Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1897, Page 4

4 == THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1897-14 PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. ‘WASHINGTON THURSDAY. ............... May 27, 1897. CROSBY S$. NOYES daflies. As a News Medium 11 has no competitor. t7In order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal abscnce, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed te any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. A Gausy Disclaimer. The effort of Japan and ite representa- tives in this country to diseredit the gen- eral beltef that Hawait fs oeing regarded by | the government at Tokio with envious eyes | has at last been carried to the point of | H i utter absurdity. Marquis Ito, special rep- resentative of the Emperor at the Queen’s jubilee in London, was interviewed in Mon- treal yesterday and declared that the talk in this country about the desire of Japan to annex Hawaii 1s foolish, and that “Japan would not have Hawali if it could be had for the asking.” A moment's con- sideration of ‘this assertion suffices to pr strate its absurdity. Japan is ap ex- P ng power. She has recently emerged from the co:servatism of the far east, de- feated one of the greatest of nations in war, and opened her gates to progress and invention. She Eas sent forth immigrants to the most attractive spots to obtain a closer touch with the rest of the world. The only substantial fruit obtained from the war with Cnina was Formosa, which has since proved a thorn in the flesh of the body politic of Japan, bringing an in- heritance of rebellion and death. Formoza possesses a wretched and deadly climat>. Its people are unruly and in the effort to establish her authority Japan has wasted more lives than were lost in the entice campaign in Corea. Even when pacified Formosa cannot prove nearly as valuable and attractive a colony as Hawaii. The latter possesses a fire climate, better than that of Japan and immeasurably superior to that of Forrmosa. The general condi- tions of Hawaii ere perfectly adapted to the Japanese temperament, the agricul- tural possibilities are attractive, and al- ready these factors have received acknow!- edgment in the dispatching of thousands ef Japanese laborers and other colonists to the islands, with such success that even now the government at Tokio is making strenuous efforts to preserve all possible advantages arising from the immigration treaty with Hawaii. As an outlet for the colonizing tendencies of this people just awakening from the lethargy of centuries ef fsolation Hawaii is ideal. And in the face of tWese plain conditions, which are unquestionably appreciated by the progres- sive government at Tokio, the representa- tives of that government here ridicule the warnings put forth by America and by the undeniable developments of the day and the special ambassador In passing em- the pretense of Indifference by that Japan would not take Hawai as a gift! England wants Hawaii and would be wiliing to pay liberally for it, without doxbt. The United States wants Hawaii and will in due course of time ac- quire that valuable possession through the mutual desir-s of both peoples. And Japan wants Hawail quite as badly as does either of these nations, and it js child's play for her agents to ridicule the proposition. —_— The urgent Army. Star's special correspondent, Mr. er, notes in Havana an effort to im- Mr. Calhoun with the statement that the property owners in Cuba are not in the field with weapons in their hands. They have felt the grinding effects of Spanish rule, and they are anxious for it to come to ar end, but they are not fighting to help bring it to an end. It is represented that the insurgent army is made up of men without property, negroes and adventurers, and that, as a ccnsequence, the men with property who are at home fear almost as much as they do the Spanish rule the kind of government they think will be likely to fellow insurgent success. Let it ve granted that the majority of the men tn arms in Cuba against Spain are not ten of fertune. Is that a reflection upon the justice of the Cuban cause? Who fevght the war of the revoiution in this ccuntry? Not the men of large proper:y interests. Not