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Evening star., 1898-09-07
The Homeyard Journey.

Gel Hsrries whose thought has from
first 10 last been for the comfort and well
fare of the men under his command, has
sought to minimize as far as possible the
fatigues and hardships of the journey to
Washington. He planned, with the ap-
prevail of Gen. Wheeler, to have the regi-
ment sent from Camp Wikoff to Jersey City
by boat and from Jersey City to Washing
ton in tourist sleeping cars. The time
chosen was calculated to expose the men
to the least degree of discomfort from the
heat and the incidental WEAKNESS of travel.
1t was suggested this morning that in all
probability no boat or boats can be secured
for the transportation of the regiment from
MCntauk to Jersey City and that the men
must take their chances of finding tourist
sleepers at the latter point for the trip to
Washington.
Secretary Alger's promise to issue orders
that all the tourist sleepers or other sleep
ers available shall be utilized by the regi-
ment. and that If any man is not thus sup
piled he shall have a full seat in day
coach On which TO recline, shows that he
takes a deep and abiding interest in the
welfare of the District boys, to whom he
bade Godspeed on their departure from the
capital. These orders promptly issued will
undoubtedly render available a sufficient
number of tourist cars. When the regiment
went south to Chickamauga, robust and
incapable of fatigue, these sleepers were
provided If such care was exercised for
the comfort of well men. just starting out
on their errand of patriotism. surely 1t is
due to them now, when they are weak and
debilitated from the effects of the cam
paign, that they should be treated with at
least an equal degree of consideration.
If water transportation is provided from
Montauk. 1t is not necessary to use dis
mantled transport New York bay and the
trflowinB rivers are alive with excursion
craft of all sizes, easily to be had for low
from Montauk to Jersey City. Even now
one of these boats could be sent around to
the camp in season to take the regiment
to its train at Jersey City. IT, however,
the regiment is required to travel by rail
to New York, it Is hoped that the expe-
rtence of the Sth Ohio will not be permitted
to be repeated. The men OF this regiment
were forced to lie about the station at
Montauk Point for nine hours in the broil-
iEg sun yesterday because some official in
New York had failed to adjust affairs ac-
cording to a well-defined program laid
down by the colonel and approved by the
President and Secretary OF War.
If any unusual discomforts or hardships
are endured by the District boys on their
journey to Washington, evidently the
blame will not attach to Col. Harries.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

victions on the financial question. Fiat
money was, of course, no longer to be
thought of, but a deliverance was necessary
which would help the party in the pivotal
states of New York and Indiana. The
south, it was calculated, could be held In
line on the race issue.
Thus began the introduction of those
neatly turned references to the gold and
silver of the Constitution into the demo-
cratic national platforms, until in 1885,
after several fruitless efforts to bring their
eastern brethren up to their demands for
unlimited silver money. the democrats OF
the south and west took matters into their
own hands and wrote a platform to suit
themselves. Free coinage of silver at 16
ta1 as an independent act by the govern
ment succeeded the demand for an ire
deemable paper currency.
The populists charge the democrats with
stealing their thunder. The boot is on the
other leg. The democrats were greenback-
ers before the populist party was born, and
they made more racket with the green
back bolts than the populistic Olympian
Jove of this day may hope to do.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
The President and the Regiment.

