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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Discussing this matter some time ago, the
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph very per-
tfnently remarked: There used to be a
system In towns and cities In this country
of lighting the streets only on nights on
which the almanacs announced there would
be no moonlight. Cloudy nights might
follow one another during the whole period
Of the moons radiance-it was a matter Of
comparative indifference to the officials
the lamps were not lighted. Theoretically,
the moon was shining brightly even though
rain was falling in torrents or an inky
darkness shrouded everything. In like
manner, theoretically, from the month Of
May to September there are no storms on
the Atlantic coast" The boundaries Of
this remarkable theory have been some
what limited. SO that there are now but
two stormless months. 1t Is to be hoped
that Congress will ere long come to the
conclusion that the moon Is not always
visible when the almanac says 1t Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
The Negro Vote.

From the New York World.
Without attempting to explain the cause
of the great change in the black belt OF
Alabama, in the absence of which the popu-
lists would have carried the state the other
day, 1t Is not doubtful that the negro vote
will slowly swing over to the democrats on
such an issue whenever it Is presented In
any southern state where the conditions are
similar to those of Alabama, South Caro-
lima Louisiana or Mississippi. Such frfc-
ton as exists between white and black In
these states is not as rule between
negroes and the class represented by the
former slave owners. With these the ne
groes are generally on good terms. The
friction is rather with white people who
own little property or none at all. These
generally recruit the populist party, and
for these the negro often has no respect
or affection. AS a slave he felt himself
their superior, and he feels keenly the same
now. even while fearing the fierce resent
ment with which they meet his attempts
to assert himself their social equal.
AS long as the democratic party at the
south is controlled by men who represent
property and employment, as long as the
Iopulist party represents the poverty and
discomfort Of the whites who own little OF
no property, the negro will 60 with the
democrats. He has no use for poor white
trash"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Testimony before the national strike COM
mission now in session at Chicago is to the
effect that the destruction of property
which was such an exciting feature Of the
disturbances that made Chicago so con-
spicuous during the early portion of July
was not wrought by strikers. but was the
work Of foreigners who were in no sense
concerned in the strike. There is no doubt
that such testimony has in 1t much Of
truth-the experience of those who have
watched such struggles is directly in line
with the evidence now being submitted
but IL cannot successfully be maintained
that the strikers had no hand in the upset.
ting and burning Of cars. Only those per-
sons who were personally acquainted with
the Chicago strikers and who witnessed
any considerable proportion of the miscon-
duct complained of could state whether the
disturbers were railroad men or not, but
every one who saw any of the exciting &C.
currences knows that ninety-nine per cent
of these engaged In endeavors to blockade
railroad traffic wore the white ribbon which
was the trade mark of those who elected to
follow the leadership of Eugene v. Debs.
president of the American Railway Union.
1t may be that but few of the rioters were
actually members of that organization, but
II is certain that some of them were, or
they would not have known how to manipu-
late switches and hold up traffic as switches
were manipulated and traffic was held up.
Supposing. however, for the sake of argu-
ment. that none of the members of the
union did commit the crimes of which they
stand accused, Ii is eesily susceptible Of
proof that they encouraged the degraded
and brutal and even murderous element,
with which Chicago is so fearfully afflicted.
to do all manner of wrong; the union never
lifted hand to staya single riotous demon
stration. Students of the Chicago strike
know that the interference which for a
time almost completely Isolated Chicago
was the only thing that prevented the run
ming of trains; there was always a sufficient
number Of men willing to I'LL the places
vacated by the strikers. President Debs
himself Is on record as saying that IL the
United States had only kept its hands OF
the American Railway Union would have
won in its fight with the railroad companies
which means. If 1t means anything. that
the law of the land and its instruments in
numbered the action of the strikers, who
would, IL they could, have prolonged in
definitely the season Of criminal unrest
which for a time paralyzed business and
Threatened the peace of the entire country.
As yet the evidence as to who were the
guilty ones in the matter Of car-burning
and switch-throwing is broadly general, and
1t Is not likely that the commission will be
able to discover any that pretends to be
closely specific, but even IL 1t does succeed
In proving that the active rioters were not
railway unionists, 1t can never possibly
succeed In finding a defense for the strikers
who, at the best. after providing a cause
for disturbance. quietly encouraged the
boisterous elements Of a lawless population
to do those things which every good citizen
condemns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Every now and then something happens
to more fully accentuate the passing OF the
age of chivalry and to make romancists
weep as they deplore the decay Of the
spirit that animated the doughty knights
who went clashing together in the lists for
a kingly nod or a sweetheart's smile. Those
who delight to delve deeply in the pages of
Scott and to feel again in Imagination the
thrill of spintering lances and Gathering
mail have derived a certain satisfaction
from the fact that among the southrons
below Mason and Dixon's line the tourna-
ment still retains its place as a cherished
custom. 1t is different, to be sure, from
the stirring meetings Of olden days. The
knight Of Saltville now tits on spawned
charger down a sawdust track to spear a
copper ring with hickory lance. Yet his
guerdon is a womans ribbon and the APP
proving smile Of Miss Arabella Spatts is as
soul-satisfying to the lucky champion as
though she were Queen Guinevere herself.
There occurred at the mouth Of the Poto-
mac last week, however, an event which
cruelty illustrates the decadence of even
the southlands reminder of the days that
are no more. A tournament was held at a
place called Raleighs and one of the sue
cessful knights rode a bicycle! Amid the
plaudits of spectators and with heart fut-
tering responsive to the handkerchief that
his best girl shook with excited energy the
youth sped madly on pneumatic tires and
stuck his deadly lance through successive
rings until he won the proud right to
crown his hearts delight fourth maid Of
honor. Nothing further is needed to close
the thrilling chapters Of the worlds his
tory. whose pages dazzle with deeds of
knightly daring. The cuirass has become a
sweater; a peaked blue cap has replaced
the helmet; the charger is now a cycle and
the battle axe a monkey, wrench. Let the
curtain fall on chivalry forevermore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

