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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
WATCHING FOR FILIBUSTERS
Cruiser Montgomery at Pensacola on the
Qui Vive.
Indica lions That well-OrEnnfxed
Expedition is AbOut to Sail
for Cuba.
'orre spond,nce of the Associated Press.

|
PENSACOLA, Fla. December 1s-There
was considerable activity on board the
United States steamer Montgomery yester-
day, owing to information having reached
her commander to the effect that several
suspected flibCsters We're in the harbor
Consequently, the cruiser started fires and
made preparations for getting under way if
necessary at a moments notice. The crew
OF the cruiser worked in conjunction with
the revenue cutter Penrose Late in the
afternoon the Montgomery put a squad of
armed men, in charge of an officer, on
board the Penrose, ard they will be relieved
every four hours until further develop
ments.
The Montgomery also fitted out several
OF her boats with guns, ammunition and
armed crews to patrol the harbor. while the
Penrose did duty outside around Warning
ton All the boats of the Montgomery have
orders to fire two blank charges to bring
to any suspected vessel, and, upon neglect
ing to stop, third shot this time a loaded
shell. is to be fired.
The Somers N. Smith, a pilot boat, a YES
sci called the Britannia and a schooner are
loaaing here under official supervision. The
smith is said to have run several successful
expeditions in the past, having escaped the
Montgomery once, and she came in from
sea on Thursday night and has been TAX
ing on board all day long cargo of some
description. an unusual proceeding for pi-
lot boat, the Montgomery intends to follow
nef as soon as she gets under way.
The britannia and the schooner have also
been taking p cargo of boxes supposed to
be ammunition, etc, on board, and it is re-
ported that the Dauntlcss IS waiting some
where outside the bar in order TO ship the
munitions at sea. 1t will thus be seen that
a well-organized expedition to Cuba is ap-
parentiy being equipped here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
TIPPING IN FRANCE.
tts the Proper Thing and is Done fp
a Scientific Manner

Scientific Manner.
From the Plttsburg Dispatch.
lime was when tipping was practically
unknown in America, but It is now as firm
~ established on this side of the water as
IL is In Europe, though there is far less NJ
hiethod about the system here than in the
oiu world In France, for instance tip-gfy-
ing is graduated by definite tariff scheme.
mere Is no doubt that this treatment
fobs the custom of its most pleasant feat
ure, put IL also prevents the heart-burnings
that come from the custom Of unsystemattf,
tipping, where respect and courteous
treatment are too apt TO be graduated in
accorGance with the size of the grattIit,-
me french pour-boire' is a definite and
expected sum, but the innate courtesy of
the French people Though they would CON
siuer It's omission an affront and openly
ana worldly resent it, never allow them TO
CONSIDER It's presentation in any other light
imam that of a kindly gratuity The Paris
ian cocher expects a certain number of sons
pour-boire, but when II is given him he tins
his hat and thanks you politely If YOU in
crease II, all the better, but he does not ex-
pect IL The restaurant garcon expects a
certain percentage of the amount of your
DILL and II Is always forthcoming but he
makes you feel as though il were a kind
ness and a favor. 1t would be unjust to
MIN to neglect II, as it goes to make up his
pay, anc is counted on by the proprietor
mus. In French restaurant you paw
yourself, for your service, and you will
generally find that the food is cheaper ac-
cordingly
This Is. perhaps, the best solution of the
Tip" question that has yet been evolved.
Where 1t Is employed, large tips for light
service are considered as being in bad
taste as small tips for heavy service in
this country. 1t is an artificial system
however, and to such an extent foreign to
the openhandedness of the Anglo-Saxon
that It will no doubt be long before We
shall be willing TO adopt 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
NEW BILLS.
Measures Introduced I'm the House of
Representative.

