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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
General WOOdferd's Preparations.

The unusual preparations which General
WCodford is making for his mission to
Spain worthy of the attention they are
attracting in political circles. He is going
into all the questions with which as minis
ter he viii have TO deal with a thorough
ness which argues not only their import
ance but his own desire to present them in
shape the most satisfactory from the Amer
lean point of view. The minister to no
other country has, prior to sailing. spent so
much time at the State Department or
held many conferences with high Off
cials there and with the President. Every
document of interest bearing upon Cuba is
being laid before him and explained in full
and in this way he will carry to his post an
excellent understanding of the whole case
up To date.
If ii shall prove to be true that General
Lee is to arrive here this month and confer
with the President and General Woodford
on the subject of Cuba. so much the better
for the new minister. Not only with re-
gard 10 the Ruiz case. but with regard to
the general situation in Cuba. General Lee
has shown himself to possess a sound I'M
Outstanding and a courage equal to his
convictions. His views are those of an Off
ciai who has industriously informed him
hands, and of a man who respects himself
and the flag he represents. His reports to
the State Department are of course open to
General WOodfori, but several personal
conferences between the two men would in
the nature of things add great deal to
the stock Of General Woodford's informa-
ton.
The best wish possible for General Wood
1ord is that he may have as much success
at Madrid as General Lee has had at Ha-
NdAa. When General Lee went to Havana
the situation so far as the United States
ana us influence were concerned was that
OIL complete stagnation Matters were in a
nut LetharSy there as the result of Iethar-
Sy here But General Lee changed all this
ana after a Struggle-harCier with the bom.
authorities here than with the Spanish au-
'HoT1tieS there-he made the American fla u
respected and American citizenship more
IMAM a name i'll the island. The achieve
ment, upon the whole. is the most note
worthy in recent consular annals and IL
mas made its author admired and resnec,ed
Wherever his name IS known. II General
" oodford carries forward larger negotia-
uofs upon the larger stage with an eou,l
success his fame as a diplomat will he
made secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
American Heroisn,

A monument was unveiled at Gettysburg
last Friday to commemorate one of tho
most magnificent instances of soldier,v
courage and sacrificing devotion to duty
the world has ever known. 1t pays a trib-
ute in bronze and marble to the charge of
the First Minnesota Regiment July 2. Is.S,
In the face of overwhelming numbers. a
charge that was called by him who ordered
IL. General Hancock, one OF the most gal
liant nets recorded in history. II Is fitting
on such day this. when patriotic
thought shoIli rule, to note this heroic
deed as typical OF the qualities of Ameri-
Can citizenship and American soiiiery
students of the battle of Gettysburg will
recall that on the second day of the fight
ing SIcSles command was nearly annihiIat-
Ell oy superior numbers more advantage
ous'y placed. For a time the federal left
was exposed The point called Little Round
Top, one Of the most important strategic
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wall, when the latter shall have passed under
American dominion. 1t Is rather play for
position in the future tran a stroke against
ratification. 1t may have been originally
intended as the latter, but the reply from
the State Department rcbs it of all such
force. Secretary Sherman incidentally dis
pels an absurd misconception about the
relations OF the rest of the world to Hawaii
by his rejection of the proposition that 1.-The
maintenance of the status quo of Hawaii is
essential to the good understanding of the
powers which have Interests in the Pacific"
He shows, indeed. that the annexation OK
the islands is the logical development OF
the status quo that has existed with re-
gard to Hawaii for many years. In fact,
any other outcome would have been an I'M
settlement OF the status quo" To post
pone or to prevent the joining Of the ma
tions would be to interrupt the steady
course of events for seventy-ive years or
more. Secretary Sherman needed no better
argument, however. to put this status
quo proposition out of the debate than the
showing that there was no mention of
such factor and no protest from another
nation four years ago. when the self-same
act was proposed by Hawaii and in part &C
cepted by the United States; when, indeed,
the negotiations had progressed to exactly
the same stage that which prevails to-
day.
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spots IN all Cemetery Ridge, was unpro-
tected and if captured by the confederates
would give them commanding range of
the entire federal position. An assault was
hastily organized and Willcox's brigade
marched to capture the position. General
Hancock saw the danger and realized that
the Confederate advance must be stayed
fifteen or twenty minutes at all hazaris
while he could assemble a sufficient force to
occupy and hold Little Round Top. 1t was
crisis in the great engagement. The SOL
diers of the First Minnesota, inadvertently
omitted from the line of battle, were sit
ting on the ground awaiting orders hear at
hand and with but a moments considera-
ton. but with full knowledge of what it
meant to the little force and to the Union
army. Hancock ordered the regiment to
charge the on-coming confederates. There
We're 90 men in the charge, dashing
against many thousands. The assault was
50 Illogical SO hopeless, preposterous,
in view Of the unequal numbers, that the
southern forces We're astounded. The little
band went on, fast diminishing. but intent
upon checking the advance. There was a
snock. brief hand-to- hand fight. and the
onwar1 movement of the confederate col
umn had been halted. The Minnesotans
tIired them. The confederates. dazed by
this example of courage. gave way and
before they could be rallied Hancock had
secured his reinforcements and Little
Round Top was saved. The regiment came
out of the charge with forty-seven sur
VlVor5 but with the captured confederate
colors. Fffty-six men had been killed out
right and nineteen were mortally wound
ed. One-hundred and forty were wounded
and afterwards recovered 1t has been es-
timatad that in point of deadly results this
charge of the First Minnesota is I'M
equalled in history 1t was a far more
sublime act of heroism than that at Bal
aklava, where six hundred men rode to
death and capture by reason of d mistaken
order At Gettysburg there was no mis-
take, no misunderstanding. The dreadful
fact was patent to commander and men
that somebody must be sacrificed that
men were to be killed without hope of
achieving victory, in order that the great
er cause might be Won 1t was a glorious
instance of heroism. Balaklava was an in
stance of soldierly obedience to orders re-
a useless slaughter. famous Frenchman
observed of this charge, 1T is magnificent,
bat it is not war" No such comment could
be made as to the charge of the First Min
Eeso:a at Gettysburg 1t was magnificent,
and it was war, and it will be recalled by
the American people even though no
laureate has rhymed it into literature and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
4 Pessimistfc Trio.

