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Evening star., 1898-04-14
The Sounding of the Long Roll.

That the United States has clear pur-
pose in view with regard to Cuba and IN
tends to execute it with all the power AT
it's command is made known now to a" the
world Congress rises heroicaily to the
emergency. The House made its record IN
.the short space of two hours. The Senate
will follow with what, for 1t, will De ar
equally prompt disposition of the case.
But this is not haste. This is not rush
ing wildly into action. This is no reck-
less leap regardless of consequences taken
by men in a passion Was ever, indeed. 50
momentous a step taken with more careful
consideration for duty and right? We nave
been approaching it for two years. we
have examined matters in all of their rela-
tions. We have reproached ourselves at
times for a too great patience. The time
simply has come for action, AMI what mas
been long contemplated is done with right
full vigor and decision.
We all stand together. Party differences
may show in some of the minor maneuver-
ing. but they will not show in any vital
part of the program. The sane spirit
which brought all parties together in vot-
ing the first war credit will continue To
animate them. The first shot fred will
raise that spirit even higher-makc it even
stronger The clash of battle will serve
but the more forcibly to remind tire coun-
try of its unity and its high purpose-of
how necessary the preservation of the one
Is for the accomplishment of the other.
And standing together; with one object IN
view. and that an unselfish one; with our
performances squaring exactly with our
professions; the champions of liberty and
humanity. if ever men stood forth in that
capacity on the earth; striving to do unto
the Cubans what we would have the Gu
bans do unto us. and what actually was
done unto US by sympathetic France in the
days of our own early struggles. We shall
move steadily forward upon the deiiter-
ately selected national path.
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The Congressional Record has long been
recognized as a typical specimen OF unpro-
glessiYe Journalism. But IT Is doubtful
whether IN Its entIre career it ever suffered
So severe ''scoop'' as 1t did this morning
when il dismissed the opportunity TO Write
an up-to-date description OF combat with
the casual remark: AT this point per
sonal coiloquy occurred between severa
me embers, the remarks not being addressed
TO the chair amid great confusion to quel
which the Speaker directed the sergeant
at arms to proceed with the mace and re-
quIre members to take their seats.
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NELSON. ADEPT.

NELSON, ADEPT.
Why called ADEPT? Because the most CON-
pete In the Science of PalmistIy Why consulted
by the CROWN HEADS, PRESIDENTS AND GOV
ERNORS: Because the BEST. Why do specula-
tors call on NELSON? Because advice brings
them thousands of dollars Why do many peo-
pie in Trouble. Divorces, Marriages. Love. Travels
ETC., go to NELSON! Because failing to
help them. Why Nelson's parl0rs crowded
with business men and women! Because they are
told the exact outcome of their enterprise. Why
do many In the same profession call for INSTRUC-
TIoN? Because the only graduated PALMIST in
America holding diploma from the BEST Schools
of Pamistry Abroad Readings either oral or in
manuscript form without asking one question.
Psr!ors: SIC 9th st. NV. Hours: 10 am. to
$50 pm. ap146tS
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by his countrymen, especially at such q
time as the present, when the nation Is
about TO engage in struggle for the per-
petuation and spread of the principles for
which jefferson stood SO prominently and
consistently. The lessons of his life should
serve now to animate every American citi-
gen to face unflinchingly the duty of the
hour and to serve his country in the same
spirit as did the third President whenever
the occasion demanded his services.
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New Rules.

We're weary of the old-time modes;
They're going out of date;
This House of Representatives
Must liven it's debate.
So, when a statesman fain would show
The public how he loves
His country, let him ope his desk
And get his boxing gloves.
But let it we'll be understood
That precedents are priced;
The contest must be carried on
By methods civilized.
1t should be cited as foul,
In type full-faced and clear.
To kick or strike below the belt
Or bite foeman's ear.
And, in consideration
Of the comfort Of the crowd,
All ink-wells should be emptied
Ere as missiles they're allowed
And, to hasten public business
(For there's little time to spare),
3 The gents can take their corners
While the chaplain offers prayer.
Evening star., 1898-04-14

