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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

troops. This fact initiates against a clear
understanding at present of the stats OF
the conflict or the chances Of victory either
way.
The recent dispatches from Kuropatkin
to st. Petersburg have evidently been OF q
gloomy nature, lightened only In rare In
stances by reports of minor successes
against the Japanese. There Is appar-
emily good reason for his pessimism- II
Kurod succeeds in turning the Russian left
flank the communications back OF Mukden
are Immediately threatened. The fighting
Is for the passes control of which Is neces-
sary for the movement of the advancing
force in the extremely rough, mountainous
region to the east of Mukden. On the
fighting at these points rather than on the
operations to the south and southwest OF
the Russian line will depend the issue Of
the battle
Within day or two there ought to be
news of great importance from the front
Reading the dispatches, fragmentary as
they are, in the light Of the events of the
ina CINE that when the veil Is finally lifted
the scene disclosed will be a repetition of
others that have marked the steady re-
treat Of the Russians from position after
position. chosen with care and apparently
impregnable, but finally captured or rem
dered untenable by the aggressive, we'll
armed, victory-cheered Japanese
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
The Isthmian Canal.

Commissioners Burr, Parsons and Davis
of the isthInian canal commission, ap-
pointed 10 consider the question. have re-
ported in favor of a sea-level canal. They
are engineers of distinction. and their ind
tnss are set forth at some length. The two
points within easiest reach. however. of the
average laymans comprehension are those
relating 10 the length of time in building
and the total cost of the work. Ii is esti-
mated that a sea-level canal will require
ten or twelve years in construction and call
for an expenditure of two hundred and
thirty millions OF dollars.
The report says by way of comparison be-
tween the sea-level and the lock canal:
1.-THE additional cost of a sea-level canal
over that of a canal with locks, with a
summit level of sixty feet above mean tide.
is 2.4ti2, O10. or SO T42 600 more than the
estimated cost of the lock canal with a
summit level eighty-hve feet above mean
tide proposed by the former isthmian canal
commission, after allowing 81, 800 900 for
the Colon breakwater and direct entrance
not previously estimated. This committee
considers this additional expenditure fully
Justified by the advantages secured"
1t so happens that Just at this time there
appears in the Engineering Magazine an
article by General H. L. Abbott, an engi-
neer of distinction and an author of note In
his profession. In which the advantages of
q lock canal ably set forth The prob
lem, he declares, requires locks and with
them the canal would be safer and far less
expensive in operation. Moreover, even a
sea-level canal would have to be assisted
by some use Of the lock system, for che pur-
pose OF controlling the tidal oscillation
And 80. on eYsrx accountants required for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
SATURDAYS Procession.

There seems to be some fear on the part
of a few out-of-town critics of the admin
istration that the inaugural parade next
Saturday may not be in strict keeping with
a narrow idea of the national dignity.
Here and there are to be noticed express
sions of dissatisfaction with the arrange
ments which contemplate the participation
in the pageant of characteristic delegations
of American citizens. representative OF
states, sections and Ideas. Some of the news
papers that lean toward anti-imperialism
and some that adopt an ultra simplicity of
view toward all things political affect to
believe that the country will be shocked at
the spectacle of men from the west in their
typical dress. men from the north in the
garb of political marchers, men from the
south and men from the east parading with
enthusiasm and perhaps some noise in
glorifcatIon of Roosevelt
There really need r. no fears on this
score. 1t is to be doub ed if there were ever
better arrangements for an inaugural
parade that will both entertain and instruct
the spectators and at the same time con-
vey impression of the great dignity and
Importance of the occasion. The plans have
been laid with extreme care to keep the
procession within reasonable bounds as to
minable line of marching men of practically
the same type, consuming many hours in
passing and exhausting the patience and
bodies of the beholders. There will be no
great stretches of soldiers, all of one state
There will be compact military division,
representative of the regular and the vol
unteer armies of the United States, and a
civic division signifying the keen interest
which every part of the country takes in
the induction of Mr.. Roosevelt into Office
1t is this civic division that seems to
cause qualms in certain minds. There need
be no fears. The procession next Saturday
will not be a circus parade. with cheap
tinsel and masquerading performers. 1t will
stand for something substantial and vital
in the country's economy. The marching
men of the civic organizations will repre-
sent the energy and ability of the country,
the great variety of the factors which have
entered into the grand composite called the
United States. If some of these men come
in the attire of their practical vocations of
life. so much the better. So much the more
educational the whole affair But if cow
boys ride as cowboys. to do honor to-
man who knows their life and has himself
lived it for time, and who appreciates
their rugged virtues and is better Ameri-
can for his breadth of experience, there will
be nothing undignified in the spectacle and
nothing deplorable in the enjoyment of the
people massed along the line of march.
If the present plans work out satisfactor-
lily next Saturdays procession in escort of
the newly inaugurated President will be an
object lesson in the wonderful variety of
the national elements. 1t will appeal per-
haps to the observing nations of the old
world as r'gn of the sources of American
strength. will be a symbol of the true
significance Of the national motto "E plur-
ibus unum."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
Imported Jewelry
Specially Priced.

