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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
Responsibility of the Powers.

The news from the seat of war will for
some days be conflicting, and In some
measure unintelligible at this distance
Claims and counter claims will have to be
weighed. and the difference noted between
what has heretofore appeared on paper and
what Is now appearing as an actuality in
the open field. Neither side has taken its
own measure accurately as yet, nor the
measure of the other side. The Turk Is
stronger in numbers, but will the mere
matter of numbers prevail? The Greek has
the just cause and a fine spirit, but will his
enthusiasm sustain him?
But, at last. the greater question relates
to the attitude of the great Powers. How
long will they permit the fighting to 20 on !?
They could command the peace tomorrow
and enforce their command. The war is
theirs They are distinctly responsible for
1t. By giving the Turk his orders in Crete,
and rescuing the civilized people there from
oppression. they could have prevented the
firing OF single gun. But this they would
not do. The Turk was permitted to pro-
coed with his atrocities until Greece forced
the matter on the attention of the world.
Have the Powers got it in for Greece
because of this? Would they be glad to see
the Turk advance TO the very limits of
The danger of Greece in the larger mat
ter involved lies in her very pluck and
character. She is the only power from
whom the great Powers have anything TO
dread as disturbing factor in their policy
of preserving the Turkish empire as a
buffer in the Eastern game. England. Rus
STA, France. and particularly Germany.
prefer that there should be no change in
the map of Europe at this time. The op-
pressions and even the massacres Of Chris
tian subjects of the Sultan they compla-
Gently endure for the benefit Of their
scheme of present territorial divisions.
Copying the philosophy Of Artemus Ward,
they are willing to offer up the entire
Christian population of the Turkish empire
in the interests of using the empire now
constituted for their own selfish purposes.
Greece objects. and takes the field against
the whole heartless outfit. II Greece is
oyerborEe In this struggle there will be no
bodLeft TO raise the issue.
But il the war is protracted-if Greece
can sustain herself for any time in the
feId-a fire may be opened in the rear of
the Powers which may have an effect.
This danger would be great in England.
for the indications are that the people there
do not approve of the attitude of Lord
Salisbury's government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
The Object of the Session.

The Senate finance committee has nearly
completed its revision of the Dingiey bill.
and. presumably, when the bill is reported
back to the Senate the way will at once be
cleared for Its consideration and passage.
That the final vote should be taken at as
early a day as possible is demanded by
every consideration of business and good
politics.
In the first place. this extra session was
called for no other purpose but to revise
the tariff in the interests of more and
much needed revenue, and of systematic
protection. The Presidents message was
clear and to the point. and the House re-
sponded promptly. The Senate has but to
follow suit and the full object of the ses-
sion stands accomplished.
In the second place, business must neces-
sariiy remain somewhat unsettled until the
tariff bill becomes law. This operates both
against private interests and against pub
lie interests. Business men are anxious to
know the new rates of duty. and the gov
eminent stands daily in need of increased
revenue. Only the importers-the agents
of foreign manufacturers-can benefit by
delay in the matter. Regardless of the
retroactive clause in the bill. they are
likely to proceed with their business at in
CREASED speed, ana Ill their warehouses
with foreign made goods, which they will
try to have released at the old rates. But
the final passage of the bill. whether the
retroactive clause holds good or not. will
from that day hold the homie market for
home goods at the new rates fixed.
The contention that Congress should adj
dress itself at this time to other subjects
Is not well founded. No financial legisla-
ton is possible at this session. and as for
the other questions that mentioned
they car very ell wait. None is new and
all of them together would never have in
duced the President to call Congress III
extra session to consider them. There is
division CT opinion about the bankruptcy
bill; some spokesman may desire an oppor-
tunity to raid the civil service law but
they could not hope to succeed; the debts
of the Pacific railroads, while important,
could not. IL taken UP, be adjusted in a
day. Why. then. should any of those
questions. or all of them put together
come In now as against the one overshad-
owing. ali-.mportant question upon which
both public and private interests hinge?
The passage of the tariff bill by the mid
die of June. or earlier, would be a most
worthy fulfllment of the Presidents DUR
pose In calling Congress together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

The Emperor of Germany and the Car
of Russia are steadily strengthening the
impression that II $ mistake for a
young man to confine his attention too
closely to business whea assistance can
be so easily employed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
A Criticism Endorsed,

