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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
Mr.. Woicott and the Situation.

Senator Woicott has landed in New
York. and his first inquiry is for election
returns. Naturally. he is very much in
terested in the subject. He has an impor-
tant report to make on the question of BIZ
metalism. and it is worth his while to note
the latest expressions of the people on that
question.
To what extent was silver an issue in
this years campaigns? There is no use in
trying to eyade or to deny the facts Sill
yer was more less an issue In all the
campaigns. In some of them II was practi-
cally the only issue. And what was the
result? The silver forces stood together.
while. except in Maryland, the sound
money men either divided up. or else ex-
hibited iukewarmness and even indifrer-
ence- The general result is to make the
silver men tubiiant. They are so heartened
up. indeed. that they are already claiming
a majority of the next House. and promis-
Ing the prompt passage of a free coinage
bill by that body in the spring of 1900, so
as to clinch the silver issue again for an
other presidential contest.
The sound money triumph of last year
was not distinctly a party triumph. The
republicans supplied the great majority
OF the voters. but they were assisted direct
ly or indirectly by sound money democrats.
Without that assistance they would proba-
biy have lost the election. Mr.. Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
higher Ideals in MuniciDaJ Art

nile there is some measure of Justice in
the charge of the Congress Heights citi-
ZenS that the school architecture of the
Distr1ct Is an abomination, yet signs are in
evidence of a better time coming. The
Commissioners have undertaken to bring
some OF the principles of art into the local
situation and henceforth the smaller school
buildings of the capital may not present a
wholly unbroken front of ugliness, plain
ness or crudity- The new school at Eek
lngton Is to be built upon distinctive plans
the work OF private architect and the
hrst of series of such structures and
when 1t Is completed the public will have
opportunity to judge as to the relative
merits of the old and new systems of con-
strucuon Unfortunately in this case the
appropriation was SO small that the first
plans OF the architect could not be followed
and some of the estheticism of the struc-
ture had to be sacrificed, but enough was
probably left to warrant the belief that
the new school house will be something
more than mere brick she'll Meanwhile
the public generally will sympathize with
the citizens OF the trans-Anacostian sub
urb in their grief over the alleged daubs
on their own school house. 1t Is encourage
ing to note this protest, bespeaking as it
does the birth of higher ideal of art and
d desire for the beautiful. This spirit
should be encouraged and deserves emula-
ton in other sections of the District. Bad
painting, bad designing and bad construc-
ton are all to be abhorred. and their con-
domination on every occasion is to be taken
as a wholesome sign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
A Wall street War Scare.

Rumors Of war with Spain are evidently
being created and utilized just now for the
purpose Of affecting Wall street securities.
The bulls have had long day, and while
they have been tossing the stocks up to
record-breaking heights the bears have
been sitting on their launches awaiting
their turn. Their opportunity is now at
hand in the state of the public feeling in
reference to Spain. There is little ground
FOR present apprehension, for the two ma
lions are by no means in immediate danger
OF rupture. Yet the gossips and the bears
have been diligently p:ling up the so-called
evidences of keen apprehension on the
part OF the government at Washington, and
nave squeezed from every detail of the
latest issues in the controversy over Cuba
the last possible symptom of a warlike out
come. The stocks are feeling the effect of
THIS raid, and the bears are temporarily in
CONTROL OF the situation. But there is no
sign OF panic. or Of even a settled ten
oency to sell. for the game is plain to the
experienced buyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
Mr.. Taylor and General, wex,.r

