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In other items, there has also been
substantial increase. In only one instance
has there been decrease from the value
of exports in 1896. namely, in sole leather,
which fell from $4T4, 692 to s213,S53.
Notwithstanding the heavy increase in
exports, the United States buys more from
Japan than we sell to that country. Dur
ing the year just ended the value of Japan
csc gooos brought into the United States
was $24, 009, 7J6. Compared with last year.
this is decrease of about s1,;'00,000. How
ever the value of japanese imports has
been subject to comparatively little fiuc-
tuatlon for number of years. ranging
from $14 573 in 1856 to 81, AZ, 30 in
1883.
The first time Japan appeared separately
in our trade records was in 1855. when the
value of imports was $50, 521. There were
no exports to be recorded. In 1850. how
ever. the value of exports was s13s,77
From this insignificant figure our export
trade to Japan has increased. mainly since
1890, to its present gratifying proportions.
OF course, the principal articles imported
from Japan are tea, silk, rice and mating.
Earthen, stone and china ware. crude
canphor, sulphur. flax, etc, are items of
considerable Importance. OF the 113,3i3
10 pounds of tea imported by the United
States during the fiscal year 1897, Japan
supplied 40 465, 161 pounds and China &C.
4S,.924 pounds.
The import Of chief value. raw silk. was
last year valued at S10010.SS5. Raw silk
isis free of duty. Manufactured silk which
is free of duty. Manufactured silk, which
total value of free goods imported during
the year was SIS, sos, 900. =. and of dutiable
goods, $5.201,147.
These figures are fairly representative
of recent years.
connection with the Importation of
japanese teas, it is noted that the prices
have in fifteen years decreased fully one
half. Thus, in 1881 the quantity of tea
imported was about 37,0p0,HD0 pounds, val
Ied at SS.SS6. S9T. In 1895 36,9i1 1874 pounds
were valued at S4,G01 ,o41, and the last
years import. 1910, lGl pounds. at So
651,2I The highest value of japanese tea
imported was reached in 1876, 81 161, 191
pounds, at So i26 $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
COTTON MILLS START Up.
REPORTS of an Improving Market
From New England Points

SALEM. Mass, August 20-MiIIs No. 2
and NO of the Naumkeas Steam Cotton
manufacturing Company's plant. in this
city. started on full time this morning.
after nearly six months of a 42-hour
schedule The management states that the
market for their goods is improving and
they hope soon to be forced 20 order full
time in the other mills, which are now
running forty-two hours About 1.1D
hands are employed in the two mills
MANCHESTER. y. H., August 2O-No-
tices were issued today to the effect that
the Anoskeag cotton mills will start I'm in
an departments on September 6. The
The Amory Cotton Manufacturing Com.
pany will resume Monday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
FIFTY CHINAMEN ARRESTED.
Some IrreEalarity In the PaDcrs
Which They Prevented

NEW YORK, August 2O.-Fifty China
men were arrested this morning at the
Grand Central staten by order of Chinese
inspector Scharf. The reason for the de-
tention, as given by Inspector Scharf. was
irregularity in the papers presented. These
nave been sent TO United States District
Attorn y kohler for examination.
Inc orlentals came east on the Canadian
racine and took the New York Central
tram at Malone. n. Y. Some of them were
gong to Philadelphia and others to Wash
iEgtOn and Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
CERTIFICATES OF HONOR.
Ihey Will he Issued to the TeIc-
Ernphers Entitled to Them


Acting Secretary Meiklejohn of the War
department has prepared and will issue
new certificates of honor under the act of
congress granting such certificates to the
telegraphers who served in the late war.
The first certificates were hastily prepared
ard approved. but were unsatisfactory, as
they designated operators as being con-
nected with the quartermaster's depart-
ment, when the act provided that the GER
Uhcates were to be granted to all tele-
graphers who served in the war
1t is estimated that there are ABOUT $50
actual biographies entitled to the GER
tificates, but the act will include all others
connected with the telegraph during the
war.
The telegraphers flooded the War De-
partment with protests. About twenty
three of the first certificates were sent
out, but Mr.. Meiklejohn ordered them tc be
returned. Eighteen have been returned.
So soon as the new certificates are en-
graved they will be issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
WASHINGTON MAN HoNoRED.
William F. Guide Elected President OF
the Society of American EIoriSts.