all men of property were Tories, but all the Tories were men of prop- erty, and were very anxious about what the result would be if that ragged army led by Washington should happen to win. The timidity of capital is never so conspicuous as when it comes to the proposition to re- dress grievances by force. Who were the first to volunteer to take the field for the Union in 18612 Not the men of !arge property interests. After the war had gone on a while, and it was seen that the government was in a terrible grap- ple for existence, then the enlistments com- prehended the rich as well as the poor. But the first men to respond te Mr. Lin- coln'’s call, to march up singing, “We're coming, Father Abraham,” were from the ranks of the plain people, who loved the country not tor the property it was pro- tecting for them, but because it was their country end they wanted it to continue to flourish and be free. Who was the honored man now In the White House himself in that day but a brave youngster without distinction or fortune? He went to the front among the first, ard, leaving only the affections of his family behind, took with him only a stout heart and a good sword. It is certainly proper that these property owners fn Cuba who hate Spanish tyranny and want it to come to an end, but lack the sand to help bring it to an end, should be anxious. When the end comes, without any contribution on thelr part, they will de- serve little consideration. No man deserves freedom who isn’t willing to fight if neces- sury to secure — - see ‘The propect is that the participants in the Seely dinner will not be prosecuted, owing to the unlesirability of risking fur- ther demoralization of the masses. It ts | not accurate to say that the offenders whi | go unpenished. To have his behavior for- mally branded “unfit for publication” would be a severc shock to the man of average sensibilities. + = —__. Mr. Platt appears to be having a little difficulty with his idea of a political annex- tior to secure a Greater New York Repub- lican Party. ——-- 20 —__ Begin the Fight at Once. Republican senators who desire a tariff Lill upon which the party may hope to safely appeal to the people in this year's campatgns and next should make their fight promptly agatast the more objection- ble of the numerous Aldrich amendments. ‘The firm opposition of the House is prom- ‘aed, but too much ought not to be left to sonference. It was in that way the Senate gmendments to the Wilson bill were nafled to that measure. The Senate had the Wilson bill under consideration for weeks. Many of the changes proposed were not acceptable to fending democratic Senators, but those @enators as the debate progressed were cajoled in one way or another to forego vigorous cpposition at the time. The cry of the manzgers was, “Let's get the bill oat of here and inte conference, and then we'll straighten out differences.” The managers had their way. The bill, carry- | tag @ lot of things te which many demo- “The e cratic Senators objected, was finally sent to conference, and then the so-called con- servative democrats, who had wrought all the changes in the bill, brought their fists Gown on the table and announced that it must be the Senate bill, or nothing. The House conferees put up the stubborn fight promised, but in the end they had to yield. And so it will be with the Dingley bill unless those republican Senators who see the dangers of the Aldrich amendments and want them defeated unite in vigorous opposition and defeat all of those the most dangerous as they come up. They too will be appealed to to help hurry the Dill through the Senate and into conference, under promise that all will be made square there. The House Is entirely sincere in {ts epposition to these Aldrich amendments, but If the bill should come back with those amendments attached, the House would be at a great disadvantage. For then it would be in the power of Mr. Aldrich to raise his hands and cry cut against men standing in the way, as he would charge, of the only bill capable of passing the Senate, and standing in the way therefore of a return of confidence and prosperity. And that is precisely what Mr. Aldrich in such circum- stances would do. It is highly desirable that the tariff