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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

The country is groaning under the uncer-
tainty of the outcome OF the tariff fight
but that is small matter compared with
the misery felt by those who have been
told. on the best authority. that Senator
Quay has prepared, and is still adding to
another speech, which he proposes to de-
liver in the Senate should the ccnferees de-
eide to put either ocal or iron on the free
list. great sigh of relief went up from
the weary ones when, OH the night of the
third Of July, Mr.. Quay obtained leave to
print the remainder of the remarks he had
been making for two months previous 1t
was then felt that great crisis had been
passed. But nov, after all that has gone
before. to learn that there are upw ards Of
90 columns Of the Congressional Record
piled up in Mr.. Quay's desk is nearly as
much as the average constitution can en-
dure. Yet, no one can help admring the
great art with which Mr.. Quay's speech
grows to keep pace with the danger Of free
coal or iron. Beyond doubt the PennsyI-
vanian has mastered the science of adjust
ing his remarks to the circumstances sur
rounding him. 1t now remains to be seen
his discourse. 1t is understood that MIR.
quay has served notice on the democrats
that If the Senate bill is changed in any
material particular he will stay with them
In conscientious effort to deliver all of his
speech, until the fourth of next March. This
brings the country face to face with a more
serious condition than that precipitated by
the late Mr.. Debs. ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
II the House of representatives will only

III the House of Representatives will only
zeal fairly with its helpless ward on
Monday next. several hours will be devoted
o the discussion of measures In which the
District of Columbia Is deeply interested.
There are many bills worthy of considera-
Ion: many deserving enactment Among
-hem, none Is more conspicuous than the
0ne which proposes to provide the people
Of this city with free library. To make
-;nown any new reasons why the library
bill should become a law is hardly pos
sible. for in the many arguments that have
been presented to Congress all phases of
the library question have been fully dis
:ussed- Up to this time no voice has been
raised in opposition to the measure and it
IS not at all likely that anything like con-
sentfon can take place as to the merits of
The bill In question. Framed carefully and
with every regard for the best interests of
the multitude. having as it's object only
the greatest good for the greatest number
the bill Is worthy of unanimous congress
sional support. 1t is rather extraordinary
hat Washington has for so long been
without an educational influence which is
possessed by every well-ordered town in
The country. Here are gathering the
brightest of the literary and scientific and
-rrtistic lights. and here, sooner or later,
Eill be located the greatest of American
educational institutions, and yet there is
-iot In all the District of Columbia today
free circulating library, with reading
looms open at night for the publics benefit
Washington the hours of labor are fewer
han in manufacturing centers and the op-
7ortunities Cor study should be CONNER
urate with the time that could daily be
applied to mental Improvement. That the
Sorkinsmen of the District would appre-
late this legislation Is evident from the in
sorsement given the measure by labor or
sanizations: the District Commissioners
he board of trade and the religious bodies
shich especially seek to improve the moral
status of mankind are all on record as
savoring this free library bill. Anxious to
assist in putting the provisions of the bill
1nto effect soon 1t becomes law are
many enthusiastic and public-spirited WASH
ngtonians: men and women who will see
1t that every benefit which the public
could possibly derive from such a measure
hall be made available speedily as pos
-tble after the affirmative action of Con-
-ress mas received the approval of the
PRESIDENT The bill should be passed by
The House on Monday without the expendi-
cure of ten minutes of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

Ef'm tne new 1Ork sun.
Those dispatches that passed between the
Chancellor of the Summer Schools at chan.
tauqua and the President Of the Catholic
summer School at Plattsburgh were truly
pleasant In the rame of the Chautauuua
institution the Methodist Bishop, John n.
vincent sent greeting and good wishes to
the Catholic institution; and the President
Of the latter body, the Rev. DR.. Conaty, i'm
Ihediately replied. expressing deep graft
tude, and sending best wishes to Chautau-
qua. We say that this was pleasant ex-
change. We do not recall another incident
of the kind. Bishop Vincent and Father
Coraty spoke not for themselves alone.
They spoke for their respective organiza
lions. one 0f which is Protestant while the
other Is assuredly Catholic. There is bigo-
try in the land, we are sorry to say; far
too much of 1t, We must confess. Yet it
seems that eminent leaders of the two great
divisions Of Christendom can take each
others hand in good faith and exchange
greetings in mutual good will. Hasten the
day when bigotry and all malice shall dis
appear from our country, and from all
Christendom, and from the whole world!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

