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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

From the Ihilt delpl In Press

From the Ihi, dolphin Press
One fact about the Hawaiian Islands has
not been made conspicuous in the annexa-
ticn discussion. 1t is this: That these
islands will be the first addition to the ter
ritory of the United States which has no,
had to be paid for. 1t is true that the state
OF Texas was not purchased, but as its an
nexation was really the cause of the Next
can war, which cost the United States gov.
eminent a good many millions of dollars
it can hardly be claimed as a free gift.
Omitting Texas, all the additions to the
territory Of the United States have been
acquired by direct purchase. There have
been five such additions. as follows:
Area. Acres. Cost. Per Acre
Louisiana ...756. y6l 80 s27. 1851 gu .U3 3-5
Florida 81, 93l $40 6,4S9, TtS 1t LILO
Guadalupe
Hidalgo ...as4. 1880 1o,ooo,ooo .o4n
Gadsden
Purchase. 1912. 400 10,ooo. 600 "a $40
Alaska 49,. 363. So, coo 7,2OO,OO0 .O1 1870
These were the direct prices paid, but
there are other sums which should be
ADDED. For instance: part of the cost OF
the Mexican war can be justly charged to
the price paid for the Guadalupe HidaIgo
purchase, which included New Mexico. Ari-
iona and California. The cost of the fire.
quent wars with the Seminole Indians
which entailed large expense on the gov
eminent, might be added to the purchase
price OF Florida. There were also the as
sumption of the claims of United States
citizens against foreign powers from which
territory was purchased and the money
paid for extinguishing Indian land title
claims. All these items ought to be in
Guided in the original cost price of the diff
ferent purchases of territory
Hawaii, however. will come in without
any such tax on the national treasury. Its
area is about ALSO 600 acres, or nearly the
size OF Massachusetts Its acquisition will
cost no war and it's present owners and
rulers ask no price for it. And yet it will
he Vya1,
additions made to the territory of the
United States. 1t will come without money
and without price, and perhaps that is the
reason why some people oppose it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

her master. The spectacle of her self eleva-
ton now to imperial rank is. therefore,
somewhat amusing, ana smacks Of the
deed performed by the celebrated Baron
Munchausen. as narrated with character
istic accuracy by himself. Having fallen
into a pond while trying to leap across It
on horseback, he extricated himself from
his difficulty by pulling upward on his
peruke, landing with his horse on the bank
of the pond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
A Cynicisnn.

Oh, would you wear a hero's crown,
Or win the praise that greets the wise?
Learn we'll the lesson of renown;
1t always pays to advertise.
What though with merit you may shine,
If mention of you none may see?
A reputation, friend of mine,
Is now delivered c. o. d.
Who writes his lame on slabs of fame
Accomplishing the hopes he nursed.
With care must practice on the same
BY writing in his check-book first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

From the Philadelphia Record.

In going home. from Washington to Cam
ton. Ohio. to cast his vote the President of
the republic sets an example of dutiful cit
izenship which. followed by all his coun-
trymen. would insure to the country that
kind OF government which the fathers
planned. How can we properly manage
our public affairs If we neglect to assert
and exercise our sovereign privilege in
helping to make the laws and mold the
character Of administration?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

People who talk forbodingly Of the COM
mune in connection with United States af-
fairs fail to remember that 1t takes the
French temperament and conditions to pro-
duce a French revolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

The building of the city post office has
progressed far enough to allow the public
to Use more of the sidewalk in front of 1t
than was formerly accessible 1t took years
to do this. and the achievement should not
pass without some word of appreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
Miaunderstood.

what do you consider the greatest
achievements of the century," inquired the
philosopher.
And. after some thought, the man who
wears bicycle medals, replied:
1.-The last ten or twelve miles,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

Notwithstanding the disagreement of the
jury enough evidence was brought to light
10 warrant Laetgerts fellow sausage max
efs IN investigating to see whether he was
not guilty OF unprotessional conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

However much annoyed Japan may feel
Nth reference 10 Hawaii. it has displayed
discretion in its comment that might well
serve as an example to Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
A Sheer Waste OF Money.
rom the Raleigh News and Observer.