An effort is being made in some quarters
notably in Spain, to draw a parallel be-
tween the cases of ex-minister Hannis Tay-
Tor and ex-Captain General Weyler, both
OF whom are just now strikingly in evil
dence on account of their recent utterances.
The purpose of this is evident General
Weyler will probably be court-martialed
when he reaches Madrid because of his
comments on the Spanish government and
it seems to be the endeavor of his parti-
sans to draw fire from him by alleging that
Mr. Taylor has been a worse offender than
the now humbled soldier. But while their
cases are similar TO a certain point there is
difference between them that prevents
any sane comparison. Mr.. Taylor repre-
sented his country abroad, just as did Cen
eral Weyler. Mr.. Taylor, after returning
home and reiinquishing every vestige of
official prestige and authority, expressed
himself plainly and without the use of diplo
matte cloudiness upon the Spanish policy.
General Weyler, after having been relieved
of his command in Cuba and before taking
ship for Madrid, while still soldier OF
Spain and subject to military discipline, re-
lieved himself of some of the spleen
aroused by the change in the Spanish min
istry and uttered certain dark hints that
nave Deeu TAKEN Dy the government al
Madrid as warranting a military trial. Mr.
Taylor's words were clearly designed to
promote his country's welfare, General
Weyler's reflected upon his own govern
nent- Mr.. Taylor spoke as an American
patriot and General Weyler as a disap-
pointed Spaniard who viewed his office
merely as a means to his own profit and
glory. The parallel between the two men
is one striking contrasts rather than of
hkenesses. Mr.. Taylor wrote temporarily,
and until he was aroused by an effort to
beiittle him and to cast discredit upon his
words he avoided details and gave only a
broad outline of the real state of affairs in
Spain. He has at all stages of the case
been wholly within his own rights as an
American citizen. General Weyler's plain
purpose is to make trouble in Spain for the
present ministry and the decision of the
government to subject him to a trial Is
justified by every consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
Warrington Ought to lie n Io,aor

Speaker Reed in the Illustrated American
The English have a much better notion
OF what happens in parliament than We
have of the proceedings of the house and
senate. No matter how suddenly the de-
bate springs up, nor how unexpected the
occasion, in the London newspapers the
satisfactory account of all that was said
and done is next day before the British
people. Such a thing hardly ever takes
place with US. If a member makes an i'm
portant speech it must be written out be-
fore delivery and sent by mail, and then
figures in the Geographic column as a
monument alike of American eloquence and
American enterprise. One disadvantage We
labor under is that We have no central Lon
don. Our capital is not a London, though
1t is no mean city. The country at large
has more than one news center New
York the Greater will have population of
3,5O0,OOO, but is DO miles away Chicago
has 800, 600, and is the center of a vast
country, but is $40 900 miles distant
San Francisco has the great empire of the
Pacific coast behind it and around it, but
5000 miles of railway divide us. New Or
leans hes distance of two days further
south, and St Louis and Cincinnati would
be much aggrieved not to be deemed CEN
tiers of news distribution. While, there
fore, We are satisfied with our country, and
know that all the waste places will be filed
up, and that we shall have Londons on
either coast and in the center, nevertheless
just now We are too much spread out to
know about our Congress quite as well as
some other people do about theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

Tuesday was purely local to Pennsylvania.
1t is to be assumed that most of those who
voted for DR.. Swallow are normally repub-
hcans. though as far as the figures go they
may have been either republicans or demo-
Gratis. The republican vote of 1896 was just
split In half. that of Tuesday being about
$4,000 less. The democratic vote suffered
shrfnkage as well. though not in the same
proportion. the total falling from 422,01 to
2A.259. In the western states this rebel
lious force of protestants against unwise
party domination has in previous cam
paigns sought the populist party, but popu-
ism has never thrived in Pennsylvania and
it is not surprising that the prohibitionists
should suddenly find their organization
aided by the accession Of hundred thou
sand votes cast for a hopeless cadidacy
merely for the purpose of administering a
pointed rebuke to the bosses of the domt-
nant party in the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