In three addresses delivered in this town
yesterday. by men occupying high public
station, the dominant note was that of ex-
IRENE pessimism. All three speakers unit
ed in the opinion that things are about as
bad for the country as they well can be,
and that unless change is shortly brought
about the dissolution of the government
is not far Off
Mr.. Buttarworth. a republican, holding
office under the present administration, de-
livered one OF these speeches. He is a
bright man. of experience in pubic affairs,
and for that reason one wonders at his
sounding a note of such alarm. He brought
forward no new reason for his apprehen-
sion. He confessed to have spoken in a
similar strain before. Corruption stares
bin in the face at every turn. Men are
bought. Legislation is bought The trail
OF the coIrupting dollar is over ALL The
most radical change is necessary, and must
take place, OF MIR. Butterworth wouldn't
give fig for the perpetuity of the govern
ment.
Congressman Simpson of Kansas express
ed views of like import, but, strange to
say. charges home responsibility for the
whole unhappy situation to the party of
which Mr.. Butterworth is an honored
r,
Butterworth a party to his indictment.
Sui. low as Mr.. Simpson is in spirits, he
advocates keeping up the fight for better
things. Il hope to see the day soon dawn
he said. when we can get up and praise
Our institutions without lying about them
A noble aspiration. And ACCOMPANYING 1t
should have been one for a day when we
can criticise defects to which all human
institutions are liable without exaggerating
tEem for purely partisan ends.
Senator Allen of Nebraska was the third
member of this pessimistic trio. He laid
about him literally, as his brother populist
from Kansas had done, and raked the re-
publican party over some very hot Goals
for its course in Congress with the tariff
bill. Strangely enough. however, the Sena-
tor himself had only the day before nre-
vented final vote in the Senate on the
bill When the republicans realizing that
the proposition would delay matters, with
drew their amendment for a bounty for
beet sugar production, Mr.. Allen, for par
tlsan purposes, renewed it. and that pre-
vented Il vote. The Senator was probably
thinking more about the campaign in Ne
braska this fall-Nebraska is interested in
the sugar beet-than about the early pass
age of the tariff bill.
yesterday was not the day for either the
partisan or the pessimist. 1t was the day
for message of hope, of cheer of conf
dence in the ability of strong men to gov
ern themselves for the common good De-
fects in government may be confessed
without despairing of government, or max
Ing reform difficult
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Youth and Age.

