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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

tried in secret, convicted. sentenced to i'm
priscnmsnt for life and publicly degraded.
being then transported to Devils Island, off
the coast of French Guiana, where he has
since been confined. His brother Matthew
ersisted in efforts to secure a re-trial and
at last openly accused Count Esterhazy, a
major L the French army, of being the
author of the bordereau. Esterhazy de-
manded inquiry, court-martial was
convened and Esterhazy was acquitted on
the second day of the trial. This how
ever, did not quiet the accusations that
Dreyfus had been rushed to conviction, and
1t was reported that the members of the
court trying him had not been unanimous
in agreeing on his guilt.
Then came the disclosure of letter
which had resulted. it was announced, in
satisfying the doubts of the court and in
settling the conviction of the ministry that
Dreyfus was really guilty. This letter was
said to have been shown by Gen. Mercier
to the members of the court. 1t contained
the words in French: THAT scoundrel of
a D is becoming too exacting." This
was held to show that Dreyfus had been
demanding rich rewards from his German
friends and had tired them by mis- extor-
TONS This letter was not communicated
to the prisoners counsel, but was later
mentioned and quoted in debates in the
chamber of deputies as the ground of the
governments refusal to reopen the case, in
the belief that it demonstrated Dreyfus'
guilt.
This is the letter which Henry has con-
feSsed to have forged. The situation
clearly suggests that if it were necessary
to produce forged documents to satisfy
Haverins members of a court-martial, and
to reassure the members of the govern
ment. ii is probable that the whole case
was made up of forged matter. Suspicion
now points to Patty du Clam, who first sug-
gested Dreyfus as the author of the Dor
cereau. 1t is pot difficult to seek reason
for Dreyfus' selection for martyrdom as
an alleged traitor. His Alsacian birth and
Hebraic parentage had made him unpop-
C!ar in the army. despite his professional
efficiency and his personal uprightness.
France was just then experiencing an anti
Semitic reaction. Russian army and naval
officers visiting Paris on ceremonious oc-
Casion had expressed their surprise that
Hebrews were admitted to the military
circle France was just then currying
favor with the Russians. One theory Is
that these sneers sowed the seeds of the
Dreyfus conspiracy. which assuredly, in
the light of Henrys confession and suicide,
was at least fostered in the higher military
ranks. and affected even the cabinet.
There seems to be no escape for France
from one of the most revolving scandals
in her history. lola sought to uncover 1t.
and his suppression added 10 the national
shame. Henry's suicide after confession
cannot be so peremptorily set aside. It
will not be without it's fruits. Whether
Dreyfus. upon retrial, is acquitted or not,
the affair shows that the French army,
hitherto regarded with reverence by the
ration and immune from suspicion, is hon
eycombed with deceit and crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
A Truly American nav.

from the New York World.
BY far the most pleasing and important
feature OF the bids submitted in WASH
IL gton on Tuesday for building the new
fleet of torpedo boats was not that the
hgures OF cost were in several instances
under the estimate and the offers of guar
anteed speed In excess of the requirement,
but the numerous and widely separafei
ports whence the bids originated From
Boston to Portland. Ore, there is no con-
siderable stretch of coast line on either
ocean where the government may not, as
these bids show. place orders for from
one to five torpedo boats and have them
built In sho6 time and cheaply. Our
new navy - to be all Americas, -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
A bonn BIS h ell I'm Paris

