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Evening star., 1898-11-21

per they very we'll knew the risk they were
taking; and they charged her high rate
for advances They saw the dangers. 1t
was big gamble, in which they put their
money on the red-on the ability of Spain
to conquer by bloodshed. The red did not
turn up, and SO. unless Spain VII. give
them another chance these gamblers have
lost. There need be no great pity for them.
They were backing Weyler as butcher
and Senior de LONE schemer. Their
agents failed, and why should not they fail!
In this matter as in the matter of the
Philippine debt Spain has fallen very far
from the high position she took last winter.
Then the suggestion of money for her ter
rftory, either from the United States or
from the people of Cuba, affronted her dig
nifty. No formal offer was made, but the
subject was discussed. She would not even
consider the question from a money stand
point. Pride demanded that, If necessary,
she exhaust herself, physically and finan-
cially, to retain the island made sacred to
her by the memory of Columbus. She
found that she was flying too high She
soon got enough physically, and now she
haggies financially like a pauper in pawn
shop. Columbus is forgotten, and she is
'Cut for the stuff like the next fellow.
The United States is no more called upon
to save Spain from reputation and bank
ruptcy than from revolution. When it tried
10 save her from foily it's good offices were
rejected. She elected to dance, and accord
ing to the lei pslchorean rule she must now
pay the fdoier.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Law and Order at Wilmington

Ihe situation at Wilmington is anything
but satisfactory. II is said. to the DennJe
% the town The old order is ended but
the new order has its drawbacks. There is
quiet. but II is the quiet of a popuIa tion
cazed after debauch- There is peace
but it proceeds from a wholesome dread
OF going up against loaded guns with men
behind them who make their own laws
Ihe sense OF confidence. of security. does
not exist Naturally it does not because
Ii Is never produced by violence and m,,r-
der. Wilmington IS paying. and for. soue
time to come will continue To pay. the i,,s,
penalty for substituting riot for Law and
order.
Some Of the Efforts made to restore nos,
fidence in the community. while seriously,
intended, are positively ludicrous Tbs
leading spirit in the revolution was man
named WaddeH. He acted as one ,o
succeed in such affairs always must act
He showed the way In all OF the dangerous
business. He did no, give orders from n
bomb proof He presided at the meet
ings when the spirit of the mob was being
invoked. He led the mob when it as
sembled. He marched at its head to the
oihce of the negro editor, and was every
where conspicuous during that regrettable
day. Very properly, therefore. after the
officials OF the town had been forced TO
resign Mr.. Wadden became the chief of
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Spain for Spuin's Debts

The latest suggestion from both Paris and
Madrid Is that Spain will repudiate her So
called Cuban debt, and file as plea with the
holders of such bonds the assertion that she
has been despoiled by the United States of
her territory and therefore is helpless. In
other words, she will endeavor to incite the
foreign holders of such securities to apply
to their respective home governments for
redress against this government, her argu-
ment being that the United States is now
responsible and should be made to pay.
Such course would be very Spanish. and
very ineffective. Spain cannot stir I'D anv
fresh trouble on that line. No foreign gov
ernment will undertake to champion the
cause of its capitalists by putting it's army
and navy at their service to collect their
debts. They have dealt in their private
capacities with Spain. In accepting her pa
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the new dispensation. And thus. ''in a
moment in the twfnkiing of an eye" he
also became b. pleasing fiction the repre-
sentative of law and order, The red shirt
of the leader of the mob was stripped off.
the trusty Winchester laid aside, and the
starched front and decorousness of the
magistrate brought into play.
Mr.. w addeli's first act in his new capac-
ity was an appeal to the hundreds of panic
stricken negroes who, after the terrors of
the day had been exacted, had fed to the
woods for safety. It was brief state
ment. signed by him. Brevity Is the one
merit of mob leader. He is never long
winded in his deliverances, oral or written
This was a note of six lines, by which the
negroes were requested to return to their
homes and were assured of protection. Mr.
Waddell secured men to go out into the
woods and circulate the paper and explain
it to those for whom it was intended.
Is it strange that it should have worked
but slowly when at all? Translated by
their recollections of the man and his work
what did it signify to the crouchinS fugi-
tives? Come back. Our fury for the
present is spent. We have all the dead
niggers we need in our business at this
time. There may not be another bit of
man-hunting for a whole year. Mean
while there will be good wages in the town
for worl1men of your class. and our advice
is that you come back and take your old
places. We speak for law and order, and
assure you of our protection
When Mark Twain and Bret Harte first
drew the portrait of the mob leader, and
described his ease and assurance in the
discharge of the difficult and ofttimes deli
cate duties of his Office, they were accused
of drawing the literary long bow. An in
justice was done them.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
DIR. DOty's Denial,

