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Evening star., 1902-03-15
A Memorial to American Patriotism.

The proposition laid before the President
toGay by q joint delegation OF ex-federa1
and ex-confederate soldiers for the inaugu-
ration Of the work on the Memorial bridge
in connection with the annual encampment
of the G. A. r. in this city next October Is
calculated to reawaken interest In this great
project and perhaps to put it in line Of i'm
mediate execution. The plea for begin
ming comes with singular force from rep
resentatives Of the armies which fought
each other In the sixties. The bridge is de-
signed as a memorial to American patrio-
tism. The late President Mckinley used
these words in his message to Congress in
1900, urging Its construction in the interest
OF further reunion between the once riven
sections. In conversations with men of both
the north and the south Mr.. Mckinley
showed his interest in this project for the
creation of a physical bond between the
sections. typifying the permanent welding
together of the states. Himself a soldier
of the Union with record for gallantry in
action. he was competent to speak Of the
war and it's lessons. and his administration
was in nothing more great than in the acts
and the words oy which he signified his
desire to heal the wounds Of the sectional
strife
Next autumn the veterans of the civil
war will meet here. perhaps for the last
time in the shadow of the Capitol. The
preparations for their entertainment are
progressing and many novel features are
proposed which should cause the occasion
to be long remembered But nothing could
be done better calculated to impress the
veterans with a sense Of the governments
perpetuity and gratitude and the pernla-
nence of the reunion than a formal cor
structive beginning of the work on this
bridge. 1t has been delayed from season To
season for one reason and another 1t is
now shown to he not only not in confic:
with the plans Of the park commission but
In precise harmony with them. 1t is cal
culated to become one of the finest fea-
lures Of the capitals improvement. Sooner
or later 1t will be undertaken by the gov
ernment. and there is no probability of a
more fitting or opportune season than next
October. in the presence of thousands Of
the men whose patriotism took the form
which this bridge is designed to commem-
crate and to praise
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Science and Evidence.

The courts Of this country have been
forced by the trend Of events to take spec
ial cognizance Of and to utilize the devices
Of science. Object lessons in criminal
cases. such as the burning of towels satu-
rated with chloroform in the Patrick trial
In New York the other day, are regarded
as legitimate. In a celebrated Chicago
murder case the prosecution undertook by
actual test to prove that the accused could
have disposed of the corpus delicti by
means Of chemicals. Experiments with
firearms upon dummies and even upon ca
davers have repeatedly been permitted by
the courts to ascertain the probable range
or the killing weapons. But these tests are
ordinarily conducted out Of sight Of the
jury. the results being related in court
later. In New Jersey a court Is about to
be asked to admit a scientific device to the
presence of a jury. The case itself is un-
range of legal evidence. A man has COM
planned of the bowling of dogs Of neigh
Dor, and failing to secure satisfactory
proof of the nuisance he has provided him
self with a series of monographs. which
have been loaded, so to speak, with evil
dence of the hideous noise of the animals.
The machines were set in the presence Of
so that it is expected the court will admit
the records as proof of the nocturnal con-
ditions. There Is a wide field Of operation
for the phonograph as witness. If once
Its evidence Is accepted as competent.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

the young men OF the party are still very
proud Of their young leader. They cling to
him even in defeat. and neglect no oppor-
tupity to testify to their admiration and
devotion
We see then in this the difficulty under
which the democratic party at present la
bors. The older members are anti-Bryan.
They have supported him twice, but they
see his shortcomings as a leader and are
not patient under a proposition to try him
again. Time Is a great element In their
calculations. If they are to witness the
return Of their party to power 1t must be
soon. The younger men are not disturbed
by this consideration. They, too, want to
win, but when Mr.. Bryan says that the
party can afford to wait for success and
must meanwhile stick to principles. they
hearken as to a man of grit and character.
Still, II success is to be achieved, the older
men and the younger men must get to-
gether, and under Mr.. Bryan or somebody
else work like the nation with but one end
in view. A party divided against itself can
not win.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
BRYAN and Anti-BrYan.