The President has the greatest sympathy
In his struggle with the malaria microbe.
There is nothing which causes more dis
tress than the malaria microbe, unless it is
the veto bacillus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Unfeelinn.

1T was very exciting adventure" said
Dicky Doddles. Il was at my wits ends. "
Dear me- replied Miss Cayenne; what
a short journey"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

The assertion by some of the statesmen
that the country will come to think better
of the recent tariff legislation will remind
many people Of the school-boy's whipping,
which felt good after 1t quit hurting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
A Wonderful Creature.

A Wonderful Creature.
In truth, she's different from us,
For traits does she display
Which pass belief-this heroine
Whom novelists portray.
She, somehow, got her wires crossed.
For oft, to your surprise,
You'll note that tears are in her voice.
While she has speaking eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Habit said Willie Washington, lis one
Of natures gweatest gifts to mankind"
1T isn't generally so considered
THE popular mind is pwone to misappwe-
hension, you know. The fact isn't genewally
appreciated that habit is what makes peo-
pie do the things they enjoy without having
to go to the twoub!e of remembering to
do them
his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

1t Is reassuring to note that the expenses
OF strike have not compelled Mr.. Pullman
to forego the luxury of a titled son-in-law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

The coming Of the Knights of Pythias
promises to be az glad and glorious an
event As the departure Of Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Summer Shoes
Reduced to Close.

women's, Misses and Children's Low Shoes, that
were full values at the original prices. At the
reduced prices they exceptional bargains-worth
your buying for future use, II you don't need them
now.
-Four styles of women's evici Kid Ok
fords, with patent leather tips. made by
Laird, Schober & Mitchell OF Philadelphia CT
to sell for $500 pair Now. ~AsZS
lot of Womens Tan Goat oxfords,
square or opera toe. nearly all sizes. Were c, ~
81 so and 81 IS pair. Now. ~As%S
Misses Tan O,fords, Red and Tan Slip G. IN
pers. Were $l.25 and $l.75 pair. Now. ~lsVV
Chidren's Oxfords, Of patent leather.
Russia calf. tan goat and vici Kid sises
4 to 10Y. Were $1.O0 and $1.25 pair. zec
Boys and Youths Tan and
Black Oxfords. Were $l.50 and Su &C. Gu NJ
81. so pair. Now. -............ ~Ae@O
cd noor. LIST annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
SHOOTING STARS.
An Unpleasant sur~e.tio,

Il can give you striking Illustration of
my theory" said the man who argues.
Don't do it, replied the capitalist, wear
lily, Tets arbitrate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Mrs. Lease has doubtless discovered by
this time that there is more money in the
lecture platform than in the party platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

One beauty abe ut those pop-gun bills is the
the absolute and abiding certainty that
they are not loaded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

1t Is feared that Ii Hung Chang is on the
high road to becoming a living picture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
j ust
From
Paris.

