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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Cuba and Reciprocity.

Senator SanguiIys speech against reel
procity between Cuba and the United states
was doubtless timed to affect sentiment In
our Senate on the treaty now pending with
that object in view. VIII it accomplish that
result? Will it add to the difficulties with
which the treaty is confronted?
This Cuban senator regards the treaty as
trust made. That charge was brought In
this country at one time, but it did not
survive the campaign which Mr.. Oxnard
headed against ratification. Trust infiu-
ences were found to be on the other side OF
the fence. Unless the American public Is
greatly misadvised, there would today be
workable reciprocity between Cuba and the
United States but for trust influences. The
people of the Unitrd states have In effect
voted for reciprocity with Cuba, and their
fnformation has been that the people OF
Cuba as earnestly desire to sell and buy
here on terms of mutual advantage.
Senator Sanguly does not think 1t would
be to Cuba's advantage for the United
States to become, too strong In the island
markets. That Is a new suggestion. The
opinion has prevailed that the greater the
American influence. became in Cuba the
better 1t would be for the commercial and
political interests there. Why not? Cuba
lies at our very door. She has million and
quarter of people, and We have eighty
millions. In accepting the Plat amendment
she has already accepted our political pro-
lection, and in asking for admission to our
markets she but shows the appreciation of
their value. which other nations are show
ing. They are among the very Best markets
in the world. Reciprocity means far more
for her than it can ever mean for us. That
she would profit by that policy far more
than by any other now open to her seems
to need no argument.
The treaty which awaits action by the
Senate has the Endorsement of the President
and his advisers and of the great majority
of the newspapers of the country, prospect
i've of party. Journals which did not sup
port Mr.. Mckinley in 1900. and have no
thought of supporting Mr.. Roosevelt next
year, are most earnest in advocating ratin-
cation. Equally earnest. too, In support OF
the treaty are journals which have always
advocated protection, and are advocating 1t
today. The question. therefore, Is not one
of politics, but of right and justice. and
allied to the obligations which the country
took upon itself when 1t drove Spain out
of the island and prepared the way for the
free government which now controls the
deStines of Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
March Sale of Ru gs.

The Rug Department has been re-
moved to the Tenth street side of
the new building, where, with in
creased floor space and better light,
we are enabled to display to excellent
advantage Our large stock of high
grade Rugs.
This March sale is filled with ex-
ceptional money-saving opportuni-
ties in both Domestic and Oriental
Rugs of the highest order.
Some splendid values follow:
Empress and Imperial; excellent patterns 49,
oxI2 it,, S2o.75. Were $500.
7HxIoH it., S22.5o. Were $3.50.
6xo it., $I4.5o. Were $3.50.
Lot of Atwood Smyrna Rugs, in good. serviceable
Special price, s2,75 each.
srl2-ft. Brussels Rugs. woven in two pieces;
pretty Persian designs
Special price, $500 each.
Special:
vanced two dollars each, still Offering our
famous Beauvais Administer Rugs. in the best orr
entail designs and cOforngs, at our regular price.
SIS. 100 each.
These are the best rugs made at
the price.
Second focr, New bldg.
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Statesmen in New Roles.

In today's dispatches two distinguished
men appear in new roles. Mr.. Cleveland
has not heretofore been regarded as ''sar-
cast" nor has Mr.. Bryan been regarded as
a wit But observe. Asked yesterday IL he
thought the silver issue would figure in
next years campaign. Mr.. Cleveland re-
piled: II did not know that any one thought
about silver nowadays" How will that
strike Mr.. Bryan? 1t will strike the public
as very neat.
Asked yesterday as to his opinion about
Mr.. Hill's political intentions. Mr.. Bryan
replied:
well. think Mr.. Hill is tossing penny
to see whether he or Judge Parker will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Mems Rain Coats,

Our business in these practical,
serviceable garments is increasing
rapidly, and during the ensuing
eight Or ten weeks the demand will
be greater than ever.
Fit, workmanship and comeliness,
as well as durability and excellence
of materials, are found in our coats.
Their utility, both as rain pro-
tectors and spring overcoats, doubles
their value. 81 t.-sra
Prices, $40, $I2. SIS to SIS.
All sizes at each price.
Mems Store, First floor
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5O=Cent
Linen Etamine,
l2Rc. the Yard.