We have just purchased and offer
at less than the usual prices a lot
of Imported Jewelry. Included are
Brooches, Shirt Waist Pins, Belt
Pins, Hat Pins, Fob Chains, Bead
Necklaces, etc. They are all new
and fresh, will wear well and they
look like the more expensive goods.
We have divided them into two
lots and marked them
25c.. and SOC, respectively.
Lot No. I.
Imported Fob Chains. in oriental designs. coin
and seal pendants and jeweed effects. ro.
Graduated Bead Necklaces strands strong
clasp, in turquoise, amethyst, emerald, am
Der, sapphire, topaz, ruby and dull Jet. -oc
Each ..--........ ....--...'-............ ooe'
Shirt Waist Pins. in French gilt and enameIed;
others set with jewels. Set.............. SOS.
French Gilt Brooches. set with rhinestones and
other Jewels; bar and floral designs; also roc
In colored and black enamel. Each. SoS.
French Gilt Hat Pins, odd designs, with single
and combination jeweled tops; good length. roc
Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Oo>'
Automobile Hat Pins In French gilt and -o.
oxidized. set with jewels. Each. 5oC'
Lot No. 2.
Graduated Bead Necklaces. single strand in all
the gem colors, well coIored that You cannot
detect them from the real stones; strong orc
Novelty Hat Pins, in French gilt: ball.
pear and other shapes, with jeweled tops o-c
Shirt Waist Pins. in French gilt and black; plain
and enameled: with various stones; orc
buckle and floral shapes: to set...-...--. ~.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
The Sunday Liquor Question.

Chairman Babcock's letter to The Star
which is printed today in the news columns
gives to the pending joint resolution relating
to the suspension of the excise laws next
Sunday different Interpretation from that
generally put upon 1t. The purpose of the
resolution, it seems, was not to throw
open the bars of the city next Sunday, but
to enable the District assessor, who is
chairman of the excise board, In his dis
erection to grant permits to certain eating
houses to sell food to people on that day,
they being now barred from that privilege
by the laws which forbid the opening on
Sunday of any restaurant or eating house
with which a bar is connected. Mr.. Bah
cock says that while the resolution does
not in it's own terms so state, the under
standing is that this privilege shall be ex-
tended TO a very few of the eating houses.
less than a dozen in all, the chief object
being to increase the city's facilities for
feeding the great throng of inauguration
visitors The bars in these licensed places
are to be strictly closed, even though the
sale of food Is permitted. That is to say
the measure is not an attack upon the ex-
else system of the city, however it might
work in practice to the loosening of the re-
strictions afforded by the excellent liquor
laws which have been enacted largely as a
result of the labors of the District COM
mittee of the House, of which Mr. Bah
cock has been for many years chairman
1t is gratifying to find that no one mas, IN
intent even threatened Washington with a
wide-open Sunday. and that the apprehen-
sion on this score is due to the general mis-
understanding of the purpose of a vaguely
worded resolution.
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construction. cost Of construction. safety
when completed, and reasonable cost Of OPP
eration-General Abbott recommends the
lock canal.
AS The Star stated a short time ago. the
people came to an approval OF an fsthmian
canal. and Congress voted their wishes.
with certain figures supporting the enter
prise. Round numbers were dealt In neces-
sarily, but they were approved by high
professional authority. The figures now
proposed are far In excess of those figures
The estimate OF twelve years means at
least fifteen, and 1t might go higher, while
the cost of construction has been raised
fully a hundred million dollars, and that
might easily go higher. A fair question,
therefore, is, had these figures been pre-
scented year ago would Congress. speaking
for public sentiment, have declared for a
sea-level as against lock canal? Or, In
other words. did not Congress. by the fig
ures then used In the debates, virtually vote
for lock canal?
We all want the canal. and 1t Will be
built. But are we justified at this day in
committing ourselves to an outlay far in
excess of the original plans. with some Of
the highest engineering authorities decid-
ing against 1t?
WINE IL Is true that no exact perioo has
been mentioned In which a lock canal could
be built, general discussion has suggested
less than ten years. and In contracting
circles belief has been expressed that a
period not exceeding eight years should see
1t through
The age Is one of big things and rapid
growths. Everywhere attention is fixed
on this colossal enterprise. The world re-
joices that we have taken 1t in hand, and
believes in our capacity to put it through
in good style and in a short time. We are
anxious ourselves to get to work and get
through with the work. The experience OF
the past year has nettled us no little, and
we should neither be shifting our ground
nor adding in any way to the delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
jefferson,

