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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A Curious Forest.

The most extraordinary forest IA ths
world IL one discovered by Dr. welwftsch.
which occupies a tablcland some six miles
broad, at a height Of 300 feet or 400 feet
above the sea, near the west coast of
Africa The trunks Of the trees OF this
peculiar forest are Z feet In diameter and
yet they only attain q height OF foot,
giving the tree the appearance of Q round
leaves. which attain q length ct o fee&
end breadth OF fest, the flowers form.
lag crimson clusters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A Wfde-AUnkei CITY.

Tacoma, the main port of entry on Pu-
get sound is q city Of 10000 people; the ter
minus Of the Northern Pacific railway and
OF the greatest and most successful lines
plying between the United States and the
orient, and also the terminus of lines to
Alaska and San Francisco Four hundred
and hVe ocean vessels cleared from her
pert In 1885, The exports and imports of
1877 to date exceed those of all other ports
IN Puget sound customs district combined
Tacoma's being $l1,720, 103, all other ports
in Puget sound being S7,201, S03. She ham
dies more tea from China and Japan than
all other American ports, including New
York, and stands next to New York in
oriental merchandise distributed She
any port on the Pacific coast this going
to China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand,
Africa England, Germany, California, and
all parts of the United States She has
within her limits the largest shingle mill in
the world. Bullion from mines in Alaska
Montana, Idaho, British Columbia and the
state of Washington is sent to the Tacoma
snelter. T1comaS facilities for handling
freight has earned her the reputation of
being the quickest and cheapest port in the
world. The Northern Pacific car shops,
costing over one million dollars, are To-
Gated at Tacoma, and she has the most
complete freight yards on the Pacific coast
most extensive docks, ware houses and coal
bunkers.
The climate is most healthful The civ
has a perfect sanitary system, fifteen pub
lie schools, five universities and colleges of
high standing, has S.16S pupils enumerated.
$500 enrolled. She has Ill miles of graded
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

11-Quarter fine selected wool blankets
heavy in weight and made of very finely
woven wOol--fnished with double stitch
silk highlands me colo-ed
3 sep pai1. -f Seraers-worth $50 ST. 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Double size bed comforts. covered with
French sateen and pretty colored silkolinc
filled with fine white cotton-full of
worth s2.2 s9a sn'si.e,i'n- .05
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Double size bed comfor:s-scme of which
are covered With fine French sateen. and
Others with fast color silkolne-tilled with
E Ia@ sl %s''s SSe, ss,'on.resu ST 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Fine comforts. covered with French
sateen-filled with fine selected down-re-
versible-and pattern stitched-finished
s w,ts corded edges = worth S3.05
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

11-quarter fine selected California wool
blankets, well bound with silk edge Sand
finished with Scotch boIders-5 lbs; in
H ~s'sn 1T fal!a. are "cf'a 50 a $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A last word to holiday shoppers.

The has plenddy whstood the onslaught of the gift
huners-those of who will just complete
stock large variety-as The great crowds will
ong each department right the eleventh hour Friday night
will find every and shelf and table richly laden with gifts
of the praccathe ornamental and the substantial And
there's added satisfaction be cleaned from knowledge
merchandise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Double SIZE bed spreads, in beautiful
Marseilles patterns, OF extra heavy weight
pearl hemmed. all ready for On
use-a regular LIS valuc-for Owe,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
$500

by 2h-yd. fine Scotch damask nat
ualiy Worth ss-ehoise e for act ST 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Fine Afarseilles bed spreads, In hand
some oriental designs-full size
and weight-which are worth On pm
f--i"r eO ooVS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Fine crochet bed spreads which sell
regularly for 80 cents, will be Qmr
offered tomorrow for. oOVC,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Fine damask sets. consisting of table
cloth and dozen napkins. finished with
handsome drawn work and hemstitching-
cloth alone worth what we
msk for the complete set-to- c. &M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Fine English Marseilles dortle size bod
spreads. with beautiful embossed designs
full weight and size-which 60 Om
are Wo tn SO 51for SZ.o0W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Hosiery.