We have secured another 1900
yards Linen Etamine to sell at one
quarter the regular price. Bright,
CRISP new goods, in navy, cadet blue,
red pink, ecru and black, with white
stripes IN two different widths. Very
desirable for women's skirts, waists.
SHIRT waist suits and chiIdren's
frocks. - -.
we shall place these on sale to-
morrow Or, Wednesday, morning.
The FIRST lot Of 1000 wards was
soid IN about couple of hours.
White Goods Dept. Second floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
The Plant Of the Jonah.

I reckon I'm about the most
Unlucky man on earth;
I never get chance to boast
Or laugh in careless mirth.
Whateer the enterprise may be,
Defeated I must squirm:
The early bird I cannot be,
I'm jes' the early worm.
A watchful eye try to keep;
But when I ought to win
Some Teller that has lost no sleep
Is there to scoop me In.
The hopeful proverbs that I've heard
Events do not confirm.
I'll never be an early bird,
I'm jes' an early worm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

run. Trouble with the plan Is that Hin
has an old penny that he has tossed 80
often that he doesn't know which side is
head and which side IS tail"
What a harmony dinner that will be with
Mr.. Cleveland, Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Hill
present as guests of honor. and with the
privilege of speaking their minds freely!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Physicians warn people against kissing
babies who have the grip. Babies, too,
have some rights in the case which should
be recognized There is far too little dis
elimination in the manner in which infants
are allowed to be kissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Canal, Not Conquest.
. New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
The United States wants canal across
the South American isthmus. 1t does not
want to conquer or spoliate any South
American state. That Is the fundamental
fact which should be borne in mind by those
who are talking of certain amendment OF
the pending canal treaty with Colombia.
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Depth.

I'm afraid your friend is not a man OF
much Depth
He amt, en-" said Col. Stilwell Of Ken
lucky. Il want to tell you that II that man
had as much liquor outside him as he can
put inside he'd be in danger of drowning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Gunby's Lavadura.

A wonderful chemical that posi-
lively purifes and softens all water,
leaving it free from all hardened and
injurious matter. Especially recon-
mended for the bath and shampoo.
Thoroughly cleanses the bath tub.
25c. per can.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Solicitude,

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Torkins,
IF you must go hunting, wish you would
get gun that doesn't kick
What are you talking about?"
II heard you telling that sporting friend
Of yours how you fell down on another long
shot yesterday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

The Sultan of Morocco has been buying
English real estate and putting money in a
London bank. Possibly he is profiting by
the example of Dom Paul, who had a few
gold bars laid away in France when the
rainy day came
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

The railroads and the telegraph come In
for large share of popular censure.- But
they are undeniably convenient when it is a
question of giving people fair warning
against and a chance to escape from floods.
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A Hint.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The next senator who wears himself out
trying to talk against time should first take
the precaution to examine the sleeves Of the
President for an extra session proclamation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Mr. Bryan declares that 1.-The people Of
New York are not SO well informed on poll
tics as the people of the west. From this
statement it may be inferred that Mr.. Bry-
ans paper has not very large eastern cir
clIiation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Fx-President Cleveland insists on being
correctly quoted by the interviewers, even
though he Is out of political life; and 1t is
surely no more than reasonable courtesy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Wu's Silence.

From the Macon (Ga.) News.
Has ex-Minister WI stopped talking, or
is he speaking in a suppressed tone since
he went home?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

There is satisfaction in knowing that Mr..
Roosevelt is able to take care Of himself
under most circumstances without any es-
pecial law for the protection of President.
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Waste!
From the Minneapolis Times.