The following bills were introduced in the
House Saturday: Mr.. Mccall of Massachu-
sets, to create a commission of three ex-
pert mineralogists to examine into the min
eral character of lands patented to the
Southern Pacific railroad in California; Mr..
Morris of Minnesota. to establish postal
savings bank system and providing regu-
lations; Mr.. Callahan of Oklahoma, requir-
ing six consecutive months residence i'm
mediately prior to appointment of all Off
GERS to be appointed for the territories and
the District of Columbia; Mr.. Broderick of
Kansas, for sale of surplus lands on Potta-
watomie and Kickapoo reservation in Kan
sas.
Propositions to appoint commission of
medical officers of the marine hospital ser
vice to investigate and report on leprosy in
the United States and on the pollution of
water supplies where the sanitary condi-
tons of more than one state, territory or
district are involved, are made in bills in
troduced in the House by Mr.. Hepburn of
Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
WANTED TO DIE,
Grace Smith Swallowed Poison With
Suicidal Intent.

Grace Smith, young colored woman, an
inmate of disreputable house on d street,
made an effort to end her life about j
o'clock yesterday morning, by swallowing
poison. Several months ago she made a
similar attempt by jumping In the pond in
the agricultural grounds. Grace is said to
be good looking. She has relatives in the
city who are well connected
AT times, it is asserted, she is seized with
desire to leave the disreputable section
and return home, but she says she cannot
return there. This desire came over her
Saturday night, and when the other in
mates of the house retired yesterday morn
ing her dependency caused her to swallow
the poison. She would have died had not
one of her associates found her in time to
summon aid.
Policemen Houghlan and Bartel were called
and much against the womans will she
was forced to go to the hospital. There the
stomach pump was applied and she was
soon on the road to recovery. When taken
back to the house the woman expressed
gratitude for what had been done for her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
NEED OF REFORM.
Whites and Indians Want Another
Government in the Territory.

Government in the Territory.
Augustus E. Ivey Of Tahlequah, candi-
date for principal chief governor of the
Cherokee nation, Is at the National Hotel.
He had conference with the Secretary of
the Interior today in regard to import
ant matters in the Indian territory. Secre-
tary Bliss informed Mr.. Ivey that he had
just sent commission there to look after
a 100000 payment to the freedmen of the
Cherokee nation, it being alleged they had
received only about 100000. lawyers, lob
byists and officials in the nation getting
the rest. Mr.. Ivey is a Cherokee, well
known in Washington. He will go before
the Indian committees in both houses.
Indian territory legislation is to be enact
ed during this Congress" he said. II know
it. It has become an absolute necessity, to
protect our people. The Cherokees will
never treat with the Dawes commission,
they prefer Congress to settle the matter
down there. The Seminole treaty, ju 1T
closed between the Dawes commission and
the Seminoles, is not of much moment,
They are a very small part of the territory,
and their action will have no influence with
either the Cherokees or Creeks, who re-
fuse to negotiate with the Doves commits
sion.
Another thing" said Mr.. Ivey. should
not be overlooked by Congress There are
at least 300, 600 white people in the Indian
territory, and their children are growing
up in ignorance, especially among the COM
mon people. An appropriation for schooling
these children should be made. The white
people there are poor, honest and hard
working. Various matters in the territory
need urgent attention, and I shall call at
tention Of the Indian committees. both of
the Senate and House, to them. / shall re-
main and look after matters during Con-
gress for my people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

ut is the dress that makes the man. 1t
is the dress suit that makes the gentle
man" This is not exactly according TO
Shakespeare or Tennyson, or perhaps even
James Whitcomb Riley. but there is a
modicum of truth in it nevertheless.
Il never knew what refined and gentle
manly looking man George was until
saw him in q dress suit the other night at
the opera, and l declare he looked just
lovely He was the most respecta BILE look
ing young nan in the house, was the COM
ment made by one belle to another.
If anybody needs any responsibility or
any gentility. G. Warfield Simpsons, 1908
f street northwest, is an excellent place at
which TO find these commodities The
house is showing a fine line of dress suits,
varying in style considerably from last sea-
son in many essential details. The special
inducemelt is a fine dress worsted suit.
full silk lined, for $50. The firm has been
booking large number of orders for
these during the past week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

Prof. Thorald Jerichau we'll known in mu-
steal circles, and friend named Hunton
Payne were found unconscious in the pro-
fessor's room at 327 Delaware avenue north
east early yesterday morning They had in
hailed Illuminating gas that had escaped
from a defective gas fixture. A physician
was called and he directed that the patents
be removed to a hospital
Prof. Jerichau, whose condition was not
so serious that of Payne, was taken to
the Emergency Hospital, and this morning
he was able to return home. Payne was
taken to Providence Hospital, and while his
condition is much better, he is still confined
there under treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Question of Closing Dyea.

