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Evening star., 1898-10-05

Ex-senator Hill probably does not expect
to accomplish much by testing Roosevelt's
eligibility. But he prefers to be busy.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

General Wheeler has had too much ex-
perience to allow his ideas to be stampeded
by sensationalism.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
The New
Kid Gloves.


Kid Gloves.
We've just received, through the
Georgetown custom house, our
complete fall importations, COM
prising the latest effects in but
ton and clasp Gloves in all the new
fall shades; also Evening Gloves of
all lengths-suede and glace. Tire
fousse" and "Jouvin & Gle" are
among the glove elegancies for the
season.
Tomorrow, Thursday,
Wcmen's 2-clasp Kid Gloves in ell the new au-
trinn shades and pearl and white; self and llac K
embroidery.
SI.oo a pair.
Every pair fitted if desired.
First floor
Evening star., 1898-10-05

If business continues to increase the
French government may be obliged to put
a supervisor of testimony on the payroll
Evening star., 1898-10-05
General Fall Opening.
Special Exhibits of

Millinery, Dress Goods Silks and VeIvets, Furs, Fur
Neck Pieces and Elegant Costumes for promenade
driving, church, street and shopping purposes.
Introducing the fabrics and styles now
being shown inn the Paris and London shops.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Aguinaldo would like this country to
make him present of more rights in the
Philippines and then guarantee them.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Still There,

There are a great many companies on
the road this fall" said the optimistic
theatrical manager.
Il guess there are" answered the less
sanguine friend. I've left two there my
self"
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Very handsome line IF li.tla Boys Salts that
popular style with Inc separate vest prcttiy ms
ana nicely braided with inp silk hrafl The little
tell"ws look cute in Il suit of this kind
Sl.SO and s. 90 each
Evening star., 1898-10-05

About 30 dozen Women's Fine Black Lislc Thread
Hose RIchelieu ribbed, white toes and heels.
CSC. pair. Usually 35c.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Special price, S3,75 each.

lot Of Anwool Fancy Mixed Chaviot Suits
sailor style neatly braided and pretty coiors
Sizes 10 10
Special price. sax each
Evening star., 1898-10-05
I23c. a pair.

Womens Imported Fast Black Cotton Hose do
lie heels and toes. Sizes TO IL. These are fu
regular made and extra elastic.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

y new lot II Dark Blu. peTrlla Shirt Waists
Mothers Fri nd brand those with III. ,,1t,rt
detachable waist hand. Sizes 10 IA
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Sterling Top Salts and Peppers.
One lot of New Prism Ensc. Salt and Penper
Shakers, with sterling silver tips.
I5c each.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
First floor
usefurnfshimgs.

New
Housefarmishings
No end to the helpful things that
housekeepers can find in our great
fifth floor Housefurnishing Store.
Sure OF finding just the article YOU
want and many things you know
YOU want, soon as you see them. And
the usually little prices are less
than ever.
Some specials in housekeeping
helps for tomorrow:
Sweeping Dav Outfit.
best quality 25c. Corn Broom. l wire-irawn n
Dust Brush Ianaanad Dust Pan, 1 Long-handle &
Ostrich Feather Duste-.
400. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Scrubbing Day Outfit.
1 Wooden ScrIb Pail. / Palmetto Fiber Scrub
brush, 1 Scrub ClDtn and two cakes of star soap
SIC. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Children's Fast Black Cotton Hose. double knees
toes and heels Sizes 6 to 10l2-an excellent stock
ing for service.
I2JC. pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Chdren's Cloth and Kid Qua ters, patent leather
vamp. fox heel. hand-turn sole. broad toe; Il shoe
that combines style and comfort.
Sizes 6 to S-SI, so and SI.75 pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Cbildren's Wei Kid Button Shoes. hand-tuyn
sole patent calf tip, square and opera toe, light
spring heel
Sizes 6 to $500 pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Coal Hold Sets.
Black Jananned Coal lIod. / Long-handltd
Japanned Coal Shovel and Cold-handlcd stove
Litter.
24c. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Chidren's vici Kid Shoes. hand-turn sole, nat
ulal and opera toe.
Sizes 6 to $500 a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Misses Bright Dongola Buttcn Shoes, patent tip,
spring heel good wearing snoe for school.
Sizes II to 2-SI.5O pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Boys
Fall Clothing.
Four items OF special interest and
at special prices, selected for Thurs
days selling, are as follows:
splendid line Of An-wool Fall and wintc@-
weight Suits light ana dark colorS and navy blu,
well made, sewcd throughout wi h fix. ana guar
anteed TO fit well Sizes to 1G. a regular $500
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Step Ladder Special.
One lot Of strongly made Step Ladders in FIVE
foot size.
roc. each.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Combination Gas Sets.
Donhle-combinatiou Gas Key ami Taper Holder
and on4 box containing 3o Dripless Wax Tapers.
I7c. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

