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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

From several minor sources OF Comment
needless of the great quantity of truth
spread abroad by those who have actual
knowledge of the facts-there continue to
come assaults upon that portion of the Ha-
waiian population which is descended from
the men and women who left the United
States many years ago and labored in the
Islands for the well-being of the native Ha-
waiian people. To these petty critics. who
are endeavOring to make the word mis-
sionary" a term of reproach is commended
for consideration one OF the conclusions
reached by Senator Morgan of Alabama
after he had conducted an exhaustive in
vestigation into the circumstances which led
TO the overthrow of tine tawdry Queen
Liliuokalani- Said the Senator: Christian
faith. and love for constitutional govern
ment, have patiently. laboriously and hon.
estly built up Hawaii into civilized power
under written constitution. and they can
justly claim the sympathy and assistance
of all civilized people in resisting its de-
absolute power on the part of the queen, or
the abuse of its authority in fostering vice
and rewarding crime. The facts OF recent
history present broadly and distinctly the
question between an absolute and corrupt
monarchy in Hawaii. and a government IN
which the rights and liberties guaranteed
by 4 written constitution shall be respected
and preserved" But for the missionaries
Hawaii would still be in barbarism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

boo. even II 1t was no more effective than
other harsh words used by Congress in
dealing with this same corporation.
The humorous and absolutely useless pro-
vision Of the substitute is found in section
8. 1t Is there provided that nothing in the
act shall invalidate or affect the suit now
pending against the company for the for
fixture Of its charter for failing to pay its
paving bill, and it Is further provided that
If. in the case in question. the court should
adjudge the charter forfeited the company
may cancel the judgment by paying the
District the money 1t owes and refuses to
willingly pay. But the paving forfeiture
has already been waived. according to Judge
Bradley. by previous congressional legtsla-
ton, and there Is no disclaimer of waiver
as to the motive power forfeiture, so that
the effect Of this provision is to declare
that Congress does waive the forfeiture
which It has not already waived, and does
not waive the forfeiture which it has al
ready waived, and as to the latter forfeiture,
II the courts shall decide it to be such in
spite of previous congressional waiver. then
it shall not operate as a forfeiture against
the company. The committee would be do
ing a stroke Of business for the District
whose interests they represent and are pro-
tecting If they should substitute for this
provision a stipulation that the company
pay in consideration of a waiver of the two
forfeitures any amount from the full debt
down to a nickel; for whatever the amount
stated 1t would represent just so much clear
gain over and above what the District will
probably obtain on its paving account un-
der the bill as 1t stands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

The House District Committee has amend
ed the bill Ito authorize the METROPOLITAN
Railroad Company to change its motive
power for the propulsion of the cars of said
company" Most of the amendments are
commendatory. The substitute measure
taken as a whole. is very much nearer to
being satisfactory than was the one dis
cussed in yesterdays Star. BY the terms of
the substitute the company is not merely
authorized and empowered to equip and cp-
crate its lines with a modern subsurface
motor. but 1t is required" to do this proper
and long-delayed thing. Change has also
been made in designating the force to be
used In moving the cars. the new language
calling for AN underground system" in
stead OF the underground electric SYSTEM"
which makes it possible for the company to
employ the cable if it so desires.
The highly Objectionable section, which
made IL possible for the company to dis
credit even a perfect underground system
and thus open way for the overhead
trolley. has been completely eliminated and
time-limits of sufficient area are set One
conspicuous weakness is the absence of a
penalty clause The bill says that the COM
pany shall complete the new system on the
9th street road within one year from the
date of the approval Of the act, and On the
other portion of its lines within two years
but II the company declines or neglects TO
obey it does not suffer. Perhaps the COM
mittee thought threats unnecessary or.may-
be, useless Twice has Congress told the
Metropolitan management that the COM
pays charter would be forfeited IL certain
things were not done and although the
g -porations Gsobedience has been obtru-
o 'y apparent the charter is unframed
an its possess0rS continue 10 do business
without any appearance OF nervousness
Yet II would probably be just as we'll to
conform to custom and to place language
y the bill which could be used as a buSa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

