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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

poem about the American Indian, Fila
watha,'' elassed among the worlds classics
The best-known and most eloquent apos-
trophe on the American republic was from
his pen, Thou, too sail on, o Ship Of
State"
For these reasons 1t is eminently fitting
that Longfellow should be viewed as q ma
tional character, an exponent of American
literature and worthy of a memorial such
as represents not only the breadth " his
poetic feeling and his patriotism, br also
the appreciation of the people for VIII. n he
directly wrote. II there il to be sncn
memorial as is now proposed It should be
located here. 1t should be no merely local
enterprise, concentrating in neighbor-
hood fashion the state or the community
love for him. but 1t should be the act Of
the people at large, a national monument,
on a national site. at the capital of the ma
ton that Longfellow loved SO dearly. The
preliminary plans Of those who are now
moving in the matter contemplate a MEM
orial that shall be a credit to the endeavor
and an addition to the beauties of the capt.
tai city. There are many statues and men,
orials of various kinds here, but there is
room for more. and hearty welcome will
be given to such an addition as is now pro-
posed, relief from the military creations
of the sculptor, which. though in many
cases beautiful and inspiring, nevertheless
tend to grow monotonous If unaccompanied
by less martial subjects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Dreyfus and the Honor of France.
From the New York Independent

What is noticeable in the treatn ent of
the Dreyfus case in France is the Frenchi-
ness of 1t. Every F'renchman ought to
know that the method of the decision was
most unjust, for 1t is now beyond Ques-
ton that neither Dreyfus nor his counsel
was allowed to see the evidence on which
1t was decided. The proper question now
again to be settled is whether Dreyfus was
really guilty Of the treason of selling to a
foreign power the military secrets of the
army Of which he was an officer. But this
question of justice does not seem to con-
Germ the great majority Of Frenchmen. A
few-Zola among then-want the wrong.
If there was one. righted; but all the rest
want nothing but the honor Of France,
the old glory" that has been the ruin of
France. sustained. no matter what is the
justice of the case. In Great Britain or
in this country there would have been no
question but of justice; public sentiment
would have allowed nothing else. But in
France the overwhelming feeling is that
the credit of the courts and the country
must be maintained no matter what the
wrong may be to the condemned man,
who is only Jew anyway, and might as
well be the scapegoat. Honor can never
be ASSOCIATED from justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

Trouble Brewing In the Far EaHt.
The far eastern question has again as
sumed dangerous aspect. Russia has
practically defed Great Britain and an is
sue, diplomatic or military, is imminent be-
tween them. Meanwhile English vessels
on service in Boring sea have been ordered
to China and there is great activity among
the other powers with interests on the
Chinese coast. Japan has just bought sew
eral new vessels and has launched an
other. She has dispatched a fleet of nine
ships of war to Wei-Hai-Wei, for a pur-
pose that can only be conjectured, but that
may fairly be assumed to bear threaten
ingly upon the latest revelations concern
ing Russian intentions. France, accord
ing to todays dispatches, is sending two
war ships to Chinese waters, and SO 1t
goes, with the fighting force in the China
seas constantly augmenting. Germany
announces that she will not permit any in
PREVENTION in the least degree In her ad-
ministration of the territory just leased to
her by China The emperor declares that
any trespass there will be regarded as an
immediate cause of war, for the declara-
tion of which he need not go to the reich
stag. This declaration is plainly aimed at
England, who seems to be the object of
the concentrated diplomatic fire of Russia,
Germany and France. At the same time
Russia has sent an intimation to China
that there must be no encourage x of Brit
ish pretensions, or the protection of the
car will be withdrawn. This threat
means simply that any such action by
China will precipitate the partition of all
the desirable territory between the men,
bers of the great land-grabbing syndicate
that is now being managed in part by
Russia. Taken altogether it is to be seen
that the case with China Is bad indeed
japanese impetuosity may at any moment
precipitate the conflict toward which
events are just now tending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
The Pre.identiaI Inaurura,,o,

From the Macon Telegraph.
Senator Hoar's amendment to the Con-
stitution changing the date of the presi-
Dental inauguration from March to April
80 has several points of merit.
In the first place. March in Washington
Is usually marked by the most disagreeable
weather to be found anywhere between the
poles, and the American people are dis
posed to insist that the Inauguration cere-
me MES shall be conducted in the open air
so that the whole world may contemplate
the glory of the spectacle. From this point
OF view 1t would seem to be fitting for the
people aforesaid to fix for the ceremony a
date which will not subject their new Pres
ident to the danger of pulmonary conges-
ton. They should either do this or trans
fe- the capital TO middle Georgia, where
good weather for outdoor frolic may be
Lad on March 4. as well as any other day
OF the year. But there is a more importan.
reason for the change of date in the fact
that 1t would prolong by eight weeks the
short session of Congress and enable the
body to deliberate more carefully upon
legislation proposed at the first session. 1t
would tend to prevent the passage of half
d1gested measures, and would also give
new congressman better opportunity to
acquit themselves of their duties to their
constituents.
We believe the legislatures of the several
states would very promptly agree TO the
amendment. 1t would not violate any
sacred" traditions and there is no politics
in it. 1t seems to be grounded In common
sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