A Criticism IndOrscd.
How do you like the organism" asked
Mrs. Cumrox.
Il don't think he pays enough attention
to the stops" was the reply.
ut seemed so to me-" was the reply
Some friend ought suggest to him that
he's likely to become tiresome If he keeps
en- playing and playing the way he does. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

From the Philadelphia Press.
Whatever he the actual facts of the case
var has certainly been going on in Cubs
Tor two years. and war conducted In TIN
most barbarous manner on the part III
Spain at that. II Weyler has been perpe
trating new atrocities by raiding hospital,
1t is nothing Few, but 1t makes It more anf
more impossible for the United States gov
eminent to deal amicabiy with such =
monster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

King George has several times announc-
| ed that he would appear on the battle field
| In person, but the Sultan has invariably
| refused to accept the challenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

The President has appointed a native of
Manhattan Island to the New York post
master-ship. Washington is always glad
OF anything which indicates a disposition
on the part Of the administration to honor
local talent in the office-holding line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

Broker Chapman should in justice to
himself make 1t a rule that al extra COM
mission shall be charged on transactions
which may necessitate his going to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

Greece may have in mind the various oc-
casions on which seemingly weaker con-
testants have come out victorious by not
knowing when they were whipped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
An On-Hand Defnition.

"a senator" remarked Mr.. Sorghum
must. in order to be effective In his duties
be very far-sighted man."
And what is your idea Of far-sighted
MANI"
"Hm-why one. for instance, who will
look right past anything as close at hand
as the war in Cuba and clearly discern the
occasion for our sympathy that exists in
Crete"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

Mr.. Debs' plan for improving the condi-
tion of working men looks very much like
q plan TO keep from being retired to private
life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
A Matter of Form.

There's one thing to be said of u.s.
remarked the native of England; I'VE GER
tainly do not worship the almighty dollar
as some Americans do
NO" replied the young man whose fam
lily is going to the jubilee; mot until it has
been changed into shillings and pence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

1t is very generally suspected that the
| word air-ship' Is a misnomer. in that the
| thing designated is all air and no ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

The Greek navy is described as including
thirteen vessels. This is, unquestionably,
bad luck Cor somebody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
Explained.

Explained.
"Pray TELL" said the lad, as he leaned
'gainst the knee
OF the parent whose wisdom he
priced,
What this same tug of war so oft men
toned can be;
BY the Greeks 1t Is much adver-
tised.
rs it. then. some new engine of merciless
strife
Whose use they have learned In
the lore,
Which. I'm told. makes uneasy the young
students life
As he reads Of the heroes of
yore?'
Nay, nay" quoth his sire; otis quite dif-
ferent. I VOW.
From what won them plaudits and
flowers;
For the sole tug of war worth considering
Is the pull they possess with the
Powers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
Circus PhilOsODhy

Toll before happiness must go.
Lord Fauntleroy finds pleasure scant
Compared to him who sees the show
By helping feed the elephant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

There were only one hundred and eighty
five men working today On the city post
C1fice building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
SHOOTING STARS,
Agreed With Him.

1 tell you" said the man who Is always
excited. the world is on the verge of an
other revolution"
That's true" replied his friend who
keeps cool.
And there's no telling when 1t will end -
''Oh, yes, there is. 1t will end in twenty
four hours and start right over again, the
same as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

War maps have now replaced the art
poster as the present tad In popular Illus
tration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21

Special Lot of Flowers,
inch,linc Roses in bunch; Rose Buds. Lilies Of
the Valley topples and various other flowers In AL
the new colors.
Csc. THE BUNCH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
Trimmed
Millinery.

We are showing some charming
conceits in Trimmed Hats and Bon
rets--ilnported ones and clever speci-
mems from our own work rooms
a varied and choice assortment.
Prices are very moderate.
Tomorrow Thursday,
Special Sale of Trimmed Hats.
in the latest effects, profusely trimmed with dow.
ers ribbons liberty Silks etc. All the new ana
fashionable shades, including reds and purple
SE DdD Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
$4.95 Each.
New American
Glassware.

We are showing the best imitation
Cut Glass that American ingenuity
can produce, and the shapes, de-
signs and finish are nearer perfect
than ever. Prices were never quite
so low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
A Delightful Trolley Party.