Firecrackers Johnny got
To celebrate the day.
Went out in d vacant lot
To have Il Dig display.
lie bade the Srown-up neighbors quake
And dazzled all the boys;
Yet he did nothing save to make
A fearful lot OF noise
When Johnny grew to be a man,
To politics he took
With music and with torchlit clan
The conqueror's path he took
AdmirinS crowds came where he bid:
He handled men like toys.
And all that Johnny ever did
Was just to make noise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
The ..Stntus Quo, arxuu,.u, n.s..

secretary Sherman's reply to the conten-
lions OF the Japanese minister here regard
ing the Hawaiian annexation treaty Is a
complete reputation of every point advanced
In FAVOR OF Japan. 1t leaves no ground
upon which the minister can now stand
unless ne persists in his petty contention
as TO the Information which he alleges Sec
rotary sherman gave him about the treaty
ihis point has dwindled into insignificance
ana no longer has any material bearing
upon the rate OF the annexation treaty. In
deed In the light of the categorical answers
given D. the Secretary to the protest 1t IS
improbable that Japan will remain hence
forth as a factor in the discussion of the
treaty. Her protest can row be regarded
as merely an effort to obtain advantageous
terms for herself and her subjects in Aa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Wellington a. u Republican wrecker,

Fr0m The Philadelphia Press
Owing to political upheaval and the aid
OF the independents in 1885 the republicans
carried the Legislature and chose ME-.
wellington to the Senate, but he has
seemed ever since to think it his duty to
SO conduct himself as to make II fmpossf-
BILE for the Maryland Republicans to win
another victory. If Mr.. Wellington will be
Senator and not spoiis hunter he will
elevate himself In public estimation and
save the republican party a good deal
gnaShing of teeth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Doing Well.

Yes" said Mr.. Corntossel proudly, my
boy Josiar is dom fine. He was the best
in his class at college"
Did he tell you which class?" inquired
the summer boarder.
Yes. Twas what they call the middle
weight class"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

The fact that great number of the
miners who are striking do not speak the
English language and have made no effort
to learn it ought to assist in calling atten-
ton to the immisra ton problem as a nat
ter of as much Importance as the tariff or
the coinage question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Uncle Sans Jubilee,
Louis GlOhe-DemOcrat.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat
Our jubilee lasts only che day, but that
day covers the whole Declaration of hide
pendsnce, forty-tive states, six territories
without counting Hawaii, and more than
IO,OOOOOO people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

1t is about time for Great Britain to as
sumo serene philanthropic look and point
out that when it has killed off all the seals.
a very dangerous temptation to internal
tionel ill-feeling will be removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Clear the Ring.

From the Frederick News
With soft gloves and 1O-foot ring
Messrs. wellington and Warner ought t0
be able to put up very near as good a show
as the recent Corbett-Fitzsimmons enter.
tainment at Carson City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Faulkner IL Brave Man.

From the Philadelphia North American
Senator Faulkner showed great courage
IL having the H-rays turned On him. There
are Senators who wouldn't even show I'm
bullets under that piercing light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
The Boy and the Fireworks.

He is certainly far from poetic,
But when from his frolic he turns.
He seems-'ts a thought most pathetic
A modern edition of Burns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

AS usual, the miners strike means
heavy investment of time and wages with
no certainty of profits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

II would nave saved great deal of dis
agreeable suspense If Congress had short
ened the oratorical fuse of the tariff bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

The really successful socialists confine
themselves to literature and keep cut of
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

1t Is fortunate that no sensa tionalist has
gone 50 far as TO take the sentiment ont of
todays celebration by discovering a fire.
works trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Hawaii "D0yyn East to AIaska


When the sun sets at the extreme west
ern boundary of Alaska ii has already risen
in Maine. The day ends two hours earlier
In Hawaii than in Alaska. Alaskans will
call Hawaii down east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
The Fame That T,

The Fame That Threatens Cornell.
From the indianapolis News
With few more aquatic victories Cor
nell may establish tie reputation Of being
the leading seat of learning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

fFOm Inc PhiIadeIphia ledger.
Senator Wellington appears to have
drawn one of the preferred seats in the
cave of Adullarn
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Hawaii also will have few fire works
in the evening which Liiuokalani will rot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
SHOOTING STARS.


