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Evening star., 1898-08-09
Why the People Have Faith in Dewe


There is an evident disposition on the
part of the people, as disclosed by many
publications in all sections, to refer the
Philippine problem as it now stands TO
Admiral Dewey for his views, and, fur
therr1ore. to abide by what he says Al
though this method of reference and deci-
SIGN is not likely to be followed it is in
teresting to observe this display of conf
dence in the man, born unquestionably of
his superb conduct since his sweeping VIC
tory of the first of May. At the outbreak
of the war Dewey's name had not gone
far beyond his Immediate personal and Off
cial circles. His performance at Manila
awakened his countrymen to a realization
of the fact that he was an admirable dis
ciplinarian, a clever strategist and an in
trepid fighter. But Deweys true great
ness did not reveal itself in its fulness until
circumstances caused him to prove him
self a diplomat of high capacity in his
dealings with the Germans, the insurgents
and the Spaniards. Beset by at least three
antagonistic elements, without an adequate
land force to press his initial victory, NE
managed nevertheless to preserve matters
In the state in which they were placed by
his first fight and to prevent a direct col
hsion with any one of the watchful forces
inimical to American interests. At the
same time neither he nor his government
suffered the least less in prestige, and when
the troops began to arrive and Dewey's
position became stronger, he was still mas.
ter of the situation and had avoided the
complications that might readily have been
created by the actions or omissions of a
less discreet and able man. 1t was during
these weeks of waiting that the United
States came to appreciate Dewey's full
worth The adulation brought forth by the
glorious victory of May l was succeeded
by steadfast sentiment of confidence and
admiration. In all probability Admiral
Dewey will have no voice in the final dis
position of the Philippines, save SO far as
he may give testimony as to their value
or as to the attitude, character and SER
vices of the insurgents. The main question
Is broader than that of which he has per-
stnai cognizance. 1t can be viewed better
from Washington than from Manila. 1t is
not local issue, for its settlement bears
upon the future not only of the Philip
pines, but of the United States and Spain,
and, in all probability, the entire continent
Of Europe. Even so, however, the nation
pays its hero a well-deserved compliment
by thus trustfully referring to him as an
entirely cOmpetent umptra
Evening star., 1898-08-09

British pride themselves upon the poffec.
ton of their auxiliaries of campaigning.
the quartermasters department the COM
missariat, the transportation outfit, the
hospital service and the like. They do
those things well over there because they
are often enough in trouble with other
peoples to keep their processes from rust
irg. Here everything has gone by default.
The country has not been at war for so
long that it has neglected the problem of
providing for a fighting army. The matter
is simple enough in time of peace. There
are no emergencies, 10 real difficulties. The
standing army is small and It's needs are
few and simple. AS a commentary on the
case 1t needs only to be noted that practi-
cally the last thing accomplished by Con-
gress was the passage of nearly dozen
bills reorganizing the various staff corps OF
the military service, thus at the eleventh
ht ur placing these vitality needful branches
of the service upon theoretical war foot
ing. Naturally chaos resulted from the
nasty expansion of the bureaus into TIE
full dimensions of campaign work. Fric-
ton was inevitable delays were common,
mistakes were the order of the time rather
than the exception.
The American boast of readiness for war;
fare has doubtless been due to that reli-
ance upon the individual quality of the
American soldier which late events have
SO amply justified. But we seem to have
forgotten that war means something more
than courage, or skill in the handling of
weapons-in short something more than
flghting. War means organization and ad-
rnlnistration, preparation and provision,
competence In great business enterprises
as well as in planning strategic campaigns
II the present case be sufficiently devel-
oped to draw from 1T any broad, general
lesson. it is this, that we have been too
long at peace to expect to secure quickly
perfect or approximately satisfactory re-
suits from our armies when war does come.
finding us as unprepared as we were last
spring
Evening star., 1898-08-09
The Course of Events.


