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Evening star., 1898-04-09
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA.
General and Personal News Items 4
Brief Form.
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Evening Star Bureau,
b29 King Street.
Bell Telephone 1O6.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 8, 1873.
A satchel which is believed to have been
the property of Peter J. Kaufman Of Hunts
vile, Ala. who committed suicide about
ten days ago, was found in the river near
Aitcheson's wharf yesterday by Rodgers
Bros, who are worRing on the new boat
house for the Old Dominion Boat Club
Miss Lena Bowie. "a popular young lady
OF the third ward, died yesterday after
noon. The remains were, taken to her old
nome In Culpeper c. H. today, from which
place they will be Inferred.
1nere was head on collision at the
power mouse OF the W., A. and Mt. Vernon
Ieo.riS halfway Company yesterday be-
tween lhe electric train. which left this city
a. o;uo CLOCK and the train which left
"IsninsIon at the same hour.
me collision was due. It is said. to q
mistake in reading the orders
Inc only damage done was to the tenders
OF the two motor cars The passengers
were somewhat scared. but no one was
hurt. ~
Mayor Simpson disposed of the following
cases IN the police court this morning: Eu-
gene hancock, a conductor on the Wash
lngton Southern railway, charged with OBJ
structlns the crossing at King and Fayette
streets with a freight train, was dismissed
with reprimand. The case of George
meade and Ernest Summers, charged with
hshtlns, was continued until Tuesday.
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Conductor Key. Sent to Asylum.

Montgomery e. Keys, a conductor in
the employ OF the Capital Traction Com
pany. and resident of Mount Pleasant
as today sent to st. Elizabeth's Asylum
for treatment. his mind. according to the
certificate Of two physicians, having be-
cone at least temporarily deranged, The
wife of the unfortunate man died about
eighteen months ago, since which time
he has been In much mental trouble,
Evening star., 1898-04-09
brings Suit for $500.

]. W. Middleton has entered before Ju.-
tice of the Peace O'Neil, suit against the
Capital Railway Company to recover the
sum Of $500, which he claims was the value
Of the horse alleged to have been SO se-
verely injured by stepping on a live box
used by the company that it had to be
killed.
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Woodward and L,OthrOD,
10th, nth and S n. w.
NeWmess and BRIGHTNESS

every department of the We display
uson he richest and arest stu and for
wear The soft harmonious
designs make the asles
emort to reach tar beyond all former
ks and Dress Goods but also in Printed Wash Fabrics Coats and
Iapes Costumes Gloves Upholstery Goods and all
the many different things that needed and
household complete. -.
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Charges Against Policemen

Trial Officer Pugh today heard charges
against Policemen L. ]. Brennan, Elijah
Cleveland and 2. D. Herbert, and will re-
port his conclusions as to the evidence in
each case to the District Commissioners.
Evening star., 1898-04-09

James Smith. whose home was at No, 225
1st street northwest, was found dead in
bed between $50 and O'clock this morn
Ing. The body was removed to the morgue
and Coroner Carr notified.
Evening star., 1898-04-09

Suit for divorce was today Instituted by
Maggie NJ. Etzler egainst James E. Etzler
The wife alleges non-support and cruelty
on the part of the defendant
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Mondays Regular Special Sale of
Housekeeping Supplies

Y tle lollOWlnS Speclal values III
Pillow Slips, etc, some of which
Also a special lot Of Extra Heavy Barnsley
Damask Pattern Cloths. in two sizes
ox2 yards-$2.oo each.
2N2t yards-S2.5 so each.
{ Napkins to match-S2.25 a doz.
I Napkins to match-S3.5o doz.
Al-linen Huckahack Towels. size lsxs6 inches.
henined and ready for Use.
I29c. each.
All-linen Irish Huckaback Towels size 2sx4g
inches, extra fine and soft.
25c. each.
Anlnen Roller Towels, 2Is yards long AT the
price Of the goods by the yard. No charge for
the making.
SOC, 373c., 45c. and soc. each.
All-linen Hemstitched Pillow Cases, size 22Jsx3e
frches.
S5c. pair.
. Hemstitched Linen Sheets to match. in tive
sizes
2 x23 yards-S3.5 so a pair.
2ax2a yards-$4.35 a pair.
Evening star., 1898-04-09
We Announce the Arrival of Additional
Direct InmpOrtatiOms