One of the most delightful trolley par
ties Of the summer took place on the
Traction Companys line last Tuesday
The hosts were Messrs. Lancaster. Lang
horne and Randolph Williams. The party
spent a short time at the Broad-street
vaudeville, and then travelled all over
the tracks Of the company. Among those
present were Misses MCGUIRE Glare and
Lisa Beirne, Halle Cooke, Flossie Tai
bolt. Annie and Leila Gray, Nellie Boy
kin. Virginia Hayes Mary Binford,
Louisa Wills Claiborne. Mary Meade,
Tucker. Bland Clarke, Lily and Margaret
Cannon. Kathleen Anderson. Mary Don
nan: Messrs. Frank Hobson, George
Reid. Watkins Ellerson, Joel Perrin, Jor-
dan Leake, George Gibson, Linwood An
trim. Patterson. Granville Valentine.
Walter Claiborne, Gordon, Miner Price,
Alexander Weddell. Carl Noting, Blair
stringfellow. and Guy Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
1nninnnpolis strest-car Case.
Chicago Tribune.)


The citizens Of indianapolis are not to
have 3-cent stTeet-car fares for some
,ine 10 come. in spite OF the decision OF
the Supreme Court OF Indiana, holding
maj the act TO reduce fares is not special
ierisIation. and. therefore, not in con-
rict with the State Constitution, Judge
sbovaltsr. OF the United States Circuit
Court sustains the injunction against the
enforcement OF the sact granted by him
some months ago.
In the first place, the Judge denies that
The decision OF the Supreme Court OF the
Sfate a. final in this case, because there
a. n Fedsral question involyed-that the
cor troversy is not merely whether the act
On relation 10 street-car fares is special
ingtsiafion under the Indiana Constitu-
lion nut whether it is In violation Of a
The act In question, under which the
,,,-,,,,o nv Is allowed 20 operate cars after
a., IS accepted the conditions which the
- - nav see nj 10 impose. provides that
stbfs act may be amended or repealed at
~ discretion OF the Legislature" The
S-,rrerne Court OF Indiana holds that the
-, hes boon amended without a violation
- anv OF the provisions against spe-
oi.l issislation. Nevertheless, Judge Sho-
liter remains OF a contrary opinion, and
sre,ies az great length to prove that he is
LINT the result is that the matter viii
have 10 go 10 the United States Supreme
Court for settlement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
I'LL HIS SyClE SON. THE TOWER CORNER SECOND AND BROAD

appear here in due time. while others
hold that they are fast becoming extinct.
POTATOES.
Sweet potatoes are beginning to go to
market in large quantities, and are
bringing good prices. Mr. Spencer Revell
Nelson, of Onancock. shipped 100
barrels during the first part of the
week and received about $3.50 clear OF
all expenses. The best Yield yet re-
ported, is on the farm OF Isaiah ID.
Northam, near Keller Station. who dug
thirty-three barrels OF choice yellow
skin potatoes from 1900 hills, and they
had been planted only seventy-slx days.
The crop OF sweet potatoes will not be
so large this season AZ last year.
but IL prices continue good. the farmers
will be far better Off.
Carefully compiled statistics show that
tho irish potato crop IN Northampton
was much smaller this year than in 1890.
In the latter year Northampton ship
ped 2S4.e6O barrels. while this year tho
crop amounted TO only 10000, showing a
difference Of 12f660 barrels. And yet the
farmers got more money for their pota-
toes this year than they did in 1896.
JOURNALISTIC.
Owing to continued Illness Captain
George G. Savage has sold the Cape
Charles Headlight 20 tho Cape Charles
Publishing Company who will continue
the publication OF the paper under the
name OF the Cape Charles Light. II is
given out that tho Rev. Thomas Dixon.
Jr., is TO be the editor, and that the
paper will be Independent in politics.
PERSONALS
The Southern Methodists viii begin q
great camp meeting next Friday at the
burlington Camp-Grounds, In Southern
Accomac. Evangelist Scheduled. OF
Danville will have charge OF tho meet
ing. which viii probably last for ten
or fifteen days.
The wife and daughter OF Professor
A. V. Austin, Of the Wesleyan Uniyer-
slty, Kansas. are visiting tho Rev. II.
$. Dulaney, Mrs. Austin's brother, in
this town.
Miss Minnie Orchard, Of Danville. Va,
IS visiting her brother, Mr. Harry
Orchard, In Onancock.
Messrs. Joseph 5. Mills and Thomas s.
HOPKINS and Misses Florence Dodsen
and Melissa Evans attended the Wharton
Grove camp meeting, on tho Western
Shore, during the past week.
Mr.. John S. Parsons. son OF Hon. John
D. Parsons, OF AccOmac, and recent
graduate from the school OF law at the
University OF Virginia, has been admit
ted to the bar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
A MASONIC WAR rycrprxr
'he Fraternity Feeling Oyerrides
the Laws OF War.
lChIcago Tlmes-IIeraldl

