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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

brother, Louis Marie Earnest who was
three years his senior, he went to Paris in
the hope of gaining a livelihood by lit
erary pursuits For time they had
hard struggle for existence.
In 1888 Alphonse Daudet brought out
collection of poems. entitled Les Amour
euses,' which Immediately gal led for him
a reputation, and led to his connection
with a number of newspapers. He soon
published in Figaro his account of the
hardships of the life of an usher in pro-
vincial school, with the title lie Gueux de
Province" second collection of poems,
La Double Conversion followed and in
1861 series of papers which he contribut-
ed to Figaro was brought out in book form
as LIE Chaperon Rouge" For five years,
from 1861 to 1865. Daudet was private sec
rotary to the Due de Morny. president of
the Corps Legislatif. He wrote his Let
tres sur Paris for La Petit Moniteur'' in
and in the succeeding year his ''Lettres de
Mon Moulin" signed with the name CASTOR
Marie. were addressed to LEvenement
M. Daudet's publications include lie
Gs1D. Les Adventures Prodigieuses de
Tartarin de Tarascon" ds72), Les Petits
Robinsons de Caves us72), "Contes de
!.E qSI9, "Contes ct Recits" us73),
dArtistes" Gs7D. Fremont Jeune ct
Riser Aine'' ds7D. Jack" us76). lie
Nabab' 1s70. Les Rois en- Exil'' 1S79),
'Contes Choisis la Fantasia ct rHistoire''
us7a, .Numa Roumestan' usSD, Les CT
gognes' QsS0, Il Evangelistes' 0SS3),
"Sappho'' QSsD, "Tartarin sur les Alpes"
QSS5). La Belle Nivernaise" 1SS6)
'Trente Ans de Paris QSsO. ''LImmor-
tel QSSS) and Port Tarascon'' 0S9O).
While his chief fame rests on his novels,
M. Daudet also became widely known as
a dramatist. A number of his novels were
dramatized either by himself alone or in
collaboration with others, under their orig
mai titles. In conjunction with Ernest
Lepine he wrote two pieces, La Derniere
ldole." which was brought out at the Odeon
Theater in 1862, and "L'Oeillet," which
was produced a the Coincide Franchise in
1860. Subsequently he wrote three pieces
which We're distinct failures-'Le Sacri-
hce, produced at the Vaudeville Theater;
"L'Arlesienne." at the same house, and
"Lfse Tavernier,' brought out at the Am
bigu. More recently he wrote La Lutte
pour la Vie" and ''L'Obstacle." The lat
ter was based on his novel "L'Immortel"
which was cutting satire on the French
Academy.
Daudet belonged to the naturalistic
school in French fiction. In lie Nabab'
the private life of the Due de MornV and
the members of the Second Empire were
infinitely described Most of his charac-
ters We're drawn from life. In '.Trente Ans
de Paris ne describes his struggles as an
unknown young author. He contributed
to large number of journals besides FL
caro-, especially to the Monde Illustre and
the Moniteur Universal. To his Fremont
Jeune ct Risler Aine" the French Academy
awarded the Jouy prize in June 1879 In
1914 Daudet was appointed one of the edi-
tors of the Journal Officiel a sinecure
which left him plenty of time for his liters
airy work.
M. Daudet was always a most accessible
n an, and writer who visited him in 1894
said: Il don't believe any one Is ever turn
ed away from his door"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
COURSE OF THE POPULIsTs.
Their Plan of Action in the House
Outlined,

Their Plan OF Action IN the HOUSE
Outlined.
The populists Of the House of Represen-
tatives, in caucus last night, adopted the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That it Is the sense OF this
caucus that we will resist all efforts to so
modify the existing civil service law as to
enable any party that may be in power to
fill the different positions in civil service
with partisaEs.
Resolved, That we are opposed to and
will resist all efforts to destroy our green
backs and treasury notes, whether 1t be
by direct legislation or by the subterfuge Of
refusing to reissue the same except in ex-
change for gold.
Resolved That we are opposed to any
scheme of enlarging the powers of national
banks That we oppose the comforting OF
the power to issue notes designed to have
the same functions as money to any bank,
CORPORATION or Individual
Resolved, That we favor the early consid-
Grafton and passage of the joint resolution
recognizing the independence of the Cuban
republic.
Resolved, That we are in favor of the
early passage of an equitable voluntary
bankruptcy bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Improvins the Minor Coins.

