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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
March Protest.

De lion is a-roarin an a-lashin' of his
tail.
1 ism superstitious, but dar's signs dat
nebber fail.
1 knowed dat when March stahted in SO
peaceable an calm.
He's lible to git over dishere actin like a
: lamb.
No'f win! No'f win!
Don't you blow no mo-,
Cause April is a-waitin'
Fob to cpar away de snow.
Dat lion came along jes' like a hongry
yaller pup,
A-scarin' all de buds, an mebbe eatin' of
EN- up.
An when you manages to get little speck
of sun,
He turns aroun', jes' like he seed hunter
wifi a gun.
No'f VIM No'f win!
Don't you blow no mo-;
De vi'lets is impatient
Fob little chance to grow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Rasin Follows Patti.

II is the day of farewells. The profess
sional stage is losing many of its older and
most famous representatives. We have Just
lost Madame Patti-a great woman In her
day and way and for years a Joy to MIL
lions We shall not look upon her like
again. So much for the operate stage. For
the political stage we are now called upon
to give up the Hon. l. Freeman Rasin Of
Baltfmore-a great man in his day and
way and a manipulation Of thousands. HAY
Ing passed the seventy-year mark he dis
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Voting Machines.


gone wrong" in New Jersey eleotinn'
necessitating another election, win not dis
credit the mechanical vote recorder. Tha
baking OF the machine was due to med
ally showed what could be done with mai
Ice aforethought. under certain oircum-
stances. IT cannot be claimed that similar
trouble Is less likely to occur with the old
style OF voting, although It must be sd-
mittod that detection would be moro dim
cult. as the meddlers quickly burn the bal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

arms, and leaves the field to younger men.
Not for him again the joy of battle, the
noise of captains and the shouting. Is this
an indirect announcement Of the collapse OF
the German presidential boom? Would MIR
Rasin retire on the eve of the campaign II
he thought his friend had a chance for the
st. Louis nomination? Shall we look upon
his like again? Let us hope not. Let US
wish for the new Baltimore only new and
good things
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
A Frosty Atmosphere.

II understand that prima donna failed to
give her farewell concert because she had
cold
yes answered the manager.
How did she contract it?'
''Well it wasn't an ordinary cold. 1t
is what Is technically known as a box
Office chill"
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Picture Department.
Main floor, + st.

Several lots of Unframed Colored
Pictures, comprising large variety
of subjects-Hunting Golhng, Foot
Ball, Racing, Skating, Boating, At
the Seashore, etc: also large va
riety OF College Posters; also a num-
Der of Flower subjects. The sub
jects included in this lot are by such
artists as Thulstrup, Malcolm Stew
art, R. F. Zogbann, Z. Rowan, etc.
lOc, Each.
Value, 25c.
Fourth floor, Tenth ST.
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A Model,

"a man should never spend money that
his wife does not know about"
well" said Mrs Torkins. Il must say
Charley is model in that respect. He
always comes to me for Sympathy when
he has been trying to transact business
with the race horses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Cleveland are both
said to be Masons. There could be no more
convincing proof that Masonry has nothing
to do with politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A Promoter.

''You say that man you introduced me to
is promoter"
Yes answered the cynic.
What does he promoter"
His own interests. chiefy.S
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WMOO0war0 6 IOtbr0p,
York-WASHINGTON-
nrher notces store wi KEEP open ta umn6 pm
Easter Cards Booklets Novetiesn Floor Eleventh Street
Easter Wearing Apparel and Gift Things

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II
shown il
sand GsRad for
children Paris Lingerie and a Ribbons Paras IIndrcf Neckhx
liver
hundred n yr forms b Of Etetd
We nberofn
advertised lin O a special
ILp la
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

The extreme punctuality of Japan in car
rying out its purposes must be especially
annoying to nation that favors a diiatory
diplomacy as Russia does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

l. begins to look as if the present head of
the steel business had been put in to do
the hard work after Mr.. Schwab had en-
joyed all the fun there was to be gotten
out of the position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Ii the reports from Port Arthur are to be
accepted on a cumulative basis, there is
nothing left of the town but pile of loose
bricks and some kindling wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Mr.. Cannon is sufficiently experienced to
know that there are many people who will
hurrah for a man and then vote for some
body else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Women's Isle Thread Hose, en-
broidered in several pretty and
dainty designs. They have double
heels and toes and are just the
weight for present wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

\ certain portion of Utahs population
does not desire to defy the laws of the
United States. but simply does not care to
be bothered with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Inc honolulu Koreans who stoned a bill
collector cannot get over the impression
that 1t is wrong to give up money excent
in the way of official graft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

The democracy is taking so much time In
developing candidate that he ought to be
fine specimen when he materializes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Tom L. Johnson doubtless hopes that the
ouarreis of Ohio republicans will result in
something serious. but with scant substan-
tial expectation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Different Methods.