When the people Of the District Of Column
bia are placed upon an equal footing with
other Americans and citizens of the various
states as suggested by Representative De
Almond when they have representation in
the Senate and House and in the electoral
college and when through local govern
ment Of their own selection they manage
their own affairs. determine how much shall
be raised in taxes. and how and by whom
this money shall be expended, then, pro-
yided the national obligations which have
arisen under past and different conditions
and relations have been fully met. the Dis
trict will not be entitled, as Mr.. DE Ar
mond reasonably claims. to anything from
the nation. which cannot be justified as
direct national appropriation and expendi-
ture. But the two changes must be con-
tenporaneous. 1t will be dishonorable and
dishonest for the guardian of the capital
to repudiate It's financial obligations as
such guardian, before the guardianship has
been surrendered or terminated. II Wash
ington Is to be the city OF its people, IN
stead of the city of the nation as
Il has been heretofore. it must be SO
In all respects. Congress will not be guilty
of the dishonesty of making it the city OF
its people so far as the payment of all the
capitals expenses Is concerned, and or
leaving IL the city OF the nation In all
other respects. Vague suggestions about
what may be done IN the future concerning
those latter points will not answer. II the
nation decides upon a reversal of the pol
icy under which il created a century ago a
capital OF it's very own, and Isalously with
held all responsibility AID control from
every one else-and withdrawal from the
financial relations which have equitably
arisen under this policy. will amount to
such reversal -then the nation must in
honor and justice at the same moment
make complete reversal OF all parts of this
policy. Waving fer the moment all other
objections to Mr.. De Almonds PROPOSE
ton. he is surely wrong in urging that
Uncle Sam should cease to pay one mo-
ment in advance OF the cessation of the
conditions and relations which have made
ir his duty to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
Keen Perception,

That's a great paper in some respects"
said the advertisement solicitor as he
picked up a copy of the Congressional
Record.
Indeed it is: a very necessary publica-
ton
IAN 1t needs Is a good business man. 1
believe I'll call on the publishers and see
If they won't let me work up few pages
of want ads for EN-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
Her CritfciSU.

Mrs. Corntossel had been to the Corco-ln
Art Gallery.
What did you think of the statuary?''
asked her hostess.
Well" was the meditat!ve reply, "of
course. its mighty poor taste and sinclily
wsSteful fur people ter Over-dress. But 1
must say the ancients carried economy
ter an extreme"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
SHOOTING STARS.
A Head for usfness,

DO you read notes at sight?" asked
the musical girl.
The young man who Is in business on F
street blushed. and hesitated before he
said gently.
you mean drafts don't your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

There is not much prospect that Richard
Croker will identify himself with Texas poll
tics. There Is no doubt as to his ability to
manipulate votes. But there is nothing in
his career to indicate that he knows his
a-b-c's about six-shooter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
Still the Same.

The wondrous fashions for the spring
Cause startled man to stare and blink;
The style has changed in everything
Except the saltwater wink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
Not a Promoter of whisLer.

IT'S queer thing" said the man who
observes closely, that you never find q
barber who is an anarchist"
Il should say not. You wouldn't expect
a man to work against his own business.
would your"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

Europe's recent experiences with bombs
have doubtless convinced her that the Uni
ted States idea Of setting aside one day in
the year as sacred to the explosion habit is,
after ALL not a bad one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

There is reason to believe that Governor
Flower will allow Mrs. Lease to enjoy the
unlimited freedom OF New York state as
Icing as she wants it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
styles I'm Songs.

The maid once sang Of the ship that rode
With her lover across the bar;
But now she sings of the lad who went
For trip on a trolley car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

The unblushing display of prurient court
room curiosity in connection with the Breck-
case is not its least de-
plorable feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

II Admiral da Cana insults enough flags
In his present fndiscriminate fashion he
may yet get a chance to fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

Uncle Toms Cabin with two Topsies isn't
circumstance to New Jersey with two
senates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

Lord Rosebery will now go in and see If
he can attain the title of Grand Young
Man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

No other house DOES-EvER DID-or EVER
WILI-sell such sterling qualities At such low
prices as WE quote.
SAKS AND COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

But he whoops as of yore with a voice
immense
AS the clothes line he strings to the back
yard fence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
Force of Habit.

Once in the wild and bounding west
He flung lasso with the best
And he whooped with glee as the rope he
threw,
For his Joy was vast as the vaulted blue
But his lot is changed: for he settled down
When he married, and lived in a house in
town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09

The turning
point.
Our door of supply .
open s spring = ward
now. Especially i'm the
Boys and Children's
Department are things
i'm ship = shape. Make
up your minds to be
surprised at the array
of novelties you'll find
here. You know we've
got the exclusive SER
vices of the best makers
i'm the country-design-
ing-planning -per-
fecting for us.
You might as we'll
buy the Sunday suit
now-and the Lighter
weight Refer or Over
coat. If you want to
choose from the full
assortment of the nov
city shirt waists you'd
better act a little ahead
of actual need-for
there are many of the
dainties we CAM dupli=
cate. They're the Star
brand-and the Star
wins i'm every COMPETE
tiOn for satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Archduke William III, second cou-
sin OF the Emperor Francis Joseph, was
killed Yesterday by being thrown from
his horse.
Mayor Gilroy, of New York, has
formally announced that under no CIR
cumstances wcuiJi ne accep; = renomi-
natioa :cl Mayor.
Surgeon General Wyman, OF the Ma
rine Hospital, announce; that there Is
no suspicion of yellow fever in exist
ence anywhere in the United States.
Thomas Crew, successful business
man Of Carlinville, ILL.,. retired to the
city cemetery Yesterday, and, at the
craze of his mother, blew out his brains.
James Mull;gan. OF "AIullisan letters"
fame, who figured prominently in the
political career OF the late James CT.
Blaine. died At MAYNARD. Mass. on sat
u-day OF general debility.
President Cleveland and Secretary
Lamont have sent forth the command
for democratic harmony throughout
the State OF New York. as the defeat
OF the party in New York would mean
the overthrow OF the national party in
1896.
A disastrous conhagration has de-
stroved 1000 houses al Cottel, 3 town
of Bulgaria. Full details o! the disas-
ter have not been received. but it is be-
lieved that many persons have persisted.
The townspeople whose houses were
burned are camping ont in the fields.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
Burning Alive.