generously led the republican chorus of
acknowledgment of this action of the
sound money democrats. Does 1t not stand
to reason. therefore, that If the fruits of
last years victory are to be gathered, the
sound money combination which achieved
that victory must be maintained?
Is the outlook just now promising?
Consideration of this question brings into
prominence the latest deliverance of Henry
Watterson. the editor of the Louisville
Courier-Journal- Mr.. Watterson is an able
nan of national consequence, and his
newspaper enjoys a wide circulation in the
south. He repudiated the Chicago plat
form and Mr.. Bryan's nomination last
year. and supported Palmer and Buckner.
He repudiated the silver ticket in his state
this year. But the silver men have carried
the state. ana Mr.. Watterson now an
nounces that he will not longer oppose
them. He does not retract his opinion of
their platform. He still considers it un-
democratic, and a menace to the peace and
prosperity Of the country. But he will not
longer keep the field against it. In effect
ne surfenders. There were many demo-
Gratis last year who did not like the Chi
cago platform or Mr.. Bryan's nomination.
but they surrendered promptly. Mr. Wat
terson surrenders at the end of twelve
months. How many sound money demo-
Gratis will surrender within the next twelve
months? What will be the size and the
effectiveness Of the democratic sound
money contingent in next years Congress
campaigns
The silver leaders are thoroughly on the
alert. They have an excellent organiza-
ton, and their purposes are open and de-
ciared. If the cause of sound money is
to win again, its friends must be up and
doing. They have no time for family rows,
or for squabbles over small offices. And
particularly should business men under
stand that to go to sleep after a presiden-
tial race and not wake up until another
one rolls around is very poor perform
ance for an American citizen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

Ohio republicans assert that Mr.. Hanna
is vindicated. while democrats point to the
decrease in votes an evidence of unpopu-
lsrity. The election ticket now in use is,
necessarily, so cumbersome that slight
addition to its complications would scarcely
be felt The enlightenment of the general
public would be promoted, ard the profess
SIGNAL oracles spared much needless worry,
If every voter were required TO state on his
ballot the exact reason for his choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
SHOOTING STARS.
A Complaint.

ITS shame" said Mr.. PARKWAY, as he
borrowed lead pencil from his wife, that
people have little conjunction about
wasting a mans time"
What is the matter?"
man has just insisted on interrupting
me in the midst of game Of chess in order
to pay some money he owed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
COmDeuaatiOn.

"Of cohse," said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
who had drifted into a philosophic vein,
you ain gwinter be jes saterfy wifi dis
life, not onlcss yoh show sense in yoh way
O. lookin' a. it."
What's yoh way?" said Miss Miami
Brown.
"Yoh wants ter average hngs up. It's
ve'y possible dat man may deserve ter
be rich an famous an not git dar, but on
de yuthub han, its ve'y possible dat a man
may deserve ter be in jail an not cit dar.
neither"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
An Adyantare.

Cultivate your mind, my boy" said the
elderly gentleman who gives advice.
struggle to develop what intellect nature
may have bestowed on you.r
But education doesn't always make peo-
pie happy"
NO. But it enables a lot of them who
would otherwise be known as ill-natured
cranks, to pose as 'cynics'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

From the Hartford Times.
We don't believe the restoration of Tam
many to power in New York city gives
greater satisfaction to any man than
Thomas Collier Plat. His business win
still be good at Albany. and, If Taramany
win only govern badly enough, Mr. Platt
" i'll be able TO make out powerful case in
favor OF electing a republican administra-
ton three years hence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

The report that the message from Queen
Victoria congratulating MIR. Cleveland was
evolved from the brain of some London
correspondent will suggest the desirability
OF doing something to protect this country
from the sensational Journalism of Grea.
Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
NOn.CllckinE Poker Chipn.


Some inventive genius has devised a
noiseless poker chip. 1t Is made of soft
rubber, and the keenest ear in all the city
police cannot detect Its presence as it
chases its fellows in and out Of the intrica-
cies of jackpot. The chips that pass in
the night will no longer give the alarm to
the minion of the Law who is listening at
the keyhole. and no longer can the festive
sport play the old tune on the bones which
came SO easy when the stack was high,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
Autumn Gindnes..