The method of the orator
Is something hard to tell.
For some there be who think aloud.
While the others simply YELL
Some folks idea of bein' busy said
Uncle Eben. ''is standin' aroun' an findin'
fault wifi yuthuh folks dat's workin'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

1t will be difficult for Dreyfus to get
enough comfort from his vindicat.on to
compensate him for the hardships he has
endured
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1t was not to be expected that Mr.. Smith
would neglect this opportunity to lecture
on the beauties of Mormonism
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Japan refuses to cooperate to change
proceedings from war to debate on in
ternational etiouette
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37Hc. a Pair.
Value, SOC.

Also Women's Tan Hose, in plain
weaves and beautiful lace effects,
with double heels and toes; and tan
is a very fashionable color in hos
iery for this season: all sizes.
&c., 3 Pairs for 90.
Value, soc. a Pair.
Main floor, + St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

All Korea can do is to trust to the future
and keep on jotting down items on the in
demnity check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Springfield Ohio, is the latest American
city to get in line for liberal allowance Of
remorse
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China Department.

China Department.
Choicely Decorated Limoges
China Tea Sets, in the full 56-piece
combination three dainty patterns,
and in practical, artistic shapes.
SO.9S per Set.
Value, S.. 90.
Also French China PLAQUES, in
FIVE choice monk head designs oH-
inch size. These placques are al
ready bored for hanging.
55c. Each.
Value, Csc.
Glassware Department.
Rich Cut Glass Naples, handled
and unfandled, in the popular 6-inch
size, and in new patterns.
Special Price,
Sl.5O Each.
Choice quality Thin Blown Glass
Tumblers, in the popular "star" and
"Grecian' designs--an excellent
value.
Special Price,
55c. a Dozen.
Fifth floor. G st.
Housefurnishing Dept.
8-arm Kitchen Towel Racks, with
nicely finished Japanned backs, and
SO adjusted that the arms drop down
against the wall when not needed
an unusual value.
Special Price,
PIC. Each.
fifth aoor. Eleventh 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Glove Department.

Women's Imported Real Kid
Pique Gloves third below the
usual price. We offer a new
lot Just received, with one button
or two metal clasps, spring weight,
in coachman's drab, buff, white,
mode, tan, black and black with
white embroidery. They are soft and
elastic, elegantly made and finished,
and represent an exceptional value
at the nrice
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Csc. Each.
Value, Sa.OO.
Shoe Department.

Women's Patent Ideal Kid Ok
fords, with hand-Sewed welt sole and
Cuban heel; made on an up-to-date
spring last-a very stylish and we'll
fitting Oxford, made by the leading
maker of women's fine footwear
and very special value all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Infants Department.

Children's Bingham Dresses,
made with yoke and trimmed with
narrow white braid hemstitchcd
ruff1e on neck and sleeves-neat pink
and blue effects.
Special Price,
soc. Each.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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Easter Opening of Millinery.

~
4 Gu snlt Paris buyer Ia r tn TIL mor cent t ho last ord
Adapted
then tol ltai
kenteto EaNrM bauy hsve ev yEa
Htonam and new nd graceful vinHght
y BY
FchT Greens Salon second
ostsaEfyn of and swell
Flowers Small Fruits nd ey Iyb beautiful and
esmanef in a abundance
these nd til 9th
Feather
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Neckwear Department.

