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Evening star., 1901-12-06

The New York chamber of commerce is
divided on the subject of reciprocity. A
part of the membership sustains the ac-
tiOn of the reciprocity convention recently
held in this city. while another part rejects
it, holding that while the convention de-
clared in favor of reciprocity. it did so in
terms that make such a policy impossible
The friends of reciprocity have presented
the following resolutions. and they will be
debated at an early meeting of the cham
Der:
Resolved. That this chamber expresses
its disapproval of the action taken by the
national reciprocity convention at Wash
ington the Goth ultirno subversive of
all attempts to bring about closer trade re-
IatioRs with our sister nations and to open
new and wider markets for our products;
and be it further
Resolved, That the chamber views with
apprehension the oolicy advocated by the
reciprocity convention as likely to invite
hostile legislation on the part of the other
nations against this country to the great
detriment of its commercial interests"
Why should not this action be copied by
the chambers of commerce throughout the
country? Why not ascertain in that way
just how strong business sentiment in the
United States is in favor of reciprocity?
The convention held in this city was COM
posed almost exclusively of manufactur-
ers whose industries have been built up
by the policy of protection. They were able
men. and familiar with the subject from
the viewpoint of their personal interests
And naturally they expressed themselves
from that viewpoint. But they did not
close the debate. There is another side to
the question, these New York resolti-
tions show, and it should be fully and
frankly presented by a united effort on
the part of all business men who hold it.
There is plenty of time for this Con-
gress has just taken down the shutters.
and the shop is likely to remain open for
at least seven months. Just now We are
hearing the prediction somewhat confident
ly made that nothing Of any kind respect
Ing the tariff will be done at this session
The reciprocity treaties negotiated by Mr..
Kasson are dead. New ones to take their
place will not be ordered The ways and
means committee of the House will give
the tariff a wide berth. And so on It all
depends The cockiest of the gentlemen
holding this tone is not beyond the reach
OF public opinion resolutely and adequately
expressed II there is a demand for rect
procity and for the abolition of tariff
duties which have ceased to be a protec-
tion for infant industries and are now a
bounty for giants. they may be obtained.
Let us hear from the chambers of COM
merce. and boards OF trade. and all those
manufacturers who do not subscribe to the
double shuttle on the subject of reciprocity
executed here last month Mr.. Mckinley
thought something should be done. Mr..
Roosevelt is of Ike opinion There Is no
lack of leadership in Congress. In either
House may be found republicans willing to
make the fight for free trade. and who
think It may be done. and the fight won,
without injury to any branch of American
industry
Evening star., 1901-12-06

considered by railroad men. It carries no
extra weight for power production, and it
requires no driving rods and consequently
blows upon the track. 1t is capable of
higher speeds that the most perfect locomo-
tives. The question of relative cost of ac-
tual operation is for the railroad experts to
determine, yet it is apparent that If the
demand for high-speed travel continues to
increase as at present the general locomo-
tive cost will soon be so great that corpora
tions will be willing to admit the economy
of large electric power plants for the opera
ton of motors to carry this special service.
The adoption of the electric motor would
creasing cost as the expense of maintain
ing block-signais. the delay to way trains
and accident damages. Those are Incl
dental to all railroad service of this char
acter. But in the factors directly affecting
the motive power itself and the wear of
machinery and permanent way it is evident
that there would be material economy.
The present ideal of long-distance traction
involves the employment of electric motors
doing away with noise and smoke The
adoption Of the motor on the New York
elevated roads has materially advanced the
movement to this end and perhaps in the
light of this latest showing of locomotive
costs the railroad owners of the country
may see their way clear to gradual
amendment of their motive power depart
ments in favor of the more modern appa-
ratuS
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Locating Public Buildings.