order a supply OF Genuine Imported
Sard!nes for luncheon. Very Ine-lut up
IN best oil.
Maori LcmUIIs are Iuicicst and best. Try
them OF us.
After eating ordinary Olives. you'll relish
California Ripe Olives. They're delicious.
Sm1lly Preserving Jars are h,st-uuy
housewife who Fus used ;hem Will bear
witness. only here.
''Mudse Gamer makes preserving easy.
See us about il.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

New Toilet Sets.
new lot Of 1O-piece Toilet Sets in choice dec
orations.
SI.o5 per set.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Infants Black Dongcla CJrset Shoes, hand-urr
Sole
$I.35 a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Full assortment OF Infants Moe
casins in baby colors.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

THE EVENING STAR hns regular
and permanent Family Circulation
much more than the com bined cir
cnIntion of the other Washington
dniIies. As News and Advertising
Medium 1t has no competitor.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Elphonzo Youngs Co.
Good to Drink.

If you've never tried 5. Birch d
Co.'S Ginger Ale you've missed a
delightful drink, sparkling, pure
and healthful. Get the genuine
imported of US.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Strong Clothes Hampers.
Another lot Of those tTpngIy made Square vii
lew Hampers, with extra strong wooden bottoms.
SI.25 each.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Misses Goodyear Welt Button Shoes. patent tip
square and bread toe.
Sizes II to 2-SI.5o pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Laird. Schoeber & Co.'S ChIren's Lace and
Button Shoes, Wei kid vamp, dull quarters, nat
ural toe. patent leather tip.
Sizes II to 2-S2.5 50 a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Dust Pans and Brushes.
One lot Of Dust Pan Sets consisting cf one
Half-covered Japanncd Dust Pan and one Wire
dawn Dust Brush.
I0c. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Misses kangaroo Calf, Bright and Dull Dongola
Kid, Button and Lace Shoes patent and Wei kid
potent tip.
Sizes II tO o-S2 90 Dalr
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Misses and Childre1's Button AMI Lace Shoes,
made on the authupedic EnturGl last, Wei Kid
yarnus dull quarters: q fine dress shoe
Evening star., 1898-10-05
The DIR. Denton

soc. each.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

We have Just placed On sale very fne Wei Kid
Lace Shoe, made the new Elain toe. welt sole.
slipper fox. patent leather tip; stylish up-to-
dnf1 for
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Sizes 81 to Io4-S2.oo pair.
Sizes II to ? -S2.25 pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

30c. each.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
: In D,ploniatic Disgrace.

The United States has been nation
with foreign relations for about CEN
tury and . quarter. During that. time,
seven representatives of foreign gov
ernments have been dismissed. The
first instance was the case of Genet,
minister from France, during Wash
ington's second term. He was re-
called in 1894 at the request of this
country for endeavoring to stir up
trouble between the United States and
Great Britain. During Jefferson's
administration, Vrojo, the Spanish
minister, was sent home on account
of conduct not only unbecoming a
diplomat, but even in an honest man
and a gentleman. Jackson, the British
minister, during Madison's first term,
was recalled on request from Wash
ington because of offensive criticism
OF this government. In 1S49 General
Taylor, then President, sent the
French minister, NJ. Poussin, his
passports. During General Grants
first term, the Russian minister,
Catacazy, was recalled at our request,
and during President Cleveland's first
term like fate happened to Lord
Sackville West, the British minister.
Then follows the De LONE affair of
recent date. In all, the recall of seven
ministers has been demanded, two
British, two French, two Spanish and
and one Russian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
Cnalinr Stations.