Mr.. VIM. F. GUIDE of the firm of A. GUIDE
& Bro, florists, of this city was yesterday
elected president of the Society of Amer
lean Florists at the convention of the or
ganization, held at Providence, r. !. Mr..
Guide is the youngest man ever chosen for
the responsible position, and the second
president to be taken from Washing ion,
the other being Mr.. William r. Smith, the
superintendent of the United States Botan-
ical Gardens. The election was a recogn-
ton of Mr.. Guides qualifications in his bus
mess, and a well-deserved compliment.
The society is a powerful and influential
organization, and comprises among its
members prominent florists in every part
of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
CASE AGAINST REV. c. o. BROWN.
BAY Conference Selects n Committee
to Hear the Testimony.

San FRANCISCO, Cal, August 2o.-The
committee to which the bay conference
trusts to present its case against the Rev
c. o. Brown. now of Chicago, has selected
the following representatives on the coun-
ell of appeal to consider the justice of the
minister's suspension:
The First Church of Columbus Ohio. the
Rev Washington GLADDEN., pastor; First
Church. Minneapolis, Rev. Geo. r. Merrill
pastor; the First Church, S. Louis. Rev
NJ. Il. Burnham, pastor, and the First
Church Grand Rapids, Mich, Rev. d.
Bradley, pastor.
Dr. Brown will name five churches to
be represented on the committee and the
eleventh member viii be chosen by Rev
Willard Scott of Chicago ana Rev ]. T.
Blanchard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Fire Mt the Ball Pnrk.

There was slight fire in the Base Bail
Park this afternoon, which caused some
little uneasiness for those who had antici-
pated enjoying the early afternoon game.
who feared the grand stand and fences
would be burned away. No. engine COM
pany was called to the park on a local
put, as the f1re had gained no Roadway, the
names were soon extinguished. The CEN
ter field bleachers, where the fire occurred.
were slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Charged win Ember.lement.

George Dutrow. who was formerly a col
iector for Nelson, Morris & Co.. was today
arraigned before Judge Kinabal on the
charge of embezzling sos from the firm. He
asked for continuance. through his coun-
sci. and the case was set for a hearing
Tuesday next. 1t Is saiS that the charge
will he withdrawn before the day appointed
for the trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
INVESTIGATING FOREST RESERVES.
Commissioner Herman Reaches Cali
fornia ON His Tour of inspection.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, August 90
Binger Herman, formerly a member of
Congress from Oregon and now commits
sioner general in the United States land
office, arrived here today for the purpose of
Comforting with Prof. Hilgard and other
members of the state forestry commiss ion
upon the subject of the recent action of
Congress IN setting apart some forty mil
hons of acres of land as forest reserves. Of
winch about SIX millions of acres are To-
Gated in this state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
COMMITTEE Expended s.G ooo
Financial Report Covering the Late
Christian EndenvOr Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, August 20.-The
financial report of the Christian Endeavor
"a committee will be officially presented
10 the quarterly convention of Golden Gate
Union on September 3. 1t will show over
$-''en was collected, but the expenses ex-
Ceeded this amount about 81 200
The deficiency will be made up from the
proceeds OF the two big concerts. With the
Two proceeds from these concerts there
Will remain small surplus, which is to be
used for Endeavor work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
ono Wife Woo MANY.

Peter Selby. an aged colored man, was
today held by Judge Kimball in $500 bonds
for a hearing Wednesday next ON the
charge of bigamy. 1t is alleged that Selby
was married to the wife who made the
complaint in 1870. and last May, while she
was still living, married Annie Colts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
For Striking Hi. Father.

victor Hecht was today fined S25 by
Judge kimball for assaulting his father,
Emanuel Hecht. The fine was paid The
recital of the testimony disclosed a sad
story of family trouble, extending over a
period of many years, and this was taken
by the court as a mitigation of the young
mans offense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
FOUND But LITTLE GOLD.
Douglas Perkins Tells of the Luck
of His Party

NEW YORK. August 2O.-The schooner
Nlfnous which arrived today from Per-
hanbuco brought one passenger Douglas
ferklns. Jr. who was one of the party of
gold seekers which sailed from this port
last winter in the old New York pilot boat
j. F. Loubat for Terra del Fuego, Straits
of Magellan. Perkins said that the marty
has secured some gold. but up to the time
ne LETT they had failed to find the metal
In paying quantities. Perkins is from
Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
hunting a spicide,. Rel.t,re..