The Dreyfus case will not down It con-
tnues TO form an issue in France as wide
as the land itself and as deep as the re-
hgious preJudices which are supposed TO
underhe this celebrated controversy. Drey-
fus the man is the fly on the wheel. Per-
scnally he Is seldom considered, but the
Oreyrus case in the abstract. regardless of
the individual, will threaten France with
continuing shame until it is rightly settled
This fact is demonstrated in the periodical
recrudescencc Of the scandal, first in the
Esterhazy trial, then in the lola trial. and
now in the suicide of Lieut. col. Henry
after confession that he forged one of
the documents in the case tending to fasten
the guilt upon Dreyfus- H.rry's confession
does not Of itself acquit Dreyfus. but it
taints the whole line OF alleged testimony
whereby he was convicted. 1t points log
ieally to a prompt reopenins OF the case.
which the French government. has so Wig
orousIy fought.
In September. 1894, the French war office
received from source never divulged a
memorandum said to have been found at
the German embassy, disclosing in its
terms that some officer of the French army
had been furnishing the German govern
ment with secret information concerning
the French military program. This mem
orandum, the famous ''bordereau," was
closely scrutinized and Commandant Patty
du Clam. attached to the war Office. dis
covered In 1t a resemblance to the hand
writing OF Capt Alfred Drsyfus, Hebrew,
born in Alsace and French subject by his
own choosing after the surrender of that
province to Germany.
Dreyfus was Immediately arrested and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
A Reliable Indication.

1 kind O. b'lieve in signs-they tell the
weather purity true
While Professional predicters often fool u.s.
through an through.
When they said that war was over 1 held
up my faith awhile
And kept lookfn' out for symptoms in my
customary style.
1 didn't rest quite easy, though heard
from east and west
They were goin' home-the boys that bore
the brunt.
But I'm hopin' for the best,
All my doubts is set at rest
Since General Weyler's forgin' to the front
Before the fight had started, he stood UP
an raised a row.
But he didn't take steamboat; he was
busy tellin' how
An soon in tranquil silence he was sittin'
close at home,
While the cannons KEEP a-boomin' far
across the oceans foam
When the dogs of war Is kennelled
cause they've been an had their day.
You'll find the rabbit startin' on a hunt
Peace at last is here to stay.
You can tell 1t by the way
That General Weyler's forgin' to the front
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
The Delaware Republicans.

Republican harmony is reported from
Delaware. the Addicks faction having
marched loyalty into camp, with colors
flying. and the nomir atoms of the OPPOSE
ton being tremendously indorsed at one
of the pieasantest, politest, incest conven-
tons ever held In the little state. As re-
CARDS the state itself. this reunion is of
small consequence. but there are possihiii-
ties of national results in the case. Sena-
tor Grays term expires next March, and
his successor will be chosen by the legisla-
ture elected this fail. If the republicans
are harmonious and carry out their prom
ises as disclosed by yesterdays action at
Dover they may carry the legislature and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

FIOm the London Mail.
With mingled regret and congratuIation
we receive the news that Mr. Hay the
American ambassador. whom We have ali
learned to like and admire, has been an
pointed to the American secretaryship Of
state MIR. Hay has earned our regard by
strenuously promoting good relations be-
tween the two countries without givin1
way to gush. We regret that he is leaving
US, but we congratulate him on his prefer.
ment to perhaps the most important posi-
ZION IN America after the presidency. He
has behind him splendid record Of service
to his country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
An Impression.

What do you think of the threatened
controversy at the War Department." in
quired the man who is always eager to dis
cuss the news.
We'll" answered his sow-going friend,
II haven't formed any definite opinion yet.
But I'm free to say l wouldn't blame Gen
eral Miles for resenting any effort to meas
ure him up as merely few furlongs."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

secure Hen on the senatorship. There is.
Of course. no guarantee that the harmony
now prevalent will continue unbroken until
senator has been chosen. but the late
experiences of the Delaware republicans
ought assuredly to point the way to a SUBJ
mission to the majority rule when the time
comes to name candidates for Mr.. Gray's
seat The antics of the past few years
have thoroughly demonstrated the folly of
party warfare over personal aspirations,
where no material principles are involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
A Musical Criticism.

That musician" said the man who is al
ways endeavoring to tell something Won
derful, was prodigy. He composed music
VIXEN he was five years old"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. And
that isn't all. 1t is even suspected that his
best work was done at that age"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Whether Washington's civic and military
organizations honor our returning soldiers
In escort on the asphalt or from the side
walk In the greeting of cheers and waving
hass their welcome will be sincere and
royal one Labor organizations and west
end clubs are animated by the same spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
The Procrastinator's Plea
Consistent Incidence.

