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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
The Ins and Outs of Trading Stamps.
From the Dry Goods Chronicle (New York;

Between the red-stamp merchant and the
green-stamp merchant and the no-stamp
merchant there must come a merry war
and, aside from the proprietor Of the
scheme. we believe the no-stamp man must
eventually have the best of it. We get a
good many letters from men who went
thoughtlessly into 1t and now want to
get out without trouble, but are threatened
by the stamp schemers with lawsuits fol-
breach of contract. We believe the thing
is legal in the state of New York. although
pronounced otherwise in some other states.
We don't believe there Is much to be an.
pretended from the threats of this stamp
men. We doubt II they seek the unfavor-
able notoriety that lawsuits Of that kind
would bring them. II we were unfortu-
nately situated as some Of our correspond
ents are and wanted to break a snap cor.
tract we would break It and make a test
case OF 1t. Local merchants could com.
bine and work together and divide the ex
pense. The menace in the broken contract
lies In the fact that q contract lives sew
eral years, and suit may be delayed and
brought against the party to 1t after the
trading-stamp scheme shall have petered
out, as 1t Ii likely to do. Those that are
out are likely to have the laugh on those
that are in, provided the outs stay out,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
New LR0XRS

Does you hyuh de restless rustic like de
talkin' of de sea;
Like de dry leaves in .Novenbuh as dey
scattuhs neat de tree?
Does you hyuh de SCUM a-comin' wifi q fIut-
ter an a whiz
Till you stops yoh work to listen an to
wonduh what it is?
An We all tu'ns ovuh
Each kin fin page to suit.
Fus' O. Janawary
An it's time to resolute.
Dams chance fob ev'ybody to come long
an celebrate;
Ain no one so puff1ck he kin hang aroun'
an wait.
Big an little sinners has license fob to
jine.
Banks is some folks weakness, same as
chicken coops is mine.
So, les all tu'n ovuh
Wifout stoppin' to dispute.
Fus' 90 Janawary
An it's time to resolute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

FROM Inc New York Times.
The suggestion that the way to make the
pension roll a roll of honor is to paste it
up in every country post office, as is now
done with the list of undelivered letters. is
worthy brilliant mind. How would it suit
the Times to go a step further and send
needy veterans to the poor house for the
purpose of making the pension roll an I'M
doubted roll of honor?"-The Ogdensburg
Journal.
During its investigation of pension frauds
In 1880 the Times found pensioner, whom
We will call S. c., living on a farm near
the city of Ogdensburg He draws sl2 a
month. His pension was granted for the
alleged disabilities of disease of the liver
and respiratory organs" constituting lin
capacity to perform manual labor He
not only carries on his farm, but is the
greatest hunter in Ogdensburg 1t is said
that he can chase a fox further than any
other man in st. Lawrence county" He is
noted as man Of great endurance.
In the city of Ogdensburg the Times
found another pensioner, L. M, who draws
a pension Of $12 a month for total deaf
ness OF the right ear and disease of the
nervous system He is a barber and
WORKS In MS shop from early morning until
10 O'Clock at night. He carries ON a con-
versatfon in an ordinary tone Of voice. The
local board OF pension examiners refused to
recommend him for pension, and he went
before the Watertown board
Another Ogdensburg pensioner is ]. P.
He draws $12 month on a certificate of
total disability from hernia and a wound
in the left hand. When a reporter of the
Times visited him he was engaged with
another man in piling long and very heavy
three-inch planks upon a high pile in a
lumber yard.
c. P. is another Ogdensburg pensioner.
He gets So a month for total disability
from intestinal disease, and was found,
looking brown, healthy and robust, piling
wood in his back yard. This brave defend
er of his country and tireless claimant of
the bounty enlisted as private on Febru-
airy 16, 1866, marched with unfinching cour-
age as far as Malone, and was mustered
out July l, 1866. without ever having had a
musket in his hands.
There is nothing exceptional about these
cases. They are fairly typical Of that great
part of the list which bears the names of
pensioners who draw the maximum pension
for total disability while continuing to pur-
sue their ordinary and lucrative occupa-
tons, some of them being engaged in hard
manual labor. Perjury lies at the bottom
of all these cases. and perjury invalidates
any contract or grant based on 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

The assertion that the country has
reached the summit OF its prosperity is one
that offers much room for argument Ex-
acuy what constitutes prosperity in d
country Is topic too extensive to be set
tied onhand- Commercial Importance, in
teiiectudl progress and the physical COM
lori OF The masses have all to be consid-
ered IN connection with other points, and
IL Is rather rash 10 assume that the con-
tlhent has thus soon exhausted itself
where there is 50 much 10 be accomplished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
A Ceremony Omitted.