1t is highly important that the disagree
ment between the local and ohcial physi-
clans of this city ard the health officer of
the port of New York as to the cause of the
death of Archie Miller should be settled
beyond question. On the one side is the
agreement among all the physicians who
attended and examined the patient and who
after his death investigated the case by
an autopsy that the man died of yellow
fever. They include some men who are
experts in the diagnosis of this disease.
who have studied it in all its forms an /
have become competent to pass upon all
questions concerning it. They are repre-
sentative of the governments chief agency
for the control of the disease when it sa-
cures foothold in this country. There is
no disagreement among them. They had
no reason Saturday to imagine the exist
ence of yellow fever, but rather their minds
would naturally turn toward a more opti
mistic view of the case.
On the other hand is the assertion of Dr.
Doty, based solely upon theoretical assump-
tions. that the man could not have had
yellow fever because he had passed the
period of incubation when he was permit
ted after examination on board ship to
enter the port of New York Without hav-
heard in detail from the meteorological
examinations, he derides the notion that
Miller had the fever. He has good reason
for doing SO. If the Washington diagnosis
is correct Millers case is evidence that the
quarantine examination in New York is
not rigid as 1t should be-that. indeed, it
is not reliable. Unless DIR. Doty can prove
that Miller did not die of yellow fever he
is under a heavy responsibility, and his
motive in ScOffing at the health officers S
statement is therefore plainly apparent.
In any case the public has a right to
know the truth. If Miller died Of yellow
fever 1t is important to understand now
man so near death from this disease can
get into the largest port IN the country.
If he did not die of the fever It IS equally
important to know how it happens that
men who have such high regulations in
handling yellow fever cases as nave the
surgeons OF the marine hospital service can
make such a glarjng mistake. In any
event, of course. there viii be 40 scare in
this city, for the season Is too far advanced
for a spread of the fever There has thus
far been absolutely no public apprehension,
SO thoroughly well informed are the people
of this city as to the circumstances under
which yellow fever germs become innocuous
in this climate. But meanwhile 1t behooves
DR.. DOty to fOrtify his bare assertions with
facts and to bring demonstrations to the
aid of his theories, for until he has assem-
bed a better case than stands to his credit
now, and proves that the Washington dag
nosis is wrong, the general belief will be
that there has been an unGue relaxation of
Strictness in the New York quarantine COLL
cidental with the passing of the season Of
grea test danger.
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One of the Caroifnes Needed.

One feature Of the American ultimatum
delivered today 10 the Spanish peace COM
missiOners at Pans deserves special con-
sideration- This government notified Spain
OF its purpose 10 treat with her further
concerning the Caroline Islands one of
which 1t desires Tor d naval and cable
station. The question Of the religious free
dom Of the Islands Is also 70 be considered
and the NhOie mater OF the relations of the
TWO countries with regard TO this group i;
TO be opened 1t does not appear from the
cable dlsldl ches thus Tar received whether
the American reply suggested that these
Items be included within the scope of the
present conference or releSated to Il future
CONFERENCE II would appear from th. fact
that the Caroiines are mentioned IN connec-
uon with the present negotiations that II
Is the purpose OF the government to secure
some reference TO the subject in the treaty
now in process of formulation. Ii would
seem 10 De the course OF prudence, which
the government has doubtless followed. to
obtain at this time lien upon the future
disposition of those islands, which are pc
culldrly important TO the United States
al present in view of it's entry upon the Pa
cIhc field One of these islands is regarded
as essential as cable station owing to the
great gap in the ocean between Honolulu
and Manila, which are soon 10 be connected
by cable. The war has brought MANY ne
cesslJies. and this is one OF the most i'm
Por,ant With Manila, Guam. one of the
CaroIines and Honolulu in direct conmuni-
cation with Washington by wire, the MAIN
tenance Of the worlds new open door" in
the Far East under American auspices Will
De a far easier task than though this chain
Of American ports were isolated.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Mr.. Mckinley and the Civil Service.