"Wot's de use O. wakin' up dis way at 5
o'clock in de morning?" inquired Flooding
Pete Indignantly.
WELL" answered Meandering Mike, 81
take SO much comfort out @ dom nothin'
dat fought I'd like to git an early start"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Professor Norton and Senator Hoar have
suspended their controversy and are leav-
ing the War Department clear field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

The War Department is confronted By
the possibility that the roll of honor, mag
nificent as it is. may be temporarily over
Swallowed in public attention by the sick
list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

When it comes to a question of personal
prominence NJ lola can blandly reflect that
the members of the French academy be-
long to the "also ram class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Col. Roosevelt might amuse himself in
his present burst of popularity in New York
by reading the files of that city's papers
published some years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

The young car evidently realizes that if
he wishes to be considered original he must
get away from the war lord" idea,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
Essential.

There is no denying exclaimed the
Chinese emperor, that China is a great
country. Our nation is one whose import
ance the world cannot fail to recognize
THE other countries are the ones who
carry on the real contests mildly sug
gested Ii Hung Chang.
Il know it. But were the stakes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

If Col. Roosevelt had more of a reputa-
ton for Machiavellian foresight it might be
suspected that the publication of his letter
to Secretary Alger was precisely what he
desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Inc country was very successful in keep
ing politics out of the army. But 1t will be
difhcult to keep the war out of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

This is the month when traditions of cap
Nal1zation may be disregarded. The oyster
enthusiast will spell it september.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

BEFORE this country undertakes another
war 1t Will take care that an armistice is
recognized by the typhoid germ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Spanish statesmen may congratulate
themselves that there is still enough of
their country left to make a very respect
able repentance exhibit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Admiral Camara is in doubt whether to
regard himself as noble survivor or
glittering superiority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

Col. Henry Is another gentleman whose
alert conscience could not bear the disgrace
of being found out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01

The round robin with reference to camp
conditions has startling array. Of sigma
lures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Rejected Benefits,

White folks" remarked Mr. Erastus
P1nkley. lis queer people. Long comes
Booker Wash'n 'ton tellin' de cullud folks dey
doesn't 'preciate dab oppuhchunities. He
better talk ter de white folks bout slightin'
chances"
'Whut's been happenin?" inquired Miss
Miami Brown.
DE people what 1 wus wuckn' today
done sent word ter one of de neighbors
warnin' her ter. keep her chickens fun
comm over in his yahd!''
The PrOcrastinatOr's Plea.
love my work. It's loss would grieve.
1 could not bear the sorrow.
So frugally 1 strive to leave
A plenty for the morrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
IMPORTANT NEWS ITEMS.

Alger reviewed the troops in camp ut
Huntsville. Ala. yesterday.
Hon. George n. Curzon has been made
Baron Curzon of Kedleston,
The Campania, with our Peace Com
missioners aboard, has arrived at
Queenstown.
The military authorities have accom-
plished their plan Of sitting Colonel
Picquart by placing him an secret.
Already contributions are coming in
for the proposed Winnie Davis monu-
ment, some being sent by Northern peo-
pie.
Richard Malcolm Johnson, the lecturer
and novelist. died in Baltimore yesterday
morning after an illness of several
months.
In the Islands Of st. Vincent Lucia
and Barbadees, nine villages or towns
were destroyed by the recent hurricane.
while the city Of Georgetown was
greatly damaged.
Seventy men were entombed yesterday
in the Empire mine of Snowden Gould
& Co, of Pennsylvania. by explosions of
gas and fire damp. All escaped except
eight. who were killed outright.
The Philippine National Assembly has
decided to request the Americans, first
to recognize the independence of the is
lands: second, to estblsh pFotectorate
over their external affairs and to induce
the powers 70 recognize their independ-
ence; third, To appoint n joint commits
sion OF Americans and Filipinos for the
arrangement Of details to "reciprocate
the Americans service
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24

Pone's Candy made fresh daily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
STATE NEWS.

