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The times., 1897-07-27
We Want More Monroe.

It may be assumed with some degree of
safety that most of the foreign comments
and criticisms on our apparent attitude
with regard 20 the annexation OF Hawaii
simply are bosh. For some time this
journal has been watching the Utterances
Of official or semi-officiai newspapers pub
iishea at London and tie Continental capi-
tails with careful interest II is observ-
able that these organs and telephones
all sing the same lay. They, and the
political influences inspiring them, advert
20 and criticise what they are pleased
70 say they regard as an onIino1s depart
ure by the United States from fts former
policy OF International herTnitatioD and
its inaugur alton OF one OF colonial acquisi-
ton and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Now, nothing
could be further from the truth, and. If
we only had a Government imbued with
the spirit OF Washington, jefferson. Jack
son, aud Lincoln, the Illusion involved in
such an idea would be dispelled. and the
truth OF the matter would be advertised
10 the nations in any way necessary to
make them appreciate and respect it.
The st. Petersburg Novoye- yremy va. In a
carefully inspired editorial. dicusses Ha-
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Mr. Ho.hi ON Annexation.

The mos important part or Minister
Hoshi's essay On What know about An
nexstion. - is his courteous reference TO
The fac. that even the reputable section
% the press" OF THIS country seems to be
under the impression that Japan has. or
formerly had, design on the islands.
We viii venture 10 assnme that in speak
ing of the ''repuj able section of the press. -
Mr. HOshj has In mind newspapers not SUBJ
sidized by foreign embassies or legations.
aud he is quite right That class OF
journals, here and elsewhere, has been
under the amused conviction that japan
had designs, exactly as they know that
right iIl Washington there are many small
boys vino have registered with themselves
bIood-curdfng oaths to go West and kin
Indians, or become road agents Of the most
CORY type.
Their intentions and oaths viii not be-
come productive OF anything but few
dreams, ami they win outgrow their fool
ishness. It is the same with Japan OF
course, there always is a possibility
that, under European incitement, the little
fellow mi ght turn himself loose in Hawaii.
In that event we will send Fighting Bob
Evans over there with some more ships,
and. immediately thereafter, there will be
nothing but Japanese spoken in Nirvans
| for q week.
The times., 1897-07-27
MIRACLES IN NEW YORK.
Work Done by the Wrist Bone of
the Mother of Mary.

New York, July 26.-The feast OF st.
Anne was observed at the Church of st.
Jean Boptiste today as the conclusion of
the annual novena, in Which the little
relic OF bone, believed to be from the
ight wrist of the mother OF the Virgin
Mary, which is exhibited, was prayed
over and the glass case inclosing it was
kissed by thousands OF people. The crowds
that have visited the shrine during the
nine days the relic was exhibited have
been very large.
A large number of cures are reported.
The stack of crutches placed in corner
near the relic has steadily increased
Mrs. NJ. +. Dunn claims TO have been
cured OF cancer. She visited the shrine
every day. and at the end of a week the
cancer began to disappear.
She said today that she was well, and
had come to Novena TO render thanks for
her euro.
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IN THE HOTEL LOBBIES.

81 see that our consul at Saitiilo, Mex,
eaid Mr.. J. II. Lewis, formerly an attacbe
OF the United States legation at Mexico,
low located in Washington, reports that
the graves near Saltillo, Mex, OF American
soldiers killed at the battle Of Buena Vista
in 1917 are in serious want OF attention
When / was visiting Saltiilo in 1883
noticed that they were then in very bad
saape In fact, no one would ever bcleVe
the field to he cemetery 1t Is plot or
ground OF about two and one-half acres,
with mud or adobe brick wall inclosing
IL. This wall in several places had been
washed away by the rains and there was
nothing to indicate that anyone was
Suried there-not even wooden or stone
slab, nothing to show that the remains
of over 700 brave American soldiers found
their last resting place there, and | am
glad TO see that the Senate OF the United
States has ordered an investigation Of
the existing condition OF affairs. l under
stand that the governor pf that district,
Miguel Cardenas. has consented to CO.
operate with our consul in securing the
necessary data as to the present condition
Of the cemetery"
The times., 1897-07-27

