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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10

When every gate for peace had been
closed President Mckinley firmly set
his face for war. He has steadily re-
fused TO permit the conflict to be
changed from a war for liberty and
humanity into a war for revenge and
territorial seizure. He has been so
magnanimous as 10 win the applause
OF our enemies and facilitate the COM
Ing OF peace. He has softened the as
perities of competing ambitions, and
given harmony and unity TO our army
and navy. And he has done IL all with
the modest dignity that Is the mark OF
native greatness. This will be his
tory's acknowledgment, as IL is that OF
his grateful fellow countrymen. Chief
among the honors OF the new peaca
arc his own, and the man and president
whose department has been sufficient
for the trials OF war, may safely be
trusted 10 meet, guide and command
the issues OF peace.-Troy Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10
pop,ti.ts Meet.

Cincinnati. Sept. 6.--The middle-of-
the-road populist national convention
met at 1880 Monday and listened TO n
speech by Ignatius Donnelly. the tenn
porary chairman. Mr.. Donnelly was
very bitter against all fusionists, and
especially against Gen. Wheeler and
Senator Butler.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10
crar.. Peace Conrrs-s.

Berlin. Sept. at rs the intention
OF Russia. according TO reliable infor-
nation obtained by press corre-
spondent here. to convene a peace con-
ference month after the adjourn
ment OF the spanIsh-American peace
conference
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10

Rcndville. Mass. Sept 2.--On The
same track on which be made the rec
ord time last year, 1891. star Pointer
Thursday again tried for worlds
record Of mile In harness but failed
10 equal hIs performances by half
second.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10
A MOONLIGHT RIDE
ON AN ICEBERG.
BY Rsns J. HaIssy.

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10

ryThe Ohio democrats uant Broth.
erhcod, Bimetallism and Bryan. But
that In not TO B.--Clcveland Leader.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
1900.

The suggestion comes from Ohio, and is
said to be lndorsed by Senator Hanna, that
national expansion rather tnan tree silver
Is likely TO be the issue in l3oD. Ism ii ID
little early to be fOrecast4ng the next prcsl-
dentlai race, either as 10 candidates, plat
forms or results? We are maAIns lmpor-
tant history rapidly, ana it was never more
true than now tnat no man can teiI wnat
d day, or a year, may prlng forth.
Free saver has undouDIeuIy received
heavy blow. Tne changes in the west are
extraordinary, and are to be aScrlped to
that issue aIOne. In 1896 the slIver men
confronted the Senate. They therefore mad
but 10 secure the House and the presidency
III the campaign OF that year 10 write JneIr
issue mo law. 1t viii be different In l.Us.
Inc Senate Jnen VIII contain an antl-Suver
majority. So mat immediate success woulu
not De III sIgnt even with the House and
the presidency Won for silver. TnIs, anu
the change oI sentiment IN the west, must
have its enect in 100. But one should
hesitate to dig the grave anu provide the
cerements for silver yet awnlle.
But, counting silver out, Wnat form VIII
the issue OF national expansion take in
1910? The expectation now is that tae
peace commission viii make Il treaty pro-
in time to be submitted to the Senate at
its coming session. Reasonably prompt ac-
ton there ought to follow. The matter is
one that cannot with safety be allowed to
remain too long unsettled. AT tartnesl. it
is not likely to remain open .Onger than
early spring. And wnen the treaty is rati-
lied the issue OF national expansion as now
understood and accepted viii be closed. We
shall then lie in possession of Porto Rico,
Hawaii, Guam ana the Philippines in our
own right, and Of Cuba as trustee Tor the
people Of that island. That Will represent
the policy Of national expansion. What
issue can be made on that year later?
Who Will seek power on proposition to
undo it all and return to the mainland?
As matters are going it is a far cry to
1909. Sound money and national expansion
seem safe enough, and the President is one
Of the most popular men ever Installed in
that exalted Office. But what form the
opposition Will take, or who is likely TO
lead it, may not with ease be determined
now.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
IntoIernbIe Cond,t,o,. R.,.,,