our hosiery business is more than dou-
Die what II was last y.ar-hut we mean
10 stiil further increase it by making
did gifts-why not decide upon II for
some Of the family: Here are special
values tha- no other store In the city
can equal:
Choice of ladies'. mems and children's
iuii regular made fast black double sole
hose, which are worth 25 cents n ~
pair-for. VIC
Ladies' fine drop-stitch fast black Isle
Unread hose-the same sort which sells
everywhere for IS cents pair-will be
offered as holiday special OR
Ut -...-........-.-... AONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

11-quarter California wool blankets,
woven on twill warn-and finished with
silk-bound edges-borders Of CT mS
red. pink and Elue-a pair for D ,yO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

SQuarter oil boiled table covers I'm rod
ana green or red and wh!te-fringed
al around-instead of So on 40
for ....-....------...... AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Heavy quality silver gray blankets. fine
ly finished-with tape-bound edges RdD~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
BedWear.

Unusual values In bedwear, blankets,
comforts and spreads will be offered to-
morrow. UnUsual because of their splen-
did quality as well as small prices. If
you have thought Of than for gifts here's
a chance to save:
White heavy quality soft-fiu-
i tsh double bed biankets-a pair Roc
Ior ..---.-.---.. O>So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A Future Metropolis,

Tacoma Is the future metropolis of the
Pacific northwest" he went on TT is
built on terraced slopes overlooking Com
mencement bay, with one of the finest har-
bors in the world city of magnificent
homes inhabited by cultivated, refined
and enterprising people, with schools and
churches unequaled by any city of her size
in America, and she offers every comfort
and luxury afforded by her sister cities of
the east. The scenery adjacent to Tacoma
is unequaled by any city of the coast,
overlooking the placid waters of the most
magnificent sheet of water in America,
with the Olympic mountains in full view
and Mt. Tacoma, covered with her snowy
robe, standing II, 444 feet high, a sight once
seen never to be forgotten and unequaled.
The waters of the sound are alive with
hsh, and there are at least ninety-fve va
rieties that are good for food, some of
them found in these and tributary waters
being the best that are found anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

2 by 3-yd. fine dlulask pattern table
cloth and dozen dinner nap
sins to match-complete set CA 70
ior eO~f oVO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

IS by 5O-inch fine satin iamask towels.
with heavy tied fringe and double border
of handsome drawn work-choice 49,
for AiNC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Children's fur-top kid gloves for 4sc.
and SIC. a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
WESTERN WONDERS
Remarkable Resources Of the Big
State Of Washington.
3 Il
GREAT DIVERSITY OF PRODUCTS
Enterprise and Industry in the Busy
City Of Tacoma.
HINTS TO KLONDIKE GOERS
HINTS TO KLONDIKE GOERs

Mr. Sidney A. Perkins, in charge Of the
national republican committee in this city,
and Senator Hanna's confidential secretary
and r1ght-hand lieutenant, lived for num-
Der OF years in Washington as territory
and state, and is probably well equipped
with knowledge concerning it any man
living. He Is emit husiastic on the subject,
too, and while graphic in describing its
substantial features he becomes positively
poetic in thinning pictures of it's natural
beauties. He warmed to the subject last
night at the Cairo, where he resides, and
became eloquent as he proceeded.
I'm undeveloped resources" said Mr..
Perkins, washington is the richest state
in the Union, and at no distant date Is
destined to be one of the largest producers
from natures storehouse. The truth about
Washington sounds like a lie. Nature has
dealt with her lavishly, and those who are
hot familiar with her generous moods do
not easily believe until they see how boun-
teously she there bestows her gifts. II we
state the facts even with moderation, we
are suspected of exaggeration. A man
who has never seen Niagara can have no
real conception of a cataract; one who has
never been in the tropics knows nothing of
the fury of the hurricane; SO one who has
never stood in the presence of Mount Ia
coma cannot realize how the grand old
mountain looks. Paint it for him in the
most glowing colors, carve 1t with the hand
OF Phidias or an Angelo in enduring mar
hle describe it with the genius of a Milton,
even
shining peak whole days journey high"
and yet he does not realize it's huge bulk,
its rugged outline, it's varying coors, it's
graceful proportions it's impressive silence
It's solemn grandeur. its lofty cliffs and
0eep gorges.- its lights, it's shadows, it's
sublime, vast, glorious self forever gray
with the age of aeons of time, yet ever new
and fresh as If just from the hands of its
cmnipotent Maker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Linens.