In the past twenty years it has cost the
state to transport the convicts to and from
the penitentiary the sum Of $lS0OO0, How
much better 1t would be If all the counties
would follow the example of Mecklenburg
and Wake and use the convicts On the pub
lie roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

General Blanco is fortunate in not going
to Cuba as professional terror, as General
Weyler went. II will enable MIN to bear
defeats more gracefully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
1t 4. bound to Come.

Senator Morgan has returned from Ha.
wall and is more in favor of annexation
than ever. 1t is bound to come and the
world hereafter will say that the acauisi-
ten OF those islands was one OF the most
glorious achievements OF the Mckinley AL
mintstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
An Explanation.

Miss Passeigh says she thinks flowers
are the most suitable birthday remem-
brance that friend can give" remarked
Willie Washington.
yes commented Miss Cayenne. "She
wants something that won't last from year
to year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

MIR. Bryans position has its comforts.
The people who go to see him are moi re-
questing him to give them offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
A Sinxle-Taxer.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Torkins
II wish you lived in New York and could
vote for Henry George
What for?' he asked.
Because he advocates the single tax.
Here we pay a water tax, and a school
tax and real estate tax and a whole lot
of others, and living would certainly be
very much cheaper if we had only one OF
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

Thomas B. Reed is original in his meth
DDS. He has managed to attract a great
deal of attention by refusing to talk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
A ReDrOOf,

You're all the world to me-" he sighed.
She smiled on him with gentle mirth.
And when he said ''be mine," she cried:
"'Tis very wrong to want the earth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
SHOOTING STARS.

Mr.. Tom Johnson is still devoted in his
efforts to be Mark Hanna to Mr.. George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
Humility.

Madam said Meandering Mike, we jes
asked me to split that wood.
yes"
Wouldn't ye like to have me carry it
into the house an make a fire fur ye?"
IF you want to- was the surprised re-
joinder.
We'll, I don't want to. I was merely
shown we how after havin' somebody
smite me on one cheek I could turn the
other. Good day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
"lEthsy'r''e. Rich's
shoes they're proper
qen=two r.

You must come here for the
exclusive STYLES in footwear-the
sort worn by the city's swell set.
No one else in Washington
shows such stock of footwear
novelties particular folks
recognize this fact, as is evil
denced by our trade among fash
ions leaders, We are in splendid
shape for fall and winter-with
the best selected and largest
stock of footwear we have ever
shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

Andree appears to have made the mistake
OF turning loose his pigeons in a dock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
A Hibernlan conclu.iop.

Himetallism has been dealt It's death
blow, at least for the time being.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

We invite your inspection of
line of ladies' high-grade shoes
in kid and deerskin. It's one Of
the most attractive of this sea-
sons styles. We shall offer them
for $2.48 a pair-and that's not
near as much as they're worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

The mems shoes at $S.4S are
fast finding favor wherever seen.
Truly, there isn't anything in this
city to compare with them. The
styles are so varied that every
taste can find satisfaction. Shown
, in Russia, Tan, Willow Calf, Box
Cali, Enamel Cali, Patent Leath-
er-etc.-in both button and lace.
AS stylish as any man could pos
sibly wish to wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
Tomorrow only.

CT AZ for the Misses $3.50 Jackets, in sizes
VIZ to II years. Made OF double-face
mixed cloths. in blue, green. brown tan and red
effects The deep ripple collar of brighter color
bioadcloth, braid trimmed Have only to be seen
to be very much admired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
a55C.