(Chicago Times-Herald)
Among tho prisoners taken by the
Union troops at the time Pickett mado
his great charge at Gettysburg WAS a
Virginia sergeant. lie was a Mason.
Captain John A. kellogg, OF tho Sixth
Wisconsin, gave him a drink OF sonie-
thing reyiylng from HIS canteen, and put
some ratons In his empty haversack.
Their parting was that Of brothers.
In December, 1854. when Kellogg was a
colonel commanding his regiment, L ao-
companled him on q ride along the picket
line few miles TO the left OF Petersburg,
by some means, and without knowing II,
we got between the picket lines. We were
brought TO a halt suddenly by tho follow
Ing unmilltary salutation
is that you, Captain Kellogg?
Looking up. and about two rods 60 tho
right, We saw Il lieutenant and n dozen
men IN gray, who had apparently just
taken their arms in preparation for So
rlOus business.
Colonel Wv
beg pardon-Colonel Kellogg. You were
captain at Gettysburg. Allow me 10
extend congratulations upon your promo
ton"
IL was becoming interesting, and both
or us were making plans for a shooting
matcn between a dozen Johnny pickets
win guns IN their hands and two officers
who had only revolyers, and they not in
hand. .
Guess you don't remember me, Colo
nelg"
Il guess that is go" said Kellogg, and
ne was more nervous than / ever saw him
In battle.
Il am the sergeant you gave a nip from
your canteen and whose haversack you
filled at Gettysburg. They have made me
n lieutenant since then. I'd Ike 10 have Il
visit with you, but the officer OF the day
Is due here. Guess you had better 80 back
10 your lines"
Ihank you. Lieutenant" said the Colo
mel. Salutlng. and as We turned TO leave
the Confederate gave tho command,
shoulder arms! Right dressl Present
armsP Then both ~ us lifted our hats.
There was fraternity for you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
MECKLENBUEG.
The Recent Political Understanding
n Misunderstanding.

CHASE CITY, VA, July a.-(special)
In June the county chairmen OF the
Democratic and the Populist parties OF
Mecklenburg published notices in the
county papers stating that fusion ar
rargement had been made, and the par
ties would cooperate in selecting dele
gates 10 the county, senatorial, and CUB
ernatorial conventions. The primaries
were held the 10th OF July and both par
ties participated. Delegates were select
"a without reference 10 previous party
Affiliations. So far the work was smooth,
and everything looked lovely. On the
10th OF July the county convention was
held The Populists placed before the
meeting slr Armistead Burwel and the
democrats Mr.. John =. Smith, as can
didates for the House OF De-sates nomi-
nation. Smith was chosen by vote OF
q TO II. Chairman Thomas n. Allen, or
the Populist party. stated that the agree
ment was that the Populists should have
the House candidate and the Democrats
the senator. Democratic Chairman
IrauIkner said hts understanding was that
the parties would come together and take
mot luck" for the respective candidates.
The Democrats said Chairman Faulkner
could not tie them hand and foot and
deliver them 10 the support OF the Popu-
lists. willing or unwilling. IL was Ike
the tail wagging the dog.
SO this week Chairman Allen Issues In
the public press call for tho Popuiists
10 assemble on August court-day Uhe
10TH 10 reorganize the party and decide
upon action in the fall election. He
states that "the proposition upon which
the Peoples party agreed 20 fuse or CO.
operate with the Democratic party In the
county, having been given no considera-
ton and ignored by the recent Democra-
rio County Convention" this action fol-
lows.
still the Populist delegates hold their
ufaces and will attend the senatorial and
eubernatorial conventions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
,o+ Connected with the Case.