There Is nothing We can suggest that
would please the housewife more than
something in the line of linen for her
table. II you are here tomorrow you
may take advantage of these special
holiday offerings:
Fancy bordered damask towels. with
drawn work and heavy tied Dr.
fringe. Each for. ZSNo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

$500 nd $1,000 English broedclotb
kersey Jackets. lined in changeable tat
feta and black duchesse, weIted GO 20
or strap seams. ........ SC.0C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Ladies' fine silk mitts. every pair neat
ly boxed-for soc. and 15c. a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Wonderful Crops.

Take the eastern farmer through the
rlpening fields of Palousc, Walla Walla or
the Big Bend and show him from fifty to
seventy-fve bushels to the acre, and he
Will admit that Washington is a great
wheat state,' continued Mr. Perkins.
washington fruit growers can show you
blackberry bushes from which the fruit has
TO be gathered by the use of a stepladder
ana whole orchards of prune and pear trees
mat nave TO be stayed up to prevent their
own productiveness from proving their de-
struction. Potatoes, 800 bushels and hay
-FOUR tons TO the acre, can be produced in
this new state. while hopgrowers get 1900
pounds to the acre.
washington forests are its greatest
source of wealth, more valuable many
times over than those of Minnesota, Mich
igan or Wisconsin,, Our giant frs to equal
. he tallest pine grown Norway's hills
10 be the mast OF some great admiral
were but wand. In the mountains are
found gold, silver, and copper ores, while
nearer the tidewater is, the granite, graph
lie, asbestos, clay of infinite varieties and
tin.
There is no state In the Union that offers
better Inducements for capital than Wash
lESson, the klondike of the states Pu-
get sound is the gateway to the orient and
To-Day Tacoma, her chief port of entry,
ranks ranks IN many things second only to New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

$1,000 genuine London-dyed finest cleo
trio seal fur capes, made with real hear
collar and edge. 30 inches long by 100 in
sweep. lined in splendid quality
satin duchesse, to go for. Y<E.SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Children's 2-clasp kid gloves-guaran-
teed-in red, tan and brown-one of the
very best values We have ever IT,
ouereu at. ONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

$1,000 imported tan and black kersey
and welted seam back, to 20 for. S5.0S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Interest In the kIondike.


Probably no place in America has at
tracted more attention from all classes
than the Klondike." said Mr.. Perkins mo
place has ever been given more newspaper
space, and all authentic reports go to show
that the first news from the Alaskan gold
fields was not over-esumated, as from re-
reported by every steamer arriving from
the gold Mecca Of the world. The exodus
from the states to Alaska will be some-
thing enormous the coming spring, and un.
told hardships and privations must result
from the general stampede to that section
pector will not be cut of place. No one
should go to Alaska without sufficient pro-
visions to maintain himself for at least one
should be prepared with the swherewith' to
meet any emergency that may arise Where
many will be rewarded by a search for the
glittering metal. thousands must be dis
appointed and should be prepared to make
the home Journey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

$500 black boucle jackets and nobby tan
lined, to 90 at. ...... man sa.in $2.o8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Ladies' 2-clasp 4-button and Shook kid
gloves. which We guarantee-wiu q 4
be offered tomorrow. a pair for. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A Warnins to the wise.