The reported agreement between the
members of the park commission and the
Attorney General not to proceed with the
new Department OF Justice building on the
site chosen by Congress is In line with the
general desire of those who hope to see
Washington develop evenly and satisfac-
tOriIy as a capital. The location of this
building upon the small site prepared for
1t would throw 1t out OF harmony with
the group of structures south of It. 1t
would have no reference to any broad plan,
and would forever stand as a monument
TO the governments inconsiderate haste
and economy.
The reasons for haste We're removed
when Congress authorized the abandon
ment OF the ramshackle Freedmen's- Bu-
reau building, which had come within
an ace of collapse under the pressure of
heavy occupancy There Is every reason
why this structure, which should be one
of the finest of the whole series of depart
mental buildings, should be placed with
reference to the proposed plan of public
improvements soon to be outlined to the
Senate There VIII be ample room within
the great avenue Mall triangle, which It is
proposed to add to the reservation, for
this and many other buildings 1t may be
easily placed there within a short distance
of the White House.
The public building scheme must be con-
sidered now in its broadest aspect in order
20 insure the most satisfactory results.
Piece-meal site selection will never pro-
duce the results required by the character
Of the city A comprehensive plan of site
provision. such as the inclusion of the
great triangle within the Mall, Is the only
assured manner Of preventing lapses in the
future from the central project of provid-
Ing for the governments needs. There are
enough badly placed buildings now in
service 10 warn Congress of the folly of
depending upon the impulse of the hour
to guide the authorities IN their choice of
sites
Evening star., 1901-12-06

smoke ever obscures the vision. The stead
fast tendency is toward the concentration
here of the leaders of American thought.
Literary workers are assembling here In
larger numbers season after season. It is
the Ideal city of residence. 1t possesses an
art gallery of the first rank, and the pro-
1ects are under way for such a development
of the cfty's beauties as has never before
been attempted at a single stroke anywhere
else In short, Washington is just about to
blossom as the worlds most beautiful city,
ana there is the best of reason why it
should be chosen by the artist as well as
the writer as the best place on this conti-
neht II not In both hemispheres. for the
production Of high-grade work
Evening star., 1901-12-06
and Electric No,orx

At recent session of the American So
ciety of Mechanical Engineers experts pre-
sented statistics showing that the running
of express and limited trains on the steam
railroads has increased the cost of oper-
ating locomotives from about 81 to 81 a
mile. while at the same time adding ma
terially to the responsibilities of managers
The principal items Of the added cost are
fuel consumption. wear and tear, breakape
to machinery. injury to track, delay to
other trains to give a clear track and ac
cidents. Nevertheless the demand for rania
travel between cities Is so insfstent that
the steadfast policy of the railroads is to-
day TO increase both the speed of special
trains wherever possible and the number
of such trains. The question arises whether
eventually some change may not be deemed
desirable in the motive power for such
high-speed service The locomotive is to-
day regarded by engineers as almost at the
limit of it's development. It Is costly
engine. with a positive handicap In the
necessity OF drawing heavy load of fuel
and water for its own consumption. The
shammer-blow' Of the driving wheel eoun-
ter-weight harms the track in an increasing
proportion as tho speed Is raised In con-
trast with the locomotive. the merits of
the electric motor are being more seriously
Evening star., 1901-12-06

1t is observed In quarters not heretofore
friendly to Mr.. Roosevelt that he Is already
showing in the presidency the SOLDERING ef-
fects Of high official responsibility. His
message Is described as a surprise because
of it's conservative tone. There seems to
have been the expectation of document
bristling with aggressiveness toward the
outside world, and threatening the turning
up of Jack here at home. But really, upon
what was this expectation founded?
Upon Mr.. Roosevelt's record as civil ser
vice commissioner? He did nothing reck-
less in that Office but much that was wise
and for the good of the cause. Upon his
record as police commissioner in New
York? He shook up the force there from
top to bottom, but 1t was universally ad-
mitted that he did his work admirably, and
that the city and the force itself greatly
benefited. When he went to the Navy De-
partment it was freely predicted that he
and Mr.. Long would pull together at the
furthest about a month. The one was rep
resented as all impetuousness and imprac-
ticability. and the other all soberness and
calculation. The two men got along like
brothers. and the Secretary surrendered his
assistant to the army with the greatest re-
luctance. When Mr.. Roosevelt put on his
shoulderstraps. there were those who shud-
dered for his regiment and his superior
officer. They did not doubt that there
would be mutiny in camp. and that the
second in command of the Rough Riders
would head 1t. He proved instead a good
soldier. and was both brave and efficient.
Why then this comment, as If a wild man
had entered the White House two months
ago and been tanned there? AS a matter
of fact, Is not the change in his critics,
and not in Mr.. Roosevelt? He has always
been an aggressive man, out of the ordi-
nary in hfs carriage and methods, and this
has invited speculation and no little carl
cature. 1t has grown to be a custom to
refer to him as fighter, always on the
be- e"on'- ana snoilng for a row. Much
of this was simply good fooling by the car
toonists and the newspaper paragraphers,
and some of hem handled their topic in a
way that even Mr.. Roosevelt himself must
have enjoyed. But 1t was no more than
Ii all seriously, and are now drawing their
first breath of comfort since Mr.. Roosevelt
became President upon finding that he is
not disposed to use his Office as would a
cowboy, and set out with his revolver
drawn to Smoke the United States
This comment. however, Is a good sign,
as it shows that even the most bitterly
prejudiced of the Presidents former critics
know a man when they get the proper line
on him. and are willing to give him credit
when they think he deserves 1t.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Art Centers.

