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The Progress., 1893-08-12

When, in 1889, a hurricane swept
over the harbor of Apia, Samoa,
creating terrible havoc among the
men-of-war there, and resulting in
the wreckage of vessels and the
wholesale slaughter of men. the crew
of the American flagship, Trenton,
showed a splendid courage, victorious
over the possibility of death The
The Progress., 1893-08-12

storm had ragged FOR h,oi.. H1l thu
destruction was ALREADY terrible. Thd
gun boat Eber had been dashed upon
the reef. the Nipsic lay heipir,, On
the beach. ani the Adler had cdo,i.a,
on the very too Of the reef The Van
dliin and Caliiopc cg,uS 10 v,,,.- At
collision. and it seemed a, n each la
received hnr death-olpw. The co;u-
mandac cI Tho Calliope then deter
mined ia make one last effort tu
steam out ii the harbDr, aS it became
evident that If n rem1incd in hl>
present position he must either suiI'r
another collision with the Nandaiia,
or b. thrown upon the reef.
The engines were working to THEN
utmost, and any accident mt that
critical moment would have involved
certain death to all on board. Mean
while the Trenton had lost her ru !der
and propeller. and was absolutely
helpless 70 clear the harrpr tn"
Calliopc must pass between her and
the reef, and it required the most skill
full seamanship to avoid a collision
with one or the other.
The Trenton's fires had gone out
and her doom seemed to be merely IA
question OF few hours. Her decks
were swarming with men: but facing
death as they were. they paid tribute
to the heroic struggle of the CalliOpe,
as she passed within few yards of
them into the very teeth of the storm
Three cheers for the Calliope'
was the cry from four hundred
throats, and the British tars took
heart to return the cheer.
The Progress., 1893-08-12
John Quincy Adams Autograph.

sBOnn quincy hudhN <tuip-
DIR. Edward Everett Hale. in writing
in the Atlantic about his college days.
relates an anecdote of John Quincy
Adams which may afford a useful hint
to such readers of the Companion as
find themselves prey of the autograph
collector.
When we were freshmen, Baker,
who was afterwards governor of New
HAMPSHIRE had the courage to write
to John Quincy Adams to ask him for
his autograph. | think it was the first
letter ever heard of in which one
person asked another for his auto
graph.
To the delight of the rest of us but
to the terror of Baker, Mr.. 'amS
sent the autogra oh in the shape of a
translation of the first half of the
thirteenth ode of the first book OF
Horace, and told Baker he should be
plad TO have him send back to him the
translation of the other half.
Granted that Baker could translate
the ode decently, this was certain,
that he had never, to anybody S
knowledge, attempted poetry: and
horror ran along the lines to think OF
the disgrace which the class would
sustain if Mr.. Adams should learn
that we could not comply with the re-
quest.
But Baker was equal to the emer-
gencv. He went round to IIildreth'
room, showed him the letter, and
Hildreth kindly translated the verses.
thought then, and think l thought
rightly, that his verses were mucf
better than Mr.. Adams were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Ensland's stepping in for the purpose Of REIN
stating the deposed Queen Liluokalani The
London Financial Ners, an authority upon
the business policy Of the British empire, says,
in this connections:
I'VE believe that it would be very much bet
ter for Hawaii to be annexed out and out than
Tor the islands to be ruled by local govern
ment, nominally independent. but really taking
Its instructions direct from Washington. Great
Britain might very properly assent to annexa-
ton on condition that British rights were pro-
tected and that our commercial relations with
Hawaii were not in any way prejudiced. Still,
We have no great voice in the matter at all,
considering that 81 per cent Of the trade of the
islands is with the United States. To all intents
and purposes Hawaii Is already small Ameri-
can colony-Honolulu is up to date with Ameri-
can ideas and customs-and no harm could
ensue to any one If the bond Of connection
were made tight in name as it il in reality.
The inevitable course Of history is that these
pettifogging monarchies should disappear and
that the communities which they inadequately
represent should be absorbed in the greater
states Of the world. If the American legisla-
ture be reluctant to undertake the duty which
is thrust upon it. some other country will have
to step in. for Hawaii cannot be left to become
the victim of internal commissions and rivalries
of political intrigues."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

