Evening Star Newspaper, June 25, 1898, Page 6

8 . THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON SATURDAY.............--Jume 2s, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES. culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has mo eemyetitor. 71m order to avoid delays, om ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individ connected with the but simply to THE STAR, or to the ‘Editortal The Public Library. House and Senate agree upon a small appropriation for the municipal public li- brary. The House couples with the appro- priation a proviso that the miscllaneous circulating books in the departmental li- braries shall be loaned to the municipal library and that no more circulating librar- ies shall be maintained in the departments. Senate dissents from this amendm2nt, intimating that each hbrary project should stand on its own bottom and that cv1soll- dation of the miscellaneous books of the de- partmental libraries, if desirable, should be accomplished by direct gen2ral legislation end not by an amendment of the District appropriation bill. ‘The nt plea of the people of Wash- ington is that the apparent agreement of houses upon a municipal library ap- propriation shall be made effective, wha:- ever is decided in respect to the depart- mental libraries; and that no disagreement concerning the latter shall be permitted to endanger the former. ts may be cited, which show ssue between the two houses in this c ction is rot of great importance, and that no vast concession is made in a temporary yielding by either party. Investigation of the departmental libra- ries shows that a very large percentage of their > hundred thousand volumes ts composed of technical books and books of reference, which have a direct bearing’ on the work of the department which pos- sesses them; that there are only between 20,000 and 30,000 volumes suitable for a general circulating library, and these are confined mainly to the Interior, War and ‘Treasury Departments. The clerks in the departments which have no libraries need and demand them, and the favored depart- ments need a wider range of reading ma- terial than the small collection at the dis- posal of each provides. If these miscellaneous bocks are re- moved from the departmental libraries, as proposed by the House, the latter will lose only an insignificant percentage of their volumes, ard the books, now accessible in the maia only to the clerks in three of the departments, and accessible to them only so far as the fraction contained in their own library is concerned, will be enjoyed by ali the clerks in all the departments, "3 well as by the general public. The gov- ernment employes now having a depart- mental circulating library at hand instead of being limited to its five thousand or ten thousand volumes, will have access to more than twenty thousand in the consolidated library, augmented by large additions from private contributions, of whick the public itbrary ts assured. But if the House yields to the Senate for the present and these books zre not touch- -d at all at this time tne substance of the House contention ts sure to be realized The public library does not need the de- partmental circulating books. By the de- cision and action of the appropriations committees provision for the maintenance of the circulating departmental collections has already been cut off, and they are be- ing deliberately starved as victims of a reconcentrado system. Even if these 20,000 or 30,000 books are permitted to remain where they are for the present, the free public library when in full operation will serve as a general de- partmental library for the 20,000 persons in this city employed by the national govern- ment. The nation will thus be saved the expense of duplicating miscellaneous col- lections of books, now enjoyed by a few of the departments, which in justice and con- sistency would otherwise need to be re- peated in every department and bureau of the government The public brary, with or without these departmental books, will give to the small number of clerks who are now favored with limited library facilities a much bet- ter circulating library, and will suppiy to @ great body of government employes privi- leges of which they sre now entirely de- prived. It will serve as aa ecoaomical sub- stitute, not only for the three n:isceila- neous dey al collections now in use, but for the score or more of small libraries, which, as already sugested, must in jus- tice and consistency be scattered among the different departments, each with its librarians and its duplicate standard works and its wasteful duplication cf cccupte 8p. for book-roum and for administra- tion purposes. Its creation, with