The Morning Star is thirty-one years
old 1t was never so good as now.
Long may it shine.
Colonel Wharton j. Green was
chosen as the official representative of
the North Carolina Division of the
Confederate Veterans at the funeral of
Miss Winnie Davis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
THE TORPEDO BOAT BAGLEY

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 23.-(Spc-
cial.)-The contract for the construction
of the torpedo boat Bagley, was to-day
awarded to the Lewis Nixon Company
of EIizabefhport, n. J. The amount TO
be paid for the same is one hundred and
sixty-0ne thousand dollars, and the lit
tie warship is to be completed within
about six months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
STANDING or THE CLUBS
REFUSES TO SERVE-A WHITE
MAN.
Smithficld. \. C.. Scpt. 1G, Is

Smithfcd, n. c., Sept. 16, 1898.
TO the Editor of the Herald:
understand | have been appointed
a Registrar for Elevation Township as
Il Republican. l do hereby decline to
serve. and do now openly and publicly
state that | am a white man and in ia
vor Of white supremacy-opposed to ne
gro rulc-and intend to vote according
~. I. V. by KID.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24

hearse was of immense proportions. As
far as the eye could reach up Franklin
street that thoroughfare was crowded
and Ninth street was damned for a
block above and below the church. Per
feet order was maintained, however,
the marshal and the police handling the
crowd with little friction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24

New York, September 23.-The total
bank clcarings in the United States for
the week were 81 ,225. 800, 100; per cent
decrease, 80 per cent. Exclusive of New
York, 500 ,936,976; per cent increase,
IS per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

At Brookly:
Brooklyn .....O02OOOOO2 4 8 /
st, Louis ....100OO11O0 5 0
At New York
New York ...oOO3O0OOO-3 Z 2
Louisville ...111O210OOO-6 s ]
At Baltimore:
Chicago ......OOO1OOO0x-2 Z 2
At Philadelphia:
Philadelphia .1031OOOOOx-5 IL 0
Cleveland .....0010O0000-1 4
At Boston:
Boston .0000OOO11-2 . 0
Pittsburg ...O0OOOOO1O-1 4 1
At Washington:
First game)
Washington ...10OO110O0-3 s ,
Cincinnati 01O0O000-1 4 ,
Batteries: Baker and Farrell; Breiten-
stein and Wood. Time 1:45.
Second gamc)
Washington ....OO11O04O0-6 IA 3
Cincinnati ....000303 3 1 x-10 II >
CIR A N-TATN-,, on, MIN, az TrDC
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24

Hear Virginia's greatest orator, Hon.
John w. Daniels. at this years State
fair at Raleigh, October 24-29.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-22
Two Wheat Thieves.

On complaint of Alex. Fleming,
appointment farmer of Star Prairie,
Fred Morrow and Arthur Ned
videk, two young men well known
In the town were, last week, ar
rested on charge of stealing wheat.
Sheriff Cave brought them both to
the county Jail hear for trial, and
District Attorney Frear busted
himself in procuring the evidence.
Fred Morrow, who is about Is
years old, was first arrested and
plead guilty to the charge, before
Judge Hough at New Richmond.
He was bound over to the circuit
court in $500 bonds, and is in
county jail awaiting trial.
Arthur Nedvidek, who is IS
years old, had his preliminary
hearing before Judge Randall,
Wednesday forenoon. He COM
pounded his offense, however, the
evening previous, by throwing
Gold Dust, which is washing
preparation, into Deputy Sheriff
Peck's eyes, at the Jail, and at
tempted to affect his escape.
District Attorney Frear then
changed the offense from larceny
to burglary. Nedvidek plead
guilty and was bound over to the
circuit court in 81 900 bonds which
he was unable to furnish. Mr..
Peck had opened the Jail door for
some purpose when Nedvidek
threw the dust and made break
for liberty, but Peck overlook him
after chase ofa few hundred feet.
The whole matter has created
great CONSERVATION in Star
Prairie, as both young men belong
to good families and this their first
known offense.-Hudson Star &
Times.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-22

Tuesday, March %, Father Du-
rem lectures at Glen wood as an ad :
vocate Of no-license for the liquor
traffic. He has had more calls for
such lectures lately, than he was
able to fill. He has been obliged
to decline call from Ellsworth
and Madison.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-22

WIANTED--TRUsTwO GRITTY AND ACTIVE
Hgentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sible, established house in Wisconsin.
,.;onthly 500 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose Self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Com
pany, Dept. Chicago
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
CO-OperatiOns of CubnDs.