BOSTON, August 20.-Supefintendent of
Police Eldrfdge has received letter from
Coroner O. J. Henzier of Toledo. Ohio, ask
ing for information in regard to Harry
Allen. supposed to have been Boston man,
who committed suicide In that city August
3 The Boston police have looked up the
case, but have been unable to find any
trace Of the brother and sister VINO Allen
said lived in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
STOLE HALF A NOTE.
Ten-DOllar Bill Mutilated and a Frag-
ment Sold.

John c. Lewis was today sent to Jail for
sixty days for stealing one-half of a ten
dollar note from the West End Bicycle
Company Saturday last. The accused. who
was an employee of the bicycle company.
took a $40 note from the safe where the
manager had placed it. tore it in half and
sold the distracted portion to a bootbiack
for 10 cents. Lewis was arrested and the
missing part of the note recovered by Pre-
cinct Detective Muller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
ANOTHER BOND EXPLOSION.
Occurred In suburb of COnstnn tinonIe
and Did No Harm

and Did No Harm.
CONSTANTINOPLE. August 2O.-There
was another explosion here yesterday. 1t
occurred on a hill behind the suburb of
Buyukdere and is believed to have been
caused by bomb. There was no loss of
life and nobody was injured. but several
Armenians were arrested, and the police
secured documents which are said to he of
an discriminating nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Call for United Acs,o,.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. August 20-The min
ers officials have adjourned. after having
mapped out statement to the effect tina.
the time has come for united action by
labor organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices of
the New York stock market today. as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange Correspondents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Mrs. Chester De,a.

Mrs. Rachel Anna Award Chester, wife
Of Rev. DR.. John Chester. former pastor OF
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church. died
suddenly OF heart failure at her home in
this city yesterday. The arrangements for
the funeral have not yet been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
white House Coachmnn I'M.

William A. Beckett. the well-known
White House coachman. is seriously IN at
his home in the city, having recently I'M
dergone operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20
Government Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
Grain and Cotton Market..

Furnished by w. B. Hibhs g. Co., bankers
and brokers'. 1927 F st. members New YORK
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-20

II you. want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, you
will get On answer.
The advocate., 1897-04-07

tax TO prevent the incursiOn OF prairie fires In
such county or township II shall be the duty
OF the Board Of County Commissioners to levy
such tax said tax TO be called "hre tax "
and not 10 exceed two mills on each dollar OF
valuation on all the taxable property in such
county or township. For the purposes OF this
act the requisite number OF petitioners shall
be determined by the whole number OF votes
polled at the general election held In such
county or township next preceding the pres.
entatlon Of such petition.
SEC. 2. That section 1 Of chapter 263 Of the
laws OF 1896 is hereby repealed.
SEC. 8. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its publication in the
official State paper.
hereby certify that the above bill origi-
mated in the House, and passed that body
February s, 1897.
W. D. STREET, Speaker Of the House.
A. D. GILPIN, Chief Clerk Of the House.
Passed the Senate March TO- 1897.
A. NJ HARVEY, President Of the Senate.
NJ. WATSON, Secretary Of the Senate.
Approved March 70, 1897.
wv. LEEDY, Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
l, W. e. Bush, Secretary Of State Of the State
OF Kansas, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a correct copy Of the original
enrolled bill now on file in my office.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto sub
scribed my name and affixed my
[sEALl official seal this 3lst day OF March,
1897 w. E. BUSH,
By g. NJ. Ross, Secretary Of State.
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1897-04-07
Published April 7, 1897. ]
Senate Bill No. 28S.
AN ACT