Tt 40 dozen Phcas-
LIZ. ants, with long
tails: Sea Gulls. Owls and Large
Fancy Feathers. None worth
less than Sl.j0. and most of the
birds like thos. previously here
at $500. Choice for 55c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

Mothers will find here COM
plete line of the famed Dugan
and Hudson shoes for children.
These are the recognized best
shoes for boys and girls-and
that's why they are here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

CD EAn for ''Redfem'' Corsets OF genuine
%SeOV whalebone. The foundation, of a nor.
feet fitting dress Is perfect-ftting corset, like
the .Iaedfern." Fitted TO your form, without
charge. By Madame Merriam, who is here from New
York for . few days ouly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

GII/ ~ for Ladies' Pure Linen Handkerchief
A@/2S with hand-embroidered initials, from she
ctnvents OF France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

Jo4o so dozen Birds
LII Wings, Fancy FL
fects in Birds ard Wings. Corue
Feathers. Not one worth less
than soc. Ard duplicates of
most have sold until now at 75c
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22

Lot 3- Fancy e'I Taath @'pss :
Coqre Feathers, black and all
co!ors. Not one previously re-
tailed at less than . cents.
Most Of them were made to sell
at 35c each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

The tramp with a nickel in his grimy fist was
the animal this 'dstilery' catered to.
When the stumbling wretch stood before the
little counter. the word of the man behind
il would be- Price" The coin being produced
and thrown into drawer. the proprietor would
hand over one end Of length of hose. The other
end rested in a barrel Of whskcy of the worst
sort. under the counter. The rule of the dis
tery" this: The tramp could pull upon
the hose until his mouth was full. That const
tuted his drink. 1t must be done without swa-
lowing. however. At the slightest indication of
an attempt to swallow the hose would be icrked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
CTUILIZING 4 CHINPlNZEE.

From Answers.
ITS WONDERFUL" said the man who is always
earnest "to see how they can develop the intel
lects of the lower animals There is no telling
how much we may be able to benefit them by
systematic education.'
What suggested that idea?'
"A chimpanZee that | saw. He was once in
perfectly wild condition. Now they have by
patient training taught him to smoke pipe
play cards and drink whskey"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

away, and another five cents must be paid LOT
even a single drop more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
THE TRAMP'S "DISTILLER4.'
HOW THIRST Is QUENCHED AT SOME
EAST SIDE GROCERIES.

ONLY FIvE-cENr CUSTOMERS WANTED DARK
NESS AND INHOSpITAIITY FIERY Wills
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

MILLS HOUSE NO. T.
OH hch will be opened as a hotel in September
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
FOREVER BANISHED
Il the Way the Pardon to General Julio
Sanguily Reads.

Il the Way the Pardon to General Julio
Sanguily Reads.
HAVANA, Cuba, April 5.-General
Julio Sanguily is reported to have said
in an interview some days ago that he
was absolutely free from all promise
not to engage in future hostilities
against the sovereignty of Spain in
Cuba. The text of General Sanguily's
pardon runs as follows:
SIN the name of my august son, the
King Alfonso KILL, and as queen re-
gent of the kingdom, am resolved to
commute for that of perpetual Danish
ment and its adjuncts the punishment
of perpetual Imprisonment and civil
interdiction imposed upon Julio Sam
gully by the Audencia of Havana for
the crime of rebellion.
"Given in the palace the twenty fifth
day of February, 1897.
MARIA CHRISTINA
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Secretary 5.
Sherman, when approached about the
alleged departure of Julio Sanguily
for Cuba, said that he held written
pledge made by Sanguily, and the
Spanish government similar one, not
to have any further connection with
the Cuban troubles. Mr.. Sherman
says that no matter what befalls San
gully he will not interfere.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
DROP REPORT.

Ohio wheat n Abeut Average Coadition
at This 6sason.
COLUMBUS, O., April 5.-The Ohio
crop report for April 1, issued by the
state board Of agriculture Saturday
shows that wheat has improved in con-
dition since March to the extent Of
two points and its condition is now
put at IS per cent. Of the full average
crop In some parts of the state
marked improvement is reported,
while in others the condition il much
worse than . month ago. Wheat suf-
fered from cold and wet, and the poor.
est condition is reported from north
west counties
In some counties ruined wheat ground
will be plowed for oats. The wheat
which escaped bad conditions of late
winter is hes.lthy and vigorous, and with
good weather from now on Is likely to
show improvement.
Following are the figures Of the bul.
letin as to other crops: Barley, 80 per
cent; rye, So; wheat Of 1895 still In
producers hands, IA per cent; corn in
crib, condition, "a; remaining up
husked, 8. Snow protection to wheat,
4 weeks. Fruit prospects, compared
with full average, 66 per cent
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
RICHARDSON BLOCK,
Chattanooga Tenn., Destroyed BY Fire.
Tive Prominent Men Dead.