The question of the advisa ability of closing
the subcustoms port at Dyea, Alaska, is
now before the Treasury Department. Sew
eral petitions by mail and telegraph al
ready have been received. some favoring
the proposition and others against It,
Saturday Secretary Gage received the fol-
lowing telegram from the Tacoma citizens
klondike COMMITTEES:
ION behalf of tens of thousands of people
of the United States and the continent who
have already signified their intention of
going to Alaska and Klondike. we beg to
suggest that for the present no action he
taken toward withdrawing customs SUBJ
ports in Alaska. and the efforts be cen
tered upon inducing our government and
that of Canada to remove all duties on
miners ordinary outfits. consisting of one
years supply. and weighing one ton or
less"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Warned Away From Chin.

The first report to the State Department
from United States. Consul General Good
now. at Shanghai, contains a warning to
American railroad men not to go to China
for employment. Says he: 1.-THE American
only invites starvation who comes here
without definite contract of employment
with some reputable firm made before he
leaves America must advise American
railway employees that there is at present
no market for their labor in China and
should more roads be constructed there
will be q market only if these roads are
built by Americans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Reorganization Committee to Rid

Ex-Governor Hoadley, special govern
ment counsel in the Pacific railroad cases,
had conference with the Attorney Cen
eral Saturday in regard to Kansas Pacific
matters. Although he has not been SO in
formed officially. Governor Hoadiey under
stands that the Union Pacific reorrap.za-
ton committee already has qualified as a
bidder at the coming sale of the Kansas
Pacific road by depositing with the court
the required 100000. This may result in
the government Withdrawing the deposit
n ade by It, although the future action of
the government will be determined by Con-
greSS. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
voltaire's Remains Exhum..

A dispatch from Paris says the bodies
of Voltaire and Rousseau were again ex-
humed Saturday at the Pantheon in order
to settle long-standing controversy as to
their authenticity. The remains of Voltaire
were well preserved and markedly resem-
BILE Houdons statue.
r Of the body of Rousseau only the skel-
eton remained. Voltaire's skull was found
to be cloven in two down the center. There
was no trace of a shot wound in the skuIJ
of Rousseau. and this disproves the general
belief that the author committed suicide by
shooting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Remembering Revolutionary General,

Senator Daniel of Virginia has introduced
bill in Congress appropriating $4,000 to
carry out the intentions of the Continental
Congress in the matter of erecting monu-
ments to the memory of Gems. Warren and
Mercer, who fell respectively at the battles
of Bunker Hill and Princeton during the
revolutionary war. BY resolution adopt
ed in 1771 Congress provided for the cree
ton of these monuments, that to Cen War
rem at Boston and that to Gen. Mercer at
Fredericksburg, Va, and that the eldest
sons of these generals should be educated
at the expense of the government 1t even
prescribed the epitaphs to be placed on the
shafts but overlooked the important fea-
ture OF making an appropriation to carry
it's wishes into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Corner Stone Lafd,

The corner stone of Little Falls Lodge,
No. 10. of the Independent Order of Good
Templars, was laid yesterday. The new
building is located on the Conduit road,
near the Chain bridge, and will be a hand
some little structure, with a stone founda-
ton.
The ceremony was conducted by the
Grand Lodge. Independent Order of Good
Templars. of the District. and was wit
messed by a large number Of the members
of the order from this city and Falls
Church.
ticipated in the laying of the corner stone
were: Grand chief templar Ed. H. Jones;
G. c., Jesse e. Suter; G. V. T., Mrs. L. H
King; G. g., Arthur w. Campbell; G. T.
John G. DAILY; G. chaplain, A. N Garfield;
G. NJ, George D. Watt: p s. c. r., A. E.
Shoemaker: G. G.. R. A. Densmore, and G.
s., Charles N. Phelps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

