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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
Admitting Failure.

This way comes madness! ! must sleep
and sleep at once,
with the morning light came an aching
head but renewed determination not to
give up. Pressing my head that II might
not ache. / mpmoriz.d the many striking
points of tn" book. then hurried 10 the
office. giving myself N" tim" for change OF
mind.
While waiting In an antc-room ! heard
some one discuss. With the clerk. the merits
Of a certain lady agent. she is very i'll
tclig"ut and a good worker. h" said
How little know ourSclv"s' This was
"ihc straw that broke the cam"Fs back.
thought. II cannot be good worker.
and will lose what Intelligence | have. for
shall become n mere talking machine
walk in said the manager. how are
you this morning"
II am sick" ] replied. "and must say
something YOU will not like"
seemed driven To this against my will.
What Is it,"
"It is that I would like to he released
from my engagement, for 1 cannot succeed.
and would be doing you and myself injus-
tice to try. The work does not suit me,
physically nor mentally
Is 1t Tcnuyson that says: "Sclf-knowl-
edge. aclfrcserve. ef-control. these three
lead life to sovereign power
Not word of reproach. not a movement
Of impatCnCc. but with an insight born Of
thought and concentrated experience. the
boy manager said: you mean you do not
want to do this work; II is the easiest work
in the world
Then. quietly taking the "book'' from
me. he opened the door rs arose to leave.
saying: GOOD morning." i'm kindly tone.
and. as ! hoped. with regret.
At the time I had only a vague feeling
of relief. rs from nightmare. but over
Swallowed by scnFc of loss in being unable
to FIJI my engagement and work for one so
clf-containcd and manly.
This much ] have learnod-to bc patient
ana Conaidcratc toward "ag.nts'' of all
kinds. for their yoke" is far from easy"
nor Is 'ihcir bMrlen liz hi -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

New York and Philadelphia. There were
also punches of onions and garlic. which
the Italians use in abundance. and from
the ceiling hung strings of sausages. some
of simple variegated hue and others of a
ring. streaked and speckled" sort.
Many of the Italians in Purdy's court are
sols sors grinders and saw flers Others
take around fruit carts or preside over a
fruit stand on some corner, while a very
few are engaged in candy making The lat
ter Industry. however. Is chiefly carried on
by the Greeks.
number of these jeople, too, are fol-
lowers Of Orpheus. Several italian orches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
A woman's Trying Experiences as a
Book Agent.
MANY OBSTACLES IN her PATH
Even Among Her Friends Her Task
Was a Thankless One.
SOON GOT ENOUGH OF IT
Written for The Evening Star.

AM LIVING AT
present In a hall
room without fire
except a two-burner
oil stove. The facts
arc hard and cold. my
tastes are luxurious
and warm. There
must be a remedy:
what shall l try? At
hand il the evening
paper: 1 turn to the
column of advertise.
ments and read the
very first, which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

onies. In this Wa sh-
iugtun IL no cxCep-
tiOn. Although the
foreign element here
Is trining In compar-
iSon with what IL is
in most of our larger
cities. yet II Is one of
the features of the
nations capital.
There are nj least
{ n rec uatIpnalitieS
represented here. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

discor1ant. and the dread refrain. "Ciosc
the door. shut II fast. she Is dead to the
world. she is only an agent. you know"
made mo shuddor and shrink. for I doubt
ed my strength to endure, no ! said very
meekly: I'm read the boCit tonight and
decide If ] suit You"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

tW" from LIST street. Here the Italians are
me re- shut off from their neighbours whic h
gives the place n certain Italian aspect not
found in the other quarter. There is like
wise n Dicturesqucness about Purdy's court
not found in the stiff brick houses on ID
ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

you ought to succeed" Wasn't that nice?
As nice as iced lemonade when the thcr-
momctcr stands 1Oi. Remember friends
and speak gently to the erring BOOK
agent
My only ambition now was To reach my
little hall room home. How lovely II sc"in-
cdl Cold IT IL true. and chccrcss. but rcst-
full and quiet.
At o'clock | was to report to the man
agcr.
what surccss?' he said
what do you expcct?' I replied
"Two orders. perhaps. but probably not
any, for Cauvassing Il an art to DE
learned"
said: Il know I shall not succeed J
know myself too well To hop" II.
"Yo,. will succeed" he said. "TrT my
friends next
He gave me n "nrospcctus' Of the book
10 study. UoartSiCk and weary. ! read "f
tho virtues of that h"gs"d book till life
seemed ~ vast voum" of many parts,
hut no part of amy definite or ptactlrai
value unless Tired to the tun" of NV"
and twenty cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
A Visit to the Two Italian Colonies
in Washington.
CURIOUS SCENES IN PURDY'S COURT
Little Of the SpIendor Of Ancient
Rome About the Houses.
SOME QUAINT CHARACTERS
Written for The Evening Star.