The Palais Royal again
illustrates the advantage
of sending a representative
to Europe this Autumn.
0The lace collars or Jokes, though Paris born,
are much worn In london. On view tomorrow in
Neckwear Department, door G st. entrance.
Prices, $2.4S to SO each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
An Echo of the Matrimonial

"Oh, yes" said the Count de Faique,
these IDEAS of social equality are very
charming; but undeniably there is a certain
interest about the man Of title in this coun-
try
YES" she replied, more interest than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

She Had Gone Shopping.
Hello, old fellow. Your wife is out, is
she?'
Yes. But she isn't out as much as I
am"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

OIn order to avoid delays, ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters tn
THE STAR should not be addressed to
any individual connected with the Of
nee, hut simply to THE STAR, OF to
the Editorial or Business Department,
according to tenor o. purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Blankets.

760 pairs l0-4 Blankets. plain white I
and q variety Of pretty colorings. Pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Pillows.

200 Feather Pillows. lbs. covered Su mn
with AmOskeas uckips Eaeh.........
cd door. .11th st. bldg }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Towels, Sheets, Pillow
Slips. Blankets,
Pillows, &c.,
Pythian
Emcampment.

dozen Monte Linen Towels. I7x34
--ss. $l.00 dozen. Each.
loo dozen Hemmed Huck Towels, 1Sx
SO inches. Each.
100 dozen Hemmed Linen Huck Tow
els, 1887 inches. $l.75 dozen. Each. -
100 dozen Hemmed All-linen Huck
Towels. 1sx37 inches. 500 dozen. Each
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-01-10

Esss
II was then unanimously agreed i,
! this Board t. require Mr.. Milne to fur
nish, on or before Dec. 4, 1893, certificate
Of standing in the branches studied by
him in the educational institutions OF
, the Dominion, together with his FRS
Glass Professional Certificate and suct
other original papers, including orig gina
testimonials, as may be necessary tc
verify the statements made by said Milne
IN his application for the position Of a
teacher in this district
It was further agreed that Mr.. Milne
be required to file with the Secretary of
this Board on or before Wednesday.
Nov. %, 1898, an photographed sketch
including complete enumeration
the studies pursued by him in the several
educational institutions Of Canada, Civ
ing these studies separately for each in
stitution. .*
A remark made by Mr.. Milne caused
the Sec'y to produce the records of this
Board and to explain in what manner
| Mr.. Milne had been examined in certain
| branches. Examiners Eckstein and Nix
said that after Mr.Milne had failedin the
written examination in physics. they had
! offered bin supplementary oralexami-
nationi in the physical laboratory,in which
MI. Milne should perform experiments of
his own selection. srating the differences
he would have his pupils draw there
from, and that Mr.. Milns had declined
to take such supplementary examination
because he thought he "could not raise
his standing as per cent? IN that way"
Mr.. Milne denied that any such offer had
been made.
| Board then adjourned.
Attest: R. Nix, Secy.
Jos. A. Eckstcin, Chairman.
The next meeting was held Dec. 4, 1898
Minutes of Board of Examiners, Dec
IA, 1898.
Board met in Office of Chairman
Present, Examiners Eckstein, Schaller
and Nix.
The minutes of the meeting of tho
Board of Examiners held Nov. 20, 1898
were read and unanimously adopted.
! The following communication from
W. A. Milne was then read:
New Ulm, MINI. Nov. % '93
Jos. A. Eckstein
| Sir Enclosed photographer
sketch containing information desired
! do not care to place my certificates in
your hands at present but will send you
duplicates, certified by the proper author
tiles as soon as reed. I have written
for them and forratings and other matter
which may be of interest to you.
AS you have made such serious charges
against me, I demand the right of clear
ing myself io my own way.
| W. A. Milne"
Thereupon Mr.. Mines autobiography
cal sketch, dated Nov. 20, 1898, was
read.
The Sec'y then read the following
letter:
| ''New Ulm, MINI,
Dec. 4, 1898
Jos. A. Eckstein,
City.
Sir:--Rec'd Saturday a letter
from the Ed. Dept, Toronto, Ort., stat.
ing than on filing an enclosed affidavit q
duplicate of my certificates with mark.
ings would be se2t. The law has been
changed lately; until recently markings
we're given on application. Now it is
necessary to declare for what purpose
they are wanted, for what purpose they
are to be used SC. This letter you may
see by coming to me if you wish. This
will necessitate some more time.
probably may not receive markings now
1or ten days or SO. Yours &c,
w. A. Milne"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-01-10