Senator Daniel is not connected with
the Ford divorce case, as associate coun-
sci for Mrs Ford, or in any other capa-
city. When the Senator was approached
about this matter by n Dispatch man.
he said that Mrs. Ford's father Rev
sam. Small. had spoken 10 him on the
subject, but that his services had not
been retained. 1t has been stated that
Mrs. Ford had engaged as her lawyers
Mr. Frank =. Anderson or Alexandra;
~or.ain John S. Wise. OF New York,
nd senator Daniel but this is not cor
,ect so far as it applies to the Viz
,inia Senator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
what the End Shall lie.
Boston Transcript

lBoSton IranScrlpt)
When another life is added
To the heaVing, turDid mass;
When another breath OF being
Stains creations furnished glass;
When the first cry, weak and piteous,
heralds long-enduring pain,
And a soul from non-existence
Springs, that ne'er can die again:
When the mothers passionate welcome
Sorrow-like bursts forth I'm tears,
And the sire's self-gratulation
ProphesieS OF future years
II Is well we cannot sec
What the end shall be.
When across tho infant features
Trembles tho faint dawn OK mind
When the heart looks from tho wlndowa.
OF the eyes that were SO blind;
When the incoherent murmurs
syllable each swaddled thought
TO the fond ear OF affection
With boundiess promise fraught
Kindling great hopes for tomorrow,
From that dull, uncertain ray.
AS by the glimmering OF the tWilgi M
Is foreshown the perfect day
IL IS well we cannot see
What the end shall be.
When the boy upon the threshold
or his all-cOmpr.sing home,
Puts aside the arm maternal
That unlocks him ere he roam:
When the canvas OF his vessel
Fluttcrs 10 the favoring gales
Years Of solitary exile
Hid behind It's sunny sails;
When his pulses beat with arder.
And his sinews stretch for toll
And hundred bold emprises
Lure him 10 that eastern SOIL
IL Is well we cannot see
What the end shall be.
When the youth beside the maiden
Looks into her credulous eyes;
When the heart upon the surface
Shines. too happy 70 be wiss;
lie by speeches less than gestures
Hinteth what her hopes sxpound,
Laying out tho waste hereafter
Like enchanted garden-ground;
He may palter-so do many;
She may suner-so must all;
Both may yet, world disappointed.
This lost hour Of love recall
IL 81 well Wa cannot see
what the end shall be.
when the altar OF religion
Greets tho exkectant bridal pair;
When the vow that lasts I'LL dyins
Nibrates on the sacred air;
when mans lavish protestationB
Doubt OF after change defy.
Comforting the Trailer spirit
Bound his seryitor for aye;
When beneath loves silyery mooreeams
Many rocks I'm shadow steep,
Undiscovered till possession
Show the dangers or inc neep-
IL Is well we cannot SEQ
What the end shall be.
Whatsoever is beginning ~,
That Is wrought by human skill.
Every daring omanation
or The minds ambitious VIII.
Every nrst impulse OF passion,
Gush on love. or twinge or hate;
Every launch upon the waters,
wild. horizoned by our fate:
Every venture in tho chances
OF ufs's sad. Oft desperate, game.
whatsoever be our motive.
whatsoever be our aim
IL Is well we cannot see
What the end shall be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
A Pleasant surprise Party.

Miss Lille Farley was the object OF
plcasant surprise party Thursday night
at her home. No. 2oh FenaDie street
Among those present were Kisses Lame
Farley Edith Clarke josie "iikersoh'
po,,line Dule. Fannie Craig, Fannie
poDer Katie Stein, Birdie and Mary
Io,os. and Messrs Leslie Hobson. VIII
,,e Farley. Willie Craig, Robert Barren.
dudley Aikens. Leslie Gathright, Archie
Atkins. and Mr. Spades.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-01
Not sure of the Benefst.
(Boston Traveller)

Family Friend: congratulate you, my
dear, sir. on the marriage or your
daughter. l see you are gradually get
ting all the girls of your hands.
Old Oliyebranch: of my hands-yes;
but the worst OF IL Is, have 10 keep
their husbands on their feet.