from Lyons from St GALL Paris of Rich Tules Gena
dnes Mouseines, Bobbnes Silks, Nusn Silk Lnons
vast variety OF Transparent Fabrics generally shown by the
leading Paris modtes for spring and summer gowns
New Black Gauze, New Applique Net Scars,
New Silk Muslns =. - - yards
New Soutacfe Grenadines IHe" I,".i S.nhio"s
New Escura Mousselne Sole ,e" iai' NooSSe'es
N.u, p,;.ad :,o-.:. ~ New 72inch Brussels Nets
N'~' A'"-'~N N'oNi"@S Bk hne Cream
N.,u T.,, ,,: For |es'Hs New Black Chantlly Nets
" For Waists New La Toca Nets
New Gold Embroidered stripes Figures ana Spots
waists and w,srns Beaded and Spanged Webs
NeyR Real, Fo vcthg
~ "i A"@e'' - Point dEsprit
New Black Nets, Bridal Tulles ~
New Printed Mousseine Two and three yards Wii"
New Fancy Grenadines, He" [nPPhque Lace
rors Street and Evening Wear New Point Brussels Lace,
New Cut Work Webs New Point Gage Lace,
New Cotton Bobbnets, New Malne Lace,
~ New Rose Point Lace
->e" 'eHs aiu NeiHIigs, New Chantily Lace,
New Embroidered Chiffon Fronts New Champagne Lace,
Gold New Mechln Sets,
New Roman Striped Sas,es and New Point de Paris
Ties to match, For tndHwa.
New Jabos, ->e" '"Ire r ornes os III -, ,1es, Us
FIrt floor '"D N"s"A"A
Evening star., 1898-04-09

Curtain stretchers, can be adjusted to any size
curtain.
oOc. each.
Opaque Window Shades, lece on bottom fun
size, complete with fixtures and ready to hang
4Oc. each.
Opaque Window Shades. lace insertion and
fringe at bottom, complete with fixtures and
soc each.
soinch Furniture Covering good line Of colors.
37fc. yard.
so-Inch Satin Russo Furniture Covering. all the
65c. a yard.
s6-inch Coin Spot Muslins. good quality.
Ioc. yard.
si-inch Rep cretonne. Light and dainty eoion.
I24c. yard.
rs for Slip Covers now and
your convenience. First.
es. Estimates cheerfully
Evening star., 1898-04-09

100 pairs Dainty Embroidered White Muslin
Curtains.
$I.25 a pair.
200 pairs Rufhed White Muslin Curtains. plain.
coin spot and figured efects-nothing so dainty for
the chamber.
$I.5o pair.
30 pairs Rufied White Muslin Curtains colonial
designs-very attractive.
$500 pair.
80 pair. Ruined white BODOinet curtains-very
fine and dainty.
$500 a pair.
s5 pieces White crrtain Muslins. in a large
lire Of patterns-hgurcs, stripes and coin spots.
I22c. yard
Our new stock Of 06inch Furniture Linens 10
now in. Best quality only-an the new patterns.
48c yard.
We will take your orde
deliver them when it suits
class work. Lowest pric
furnished.
sscsnl soss.
=. 49,
Evening star., 1898-04-09
More Suits.

w another large shipment sn i oi
stylish Novelty Suits this
morning, and have advice OF another
shipment on Monday! Sold more
Suits the past week than probably
any two previous weeks, which fact
certainly indorses Our styles and
prices We have no competition in
Suits. Our ten dollar Suits are as
characteristic of carefulness in max
ing as the highest priced we have
Best ten dollar Suits offered in
Washington.
At so We show a superb line of Venetian Cloth
Suits. In the castor shades, silk lined
throughout and custom made.
Recherche Novelty Suits up to $50.
Additional styles of Silk Waists
opened today. Novelty checks and
plaids, in light color effects, with
sell and adjustable linen collars. S.
Black Taffeta Slx Waists at $5.25.
Black Satin Waists at $3.50.
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Upholstery Department.