Curious times. those" commented Sem
ator Sorghum. thoughtfully, as he looked
over a fac smile of the Declaration of In
dependence; very curiC US.
ITO what do you REFER" inquired his
friend.
The manner in which all these sigma
lures commanded attention and respect
when they were put to a paper that didn't
convey any money"
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Woodward
L0throp:

10th, nth and + SITS. y. w.

Following our annual custom.
beginning Tuesday. July 6, and CON
tinuing until September. store will be
closed at 5 O'Clock; SATURDAYS at I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
July Opens the
Outing Season

and we were never so well
equipped to meet any de-
mand that might be made
of us I'm the way of Outing
Requisites and Sporting
Goods and Clothes to wear
when using them. Clothes
for travellers, helps to trav-
elers' comfort and convent
ence. The very best of every
sort===and the prices were
never quite SO low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
An Entirely Different Case.

Mr.. Blykins had just experienced a great
shock and was looking pensively into the
distance as he remarked:
"One of the noblest examples to parents
that history affords is that Of George
Washngto1's father"
Il don't quite follow YOU" answered his
wife.
The manner in which he refra!nel from
chastisins his son after he cut the cherry
tree down is a lesson in forbearance that
Ought Eever to De forgotten. But just the
same can't hep ", niering what he would
have done to George if the old gentleman
had been wakened out of a nap by a
cannon cracker under his chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

A man who looked the picture of .nelan-
cEoiy and physical discomfort was sitting
on the front step OF store which had
been closed in homer of Independence day.
Every time patriotic explosion occurred
he gave a nervous jump
Whats the matter?" said his friend.
Aren't you going to join in the festiyt-
tics?''
NO. l don't like gunpowder"
But isn't there anything that you'd en-
Joy! This Is holiday, you know, and a
niue innocent diversion is only appropri-
ate"
1es' there's one form of sport that
would suit me first-rate"
What is that"
I'D like to go somewhere and throw
81 ow-balls.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Housekeepi
DEPARTMENTS.

Tuesday we shall offer a number
of unusual values in Table. Bed and
Toilet Linens, Muslin Sheets and
Pillow Slips, etc, and name in part
the following at prices which should
prove of interest to all concerned:
Linen Dept.
Heavy Cream Damask Fringed Cloths. with red
| borders wan Nv
2N2 yds., SI.I5. Regular price, SI.5o
2x2t yds., SI.5o Regular price, $500
ax3 yds, SI.So. Regular price, So 80
Fringed Doylies TO match, SI.oo doz.
Fine Bleached Damask Pattern Cloths, extra wide,
at u third less than regular prices
2Ix2I yards. .S2so
23N3 yards. .S2.OO
72-inch Cream Table Damask. extra heavy.
Henimed Hnck Towels, ali linen ana r:.
superior quality Size 2ex35 inches. Each. &c.
Extra large White Turkish %
Bath Towels t22x54 i'm. Ea. 1CC-, % 1Or SI.OO
A lot of beautiful Guipnre Buffet and
Bureau Scarfs. az inches long. Each...... Sl.OO
Reduced from SI.25 and SI.z5
Hemstitcl,ed All linen Sheets
2iN24 yards. Per pair .Sa.25
Hemstitched Au-linen Pillow Cases
22.X36 inches. Per pair. SIC.
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Black MoElairs.

OGGAN WEOllalTSe
Fashion calls for the silk-like Mo-
hairs, for street and travelling dresses,
separate skirts, bathing suits and BIZ
cycle skirts. We have a complete
line OF these goods in the best En-
Slsh makes, and they are finished
with very rich and high luster.
Black Mohair Brilliantine.
"s-inrh. Per yard. Observation-Disclosures. 37Ic.
4S-inch. Per yard. ............ SOC.
o-ihch. Fer yard. ..--......-........ /Sc.
4'inch. Per yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 9l.Co
Black Mohair Sicilian.
4o-inch Per yard. observation-disclosures. SOc
41-inch. Per yard. ........... &c.
4S-inch. Per yard. SIOO
5i-inch. Per yard..... SIPS and SI.5o
Black Mohair Grenada.
ss-inch Per yard........ SI-25 and SI.5o
First floor
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Cotton BedWear Dent.