President Mckinleys graceful action to-
day In ordering that all relatives of the
members of the returning District regiment
be excused from departmental duty next
Friday. and his ready assent to review the
District volunteers, are in line with other
evidences of his interest in that organiza-
tion since it was formed in May. The Star
early expressed the hope that something
might perhaps be done in the line of hou-
day-making, in order to add to the COM
pleteneSs of the welcome to the returning
troops, and now the President has set so
shining an example 1t is probable that the
merchants and other employers of the Dis
trict will take similar action, and grant
everybody with personal interest in the
regiment an opportunity to participate IN
the reception. The President has every
reason to be proud of this body of soldiers
more truly than the Ohio regiment so des-
ignated. THE Presidents Own" As Chief
Executives come and go, their home cities
naturally furnish military equipments
which stand in a measure for the person
ality of the head of the republic, but the
District of Columbia is everlastingly repre-
sentative Of the President. He is the ex-
off1cio chief of the local government. He
is the capitals mayor. So when war comes
and Washington is summoned to assemble
body of her young men to go forth to
camp or to the front 1t is natural that the
Chief Executive should think always of
that regiment as being in large sense his
own representation in the campaign. Pres
ident Mckinley's own participation in war
fare. his patriotic sacrifices for country,
his personal kindness, all contribute to
permit him to appreciate the value of the
lfSf RI 81 hrNr
there will assuredly be no warmer greet
ii.gs nor more sincere pride in the wash
ington volunteers day after tomorrow than
on the part of the President of the United
States as he reviews the troops at the
White House.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Greenbueks.

The declaration Of the popuIsts at their
meeting in Cincinnati in favor Of an ire
oeemable paper currency will cause only a
smile now, but only little while ago some
OF the most prominent public men in the
united States were committed to that
policy 1t swept over the south and west
Judge Thurman OF Ohio and Mr.. Hendricks
OF indiana were subscribers to it, and had
hopes OF reaching the White House on the
strength of 1t, The friends of Mr. T4lden
had to combat 1t at ST. Louis In 1876 and
out barely prevented the democratic ma
ional campaign of that year from being
pitched In the key of greenbackism Gen.
Hancock's weakness as the party's candi-
date for the presidency four years later
was in some degree due to the shock the
country received by a greenback triumph.
partly the work of democrats achieved In
Maine in September. Between that state
election and the national election in No
vember the people took alarm. and Gen.
Garfield on a sound money platform was
elected
After that the greenback craze declined.
The democratic leaders saw the futility OF
trying TO carry the country with such a
platform The divisions were such that
New York was a pivotal state. aad in order
to make serious play for it's electoral vote
a platform must be written which would
measurably conform to New Yorks con-
Evening star., 1898-09-07
A Shining Example,
From the Army and Navy Journal.

And what is disarmament? The United
States Is the only great nation in the world
that has deliberately, and for decade after
decade, obeyed this philanthropic principle
and kept its army down not only to, but
far below the strength needed for ordinary
police duty. With the same population and
territorial area Germany, Russia, Austria,
France and Italy would each have an army
of at least 100000 men.
Still this is an important and fruitful sub
1ect and We suggest to President Mckinley
that he presently cause the Hon. John Hay
Secretary of State. to distribute to the
powers a note intimating that the true
basls OF disarmament is to make the peace
abe United States the standard of military
provision. If we mair tain an army OF
100000 men for 1900, 900 people the other
nations are not to exceed that proportion.
This would give France about 10000 men,
Germany $1,000 and Russia 175,000. That
would be disarmament. but it will not be
possible until the nations accept with sin
cerity the lofty principles whicn have gov
erned the western republic.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Patriotism Will Now Show,
From the Philadelphia Press

A correspondent complains that his son,
Just mustered out Of the volunteer army,
is refused reinstatement in his former posi-
tion, although before enlisting he was given
positive assurance by his employer that his
place would be open for him on his return
If such a promise was given and now is
repudiated 1t is a gross piece of bad faith
on the part of such employer There will
soon be a large number of men mustered
out seeking the means of making a living
again in civil life. Patriotism is the duty
OF employers as well as employed, and
where it is possible those who left places
at the call of the country should have their
places returned to them now that the war
is over. This is not always practicable but
employers ought to be willing to stretch a
point to make it practicable whenever 1t
can be done.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
The Cretan Troubles Again.