Neckwear Department.
A large lot of Collar and. Cuff
Sets, in dainty white embroideries,
white scrim, embroidered linen and
Bulgarian effects-very neat and
dainty designs.
Special Price,
soc. a Set.
Main floor, G St.
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Ostrich Tips. Rich Laces
ction with millinery the latest Paris III
Mems Department.
Mems New Spring Suspenders Of
Grown" isles, of which there are
no better made. Light in weight
and strongly made and finished; the
colors are soft and harmonious.
Also new weaves in English Reps,
Linen Reps, Bedford Cords, Mata-
lasse, Homespuns, Swivel effects,
Polka Dots, Stripes and Plain
Colors.
Special Price,
SOC. a Pair.
Six particularly pretty effects i'll
Mems Madras Pajanas, made with
military collars-attractive color
ings; all sizes.
Special Price,
Sa.5O the Suit.
Main floor, st.
Boys Department.
Boys Sailor Blouse Suits, i'll mad
ras, chambray and linen, handsome
" trimmed and braided; we'll made !;
good, stylish colors.
S1.85 Each.
Values, S3.25 and So.
Third floor Tenth st.
Boys Furnishing Dept.
Boys Madras Shirts, in white and
pretty colored effects; some with
separate cuffs; sizes IL to IA neck
band
Special Price,
soc. Each.
Third floor, Tenth st.
White Goods Department.
27-inch White Mercerized Waist
ings, in ten pretty self-hgured ef-
fects; particularly desirable for
spring wear.
18c. a Yard.
Value, 371zc.
Second floor, Eleventh St
RUG Department.
oxI2-ft. Brussels Rugs, woven in
two pieces only-no mismatched
miters or raw edges. These rugs
have but one seam, are perfect goods
and in pretty medallion effects and
handsome Persian patterns.
$3.50 Each.
Value, $3.50.
Book Department.
A lot OF Sample Bibles, including
Teachers Bibles, Text Bibles, Tesla
mcnts, Psalms, Apocrypha, Episco-
pal Prayer and Hymnals.
Every style of type and binding is
experimentation, roam morocco,
Levant morocco and sealskin.
There is but one of a kind (al-
though nearly 500 kinds), therefore
early selection is desirable. We Of
fer them at
" the Original Prices.
Main floor, Tenth st.
Umbrella Department.
Women's "a and 26-inch Twill
Silk Umbrellas, in red, blue, green
and brown, with lockwood and furze
handles.
Special Price,
$500 Each.
Main floor. st.
Silk Skirt Department.
Women's Taffeta Silk Petticoats,
good quality, umbrella style, trim
med with accordion-plaited hounce
finished with tucked ruffle-white,
black and the new changeable eff
fects. A very special value.
$3.50 Each.
Value, $3.50.
Third door. Elsvsnth It,
Woodward s Lothrop.
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RUG Depart

oxI2-ft. Brussels Rugs, woven in
two pieces only-no mismatched
miters or raw edges. These rugs
have but one seam, are perfect goods
and in pretty medallion effects and
handsome Persian patterns.
$3.50 Each.
Value, $3.50.
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S1.OO a Pair.
Value, Sl.5O.

Shirt Waist Department.
Women's White Shirt Waists Of
linen-hnished cambria, with wide
fronts, in pretty Mexican drawn
work effects--an exceptional value.
Sl.68 Each.
Value, $3.50,
Third floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Misses Department.

Misses Department.
Fine Percale Dresses, in an excel
lent assortment of light, medium and
dark effects made in Russian blouse
style; sizes 6 to ii.
Csc. Each.
Value, Sa.OO.
Also Percale Sailor Blouse Suits,
with self-striped collar, skirt and tie
good full cut, made and finished in
an excellent manner; sizes 6 to ID.
Sa.OO Each.
Value, SIPS.
Third floor. G. st.
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So. so a Pair.
Value, S.. 90.
Hosiery Department.

Third floor, Tenth st.
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Boys Furnishing Dept.

Boys Madras Shirts, in white and
pretty colored effects; some with
separate cuffs; sizes IL to IA neck
band
Special Price,
Soc. Each.
Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Boys Department.

Boys Sailor Blouse Suits, i'll mad
ras, chambray and linen, handsome
ly trimmed and braided well made
good, stylish colors.
Sl.8S Each.
Values, S3.25 and S3.75.
Third floor, Tenth st.
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White Goods Department

18c. a Yard.
Value, S7Ac.
Second floor, Eleventh ST.
The Washington times., 1904-01-30
GRAND WzIER ALI
DELAYS STEAMER
Persian Party fingered Too
Long Over Cups.
CALLED HOME BY THE SHAH
Philadelphia Held at Her New York
Pier Until Oriental Party
Is Aboard.