We showing the latest effects dainty Muslin and Bob
chamber and library
prices of interest to all concerned Examples of the
pervades Upholstery Department Also rich
Dapery Sts Furniture Coverings Den Furnishings
abounds with such items of interest
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
It is business now. instead of politics
THE ERRATIc MARIA TERESA

From the Washington Star
 It would be consistent with her recent career if after all the cruiser Maria Teresa had in fact f1oated ashore in the West h. dies and could ultimately be saved to this government. She belonged until a certain memorable date in June last to a squad ron which was for time famous for It's uncertainties. Its course across the Att lantic into the Caribbean sea and finally after much question as to it's whereabouts into Santiago harbor marked it as one of the most uncertain assemblages of naval ves- sells ever sent forth on a hostile errand. Even after it had hidden itself in Santiago bay 1t was subject for very pointed in- quiry in American naval circles. Cervera acquired reputation as a naval prestidigt- tator seldom enjoyed by commander at sea. As flagship of the squadron the Maria Teresa of course at the head and front in these maneuverings and doublings. She was unfortunate in the fighting July 8. as were the other members of the squadron. Her commander ran her ashore and sought to prevent her from becoming part of the spells of war. But the shrewd yankee ship wrghts raised her and repaired her and then sent her off headed for Norfolk to be put in condition for active service under the stars and stripes. Then she turned cratic. opened seams in heavy sea, shipped water and began to settle so rapidly that she abandoned at sea. It was gener- ally supposed that she was lost forever. that she had gone to the bottom of the ocean, and all sides were sounds of be- wailing because of the lost chance to add to the American navy one of the finest spe- cimens of Spanish naval architecture trophy of the war, or as a partial replace ment of the Maine. But now comes word, more and more strongly fortified. that the Teresa may not have gone to the bottom. but may have gone ashore on Cat Island in such position to permit her to be saved and brought to this country. This would indeed be a desirable outcome of the record of the ups and downs of the cratic Maria TaraSa
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
Greater Birminqham.

The conference at the city hall on Thurs day evening over the Greater Birmingham problem was singularly lacking in all neigh borly qualities. The question is peculiarly one that calls for discussion, consideration, concessions and patient treatment. What is best2 If it be consolidation, how best can it be accomplished? These questions should be temperately and carefully considered in all their bearings; and in any other commu- nifty they would be- In Memphis a similar effort has just resulted in an overwhelm- ing vote in favor of consolidation, but that vote was preceded by full, free and fair discussion of the subject. Such discus sion is needed here, and the efforts of the city authorities, to their credit be it said, were directed towards such consideration of the subject They tried to ascertain 'the best interests of the people, both of the city and its suburbs They had been condemned in the suburbs for not inviting a conference, and they at once proceeded to hold a @wide-open conference to which all the outlying districts were invited. The representatives of those districts came to the conference, but they did not evince in it neighborly spirit. They did not come to confer. They came loaded with an ulti- matum.
 But this is not Paris, and an ultimatum does not fit the case in hand. It cannot be disposed of in that way 1t will not af ,,Ifi otpr fs a problem that has come to be discussed, and thoroughly sifted and considered. It is a problem that in all human probability has come to be passed upon, not by handful only, but by all the people. Such questions have invariably so handled else- where, and the legislature will dougtless say that the people of Jones valley shall have like opportunity.
 But what shall be submitted to the peo- ple? That was the question the conference was called to consider. Assuredly that Is a question that must be considered; and there are people in every one of the city's suburbs that desire reasonable, just and patriotic consideration of the question. Let no one despair of some outcome other than that of the Gray ultmatum. That ultimatum is not in any respect ultimate.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
The Independent Voter.