London and Paris are quarreling over the
question of which capital Is the ideal
location for the artist. Paris demands
prime recognition because Of its artistic
atmosphere and its traditions. London be-
cause Of its historical suggestions. London
claims that the artist loses hts individuality
in Paris. while Paris claims that London
squeezes all the Vitality and originality out
of the artist The question will probably
not be settled to the satisfaction OF both
sides. but meanwhile. what Is the matter
with Washington as an art center? 1t has
historical tradition--not so far-reaching. to
be sure. as Paris or London, but yet suf-
ficient to inspire earnest workers 1t has
quiet and dignity. and its air IL good and
its light unsurpassed. No dense fog or
Evening star., 1901-12-06
The New Union Station.
F-om the Springfield Republican.

Everybody who has endured the siren
uous life which an attempt to leave WASH
tngton for some days after the inaugura-
tion ceremonies are over involves must
welcome the news that the capital city of
the nation Is to have a new union railroad
station, and one adequate to It's needs. It
larger frontage than the Capitol itself. and
the promise is that in architecture and
equipment 1t will be the finest railway sta
tion anywhere In the world. This Is some
thing like. The travel to and from WASH
ington has grown great enough to warrant
the best OF treatment for the public
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Anti-Anarchf hfsm Measures.

There is certainty of the presentation of
a great number and variety of suggestions
regarding the best means of carrying out
the Presidents recommendation that the
reds be excluded from this country. Al
ready fully dozen bills have been intro
duced in Congress proposing one or another
remedy for the evil. Probably many more
will be offered before the session is well
under way. These bills will follow the
same general line of providing against the
acceptance of immigrants who are known
or suspected to entertain anarchiStic SEN
timents They will differ chiefly In the
manner in which the government is to as
certain the precise nature of the applicants s
sociological views and in the degree in
which the expulsion of anarchists already
here is authorized.
Out of this mass of suggestion ought to
come a strong measure of self protection.
1t is one of the first duties of Congress at
this session. Even if the President had not
spoken so pointedly and impressively upon
this topic the public sentiment In favor
of Tightening of the lines at the ports of
entry would have required. that the matter
be taken up at the outset Of the session
and pressed to a satisfactory conclusion.
There can be no outSpoken opposition to
the principle involved in any of these bills
The argument lies along the lines of the
best means to the end. 1t is assured that
there will be no more than a reasonable de-
lay in the formulation and enactment of
the bill which will result from the various
propositions now pending or being framed
for presentation.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Special Sale of
Muslin Underwear,