A woman horse tanner has been inter
viewed and she says that horses are very
like men Some veterans OF the turf are
fond or declaring that horse is just like
u woman, so this is interesting The
woman, however, gives a somew hat Gif-
ferent description of her methods from
those which the average sport gives OF
his. He is apt to say serenely that you
have got TO let horse know you are
his master and that he is to do what
you choose. He is apt also TO declare that
a woman likes to be bossed. Perhaps
she does, but just listen 10 this: The
woman horse tanner says, Sometimes
horses must he hBmored and made TO think
they are having their own way, W hen in
reality they are doing what you viii they
SHALL do. For instance, when ! am hand
ling a horse OF high courage that is not
thoroughly broken, and he insists on go
ing one way and want him 10 go another.
1 turn him around several times and dis
tract HIS attention, and the chances are
that he will 20 as I wish without CON
troversy. If he persists I compromise by
starting him his way and gradually turn
ing him mine" There $ food for thought
ln this
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Recess sionaI.
$4,000

God of our father, known of old
Lord of our far flung battle-line-
Beneath Whose awful Hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God OF Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget-lest we foIgetl
The tumult and the shouting dies
The captains and the kings depart;
Still stands Thine ancient Sacrifice,
An humble and d c0ntrite heart,
Lord God OF Hosts, be with US yet,
Lest we forget lest we forgetl
Far-called our n8vies melt away
On dune and headland sinks the fire
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineyeh and Tyrel
Judge of the Nations, spare us yet,
Lest we forget we forgeti
IL drunk with sight OF power, we loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe
Such boasting as the Genties use,
Or lesser breeds without the Law
Lord God OF Hosts, be with Us yet,
Lest we forget-lest we for get!
For heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and lion shard :
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding, calls not Thee to guard
For frantic boast and foolish word,
Thy Mercy on Thy People, Lord
Amen.
Rudyard Kiplipg.
The times., 1897-07-27

There viii be temporary joy among the
gentlemen who were nominated for various
good things. but whose eases were not
acted upon by the Senate. The most
popular OF them VIII he reappointed. It is
predicted that the Hon. William Woodyille
with the Spanish alliance, viii be one of
these. His friends at the Capitol appear to
have been strong enough to keep his nomi-
nation from being considered Therefore,
the country viii not lose his services for
some months longer.
The times., 1897-07-27

sll sorts, and as for New York, you can
find almost anything there, Mr. How
els, IL you 60 TO the right place We
have not only the whole population OF
Europe pouring itself into Castle Garden
hundreds at time, but we have Chinese
and japanese and Kanaka natives walk
ing in at our back door, aud French
Canadians hopping down from Canada
and all shades OF color ia the Southern
States, grown on the soil There is no
lack OF variety in our population and
if Du MAJ urier had been an American he
would have needed to fill half his pages
with footnotes, for there would have
been remarks in French, and German,
and songs in Italian, and undertones in
Chinese. and pastorals in Swedish anu
Norwegian, ard war whoops in Conianche,
and COW boy talk IN Spanish, and swear
words In Russian, aud slang in plain
United States, To an extent that would
shatter the walls of the very Tower of
Babel. Mr.. Howells hints that he enyies
Du Ma urier his wealth OF material. Let
all the people pray that Mr. Howells never
tries to initiate him with the wealth Of
material we have in Chicago Boston
would simply have to die
The times., 1897-07-27

