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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
UndevelOped Resources.

1t is a curious fact that the United States,
which produces the best rice in the world, and
which has millions Of acres of wet lands which
are especially adapted to its growth, raises
only about one-h half of the amount of that GER
cal which is consumed in this country.
Cttu Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
A Cigarette Cupe-

St. Louis man claims to have discovered
that the free consumption Of water cress, at
least three times day. will cure the cigarette
habit There is market in Salt Lake for bales
Of it, if that ia the case.-San Lake Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
THEY SUFFER BY COMPARISON,

THEY SUFFER- By COMPARISON.
swell" said the Chicago man to the worlds
fair visitor, "what do you think Of our city?'
sits fine place.
Don't you think our buildings are pretty
high?''
well, might have thought they were high
if hadn't gotten here in time to meet some of
the Columbian prices at their best"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
The IcOnOc1ast-

Mrs. Palmer and Alexander the Great should
go down in history together. The latter united
a knot by cutting it in two. And Mrs. Palmer
drove a nail by having the hole made in ad-
vance, Chicago Ne,cs- Record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

1t is thought that a number of Georgians who
feared that official duties would cause them to
miss the watermelon season will not be disap-
pointed after all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

While much kind appreciation will be felt for
Paderewski in his absence. there will still
linger the impression that he was piano ad-
yertisement with display head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

An anxious subscriber is informed that the
.dogcatcbers have. unfortunately, no jurisdic-
tiou over the tagless men who go around sing
ing Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

A number Of people have been making it
warm for the weather bureau and that institu-
ton is evidently preparing for a resolute but
indiscriminate effort to reciprocate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

Chicago's presence of mind never fails. She
now declares that the extortions which are
carried on in connection with the fair are per-
petrated by outsiders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

Mr.. Cleveland is at present engaged in Guilt
waiting an interesting variety Of the executive
session at the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

The relationships Of time and money are
again called to attention by simultaneous dis
coveries Of the departure Of Land and River
Improvement trust funds, and Mr.. Francis H.
Weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

The man whose pride was that he had "soft
thing" with the L. S. government has disap-
peared from the face of the earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

He read the letter twice, and then said:
''This is one Of the most moving pieces o
literature ever saw"
SIS it an appeal for aid?" asked his wife.
"No. It's q note from the landlord saying
he has raised the rent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

1t is hoped that Spain is not allowing herself
to be misled by the example Of the South
American countries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
SHOOTING STARS.

There once was patriot colonel
Whose pleas for place were diolonel.
When he found that the door
Would be opened no more,
Hrs feelings were something infolonel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
Unless all the signs fail Europe seems

Congress has adjourned. but the six compa-
mics are still in session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
Embracing an Opportunitv.

The world fair restaurateurs evidently are
profoundly impressed by the fact that Column
bian expostions come only once in 400 years.
Chicago Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
THE oCULIsT.

THE oCULIsT.
'T'm slow to anger" he exclaimed;
"And yet, I'd have it understood,
When there are charges to be named
I'm always in an eye-rate mood"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13

A Washington youngster has succeeded in
adding to the already numerous phrases that
are used to emphasize an impression Of slow
ness. He was waiting for his sister to finish
something on which she was engaged. After a
time his patience was exhausted and he ex-
claimed:
Won't you please hurry up. You are slower
than snail with the rheumatism!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
SUMMER sTR&vs-

The summer straw draws nigh, tits said,
To comfort us in heat or drouth;
Some straws they'll wear upon the head,
While others decorate the mouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
LYONS PARAsoLs. S2.98.

We told you yesterday that closed out the sur
plus stock this celebrated maker The Parasos and
Silk Sun Umbrellas now offered at 81. % were never
before sold at less than IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
Foa The Men.

Norfolk and New Brunswick Fancy Colored Summer
Weight Wool Underwear At 79c. instead Of sL25. And
you cannot buy these shirts and draSsrs slsevAsrs
at less thpn sLs0. TrH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
JEWELLERY FRoM Pans.

Hair Ornaments Of celluloid with elaborate sterl-
ing silver tops Soc instead Of 81. For Monday only
And Real Gold Rines with three imitation precious
stones at ASc instead of 9Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
SERGE SKIRTS Fon S2.98.

Navy and Black Serge Umbrella Skirts. Reduced
from g. 75 to 81. 80 only because the serge suits
are such rival bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
go. SILK WA1srs.