From the Worcester Spy.
Certain newspapers which oppose the ad-
ministration at Washington on party
grounds are deeply concerned about Pres-
dent McKinley's alleged intention to strike
blow at civil service reform. For in
stance, the Boston Post says that "the
number of places to be thrown open to
patronage by the Presidents first blow at
civil service is put at 5000. This, it is said
is largely made up of pension examiners" :"
1t should be noted that the words lit is
said form the keynote of nearly all the
excitement concerning the reported danger
that Mr.. Mckinley is about to take a step
backward. The President has shown him
self a friend of civil service, and his sup
porters do not believe that he will be less
friendly to it in the future. The zeal of
the Civil Service Reform League In pro-
testing against something that it fears is
about to happen shows that its heart is in
the right place, but it has not yet been
shown that any wrong is intended by the
administration. Mr. Mckinley may be
trusted not to lower the tone of the civil
service.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Thanksgiving Ceremony.

It's very formal matter,
Eatin' turkey out our way;
Cause gran'paw allus rises
With a word or two to say
After gran'maw asks the blessin';
Jest before he starts to carve.
It's a joke. We think it's funny.
If we didn't, we might starve.
It's something about Turkey
Gettin' all mixed up with Greece,
An how the combination
Means disturbance of the peace.
Every year we're all attention:
Not another word is spoke,
An We nearly die a-laughin'
When our gran'pa tells his joke.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
,9c. Black Satin Duchesse,


A magnificent example of how
mastery looms can be handled
Here's a piece of silk that would
have been an impossible factor at
less than ST. five years ago. It's a
fabric that has weight and stability
It's rich and glossy and sturdily
loomed. Not thread of cotton in
its whole breadth. You've always
found it the best value in Washing
ton when we offered it at 6oc To-
morrow we'll make a tre-
mendous reduction and Of hMo
fer you 20 pieces at. .... TSSs
79c. and ST. Fancies, soc.
Your bargain appetite has been
keened up to such a high pitch by
the Johnson & Luttrell offerings that
nothing short of the most sheer re-
ductions will attract your attention
So we've conceded prices. Made
them nigh onto cost itself. And we'll
give you as one OF our most supreme
value efforts, your choice OF 10 diff
ferent lines of the handsomest nov
city silks that ever filled a place in
Our shelves. Superb American and
imported fabrics. Qualities whose
regular prices have never been less
than 79c, and which climb gmc
as high as ST. ............. wv
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A Decreasing Influence.

You ought to be happy" said the Chi
nese philosopher. You have all that
man ought to wish for. All you lack is a
few empty signs of power"
Yes" answered Ii Hung Chang: I'm
the richest man on earth, and / suppose
ought to be happy. But I'm not l can't
be comfortable when 1 realize that the en-
press dowager may at any moment take it
into her head to use my peacock plumage
for feather duster and my yellow jacket
for a mop"
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MkAs>zG's~<-.|
<As>zGs''.s*
Now to Wind UP the
J. and | 30 StOCkg

We've made righu nroads the Johnson Lurel nerchan
de Some stocks have been completely wiped Some depart
nients have suffered lett
ooe what may can't proong the planned campaign all hour longer
than closing time Saturday evening Our tremendous stocks
cry tor And the OF too mo-
entou slight But far
vital than all the onegng the Yuetde The busiest month OF
the year has already begun shadow And there must be room
tor the vast holiday stocks We've bought the Johnson Lure
building freer play the Christmas crowds THEIR stock
only bought because couldn't other
terms And we're determined all their
clear schedule time.
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Misleading Grammar.

DE nonsense dey is teachin' in desc
schools makes me weary" exclaimed Mean
dering Mike.
"Ye're jealous, cause you amt educated"
replied Podding Pete.
mo, l amt. After what l heard dem
school children sayin', I'm glad / amt mix
ed up in any scheme where dey tries to
make you believe dat money is common
noun"
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Particular.

Il wish you wouldn't keep quoting that
maxim, Rome wasn't built in day, said
the man who dislikes efforts to be humor-
Gus.
But it's a classic
That's one of the objections. If you
want to be up to date, why don't you let
Rome alone and stick to our new post
office?"
Evening star., 1898-11-21
j. & l.. soc. Mixtures. 20c
j. & l.. SOC. Paaids. s3Qc
j. & l.. So Boucles, Sa.75.
No More johnson & Luttrell Silks.