We hate to lose the young folks; to see EN-
branchin out
Upon the unknown future with it's trials
and its doubt.
It's sad to find their old ideas driftin' to
the past,
To feel they've got to face the stubborn
facts of life at last.
But then, he can't wear curls and knicker-
bockers all his days;
He's obliged to follow somewhat in the or
dinary ways.
So have his clothes let out bit, and don't
you fuss an fume
The youngster Is a-growin' an you've got
to give him room.
An when this youthful nation sort O.
stretches out an finds
That number of traditions sort of both
ers him and binds,
There amt no use O scoldin and a-tighten-
in the seams
An tryin' to suppress him with your we'll
intended schemes.
You must simply trust the trainin' that
he had in early youth
To keep him straight an steady In the
road of right an truth
That he must do his share fur this big
worlds no cause fur gloom.
Brother Jonathan ia CROWN an you've got
to give him room.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

Kansas farmers are so grateful to Mr. Joe
Letter for raising the wheat price that they
propose TO take up a subscription TO reim-
burse his father for losses on the deal
There is no arrangement by which the peo-
pie who had to pay more for bread can
figure in the transaction.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
SHOOTING STARS.
Restraint.

where's the Spanish prisoner" inquired
the sightseer.
"Oh, he's out taking a walk or going to a
party or something of that kind"
Perhaps you wouldn't object to going
and taking lunch with me-
''Pd like to. But I can't leave here a
minute. I'm his jailer.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
Meeting the Demand.

"The people eager for more news"
said the man who posts the bulletins for
Ell Heraldo.
Here" exclaimed the censor nervously
change this base ball item to congress
SIGNAL news and state that there is a pros
pect of anarchy in the United States unless
the senators can protect themselves from
violence at the hands of Cincinnati, Cleve-
land and other leading cities.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
EmharraAsment,

Our heroes-joy must miss 'eni;
There is no room " to doubt it,
If all the girls who kiss lem
Go way and brag about 1t.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

If Spain does not realize that it is to her
advantage to close promptly with the terms
of peace row offered, 1t might quicken her
perceptions If Watson's fleet made little
excursion in the direction of the Spanish
coast.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

Aguinaldo has not succeeded in eliciting
any encouragement from Mr. Cleveland in
connection with his claims to consideration
as a native ruler.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

Col. Bryan will have to do some rapid
travelling to avoid encountering as much
difficulty in getting into politics as he has
had in getting into the war
Evening star., 1898-08-09

If the country keeps on growing Mr..
Grosvenor will experience increased diff
Guilty in figuring out election results with
neatness and accuracy.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

Mr. Hooley declares that every man has
his price. His own would probably be es-
timated at about ''tuppence" just now.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
Consolation,

Am 1 nearly through with this attack
of measles?' asked the young king.
Yes replied the physician.
We'll, this is q proud moment for our
family. It's one attack in which the Span
ish side did not get the worst of it,
Evening star., 1898-08-09
The blessings of Poverty.
From the Mexican Herald

Why pity the ragged peon? In Austria
rich people are fiocking to a cure where
the first article of faith Is to go naked
And they are benefited marvelously there
by.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

The prudent book-reviewer for German
newspaper will take his vacation just be-
fore Bismarck's memoirs come out.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

1t will probably take more expenditure in
cable tolls to efface Sagasta's hope of get
ting a profit out of the transaction.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

From the Syra,

From the Syracuse Standard.
An Intoxicating spring has been discover
ed in Oklahoma. Winter and summer it
can be labeled Good Skating Here"
Evening star., 1898-08-09

Cervera will be under obligations to ex-
tend the fame of southern hospitality
when he returns home.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
No Carpetbasger Wanted.
From the St. Louis Republic.

Hawaii is not ready for statehood, but
Carpatbagger Sewall is ready to flop down
in the seat of territorial governor as soon
as his appointment is signed.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
Harmony,
From the Los Angeles Times.

Dixie and Yankee Doodle make a charm-
ing medley as the national air of the Re-
united States.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
BON Marche.
Sa4 to 3fS 9TH.
BOOksg
BOOksgg
Books

Tever in the worlds history
were Books of reputable and
popular authorship so reachable
by an almost nominal OUTLAY.
The book worm can feast
literally at these prices. and
those ambitious to own
library can satisfy their desire
very moderately. Let your
book want" however, be for
the domestic upbuilding of a
library or to take with YOU on
mountain, lake or seashore. this
is a lifetime chance to acquire
an entire library or fill in
missing gaps" of favorite au-
thors. We quote these wonder
fully low prices to clear out
our entire book stock to make
room for fall consignments.
Evening star., 1898-08-09
An Expiring Coterie.