We have been offering lots of in
ducements to you the past few
weeks, but we do not intend that it
shall end there. The new year is
before us and we want to increase
our business. Our stock will al
ways be complete therefore, and we
intend to arrange it so that you
will always look to CRoNE Bros. for
good bargains
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-26

for the mere purpose of protection. l
would OF impose duty unless the money
was needed for the wants of the country
Dolph asserted that the Mckinley law
had raised the cost of farmers products.
mentioning ham. lard. bacon and other ar
ticles, even though this was not declared
purpose of the bill
Gray asked how the workingmen were
benefited by raising the cost of bacon.
lard, -four and other things needed by la
borers while the wages to buy them were
decreased.
Hawley gave an Illustration. showing
how the value of farm-lands had increased
by the increase of manufacturing.
Allison offered an amendment striking
out the date at which the bill should take
effect and then leave the date blank.
Mr.. Allison, after his long intarrupti on,
resumed his remarks. and asserted that he
had not said the bill would not be passed
by the 30th of June. He expected to aid its
passage in any way, but the debate here
to-day showed that if it had required an
entire day to discuss an amendment in the
first paragraph without arriving at any
conclusion it would probably require two
uhSo 10 COuelueI dCollC dClu. anu WHcu IL
came to wool, iron and sugar it would
probably require the entire summer.
Mr.. AldTich suggested as an amendment
that the bill should go into effect five
months after its passage, to which Mr..
Vest emphatically objected. The latter
part of the day was occupied with good
natured bantering on both sides of the
Der. and by silver speech by Mr..
Stewart, and at o'clock the Senate ad-
journed on motion by Mr.. Harris.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-26
SHOULD BE IN JAIL.
An Old Criminal Again Gets Himself
Into Trouble.

