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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
A Mithered Olive Branch.

Senior Sagasta's brief cablegram to the
Spanish minister here affords little or no
ground Tor congratulation on a strengthen
ing of the peace probabilities. 1t will bear
no Interpretation looking toward the offer
Zig OF an olive branch. as some seem to be-
i1eve. 1t is an ingenious dispatch, couched
IN very pretty terms, and specifically read
might perhaps be construed into an express
SION of the most profound goodwill But
on more careful observation the result is
not quite so reassuring The dispatch is
as follows:
So far from seeking a pretext to declare
war against the United States Spain would
regard II as great misfortune to be given
the occasion for such unhappy resolu-
tion Animated as she is by the most ami
cable sentiments toward the great republic
Spain hopes of America that the latter will
do its utmost to fortify sentiments of friend
ship for the sake and welfare of both coun-
tries, while at the same time respecting the
rights of SPAIN
In brief, Spain hopes that the United
states will be good On that assumption
she thinks the entente cordiale'' that
should exist between two nations that are
friendly ard are actuated by benign pur-
poses may be preserved. But to this end
the United States must respect the rights
friendship" With what? Presumably with
some practical expression of deep regard
for Spain such material reinforcement
of its coast patrol to prevent filibustering.
t1iibustering seems to have turned Spain
head. Her minister here would appear to
nave cabled over SO many alarming &C
counts of the secret Vaccinations of this
government in permitting expeditions to be
nd fo soil hot
Madrid are in a fever of apprehension
Therefore the premier looks to the United
States to take the initiative in measures
that will "fortify'' the sentiments of good
Will and respect the rights of SPAIN" The
case stands exactly where it did before the
message was sent. Spain seeks to put the
burden of the situation wholly upon this
country, but the effort is too palpable to be
successful. The olive branch that is ex-
tended would seem, on close inspection. to
be considerably withered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
This Years s.CIose SLAVES

II has been discovered that the repub-
hcdn legislative victories in Ohio and
Maryland last week hung upon the very
slightest of threads. In Ohio, 1t is stated
a change of seventy-three votes properly
distributed. would have given the leeisla-
ture and the senatorship to the democrats
and likewise change of thirty-nine votes
also properly distributed would have in
sured Mr.. Germans return to the Senate
The history of American politics is filed
with these close shayes' They are in
volved in the very nature of the system of
representative government. They typefy.
indeed. the strength of that system for
they show that the popular will is occa-
sionally brought to fine balance and
thus much of the danger of unwholesome
preponderances is eliminated. But there is
very little satisfaction in the reflections
or the party managers that with certain
additional votes, properly distributed"
elections would have produced wholly diff
ferent results The only substantial COM
Tort lies in the knowledge that the ma
jorities of the other side have been whit
lied down to such fine point in decisive
localities that there is practically an even
fighting chance for the next campaign. of
course il is more or less interesting to the
people who know that in Ohio SEVENTH
three out of one million voters turned the
tide of victory against Mr.. Mclean, and
that in Maryland thirty-nine out of a
quarter of million of citizens cast the
decision against Mr.. German. In 1884 Mr.
Blaine was defeated for the presidency.
New Yo-k's electoral vote was cast for
Cleveland and decided the result In that
state Cieveland's plurality was so slender
that a change of about seven hundred
votes from him to Blaine would have car
ried the state for the latter and gwen the
victory to the republicans. The popular
vote in that contest aggregated a trifie
over ten millions, and thus the proportion
OF votes that II changed and properly dis
uibuted' would have transformed the re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Petty TYrannY.

The case of Corporal New, the soldier
who has been reduced to the ranks at Fort
Sheridan. deserves investigation. This man.
il is stated, gave testimony at the Lowering
court of inquiry that tended to show that
unnecessary force and brutality were dis
played in the treatment of Private Ham
mond, the soldier who was dragged to court
by the heels. Corporal New probably testi-
fed according to his informant ton and with
the full knowledge that he might incur the
displeaSure of his superior officers If his
evidence were unfavorable to the prevailing
code of army ethics regarding the treatment
of enlisted men, 1t is by no means certain
i'll the light of the facts now known wheth-
er News reduction to the ranks was due to
this affair or rot, but 1t is at least strik-
ing coincidence and is worthy of attention
If the corporals stripes were taken from
his arm because he told the truth and be-
cause that truth was distasteful to the
officers at the post the latter deserve to be
severely reprimanded for their petty tyran-
ny. The Lowering case has aroused an
unusual amount of public feeling against
the military methods of discipline and 1t is
pain that the army officers as q rule are
standing in close ranks in an effort to
resist the onslaught of popular sentiment
The treatment Of Private Hammond Is
deemed by most civilians to have been I'M
necessarily harsh and cruel. The man
should of course have gone INTERESTINGLY to
trial. but when he refused to walk nothing
in the regulations governing the army in
time OF peace seems to warrant the exhiba-
ton of vulgar brutality that followed his
stubbornness. The corporal whose case is
now under consideration gave It as his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Live Wires i'm BROOKLYN.
From the New York Journal Todav,