lhe articles included in this sale
are made of fine materials, well fin
ished, and the very large range of
models provides becoming designs
tor every type of figure.
The ribbons, laces and embroidery
edges and insertions are the best OF
their kind and are most tastefully ar
ranged.
Gowns have short or long sleeves;
pointed, round or square yokes; are
made with ample material and fin
ished with deep hens.
Night Dresses.
Cambria and Muslin. trimmed with en-
oroioers SSs
Cambic and Nainsook, trim
med with laces and embroid-
Chemises.
Cambria and Nainsook trim
eriss msa with l.ees and emeroid- z,c. to SI.so
Drawers.
Muslin. with cambric rufBe. ,.........-.. soc.
Csmeric and Nsinsook. trim zsc. to ST.. Co
Corset Covers.
.nS S.a;sss .%Sssiasr1 trimmed with ..o. Soc $3.50
Skirts.
Mus,in and Cambric. with nne lawn rufnAs
nisnsS with ins Ssn'ttehins $2oo to $3.50
Fine pieces of imported Lingerie
of French -Nainsook-a bit heavier
than ordinary muslin, considerably
reduced in price, for this sale, q
9econd aoos
Evening star., 1901-12-06
A Cool ApoIOgist.

'Its due to circumstances
Over which I've no control.n
It's wonderful now often
Them syllables will roll
In accents of apology:
An folks that say the same
Regard 'em as a plenty
To protect 'em from all blame.
So If my disposition
Is bad, I'm goin' to say,
Tt Isn't any fault O. mine.
Cause I was born that way
I'll calmly say I'm sorry"
If 1 fret some mortars soul,
But it's due to circumstances
Over which I'd no control"
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Hicnard Croker has decided to retire from
the business which he has so long conducted
at the old stand and live as a man Of
leisure 1t remains to be seen whether he
VIII decide that it is disgrace to die rich
and go to donating libraries.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
. Not Like n Camel..

t'The. camel said the studious boy, sis a
remarkable animal. He carries a water
supply sufficient to last for days and is
known as the ship Of the DESERT =
(which demonstrates said the still more
stu.ious boy. "how careless we are becom.
Ing In the use Of language There are few
things more difficult to handle than meta
phor. 1t should be remembered that a ship
Is available only as it keeps the water out
side itself"
Evening star., 1901-12-06

President Roosevelt's willingness to get
general information wherever he can find it
viii have tendency to discourage the peo-
pie who sometimes think they can forecast
the stock market by inspecting the White
House visiting list
Evening star., 1901-12-06
APIECE Outfit for S6.2s

Consisting of French Eiderdown O,
White Bedford Cord Coat, Silk Cap
Worsted Drawer Leggins and Nit
tens.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Ii Aguinaldo means to come to this coun-
try he will be wise to start pretty soon be-
fore the public forgets about him, as it has
forgotten about Queen Liliuokalani.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Inc men who used to write the brilliant
soap advertisements have apparently gone
into the business of booming star piano
players.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Deeply Inpressed.

did yez show Casey, the contractor,
the Wash'n't'n monnymint?' asked Mr..
Rafferty,.
II did," answered Mr.. Dolan; IAN he
w0r deeply imprissed."
"What did he say?"
"He said 1t wor the ta1lest one-story
buildin' he ivver sawr ,e5 -
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Sir Thomas Upton can depend on a hearty
welcome every time he comes over TO lift
the cup. Here's hoping that the undertake
ing will lead to many visits.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

1t is said that there is enough applejack
in New Jersey to give every voter five gal
| Ions. This fact may be what makes some
| of the anarchists in Paterson so indignant
about the manner In which wealth is dis
| trihuted
Evening star., 1901-12-06

From the Kansas CITY World.
The White House Is only barely large
enough to accommodate President Roose-
welt and his family, but 1t should be re-
membered that the first President set a
precedent for small families that probably.
influenced the builders
Evening star., 1901-12-06

The sultan recently had birthday party,
AS there have been no massacres, 1t may
be assumed that the affair passed off very
pleasantly. 80
Evening star., 1901-12-06

King Edwards coronation will be very
brilliant and picturesque affair, even though
1t doesn't occur at Newport.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

General Coxey also had an original idea
about providing money for the masses. But
he was shrewd enough to drop 1t when the
audience got tired.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

One of the most important questions Con-
gress will have to decide Is what urgent
questions will be given precedence of other
pressing questions.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

II would be cruel to insinuate that any
member Of Congress bought his own bo,,-
quets, In order not to be outdone by his
fellow statesmen on the opening day. +
Evening star., 1901-12-06

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Uncle Sam as referee In. South Ameri
can sports Is a decided success.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