ques- tion shall be disposed of at as early a day as possible. But still more desirable than that ts it that when disposed of the ques- tion shall not return to plague the repub- lican party and the country. A week's time now spent in defeating Trust schedules will be worth a year's time spent in trying to explain and soften the effect of con- spicuous Trust grabs after they have been made. —__ +++ ____. Gen. Miles’ pilgrimage affords a gleam of hope to the people who desire a more ag- gressive foreign policy. It would seem use- less for the general to spend time and money infcrming himself as to the latest ideas in battle fighting if there is not even 4% remote possibility of avowed antagonism toward some foreign power. ————_+ +42 —___ Some supersensitive people may regard it as unfortunate for the sake of appear- ances that the Queen’s Jubilee and the Fourth of Juiy do not stand farther apart on the calendar. ——__ + +e —__ In his quest of ideas Gen. Miles will naturally make due allowance for the fact that, more than any other factor in human affairs, war is to be described as a condi- tion and not a theory. Gov. Pingree notes with regret that the control of Michigan affairs 1s becoming more and more scattered. —< eo —___ The post office force today dropped to one hundred and eighty men. — + +e____ SHOOTING STARS. Financial Foresight. “Pete,” sald Meandering Mike, who had been silent for a long time, “if it warn’t so much like work, I'd do it.” “Ye'd do what?” “Try to git de goverment to gimme a license to peddle dress-suit cases in de jail.” Enforced Silence. “I'd like to tell that new man just what I think of him,” safd the city editor of a sensational paper. “I'd like to inform him to his face that he couldn't tell the truth if he tried.” “Well, you?” “Ne. He's a level-headed fellow, and would stand it all right. But I'm_afraid it would cause professional jealousy among the other reporters.” you're not afraid of him, are The Millionaire Defendant. “I can afford the time to lo: I have no cause for fury. But, full of sympathy, I muse, ‘It’s hard upon the jury.’” A Practical View. “Taere is no excuse,” exclaimed the the- ater patron, “for having the waits between acts so long.” “That's exactly what I sald to the last company that played here. It's very dan- gerous to let an audience go to sleep and take chances on being able to wake it up again.” Upheld. “There,” said General Weyler triumph- antly as he laid aside the article un dietet- ies, “I knew that my attitude with refer- eme to the relief appropriation by the United States Senate would be vindicated.” “Has it occurred so soon?” “Yes. I am upheld by science. This article states that the trouble with Ame-i- cans is that they eat too fast and too much.” A Long Look Ahead. tariff’—How it permeates each thought of human kind; It interrupts the bird-songs and it’s whis- pered in the wind. A mass of facts and figures, it is looming everywhere. It keeps away the sunshine and shuts out the bracing air. But, great bodies must move slowly, and, as gloomily we grope, The ash of resignation shows a little spark of hope. Our pleasures have their seasons; each in turn most gaily thrives; Perhips they'll fix the tariff ere Thanks- giving day arrives. When the trees put on the glories of their rich autumnal dres: ; When we toss the blushing apple to the ruthless cider press, When the golden pumpkin giftters with e luster all its own And the carving knife is pressed against the swift revolving stone, Perhaps we can devote ourselves with nothing to dismay ‘To gentle observation of the duties of the day; Perhaps we will not know the cares which now oppress our lives; Perhaps they'll fix the tariff ere Thanks- giving day arrives. ——___ ¢ = —_____ “Fer Washingtom Account.” From the New York World. The financial columns of the Evening Post yesterday contsined this item: ixWashington houses bought Sugar certificat po oe adoption, of tae Beaute ‘sgn schedule,” Purchases for Washington, account yes; terday and today were estimated at 40,000 shares. Who constituted this “Washington ac- count?’ Any members of the United States Senate, which is soon to vote on the sugar schedule? Any members of the House, who may presently be able to make good with their votes their bets that the sugar trust will get its huge Aldrich bill bounty? This is one of meny unmistakable signs of a scandal that may convulse the coun- try before Congress adjourns. +2 —____ The Omnipotent Sugar Trust. From the New York Journal of Commerce. —— the mases of the sugar schedule it ssary to follow Mr. Aldrich, aa the pubilcation of the schedule caused cuntary interests in the profits of fineries know better, and buy and sell cording to their knowledge and not accord- ing to his tables. ——__+--_____ Not Satisfactory. From the New York Times. Mr. Aldrich’s explanation of his sugar Ne cautious but convincing. Lansburgh & Bro. Our Remnant Rooms, Which occupy nearly the en> tire third floor, so easily reached by an elevator, are Q well known to all economical- ly inclined people in Wash- ington. The spacious rooms () are filled on Fridays with most excellent merchandise items, vouchsafed for by those who attend these sales. 914c. yd. Gives you your choice of the regular 1c. quality Lappet Lawn ‘Remnants. OS For yard-wide Per- cates. ‘The regular 12%. quality. For 5c. Imported Percale Shirtings, new styles. For 12%, Figured Silkoline Drapery, in remnants. For 18¢. quality Fine French Figured Cre- tonne and Upholstery Demin Remnants. 9i4c. yd. For White nants. good Duck quality Rem- TA. yd. 214e. yd. For a lot of *Biack Organdie, Figured Lawn, cheese Cloth ‘and Calico Remnants. Yor 18e. Figured and Plain Wool Challle Remnants. For % and % wide White All-wool Flan- nel Remnants—worth from 3c. to Gc. yd. For best 12%¢. Fig- ured Lawn and Dim- ity Remnants. and the price saving is best For good styles and quality Apron Ging- ham. For 58-in. Bleached German Table Dam- ask. For 1c. quality Ab- sorbent Crash. For 20c. quality Plain and Striped Twilled Brown Linen, sufta- ble for boys” wear. ) 15c. yd. several different sizes, worth from 75c. to $1.25, according to the size, and which you can have for 44c. These ( are also on sale on our / 3d floor. Busy selling has caused an accumulation of small lots of Shirt Waists. to weed out ina hurry. Price must do it. So tomorrow’s prices on Shirt Waists, all this year’s styles, will be as fol- low: Table 1 Will contain all Waists that were 69c. and 79c. Some worth $1.00. For 50c. Table 2 Will contain all Waists that were 8c. and g8c. Some worth $1.25 and $1.50. For 79c. \ Table 3 Will contain all Waists that SOc. each. et ar Striped Pique Sallor oe Tore iat. “Worth 9) each. Besides all these we were $1.39, $1.49 and $1.68. Some worth as high as $2.50. have secured from an Q important maker about 250 Club Satchels, in For $1.19. ( 10 per cent reduction on all higher priced waists. We will also sell 150 Linen Wash Skirts, specially mark- ed at $1.39, would be good value for $1.75. Tomorrow’s Price, 96c. ‘These Skirts set well and are full width and length. LANSBURGH d BRO, 420-422-424-426 7th St, Que, bdo mo OOIOIO > SDODODONODOOOOO™ These we want {) The Best Bread For Children —— —1s WHOLE WHEAT aver pera It's ordiaary bread—Se. long. C7 Try « sam; Ti PEC A temple loat oc two. Drop Krafft’s Bakery, © COR, 18TH er. mny27-tu,th,2,20 a AT Select Your AWNINGS Now. ‘Then we'll have them--end bave them edge BI hot real weather variety of ant to select trom. comdatent with best mot ‘and best work, TM. G. Copeland & Co., 409 13th St, Mes on™ myzr-s04 Lace > Curtains & Blankets wings cost as little as is Sone EF CAOACEST HRAW BERRY SHOR CAREZ picnty, of time to make MERIT WINS. from American Journal of Health for May.) The les of fcur which were made the subject of scientific investigation were obtaincé tm open market im. Washington, and were not obtained from any dealer in- terested: gm a certuin brand. ‘The samples mee submitted to our chemical test Kitdyen,|rith a result which leaves only de and that 1s overwhelmingly in favor of CERES | Flour. . From the standpoint of health alone, we upon having ‘Ceres’ Flour, and do not be satisfied with any substitute.” “Ceres"” Flour sold by all grocers—we culy wholesale tt. Wm. M. Galt & Go., Wholesalers, 1st and Ind. Ave. 1t BON MARCHE. ggerations as to qualities or vulues are permitted in this advertisement. say to the people of Washington, “Insist 5 Columbia Bicycle Free. ‘The standard bicych of the werld free