In the south, where solid white vote is demanded by circumstances over which we have not as yet exercised control, the inde- pendent voter-the voter who stays at home or votes he fitfulIy sees fit, is not an overpowering quantity. He is rarely "met sence than by his presence. But in states like New York he is very numerous, and very much in evidence. He plays great tricks in politics.
 Take New York as an example. In that state the go-as-you-please voter that elected Roosevelt this year by 10000 plu- rality, elected the democratic state ticket in 1897 by 60,OO0 plurality, and in 1896 he car ried the state for William Mckinley by .2eS0OO majority. If we go back farther we find that the same voter handed the states heavy electoral vote over to MT. Cleveland in 1892 by 45.O0O majority. It is a tangle Of contradictions the farther we go.
 Boss rule in New York has undoubtedly created in New York body of independ- ent voters whom no political organization can control or count upon. Just how much of this vote is acting intelligently and how much fitfully cannot be accurately de- termined; but it is becoming plain to close observers that the number of those who change for changes sake is increasing A spirit of restlessness or discontent ami. mates such people, and they constitute a really dangerous, because minimizing, class in politics. The demagogue directs his ap- peals almost solely to the shifting vote- to the vote that acts from discontent and impulse rather than from conviction The independent who conscientiously tries to put his convictions in the ballot box may make mistake in this land governed by parties, but he is not part of a dangerous element in politics. The country is bet tered by him in the long run. Such man is never the prey of demagogues But the men who vote or stay at home on account of mere restlessness, or on account of some ephemeral reason, are the bane of politics and republican rule. New York is the hot bed of such voters
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
WHEN THE PRESIDENT VOTES

From the Chicago News.
 The voting of the president deserves d great deal more attention than it gets. It is really beautiful and highly symbolic ceremonial. It should be elaborated, divided into several acts, set off with proper ac- cessories and heightened by appropriate music in order that it's meaning might be more fully impressed upon the people.
 There is something really touching about the manner in which the first man of the nation enters the voting booth-rsually barber shop or a cigar stand-and casts his ballot like any farmer. It is typical of his return to the common body of the people for the high though simple purpose of per- forming the fundamental political duty of citizenship. Though he be president. yet he does not demand specially constructed voting booth for his exclusive use, nor ballot printed an Japanese paper. Though he holds ,000 postoffices within the hollow of his hand, yet he condescends to turn over his ballot to an ordinary judge of election just as other voters do, not requiring that the supreme court of the state assemble in special session to receive the precious docu- ment.
 In fact he requires nothing beyond what the common citizen has, save special train of Pullman cars, right of way for several hundred miles, an escort of distinguished officials and corps of correspondents to keep the world informed as to whether he votes with his hat on or off.
 It is about all of Jeffersonian simplicity that remains to us, and we ought to pre- serve it even if we have to provide dele gation with brass bands to carry the vot- ing precinct up to Washington every year.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12

showing gain over the previous year of 12as.4u miles, or about 10 per cent.
 The commissioners report but thirty-eight miles of new construction. The Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City railroad built twenty-eight miles. and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad com pleted ten miles. But since the 30th day of last June. the Mobile and Ohio railroad has completed 1s1 miles within the state. and the Plant system thirty-six miles, carrying the new construction. all told, since the year ended. June 30, 1897, to 255 miles. These are very gratifying figures, and scarcely a state in the union can match them. The total mileage of the state now stands at ssO7 miles
 No passenger was killed in the state dur ing the year. In the previous year twen- ty-three were killed. The injured num- bered thirty-six. as against sixty-fve in the previous year. Out of 15009 railroad employees in the state thirty-seven were killed and 93S injured during the year. These figures. when compared with those of the year before show a decrease of eight in fatalities and an increase of ffty-seven In injuries. Many tresspassers and other persons were killed or injured on the tracks. bringing the total deaths on the rails during the year up to eighty-nine, and the injuries up to LOGS.
 The railroads do not wholly escape taxa tion in Alabama. The total value of the roads in the state is not stated in the sum- mary before us, but the state assessments of railroads now aggregate $44596. .191, and the various companies paid into the state treasury s59O563, or about one-quarter of the annual receipts of the state
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
MACHINE THAT COST S2,OOO,OOO.
It Was Built to Set Type. But is Valueless
 Commercially.