Making an appropriation to reimburse Els.
worth county, Kansas, for fees paid che
Sheriff Of said county.
Be IL enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Kansas:
SECTION l. That the sum OF three hundred
nineteen dollars and ninety cents (S8l99O) is
hereby appropriated to reimburse Ellsworth
county, Kansas, for amount paid the Sheriff
OF said county for conveying prisoners to the
PenitentlaTy during the years 1889, 1890, and
1892
SEC O. The Auditor OF State Is hereby au-
thorized to draw his warrants on the Treas.
urer OF State for the purposes stated in section
1 of this act.
SEC. g., This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its publication in the
official State paper,
hereby certify that the above bill orig
mated In the Senate, and passed that body
March Q, 1897.
A. NJ. HARVEY, President OF the Senate.
M. WATSON, Secretary Of the Senate.
Passed the House March 10, 1897.
W. d. STREET, Speaker OF the House.
A. D. GILPIN, Chief Clerk OF the House.
Approved March 70, 1897
]. w. LEEDY, Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
w. L. Bush, Secretary OF State Of the State
OF Kansas, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is correct copy Of the origi
nal enrolled bill now on tile In my Office.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto sub
scribed my name and affixed my
TsEALl official seal, this 8ist day OF March
1897. w. Il. BUSH,
By G. M. Ross, Secretary Of State.
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1897-04-07

ont OF the county with intent to move the
same out Of the county with intent also TO
evade the payment of the forfeiture provided
In section 5 Of this act upon oath I'm writing
being made by one or more Commissioners Of
the county or other persons In behalf OF said
county OF such removal, and file In any action
brought to recover the penalty attached
herein provided for or tax herein provided
for, wrtts Of attachment may issue In the pro-
ceedings therein shall be as in other cases
SEC. 8. No Attachment Bond Necessdry-W WRONG.
fuJ Attachment. 1t shall not be necessary for
the county nor any person or persons in
behalf OF the county in such proceedings TO
enter into bond and security as is now pro.
vided by general law, concerning attach
ments; but this provision shall not In any
case preclude the party injured from prose.
cutting his action against the county for all
costs of said suit, and such damages as shall
be awarded against said county for the wrong
full suing out said attachments, in cases where
writs Of attachments may be unlawiully is-
sued
SEC. 8. HO0 OwRers May LGWfUlLy RemOUe
Stock Whenever any nonresident owner or
owners Of animals, his, her, or their agents,
shall desire to drive or remove said stock out
Of the county in which the said were kept and
herded, according to the provision of this
act, into any other county Of this State for
grazing purposes, no additional sum shall be
charged said owner or owners, his, her, or
their agents provided said owner or owners,
his, her, or their agents, shall file a certified
copy Of the certificate with the County Clerk
Of the county wherein said stock was kept and
herded, with the County Clerk Of the county
into which said animals may be so driven or
removed.
SEC. 10. This act to be In force from and
after its publication In the official State paper
hereby certify that the above bill origl-
mated in the House, and passed that body
March g. 1897.
W. D. STREET, Speaker OF the House.
A. D. GILPIN, Chief Clerk of the House.
Passed the Senate March s, 1897.
A. NJ. HARVEY, President Of the Senate.
NJ. WATSON. Secretary Of the Senate.
Approved March 12 1897
J. w. LEEDY, Governor
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
l, W. Il. Bush, Secretary OF State Of the State
of Kansas, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Is a correct copy of the original
enrolled bill now on file In my Office.
In testimony whereof / have hereunto sub
scribed my name and affixed my
[sEALl official seal, this Sist day of March,
1897 w. E. BUsH
&c. NJ. Ross, Secretary Of State.
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1897-04-07
Published April 2, 1897. !
House Bill No. 63S.
AN ACT

TO protect the grazing land OF the following
counties in western Kansas Morton, Stsu-
ton, and Hamilton counties and collecting
fees as provided in this act.
Be Il enacted by the Legislature Of the state Of
Kansas:
SECTION /. Any person or persons being nom
residents OF this State may keep and herd for
grazing purposes, cattle, horses, mules, geld.
tngs, mares, asses or sheep in Morton, Stan.
ton, and Hamilton counties. The County
Commissioners shall make an order az any
regular or special meeting Of said board, and
within thirty days from that time this act
shall be In full force and effect, giving one
notice by publication in the official county
paper, Of said county, where not otherwise
prohibited by law for period OF one year
thereafter by first paying to the County Treas
urer OF the county where the said stock may
be kept and herded in said county, the sum OF
fifty cents for each and every animal 80 kept
and herded: Provided, That the sum OF twenty
five cents only shall bs collected on each and
every sheep so kept and herded as aforesaid:
4ndprortded also that the said fifty and twenty
i've cents respectively shall be in lieu Of all
taxes upon said animals whether for county,
school or State purposes during the period
preceding the Hrst day Of March In each and
every year.
SEC. 3 0luaers Certify aud F8le with ne c0ant,,
ctefs ior acknowledgement u shall ha the duty
The advocate., 1897-04-07
Published April'7, 1897. J
House BIZ No. All
AN ACT