Two things noted of Mr. Bryan's latest
visit to Washington are very suggestive
One is that his reception on the Senate side
of the Capitol was less cordial than on
the House side, end the other is that the
younger men Of the party are the ones who
seek him out
Mr. Bryan was never a favorite of the
democratic members of the Senate, and
years seem not to develop any fondness for
him in that quarter. His nomination IN
1896 upset some ardent senatorial hopes
and most carefully arranged senatorial
program. The rousing young orator from
Nebraska was not on the senatorial horizon
when the nominating convention met that
year. MIR. Teller carried the senatorial
wishes. The idea was that what had failed
In 1872 with Horace Greeley In the lead
could win twenty-four years later with the
senator from Colorado in the lead The re-
publicans were to be divided by nominating
an ex-member of their party for President.
and In hat way defeated. But Mr.. Bryan,
with a rattling stump speech. changed the
whole face OF things. and senators he then
discounted have never forgiven him.
Mr.. Bryan has from the outset been the
choice of the younger men of the party.
They "whooped it up" for him at Chicago
at the time of his first nomination. A
young man himself, handsome, confident
and eloquent. he appealed to them strongly
1. tickied them greatly 10 see him elbow his
way to the front, and displace veterans like
Bland and Boies and Blackburn; and when
he did 80 they seized the standards In the
convention hall and formed that marching
profession OF bowling enthusiasts whose
Nemonstration made the nomination. And
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Mr.. Watterson's Latest Manifesto

Henry Watterson has put out a new man.
ifesto. Interesting. Of course. All Of Mr.
Wsttersons manifestos are interesting
Whether he addresses himself to a propo-
sition Of his own, or takes up a current
commonplace and brightens it, he Is equally
assured of a hearing. He writes confidently
always, and communicates his flow of spir-
its easily. Those who agree with him do
SO heartily, while those who differ do so
with a sense of Indebtedness that the other
side should have been stated with such
frankness.
Mr. Watterson is in Washington survey
Ing the political field. He belongs to the
reorganization wing OF the democratic
party repudiator Of Mr.. Bryan in 1896,
anc a supporter under protest in 1900, he
stands with Mr.. Hill. Mr.. Whitney. Mr.
Gorman. and the men Of that stamp in in
slst.ng that Organism spells defeat. He
fain would get rid of it. But how? 1t is
nc easy matter. While Mr.. Bryan is alive
and kicking-and just now he Is kicking
pretty vigorously-the reorganization dem
ocrats certain to find. as they now are
finding. hard shedding. The call to get to-
gether sounds well. but somehow 1T does
no. work. Mr.. Watterson and Mr. Bryan
arc just far apart today as to issues as
they have been any time these five years
past.
Discouraged by this situation, Mr.. Wat
terson seizes and fiourishes an amusing f1c-
ton which has been entertaining this town
for some weeks. Seeing little hope Of
uniting his own party, he lends his aid to-
ward the effort to pull the other party in
two. His Iea seems to be that in great
scramble Of factions involving both parties
his party might Eave a fair chance to win.
And so he spreads the rumor that the re-
publicans have gone all to pieces" with Mr..
Hanna In q state Of rebellion. and Mr..
Roosevelt grimly presiding over the chaos,
and arranging even to make the confusion
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Chesapeake Junction.

The District Commissioners have shown
their interest again in the movement to
remedy the evil conditions at Chesapeake
Junction by cooperating with the dele
gates from Prince Georges county who
went recently to Annapolis. The District
has an Interest in cleansing this nest Of
dsorderly places and hopes to see the ef
forts making in the neighboring
county and at the state capitol to this end
succeed as speedily as possible. 1t Is evil
dent from the manner in which Gov. Smith
received the Prince Georges delegat ation
that he has no sympathy with the law
breakers and the others who, keeping just
within the letter Of the law, nevertheless
offend the proprieties and pOllute the
morals of those who a. attracted to the
resort and greatly annoy those who are
compelled to pass through 1t in search Of
recreation at the waterside. Persistent,
combined efforts have availed in other in
stances to reduce the evil conditions at
similar places near Washington. and it is
now to be believed that with vigorous,
earnest work all along the line In this in
stance some measure of law can be secured
from the Maryland legislature which, with
effective administration, will carry the day
for decency and order.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

worse confounded. The democrats there
fore have but to wait, and fortune will do
the rest.
Mr.. Watterson confesses that there IL not
much light playing on matters here, and he
shows that to be true. Had he but given
himself few more days to become accus-
toned to the darkness Of the cave he would
have discovered that Mr.. Roosevelt, to the
surprise OF his enemies Is not using his
party as a broncho and trying to bust"
It, nor Is Mr.. Hanna manifesting any of the
signs Of ambition which for personal ends
would rule the party or ruin it. Reorgan-
izing his own party promises more to a man
Of Mr.. Wattersons talents and tempera-
ment than disorganizing the opposition.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Ready for More.