pair of horses the property of Dr n
H. Smith Of No 921 Greene avenue Brook
iyn while being driven along Reid avenue
between Greene avenue and Van Buren,
street last night were thrown down by an
electric shock. The heavy wind bIew dow
a telegraph wire, and it became live. !"
The team was in charge of Edward Saeen-
dorf He had left the doctor at his house
horse on the left side of the driver Touched
the wire and the shock caused the animal
to fall. The other horse was thrown down.
too. and both animals fairly screamed with
PAIN motorman, who wore rubber
gloves. pulled the telegraph wire from un-
der them and tied the wire to a post, The
driver Of the vehicle, who had been thrown
cut, trod on the broken wire and also re-
ceived a shock. The horses were taken to
a veterinary stable, where it was ciscov-
cred that both had been badly burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

opinion that the prisoner could have been
taken 10 court on a stretcher or in a cart.
For this. 1t is suggested. the corporal Is to
be disciplined. The power for tyranny
vested in the officers Of the army and navy
Is beyond easy calculation and is limited in
great measure only by the possibility OF
publicity and popular condemnation. The
reduction of New to the ranks because he
told the truth. If that were really the cause
OF his disgrace, is as gross an abuse of the
power vested in an officer as was the drag
gfng of Hammond to court on his back
with the accompaniment Of kicks and
sword-thrusts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Nature and Cause of Appendicitis.

From the New York Herald.
Judging from the reports so frequently
made in the daily press, it would appear
that appendicitis is not only on the in
crease, but that it seems to have a special
prediction for prominent persons Con-
trary to popular belief however, it is no
more frequent nor elective in it's occur
renee than formerly. 1t is simply a new
name for the very old and very common
trouble known as peritonitis, or intlamma-
tlcn or the bowels, which, until lately
and before operative trea tment was instl-
tuted, always ended in death.
The trouble having been traced to the
liberation or rupture of an inflamed appen-
dix causing the fatal peritonitis, the early
removal of the diseased organ very natur-
ally suggested the proper line of treatment
1t is, perhaps, not generally known by the
pubic that the various foreign bodies such
as grape seeds, cherry pits and the concre-
items usually found in the appendix. are
merely accidental consequences of the in
hamn.ation rather than causes of it. To
such as never eat a grape without a GER
tain misgiving it may be comforting to
learn that it is very rare circumstance
to find seed of the fruit lodged in the
appendix. In fact, it is now proven that
aside from the intestinal concretions which
really form in the organ after the latter
becomes diseased there is scarcely an aver
age proportion of three per cent in viii IN
foreign bodies. distinctively so called. ere
discovered. That these accidental or de-
posted substances are net absolutely
necessary for the production of the dis
ease is shown by their entire absence in a
goodly number of the most severe cases.
Among the latter may be mentioned a
recent instance which has claimed much
public attention.
The real cause of the disease is asso-
ciated with the destructive tendencies of a
peculiar microbe called the colon bacillus.
which always exists in the intestine ana is
absolutely harmless until an Inflammation
or injury of the appendix gives it am op-
pOrtunity for the DEVELOPMENT of maJipn,nf
qualities. The microbes then multiply with
great rapidity penetrate the walls of the
weakened organ. intensity the inflamma-
ton. and finally escape into the abdominal
cavity by liberation or rupture of the tube
thus producing the fatal or septic periton-
tits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
India and
CeylOn Teas.