or with- out the loan of the departmental miscel- Jancous books, will cause the local tax- payers to share with the government the expense of a general departmental mis- cellancous library, em expens3 hitherto borne by the nation alone. The free public library is, however, ty the terms of the law creating it “a supple- ment of the public education system” of the District. It was created primarily to meet the needs and in response to the peti- tions of seventy thousand children of sehool age in the District, and of twei three thousand working men, engaged in manufacturing, who, acccrding to the cen- sus of 1890, are residents of the District. Whatever may be decided concerning the proper relation of this brary to the gov- ernment departments, and whether the books at issue are removed or permitted to remain, the maintenance provision of the ibrary as an adjunct of the schools and a Workingmazx's university should be retained in the bill by the conferees. And to this wood end petitioners for the welfare of the schools, the workingmen and the whole local community will ever pray! 2 __ The news of American victorizs in the fighting before Santiago ts very discourag- ing to Senator White and the other friends of Spain tn the Serate. ———__+++—_____ Closing im on Santiago. The first rea! fighting of the land invasion of Cuba has occurred, with th2 ineviteble result of fatalities on the American side end the steady repulse of the Spahish forces and their withdrawal in the direction of their ceatral point of defens:, Santiago. This skirmish, in which ten or more Ameri- cans were killed, shows clearly that the taking of this city will not be a huliday task. The military authorities, it would appear, have never so regarded it. indeed, their course in preparing for the assault has been in harmony with their previous plans in all phases of the campaign. The inspiration seems to be a desir3 to be thor- ough with whatever Is undertaken, and pro- ceeding on such a basis, with th: plans exe- cuted in accordance with the spirit of the ordera, ther> can be no doubt of the suc- cess of the campaign. The Spanish are apparently falling tack to Santiago more readily than was antici- pated by those who had studied the vitua- | pushea without disaster, without resistance on the part of the enemy. The Spaniards have rstreated over ridge after ridge with- out more than the show of a strugglo and now comes the explanation that the Span- ish policy is to draw the invaders beyond the range of the supporting fire from the ships. But thes? moves do not mean that the enemy will not fight when pressed, as yes- terday’s engagement serves to show. A thousand Americans attacked twice as many Spaniards. There is some talk of the enemy fighting in the brush, as in ambush. This suggestion may not be carried out by the later reports. It is evident that the American forces knew the Spaniards were in the position assailed. The fire from the brush was mor? deadly than any that had been previously encountered by the advanc- ing lines. It is deplorable that men should have been killed, but this is a war, it in- volves the certainty of fatalities and the captur2 of the south-eastern stronghold of Cuba will cost many lives. Much senti- rrental interest naturally attaches to the fact that the “rough riders,” that unique but apparently serviceable body of inen as- sembled under such a notable leadership, were in the thick of the fight and suffere heavily, among the killed being a prom- irent society man, a member of a famous metropolitan family. From now on to th? close of the war these reports of casualties will be steadily received, but the end can not be questioned. The operations have thus far been con- ducted with remarkable skill and success and unless the unforeseen occurs and acci- dents happen to cripple the invading force Santiago will be reduced in a brizfer pericd than was at first considered possible. —__+ + e _____ Mr. Cleveland and 1900. Mr. Livingston of Georgia agrees with The Star, that if the democratic party 1s to adopt the policy of anti-Hawaii ana anti-progress Mr. Cleveland is its logical leader. He likewise sees, as The Star does, that Mr. Cleveland, ever on the alert to advance his own personal ends, is already alive to the situation, and has hopes. The little band of white is showing in the widow's bonnet. There can be no doubt about the matter. The weeds of private life are, if possible, soon to be dropped. The gorgeous colors of leadership and pub- lic station still have their charm. The New York Times, which since 1884 has been a consistent and siavish worshiper of Mr. Cleveland, seems now for the first time to doubt his infallibility. The Law- Tencevil'e speech