Bring on another prince! Egad
We've shown that we know how
To wear conventional attire
And make proper bow!
We've shaken hands with royalty,
Nor trembled at the touch
We didn't blush and feel abashed-
At least not very much.
We were not dazzled by his glance,
We didn't even vince.
In fact, we rather liked it all
Bring on another prince.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Extreme Politeness.

"No. SIR" said Mr.. Meekton. II don't
want any no seat, no fare bill"
But you would like to see some arrange
ment by which everybody who rides In a
street car can sit DOWN.
mot bit Of it. I'm too polite. would
not deprive a lady Of the satisfaction she
gets In giaring man out Of his seat for
anything In the world
Evening star., 1902-03-15
The Black Dress Fabrics.

All-wool yoile. $1.OO, $1.25 and $3.50
yard.
All-wool Etamine. $1.OO, s1.25 and $3.50
a ward.
All-wool Barege, $1.OO, s1.25 and $3.50
a yard
Au-wool Carmelite, 500 a yard.
All-wool Mistral. $1.O0 and $1.25 yard.
All-wool Crepe de Chine. 75c., $1.OO and
$1.25 yard.
All-wool Batiste, Soc, 75c., $1.OO and
$125 q yard.
All-wool Challis, Soc, 75c., $1.O0 and
$1.25 yard.
SILK and Wool Tamise, $1OO, $i.2o.
81 so and $500 yard
First fOor-Tenth st.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Silk and Wool Clarette, s1.0O. $1.25 and
$3.50 a yard.
Silk and Wool Carmelite, $500 a yard.
Silk and Wool Crepe. S1.75 and $2.25 a
ward.
Silk and Wool Pin Crepe, $3.50 a yard.
Silk and Wool Poplinette, $3.50 yard.
Small Figured Poplinette and Japons,
$500 to $3.50 a yard.
Plain All-silk Grenadines. II inches
wide. $1.25. $1.5O and $500 a yard.
Fancy AH-silk Grenadines. IN stripes
marrow and wide), figures. scrOlls,s escu-
rial and checked effects. In exclusive
styles, $1.00, s1.5O. $2.25, $3.50. $2.75.
$500, $3.50 and $4.00 yard.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Exhibiting the New Dress Trimmings.

Every we'll
Sorts novelties among Them and they the rich
things imaginable
Persian C1mps much in evidence Bads in their sim
pie and brad twisted designs less elb
crate Silk Gmps, Handsome Paementeries in
black gold and white and oors; Spangd Passemeneries in
black and silver, White Silk Applique Pearl Trimmings Exqu
site Garnturcs for both and evening
Also Buttons Persian, Gilt, Steel, Jet and variety of
combinations,
First for-EI .
Evening star., 1902-03-15

This country bears no malice. 1t will not
try to retalate. If King Edward visits
America he can appear at the White House
in knee breeches, II he desires. There will
be attempt to force him to wear the
conventional long trousers Of United States
society
Evening star., 1902-03-15
UNIFORMED.

1.-THE war is all over" We heard 1t full oft
In lectures and read 1t In writing
But the news, we have found,
Somehow never gets round
To the men who are doing the fighting.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Hard to Please.

do the new neighbors annoy you as
much by borrowing as their predecessors
did?" asked Mr.. Blykins.
mo-" answered his wife. "They haven't
run over to borrow a thing. 1 never saw
anybody quite 80 naughty and unsociable."
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Occasionally man who announces that
ne has made discovery Of great commercial
Importance leaves the world for some time
In doubt whether he Is an inventor or a
financier.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Gen. Funston Is not afraid OF expressing
his opinions any more than he Is of swim
ming river or capturing an insurgent
general He appears to have a natural
love of danger.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Joseph Chamberlain hopes that the SOL
diers and taxpayers will be as courageous
concerning the war in South Africa as he
is
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Easter Toys, DOLLS and Cannes.
First fiOOr-Eleventh at.