Each year finds the English Pack
ed Teas more and more in favor with
lovers of pure tea These Teas are
grown in India and Ceylon, and arc
picked and cured by machinery, thus
surprising the Chinese Teas, which
are gathered and cured by the ma
tives, who doubtless do not keep tho
leaves clean and pure.
Cooper Cooper & Co. of London,
England, are the leading London
Package Tea merchants, and their
goods are carefully packed in tinfoil
packages, which keeps them clean
and retains all their strength.
We are now serving sample cups OF Tea to our
customers, and our demonstrator Is fully prepared
to show the superiority Of these goods and to
Instruct you In the art Of making perfect Tea"
These Teas come In several mixtures and blendS
ranging in price from
36c. to 81 100 a lb.
Fifth lnoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Naturally Skeptical.

TO start WITH remarked Senator Sorg-
hum, who was doing some missionary work,
I'VE must have faith in the good, solid in
telligence of the public"
Il haven't" replied his auditor in q
positive tone.
But, my dear, sir"
OF course, I'm willing to admit there's a
large part of the public that never see.
But man can't help being prejudiced by
what he observes in the course Of bust
ness
What is your business?''
'Bookmaker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
The r1cCall
Bazaar Patterns

Are conceded to be the best fittins
most stylish and accurate Pattern
on the market.
The designers OF these patterns are in touch with
the latest modes that presented I'm the fashion
centers Of Europe in ali sorts OF outer apparel ami
their designs and methods have been smplifed
that the least experienced readily understand
them and need not hesitate to undertake the cut.
ting Of Any desired garment.
Another important factor is their
extremely low price.
A large proportion of the patterns.
Ioc. each.
No pattern higher than I5c.
The Bazaar Of Fashions published monthly pre-.
senting the latest novelties of the season. can he
had free of charge at cur store will he mailed
free 10 any address.
The Fashion Queen is SC. copy.
Postpaid to any address, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
VIM. I'LL. McKmeW.
staen.hed 1859.
Reliable
Underwear

's"sss Most Of you will be changing to
heavier Weights today. The rush be-
began early In our underwear depart
$500 meft, but we're always rushed when
1893 the wcathers anyways seasonable.
We are a sort Of general city depot
for MEMS womens and children 8
upierwear-the place of final resort.
$1,000 We carry about every kind Of good
underwear known to the trade.
Having the bulk of the trade of
- - the stout people Of Washington We
can afford to carry throughout the
- - season all the regular, well as
EXTRA SIZES in mems and
wcmens underwear from 25c up to
the most costly grades.
- We have special underwear garments
that exclusively our own-no other
store shows thenr-for instance-these
Ladies' Cotton, Lisie, silk and Wool
80 -" '.GLOvE-FITTING' Corset Covers
white, pink blue and natural-at 25c
to $2.25.
1899 Trustworthy grades In Women's I'm
derwear at CSC. up to 50. Our 'Old
49, - Reliable" lines of Mems Underwear at
''s""' Soc, 75c, 81, 81 %, 81. so. $1.75 and
80 81 ure better values than ever before
80 - Right up to date in cut and finish
latest ..u-aor sayipv'' imDroyements
and devices.
- ''s Children's ard Infants Flat and
. Swiss Ribbed Shirts. Drawers. Union
Suits and Wrappers, from 25c. up
= All sizes-all the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
A Shrcwd Parent.

You have been very generous in buying
Mabel new gowns" remarked Mrs. Cum
rox.
Yes" was the reply. Il don't like that
man who pays her SO much attention."
Il don't see what that has to do with it >"
Il desire to give him something to think
about when 1 ask him if he can support
her in the style to which she has been
accustomed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

As soon as Mr.. Gage has settled the
financial question, the Secretary of Agricul-
tIre will doubtless make another effort to
dispel the bewilderment surrounding the
edible mushroom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

Prime Minister Sagasta's opinion that
1t would be great misfortune for Spain
If she should find cause for declaring war
against the United States is fully shared
by the Cuban sympathizers in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

From the Buffalo Express.

Those who are fond of comparing the
condition of the people in England and in
the United States will be interested in this
statistics recently published which show
that in London one person in forty-five Is
maintained by public charity while In New
York the proportion is one in 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Demanded Particu1nr..