For the protection Of prairie from incursion
by fire and providing for the levy Of tax
for such purpose and amendatory OF section
chapter 269 Of an act entitled An act for
the protection OF prairie from incursion
from fre and amendatory Of chapter 125,
session laws OF 1898 and amendatoEy of sec.
lions 3l2S, $3.50, Slal, slS2, 3lS3 SlS4, and Sls5
general statutes Of 1889 and repeating Ger.
tain laws and parts of laws and providing
penalties for the violation OF the provisions
Of said act.
BE q enacted By the Legislature Of the State OF
Kansas.
SECTION /. That section q) one chapter 26S
Of the session laws of 1895 be amended so as to
read as follows. Whenever majority OF the
qualified electors OK any county or township
Within This State shell at regular or special
election held for snch purpose vote 20 assess
The advocate., 1897-04-07
Published April Z, 1897. ]
Senate Bill No. 5l5.
AN ACT

Authorizing the township officers Of Richland
township In Labette county TO use the town
ship funds for building piers and approaches
for a bridge across Labette creek In said
township.
BE q enacted By the Legislature Of the state Of
Kansas:
SECTION 1. The township officers of Rich
land township In Labette county are hereby
authorized to appropriate and use the funds
OF the township, not exceeding six hundred
dollars, to build piers and approaches for
bridge over Labette creek, MT what Is known
as Green's ford, at or near where the public
road crosses said stream, in section %, town
ship "a, range 2l.
SEC 9. This act shall be IN force and take
effect from and after It's publication In the
official State paper.
hereby certify that the above bill origi-
mated in the Senate and passed that body Feb
ruary 25, 1897.
A. M. HARVEY, President Of the Senate.
M. WATSON, Secretary Of the Senate.
Passed the House March 0, 1897
W. D. STREET, Speaker Of the House.
A. D. GLPIN, Chief Clerk Of the House.
Approved March l2, 1897
j. w. LEEDY, Governor
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE or SECRETARY OF STATE.
I,W. e. Bush Secretary Of State OF the State
Of Kansas, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a correct copy of the original
enrolled bill now on hle in my Office.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto SUBJ
scribed my name and affixed my
[sEALl official seal, this 31st day Of March,
1897 w. Il. BUSH,
BY G. NJ. Ross, Secretary OF State.
Assistant Secretary OF State.
The advocate., 1897-04-07
Published April 7, 1871
House BIZ No. S4i.
AN ACT

Authorizing the County Commissioners of
Lyon county Kansas, to construct o bridge
across the Cottonwood river; also bridge
acFoss the Neosho river
BE u enacted By the Legislature Of the state Of
Kansas;
SECTION 1. The Board OF County Commits.
sioners Of Lyon county, Kansas, are hereby
authorized to construct a bridge across the
Cottonwood river, on or near where the sec.
tion line between sections twenty COY and
twenty.one (2l), and between sections twenty.
eight (2Sl and twenty-nlne (29l In township
nineteen Q9), range eleven (Il) In said county,
crosses said river.
SEC. 2. Also q bridge across the Neosho
river ON the east line OF section thirty (SOl,
township seventeen u7l, range ten (lO), east
OF sixth (6th) principal meridian.
SEC. 3 This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after It's publication in the
aofdcial State paper
thereby certify that the above bill origi.
mated in the House, and passed that body
March 2, 1897
W. D. STREET, Speaker Of the House.
A. d. GILPN, Chief Clerk of the House.
Passed the Senate March s, 1897,
A. NJ. HARVEY, President OF the Senate.
M. WATSON, Secretary OF the Senate.
Approved March IL, 1897
j. W, LEEDY, Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
/, w. Il. Bush, Secretary Of State OF the State
Of Kansas, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Is correct copy OF the original
enrolled bill now on fie In my office.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto sub.
cribed my name and affixed my
lsEALl official seal, this 9lst day Of March,
1897. w. II. BUSH,
BY z. M. Ross, Secretary OF State
Assistant Secretary Of State.