ZZC tonight and tomorrow morning for o..
iiahdkerctiefs- See tables near Eleventh
street entrance.
AAC tonight and tomorrow morning for Toe size
STERLING Silver articles Choice of Scis-
sors fenkniyes. Nail Eli s.. Pincushlons
lhk Eia ers - Latter ais. Shoe II, rms Pa
Per hn.yef .Cutirle kniv, S. e.. Tooth and Nail
brushes Ink Wells. Bon-Bon Boxes Key
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ms Salve Boxes. Eneries. SILK Winfers
Nrsiache Combs Souvenir Spoons . Baby
brushes and Combs All warranted and ktsmpe,l
Sterling silyer''-e25-l 900 fine
&c tonight and tomorrow for &c Cloth bound
Books. representing the works of the
worlds most famous authors Sec table to left II
Eleventh 81. entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
NORWAY FEARS TROUBLE.
humOr That Sweden is Backed nv
Germany to Intervene

Germany to Intervene.
dispatch from Christiania to the Lon
don Daily Chronicle says the political stu
alton in Norway since the failure of the
united committee on foreign affairs has be-
come critical, and it is feared that Sweden
will seek an occasion for armed interven-
ton.
The dispatch adds that the Swedish press
hope for assistance from Emperor William.
The admiral of the German squadron,
which has just left Chrstiania at a dinner
of Norwegian officers, made speech which
If not openly menacng. conveyed an i'm
piled threat. The Norwegian officers were
much disguised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
A New Party tn Belgium.
Fiom the New York Tribune.


The formation in Belgium of the new
political league, 'LAllance." marks the
fusion Of the old moderate liberalism,
which had for its opponents such men as
NM Frere Orban and Emile de Laveleye,
and the more advanced radicals. The ex-
PLANTATION Of the fusion is simple. Under
the revision of the constitution the new
law granting universal suffrage came into
operation in 1894, and had the unexpected
effect of strengthening the clerical party
which hEd already been in power since
1854 From an even earlier period dates a
gradual secession of liberals. many of
whom, alarmed at the continued ascend
ancy of clericalism, threw I'm their lot with
the radicals and have been constantly agi-
Eating for the reforms in question. The
new alliance is good omen for the future
for united liberal party may not only
overthrow the reactionary party at the
next election, but IL will go far toward
counteracting the socialist element, which.
although less active OF late, still remains
a disturbing factor in Belgian politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Hammond Dorsey, jr., and Elise
NJ. Selling, both Of Howard county, Nd;
Oscar T. Houghton and Virdr Lee Kibler
both Of Woodyille, Va; George A. Dun
nipgton of Wheeling, w. Va, and Florence
E. KidWell of this city.
Colored-William Gross and Eleanor
Tho rnton; Julius Mack and Mamie Hughes
Edward jackson and Rosa Minor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
HAWAIIAN SUGAR OUTPUT.
Planters Troubled by the DISCRETION,
of Japanese LabOrera

Planters Troubled by the DesertiOns
of Japanese LabOrers.
The total output Of sugar from the Ha-
waian Islands for the year just closing,
according to the figures Of the Hawaiian
Sugar Planters Association, transmitted to
the State Department by United States
Consul G.neral Haywood, is put down as
24S.567 tons, against 24S.555 tons last
year. The planters have had more trouble
than usual on account Of assertions, espe-
cially with the Japanese. Ten Japanese
gave trouble to one Chinese. OF the % 600
laborers on the plantations 6, 100 were con-
tract Japanese 5.2S5 free Japanese. 1850
contract Chinese and 1.911 free Chinese.
The number Of laborers whose contracts
expire next year Is 2.O17, and the NUMBER
wanted Is 4.273. The Japanese seem to be
preferred by the planters as laborers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

So fDdp tonight AMI tomorrow morning for the
1898 Silk Umbrellas. Those for ladies'
IN RED. blue green. brown and black silk with
hand Of pearl oyerlaid with sterling silver Ores
den, natural wood with sterling silver ornamental
ton These for men with opera hooks and club
handles
voc tonight and tomorrow morning for the
Mems 35c Jaranese Silk Handkerchiefs
with any initial.
ZAC tonight and tomorrow morning for boys
and girls soc Xmas Book with cloth bind
ings In picturesque Christmas effects 1872 pages
OF large clear type and inspiring illustrations.
Among the lot are Merry Christmas Stories - "a
Brave Struggle. - EARLY Explprers' Children Of
me World Picture Natural History Stories
pictures and stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