They couldn't such dol
lar Washington and fill orfold duty command
woman principles of love nery There
yard OF Johnson Llte silk left day of
the sale And we'd rather had silk
momentary princes
cu line Jealous of prestige
uence that might endange hardwon position We've kept quiet
silk stock all the week We we'll break
silence with thunder
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Tod Sloane has returned from triumphs
on the British turf and is So we'll satisfied
with himself that he will not attempt to
m!nSIe in New York politics. This SELF
approval will save him the necessity of
going to any health resort to recuperate
from nervous exhaustion.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

1t is possible that this country may be-
come invoived in Asiatic contentious. But
its experience with race riots should make
it wary of any further interferences in
Africa
Evening star., 1898-11-21

In some portion of Uncle Sans posses
sions 1t may be necessary to make cocoa
nuts and tropic fowl do duty for the hol-
day feast. But it will be sincere Thanks
giving, nevertheless.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
But the Republicans VIII Shoulder 7,
From the Peoria Herald

The republicans have control of both
houses of Congress and among the short
sighted ones there is great rejoicing But
the long-headed fellows are not doing anv
of this. II there had been a small demo-
cratic majority IN the House there would
blunders that might have been committed
and they are sure to come-upon the ene-
my. Undivided rover carries with ii un.
divided responsibility.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

75c. All-wool Yard-wide Cream
White Silk embroidered Flannel,
hemstitched and scalloped effect,
embroidery 3 to 5 inches deep,
choice of IS different designs. Can
not be matched elsewhere for less
than $I.oo. Remember the price,
zSC.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Every now and then a college professor
breaks into print. But 1t is difficult for him
TO keep abreast with the prominence of a
foot ball captain.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

With reference to Fashoda, France real
ICES that it's interests at home are too pre-
carious to permit its operating very exten-
sively In remote suburban real estate.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
SHOOTING STARS.
A self-Con,cious Estimate.

How do you think modern American
craftsmanship compares with the old
SCHOOL,"
We'll" answered Senator Sorghum, Il m
willing to give the old fellows their due.
They could write better school-book recita-
tions than we can, but they didn't have our
idea of business"
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Present Power of Free silver.
From the Boston Herald

The power of free silver Is now prs ctj-
cally brought to an end in the nation. n
Is reduced to the support of Ave small
states casting sixteen electoral votes and
Is not secure Of retaining It's hold In all of
these.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

By freely admitting mis- obligations Col
Roosevelt wisely avoids too much concen
tration in patronage.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Now that the real trouble is about over
a few words from Mr.. Coxey and Mr.. Debs
may be expected.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

The necessity of it's remaining stationary
would not be a great objection to SPANS
buying the Maria Teresa Dack as an addi-
ton to Cam.ras feet.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

The German emperor has not indicated
what sort of a performance is to follow
his grand procession.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Mr.. j. Hamilton Lewis is as slow in Civ
ing up at an election as he is in a debate.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

The defeat Of Jerry Simpson is con-
hrrnation of the old complaint that this
country has no appreciation Of the pictur
esque.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

1t Is palpable hypocrisy for Spain to pro-
test against being paid for giving up so
large share Of trouble as the Philippines
represent
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500 yards Ballardvale Chinchilla
Non-shrinkable Flannel, &c inches
wide. Actual value soc. Our
price, 3oc yard.
Flannel Dept, Ist Floor.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

soc. per yard we offer you French
Printed Flannels, in stripes, figures,
etc, beautiful styles for shirt waists,
27 inches wide. Sold elsewhere at
65c.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Spain has vainly tried the air-bag method
in an effort to raise a ship of state.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

Mr.. Reed has not justified the soubriquet
of czar by issuing any peace notes.
Evening star., 1898-11-21
The Irony of Fate.

That wealth has its grievances many AVE
heard.
'Tis fact which is sad beyond question
That the man who can purchase the heav-
lest bird
Has often the lightest digestion.
Evening star., 1898-11-21

374c. per yard we are offering a
lot of Atwood Western FIamels,
f,,lled same as cloth, in plain colors,
mixtures and stripes. Actual value,
soc.
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soc. to Sa.l9 Fancy
Silks, zOc.

The spirit of reckless reductions is
rife in the department. And here are
more extraordinary pricings to en-
liven things. This time we've taken
all the fine silks that were selling at
Soc. up to $I.I9 and made a general
group out of 'em. In this broad as
sortrnent you'll find rich stripes,
brilliant plaids and checks, and chic
Frenchy designs. The most superb
ccloring and the rarest shades.
Where on earth would you .zmo
ever get such values for 3D.. I>So
Sl.25 Pekin Striped rloire
Antique, SOC.
Well give you a line to pick from
that's the equal in scope to the two
nearest in size in town. There'll be
no lapses in the line of shades or eff
fects. The assortment is just as
complete as it was when at the begin
ming of the season we undersold
everybody else by offering these
goods at SI.25, with brown, cardinal,
military blue, hunters green, stripes
contrasted against black satin bars.
Some few pieces solid black in color.
The most proper of all skirt
materials. Really brought ON,
down from $I.25 to. CySs
Evening star., 1898-11-21

$I.Io for All-wool Yard-wide
Light Blue and Pink Silk Embroid-
cred Flannels, scalloped and hem
stitched effect. Sold elsewhere S1.5o
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Lansburgh & Bro.
Flannel News.
Six Decided Bargains.