The declaration that sor1e religion would
not Eurt Pennsylvania politics is undoubt-
edly true. But it strikes some of the con.
servative citizens as flying in the face oi
prec edent.
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The enthusiasm over Captain Sigsbee and
Consul General Lee. great 1t was, did not
exhaust the resources of the public for ap-
preciatins the herOism that must b. shown
before the present crisis is passed
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Mr.. Bryan's managers lose no opportu-
nifty to convey the impression that he
would be almost as great man AS Thomas
Jefferson If he were given half i chance.
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The Spaniards who declare themselves
pleased with the Presidents message may
be merely trying to stir up American re-
sentiment against the administration
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War prospects and weather prophets may
derive much valuable inspiration from ths
old saw, keeping persistentiy at i: brings
success"
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If she could only get together enough ma
teridl to justify the use of the plural num-
Der, Liliuokalani might amuse herself by
founding society of ex-queens.
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Hit often happens said Uncle Eben,
dat er man'n staht in wifi de intention O.
bein' peacemaker an wind up by simply
eomplicatin de fight"
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SHOOTING STARS.
It's own Description.

What has become of the word 'fad?' u
inquired the man who observes.
oh was the reply, Its going out Of
fashion, like every other fad
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Perhaps the Reichsrath can arrange to
have some Austrian humorist come ever
and write up the House of Representatives.
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Some Of the members of Congress are un-
able to wait until they reach Cuba to COM
mence lighting.
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Apprehensive Of Rivalry.

Il can see through the whole scheme in
minute" said the base ball magnate.
Everybody knows that one of the most in
teresting things on earth is fight 1t
comes mighty close to being unprofession-
al"
What is the difficulty?"
Just as soon as we announce that we're
not going to have any more disorder on
the base ball grounds these Congress peo-
pie get together and try to attract atten-
ticn TO -themselyes!"
Evening star., 1898-04-14
One of the MisslnE.

From the Sioux City Tribune.
1t is confidently asserted that the illus
trious pauper, the Duke of Veragua, will
not be one OF the attractions at the Omaha
exposition.
Evening star., 1898-04-14
Zola and France.

From the New York Mail and Express.
There Is mistake In the Paris dispatch
which says that France will give Zola an
other trial. the fact is that Zola will give
France another trial, with fair chance of
convicting her.
Evening star., 1898-04-14
Something More Than Logic Needed
From the Buffalo News.

NJ. Hanotaux. tho French minister of foreign
affairs. says he cannot conceive that war
between the United States and Spain would
bring any results that could not be reach
cd in the. near future by the force of events
and the logic Of facts This may be true.
But there are one or two matters that
must be settled now. Spain must leave
Cuba and the Maine disaster must be
atoned for.
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From the Providence Journal.
II we had to deal with China now, In
stead of Spain, the business would be an
easy ones There is apparently nothing that
China will not give up rather than fight
| for. -
Evening star., 1898-04-14

CT AM foi Travelling Trunks worth $2.25. They
~0s'> full size, covered with English
canvas protected with hardwood Stats, iron bands
and steel clamps: brass lock, iron bottom, inside
tray and hat box.
(Coptinued above)
Evening star., 1898-04-14

Possibly Mr.. Reed will have to apply to
the base ball magnates for the recipe for
preventing disorder.
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An Unobstructed View.
From the Salt Lake Herald.

From the cau Lake nefhio.
II Spain desires to see her way clear all
she has to do is to look east from Cuba.
and then go as she looks.
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From the Cicvelsnd Plain Dealer.
The spectacle of those 600 Indians in
Uncle Sums uniform chasing q gang OF
Iberiau muieteers from crag TO crag Of
the Pyrenees. would be sight to rouse
the special amusement OF the gods them-
selves.
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Tribute to a Legislator

He amt a-sayin' anything bout next cleo
ton day.
He only asks to see the country run the
proper way.
Fur now an then our congressman, in spite
of all his tricks,
GIFTS into patriotism an gifts out O. politics.
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No Contradiction.

Il have been told" said Mr.. Oldbo, "that
I seem very much younger than 1 really
am
Yes replied Miss Cayenne, ITO judge
from some of the letters you wrote me, one
would say that You were certainly under
twenty years of age"
Evening star., 1898-04-14

From the Rtchmopd Dispatch.