The House committee on coinage, weights
and measures held a meeting yesterday, at
which the question of suitable material for
the minor coins, the one-cent and five
cent pieces. was thoroughly discussed. Mr..
Preston, director Of the mint. who was
present, said there could be an improve
ment in designs. The testimony Of Mr..
Preston developed the fact that there were
many counterfeit silver dollars in circula-
ton which bear a greater amount of sill
yer and purer silver than the regular sill
yer dollar of the government The gov
eminent. MIR. Preston said, was encounter
ing much trouble with this subject. but he
Offered no suggestions as to remedy. 1t
resolution, and the Secretary of the Treas
ury will be required to make some expert
ments, submit new designs, Investigate the
matter of securing better material for the
coins. and make suggestions In report TO
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
To Encourage Patriotism.

The Commissioners have received from
the author, the Rev. Edward johnson
Runk of New York, a copy of his national
epic poem, washington" in six cantos.
together with a photograph Of the poet,
who explains that he is minister of the
Reformed Dutch Church in America, a
master of arts in Columbia University,
and also g, member of the New York So
ciety of the Sons of the Revolution.
The poem is dedicated to the people Of
the United States, and the copy received
by the Commissioners is presented to the
people of the District through them. The
purpose of the production Is to instill and
encourage patriotism In the American peo-
ple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Lincoln at an Argument.

FROM tne syracuse standard.
I have story on Abraham Lincoln
which has never been printed" said United
States Judge c. G. Foster. I'm the winter
of 1S59-'6O Lincoln visited Kansas, making
speeches at Troy and Atchison. At Atchi-
son he put up at the old Massasoit House
which every old-time politician will remem.
Der. Gen. Stringfellow, John A. Martin
Tom Murphy and called upon Mr. Lincoln
at the hotel. In the course of the CONVEX
sation Lincoln turned to Stringfellow, who
was pro-slavery advocate, and said:
Gen. Stringfellow, you pro-slayery fell
lows gave as one reason why slavery should
not be prohibited in Kansas that only the
negro could break up the tough prairie sod
Now I've broken hundreds Of acres of prai.
rie sod in my time, and the only question
which remains to be decided is whether
am white man or a Niger
Gen. Stringfellow admitted the force OF
the argument and congratulated Mr.. Lin
coin upon his pointed, logical way Of put.
ting things
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
naturalization of Chinese.

The Chinese Equal Rights League of
America composed of about 5000 Chinese
residents of the United States, has sub
mitted a memorial to Congress in support
of the bill to permit the naturalization Of
AmericaniZed Chinese.
Representative Smith of Illinois. by re-
quest, has introduced a bill to permit the
naturalization of American Chinese, max
ing only male Chinese Of good repute resi-
dent in the United States for ten years,
who have discarded the Chinese dress,
adopted that of this country, and who
speak English.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Information Regarding Fiibusterin,

The Senate yesterday passed resolu-
ton, offered by Mr.. Cannon, directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to furnish the
Senate the names of the revenue cutters
employed on the cpast of Florida to prevent
filibustering: howd many such expeditions
were thwarted; What vessels were cap
tured: what armed expeditions were taken,
and by what authority of law the Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
The Fender Caught Him.
From the Hartford Courant.

The First National Bank building on
State street is towering so high that one
has to crane his neck to see the operations
on top. An old gentleman was crossing
from the Courant building to the post office
yesterday morning about 10 o'clock and
stopped in the middle of the street to gaze
up at the men working on the top story Of
the bank building. AS he did so he turned
and walked slowly backward as he con-
tinued to strain his neck to watch the
operation Of the derrick. An electric car,
unnoticed by him, was coming swiftly up
the incline, and as it drew opposite to him
it attracted his attention. He partly turned,
when the fender struck his left leg and
scooped him up as a black bass is scooped
into landing net. He was carried in his
cradle for some distance before the car
came to a stop. Then he climbed out. He
was uninjured, and there was not speck
of dirt on him. He did not say word but
resumed his walk as if nothing had hap
pened.' He might have Jared worse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Restriction of Immigration.

The House committee on immigration
has decided to make favorable report on
the educational test bill. This requires all
immigrants on eaching this country to be
able to read or write the English or some
other language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Alphonse Daudet, the celebrated French
novelist, was born of poor parents at
Mines, a provencal city in southeastern
France, on May ID, 1870 After studying at
the Lyceum at Lyons he became an usher
IN a school at Alais. where he did the
drudgery of that humble calling for a year
or more. In 1857, in company with his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
D A u D EFT S DE A D
Distinguished French Author Suddenly
Stricken in Paris Last Night.
Was Dining With His Family When
the Dread Summons Came
Sketch of His Life.