They're here again-the times of Joy.
OF which the poets carol,
When man less closely may employ
His mind with his apparel!
Ii he a top-coat wears, to which
A flower lends It's splendors,
Who shall suspect him, though he hitch
With hairpins his suspenders?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

AFTER looking over the field and noting the
quaiity OF some of the talent it is not sur
prls1hg that John L. Sullivan should ask
nlmsef why he. too. should not become a
boss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

In order to emphasize the narrowness of
Mr.. Hanna's escape his opponents are
compelled temporarily to suspend the labor
of depicting him as an all-powerful die
al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

A prominent trait of human nature is
brought to attention by the fact that Mr..
Croker of New York now has great many
friends. while Mr.. Cox of Cincinnati has
few. IL any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
From Day to Day.

With cheer and with ardor each new day
begins
And hope never totally lapses;
Though yesterday passes with sad might
have-beens,"
Tomorrow is full Of 'Perhapses."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
The Other wnx a-ou,a

You Will probably take in the races?"
NO." said the melancholy man. 1.-The
races are more likely to take me In"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

MT. Bryan has demonstrated that his SUD-
ply OF rhetoric is almost extensive as the
worlds supply of silver-and also that If IL
even more in demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

Inc campaign poets of Maryland find in
the name Of Mr.. Mudd an ominous ten
dency to rhyme with "thud."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

II may be assumed that Mr.. Low likes
Inc word reform" even less than he did
wren ne previously expressed himself,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

Despite the predictions of Mr.. PETER. the
west expects to be prosperous enough to
support Trans Mississippi Exposition
at Omaha next June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

The results of Kentucky's elections are
becoming almost as hard 10 foresee as
those of its horse races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
The Beautiful Rockies.

THEY CONTAIN THE GRANDEsT SCENERY AND
THE RICHESF GOLD MINES In THE KNOWN
WORLD.
For unknown wealth n fabu'ously rich mines of
goid and silver ara sparkling precious sein-stones.
mountains excel any region on earth The Illus
ed 1880, illustrates the choicest scenery each week
and tells all about the wonderful West. Also true
per. containing eight large pages ffty-six Columns
viii be sent en- trial three months Thirteen weeks
tor only ten twocent stamps; club Of six for q COL
lar bill. Handsome gold rings set with beautiful
Rocky mountain gems are given free a. premiums
1fs -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
Nowhere a Prophet.


From the Detroit JoOSnAl.
Tom Johnsons prediction of what the re-
suit In New York would be was only about
2i,S54 votes out of the way, which goes
to show that Tom Is not q great prophet In
other places, also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

DIn order to avoid delays, On ac-
count of personal absence, letters tn
THE STAR should not be Addressed
To any divfdual connected with the
office, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
Lansburgh & Bro.
DO You Think

I. People would flock to our store
! the way they have been doing
| right straight along if we did not
! give them satisfaction? What
! do you suppose all those crowds
] mean? Simply that we are SELL
; ing them good, reliable mer-
J chandise at the very lowest pos
sible legitimate prices, and that
/. our guarantee goes with every
| thing sold. That is the magnet
which attracts the many.
Busy as can be in our Silk
Department, and the reason
J why? 1t is because we have the
; best assortment, both plain and
fancy, Silks in the city, at the
lowest price for standard quail
. ties.
We Also Give Trading
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-01
S1.25--Washington TO Baltimore and
s;eturn--S1.25.

Tickets will be sold via the Pennsylvania
Railroad Saturday and sunday, January
30th and 31st. and will be valid for retura
passage until Monday, February lst Good
on snY train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-01
The True Remedy.

". NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.,,
"Chicf," says "We won't keep house
without DR., Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds.
Experimental with many others, but
never got the true remedy until we
used DIR. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place in our
home, as in it we have a certain and
sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, etc" It is idle to experiment
with other remedies, even if they are
urged on you as just as good as DR.
Kings New Discovery. They are not
as good, because this remedy has re-
cord of cures and besides is guaranteed
1t never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles
free at E. L. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-01
Tour TO California.