is not altogether clear to the Times. It respectfully asks for par- ticulars. Bless the Times’ innocent soul! Mr. Cleveland has no particulars. He does not deal in particulars. Generalities and vague and awful fulminations are nis strong sult. He leads no. other cards. In the matter of tariff reform he led with his famous free trade message. But six years later, when the democracy being again in power was called upon to revise the tariff, Mr. Cleveland was of no assist- ance in the matter of particulars. He could only quarrel with his party friends in the Senate, insult them with a personal letter given to the press, and then sulk when beaten, wipe his pen, and refuse to sign the measure which they had drafted. In the matter of Hawali as originally presented he not only had no particulars, but he actually refused them. Setting out with a fantastic notion that the monarchy had been overthrown by a base conspiracy, with the American minister to Hawaii at its head, he resolved upon restoring the monarchy by the use of the whole power of the United States. In prosecution of that purpose he narrowly missed bring- ing lasting disgrace upon this country and rerdering himself one of the most infa- mous men in history. Through the dis- cretion of Albert 8. Willis, a half-civilized woman was not restored to authority and the champions of civilization in Hawali were not sent to the block for their con- tritution to the cause of honesty and Progress. Particulars! Mr. Cleveland scorns. par- ticulars. They would hamper his genius. Besides. he would run some risk just now in going further than merely this making of a porderous outcry. He wants the other fellows to come out with their particulars. What are Mr. Bryan's particulars? What Mr. Bailey's? What Mr. Jones’ of Arkan- gas? After the other fellows have unload- ed their particulars he will come forward from the stern of a catboat in Buzzard’s Bay with some more generalities. ‘That man fs really no friend of Mr. Cleveland who now demands particulars of him. The debate in the Senate on the annexa- tion of Hawaii has now continued for one week. It has been marked by an almost exclusive occupation of the ficor by the cpponents of union, who, up to the begin- ning of today’s session, had delivered three complete speeches and started four others. It ts interesting to note how industrious these users of the Senate's time are in their endeavors to stave off action on the joint resolution. To enable the readers of The Star to appreciate fully the course of this prccess, the following tabular statement of the approximate time thus far occupied by the various speakers on the topic in set de- liveries is given, not including the time consumed in miscellaneous discussions more or less associated with the central theme, and not including today’s performances: Morrill—1 hour and 30 minutes. Bacon—2 hours. Mitchell—1 hour. White—3 hours and 40 minutes. Pettigrew—3 hours and 35 minutes. McEnery—2 hours. Turley—1 hour and 15 minutes. Total—15 hours out of a total session of 28 hours and 25 minutes. Mr. Teller was the only senator to occupy the floor with an argument in ravor of the joint resolution, and, in answer to certain mis-statements of one of the oppositic. speakers, he used 30 minutes of the time with a series of forceful arguments that upset a fine-spun theory about the juris- diction of Congress. The speeches of Sena- tors Morrill, Bacon and Mitchell are pre- sumabiy completed. Those of Senators White, Pettigrew, McEnery and Turiey were unfinished at the close of yesterday's proceedings. ———_> e=____ What Liltuokalani and Grover Cleveland think can do but little save to remind the public of their unerring facility in getting on the unpopular side of a question. ee ‘The burdens of a war tax have not dia- couraged J. Pierpont Morgan so far as to prevent him from buying three or four mcre ratlroads. Roosevelt's rough riders have developed | Several companies of fast runners among the Spaniards. ——_eo—____ A Week of Crime. The week ending today will be remember- ed in local history as one of the most trag- ic om record, The popular theory that crime travels in waves is strengthened by such successions of acts of homicidal vio- i F ig Heit THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1898-24 PAGES. escapes of ether children from injury in this manner. A colored child, almost an in- fant, was found dead under circumstances that pointed to its mistreatment by @ young men in whose charge it was left. A man was found drowned in the river and the facts of the case have not yet been dis- closed. An aged man and his wife were viciously assaulted by a thief; the man was killed and the wife wounded to the peril of her