2oc. per yard, 3o-inch Cream
White Heavy Woo. Shaker Flannel
that cannot be matched elsewhere
less than SIZE 81 .> - =.
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Worth sI3.5O. sI5 90. sic 70 s1eoo

We show you a large assortment Of Fine ladies'
and Misses Suits in Nenetians serges cheviots and
novelty cloths man tailoreda jackets silk lined
stne Jackeis and skirts lined throughout in ounce
and plain skirts In all the new co,ors
sIi's sTs 80 worth sls' sl'oo' $3.50 and Snl CD
Evening star., 1898-11-21
$50 Electric Seal Jacket.
SSS.

Hands, ne Electric Seal Jackets now DART
sleeves-22 and 26 inches long-linei with all-siik
satins-plain and brocaded. Worth G 2R mn
Soo."V NhOlte. .-..-.-.......... paDosVV
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S4.05 Furs-
s Worth SO 80 81 20 60 aud s1o

thofce OF Fine Collars and Col1arettes In elec-
tr1c seal, astrachan, krimmer stone marten chin
culia msFtCti. mink. Handsome tioilars-trimrnsi
WIN heads and tails. Collarettes with storm
soIiafs some In combination furs-yokes OF dif-
e.' @ nl tursms"me tail trmn.ed-Rll lined through
ont with silk-the largest variety Worth a A N =
Sc TO SO. Choice. -. %. .VS
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$40 Velour Jackets. S1g.Q{
$1,000 Suits

,, Fine =, Plush Bteefer Jackets-satin Gng Oe
lined. Worth S20.O0 .O0................ . v sYC
Evening star., 1898-11-21

The
BON Tlarche's
Thanksgiving Week Sale.
Bargains always-always the best
bargains.
You will find throughout the store
bargains. We quote a few from our
cloak and Millinery Departments.
$500 Jacket, all Silk Lined.
Nv We & otter you the choice Of Fine Kersqy Jacsars.
in black and gHir n.r% Wo-;h sik lined SIS 90
$3.50 Jacket, all Satin
Lined.
and ID hf f1he t.r heIssy 1sssesln Gack rya
Worth S s,s noe a ooi0red and black sstin. 81 g(N
$1,000 Jackets,
WORTH sIs.5o. s15.eO. $3.50. $500
We 3ner for this week choice large assortment
ai Jackets in all the newest STYLES and rolors-in
box and ny-front REFERS and the latest din front
charI.s n keiseys Nenetans, astrakhans ard
SSntFIo' cloths-ln black. navy. tan castor roynl
nr%"h. nd sreens,lined throughout I'm back col,rri
est styles. Worth sis so' Ss-a sisso ean M an
siS.5o and $500. Choice. -. SGW.UU
$1,000 Taffeta Silk
Skirts, S7.4S.
Elegant Tarfeta SIX SkIrts-tbe latest shape
nrn. m1n httsen teen rows Of black ribbon velvet around
lounce-Ined and interlined-made inc7 40
u
So and $3.50 Skirts, S4.79.
Choice Of large assortment Of Chcviot Brfllfan-
it. nfe: serge Crepon, Sician Skirts-made u in
attst style OF tucked honnce and velvet trimme.i
n ade up in best manner-sams lined all
through with silk. Worth up to SO @ nm
Choice -..-.-...-................. 14./Y
S4.9S Furs-
s Worth se5o $3.50. 50 and SO
Choice Of Fine Collars and Col'arettes In cleo
tric SEAL asirachan, krimmer stone marten chin
cntita msEten. mink. Hsnssone tioilnrs-trimn,Ni
Win MIN heads and tails: Collarettes with storm
ier' nj iurs some tail trimned-alI lined through
Sc to s1 So cbnso largest variety Worth A QS
$50 Electric Seal Jacket,
SSS.
Handsome Electric Seal Jackets now dar,
sleeves-22 and 26 inches long-Inpd with all.siik
sa5i1s-piSin s5n ms and brocaded- Worth g2S mn
$40 Velour Jackets, S1S.98
n,d T'ne wdqn Elqsn sss5c' Inote's.an SlS.9S
$1,000 Suits