No rational ard civilized being will seriously
argue against the proposition that no entertain
ment Is so cheap reading nor any pleasure
50 lasting. With these conclusions as the MAIN
spring of their motive force and intent upon doing
the greatest possible amount of lasting good to
The general and too-fre4uentiy neglected pub
lie. a number of good citizens have undertaken
10 bring about the establishment of libraries
which would aid materially in the polishing
process to which this nation IS subjecting itself
Elsewhere in The STAR is an article. reprinted
from the Century, on a free library movement.
In it are the details Of the work done by the
Massachusetts enthusiasts. whose activity is
largely responsible for TIE rapidly develop
Ing interest that Is being taken in educational
matters and in all that pertains 70 individual
and national welfare. Efforts to provide the
people Of Washington with free library
have SO far been unsuccessful. but discourage
ment has not followed failure. The day will
come. and come soon, when there will be estab-
hshed here the finest free library on the CONT
nent. Thousands OF towns and villages through
out the United States and Canada have such
collections o: Usefu books. Why should the
residents of the national capital be without?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

From several widely separated sections of
this country have come inquiries to why
some OF the principal features of the worlds
fair should not remain permanently on exhi-
bition 1t may be little early to discuss what
ought to be done with exhibits that have not
vet been publicly displayed, but there is no
reason why The STAR should net once more
suggest that a permanent exposition must
sooner or later be built upon the broad and
deep foundations afforded by the National
Museum Already has the Spanish government
declared its intention to present to the United
States the reproduction of Columbus flag
ship, the Santa Maria. and this gift will.
it has been announced, be brought to
Washington at the close of the exposition
period. Thousands of other exhibits. many
of great value. might also be donated by gov
ernments and individuals were it understood
that the presents would be suitably cared for.
Prom an unpromising beginning the National
Museum has grown to great proportions. but it
Is. even now, very much less than treaty needs
to be. With a suficiency of suitable space
sheltered in a lasting structure modelled after
the Art building at Chicsgo-the National
Museum would soon be worthy the nation
whose forward movement is so clearly shown
therein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Hawaiian annexationists who dwell in the
little ex-kingdom are not at all disturbed be-
cause their country not Immediately well
coined into the Columbian family. They
in acommendably easy frame of mind Dis
enssing the probability that the national adj
ministrstion on this edge of the Pacific would
change before any formal action could be
taken by this government. the Honolulu Adj
rertiser says that the delay which has occurred
IS not a misfortune, for although people here
naturally desire to see the tension ended in
one way or another, it is undoubtedly better
that action should only follow a deliberation
full and mature enough TO exhaust the subject
in all its bearings- The cause Of annexation is
right and just; II is based on the hig hes. well
fare Of all classes and races and it may well
court the fullest inquiry"
That annexation is to take place seems to be
well established, but there are a few Americans
o. prominence who are inclined to imagine
that the aanexing will not be done By the
United States. In company with most good
citizens The SrAB awaits the report Of Com
missioner Blount. who is now en- route to the
islands and charged with the daty OF careful
unprecedented investigation should his con-
illusions be adverse it Is quite probable that
President Cleveland would stand by his per-
sonal agent. in which event there Is promise Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

At the risk Of being unjustlv classified with
those who scott at the merits Of the draft of a
tariff bill which has been prepared and made
public BY the Tariff Reform Committee Of the
Reform Club The STAR cannot refrain from
intimsting that several people will be very
much surprised il the suggestions made BY the
seven experts who compose the committee are
received in a proper spirit by either the e1ecu-
tive or legislative branches Of the government
That many Of these suggestions will be incor-
porsted in q tariff law is certain but that their
adoption by the House and Senate will be in
any way due to the Reform Club agitation is
suite improbable, and this advance reasoning
ia strengthened materially by the statement
given out yesterday by Mr.. John Dewitt War
ner. one of the most active members of that
organization which has declared its intention to
compel the administration to fulfil every prom
Use made the stump last fall. Mr.. Warner
Is Of the opinion that there never will be
Ways and Means Committee so hard up
for a reputation as to try to secure one by dis
carding anything that any one else has pro-
posed Perhaps not, but the WAYS and means
committee Of the Fifty-third Congress will be
strange aggregation and much unlike any Of its
predecessors if It does not silently resent what
form Clubs pernicious activity. But aside from
considerations Of this nature there is some
thing humorous in the situation, developed by
Mr.. Warmers prc9unciamen.o, in which he re-
marks in an undeni,blv grandioss fashion. that:
I'VE have assumed ihat the opinion of the
Secretary of the Treasury should be
largely deferred to in matter SO vitality
affecting his special charge, and should have
been glad-ss assume Congress Will bs-to
have his full suggestion. and believe that the
great responsibility Of the President entities
his opinion also to great weight Iudeed, re- |
regret That could not hsye had their definite |
counsel before making public our preliminary !
draft. which, / believe. owes not a single idea I
TO the suggestion of either. and have no doubt 4
but that their opinion. whether in approval or /
criticism of the details proposed. will be con-
sidered in all regards important and many /
as decisive by the democratic majority in /
Congress as well by the people at large"
Following these regretful uttersnces is an |
announcement to the effect that the bill is not .
presented to the President or to Secretary Car
Isle or to Congress so much as it is to the |
American people. at is their opinion we
want" says Mr.. Warner, their approval or
criticism we DESIRE In other words the Re-
form Club wants to pass bill during the COM
ing summer and Their when the House and Sem
ate are once more in legislative session it will
say to the ways and means and the finance COM
mittees: I'VE have done your work. We are
the people. Here is our bill Pass it just it
is or become the victims of our displeasure."
The three tailOrs of Tooley street have been
succeeded by the Reform Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Delaware has re-enacted q law which pro-
hibits people who do not pay their taxes from
voting. The complaint that it is designed to
disfranchise colored people is scarcely reason
able one. There seems small injustice in de-
priving from a voice in the government a man
who enjoys its protection and declines to pay
his share toward its support. The declaration
that the colored people of the state are the ones
who do not meet their taxes is one which they
should resent If untrue, and for which. if true,
they should struggle to furnish no foundation
in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