Silk Waists cannot Be made to sell for 90
China Silk Waists. Reduced to CSC for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-13
COSTUMES FoR 1898.
25o W1spsoRs 2lc.

Since could not secure full length and superior
Silk windsors to sell less than 2o CENTS offer
choice of regular stock. for Monday only At 81
cents.
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standing army be increased to 57s9oo men.
ht bs % IT lies the
$4oo. 900 OK strong. and the Numerical dlspsrity
Tsrs ana sPf t.9 would while er-
81 the snd
int hss s The and
ropean armies. are the recognized or unrec-
case 81 az f has e
elaborated at length In the Reichstag and on
hs sos
s5Sass; snd Eassn Il, Richter for the Eadlcsis
ths s es
most q ths sDsse6e: q ths Coy Coy
Tns arssnsn.s On the 35%y bill have been
The military and tisrs >SonseryatIye parties les
hs e t ase TIC two
weaken the army more in quality than it
srs TSeIsd nsS 5 A. En- s:o
%sns ana 81 SgsSt = ~ sSs SDpSsItlsa az:
ties. Who'll are favorable to. the two year term.
ana this was dr9PpeSd The p next
@ ne The is
necessary because no war threatens. The
argument Is given by Prince Bismarck thus:
the Army bill without hesitation is wanting.
its necessity: What are tho grounds assigned
snss a
bors and the idea that we shall have to wage
war on two fronts. 1t Ia high improbable that
fronts. for Russia will not consider 1t neces-
eary to declare war should France pick q quar-
not at all likelr-France would most certainly
not bagin at once. but would walt to see which
way fortune turned t, but Why grant such gs b.,
next war will be the side that gains the first
two or three pitched battles. and these battles
or three hundred, thousand, but not Of mil
lions. The day will be decided, as Of old. by
good generRlship: and with the army We have
we could easily carry on war on two fronts II
we are well CenerRled."
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sslly equal Il not superior. splendidly organ
sstsd tis snn We . oomc upon series q ormi
each stESnssr than strasbgfs and Meta in
f 3ss Ps S% 1876 Ss stfVf oP paS
city such az the world has never seen the like
aeisnces, sixty miles in extent, - ''''- ''
BSlc q sbssS sS% tRa
led. not practically ready. but what has been
done spifices to arouse our serious attention.
that war 10 looming In the near future, but It
proves clearly enough that Russia believes
ern frontier. The movem ents Of troops are car
ally raised the Eeake, batteIions are brought
quartersd on the frontier; a systematic line Of
fortresses Is erected. and large bodies Of cav
the hope OF interruptlng thereby the mobillza.
ton OF opr forces We dare not shut 1T our Eyes Is
DANCES We mast eseuste upon the poss
Pt, q psnGSp 20 o. ,b AGsase!
q '' ss 'S VICE
Many party Leaders .nwillsaso tS grant the
BY the and b
PsTilsmentsry ,,3pposition In iso3: THE
pushed By foreign powers from recruit to re-;
craIt from eIpsndlturs to e5pend A. or viii
SSs as Sss IN h sve
dsE% npst f ans Rser besides
Increase Of the standing army from I, 4s5 900 to
unless the standard Of Gtness be lowered
i.a a' a sSff bruss smG't q the
Gst%spy ssfisientiy. and tSat no more re.
mspt now awaiting al called e ths eolo . H.,
Army Bill has been most popular among the
,stamr spsafS.s .so spsn
%oss sPaSslis ana si%oSSSS9oiSa imp W sun am
demands Of the iii! are much greater The cost
Of new. barracks for the new regiments, the
than sssS oo6 e6S over and above the sums sp.
sh Rohter q the has
in a leader on the OK penses Of Germany's army
marked that while the emp ire had paid g, 750-
for both 'erss
payment Of $1,000 100000 war Indemnity
and her recovery from the deyastation caused
opposition newspapers Is that France Is so
much richer than Germany that she can spend
30 per cent. moro on defence than can the
en- pire. and yet hardly feel 1t.
Tho arguments indicated are used for or
against the Army bill by the leaders In and out
OF the Reichstag. Aside from tn EN- the speeches
from the tribune and campaign platforms con-
corning the bill have been appeals to patriot
ism or warnings to save the people and the
Constitution from the perils Of growing mill
tarism by voting for opposition candidates at
tho polls on next Thursday.
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eFRNANY'S STRAIT JACKET.
,ycr.s FORTS ON THE WEST AND
prssI4's ARMY ON TIE EAST.