in securing transportation the first
thought should be for the safety and COM
fort Of the passenger" he remarked.
There are many boats being fitted out that
are not seaworthy and dangerous to life
and property. Boats that have long been
condemned are now being brought out from
the bone yard and pressed into service
These are bidding for transportation of
people to Alaska It will be foolhardy to
patronize any but responsible firms Men
can save money and annoyance by purchas-
Ing their supplies At Puget Sound starting
points. A friend Of mine who outfitted in
the east found upon arriving at Tacoma
that he could have saved considerable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Complete manicure sets. in a7e
hne eellulefl case, for as little as /SC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Tonight. hut only between the hour,
specified above, we will take orders for re-
printing visiting cards from plate, o.
W iof- Z6fA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Your choice Of a lot Of about IS games
such as Lotto" Game Of Authors
old Maid etc, between these
nOurs Iof oVN..
Evening journal., 1897-11-04
JOY LED TO DEATH.
Rejoicings Of a Gothamite
Brought on q Hemorrhage.
ELECTION Observation-Disclosures
One Man Celebrated Not Wisely but Too
Wen and Broke His Neck In a
FaIl--A Second Murdered
Disputlng over Bet.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Two men met
death in Williamsburg as the result of
the election. Victor Porter. who was 40
years old and lived at 1856 Roebling
street, was among those who gathered
IN front of The Herald bulletin at South
Sixth street and Bedford avenue. AS
the returns came in. Porter became
wildly enthusiastic and shouted loudly
at each display on the sheet.
He shouted so long and so loud that
when he went home he was Immediately
seized with violent hemorrhages and
died shortly after.
Excess of enthusiasm caused the
death Of Emile Werble, who lived at 1l2
Berry street. He celebrated the elec-
tion by drinking too much and when he
went home about midnight was scarce
ly able to get into the house. He made
his way upstairs toward his bedroom.
on the second floor Of the house is a
window which reaches down to the
floor This window was open, and
when Werble reached the top Of the
stairs he staggered against the casing
ana before he could recover himself fell
headlong Through the window.
Some neighbors heard him fan and
PUSHED out to where he lay unconscious
on the pavement. Ambulance Surgeon
| Gilmartin Of the Eastern District hos
pital found Werble dead with a broken
neck
During a fight over an election bet OF
$3.50 Peter Burbage, a printer, who
lives at 151 East Forty-fourth street,
was stabbed in the face and throat by
William f. Cunningham, a cabman of
! S35 Second avenue. Burbage was re-
moved to Flower hospital, where the
] physicians say he will probably die
His assailant was only captured after
hard struggle, in which Robert Man
ming. a fireman, who went to the po-
lceman's assistance, had his wrist bad
! ~ sprained.
Burbage. who had made wager OF
! $3.50 with\the cabman that Van Wycp
would be elected. met Cunningham al
the corner of Forty-ifth street anc
Third avenue. He demanded the amount
Of the bet. The cabman declined tC
pay, and a fight ensued Suddenly thu
cabman drew a razor and slashed Bur
bage across the throat with it. Then h'
cut the printers face.
Cunningham ran east on Forty-ffti
street He lived I'm the house at 216 o
that thoroughfare and attempted to es
cape by climbing over a fence in thu
rear yard. Policeman Burns of the Eas
Fifty-first street station captured him
aided by Manning.
Evening journal., 1897-11-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Alaska salmon is said to be dis
appearing.
The Spanish ministry is considering
measures against the Carlists.
Andrew e. Spangler, a well known
Journalist. died in Philadelphia.
Minister de Weekherlin has protested
against the contravaling duty on Dutch
sugar.
President Mckinley stopped in Pitts
burg on his return to Washington from
Canton.
Great Britain win ask the opinion Of
the United States as to reciprocity with
the West Indies.
Comptroller EckeIs has been elected
president of the Commercial National
bank Of Chicago
w. II. Sage Of Ithaca, son OF the late
Henry w. Sage, was elected chairman
Of the executive committee Of the board
OF trustees OF Cornell university.
Five powers of the Latin union, on
the initiative of Switzerland, have sign
ed convention to increase the number
of small silver coins by a franc pei
head Of their population, using the cx-
lsting 8 franc pieces to supply the nee
/ essary silver.
Evening journal., 1897-11-04
KLoNpIKE NEWS.
Narrow Escapes From Freezing to Death
on Chilknt summit.