The Star prints in another column TODAY
the results of d tour Of observation bv one
OF It's reporters through the new post office
building The purpose OF this cNDedItion
was TO ascertain as far as possible the
actual condition Of the structure as il
might appear 10 the eye of enc unframed
In the technicaH-ies of architecture or
building
I'hls statement as it appears in today's
issue bears especially upon the qualities of
the building they affect the health of
Its prospective occupants. The reporter
found. among other things. that the win
dows in practically all parts of the str,Ic-
ture arc imperfect. crudely constructed
freely permitting the entrance of cold air
ard doubtless also of moisture in s,1cb
quantities as 10 threaten the health and
the lives OF the hundreds who are to he
qUartered In the city and general post
Offices
He also found that some Of the roofs leak
badly, being improperly constructed. and
showing traces of the faulty concrete ,yorl,
which was the cause Of such conmotioy
some months ago. 1t was supposed that ALL
of this concrete had been removed and bet
ter material put in it's place. but it appears
now that some of it was left TO threaten
the integrity of the plastering and perhaps
the health of the inhabitants of certain
rooms
1t was also discovered that because of a
lack Of foresight on the part of some CEN
tral authority the building is today made
quately provided with sewering facilities,
and that under certain circumstances
which may easily recur several times in
each year the basement Of the building is
Evening star., 1898-11-12
THO ReGnlnr ARMY.

Colonel Roosevelt's eloquent plea for the
enlargement and proper maintenance of the
regular army which he uttered last night
in New " ork at the banquet given in honor
of General Miles. is probably typical of the
sentiment which today animates nine of
ten American citizens who have closely
observed the course and the lessons of the
var with Spain. He stands today as the
representative of the volunteer forces in
that campaign, as commander of one of
the foremost organizations of citizen-sol-
diers in the field. He had already, how
ever, taken such advanced ground in praise
of the regulars that it was thought he had
jeopardized his political chances by the in
cidental criticism of the volunteers which
was involved in his utterances. But now
that possibility is past, and Colonel Roose-
welt can be accused of no political pur-
poses in his efforts to create a spirit of
active partisanship for the regular army
among the people. Coming as they do from
one who has observed the facts of which
he speaks, who has suffered privation and
hardship along with the men he eulogizes
who has seen the surrounding circumstances
with the eye of a military commander
Colonel Roosevelt's words which follow de-
serve to be brought to the attention of
every man who votes and for every repre-
sentative of the people:
Il wish you could realize the bravery
devotion and endurance of pain and peril
Of the American regular officer and of the
American regular soldier. | wish YOU could
have seen the columns going forward to
WreSt victory from death. knowing that if
wounded they would perhaps lie two or
three days in the jungle without medical
care, and glad to do it for the honor and
the glory of the flag. l wish you could
have seen the wounded. carted aWav in
Josthng mule wagons, lying patiently wait
ing, without complaint for the long DELAYED
attentions of the surgeons delayed because
those surgeons were working increasingly
untll they fell asleep in the midst of capi-
tai operations from sheer inability to stand
the strain longer. And if you had seen that
you would feel that too much cannot be
done for the regular
my war has assuredly taught that this
couht~ssh has long outgrown its army. that
it hay neglected its national police force.
If it shall result in strengthening the mill
tary arm of the republic without danger
to the peace of mind of the people it will
have been one of the greatest blessings ever
enjoyed by a nation.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

almost certain to be flooded with back
water and sewage. slop water and drain
age, transforming that portion of the build
ing into veritable cess-pool and prevent
ing the use of the vaults and drains for
perhaps days at a time.
Most important of all it was discovered
by this casual inspection that the upper
portion of the building is as clearly fire.
trap as can possibly be devised in a struc-
ture of stone and iron. The roof. as is we'll
known, is made of boards, covered with
slate. That alone is cause for apprehen-
sion. But the roof is joined by a mass of
other intiammable material in preparing
the top of this great building for such
holocaust as Washington has never exper-
fenced.
These facts have nothing to do with the
other considerations affecting this struc-
ture. con, erning its cost and the length of
time which it has occupied in construction.
They are directly consequential, however.
as they bear upon the health and perhaps
the lives of the clerks and citizens who will
be obliged to work in and visit the building
after it has been placed in commission.
They require immediate remedial attention.
The present inadequate windows should be
replaced with decent ones; the roofs should
be made tight against leakage; the sewer
age system should be replaced by another
sufficient to care for the drainage; the in
flammable materials in the upper regions
should be ruthessly torn out and replaced
by fire-proOf substitutes.
The people of Washington are concerned
in this matter both as prospective partici-
pants in the use of the building and us tax
payers of the nation. They feel that the
public money should not be squandered IN
the erection of lire and death traps such as
the conditions found in TINS structure show
1t to be They have the right TO demand
that steps be taken at once to cure the
evident evils which have been wrought by
Cilclai indifference and incompetency.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
The Opposition Declaring Itself.