England has shown great foresight
in providing coaling stations all over
the world. It has these important out
fitting ports in the Pacific, the Allan
tic, the Mediterranean, the Indian
Ocean. In whatever quarter of the
world its warships may. be they will
not be far distant from some English
port, where, in time of war, they could
secure supplies. The strategic value
of the island of st. Thomas, which it
has been proposed this country should
buy from Denmark, is the benefit it
would be as coaling station in the
West Indies. !
True, it is not so very far distant
from St. Thomas as to the Florida
coast, but coaling station at almost
the eastern extremity of the West
Indies would prove very convenient to
American warships. After this war is
over and the people have been edu-
Gated on the subject of coaling sta
lions Congress will probably be dis
posed to favor more liberal policy in
The matter than it has heretofore
Syracuse Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
A Historic Gun.

J. T. Harris, of Mingus, Texas, has
historic rifle which was utilized in
two wars and was in the possession Of
two Presidents of the United States.
It is On old.fashioned hammered bar
rel, walnut stock Tennessee rife, heav-
lily silver mounted and inscribed as
follows: Presented by J. Madison,
President of the United States, to G..
Reese, as reward for heroism at the
battle of Horse Shoe, March, 1914. "
The gun was never delivered to Reese,
but was left at the Executive Mansion,
where, it remained until Andrew Jack
sons administration as President. He
presented the gun. to Sam Houston,
who brought it to Texas, and in 1888
or 1884 he presented it to Jesse Wall:
ing, q Tennessee friend of Jackson and
Houston. Walling carried the gun
through the war of Texas independ-
ence, participating actively in the bat
tie of San Jacinto, and afterward car
ried it in the Mexican War. The gun
now has the same stock, lock, trigger
and mounting, no change having been
made except to alter the lock from
flint to percussion fire, the same lock
plate being retained.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
The Mile in Many Countries.

The English mile, used also in this
country, measures 1760 yards, or $3.50
feet. But the mile of foreign coun-
tries varies almost as much as the
language, so that travelling mile is
one thing in France, andquite another
thing, either shorter or longer, in
other countries. The French system
of the "kilometre," or 1000 metres, is
also used in Belgium and Holland. To
cyclers and others travelling in those
countries the kilometre- equal to 1904
yards--is used as mile measure. The
Spanish mile is 1922 yards, and the
Russian only 1167 yards. But the
Chinese have the easiest time of all in
making mile record, their mile being
only 600 yards. In Norway and Swe-
den the mile is 1850 yards, and in
Germany it equals three English
miles. Other differences are: italian,
2O25 yards; Portuguese, 225O; Austria,
1927, and Denmark, 823S.--New York
World.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
,Indc. Sealed Orders.

The custom of having warships sail
"under sealed orders" has arisen from
the desire of maritime powers to pre-
vent their plans from becoming known
to the enemy.
In the American Navy such orders
come from the President, and are de-
livered to o commander of ship or
squadron by confidential messenger,
who knows nothing of their contents.
Sometimes they are in cipher, but
they are always sealed with the official
seal of the Navy Department, and the
package cannot be opened until the
time marked on it, which is usually
several hours after the hour of leaving
port.
By this precaution the newspapers
are prevented from disclosing prema-
turely movements which may be of
the greatest Importance, and the spies
of the enemy are rendered useless so
far as their ability to discover the Sc
cret of such movements is concerned.
Sailing under sealed orders is now
the common naval practice in time of
war.
These instructions are found in the
packet of "sealed orders,' which is
opened when we'll out to sea.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
Encland's Ssucy Child,

During the progress of the Queens
jubilee the colonial princes, officers
and premiers attracted, next to the
royal lady herself, the attention Of
the public. Wherever they appeared
they were received with cheers and es.
pecial honors.
On one occasion the streets were
packed with spectators watching the
guests depart from some royal func'
ton at Buckingham Palace. The
crowds refused to move except wher
some of the Indian rajahs or Austral
ian officers appeared, when way was
speedily opened for them.
A carriage presently came out OF ths
gates in which were three or four
Americans, who had been guests in
the palace. Finding that the way
was completed; blocked, one young
fellow among them shouted:
"Let US pass! We, too, are colon
ials."
The crowd divided, and as the car
riage entered the opening he added;
"We are the colonials who wouldn't
let our mother spank us"
The crowd caught the joke and re-
piled with laughter and applause
Youths Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20