,.r.c,n, Facts Coucerninu the Problem
,y,,ch VIII Confront German Generals In
a.. Next war-Their Beariug Upon the
.-ny 1911, and the ConnictinG Conclusions
n..vr from Them by the Chancellor and
-. o,po.,tion Ieaders-ArGuucnts which
xvu Innuence the German Voters at Next
r,,r.day'. Parliamentary Eieetio,.
n,rmsns nre wont to speak Of their country
~. great plum pudding set on q platter
ENG the powers OF the Continent to tempt
.h,,r yoruclous appetites. Behind this figure
:, snesch are tow fundam entail facts which.
~ ths present conflict round the Army bill. all
,.,dsrs and all parties accept as indisputable.
Wljtary and lay writer's begin their defences
=, mllltarism or their attacks upon It with
s..criptions OF Germany's eastern and west
AN borders. unprotected by nature. marked.
sot nv rivers, lakes, or mountain ranges. but
.,mnlv By lines OF posts labelled with Ger
van empire" and tho imperial coat-of-arms.
All acknowledge that Germany's western
,siohbor lie an open enemy. and that her cast
am nechbor Is either distant and suspicious
trl,nd or covert foe. The differences now
dyidlng the parties In Germany are not due
N disputes as to these facts, but as to the
conclusions to be drawn from them. The in
disputable features Of Germany's military
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11

soKrlftcAT1oNS AND STRATEGIC RA1LWArb IN
WESTERN RUSSIA.
strong as Metz or StrasburR-the only two
herman tortresses to defend the loft bank OF
The Rhine from Luxembourg 10 Switzerland.
Nordun Is notably stronger than Its vis-a-vis.
Metz Between Verdun and Toul. along the
heuse. stand tho Independent forts OF Conf
court Troyon. st. Mihel. Lionville. and Giron-
Vile. The upper Mouse is defended by
me forts OF Pagny la Blanche Cote and
biourlemont Pont st. Vincent. Frouard. and
MahouSilers. South OF Epinal lie the upper
hosel forts OF Arches. Remiremont. Rupt.
shateau Lambert. and Girumagny. as we'll as
ioH Halion de servance. which guards tho
great highway between Epinal and Belfort.
io.his list should be added the forts further
north and south, which are Intended to pre-
Kent ss1t the possibility OF invasion through
s ons fIom S Ss asslGiSm The Yrss
double-traeck railways and underground tel.
sEraph inss wtn The ptnepal ports are
Der OF heavy guns controlled by each tort
varies between twenty and ifty. although sew
i sa fort IT'S have as many as eighty each; The
iortB already enumerated, together with lesa
important fortified positions. have been placed
sGthiekly between Verdun and Beltort, that,
Epinal not spot along the line Is beyond the the
nnge OF the heavy, artillery, All modern de.
wees nave been adopted to render the forts
impregnable against siege and impossible OF
surprise Several forts will hold 1000 or
SWW head Of cattle each besides the usual
stores and garrison. Each is protected against
the surprise OF night attack by belled wires,
uSSPs. pitfalls. and electric signals.
The details OF the situation beyond Cor.
@ahy's eastern frontier are somewhat differ
IVY from those on the west, although the total
S St i virtually the same. Tho Russian
quadrangle. which may be roughly described
haying its corners ut Odessa, Riga. Thorn,
m ,a Cracow, 10 bristling with bayonets. is fur
i,oWed with trenches. Ia Rridironed with mill
SiT railways In II are garrisoned troops as
JJuSnerous ne the whole German army OF to-
sS5 ready to be IN obilized at an hours notice
T am % sweep over the German or Austrian
saSInuaTy. These troops, moreover are or
si I.nzeu not asa dependence Of the great Rus
psdo army o. the interior. but as force COM
XIV IN itself with artillery. Infantry. and cav
"a echncal formations, and military stores
Exactly the. proportions required for
ISSotihR bpIete and Independent organization,
Sosvnn s IaSt en- years Russia has surrounded
Win osn;neorglewsk with eight forts. Iwangorod
lias, riIEht lorts Warsaw with sixteen forts.
ters in.l"wck with seven fnrts. In 1884 there
G3 Snh,{N mo wilma and Warsaw distrlcts 2l4,-
hrk. TTie,s waiting to make or repsl the. at
lAes The command OF these districts has
4 0dsss been added that OF the districts OF
Nssa aud len and the total force has been
A'u 10 $4,000 men. distributed amonG
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11
AN INTERESTING MEMORIAL.
NOW TIE NEWS or THE DECLARATION
WAS HEARD IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
A Letter from Henry Lrurens TO Hts son,
taiving Ills Views Slavery, and De-
failing Local News Now Nntiourl