Alphonse Daudet died in Paris at 8
o'clock last evening. He was dining with
his family, and was in excellent spirits
when he was seized with a sudden syncope.
Physicians were summoned, but he died al
most Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Open Evenings until
Saturday
Drapery
Specials.

This week we have an I'M
usually large number of small
lines OF goods that we will sell
at cost. Many OF the things
are just suited for Christmas
gifts. such as Sofa Pillows,
Table Covers, Portieres.
Here are a few of tomor-
rows specials:
Is Sofa Pillows, best
qualities China Silk, Turk
ish designs and MORE
stripes. Reduced from S.
W ....... .93.oO
Fl Bagdad Sofa Pillows,
24-inch square, best quail
ity down. Reduced from
$500 tO...........SI.0S
"a pairs Nottingham
Lace Curtains, B yds. by
so inches. Reduced from
81. so to-. .0Sc.
20 pairs Nottingham
Lace Curtains, 81 yds. by
90 inches. Reduced from
S2.75 to...........SI.4 S
Is pairs Tapestry Por-
there's. 81 yards by so
inches. Reduced from So
IL pairs Rope Portieres.
Reduced from S. each to.S2.o9
Your Credit is Good"
Lansburgh
Furniture Co.,
1926 F St. N. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

1t matters little what 1t Is that you want
whether a situation or servants
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

To Repeal the Civil Service Law.
Senator Deboe yesterday introduced a
bill providing for the repeal of the civil
service law and providing a system of ex-
animation by the various departments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
To Prohibit Pelaxic sealing.

In the House yesterday, after consider
able discussion. the bill to prohibit pelagic
sealing was passed, by q vote Of AS to Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Named Fort Mott.

Secretary Alger has named one Of the
two new powerful forts just erected at
the mouth of the Delaware river for the
protection OF Philadelphia Fort Mott, in
honor Of the late Maj. Gen. Gershom Mott,
United States volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
brotherhood of St, Andrew.

The local chapter of the Brotherhood of
ST. Andrew of ST. Johns Church, corner Of
Potomac and o streets, will hold the reg
ular monthly meeting for men only on
Sunday evening at 7:3O o'clock. Some
well-known divine will be secured to make
an address at the services. This is the
second meeting of the present winter sea-
son held under the auspices Of the broth
erLood
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
New Congressional Districts.

In the senate Tuesday Taylor called
up the bill dividing the state of Wash
ington into congressional districts, by
which the counties of Clallam, JeffeI .
son, Kitsap, Island, San Juan, What
com, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Okano-
gan, Douglas, Stevens, Lincoln and
Spokane comprise one district, and the
counties of Mason, Chehalis, Thurston,
Pierce, Lewis, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz,
Clark, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas,
Klickitat, Franklin, Walla Walla, Gar
field, Columbia, Asotin, Whitman and
Adams comprise the second congress
sional district.
Yend's bill passed. It removes from
the penitentiary the prohibitory clause
authorizing it to manufacture only jute
fabrics and brick, and allows the man
ufacture of any article for the state
which is provided by law.
A concurrent resolution was passed
for a joint committee to visit the
Cheney normal school and the Eastern
Washington insane asylum, and a COM
mittee to visit the agricultural college
at Pullman.
Keith's bill determining the qualifi-
cation of county superintendent Of
common schools passed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11

The house Tuesday passed s. w.
Bakers bill for the protection of sheep
and to prevent the spread Of disease
among sheep in the state.
Representative Ways bill exempting
personal property from taxation to the
amount of So, 500 was introduced.
Barlow's bill to reduce the salary of
the supreme court reporter from So, 900
to 81, 500 passed the house with but few
dissenting votes.
Merrifield's bill amending the law to
protect products, which will be Of
special interest to cheese manufac-
turers, passed.
Ames' bill, amending the law defin-
ing seduction and the punishment
therefor, passed. It provides penalty
of imprisonment in the penitentiary not
more than five years, or by fine not ex-
ceeding $1,000, and imprisonment in
the county Jail not exceeding one year.
DeMattos' bill to reduce the per
diem of jurors passed.
Abill by Gerry to abolish the Office
of acknowledgement passed the house
without discussion, by a vote of 81 to
IA. The bill provides that it shall not
take effect until the expiration of the
present term of Mr.. Daniels, January,
1901.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11

at is startling fact that, hlnest
without exception, the aduhsr.ted
teas are dangerous to health. Some
of them are actually poissnoaase
IN y Hs$xM
Yes; some-not all. But
that isn't the point You
drink tea because you like
it. not because It is good
for you.
The wholesome tea is
also the best-tasting: SehA
Ang's Besf-at grocers' in
packages.
SchilIing & Company
San Francisco I"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
Blown I'm With DYNAMITE.

