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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
The HurdenN of Wealth.

Just now, when there is so much distress
in the world and so many people are com
planning of poverty, ii is we'll to reinem-
Der that wealth imposes heavy burdens
upon its owners. Very rich people Go Tot
tread primrose path, by any means. They
are often deeply worried by the anxieties
of invest ments. They become in many in
stances slaves to the necessity of keeping
up with the procession. The small farmer
with fifty acres of corn at stake does not
watch the sky with deeper solicituGe as
to q tin ely rainfall. than the millionaire
watches the market reports bearing upon
his stocks or bonds, consignments Of
srain or cotton. There is plenty of worry
for the rich man while he lives. and part
of ii Is the prospect of q wrangie over his
estate after he is dead.
This Is all trite enough, and has been
made so by the humberless instances point
ing ii out. The latest of these Is the case
of Barney Barnato, the late money wizard
Of South Africa This man was a curious
compound. He had shrewdness, a certain
insight into values. and intense applica-
ton. He started at the bottom, in a money
sense. and went to the top. There was
something grotesque in the fortune which
| brought this obscure Londoner. who for
time protted by the life of a mounte-
Ddnk, at last lntO open financial rivalry
with an educated man of affairs and state
builder like Cecil Rhodes. And he carried
himself in that rivalry SO successfully that
the statesman was obliged, in the end, to
clasp hands and cooperate with him.
But Barnato could not stand the pace.
Gil eat wealth was too heavy load for him
to carry. 1t brought obligations and anxi-
eties Of which he had not dreamed. ard for
which he was wholly unprepared. Not that
probably he had not long striven for
wealth, With careful calculation as to what
he would do once he had obtained 1t, but
| the difference was between viewing 1t at q
distance as a thing desired. and close at
| hand as a thing possessed. When he had
| got it actually into his hands the worry
began: and between the excitement Of his
new station. and the duties OF 1t, which
kept him travelling back and forth between
the Kafhr mines and London, his reason
| succumbed and he drowned himself in the
| ocean.
The second act follows fast upon the
| first. His body is no sooner buried than
] the scramble for his fortune beginA Claim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
The Fusainess of japan.

JaI,an's emergerce from the conserva tism
OF centuries into contact with the world of
progress has brought to that enterprisiag
ration many wholesome experiences, but
it has apparently not taught the mikado
and his representatives that in diplomacy
il is not wise to bubble over trifies wnen
dealing with big matters and big countries
Japan's course in the Hawaiian case has
BEEN marked by tendency to become ruff
He'd on slight EXCUSES This is probably
characteristic of a ration that suddenly
finds itself in fas; company. 1t might have
succeeded in awning Hawaii into subsection
but for the latter's powerful ally and pro-
spective possessor. Had there been no re-
lations between the United States and
Hawaii the JapaI-ese policy of finding fault
ever the Immigration treaty and then de-
veiopins grea: show of diplomatic resent
ment because the governments reply %
the Japanese rniris ter was accidentally
published bit ahead of time might have
produced the effect of cowing Hawaii But
there was larger factor in the case, and
the fuss OYER this trife went for nothing
Now. when the annexation treaty is sent
TO The Senate this aggressive empire sud-
Aeh4y hnds cause for resentment in the
fact that the Secretary of State did not
take II into his entire confidence at all
stages of The negotiations. Japan has sim
ply not overcome the habit of business
IL has yes 10 become accustomed to deal
g with great subjects in a great way.
IL cannot hope TO persuade the American
Senate that the treaty is not proper tor
iatifcdtlon merely because the Secretary
Oh state was discreet The play for delay
anu defeat is futile and is ,.aworthy of
such an intelligent nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Summer
Floor Coverings.

Rugs and Art Squares are by far
the most artistic, convenient and in
expensive summer floor coverings.
We are showing an excellent line
of kensington Art Squares and
kashkoi Rugs at the following
prices. which are the least ever
quoted for same grades OF goods:
kensinetOn Art Squares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Modern
Glassware.