New York lost an honest man and an out
spoken advocate of good government when
Elliot F. Shepard died. and as beings who
agreed with him as to the soundness and de-
STABILITY of the Ten Commandments are a trife
scarce in Gotham it will have to be admitted
that the somewhat eccentric pseudo-journalist
will be missed 1t can safely be stated that
Editor Shepard's peculiarities tended only
toward moral reform, and, although his logic
was often as faulty as his methods were odd,
his memory will be respected by a great many
of Americas best citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The Chicago Inter Ocean celebrated its
twenty-frst birthday on Saturday last by issu-
ing and circulating 100000 copies of a sixty
page paper that is, whether viewed from the
editorial, news, advertising or typographical
standpoints, a model production; just what
might have been expected from the talent that
has built up and maintained one of the great
est of western journals. II Publisher Kohl
saat is not proud of his huge enterprise it
would be difficult task to please him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

THE PLANT OF A STATUE.
The fashions come. the fashions 60,
And yet the same old garb know
Or none at ALL
While modern females change their dress
hnge- here in chilliness,
Whate' er befall-
But hope | see. My friend the crank
i may have reason yet to thank
For his designs.
If he secures his prudish way,
We Venuses will vet display
Our crinolines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

1t is understood that the Lime Kiln Club is
drafting tariff measure for the nations guild
ance and that its members are annoyed and
at the undue and impertinent haste
Of the Reform Club in rushing into that field
ahead of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The ex-offcenolders objection does not appear
to cut much of a figure wnen Carter Harrison
desires to be mayor of Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Dun's Weekly Review Of Trade says that COL
lections al Atlanta duriaS the past week have
been slow. With GeOrSIa's male population in
Washington the reason ought to be apparent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The report is going about that ex-senator
ingalls, wears wooden shoes while on his farm.
1t may be that Mr.. ingalls, has some faint idea
of discounting Jerry Simpsons achievements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

1t is wonderful to see the number Of majors
and colonies who are willing to accept routine
places under the government and be known for
eSermore as plain mister"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

There is certain disposition among men
vino are clamoring for Office with wild persist
ence TO regard ex-Secretary Whitney mild
specimen Of freak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

PittsbuTS papers complain that there is a re-
vival of wife beating in that city. Why not
have revival of the whipping post for wife
beaters?-- Hdrrisburg telegram
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Only Sll.25 EACH.

NO. Il. Three styles OF the finest Cheval-
Glass Chamber Suites ever placed on sale for
the money. Nsds OF highly polished. thorough
ly seasoned OAK. dresser has large beveled
'chevai" gless. hat box. two small and two
wide drawers. Bedstesd has heavily nodded
panels. and either of the three is equal to
Others S35 and So. so suites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Ex-Congressman Tom Watson's resources
Tor acquiring trouble appear to be unlimited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

America will point with pride to Sir Julian
Panncefote as a man who came over and grew
up with the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

After all the American anarchist is preferable
20 the European variety. He talks more, but
he does less damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
AN EASTER SORROW.

''Is yer hens laying" asked the farmer of his
neighbor.
YES" was the disconsolate reply. They're
layin' off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The LIST Of April Is at hand and there are
great many would-be Office holders amply
equipped for its celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The newspapers have been strangely neglect
full in failing TO blame the grip on the inaugu-
ration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

She made loaf Of bread one morn.
1t was a brittle cake
1t left the family all forlorn
To see it fall and break.
But soon we patched it up with glue,
Like other tric-a-5rac.
And now it hangs where all may view
A most artistic PLAGUE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Ebi0uitOuS,

New York has captured "Jack the Ripper"
again. 1t will be remembered that one Of him
is now serving life sentence at Sing Sing for
numbering an old woman known as 'Shakes-
peare' last year. Chicago Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.