The disorders in Crete are not likely to
develop to a dangerous degree, for 1t is not
to be expected that the allied powers main
tanning strong naval force off the island
Will permit the riots to get beyond control
1t is thus to be anticipated that order will
shortly be re-established. but it cannot be
sufficiently permanent to be reassuring
The troubles spring from the radical differ
ence in the religious views of the two main
elements of the population. The MussuImans
are irritated to find that they have not
reaped the benefits of the victory of Tur-
key over Greece in the late war, which
grew primarily out of the Cretan troubles
According to the doctrines of this semi
barbaric sect, the victor should enjoy the
spoils to the last degree, and here they
have been kept out of the cities for many
months after the Greek armies were driven
back by the conquering Turk. The un-
quenchable hatred of the true Turk for the
Christian lies, of course, at the bottom of
the trouble, and until Crete is strongly gov
erned by power determined to permit no
outrages on the score of religion and ac-
countable only to itself and not to a joint
commission or other anomalous body these
ruotions are to be expected to occur with
undlmtnishing frequency and violence
There is nothing in the present situation,
as far as the facts are known on this side
of the water, to lead to the belief that the
peace OF Europe will now be disturbed
from this cause. Yet is clear that the joint
management of Crete by the powers is like
iy TO become constant source Of danger.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

More than two. hundred deaths are said
to have occurred during the past few
days in New York, attributable directly to
the intense heat. Washington has been vis-
tied by equally high temperatures, and in
deed the records have gone even higher
than in New York. and yet there has been
but one death which could in any way, SO
far as known, be traced to the excessive
heat. OF course, the proportion of deaths
to population is enormously to the disad-
vantage of New York, and 1t is interesting
to note the reasons suggested by surface
conditions for this disparity. 1t would
seem, perhaps, to some that the greater ex-
panse OF asphalt here would tend to make
the inhabitants of this city more suscepti-
Bile to the heat than those of the greater
community. But the latter has not the ad-
vantage Of the frequent park spaces, the
wider streets, the more numerous trees,
the long stretches OF turf and. In general,
the comparative sparsity of population.
These differences tell terribly when the
thermometer rises to the dangerous range
between ninety and one hundred Some of
the residence sections of New York, the
tenement districts. are more densely popu-
lated than any other areas in the world
One certain block in that city holds the
record in this regard. The people live in
layers. literally. Their foul Surroundings.
the lack of ventilation. the infrequency of
relief by cooling breezes, the inability to
spread out over the space necessary for
the preservation of health all tell upon the
constitutions of these victims of poverty.
The heat merely adds the finishing stroke.
1t is no marvel that it finds scores of VIC
tins in these packed areas and upon the
streets, where the workers, walled in by
great piles of brick and stone, unrelieved
by the refreshing shade of trees or the
helpful presence of turf, succumb to the
killing temperatures. Washington has its
Evening star., 1898-09-07
The Navy is Popular.
From the Savannah News

There is to be no reduction in the en-
listed force of the navy. The number of
men on the naval rolls now is greater than
has been the case in many years, Just
turning the 2O,O0O point and it is the pur-
pose of the department to keep the service
recruited up to the full limit No difficulty
in doing this is looked for, since many men
in the naval militia have expressed a de-
termination to join the regular navy as
soon as they receive discharges from the
auxiliary branch of the service. AS an
Illustration of the popularity Of the navy,
1t is stated that there have been fewer de-
sertions from the ships since they returned
from Cuba than has been known during
corresponding periods of time in many
years.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
New Autumn
Dress Goods.

We now show goodly assortment
OF advance styles in both foreign and
domestic dress fabrics preliminary to
the formal and complete exhibit
which will be made later.
Among recent arrivals are rich
plalds IN all wool and silk and wool;
also other pretty effects especially
adaptable for children's school
frocks. Some charming Paris nov
elites designed for October wedding
gowns are now on view.
First foor
Evening star., 1898-09-07
American HOlIanders.
From the Kansas City Star.