As was inevitable, the opponents of the
policy Of expansion are finding it necessary
to speak out The day has passed for mere
g-ner.tIities- The day sor action is at hand,
and the President has formally suhmi tted
his proposition. II that is not to prevail.
what shaII2 Tie United States being mas
ter of the situation must determine. So
thar those who are not in agreement with
the President are beginning to emerge from
. cloud OF rhrasroI3Ey with something
definite on the subject
Mr.. Huar, it seems has been misguoted.
His position is not what some recent an
Huunc-mtnts indicated. He opposes annex
alton Of the Philippines. but equally objects
To resumption of Spanish rue over any
part IF the archipelago. He seems TO favor
an American pTotect0rate. The Mlssa chu-
setts senator is a very able man. and his
views on any subject command wide at
tenti3I. but it is reasonably certain that he
viii never be able to secure q m,- ,-jority in
favor Of his proposition. Annexation may.
and probably Will, bring many diFhculties.
But the American status will then be fixed
1t viii he matter If difficulties and of
our ability to surmount them. \ protector
ate on the other hand. would leave a good
deal suspended in the air The policy is
perieHcs in a joint way respecting Samoa fs
no encouraEement for Us to go further in
that direction.
From the south comes notice of oDp0si-
tion from the sugar and the tobacco inter-
estS- The national policy must he shaDed
TO suit them If the cane sugar men If the
south are to be Judged by their past con-
duct with respect to their interests they
are the last men To whom the adrlinistra-
u"n should look for ad sice as to the gem
erai interests The sugar industry IS the
product Of protection. IL never thrive1 SO
much a. under Il high tariff. II actually
doomed under t.e bounty feature of the
Mckinley ,aw- And yet the sugar men of
the south have for yeas affiliated with
those carrying the banner If free trade
They helped to break down Mr. Randall
who on economic grounds was their hest
friend in their own party. They heIpeG to
build Up Mr.. Carlisle, whose policy, logical
" carried out, meant their destruction. 1t
Is true that the free traders levied a tax on
sugar. and that operated as protection. but
II Is also true that the free traders did So
simply because they needed revenue and A
sugar duty supplied it, They really desired
free sugar, and stood ready to repeal the
tax at any time the necessary sum received
it'4i' '4d' source coma De obtained from
some other source.
The new policy does not contemplate the
injury Of any American industry. but rath-
er the further development and prosnerftv
or all The march forward will be along a
Wel--defined path. The sugar trust found
out In the contest over Hawaii that the
tinted States was not TO be nodded by the
pattern of sugar bowl. and the tobacco
men Will now discover that the country
cannot be staked around like a tobacco
patch"
Evening star., 1898-11-12
4 Ridiculous Cannrd.

The stateu.ents ascribing to the President
intention of working against Mr. Reeds
reelection is Speaker in the next House n
order to subs titute an cXpansionist III his
Place ara evidently the creations Of par
tisan malice The purpose is clearly To
breed IN to foster dissensionS and jealous
les in the republican ranks, and between
the executiEe and legislative branches One
OF the sources Of the Presidents strength
has been his tact in his relations With Con
gTess- He has carefully refrained from the
slightest appearance Of a wish to interfere
in the affa, $ of the national legislature
ard to dominate it. Perhaps profiUing by
the unfortunate record of his predecessor in
office he has never shown any disposition
to regard Congress an incubus. a nee
essiry evil He has never been afflicted
with a Congress on his hands" Having
served for M ny years in the House he is
in sympathy with its traditions. its tSnden-
CICS. and its sentiments a part of a CO.
ordinate branch OF the United States gov
eminent He has shown this to he true
many times during the year and eight
months of his term Of service in the White
House He has frequently demonstrated
his desire to keep in close touch with Con-
grcSs botn the Senate and House,
ferring freely with their leaders. AMI seek
ing TO unite the Two branches of the gov
ernment in close compact for the gooG Of
the republic. About the last move possible
for the President to make would be an in
terneidliny in the domestic affairs OF the
House, which whether it succeeded Or
failed, would destroy the harmonious Tela-
tiUuS 50 valuable to the administration
which the Presidents wise policy of con
ferring and cooperating with instead of
Tossing" Congress has created.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
After the Battle,