Its much more comfortable said the
slightly naughty young actor, ito be per-
manertly located. l spent only ten weeks
on the road last season.
Mr.. Stormington Barnes locked at him
suspfciously and then inquired, (which
kind; railroad or turnpike?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

In comparing this governments methods
with those of England, Mr.. Chamberlain
should not permit himself to be led into
the impression that New York is the entire
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

The action OF the Georgia legislature in
prohibiting foot ball will be the first in
timation of many followers of the sport
that the game was played in that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

If Mr.. Hanna should fail to hold the Ohio
legislature he will have at least the salts
faction of knowing that Mr.. Bryan cannot
claim the glory of his defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
SHOOTING STARS.

de man dat won be saterfy wifi muffin
but d sof snap" said Uncle Eben, "is GIN
orally de one dat does de mos talk:n' bout
hal times"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
A Way out,

From the Mexican Herald
If Uncle Sam wants to show that he is
absolutely disinterested regarding Cuba. let
the government at Washington propose
that Cuba be united with Mexico. Cuba
Mexicaaa may some day be splendid
reality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

The fact that Mr.. Croker's sons have
been made the victims in misappropria-
ton of property indicates that they do not
take after their father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

The suggestion that Mr.. German run for
Vice President sounds like an incipient
plot to ciinch his retirement from public
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

Mr.. Asa Bird Gardiner, who so profanely
suggested destination for reform" is
now in a position to help deliver the goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

Sympathy for starving non-combatants
is soothing to the donor, but in nowise
nourishing to the recipients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

Thorn will be inclined to reproach Mrs.
Mack with being another woman who could
rot keep a secret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

Mr.. Teller and Mr.. Bland seem to have
drifted out Of range of the calcium light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
The Real Estate Man.

My hearts in the highlands"--his accents
reSound
With sweetness and genuine fire;
Ten dollars a foot is the price of my
ground.
And my highlands are still going higherr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Infants Shoes.

Infants Kid Button Shoes brown cloth top,
bronze vamp turn sole. Per pair .........Sl .
Infants Patent Leather Button Shoes, with cloth
Infants Kid Button Shoes. pink, blue and white,
turn sole: Per pair 81 90
Infants French Kid Button Shoes, with patent
tip. Per pair Observation-Disclosures. SIC.
Infants Fire Wei Kid Button Shoes-a splendid
vaiue- fer palr Ioc.
Special.
Infants Fine French Kid Button
Shoes rights and lefts), wide. COM
nonsense last. hand turn, beveled
soles-Laird, Schober & Co.'S make
Sl.OO a Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Boys and Youths Shoes.

Boys Fine French Calf Patent Leather Walking
Shoes hand welt-a speca! value. Per pair. 80. 15
Boys Calf Shoes. hand welt, -dog toe. latest
style. Per pair ........................ 81 ON
Boys Veal Calf Shoes, wide last strong aud
Sefvlceanle. Per pair - .ub
Youths Calf Shoes, hand welt. bulldog toe.
Per pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81 80
Boys and Youths Casco Calf Shoes. Sizes II to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Kisses and Children's Slippers.

Misses and Children Slippers.
White Wei Kid and Patent Leather Spring Heel
Sizes IL to 2. Per pair. ...................sI 20
Sizes So to 10i3 Per pair. .................sl2 -
Sizes TO s. Per pair. 81 90
Misses and Childrer's Carriage Boots pink blue
and red
Sizes II to 2 Per pair. ....-....-...........s 81 80
Sizes 81 to lo14. Per pair. ...............Sl -
Sizes to 6. Pes pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -
We make to order Kid
and Satin Slippers, i'm all
col0rs, for Misses and Chill
dren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
SID and SIS
Lace
Department.

! Lace
Department.
Tomorrow, Thursday, the follow
ing exceptional value in new Laces,
purchased below the usual price:
1000 yards Black Lace,
Including Chantilly, Bourbon and
Point d'Ireland, in the very latest eff
fects-o to IL inches wide.
Csc. a yard.
Regular price, SOC.
Blanket
Department.
1000 pairs of High-grade Blan-
kets, bought before the advance in
wool and to be offered, in many in
stances, at less than last years prices,
as follows:
ia .'Lonsdale''-a good, standard wool Blanket,
measuring .2xs4 inches,
$3.75 pair.
ia Santa Clauy' Wool Blankets. white and
gray, measuring 72xs4 inches. each blanket bound
separately.
$500 pair.
ia Exquisite per cent Australian wool.
measuring 72xs4 inches, each blanket hound sep
arately,
5000 pair.
124 Boston House. Wool Blankets weighing
7h lbs, beautiful goods,
$3.50 pair.
Genuine California Blankets soft and fluffy
72x8o-$6.75 pair.
74x84-$8.oo pair.
Also 800 pairs
1914 Cotton Blankets at
45c. a pair.
Second noor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10

OIn order to avoid delays. ON nc
count Of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or BuSfaeas Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Slippers for House
and Evening Wear.