From the New York Press.
 F. T. Dodge of New York has presented to the museum of the Sibley College of En- gineering Cornell University what is prob ably for it's size, the costliest piece of ma- chinery ever constructed. This is the Paige typesetting machine, the one in which Mark Twain sunk lot of money. It consists of 19,OOO pieces, controlled by keyboard, and handles ordinary type, setting, justifying and distributing the matter, and leading it also, when required.
 It is believed to be one of the most beau t.fully ingenious pieces of mechanism as we'll as the costliest. The trouble with 1t commercially Is that 1t is too ingenious, and although perfect in the operation, cannot be built for sale. Of course, most of the $2, 900 900 this, the original machine, is esti- mated to have cost, was used in the inces- sant changing and remaking in which years were spent. The machine occupies floor space of 111ax31s feet, and its highest point is 61a feet from the floor. The weight is a little less than $500 pounds, and it runs without a perceptible vibration.
 MT. Dodge says: T consider this machine, although valueless from a commercial standpoint because of its great expense, one of the most remarkable of all mechanical productions. Considering its great com- plexity, its perfection of design and work manship, the many novel mechanical move- ments contained in it, and the precision with which it runs think 1t has no equal"
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
MAJ. CULyEIs's REPLY
To the Editor of the Age-Herald:

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 notice in today's issue of your paper that the State Dairymen's association, re- gently in session in Birmingham, passed resolutions of censure Tor what they term my failure to enforce the anti-oleomarga- rine law, demanding that l no longer fold my hands and sleep over their interests, etc. do not wish to enter into contro- versy with any gentleman of the associa- tion, but do desire to make a statement of the facts in the case, if am permitted to do so through the columns of the Age Herald.
 I have instigated prosecutions against two parties in Birmingham, turning over evil dence to the solicitor as required by law. The matter is in the courts, and I cannot enforce their action. I have carefully ex- amined every retail grocery store in the city of Montgomery, and have failed to find any oleomargarine on sale in this city. In Mobile I find that it is being sold by two persons. have had samples analysed and prosecutions will follow at once. have requested dairymen throughout the state to inform me if such sales came with in their knowledge, and have never re- ceived any complaint from such dairymen. True have had requests to suppress the charges have ever been made. It is al- ways my pleasure to enforce the laws en- trusted to my department but it is impos- sible for me to force any court within the state to quicker action. I shall in the future as in the past endeavor to enforce the anti-oleomargarine law I remain,
 I. F. CULVER,
 Commissioner of Agriculture. Montgomery Ala, November g.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 Comparisons are odious when they shadow us.
 A retriever is the most fetching thing in the world.
 The medicine bottle usually has bad taste in it's mouth.
 The path of ambition leads to great many political graves.
 It is impossible to convince a spider that there is honey in rose.
 Indolence often assumes the mask of pa- tience and gathers in her rewards.
 It's pretty hard for some men to keep their wants down to their incomes.
 The man who tells you the faults of oth- CTS will tell others your faults.
 This world is a dangerous place to live in; people seldom get out of it alive.
 That man never lived who didn't expect to invent something that would make him rich. f4
 Horse racing is a peculiar thing; the ma jority of the horses in race are not in it. writer says there is a great deal of character in politics-but he doesn't specify the kind.
The age-herald., 1898-11-12
The Wilmington Revolution.

Wilminsu n, in North Carolina, port, although on the Cape Fear river, and the largest town in the state, had 20,O56 popu- lation in 1890. Its present population is probably about 5000, fully half of whom are negroes. It is in this town, the outlet and shipping point of Southeastern North Carolina. that revolution occurred on Thursday. It was not riot; it was revolution. It grew out of the situation, and the election simply induced its culm- nation on Thursday. t s This revolution became as essential to good government, to security of life and property, as it had previously been in other parts of the south. The bloodshed was regrettable but perhaps an unavoidable Incident. The situation had simply become intolerable. The whites who hold 97 per cent. of the property of Wilmington, pay ing therefore that proportion of taxes, could not longer endure rule by negroes and negro politicians, and the revolution came as natural and inevitable se-
 
 come in other parts of the south. It had come in other section by the shotgun route, but the hope had been expressed that at this late day, with so much as a guide in our history violence would not be a part of 1t.
 Perhaps 1t would not have been a part of it, if the negroes had not been misled by false expectations from Raleigh and Wash ington Doubtless they expected assist ance and support, in case of serious trouble, from both Governor Russell and President Mckinley. The formers efforts to keep control in the state had much to do with the lamentable events in the North Carolina city. His aspirations and intrigues and combinations led directly up to trouble, and to excesses of pen and stump, and finally to bloodshed
 The result is peace, and white mems gov ernment, and in the end it will bring pros- perity for whites and blacks alike No other result should have been expected. No other result hamYer been reached in any Anglo-Saxon community, and no other ever will be.