The people will expectan Easter presents We
ceived of Easter novelties such Chickens Rabbits Ee
phants things give them joyous Easter
Our stock of Easter Dolls has S
In Toy Department may be found complete line of
Games old and young.
game of ping Pong Table Tennis the present
and America here all the popular
vDent-En hAnr
Evening star., 1902-03-15

There are people who would be inclined to
resent the question. what shall we do with
our ex-Presidents?' as representing dis
position to interfere in what Is nobody's 8
business except the ex-Presidepts.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

After his experience with 18 to l. Mr.
Bryan In devising campaign issues should
be persuaded to stick to words and let fig
ureS alone.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Some cities are now demanding two-cent
car fares. There is no limit to the possi-
bilities of Mr.. Tom Johnson's movement ;
Evening star., 1902-03-15

The public now takes It for granted that
Webster Davis is lecturing somewhere and
that ex-President Cleveland is getting ready
to go fishing and declines to concern itself
with details.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

FrOm the FhlIadeIphia North American.
The theory of Representative Jenkins Of
Wisconsin, that Cuba belongs to the United
States would have greater value II the Su-
preme Court had not already decided In the
Nicely extradition case that it was foreign
territory.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

New York regrets that Prince Henry felt
obliged 10 leave before the Coney Island
season opened UP.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Cuba feels little satisfaction in noting
that 1t has been able to scare so big and
powerful an institution &C the American
Beet Sugar Company
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Boston regrets to note that its strike does
not represent anything that can possibly be
construed as contributing to culture.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Loves His Relatives.

From the New York Mail and Express.
The sultan is so fond of his family that
he is trying to put all his near relatives un-
der lock and key.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Too Much Bitterness.

Frpm the Milwaukee Journal.
Sugar aoes not seem to sweeten republi
can congressional caucuses.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Richard Croker Is seldom mentioned now.
1t may surprise him to note how practical
a proposition his retirement really was.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

General Castro may have adverse reports
to make, but he refuses to regret
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Tyi An Wakinr TN

From the Atlanta Journal.
The Chinese empress has become SO occi
dentaliZed that she shows American la,i;e.
over her house
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Aguinaldo Is living comfortably and does
not seem inclined to express the slightest
personal resentment concerning his capture
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Before France tries to sell the Panama
canal again it should fortify itself with a
title certificate
Evening star., 1902-03-15
His Support Kills.
From tie Philadelphia Press.

Col. Bryan appears to want to kill off
Ex-Governor Pattison as presidential pos
sbjlity by supporting him.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
There Are Others.

From the Chicago News.
Some Of the city water Is Sc bad that II
deserves to be boiled twice before using.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
PunDkins.
Differs With the Court.

From the Boston Herald.
The beet is now some pumpkins.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
New York's Capitol.
,n Ch,eaec Trihnne.

FFOn thC ChtcNgC Tribune.
Prince Henry greatly admired the beauty
OF the CAPITOL at Albany. All honorable ef-
forts. we trust, were made to keep him
from learning how much the building cost
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Exhibiting the New Silks.

The new Silks pretty and they play an i'm
o, ,,r+ dress this season. gowns they will be
nopuar and Innings and tor the sheer
GOODS in wool and cotton will be much evidence vast
bv of the newest combinations here including richly ee
,t novelties that are exclusive among them
Evening star., 1902-03-15
A National Flower.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
II Congress sacrifices Cuban reciprocity
to the sugar beet 1t Will not be necessary to
lock any farther for a national flcwer,
Evening star., 1902-03-15
SHOOTING STARS.
His Experience.

"Politeness never costs anything" said
the man who remembers the lessons Of his
early youth.
Il don't know about that" answered, SEN
ator Sorghum. Il can remember when
had to pay men five dollars apiece to
show me the common courtesy of staying
aw AXE during the stump speech and cheer
ing at the proper time"
de habitual kicker" said Uncle Eben,
"doesn' do his sef no good. He simply goes
aroun remindin' folks dat he ain smaht
enough to have his own way"
Evening star., 1902-03-15

DIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to any individual connected with the
omce. but simply to THE STAR. or to
tho Editorial or Business Depart
mcnts, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1902-03-15
Passing Strange

@S0AAA3 oNA AAH$S
is it not, that person will insure
their property, which may never
burn, and will neglect to insure
their life, which is the most valuable
asset possessed by a human being.
The forms of insurance now is
sued by the Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York have so
many desirable features which, when
considered, convince the business
judgment of person that no better
investment is offered for portion
of their income than that which can
be obtained. by purchasing policy
best suited to.,their means.
For Atther information apply to
Thomas P. Morgan
.. Manager,
secondsto Front Room. 1898 st. NV.
mh1-26t.so - Telephone Main 112e.
4 .G-zif>~
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Raw Silk Pongee, Bengal Pongee, Satin
Cyrano and many others.
Besides this beautiful display Of fancies
we have a rare collection Of elegant
Silks and Satins for Wedding and Recep-
tion Gowns,
Including White Satin Duchesse, White
Bengalines. White Peau de Sole. Crystals,
Brocades, Taffetas. Ottoman Cords, Crepe
de Chine. etc.
Evening star., 1902-03-15

Printed Foulards, Printed Liberty Satin,
Printed Broche, Foulards, Printed Satin
Sapho, Printed Toile Pekin.
Plain and Printed Panne Velvet. Fleur
de- Velour, Peau de Cygne, Peau de Paon.
Moire Antique, Moire Velour, Crochet
Striped Taffeta Louisine.
Aiglon, Peau Mignon, Ottoman Poplin,
Satin Crepe, Crepe de Chine,
First hoOr-Eleventh st.
The colored American., 1902-03-01

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The colored American., 1902-03-01
Changes at Second Baptist Lyceum.