VERY LARGE CITY
ID has Its foreign col
Id onies. In this Wash
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
Purchase of Cruisers for Spain
Arouses Intense Interest.
BOTH FORMIDABLE WARSHIPS
other Vessels Under Constr uctiou a
Touion-State Department Dis
cusses the International Feature
of the Sale Another Powerful
Spanish Squadron Gathers at
Cadiz to Set Sail for Cuban Ports.

WASHINGTON, March 4-Naval Of
ficials are deeply interested in the reports
OF the purchase of warships By Spain. and
make the reports OF these transactions
the text for complaints of the inactivity
Of our navy department TO do likewise.
However, as TO the report from London
today OF the purchase Of the Amazonus
by SPAIN 1t is said at the department that
this vessel sailed for Brazil months ago.
and has been delivered 10 the Brazilian
government Her sister ship IS still at
the Armstrong yards in England. They
are useful cruisers. copies of the Barossa.
Their great usefulness is their great cruIs-
ing capacity. 5000 miles.
The other two ships building for Brazil
in France which are also reported to be
about TO pass into Spanish possession are
presumed TO the Deadora and the FIori-
ona. which are building al Toulon. These
are small but powerful lttle hattIeships.
Their tonnage is only :I62 but they
carry four l0-inch rifles IN turrets. in ad-
dluon TO two e-inch ard four 4.lo-inch
guns ard a secondary battery. Their coal
capacity however. is small. ana their
forte would seem TO BE coast defense op-
erations or cruising near a base OF sup
plies
The London reports also caused comment
az the state department. In some quarters
the feeling was expressed that. pending the
finding Of a court OF inquiry On a case hav-
Ing interra yIoaal phases Of the Name expo
sion. the obligations Of neutrality we're as
strongly imposed on Great Britain and Bra
I'll IS IN time of war. The pvec.dents ap-
ply only 10 a condition o. war and not 10
conditions which may eventually lead TO
war. IN the Geneva award. however. un-
friendly acts by Great Britain prior 10 the
breaking ou: Of the rebellion. constituted
part of@tae case On which heavy damages
were awarded against her Bat. as a gen
erai rule. foreign governments are free 20
sell warsh,ps. either directly or through It's
clti9ens. Up 20 the actual date oI hostilities.
Another Spanish Squadron Forming.
LONDON. March "A letter just -
ce.ved here from Madrid says * i def
nitsly reported ihas a fresh Spanish squad
ron. destined FOR Cuas. is being organized
e.: Cadlz- Il consists cf four lroaclads.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
Government Sends a Dispatch to
Captain Sampson.
NO DATE CAN YET BE FIXED.
Court of Inquiry Returns to Havana
to Continue Investigation Into
the Destruction of the Maine-Of-
fcers Keep the Results of Testi-
mony rs Much secret ms Ever
VIII Not Return To Key West.

WASHINGTON, March AT last there
is a prospect Of learning when the report
of the court OF inquiry in the case OF the
Maine disaster is to be made; that is. II
the court itself is competent to pass an
crinion on that point.
A telegram has been sent 10 Capt. Samp-
son asking when it IS expected that the
report can be made 50 far there has
been no response. and Il may be that the
president Of the court wishes TO counsel
first with his colleagues before delivering
a response.
1t vas developed this afternoon through
telegraphic correspondence between Sec
retary Long and Admiral Sieard that the
court or inquiry is unable to fix even an
approximate date Tor the conclusion OF its
investigation into the disaster to the
Maine.
Sharing the general anxiety for some In
formation on this point, Secretary Long
today. at the instance Of the cabinet. sent
telegram II Admiral Sicard asking him
when it was probable that the report Of
the court would be made. and tate tonight
the following reply was received:
Key West. Fla. March.
Secretary OF the Navy. Have talked
with the president Of the court Of inquiry
and agree With hin that /. l. not gel pos
sio!e 20 TX q date for the findings as o
much depe nds upon the progress Of the d.
yers and wreckfrs and the results they Oh
tain. Every effort Is b. - made to ad-
vance the inquiry The CO - intends 10 re-
turn 70 Havana this evening. having fin
ished the investigation AT Key West.
.'SICARD."
Admiral scaFd's fnessage ts regarded off,
o.ally as disposlng OF the reports that the
court has as yet obtained positive or con
elusive iuf'rmatiol bearing upon the oo-
Ject OF their investigation. X is taken to
mean that upon the testimony or discoy-
cries of divers. vii depend the finding. the
examination Of the Officers and the crew
of the ship having been insufficient % eua-
bic the court 10 even form au idea AZ 70
what lines may be opened up from The IN
yestigat.on OF the wreck Itself
l. is stated thAt the board n al prob
ability wgn not return to Key wes:. the
department. having intimaied tba; L eas
Is desire that the examination of officers
and men should be concluded al this ST.
ting, as they are needed FOR re-assignmens
to ships.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
Artillery Hill Set for Tue.aav