New YORK, July 30.-Hundreds Of
peisons stood in the street opposite 307
Third avenue about nine o'clock this
morning and saw man burning for at
least ten minutes. The victim was
Nicholas Ennis, tin-roofer. He was
working on the cornice over Thomas
Cafirey's liquor store, when his clothes
caught fire from an electric wire, which
he accidently cut with scraper. The
shock he sustained Frustrated him on
his face and hands. The broken end
of the wire burned into his arm and
uecl,, and set his undershirt ablaze. As
he lay helpless. the smoke curled up
wards and attracted the attention of
several persons in the street. Some one
thought the house was on fire and sent
q call for the firemen. Two men finally
got on the roof and succeeded in drag
ging the man away from the wire. In
the meantime the fremen had arrived
but their services were not required.
He was removed to Bellevue Hospital.
where it is thought he will recover,
Notwithstanding the frightful burns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. :. p. Hiilssnap, a prominent
clothing merchant. died in Lynchburg
Yesterday after iong illness.
A site Of % acres has been donated
at Abingdon for the Orphans Home to
be built by the Virginia Odd-Feliows.
Dr. J. ". Faulkner, OF the drug firm
OF Faulker x Harvey, died suddenly
Saturday night, at bis home in Lynch
burg.
William earle Browne, the we'll
known portrait painter, died at Black
Rock, y. y, on Saturday. For some
years he had been resident of Rich
mond. He had painted the portraits
of more southern celebrities than any
other artist that ever lived.
Judge F. c. S. Hunter, e1-Treasurer
OF King George county, is critically i'll
at his home at the Courthouse. His re-
covery is not thought possible. Lieut..
William F. King, one OF the Oldest sur
viving Confederate soldiers of that
county, is also extremely i'll at his home
near the Courthouse, and his death is
daily expected.
TIE Virginia legislative committee
has recommended that Governor OFer-
rail- give up the two Maryland oyster
schooners captured last February in
Taugier sound. The Nirginians defend
their right to make the capture, but in
view OF the fact that the schooners were
pursued into Maryland waters, and in
view of the long existing comfy be-
tween the two States, recommend, but
at the same time suggest, additional
concurrent legislation by Maryland on
the same subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
Heavy Storms.
suited.

MANCHESTER, \. H., July so. This
city was visited by two heavy thunder
storms yesterday, which played havoc
with everything. Trees, churches,
houses, electric lights, telephone and
telegraph wires were damaged. The
most damage was among the wires,
and at 8 o'clock this morning the city
WAS shut off entirely from telegraph
and telephone communication. At the
lake about g dozen summer cottages
were partly wrecked and half that
number nearly demolished. a part
of the pavilion was moved from its
foundation and generally damaged.
There were scores of pleasure boats on
the lake when the storn struck, and it
is feared that all of them did not reach
shore in safety. Two small steamers
were damaged, another badly wrecked
and a-half dozen smaller boats were
swampe6. Numerous barns and out
buildings in the vicinity were carried
away or razed to the ground.
NAKusP, B. c., July 30.-A terrible
wind storm swept over Arrow Lake
yesterday. The steamer Illicilliwae,
lying in Nakusp, was broken in two.
The steamer Lyton, unloading rail-
road iron here, was driven ashore and
damaged $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
The Forest Fires.

PHILLIPS, Wis, July 3O.-The fire
last night broke into blaze ali along
the docks and in many parts ofthe city.
The breaking out of the flames afresh
makes the people think the fire will not
be stopped until it burns itself out and
destroys all the docks. The forest fires
are still raging to the north and west Of
here, and it is reported that several
small stations between here and Ash
land On the Central have been burned
The town of Worcester, a few miles
west of here, is reported to have been
destroyed, but it consisted of only a
few houses widely scattered. The
danger is that some of the families NAV
have been hemmed in by the fires in
the woods and have lost their lives.
From all directions there come reports
of destruction and suffering among the
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
[COMMUNICATED.