SEATTLE, Wash. Nov. 4.--Advices
from skagguay dated oct. p say: The
weather at Lakes Bennett and Linde-
man lately has been exceptionally fine
Following the cold snap at the begin
ming Of this month, when the mercury
fell below freezing point. came a milder
term, and the coldest weather recorded
since was eight degrees above.zero. The
lakes were still open on Saturday last
and few people were still leaving for
Dawson City, although IL Is probable
that those leaving Lake Bennett after
this date Will not get further down than
Lake Tagish.
The Skagguay trail is comparatively
clear. although considerable packing Is
still being done between Skagguay and
Summit. A good many Of the argo~
nauts are still making their way over
the Chilkat pass, packing their own
outfits, as the Indians have practically
retired from the business for this sea-
son. An Indian will not venture over
the pass until winter has thoroughly
set in and the snow has become packed.
Reports OF narrow escapes from be-
Ing frozen to death on Chilkat summit
come in from time to time, but as yet
no fatality has been recorded. A physi-
clan from Kansas City had close call
last Friday. Benumbed with cold, he
crawled into a cache, where he was ac-
cldentally discovered by some white
packers. lie was I'm a state Of SEMI
consciousness when found, and It was
only with the greatest exertion that his
ife was saved.
Evening journal., 1897-11-04
ELECTION ECHOES.
Nubs Of News Cleaned From the Latest
Dispatches.

Nubs Of News Cleaned From the Latest
Dispatches.
Kentucky wheels into the Democratic
column again by a majority Of over 25,
O00 Reports from all over the state
show that Sam j. Shackelford, the sill
yer Democratic nominee for appellate
court clerk. VIII have fully $4,000 IL not
10000 majority and that the silver DEM
ucrats will have a majority OF over 20
IN the two houses of the general assem-
lily. Louisville that has not gone DEM
ocratic for three elections, gives Wea-
Yer. the Democratic nominee for mayor,
about $500 majority. and with three eX-
ceptions the whole municipal ticket has
been elected.
The Citizens Reform party OF Salt
Lake City has elected the mayor, au-
dltor and three members of the council.
The Democrats elected the recorder,
city attorney treasurer and eight mem
bers Of the council. The Republicans
elected four councilmen. The vote for
mayor was: Clark (Ciuzens' Reform),
4,SSO; Dale (Dem). 4.2ss; Dorenus
(Rep). 1880; Lawrence Pop), LII;
Hasbrouck Social Labor, 1866
II Is estimated that the Democrats in
Virginia have elected, 13 out OF the 2l
senators and. I4 out OF 100 members OF
the house. Patrick II. McCaul, the
Republican candidate for governor, did
not carry his own precinct, and the
plurality Of the Democratic candidate Is
at least co. 000
Latest returns from Maryland indi-
cate that the Democrats have total
OF 81 legislative votes. while the Re-
publicans have IS. thus insuring a'Dem-
ceed Senator German.
Late returns indicate that Wallace's
plurality for judge of the court Of ap-
peals in New York state outside Of
Greater New York is 1880; Parkcr's
plurality in Greater New York i3S129;
Parker's plurality in the state, 5s,l5s.
Dubuque county, Ia, VIII give White
(Dem). for governor, loo majority
Bryan had is322 For the first time ir
So years the Republicans elected a sher.
III. The Democrats elect all the othei
officers.
Greater New York's council viii have
% Democrats out OF total membership
OF 2S. The aldermanic delegation from
the boroughs of Manhattan and Bron'
are practically solid for the Democrats
The Democrats in ogden. Utah. hav
tltflel lle. lnhNNt nl ~ IlhltllANs III
Republicans elected all the other cit.
officers. including 6 Of the 10 member
Of the council.
There was big demonstration 4
Kingston. n. Y. last night over IN
election OF Alton y. Parker TO the chic
judeesnip OF the court OF appeals.
The Times q Denver claims the ele-
ton OF Hayt (Rep.) for judge Of the su
preme court by about 1900 pluralit.
Returns are Incomplete.
The latest returns from Iowa on u
legislative tickets give the Republican
40 out Of so senators and 81 out Of 1
Representatives.
The latest returns from Albany ind
cate that the Republican majority
the next New York state assembly W
be IA.
In the Atchison district, Kansas, e
Governor. Click. .fusionist, was defeat
for state senator by Andrews, Repub
can.
The Omaha Bee comedies the electi'
Of Sullivan. fusionist. FOR supreme cou
judge.