Richard Croker has sailed for ireland.
leaving behind a suggestion for his New
York friends. which will be adopted. of a
dinner in memory of Jefferson on April 13.
1t Is not to be 81, but $40 plate affair.
Mr.. Croker has the correct idea OF the great
Virginian. He was not cheap man any
where, and especially not at table. He
knew, and liked. the best dishes Of his day,
and would have them. And they were not
served on tins There will be speaking.
and Tammany is already canvassing the
list Of eloquent men Of the party. The
function should produce some interesting
addresses, and especially with regard to
what Jefferson would do on the subject of
railroad rates and the new features Of the
Monroe doctrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
Weather Conditions.
them.

Those who felt greatly depressed this
morning upon the appearance OF the Sho"'
regarding it precursor or PAD lnau-
guration day, should be cheered by the ON
cial explanation pictorially vouched Tor on
the daily weather map, that the disturbance
is in no sense general. and is likely to pass
quickly The forecast for this vicinity Tor
tomorrow is favorable and reassuring. Thls
snowfall seems likely to turn to rain, and
tomorrow will doubtless be fair, with
temperature which, If the rain has not al
ready done the work, will quickly melt the
snow that has fallen today. The white flakes
are the result of a disturbance that came
swooping down from Manitoba Tuesday
morning. moving very rapidly to the south
eastward and turning toward the coast at
Cincinnati to aim straight for Washington,
perhaps Parthian shaft of Canadian ma
levolence sent to make trouble on Satur-
day If this was the purpose 1t has failed
by arriving too soon. There Is broad area
of high barometric pressure, calling for
good weather, all over the western states,
which. in the ordinary course of meteoro-
logical events, should affect this section by
Saturday. The only possible source OF
trouble now visible is a low conferred
south of Los Angeles. California. 1t would
hardly seem possible for such storm, even
if 1T should persist long enough, to reach
the Atlantic seaboard in time to affect the
weather in this city on Saturday. There
may be sudden developments such as up
set the best laid plans of men and discredit
the most scientific forecasters, but as far
as the conditions now serve to indicat tie
there would seem to be no reason for pub
lie alarm on this score, despite today's
snowfall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
The War News.

There is every indication that a great
battle is in progress south and east of Muk-
den, perhaps one of the heaviest engage
ments of the whole war between Japan and
Russia The Japanese victory of a few
days ago strengthened their position on the
east and gave them good base from
which to move threateningly against the
Russian left. Now the fighting appears to
have spread all along the line. the jap
anese delivering severe blows upon the left
and the Russians countering on the Japa-
nese center and left. The battle line Is said
to be nearly one hundred miles in length,
SO far have the Japanese spread out their
wings In the hope OF enYeloping the cara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
A Bad Character.

Here he comes in all his glee,
Happy as a man can be;
Only one who isn't sad
When the weather's getting bad.
When the sunshine hides away
And the sky Is grim and gray.
Some one says, II fear twill snow"
Grins and says, Il told you so!'
When the flakes are whirling fast.
Eddying in the ruthless blast,
And good souls commiserate
Folk who fain would ride in state,
Then he chuckles like a fiend
Who has deftly interviewed,
Turning pleasure into woe
AS he shrieks, Il told you sou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
Doom of Financial Conspiracies

From the Springfield Republican.
There Is one weM-known stock which did
not boom with the rest last week This
is Standard Oil stock. which dropped about
$40 a share on the Kansas assault and the
Washington decree for an investigation.
But it would be mistake to conclude that
this general attack on the Standard Oh Is
exceptional and for that trust alone. 1t is
symptomatic of a much more sweeping
measure of public arousement against mo-
nopolistic tendencies in industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
Chloroform for the Senate.

From the L00isv1IIe CONFECTIONERY.
The proposition of Prof. Osler to chioro-
form all men over sixty as the best means
of disposing of them after they have out
lived their usefulness has awakened the in
dignation of a multitude Of those who
would be eligible for summary removal.
The application of this rule to the MEM
bers of the United States Senate would be
particularly disastrous. at least, from the
standpoint of the Senate itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
White Ware for Cafes and
\ namch Rooms Umderpriced

Some exceptional values IN
White Ware for cafes, lunch rooms
and boarding houses. These goods
were purchased especially Tor inau-
guration use with the carload OF
White Ware advertised yesterday,
but were delayed in transit. They
have arrived and are now on sale at
the following special prices:
White Footed Oyster Bowls. doz/ 81 "iiu o.
White Individual Buffers dozen
White 3-inch Vegetable Dishes, Dozen.
White 3-inch Meat Dishes dozen. o~
White Pie Plates dozen ............'
s plata. ao,.n Coo.
n,.,. Ann Ma. .oxsn $I.oo
o.u.. ,na. ,o,on $I.oo
White Mustard Jars, each ............ ~
whit. c,ns and s.ncer. dozsn $I.oo
White Cups tonly), dozen. ..............
White Individual Cream Pitchers. each. -
Fifth floor, st.
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His Investigation.