Ladies Patent Leather Slippers. 1 strap. beaded
q p'1i $50
Ladies' Patent Leather Slippers l strap plain
Ladies' Bro.rze Slippers. ] strap. Per pair. SO 90
Ladies Satin slippers, white. pink and blue
Per pair. Observation-Disclosures. &. -
Ladies' White kid Slippers. 1 strap. Per pr 81 o.
Ladies' White Kid Slippers. plain Per pair 81 50
Ladies' Beaded Kid Slippers. strap also plain
with Louis NV heel and patent tip. Per pair s. 60
Ladies' Plain OPEN and Cbmmon-sense Slipper,
Fer pair 80. 81. IS AMI S2n0
Ladies Felt Opera Slippers. with ieather soIes
Ladies' Felt Jul!ettes. Per pair.-.........s1;, -
Ladies Felt Opera Slippers, leather solrs
10 l''" ny
Ladies' Felt Slippers. Per pair. 500
Ladies' Carriage Boots. Per pair ......... 50 80
We make to order Even
ing Slippers and Carriage
Boots to match the cos
TUNE, at short notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Misses Shoes.

s Misses, Best Handmade French Kid Button
SHOES, Eta1n last, egg toe. extension sole Laird
Schober & Co.'S maker. Per pair....... So 90
Misses Kid Lace Shoes Elaine last, egg toe,
extension sole. Per pair. ..................$3 90
Misses Box Calf Lace Shoes hand welt, extension
sole. Per pair. Observation-Disclosures. So so
Misses Patent vamp Button Shoes. French KID
Mia; E, FER par r, So " %
the product OF one of the best makers of Misses
hohoSs- Il pair. N3tp
Misses Box Calf Lace or Button Shoes tip OF
same. extension sole-an excellent School Shoe
feI paE 500
Misses Vfci Kid Lace Button Shoes patent
tip, commonsense last. good heavy white oak
extension soles. Per pair. So. 10
Misses Wei Kid Button Shoes. cloth top. patent
up ref pair WV
Misses Wei Kid Lace Shoes. stock tip god sub
stantial School Shoe. Per pair. 81. 80
Special.
Misses Best French Kid Lace
Shoes, Laird, Schober & Co.'S make.
Elaine last, egg toe, extension soles.
$3.50 a Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-10
Ladies' Shoes.

Ladies vici Kid Lace Boots, welt sole, ''Eiain
Ladies' Kid Lace Boots, welt sole Colonial
u Ladies' KID Button Boots. welt sole, "Aimsse
Ladies Kid Button Boots, welt sole, .'Bosson'
Ladies' Kid Button Boots hand turn, Chicago
Ladies' Kid Button Boots hand turn, New YORK S
Ladies' Kid Button Bots, hand turn, Plain Opera
toe Per pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 800
The above Shoes, among which
are the latest shapes, are the product
of the famous Philadelphia shoemak-
ers, Laird, Schober & Co. This firm
makes the handsomest and finest
Shoes possible to obtain.
Ladies' French Calf Patent Leather Button Shoes
Iadi' ' Kid Fulton shoes cloth top. Natara toe
laird ard. seh M.s & Co.'S make, Per pair SO 80
LAIRD sehSa e Ss Per I psn s.os
Ladies' English Walking Shoes. button lace
ss kd Button soe
"f aaes se Kid lace fs seea Colonial toe raest
Ladies' Kid Lace Shoes plain common sense last,
G@ays ss T kid a es pair OH Button Shoes,
toe dull quarters. Per pair. So 90
Ladies' Kid Baton or Lace Shoes, Colonial toe.
.
Ladies' Kid Button Shoes, cOmmOnse last:
also coin toe and patent tip. Per pair 81. 90
Specials.
Ladies Patent Leather, Foxed
Button Boots, dull quarters, Good
year welt, extension sole.
$1,000 a Pair.
Ladies Box Calf Lace Boots, New
England toe, hand welt, extension
sole.
$1,000 a Pair.
Chindrem'S Shoes.
Children's Wei Kid Lace or Button Shoes, COM
mon sense last, patent tip. Per pair 65
Children's Box Calf Lace or Button Shoes.
Children's Vtci Kid Button Shoes turn sole, pat
ent tip. Sizes to 8. Per pair. ............$. %