Spain is said to be buying up our mules.
This Is coming pretty nigh home-striking
at Richmond's street-car business, as It
were.
Evening star., 1898-04-14

D. for many &c articles, such as Dish Mops
~ Sink Scrapers, ETC., etc.
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~. for usual 10c articles, among which are large
~ boxes French Ball Blue and large bottles
best Ammonia.
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hO<, for Crochet Bedspreads In Marseilles ef-
| w feet. Full size. Well worth 81 each.
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2<. yard for ls-inch Crash. and like low prices
for Housekeeping Goods OF all kinds.
1Sr each for Hemmed Huck Towels that are
NV full weight and measure 23x4s inches.
Good value a. 20 cents.
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nOC instead OF 35c for Spring Scales. Standard
ASS make-waranted. Weigh up to II pounds.
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dD<, for articles worth up to 25c. Choice Of Gov
~ cred Chamber Pails. japanned in all colors
Porcelain-lined Stew Kettles; fullsize Foot Baths
japanned In colors; 10-quart REFINED Dishpans
China Chambers; large Glass Water Pitchers
Fruit Bowls, ETC., etc.
Evening star., 1898-04-14

1dN<, for the usual SOC Stepladders See them.
~ test their strength, and you'll know they
are worth so cents.
The times., 1898-11-04

The tone of the market was uncertain
at the opening. but improved as the morn
ing progressed. II was very narrow, how
ever, and terribly dull, and the changes
in quotations were not important as
rule. Everything points to continuance
of this condition OF things until after the
elections. Then, as the Democrats are
undoubtedly gaining in the congressional
fights. 1t seems very certain that there
will be lower prices. Wall Street, partly
from policy and partly from real belief,
perhaps, viii consider Democratic vic
tbry q bad thing for business. There is
little reason to believe, however, that any
such sentimental depression of prices will
be of long continuance. They may not go
any higher than at present, as they are
already high. but they will not go perma-
nently lower because of politics. The
Democrats realize what the market lead
ers will do when the Democratic victory
is announced. II is Interesting, as show
ing how confident the Democrats are, that
a large part OF the sales of stocks during
the last week have been for Tammany
politicians who believe in discounting the
future.
The times., 1898-11-04
HoBsoNs PLANS IGNORED.
spnnishs ships VIII BE Raised b.
Gayarnpnenf oufraaanr.

Spanish Ships VIII BE Raised by
Government Contractors.
Secretary Long is authority for the
statement that the plans of Lieut.. Hob
son for raising the sunken Spanish ships
OFF the coast of Santiago, will not be car
ried out by the Navy Department. 1t was
Indicated in The Times just after Con-
structor Hobson's visit to this city and
his appearance before the board of con-
structicn that serious opposition to his
plans had developed in the department.
This opposition has now taken definite
shape, as Secretary Long stated yester-
day afternoon that this Government will
not undertake to raise the ships except
by contract. This will throw the respon-
sibility in the event of failure. upon the
shoulders of the contracting firm or
firms
The Secretary added that the depart
ment has not yet decided whether any
further efforts will be made to save the
ships. even by contracts with wrecking
companies. 1t is reported that Lieut.. Hob
son, while in New York, sought to in
duce two companies to undertake the
work and follow out his plans. Whether
ne succeeded has not yet developed.
The times., 1898-11-04
WHEAT CROPS IN FRANCE.
Largest Yield known in Great
Many Years.

Among the advance consular reports
issued by the State Department yester-
day were papers concerning the wheat
crop of France and the rice crop of
Japan, both of which may have an I'M
portant bearing in view of the war clouds
which have appeared in the Far East.
Commercial Agent Atwell, at Roubaix.
France, says that the minister of agri-
culture has just published the approxi-
mate yield of wheat estimated at 49,
050,222 hectoliters (S11. .7Ss, ,479 S14 busheis).
The crop surpasses by 100000 hecto-
liters (2S,370,0O0 bushels) that of the best
years of late, and nothing like it has
been known since 1874. The grain, also,
is OF superior quality. the mean weight
being q Kilograms N6s.7 pounds to the
heetoliter t2.S37 bushels).
Consul General Convey, writing from
Yokohama says that the rice crop of
Japan for 1898 is estimated at As. 100 600
koku Cl,596. 100 tons of ., 600 pounds each).
an increase of $3.50 per cent as compared
with that of the preceding year
and of 1S.6S per cent as compared
with the average crop. The full text of
the report, giving the increase by dis
tricts and a statement of the crops Tor
the last eleven years, has been trans
mitted to the Department of Agriculture
The times., 1898-11-04
WATCHING THE SPANIARDS.
The Charleston and Concord on q
Philippines Cruise.