You favor an investigation of trusts7'
Certainly" answered Senator Sorghum.
81 have investigated several. I always
make 1t a rule to determine the RESPONSE
bility of a firm before consent to do BUSH
ness with it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
A Distinction.

''Mr. Sirius Barker says he tells me dis
agreeable things because he is true
friend
THAT isn't true friend answered the
sardonic person. That's merely truth
full friend"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
A Special Sale of
inauguration Supplies.
We spenddy ready the supplying Of homes ho
tells, boarding houses cafes, etc, with
Table and Toilet Linens, Sheets, Pillow Slips, Blan
kets Quilts, Comforts, Curtains, Rugs, Beds and
Bedding, CF1inaware, Glassware, Tfnware, Wooden
ware Pure Food Products and the various other
requisites and helps for the dining roor Kitchen, bed
room and other parts of the house.
room and other parts of the house.

The departments combine in offering great aggregation
standard which notably low, and which
of those needing such goods
for the Inauguration
NOTE-The of goods represented in this SALE and
for which quoting low prices instance of
thoroughly reliable character such intended
pose st but the kinds that will satsac
tory service then long mistaken
any other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
The Program.

A fall of snow o'spreads the scene.
We work with might and main
To get the city neat and clean,
And then 1t SHOWS again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
An Advantage

Il have no need of a library" said the
pompous author" I write my own books"
"Well," answered the disagreeable per-
SON." There is an advantage in that There
is less risk in having them borrowed or
stolen'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Governor Douglass of Massachusetts is
proceeding with his new duties with great
vigor and enthusiasm. That proverb about
u shoemaker sticking to his last is all non-
sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

ST. Petersburg is considerably encouraged
by the fact that none of the homicidal pre-
dictions made by the assassin of Sergius
have yet come to pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
''ApiteZo, "
the Iron Food.

"Apitezo." the new health food. is par
ticularly desirable dish for cold weather.
It is a grateful change from the majority
of cereals Preparations. and as Il con-
tains perfectly balanced proportions of the
necessary food elements, it is very nourish-
ing and sustaining. 1t gives the vial e.e-
ment to the blood-red-and creates the
cells Demonstration in Canned Goods De-
partment.
Fifth floor. Tenth ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

The railways did not allow any resent
ment concerning rebate agitation to pre-
vent them from making very favorable
rates for the coming Inauguration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Mr. Tom Watson will considerably sus-
pend his campaign for 1908 until this iniu-
guration is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Richard Croker says he is coming back to
America some day. England has not yet
risen In protest against this program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

DIR. Chadwick pathetically invites atten-
ton to the fact that he was fooled even
worse than the bankers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Some of the South American countries
would like to see the Monroe doctrine sup
plemented by an international bankruptcy
law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to rny individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Japan is doing its share toward vindicat-
ing Russia's assertion that the war will go
ahead as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Having been disappointed in several mill
tary commanders, Russia is now disposed
t. center its hopes in general results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

In the language of a famous verdict. Ro-
jestveHsky is mot guilty, but mustn't d. 1t
again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Today's snow storm makes changca5le
climate one of the things 20 be devoutly
E.Sfral
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The shamrock,s Rival.

From the Philadelphia Record.
A Los Angeles florist has produced a
green carnation. but it is said that it cam
not be supplied In commercial quantitiea
by March II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

visitors have the satisfaction of knowing
That inauguration festivities admit of no
postponement on account of the weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
Side Track Facilities.

From the Baltimore Sun.
1t Is comforting to the railroads to think
of the ample sidetracking facilities Of the
Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Russia is awake to the fact that revo-
lutionary author is likely to do some of his
best work in exile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
Lessons in self-Government.

From the Memphis Sclm1tar.
Bribing in elections has made it's appear
ance In the Philippines. They are learning
American ideals fast over there, and soon
may be as capable of self-government as
the people of Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
A Tendency to the Unpleasant

What causes Mr.. Bliggins to insist on
talking about the weather? Is it lack Of
originality"
NO" answered Miss Cayenne. Its lack
of tact"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

A nuraber of reformers are Of the opinion
that some of the best bills are to be found
in the congressional waste basket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-01

Perhaps Roosevelt luck will yet inter-
pose to bring about a balmy Inauguration
day