waiian annexation and considers II q mem
ace to European interests. 1t also regards
the proposition as a sfepIiBe-stone to the
acquisition OF Cuba. winch would lie stiil
less toIeIasie. The Noyoyev vrefn va, sum
ming up the situation. says "Ail this Is
very grave. very much more serious than
it may appear at first h.,ish. The Eu-
ropean governments which have grounds
for resisting the increase CT Americas po-
litical power viii henceforth have TO be
cousta ntly on their guard, ard TO prepare
themselves to eome to the aid of Spain,
which IS menaoed with the loss of her
richest ard largest colony in the New
World"
The logic both OF our position and the
European objections to it is entirely Sim
pie, comprehensive and is privately recog-
nized by ali parties to the issue. tits this:
The Americas people have regarded Hawaii
and Cuba with a Jealous eye for half a
century or more. The first is necessary
to US for the development of our Oriental
commerce, which, In turn, is requisite to
the growth and prosperity OF cur Pacific
the successful military defense OF our
whole Pacific Coast line. Consequently we
mean to bave IL. and VIII get it unless
we are sold out through the treason OF
the natior's representatives and agents,
as has happened in some other cases.
When we Contemplate the building of The
Nicaragua Canal, I'm enterprise likely to be
brought to @ successful accomplishment be
fore many years, national necessity for
the contrai Of the Hawaiian islands be-
comes even more manifest. That canal
largely viii be in the power OF the country
II the same nation, as well, ceuld occupy
and dolnina t. the Queen OF tile Antilles. the
Gibraltar uf the American Mediterranean,
its power over the worlds commerce would
be complete, and its advancement to the
headshiD Of civilization aEd industrial and
Commercial peoples become inevitable and
irrepresSibie.
Such prospect may not suit the views
of Great Britain and Germany, or even OF
our former friend, Russia, but they will
nave to submit 20 1T, unless they should
succeed In buying up our public men suf-
ficicntly to prevent il for three years &C
come. Once the masses regain control OF
the machinery or government, and that
VIII be in 1900. it viii be too late foI
anybody 10 protest If the A merican peo.
pie can have their way, We shall own
Hawaii and esta blish friendly protectorate
over the free Republic OF Cuba Later,
the Cubans VII join tho Union, but that
must be Oh their own motion and without
coercion from US But exactly what
Europe does not like Is the thing that
is most likely to happen. We will have
Hawaii, the Nicaragua Canal and. prac,
ticaily, Cuba Our colonial ambition need
not go heyond this. II wiz be enough
But thus much We are determined to Sc
cure. Lord Salisbury and the three EN-.
pcrors may as well understand, fiest as
last, that it VIII not do 70 make trouble
about It.
1t is a question OF necessary aud Vita
national policy 1t is worth d million
lives, IL need I've. to enforce.
The times., 1897-07-27
Small
furniture.

In connection with our special
clearance sale of small lots and
oue-of-a-kind pieces of useful
and decorative furniture, we sub
nit the following additional lots
which have been given new
prices. Rare values among them.
At So. 90, from s12.00-
Quartered Oak Book Gases. SO in. wids,
50 In nigh, double glass DOORS highly
polished
At S2.G0, from So 90
Quartered Oak Bric-a-brao Cablnsts
pretuly carved
At 81 90, from S6.75-
Imitation Mahogany Book Case. open
front; 40 In. wide, 60 in high
At $1,000, from $500
Imitation Mahogany Revolving Book
Gases; highly polished
At $500, from s14 90
Quartered OAK Revolving Book Gases;
highly polished
At $500, from S3.75-
Solid Oak Tables, with French legs;
highly polished.
At $500, from $500
| Solid OaEOT Imitation Mahogany Tables.
Win French legs and lower shelf.
At $500, from $1,000
Solid Mahogany Tables. wIsh low er shelf.
AZ So 80, from $3.50
Birch Rocking Chairs. highly polished
At 85e, frJm S1.25-
ImHation Cherry Tables. with lower shell
Fourth floor.
The times., 1897-07-27

