent Leather Lace Shoes with dull kid eyelets
turned soles with high Louis XIV heels; plain toe-S5.
Box and Wax Cakn Lace Walking Boots
full with ends ased comfortable shoes-S
Kidsk Boots bright and dull form last
with thick round high heels
shoe for who something
SIS.
Enameled Leather Lace Boots thick soes
broad bottoms just right for walking boot-$5
Thirty other styles choose slippers and Oxford
shoes.
leaters shapes shown in our now
w. L. peerless" 3d. 90 Shoe for Women.
We believe this shoe be unequad for the price success
the test of merit is OF the mertoriou the
thousands
different lines all shapes
kind Of S wanted.
$500 Pair. for All Styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
Rsilssis fsss 8ssT Sood. 49, ::
Leather Goods
Xmas Trade
BOOrnningg

We mention barely q tenth o. the many
beautiful Leather gifts 10 De found here
Pick the novelties before they are all gone.
Goods set aside for Xmas. and Pocket
Books at 81 or more marked free
Ladies' Combination Pocket Books
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

Southern hospitality has its winter OPEN
ing at Charleston today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
Stylish Walking Suits

Of heavy pebble cheviot; blue, black and Oxford;
short double breasted jacket. tight fitting, with
pockets bust; velvet collar; skirts have grad
uated founce, with many rows Of stitching,
This is a particularly attractive Walking Suit,
without the rany-day effect. The skirt is the new
walking length and combined with jaunty jack
ct, is the dressiest and most stylish Walking Suit
we have ever seen.
CT g I'm omrHa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
$3.50 each.
$500 each.
Special Value i'm Walking Skirts.

Special Value i'm Walking Skirts.
Doube-faced Cloths dark blue gray have
Tapped all Deep hounce fit and
hang perfectly.
Special Price, 90 Each.
Other Walking Skirts, $3.50 to $780,
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
At S2S.OO each.

Handsome Black Cheviot Garments. extending to
the bottom OF the dress; lined throughout with tine
black satin. Made with yoke back and front; semi
tight htting-an exceptional garment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
Al $1,000 each.

Handsome Black Cheviot Paddocks, lined through.
out with silk and made with a yoke. This gar.
ment mas tight back and extends only to the knees
and is quite popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
AT $1,000 each.

Handsome BroadcIoth and Venetian Long Gar
ments In black. tans. browns and casters: very
superior cloth; made in the plea ted beied- in
back style, with yoke back and front-the very
newest shape in long garments this sea SON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

OIn order to avoid delays on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
At $1,000 each.

Particularly stylish Three-qHarter Coats of fine
kersey, tan and black. made fitted back; double
breasted: wide strapping seams: stitched
panne velvet collar; turnback cufYs-heavy stitch
ing being used very effectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02
Long Wraps Are Extremely Popular.

particularly those of medium and light weight and the demand
that has been almost impossible to keep the
Recent arrivals give the best and
have had thus far and the
styles, which represent excellent values.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-15

Antietam
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-15

Antietann
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-15
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

The Los Angeles Times has the follow
ing mention of the Andrews Opera com
pany's productions.
The most popular opera in the whole
gamut of grand opera is. without doubt.
Ill TroyaTDre,' despite the fact that it
has been played TO death and done to
death in all sorts Of fashions. The pro-
duction by the Andrews Opera company
at Los Angeles tileater last night was,
however. by TO means OF the deadly cr-
der On the contrary it was a most cred
liable performance. one Of the best Of the
season. and demonstrated that the or
ganization has capacity for much better
things than in doing some of the vapid
and purposeless creations that pass for
pauy was on its mettle to all appear
ances, and the different artists sang as
II their lives depended on their doing
glorious voice and the familiar music
did effect The great music Of the tower
the lady displayed histri0nic ability that
scene were shared by Mr.. Walters who is
at his best in the part of Manrico. His
tones are pure and true. and after the
"Dl Quella Fira' he received an ova-
d0n and the rare compliment OF a dou-
bic encore. Miss Clayton. as the Gypsy
Azucena- proved herself a finished
actT-s as well as vocalist and repeated
her former successes. while jay Taylor
as the Count Di Luna had abundant
chance for the display Of his powers. He
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-15
SNAP SHOTS At HOME NEWS

| l. T. Yount is in Kansas City ON BUSH
ness
Bennett r Wheeler was in Kansas
City yesterday.
There is still an occasional smallpox
sign to be noticed in Topeka,
The RaIston pan cake case comes up
in the district court tomorrow
The Andrews Opera company will pre-
sent Martha" at the Crawford tonight.
Early spring gardens are anything but
numerous The rains have prevented
planting.
Mr.. ana Mrs. John Elliott returned
Saturday from q three months trip to
California.
Mary Wade was bound over in the city
court Saturday to answer to the charge
OF highway robbery.
The sale OF seats for the Stuart Rob
son engagement At the Crawford Thurs
day commenced this morning.
There will not be a band concert in the
Auditorium u1til March 4 Next sunday
the band will be IN Strong city.
The mayor should order the big semi
centennial sign which hangs over the
stage in the Auditorium taken down.
A movement has been started to. raise
money to aid Jacks0n's band. Prominent
cclored men are interested IN the plan
Some OF the unpavsd streets of Topeka
are badly in reed Of drainage The late
rains have made them almost inpassa-
bic
Levi D. Tippin asks fer a divorce IN
the district court from Alice Tippin be-
cause she treated him in an inhuman
manner
s G. Pottia. VINO Is a candidate for
auditor or state and who lives in Butler
county. was here yesterday talking with
the politicians.
Lottie Williams was arrested Saturday
on a complaint made cut in the city
court by Rosa Jackson who says she dis
turbed her peace
Applications for work continue TO pour
into the commissioned OF elections ofhce,
but no one has informed him where the
applicants can get work
MarshalFs band goes to Strong city
Saturday TO play in the rev opera
house there. The Nodes viii open the
house on Thursday night
superintendent " II. Davidson Of the
city schools viii read a paper at the Ma
tional Education association which
meets IN Detroit next July
The sale OF seats for the engagement
Of Champion J. J. JefTries at the crav-
ford Friday in The Man from the Vest
viii begin Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Ida Eckert Lawrence OF Cleve-
land, formerly Mrs. T. Brewer Peacock
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-15

made a masterful success and was en-
eored to the echo for his singing Of the
famous aria II Balern.' As usual, the
chorus was splendidly~ efficient. and as
a consequence Of this the concerted ef-
fort the performance was delightful. as
was evidenced BY the extremely gener-
Gus reception accorded the singers in the
striking numbers with which this opera
abounds.
The Andrews Opera company will be
seen at the Crawford three nights and
" Wednesday matinee. beginning tonight.
The opera TO be presented tonight is
Martha
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-15
CHAS. ADAMS & CO.

States Attorney Lambert says that the
jury viii nor complete rs work nctote
Thursday
Paul Morton. second vice prFsiGent ~
the Santa I'e. passed through Aopefa
Sunday evening in his special car 2it-
he was on iiis wa home to chicago from
California.
"A Scrap Pile Preacher" ia the person
Of G. H. Lutz. maracer Ct the Scranton
Corfespouden Schools. lad the Gospel
day afternoon