If some Congress will do little work In
the line of trimming down the Congress
sional Record and making 1t a record In
stead of a dumping ground for all kinds of
leaye-to-print rubbish and then prune the
franking privilege the country will approve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

England feels so indignant toward the
American monopolies that some of the anti
trust statesmen may be tempted to go over
there TO solicit campaign fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Germany claims to have the best sailors
in the world. But her admirals are not al
ways to be credited with doing the best
thing in an emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Not So Cheap.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Senator Morgan's interminable speech
caused an extra session of Congress, and
yet people say talk is cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
A Long Journey.

why don't you go to wOrk?"
Mister" said Meandering Mike, "dats
where I'm goin' But I've got several
t ousand miles to travel before / kin get
job dat suits me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Mr.. German is too much Of diplomat
to needlessly irritate his opponents by any
ostentatious Growing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

When General Miles writes book he will
be expected to devote himself entirely to
questions of European policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Oar Is safety In numbers" said Unci
Eben. but de numbers 1uded to aim
11-4A."
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With Us Again.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The Mrs. Maybrick rumor Is filing an.
other short American engagement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Only One.

From the Chicago News
Mrs. Smoot it Is understood, also declares
that there Is only one Of her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Cincinnati, having had an exciting ex-
perience with fire. is now making ready to
fight the Ohio river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Mr.. Hanna has seen that vice presidential
bait thrown out before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Burdick Casa.

From the Chicago News.
1t appears that they will have to wait un-
til Sherlock Holmes is put Oft at Buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Philadelphia Water.

From the Philadelphia Press.
After you have picked all the microbes out
of the Schuylkill water there doesn't ap-
pear to be anything left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

The Buffalo murder mystery is still CIV
ing the police of that city an opportunity
to earn national distinction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

A watch dog of the treasury usually
knows better than to bark at his own con-
stituentS.
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Always Lucky.

A jolly fisherman was he,
As jolly as you'll ever find:
While some caught big ones In the sea,
He caught still bigger in his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
He is No Tenderfoot

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
Senator Hoar. being asked If he had ever
been west, replied that he had. He had
spent one summer In the Berkshire Hills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Safe.

From the Philadelphia Record.
II the Monroe doctrine should never en-
counter any enemy more formidable than
German university professors 1t is destined
to be eternal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Dinner Sets at Reduced Prices.
We offer the following special
clearance values in Dinner Sets:
1oo-ptece Decorated English Dinner Sets,
$3.50. Were $685..
1oo-piece Decorated American Dinner Sets.
$1,000. Were $I2.5o.
1oo-piece Decorated French China Dinner Sets.
$1,000. Were $4,000.
1oo-piece Decorated Limoges China Dinner Sets.
$3.50. Were $4,000.
1oo-piece Decorated Limoges China Dinner Sets.
with gold edge,
$4,000. Were $1,000.
Toilet Sets Reduced.
We are Offering during this March China Sale
several odd decorated Toilet Sets In styles ana
prices, that may sell them before the receipt OF
our new spring styles ~, 90 n,.,o Tor
We call especial attention to the 12-piece Jar
Sets Offering at
$3.50 per set.
Salad Sets Reduced.
We offer three styles of 1s-piece Berry and Salad
Sets in choice decorations with gold-trimmed
edges. at
$I.15 per set. Were $I.7o.
China Egg Cup Special.
We are now offering China Egg Cups. in both
single and double and holder Sizes in pretty blue
and white decoration, at
SC. each.
Cups and Saucers.
We shall place on center tables tomorrow sew
eral lots Of Tea, After-dinner and Chocolate Cups
and Saucers. In assorted shapes and decorations.
25c. each. Were 35c.
Fifth floor.
WOmem's. Misses am,
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I0c. eacf
Wellington Knife Polish.