The party strife is over
We have fought and won or lost
And we've settled down to business once
again.
The dollars been rover
Far at sea and tempest tossed.
But we've settled down to business once
again.
There's a time to keep your temper and a
time to raise row.
We have had some hot discussions. but
we've gotten through them now.
Each sought to save the country though
we differed as TO how,
But we've settled down to business once
again.
We showed wonderful endurance
When debating was our care,
But we've settled down to business once
again.
Twas d definite assurance
OF the force we'd bring 10 bear
When we settled down to business once
again.
No matter if it's silver or small currency or
gold,
Or if it comes in greenbacks in a bundle
neatly rolled,
We're unanimously out in quest Of all that
we can hold;
We've settled down to business once again.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

are loud in their denunciation of his ar
Iogance and his methods.
Denunciaton from such sources is not
impressive. Richard Croker has done moth
ing not in consonance with his nature and
his opportunities. When a man of that
KIND finds himself on horseback he is GER
tain to ride. Those who furnish him with
mount and put him up are to blame for
anything that may go wrong. Why should
not Mr.. Croker have aspired to the con-
troll of the state? Why should be have
been modest after having been made mas
ter of the metropolis? How was he to be
expected to see anything alarming or gro
tesGue in his efforts to clothe himself with
such power as men like Horatio Seymour
and Samuel J. Tilden once had welded? ?
Having for some time had men of sub
stance and education take his orders and
do his bidding, why should he not have
felt himself competent to deal, with their
aid. with the larger situation?
There is some talk of overthrowing the
boss in the city as punishment for his
blunders in this campaign. That will be a
very considerable task for any man who
undertakes it. The truth is-and it is New
York S greatest shame-that Richard Croker
has shown more power as the head of Tam
many Hall than any other man who has
ever filled the place. John Kelly, his i'm
mediate predeces sor, was a man of edu-
cation. of refinement, of high personal char
acter, and he had some success. But his
accomplishments with the organization
were small compared with those of this
man. who graduated from the cutters and
the bar rooms, and first impressed himself
on the town in free fights with his bare
knuckles.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Those New York democrats who are Door
losers and who whine in defeat are now
lambasting Richard Croker for his per-
formances during the campaign. They had
not word of censure for him while he
was deserving censure. They acquiesced
when he shouldered the decent men aside
at Syracuse and forced his slate on the
convention. They entered no protest when
he struck at an honest judiciary through
his treatment OF Judge DAILY. They were
willing to accept anything at his hands if
only he would assure them of success. This
he did. He kept them chock-fuI of as
surance Up to the last moment of the
fight But ne failed. and now these men
Evening star., 1898-11-12
n Very Gentle Rebuke.
From the Richmond Times.

We observe that several of our northern
exchanges, notably the New York Times
and the Baltimore Sun. say that the cleo
tion was sunstng rebuke TO the Mckinley
administration. We do not so regard il.
That there is dissatisfaction in certain
quarters with the Mckinley administration,
and that the great body of democrats ani
n any republicans are opposed to this pol
icy OF territorial expansion, that many peo-
pie are not satisfied with the manner in
which the war was conducted, we have no
sCrt of doubt But for an off year the So
called rebuke to the administrator seems
to US to be very gentle. There is no COM
fort whatever in the situation to the pessi-
mists and to the calamity howers.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
o
Cushions, etc.

Prices range from zoe to 45c
for Satin Pin Cushions; from soc
to S. for Sofa Cushion Covers.
Complimentary prices, as fol-
lows:
V$S Cushion cover. " Csc for i'ViS the m Ia
Belle" the back, front and material for fin
ishing is given you iSc for the 5ac Cushion
Covers in new cross-stitch designs. lSc for
2oc Stamped Linen Pin Cushion Covers; 75c
instead Of 81 for those embroidered.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Fancy Articles.