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-In;elllgencer
WASHINGTON. March 4.-Alenb4rs az
the house committee on rules assured
Chairman HUI. Of the military committee.
today that a rule would be brought in AZ
ones setlng for discussing Tasez.lay the
hm to provide for two more reviGnerts of
artillery. While Speaker Reed opposes
any increase OF the army Il is the belief
now ,hat he has been made 70 see the
emergency. ard VIII allow The BIN 20 be-
come "a law. But two hours. It IS pro-
posed, " d be allowed for discussion og the
b.- and I, probably viii 80 through with
large majority. L. The matter Of an
extra force Tor the navy. the Increase Kill
De accomplished through the naval ap-
preparation bllL The house committee has
now in the BIZ 4 provision for SO more
men and some ~ apprentices IN the
senate this Will b. increased 20 2ao raer.
aoa she upper house VII stand b. IS
Tolat and probably wlil l.s.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
Mayor Humes' Good Words.

TINS meeting vas heId In Rrev-er's hau
IN the WaUa WalIa a51i,I.n tn. -,,,.,-
had arrived al the han inst - Wu :
Humphrey finished suaaklng N,,or
Humes sad:
"Fenow-ciuzers Of the Third vsrs.
lived fer ton wears in This wsr5 ,-e.
this is the FIRST time that 7 ever addressed
You in a public meeting here. There ,ro
many among VOC who lived r,.,.s,,,rs ~,
ne In This wsrs and r,-...,,-,,. ,.-,, ...-,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05

Mayor r. J. Humes met the voters OF
the Third and Seventh wards last night.
He gave them frank. manly, sensible
talk not the kind usually affected by
campaign speakers, for he dealt with
facts and conditions and eschewed rhe-
toric, fowery eloquence and sounding
sentences. Those who were present said
that he made votes by the operation.
None OF the audiences addressed by
Mayor Hures last night heard anything
about the silver question: the tariff was
not once mentioned, nor was Populism,
or Greenbackism, or Democracy touched
upon. The mayor spoke frankly to his
fellow-ctizens Of Seattie-face TO face
OF matters within the knowledge of all and
In language the force OF which all could
See and appreciate.
Post-lnteliigencer reporter accom-
panied the mayor and some of the other
candidates on a campaigning tour. An
insight into the true inwardness of Mayor
Humes' hold on the affections and es-
TEEN of the people was afforded by the
experience. 1t was easily TO be seen that
be man of determination, cautious in
aseertaining the truth. but firm and un-
yielding after once his course has been
formed. Plainly evident was it. too, that
the voters OF Seattle know that when
Mayor Humes says a thing, 1t is not
for effect. but because ne believes in il.
One of the gentlemen at the meeting in
the Third ward last night said that never
In his experience had he heard candidate
for office speak so plainly. simply and
frankly 10 the people. 1T is not a queg-
tion OF policy with Mayor Humes." said
this man. "He says what NE believes
to be right and then stands by the con-
sequences"
Another thing was revealed in the meet
ings last night. For weeks past or until
the Republican convention met and named
ticket. the mayor has been made the
target for unreasonlng abuse from various
quarters. Some of the unbridled criticism
with which he has been assaned has come
from quarters from which il might be ex
pected that he would receive courtesy and
consideration. The mayor has felt the in
Justice Of these attacks. He has been
forced TO endure them without murmuring
In reply. until he was given his first
chance at the great meeting at the Arm
ory Wednesday evening. Last night Mayor
Humes replied in his own fashion to the
men who have assailed him. and with a
show OF feeling that carried the eonvic-
ton that he believed he had not been
treated with fairness.
It's my inning tonight" he said. vigor-
ousiy and with much spirit at the meet
ing in the Third ward. This is the first
time have been at the bat in fifteen
years"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05

. 4 cssEnnr4 ca FASs -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
Provides for Extension of
Land Laws to Alaska.
NO MONOPOLY POSSIBLE.
New England Fisheries Question
Attached to the Measure.