If autonomy fails in Cuba the United
States will intervene. This now is the
distinct understanding. MIR. Hits speech
Is accepted as authoritative on the point.
No time is set for determining the issue,
nor any condition of things described
which shall guide the Presidents judgment.
Only the simple statement. If autonomy
fails in Cuba the United States will inter-
ye1 e.
How is it possible for autonomy to sue
coed? 1t has been rejected by the insur-
gents. it is Leading to riot within the Span
ish lines. and it is well known that nobody
in this country expects it to succeed. On
the contrary. the expectation in this coun-
try is that autonomy will fail. Arrange
ments have actually been made to act In
accordance with that expectation. Ships
of war are almost in line ready for sailing.
The largest feet seen off the South Allan
tic coast for years is now assembled, within
six hours of Havana.
This is a most important fact. Nor can
General Bianco keep the news out of Cuba.
The insurgents have it, the anti-autono-
mists IN Havana have it, and both are
encouraged by it. They understand its full
significance. They have but to redouble
their exertions. both will proceed to do,
to bring the United States into the field.
The astute Spanish minister at this CAPT.
tai sees the point His protracted visit to
the State Department yesterday is evil
dence of how keenly alive he is to the
present situation.
Nobody should desire to force the Presi-
dents hand. and probably nobody does.
But it is legitimate to inquire as to the
terms of the trial autonomy is to have,
and to suggest the advisability of consult
ing the proper sources of Information. No
reliance whatever should be placed on the
statements which are prepared to pass the
blue pencil of the press censor at Havana.
They are naturally a part of the Spanish
game, designed to mislead the authorities
here and secure delay. The Spanish will
continue to succeed in all of the running
fights. and tie insurgents be made to play
a paltry part. Autonomy will win hands
down in all of the Havana cables.
Meanwhile, there is a suggestion that
Germany may send a warship to the scene
to protect German interests there. Shall
We defer action long enough TO find our
selves in the wash of the German. or the
Englishmau, or both, in going into the
harbor of Havana? That would put us
In fine plight before the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
The Pacific Course.


So long as Spain refuses to "let CO." and
so long as armed Intervention by the
United States to end the war is held to be
inexpedient, just so long must the con-
tributions we are asked to send to the
starving people take the form of what
the charity associations denominate ''con-
tinued relief" The situation is growing
more and more intolerable every day. But
there is an old maxim that control fol-
lows contribution as shadow follows sub
stance: and it may be that a large-souled
generous response by our people, now, to
the appeals made in behalf of our suffer
ing neighbors may give us an influence in
Spanish counsels which cannot be re-
garded as other than legitimate, even by
the high-strung Dons of Madrid Inter
vention with barrels of bread may achieve
for our nation, as we'll as for humanity
a grander and nobler success than an in
PREVENTION with cannon balls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Eastern Branch Flats.

The Board of Trade last evening dis
cussed the need Of a reclamation Of the
Eastern branch flats with an earnestness
of purpose that ought to produce some
measure of results within a short time.
There is pending in each house of Con-
gress a joint resolution providing for a
comprehensive survey of the fats for the
purpose of ascertaining the extent and
nature of the needed improvements. In
the Senate this resolution has been given
a favorable report, and needs only to be
taken up during the morning hour some
day and passed. 1t should not arouse the
least opposition, for it carries only a tri-
fling appropriation and aims at q project
as to the need of which there cannot be
two opinions. In the House this measure
has just been presented, so 1t Is fair to
assume that the chances for passage are
better in the Senate at present, and such
diligence ought to be shown in Its treat
ment that it may have a show of final en-
actment by the House the next District
day.
There is need Of haste in this matter The
proposed survey ought to be authorized
and completed in such season that the
matter can be brought definitely to the
attention of the appropriation committees
cannot well be ignored. Profit should be
made of the experience of the District
with the item of the aqueduct tunnel COM
pietion. That necessary appropriation has
at least twice been added to the Local
budget by the Senate and regularly strick-
en- off in conference at the insistent de-
mand of the House, first on the ground
that the case had not been brought form
ally to the attention of the House COM
mittees in the regulation manner, not
withstanding the fact that the authorized
survey was not completed quite in season
for such a report, and, second, on the
plea that the case was not sufficiently IN
derstood.
In the case of the Eastern branch flats
there should be no inch of red tape left
unwound in the preliminaries, to be used
as basis Of argument next winter against
the granting of the requisite appropria-
ton. The survey now proposed ought to
be undertaken this winter If possible, and
the resultant recommendations should be
made to Congress in such form and sea-
SON that there can by no possibility be any
repetition OF the tunnel appropriation ex-
perience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