life. Fortunately the police have se- cured strong evidences pointing to tho identity of the criminal, and his arrest is confidently anticipated. The latest murder ig inexpressibly dreadful in its circum- stances. It comes as a shock to the peace- able citizens to have such a tragedy enact- ed in the full light of the day in one of the city’s public squares and virtually in the presence of a throng of people. The murderer’s confession should pave the way to his prompt trial and punishment. There is apparently nothing in the case that war- rants a delay. The quicker these matters are settled the sooner the sad but neces- sary lesson of warning will be given and the more effective it becomes. Criminolo- gists may seek to solve the mysteries of these coincidental tragedies, and some may attribute them to climatic factors. There is Probably no means of discovering the true relationship of cause and effect in such affairs. —___+ +2 _____ The news of the losses sustained by Americans near Santiago is a reminder that gallantry and patriotic self-sacrifice are not confined to any particular classes of society. ——++s—____ Colonel Bryan will not be wise to rely very far on Grover Cleveland’s support in @ presidential campaign on an anti-impe- rialism platform. ——_++s—____ The long period of quiet passed by Ad- tniral Cervera may have misled Camara in- to the belief that a fleet is safest wh2n it is bottled. SF ag The Kaiser's brother will naturally think twice before getting the family mixed into any difficulties with a man like Dewey. — +e —____ Sagasta seems to be trying to put in a few extra weeks for the sake of the salary. — SHOOTING STARS. Dimensions. “You must admit that your argument was rather thin.” “My dear sir,” was filibustering, remarked the man who ‘in a case like this it is “not the thickness of an argument that counts. It’s the length.” Would Make a Difference. - “So you are unalterably opposed to al- lowing natives of Hawaii to vote?” “Yes, sir,” replied the pracitcal politi- cian; “that is, unless they get naturalized in my town and run with my machine.” A Hard Situation. The rank injustice of the age Must make judicious people frown. The songbird mopes within a cage; The English sparrow owns the town. Great Strides. “Do you attempt to deny that we have been making great strides in civilization?” inquired the Spanish officeholder. “Not at all,” replied the disgusted citi- zen. “Not at all, The only difficulty is that we have been walking backward.” Mythical Quantities. How interestin’ life would be Ef liars spoke the truth. These sad a vakenin’s never cease That start in early youth. ‘Twas lots o’ fun to think about The prince, the fairy king An’ Santy Claus. An’ then we learnt There wasn’t no such thing. "Twas great to hear the Spaniards tell About their fam'ly pride. On “honor” they made phrases fine An’ spread ‘em far an’ wide. The crowd would cheer. But now they jeer The men that cower an’ cling. Their country’s jest discovered that There wasn’t 10 such thing. The Temper of the House. Washington Dispateb to the Chicago Tribune. “We propose to stay here until the crack of doom if the Senate does not pass the Hawaiian resolution,” said Representative Mann of Chicago, “and enough members will remain here to prevent an adjourn- ment. I have a brother who is a private in the army, and if he can afford to wear woolen clothing in @ tropical climate and undergo the privations of a soldier for the benefit of this country, I can afford to remain in Washington and wear a crash suit until the senators opposed to the an- nexation of Hawali have exhausted them- selves. This is one of the most important questions that have been before Congress tor a number of years, and tha members of the House do not propose to lose the ad- vantage they have gained, but will force the Senate to take its medicine.” —_—_+++_____ A Platform of “Don’t.” From the Memphis Commercial Appeal (dem.). The annexation of Hawaii is as certain to come as is the sun to rise. A few mis- guided democrats continue to recaicitrate for political effect. They want to make speeches and tell the country what they think about the matter, as if the country had not made up its mind, and as if the country cared three straws what they think about the question. These worthies are arguing against all experience, all science. all common sense. They are an- tagonizing the law of necessity and put- ting at defiance the conclusions of those who have investigated the subject and who have a right to be heard. They are making of themselves ohstructionists. and muisances under the delusion that they are making a platform upon which the democratic party will go to the country—a platform of stupid