Devev as a DfscfplInariau,

''I was with Commodore Dewey
when lie was executive officer Of the
Colorado said fnancier, "and I
remember one incident which shows
the manner of man he is. We had a
fine crew; some Of them as .,owerful
men as I ever saw. Four or five OF
them went ashore one day and came
back, fighting drunk.
'Three Of them were men who
would singly have been more than a
match in strength for John L. Sullivan.
The order was given to put them in
irons, and it was found impossible to
carry out the order, for the men were
dangerous. Dewey was notified OF
the situation. He Eas writing let
ter in his room at the time.
'He went to the place where these
giants were and he told them to come
out and submit to the irons. TheT
did not stir. Then Dewey said qui-
etly to an orderly: Bring me my re-
volvers.' And when he had his pis-
tolls he again called upon the men to
come out, and they did not move.
Then he said; T am going to count
three; if you are not out here with
your hands held up on the third count
you won't come out of thst place
alive.
.'He counted one, then he cooked
the reYolvers, and he counted two.
We all expected to hear the reports,
for we knew that Dewey meant what
he said. The men knew it, too.
They stepped out just in time to save
their lives and held up their hands,
and they had been partially sobered
by their fright and the moral effect OF
Dewey's glauce.
"One of them. said afterward that
when he saw Dewey's eyes he knew
that he would either be dead Jacky
ina moment or he would have to
yield, and when the irons were put
upon him he was as sober rs he ever
was in his life. Dewey went back to
his rpcm and finished the letter hs
was writing hiIad defphia Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
CURIOUS FACTS.

The waters of the Grand Falls ei
Labrador have excavated a chasm
thirty miles long.
There are 24S7 different varieties OF
fire escapes and ladders to be used in
cases of emergency.
The tomb of Mohammed is covered
with diamonds, sapphires and rubies
valued at S12. 100000.
The triangular bridge at Croyland,
Lincolnshire, is the oldest bridge in
England and one of the greatest Curl
osities.
Vultures cannot discover a carcass
by the sense of smell. They rely en-
tirely upon their sight when in quest
of food.
The word "hairbreadth," now used
for an infnitesimal space, was once a
regular measure. It was the width
of sixteen hairs laid side by side.
British sailors have been ordered by
the Admiralty to reverse the manner
of lacing their trousers. Hereafter,
the bow must be tied at the bottom OF
the eyelet hole instead Of the top.
A proverb found in one form or an
other in every European or Hsiatic
language having literature is 'Fa-
miliarity breeds contempt" It's ear
liest form is believed to be of the San
skirt.
In 1894 the number of cattle in
Venezuela was estimated at 100000
head, while to-day the total number is
not fewer than 100000 head, and
it is expected the number will be
doubled in the next four years.
The Chinese emblem of dragon
consists of a five clawed imperial
dragon, suspended to yellow ribbon,
and has the following inscription in
Chinese characters: 'sBefore it the
lion Turns pale and the tigeri IS silent y
Cheshire cheese owes its excellence
partly to geological causes. The red
sandstone and boulderl clay, with its
immense salt deposits, of which the
county is formed, produce herbage
peculiarly suited for cheese produce
tion.
At Soulac, in Gascony, q cross was
discovered projecting above the sand.
Further Investigation showed that it
was attached to steeple, and later a
we'll preserved church of the thirteenth
century was excavated. The church
is now in use.
During the Civil War 5221 coinmis-
stoned officers and go, 1858 enlisted men
were killed in action or died of wounds
received in battle; 1921 commits
stoned officers and 182,329 en-
listed men died from disease or acci-
dent, making total loss Of 2s9, ,739
men. Deaths occurring after the
- Lad
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20

While President he purchased the pro-
vince of Louisiana from France in 1903.
"He sent Lewis and Clark and Pike
to explore the Western country. He
tried to enforce national rights by en-
barge instead of by war. He reduced
the public debt, aided trade and COM
merce and provided a system of sea-
coast and tidewater defenses. ;"
The house in which the Declaration
of Independence was written was No.
23O High street, afterwards No. 700
Market street, and located on the
southwest corner of Seventh and Mar
ket streets, Philadelphia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
he yolante, is a long-bodied vehicle

the volante, is a long-bodied vehicle
on two wheels.
The town of Santiago is the see of
the Archbishop, and contains the
largest cathedral in the island-the
Cathedral of Nuestra Sonora de la
Carload del Cobre. Here is also the
Theological Seminary of San Basilio.
In this region is the highest land in
Cuba. A mountain range called the
Montanos de Maestro OF Cobre ex-
tends from the Punta de Maisi on the
eastern extremityto to Cape Cruz on the
opposite side. Pico de Turquino, the
highest elevation, rises 1910 feet above
the ocean. These mountains are very
rich in ore, and the Cobre copper
mines, some twelve miles distant from
the CT ty, have yielded fifty tons day,
the higher grades being shipped to
Europe, and the inferior grades
smelted at the mines. All this, work
has stopped since the war became
serious. These mines were worked
as early as the seventeenth century,
and were then abandoned for more
than hundred years. Iron is also
found there, and gold and silver have
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
THOMAS JEFFERsoN's DAY.
His Name is Inseparably Linked With the
Glorious Fourth.