At S:13 m. Wednesday, January 9th a
special tram of Pullman composite, dining,
sleeping, compartment and observation cars
will leave the Jersey City depot of the Penn
syvania railroad bound for san Diego Cali
fornia. This train will be in charge OF an
experienced tourist, assisted by an accom-
plished chaperon, and will stop at st. Louis,
Kansas City, Las Vegas Hot Springs, and
Santa Fe, visiting their principal points of in
terest Five weeks will be allowed in Cali
fornia. Returning, tourists will stops at Salt
Lake City, and two days will be spent in the
Manitou region. Tickets, including railroad
transportation, Pullman accommodations lone
double bert6), meals en- route, carriage drives,
and hotel accommodations going and returh-
ing, and transportation in California, will be
sold at the rate Of $310 from all stations on
the Pennsylvania railroad system east Of
Pittsburg. JAM 1swt27
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-01
NO. q. ALEXANDRIA, VA, MONDAY EVENING, FEB

-&ring ihat tEey were falilpg into
traps. In fact Lee had won the first
days fight and great portion of the
cond days battle. At one time for
TIE space of two hours there were from
$50 to 800 cannon in action. The noise
made By the heavy artillery fight was
louder than thunder. The ground liter
ally shook and trembled. The awful
ness and grandeur of Lees cancnading
was beyond description. It was like
sheet lightning, the bursting and
scresming shells ard canister did awful
execution. The firing for two hours
was simply continuous, heavy and ter
rife. Il was almost like one long con-
slant lurid blaze, full Of death and des-
truction. But he could not keep it up
all the time. His ammunition was ex-
hausted and where could he replenish
it as could the other side? Oh fates,
could you not give such noble and uu
speakable valor better chance am
sad in writing Of the battle of Gettys-
burg. shall not strive to make this
communication unnecessarily pathetic.
Heaven knows there is only too much
material therefor. How did the poor
boys get there? Did they ride in pal
sce cars with every thing to enhance
sheir happiness? 0 no, but slowly an.'
toilsomelY, one weary, sore foot ever
the other, thus the agonizing ard seem
ingly interminsble march to and from
cruel Gettysburg. l asked the Union
gu De what WAS the general appearances
of the Southern soldiers. He replied
they were dirty ard ragged, but brave.
Yes, they were brave and noble men
who gave their blood and lives fer their
cause and country. So great was the
slaughter on both sides that great
tlefeld for weeks afterwards. Gettys-
burg has more markers and monu
ments on it than any other battlefield
in the world.
Independent of the great conflict
there, the field is exceedingly attrac-
tive, being very picturesque and ro-
mantle. The views from some of the
eminences occupied by the federal
troops is dreamlike and beautiful.
Who, not knowing, would now have
thought that there was such an appall-
ing scene enacted at such a lovely,
sweetsand peaceful place
Gen. Robera e. Lee One of the
noblest and grandest OF characters
in history. Words are mockeries to
describe the greatness and goodness Of
the man. He was as father to the
South, and will ever live in the hearts
of his children. All honor to the dear
boys of both the blue and gray. Surely
they were patriots and martyrs. In
dying they will live forever in bright
and cloudless heaven. So grieve not
mothers, sisters, relatives, sweethearta
and friends. You waited for them to
return, but they did not, because they
had gone above. Yet little while and
you shall join them. Not in this world
of misery, but in heaven to be with
them forever in unspeakable happiness,
beauty, glory and love. Heaven, the
home of the brave, the noble, the true,
the good We shall see them there
face to face. We shall shake hands
with them We will walk with them
We will talk with them, and we will
be very, very happy, because we will
never, never part and because no blight
or misery shall ever enter there. Yours
truly, S. B. LAMBDIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-01
Tours to Florida.

To this attractive State the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has arranged four person.
ally conducted tours during the season of
1897, leaving by special train January 26,
February 8 and 23. and March 8. The first
three tours will admit Of sojourn Of two
weeks in this delightful land tickets for the
fourth tour will he valid to return until May
81 by regular trains. Rates for the round
trip, $50 from New York, and proportionate
rates from other points For other informa-
tio1l apply 10 ticket agents