1T srieves me-" remarked young Mrs.
Iorkins' Ito see you losing interest in the
old-fashioned holidays"
Ina you think 1 was losing interest in
them after the way I celebrated Christ
mas?' asked her husband
am sure you are. Here it is almost
ne" Year day and You haven't said a
word about starting a scrap book"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

using the streets for shifting ground. The
loop plan is far preferable and it is to be
hoped that all the street railroad extern
sions that may hereafter be granted will
be coupled with the condition that the
terminals take the form Of loop or that
the companies acquire ground adjacent to
the terminals within which the switching
can be done without endansering the lives
and limbs OF other users of the thorough
fares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
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we that A

Scientists believe that Andree is ice-bound
but safe. 1t is to be hoped that he has
achieved a success that will conclusively
enlighten other Adventures as to the
feasibility or the uselessness of polar ex-
petitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

Mayor Harrison has found himself obliged
to become strict in enforcing the law
against gambling and all-night drinking in
Chicago. 1t may be set down as an axiom
that people cannot be persuaded to be bad
in a temperate and discreet manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

AS an actor, Fftzsimmons is naturally
suspicious of the efforts of rival In the
profession to tempt him to attempt an en-
core.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

gin order te avoid delays, on nc.
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office, hut 1imply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
Ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
A Matter of Direction.

Aren't you afraid that child is rather
forward In its conversation" asked the
bachelor relative.
oh no, indeed replied the fond mother
sereneiy. It's all We can do to keep it
from talking back"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
An Ideal Sttu.@...

we've been insulted, so they say!
The statesman smiled in strange delight
Ihe country's rich enough to pay
And not quite big enough to fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
An Opinion Indorsed.

am not one of those" said the enthusi-
astic young man, who believe that the old
sentiments are dying out. 1 believe that
me present is developing a race of pa
triots."
NO question about it," replied Senator
sorghum with hearty approval. And
we've seen some hot finishes in the last few
campaigns"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

The difficulty in arousing the average
citizen In China to patriotic enthusiasm
lies In the fact that he could not be much
worse OF under any other conditions than
he is at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

Young Mr. Letter. it is stated merely
INTENDED to wait for legitimate rise in
values. Ii was Mr.. Armour who made
the display of hot-headed precipitancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

1t is doubtful whether Luetgert could
have believed few months ago that his
case could attract SO little attention as it
does now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

The habit of blowing tin horns in the
middle of the night is one which New
Years celebrators absolutely decline 10
aha niOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

1t is to be assumed that the Baltimore
base ball club has been putting in extra
time this year on its New Years resolu-
lions,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

With Mr.. Letter controlling the bread
and Mr.: Armour the meat, it is difficult to
predict what will happen to the sandwich,
market this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

There Is danger that in short time the
Will become an obsolete quantity in New
York's 400"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.

Three hundred and sixty-four days in the
year
"a man is generous elf,
he devotes to reforming the public so dear
And he only keeps one for himself,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

From the Rochester Pest-Express.
What IL the matter with italy? We
haven't observed that she has as vet fled
her claim to a piece or China. Turkey Is
also the victim of procrastination in this
matter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
INTERNATIONAL CHESS.
Congressman and commOnsrs Open Their
Tournament, KIth Honors So
Far Even

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 29.-The
Washington portion oy the international
chess match between the United States
House of Representatives and the Brit
ish House OF Commons opened to-day in
a blaze of social glorv. The rooms of the
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com
mittee were thronged with members.
Senator'S mem bers of the diplomatic
corps and a few favored guests. In &C
cordance with the rules of the match, Sir
Julian Pauncc.ote, British En- bassador
and umpire, drew for move, and the
names OF the players were forwarded to
the other side.
the Speakers on both sides and Embassa-
dors Pauncefote and Hay, the American
umpire's drawing disclosed the fact that
British players had the first move on
three of the five boards.
Playing commenced at 2:30. The first
game ended was between Plunkett Brit
lsh) and Pearson.
Representative Shannon of New York,
who has charge of the arrangements,
states that they had all agreed to decline
a king gam bit If offered. Pearson was the
only one VINO received a chance, and he
accepted 1t and lost the game in sixteen
moves.
The second game finished was between
Strauss (Britsh) and Bodine. Bodine
caught his opponent nappin- and sprang
a mate on him. Three unfinished games
were adjourned at 7 o'clock, each side
having scored victory.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
TURKEY CONTINUES
TO MISS TROOPS
And Refuses to Extend
the Armistice Longer "
Than a Fortnight.
Creece's Hopes Appear to Be
Centered Upon Great
Britain.
However,, the Prospects of the Hell
len es Are Very Gloomy at T..
Their Best.