From the Cleveland Leader.
There are not many grand old men left
Evening star., 1898-08-09
Evidence.

why, sir,'' said the geologist, "the
ground you walk was once under
water
''Wel,'' replied the friend who is nothing
If not patriotic, 1T simply goes to show
YOU can't hold America down."
Evening star., 1898-08-09
Summer
Underwear.

Two exceptionally good values in
Women's Gauze Vests are as fol-
lows. Same grades were probably
never priced so low:
Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck, no
sleeves-silk ribbon in neck and armholes
121ac. each.
Evening star., 1898-08-09

Womens Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck and n,
sleeves-fancy yoke front.
35c. each; 3 for $l.OO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

was precipitateIy thrust upon the soutn
by the Republican party OF the Nor'h,
namely, the blending OF two forms OF
society. radically antagonistic, into SIN
gle sclf-go, erning communityY Inc Ike
publican party Of the North committed
the greatest political crime OF the cen
fury when she turned loose thousands OF
negroes on the South with the privilege
ard r-sponsfbility OF suffrage. and Win
out The education or training for an intel
ligent and lawful exercise OF that privi-
lecc
Tho negro since the war has been the
prey OF the Republican politician in tho
South. his most useful ally ia conven-
ton he has held q mortgage on his SUI
frage which he has operated through ig-
norance and prejudice and has sought 10
vote him against every natural tie ana
interest of his country. The Times would
have us shut our eyes and forget all TINS
and pass an election law free from Re
publican suspicion. that would render
fraud impossible through human agency,
and finally that would meet the approval
Of that party whose history Is blackened
with the most stupendous political fraud
OF the axe. namely the steal OF the Presi-
dency for Hayes In 1876.
That is an attempt at justihca ton, but
It Is none the less a plea Of guilty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

EDITOR OF The Times
slr.-I read with much inieres the adj
miflble article on the Riclm0na aue
Tidewater railroad 90 your issue of Oc-
t0ocr gth For fe8r that erroneous in-
p.essicns may Doe made I desire Cd corr
rect one or two statements. THE road
VIII 0e completed through Glou ester
before th. bonds OF this county can bee
issued Moreover the supervisors mas
fix the amount. au1 they may subscribe
any amount from $40 ul 90 Io0o The
supervisors of Gloucester have a.reai v
dec.4 AIRED To- a committee of citizens th 2
they will not subscribe one cent until
they have am absolute guarantee mat me
rood Nil be completed and put n ope-
ration They also declare that the road
mus- run through Gloucester and make o.
terminus iu this county
AGAIN, your article said nothing OF VI BE-
dlesey. That county WILL boz asked CD
subscribe, and o. branch VIII go into Mid
dlesex
AR. ii. r. Price OF Richmond. is also
enc OK the inc0rp0rat9ls The interest
I'm tile railroad is daily 'ncraasi1F and
there Us every prospect tlal la election
win be carried by Tine majority
When the elections shall have oe.'
held in all OF the counties Interested the
railroad company Wlu ntar inlO WRIT no
contracts with the supervisors 9i th'
several counties. 80 bonds can he g.
sued until these contracts arc complied
with by tho company.
woods * Roads, Va. Ocr u. lsl3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

Several of the gentlemen in the custom
house who were mentioned yesterday as
likely 20 be investigated Tor violation OF
the civil service Laws in t9kIns part in
politics, were seen yesterday relative 10
the proposed Investigation. They knew
knew nothing further tnan was contained
in the papers.
Speaking of the matter Ar Morgan
Treat, the marshal OF the district says
no Is NOT under civil service. but u the
investigators come down here he viii
cheerfuly appear before them and treat
them courteously He is responsible 30
the attOrney-gene
1T Re simply play OF politicians who
are led in ambush boy disappointed Office
seekers" was Mr.. Treats closing refer
ence 20 the parties who are supposed 20
have made the charges
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
We FEED THE WORLD.