controversy n Hundred Years Old
intertectcd tu Order to Force
Canada TO Make Concessious to
the United StateS-Curtcr Predicts
That the Production of the Gold
Fields VIII Soon Reach &IOO.O<O,
Compel Dominion Government
to Grant Rights To Americans.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05

Continued o. Psgs I.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
MAYOR K||h[S TALKS
PLAINLY 1O VOTERS.
Large and Very Enthusiastic
Ward Rallies.
ALL FOR THE TICKET.
Sensible Statements Concerning
the City's Welfare.
ALL FOR THE TICKET

He Rebukes His Assailanta and De-
clares That IL Elected, Law
Breakers VIII BE Punished-The
Prosperity of a Great City In
vOIved I'm the COntroyersy-Buxi-
ness Men, Bankers and Laboring
Men Have an Interest fn the Elec-
tion-Humes Cheered In a Tour
Through Three of the Wards.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
YWo S@iff @ruisers
pdrcbased by Spain.

LONDON March Spain has purchased cruisers Armstrong;
have been building for Brazil the Amazonus
tons each % knots and 10 guns
Spain also negotiating for and will probably similar
type, which have been building in France for Brazil.
The Amonu ready for launching and her ship ready
The Spanish government also endavong
of ammunition in England and the continent for
The Spain have funds; for paying
large part Of the purchase money cash. giving good security the balance
these being the only terms which the Armstrong; would DEAL
Some weeks Spain tried purchase ships and supplies England
credit from firms having close relations with government
inquiries the firms refused credit
Since then Spain has raised funds from unknown Diplomats London
the that French nanc helping the Spanish
It known that Spain trying purchase other being by
the Armstrong; but she has not succeeded making the bargain
still orestal her
The United States could esta Spain the purchase other building
in English and continental dockyards
While Chile denies that the ships ordered for that country
believed by naval that Ches best OHggns
is just finished could be purchased
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05
Contractors Offered a Bonus to
Complete the Work.
NOT MOMENTS TIME LOSE
Additional Gun Pit to He Excavatcd
at Admiralty Head Commas nding
the raits-ProceedinGs to Ac-
auire Title to Land at Point Will
structfon Work VIII he Hurried.

PORT TOWNSEND. March 4.-Althoush
nothing official can be learned, il is re-
ported here today that both firms of con-
tractors now constructing the fortfica-
tions for the government at Marrowstone
point and Admiralty head have been Of
fered bonuses to expedite the work.
According to the original; contracts. ii
was stipulated that the work was to be
accomplished this year. Now it Is said
the government is offering a monetary
inducement TO have the work expedited.
It is stated on reliable authority that an
additional gun pit, not previously provided
In the estimates for this years work on
Admiralty head. at the entrance OF the
straits. opposite ths city. will be COM
menced in a short time. These pits are
about fifty feet square sufficient TO ac-
commodato guns and the machinery for
operating the same. In addition to the
pits proper there are underground rooms
for storing ammunition.
Proceedings TO secure title 10 the land
20 be used FOR government fortifcatlons at
Point Wilson are being pushed as rapidly
as possible. and the work Of construction
Will be under way there early the coming
summer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-05

BlST eut flowers halt price today only.
Aaino Seed 40 Second avenue. near
Nsa-sea-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-30
RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE.
THE STOCK MARKET.

There was another bad shrinkage in mining stocks yesterday. Con. Cal. and Va sold down to 11c and Sierra Nevada to 2sc The highest priced Comstock mine now is Hale & Norcross. which sold at 4ec in the morning and down to 40c in the afternoon. Based on yes- terday's quotations the whole Comstock lode Is worth S200 900.
 The Kentuck delinquent sales took place yes- terday.
 Local securities were only moderately active and prices showed change.
 The San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board and the Pacific Stock Exchange will ad- lourn at noon to-day until Tuesday morning. July 5.
 The Security Savings Bank has declared a semi-annual dividend at the rate of per cent per annum on term deposits and 1-3 per cent July 1.
 In the Savage during the past week the main out and repaired a distance of 10 feet; total length SOY feet Brunswick lode-The joint cleaned out to the face. sU distance of 14 feet and advanced feet; total length 152 feet; face in hard porphyry.
 In the Crown Point mine the repairs to the main shaft are progressing well and are near
 In the Belcher mine. on the 10oo-foot level the east crosscut from the main north lateral drift is now out 155 feet, 10 feet having been made during the week; the face shows DOT the ore house at the mine during the week 23 mining carloads of pre- the average top car SIS 92 per ton. The gross yield in bullion from the PSI tons and 620 pounds of ore worked same being s17 5s per ton.
 The yield of the Overman mine for the week ending June 25 amounted to carloads of ore valued at s2S Ss per ton. They have shipped the I Brunswick @ ok mil % for reduction. The @ ore re extracted during the week taken from the workings above the north drift on the 900- foot level. There is no change In the condi- ton of the mine.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-30
DEc1DUoUs AND CITRUS FRUITS.