to the lady subscriber of the American Queen who can write tho dest menu for a family of five for one week, cost not to excced $10. What to eat ts almost as much of a problem nowadays as what to wear, and the Bon Marche makes this gen- erous prize offerlug to draw out the opinions of ai the housekeepers in Washington. If you are not a sub: seriber to the American Queen call tomorrow and register your name, The price is but 25. per annum, PENNY NOTION SALE. One penay will go as far here to- morrow tn the Notion Department as two, three and foor pennirs will go elsewhere. Bring your pennies with you tomorrow aml see how much you can get in exchange for them. Big- ger vulues In Notions were never of- fered in America before. Remem- Ber, these jrices are for the one day —Friday—only: Weller’s Waving Pirs. Mourning Pins, 2 boxes for. Fino Twill Tape, all widths, 3 yards for... Cards of Darning Silk, all colors. .1c, Buttontiole Twist, all colors, 2 for.1c. Bone Buttors, dozen le. ‘Shee Battoners. . Aluminum Thimbl Darning: Cotton, all colors, 2 for. Célored Feather-stitched Braid, pe.1e. Paper of Good Quulity Pins. 2 papers of Halrpins for... Card of 2 dozen Hooks and Eyes..1c. Best Quality Siik Yone Casing, yd.1e, In addition to the penny sale we shall. also offer other special values in the Notion Department as follows: dan.4e. Best 8 and 91n, Whalebones, 8 spools Black Silk for.... Good Quality Stockinette Shields, pair.. Baack Corset St Fine Quality Pearl ‘Buttons 25c, Peanut Brittle, Tic. “B have just made up another batch of that delicious Spanish Pea- aut Brittle, which sells everywhere it 25e. Ib. Tomorrow SoS See lic Ik Bon fica. 314 & 316 7th St. it ‘We repmir old ‘Tranks; make them like new. Steamer Trunks At Cut Prices. —You can get the best made trunks on the market now and still save money on your pur- chase. We've reduced prices on trunks of our own make— and offer you goods we know to be thoroughly reliable at prices sure to please. Just 2 few points about the trunk we make that’H interest careful buyers. _ The box is made of basswood, the ma- “ terials are exceptionally fine, the workmanship excelleat, and locks, clamps and hinges extra strong. No. 3 Steamer Trunk. A well-made trunk that we can offer ata very low figure. In 3 sizes, Re- ‘duced to 30-in., 28-in., 2.50. 2.90 3.30 No. 2 Steamer Trunk. Iroa bound, fron bottom, eight bard- wood cleats, steel clamps and corners, good lock apd catches, cloth lined throughout. Reduced to 28-in., 30-in., 32-in., (32in., 4.00 4.50 5.00 1 Steamer Trunk. class in every paiticulnr, finely canvas covered and fine leather ‘bound, hardwood cleats, extra heary steel clamps, Excelsior lock, 2 keys, cloth ‘lined, deep set up tray, with 8 sizes. iteduced to 6.00 6.75 7.50 ‘With all trunks we furnish strap and mark name FREE. The finest line of Bags and chels of every description Pe Rey most moderate prices. TOPHAM’S 1231-1233 Pa. Avenue. 1t FACTORY, 1218-1220 B sr. eee ’S. 3:50 SHOES. da, tod Pee fae bate Pe a Men’s Friday Bargains. 79C for the $1 Wool Un- derwear, All sizes. ort are the a weight Wool Shite and Drawers, now led by all physicians. 1gc for 25c Braces. 7 Various styles of Summer Men’s Neglige Shirts. 69c for Best of $1 Laun- dered Shirts. All sizes. 7 Roglich Madras nnd | Freach Pervate Shirts, in neat designe folors, Bach wich two separate col- lars and reversible cuits. toc for 15c Collars. 7 Choice of ail 15e Collars and Link Cuffs—for only Nght in a but the new 20c strong as the heaviest. 10 cents. Men's Dept.......11th et. entrance. + Mev's Dept.....-. 11th st. entrance. means here. lots in ample Palais R Chamois Gloves, Not Remnants. new. enly, The Palais Royal. Tomorrow’s Friday--and you know what that Tomorrow’s “specials” shall include quantities, all colors, sizes, etc. oS) HE superior Chamois Gloves that will wash and look as good as Choice of 4-button and Mousquetaire styles. Not rem- nants, not a job lot—but regular stock, at 59c pair for tomorrow ( Ample Quantity, in all sizes. 66c tomorrow for 75c Screen Doors, E7Screen Doors, with attachments. All sizes, Bring measurements. fic for 15¢ Window Screens. 7 Hardwood frames, 18 taches high, expanding to 34 inches. 