American ingenuity and skill are
we'll represented by our assortment
of 1897 Glassware, and we call es-
pecial attention to the superior finish
and symmetry of this Glassware,
which is offered at remarkably low
prices. We quote few items from
large stock:
Pressed Glass Tumbers. styles EACH. &c
Imitation Cut Glass Lemonade Glasses Ea. &C.
Imitation Cut Glass Table Tumblers. Each. &C.
Imitation Cut Glass Water Pitchers, s-gal
bize Encu dc.
Imitation Gut Glass Caraffes. Each. ....... 25c
Imitation Cut Glass Ice Cream Plates Each &C.
Imitation Out Glass Flower Vases. EAch.... &C.
Imitation Cut Glass Berry Bowls. Each 800. l0c
Imitation Out Glass Handled Olive Dishes En- &C.
Initiation Cut Glass Ice Cream Trays Each. Soc
Imitation Cut Glass Fruit Cake Stands. Ea. iOc.
The Summer Table be neatly furnished fos
very little money.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Child's Hose. &c.
Closing Out
Entire Lime
G.. p. C0rsets.

We're going to close out The entire line Of
c. +. COrsets previous to stock-tuking. It
would be like painting the lily white to
praise the magnificent wearing quail
tiles and reliability OF these famous corSets
You know them we'll. Every one of these
were closing out are perfect in every re-
spcct-but are only shown in small lots
We think 1t hest to clean them up.
The 81 G. =. Mascot COrsets will go
at 81 %
The $2.25 G. p, No. 2S3, COrsets, will
30 Ut. 81 I'D
The S3.2 &c. +. OosmO" Corsets, in ex-
ira long, color, black, clicked with red.
fOr ..:.......: .S2
The SO &C p. Venus Corsets, in gray,
90 Mt ~
The S3.75 &C. p, No. 1881 COrsets, go
at 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
The High Noon.
From the Chicago News.


II Is only question of time when this
Lish noon business is knocked into dis
tressed millinery. Once let a Juna t,ir, ~
nounce that she Is willing to be married at
hooh-or at low noon-and the high noonisfs
Will not be in it. But IN no circumstances
whatsoever would We suggest that bridal
take place between II and l o'cIoct an,
daylight, ""9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, %, ~

ants are rapidly multiplying. and the liti-
cation promises personal developments Of
lively nature. Barnato as a mountebank.
with his trick donkey paid for. and with
cash ir his pocket, was, or ought to have
been, happy man. AS a multi-million-
aire. scheming against statesmen. and in
town schemed against, he scared into a
brief period of ecstacy, thence into insan-
fty, and then took his own life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Possible to Britain Alamo

1t Is certainty that no other nation at
the present time could make a manifesto
tion OF such impressive character or secure
the cooperation In such degree of all the
civilized nations OF the eartn. The narade
and the naval review will be symbolic NOT
only of the vastness of Great Britain's fight
ing strength, but of the variety OF its sub
)ects' OF It's resources and of its domino ton
OF the seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Gas Stove
Bread TOaSter.

We are now offering the famous
"Jim's" Toaster for toasting bread on
gas stoves-the most modern and
perfect gas stove accessory ever in
vented. The price is low-made so
by quantity buying.
3sc. each.
Fifth noor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

The fact that Jerry Simpson has a gold
tooth does not reconcile Speaker Reed to
the manner in which the gentleman from
Kansas insists on opening his mouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

IL takes all of Ambassador Hays salary
10 pay his house rent in London. The cir
eumstances OF the case happily such IS
10 AFFORD no encouragement to the delusion
that the way for a man to be successful is
TO live beyond his income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Render Unto Caesar.
n the New York Herald.

Fanciulli. leader of the Marine Band-the
best We have-has narrowly escaped with
his official head for not playing music pre-
scribed by an officer of marines. Marines
ere one thing, music another There should
be no conflict Of authority. Why not rem
der unto Caesar" etc.?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

New York cannot be blamed for hesitat-
Ing about indorsing anybody so antagonis-
tic to both Anthony Comstock and the
Raines law as a Bacchante
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
A CrueI Revenge.

His valet got even with Reginald for dis
charging him. said one young man.
"How?" inquired the other.
Set his watch ahead, so that Reginald
got his evening clothes on at half-past
fiyev'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
An English PrinciDle.
From the Detroit News.