The daily press should not be too hasty
to r.dicule the Davenport woman who or
dered her paper discontinued because 1t
had published an article derogatory to the
woman suffragists. Great big, full grown
men with patches of shaggy whiskers on
their faces and bristles on their back have
been known to order their papers discon-
tinued for less reasons than the Daven-
port lady had, and we'll wager a dollar to
a doughnut that she paid up all her ~
rearages when she ordered her paper
stopped, which is more than half Of the
big, burly clowns who attempt to pass
for men think of doing when becoming
miffed at some imaginary wrong and stop
their paper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Mr.. Dole and Kalnkaua.

The fuss made over King Kalakaua two
decades ago was one of the passing humors
Of the time. The great mass Of the peo-
pie entered into its spirit as huge joke
and tears Of fun ran down the cheeks OF
the multitudes that cheered the tickled
king. Royalty did we enjoy humbuggfng
royalty.
We greet Mr.. Dole in a more serious
and respectful mood. He comes on bust
ness and we are glad to do business with
him. In greeting him as a man we no
more honor to the least hair of his veneer
able beard than to all the feathers that
adorned the cortege Of Kalakaua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
The Proposed Memorial to LongfeiIo.

The movement now under way among
some of the best known residents of this
city to secure the erection here of a mem
oriai TO the poet Longfellow deserves inn
mediate and hearty encouragement 1t is
unpieasantly true that there is ID all this
land, SO often the theme of LongfeIIow's
poetic inspiration, no memorial to him.
There Is bust OF him in Westminster Alb
hey, but the people of his own nation have
not yet erected any form Of monument to
the memory Of the author of SO many
poems that breathe the American spirit and
represent the American genius. LongfeIlow
Is acknowledged to be either the first or
the second of American poets. His place in
literature Is high even from a worldwide
standard. His fame will never dwindle.
He Is, indeed. the best known of all Ameri-
can poets abroad. his works having been
translated into practically. every language
and his poems being known and loved by
the people of all nations. But there are
strictly national reasons why Longfeliow
deserves permanent recognition In substan-
dal manner from his countrymen He
wrote the only two well-known poems con-
nected with early American history,,"Evan-
geline" and The Courtship of Miles Stand
ish. He wrote. too. the only well-known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

The business men of Washington will un-
doubtedly protest with vigor against any
reduction of the local letter-carrier force
compelling corresponding reduction in the
number of mail deliveries. The growing
capital needs continuous expansion of its
mail facilities. and the mere suggestion Of
the backward step Of contraction of
these facilities arouses the whole COM
munity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

1t is nonsense to contend that the an
nexation Of SO small territory as that
represented by Hawaii would make any
difference to a country already large
enough to hold Liliuokalani and President
Dole at the same time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Recipe.

Here's a simple cure-all
That the statesman knows;
Helps us to endure all
These terrestrial woes.
Trouble-let US fiout it
Till 1t floors us fiat.
Make a speech about it,
And let 1t go at that.
Is a neighbor needy,
Sad and sore oppressed7
Does a rfew trust greedy
Boldly rear its crest?
"Honor"-do we doubt it,
As the word falls patti
Make a speech about 1t,
And let it go at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Not a Territorial Interest.

Great Britain's interests in China are
fiscal and commercial-not territorial. The
intrigues of Russia at Pekin and the an
nexations of Germany at Kiao-Chao are
threatening to US because these are powers
that put heavy duties on imports. There
seems a possibility now of China being
compelled to raise loan of 100000 In
London. II the British government could
guarantee tins our position in the east
would be Overwhelmingly preponderant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

The liberation of doves instead of the
splitting Of champagne in christening the
kasagi should please people of all sentt-
ments. Those who favor total abstinence
will be glad that an alcoholic beyeras.
was discountenanced and those who do
rot will content themselves with the re-
Election that considerable waste was
ayerted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Bailey will do what
they can with the material available to
make practical experiment in connection
with the old query IS to what would hap
pen if an irresistible force met an immova-
BILE body,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

great many silverites proceed to in
ferentially acquit the currency question OF
responsibility for the country's condition
by blaming the tariff whenever a labor
difficulty occurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
The Goodyear Tire, Sl.9O.