The prompt manner in which the Dis
riot Commissioners have taken up for con-
Iteration the very Undesirable condition of
fairs which exists in the police depart
ient is worthy of concentration; there was
-.ecess.ty for Immediate investigation and
Is altogether creditable to the authorities
nat they took the matter up without de-
ny. But tie people of the District of CO.
'Imbia-while having good deal of con-
ience in those who have been appointed
D be their executive ofticials-will not be
satisfet 10 have the investigation conducted
"A secret. There is no more reason for ex-
-cutive sessions in this matter than there
.ould be for shutting the public out of or
Iinary sessions of one of our police courts.
is already believed by many people that
ONE things in connection With the police
department are radically wrong and this
opinion will continue to be held so long as
mere is official endeavor to hide the facts
rom the public view. There has already
zen overmuch of consideration for officers
Tho have violated police regulations; fur
her proceedings should not be in a dark
ned room and Behind closed doors. Some
the accusations made were testified to
~penly. no fragment OF sound reasoning
an be advanced in favor of a hole and cor
Ter trial IL is already known that some of
,ose who either have testified will be
allied ON to testify are. at best. but dubious
illnesses; their utterances on oath should
made public SO as to afford persons who
ave Information touching upon the cases
pportnnity to come forward for the pur-
.@ose Of either supporting refuting the
harges. The star chamber court went
ut OF business two hundred years ago.
here should be no attempt to revive sucn
= pernicious institution at the capital of.
that is frequently characterized as being
he most outspoken nation on the face of
me earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
The Muse and the Senutc

fray, Senator, inform us-'tis your turn
just when you think this Congress will ad
journ'
The statesman paused in thought and
heaved a sigh,
And In voice of sadness made reply.
ASK of the stars, who endless vigils keen.
Ask of the murmurings from the vastly deem:
Go to the forest-ask each whispering tree:
Ask of the dell himself but don't ask me -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

Mr.. Hill manages, in spite of national
affairs. to keep an eye on the rural post
Office appointments of mis- state 1t is inter-
esting to find that his studies in the poetry
of politics have not caused him to neglect
its mechanics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

1t is true that in this war China will
awe an immense surplus of population to
iepe7d on. But the surplus is shifting
quantity. 1t is not SO long since this coun-
.ry had a considerable surplus in the treas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

long time ago 1t was said that it would
be burial to send David b. Hill to the
Senate. The question which remains I'M
decided Is whether the Senate is 10 bury
MIR. Hill or Mr.. Hill the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

In the discussion which has been pre-
cipitated as to the propAety of suicide, it
might be remarked that there are cases of
political suicide which have been unaues-
tionabiy beneficial from all points of view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

If the commonwealers cannot remain
in Virginia, nor enter the District of CO.
lumbia, nor stay on the bridge. the interest
ing question of whose duty it is to provide
them with life-preservers arises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

the possibility of a victory through num-
erical superiority. A recent dispatch from
Shanghai says that the -mandarins draw
pay for the troops of the peace establish
ment and turn over to the soldiers only a
small percentage Of the amount due them;
that they press into the service, when there
Is necessity for an increase in the army,
all manner of Migrants; that they have
been sending to the front troops that would
be much more useful as scarecrows than as
soldiers. The comparison has been made
fy observers in China that il anyone raked
In one thousand tramps from any big Amer
lean city the aggregation would be no more
disorderly and valueless in a military sense
than the troops that have been sent to
Corea to stop japanese bullets 1t is stated
authoritatively that three-fourths of these
very poor limitations of fgnting men have
no arms except the old-fashioned weapons
commonly used in China two or three hun
dred years ago. The Chinese navy is much
tetter equipped than the army but a navy
IN these days cannot move without fuel.
ana coal is scarce in China; it is plentiful
enough underground, but the Chinese policy
mas prevented many very willing foreign
ana domestic companies from developing
the rich coal-lands. OF course il NAV he
II at China with her vast resources and
great population may bestir herself to such
an extent as to crush her japanese adj
'ersary, but before that will be possible
japan VIII have made the Celestials nav
very heavily for their lack of foresight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
Didn't Understand Human Nnturs

Yes" said the proprietor of the barbe :
shop. "he was very good barber. bat we
had to let him go. He didn't understand
the business.
What did he dO?"
He forgot to say to a baldhead ID GUS
toner that his hair needed trimming to-
day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

The fact that the North Carolina demo-
Gratis indorsed MIR. Cleveland in their plat
form has already been met by Mr.. German
in his assertion that platforms do not count.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

The COmmOnwenler's Stronghold.
There's hope for us upon the bridge
What e'er may come to pass;
This barren spot permits no man
To say. Keep off the grass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
Foreign.