Los ANGELES, April 25.-Frank Toal, a
man of about 60 years of age, was before
Justice Seaman this morning charged with
assault to murder. Toal has long record
of like crimes and Is looked upon by the
police as one of the most desperate men in
this city when under the influence Of
liquor. About twelve years ago he had
conside rable property in this city and was
engaged In black mithing.
In August. 1885, he made a desperate
assault upon his wife. nearly killing her.
For this offense he was tried, found
State prison.
He lived a steady. sober life for several
years, when, one day in dispute with his
wife, he cut her with a claspknife in a
horrible manner, leaving her for dead.
For this he was sentenced to ten years
in Folsom. S. NJ. White was retained, and
made the point that the Justice before
whom the examination was held had no
jurisdiction, which point was held to be
good ground for reversal by the Supreme
Court, and new trial was granted, but
owing to the absence Of a material witness
the case was dismissed when it came up
for trial the second time.
Since that time Toal has gone from bad
to worse. His wife secured a separation
and was given the custody of son about
IA years of age. This has proved con-
slant source of trouble. Toal, while in
liquor, has made repeated efforts to get
possession Of the boy and has been ar
rested for disturbing the peace o. five or
six occasions, the last time about six weeks
ago, when he was fined and bound over
under peace bond.
On Thursday he went to the residence
of his wife. Mary A. Toal. After Indulg-
ing in an alteration with reference to the
boy. he walked out to his cart. secured a
pistol and fired three shots at her. Owing
to his unsteady condition he missed her
and narrowly escaped killing little child
who was standing by her side.
He was held to answer before the Supe-
rior Court under bonds fixed in the sum
of S3000
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-26
TILTlNG OVER THE TREATY.
Congressman Say Some Nice Things
About Mr.. Gresham.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Hepburn (R)
of Iowa after the reading of the journal
in the House to-day made objection to its
approval, and forced the ayes and noes on
Dockery's motion for its approval. Hep
burn adhered to his determination 10 allow
absolutely no business to be transacted by
unanimous consent until terms were made
for the consideration of the Friday night
pension bills. The journal was approved
-243 to none.
The House then went into COMMITTEES of
the whole, Bailey of Texas in the chair,
and resumed the consideration of the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill
Cannon of Illinois continued the role Of
economist. insisting upon an explanation
of every small increase in the bill and of
fering amendments 10 reduce the appro-
priations wherever opportunity offered.
Warner moved to increase the rank Of
the consulate al Barcelona, Srain, to that
of Consul General and the salary TO $500
The motion was agreed to.
Herman of Oregon offered an amend
ment to reduce the salaries of the Consuls
at Annoy. Canton and Tientsin, China.
from $500 to $1,000. Speaking of the
amendment be severely criticized the treaty
recently negotiated by Yang Yu and Sec
rotary Gresham. That treaty, he said. was
designed TO reverse the policy of excluding
Chinese, entered into in 1889. and would
permit Chinese aborers TO come In in di-
rect contraventiOn of the exclusion laws
passed by Congress.
Wilson of Oregon asserted emphatcally
that at the present tine, when the House
was debating the bill 10 extend the pro-
visions OF the Geary exclusion law, the
President, in company with the chisf
mogul who presided over the State De-
partment, was signing treaty with the
Chinese Minister 10 nulify the act of Con-
gress. The Herman amendment was de-
feated-29 to 90.
Hepburn offered an amendment provid-
ing that all fees OF every character, official
or unofficial. collected by the ConsuIs at
Liverpool, Hong-Kong. Annoy, Canton,
Tlentsin. Havre. Calao. Prague. An
werp, Valparaiso, Colon, Chinkiang.
Fuchan, Hankow, Bordeaux, Belfast.
Bradford Glasgow. Kingston, Manches-
er. Vera Cruz. Matanzas. Basic and
Montevideo should be turned into the
treasury and their salaries should be their
sole compensation. The amendment was
defeated-55 to 127.
At $40 the committee rose and the
House adjourned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-26
THE NATIVE SONS.
All of Them Are Having Good Time
in Eureka.

All of Them Are Having Good Time
in Eureka.
EUREKA, April 25.-The Grand parlor n.
). u. w. was called to order at O'Clock
A M, Grand President John T. Creamy in
the chair.
The following resolution was offered
by j. E. Prowett of Auburn to amend the
constitution of the Grand Parlor. section
l. article 4. to read as follows: Section /.
Grand Parlor shall convene in annual ses-
sion in the city and county of San Fran
cisco at II O'Clock noon of the Tuesday
preceding the 9th day Of September each
year. 1t shall remain in session from day
TO day Sundays and holidays excepted)
until the business of the session IS COM
pleted. Referred to the next Grand Parlor.
A resolution was offered for the APP
2olntment of special committee to re-
wise the installation ceremonies.
Carroll Cook. chairman Of the transport
tation committee. reported that the COM
mittee secured all berth tickets on the
steamer Pomona except twenty tickets.
which had been sold, leaving Dinety-four
tickets, ninety-three beds and twelve Sell
tees, total Of 1893 Judgment, subject to
the disposition of the Grand Parlor. The
committee urged that a full list OF dele
gates return by steamer upon these tickets
issued.
The committee further reported that the
sailing time Of the Pomona would be in the
neighborhood of O'Clock A. NJ. Saturday,
and subcommittee of three was ap-
pointed to secure favorable berths for
those affected with sea sickness.
The Chamber of Commerce presented
each of the delegates with copy of in
Redwoods Realm" The book was printed
by the county short time ago.
San Jose is the chosen place for holding
the next grand celebration. A grand ball
is now in progress.