Philippines Cruise
Admiral Dewey cabled the Navy De-
partment Wednesday that the cruiser
Charleston and the gunboat Concord hal
sailed from Manila for IIoilo, the second
largest port of the Philippines. situated
on the Island of Panay, and about 80
miles from Manila. The explanation
given at the department concerning the
mission of these two warships is that
they have gone on a cruise, wish Hello
as the first anchorage.
1t is pretty well understood in official
circles that the cruise has Il deeper sig
nificance than a mere desire e show the
Stars and Stripes at ports In the island
possession of which this Government has
determined to hold. A Spanish armed
transport arrived at Iloilo with rum
ber Of machine guns and a large quantity
Of small arms and ammunition on boa rd
for the use of the Spanish troops on the
Island of Panay. While having no
ground for official objection to this action
Of the Spaniards, the American Federal
authorities believe the presence of the
Charleston and the Concord at noilo will
have a salient effect on the enemy's
forces there, serving TO remind them that
The United States can assert physical
control over the entire Philippines ut any
time.
According to the understanding here,
Admiral Dewey has sent the Two war
ships to visit all the places in the Philip
pines where the Spaniards have garri-
sons, TO ascertain just how strong the
defenses are and what means the enemy's
forces have of making any sort of re-
sistance il the peace negotiations are
broken off and hostilities renewed
The supply ship Zaiiro, of Dewey's
squadron, arrived at Hong Kong ficm
Manila yesterday. Two others of Dewey's
ships are absent from Manila, the Boston
at Taku, China, and the Petrol farther
up the Pei-Ho River, at Tien-Tsin.
The times., 1898-11-04
COLORED TROOPS WANTED.
President Desires More of the
Black Fighters.
CAN STAND WARM CLIMATE
VIII Serve "a Good Purpose In the
New Possessicns-EquuI to All
Emergencies in Hardships of the
servtce-RecruitnE Offices PIa-
carded-More Regiments Needed.

WANTED, colored men for the United
States Infantry"
Placards making this announcement in
two-inch letters, have been posted in
front of all the recruiting depots in the
Middle. Eastern and Southern States.
There is one over the door Of the local
recruiting agency at the southwest corner
of Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. northwest.
Connected with these official sign boards
there is an interesting story. The Presi-
dent and Secretary Aiser, when they re-
viewed the passing Tenth (colored) Cav
airy Regiment from the White House
portico several days ago, were much i'm
pressed with the bearing and appearance
of the dark-skinned troopers.
After the cavalrymen had passed with
their swinging stride, peculiar TO regu-
lars, the President and Secretary of War
entered into a discussion concerning the
merits of colored men as soldiers. They
both agreed that they made good fight
ers, and were made of the material which
could withstand rough knocks and un-
even climatic conditions.
To be sure of this point Secretary
Alger promised to canvass the matter
among army officers who had served with
colored soldiers on the fighting line, in
camp and on the march, and to submit
-the result of his Investigations to the
President later.
The result was that the Secretary re-
ported several days afterward that the
colored troops were not only hardy and
excellent fighters but that they were un-
complaining and practically immune from
the tropical fevers which made such raw
ages among the white soldiers
1t was thereupon decided to enlist as
many colored men as possible in the regu-
lar army and volunteers for garrison du-
" in the colonies. and the placard quot
ed above was the result 1t is said the
President and Secretary Alger are going
even further. That they will recommend
in their reports to Congress that many
regiments of co!ored troops be included
in the regular army under its proposed
increase to from 1900 10 100000 men.
1t is also proposed TO merge as many
OF the colored volunteer or immune regi-
ments as possible into the regular estab-
hshment when the time for the general
mastering out of volunteer organizations
arrives.
Recommendations will also be made
looking TO the appointment OF colored off,
GERS and the promotion of non-coms for
merit
The times., 1898-11-04
WAYNE M'vEAGH's MISSION.
Wants the President to Pardon Capt.
o. VI. Carter.