7c tomorrow for 10c Draperies. E7Te yard for the A-tnch wide Silkaline, and only 4c yard for the 40-tnch Serim, ia lace-work fect. EF Those big, honest Huck Towels, 22x42 inches. 12'"4c tomorrow for 19c Towels. 35c tomorrow for 45c Sheets. E7Those biggest Sheets—S1x90 inches. Hemmed, ready for use. &7The All-linen Doylles that sell at 60c dozen. 3c tomorrow for 5c Doylies. 69c tomorrow for $1 Wrappers. T7Sizes 32 to 44 in those Lovely Lawn and Percale Wrappers. $4.19 tomorrow for the $5 Suits. Er Cholce of the Pure Irish Linen Sults, with double-breasted Eton and the Figured Dimity Suits, consisting of shirt waist and skirt to mateh. 15c tomorrow for those 21c Hose. D7 ladies’ Black and Russct Hose, with Richelieu and cluster ribs, Also plata, with double soles and high-spliced heels, S7Cambric Corset Covers, with lace and embroidery 16c for ‘5c. Corset Covers. trimmings. Sizes 32 to 4 E7Those Summer “Umbrelia” Skirts. of gingham and 52c tomorrow for 68c Skirts. grass linen. G7 Tte 54-inch Covert Cloths,eused for biking costumes. 5Qc tomorrow for $1 Suihings: 85c tomorrow for $1 Silks. E7 The English Taffeta Silks in the ultra fashionable shepherd checks, in all sizes and color com- Diaations. 25c tomorrow for 39c Laces. E7 The 6 to 10-inch-wide Black Silk Chestiiy and Eourdon Laces. {7 Our popular 10c Embroideries, 3 to & taches wide. 8c tomorrow for the 10c Edges. $1.89 tomorrow for $2.48 Parasols. a Parasols we will inclede the mew Stik Sum Usubrellas, te biack and all 7 Besides cous, with Dresden {/©F Whole pieces of these beautiful Novelty Ribbons. 19¢ tomorrow for 25c Ribbons. 25c tomorrow for many 75c Hats. 5 Black and colors, in all shapes of Turbame and Large Fancy Braid Hate Als Shortback Sailors, in black and S77 AN black and biack with white, perpie and green 29c tomorrow for 48c Veils. “beauty spots” —the latest from Paris. G7 The fesbimabdle 124neh Black Silk Fans, plain and 17c tomorrow for the 25c Fans. hand painted. 37c tomorrow for 59c Syringes. E27 The genuine and guaranteed ‘Fountain,’’ with three hard-rabber tubes. 59Qc tomorrow for $1 Waists. ‘58e tomorrow for any Shirt Walst on the the "See tables Teguiar patrons Know that #1 to $280 relase ave bere. And 88¢ tomorrow for any en 19¢ for the 39c Garbage Cans, C7 Only 18c for the Big aad Strong Galvanized Iron Caps, with cover. fic for 24c Ham Boilers. 7 These 2c Ham Bollers, with cover. Larg?size and -nade of heavy tia, ABC toe the B0c Water Bottles, fac simile of expensive cut glass pattern. {Above special prices positively for tomorrow onfy.) Po $4 al, ttm, A. Lisner, = G St. |, Sees 1 2G. FOR & leader our special price on Gran- ulated Sagar tomorrow, 4. | "20c. gallon POR fer ree ree per gallon—Se. per qt. Arbuckle’s and Levering’s Coffee, 1114c. = tomorrow either Arbuckle’s or at, per Levering’s Package Coffee In 10-1b. pile: er Ib. —emaller quantities, Fruit, 6l4c. FRioworrow we will sell 800 Ibs, of rime Be California Apricots Ine. of Oregon Sweet Prunes, 4l4c. FO! tomorrow we have about 700 Ibs. of bright new Braporated Peaches. Zilch are to Go at Ge. Sb. lots for Potted inc Ham and Tongue, have 1,300 cans of FOR grrr »- Potted Ha: and Tongue, which are to go as a special tn lots of 6 cams at die. per-can, Smaller quantities, Se. cau. Stick 5 @, Candy, open 4 barrels PORSSET clay Wt ea and Coffee epartment. : of 1 pound of G0r. ‘Toa, Tea, Hoe. Ten, qth FAD. purchase’ of Java and Mochs Best Package Oats.......6¢, Boneless Codfish. ........5¢, Graham Crackers....... 1c. Cream Crackers......... 5¢, Nic Nac Crackers........8¢, Sacks Table Meal.......15¢, Box Scotch Herring. Fresh Meats. FOR burets of Fresh Meats, | Smoked Pickled Meats, Corned Meats, etc.. as well as Fresh Vegetables and Fruits, we are choicest the amarket Iices. Mp sortonty ©7300 1-B. loaves to the barrel. “It’s Good Enough” * * _that flour you're using? ** Most any flour makes * * bread that’s“good enough.” * * But don’t you want the * * flour that makes the BEST * * BREA| time you * * try—and more of it? ream Blend and you can’t Pare the best bread without “Cream Blend”—because only the best flour makes the best bread. a ae ee what your Tostet baving Blend” and sce that you get It B. B.Earnshaw & Bro., 1105-1107-1109 11th St. '» 1000-1002 M St. SE. (te now establishing cirenits for Electric Supply Se