CONSTANTINOPLE, TURKEY, May 81.
1t is understood the powers representa-
tiyes have agreed upon the principle OF
all peace conditions except the amount Of
indemnity Greece must pay. AS yet there
is no sign of further advance by the
Turkish army or of check to the contin-
ued mobilization and forwarding of troops.
The proposal of the Porte to extend the
armistice a fortnight instead Of indeh-
nItely leaves the position unaltered. The
diplomats considered the proposal this
afternoon. with what result is unknown.
ATHENS, GREECE, May 31.-The virtual
abandonment of the hope of saving the
crops in Thessaly, added to the lear that
the powers will not agree to compel
Turkey to evacuate the province until the
war indemnity is paid by Greece, causes
great detection.
Those who have not abandoned hope
persist IN building upon the friendship of
Great Britain. They find comfort in the
report that Contractor Koila has been
ordered to provision forty British war
ships at Phalaerum, the belief being that
such display of naval force is intended
as a menace TO Turkey.
In the meantime Ottoman REINFORCE
ments continue 10 pour into Macedonia
and Thessaly, while the Turkish move
ments at Lamia, where the Greek army
now is, are regarded as highly suspicious.
The Turks are finding the difficulties of
the commissiariat utmountable, and
have abandoned their positions in the
0thrys Mountains and will Withdraw 10
the interior ofThessalY.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
Vandercock Wins the
Suit Against South
Carolina.
The State Cannot Form {
Monopoly on Liquor for
Its Own Profit.
Judge Simonton's Decision States
That the System Violates Inter-
state Commerce Acts.

COLUMBUS, s. c., May 31.-Judge
Simonton to-day filed a decision in the
Vandercock dispensary case. He pro-
nounces unconstitutional those parts of
the act of 1897 restricting the importation
of liquor in original packages for personal
use or sale of such original packages
within this State for use in the State. This
is regarded as the dispensary's death
blow. 1t means the reopening OF the mar
ket for California wines
A shipment OF wines from Vandercoek
in California to party of Charleston gem
tlemen was seized last winter. The Cali
fornia dealer contended that he had a
right TO bring liquors into the State. es-
tablish warehouses and sell from such
establishments original packages for per-
sonal use. On that contention he ar
,peaied to the Circuit Court. The State be-
came nervous. 1t was the first time this
question had been sprung and the issue
was decided. 1t offered 10 return the con-
fiscated wines, but Vanderoock would not
compromise. Arguments were made
three weeks ago, J. P Kennedy Bryan OF
Charleston representing Vandercock, and
Attorney General Barber the dispensary
III the ueClSlOD the JuuSe Is very Z ear.
He declares the right of the State to pre-
vent the manufacture or sale of liquor
within its borders and the exercise of pc
lice powers, but maintains that when the
State recognizes and approves such manu-
facture and sale of liquor as a beverage by
engaging in il for profit it precludes the
idea that such sale is considere injurious
to public welfare, and is not the lawful ex-
ercise of police power to forbid the i'm por-
tation of such liquors or their sale in
original packages for personal use and
consumption, such prohibition under
these circumstances being in conflict with
he laws OF interstate and foreign COM
merce. The decision of the United States
Supreme Court, he says, Is clear that as
long as State recognizes liquor as bev-
erage it is lawful and to be encouraged !;
as long as it seeks monopoly in supply
ing such liquor 1t cannot constitutionaIly
forbid or hinder commerce in such liquor
between its citizens and those of other
States.
The Governor said two weeks ago that
if SimOnton decided this case against the
dispensary he would shut it down. An
extra session of the Legislature may be
called; otherwise the dispensary must be
closed. The State has in various dispen-
saries between $3.50 600 and $500, 900 worth
of LIQUORS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
POPULAR cLAA0R FoR DscERcY.
Immense Mass Meeting Held IN Chicago
TO Pro'est Against the RGpGcEy
OF CorD0rahoHS.

CHICAGO, ILL, May 3f.-At a big
mass-meeting in Central Music Hall last
evening, resolutions were passed denounc-
ing the gas trust and street railroad bills
before the Legislators IN the name of de-
cency, honesty, justice and the American
principle OF local self-government to de-
feat these measures. The resolutions pro-
vide for the appointment of a committee
OF 100 to visit Springfield this week and
wage war on the measures. Speeches
were made by Sidney c. Eastman; z. D.
Foyle president OF the Chicago Fedora
tion of Labor; Thomas b. Bryan. Alder
man Jonn Nj. Harlan. Mr.. Bryan was
chairman and will appoint the committee
OF 100 some time to-day.
/ Alderman Harlan, the late candidate
Tor Mayor on the Independent Repub blican
ticket, made the general speech. he was
cheered again and again by the audience.
Mr.. Harlan called some of the officers oil
the gas and street railroad companies by
name, and charged them with the guilt OF
bribery at Springfield. He Iold how much
olood-money 1t took to buy a vote. The
spea ker said the professional leading citi-
zen" was an anarchist at heart, because
he knew no law above the law of MS own
Will When the peoples hatred of dis
honest wealth, ne SAID, becomes hatred
OF ali wealth the safety OF society and the
Repubnc Will be at stake. he begged the
honest rich to join IN the contest against
the despoilers.
In closing Mr.. harlan expressed the
hope that Governor Tanner, it called on TO
consider these bills, would read his oath
of office, taken on a Bible, and remem Der
that he is comparatively young man, and
so act IS TO deserve further honors from
the people.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01