the fact that you cannot keep good man
down
"JeGediah," said the proprietor Of the
summer resort, ''have the folks ali gomez"
Every last one of en-" replied the
son.
Then go to work an clear up the rub
bish. Get that trunk on the wagon and
see what you can sell it for; here's some
tennis flannels that you can wear this
winter and save buyin'; there's shrunk
bsthin' Srt that'n Go for bub. and
japanese urnbren that You can save TO
scare the crows. I don't know nothing
that you can do with these smashed up
hearts that they've left around Better
put 'ern on the rubbish heap"
Scotland" said the tragedian, ma
iestically, had one Macbeth New Jersey '
has muItitudes
Don't be scared" said the soubrette.
''He means the mosquitoes"
The crowd was tumbling over Itself In
the vain effort to see over the shoulders
of three big policemen, and offer advice
to the horse who had sunstroke
"That," said Jimsby, refIectiyely. ais
what might be called a neck-and-neck
race and rubber-neck, at that
The time was when all that romantic
swain expected or his inamorita was 20 Us
ten to his poetry. Now he puts his poetry
into the chatting dish and expects her 10
eat the result.
NO sail the clearinghouse mistress
gravely, ''I donot approveof people pIa ying
such frivolous game as cards. We will
20 into tile parlor and renew our youth by
game of hunt-the-slipper.'
.'Is marriage failure, Yawcob?' in
| Quired his wife.
MY dearest Rebecca," replied Jacob
'tsome people might compare 1t to that
but can only say for myself it has been
| more like mammoth fire SALE
! And Rebeccs was in bliss.
! One should have place for everything,
| and young Slippcrkin says that when he Is
| in college that pIaceis under the bed.
The times., 1897-07-27

According tu custom the new tariff bill
will go down in history bearing the name
OF the chairman Of the Committee Oh Ways
and Means, for under the Constitution
bills for the raising OF revenue must
originate IN the popular house. 1t is no
more the Dingley bill, however. than
was the Wilson bill the structure framed
by the gentleman from West Virginia.
That measure was entirely reconstructed
in the Senate by Senator'S German. Brice,
and Jones 50 with the Dingley bill.
Messrs AIdrich, Allison. and Jones. Of
Nevada, made il a new thing entirely.
but Mr. Dingley VIII receive the praise
or the opprUhrium that cones from tho
enactment Of the law. There We're S74
amendments 10 the bil when IL went To
conference or this total the Senate
yielded in but 1I9, While the House re-
ceded aud gave In TO TIE Senate ON 511
The remainder, aggregating las. were
compromised still, this wonderful piece
or legislation Ia Known as the Dingley
bill
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Mrs pominls also has protested.

Mrs Dominis also has protested. Her
lord chamberlain and another distinguished
natl ve-not, however, IN the sense Of
being a d0nestic-Mr. HalIelujah by name,
presented themselves and a paper envelope
to Mr.. Mckinley yesterday. He took the
papers and his leave Of the bearers. They
wished a happy new ear with which TO
listen to their tale Of Woe; and they were
much delighted The late and chocolate
native monarchy seems much to have
improved its standing at the White House.
A little while ago it could not get into
the ante-room Perhaps it has succeeded
in making It's ante at the Glover Building;
then things viii be pleasanter
The times., 1897-07-27
NO MERCY FOR MRS. MAVERICK.
The British Government Declines
to Mitigate Her Sentence.