Reports come of continued successes by the
Japanese III Corea. The racing yachts Visi
liant and Britannia Continued the. duels
near the Isle of Wight. honors being divided
Santo. the murderer of President Garnet,
refused to appeal his case. His mothe /,
wrote to Mime. Carnot, pleading for her
intercession. Thirteen persons were killed
by earthquakes In Sicily. Great Britain will
cooperate with the Americans at Biuefiei4s.
Chief Clarence has been defeated in the
Mosquito country by the Nicaraguaus his
ammunition falling. The Emperor of &C.
many is attending the yacht races at Cowss
MIR, Estrup. premier of Denmark. has re-
tired on account of old age, and Baron
Reedtz-Thott succeeds him. The eyicte 4
tenants bill passed third reading in the
house of commons. Shirchiro kuriao has
been appointed Japanese minister TO the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

The fact that the Coreans mention spe-
officially the need oil beans should appeal
powerfully to the humane sentiments of
Massachusetts,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

ON the Electrical Review.


Boston has a wire commissioner, J. r.
Murphy by name. The new commissioner
Is to have an assistant, and has a big Job
before him. He is expected to bury all the
wires in a very short time. The Boston
press Is now hugging itself In the belief
that the city Is soon to be freed from all
overhead wires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
Here Once More.

From the Philadelphia North American.
"A strange sea monster has made its
appearance on the Atlantic coast. Jersey
hotel proprietors will please note.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

Mr.. Pullman does not recede from his de-
termination that any arbitration shall be
between the public and the porter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

1t IS hoped that some means may be
speedily devised for getting the tariff con-
ferees off the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
THE WEEK.

The Hawaiian incident" was finally
closed during the past week by the action
of the President In recognizing the republic
and congratulating President Dole. Min
lister Willis had previously notified the re-
public that he recognized the new govern
ment so far as 1t was in his power to do so.
The Hawaiian commissioners, representing
the ex-queen, are still in the city, but 1t is
not known what they are here for or what
they hope to obtain. Mr.. Boutelle aroused
something of a stir in the House by critics.
ing the course of the administration in de-
fiarce of the Speakers ruling that he was
out of order. The attention of Congress has
been absorbed by the meetings of the demo-
cratic conferees on the tariff bill and the
rumors of its agreements and disagree
ments. The House and Senate conferees
now seem far from agreement as ever.
1t was thought at one time that settle
ment had been reached by the withdrawal
OF the Senators from insistence on duty
en- COAL but the Senators subsequently with
drew their withdrawal, leaving things as
far apart as before. In the conference on
the sundry civil bill the appropria tons FOR
the F'ords Theater victims and for a gov
eminent printing office were left out. Sen
ator Hills bill for the exclusion of an
archists was passed. The House directed
the judiciary committee to examine the
charges of dishonesty preferred against
resolution directing the President to take
steps for the release of American citizens
confined in Cuba for participation in recent
febelllons. Labor troubles In the west are
gradually subsiding. The only disturbed
region now is at South Omaha, where the
militia has been called out to protect men
IN the packing houses who have taken
strikers places. Representative Oates was
elected governor of Alabama by an esti-
mated majority Of 5000. Capt. Kolb, his
opponent, charges wholesale frauds, and
Senator Chandler has introduced a resolu-
ton Calling for an investigation. A bicycle
relay race from Washington to Denver, to
be completed in eight days, was started on
Monday. So far the riders are many hours
ahead of their schedule. The white republi-
cans of Texas nominated j. ID. Smith fer
governor. A passenger train on the Chi
caso, Rock Island and Pacific railroad was
thrown from trestle near Lincoln, Neb.
and dozen persons killed and burned to
death. A cyclone passed over Purcellvliic
va, overturninS big tent. in which a
meeting was being held, killing one person
and inJuring number of others. Albert
Todd was nominated for governor by the
Michigan prohibitionists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

The commonwealth who distinguished
himself a bridge jumper was evidently a
prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
Occurrence In the Meantime.

From the st. Louis Republic.
When the public gets time to look away
from China and Japan 1t will find the map
OF Central America almost unreSognizable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

Hawaii should be recognized as a sister
republic who is willing to be more than a
sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
A Casual Observation.

From the Chicago Tribune
1t Is noticeable that up to date neither
China nor Japan has made any effort to
buy armor plate from American contractors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

g Chicago Inter-Ocean.

TOM the CD1CugO Inter-Ucean.
The place to hang a sign every business
man knows Is not on a fence, but in live
newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
In the District.

The investigation of the police force was
begun by the Commissioners on evi4cacc
given in the Police Court tending TO sno.,
lack of cooperation among the members #
the force in iquor cases. The remnant OF
the cOmmonweal army near Hyattsvilie WIS
placed under arrest by the Maryland az
thorities and confined in the house CT cor
rection. The Virginia authorities py tie
rse of the state militia, compelled the re-
moval of the industrial cont.ngents from
the camp at Rosslyn. In lette- to Senator
German, Attorney General Olney gave his
reasons for opposing the prcpcs ed transfer,
of the control of the reform school to the
District Commissioners. The Din provid N :;
for perm lnent board of assessors becau..
a law. Company c, engineer corps, u. c.
n. e., went into camp at Ocean Ci,y Nd
and light battery a at Marshall Hail Tae
deaths OF John l.. VoSt and Al. Keenc &C.
Cured "A verdict of Academia death was
rendered in the case of the boy Eide Rvs-
sell. who was shot at the rifle range 6 :,
fair which was being held Oh the ground, eli
Gonzaga College. The attention of Congress-
was called by the Commissioners to the ne
cessity of some change IN the method OF
garbage disposal. W. II. Twigs, a white
man. was shot by Frank Williams cclcre1
Local bicycle riders made the first part Of
the relay bicycle trip from this city to Den
yer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