Where's the profit when spring makes us
happy and gay if it makes all the microbes feel
Just the same way?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

There is still much uncertainty concerning
the alleged portraits of the great explorer, un-
earthed by the worlds fair. The discovery of
Columbus by America is not the sinecure it
might seem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Once in awhile a man is born with his law
denting a silver spoon. Once in a while he is
born simply with the jaw and citizens offer him
$4,000 to expose the point of it to stuffed
gloye.-Sdn Francisco Examiner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

wind shield for bicycle riders has been in
vented. This is a suggestion for pugilists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Only Sl6.25 EACH.

NJ
ANo. y. Excellent A. by 2o-inch (laree) Solid
Oak Highly Polished Sideboard. beveled plate
glass. two top drawers Zone lined). one wide
linen drawer. and large double closet. equal to
others els and Sl6 sideboards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
The Familiar One

The Familiar Question.
Who the rulers of New York city-the
people or their Official ssrvants?-Neu York
telegram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
OvEEcoArs.


sranger to
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NpERwEAR.


LOO 81 81 Norfolk and New Brunswick Underwear s
u u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

'Look here" said the applicants friend.
I'm afraid you are too eager. The Office
should seek the man, YOU know"
That's all right. But I'm not selfish enough
to deprive the Office of little judicious steer
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Only Sl.25 EACH.
Solid Oak Arm Rocker to match $40.
No. 2. S25 Hall RACK. S16.25.

We are fully justified in calling Il . s25 Hall
Stand. for less desirable ones have brought eos
readily. II is of highly polished solid oak full
4o-inch wide and feet high. has French
beveied plate glass. umbrella pan and four
oXidized hat prongs. the largest and ''shoacissf,
stand an A nericd for the ,aoaeu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
SHIRTS To MEASURE.

PR made step the d
xfd, th make o
pefec and de yle of Men
mattel fandfn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
TIA & ll16 T Sr. NV.

No other house DOES-EvER DID
or EVER WILL sell such sTER-
LING QUALITIES at such LOW
PRICES as WE quote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Five Special
Items TODAY.

To remove any idea You may have in your
mind that because our stock is the finest an
the cttY' that our prices are necessarily the
highest We quote the fol owing i've special
items-each at least % per cent under others
prices for the same articles:
NO. l.. Fine High-back Solid Oak Dining
Chair toak seat also). highly polished. fully
Constructed same ca air we had such q run on
at 81 To.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
DRESSING Cows. SMOKING JACKETS &c.


n th h ND o
~ IN they we-mights scarce tim the
sing kts Engis Stud n
dWps,S Jack Bank Goats Robe
Dr. ck t
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DREss SHIRTS.
NEGL1eEE SHIRTS

Open front and back length perfectly
mate and
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Stylish Metons Chevo
Foreigna nddo make sizesan
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BATH ROBES. &c.


special lot
Bath Towels SO
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THE DEPORTATION OF CHINrsr.
All but Convicted Felons VIII BE Given
Chance 60 Register.


WAsHISeros CRY, Nov 4.-Atsorney
General 0lney today sent the following
order to United States Attorney Dennis at
Los Angeles. Cal. regarding the deporta-
ton of Chinese:
Excepting Chinese felons heretofora
convicted the act just passed by congress
discontinues all pending proceedings under
the sixth section of the Geary act AZ
originally enacted. Chinese feIons here
tofore convicted and now subject to de-
portation for noncompliance with the
sixth section of the Geary act az origin
ally enacted are to be dep0rted under said
act as amended by the act lust nassed
upon appropriate proceedings now pend
ing or 10 be hereafter instituted. Your-
self and marshal should immediately act
under the law In both eases thereby
covered"
A similar order was also sent to the dis
trict attorney for the Northern district Of
California. The state department has. IL
is said, received assurances from the Chi
nese minister that he viii induce his CONN.,
trymen now in the United States to COM
ply with the Geary act. as amended. and
il is believed the law viii receive the moral
support of the Six Companies.
SAN Francisco. Nov. 4-Chine,e who
are confined in jail pending deportation
for failing to comply with the Geary reg.
istration law are TO be released and viii
enjoy the same privilege to register under
the McCrearv bin as their countrymen
who are still at liberty. in compliance with
a dispatch received today by District At
torney Garter from Attorney General o.
ncy. Chinese convicted of felony viii Do
deported, the others released.