Chattanooga. Tenn.. Destroyed BY Fire.
Two Prominent Men Dead.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 6-The
Richardson building, the largest struct-
ure in the oity, was totally destroyed
at $3.50 O'Clock Saturday morning. The
fire caught from the furnace in the
basement and ran up the elevator
chute. The watchman was slow in
turning in the alarm, and the fire com.
panies could do little except save ad.
joining buildings. Boyd Ewing, one
of the wealthiest citizens, in attempt
ing to escape, dropped from the sixth
story and was killed. 8. NJ Patton, .
wealthy and prominent architect, was
burned to death in his bod. His body
is under the ruins.
Several others sleeping in the buiid.
ing had narrow escapes. Mr.. Richard.
son, the owner of the building, had
hold of Ewing, but was forced to drop
him. A hundred persons occupied the
offices and the four stores in the build.
ing. A two-story building next door
was destroyed and others were dam.
aged. The total loss is about half .
million, two-thirds insured. There ID
great excitement
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
Small Riot at Huntington.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, April Sat II
o'clock Saturday morning fight start
ed between two prominent politicians
on Main street In less than 10 min
utes the streets were blockaded and
more than 20 men were engaged, with
knives and clubs, in the ARRAY. The
police in suppressing the disturbance
bruised the heads of several private
eitizens at whom they held malice.
For half an hour excitement ran high.
The trouble started from i'll feeling
'ongendered at the recent city election.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
NEW TARIFF BILL
Discussed by Amerioan Business Firms
Paris.

Discussed by Amerioa. Business Firms In
Paris.
PARIS, April 3.-The Dingley tariff
bill now before the American congress
has materially excited American bust
ness houses here. The American cham
Der of commerce has held largely at
tended meeting to consider the effects
Of the bill.
Vice President Peartree related sta
tistics of the mutual trade of France
and the United States, showing that
the latter country had sent into
France, duty free, goods to the value
of 1S0, 900, 900 francs, while France had
sent into the United States, duty free,
only 80, 600, 900 francs worth OF articles
France, he further said, favors
American exports by admitting SO, ,00O,-
900 francs worth on the minimum tariff,
but the market for American manufac-
tured articles was very restricted.
Owing to the reduction of duties to
some countries, not the United States,
the chamber suggests that the United
States reduce its tariff on some of the
most important French exports.
France would then admit many Amer.
tcan articles at reduced rate.
The chamber hopes that the addi-
tional discretionary powers asked for
by President Mckinley in his inau-
gural address will be granted, so that
reciprocal relations between France
and the United States can be estab-
lished.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
THE TROOPS
Are Being Quietly Withdrawn From
Cuba by Spain,
capt. Gen. weyler Issues . Procls nation
< Announcing the Publication Of the
- 1sland-Weyler's Emissaries Again
Al Make Overtures for Peace.