English objection to the annexation of
Hawaii Is. OF course, based on the broad
general principle that everyth thing that isn't
nalea down Is merely waiting for Great
Britain to take it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

List to the concert of the Powers!"
1t promises to be
Delightful-but you always find
That some ones off the key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Greater New York.
,m the PHILADELPHIA Record

rToui Tue HniiauelphiA RECORD.
New York city now contains three hum
dred and sixty square miles. 1t is twice as
large as the District of Columbia. and
about one-fourth Of the area of the state
OF Rhode Island. The city. 1t will be per
ceived. is proportionately as big in terri
tory as in population. The MANAGEMENT of
this great municipality Is the most serious
undertaking which has yet been ventured
upon by the people of this continent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

Jubilee-less America will have to get
along with the solace that if circus pro-
cession is less impressive than a coronation
anniversary display, 1t is also less expen-
sive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

1t is worthy of note that Mr.. Debs sub
scription list calls for the same vulgar and
wicked money which is charged with MAX
ing all the trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

1t is to be hoped that the Prince Of Wales
made the most of this diamond jubilee, as
the chances are very much against his ever
having one Of his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

1t begins to look as If the only way in
which David B. Hill can hope to renew his
prominence is to get married and try the
society column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Upholstery
Department.

We make to order Furniture Slip
Covers, Window Shades, Sash Cur
talns, Draperies, Window Screens,
Door Screens, Parquetry hardwood
Flooring, etc. Estimates furnished.
Ready-to-use Opaque Window
Shades, 3N6 feet, six colors, complete
with fixtures and ready to hang.
&c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

Among the evidences of hard times in
Chicago is the fact that salaries of type
writers in banks have suddenly slumped far
below the sixty-thousand-dollar mark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

From the New York Tribune.

For badness Of Jubilee Odes it Is pretty
nearly nip and tuck between the Laureate
and the author Of THE Hades OF an Epic"
but at this range the Laureate seems To he
about half a huckleberry ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Hosiery
Specials.

The following lots of Children's
Hose are duplicates of those offered
at our great Hosiery sale short time
ago. They are exceptional values:
Children's Fine Ribbed Fast Black Cotton Hose,
double heels and toes. Sizes to 81.
Ioc. pair.
Chdren's Fine Ribbed Fast Black Cotton Hose,
double knees, heels and toes.
I24c. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Busy Time In Prospect.

Il guess" said the bank cashier, that
the rumor of the engagement of Miss Cum
rox to member of the European nobility
must have some foundation
What makes you think SOP inquired
the president.
Mr.. Cunlrox was Just here to see
whether We wouldn't let him sign checks
with a rubber stamp hereafter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Muslin

lVNHQSHaHH
Underwear.
We shall have ready for tomor-
rows selling the following items,
which represent very much better
values than are usual for the respec-
tive prices. The garments are well
made and properly proportional.
Womens White and Colosed Lawn Dressing
Sacques, empire style, full front, Vatican back.
75c. each.
Women's Fine Cambria and Muslin Gowns, ten
pretty styles: empire, high and We neck, lace and
embroidery trimmings.
$Ioo each.
Women's Fine Muslin Skirts. umbrella style, deep
founce Of fine Hamburg. An excellent value.
$I.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

The Trimmers D0n't Want Hin.
From the Philadelphia Ledger
Seth Low would likely make such a lust
and honest mayor Of Greater New York
that the political trimmers are desperately
afraid he will be nominated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
SHOOTING STARS.

Only two hundred and one men worked
today on the post office building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
| WOrnem's
! OXfOrds.