From tha report of W. H. Hammon. section director of the United States Weather Bureau for the California Crop Bulletin. week ended June 27, the following summary is taken: Fruit trees are showing the effects of the de- ticlency in rainfall in the early part of the sea- son and there reports of leaves turning yellow. Vineyards continue to thrive and a large crop of ra-sin and other grapes may be expected. There Is a report of vnehoppers in Peaches, Ilun:s and prunes in good condi- ton, Pears not abundant. but are O. sood quality; oranges are doing well; watermelons are rather late; second crop of figs fiourishirg while first crop poor"
 White Nectarines are on the market but are not wanted. They are held at 50c per box.
 Peaches are lower and are the weakest fruit on the list. Plums are steady and Api1cots frol Figs arc dull and plentiful Fears are in better cXh.tIt, but are not wanted Grapes arc sl,,w nf sale Berries weak anI dui.
 DECIDUOUS FRUITS
 Strawberries, s2G3 per chest for large and s4 q6 for small.
 Black Cherries soa50c; Royal Annes. soa4pc loose Cherries. 344c per ID for black and 2Q311c for Royal Anne.
 Figs, 25G5Oc per box for single and 4o975c for double layers.
 Seedess Grapes from Yuma, $191 25 per crate: Black Grapes, s1 50
 Blackberries. s3Q4 per chest.
 Currants, s2G3 per chest
 Plums. 50Q75c per crate and 25665c per box
 Apricots. 40975c per box and 606D75c per crate and s35q5O per ton in bulk.
 Peaches, 25GS50c per box, 30Q50o per basket
 Raspberries S4d6 per chest
 New Apples, 25G5Oc per small and 75c6s1 per large box and 15@40c per basket
 Green Pears, 25q35c per box.
 CITRUS FRUITS-Navel Oranges, $1 BO612 50: Seedlings, 50cqs1: Lemons. s1 25@2 for com can Lines, s4 Bananas, S1 25Q2 per bunch: Pineapples, s394 per dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-30
LOCAL MARKETS.
EXCHANGE AND BULLION.
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS.

WHEAT-There a recovery yesterday and futures advanced. as will be seen. Tn. spot market was also firm The Eastern and foreign markets showed rising tendency, ow- ing to unfavorable reports from the winter crops
 Spot wheat-shipping. s1 22A@1 27sA; milling, s1 3541 45 per ctl
 CALL BOARD SALES. Informal session = s:15 o'clock-December- 2OOO ctls s1 FPS; 200o s1 221a; 10000, ;1 22s.: 4o0O s1 22s4; 2ooO. s1 227s.
 Second-December-4 ctls, Il 2aN: 2ooo. :1 2a1s; 10000 s1 2S&; 1S.oOo. s1 2aN; 2s, GOO, $1 24& 2sO00 s1 24s; 22. 900. q 25: 26 0O0 q 25 12 900, S1 251s.
 Afternoon session-December- stls. s1 25ss 16. OoO, S1 251z; 1s, 900. s1 25ss; 5000. s1 25N BARLEY-The corner seems to be turned in this market and the tendency Is upward again, light
 Feed, q 1oG1 15. Brewing. s1 2591 32h.
 CALL BOARD SALES. Informal sesson-9:15 O oclock-No sales Second-No sales.
 Regular morning session-December-so ctls Afternoon session-December-4 4ooo ctls. a 1T. 4o00, s1 161a: 2000 s1 1853; R.O00. s1 16%; 2oOo. $1 1873.
 OATS-While there Is no advance the market is stronger in sympathy with Barley, and trade Fancy feed. si s5@1 40 per ctl; good to choice. s1 30a1 35; common. s1 25G1 2T1s: Surprise s1 321kG1 40; gray s1 2511 S21a; milling, sl 32h @1 371a per ctl.
 CORN-Is steady and unchanged
 Small round yellow, s1 2591 30; large yellow, s1 O5@1 O711; white. s1 o21k91 o5; mixed. s1 O2Is Q1 05 per ctl.
 RYE|s1 22lkG1 25 per ctl
 BUCKWHEAT-s1 75G1 S5 per ctl.