Among the dispatches sent to Queen Will
heimina on the attainment of her majority
was one reading; Congratulations upon
your birthday from 100000 Hollanders re-
siding in Michigan" This Is queer sort
of compliment. 1t is saying, in effect: 1--WE
love our native land and desire for It's soy-
ereign many happy years; but 100, 900 of us
prefer to live in Michigan Sentiment die
tates good wishes for Holland and it's
queen, but business imperatively demands
continued residence and citizenship in the
United States. Hail and farewell
Evening star., 1898-09-07

projectors to thank for the wise features of
its plan, which provide for broad streets.
numerous parks. grass plats, trees and
other factors which today mark it as one
OF the most delightful cities In the world,
and which In their wise development and
extension Will further heighten the reputa-
tlon OF the capital as safe and agreeable
place of residence in all weathers.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
The Unatfainahle.

She looked at him with soulful, pensive
eyes,
In what" she asked "do you think true
earthly happiness, if it existed, would con-
sist?"
He gave the question serious considera-
tioE before he answered.
In having weather that would enable
one to wear an overcoat in summer and a
crash suit in winter"
Evening star., 1898-09-07
The Army Mule.
From the Louisy,lle Cour.er Journ,I

While we are carrying on about the he
re OF the war, let us not forget the army
mule. He may not be as kissabIe as Hoh
son. but We owe him just as much recosni-
ton. Gen. Shafter says he could not have
supplied his army at all If 1t had not been
ior the mule, and Gen. Blanco knew what
he was about when he rushed to the cable
ohee and telegraphed to Madrid how the
Americans had killed that mule at Matar,-
zas.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Elphonzo Youngs Co.
Preserve by "Mudge's
process"

A demonstration of the Nudge
Patent Gamer is being held here,
and if you're near the store between
now and Saturday night be sure to
drop in. You'll learn much about
preserving that you didn't know.
You'll be surprised to see how much
better fully ripe fruits and vegetables
can be put up"
Asparagus Peas. Tomatoes, Lima Beans,
Corn, &C., are preserved till you want to
eat them, simply by adding boiling water.
Fully Ripe Fruits, which go to pulp, change
color and lose flavor, preserved perfectly
by use of boiling water and sugar or water
alone. and the original aroma and delicious
flavor are retained also.
Just to think how often have your
preserves worked and spoiled. The
cause might have been the rubbers,
the imperfect tops or half dozen
things.
All these shortcomings have been rectifsd
in the new Preserving Jars showing
exclusively. Are of better glass-have thicker
rubbers-are made square with rounded cor
ners and seal perfectly
Evening star., 1898-09-07
elf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper"
Terf-two r.

All the correct footwear for
the young Aina1 and young
; lady at college is here-the
snartest' looking styles that
have yet been created. This
) seasons showing adds greatly
; to the glory OF the stores
reputatlon-cannot fail to
bring us the commentator of
; every particular young man
and young woman at college,
5 seminary and school. Come
and get closer view of our
splendid showing.
More mothers will look to
) us to supply the children with
school footwear this season
) than ever. The knowledge
that comes with experience
has taught them the practical
economy of buying the chill
dren footwear at "Rich's."
There's more service and sat
lsfaction in Our shoes than any
!, other sort. Our school shoes
wear longest-and cost the
least-all things considered.
Autumn's sports will soon
demand attention-and we
, have begun to show the
proper footwear for such use,
Tor hunting, for riding, for
golflng, for every sport, in
fact. Correct boots for sur-
Feylng and tranlping-for
military as well as civil wear
every wanted style and sort.
We are pushing out the
rest of the summer shoes at
greatly reduced prices. Lots
OF time to wear them vet
and the saving will be con-
siderable.
B. Rich's Sons,
.".Hish-art footwear for the elIte,"
len Two r Street,
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Linen Dept.
Bargains i'm House.
keeping LinenS--