negation, a platform of “don't.” This is not democracy, and if democracy expects to achieve ascendency it must become, as of old, a leading factor in the nation’s life. It must abandon its policy of shadow-chasing and get in line with public sentiment and become an ex- Ponent of public desires and an advocate of public necessities. ——_or+2—____ In Common Decency. From the San Franeiseo Bulletin. With Honolulu swarming from time to tima with thousands of our soldiers, our Warships flaunting their flags in the har- bor and the island government giving us ali the “ald and comfort” possible in the pres- ent war, it would seem that the Senate, in common decency, cannot long delay for- mally declaring it our right and and duty to make Hawaii lsgally ours. From the St. Louis Globe‘Demoerat. Ex-Presff@ent Cleveland states that he is Oppesed to territorial lon. di that quite clear when he pulled down the Americati flag at Hawaii. ———-+2___ ‘When the “Real Filibustering” ts to Begin. — this afternon. seusacen ie hone Un ee pe resolutions. ‘The annexationists show F —————$—<—_____ “A cheap bargain takes cranes (areas the purse.” You pay too much when you pay too little. It never did and never will pay to buy anything “ ‘cheap.”. The best is always most econom- ical. Cream Bled Flour IS BEST. “Quality” is its cardinal virtue—and qual- ity has never yet failed to give satisfaction. ‘Cream Blend” means white, whole- some, nutritious, delicious Bread, Cake and Pastry, whenever used. {INSIST that your grocer sends you only “Cream Blend." B.B.Earnshaw & Bro., 1105-1107-1109 1th st. s.e. Wholesalers, 4105-1207. fae M st. se. i Takes Out wit Sid. Oty CURE Hard And fem Taxts cut both bard Soft Corns. and soft corns without the least pain. 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Quality Lining Lawns, in all oe weseee toe ee eee Good Quality Heavy Stiff Canvas, in Blacc and White. 634c. } We have secured control of those same styles which are shown by Seabury of New- port, Slater & Alexander of New York and Steigerwalt. No other shoe store in this city can buy these and none show any styles that are like them in the least. The announcement of the arrival of the new linen Ox- fords was hailed with delight. As we said before, the styles this season are handsomer than ever before. The variety is limitless and each bears that exclusiveness which is noticeable about all our foot- wear. You are at least thinking of the outing on the Fourth of July. How about the out- ing shoes? We have thought it out for vou and can show you everything that is stylish and for which you could ask. We have never before shown you such a stock of tan shoes, linen shoes, bicycle shoes and leggins and footwear for all sports. We have the correct foot- wear for army and navy offi- cers—and if you are out of the city we can assure you perfect satisfaction through the mail. We have thou- sands of mail order patrons. B. Rich’s Sons, “High-art Footwear for the elite,” Price F, Shoes they’re proper.” Ten-two P. It is a great deal of satis- faction to us to know that we are looked to for that which is proper in men’s and ladies’ footwear—show you all the who have sojourned here. aie footwear. Suppose we should novelties—bring New York “If they’re Rich's have gone right along from the first in the well beaten paths of the old fogies—sell- ing you the same old stereo- typed footwear which eve body sells. When we first came here we made up our minds at once that this should be a distinctive store—that we should ‘show distinctive and Philadelphia to you— thereby saving you necessary trips and expense And we have done just what we started out to do. We have built up an immense trade. We have won the pat- ronage of the greatest num- ber of the best " dressed peo- ple in Washington—and those —are at the same time the CHEAPEST ana BEST. ‘The votive po Ue oF not ing and the fons rarely ever get out of order. Drop postal or “phone 1877 and our represent ative will call nnd see you about furnishing the electric current. U.S. Electric Lighting Co., 213 14th st. "Phone 1 A= SWibians & 00. ca. % » Of Course You Cart Be Well If there’s anything wrong with the liver or kidneys. When those important or- gans are not performing their allotted work—the en- tire system is affected. WILLIAMS’ CELERY COMPOUND is a perfect kidney and liver regulator. It makes these organs strong and well—corrects all disorders. Nothing bet- ter as a general tonic. Only soc. a pint bottle. WILLIAMS’ Temple —— Store, Cor. 9th and F Streets. SRDS Lg PREBBLE Heavy 14K. Gold Shirt Buttons, $2 for set of 3. Link Sleeve but- tons to match as low as $2.50. Scarf Pins, $1. Brooches, $2, Hat Pins, $1.75 up. All heavy 14k. gold. STATIONERS, AVI