ity, sold at from 81 to 81 box, while
prices Tor seedlings ranged from 81 90 to
S3 5O box; Valencias, from 81 % 10 SO
case; SICILY oranges, 50 rs to So 70 box.
lhere are now on the way to this port
from the Mediterranean only p, 200 boxes
OF oranges and 900 to Baltimore, and ii is
estimated that there are only about 200
carloads more of all kinds to come from
California.
Lemons were in small demand, but
prices remained unchanged. The quantity
OF lemons now on the way to this port
from the Mediterranean is 207, 900 boxes,
and to Baltimore $500 boxes. Prominent
importers say that the receipt of lemons
lor the next thirty days will be about
100 600 boxes less than during the corre-
spending part of last year, and that as
soon as the hot wave arrives prices Will
quickly advance. Lines have been almost
wholly neglected on account of tie cool
weather.
-Four carloads of California cherries
were received and sold at widely ranging
prices, according TO their kind and condi-
tlon. Black Tartarians sold at the begin
ming OF the week from 80 cents to So 10 a
box and at the end of the week at 90 cents
to 81 65 a box
The receipts of pineapples were large
and the prices low.
FIorlda watermelons sold slowly at from
SO TO $35 per 100 They are expece ed to
| arrive In large quantities this week.
lew carriers OF Florida peaches were
received, but they were mostly green and
| navoriesS. and sold at from 81 % So car
rler, although some small lots of choice
ones sold at from So SO to S.
Receipts of all xmas OF seasonable fruits
are rapidly increasing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
REDSKINS ARE
ON THE WtRPATH
Anxious for a Brush
With Cowboys at
Lame Deer.
Six Companies of Regulars
Cool the Fighting Ardor
of the Braves.
Agency Over the Surrender
of Murderers.

HELENA. MoNT, May 3l.-The present
trouble at the Lame Deer Agency between
the Cheyenne Indians and white settlers
is but an acute phase of the armed ueu-
trality of that section. Bad blood has
existed long time between the cowboys
and Indians. When the cowboys get
drunk they kill an Indian and the red
men reeiprocate. The Indians often kill
range cattle, and when they are detected
by lone herder they kill him to destroy
the evidence. The result is they distrust
each other, and bushwhacking is the rule.
The feeling became so intense recently
over the murder of a man named Hoover
that it stirred the whites to fighting
point, and they sent the women and chill
dren 10 places of safety. They congre-
gated near the agency for the purpose of
compelling the surrender OF the Indians
who were known to have killed Hoover.
The Indians put on their war paint and
expressed desire to have a brush with
the whites. Captain Stouch of the regu-
lar army, agent at Lame Deer, asked Tor
the protection of troops. Now he has six
companies from Fort Custer and Fort
keOgh. The Indians repudiate any wish
to tackle the soldiers, but say they want a
chance at the cowboys and ranchmen.
While there is intense excitement and
many hostile demonstrations it is not be-
lieved anything like a battle or massacre
will occur, especially since the arrival of
the troops. Early reports of the killing of
five soldiers seem utterly unfounded.
a conflict of authority has arisen be-
tween the agent and Sheriff. A large
force of Deputy Sheriffs went to Lame
Deer. and demanded the surrender of the
guilty Indians, but the agent ordered
them off, saying he would secure the ar
rest of the accused when the excitement
had subsided. The deputies returned to
Mics City and secured a warrant for the
arrest of the agent for obstructing officers
in the execution of their duties, and an
augmented force of deputies started back
for the agency to effect his arrest. AS the
agency is sixty les from the nearest
telegraph office the result of the expedi-
ton is not known. The dispute over
authority is due to the recent decision of
the Supreme Court that crimes committed
on. a reservation should be tried in the
District Court of a county, and not in the
:: United States courts.
Governor Smith wired President Nc
klnleV to-day of the action of the agent,
and asked tina. he be directed TO refrain
from interfering with the sheriffs The
Governor holds that the agent is clearly
wrong and that it is his duty to assist the
court officers in arresting the accused in
stead OF shielding them.