The stock is unusually complete
and worthful. and embraces all the
good styles, in tans and black. At
'e''tion is called to a few specially
good values at three dollars:
women's Fine Wei Kid oxfor,is. I.eno, foe nation,
pan ----...--..............S "a On
"omehs Wei Kid Oxfords, dime toe cloth tom
patent tip. heel fox. Per Iair.. "a an
Women Very Soft and Fine Wei Kid oSforls
New iork or common sense last. Per pair sa 90
women Wei Kid oxfords. Mannheim toe tip Of
same-very neat. Per pair "a on
""mens Wei Kid oxfords. Wv * L.. toe nat
ent up also with patent leather yamp-vcry siyl.
i1.i : -" So. %
"oieh 'ici Kid oxfords. ''26'' last patent
""mens Dark Tan Wei Kid oxfords, .-26'' last
very stylish. Per pair. Observation-Disclosures 81 90
""inen's Wei Kid Oxfords. Colonial toe-eniir ,ly
49, Aei PaH 81. Ov
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

From the Chicago Tribune
II Hawaii with Its two volcanoes Is An.
nexed Senator Tillman ought to locate
there. 30 as to have all the United States
volcanoes punched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Imported
Dinner Sets.

We carry very large line of the
best makes of European Dinner Sets,
and never before have such excellent
qualities been offered at similar low
prices. Special attention is called to
Our
115-pece Combination DINER. Tea and Breakfast
Set, including soup tureen and four dosen plates,
which we are now offering In neatly decorated
Ensiish ware at
$1,000 per set
Fifth dpor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Special Sale of TRUNKS.

We have purchased decided former prices
Trunks
OF his numbers finding that he making STYLES We
selling them at fully "
Is Per Cent Less Than Regular Prices.
Included in the lot Steamer and Dress Trunks and tb
prices range ~ ~
$3.50 to $40. Regular Prices, 81. sIO.5O.
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
The Unthinking Masses.

Tine audience was inclined to complain
last night, remarked the tragedian's
friend. about the length of time that the
curtain stayed down between the first and
second acts"
"Ah, my boy exclaimed Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes. with great feeling. that goes
to show how little the populace knows
about dramatic art That long wait was the
most convincing evidence of merit about
the whole performance. 1t was necessi-
tated by the amount of time had to spend
counting money in the box office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Woodward =. L,OthrOp.
10th. nth and SITS. n w.
Our High Values and Low Prices

Are evident all purchasers and higher or prices
lower than present
No old stocks being pushed Nothing the latest and
pest are mere And IN class OF merchandise
price guaranteed It's half the charm of
brightness, freshness that pervade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Infants
Coats,

Infants
Coats,
For the cool evenings at home and
for wear at the seashore or noun
tains. These are most reasonably
priced.
Cream Cashmere Long Coats, cape embroidered in
silk, lined throughout.
$3.50 each.
Cream Novelty Cloth Long Coats, deep cape. trim
med with narrow satin ribbon. full sleevcs-very
handsome.
$3.50 each.
Cream Bedford Cord Long Goats, three very
choice and attractive styles,
$500 each.
White Null Caps. close fitting. broad ties tucked
25c. each.
White Null Caps, poke effect, tucked, close fit
ting, trimmed with embroidery.
soc. each.
ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
I'd floor.
Bicycle
Sulitimgs.

Cotton Covert Cloth. finer quality In dark blue
gray, tan, brown and black. 81 inches wide.
zoe. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Wire Window Screens, hard wood.
379c. each

A. Denim Table Covers, fringed
and embroidered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

Tan Linen Suitings, thoroughly shrunken.
inches wide.
csc. to soc. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

All-wool Suiting, In dark gray, tan and brown
~ inches wide.
37ac. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23

Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
Suspected u Mistake,

An Effort to Allure.
Oh. members of the Senate, you must surely
realize
That the weathers boun' to shift an give
US burnin', CLASSY skies!
It's mighty hard to think an plan on taxes
an on trade
Weth humidity a-chasn' you at 90 in the
shade.
An yer home-folks is inpatient fur to take
the earliest train,
An go where waves or forests sing sooth-
in, sweet refrain;
Where peace is waited to you with each
zephyr as it blows
Don't they make you kind O. homesick when
you think of things like those?
For the streets will soon be dusty, an the
air so hot an still
That every breath you draw requires an
effort of the will.
And In summer. city friends becomes IN
Sociable an few;
And all this time yer kin's a-waitin' fur We
fond and true!
don't say nothin' bout the good that Won
might bring around
by givin speedier action on these questions
so profound.
But there's roses ready fur We: an cool
shades an sweet repose-
Don't they make you kind O. homesick whom
tnk 80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
VAST ARMY OF PENSIONERS.
A Heavy Increase In the Number
mud Amount Paid to Them.