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-AI Asghar
Khan Attack Asan. grand vizier to the
Shah or Persia. and his party. who are
"on the run" to Persia because of a
royal command to cut short the tour OF
the world. fingered long over their cof-
fee at the Waldorf this morning. there
by delaying the departure Of the steam
ship Philadelphia.
The vizier arrived last night and hai
no time to see the sights. When the
time came for the vessel to depart the
vfzier was not among those on board
The steamship officials were acquainted
with the fact. and the ship was held
Finally there was a shout from some be-
fezzed attendants, who had preceded the
vizier:
"He comesi He comes, Allah be
praisedr'
His excellency left the cab and tod
died up the gang-plank. while the cabby
howled:
Hey. yousei Wot do youse want me
10 dO-call the vizier back? Wot's the
vizier goin' to do7"
An interpreter dismissed him and amid
the excitement the ship. with the vizler
On board, pulled out into the stream.
The Washington times., 1904-01-30
CORTELYOU EULOGIzES
LATE WILLIAM NJ KINLEY
Pays High Tribute to Martyred Presi-
dent in Letter to Memorial Asso-
citation of Connecticut.

NEW HAVEN. Jan. 3o.-The Nc Kinley
Memorial Association of Connecticut
gave its annual banquet here last
night. The chief speaker on the pro
gram was the Hon. George 3. Cortel-
you. Secretary OF Commerce and Labor.
but owing TO important matters demand
ing his presence in Washington Mr.
Cortelyou was unable 10 attend the
banquet
However, in his letter of regret read
tonight he paid a high tribute TO the
loyalty OF the association in thus hon
oring the late President. and concluded
with an eloquent testimonial to Mr..
Mckinley.
Mr.. CortcIyou said the story of Mr..
McKinleys life, patriotism, hlial de-
votion. and fine loyalty in all the sacred
relations Of home could rot be repeat
eei too often to the American people. He
relerred TO the late Presidents deter
mination to administer the affairs Of
his high Office so as TO contribute in a
substantial degree to the nations pro-
gress. Mr.. Cortelyou said President Nc
Kinley bad died as he had lived-gentle.
patient, eonsiderate, and forgiving-and
that the words of his faith and hope
had fallen upon the land with the
beauty and dignity Of a benediction.
The Washington times., 1904-01-30
HEAVY CALLS UPON
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
Agents overworked and Big Drain Upon
Society's Resources.

While the work Of the Associated
Charities Is heavy throughout the year
and the relief funds OF the Citizens Re
lief Associat ton are drawn on in cases
Of sickness and other emergencies in
every season, the present winter weather
Increases seriously the demands made
upon both of these societies.
The agents of the Associated Chari-
ties are being constantly overworked,
their Offices are thronged with appli-
cants. and they are asked to visit "A
great many needy people In neglected
sections OF the city. Relief orders, to
be paid by the Citizens Relief Associa-
ton, are necessarily being issued in
large numbers.
The finance committees of both organ
izauons are afpealing constantly for
additional subscriptions. John JOY Ed
son. treasurer of the Associated Chari-
ties. has received the following amounts
for that Organization. The sum con-
tributed 10 the CItizens' Relief Asso-
cie ton, John +. wilkins. treasurer. will
be announced separately.
!. Rermann. NJ. D.. IS: Mr.. and Mrs.
SO; Thomas Blagden. so; Mrs. B. II.
Buckingham 500; 7. ". Hammond. $25:
Frank o. Stetson, so: Mary F. Moore.
So; Mrs Charles E. Blunt, s25; DR. Will
liam T. Harlan. 50: Mrs. Joseph E.
Thropp, go; Thomas r. Harney, s.;
Charles +. Birch. s.; A. F. s.. 81; F. L.
s.. S.; Rufus H. Thayer. $40; Spencer
& Detweiler. SIS: William NJ. Dougal
s.: Thorwald Solberg. IS: john w. Stew
art. 81; Mrs. G. G. Black. IS; DR.. Frank
Leech. IS; Helen p. Palmer. s..
The Washington times., 1904-01-30
ScENTING DANGER
IN FORAKER BILL
Some Think 1t a Sop
Thrown to Trust Dog.
M!GHT WEAKEN SHERMAN ACT
It's Author Declares Measure Is in
Harmony With Interstate Com
merce Law.
&!GtlT WEAKEN SHERMAN ACT