The foreign demand for American grain
continues TO be enormous. and FOR the
past three weeks the exports of wheat
to Europe have been at the rate OF
$4,000 bshels a week, to say nothing
of flour, corn. oats and rye. Indeed the
total exports OF wheat since July 1st are
only about 100000 behind those OF last
year. There has been, as a natural con-
sequence, a sharp advance in the price
Of both wheat and corn. The December
option in New York has advanced TO Il
and cash wheat IS selling at - cents a
bushel.
The price in Richmond has also been
marked up and higher figures are look
ed for. There IS more trouble ahead for
the calamity shOuters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
The Question of Secession.

Editor OF The limea'
Sir.-In reference % the recent contro-
versv regarding the right of secession
which seems 20 be agitaang tine minds
OF our honored fathers who SO nobly enc
deavored 10 uphold that question In the
wears fust preceding the war and dur
ing that stormy period of the nineteenth
century covered by ,he years i,fl to lv5
permit me 20 say something about what
the children OF the present generation
should study ass to the causes oi that long
and bloody struggle AS Nr. VIM. t..
Royal SAYS in Dis letter printed in your
valuable paper under date of the lliN
Instant we appreciate tho Efforts OF t.ose
gentlemen who arc eudeavor.ng 20 give
us "a correct and unprciuoiced account
on which to base our opinions regard.
tho causes that lei uD t0 els stfH-si'
which resulted m the pW-irs ot th'r
great country In turmoil and STRIFE sens
so many of the sons of virginia and oft
The south to their last resting places.
stirred 40 sectional factions and "n1t
was most to- Doe avoided. thc giving of the
riaht of suffrage 20 tne negro
The war has been over Ions enousn io
Dee matter of history onIy and tn'
sooner che question OF the risht of sece--
sion and other causes ll1t Ted 90 the
war, are dropped the better DO viii he
for the country in general hardly
blink that anyone viii disagree with us
when we state that tine continued aeila-
ton of tbe recession question win NOT do
other wise than poison cine minds of the
younger generation against o1r brothers
of the ncrth and further fhat which a
most desired. "a united country
1No venture Co volunteer rs matter oft
opinion. that two-thirds of the soldiers
from Virginia who went to the front in
Jno., days of strife 1851 to 1850. won't
merely because Virginia wanted troops
on for the love off adventure. * the
honor they expected 90 Doe theirs and
without hardly giving thought as to
the right of tle Southern tslt.s tn s-
ccde. We DOME know that $50 have
much on which Cd base this opinion nHt
this is what prompted the majority who
volunteered iu our late npleasautness
with Spain. and we hardly think that
thirty-three years. although they haN
wrought great changes. could have
wrought such a change in man.
We honor the men who So uo5ly laid
down their lives 100 defence of the South
we cannot do less but Oct DC end there
Whether or not the South had any right
10 socede from the Union the fact stiu
remains that they We're not strons enough
20 DO so. and even taking for granted
that the states have tha right to seceie
now { don't think thar anyone win dis
agree with me when Z say that il would
Dee hardly desired. and ( don't think
there are many. &c any. who would like
I'D see the Union divided. not even our
honored fathers who seem t0 be trying
10 instil into our minds as well as that
of generations tO come that the right Of
secession was ours.
W. $. WEIR.
Richmond. Va, oct 10. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
THE ISSUE IN NEW YORK.

Frederick r. Coudert, of New YORK
one Of the leading sound money Demo-
crafts Of that State, was asked the other
day If he would support Mr Van Wyck
for governor He replied that he would
without hesitation do SO. That he was as
much as ever a sound money man but
that he did not regard the money question
as an important issue at present and
thought that II might be wholly dead
Issue by the next presidential election.
Sound money, ne said. was certainly not
4 state issue and was not referred 10 in
the platform: therefore. he would vote
a straight Democratic ticket
Good sense. The issue IA New York
- good State government and the New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
ASTONISHING CURE.
Serious Condition Caused by
Bad Blood.
Little Connecticut Girl whose
Hands Had to Be Tied.
Cured by DIR. Grcene's Seryura After
Doctors Had Failed.