The Goodyear Tire, Sl.9O.
There are other tires and other
prices, but no such tire at such a
price. Every pair contains pound
and a half of Para Rubber, and It IS
beyond question the best low
priced single tube tire ever made.
Graphite, per stick. sc.
Mica Lubricant, tin push tubes. sc.
Wood Rim Cement, OF. cans. Ioc.
Tire Tape. .......-4c.
Adjustable Toe Clips. SC.
Wrenches; best steel nickel plated.
I5c.
Lacing Cord I5c.
Humber Pattern Chains. .....75c.
Favorite" Pedals. .$I.oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

The Cubans have won another victory,
and Weyler will doubtless sneer at Blanco's
inferior generalship In permitting the news
to get out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Dissatisfied.

THAT all the worlds stage we know"
The cynic cried; 'Alack!
1 very much dislike the show.
I want my money backr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

A large number OF interrogation points
have been going to waste in Columbus.
Ohio, OF late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

Mr.. Champ Clark may decide to enter
upon the rather formidable task Of COIN
ing sixteen phrases to one original idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
Not Losing Time.

did you win dat cake by walkin' foh
it,: inquired Mr.. Erastus Pinkley'ss friend.
No indeed" was the answer. ''Walkin's
too slow fob me. I picked de cake up an
run"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

Mr.. Hit seems anxious to at least avoid
committing himself 70 . "ssy-nothins''
policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21

"One great trouble VIII folks" said
Uncle Eben. is dat dey's n'ble ter mistake
de smalles' speck on dab serenity fob de
Pint whah patience ceases ter be q virtue. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
I.Oaf.

Have you followed my argument SO far"
inquired the verbose gentleman
Yes" replied his impatient friend. "But
tell you candidly. I'd quit it's company
right here If I thought I could find my way
back"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
An Irrelevant Query

George Washington much loved the tru
If he were here again,
Would he go before the public
And be frank concerning Spain?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
Grecian Star Water TumbIers

gal Grecian Star Water Pitchers 25c Grecan Star Win
Grecian Star Finger Bowls Green Flower Vases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-21
A Lucky Purchase i'm Clocks.
S1Q.Q8 Fine Carlsbad Dinner Set

Dinner Set worth cent Of $4,000 will be sold
Toilet Sets with Slop Jars painted lue Green and Brown
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Medical.

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-22

threats and promises. After an inter-
view which lasted over two hours, 1t
is said that Pickett broke down and
confessed to having stolen the papers.
He had them planted" near the rail-
road track near the II. F. Brown farm.
Inspector Hoy and the accused went
to the spot indicated. and two feet
underneath the surface they found the
missing documents. They were brought
back to the city, and Pickett was de-
tanned at the central station yesterday.
The members of the firm were much
surprised when they heard of the mat
ter They had almost implicit con-
fdence in their employee. The extent
of the defalcation is unknown as yet,
but 1t is supposed to be between $500
and $500. Smith & thinner are yet I'M
decided whether they will push the
case against the guilty man. The lat
ter has wife and two children, and
comes of a good family The police
claim that he was in trouble in Man
kato several years ago. but that his al
leged shortage was made good.
The robbery would probably have
been hard to clear up had the robber
also taken the cash drawer. It was
plainly seen that the thief's object was
the books and not money, and this
turned the finger Of suspicion towards
Pickett.
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DIED OF HER INJURIES.
A Little Girl Who Was Pushed
Down Steps by Two Others.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 21.-EIla Smith. 7
years old, living with her parents en- Wash
ington avenue north, a few doors above
TWenty-sixth street, died this morning in
awful agony, as the result of injuries re-
celYed from two Of her Dlaymates
The case is one that has been kent ouiat
for week, but the facts have become nub
lie now, and reveal a distressing state of
depraV1ty on the part of two North Min
heapolS girls. 1t is claimed that a week
ago Monday the Smith girl was pushed down
the steps of the school house where she
attended by two companions who are older
imam she is, and also old enough to know
better than to maltreat 7-year-oId girl.
Not content with pushing her down the stone
steps, 1t is charged that the two girls pushed
her around the school yard until she was
so injured that medical skill could not save
her life. ""'o
The little girl was taken to the home of
her parents, ard the doctors have been work.
Ing over her for a week. An operation
was performed Sunday but nothing could
be done to save her life. 1t is thought that
injuries to her back received when she was
pushed down the steps were largely re-
sponsible for her death.
The people living in the vicinity are worked
up over the matter, and are particularly
incensed that the facts have not been made
public before. They say that the two girls
who were responsible for the Smith girPs
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