We offer recent importation of genuine "we;-
!ington" Knife Polish. This Is the best English
knife polish made and every housekeeper should
have this used her steel-blade knives.
I7c. per can. Smaller size, Ioc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Woodward & L0thrOp,
New York-WASHINGTON-Paris
Store will close a go until further notice
OUR New Department of Mems Hats.

UUF NEW department OF WNem'S Hats.
from nc 10th ef i its complete
20 gnn mesod them
stool departing
tn mostad dhapsn
S4.OO
attractive than ever may be
mdows
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$3.50 to $40. 90.
Hand Machines, $40. 20,

IVA hand attachment given with all ma
chimes from $500 UP. This is a simple device
but very valuable one 1t Is especially for
men who are physically unable TO tread sewing
machine.
Necessary Instructions given at the department
Second floor, Eleventh st.
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Ioc. each.
Imported Irvine Shopping Bags.

We offer splendid value In imported Irvine
Shopping Bags, good size, with leather handles
These are all the importer had Of this style and
bought at special price concession, which
enables us to offer them while they last at
roo aach
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Special:
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

We have just received new lot of
sewing machines in the latest i'm
proved designs and handsome wood
work. Made by the most reliable
manufacturers and up to date in
every particular. Each machine is
guaranteed by us for FIVE years.
Prices range from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Annual MARCH Sale of
Dainty China, Rich Gut GLASS,
Artistic Lamps and Candle Shades
And r1odern Housefurnishimgs.

March sale of these several classes of household
sites progress The goods constituting this sale consist of var
Gus items regular stock which, order close be-
fore the weather. offer decided reductions from former
prices Included special leading makers which
have been purchase reduction for this sale.
afforded unusual and of interest
prietors of boarding houses and houekepe generally
We quote excellent values and invite nspec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
English let Teapots.

We have just received our spring importation Of
plain and decorated Jet Teapots, made by the best
English pottery. Tea experts say that these pots
are the best for brewing tea. They vary I'm price
from 15c. for the plain ones to Toe for the best
decorated
We call especial attention to the decorated Jet
Teapots offer at
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soc. each.

Best Stone Butter Jars.
We call especial attention to the choice quality
Stone Butter Jars with tight-fitting and
drop handles, in the popular low shape, which fits
any size refrigerator. The two-quart size costs
only
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:3oc. complete.
Water Pitchers.

Water Pitchers.
We have just received and win place sale to-
another special lot Of 2quart Water Pitch
ers. in assorted shapes and colorings.
CSC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Sofa Cushions, covered with all the favorite fab
rics suitable for the den. reception hall, parior
and library. Included some very artistic crea-
lions. Reduced to exactly half price to make room
for spring goods daily arriving,
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&c. each

Aluminium Drinking Cup Special.
We offer lot of choice quality Aluminium
Drinking Cups, made with seamless bottom, at
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Welsh Rarebit Sets.
We offer one lot Of 14piece Welsh Rarebit Sets.
decorated in England in rabbit figures and various
fancy colored designs.
$4.25 per set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

Sofa Cushions, covered with all the favorite rad
and library. Included some artistic crea-
lions. Reduced to exactly half price to make room
for spring goods daily arriving.
75c. each. Were $I.5o.
$I.oo each. Were $2.oo.
SIPS each. Were $2.25.
$I.38 each. Were SAYS.
$I.5o each. Were $500.
$500 each. Were $500.
$2.25 each. Were $3.50.
24-inch sateen-covered Sofa Cushions, trimmed
with four-inch rufHe-very pretty effects
Coo. each.
Upholstered Box Couches made in own work
of the .e In Tey
tractive designs
$3.50, $500 to $4,000 each.
Slip Covers for 5-piece Parlor Suites. of fine quail
ity material made in the very best possible man
ner-25 yards Of 34inch material being allowed Love-
for the making Fit and workmanship guaranteed.
$3.50 the suite.
Brass Bedsteads
Specially Priced.
Brass Beds, with ct" balls, 1R-inch posts and
husks foot posts; all sizes.
$4,000 each. Value, $500.
White Enameled Beds, with brass trimmings, in
very pretty designs all sizes.
$3.50, 5000 to $1,000 each.
White Enameled Cribs. with drop sides, brass
trimmings and continuous posts.
5000, so to $1,000 each.
Davenport Folding Couches-couch and bed COM
bined; absolutely sanitary; with mattress.
$500 each.
d make estimates, free of charge, on
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-30
THE GENERAL R4ILRoAD LAW