Washington. November 5.-The fret an
nual report OF Commissioner Of Pensions II
Clay Evans to the secretary OF the inte-
rior was made public today. The whole
number of pensioners On the rolls June 80
1897. was 97s.oi4 The net gain over the
previous year was 1896.
commenting on this showing. Mr. Evans
says: 1T Will thus be seen that the PEN
sion roll has not yet begun to show any
diminutioa, though ii has been anticipated
by my predecessors in office that such
would be the case
The amount d!sbursed for pensions by
the pension agents during the year was
sls9.9il. 1l7,35 This exceeds the amount
discursed during the fiscal year of 1856 by
the sum OF sl.5Sl. 4s0.lS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06

the Spanish governments attitude towards
the United States in relation 10 Cuba
and the resolution Of the cna-nosr OF COM
merce calling for better forunciiions AZ
New York. Considerable liquidation fol-
lowed the decline London, however, was
not seller OF stocks here aud esen bought
to some extent on the declines. pre-
sninahly for tho purpose OF covering
sorts.
The public here has been absent fran
the maraet and disappointment with the
turn OF events has induced more or less
scattered liquidation OF long holdings, The
bulk OF the selling which accompanied the
decline, however, was for short account
The bqar pressure from the smaller trad
era who have taken small profits whenever
they presented themselves. covering on
lixnited declines and thus producing a
number Of temporary rallies and giving the
market up 70 Fridays depression, very
Irregular tone. II Is recognized that one
OF the reasons for the activity OF large
Interests In the market IS furnished by
the fact that many houses OF the hrst i'm
port4nce are engaged In the Union Pa
cffc matter AMI that until that transaction
Is completed they are unlikely 20 extend In
other directions am the same IN lesser
degree may be said Of the arrangements
Just completed by the Chicago Gas peo-
ole. In the latter part Of the week I'M
settling factors were supplied BY the Ill
ress OF Mr.. Havemeyer, who, however. is
declared to be convalescent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
CUBA LOST TO SPAIN.
THAT II WHAT CUBaNs TELL A
SPANISH REPRESENTATIVES,.
cantor CanaIejas of Madrid Visits
New York and Learns That A"-
tonomy Is scorncd.

New York, November 1.-THE Herald
says: eIt Is TOO late to talk OF autonomy.
Cuba is loet TO Spain. Only Independence
for The island will put an end TO tbs
struggle Devastating the colouy and ruin
Ing Spain"
That is what leading cubans-all Of
whom formerly favored autogomy told
Senior Jose Canalejar Ia the FTfth Avenue
ho.el These cnbzns did not represent the
Junia, for the junta will dhcpst autonomy
with no one. but the conference Is the
more remarkable in iis result, because he
men vho talked 30 firmly against aoy posi-
ton except Independence were formerly
leading autonomints. who. IN view Of re-
celt Developments. say that even vera
they to listen TO such a. proposal. the IN
surgents in the field would simply scot,
at Il as an evidence. not Of spains good
faith. but Of her weakness a04 willingness
TO promise CONCESSIONS rather than proae-
cute hopeless war.
Senior canalejas was formerly a member
OF the Spaaish cablnst aud Is the PRO
pfictor OF the Madrid UerAldo He m =
10 sound American feeling and to iu.orm
himself by personal observation OF the
state OF Affairs in Cuba. Before his some
what dramatic conference with the Cubans
who raped autonomy so snartly nj the
Fifth Avenue hotel meeting. senior Candle
jas was unable 10 obtain an exchange OF
Views with T. Estrada Palma. the Cuban
delegate aud head OF the tunta.
'-Teii him." xaiG Ceneral Palma. 10 an
eulissary who sought 10 arrange an later
Wow, tell him ,hat when was president
OF the republic of Cuba. assiatca In max.
ing law. which Is In force today. and by
which any officer OF IN. snyernn,,,,t v.ho
listens TO any proposition from spaIp sbort
OF absolute ipdep.ndeace h resarJcd az a
traitor <
The meeting al the Fifth Avenue hotel
was in reality an Accidental ono ssuor