II is pitiable 10 see innocent little chill
dren suffer from weakness, nervousness
and III health Thousands Of boys and
girls are kept back by delicate constitu-
tons caused by weak nerves and impure
blood. In aggravated cases there are
eruptions and sores Of various kinds.
Such children should be given that great
est Of chidrea's medicines. Or. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. Now
is the best time 70 cure them, 10 make
them well and strong \ notable case Is
described by Mrs. NJ O'Brien, p Vine
street Ansonia. Conn. who says:
My little daughter, Ethel was very
sick and her appetite was very bad. sne
was so weak and delicate and her blood
was IN such % terrible condition that sores
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

Governor Atkinson. OF Georgia. has IS
sued a proclamation naming October l9th
as lafayette Day and suggesting that
the school teachers and officials Of the
state observe the day with appropriate
exercises and that an opportunity De
given the children patrons and ciuzens
Of the State to contribute 20 Che Latay-
cite memorial fund.
Tho proclamation by Governor Akin
son Is a result of the request o. the La
Fayette memorial commission and fol-
lows out the lire Of their plan. laFay-
cite Day will be el3borately observed In
Georgia and a considerable sum will prob
ably be realized in this State for the
fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

At special meeting of Omer r..
Weaver Camp. IT,. O.. W. OF
Little Rock. AIkansas "a oc-
ber t0,h. 10 was resolved th9- boz the
death OF Miss Winnie Davis the title Of
Dauehter o.. the Conie1eracy died With
her. and @ committee OF 1--WE was ap-
rointed 10 notify the Pichm1nd and au
Gffe~ narsrs turt the veterans 0f tle
Arkansas Division claim than there is DO
power but the National Encampm
which has authority 90 speak Tor this
order.
The resolutions follow.
Resolved. Thar r. i. the sense of Omer
r. Weaver Camp. no. 34. q. c. ". that
IN the death 0f Miss Winnie Davis tle
ule of Daughter OF the Colfeieracy
died with her.
General r. j. Polk. Charles p. Martin,
Charles r. Pencil T. N. smlthe-s A.
j. EnOdgrass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

"NO deliberatiol can bee too mature or
self-control too constant in this solemn
hour Of our history We must avoid the
temptation OF undue aggression and aim
to secure only such results as viii pro-
mote our own and the general good.
Thus spoke President Mckinley yes
terday I'm the "enemy's country Truly
o diplomatic declaration as 10 the exc
panslon theory. 10 reminds us OF the
promise Of a young wife to dying hua-
band that she wouldn't get married
again any more than She could help.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

York platform deals entirely with local
issues. leaving out all references to ma
tional questions. There is no reason
under the srn why sound money Dem
ocrat nay not vote for Van Wyck, and
as we have before said. II The Times
were in New York il would give The tick
Of its cordial SUPPORT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
Enaene nnvL, Relter.

Mr. =. Eugene Davis, assistant super
intendent of the water Works, who has
been quite m for several days, returned
to his Ollie yesterday.
lie Is very much better but still veal,
and wishes 10 thank his friends Tor their
kindly interest in his condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
The Annual story

summer.
They stood beneath O. spreading tree
And talked as lovers should.
And then. no seal the compact he
Cut Mabel" on the wood.
autumn.
Now back to town they both have stray
ed.
one day they CHANGED TO meet
And then and there the self-same maid
Cut Charlie on the street.
Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

Break. break, ble1k.
In two JOB fhy midst % mal1-
And j would 7 could utter the words
That would make thee sore airald-
But what's the use? Ihourt laeeo
AS tight az tight can bo,
And a healthy taste for q sensible waist
viii never come back DO theei
Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
To Celnhrnte mar Anniversary.

Friendship Rcbekah Lodge. No. H. /. o.
o. F., viii celebrate their anniversary to-
night, az Marshall Hall. Twenty-ffth and
BloaG streets.
Every member is requested 10 De pres
emf. las business Of importance demands
their presence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13

the men OF experience are given out.
IL does not bear any evidence Of having
any great amount Of brains or money
behind IL. and We do not think The
Mobile Item need exrcct the fun f. Mont
gonery TO be fast and furious On account
Of the new conner Montgomery Adver-
user.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
Cyrano's Nose.

What is the latest thing that'e out
The thing that folks all talk aboutf
il is. without the slightest DOUBT
Cy-ano's nose.
we used TO TAX az guns and gore
Those subjects lre supreme no more
To-day the folks ore gushing Der
CyranO.s nose.
Brave Dewey. shafter. Miles and schley
Are now among Che smaller lry-
Tho flIlls have ceased 20 laud them-why?
Cyfano's nose.
Cleveland Leader.