Connecticut has a general railroad law, and it is generally admitted that it doesn't amount to much. It was made in response to what was said to be a long-felt want, and, like many laws so made, it hasn't satisfied the want It is especially defective in it's lack of provision for determining the necessity of new roads and the lack of proper safeguards concerning the forci- ble taking of private property for corpo- rate use. It also has other little de- fects. There is talk of repeating this defective and rather useless law, and leaving all the railroad matters with the legislature, which even with ''gen- eraF' law, has to struggle with most of them in one shape or another. We think the talk of repeal should end in action for repeal. Connecticut has about all the railroads she can support, and she doesn't need and hasn't needed a loosely constructed general law to en- courage or allow the building of others. Rather does she need the most careful examination of each new railroad scheme and the most open and sharp discussion of it. Let every such scheme come before the legislature on it's merits and be dealt with according ly. It cannot be said that the legisla- ture has deprived Connecticut of railroads that she has needed, and there is more need now than ever of special care in the granting of new railroad privileges. Why not let the legislature continue to do the work which it has, on the whole, done well? And why favor law which, if found to be at all effective, will in the end prob ably be found most effective in adding to the burdens oe the people.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-30
sENCOURA

Those of us who have been deterred from becoming millionaires by the fear that we should not be healthy and long-lived may have made a mistake. An examination of the records has been made in England and the result is en- couraging to those who would like to die rich and late. Nine millionaires died during 1900, leaving in the aggre- gate $19,O00,O0O. The average age of these nine testators is seventy-four- the youngest was fifty-nine and the oldest ninety-one years. During 1901 the deaths of eight milgionaires are re- corded, whose joint estates were valued at $10500,000 In this case the average age is above the allotted threescore years and ten, being seventy-two. The youngest in this year was fifty-three and the oldest-Baron Armstrong-was ninety. Last year-19O2-the same story is repeated Five millionaires died in 1902, and their average age is seventy eight. It is also worth remarking that longevity is a striking feature of those whose estates are valued at between $500, 900 and $1,O0O,O00.
 Good. Let us haste to be rich that our days may be long in the land which we lacquire.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-30
Continued on Seventh Page
The SuInmerset Folks.

You ought to go to Summerset
 And see the funny folks. Although they never jest, they yet
 Are full of funny jokes; For everybody in the town Is downside up and upside down. There's MT. Wright, who's always wrong
 And Mir. Sweet. who's sour; There's Mir. Poore. to whom belong
 The greatest wealth and power, While Mir. Newcome (sO I hear) Was really the pioneer. The tallest man is Mir Lowe;
 The shortest. Mir. Long; The crOokedest is MT. Rowe;
 The weakest, MT. Strong; And Small is stout and Stout is small While Little's biggest of them all. The blackest man is Mir. White;
 The reddest, Mir. Gray; The sunnest is MT. Knight;
 The glo0miest is Day; And Mr. Dunn and Mr. Brown Are called the brightest men in town. The greatest clown is Mr. Sage;
 The grayeSt man is Joy; Old Father Young is bent with age,
 Young Hoar is but boy; And MT. Gay is ever sad Because his neighbor, Go0de, is bad. One MT. Wise has lost his mind; One Mr. Smart. his wits: And so throughout the town you find
 All sorts of strange mlstits. For everything Is upside down That's how they came to name the town. But Summerset does not compare
 With other towns I've seen. For instance, there is that one where
 A man whose name is Greene Is shrewd enough to cope with craft And rob policemen of their graft
 Willis Brooks in the Brooklyn Eagle.