The Chinese may as well submit grace
fully to being kept out. But they have
perfect right to register emphatic objection
to being ciassed as anarchists.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

The man who does not give Christmas
presents and who does not expect any is
never popular. And yet he makes life
easier,
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Henry's Troub

From the Ha1timOfe Amegican. -
We should not lose sight Of the fact that
Queen .Wilhelmina's consort seems to
have acquired all Holland for q mother-in-
law.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

few well-written advertisements would
help the Congressional Record
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Mr.. Dowie of Chicago Is longer in meet
ing his fate than the ordinary Napoleon Of
Finance.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

There Is not much use in discovering q
sea serpent In December 1t is strictly
summer amusement
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Putting On our shoes.

From the Chicago InteflOcean.
II the Germans take as kindly as the
English to American shoes, then the three
great nations Of the world viii soon be on
a common footing
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Infants and Little children's outfittings.

have every ouhtng requisite from infancy years
including beautiful Partisan novelties exclusive
call following excellent values Outdoor
the baby:
Evening star., 1901-12-06

OIn order to avoid delays on ac-
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 or BBsiness Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
SHOOTING STARS,

Miss Stone is reported to be quite well,
barring tendency to be llomesfck.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
apiece Outfit for S3.45

Consisting Of Bedford Cord Long
or Short Coat, Cream Silk Cap,
Worsted Veil and Mittens.
Second Aoos.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
True Goodness.

'Tis not the man who's truly good,
Whose maxims loud and oft are heard,
But he who splits the furnace wood
And never says hasty word.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Some men," said Uncle Eben. t'has to be
excused foh findin' fault. Dey ain got
inergy 'nuf to do sumpin' deirse'fs, an de
only way dey kin show dey knows whut' 8
goin' on Is to kick"
Evening star., 1901-12-06
An Indignant Protest.

Politics is getting in bad way said
Senator Sorghum Indignantly: "a mighty
bad way! If this thing goes on, there's no
telling what will become of the country
DO you mean to say you are coming for
ward as a reformer?"
That's exactly what mean to say. It's
getting so that man will take money from
both sides and then vote as he pleases.
There ought to be a law to prevent man
from taking money from more than one
candidate in the same election
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Girls Clothing.

Girls Dresses of beautiful cashmere and eheviot
dreeSeparae Skrtsunty ky Jackets and Long Coaks Rain
Coats Walking Suits Waists and article of apparel for
The styles the latest and best personal the small
este detail of and TRIM
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Girls Cashmere Dresses in rich shades Of rose,
green, maroon and brown: lined throughout; trim
med with ecru lace and velvet slight blouse erect
front with tueking waist and sleeves; skirt
neatly gathered to waist with belt Of velvet and
sce; finished with Of lace; sizes G. s. 10, II
and IA.
$3.50 each.
Girls Cheyiot Blouse Dresses sailor blouse STYLE
with reguatio collar and tie; plain gored skirts;
rows of stitching collar and cuffs; sizes to IL.
$3.75 each.
Misses Separate Skirts In variety OF shades
and materials, Cheviots and Venetians being much
used: trimmings Of silk braid and velvet ribbon.
All are the newest and most effective styles.
$3.75, $3.50 and $3.50 each.
Third do0r.
Evening star., 1901-12-06

Winter.weight Kersey Jackets. made half fitted
back. double breasted large faring storm collar
lined throughout with sk-tan and black; sizes L.
IA, I6 aud 49,.
$1,000 each.
Excellent School CIoaks Of heayy-weight Kersey.
double breasted. half-ftted back made with crcu-
lar cape edged with heavy braid-tan, castor,
brown, red and navy; sizes to Il.
5000 each.
Girls Stylish Long Cloaks of Oxford Homespun.
with empire yoke back and front; loose back beted
to waist-the very latest cut-silk lined through
out; sizes 8 to IA.
$500 each.
Popular Little Waterproof Raglans. in the regi-
lar cashmere surface plaid back cloth; made with
velvet collar. turn back cuffs and side pockets;
dark blue; all sizes.
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1901-12-06
Saturday is Childrem's Days

But and old find
that make the day.
the of
of
A invtat is exend dto ALL
offer
oeach