A Letter from Henry. Lrurens to His son,
G,vine His view, ON Slavery, and de-
failing Local News Now Nat,ounL
Il may not be Improbable even to those
who are experts In Revolutionary history to
recall some OF the incidents In the patriotic
life OF Henry Jaurens OF South Carolina He
was merchant who had amassed a large for
tune. and went to Europe In I'LL to superin-
tend the education OF his sons. While there
he made strenuous efforts to secure from
Great Britain fair treatm emit for her American
colonies. Failing Of success In this. he re-
turned to South Carolina to bear his part In the
coming struggle. He was mem Der OF the first
Provincial Congress at charleston in January.
1875, and President Of the Council OF Safety.
appointed by that body. In March, 177G. South
Carolina adopted her Constitution. He was
appointed President OF the Congress In Phila-
delphia in November. 1777. In December.
1878. he resigned. and was appointed Minister
to Holland. In the summer OF 1850. on a
voyage to Europe. he was captured by Brit
ish frigate. He threw his papers overheard.
but they were saved before sinking. and led
to a declaration OF war by Great Britain
against Holland.
Mr.. Laurens was then committed to the
Tower on charge OF high treason. whore he
was treated with the most rigorous severity.
He was offered q pardon II he would assist
Groat Britain In tho dispute with the colonies
and In 1881 q similar offer was made II he
would write to his son. then on a mission to
the Court OF France advising him to withdraw
from that country. both OF which offers he In
dignantly refused. At the end Of a years I'm
prisonment he was asked to pay tho fees OF
his two warders, amounting to ninety-four
pounds, ten shillines. Il will not pay one
penny to warders whom never employed.
and whose attendance 1 should be happy to
dispense with" was his dignifled answer.
The story OF the severity Of his treatment in
the Tower got abroad. 1t excited the indig-
nation OF Europe. and the Government. fearing
retaliation by the colonies. made strenuous at
tempts to agree with him on the terms of his
discharge He would not enter into any ne
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11
TROOPS MAssEp IN WESTERN RUSSIA.
ituation on the eastern and western frontiers
70 substantially as follows:

ituation on the eastern and western frontiers
70 substantially as follows:
Just back Of the French frontier IL the most
wonderful line OF Notifications ever con-
structed. From Belfort to Verdun stretches
an almost unbroken and hawless belt Of
steel. Tho one gap in this belt between
Epinal and TouL was left open SO as to render
easier the operations of a French army march,
Ing over the border to take the offensive.
vsrdun has eleven detached forts and cita-
del The circumference OF the iortihcations is
twsnty.three miles. Ten detached forts with
IN q circumference OF twenty-four miles
surround Toul: eight detached forts
within circumference Of twenty-f1 five
miles surround EpinaL Belfort. the key
to southwestern Germany. the strateaIcsl
position over whose possession Moltke quar-
relied with Bismarck. has six detached forts
within circumference Of twenty.one miles.
Each Of these four Arst-class fortresses Is as
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11
pom The Chicago Daily rsfbun,.

IFom He tHIoI0D LHVN TfTbhHs,
Mrs Mary Smith, who lived with her son, at
5.o1S Indiana avenue. was crushed In fold.
Ing bed Saturday night Her son returned
home late and In IA oedro9m on the ssc9 3Rd
sides OF the bad, On the floor near by was q
pail OF water. and It was apparent Mrs. Smith
had been cleaning the bed. II Is supposed
that In leaning upon the end nearest the head-
board tho bed became oyerD alancod and sud
denly closed. The. ,siderails. crushed the
sl dsah eass aa a 80
tefnel injury a. from sut1ooatioh. as her head
Was buried IN the bSdclothsS-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11