Scene: hairdresser's shop-Young Lady
lbiushingly)-'I would like to look at some
false hair, please"
Shopman perienced)-'.Certainly, miss,
What color does your friend want?"-Glas-
gov News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
WORK OF COMMITTEES.
Task of Preparing an Alaska Omni-
bus Dill to he Taken Tn.


bus Dill to lie Taken Up.
The Senate committee on territories Sat
urday practically decided to enter upon
the task of preparing an omnibus bill to
cover the conditions in Alaska. The gen.
eral opinion of the committee seemed ia
vorable to the preparation of a new code
OF laws for the government of the terri
tory and for new regulate for supplying
military force for it. There was on the
other hand, quite general opposition to a
more complete territorial organization than
here indicated, most of the members ex-
pressing themselves as opposed to grant
ing the territory delegate in Congress or
local legislature The reason for this op-
position is found in the uncertainty as to
the permanence of the present conditions
senators Thurston, Garter and White We're
appointed a subcommittee to investigate
the entire question.
Naturalization Laws.
A proposition is being discussed to make
a borough reform of the naturaliza ton
laws on the lines of the immigration educa-
ucnal test bill. That measure has been ia
ForabiF reported by the House i!nmigra-
ton committee, and will be taken up in the
House after the holidays. The committee
ccEcede some opposition to it, but believe
the majority recognize the necessity for
some essential change. Its effect is to re-
qulre all immigrants to read and write
the English or some other language
Alleged Fraudulent Land Patents,
The subcommittee of the Senate commit
tee on Pacific railroads appointed TO inves-
tgate the alleged fraudulent issuance of
land patents under the Pacific railroad
grants met Saturday and examined Thos
Reddington of this city, who claimed to
have been Informed that fraudulent pat
ents had been issued on land amounting
10 between three and five million acres.
He was unable, however to give the COM
mittee any direct information on the sub
1ect' stating that he was only repeating
reports that had come to him. He stated
mat according TO these reports the figures
lad been changed by clerk in the land
office and most of the lands in question
were located in California and Oregon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Ostrich BOas
ON First Floor.
Waist Patterns.

NCNlO1l and tomorrow will
Nae with big ribbon bow buckles
box containing three pairs Ladies Stockings pair
9Sc SI,35 Silk Stockings - r. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether q situation or q servant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can Ill your need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

When you visit New York 70 to the select Hotel
Empire. advertised page Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Brass Tables.

d .Aqb for the Sc Brass Lamp, with artis.
tically enameled vase. Note the enam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

SIX, I a.
on sOa0 40 'He 90 - russ hhoies with onyx
fane
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ParlOr Clocks.

n SS AZ for the beautiful SO Brass Tables
y, 10 W. Round In shape, gold plated and extra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

Want" ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Brass Lamps.

s 30 for the $1.75 Banquet Lamps. and
-, 1895 for the So Lamp and large dec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
ON the Third Floor .
Dressing Sscques.

mdNc for superior s9c Eiderdown Dressing
WV Sacques. Non shedding and superior Nh
ish All sizes in pink. red. blue and gray.
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S1 SG for the s.. % Comforts. covered with
| ~A'S> French Saline. SO for better ones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
NacMintOsnaes.

Tan Covert Cloth Mackintoshes. lot that
we have had made special. with deep velvet
collar. warranted waterproof and odorless.
Regular price would Ice Seas a "a Edn
holiday offering. .......... pTs low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

zEc for the 81 Sacques in fancy Roman
D0S Stripes ard plain colors. SILK frog 1asteh
ipgs: best ribbon ties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20

S.X .M4O for the "a so Royal Table Lamp The
w new low shape. with vase mounted in
solid brass. Large globe with decorations to match
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Ga SM for the $3.50 Comforts filed with gen
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S1 30 for the s2.25 French Flannel Dressing
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