NEW YORK, April 5.-A special cable
dispatch to the Journal from Havana,
says:
Weyler's proclamation announcing
the pacification of Cuba is known to
be already in the government printing
Office here. 1t only awaits telegraphic
approval from Madrid to be formally
issued. Its object is believed to be to
mislead Washington and prevent un.
friendly action by congress. For q
month or more small squads of Span
ish infantry listed as convalescents
have been quietly embarked from
Havana and other Cuban ports by reg.
ular passenger steamers for Puerto
Rico and the Canary islands, whence
they are transferred to transports
bound for the Philippines.
Al fast as interior Cuban posts are
abandoned Wsyler's men are brought
to Havana to await shipment 1t is
expected that 200, 900 will be embarked
In the next fortnight.
Private intelligence from Cuban
camps in Sancti Spiritus and Puerto
Principe province, coming through
Cubans of prominence here, gave an
other important reason for Weyler's
decree, saying that Gomez and the
preached by the captain generals
emissaries with fresh overtures for
peace on basis of home rule or sale
of the island under an American guar
antee, the Spanish flag to remain until
Indemnity is fully paid.
Cubans positively refused to listen to
any proposition, however favorable,
unless Spain first withdrew the great
bulk of her troops from the island,
and then acknowledged virtual truce
by retiring her remaining forces from
the field to the fortified coast towns
At Weyler's recent conference in
Cienfugoes with ex-insurgent leaders
, Of influence, these are understood to
have laid before him Gomez's ultima
s tum.
Here in Havana Spanish merchants
and Cuban planters loyal to Spain,
with property at stake, and fearing to
become victims of the revolutionary
success, regard Weyler's decree as a
farce, and, convinced of the futility of
Spain's efforts to crush the revolt by
such ridiculous proclamations, are now
& outspoken in favor of annexation to
the United States
The wanton destruction of American
property by Spanish troops continue
throughout the island. Near Madruga
Saturday Col. Moncada, commanding
the regular government forces, set fire
TO the great sugar plantation Cayaja-
bos, owned by Andreas Terry, an
American citizen now in Paris, de-
stroying buildings as we'll as cane
fields. Losses are estimated at half a
A million dollars
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
WILL STRIKE.

Five Thousand Union Work men Of Clevs.
land to Demand Shorter Hours.
CLEVELAND, O., April 5.-Five thou
sand union workmen connected with
the building trades Monday made a
demand for an eight-hour day, coupled
with demand that only union men
shall hereafter be employed. The bus
mess agent Of the council anticipates
little opposition to the shorter work.
day, but expects that objection will be
raised to agreeing to employ no non.
union mon.
The painters of this city will also de.
mand eight hours as days work, and
ask for an increase in wages from 22N
to 80 cents an hour. The master paint
ers have offered to compromise on rs
cents an hour, but the painters refuse
to accedt that, saying they will strike
if they do not get the advance asked
for
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-08
AT oREENvNLE
- ssrssss A. Nsw'Navigebis OAtS BY
poats-flan tstlens Never Bsesfs UAdsr
Watsr Ne New eubmsreed.

- oeReses A. NeW'Navigabls OntS By
Dosts-flan tstaons Never Bsfsfe UAAsr
Water Aes New submsreed.
JAo1soN, Mas, April 8.-The only
change In tho sitpation in the delta IL
f6r the worse. The water IL still pour.
ing through the breaks and encroach-
ing upon places heretofore thought
above the danger line. Plantations
never before under water are now sub
merged. The streets of Greenville are
now uavigable only by boats. The
flood from above having met and join
ed forces with that from below, near
" one thousand families in Greenville
are surrounded by water; still some
portions of the little city are dry.
The levees there still hold, however.
Citizens of Huntington telegraphed
the governor Friday to send so tents
at once. They were forwarded by the
first train, but will have to mako sew
eral miles of the journey by skiffs.
The state is doing all in its power 10
assist its delta people but the depleted
condition of the treasury can afford
little else than the labor of her 800
convicts.
Mr. J. F. Price, of this city, returned
Friday morning from Leferve, which
is border county, reports that the
waters have not yet reached there, but
the small streams are all overhowing
on their own account. The bottom
lands are under water, but blowing
and planting are going right along on
all the higher places, and even down
to the waters edge.
NEW ORLEANS, La, April 3.-The
second break in. the lower Louisiana
levee system occurred this morning on
Bayou La Fourche. Friday afternoon
the break had widened to 100 feet, and
there is no hope that it will be closed.
The break is SO miles below Tribodaux,
where the levees are neither large nor
modern.
In that section there are large
number of truck farmers who have
we'll cultivated and extremely fertile
lands 1t is quite probable that these
unfortunate people will suffer severely
because the crevasse comes too large
for the water to run off for them to
make another crop.
The situation in New Orleans Friday,
in spite of the brimmingful river, is
not discouraging. The river is rising
eight or ten days more. The high wa.
ter here is several inches short of the
record of 1898. The authorities are on
che alert and have all prepared to meet
any emergency. New Orleans can
stand foot and half more water and
escape food.