williamsburg, Pa, Feb. 5.-An at
tempt was made early this morning to
blow up the bank building lately occu-
pied by Gardner, Morrow & Co., pri-
vate bankers, in the center of the bust
ness portion Of the city. A stick Of
dynamite was forced under the front
door, and then set off, The windows
of every establishment on the square
were shattered. The bank door was
burst open and the entire floor torn
up. No damage was done to the bank
vault or books, however. The crime is
ascribed to the resentment of some
depositors. The bank failed last Sep
TENDER. An assignee was appointed,
and it was found that the assets were
insufficient to pay 20 per cent of the in
debtedness. The police say they have
a clew
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
Drowned While Skatinp.

: Nebraska City, Neb., Feb. 5.-Five
children, in age ranging from to 10
years, broke through the ice while
skating on pond on the Iowa side
across from this city last night and
were drowned. Three boys belonged
to the family of q. w. Gibson; one
boy to the family of Phoenix Gibson,
and a girl to McIlvane. The
children failing to reach their homes
at the accustomed hour, search was
instituted and their hats found float
ing on the edge of the pond, where a
small hole had been broken through
the ice. The bodies were found close
together, all having gone down at
once. The parents are prominent
farmers in this section.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
Two Indians Drowned.

The Dalles, Or, Feb. John Will
liams and Jim Waters, two Indians,
who were fishing for sturgeon in the Co.
lumbia river, drowned at II o'clock
this morning. The accident occurred
at the narrows, three miles above here,
where the current is very swift. An
immense sturgeon got hold of their
line and swung the boat across the
current. The boat was upset and the
whirling water soon carried them down.
A 9-year-old boy who was with them
managed to reach shore with the aid of
the oars from the boat, and told the
story. The bodies have not been re-
covered.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.
Downing. Hopkins = Company's Review
OF Trade.

OF Trade.
The wheat markets during the week
Just closed have been under the control
If short sellers. Prominent operators
have taken hand in the deal, and the
result has been very heavy unloading
Of long wheat and drop in the price
of May at Chicago on Friday to 73c,
with, however, reaction before the
close on Saturday to zee; subsequent
decline of half cent from this latter
price with final closing figures at 751ac,
loss for the week of 4 5-8c. The mar
ket at the beginning Of the week had
settled itself into a scalping affair with
the tendency lower, on the selling out
of long lines and the pressing of sales
by people who favor that side under
any and all circumstances. Dizziness
begets sagging markets, and the disap-
pearance of an outside interest in the
market is, in part, responsible for the
break this week. The public has been
loaded up, waiting to get out more adj
vantageously, or else sellers have been
OVERRIDING the thing to the extent that
when anything does come favorable for
a rise there will be some tall hustling
to cover. The fact remains, however,
that the seller has been greatly favored
in the news and by the considerations
mentioned. Fluctuations have been
more frequent and the oft-repeated
stories of cash business at the different
markets would give one an impression
that holders were resorting to desperate
means in order to bolster up an already
lost cause. There is cash demand for
wheat all the time, of course, but it is
not up to sensational proportions or OF
such an amount as to result in the buy
ing of futures by the speculative pub
lie, and herein lies the weakness Of the
position assumed by the investor in
wheat.
On the surface, the foreign crop ad-
vices are just as they were when May
wheat in Chicago was selling loo per
bushel higher than at present, but still,
and strange to say, Liverpool cables
have been coming lower each day since
the week commenced.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
Distillers at War.