Close observers OF the trend OF 1egls-
ihlioh AT the Capitol see great menace
lIi Il Dill introduced i'm the Senate by Mr.
rorsker. and which, if adopted. would
praeucally nullify the Sherman anti
trust law and the penal features of the
Interstate commerce law.
Mr.. Foraker's bill provides that re-
stralnts may be imposed upon trade and
commerce between the States, so long as
tncse restraints are reasonable" in
their nature
Inc Interpretation of what constituted
reasonable restraint and what over
stepped that bound and became unrea-
sonable would have to be made by the
courts. and might prove a fruitful
source of litigation and delay in the
determination OF suits In the opinion
OF some II would practically nullify the
lanti-trust laws now on the statute books.
Weakens Penal Clauses.
The bin also relieves foreign COM
merce" entirely from any of the re-
strietions now imposed upon it by the
interstate commerce and antitrust laws
and repeals the penalties of imprison-
ment and forfeiture of property for any
mira ctions Of those laws, leaving a
fine as the only punishment available.
Senator Foraker. in speaking of the
bill said:
1T is short and explains itself II you
will read Senator Hoar's autobiography
and. by the way, he was the real
author Of the antitrust law, although
u has always gone under the name Of
Senator Sherman-you will see that 1t
was never the intention OF the commit
tee that framed the bill, or OF the Con-
gress which passed it. to remove all
restraints OF whatever kind from inter
state Commerce. but merely those which
being unreasonable, proved burdensome
to the public.
MY idea in introducing this bill *
merely to give to the antitrust law. the
Interpretation which was originally in
tended by the frlmers of the law
The Washington times., 1904-01-30
Southern Pacific
SPECIAL NOTICES.


SPECIAL NOTICE-The annual meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Rosslyn
Brick Company viii be held at the New
RammeI Hotel. North Royal Street
Alexandria, Va, at z O'CLOCK p. NJ.
FEBRUARY J. 1904.
+. K. EAIGHT. Secretary.
JAZZ. .22,24, ,26. q, 80
NOTICE TO PRIZE WINNER-Local
14S. l. b. e W. Washington. D. c.
hereby gives notice that the holder OF
coupon No. is wins watch. and holder
thereof IS requested to present same
within thirty days to NJ. V. MURPHY.
No SOS Fifth Street northeast. Wash
in8ton, ID. c. Ja2l-t
SPECIAL NOTICE-To whom IL con-
Germs. All goods belonging to Mrs. Mary
Miller will be sold at auction. JANU-
AIRY 80. 19O4-W. +. REAMER- Ja26-5t
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS
LIGHT COMPANY. January Is. 1874
The annual meeting OF the sharshold-
ers of the Washington Gas Light Com
pany for the election OF directors and for
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. VIII be held
at the Office OF the company 413 Tenth
Street northwest MONDAY. FEBRU-
AIRY l. 1901. at II O'CLOCK NJ. The
polls viii be open from u o'clock noon
to l O'Clock p. IN. WILLIAM b. ORME.
Secretary. 1ai5-l4t.exSu
The Washington times., 1904-01-30
Hail Taft as Future
President of Nation
Needs No Prophets Eye to See His Fate,
Reads Toast to Incoming Secretary at
the Root Reception

Toasted as a future President of the
United States, Governor Taft was the
guest Of honor at reception given by
Secretary Root last night at his home
I'm Jackson Place. The function was at
navy officers In Washington. members
OF the United States Supreme Court.
and the Cabinet. Senators. Representa-
tives. and men in civil life who have
TO do with the War Department.
As the guests arrived in the drawing
room they were received By Col. Clar-
ence r. Edwards, who presented them
TO Secretary Root. Governor Taft stood
next in line TO the Secretary OF War,
who made the introductions TO the in
coming Secretary.
Brilliant Military Affair.
The reception was a brilliant military
affair. All the army and navy officers
wore special full dress' uniforms,
those which carry more gold lace and
rope than any other known to the SER
vice. and the members of the Supreme
Court and other guests in plain even
ing clothes were conspicuous for their
lack of decoration.
A buffet luncheon was served in the
dining room. The tables and mantel
there were decorated with pink carna-
tions. the flower which was so generally
worn Ia Washington yesterday in honor
McISinley's birth.
II was nearly II o'clock when Secre-
tary Root proposed the toast to the