produced with aqua ammonia by means OF the
absorption process. some Of the most exaui-
site specimens OF modern machinery heing
employed In tho manufacturing operations.
Aqua ammonia OF twenty degrees Baum5
Ia introduced into the generator or retort.
where 1t Is heated with steam. thus expeling
the ammonia gas: tho gas, ascending into the
stand pipe OF tho generator, 10 rectined. and
becomes 100 per cent. pure and compressed
by it's own natural accumulation. until sum-
aid OF cold waterin which the pipe coils are sub
"cwed @ un The oa
where Il does the work Of reirlseratIon. BY ab.
sorber. co@bInns there With the " water ere that
was left remaintng In the gen orator. and which
resulting In bringing back the product to its
his Stage the opeiaion Is qeady To- Ss sa aep rr0
afresh by pumpnd The aqua am nonIa into tho
generator ana mus II goes on as before.
The Paris manufacturers OF celluloid have
long claimed the most perfect production OF
that article to BIO found In the world though
comparison with the American article will
hardly be found to exhibit such superiority
The French process. however. has tho merit OF
simplicity. and the result Is most satisfactory
In brief, roll OF paper is slowly unwound. be-
ing at the same time saturated with mixture
OF fye parts Of sulphuric acid and two parts OF
nitric acid. which falls upon tho paper In ilno
spray: this changes the cellulose OF the paper
Into pyToxylin. or gun COTTON; The excess %, OF
paper Is washed with plenty Of water, until
~ traces OF acid have been removed nH ana
on to the bleaching trough. Most OF the
water having been got rid OF ty means ,
twenty to forty pei. cent. Of its weight OF cam;
phor. and the mixture thoroughly tritnrated
having been added In the form Of powder
finely divided pulp is then spread out In thin
layers on slabs. then from twenty to twsnty.aye
oil these layers arc PLACED ina iform man
ner IN hydraulic press. separated from one
another by some sheets OF thick blotting
one hundred and iiuy. Rtmnsphercs this
pressure being continued until all traces OF
moisture are found 10 have been got rid OF. In
this condition the material 10 passed between
rollers heated TO between one hundred and
forty aud one hundred and fifty degrees, f.,
whence 1t Issues In the form OF elastic shsetA
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twsnty.nins divisions Of infantry, twenty. mine
airy. twsnty-four mounted batteries. four
mortar artillery. twenty.six batteries Of
fortress artillery, miners and sappers, and
railway troops and the train.
Such 10 the straitjacket In which Germany
has been placed by her eastern and western
neiRhbora In arguing concerning her ability
to burst II In case OF war. tho frat considera-
tion has been the comparative numerical
strength OF the armies OF Germany and her
allies and OF France and Russia According to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11
The strengthening Record.
rom no mlfanapoii. Jou nal.

FnR h6 Tnianapoib JoH nal.
FARMLAND. Ind, June 3-Riley Mills Of this
place has broken the record at shearing sheen.
lie has caught, tied, and sheared III head Ia
leas than four weeks time. Each sheep net.
ted from ak to eight pounds. He received
from 10 to 12h cents per head Tor his work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11
4 BeautITuI Old Cup for the Metropolitan
Museum

Mr.. Henry q. Marquand has received from
Mr.. {. l.. Beaumont Of Liberty. n. Y, a silver
gilt wine cup to be presented to tho Metropol-
itan Museum OF Art, OF which Mr.. Marquand 10
President. The cup with its cover 10 about
ten inches high. The borders OF the cover
and OF tho body OF the cup are very
delicately enRrossed with scroll work,
cartouches, In one Of which is cut a bunch OF
grapes. tho famous Augsburg mark. Inside
the cover. In ennmelled colors. is the coat OF
arms OF German family and the date 1861.
Above the shcd Is a pair OF horns, and by this
popularity. rare In German heraldic devices.
OF the coat OF arms. Mr.. j. +. Beaumont now
dead. hut onrs we'll known art dealer In this
city. bought the cup In Heidelberg about l84U
L. l.. beaumont IL his son.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-02
Runaway Accident.

Last Monday evening at spicer.
Mrs. J. W. Bell and niece, got into q
euggy at their home to take drive.
Ihe horse started up when they only
mad hold of one line, and they turned
itaround a time or two which fright
ened tue horse and it started to run.
Mrs. Bell jumped out as the horse
started, but her niece stayed in and
hnally succeeded in running the horse
INTO fence and then jumped out. DR..
Booth, accompanied by Dr. Barker.
were sent for, and when they arrived
there, found that they had only a few
sprains and bruises.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-06-02
A Business Change.

Messrs. Read, Peacock 6 Co., Of Al
bany, have bought G. G. Hackleman,s
stock OF goods, and will open up a
branch store at this place. They took
charge yesterday. They will add a
large and well selected stock to this
one and will open up a first 3lass store.
MIR ". +. Read and sister are now ii
the city getting every thing in readi-
ness The EXPRESS gladly welcomes
this enterprisihg firm into our midst