Washington, April 3.-Brigadier-
Generals Nunez and Castillo, of the
Cuban insurgent army, are now asso-
ciated with the active work of the
Cuban delegation here, and their recent
confere. &c with Major-General Miles,
commander of the army is looked upon
as suggesting possible cooperation of
the insurgent forces in the event of an
attack by the United States troops on
the Spanish forces in Cuba.
AT the Cuban legation, no statement
would be made as to the conference,
but Senior Albertino, first secretary,
said the Cubans would most gladly Co
operate with the United States forces,
if cooperation was desired At pres
ent. he said, there were 30, 900 Cubans
in arms, and there would be a general
uprising as soon as the forces began to
attack Havana.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

Washington, April 23.-Three i'm
portant measures were passed by the
senate this afternoon, each of which
related largely to the national defense.
The sundry civil bill, which has been
pending for weeks, and which carries a
large amount of money intended to be
used in the strengthening of the coun-
try's defenses, was finally passed. The
naval appropriation bill was imme-
diately taken up and practically COM
pleted. A joint resolution was adopted.
giving the president power to prevent
the expectation Of coal and other war
material.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
An Effective Elockade,

On Board the Flagship New York, off
Havana, April 25.-Morro castle
opened fire on the fighting squadron of
the United States, at II o'clock last
night. About 10 shots We're sent in
the direction OF our ships. Not one of
them took effect, and no shots were
fred in return.
The Spaniards evidently had seen the
lights of the New York while the latter
was signaling to a ship of the squadron.
The fire was reported by the officer Of
the deck. Ensign j. r. Edito, to Cap
tain Chadwick, who was asleep at the
time. The young officer asked the cap
tain in command whether the New
York had not better discontinue sig
aling.
"No," muttered Captain Chadwick,
with the utmost GOODNESS. There is
no necessity for stopping the signals.
Go ahead"
a little later, Captain Chadwick was
on the forward bridge, whence he
watched the tongues of flame shoot out
from MORO castle. He glanced in the
direction of the Spanish Notifications
for few seconds, and then turned his
back on them in silent contempt, and
went back to his bed, perfectly certain
the Spaniards could do no damage at
five miles, which was then the approx
mate distance OF the flagship from
Moro castle.
Another officer said:
1.-THE Spaniards probably became
nervous and decided they could not
sleep without some fireworks. They
can't hit anything anyway
There was no excitement on board
the flagship during Moro castles futile
attempt at gunnery. The discipline
was really splendid. In fact, at this
hour many people on board the flagship
do not know that SPANS first guns OF
war have been fired, and that the New
York was their target.
Moro castle light, which was burn
ing brightly all the evening. was put
out at midnight. The Spaniard5 evil
IDENTIFY realized, though rather late, that
the sole use OF MORO lights at that
time had been to serve as IA guide for
the fleet of the United States.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
An Alliance Possible.

New York, April pa Herald dis
patch from Washington says: Henry
White, secetary of the American en-
bassy in London, is here on a diplo-
matte mission in connection with the
relations of this government with that
OF Great Britain, and the particular re-
lations growing out OF the situation be-
tween this country and Spain. One
official high in administration circles
said that Mr.. White is here in connec-
ton with the preparation of new
treaty between the United States and
Great Britain, something on the line,
he believed, OF the arbitration treaty
which failed last year. He only knew
that some kind of negotiations were in
progress, and that Mr.. White is here
in connection with them.