A cablegram was received at the State
Department yesterday morning from Am
bassadCr Hay stating that the British
government declines to mitigate in any
way the sentence OF Mrs. Ma ybrick. They
say her oh ysical condition is good.
The department recently instructed the
ambassador to use the good offices of
the United States to induce the British
government to do something to ameiiorate
her condition.
The times., 1897-07-27
A young Woman Satu ralized

Trenton, " J., July 26.-In the United
States district court today, Judge Kirk
patrick granted naturalization papers to
Miss Hannah X. Lund, Of Plainfleld, n
native Of Sweden. Miss Lund intends to
engage in missionary work in Mongolia,
China. aud will sail in few days. She
desired the protection OF the Stars and
Stripes, and Judge Kirkpatrick told her
she had chosen wisely, and that the right
to vote was not the only advantage Of
American citizen ship.
The times., 1897-07-27

The junior Senator from Ohio is pre-
pairing TO make this years election in
that State n great Fannaversary. He con
stantly consults his typewriter and the
r re sident, and, IL the coal strike only can
be sauelehed or smoothed over in time. he
is confident that check book will do the
rest. Campaign expenses come high, but
we must have theml
The times., 1897-07-27
Got a small Price for His Life.

Chicago, July 26. Two young men in
bicycle attire held up the saloon of Dennis
C. Denohue, OF Fifty-first street, last night,
shot the proprietor fatally, and esca ped on
their wheels with $40 from the cash
drawer Donohue showed fight and stabbed
one of the crooks.
Early this morning one of the others was
found in a ditch near Donohue's saloon
He had a stab wound In the abdomen that
will prove fatal The man refuses to dis
close his identity
The times., 1897-07-27

Church Disorder West Because of
Miscegenating Wedding.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 26.-Rev DR..
Hertz, OF Trinity Evangelical Church. mar
ried negro and white woman in the
sacred edince few days ago, and the
result is tie desertion of nearly half the
members, who last Sunday held services In
q hall
When the negro and his white bride
drove up to the church there was an
ugly demonstration. The bridal party
was treated to a storm OF hisSes and
epitheCs aud few minutes resistance vas
offered to their entry. Mr.. Hertz ap-
peared and by a short speech quclied the
disturbance The ceremony had no sooner
been performed. however, than storm
broke loose among the large congregation
The times., 1897-07-27

Mrs. Virginia Thompson, formerly post
mistress at Louisville, KY, is 20 be ap-
pointed to responsible position in the
Congressional Library. Mrs. Thompson is
woman OF remarkable executive ability
aud filled The office OF postInstress for
many years. She was finally superseded
by man during the HarTtson administra-
ton. She was oue of the applicants for
the position OF register OF copyrights, and
had the Endorsements OF a great many
public men. Whatever place may be as
signed her. 1t Is said by those who know
her she will I'LL II well, for shells equipped
to I'LL any position OF responsibility.
The times., 1897-07-27

The Senate chamber looked badly de-
serted yesterda y, but the House was about
In the condition that 1t has been any
time these three months. The Autocrat
was not on his throne. otherwise things
were much as usual.
The times., 1897-07-27

The old organization OF the House Com
rnittee on Appropriations has been con-
tfnucd by the unanimous vote Of that com
mittee This means that Mr. James G.
Courts, whc las for years been its efficient
clerk: Mr.. J. d. Cremer, assistant clerk.
and Mr. K. F. Rea. messenger, viii be re-
tained Fo. twenty years Mr.. Courts has
been the clerk OF this Committee, and what
he and Mr. C1eaves, clerk of the Senate
Committee, 90 not know about appropria-
tions is not worth knowing. Parties may
come and parties may go, but these two
men wilt probably go Oh forever.
The times., 1897-07-27
Pre- e=InyentOry
Clearance
Sale

This just-before-stock- taking
reduction sale presents values
that are rare and that appeal
very forcibly to the economically
inclined.
The few remaining days will
be important and exceedingly
profitable to all who avail of the
present very low prices on fresh,
choice, desirable summer goods
for both personal and household
uses.
The times., 1897-07-27
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON. TUESDAY. JULY 27,

Before Ieorinq Washington for The Summer
fubscT5be for THE TIMES TIE Morning
and Sunday Editions sciH be mailed TO yoa
for thiriy9fre cents a nlon-h-tiis Morning,
E,enjng and Sunday Editions for my Ad-
dTySseS changed as etIea as desired
The times., 1897-07-27