A thousand and one sugges-
tons for Christmas giving.
Prices range from a few pennies
to many dollars for a single arti-
Gle.
Or, is to be Mondays Complimentary price
Of Hand-paintcd Celluloid Boxes for
handkerchiefs, gloves. ties, etc. Opal Boxes
Tor powder, jewels, etc. Don't monkey with
the curling iron," is painted on one attractive
novelty. Ask to see it,
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Surprised.

never saw anything more remark
apie SAID the young man who claims to
nave spent great deal of time abroad,
thah little scene l witnessed in Spain
passenger on one of the cars became
obstreperous and behaved with the utmost
olsregaTd OF propriety. But the conduc or
cldh pay the slightest attention to him"
dont See any thing very wonderful in
that
II the only case on record where a
0Pahiard overlooked good chance to put
something off,
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Finished Pieces.

Works of art, as much as
paintings are. For instance:
This Sofa Pillow which we have
christened The Rose Girl"
Could a painting more truth
fully depict the scene, in form or
coloring? SIS for this finished
piece. Others from 25c to SIS.
Ey10 per cent discount allowed Monday on
all pieces finished partly finished. Only
thanks asked for showing you the pieces and
explaining the stitches, etc.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Photo Frames.

A frame made by your own
hands; what more heart reaching
Christmas present could you
offer?
Dor, for all the materials necessary to Gre
ate truly artistic frame. Instruc-
tious with each, so that you cant 20 wrong.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
I'm Conclusion.

You are cordially invited to
profit by Mondays grand dis
play. We have no secrets from
our patrons. Gladly show how
this and that can be produced;
politely and intelligently answer
all your questions.
OPlease note the Art Department has been
removed to larger and more convenient quar-
tiers on first floor, 10 left of street entrance
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Opal Goods.

Hand-painted Toilet Articles
that must be seen to be duly ap-
preciated.
ZSc pair is Mondays Complimentary price
for the 81 bottles; S2.25 for the 81
sets, consisting Of two trays, pun and powder
box. 59c for the doc Comb and Brush TRAYS.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

IT was not to be suspected that Richard
Croker would contest Colonel RooseyeIt,s
eligibility To question a mans fitness for
oiiee after his election would be a very
dangerous precedent for Tammanv to as-
tablish.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
Stamping Free.

And choice of all the new sea-
sons designs. Hemstitched
linens to stamp these designs on,
as follows:
OSr is Mondays Complimentary price for
the 39c Pure Linen Squares 20x2O
inches, with open work border &C. to 25c for
Doylies; 12o to 59c for Serviettes: PC to 81
for Center Pieces: 60c to 50 for Lunch Cloths;
59c to 81 for Bureau and Buffet Scarfs.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
The Republicans Responsible.
From the Brooklyn Ea,

The republicans will be responsible for
whatever of good and bad is done and
they cannot escape under the shadow of a
divided Senate.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
The Turkey,

AS he his gaudiness admires,
And struts and lets his cares relax.
He mocks the farmer who perspires
While humbly sharpening his ak.
Evening star., 1898-11-12
His Characteristic BIunder,

What do you think Of Spain's peace
commission?"
Il don't know" answered Senator Sors-
num- who was thinking about something
else; how much commission is it and who
gets it?"
Evening star., 1898-11-12

1t would be a relief if the German en-
peror would assure the reporters that these
are merely friendly visits, with no political
significance whatever.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Col. Roosevelt's plurality is not so large
as Governor Blacks was. But he will prob
ably handle his capital of popularity with a
great deal more success.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Disappointment in love is said to have
driven Aguinaldo to become an insurgent.
What his next disappointment will drive
him to is matter of conjecture.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

The dominating politicians in New York
feel that Governor Rooseveits conception
of his duty will be at fault if he does not
insist on a Sunday closing for all wood
sheds containing hard cider barrels up
Evening star., 1898-11-12

Electricity travels with wonderful swift
ness, but it will have to increase its pace
to keep up with the imaginations OF in
VentorS.
Evening star., 1898-11-12

ne spanish peace commission. having no
Thanksgiving prospects. is disposed TO
hnger at the free lunch counter in paris
Evening star., 1898-11-12

The kaiser is neglectine some tempting
opportunities TO gain prestige as a rear
platform speaker