The case Of Capt o. NJ. Carter, con-
v:cted by court-martiaI of embezz. .ement
and sentenced to dishonorable discharge
and Imprisonment. Is now hanging in the
balance. and President McKinley's de-
cision in the case is expected in army
circles today. It is said to be the Pres;-
dents intention to dispose of the case be-
fore his departure for Canton, on Monday
afternoon, and unless Carter's friends
succeed in persuading him to postpone
his decision 1t will be announced at least
by Tuesday morning.
The President has given considerable
attention to the case during the past
week, this with his annual message shar-
ing about all his time not devoted to the
Philippine matter.
Former Attorney General McVeagh has
seen the President several times in the
past few days in Carter's behalf, and pol
iticians, with whom Carter seems to
have strong pull, have also besieged the
White House, imploring executive Gle
mency. Senator Platt, of New York, was
also at the White House last night in
Capt. Carters behalf
The times., 1898-11-04
MUTINY IN THE RANKS.
The President Informed of the Trou-
BILE ut Knoxville

"sc Ut
The President learned Yesterday
through the War Department of the
mutiny in the ranks of the Sixth Vir-
ginia Colored Volunteer Regiment I'm
camp at Knoxville, Tenn. owing to the
fact that a number of colored officers
who resigned under pressure had been
supplanted by white officers appointed by
the governor Of Virginia. Reports from
Knoxville stated that the men refused TO
turn out for drill and roll call, and that
three white regiments had been called
out 10 suppress the mutiny.
Mr.. Mckinley was therefore informed
on the subject, when, during the after
noon, James II. Hayes, representing a
committee of colored residents of Rich.
mond. Va. called at the White House to
present petition TO the President asking
that the Sixth Colored Regiment of Vir-
ginia be not mustered out of the service
until full investigation can be had into
the mutiny of yesterday and the causes
leading up to the same. Hayes. while
admitting that the men of the regiment
were guilty of one of the creates; of mil
itary crimes. claims that if an invesliga-
tion is had it will be proved that the ex-
animation into the qualifications of the
negro officers was held solely Tor me
purpose of finding pretext 10 get rid of
them, and also that Col Crofton, who
was detailed from the regular army as
colonel of this regiment. had all along
plotted to supplant the negroes by
whites.
If. however, an investigation cannot be
granted, the men of the regiment will
prefer to be mustered out rather than
serve under white officers.
The President took the matter under
advisement.
The times., 1898-11-04

tions said that the snap seemed to be
gone from the spot demand. Clearances
were $4,000 bushels. The primary re-
ceipts of 1,536,OOO bushels did not show
such disparity compared with last year,
being only 100 bushels greater The
Northwestern had 100 cars against l.3o7
a year ago. Chicago had a14 against Ils
year ago.
Beerbohm estimates an increase in the
European visible wheat supply of 10 coo 600
bushels. There is a comical controversy
over Russian stocks, with the official fig
ures nearly three times private estimates
Floor professionals control the market.
me cash demand seems to be hating.
The West could not have much better
weather
The times., 1898-11-04
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT.
North Carolina Negroes Want
Troops Called Ont.

Several personal appeals have been re-
ceiyed at the War Department from col
ored men in North Caroiin- expressing
fear that the whites there will attempt to
exterminate their race. They ask that
some action be taken to protect them by
the use of United States troops from po-
litical rioters. This. the officials state,
cannot be done unless a call is made by
the State authorities, who are supposed
TO protect life and property: As the mat
ter stands now, although the situation is
said to be serious, no action can be taken
by the Federal authorities.
A letter received from a white minister
states that in eastern North Carolina
lover 100000 negro voters, led and con-
trolled by corrupt and designing white
politicians, are seriously threatening
law, order, life. and property"
The matter has been brought to the
attention of the President personally by
several parties, and 1t may form the ba-
sis of discussion at the Cabinet meet
ing today.