Glorious Fourth.
Thomas Jefferson, as near as any
one man, may be called the patron
saint of the Fourth OF July because he
wrote the instrument whose adoption
signalizes that holiday, and his name
is further associated with the date
because on this day in 1926 he died.
The briefest summary of the events in
his life is as follows:
"Thomas Jefferson was born at
Shadwell, Albemarle County, Va,
April 13, 1743. On his tomb al
Monticello is, Born April Cd, 1743,
O. s. He died at Monticello, near
Charlottesville, Va, at l o'clock p. M,
July 4, 1926, ut more than eighty-three
years of age.
tBefore 1766, in Virginia, he began
to agitate against the misrule of King
George, and joined Patrick Henry,
George Wythe and others in deter
mined opposition to tyranny.
'sHe advocated common schools and
the abolishment of slavery. He caused
the passage of law prohibiting the
importation of slaves into Virginia.
"With George Wythe and James Mad
ison in the Virginia Legislature after
September, 1776, he spent three years
in revising and adapting the laws o.
Virginia to the new conditions under
liberty.
sHe drew and caused to be enacted
the statute for religious liberty in Vir
ginia-the first one ever enacted by
Legislature, and the first by any gov
ernment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
His Objection.

"What is your objection to wom-
su's clubs, Professor? Haven't they
as good q right to organize them
selves into clubs for good-fellowship,
mutual entertainment or instruction
as men have?"
ooh, yes, madam. I don't question
their right to do anything they please.
NV objection to women's. clubs, if I
have any, is that nearly all the club.
women I happen to be acquainted
with pronounce it 'progr'm. '-"-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
and sharp. The great cot quivered
cOnvulsitely and then sprang forward

and sharp. The great cot quivered
cbnvnlsitely and then spraug forward
and disappeared:
I slipped down from my perch,
plunged through the water, and
climbed up where the cat had lain.
Below me yawned gulf forty feet
deep, into which the flood Numbered
in yellow, yeasty mass. The bridge
had struck dam, and the forward
end, sliding up over its shiny verge,
hung suspended in mid-air. At this
point banks of the river were steep
and high, with huge boulders scat
tered over them. On one bank,
clinging to il like swallows nest, was
sawmill. The greater part of it was
under water, but man stood at one
of the upper windows, with smok-
ing rifle in his hand. He saw the
look of intense inquiry on my face,
though he could not hear the shout I
raised, amid the thunder Of the waters.
In reply he pointed to the swirling,
foaming gulf beneath me. Then 1
understood how the wounded panther
had leaped to his death.-Detroit Free
prass
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20

amo has only 10000. It was law
yer of Bayamo, Charles NJ. de Ces-
!pedes, who, in 1868, at the head OF
l2s wretchedly armed men, rose in re-
Fbellion at Yara, and in few weeks
was at the head of $4,000 resolute
though badly armed fighters. The
Hymno de Bayamo, the revolutionary
hymn of the Cuban patriots, origin
ated in Bayamo. This was the Mar
.seillaise to which music Maceo
marched. Santiago de Cuba was the
birthplace of the brothers Maceo.
On the opposite side of the prov
ince from the town of Santiago is the
Bay of Nipe. The Bay Of Cienfuegos
is said to be one of the most magnifi-
cent harbors in the world, both for
area and depth of water; but it is sur
passed by the harbor of Nipe, which
embraces sixty-fve miles of deep
water,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-07-20
"He suggested the dollar as the

"He suggested the dollar as the
unit of value.
''He was largely responsible for the
location of the capital at Washington:
"ln Congress in 17S3-17S4, he voted
to ratify the treaty of peace with Great
Britain-settling the war his Declara-
ton of Independence had helped to
make, and presented to Congress the
Virginia deed of cession of her lands
northwest of the River Ohio to the
United States for public domain.
"March l, 1854, in Congress, he re-
ported from q committee and all in his
handwriting plan for the temporary
government of the Northwestern Ter
ritory, with o clause prohibiting slavery
within. This plan became the basis;
and was, in fact, embraced in the