Iox4o Extra Heavy Quality Hem
med Huck Towels. ....... l21Ac.
I9x3S Extra Heavy Quality Ger
man Huck Towels. ....... l5c.
I9x38 Extra Quality Plain White
Hemstitched Huck Towels. 21c.
100 doz. Extra Large Size Knot
ted Fringe German Damask
Towels INSTRUMENTATION. 25c.
so doz. Extra Large Size Hemmed
Bleached Turkish Bath
rs doz. Extra Quality Hemstitclaed
Turkish Bath Towels. ..... SSc,
100 doz. 16-inch German Danask
Doylies, in plain white AMI red
and blue borders. ..... soc. dOZ.
so doz. IS-inch German Damask
Doylies, in plain white and fancy
borders. ...............Z ZSCs dOZ.
so doz. I6-inch Plain White Ex-
ira Quality German Darnask Doy-
lies. .S5c. dOZ.
Ist floor, 9TH st. annex.
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O=422=424=426 9TH st.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Soldiers Parade Notice.
evening Star Editorial.)

Major Sylvester suggested today
that the welcome could be made
more impressive and beautiful if all
the persons congregated on the
streets would provide themselves
with flags to wave while the regiment
is passing.
Eth Palais Royal proprietor is TO supply Silk
Flags at the wholesale quotations-6c for those
Ix4h inches. Sc for 12x71a inches, lie for those
12x17 inches.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
DelusfOn.

Oh. visitant strange with the whispering
song,
Who by night shook the easement so lightly
and long,
To startle poor man in the midst of his
roast,
Were you truly a cold wave or only its
ghost?
Evening star., 1898-09-07
A Demonstration.
From the Boston Journal.

Our volunteers know now perfectly that
the art OF wal is not to be learned in a
weeks summer encampment. There will
be no greater admirers of the regulars than
they when they return, or no more stren-
uous advocates of an enlightened policy
which shall give this nation an ADEQUATE
trained military establishment,
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Bargain Table No. ~.

ION first hoor)
3r for choice of various lots soc Under.ar-
ments, among which are Cambria Corset
Covers. Skirts and Gowns, with cambric rufties
and tucks; Drawers and Chemises, with lace and
embroidery trimming
Evening star., 1898-09-07

The Hawaiians are = modest people. In
spite OF their intimate connection with the
United States they are much less demon
strative in trying to run its affairs than
some of the European countries.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Ii the French government desires perfect
secrecy in connection with another trial
OF the Dreyfus case it might do well to
postpone it until Zola comes to this country
on his lecture tour.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Best.


There's no use disputing The dear old
refrain
comes echoing sweetest again and again.
And It's tenderest when, with the hard
ships gone by,
Its cadence brings smiling instead of a
sigh;
When it breathes of welcome of roses
and cheer,
Instead of the parting which wakens a
tear:
When 1T sreets the glad pilgrims from over
the foam,
The simple. and threadbare old tune
Home, Sweet Home"
The toll Of the masters no man may dis
dain.
Yet they gave us no gentler or seemlier
strain
1t has quickened mems hopes as the slow
hours went by.
1t has gladdened their souls when reunion
was nigh.
Let THE Conquering Hero reverberate
clear,
Let Hail to the Chief boldly sound far
and near:
But for laddies returning and laddies who
roam
The standby forever is just Home. Sweet
Home"
Evening star., 1898-09-07

TheTe is a suspicion that the gentlemen
VINO made speciality of telling what the
washington base ball club was going 10 do
next year have been put TO work on cold
wave predictions.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
SHOOTING STARS,
Slender SupDOrt.

I'm willing to stand on my merits" ex-
Claimed Willie Washington.
Miss Cayenne looked at him thoughtful
ly and then exclaimed: Mr.. Washington,
have you ever had any experience as a
tight-rope walker?"
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Having seen the readiness and dispatch
with which American warships operate,
Spain would like to train them on Aguin-
aldo for a change.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Lieutenant Hobson took great chances on
the Merrimac and in Spanish prison. But
he has avoided the risk which attaches to
existence in an American camp.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Columbus did a great deal: but it was
reserved for Sagasta to make the discov-
cries concerning This hemisphere that were
most important to Spain.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Bargain Table No. Is.
ION first floor.)

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