Rise in de- worl all yoh kim said Uncle
Eben to the young man, but doan fohsit
yoh reputation. Hit do come In handy fob
er parachute"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

among the many interesting topics dis
cussed in the New York State Constitu
oonai convention was one over which there
mas Tor mary years been much disagree
ment-the question of capital punishment
"A considerable proportion of the most in
teiiiSent among mankind holds that the an
plication of the death penalty is in no sense
a deterrent; That in fact the effect of Judi
cial Killings Is damaging to the public well
fare. and in some instances has resulted in
other murder. Several members of the con-
vention have been doing a vast amount of
missionary work in behalf of the substitu-
ten of life Imprisonment for electrocution
or any other method of applying capital
punishment that the state might decide
upon, but when TIE anti-execution amend
n'ent came up for action it was rejected
by large majority. Some day social con-
ditions in this country will have advanced
to such stage that capital punishment
may be unnecessary, but that happy state
of affairs does not. as yet. exist. All that
Is offered by those who oppose the death
penalty is Imprisonment for hfe-geperally
solitary confinement. At first glance this
may appear to be more merciful than ex-
ccution. but, as g matter Of fact such a
punishment Is more cruel than any other
that can be inflicted, for experience has
shown most conclusiyeiy that a long term
of solitary confinement invariably results
in mental deterioration of the incurable
sort, supplemented sometimes by raving
lunacy. 1t would be easy enough to i'm
prove upon the crude method of execution
common in all of the states of the Union,
save one, but there is promise of pres
ent good from any proposition to abolish
the death penalty; it might reasonably be
applied to other offenses than those to
which 1t is now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in
the night. for instance. Conceding. for the
sake of argument, that capital punishment
does not reduce the numb of murders 1t
must be insisted upon that it does reduce
the number of murderers ~ .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
Another Selection,

Don't you sometimes EEL like singing
Home. Sweet Home?" asked sentimental
citizen of a common wealer.
mo. si-." was the prompt reply. A:
present our entire attention is took IN
with warblin' We Stood on the Bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.


Out of the E1cc.
I've nothin' ter say my 4arter,
Nothin' at all ter say
And she sobbed, "Oh, dad,
l oncet thort ye had
A chance fur the Senate, some dayw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-11

OA Autumn Dress Patterns here. Paper
patterns Of the new Six gore Skirt for only pc.
Patterns of the waist. with sleeves
tended to neck. for only 25c. The latest Paris
Blouse at only 25c. per pattern. Seven correct
STYLES Of sleeves for the autumn. loo for choice.
These patterns AMI the New Dress Goods
exhibition and sale Monday, second floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-06
FIRE N EX-MITOR COOPERS HOUSE.
A LAMP SHADE. PIT on ASKEw GETS ABLAzE-
PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT But NOT
MI.CH nAMAGE.

The upsettng OF standard gas readIng-amp
near,v caused a serious fire in the handsome old
fashioned house OF ex-Mayor Edward Cooper No.
- North Washington Square. at Sl5 o'clock last
evening. The lamp fed from pipe which ran
70 the gas pipe in the wall near window In
front slttlng-room on the second floor
The silk shade the lamp became tilted, the
edge projecting over the top Of the chimney There
vv,s no one in the room. Mr. Cooper and his fainly
being at dinner on the first floor \ servant pass
ing bv. however. saw the blazing shade and tried
- mil II from the lamp In his excitement ne
tlpprd the lamp over against the WINDOW casnS, anu
In p, second the curtain was anre. In terror ne
dashed downstairs. yelling Fire at the Top OF
his voice He ran To Eighh-st. and ttth-aVe
where he turned in an alarm. which speedily brought
four fire engines and a couple OF hook ana ladder
= big crowd OF promenaders in Washington
Souare attracted by the glare in the window had
n'c<ed themselves about the house wnen the IRE
men arrived and the police had TO make lane
through this throng for the fire engines 10 pass.
Meantime Mr.. Cooper and another or his servants
had rushed the sitting room The servant pulled
dawn the burning curtain and stamped out the hre
Then he turned off the gas from the lamp, ana i
rirhted H. The burned curtain was nung out IN
ne Yard and a couple OF pals Of water put out the
last spark OF fire. The loss was not more than