At last Sundays NEE ing of the
Second Baptist Lyceum the reeIgna-
ton of Mr.. r. w. Thon pson as presi
dent went into , If ct. Resolutions were
adopted comm mandiDg him for his suc'
cessful administration. testifying to the
esteem in which he was held by the
organic alton, and expressing sdmira.
ton for bis high character and DER.
sonal worth Mr.. Samuel E. Ley was
unanimously chos I'll as his successor.
Other changes in the Off cial rosie were
made and the list now sands as fol.
lows: First, secoud and third vice
presidents respectively, Messrs. G. L.
Marshall, w L. Menard and 7 W
Pope; recording secretary Miss Mamie
Boyd, assistant record ng secretary
Mr. j. w. Pope; corresponding secre-
taryr M. N. Corbett; foancial secre-
tary, Miss AImira Crutc hfieId: tressu-
rer, Miss Mary Brown; cha plain. IT. n
Norman; assistant chaplain, A. H
Matthewsi historian, Prof. Jesse Law,
son,
The colored American., 1902-03-01
REPORT OF MRS. YATES.
President Of Na tional Association
Of Colored Women Brings q
Cheerful Message to Her Sisters

Among the prominent factors in the
recent gathering of the WOmen's Inter
national Council, which was held here
last week was Mrs. J. SilOne Yates, pres
ident of the National Association Of Col
Ored Women. No one was more cOrdl-
ally welcomed by her sisters in white
than Mrs Yates and few made so pro-
found an impression upon this intellec-
tual and progressive body.
In her report Mrs. Yates explained
that the gatherings of the national body
had been an inspiration and a revelation
IS to the work and development of At
ro-American women, not only with ref
erence to the discussions, but also be-
cause of more tangible proofs of their
The colored American., 1902-03-01
NJ USICAL MELANGE.

Miss Addie WormI9y will add
another laurel to her wreath ss an elo-
cutionist on next Tuesday evening the
7th in at the Oepheus 81. Club con-
cert and reception.
The revived Orpheus Glee Club will
appear next week with an interesting
program a. Odd Fellows Hall. Dancing
will follow the concert, thereby furnish
ng Amusement for all.
Mr.. J. Arthur Harley's song service,
after Sir John Stainer, was epj 'ytd by
a good audience at st. Luke's Sunday
evening. The work of the quartet,
Mi ses Nettie Murray and Mar James
and Messrs j I. Walker and w. II.
Fossett W especially fine.
The lOir OF the 18th Street Baptist
church uhder the direction of Mr.. B.
II. Baker is making rapid strides to the
place 1t held few years sgO. Persistent
and hard work have been INDUCED in
Eince he assumed charge and the re-
salts are becoming quite apparent.
The 8. Co'eridge Taylor Choral So
clety is surely improving in its gigantic
undertaking A few more we'll trained
voices wall be admitted by application
TO the music committee or at any egu-
lr rehearsal at Lincoln Memorial
Temple any Tuesday evening.
Mr
known as director of music, is now
welding the baton for the Orpheus
Glee Club. This alone Is suffi cient as
surance that the class of music rendered
by the club will be par exec .Ience. The
ate Temperance Choir owed It's success
entirely to the efforts of Mr.. Tom pkins
and it was the leading musical organt-
Eat on (coloreu) i'll the city. Keep your
eye on the Orpheus.
The AeolIan Mandolin, Guitar and
Banjo Club will give the music lovers
OF this city an unusually exc LENT
musicale on April 1st at @ aud Arr
Hall. This club, with membership Of
thirty, plays upon seven kinds of in
struments and is the largest cOIored
club of its kind in this country. The
concert during E aster week will be at
tended by al the visitors to the city as
we'll as by the elite of Washington.
This is the one concert where our repre-
sentative citizens can be seen. During
the same week this club will play in
Bait more and Pm l.delphia where their
numerous friends are preparing to en-
terrain them royalty.