Peoria, ILL.,, Feb. 5. -Prediction is
made by some distillers here that the
war being waged between the several
distilling interests will be the hottest
ever witnessed. One of them said:
cit is war of determination, the
survival of the fttest."
The several interests have slashed
prices until today the goods are at
81. 16, or only cents over the govern
ment tax. This is less than the cost of
production. The war is result of a
failure to renew the distillers' agreement
in effect a year ago relating to capacity
and prices. Further cuts are looked
for daily.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
Market Quotations.
Portland, Or, Feb. Q,

POrClanO, Or., rep. q, 1917.
Flour-Portland, Salem, Cascadia
and Dayton, $40; Benton county and
White Lily, $40; graham, $500; SUI
perfne, $3.50 per barrel.
Wheat-Walla Walla, S1@82c; VAL
ley, 84@85c per bushel.
Oats-Choice white, 39@40c per
bushel; choice gray, ss@40c.
Hay-Timothy, $13O14.00 per ton;
clover, $9.00@1O.00; wheat and oat,
$8.0O@10 per ton.
Barley-Feed barley, SIS. 90 per ton;
brewing, $40.
Millstuffs-Bran, $500; shorts,
SIC. so; middlings, $26.
Butter-Creamery, 40@45c; Tilla-
nook, 4Oc; dairy, % a @30c.
Potatoes-Oregon Burbanks, 70 @ Soc;
Early Rose, 7O@S0c per sack; Cali
fornia river Burbanks, 55c per GENITAL;
sweets, $2.OO@2.25 per GENITAL for Mer-
ced; Jersey Red, So. 80.
Onions-$1.1O@1.35 per sack.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, $1,000
S.25; geese, Sc. 90; turkeys, live, 121ac;
ducks, $4@4. 80 per dozen.
Eggs-Oregon, 20 per dozen.
Cheese = Oregon, 1870; Young
America, 1870 per pound.
Wool-Valley, loo per pound; East
ern Oregon, 6@8c.
Hops-9@1Oc per pound.
Beef-Gross, top steers, So. 10000;
COWS, $2.25@2. so; dressed beef, 40
$40 per pound.
Mutton-Gross, best sheep, wethers
and ewes, $3.00@3.25; dressed NUT
ton, 81 @6c per pound.
Hogs-Gross, choice, heavy, $3.50
$50; light and feeders, 2.50@S. 90;
dressed, $4.00@4.50 per cwt.
Veal-Large, 5@5Hc; small, GO
81 per pound.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11
To Abolish Capital Punishment

From the action of the house Monday
that body is opposed to capital punish
ment, as a majority report of the jul
dietary committee, advocating the pass
age of the bill by Hicks to abolish CAPT.
tai punishment, was adopted and the
bill passed to its third reading.
Baker of Pierce spoke at length, advo-
eating the adoption of the majority re-
port, describing in vivid language the
atrocities of capital punishment. Hog
don, in answer, pointed to nineteen
murders in King county alone within
the past year.
cit is not the eradication of the law
that the people want" Hogdon said,
''but they want law to enforce the
punishment of murderers, and that by
hanging them by the neck until they
are dead"
Hogdon further commended that
through the Intervention Of law and
the efforts of lawyers 1t was seldom
that man was kept in the peniten-
tiary any great length of time.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-11

The senate passed these bills Monday:
BY yesterday, in regard to the salts
faction and cancellation of mortgages,
allowing an assignee to record the can
collation. of mortgage upon satlsfac-
ton thereof. yesterday, relating to
the order of payment of decedents.
The senate discussed Taylor's bill,
repeating the fellow-servant act and
placing all responsibilities for accidents
to employees On employers. 1t provides
that the knowledge of defects or the
unsafe condition of machinery or appll-
ances furnished by master shall not
be any defense to an action. The bill,
being unsatisfactory to majority OF
the senate, was referred to the judiciary
committee for amendment.
Crow offered concurrent resolution
opposing the retirement OF $500, OoO,-
900 in currency, as proposed by the
president, and the substitution OF IN
terest-bearing bonds. The resolution
protested against such contraction OF
the currency.
The vote on the bill relating to labor
liens, which passed Saturday, was re-
considered and sent back to the judlc1-
airy committee.
The bill by Yeend, reducing the sal
airy Of the superintendent Of the state
reform school from $1,000 to 81, 200,
was amended, making the salary
$1,000, by motion of Lesh. This be-
ing unsatisfactory, the bill was referred
to the judiciary committee, on motion
of Yeend.
The bill by Yeend, reducing the sal
airy of the warden of the penitentiary
to 81, 400 and Of clerk to $1,000, was
called up. Houghton wanted the war
denis salary fixed at $1,000. Lewis
amended the amendment making it
$1,000. The amendments were defeat
ed and the bill passed.