A special purchase Of Ready-to- Muslin Sheets
and Pillow Cases at the following exceptionally
low prices:
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The Busy Corner,
Sth ard Market Space.
IS. Kanll, Sons &C0

IN
OUR EFFORTS HAVE BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL APPRECIATED
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

lar season opened in Brooklyn this after
noon. After the usual ceremonies the Bal
tlmores took the bat and for five innings
could not make s. hit off Payne. the left
handed twirlsr. The score was tied at
the end of the ninth inning and TWO more
We're PLAYED without making it decisive.
Al the end Of the eleventh the game was
called on account OF darkness. Score:
Brooklvn .. .....0O001 0-S Is
Baltimore e.. 100000 o1O0G-S
Earned runs. none; batteries. Payne and
Grim. Corbett and Robinson; time, 2::5;
umpire Hurst: attendance, $500.
BOSTON. May 3.-The Boston-Philadel-
phia game was postponed on account Of
wet grounds. Two games will be played
on Wednesday.
Cleveland. O.. May S.-Cleveland put
ND an almost faultless game despite the
fact that Childs and MCAleer were dis
abled and could not play. Young pitch
ed ball that the Reds could not hit.
Both teams tielded finely. Score:
Cleveland. .21OO02 it 10 !
Cincinnati. .0OOO0O2O0-2 l
Earned runs. Cleveland /; batteries.
Young and thinner; Breitenstein and
PETIT: umpires, Mcdonald and McDer-
mott: time. las; attendance, 400.
WET GROUNDS.
Chicago. May S.-Opening game post
poned on account Of wet grounds and
cold weather.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

or forfeit $50 if over weight. StolZer
will come under the limit, but Bowen
will have TO pull himself down few
pounds to-day. StOlZer last night OF
fered TO wager Bowen Sio9 that he
would get the decision il he was down
to weight Bowen offered to remove
the weight clause and wager 500 10
500 that he would win. the contest
will be upon its merits, and the winner
will be matched against jack Bennett.
Ii he bests Bennett he will have tut
ure. as he can then get matches foI big
purses before Eastern clubs
StolIer is well known in this city. and
has a good record. He claims the light
weight championship Of Ohio. lie was
born in Columbus IN 1873. His first
fight was with Jimmy Kennard. the
ST. Paul Kid. " when he finished in two
rounds. Then he knocked out Harry
O'ConnCr in two rounds AT Newark;
Harry O'Connor in one round AZ Steu-
benville Ermile Woods, heay-we ghI.
in two rounds: met Sam Tracy three
NIGHTS. draws. at PittsburS: Joe Wal
colt. fcur round draw, at McKeesporJ,
Pa: Charley Och, two rounds, Wheel
ing: Billy Teller. four rounds. Cincin-
natl: ten-rOund draw with George Rob
inson. heavyweight. OF Indiana; bested
Joe Taney. heavyweight, Of Michigan,
four rounds. Wheeling: bested Herman
Fixel. six rounds. Sistersyille; knocked
out Boston Kid. two rounds. Man
nington: finished kid" Hogan. two
rounds. Sistersville Hoeans first de-
feat knocked out y. J. Donavin. TWO
rounds. Newark: beat John jenkins Of
New York. 10 rounds. Columbus: four
round draw with Tommy White,
Columbus: 20-round draw with Kid
Robinson. champion lightweight Of the
West at Columbus.
Bowen also has good record. He
lost his first fight. which was with
Johnny Fckhart. at Ia Fitte. La. in So
rounds. Next he met Mike Thomas. at
Lake Charles. and won in six rounds.
He boxed Jack Burke. at Galveston. 10
a standstill in 10 rounds, June !, 1921.
His more recent encounters have been
as follows: Defeated Eddie Myers ut
S-reator H.. June 70. Of IS rounds;
defeated George Myers. Norris. H.. July
I 1891 : rounds: Shorty O'Hern. Chi
cago. February. 1892. 8 rounds; Harry
Gilmore. Chicago. February. 1892. Is
rounds: Billy Vernon. Albany. MAY.
1Sa4. 10 rounds: draw With Larry Burns.
Cohoes. y. Y. % rounds; February.
1894. 70 rounds: defeated Bobby Dobbs,
Irdianapolis. December. 1894 1@ rounds
(stonped by Sheriff: George Edwards.
Ia Crosse. Wis. February. 1865. u
rounds. Billy Hawkins Minneapolis.
September. 1895. - rounds.