Mr.. EDIToI.-I read in the Washington
correspondence Of tho GAZETTE that every
day the Congressman from the Eighth
district appears at the Government Printing
Office with some OF his constituents
for the purpose of securing positions for
them, and fails every time. must say that
it is very strange that after having at least
80 republican men and women turned out he
cannot get 1 democrat in, and it is most singu-
lar that the places of the Alexandra printers
and other republicans who were deposed
should be given to democrats from South
Carolina and other States. l think if our
Congressman would see the Public Printer.
and, like other Representatives and Senators,
demand the dismissal of the republicans that
remain in the Government Printing Office
and further that their places be filled by
democrats from this district, it would have a
telling effect upon his constituents and make
the way clesr for his reelection. l remem
Der when the republicans were in powcr two
years ago that defeated candidate for Con.
gress from this district secured positions in
the said office for great many Of his constit-
uents. Now when We control every branch
of the government and have Congressman
to represent us they tell US to wait until
Congress adjourns or something else. and if
democrat from the district gets in at all it
will be on the eve of a republican presidential
victory, when we'll Immediately vacate
DEMOCRAT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30

a SNAKE ~ TIE ORGAN. tie
picnic Of the Lewes, Del, Presbyterian
Sunday School, at Cool Spring Satur.
day, the school organ was taken along
in order to en!iven the musical eyer.
ciseS. When they were preparing 10
return home a large black snake was
discovered in the bellows Of tine organ
The women vino had participated IN
the music and singing were thrown IN.
to q panic by the discovery. brit tbo
men settled matters by promptly k..!!..a.
the snake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30
MONDAY EVENING. JULY 50, 1894.

CONGRESSMAN BoATSEE. OF Louisi-
ana, made speech to democratic as
ISOLATION in Washington last Saturday
night. in which ne said he was in "a
vor Of some amendment 70 the civil
service law that would make denocra-
cy an advantage rather than draw.
back TO q citizen seeking Office, and
thar would tend TO give the democratic
party something nearer its pro rata OF
Offices than the 10 per cent. that was
all they now could boast" And yet
the very congressman who denource
the Law referred 10 for its unjust dis
elimination against the majority party
OF the country. come to taw every
time and vote against its repeal, and
Tor the appropriation required for lis
support. No wonder lukewarmneSs
has usurped the place Of old time dem
ocratic enthusiasm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-30

The business part of the town Of Belle
Plaine, Ia was destroyed by fire Saturday
Loss 100000.
Nine buildings including the 81, Paul de-
pot. were consumed by fire at Hilbert, Wis,
yesterday The wind was blowing heavy
gale and the whole town was threatened with
destruction.
The building at the corner Of Fulton and
Cold streets, New York, occupied by A. Pcll
&; Co, tailors Lehmaier & Bro, printers,
Fairchild Bros. & Foster. digestive fcrmcnts
and others, was burned yesterday evening
Loss, $4,000.
During heavy storm yesterday lightning
Riley. at Dorrance Pa. entirely consuming
the structure Twelve head OF horses seven
cows and all the farm products Of the barn
were consumed.
The greater part OF the business portion Of
Brooklyn, Iowa, was burned on Saturday.
Sixteen buildings were consumed. including
the postofiice the Chronicle Office and the
Poweshik County Bank. Loss $15o,OOO; in
surance about one half.
At Fort Wayne, Ind. on saturday Bowser's
Oil Tank and Novelty Works were destroyed
by fire. The origin OF the fire is not positive
Nv known, DuL IL IS DcIlcftI " NC NUN az ca
plosion of oils of which large quantities were
in the building. Loss about 100000. Frank
Wagner, laborer, came in contact with
fallen live electric wire during the fire and
was instantly killed.
An account OF the terrible forest fires in
northern Wisconsin was published in the GA
Z2TrE on Saturday. The destruction Of the
town Of Phillips was so complete that only
thirty seven buildings are standing out of
TOO, which formed the place. At least fif
teen people are known to have been killed.
Driven frantic by the rushing gale of flames
the families of James Locke. Frank Cliss and
Dave Dryden gathered hurriedly in their
arms ali their possessions that they could and
made for floating boat-house The occu-
pants thought the gale would drive them
across the lake. whore the flames would not
reach them, but the raft was rickety affair
and overloaded, and, most horrible OF all, the
fire seemed to create current of air that
pulled them directly toward great pile of
burning lumber on the lake shore. The raft
began to sink, and with death by fire facing
them on one side and drowning on the other
the boats were resorted to, but in the gale
they capsized almost instantly, and all per-
ished with the exception of Mr.. Cliss, who
was found floating next morning on the oppo-
site side of the lake. clinging with desperation
to q boat.