Theodore Roosevelt may have faults, but
he is sterling, sturdy American, and that
covers multitude of sins In u recent
speech to the Ohio naval reserves he told
the volunteer "Jackes" that this coun-
try could and would take. Haweii or any
thing else it was entitiuI to without asking
permission OF any potentate or nation what
soever. 80 say we all or us,"
The times., 1897-07-27

Mr.. McRinley's holiday is IN sight. He
is clearing off arrears, and packing lots
OF personal prosperity In trunks and
things for tie soft, summer season His
mouth fairly waters for the champiain
''frappee'' in which he VIII begin 60 in
du.ge without stint about next Thursday
The times., 1897-07-27
Just Received

A special IOf OF stylish M0hsir Bs hing
SIlts, tasteflliT trimmed with kTalL-
An unusual value a.
The times., 1897-07-27
At 81 25. from s16s-

wouen's Pine and sheer Printed Lam
Wrapp@Fs- very sslHCt patterns. good
vlre- y of C8lJrs triuiIaed Win plain
materials
The times., 1897-07-27
At soc. from 81 90

wOmen's Pine Madras wsfEs. wit
d-lalcieu eoiiars % sane material
Cbu5Ce patterns
The times., 1897-07-27
$500 Each.

Bathing Hats, Caps, Shoes in
rxcelient assortment and az mast
reasonable prices.
Third floor.
The times., 1897-07-27

Senator Teller is now accused of caus
Ing tho loss OF one day of the Govern
ment's grip on imports. The day was FRI
day, one of general Ill omen. Mr.. Teller
filibustered while the ships of the ether
worlds were coming in and unloading at
New York and other harbors under the
Wilson tariff law, losing TO the Govern
nent slnuch as $4,000. The Indictment
in detail against Mr. Teller is as follows
pOpT OE NEW YORK
The times., 1897-07-27
At 69c, from 1925
At s1.25, from 50 25-

Women. White India Lawn Waists,
very fine and sheer, trimmed In dainsy
emBrulGeTlsss
The times., 1897-07-27
At sl.sO, from $3.50

Women Pine Printed Lawn wrappers.
made WIN embroidery trimmed rlffs
lr top uf sleeves. fuii Vatican back
an ezra Vide a1c f4ll garment
The times., 1897-07-27

Never has greater care been taken in
the enrolment OF d taIiff bill than with
that which became a law Saturday. 1t Is
the duty OF the enrolling cler OF the House
TO do this work, tut this Year IL was done
By the enrolling clerks OF both Houses.
4 ftcr the bill had been carefully compared
IN the House it was sent over TO MT. PlatJ,
the caroiiing clerk of the Senate, for final
revision ana the detection OF any possible
errors that may have crept In. This was
probably due to the fact that Air. Platt is
an experienced proof reader. While there
wereno eIrorstha would have, probably ,af-
fecfed The bill materially. it was found that
upwards of twenty mistakes had been
made In not following the literal reading or
the original bill. These errors were chiefly
the failure TO Compound words that had
been Compounded in the original. One
comma was omitted In a paragraph that
might have led to dispute, bit it was in
an Insignificant item relating To mer'
claudise OF character imported only in
small amount and the monetary loss, II
any, would have been small.
The times., 1897-07-27
Lace
Curtains.

In order 20 make room for our
new fall importations, which
viii soon begin to arrive, we
ave made very decided reduc-
tions in our remaining stock of
Fancy Nets, Fish Net and Lace
Trimmed Curtains. When it is
remembered that these goods ara
last springs importations and
the patterns all good, the i'm
portauce of the mark-dowu will
De the better appreciated.
The times., 1897-07-27
Shirt Waists,
Wrappers.

All bright, slightly garnens<
IN such styles and kinds as aIs
most popular just now. zs-s.yss<
At 69e, from S1-25-
Women s White India Lawn waises.
embroidery trimmed and tucked trons
and back